DaBaddest Radio — Episode: "We Need Separate Houses…" (Jan 23, 2026)

Theme Overview
This episode, hosted by Bretman Rock with friends Ms. K and Ozzy, is a vibrant, freewheeling conversation mixing nostalgia, pop culture, self-reflection, and friendship. The trio dive into everything from iconic speeches and 2016 internet culture to the realities of relationships and living arrangements, all in Bretman’s signature unapologetic style.

1. Opening Banter & Nostalgia for Historical Moments

[00:01 – 05:00]

• Warm intro with playful flat earth humor (Ms. K is now an “ex-flat earther”).
• Discussion about Martin Luther King Jr. Day, using viral TikTok as a funny jumping-off point regarding historical legacy.
  • "He died for our sins. And I really think he did." – Bretman [01:32]
• The group ponders historical speeches and concerts they’d have wanted to witness—from Abraham Lincoln (“it’s complicated,” re: his legacy) to Queen’s legendary Live Aid performance and even Miss Universe pageant moments.
• Ms. K fondly recalls convincing Bretman as a child that Abraham Lincoln built their elementary school in Hawaii.

2. Miss Universe, Pageants & Body Positivity

[03:18 – 04:25]

• Bretman and Ms. K discuss Miss Universe winner Brook Lee’s iconic answer:
  • "She answered a Miss Universe question... and she was like, I would eat everything twice." – Bretman [03:44]
• Context of pageant pressures and body image—Brook Lee’s win as a subtle “clapback” to previous controversies about weight and authenticity.

3. Drink Creations & TikTok Encouragement

[05:05 – 06:45]

• Ms. K debuts her homemade strawberry lychee lemonade (“with agave”) to rave reviews.
  • "This is one of your best work yet." – Bretman [06:32]
• Lighthearted urging for Ms. K to create a TikTok series documenting her drink-making skills.
• Ozzy comments: “What’s good is it’s not super sweet. It’s just... just right.” [06:07]
• Playful camaraderie as they taste and hype the drink on-mic.

4. BTS Comeback & Pop Star Tours

[06:49 – 13:45]

• Ms. K reports on BTS’s upcoming world tour and musical return, discussing military service, recording in advance, and fan excitement.
  • "They’re making their big comeback." – Ms. K [07:03]
• Comparison to other pop mega-tours (Justin Bieber, Beyoncé).
• Speculation on Beyoncé’s next musical “act”—suggestions range from ballads to blues, even opera or rock-oriented genres post-“Renaissance”.
  • "Beyoncé cannot go without ballad." – Ms. K [09:09]
• Bretman’s “Dreamgirls” era nostalgia and singing aspirations—encouraged by friends who claim he could genuinely perform on “The Masked Singer” or “Dancing with the Stars”.

5. 2016 Nostalgia & Transformation

[17:11 – 28:11]

• Trend on social media: Throwback to 2016.
• The group reminisces on "the beauty era," Tumblr, studded phone cases, and what life was like (“high saturated photos”).
  • "Tumblr was a very big thing." – Ms. K [17:57]
• Personal milestones of 2016: Ms. K graduated and lost her dad; Bretman was traveling and turning into a beauty industry star.
  • Notable moment: “I also just never realized how much OG followers I've had...so much comments like, 'I've been following you for 10 years.'” – Bretman [18:32]
• Trends, memes, and viral sensations: water bottle flipping, rise of “Musical.ly”, and Fetty Wap’s music.
• Ms. K shares about mental and emotional growth in the past year (“mentally, I'm not the same”), linking it to brain development and the infamous “frontal lobe fully forms at 25” factoid.
• The group reflect on reaching their late 20s and excitement for their 30s:
  • "I'm actually excited for my 30s...I'm gonna be my hottest in my 30s, and my 30s is gonna be where my life begins." – Ms. K [27:05]

6. Relationships, Moving In, and... Separate Houses?

[28:11 – 34:39]

• Dream scenarios for their 30s: rebuilding homes, marrying (and re-marrying), and buying engagement rings for themselves.
• Debate on the ideal length of dating before engagement—opinions vary from one to five years.
• Living together before marriage is deemed crucial by most; stories are swapped about disastrous early move-ins.
• Main Theme: Separate houses or at least separate “brett caves” (personal sanctuaries) in a relationship.
  • “After three months of him, I'm literally like, I could never ever move in with anybody...even the way he would wash dishes pissed me off.” – Bretman [32:27]
  • “I want my own room. Like I literally want my own.” – Bretman [33:25]
• Pop culture reference: Certain celebrity couples keep separate residences; group agrees the arrangement could suit them, with flexibility for “sleepovers”.

