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Midnight Cheesecake012 - 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 first, but then she dives into why she was really there: a workshop for content creators focused on making better videos and adding more educational vibes, especially in STEM. What started as just playing around with TikTok has grown into something way bigger for Ruha—and that journey is pretty amazing.
We crack up ab...2025-07-3035 min
Midnight Cheesecake011 - RAGBRAI 2025 - The Grind, The HeartIn 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 Freaking Guy and Bekah's husband, Joe Rodgers, who’s got tons of RAGBRAI miles under his belt and plenty of stories to share. Listen to how he rode with Lance Armstrong!
Bekah and Joe kick things off with how each of them first crossed paths with RA...2025-07-2445 min
Midnight Cheesecake010 - Neopets and Beanie BabiesIn 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 toys. Bekah brings up her Sky Dancer (yes, the one that launched into the air like a magic fairy missile), and the Barbie that magically changed from awake to sleeping with a little bit of water.
We laugh about our Hanson concert memories before meandering into a...2025-07-1653 min
Midnight CheesecakeTogether, ApartIn this episode of the Midnight Cheesecake Podcast, we’re bringing all the energy straight from Ruha's home! Swapping stories, cracking up, and navigating the wild terrain of friendship, motherhood, and modern-day chaos.
💖 We kick things off in full celebration mode. Bekah’s visiting, the kids are poolside, and we set the backdrop for some candid convos and reflections on real life in action.
🎆 From there, it’s all fireworks—literally and emotionally—as we dive into our July 4th antics, including swimming over packed crowds at Kemah Boardwalk. We open up about our social styles: extrover...2025-07-1340 min
Midnight Cheesecake008 - All Things TitanIn 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 unchecked ambition, wealth, and narcissism imploded at the bottom of the ocean. Stockton Rush’s billionaire wannabe exploration fetish made us queasy—because when ego comes before ethics, people get hurt.
🥤 Bekah coins what we now call the “Evian Perspective,” a hilarious-yet-heartfelt reminder to find slivers of gratitude even on the trashiest of da...2025-06-2943 min
Midnight Cheesecake007 - 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 sharpens pencils into tiny lions (yes, really), we’re both a little baffled and low-key fascinated. Ruha dishes on her experience in this fancy creator rewards group and how cool it is to have that community.
With our kids off doing their thing, we dive into that rar...2025-06-2540 min
Midnight Cheesecake006 - 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 our comfort zones shaped who we are now. The conversation winds through financial literacy—how we’re trying to be more intentional with our kids than our own parents were—and into childhood dreams, from “starving artist” ambitions to engineering paths. Bekah also shares her unforgettable RAGBRAI ride across Iowa, comp...2025-06-2229 minMidnight Cheesecake005 - Sober Social and Midnight CheesecakeIn 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 conversation. In contrast, Bekah shares her past experiences with more alcohol-fueled dynamics, prompting a thoughtful discussion on how society often portrays networking as requiring a drink to kickstart connections.
We discuss a Nashville club that encourages dancing and fun without drinking, sparking thoughts about future gatherings that foster the same...2025-06-1829 minMidnight Cheesecake004 - The Fathers Day EpisodeWhat'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 sharing experiences, humor amidst serious topics, and celebrating relationships. We'd love to hear your stories about father figures too. Come share with us on Instagram @midnightcheesecake.
In this episode, we try to focus on dads but gosh darnit we end up diving into the lives of moms and their role...2025-06-1532 minMidnight Cheesecake003 - Social Media and Mental HealthBut 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 conversation. We discuss the challenges and joys of modern communication and the impact of online discourse on our lives. We kick things off discussing how social media can amplify opinions that we never asked for, as highlighted by a thought-provoking quote. It reflects on the pervasive noise we face online, where unfiltered...2025-06-1136 minMidnight Cheesecake002 - Third Spaces and Social ConnectionIn 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 our recording, which ended with wet shorts and a last minute clothing change that surprisingly did not make Ruha late to record. As we transition into our personal stories, Rebecca shares her busy week filled with adventures alongside her mom and aunt, which included outings like miniature golf and...2025-06-0832 min
Midnight Cheesecake001 - It's Officially a PodcastRuha 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 making a proper podcast as two only fairly proficient 30-something moms with social media habits.2025-05-2932 min