Don't Be Ugly
Seriously, don't do it.
Caroline Ricke
Show overview
Don't Be Ugly has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 21 episodes, alongside 2 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 20 hours of audio in total. Releases follow an irregular cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 45 min and 1h 3m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Comedy show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 8 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2020, with 13 episodes published. Published by Caroline Ricke.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 21 episodesTo all the influencers who've never worked real jobs
Soft launching your boyfriend is for cowards
Harvard economist teaches influencer about the recession
I wish I was raised by a mommy vlogger
Why we turned down Coachella this year
Is this the end of the podcast?
Caroline & Phillip realize that for the podcast to last, it needs a proper foundation. After a surprise ADHD diagnoses, a modeling photoshoot gone wrong, and a hit-piece targeting Caroline's body, the odds are stacked against them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The first day of the rest of our lives
Caroline & Phillip reminisce on the six years they spent off the air. DBU is back. This time, everything is different. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Don't Be Ugly is Back
trailerAfter a six year sabbatical, Caroline & her brother make their triumphant return to podcasting. Some people have beauty, others have brains. Luckily, they have both. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 Ep 12I Might Be A Los Angeles 5 But I'm An Ohio 10
Brother is back! In today's episode, we talk about Caroline's new luxurious LA lifestyle. We also talk about past memories like how our childhood home got broken into but we didn't notice for 3 days (I thought my brother borrowed all my money). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 Ep 11I Was Too Fat to Work at Brandie Melville
TikTok superstar Dawn Morante joins Caroline on this weeks podcast episode. Caroline forces Dawn to take an ugly test before she can give beauty advice to our listeners. Dawn and Caroline also talk about being roomies and members the TikTok Mansion, The House Nobody Asked For, located in the heart of Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 Ep 10Who Let Shane Dawson Be A Beauty Guru???
In this week's episode, we talk about our confusion surrounding Shane Dawson's influence on the YouTube beauty community. Like who let a 31 year old that looks like he doesn't shower sell a million average looking eyeshadow palettes?? We also give advice to an up and coming makeup artist with overbearing parents. Just run away, duh! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 Ep 9I Was On Jeffree Star's Payroll
In this week's episode, we discuss Jeffree Star's newest scandal (c'mon Jeffree, you're 34, get your life together!) and how Caroline was on his payroll. We also give the presidential candidates beauty advice that could get them elected. This all comes from the Student Body President of the United States so listen up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 Ep 8My Mom Exposes my Juiciest Childhood Secrets
In this week's episode, Caroline bribes her mom into being a special guest by telling her that they would go on a shopping spree (she lied). Reluctantly, Caroline's mom gets candid about Caroline's lavish upbringing as well as the time she was approached by a random woman offering her a modeling career in Milan. Unfortunately, she turned down the offer so she could be a stay-at-home mom in Ohio. Exciting! FunctionofBeauty.com/dontbeugly to take your four part hair profile quiz and save 20% on your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 Ep 7Protesting Is Not An Aesthetic
In this week's episode, we roast influencers who use the BLM protests as backgrounds for their Instagram photos. We also help a struggling orphan to reconnect with his long lost mother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 Ep 6Madison Beer is Pretty, Get Over It.
In this week's episode, we talk about how plastic surgery is the answer to climate change because surgeons are reusing plastic water bottles and injecting them into the face. We also give a listener advice on how to become rich by virtually doing nothing AKA Caroline's entire career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 Ep 5Jeffree Star's New Palette Sucks
In this week's episode, we talk about Jeffree Starr's controversial eyeshadow palette that is made of human cremations. We also discuss Caroline's celebrity connections and give advice to a listener that wants to get into Caroline's A list circle of friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 Ep 4Cancel Culture Has Gone too Far
In this week's episode, we talk about mean girl Ellen DeGenerous and cancel culture. We also talk about Caroline's inability to handle college and come to the realization that she will not be able to graduate. FunctionofBeauty.com/dontbeugly to take your four part hair profile quiz and save 20% on your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 Ep 3Why Influencers Shouldn't Drop Out of School
In this week's episode, we about the reality of college and why influencers should stay in school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 Ep 2I Get Paid More Because I'm Beautiful
In this week's episode, we give an ex-convict beauty advice that will change her life and land her a job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 Ep 1Your Favorite Influencers are Poor
In this week's episode we discuss how most of your favorite influencers are poor. No, we're not talking about us. FunctionofBeauty.com/dontbeugly to take your four part hair profile quiz and save 20% on your first order. For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code ugly50. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices