Is it Real or Is it Ridiculous? artwork

Is it Real or Is it Ridiculous?

36 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 47 ratings

A girl talk, comedy and lifestyle podcast brought to you by millennials who just get it. Leah and Cara, two 30-somethings, attempt to answer the question ‘Is it Real or is it Ridiculous’ when faced with life’s biggest WTF moments. They reminisce on their life experiences, with a splash of sarcasm, and share their most real and most ridiculous stories. The girls take turns getting personal, offering unsolicited (and yet sometimes welcome) advice and no topic is off the table. From lighthearted memories to introspective conversations, they discuss everything from dating and relationships to dealing with anxiety and feeling confident in your own skin (and everything in between). Ending the show with the pastime that solidified their friendship, Leah and Cara play their favorite game together and answer ridiculous questions with even more ridiculous answers. Follow them on instagram @realridiculous and look out for new episodes every Wednesday!

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Episodes

34 - Should Engagements Be a Surprise?

June 23, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

This week Leah has a major announcement to share, she is engaged! Which leads the girls to a discussion, is it better to know before or be surprised? Are weddings becoming too much of a production? Should you forgo a traditional wedding and surprise your guests at an engagement party where you get married? And is it really the right decision to have red wine at your wedding? Find out all their thoughts (and more!) when you listen to this week’s episode. Make sure you follow the girls on ins...

33 - Dealing with Anxiety

June 16, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MB

This week Leah and Cara are taking a break from their usual real and ridiculous episodes to have their third mental health check in. The girls open up about their personal struggles with anxiety. Leah shares how her struggle with anxiety is ongoing and how she learned to recognize it’s signs and symptoms. Cara has been opening up to her friends about her struggles with sleep and she realized more of her friends struggle with anxiety than she knew. The girls agree the best thing to do is to ...

32 - A Definitive Ranking of Our Favorite Spiked Seltzers

June 09, 2021 16:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

Leah and Cara are back this week and acting as your own personal spiked seltzer sommeliers! The girls discuss their favorite go-to summer beach drinks, rank their top 5 favorite flavors and sprinkle in some honorable mentions.  The girls end the show with a spiked seltzer themed round of Would You Rather. Play along when you follow the girls on instagram @realridiculous.

31 - Talk Thirty to Me

May 26, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

This week the girls are celebrating Leah’s 30th birthday! Cara prompts Leah to take a walk down memory lane and talk about her best and worst years from her twenties, and open up about what she’s looking forward to in her thirties The girls end the show with a birthday round of Would You Rather specifically targeted for Leah. Play along with them when you follow them on instagram @realridiculous. 

30 - How Long Do You Wait to Reveal the Crazy?

May 19, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

This week Leah and Cara are discussing all the things they believe create a strong foundation for a relationship. They answer the question: how long into a relationship do you wait to reveal the crazy?  Leah shares a great piece of advice to help navigate tough conversations that you're not going to want to miss! As always the girls agree communication is key.  The girls end the show with a round of Green Flag or Red Flag. Play along when you follow them on instagram @realridiculous.

29 - It's Okay to Be Single

May 12, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

In this week’s episode Leah and Cara discuss how they think it’s okay to be single in your 30’s, what they’ve learned about themselves from their single years and the pressure that society places on women to be paired up by the time they hit 30. Cara shares her top 3 favorite things about being a single girl in her 30’s. Ultimately the girls agree the most important person to love is yourself.  The girls end the show with a ridiculous round of Green Flag or Red Flag. Play along when you fo...

28 - The Best Ships are Friendships

May 05, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MB

In this week’s episode Leah and Cara are discussing how their friendships have changed and evolved throughout their lives. From high school to college to now into their late 20’s and early 30’s, they share all different kinds of memories of making and losing friends.   The girls also discuss how their friendship came to be and how unlikely it was given that it’s hard to make friends as an adult outside of the workplace. The girls share how work friends are low-key the best friends, how some...

27 - The Bachelorette of LinkedIn

April 28, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

This week Leah and Cara are having a good old fashion b*tch sesh. Leah has an epiphany that job hunting is basically like dating and Cara details her recent experiences with guys she was set up with from a matchmaker. In their last segment, the girls are answering your questions! Ask them anything when you follow them on instagram @realridiculous. 

