DaBaddest Radio – "Justice for Punch, Alysa Liu’s Gold, and Everything Else We’re Obsessed With"

Host: Bretman Rock
Guest/Co-Host: Ms. K
Date: February 26, 2026
Podcast Network: Dear Media

Episode Overview

This episode is an energetic, irreverent catch-up with Bretman Rock and Ms. K as they open up about everything from social media obsessions to competing in playful games and discussing reality TV, pop culture moments, and big shifts in their lives. The theme is all about celebrating confidence, living unapologetically, and “being the baddest” – with funny deep-dives into viral stories, Olympic triumphs, reality show legends, and their own memories of being starstruck.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Podcast Vibe: Hats, Hair, and “It’s Never That Serious”

• Bretman and Ms. K start with playful banter about why they’re both wearing hats, riffing on hair dilemmas and style choices.
• They briefly react to comments dissecting podcast guest relationships:

  “You guys, it’s never that serious.” — Bretman (01:35)

• Both express gratitude for supportive listeners, especially for the last episode featuring “Ms. Janet J. Nasty,” and muse on the challenges and joys of introducing new friends on the pod.

2. Catch-Up: Coffee Shakes and Mobile Gaming

• Ms. K shares her recent obsession with mobile Call of Duty and discovers a love for games like PUBG and Brawl Stars.
• The conversation turns to homemade drinks, with Ms. K sharing a “hibiscus spearmint tea with honey” concoction.

  “I made a hibiscus spearmint tea with honey, period… it’s supposed to be overnight, but five minutes is fine.” — Ms. K (04:11)

• Bretman boosts Ms. K’s TikTok presence, highlighting her new content and encouraging listeners to support.

3. Viral Animal Sagas: Justice for Punch the Monkey

• Ms. K introduces “Punch,” a baby monkey from Japan who became famous online after being bullied by other monkeys following his mother’s death and finding comfort with a plushie.

  “Leave Punch alone. Yes, girl, because you will be dealing with his aunties.” — Bretman (06:54)

• They reflect on animal dynamics, likening Punch’s treatment to “pecking order” among chickens.

4. Personal Reflections: Journaling & Star Encounters

• Bretman reads a vintage journal entry about meeting Beyoncé, dealing with last-minute event dress codes, and feeling starstruck at the event.

  “We met Beyoncé in groups and we took pictures with her. And honestly, I don’t remember what I even said to her.” – Bretman (10:09)

• Ms. K recalls being awestruck seeing Doja Cat live; Bretman discusses meeting Adriana Lima at Fashion Week, and Ozzy, their behind-the-scenes friend, shares meeting Dennis Rodman and the magic of unexpected celebrity encounters.

5. Olympics & Pop Culture: Celebrating Alysa Liu

• The crew celebrates Alysa Liu’s historic figure skating win, with live fact-checking on her being the first American woman to win gold in 24 years.

  “She became the first American woman to win individual figure skating gold in 24 years. She’s also only 20 years old.” — Ozzy (26:01)

• Discussion of Olympic dream sports (bobsled, speed skating, curling), with Ms. K and Bretman both playfully considering which winter sport they’d “eat up.”

6. Reality TV Frenzy: Drag Race, Traitors, and More

• Obsessive recaps of the latest Drag Race season, lamenting Filipino queens’ eliminations and hyping the upcoming lip sync "Lalaparuza Extravaganza."
• A rundown of reality shows: House of Villains (“New York” is the queen of reality TV), Traitors, Amazing Race, Survivor, and Project Runway.

  “If you had to do any reality TV show… I want to be in Survivor. High Survivor. This is my audition tape.” — Ms. K (36:28) “Can we please campaign for me to be in the next Dancing with the Stars?” — Bretman (36:58)

7. Game Time: “Slip It In” Word Challenge (21:27–41:00)

• The trio plays the "Slip it In Challenge," attempting to sneak assigned words into the conversation undetected, resulting in laughter and language faux-pas.
• Words include elaborate, perspective, hypothetically, significant, extravaganza, and more.
• Comedic banter about the difficulty, pronunciation (“subtle” vs. “settle”), and competitive tactics.

8. Relationship Red Flags & Advice (46:45–56:28)

• Transitioning to real talk, they dissect “red flags” in relationships and friendships.
  • Phones placed face down: “That’s a beige flag for me… in between a green and a red.” — Bretman (48:20)
  • Love bombing: Discussing the line between excitement and too-much-too-soon.

    “Are you a love bomber?... when I know I like someone, like, I really give them my all.” — Bretman (51:35)

  • Poor treatment of service workers: Both hosts highlight this as a major dealbreaker, shaped by their families’ own histories in the service industry.

    “Our whole family are service workers… it really does crush me.” — Bretman (54:38)

  • Friendship red flags: Dropping friends for relationships and being “controlled” by partners.

    “When your friends dating someone and fully excluding you… you’re not even, like, a part of the friends anymore.” — Ms. K (56:15)

9. Product of the Day

• Bretman: Shows off Oakley Planteris glasses—lightweight, stylish, customizable (magnetic nose).
• Ms. K: Features a Coach purse gifted by Bretman, customized at the store.

  “I’ve been getting so much compliments about this bag…” — Ms. K (62:51)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Internet Overanalysis:
  “Every time I introduce you guys to a new character in the Baddest Radio world, I always get nervous because I’m like, I hope you guys like them... It’s never that serious.” — Bretman (01:35)

• On Starstruck Moments:
  “We met Beyoncé in groups and we took pictures with her. And honestly, I don’t remember what I even said to her.” — Bretman (10:09)
  “Honestly, Doja Cat.” — Ms. K (10:43)

• On the Bullying of Punch the Monkey:
  “Leave Punch alone. Yes, girl, because you will be dealing with his aunties.” — Bretman (06:54)

• On Reality TV:
  “If you had to do any reality TV show… I want to be in Survivor. High Survivor. This is my audition tape.” — Ms. K (36:28)
  “Can we please campaign for me to be in the next Dancing with the Stars?” — Bretman (36:58)

• On Love Bombing:
  “Are you a love bomber?… when I know I like someone, like, I really give them my all.” — Bretman (51:35)

• Service Worker Empathy:
  “Our whole family are service workers… it really does crush me.” — Bretman (54:38)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Banter, hats, and episode warm-up: 00:01–02:38
• Mobile gaming, TikTok, and drinks: 03:00–05:12
• Introducing Punch the Monkey: 05:19–07:04
• Finding old journals & Beyoncé story: 08:17–10:09
• Starstruck moments (Doja Cat, Adriana Lima): 10:43–12:17
• Slip it In Challenge Explanation: 21:27–23:47
• Olympic talk & Alysa Liu celebration: 24:28–28:44
• Drag Race & reality TV obsessions: 29:16–36:44
• Discussing reality TV shows (House of Villains, Traitors): 36:48–34:47
• Red Flags & Relationship Advice: 46:45–56:28
• Product of the Day: 61:14–63:44

Overall Tone & Style

The episode is lively, unfiltered, and peppered with comedic asides and “inside joke” energy. Bretman and Ms. K thrive on authenticity, blending pop culture commentary with genuine moments of vulnerability, all presented in their signature sassy, slightly chaotic style ("period," "girl…"). The lightheartedness is balanced by moments of genuine candor about family, fame, and friendship.

For Next Week

Bretman and Ms. K tease future “lit” pre-filmed episodes from the Philippines, promising more wild stories and insights.

Useful for:
Anyone wanting a cheerful, drag-tinged, irreverently deep pop culture recap with real talk about identity, friendship, and living confidently — all delivered by some of the internet’s baddest.