DaBaddest Radio – "New Year, New York, and Miss Kaaaye's First Snow"

Host: Bretman Rock
Date: January 8, 2026
Guests/Co-hosts: Miss Kaaaye (Ms. K), Ozzy
Podcast Network: Dear Media

Episode Overview

This episode is a lively, confidence-boosting catch-up between Bretman Rock and his friend/co-host Miss Kaaaye. The duo recap their New Year's adventures, their recent snowy trip to New York City (including Ms. K's first time actually experiencing snow), and swap reflections on the past year and their ambitions for 2026. The episode is full of typical DaBaddest energy: hilarious tangents, storytime, gratitude, product recommendations, playful banter, and memorable quotes about identity, growth, and living unapologetically.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. New Year's Beginnings and Catching Up

• The hosts greet listeners with typical energy and set the scene for a catch-up after a busy end-of-year stretch.
• Princess May, frequently mentioned, couldn't make it due to her busy schedule and new toy business, Toys Aiga.
  • "I bought toys for my friends's kids because they're all obsessed with K-Pop Demon Hunters." [01:35]

2. Rainy Weather Vibes

• Ms. K shares her “tea” of the week: it’s raining everywhere—Hawaii, the Philippines, Seattle, and especially New York.
  • "Everywhere in the world is raining." – Ms. K [03:00]

3. Bretman’s Tesla Mishap & Errands Day

• Bretman recounts his Tesla tire mishap—nail in the tire, long Tesla wait times, ultimately replacing the tire.
  • "Girl, Tesla, count your days. Like, literally. And that's why I won't be getting another motherfucking Tesla after my lease." [04:34]
• The duo narrate a packed day running errands, picking up gifts, and bumping into friends (Cece, Matt Bruning).
• Grateful mentions for gifts from Maui Divers Jewelry: "They made a cluck it, like, chicken necklace...inspired by their quilted star collection." [06:54]

4. Friendship and Community

• Ms. K praises Bretman’s “cool friend group,” reflecting on how their diverse, creative friends are inspiring.
  • "It's like the motivation that they give you also. It's like they're doing all of this stuff, and I'm like, wow, I can do that." [08:29]

5. Reflections and Gratitude – New York Trip

• Host and guest share gratitude and philosophical musings about personal growth and identity.
  • "A Leo once told me, what is harder than being Bretman Rock? Not being Bretman Rock." [09:55]
  • Bretman opens up about how fortunate he feels to be living this version of himself.

6. New York City Recap

Arrival and First Impressions

• Cold weather shock and fashion choices!
  • "But in New York, it's like...dress whatever you want, because everyone else is dressing however they want and no one will judge you for it." – Ms. K [16:02]
  • "In New York, you can be anybody, but in LA, you have to be somebody." – Bretman [16:19]
• Hotel check-in mishap at The Standard; they are treated to complimentary breakfast after an overbooking.
• Relaxing, watching “All is Fair” (discussion about Kim Kardashian’s acting, Birkin outfits, and campiness).

First Snow for Ms. K

• The highlight is Ms. K’s first real experience with fresh snowfall—bundling up just to go outside and play like kids.
  • "It took us like, 10 minutes just putting everything on...I also wanted to play in the snow. And we did." [23:37]
• Comparing islanders’ wonder at snow with mainlanders’ excitement about Hawaii beaches and wildlife.
  • "I love how so many people commented, like, 'I love seeing island baddies in the snow.'" [28:36]

Dr. Groot Event & Meet and Greet

• Bretman hosts a packed meet-and-greet, overwhelmed but grateful for the love.
• Ms. K shares a heartfelt story about meeting a Filipina fan, Hannah, who was inspired by Bretman’s visibility and courage.
  • "That, for me, was like a turning point in my life where I said, I can do it myself too, and I can come out and be happy..." – Ms. K [25:50]
• Touching stories about fans who've followed Bretman’s journey for ten years, including children growing up to chase their dreams.

