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Ratchet & RespectableMagical Negroes, Science Experiments on Black... OMG! The Feds Are Dropping Diddy Charges?!?! (and so, so much more)Details of Nephew Jalen Hurts second wedding (still no pics); Audra McDonald stuns at the Tonys; The Grammys change the rules; Adriana Smith, used as a human incubator, has finally been allowed to die; Andrew Cuomo is out; Realities and legalities of Portia’s divorce settlement; R. Kelly ODs in prison; Diddy’s employees were texting about a(n) (alleged) criminal conspiracy; Barack Obama is minding his Black business;
PLUS: Former Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx returns to explain these “dropped” charges against Diddy.
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2025-06-261h 43Ratchet & RespectableBONUS EPISODE: The Diddy Trial- Inside the Courthouse, Secret Co-Consprirators (Uh, KK?!?), and Buying B*ssy on an AmExOur Legal Bestie Attorney Symone Redwine takes us inside the Diddy courtroom (it’s like watching a Black movie at a Black theatre opening weekend), helps us understand Jane’s scarcity-survival mode and why it's ok (legally) that Diddy is paying for her lawyer, and explains why the Defense is scheduled to rest after just two days.
Ooh, oh, also(!): the high stakes (production nightmare) of that Tyler Perry lawsuit and how Cassie’s lawsuit against Diddy set the stage for it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...
2025-06-241h 06Ratchet & RespectableThe Tyler Perry Lawsuit: Sugar Daddies, Side N%#*%, and no NDAs.Actor Derek Dixon (The Oval) sues global media mogul Tyler Perry for $260M American USD Dollars and Dineros for sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual battery and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-06-181h 21Ratchet & RespectableBONUS EPISODE: Diddy Trial: RRRIIIIICCOOOO! (as explained by an actual prosecutor, not a podcaster)Former Cook County State's Attorney, Kim Foxx, who led prosecutions against R. Kelly, Jussie Smollett, Black Souls Gang (and more) answers our pressing legal questions about the Diddy trial: What exactly is RICO, and is the prosecution proving it? What is the Defense’s strategy going to be? Why exactly did the Prosecution put Jane on the stand, again? If convicted, how much of Diddy’s money is the government after?
And our non-legal questions: why is Diddy so cheap? Why is Jane hugging people?! How many other Diddys are there? Why does everyone think...
2025-06-161h 18Ratchet & RespectableBonus Episode: Diddy Trial, Part Three— Crack Pipes, Cucks, Koalas, and Kanye West!!! Jane is a not a “crack pipe”. She is conundrum who deserved Chanel. Diddy is a whoring, cheap degenerate (according to me), a cuck (according to Jane), and a drug addict (according to own Defense). And yes, he does look like a koala (according to the court sketch artist.) Kanye West shows up at the courthouse the day after the Internet suspects he does Freak Offs too. WTF is even going on?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-06-141h 19Ratchet & RespectableBONUS EPISODE: Diddy Trial Recap,"Jane" (a/k/a Part Two)“Jane” aka Victim 2 was in a relationship with Diddy-- one of many girlfriends-- from 2021 until he was arrested in 2024.
90% of Jane’s relationship with Diddy was sex with other men, according to Jane’s testimony. She only wanted to have sex with him.
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2025-06-121h 07Ratchet & RespectableDiddy Trial Recap: RICO, RICO, RICO: Part OneRICO includes bribery, arson, witness tampering, kidnapping, narcotics with intent to distribute, transportation of prostitutes, and forced labor, NOT JUST SEX TRAFFICKING. Y'all can't possibly think RICO hasn't been proven.
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2025-06-111h 10Ratchet & RespectableCrashing Out: Offset, Patti LuPone and Vanessa Bryant Haters are Having the Worst Week EverBlack + Iconic at BET; New York is overflowing with Black Excellence: Superfine and Lorna Simpson at The Met; Audra McDonald and Latanya Richardson Jackson on Broadway, Amy Sherald at The Whitney; And Just Like That returns with a whimper; The Handmaid’s Tale ends without closure; The Gilded Age is coming; leave Vanessa Bryant alone; Offset hits up his estranged wife for spousal support; Cardi makes it IG official with Steffon Diggs, Broadway drama from Patti Lupone aka a woman Audra McDonald hasn’t seen in 11 years.
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2025-06-041h 00Ratchet & RespectableBONUS EPISODE: What RICO? This RICO. Diddy Trial Recap, Days 6-11Three of Diddy’s former assistants + Kid Cudi, Cassie’s Mama, Cassie’s former bestie, an escort from the Freak Offs, Cassie's former stylist and more, detail a criminal enterprise that included arson, kidnapping, possession of narcotics with intent to distribute, sex trafficking, force, threats of force, fraud, coercion, etc. And a never ending supply of baby oil, a couple of ducks, but no turkey bacon. (Listen to the episode. It will all make sense.)
Also, a forensic psychologist breaks down why victims of abuse (ie, Cassie and all the assistants) stay in these f—ed up...
