PODCAST · comedy
Midnight Cheesecake
by Ruha Tacey and Bekah Rodgers
Long distance besties discuss pop culture, mom life, and 90s nostalgia with a dose of humor and looking on the bright side. Bekah is a darkly comedic blogger and stay at home mom to two girls, and Ruha is an engineer and content creator when she's not full-time momming her three girls. Together, they enjoy a slice of midnight cheesecake as often as the opportunity arises.
Episodes
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047 - Planning Your Trip to Japan?
Planning Your Trip to Japan - A Recap with Ruha and Bekah Some trips change your life, and some trips become core memories — this one did both. In today’s episode, Ruha takes us through her family’s two‑week adventure across Tokyo and Kyoto, complete with Nintendo magic, Studio Ghibli nostalgia,...
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046 - Beaches or Pools? It's Summer This or That
Summer is summering, the kids are home, the mom guilt is in check, and your long‑distance besties are back with another cozy, chaotic episode. Bekah’s juggling single‑day weekends, Ruha's broadcasting from Alabama, and together we dive into a middle‑school “This or That” list that we immediately...
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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,...
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044 - Homecoming
Homecoming & Returning to the People Who Knew You Somehow we blinked and suddenly it was time to record again — and naturally, the universe greeted us with a full buffet of tech gremlins. Bekah’s headphones refused to headphone, Ruha’s right eye refused to eye, and at one point the microphone...
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043 - Moon Joy and Earth Joy
Artemis II, hope, chaos, Nutella, and the return of four very exhilarated astronauts🧁 This week, Ruha and Bekah recount the emotional rollercoaster of the Artemis II mission — from Houston send‑offs to moon‑side tears to the triumphant return home. Ruha recounts her whirlwind two weeks of...
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042 - The Ron Swanson Show
🍰 Midnight Cheesecake — Trending in Snuggle Premium, Apparently After an unintentional two‑week break (time blindness strikes again), Bekah and Ruha are back with cozy vibes, spring weather updates, and the kind of long‑distance bestie energy that feels like slipping into stretchy pants. Right…
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041 - Smize! It's Reality Check: ANTM
✨ Bekah and Ruha Discuss Netflix's Reality Check: America’s Next Top Model ✨ Welcome back to the couch, besties — the kids are occupied (for now), the dog is slurping water and squeaking his loudest toys like it’s his full‑time job, and we are settling in with warm drinks and warmer opinions....
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040 - Spring This or That
Spring This or That This week’s episode starts exactly the way all great mornings do: with Bekah flipping through her Everything Restaurant Copycat Recipes cookbook and Ruha reminiscing about Wendy’s baked potatoes like they were a core childhood memory. From Chipotle barbacoa dreams to Oprah’s...
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039 - If I Had One Complaint...
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...
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038 - A Pet Cactus with Bad Jokes
Midnight Cheesecake's Mardi Gras Would‑You‑Rather Episode This week, your sleepy long‑distance besties are recording at an hour no human should be awake — Ruha with her retainer still in, Bekah clinging to the last sips of Diet Coke before Lent begins. What starts as a Mardi Gras check‑in quickly...
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037 - Halftime Shows and Opening Ceremonies
Halftime Shows and Opening Ceremonies This episode had us laughing from the jump — from Ruha’s rogue alarm to Bekah's “I swear I’m not muted” entrance — before we dove straight into the chaos of Super Bowl weekend, the Winter Olympics, and the almost‑launch of Artemis II. We spent the hour…
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036 - Put This On My Tombstone
Put This On My Tombstone Some moments just brand themselves onto your soul — the ones that make you laugh until you wheeze, the ones that feel like a movie montage, the ones that have absolutely nothing to do with weddings, babies, or résumés. Today, Ruha and Bekah are celebrating the other...
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035 - Midnight Cheesecake 2025 Recap
Midnight Cheesecake 2025 Recap Episode This episode felt like opening a big, cozy scrapbook with your best friends — equal parts laughter, nostalgia, and “wait, did we really say that?” energy. We celebrated hitting 1,000 downloads (!!!), revisited the episodes that shaped our little corner of…
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034 - Amy Bradley is... Listening?
Amy Bradley Is Missing Ruha and Bekah are finally back in the virtual recording room after a long break, and the reunion energy is strong. Between catching up on life updates — including Ruha’s TikTok glow‑up and Bekah gearing up for her medical billing and coding class — the episode settles into...
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033 - Christmas This Or That
On the second day of Christmas, my long distance besties gave to me... an overdue episode of Midnight Cheesecake! Hey besties, in this episode we wish you a Happy Hanukkah (which has already past), a Merry Christmas (which was yesterday) and a Happy New Year (which we have successfully timed...
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032 - A Very Jonas Christmas Podcast
A Very Jonas Christmas and Other Season's Movies 🎄 We spent this episode wrapped up in twinkle lights and holiday chaos, giggling our way through the Jonas Brothers’ recent festive romp. (Ruha even saw a movie poster for it on her trip to Paris) From cranking up Christmas playlists to debating...
