Ratchet & Respectable
Demetria L. Lucas & Studio71
Demetria L. Lucas, cultural critic and author of A Belle in Brooklyn and Don't Waste Your Pretty, muses on pop culture shenanigans, dating and relationships, and everything worth watching on any size screen. #ratchetandrespectableFor advertising opportunities please email: PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy
Thank you, Joy
A 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.Go to
Something of Substance
Jay 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://tryfirstleaf.com/ratchet to sign up and you’ll get your first SIX handpicked bottl
The Ancestral Plane
America 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
Substantial Back Portion
The 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: IG: demetriall
Lambos at Lennox
Irv 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
Introducing Your Mama’s Kitchen
Sharing 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 c
The Fourth at 4PM
Kendrick 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 unexpectedl
No VIPs
A 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://homechef.com/ratchet for 18 Free Me
Shoot Up the Club
A 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.
King
A 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:
The Rest Revolution
Executive 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:
M-E-T-H-O-D MAN
BREAKING 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:
Michelle Lavaughn Robinson Obama
Forever 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:
LA
The 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:
Worldstar
So 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:
RE-RUN: Shambolic
Demi 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:
RE-RUN: Life
Demi 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:
Not 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:
Travis Hunter’s Fiancée
Trump 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:
Renaissance 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:
Celebrity A
The Carters are having issues. ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED:
Delay, Deny, Defend
Demi 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:
The High Road to Nowhere
Where 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:
The Wall
Demi 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:
Sis.
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 CONNECTE
Dancing in the Sunlight
Keke 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:
Well 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:
One Summer Left
Demi 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:
A Day Late, A Dollar Short
America’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:
Under His Eye
Breaking News: “America: The Final Chapters” begins Jan. 20 ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED:
Meg
Demi reviews “Megan the Stallion: In Her Words”, currently the #1 documentary on Amazon ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED:
Jokes.
I’m back. ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: I
RE-RUN: First Edition
A 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:
RE-RUN: Club Sandwich
Demi 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:
RE-RUN: Live from DC
Many 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:
RE-RUN: Live from ABFF
Starring 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:
The Nerve
Mum 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:
Dandy
Piers Morgan issues a swift apology— and edit— to The Carters; Precious Deon Cole interrogates Shannon Sharpe; Diddy update: a court appearance , a trial date, life in prison, and yet another accuser; the Tik Tok baby oil conspiracy theory confirmed?; Andre Leon Talley inspires The Met Gala’s 2025 theme ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED:
FAFO
Demi goes whale-watching; Cissy Houston goes to see The King; JHud wows a(nother) Whitney Houston tribute; Diddy rumors run rampant; Mama Combs says her son is being “lynched”; Halle & DDG part ways; Cardi and Offset drama.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED:
Facts
Pras sues Lauryn Hill over last year’s Fugees tour; Eric Adams’s girlfriend is about to lose her job (too)?!; 120 more Diddy lawsuits by men, women and children are coming soon ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED:
Shambolic
Demi 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:
The 11th Crack Commandment
Cardi and Offset mutually crash out online; Kim Porter’s children denounce the fake book about her and ask the public to fall back; Al B Sure calls on authorities (via social media) to investigate Kim Porter’s death; TRIGGER WARNING: the 9th(?) Diddy lawsuit for alleged abuse/ assault; a second look at Cassie’s sex trafficking allegations in light of Diddy’s indictment; Eric Adams, the Mayor of NYC was indicted on Wednesday night; Demi reviews the allegations and evidence and determines he is go
Gaslit
The Saga of Janet Jackson thinking Kamala Harris’s Dad is white; Eve’s PR returns the favor and tries to rescue Janet; an update on the 69 god; Michael Eric Dyson tries to convince America he didn’t holler at the curvy, racist lady.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 RATCHET15 at https://lumedeodorant.com! #lumepo
69 god: The Mark Robinson Story
