From Middle School to the Military - DaBaddest Radio

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A (0:01)

The following podcast is a Dear Media production. Hello. Hello, everyone. It is Thursday yet again. As you can see and hear, the Baddest Radio is a full house today, and there's a lot to go through. We also have new characters in the Baddest Radio. So let's get into that right after this intro. Cue the intro. Bratman to Earth. Earth to Bratman. Girl, you already know who it is. And we are back a week after Valentine's Day. But, girl, the love is still very much in the air because I have two very special people that I love here today. You guys already know Ms. Nikki B. Hi, guys. And this tiny, little, small human being that you see right before you is Jeanette. Jeanette.

B (0:58)

Yes.

C (0:59)

We'll go from there.

A (1:01)

Jeanette, do you want the audience to call you a different name, or do you want them to call you Jeanette? JJ.

C (1:06)

JJ's cute as well.

D (1:07)

JJ.

A (1:08)

Yeah. Okay. JJ. We're going to refer to her as Jeanette, but you guys can call her jj. Everybody else calls her jj. I will never call her jj. But. And I have never. But you guys can. Ozzy is also. Oh, Nikki's missing a mic because Ozzy has her mic. Ozzy, how was your episode last week? It was good.

C (1:29)

Great.

A (1:30)

Is there any update? Is. Do you have a new love life? Nope. Still very much single. But I appreciate all the comments, period, on YouTube. What was your biggest takeaway from our Valentine's date?

D (1:43)

Oh, my God. I wasn't on that day.

A (1:45)

No.

D (1:45)

Oh, my God. Yeah.

A (1:46)

You missed out. She brought you flowers, too.

D (1:48)

I know. I heard.

B (1:50)

I'm sorry.

A (1:51)

First and only time you can bring.

D (1:52)

Me flowers every day, though.

A (1:53)

Summary

DaBaddest Radio

Episode: From Middle School to the Military

Host: Bretman Rock | Guests: Ms. Nikki B, Ms. K, Jeanette (“JJ”)
Date: February 19, 2026

Overview

In this lively, laughter-filled episode, Bretman Rock invites two of his closest friends, Nikki and Ms. K, as well as first-time guest Jeanette ("JJ") to the studio for a full-house conversation. The group goes deep on the importance of confidence, the evolution of their friendships from middle school to adulthood, Jeanette’s life as a military officer, and hilarious stories from their younger days. The episode captures the tight-knit spirit of found family—and why these friends truly are “the baddest.”

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Introductions & Valentine’s Day (00:01 - 04:12)

The show starts post-Valentine’s Day, noting ongoing romantic vibes in the studio.
Jeanette (JJ) is introduced as today’s fresh face among recurring guests.
Quick check-in on everyone’s love life for Valentine’s:
- Jeanette has plans with her girlfriend; others are single.
- “That is one thing Janette will never have a problem with is being single.” – Bretman (03:25)
Discussion about who picks up the bill in queer relationships (Jeanette admits she always pays).

2. The Down to Earth Smoothie & Local Events (04:12 - 07:20)

Jeanette brings in Bretman’s new “Down to Earth” collab smoothie.
Bretman thanks supporters for making his in-person launch event a “rager” and wants to do more local meetups.
Jeanette is a top supporter—she’s had the smoothie daily since its debut.

3. Super Bowl & Bad Bunny’s Performance (07:20 - 11:13)

Brief recap: Seahawks won, but the group is more excited about Bad Bunny’s halftime show.
Memorable quote: “I love the moment where he passed the Grammy to his little self.” – Bretman (08:17)
Discussion on fantasy football confuses most of the group, showing the crew's “trying to be straight” (11:19).

4. Friendship Origins: Middle School Days (14:39 - 23:01)

Ms. K and Jeanette reminisce about meeting at Eva Makai Middle School.
- Jeanette was the new girl—piercings, shaved head, troublemaker.
- Shared stories of how they bonded (cheating the reading program and being ’troublemakers’).
Bretman first knew Jeanette as a legendary name from local Facebook groups and fight videos.
- “If you look up Ewa Beach fights, bitch, Jeanette will be right there.”
Jeanette’s notorious sister Jackaly played a role in bringing the group together.