26 - First Date Etiquette

April 21, 2021 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

Leah and Cara are back this week and taking you on a first date! From texting and outfits to the payment fake out and location change, the girls walk you through their idea of the perfect first date. Ultimately they agree when it comes to dating the most important thing to do is trust your gut! This week the girls bring back fan-favorite game, Green Flag or Red Flag and answer a ridiculous list of scenarios about first date etiquette. Play along with them when you follow them on instagram @...

25 - How We Stay Motivated

April 07, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

In this week’s episode Leah and Cara are taking a break from their usual real and ridiculous shenanigans to have their second mental health check-in.  The girls discuss ways in which they struggle to stay motivated, how to find motivation from within and learning to change their mindsets to overcome their bad habits.  There will be NO new episode next week. Episode 26 will be released on April 21. Follow the girls on instagram @realridiculous for all their announcements and updates.

24 - Things That Make Us Big Mad

March 31, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

This week Leah and Cara are talking about their biggest pet peeves.  The girls take turns sharing the things that grind their gears in daily life, dating, relationships and everything in between. Ending the show with a heated round of Would You Rather, the girls encourage you to play along with them when you follow them on instagram @realridiculous. 

23 - The Lazy Girl Beauty Guide

March 24, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

This week Leah and Cara are bringing you the beauty episode for not beauty gurus. The girls open up about their lifelong skincare struggles, when it’s okay for a guy to see you without makeup and their ultimate must-have skincare and beauty product. Diving into their past cringeworthy beauty behavior, Leah shares a disastrous story about using self tanner in high school and Cara admits to using colored bottom eyeliner.  The girls end the show by bringing back their favorite game, Would You...

22 - Let Your Green Flags Fly

March 17, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MB

Last week’s episode was all about dating deal breakers and red flags, so this week Leah and Cara discuss the positives and talk about a list of dating green flags.  The girls share what things they think are green flags or positive signs in the beginning stages of dating. Cara shares that she loves the feeling of coming home from a great date with someone new and Leah believes that open and honest communication is what will move you from the casual dating stage to the exclusive stage of you...

21 - Dating Deal Breakers 101

March 10, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

This week Leah and Cara take turns going through a list of dating deal breakers that YOU submitted! Leah shares what she thinks is her ultimate deal breaker and Cara learns she might just actually be a the female version of a f**k boy. The girls speculate what could guys possibly be doing when they take so long to get ready. Ultimately the girls agree that when it comes to dating, always trust your gut. At the end of the show the girls play a new game where they discuss certain dating scena...

20 - Let's Play 20 Questions

March 03, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

This week the girls are celebrating their 20th episode in classic Leah and Cara form, with a game! The girls start the show with an observation from Leah that she has a different tone of voice for different occasions.  Then Leah and Cara ask each other two rounds of questions. The first is a speed round where they ask each other the same questions and answer them in rapid fire. They get a little deeper in the second round while asking each other different and more probing questions. By the...

19 - Finally Admitting We're Adults

February 24, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

This week Leah and Cara are finally ready to admit something they’ve been dreading, that they’re actual adults. The girls talk about everything from growing up as millennials and learning to have a budget to drinking in moderation and meal prepping. As adults, the girls agree that mostly nobody knows WTF they’re doing. Cara kicks it up a notch in this week’s game of Would You Rather, bringing back some gross, cringeworthy questions. Play along when you follow them on instagram, @realridicul...

18 - Who Run the World? Instagram

February 17, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

In this week’s episode Leah and Cara are taking a walk down memory lane to discuss all things Instagram and social media.  The girls reminisce on how they grew up on social media starting from the days of MySpace (remember Top 8?) and they discuss how social media has evolved throughout their lifetime. Leah shares how working in social media has influenced her behavior on Instagram and how she always feels the pressure to have the perfect post. Cara hates all things influencers and wonders ...

17 - Zero Percent Physical Touch

February 10, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

In this week’s episode Leah and Cara are talking all things Valentine’s Day!  The girls share their different feelings on celebrating Valentine’s Day, they discuss their Love Languages and ways to their hearts.  The girls end the show with a Valentine’s Day edition of Would You Rather. Play along when you follow their instagram @realridiculous.