RIP Frankie Beverly; premium prime Grade A peen (is the devil); Shannon Sharpe live on IG; North Carolina’s Lt. Governor is a certified freak, seven days a week, according to a CNN report; updates on Diddy’s bail hearing and fallout after his arrest You gotta check out the new softside Luggage from Away. Head on over to https://awaytravel.com/ratchet to see the new softside luggage from Away!Try the best meal kit service out there! For a limited time, HomeChef is offering my listeners 18 Free Me
1000 Bottles of Baby Oil
… and lube. Entertainment mogul Sean Combs was arrested by the Feds last night. He is being charged with racketeering, sex trafficking, and moving prostitutes across state lines; Demi summarizes the grand jury indictment, the press conference announcing the indictment; his failed attempt at bail; and the damning (and detailed) detention memo that is keeping him locked up indefinitely.You gotta check out the new softside Luggage from Away. Head on over to https://awaytravel.com/ratchet to see the
Dawn
TRIGGER WARNING: A recap of Dawn Richard’s 55-page lawsuit against her former employer, Sean Combs. The allegations include, sexual abuse/assault, physical abuse, confinement, starvation and sleep deprivation and other forms of torture and terror. ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasMake your fall finances a little greener by working towards your financial goals with Chime. Open your account
Life
Demi 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: demetriallucasControl Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET15
Summers
Rihanna is the new face of Dior; Tyrese on Club Shay Shay; Steve Harvey responds to Katt Williams; Judge Mathis talks to TMZ like it’s the group chat; a review of “The Deliverance”.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasGet 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/RATCHET #honeylovepodWith Chime’s secure credit card, you can improve your credit scores all summer long. Get started to
Amateur
Demi changes her flight (yes, again); non-spoiler ranting about Bel-Air; Ursher giving Pornstache on the cover of The Cut; Julia Javone from “Coming From America” on building a new life abroad.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasGet 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/RATCHET #honeylovepodWith Chime’s secure credit card, you can improve your credit scores all summer long. Ge
Next Question
VP Kamala Harris’s much-anticipated interview; corporate colleagues might be trash; SPOILERS for the new Bel-Air episodesABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasFor 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 https://homechef.com/ratchet. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online thera
Gatekeeping
A Belle in Brooklyn; Lifetime traumatizes viewers with latest Terry McMillan film; Lizzo takes a bonus year; “Bel-Air” spoilers; the Fake Ursher conspiracy theory; Kamala Harris is black again; DC (more or less) unites against Keith Lee.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasFor a limited time, HomeChef is offering my listeners 18 Free Meals PLUS Free Dessert for Life and of course, Free Shippi
Generations
Demi in crisis; Peacock dropped a bunch more Bel- Air episodes; the introduction of Morris Chestnut on Reasonable Doubt; Maxwell on Tiny Desk; Nelly and Ashanti are parents; Taraji pals around with a (alleged) rapist in Bali; The DNC Nights 3 & 4, including Gus Walz, Maya Harris; John Legend and not including Beyoncé.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasSecure your online data TODAY by visiti
Security!!!
Demi reviews opening night of the Ursher’s latest tour; a review of Terry McMillan’s“Tempted by Love”; Roland Martin’s Twitter fingers; reviews of Nights 1 & 2 of the DNC, including MO goes low, VPKH goes blonde, Barry makes size jokes, the revisionist history about Joe Biden.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasSecure your online data TODAY by visiting https://expressvpn.com/ratchet.Get wine
A Balanced Breakfast
Thick John Boyega; Tyrese’s fake beard, Letitia Luckett’s third huzzzband; The Redemption of Jonathan Owens (aka Simone Biles’s husband); Ursher delays his tour; Richard Lawson accepts 300K in divorce from Mama Tina; “Bel Air” is back; Caresha on DiddyABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasGet 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/RATCHET! #honeylovepodControl Body Odor ANYWHERE
Highbrow Negroes
Demi reflects on a broken friendship; a review of “Fight Night” on Peacock; “Bel Air” and “Reasonable Doubt are almost back; Trump calls VPKH “a b—-"... allegedlyABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasYou gotta check out the new softside Luggage from Away. Head on over to https://awaytravel.com/ratchet. Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/RATCHET! #honeylovepod Learn more
Breaking News
Demi (still) in Martha’s Vineyard; actually making relationships attractive; Toni Morrison on racism; The Fugees cancel their American tour; Usher in Paris (on film); Nelly has a ***** moment ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasGet your money’s worth at https://expressvpn.com/ratchet.Our listeners will get an additional 15% off an annual membership at https://masterclass.com/RATCHET.For a li
The Bitterest B**** on Earth