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031 - Gobble Till You Wobble
Gobble Till You Wobble Happy Thanksgiving friends! Are you having the Friendsgivingest celebration ever this season, or is it another big family get together this year? For us, this episode was all about leaning into the festive spirit of Thanksgiving with another silly round of “This or That.”...
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030 - When Neighbors Aren't So Perfect
When Neighbors Aren’t So Perfect This episode took us from our usual laughs into something heavier: the Netflix documentary The Perfect Neighbor. After yapping a bit about balancing work, messenger traditions, and even cat mascots (because of course we did), we dove into the chaos of neighborhood...
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029 - Everyone's Favorite TV Besties
Everyone's Favorite TV Besties We spent this episode laughing, reminiscing, and diving into the magic of friendships (mostly female ones) on TV. It all started with a bunch of funny videos we’d been saving for each other - because let’s be honest, nothing kicks off a good catch-up like cracking…
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028 - Costume Quest & All the Rest
Spooky Feels, Midnight Meals In this episode we finally catch up after a busy month apart, and wow, we missed each other more than we realized. And we've missed you too! Life’s been chaotic, and we talked about how hard it can be to make time for friends when everything’s moving a mile a minute....
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027 - The Great British Baking Podcast
The Great British Baking Podcast 🧁 Ready for the only kind of meditation we practice? Because this episode feels like one big exhale. Ruha and Bekah catch up after a hectic week, swapping stories about everything from car dealership drama to Bekah’s emotional surprise - finally getting a new dog...
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026 - Instructions for a Free Taylor Swift Concert
🎙️ Midnight Cheesecake: A Hug From Taylor Swift This episode was such a ride. To kick things off, Ruha shared a hilarious tale about trying to order pizza from Whole Foods while stuck in a parking garage that felt like a never-ending maze. She kept making right turns, getting put on hold, and...
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025 - Worthy Work
🎙️ Worthy Work – Midnight Cheesecake Style In this episode, Ruha and Bekah take us on a ride through the kinds of work (paid and volunteer) that really matter. Not the flashy stuff, but the kind that lifts people up, brings joy, and for better or worse, gives you all the reality of human...
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024 - Sweata Weatha
🍂 “Sweata Weatha” In this riotously funny episode of the Midnight Cheesecake Podcast, Ruha and Bekah dive headfirst (or is it feet first? Bekah's got it: butt first) into fall—sweaters, soups, Halloween, and all the cozy chaos that comes with it. We kick things off with some weather drama...
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023 - Taylor Swift & Friends
🎙️ Midnight Cheesecake’s “Taylor Swift & Friends” In this episode, Ruha and Bekah are joined by our dear friend Devyn to talk about the one and only Taylor Swift. We're taking a break from true crime documentaries for a conversation that's like a glittery friendship bracelet of joy, nostalgia…
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022 - Unknown Number: The High School Catfish Watch Party
🎙️ Midnight Cheesecake's “Unknown Number: The High School Catfish” Watch Party In this episode, we dive into the WILD RIDE that is the Netflix documentary Unknown Number: The High School Catfish, and wow—this one really shook us. It’s about a pair of small town teenagers who were cyber bulied…
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021 - Fit for TV (Or a Podcast)
🎙️ Fit for TV (Or a Podcast) – Friendly Summary In this episode of the Midnight Cheesecake Podcast, we dive into the Netflix docuseries Fit for TV, which takes a hard look at The Biggest Loser and how it shaped the way we think about weight loss, health, and reality TV. Ruha and Bekah (we're…
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020 - Tiny Homes and KonMari
🎙️ Midnight Cheesecake – Tiny Homes & Decluttering Chaos In this episode, hang out with Ruha and Bekah as we swap stories, laugh through some podcast bloopers, and take a dive into our real experiences with tiny house living, downsizing and minimalism. We kick things off with fantasy football...
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019 - What's Your (Pasta) Sign?
🍝 Midnight Cheesecake 019: Pasta Signs & Friendship Quizzes If you’re into pasta, personality quizzes, or just want to feel like you’re hanging out with your besties, this one’s for you. Today Ruha and Bekah invite you to Quiz With Us. Pull up a laptop or an impractically tiny but readily...
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018 - Oof. Jury Duty (the show)
🍰 Midnight Cheesecake Recap: Our Jury Duty Obsession Spoilers but not really - In this episode, we dive into the wild and hilarious Amazon Prime show Jury Duty. Ruha she got completely hooked on the series and tried convincing everyone to watch it ASAP. Bekah finally gave in and binged all eight...
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017 - Hey Arnold! It's 90's TV
In today’s episode of the Midnight Cheesecake Podcast, we talk TV shows that raised these two 30-something ladies and sometimes taught us to behave inappropriately at school. We kick things off with the legendary TGIF lineup - remember this Friday night tradition? Shows like Boy Meets World and...
