DaBaddest Radio: Pumpkin Spice, Possessions, and Filipino Spirits

Host: Bretman Rock (with Ms. K)
Date: October 23, 2025
Production: Dear Media

Episode Overview

This episode of DaBaddest Radio is a riotous mix of vibes, laughs, and spooky Filipino storytelling just in time for Halloween. Hosted by the ever-vibrant Bretman Rock and joined by the equally sassy Ms. K, the duo dives into pop culture, playful conspiracy theories (pumpkin spice mind control, anyone?), their biggest pet peeves with men, and a selection of chilling supernatural experiences rooted in Filipino culture. The show’s unapologetic, playful tone makes this a confidence-boosting, relatable, and hilarious listen—whether they're roasting man buns, calling out the American food industry, or recounting folks’ encounters with Filipino spirits.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Teletubbies Lore and Childhood TV Conspiracies (00:08–05:00)

• Costume Banter: Bretman and Ms. K are dressed as Teletubbies, sharing fun takes on which Teletubby has what energy, and joking about gendered names.
• Teletubbies “Dark Theories”: They dissect viral but debunked theories about the show being based on children in a Bulgarian mental hospital, each Teletubby representing a type of trauma or disability.
  • Quote:
    “PO is based on a child who fell into a fire and was burnt. That’s why he’s red. Tinky Winky was based on a child who was deaf and was tied to a fence... got frostbites. That’s why he’s purple.”
    – Bretman Rock (04:04)
• Nostalgia vs. Adult Perspective: Rewatching with adult eyes makes the once-colorful kids’ show feel “eerie.”

2. Pumpkin Spice Latte Mind-Control Conspiracy (05:01–08:38)

• Seasonal Obsession: Discussing the theory that PSLs are addictive, possibly mind-controlling, and could even be a government tool for profit.
  • Nutmeg as hallucinogenic, cinnamon as addictive, and the combination triggering nostalgia.
• American Food & Allergies: Bretman reflects on his “selective” lactose intolerance—only in America! Suggesting it's about additives or enzymes, not the dairy itself.
  • Quote:
    “I’m allergic to American enzymes. American cows, stay the f*** away from me.”
    – Bretman Rock (08:14)

3. Tea of the Week & Homemade Horchata (08:41–12:02)

• Drink Segment: Ms. K vents about running out of new drink ideas, settling on drinks that are simple for home listeners.
• Recipe: Maple pumpkin spice latte with cinnamon, and homemade horchata with rice milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla.
• Pop Culture: Briefly roasting past drink failures and shout-outs to Quinn’s YouTube show (with a tongue-in-cheek beef).
  • Quote:
    “This tastes like nothing. I love the taste of nothing.” (Their video was used as a meme about Taylor Swift's new album.)
    – Bretman Rock (12:29)

4. Pop Album Opinions (12:02–15:14)

• Taylor Swift’s & Doja Cat’s Albums:
  • Debating Swift’s latest: why some call it “boring,” and comparing themes of heartbreak and love eras.
  • The difference in musical eras and public reception.
  • Discussing Doja Cat’s album—initially overhyped but “it’ll grow on you.”
  • Quote:
    “God forbid Taylor Swift is not heartbroken.”
    – Bretman Rock (13:16)
  • Sabrina Carpenter's “Short and Sweet” gets an honorable mention.

5. Sugar Daddy Applications & Dating Manifestos (18:20–21:49)

• Open Call for Sugar Daddies: Playful on-air solicitations for sugar daddies—including preferred stats!
  • “If you’re a sugar daddy looking for a sugar baby like me who has his own sugar, but you really just want to spoil…”
    – Bretman Rock (18:52)
• First Date Fantasies: Dream trips (Japan, Birkins), and what makes a “real” sugar daddy.

6. “Do I Just Hate Men?”—The Pet Peeves Segment (21:49–36:33)

• Playful ‘Men Ick List’:
  • Men with blue eyes:
    “They give colonizer energy... but they also look demonic.” (22:15)
  • Man buns:
    “You look like Pepper from American Horror Story. Leave that shit in 2016.” (24:43; 25:42)
  • Tote bags & performative fashion:
    “You just wear that for the aesthetic.” (28:44)
  • Five-inch inseam shorts, leg day avoidance, and mimicking gay slang.
  • Men with podcasts:
    “Why are you a grown-ass man, setting up a camera and a mic?” (32:03)
  • Straight men who gossip or use gay lingo.
• Language & Lingo: The differences in gay vs. straight “lingo,” fun wordplay around attractiveness (“trade,” “fine,” or “OG fine”).