2025-05-291h 37Ratchet & RespectableSpoiler Alert: Forever (Ever) on NetflixMajor spoilers ahead!!!! Demi and director Thembi Banks, who shot two episodes of “Forever”, discuss the pros/cons of Mom-ing like Dawn, operating a marriage in partnership versus submission, the misogyny in the Keisha critiques, cringey teenage sex scenes, non-demure Black women (and girls), why Black people absolutely need to always be in charge of Black stories, responding “ok” when you want to send a paragraph… and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-05-281h 10Ratchet & RespectableDiddy is Not Mentioned Once on This Entire EpisodeDenzel, Spike and Rocky wow at Cannes; Tory Lanez makes another feeble attempt at freedom; Chris Brown locked up abroad; Drake plays Captain Save a …; Meg responds to her industry colleagues supporting the man who was convicted of shooting her. Also, she needs an Auntie team. Bad; Halle Bailey files a restraining order; RG3 makes Niece Angel Reese a target. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-05-2158 minRatchet & RespectableBonus Episode: “Dirty & Grimy”: Diddy Day 4 + 5 RecapThe actual charges against Diddy, as per the actual grand jury indictment and whether the prosecution is making its case in the first week of an eight week trial; Cassie is cross-examined; the defense argues Diddy was a vindictive lover who beat Cassie out of jealousy and drug use, not to force her into Freak Offs; Cassie’s husband says he didn’t rescue her; a Homeland Security Investigator finds Freak-Off evidence— and a woman!— in Diddy’s hotel room the day he was arrested; Dawn Richard of Danity Kane/Dirty Money testifies Diddy tried to hit Cassie with a skillet an...
2025-05-191h 09Ratchet & RespectableBonus Episode: A Motherf$@*ing Monster: Diddy Trial Day 3*TRIGGER WARNING***
Cassie testifies about her volatile 10-year relationship with Diddy, which included grooming as a teenager, coerced sex, excessive drug use, brutal physical and psychological abuse, and kidnapping. Oh, and Kid Cudi’s blown up car, and all the horrible things that happened every time she tried to leave. And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-05-1545 minRatchet & RespectableA Massive Sh— Show a/k/a/ The Diddy Trial"Forever" is the best binge on "TV" (and leaving viewers in tears); Torey Lanez is shanked in prison (yawn); Cassie’s testimony at the Diddy trial leaves everyone horrified; Halle Bailey is granted a restraining order against DDG, and he is (finally) banned from speaking her name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-05-141h 22Ratchet & RespectableThey Don’t Wanna Be Saved: Dr. Marc Lamont Hill vs. the ManosphereDemi wraps #seesome CAPETOWN and returns to East America; Fur of Smokey Robinson's former housekeepers are suing him -- and his wife-- for (at least) $50M alleging sexual assault, repeated rape and more; Brian McKnight catches a stray; Usher heads to BET+; Ms. Tina hits #1 on the NYT Best Sellers List; complete strangers are trying to diagnose a child with autism; The Met gala breaks fundraising records, but disappoints viewers; Halle Berry’s coochie cleavage on the red carpet; Diddy’s trial is a go; Jalen Hurts stands on business; Dr. Marc Lamont Hill talks to the wall. And it
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2025-05-071h 11Ratchet & RespectableDO NOT REMOVE MS. TINA FROM THE GROUP CHATDemi’s first #seesomeCAPETOWN trip, Shannon Sharpe has a long history (with receipts) of crazy accusations, including allegedly choking out an assistant at Fox, the other leave of absence (at CBS); the OTHER ongoing lawsuit, and the exes—plural— who have accused him of DV; the Blacksonian isn’t, in fact, being dismantled, despite reports; "Sinners" shas a second week of success; Nephew Jalen Hurts ties the knot and gives us no info about the nuptials; IRL Mollie Moon has replaced fictional Mrs. Russell as my girl-crush; WELCOME MS. TINA TO THE GROUP CHAT; details on the next #seesomeCAPETOWN adventur...
2025-04-301h 04Ratchet & RespectableThe Second Saga of Sexual Scandal Since September: The Shannon Sharpe Story((((BONUS EPISDE))) Bruh. This is the most N-bombs I have ever dropped in one episode. Sharpe’s lawyer’s response to the lawsuit; the rejected $10M USD settlement; the choke out threat on audio; Sharpe’s snug Deacon suit response; finally, the actual lawsuit, which is horrific. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-04-231h 00Ratchet & RespectableLearn, Earn, ReturnAfter a 5 year hiatus, Demetria's Dad aka Papa Lucas returns to Ratchet & Respectable to discuss growing up in "The Ridge" Mississippi, listening to a lynching on the radio, living thru segregation, passing (but not), becoming "Luke the Lover", avoiding Vietnam, migrating to the Midwest, 13 days at the Chrysler plant, meeting Marvin Gaye and Medgar Evers, and moving on up like George Jefferson, as inspired by Demetria's obsession with "Sinners".FYI: Almost the whole episode is an interview. Papa Lucas does not guest star, feature, or anchor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...
