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Don't Be Ugly

Caroline Ricke
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
Los Angeles, United States
Boston
Inflation

DONT BE UGLY IS BACK. Five years later, siblings Caroline and Phillip Ricke return to dissect culture, relationships, and every moment that makes people ugly. Broadcasting live from an abandoned warehouse in a very bad part of LA.

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Caroline & Phillip tackle the history of the Gen-Z housing crisis. Corporatize everything. Just know Caroline's Prada combat boots are privately held.

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Caroline & Phillip think that life would be better if their mother exploited them for content at a young age.

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Caroline & Phillip discuss why they turned down a brand's VIP Coachella experience. After dozens of celebrities used Caroline's image and likeliness to profit off of her, Caroline prefers to distance herself from that world anyways.

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Caroline Ricke
Host and creator; co-host; central to on-air dynamic and brand voice.
Phillip Ricke
Co-host; drives discussions on branding, culture, and monetization with a sharp, quick-witted style.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 703 ratings
  • the best!!

    I love it so much

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    natlikebat
    Canada25 days ago
  • Pls return

    I started listening in lockdown and I still listen to this episode every few days as comfort podcast but I wish Caroline and brother and mom will return to make new episodes #imissu

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KaniFreeman
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • LOCKE GUD

    after finishing this podcast i went from being a 10/10 to a 18/10 yah.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jcaraig
    Philippines4 years ago
  • Survivor

    This is such an amazing and inspiring podcast. Caroline makes it everything 😍… but sorry brother would be the one to win survivor.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ROBLOX_ LOVER_101
    United States5 years ago
  • Love

    This is what dreams are made of

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    luxbomb
    United States5 years ago

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#147
South Africa/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#160
Mexico/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#179
Netherlands/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#221
Philippines/Comedy

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What is Don't Be Ugly about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two siblings run a bold, often irreverent look at fame, branding, and online culture, blending sharp humor with candid storytelling about creating content, monetization, and navigating audience expectations. Episodes weave in behind-the-scenes production details, how brand partnerships shape their work, and sharp takes on inflation, housing, AI, and the future of work in a hyper-connected LA scene. The dynamic between Caroline and Phillip anchors a stream-of-consciousness style that's entertaining, self-deprecating, and unapologetically candid, with a healthy streak of meta-commentary on audience engagement and platform strategy. A standout is their willingness to address integrity and authenticity directly, while remaining relentlessly ent... more

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