DaBaddest Radio – "A Friendsgiving Miracle"

Host: Bretman Rock (with Ms. Kaye, Kat, and Ozzy)
Date: November 27, 2025
Podcast: Dear Media

Overview

This episode of DaBaddest Radio, titled "A Friendsgiving Miracle", captures the lively, comedic, and drama-filled energy that Bretman Rock and co-host Ms. Kaye are known for. Centered around themes of Friendsgiving, food, friendship miscommunications, and self-love, the episode features plenty of playful banter, a special cooking segment with Kat, and candid discussions on topics ranging from holiday traditions and pop culture controversies to self-image and friendship dynamics.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Friendsgiving Vibes & Kat’s Return

• Kat Returns: Addressing comments questioning Kat's absence, the crew clarifies the rumors with humor—she's alive, just busy baking or on lunch breaks.
• Cinnamon Roll Tasting: Kat delights everyone with home-baked cinnamon rolls, prompting gushing reviews.
  • “Can a bad bitch eat lunch?” – Bretman (01:13)
  • “Busty Bakes is almost ready for business” – Kat (02:28)

2. Life Updates: Across the Table

• Ms. Kaye’s Adventures: She details her recent explorations on the island’s north shore, discovering new food spots.
• Kat’s Busy Holiday Season: Kat shares her packed schedule with holiday cooking, prepping for Friendsgiving and pre-orders for her baking business, all while on a fitness journey.
  • Kat opens up about starting tirzepatide (GLP1 shot) as part of her new health routine.

3. Bretman’s LA Trip & Friendsgiving Dinner

• College Talk: Bretman recounts speaking in-person at UC Santa Barbara to Filipino students about being an immigrant and his career.
• Star-Studded Friendsgiving: He spills about an “impromptu” Friendsgiving dinner hosted by Chef K (the Kardashians’ chef), featuring Filipino twists on classic Thanksgiving fare.
  • “The turkey tasted like lechon, like with crispy skin type!” – Bretman (10:38)
  • “Cornbread, but it was bibinka style.” (10:52)

4. Pop Culture & Social Commentary

• Miss Universe Controversy (19:29–22:12):
  • Ms. Kaye’s “Tea of the Week” centers on criticism of the recent Miss Universe winner.
  • Both hosts critique the pageant process and express concern about men judging pageants.
  • “I don’t think any man should ever judge a pageant.” – Bretman (21:12)
  • They discuss the mistreatment of Miss Mexico and safety issues backstage.
• Wicked Movie Release (22:12–25:32):
  • Discussion about the new "Wicked" movie, 4D movie experiences, and reflecting on how quickly the past year has flown.

5. Candid Journal Moment

• Bretman shares a personal journal entry, reflecting on the surreal experience of being publicly recognized and the internal struggles with attention.
  • “I catch myself asking, why? ... Why would you want a photo of me on your phone?” – Bretman (26:24)

6. The (Infamous) Missed Outing – Friendship Drama Unpacked

• A hilarious, real-time recounting and debate between Ms. Kaye and Bretman about a miscommunication that led Ms. Kaye to miss a group outing.
• Both sides air their version of events, with playful accusations, receipts, and lots of interruptions (27:02–38:49).
  • “I was waiting. No answer. I guess Jeanette at this time texted me … but I was waiting at 6:30...” – Ms. Kaye (27:55)
  • “Where in that four times we communicated with you were we hard to communicate with?” – Bretman (33:07)
  • The matter is left unresolved except for one truth: “My feelings are valid, and they can be validated at the parking lot down below.” – Ms. Kaye (38:53)

7. Whimsical Segment: If You Were a ‘Wicked’ Character...

• Each host invents a self-insert “Wicked” character:
  • Kat: A baker with big boobs, runs a post-school bakery (40:36)
  • Bretman: The Cowardly Lion’s girlfriend (“I give him courage.”) (41:12)
  • Ms. Kaye: Animal sidekick cat for the Wicked Witch

8. Products of the Day

• Ms. Kaye: PDRN Lifting Pads – toner pads with mask-like benefits (42:29)
• Bretman: Arena Green Tea Deep Pore Rice Cake Cleanser – praised for non-stripping, bubbly formula (43:57)
  • Both bond over Korean beauty product obsessions.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Baking:

  • “I really used to hate making anything with breads or yeast, ... until this year. I got really, really into making cinnamon rolls.” – Kat (03:02)

• On Pageant Judging:

  • “What do you know about being a woman?” – Ms. Kaye (21:17)

• On Friendship Miscommunication:

  • “So the communication was happening with the voices in your head.” – Bretman, gasping in laughter (35:29)

• On Self-Reflection:

  • “I really do be getting overwhelmed sometimes by the attention. ... But honestly, it’s also so cool to realize, like, damn, people genuinely like me.” – Bretman (26:36)

• On Holidays & Time Passing:

  • “It does make me think about, like, how fast a year came ... that was the fastest year ever.” – Bretman (25:01)

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Timestamp | Segment / Topic | |---------------|---------------------------------------------------| | 00:10–03:55 | Kat returns, baking segment, cinnamon rolls | | 05:09–08:14 | Life and workout updates, holiday prep | | 09:10–12:33 | Bretman’s week in LA, Friendsgiving with Chef K | | 19:29–22:12 | Miss Universe discussion, pageant controversy | | 22:12–25:32 | Wicked: New movie, memories, 4D cinema talk | | 25:37–26:50 | Bretman’s candid journal entry | | 27:02–38:49 | The ‘missed ride’ drama, epic friend debate | | 40:13–41:52 | If you were a Wicked character... | | 42:29–44:41 | Product of the day: Korean beauty picks | | 44:47–45:29 | Where to find the hosts, upcoming episode tease |

Structure & Tone

The episode is energetic, irreverent, and built on friendly ribbing—a signature of Bretman's hosting style. Conversations move fluidly from genuine emotional moments (like the journal entry or body image discussions) to hilarious mock arguments and pop culture breakdowns. As always, the vibe encourages listeners to be unapologetically themselves.

Perfect For Listeners Who...

• Love Friendsgiving and holiday get-togethers with personality
• Follow Bretman Rock’s humor and unfiltered narrative style
• Enjoy hearing friendship tea, real-life drama, and candid confessions
• Are passionate about food, beauty, and pop culture with a Filipino and queer lens

Closing Reminder

Don’t miss the next episode, teased to be the first “lit episode” of DaBaddest Radio, promising new conversations and more chaos. For behind-the-scenes and updates, follow @bretmanrock and @thebaddestradio on all platforms.