2025-04-2259 minRatchet & RespectableAll Good Black NewsDemi returns to Cape Town, reviews of G2), Pop the Balloon on Netflix; Sinners and Unfinished Business are coming; Michelle Obama isn't getting divorce and wants you to date broke men; Forever POTUS looked like a hater; Jonathan Majors does another round of interviews *sigh*; Toni Braxton and Birdman are good grown and married; LeBron James has a Ken doll; and no interview this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-04-161h 16Ratchet & RespectableFind Something Safe To DoThe Blacksonian under siege; America still hasn't brought that man back from El Salvador; The Handmaid's Tale is (finally) back; Issa Rae being black and Bourgeoise is a problem?; Demi dishes with author-actress, Internet and IRL phenomenon Franchesca Ramsey about face-eating leopards, conquering the Internet for neatly two decades and going viral when you least expect it (over and over and over). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-04-091h 16Ratchet & RespectableA (Marathon) Moral MomentDemi does “Dining with Bevy”; Black Lives Matter at The Apollo; The Blacksonian under attack; Cory Booker makes good trouble; the US admits it sent the wrong person to El Salvador; Jasmine Crockett under fire — again; Charles the Great the God covers Variety; Denzel breaks records on Broadway; Tamron Hall hits 1000 episodes; Cardi is never releasing a new album (LOL); the WHCA cancels on Amber Ruffin; Did The Breakfast Club play us?; MF Wee-bey; A Different World re-boot: all the A-List Black actors are in one documentary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...
2025-04-021h 27Ratchet & RespectableClassified: The Worst Group Chat EverThe Breakfast Club crashes out (not The Loren tho); Jonathan Majors embarks on a bizarre press tour (including Sherri's tears) and his comeback film bombs at the box office; the absolute disaster of high-ranking government officials adding The Atlantic EIC to Signal; Demi chats with Dr. Raquel Martin about burning the cape, the threat of Black joy; and non-melanated people FA and FO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-03-261h 27Ratchet & RespectableAggressed: The Jonathan Majors SagaUMG's lawyers go gully in a motion to dismiss Drake's lawsuit; The Hollywood Reporter wonders if Jonathan Majors can mount a comeback; Rolling Stone swiftly responds (Answer: no); Majors and Meagan Good marry in a very private ceremony... the day after he's heard on audio admitting to strangling his ex (WTF, Meagan, WTF?). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-03-191h 21Ratchet & RespectableLe CreusetRoberta Flack and Angie Stone go to see The King; Bubblewrap Gladys Knight; Michelle Obama has a new podcast; Wendy Williams heads to The View; Meghan Sussex’s cookware causes an existential crisis among a, ahem, particular segment; Gabrielle Union reverses her 50/50 stance; Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett accused of “cosplaying a gangster?”; Megan Thee Stallion makes fight music? (No.); Doechii is living her best damn life; Straight men, including DDG, crash out… again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-03-121h 12Ratchet & RespectableDisruptorsChanges have come to Ratchet & Respectable; Zoe Saldaña is a PR crisis, and other thoughts on the Oscars; Where is the stand-alone Quincy Jones tribute?; That Jasmine Crockett Tik Tok video; Sherri Shepherd takes issue with Niece Meg’s boobs-out dress; Social Impact Leader and debut Author Alencia Johnson chats with Demi about flipping tables like Jesus, making good trouble in your life and failing forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-03-071h 26Ratchet & RespectableTobyVoletta Wallace goes to see The King; The Grande Dame heads to jail; trans folk are being removed from the military; Don Lemon defends his husband from Megyn Kelly’s husband’s prying eyes; Black people doing awards season in LA; all the most famous Black people are in one documentary; Gayle King heads to space; Big Bezos destroys WaPo; Eric Adams is the new Tyrese.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: de...
2025-03-0135 minRatchet & RespectableCrash OutCongresswoman Jasmine Crockett, and Don the Lemon have run out of f—s; Paradise is the best show on “TV” (by far); federal workers are having the worst month (and change) ever; Demi chats with Niema Jordan, producer of Eyes on the Prize III (out now).ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasGet an additional 20% OFF the @honeylove...
2025-02-2652 minRatchet & RespectableThank you, JoyA Belle back in Brooklyn (and Jersey); A$AP Rocky is Not Guilty; Eric Adams (mis)quotes Hitler; Joy Reid out at MSNBC; the Eric Adams saga still continues; RIP Roberta Flack.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasGo to https://tryfirstleaf.com/ratchet to sign up and you’ll get your first SIX handpicked bottles for just $44.95.
2025-02-2437 minRatchet & RespectableSomething of SubstanceJay Z’s assault case is dismissed, and he sues the lawyer that sued him, and people are mad; Michael B Jordan on the cover of GQ; NY politics crashes out over Eric Adams; Kofi Siriboe doesn’t believe in monogamy; Paradise is the best thing on TV ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasGo to https://tryfirstl...
2025-02-1837 minRatchet & RespectableThe Ancestral PlaneAmerica fails on multiple fronts; NY Times Bestselling author Jonathan Eig stops by to chat about “King”, (our official unofficial book club pick).ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasControl Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code JUICY at https://lumedeodorant.com! #lumepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
2025-02-1459 minRatchet & RespectableSubstantial Back PortionThe Blackest Super Bowl ever; Reminder: Serena MF Williams is from Compton; Stephen A. Smith will say any dumb thing for attention; a 9 hour Prince documentary that we’ll never see; Mayor Eric Adams trades NYC for his freedom; Demi chats with Harlem creator Tracy Oliver about alternate endings for the final season, her secret sauce for creating great TV (and film) and what’s next for Black stories in anti-DEI in Hollywood.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED:
2025-02-121h 11Ratchet & RespectableLambos at LennoxIrv Gotti goes to see… The King?; Marcus Jordan has a(nother) cocaine encounter; an AP reporter disrespects Babyface; Lori Harvey does Playboy; The NFL removes “End Racism” before the Super Bowl; Black people at the Oscars.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasProtect your online privacy TODAY by visiting https://expressvpn.com/ratchet. ...