7. Dating Fans, Awkward Encounters & Who They’d Date

[46:03 – 50:22]

• Bretman and Ms. K discuss the pitfalls of dating fans, recounting stalkerish behavior on dates and the importance of mutual mystery and discovery in relationships.
  • “I could date someone that knows me, but I don't think I could date someone that knows everything.” – Bretman [48:09]
• Each names a celebrity they'd date as a fan: Bad Bunny, Maluma, Anna Sawai, and Bruno Mars all get shoutouts.
• Ms. K recounts a specific date where the guy brought makeup for Bretman to autograph, called a friend to show her off—“I even made him drop me off at my friend's house just so he does not remember where I live.” – Ms. K [49:13]

8. Games Segment: “We Can't Match”

[36:47 – 43:38]

• Ozzy hosts a rapid-fire category game: contestants must name different answers (i.e., can’t “match”).
• Humorous misfires and off-the-cuff answers; banter about whether answers are valid (e.g., “Mick” as a boy’s name).
• Showcases the playful, competitive group chemistry.

9. Product of the Day & Self-Care Rituals

[54:18 – 55:58]

• Bretman’s pick: DIME TBT Eye Cream (from Ulta)—praises the peppermint and how it performs under eye makeup.
• Ms. K’s pick: Classic Bobbi Brown primer (“velvety finish…so 2016 coded!”)
• The theme of rediscovering old favorites and the importance of skincare.

10. Fitness Mindset Shift & Personal Growth

[51:31 – 53:00]

• Bretman on reframing gym time as a privilege, not a chore:
  • "I don't go there going, 'I have to work out.' I go in there being like, 'I get to work out.'" [52:11]
• Ms. K shares plans for summer “snatchery” after surgery (and a bad dream about botched surgery).

11. Notable Quotes & Moments

• “My 30s is gonna be where my life begins.” – Ms. K [27:15]
• “Why get married...if you just want to be alone?” – Ms. K [33:33]
• "If I was feeling like cuddling that night, I'm like, ah, sleepover!" – Bretman [33:36]
• "What is the point of getting to know you if you already know everything about me?" – Bretman [48:25]

12. Closing Fun, Future Episodes, and Socials

• Teasing future "date with Ozzy" episode.
• Chit-chat about astrology compatibility (Aries + Leo = Fire).
• Quick sign-off: Ms. K and Bretman plug their handles, promise a Thursday return, and Ozzy sings them out with a Mariah Carey line [56:39].

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [01:34] Martin Luther King Jr. TikTok & legacy
• [03:44] Miss Universe iconic answer (“eat everything twice”)
• [06:32] Ms. K’s lemonade review
• [07:03] BTS comeback discussion
• [09:09] Beyoncé’s future era
• [18:32] Bretman on OG followers/2016
• [27:05] Anticipation for their 30s
• [32:27] Living together woes
• [33:25] The “I want my own room” sentiment
• [49:13] Ms. K’s awkward fan date
• [52:11] Bretman's fitness mindset
• [54:55] DIME TBT Eye Cream review
• [56:39] Ozzy sings the Mariah Carey send-off

Overall Vibe & Takeaway

Unapologetically candid, hilarious, and self-reflective, this episode takes listeners on a journey across internet culture, celebrity, and self-discovery—all with the warmth of close friends catching up. Expect sharp one-liners, relatable millennial/Gen-Z throwbacks, and plenty of tea on love, adulting, and the pursuit of main-character energy.

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