5. Track, “Hoodrat Summers,” and Tight Friendships (23:01 - 26:57)

Jeanette’s success in high school track (varsity long jump) and friendship solidification happened during those meets.
“Hoodrat summer” and “trap apartment” days: “Summer 2017 will always have a place in my heart because...you guys slept over every day.” – Bretman (25:28)
Jeanette recounts returning from the military to always find friendships unchanged, though the letter-writing she hoped for never happened (“I received zero.” – Jeanette, 26:14).

6. Jeanette in the Military & Lessons Learned (28:33 - 30:59)

Jeanette is now a company commander in the Army's 25th Infantry Division.
Key lesson from military life:
- “Listening to people. Some people go through things and you don’t know, right? … There’s a reason why people act up the way that they do.” – Jeanette (29:08)
The crew jokes about Nikki surviving the military; Jeanette says it’s not for everyone.

7. Love Languages & Friendship Dynamics (31:02 - 35:05)

Everyone shares their love languages:
- Jeanette: physical touch, acts of service
- Bretman: quality time (giving), words of affirmation (receiving)
- Nikki: quality time, physical touch
- Ms. K: same as Nikki
Bretman proposes an additional love language: “being thought about” and jokes that “taste” should count too.
Notable moment: “I would love to receive some thoughts. Please, please, think of me. Choose me.” – Bretman (33:23)

8. Funny and Traumatizing Stories (38:10 - 49:54)

The group shares favorite, embarrassing, and heartwarming stories—party nights, hiking mishaps, and epic edible fails.
- Ms. K recalls Jeanette’s tendency to disappear at the club and always return with free drinks and making out with girls.
- Nikki shares the story of carrying LA the dog during a disastrous lost hiking trip: “Ellie finished her water bottle. She was going to die. ... That was the time we almost killed on a hike—and ourselves, honestly.” – Bretman (43:05)
- Bretman recounts getting Jeanette too high on brownies, leading to her being “muted” at a family prayer event and swearing off THC for life.
- The infamous “chewed sushi” cheers by Nikki: “Why would we cheers with your sushi that's already been in your mouth?” – Bretman (49:15)

9. Appreciation Circle (50:07 – 54:43)

Jeanette expresses favorite traits about each friend:
- Ms. K: “always down to earth.”
- Nikki: “most passionate girly pop.”
- Bretman: “love hard, but you don't even know it — tough love.”
Each friend reciprocates, celebrating loyalty, trust, shared culture, and determination in Jeanette.

10. Product of the Day Segment (54:45 – 59:41)

Ms. K: Shoe fresh/foot fresh spray for active lifestyles.
Jeanette: Garmin Forerunner 970, tracking health and sleep for runners.
Nikki: Hand cream (“game changer”).
Bretman: Custom Coach bag painted with his backyard and initials—a TikTok moment attracted the brand’s attention.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On loyalty and friendship:
“But it's just so cool to meet people outside of your family circle that grew up literally the same way as you… you're just like, so family to me in that sense.” - Bretman (52:54)
On tough love:
“You love hard, but you don’t even know it. ... Tough love type.” – Jeanette to Bretman (51:24)
On embracing their queer identities:
“We're both the queer ones in the family. We're both the breadwinners.” – Bretman (52:54)
On thinking love should be its own language:
“I would love to receive some thoughts. Please, please, think of me. Choose me.” - Bretman (33:23)
On Jeanette’s military journey:
“Honestly, listening. Listening to people. ... There’s a reason why people act up the way that they do.” – Jeanette (29:08)

Important Timestamps

00:01: Introductions, new guests, catching up post-Valentine’s Day
04:12: “Down to Earth” smoothie launch recap
07:28: Bad Bunny/Super Bowl discussion
14:39: Childhood memories—middle school troublemakers
23:01: “Hoodrat summer” and trap apartment stories
28:33: Jeanette’s military career and life lessons
31:02: Love languages and new “categories” of love
38:10: Storytime—wild, funny, and embarrassing group moments
50:07: Appreciation round
54:45: Product of the day recommendations

Tone & Takeaway

Equal parts chaotic and heartwarming, this episode brings listeners into the real, unvarnished group dynamic of Bretman Rock’s “ohana.” Expect lots of laughter, quick wit, a bit of healthy bullying, some deeper confessions, and earnest reminders about supporting each other through growth, change, and every era from middle school to military life.

For fans of found family, inside jokes, and radical confidence—this is your listening-home!