2025-02-0738 min
Ratchet & RespectableIntroducing Your Mama’s KitchenSharing a podcast we can’t get enough of: Your Mama’s Kitchen. It’s a show about cuisine and culture, ingredients and identities, and the meals and memories that make us who we are. Host Michele Norris talks to Michelle Obama, Glennon Doyle, José Andrés and so many other guests about the complexities of family life and how their earliest culinary experiences helped shape their personal and professional lives. And of course, each guest shares a recipe for a favorite dish from their youth so you can taste a bit of their story. In this episode, singer John Leg...
2025-02-0743 minRatchet & RespectableThe Fourth at 4PMKendrick wins 5 Grammys for a diss track; Yeezy and his nekkid wife crash the red carpet; Don Lemon claps back and Ye; Janelle Monae is a five foot gangster; people are mad Will Smith was there; the redemption of Cynthia Erivo; Blue Ivy is the Carter Family Manager; Beyoncé wins AOTY and Best Country Album; Alicia Keys wins the Dr. Dre Award; Roxanne Shante gets her first Grammy; Also, Eric Adams and Diddy are never going to trial; there’s another Black Bachelor; How To Die Alone is unexpectedly cancelled.ABOUT ME:
2025-02-0558 minRatchet & RespectableNo VIPsA Belle finally leaves Belize; condolences the families of those lost in the plane crash over DC; anti-DEI = re-segregation; Angela Alsobrooks shuts down eugenics at cabinet hearing; where is that Beyoncé announcement? (We need good news); Luther is back in theaters; US tariffs begin Feb. 1; Shyne in Belize.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasGo to https://homec...
2025-02-0138 minRatchet & RespectableShoot Up the ClubA Belle (still!) in Belize; America's meltdown; Tabitha Brown & Target; Costco under attack; Snoop and them defend performing for 47; recaps of Harlem S3.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasGo to https://homechef.com/ratchet for 18 Free Meals and Free Dessert for Life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-01-2947 minRatchet & RespectableKingA Belle in Belize; Demi’s “Harlem” debut; the official book for the R&R’s unofficial book club (Yes, we’re trying this again); vintage rumors re: the details of MLK's classified files.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasSecure your online data TODAY by visiting https://expressvpn.com/ratchet.Go to https://try...
2025-01-2539 minRatchet & RespectableThe Rest RevolutionExecutive Coach, Branding Strategist and author of “The Rest Revolution” Amanda Miller Littlejohn chats with Demi about opting out of doing the most, using “no” as a full sentence and how to stop "what’s next?"-ing yourself into burnoutABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasSecure your online data TODAY by visiting https://expressvpn.com/ratchet.
2025-01-211h 04Ratchet & RespectableM-E-T-H-O-D MANBREAKING NEWS: Clifford Smith’s fist may have been injured in an alleged attack by a face; a ceasefire in Gaza?; VP Kamala Harris refuses a customary house tour; Congresswoman Nancy Mace threatens violence against colleague Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett; the return of Wendy Williams? Drake officially sues Universal Music Group; former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pulls out of Inauguration too.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouT...
2025-01-1757 minRatchet & RespectableMichelle Lavaughn Robinson ObamaForever FLOTUS throws deuces to Neo Furor’s inauguration; D-Nice x Club Quarantine in DC; Beyoncé pushes her big announcement; LA is still on fire. Still; Tyrese celebrates the 8th anniversary of his ATL home as his hometown burns to ashes; Sheryl Lee Ralph’s nontraditional and fully functional marriage.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasGet an additi...
2025-01-1542 minRatchet & RespectableLAThe LA fires; Jimmy Carter’s shady funeral; 47 is officially a conflicted felon; a va church shames a teen for getting pregnant; tWitch’s wife tells all in a new memoirABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasGo to https://homechef.com/ratchet for 18 free meals and free dessert for life!Secure your onlin...
2025-01-1151 minRatchet & RespectableWorldstarSo much Good Black News: Simone Biles is Sportsperson of the Year; POTUS decorates Denzel and Magic and Fannie Lou Hamer with the Medal of Freedom; Viola and Zoe win at The Golden Globes; NAACP nominations; why I cried during Beyonce Bowl; the House Ethics Committee blows up Matt Gaetz spot; the reframing of January 6; Kamala Harris endures more than any one woman should.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucas...
2025-01-081h 05Ratchet & RespectableRE-RUN: ShambolicDemi returns to South Africa; Mark Robinson gets burnt (but not with hot grits); the Luther doc drops this month; MJB is going on tour: (again); Anne Lowe gets a biopic; Hoda is leaving Today; Who is Damian Williams?: Judge Mathis’s wife smiles with all of her teeth; Naomi is banned from running her charity; 100+ Diddy lawsuits are coming ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasY...
2025-01-0343 minRatchet & RespectableRE-RUN: LifeDemi attempts being a responsible adult (0 stars, do not recommend); Review of Rebel Ridge and its bright-eyed star; Beyoncé snubbed by CMAs, and covers GQ; Kendrick heads to the Super Bowl/NOLA spontaneously combusts; Tyrese gets locked up for not paying child support.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...