16 - To All the Trips We've Had Before

February 03, 2021 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

Warning listening to this episode might result in the desire to plan a vacation (once the pandemic is over!)  This week Leah and Cara reminisce on some of their best and worst travel stories including Leah’s worst flight and Cara’s mile high sh*t. The girls discuss everything from trips they had to cancel in 2020, to where they would go on a dream vacation.  Ending the show with a travel themed round of Would You Rather, Cara learns that Leah will always look for a loophole. Play along whe...

15 - Let's Girl Talk About It

January 27, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

Leah and Cara have returned! This week the girls catch up with the latest gossip (and with each other!) by having a pop culture run down. The girls discuss an array of topics from Bridgerton and Disney’s Soul (not spoiler free!) to watermarking your nudes and the current Armie Hammer scandal.  Ending the show with their favorite game, the girls play a round Would You Rather with questions based on this episode! Play along when you follow them on instagram @realridiculous. 

14 - How We Practice Self-Care

January 13, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

This week Leah and Cara are taking a break from their usual shenanigans to address their mental health and the toll the last year has taken. This will be the first episode in a series of mental health check-in’s the girls will be doing throughout the year featuring different topics.  The girls discuss ways they practice self-care and the various things they do to de-stress and unwind.  There will be NO new episode next week. Episode 15 will be released on January 27. Follow them on instagr...

13 - The Mystery of the Disappearing Man

January 06, 2021 06:00 - 43 minutes - 30.3 MB

Happy New Year! The girls are starting off 2021 with lucky Episode 13 and a perfectly timed topic for this week’s spooky episode, ghosting. Leah and Cara dive into why they think dating has become so difficult and how no matter how frustrating ghosting can be, it’s all part of the dating game.  The girls end the show with their favorite game, Would You Rather and you can play along with them when you follow their instagram, @realridiculous. 

Bonus Ep - Trench Coats, Gag Reflexes and Fake Teeth, Oh My!

January 06, 2021 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.47 MB

Starting in 2021 Leah and Cara will be releasing Bonus Episodes every few weeks with, you guessed it, YOUR really ridiculous stories! The girls share submissions as a way to further connect with their listeners and help everyone realize that they are not alone in their real and ridiculous moments. This week’s submissions include an almost one night stand gone wrong, a potential trench coat trafficker and more! Thank you to everyone who submitted; let’s keep ‘em coming! Follow Leah and Cara...

12 - The Twelfth Episode of Christmas

December 21, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

Surprise! Happy Monday! In this week’s early release episode, Leah and Cara discuss all things Christmas and their love of the holiday season. They share how they both found out that Santa wasn’t real (spoiler alert!) and how lying to kids about Santa can be traumatizing. Then, in the spirit of the Twelve Days of Christmas, the girls go through a list of their favorite holiday memories and traditions. The girls end the show with a round of Holiday themed Would You Rather. Follow them on in...

11 - Understanding Our Unhealthy Relationships

December 16, 2020 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

In this week’s episode, Leah and Cara are opening up about their experiences with unhealthy relationships. Cara finally shares the saga of her infamous ex, The Trainer. The girls share memories from their unhealthy relationships with their exes and how they leaned on each other for support which ultimately cemented their friendship. As always, the girls end the show with a half real, half ridiculous round of Would You Rather. You can play along with them when you follow them on instagram, ...

10 - How Romantic Comedies Ruined Our Lives

December 09, 2020 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

Leah and Cara are celebrating 10 episodes this week by opening up about how romantic comedies have set them up for failure their entire lives. Cara tells the story behind her recent ankle injury (she’s okay!)  The girls have a conversation about the various romantic comedies they grew up watching and how those movies shaped their opinion of love. Cara opens up about how she feels like she’s waiting for her on-again, off-again fling to realize they’re meant to be after being influenced by a ...

9 - Confronting Change

December 02, 2020 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

The girls are back and getting a little deeper this week, taking on a variety of topics that all revolve around one thing: confronting changes in their lives. Leah shares how a friend’s 30th birthday made her suddenly start feeling her age. (The girls agree that botox is a gateway plastic surgery.) Leah and Cara discuss why they feel like time is speeding up and they open up about how they’ve learned to be comfortable spending time alone. They recognize how much this year has forced them to...