7. Filipino Supernatural Stories (36:33–62:21)

• Halloween Mood: Switching lights to “spooky green,” the hosts dive into listeners’ and personal stories about Filipino ghosts, curses, ancestral spirits, and experiences with aswang and talismans.
• Highlights:
  • School haunting at dawn: Desks dragging, voices singing “Sana, sana.”
  • Ginger or salt as talisman for Americans visiting the Philippines—tied to spirit protection. “You need to wear them... we had a bag of salt pinned on our clothes.” (49:11)
  • Listener ends up in ER after losing her ginger talisman in rural Panay—family “shaman” confirms spirit attachment.
  • “Sat on” (Filipino sleep paralysis): Dark figures and cultural beliefs about spiritual vulnerability.
  • A listener’s saga with a haunted blanket from Oaxaca, passed through generations, triggering collective nightmares and cabinet doors creaking open at 2am. “He explained that there is a spirit within the house that was attracted to one of us with bad energy…” (57:41)
• Cultural discussion: Comparing practices (ginger vs. salt), “newcomer” superstition, demon stories, and why stories feel more chilling in a Filipino context.
• Boundaries: Bretman shares that he’s not ready to tell his own cursing/spirit stories, to avoid re-manifesting negativity. (61:51)

8. Product of the Week (62:27–65:16)

• Bretman’s Picks:
  • Redken Brushable Hairspray (medium hold, doesn’t leave hair hard)
  • Laneige Lip Glowy Balm in “Milky Way”—for smooth, non-sticky lips with a hint of glitter.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the allure and ingredients of Pumpkin Spice Lattes:
  “Cinnamon has been proven to be addictive… [and] the conjunction of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger has been known to trigger nostalgic cozy feeling sensation.”
  – Bretman Rock (05:28)
• On American allergies:
  “I’m only allergic and I’m only lactose in America. Even in Paris, bitch… Even in the Philippines, I’ve been fine.”
  – Bretman Rock (07:28)
• On man buns:
  “The most faggoty thing to me is… you have to shave the sides just to prove you’re not so feminine. Girl, commit.”
  – Bretman Rock (24:43)
• On Men and Podcasts:
  “I think men with a podcast is so faggotty to me.”
  – Bretman Rock (32:00)
• On Filipino spirits and talismans:
  “Keep that talisman on you at all times.”
  – Listener story, recounted by Bretman (48:49)
• On telling scary stories:
  “I genuinely feel like every time I rant or talk about it, I feel something, and I would rather not manifest that.”
  – Bretman Rock (62:03)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Teletubbies Conspiracies / Opening Banter: 00:08–05:00
• Pumpkin Spice Mind Control Theory: 05:01–08:38
• Tea of the Week & Horchata: 08:41–12:02
• Album Opinions (Taylor Swift, Doja Cat, Sabrina Carpenter): 12:02–15:14
• Sugar Daddy Play (call for applicants): 18:20–21:49
• Men Icks List (blue eyes, man buns, etc.): 21:49–36:33
• Transition to Spooky Stories: 36:33–36:48
• Filipino Supernatural Experiences: 36:48–62:21
• Product of the Week Segment: 62:27–65:16

Tone and Style

As always, the episode features Bretman Rock’s irreverent humor, relatable Gen-Z/Filipino-American perspective, and unfiltered honesty. Ms. K matches the energy, mixing in her own opinions and family anecdotes. It’s a safe, inclusive space for queer Pinoy humor, pop culture hot takes, and playful shade—plus real community engagement through listeners’ stories.

For Listeners Who Haven’t Tuned In

This episode is a perfect blend of hilarious rants, pop culture discourse, Filipino representation, and chilling ghost stories—showing off the full range of Bretman’s charisma and Ms. K’s quick wit. If you want laughter, relatable chaos, spirit-world chills, and a heaping dose of confidence, this is DaBaddest Radio at its best.