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016 - Your Neopets Are Hungry
Are you ready? In this episode, Bekah and Ruha do a pretty good job of not letting our guest, Britt, talk very much at all. And good luck suckers because even Ruha has trouble hearing the difference between hers and Britt's voice! It's another tasty episode of the Midnight Cheesecake Podcast.…
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015 - Death & Other Light Topics.
🧀 This week on Midnight Cheesecake, we’re talking about death. Yep, the big D. But don’t worry, we’re not here to bum you out. Ruha and Bekah take this notoriously grim topic and instead opt for humor, heart, and existential sass. First things first, Ruha's still reeling from an adorable reel...
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014 - Bears. Blake. Best National Parks.
🎙️ In this episode of the Midnight Cheesecake Podcast, we hang out with Blake Odom, a travel-loving adventurer and recent bear encounter survivor who’s checked off 61 out of 63 national parks in the U.S. ("America's Best Idea"). Ruha and Bekah, long distance besties with a shared love for…
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013 - Rants and Raves
This episode is all about online reviews - The True and the False. In this episode of Midnight Cheesecake, we get into the chaotic and sometimes shocking world of online reviews. We kick off our BIG THANKS for the reviews we’ve gotten on the podcast so far, and talk about how much your listening...
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012 - Influencers and Brand Events
This episode of Midnight Cheesecake is all about catching up with Ruha's professional hustle as an engineering content creator on TikTok. Ruha shares her recent adventure to Cambridge for an all-expenses-paid VIP TikTok event. There’s some hilarious confusion between Cambridge and Boston at…
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011 - RAGBRAI 2025 - The Grind, The Heart
In this episode of the Midnight Cheesecake Podcast, Ruha and Bekah hang out and chat about RAGBRAI—the wild and wonderful bike ride across Iowa that Bekah has braved more than once, fueled by heart and more carbs than a human can comfortably consume. They’re joined by a special guest: Great...
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010 - Neopets and Beanie Babies
In this episode of Midnight Cheesecake, Ruha and Bekah kick off with a little celebration. We’re fresh off our second visit together for the year. Compliments fly, jokes flow, and the friendship energy is just warm and sparkly. We dive straight into the 90s, swapping stories about our childhood...
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008 - All Things Titan
In this episode, we serve up another rich slice of commentary and dive into Netflix’s OceanGate Titan submersible documentary—with a healthy dose of midnight cravings, mom-life chaos, and side-eye for billionaires. 🌊 We unpack the bizarre spectacle surrounding the Titan tragedy and explore how...
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007 - Grow up, no wait!
In this episode of Midnight Cheesecake, we are back with all our usual shenanigans—laughing too hard, getting a little nostalgic, and maybe oversharing just the right amount. We start off giggling about the weird and wonderful world of TikTok. From “eat dinner with me” lives to someone who…
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006 - Trying Hard Things. Also Parenting.
In this episode of Midnight Cheesecake, we dive into what it really takes to motivate kids, especially when quitting seems easier than pushing through. Bekah reflects on how a strings camp became a lesson in perseverance, while we swap stories about our own childhoods and how being nudged out of...
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005 - Sober Social and Midnight Cheesecake
In this episode, we explore the intersection of networking and sobriety, reflecting on how meaningful connections can thrive without the influence of alcohol. As we navigate our shared experiences, we reflect on the notion of social gatherings, and how building relationships is rooted in genuine...
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004 - The Fathers Day Episode
What's one of your dad's best jokes? Today it's all things Dad (and husband) along with topics of balancing motherhood with personal ambitions, joys of children's theater, and reflections on our fathers’ influence on our lives during Father’s Day. This conversation highlights the importance of...
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003 - Social Media and Mental Health
But does Will Ferrell have a vomity face? In this episode, we dive into how social media has influenced our perspectives and interactions in relationships. Bekah shares insights from her experiences as a midwesterner while Ruha brings a unique background as an engineering content creator to the...
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002 - Third Spaces and Social Connection
In this episode of the Midnight Cheesecake Podcast, we dive deep into the themes of motherhood, community, and the concept of "third spaces." From Bekah's recent experience with a family visit to reflecting on the ups and downs of family interactions. I share the whirlwind of a pool party before...
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001 - It's Officially a Podcast
Ruha and Bekah gather for their official inaugural episode discuss the surprising greatness of Ben Stiller, what the divisive nature of many comedians means to us living our everyday lives, and leaving the house before remembering to put on shoes. Join us as we muddle through our attempt at…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Long distance besties discuss pop culture, mom life, and 90s nostalgia with a dose of humor and looking on the bright side. Bekah is a darkly comedic blogger and stay at home mom to two girls, and Ruha is an engineer and content creator when she's not full-time momming her three girls. Together, they enjoy a slice of midnight cheesecake as often as the opportunity arises.
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Ruha Tacey and Bekah Rodgers
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Long distance besties discuss pop culture, mom life, and 90s nostalgia with a dose of humor and looking on the bright side. Bekah is a darkly comedic blogger and stay at home mom to two girls, and Ruha is an engineer and content creator when she's not full-time momming her three girls. Together,...
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