8 - Unpopular Opinion, Leah Hates Thanksgiving Food

November 23, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MB

Surprise! Happy Monday! In this week’s episode Leah and Cara discuss the highs and lows of Thanksgiving. Leah reveals that she actually hates Thanksgiving food (the horror!) and Cara shares a story about her favorite Thanksgiving in Paris. They both agree that Friendsgiving is the best holiday.  The girls end the show with a Thanksgiving themed round of Would You Rather. Play along when you follow their instagram, @realridiculous.

7 - Breakups, Exes and Ex Etiquette

November 18, 2020 20:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

This week the girls are discussing everyone’s favorite (or least favorite) topic, Exes and how to win a breakup.  Leah opens up about her past dating life, why she chose to go back to an ex, and why she’s such a big fan of blocking. The girls discuss a list of common questions and concerns regarding what to do when encountering an ex and how to present yourself with your best ex etiquette.  Ending the show with a round of ex-themed Would You Rather questions that will make you question eve...

6 - The One Day Stand

November 11, 2020 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

Leah and Cara are back this week opening up about everything from speaking up for yourself at the doctor and going on a first date during a pandemic to sharing their awkward One Night Stand stories. Who knew the One Day Stand was so popular?  This week’s round of Would You Rather gets super weird but the girls dive right in as always answering ridiculous questions with equally ridiculous answers. Play along when you follow their instagram, @realridiculous.

5 - Sugar Daddies in the DMs

November 04, 2020 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

In this week's episode Leah and Cara cover an array of topics from confusing TV show romance standards to things guys should NEVER do on dating apps.  Leah goes on a rant about a problematic trend she keeps seeing on Instagram. The girls discuss the pros and cons of dating a Sugar Daddy and Cara shares a hilariously eye-opening experience on her dating app.  The girls end the show with a round of Would You Rather with targeted questions about sugar daddies and dating apps! Play along with ...

4 - Fall has Fallen

October 28, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

This week Leah and Cara enjoy a scenic trip down memory lane while they discuss how fall makes them nostalgic for the school year. The girls go through a list of fall favorites and activities that remind them of seasonal fun in a pre-pandemic world. Cara gives Leah a hilarious vocabulary lesson and as always they wrap up the episode with a round of Would You Rather in the theme of fall! Join in on the fun and play along with them when you follow their instagram, @realridiculous. 

4 - Fall has Fallen

October 28, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

This week Leah and Cara enjoy a scenic trip down memory lane while they discuss how fall makes them nostalgic for the school year. The girls go through a list of fall favorites and activities that remind them of seasonal fun in a pre-pandemic world. Cara gives Leah a hilarious vocabulary lesson and as always they wrap up the episode with a round of Would You Rather in the theme of fall! Join in on the fun and play along with them when you follow their instagram, @realridiculous. 

3 - Thirty, Flirty and Trying

October 22, 2020 15:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MB

It’s a 30th / milestone birthday for Cara today! First the girls reminisce about one of their favorite young adult pastimes and learn they both had similar experiences with it growing up.  Then Leah prompts Cara to take a walk down memory lane and talk about her best and worst years from her twenties and open up about what she’s looking forward too for turning 30.  The girls end the show as always with ridiculous questions, this time with questions specially targeted for Cara! Join in on t...

2 - If He Wants to Text You, He Will

October 22, 2020 14:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

Leah and Cara dive into Cara’s dating life with a story about a guy she was talking to over the summer. Cara discusses her connection with him and how he left her feeling extremely puzzled. Leah gives Cara some tough love (what is ghouling?!) and tells her the best advice she ever received when she was dating.  The girls end the show with their favorite pastime, asking each other ridiculous questions and giving equally ridiculous answers. Join in on the fun and play along with them when you...

1 - We Try and We Get By

October 20, 2020 20:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

A comedic lifestyle podcast brought to you by two millennials who just get it. Meet Leah and Cara, two almost 30-somethings who are real friends sharing real stories about their lives, all while laughing along the way. The girls share memories from the deep quarantine, Leah opens up about what it felt like to be laid off, Cara struggles with the disruption to her daily routine. The girls discuss the differences between being in a relationship during quarantine (fighting in Trader Joe’s, the...