Demi in Martha’s Vineyard; Trump at NABJ; the Trad Wife responds; Cardi files for divorce (again) and announces she’s pregnant (again); Cousin Rachel’s “leech”ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasGet your money’s worth at https://expressvpn.com/ratchet.Our listeners will get an additional 15% off an annual membership at https://masterclass.com/RATCHET.For a limited time, HomeChef is offering
Live from ABFF
Starring 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: demetriallucasGo to https://tryfirstleaf.com to sign up and you’ll get your first SIX handpicked bottles for just $44.95.You gotta check out the new
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Donald Trump heads to NABJ; the Opening Ceremony at the Olympics; Celine Dion’s heartbreaking documentary, and amazing performance; Simone Biles’s Husband is redeemed; an exposé on America’s #1 tradwife.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasYou gotta check out the new softside Luggage from Away. Head on over to https://awaytravel.com/ratchet.Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and g
Cat Ladies
MAGA Republicans bring out (dull) claws for VP Harris; Childfree women under attack (again); the Emmys- Salli Richardson is a Black First; Snoop has had the most unexpected career arc ever.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasWith Chime’s secure credit card, you can improve your credit scores all summer long. Get started today at https://chime.com/ratchetSo, get wines to sip and share all sum
Lord Almighty
Demi is back from Mexico; Supacell on Netflix; Cardi and Sha’Carri make sense; Biden’s out, Kamala’s in. See also: WTF?; Sonya Massey’s murder on video.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasWith Chime’s secure credit card, you can improve your credit scores all summer long. Get started today at https://chime.com/ratchet.Get wines to sip and share all summer long with Firstleaf. Go to https://t
RE-RUN: Oddities
Demi galavants around Paris; White women and trust are having a bad week; Magic and Cookie are STILL on the yacht. Still; Stale and tepid tea is poured about The Marj; a new doc about women in hip hop; “Pain Killer” is the best new thing on “TV”.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED:IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on y
In Tandem
Trump got shot; Amber Rose at the RNC; Michael Ealy is a menace; the first seven minutes of that new Tyler Perry movie; BET Awards exceed expectations; Denzel in Gladiator 2; Danyel Smith on Diddy.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasHead on over to https://awaytravel.com/ratchet to see the new softside luggage from Away.Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with prom
RE-RUN: Cluster****
Demi prepares for her next adventure; first dates have Black social media in a chokehold; Ciara is no longer the villain (she never was); Jada Pinkett Smith hits the NYT list; Will Smith launches a podcast; Jonathan Majors has a(nother) new court date; people are more concerned Dwight Howard is bi or gay than they are that he allegedly assaulted somebody’s son; reviewing part 3 of Jada’s “Worthy”, pages 200-300.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitte
RE-RUN: The Branzino
African Fashion and Spike Lee’s keepsakes at the Brooklyn Museum; Jay Z gives major inspo at the Brooklyn Library; Leslie Odom Jr. and Ossie Davis and African braiders on Broadway; too classy for The Cheesecake Factory; new memoirs from the Slutty Vegan Founder, America’s first Black woman billionaire and Brittney Spears; Mo’Nique minds her business and Will Smith DGAF.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube:
Auntie-Con
Demi in NOLA; Usher gets mixed reviews at Essence; Method Man incites an e-riot. Morris Chestnut inspires un-Biblical thoughts; Kendrick Lamar’s unlimited pettiness; Project 2025.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasGet 15% off RIGHT NOW at https://masterclass.com/ratchet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Time Honored Tradition
The BET Awards.
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Nepo Baby
Demi (back) in LA; The OnStage Wedding; the (un)Presidential Debates; Bronny goes to the Lakers.
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Respectfully Decline
Demi gets jury duty; Demi heads to LA; Andre 3000 and the flute are going on tour; a bunch of Black people are going on the Walk of Fame; *****s in Paris; Sha’Carri Richardson is headed to the Olympics (Amen!); Jonathan Majors “perseveres”.
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First Edition
A 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 Milan
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Fake Gucci
Demi heads to NYC; Dinner with Bevy; Ashanti gives up her engagement deets; Meth and Michael Ealy join forces; Claire Huxtable heads to the Gilded Age; reviews of “Clipped” and “HOD” and “Bridgerton”; the Brooklyn Bishop sentenced
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Club Sandwich
Demi 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: demetriallucasGo to https://bollandbranch.com/ratchet for 15% off your first sheet set plus free shipping!Download BLK today on the app store or Google Play Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a
Good Will
Demi heads to ABFF; Non-spoiler reviews of "Bad Boys 4", 'Queenie", and "The Black Hamptons"; Ursher is receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award; Naomi Campbell heads to the V&A this summer; HU revokes Diddy’s (honorary) degree; Michael Rainey Jr. (aka “Tariq”) is sexually assaulted.