7. Comic Relief & Banter

• Fun, extended bits: arguing about bowling scoring, animal sound impressions, and friendly gaslighting about random “facts.”
• Ms. K jokingly claims to believe in flat earth, tries (semi-seriously) to explain her logic using flight paths.
  • "My TikTok has been full of flat earths and I think I've converted to flat earths." – Ms. K [45:16]
  • The others gently roast her for this.

8. Year-End Reflection & Looking Forward

• Ms. K’s biggest accomplishment: finally getting her own car.
  • "I forgot I was an adult and ... like, buy shit... I can literally go inside a car dealership and demand a car and I can get it with my own name." [50:10]
• Her favorite purchase: jewelry—with a side note about wanting to spend less on food and more on experiences.
• Worst purchase regret: a pair of boots destroyed while trying to stretch them with a blowdryer.
• Goals/Theme for 2026:
  • Ms. K: Adventurous – wants to travel more, even if just exploring other Hawaiian islands each month. [55:14]
  • Bretman: Defy (as in “defy gravity;” hints at a possible long-distance relationship) [56:18]

9. Product of the Day

• Ms. K: Morphe Lip Liners – “They're very creamy and they're very easy to use. It just glides on.” [57:39]
• Bretman: Wasted Fines 0.35 journaling pen from Japan: “I love how thin it is that I can do two entries in one page.” [59:11]

10. Games, Inside Jokes, and Song of the Week

• Animal sound guessing game, playful bickering about bowling and trivia.
• Introduction of Ozzy’s role for next season: song of the week or fun fact of the week.
• Olivia Dean “Song of the Week” moment, hand reveal for Ozzy.
• Ms. K and Bretman riff off each other with affection and self-awareness throughout.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On New York vs. LA:
  "In New York, you can be anybody, but in LA, you have to be somebody." – Bretman [16:19]

• On Snow:
  "It was so fun...I also wanted to play in the snow. And we did." – Bretman [23:53]

• On Identity and Gratitude:
  *"What is harder than being Bretman Rock? Not being Bretman Rock." – Leo-friend (attributed by Bretman) [09:55]
  "I'm so blessed for this life I have built, and I'm definitely so grateful for everything." – Bretman [09:50]

• On Accomplishments:
  "I forgot I was an adult and I could go do stuff...I can literally go inside a car dealership and demand a car." – Ms. K [50:10]

• On Regretful Purchases:
  "I bought this dam boots...I was blow drying that...and the whole sole in the bottom came off." – Ms. K [53:01]

• On Friendship:
  "It's the motivation that they give you also. It's like they're doing all of this stuff, and I'm like, wow, I can do that." – Ms. K [08:29]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:27 – Show intro & Princess May shoutout
• 03:27 – "Tea of the Week": worldwide rain, weather chat
• 03:49 – Tesla drama & friendship errands
• 06:12 – Gifts from Maui Divers, gratitude
• 09:50 – New York trip reflections; gratitude, identity quote
• 15:02 – How New York felt for Ms. K (“shortest yet longest trip”)
• 16:19 – LA vs. New York: sense of self
• 18:10 – Hotel mishap and breakfast gift
• 23:16 – Ms. K's first real experience with snow
• 25:50 – Standout fan interaction at meet-and-greet
• 45:16 – Flat earth rabbit hole moment
• 49:18 – Ms. K’s 2025 accomplishment: buying her own car
• 55:14 – Goals for the new year; "Adventurous" theme
• 57:39 – Product of the day segment
• 61:12 – Ozzy teases his own segment for next year
• 62:03 – Songs of the week, Olivia Dean
• 64:36 – Merch plug, wrap-up, goodbye song

Tone and Style

The episode is full of the hosts’ signature warmth, humor, and candor. It’s a mix of hype and deep reflection, with quick-witted jokes, islander pride, and genuine moments of vulnerability. Bretman is unapologetically himself, inviting listeners to reflect on their own journeys while keeping the conversation light and playful.

Summary Takeaway

For anyone craving that feeling of “catching up with your funniest, most fashionable friends,” this episode is a cozy, laughter-filled start to the year. Through relatable mishaps, affirmations of self-worth, and joyful storytelling, Bretman and Ms. K encourage everyone to embrace their adventures, find gratitude in the journey, and remember they’re truly “the baddest.”