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Feb 26, 2026 47 min

039 - If I Had One Complaint...

from Midnight Cheesecake Hosted by Ruha Tacey and Bekah Rodgers

If I Had One Complaint This episode had us laughing from the jump — from early‑morning time‑zone chaos to Bekah sitting fully mic’d and ready an hour early while Duke snoozed like a perfect gentleman (gentledog? Good dog.) Things took a turn when we discovered our very first one‑star review (the audacity!), which sent us spiraling into theories about finger‑slips, secret enemies, and possibly… Joe. From there, the conversation wandered through retail misery, Diet Coke withdrawals, and the universal truth that some people just wake up choosing chaos. Today's main topic: Millennial Complaints — the “OK Boomer” list that Ruha and Bekah (two millenials) have thoughtfully assembled. From QR‑code menus to subscription services with ads, LED headlights, and the never‑ending parade of school apps, we break down the tiny irritations that unite a generation. Expect passionate rants, relatable gripes, and Ruha’s science‑girl breakdown of why LED headlights feel like staring into the sun. Along the way, we connected the story to our own lives — including Bekah's iconic “if I had one complaint” origin story from her unmedicated, lightning‑fast labor, where Joe’s biggest hardship was… his hand hurting. (We’re still laughing at that one.) And yes, we also learned that Bekah checks Instagram approximately twice a year, but Threads? Threads is her natural habitat. We wrapped things up with gratitude for the pleasant people of Oak Ridge, a plea for five‑star reviews to rescue the podcast from its tragic 4.2 rating, and a cozy reminder that complaining with your besties is basically therapy. Mentioned in Today’s Episode🍰 Gold Peak Sweet Tea (Ruha’s comfort beverage of choice — the liquid hug that gets her through retail shifts and Diet Coke withdrawals.)https://www.goldpeaktea.com/ A Series of Unfortunate Events (Netflix) (The delightfully gloomy show Bekah referenced — perfect for when you want whimsy, chaos, and Neil Patrick Harris in one place.)https://www.netflix.com/ Dove Milk Chocolate (The smooth, melty little square of joy that fixes approximately 87% of life’s problems.)https://www.dovechocolate.com/ Find Ruha and Bekah Around These Parts INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/midnightcheesecakeFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/people/Midnight-Cheesecake-Podcast/61577976430527TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@midnightcheesecak (The “e” wouldn’t fit) EMAIL US: midnightcheesecakepodcast Chapters0:38 Welcome to Midnight Tuesday Podcast 1:34 First One-Star Review 5:05 The Struggles of Retail 7:41 Diet Coke Withdrawal 10:52 Birth Story 15:07 Labor and Delivery Complaints 17:09 Millennial Complaints 19:07 Subscription Services with Ads 22:22 Apps for Everything 25:58 Communication Overload in Schools 28:38 Annoying Website Features 32:24 The Button Dilemma 40:21 Loud Music in Restaurants 43:56 Midnight Cheesecake Celebrations 45:46 Rating and Sharing Requests

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