2024-12-3150 minRatchet & RespectableNot All Men (But Always Men)Demi heads North; Offset and Cardi invite us into the group chat once again; Jay Z accuser admits “inconsistencies”; Madame Pelicot prevails (as expected) ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasGet an additional 20% OFF the @honeylove Holiday sale by going to https://honeylove.com/RATCHET! #honeylovepodTurn your holiday purchases into steps toward yo...
2024-12-2152 minRatchet & RespectableTravis Hunter’s FiancéeTrump is suing— or threatening to sue— everybody; Chloe & Burna booed up in Nigeria; Beyonce breaks yet another record; Chris Brown flies in South Africa; the Tik Tok ban is approaching; Travis Hunter earns the Heisman trophy, chaos ensues.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasGet an additional 20% OFF the @honeylove Holiday sale by going to https://honeylov...
2024-12-1847 minRatchet & RespectableRenaissance Man“Mustafa” whole family fine; Denzel is nominated for a Golden Globe; Biden nominated a rack of Black judges and offers clemency to 50-11 people; Blue Ivy and that gold dress have sent Internet crazies over the edge; Caitlin Clark refuses to be a MAGA mascot; Remy Ma and Papoose invite us into the group chat; Jamie Foxx goes Rothaniel on Netflix ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetria...
2024-12-141h 02Ratchet & RespectableCelebrity AThe Carters are having issues. ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasGet an additional 20% OFF the @honeylove Holiday sale by going to https://honeylove.com/RATCHET! #honeylovepodFor a limited time, HomeChef is offering my listeners 18 Free Meals PLUS Free Dessert for Life and of course, Free Shipping on your first box! Go to...
2024-12-1150 minRatchet & RespectableDelay, Deny, DefendDemi returns to America; Beyoncé Is Billboard’s Fave… sorta; Serena is brown again; One of Lizzo’s lawsuits has been dropped; King Combs is served; Kendrick on tour; an assassin becomes America’s hero.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasRight now, our listeners will get an additional 15% off an annual membersh...
2024-12-071h 02Ratchet & RespectableThe High Road to NowhereWhere in the world is Demi?; the mama of the potential Secretary of Defense said her son ain't sh—; Biden enjoys his last summers with Hunter; Jamie Foxx may or may not have accused Diddy of harming him; Demi finished that Mandela book (Winnie & Nelson: Portrait of a Marriage.) ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasControl Body Odor ANY...
2024-12-0459 minRatchet & RespectableThe WallDemi finds the South African version Sheila and Bob; Coleman Domingo has a new thriller; The Piano Lesson is phenomenal; Ashanti may or may not be pregnant again; and more….ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThere’s a limited supply available, so head to https://mycuire.com to get your leather care kit today....
2024-11-2950 minRatchet & RespectableSis.Drake sues over the success of “Not Like Us”; Issa Rae thinks she’s Richard Branson; Cynthia Erivo’s Wicked, PLUS: her British and Black American problems; Luther has a new exhibition; the Jussie Smollett saga finally ends… five years later; Lady Danbury saves UK Christmas and people are mad; The Rock isn’t who we thought he was; Michelle (DC) on Broadway; Cousin Day Day resigns; Alex Cross’s girlfriend has/makes no damn senseABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED:
2024-11-261h 01Ratchet & RespectableDancing in the SunlightKeke Palmer on pre tour; Denzel’s confessions in Esquire; Matt Gaetz pulls out… again; Nancy Mace is on a transgender witch hunt; Marjorie Taylor Greene might be a witch; the Klan and the Nazis return to the forefront of America.ABOUT ME:https://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasStart earning points on rent you’re already paying by going to h...
2024-11-2247 minRatchet & RespectableWell Nourished, Well Fed#seesomeworld x Cape Town?; Denzel on press tour; Beyoncè for Christmas; Mike Tyson’s non-punch out; a Major engagement; Cher spills Part 1 of her own tea; Aldis Hodge and the Old Spice Guy (but not Deon Cole) are fine AF; and 50 USD and that Shyne documentary.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasControl Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeo...
2024-11-2050 minRatchet & RespectableOne Summer LeftDemi reviews Gladiator 2, - no spoilers— 2; Beyoncè racks up 11 Grammy nods + other Black nominees; The Sexiest Man Alive is not who People picked, respectfully; American politics is a international joke; Trump axes Cousin Day Day; Rudy Guliani is out of monies.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasStart earning points on rent you’re already paying by going to...
2024-11-1646 minRatchet & RespectableA Day Late, A Dollar ShortAmerica’s reign of terror begins; leopards are eating faces, Denzel on the Gladiator 2 red carpet; Demi finally watches (and reviews) the Luther doc; and more ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasGet Up to 50% OFF @honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/RATCHET #honeylovepodStart earning points on rent you’re already pay...
2024-11-1351 minRatchet & RespectableUnder His EyeBreaking News: “America: The Final Chapters” begins Jan. 20 ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThere’s a limited supply available, so head to https://mycuire.com to get your leather care kit today.Make your fall finances a little greener by working towards your financial goals with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at ht...
2024-11-0836 minRatchet & RespectableMegDemi reviews “Megan the Stallion: In Her Words”, currently the #1 documentary on Amazon ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasOur listeners will get an additional 15% off an annual membership at https://masterclass.com/ratchet.There’s a limited supply available, so head to https://mycuire.com to get your leather care kit today.
