DaBaddest Radio – History, But Make It Hot

Host: Bretman Rock
Guests: Princess, Ms. K (Kiefer)
Date: September 11, 2025

Episode Overview

In this fun and confidence-boosting episode, Bretman Rock and co-hosts Princess and Ms. K dive into their favorite historical time periods, bringing signature humor and personal stories. The crew dresses up as characters from the 1960s, 70s/80s, and 90s, and each shares quirky facts and reflections on those eras. The group also discusses travel hacks, nostalgic flights, and how people see themselves versus how others do, all with plenty of laughs and a touch of heartfelt honesty.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Opening Banter & "The Elephant in the Room" (00:04–03:50)

• Bretman teases Princess about not fulfilling her lunch promise, referring to a viral clip where she misunderstood "elephant in the room."
• Princess brings her signature homemade spicy fried rice for everyone to try.
  • Princess: “This is my fried rice that I make all the time for my family...a little spice.” (01:31)
• The group jokes about the lack of green onions, and Ms. K talks about being asked to make it without eggs.

2. Fertility of the Week: Travel With Kids Tips (03:49–04:40)

• Princess shares a TikTok-inspired travel packing tip:
  • Pre-pack outfits for each kid in labeled Ziplocs for each day, to stay organized and avoid frantic last-minute choices.
  • Princess: “I put it on Ziplocs, everybody’s name each, so I’m not trying to figure out what their outfit is.” (03:29)
• The others agree it's a useful hack for travel.

3. Segment: The Drink of the Day (04:41–05:39)

• Ms. K serves "Cinnamon Apple Cake" (later called "Cinnamon Apple Pie") – a warm, sweet fall drink.
  • Group reaction: “That does taste like a cinnamon apple pie.” – Bretman (05:07)
• Humorous complaints about struggling to sip through a decorative straw with crystals.

4. Tea of the Week: Giorgio Armani’s Passing (07:01–08:24)

• Ms. K brings up the recent death of Giorgio Armani, with the reaction, “Rest in peace, Giorgio Armani.” – Bretman (07:25)
• Bretman reminisces about using Armani foundation in high school despite the price.
• Princess confesses she once stole her first Armani perfume from Macy’s as a kid – sparking playful threats to list her past illegal deeds.

5. Journal Reflection & Holiday Nostalgia (09:24–12:28)

• Bretman reads from his journal about "ber" months (holiday season in the Philippines), reminisces on caroling traditions, and decorating his attic for Halloween.
  • “I would literally trade all my holidays in America just to experience one Christmas in the Philippines.” – Bretman (10:31)
• Plans to shoot the Halloween episode in his attic.

6. Main Topic: Favorite Historical Eras and Fun Facts (12:28–23:07)

Ms. K (60s Hippie/Woodstock)

• Chose 1960s – Woodstock vibe: “Peace, love and music.”
• Fun facts:
  • Barbie’s boyfriend Ken was introduced in the 60s.
  • The first star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame went to Joanne Woodward.
  • The Flintstones were created in the 60s.
  • Ms. K: “Men should always come second.” (14:10)

Bretman (70s-80s Farrah Fawcett/Charlie's Angels)

• Dressed as Farrah Fawcett (iconic photo with skateboarding & big hair).
• Shares the evolution of hair care:
  • Daily hair washing wasn’t mainstream until 80s commercials.
  • The “Noid” – Domino’s Pizza’s short-lived, oddball mascot, discontinued after a real-life crime incident.
• “I just love the vava voom hair.” – Bretman (15:37)

Princess (90s “Teenage Dirtbag”)

• Inspired by late 80s/early 90s looks, leggings with shorts.
• 90s Fun Facts:
  • Rollerblading & skateboarding’s peak.
  • Macarena craze.
  • Fanny packs were stylish – “Big, muscular men with their fanny packs will always do it for me.” – Bretman (22:04)
  • The golden age of Spice Girls, NSYNC, Backstreet Boys.
  • Wi-Fi started in the 90s.

