045 - The Crash (w your besties who would never do you like that)

The Crash (w/ your besties who would never do you likethat)It’s been a year (ish) of podcasting, a long stretch of “life be lifin’,” and somehow we’re still troubleshooting our microphones like it’s our first day. In this episode, Bekah and Ruha finally reunite after a chaotic season of colds, school-year burnout, missed concerts, and general long‑distance‑bestie shenanigans.We talk about the end‑of‑school-year nonsense (coloringpages, Hamilton screenings, Taco Bell runs), being “work moms” to pre-teens who cringe at our slang, and the third‑grade sign that simply said “bruh.” Ruha shares updates on her upcoming Japan trip — JR passes, ryokan stays, Studio Ghibli dreams, and the horrors of third‑partyhotel booking — while Bekah recounts surviving ahurricane evacuation in a $700 “suite” that was absolutely not a suite.Then we dive into the main event: The Crash, the Netflixdocumentary that sent Bekah down a multi‑platform rabbit hole. We walk through the Strongsville, Ohio case of Mackenzie Shirilla, Dominic Russo, and Davion Flanagan — the social media footprint, the car analytics, the trial, the parents, the excuses, the verdict, and the chilling details that point to deliberate intent. It’s heavy, infuriating, and sparks a bigger conversation about parenting, empathy, and the world our kids are growing up in.And then (because Midnight Cheesecake always ends withdessert) we slide into Spot’s Playground, where Bekah brings a gory horror flick and Ruha brings… High School Musical 2. Balance. Mentioned in Today’s Episode🎬 The Crash (2026) — Netflix DocumentaryThe film that kicked off Bekah’s deep dive into theStrongsville case.  https://www.netflix.com/title/81727333📺Killer Cases — “Murder on Wheels” (A&E)  One of the docuseries episodes Bekah watched for additionalfootage and context.  https://www.aetv.com/shows/killer-cases📺 Mean Girl Murders — “Under the Influence” (Investigation Discovery)  Another docuseries episode covering the same case from adifferent angle.  https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/show/mean-girl-murders-investigation-discovery🎥 Obsession (2026) — Bekah’s Spot’s Playground Pick  A gory horror film about a wish gone wrong and a love turneddeadly.  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30360371/🎬 High School Musical 2 (2007) — Ruha’s Spot’s Playground Pick  Disney nostalgia, summer vibes, and Zac Efron.  https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/high-school-musical-2/4x8tqz9tq9tP🎬 Ready or Not (2019) — Ruha’s Horror‑Comedy Pick  Bloody, funny, chaotic — and the start of the franchise.  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7798634/🎬 Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026) — Ruha’s Sequel Pick  The follow‑up she and James watched recently.  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30360369/ Find us here:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/midnightcheesecakeFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/people/Midnight-Cheesecake-Podcast/61577976430527 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@midnightcheesecak Email: [email protected]