2024-11-051h 37Ratchet & RespectableJokes.I’m back. ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasEarn points by paying rent right now when you go to https://joinbilt.com/ratchetControl Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET15 at https://lumedeodorant.com! #lumepodThis episode is sponsored by BetterHe...
2024-11-0151 minRatchet & RespectableRE-RUN: First EditionA Belle returns to Brooklyn; reviews of the Dean Collection at the BK Museum and “Sleeping Beauties” at The Met; Swizz and Timberland partner with a racist for Verzuz; Ashanti and Nelly been married for 6 months; King Kendrick’s Juneteenth coronation; Jonathan Majors is back to work; Justin Timberlake is arrested; Usher heads to Capitol Hill and MilanABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: ...
2024-10-3041 minRatchet & RespectableRE-RUN: Club SandwichDemi heads to ABFF for Ratchet x Respectable; an amazing weekend for TV (Bridgerton, The Boys, The Dragons); ABFF recap, including Denzel’s Retrospective.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasListen to Baby, This is Keke Palmer early and ad-free right now by joining Wondery+.Make your bags last forever, go to https://www.mycuire.com to get your leather care kit today
2024-10-2453 minRatchet & RespectableRE-RUN: Live from DCMany thanks to my special guest/cultural architect Angel Gregorio of The Spice Suite and Black & Forth, Mercy C PR, Eaton DC, Remy Martin, and the many, many folks who made the first live Ratchet & Respectable a success. ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasListen to Baby, This is Keke Palmer early and ad-free right n...
2024-10-221h 03Ratchet & RespectableRE-RUN: Live from ABFFStarring Nicole Friday, Nice Crowd; Scott Evans, Access Hollywood; Jessica Nabongo, Catch Me If You Can; Ingrid Beat IBest Wines; Actor Lamman Rucker, The Black Hamptons (BET+); actor Nicco Annan, Down in the Valley (Starz).ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasListen to Baby, This is Keke Palmer early and ad-free right now by joining...
2024-10-171h 35Ratchet & RespectableThe NerveMum in Cape Town; Trina at the BET Hip Hop Awards; Wingless Tyra at Victoria's Secret; Megan’s documentary: Ananda Lewis has stage 4 breast Cancer; Kayla Nicole confuses a podcast for her therapist; Tabitha Brown attacked for no dang reason ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasListen to Baby, This is Keke Palmer early and ad-fre...
2024-10-1545 minRatchet & RespectableA Fine FilmDemetria’s PG accent returns ; Nia Long is single— and may be mingling; Beyoncé in Dubai (for an hour); GirlsTrip heads to Ghana… with the whole cast; a(nother) MJ biopic?; the 2023 Oscar nominees are in! ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors:Sakara:Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to https://s...
2023-01-2536 minRatchet & RespectableAn American in AccraDemetria is still in Ghana; Ari Lennox deletes her positive tweets about Ghana after a public dragging.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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2022-01-071h 00Ratchet & RespectableThe Rod of GodDemetria is still in Ghana; The Franklins divorce amicably; the New SATC has a Miranda problem; The Orgasm Gap; Ratchet & Respectable’s third anniversary; and more.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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2022-01-0436 minRatchet & RespectableF*** Around & Find OutLeVar Burton (finally) flips; Overall, the Emmys were awful (and white); Jeannie and Jeezy are preggers; Lori Harvey speaks in full sentences; Tarana Burke is “Unbound”; Joyner of House Lucas (no relation) is patient and petty; Confessions of criminality on Clubhouse; STFU is free.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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2021-09-2146 minRatchet & RespectableThe Last HurrahDemi has an update on that date (that y’all have been harassing her about); Niecey Nash gushes and glows on the season premiere of Red Table Talk; and Demetria’s friend-in-her-head, Ranier from Love Life of an Asian Guy, stops by to discuss #stopAsianHate.Go check out www.usualwines.com and use my discount code “RATCHET” for $8 off your first order and try your first glass on us!I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at...
2021-04-0252 minRatchet & RespectableProtect Black WomenDemetria fails at adulting; there’s delicious trash coming to a TV near you; why so much relationship advice is intentionally damaging to women; and Gammy sons TF out of a privileged white woman (I mean, TF. Sheesh!)Go to feetures.com/RATCHET for $10 Off your first pair.Shop Native’s holiday collection TODAY by going to NativeDEO.com/ratchet, or use promo code ratchet at checkoutEXPRESSVPN.com/ratchet, you can get an extra three months of ExpressVPN for free on a one-year package!Go check out their...
2020-12-1036 minRatchet & RespectableOn GPDemetria and her favorite pop culture commentator Jawn Murray reunite to kick-off the holiday season. They tackle Dave Chappelle taking on Big TV, “OG Aunt Viv” and Will Smith making amends, Mo’ NIque’s ongoing litigation with Netflix, and Shonda Rhimes’s ground-breaking switch from ABC to Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-11-261h 04Ratchet & RespectableUncle Jimmy was A Numbers RunnerDemi interviews a descendant of Annie Malone, the first black hair care extraordinaire and Madam CJ Walker’s mentor, President Cuomo leads the nation because someone has to, Andrew Gullum’s nude photos leak to the press, and Papa Lucas spills family tea (on accident, sorta.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-03-2649 min
Ratchet & RespectableThe Pot vs. The KettleDemetria chats about Chris Cuomo being about that life and whether "Fredo" is equal to the N-word, Nova's redemption on Queen Sugar, Jay's Z's undefined collaboration with the NFL, Laz Alonso looking like a buffet on The Boys, the epic international vacays of the The Harveys and The Johnsons (Magic) + friends, and a recap of the season finale of The Handmaid's Tale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-08-1555 min
Ratchet & RespectableThe Demands of Bad DecisionsDemetria ponders who Trump could release from prison that would make her support him, why Black folks should be concerned about ICE, Lori Harvey and Diddy's confirmed "situation", the genius of Hobbs & Shaw, a review of the Black Lady Sketch Show and mourns the loss of Toni Morrison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-08-0941 min
Ratchet & RespectableAn Even Swap Ain't No SwindleDemetria reflects on the shenanigans and hijinks of Antoine Fuqua and his mistress, Nicole Murphy; Lori Harvey allegedly dating a man old enough to be her Daddy ("Diddy") and why Cynthia Erivo deserves to be play Harriet Tubman in an upcoming biopic.