7. Nostalgic & Humorous Travel Stories (23:24–31:29)

• Ms. K’s recurring luck (good and bad) with airplane seatmates – meeting a pin-up fan and an eccentric, sweaty man.
• Flight horror stories: noisy seatmates, crying children, and pragmatic humor about travel as a parent.
  • “I wasn’t gonna be like Karen – ‘shut that [expletive] up!’” – Bretman (27:46)

8. Parenting Anecdotes & Kids’ Antics (29:34–31:29)

• Princess tells a story of her son Ezekiel, a "sore loser" at rock-paper-scissors.
  • “When he lose, he is so petty, right? He just starts saying that everybody cheated.” – Princess (30:47)

9. “What Song Was Famous on Your Birthday?” – Next Episode Teaser (31:49–32:07)

• Plans to come next week prepared with songs that were No. 1 on their birthdays.

10. Rapid Fire: Favorite Historic Turning Points (32:16–34:56)

• Ms. K: Victorian era for the fashion and attitude.
• Princess: 1950s, Filipino women fighting in wars; women used as snipers due to steady hands.
• Bretman: Lapu-Lapu vs. Ferdinand Magellan – Filipino history and resistance.

11. Self-Image Exercise: “Which Fictional Character Are You?” (35:13–45:54)

• Bretman asks: “Any fictional character: who describes you, and why?”
  • Bretman: Pleakley (Lilo & Stitch): misunderstood, comedic relief, loves nature.
    • “I think I have Pleakley energy, for sure.” (36:19)
  • Ms. K: Green Lantern or Catwoman (after some discussion): for their integrity, fierceness.
  • Princess: After much debate and group teasing, settles (tentatively) on Moana or Moana’s grandma, then Ms. Rachel, then Spongebob – illustrating how tricky it is to self-describe.
• Bretman: “It’s kind of asking someone, how do you describe yourself?” (44:22)
• Reflection: The people we admire may not see themselves as superheroes, but as survivors.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Ken coming second:
  “As they should, because men should always come second.”
  — Ms. K (14:10)
• On 80s hair:
  “I just love the vava voom hair.”
  — Bretman (15:37)
• On 90s fanny packs:
  “Big, muscular men with their fanny packs will always do it for me.”
  — Bretman (22:04)
• On losing at games:
  “When he lose, he is so petty, right? He just starts saying that everybody cheated.”
  — Princess (30:47)
• On self-perception:
  “It’s kind of asking someone, how would you describe yourself?”
  — Bretman (44:22)
• On others’ perceptions:
  “The people that you think so highly of or, like, think are superheroes don’t really see themselves as so.”
  — Bretman (44:04)
• On picking a fictional character:
  “Just let me think! ...My kids watch a lot of movies.”
  — Princess (39:08)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:04 – Opening banter & fried rice review
• 03:49 – Travel hack for packing kids’ outfits
• 04:41 – Cinnamon apple drink of the week
• 07:01 – Tea of the week: Giorgio Armani’s passing
• 09:24 – Bretman’s journal, Filipino “ber” month memories
• 12:28 – Dress-up eras: 60s, 70s/80s, 90s, fun history facts
• 23:24 – Flight & travel horror stories
• 29:34 – Parenting & the sore-loser kid anecdote
• 31:49 – Preview: “What song was #1 when you were born?” for next week
• 32:16 – Favorite historic eras & moments
• 35:13 – Self-image: “Which fictional character best describes you?”
• 47:11 – Product of the week recommendations

Products of the Week (47:11–50:51)

• Bretman: Mary Liah Scott Arch Nemesis Water Resistant Brow Gel
• Princess: AT&T portable phone charger (gift from Tony)
• Ms. K: Coach bag with a green dinosaur keychain, a nod to her childhood nickname “Dinah”

Closing & What’s Next

• Next episode: Sports Week – hosts will dress as athletes, each in a different sport.
• Call to action: Share which fictional character best represents you!

Tone & Vibe

The episode is upbeat, playful, and a little chaotic—full of inside jokes and family energy. The trio balances humor with genuine moments about self-perception, Filipino culture, and nostalgia.

For anyone who missed it:
This episode is like a group FaceTime with the funniest people you know—expect history fun facts, hilarious stories, and reminders that even icons have wild travel tales and struggle to answer deep questions. If you've ever struggled to pick your fictional "twin," or wanted a laugh about 80s hair or Filipino Christmas, this is a must-listen.