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2019-07-3141 min
Ratchet & RespectableUntitled (How Does It Feel)Demetria's back in LA (for a couple weeks) after a five-city escape that included ABFF and Essence Fest. She has pop-culture thoughts, many (!) on The Handmaid's Tale, Queen Sugar, A$AP Rocky's detainment in Sweden, Tyler Perry's speech at the BET Awards and The Serena Williams's piece of bare black ass on the cover of Harper's Baazar.
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2019-07-1356 min
Ratchet & RespectableScenes from My Deathbed: Musings of A Withering BelleDemetria is sick AF. During a rare 30 minutes where she can breathe thru her nose, she recounts the latest shenanigans in Belle-ville, including a trip to ABFF for a table read of her upcoming TV film, "Don't Waste Your Pretty", heading East for Father's Day and getting trapped in Maryland due to a head cold. There's more, including updates on Mama and Papa Belle, but that's the gist of it.
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2019-06-2238 min
Ratchet & RespectableI Had Tequila for Dinner... and other LA AdventuresDemetria muses on her new LA life as "Demi", an encounter with Not Suit, Suit, hunger pains in Hollywood, turning 40, Nova Bordelon's complete lack of boundaries, TMZ overstepping, and yeah, J and G.
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2019-06-1344 min
Ratchet & Respectable"It's Above Me Now"Demetria muses on the new season of The Handmaid's Tale (no spoilers and why Jharrel Jerome ("Korey Wise") deserves an Emmy, laughs at Lil Nas X upsetting racists and the loose animal who called a hotel desk attendant a f---ing n----r, and ponders who gets to be called "Auntie" and why so many people seem to think saying "no" or having boundaries is "mean". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-06-0737 min
Ratchet & Respectable"My Pain, Your Entertainment"Demetria takes reader requests for this week's topics. The result? She muses on Dionne Warwick's questionable statements about Beyonce', Jordyn Woods' first TV role on Grown-ish, Peter Gunz's 11th child, Trey Songz's baby boy, the new season of She's Gotta Have It, and how to make a transition from an old life to a new one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-05-3048 min
Ratchet & RespectableWaiting to Exhale: Black Women & AnxietyDemetria chats with therapist Lisa Jones- Chandler about black women anxiety, the strong black woman archetype (healthy) tools to self-soothe and how to find a therapist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-05-2343 min
Ratchet & RespectableRxR: Live from Miraval (Tucson, AZ)Demetria and OmNoire Founder Christina Rice take the stage to discuss new beginnings, "a-ha moments", breaking cycles of dysfunction, and moving on from relationship drama/trauma. (Plus audience questions.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-05-1651 min
Ratchet & RespectableThe Ayesha Curry ConundrumDemetria pontificates on Steve and Marjorie divorce rumors, Jussie Smollet's explosion from Empire, John Singleton's passing, West Indian Archie aka the newest addition to the royal family, Billy Porter's Old Testament realness at the Met Gala, Georgia's new abortion law, and why everyone hates Ayesha Curry so damn much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-05-0941 min
Ratchet & RespectableWhat A Time To Be AliveDemetria shares her predictions for the next episode of Game of Thrones, celebrates Idris Elba’s marriage, offers advice for oft-embattled Jordyn Woods, wonders about the Obamas new Netflix offerings and speaks to expert educators Erica Buddington (Langston League) and Dr. Ivory Toldson (Howard University) about the curious new policies for parental attire at a Houston high school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-05-0251 min
Ratchet & RespectableWhat Doesn't Kill You Makes You BlackerDemetria (finally) has a long overdue chat with one of her favorite writers and bestie-in-her-head, Damon Young, co-founder of Very Smart Brothas and author of "What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker. Your favorite writer's favorite writers chat about Game of Thrones, gentrification, public transparency, short sentences, Michelle Williams, why Darius Lovehall is the ultimate fuccboi and (so, so, much) more.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-04-271h 02
Ratchet & RespectableHomecoming, Homegoing, & Hard ChoicesDemetria muses on being homesick for the DMV, Nipsey Hussle's memorial service, Wendy Williams' divorce, Nortre Dame in flames (Paris is Burning!) , Marjorie Harvey: a Mood, a Moment, a Movement, and the electrifying epicness of Beyonce's Netflix doc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-04-1832 min
Ratchet & RespectableTo Live and Die in LA (and Other Topics)Demetria muses on her move to LA, visiting the Marathon Store and South Central LA, the curious theories of Dr. Sebi, Joe Biden's handsy behavior, weaponizing #MeToo, Kodak Black shooting his shot at Lauren London, and finally, what's going on with Black women's weight? Demetria asks food an cultural expert Dr. Psyche Williams Forson to, well, weigh in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-04-1256 min
Ratchet & RespectableThe Person You Become When You Get to Grow UpDemetria shares her thoughts on Nipsey Hussle's murder, noosing between Michael Ealy and Morris Chestnut, the long overdue rock-doc about the best selling gospel album of all-time, the womp-womp of the Mueller Report, Jordan Peele refusing to center white men, Chris Rock dragging Jussie Smollett, Lizzo being fat and proud and sexy on the cover of Playboy and keeping Wendy Williams in our prayers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-04-0142 min
Ratchet & Respectable"I'm Tired of This Church"Demetria chats with "Best friend in her head" The Unfit Christian about praying grandmothers, the Book of Luke, Bedside Baptist, John Gray and Jamal Bryant, Manifest Destiny, Re-imagining God, witchy Christians, "good" women, missing church and the "right way" to Luh God. Let the "blasphemy" begin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-03-2143 min
Ratchet & RespectableLove, Lies & Leading Women (Defined)Demetria's back! This week she's recapping her getaway at Leading Women Defined and catching up on (almost) everything she missed: , J.Lo + A.Rod's engagement, Cory Booker and his "boo" Rosario Dawson, R. Kelly's morning meltdown with Gayle King, that Michael Jackson documentary, Khloe Kardashian holding a child accountable for the wayward penis of her child's father and the mediocre white folks at the center of the college cheating scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-03-1749 min
Ratchet & RespectableWhite Supremacy Is An Equal Opportunity EmployerDemetria chats with Black Masculinity expert Dr. Jason Nichols about fragile men, pick-me princesses, Billy Porter, weaponizing the Bible, Barack Obama, Fox News, the responsibility of black men to fix each other and SOOOOO MUCH MORE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-02-2841 min
Ratchet & Respectable"To More Light Skinned Kids!" (and Other Problematic Ish) Demetria has a blackity black-black discussion with Rutgers Professor Melissa Valle in a meandering conversation about Blackness that includes black-fishing in pop culture (that means you Ariana Grande),the Frankenstein-ing of of black beauty and toasts to light-skin kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-02-2635 min
Ratchet & RespectableThe Curious Un-Blackness of Kamala HarrisDemetria muses on how initial Jussie Smollett supporters should handle the fallout of his alleged hate crime hoax, examines the questionable Blackness of Kamala Harris (with the help of an an expert on race, Christina Douyon), fawns over Showtime's documentary on Teddy Pendergrass, clowns Floyd Mayweather for shopping at Gucci and dissects Steve Harvey's integrity in that ill-fated interview with Mo'Nique. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-02-2049 min
Ratchet & RespectablePrivilege, Power & PradaDemetria interviews a "Friend-in-Her Head" multimedia artist and cultural expert Kenya (Robinson) about the creation of privilege (including Demetria's inner Susan), embracing fear, why Blackface won't go away, rituals/symbols of White Power, and whitewashing Motown at the Grammys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-02-1347 min
Ratchet & RespectableA Sh*t Show Named VirginiaDemetria is inspired to dig deeper after reading "Well-Read Black Girl", examines the complete sh--t show of Virginia politics (as of 02.04.18), wonders why adult bed-wetting (non-medical or trauma related) isn't the dealbreaker it should be and reviews Netflix's Abducted in the Plain Sight, ie, the most alarming documentary everrrrrrrrrrr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-02-0743 min
Ratchet & Respectable"I'll be the B Holding the Bible"Demetria is distraught about Jussie Smollet's attack, ticked off at B. Smith's discretion-less husband, curious about the new (and damning) Michael Jackson documentary at Sundance, and tired of all the water about Kamala Harris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-01-3150 min
Ratchet & RespectableYou're **** ing Cancelled!Demetria unleashes about the Black 53%, the sexism of Cancel Culture, the supreme fuccboi-ness of Future, and along with a special guest (a pole dance instructor!) explains why City Girls and Cardi B's "Twerk" video is empowering and more respectable than ratchet (hear me out). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-01-2446 min
Ratchet & RespectableDemocrats, Dildos and Divorce! Oh My!Demetria shares an internal conflict over Kamala Harris's alleged run for the Oval, muses on the best and worst of pop culture and politics, including the outcry from sensitive men over a harmless Gillette commercial, more (scandalous and NSFW) details from an R. Kelly survivor, and the ratchet divorce (and affair) of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos aka the wealthiest man in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-01-1738 min
Ratchet & RespectableBook Review: Becoming by Michelle ObamaDemetria reviews the best selling book of 2018, "Becoming" by former First Lady Michelle Obama. Highlights include her (healthy) obsession with "Mom", a short soliloquy on why Barry Obama should never have been the poster boy for "potential", and the lessons about overcoming being an Angry Black Woman, asking for what you want, and becoming all the people who you are meant to be.
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2019-01-1147 min
Ratchet & RespectableAllow Me to (Re) Introduce MyselfAuthor, life coach and cultural critic Demetria L. Lucas (finally) muses on pop culture, dating and relationships and her often hilarious misadventures in her much-awaited podcast, Ratchet & Respectable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-01-0904 min