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Friend
Demi's last days in Case Town; Lupita covers Glamour’s global June issue… to talk about cats?; Martin Lawrence insists he is “healthy as hell”; Gayle King shamelessly hits on Lenny Kravitz (who hasn’t had sex in 9 years); Mama Wallace wants to slap Diddy; A Black Republican, married to a white woman, advocates for segregation *deep sigh*.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasGet 15% off RIGHT
Not All Men
Demi’s adventures in Cape Town; Rolling Stone’s 6 month Diddy investigation; Kanye sued for sexual harassment; The Dream’s former assistant sued him for sex trafficking and assault.
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RE-RUN: What?!?!
Demi still in the DMV; review of “Priscilla”; Sheila Johnson’s memoir is hot tea still on the stove; New Edition heads to Vegas; Jeezy opens up to NIa Long about his divorce Ochocinco converts to Keith Lee; stop policing Yvonne Oriji (and all women) .ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED:IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
RE-RUN: The Point…
Demi back in Paris; Opening night of Ursher in Paris; UrsherBowl in Vegas coming soon; Deion Sanders; a Black woman takes over at a British Vogue; Johnathan Majors confuses TF outta everyone; another lawsuit— and award— for Lizzo ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Broke
BBL Drizzy; Ursher is confessing at Essence!!; The Mary Giuseppe’s have landed; a Philly Mom splurges on prom; The Miseducation Album is #1 again; Marilyn Mosby gets house arrest; Busta appears to holla at Big Gayle
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Unduly Persecuted
Bridgerton is back!; The Ultimatum SA; the fired teacher is too young, Black and handsome; Demarco Morgan’s thighs in spandex; that Diddy abuse video; Cam’ron is a clown 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 RATCHET15 at https://lumedeodorant.com! #lumepodGive Firstleaf a try – head over to https://tryfirstleaf.com/
Black Power
Demi heads to wine country; Gayle cover the SI Swimsuit issue; The Luther Vandross doc has a home; Angel Reese graduates; Shonda delivers Black Barbie; Dj Akademiks sued for rape; Sean Combs is headed to the hottest part of hell.
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Lucille
Dr. Maurice and that BMF Finale; Dreaming Whilst Black; review of Whoopi’s new book; MJB is finally ready to take our money; A'ja Wilson has a Nike shoe (Thank God!); Kendrick Lamar goes gold for a song about an (alleged) pedophile; Anita Baker bails on Mother’s Day; King Combs chooses beef with the worst adversary on Earth.
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Manna from Heaven
Met Gala updates; Lovers & Friends x Essence Fest?; Shaunie Henderson was never in love with her ex; Pastor Henderson hushes a congregant; Whoopi Goldberg is fresh out of ——s in her new book; Game 2 is more important than the birth of your child.
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Honey Chipotle
Demi sleeps thru the night (mostly); The First Monday in May; EP 3 of “Never Mets”; Detroit vs Brian McKnight ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasGet 15% off RIGHT NOW at https://masterclass.com/ratchet.Open your account in minutes at https://chime.com/ratchet.Secure your online data TODAY by visiting https://expressvpn.com/ratchet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com
Hoochie Daddy Shorts
Essence announces (two) festival performances; Kendrick responds again (and again); OWN’s “Never Mets” is a must-watch train wreck; Brittney Griner survived hell on earth...ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasReady for a bra that will change your life? Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/RATCHET #honeylovepodGet 15% off OneSkin with the code RATCHET at https://www.oneski
Unserious
The first Monday is May is coming; The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is adding a bunch of Black people; Who is performing at Essence Fest?; Niece Meg catches a case; Kendrick Lamar finally responds to Drake.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasFind your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET at https://jennikayne.com/RATCHET! #jennikaynepartnerGet 15% off OneSkin with t
Mauve
There’s an upcoming Luther doc; American universities have gone mad; Reggie Bush is still fine. Still. Oh, and he got his Heisman trophy back; Jeannie Mai accuses her estranged husband of physical abuse.
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Agent of Chaos
Demi’s week 3 of insomnia; Brittney Griner sits down with The Robin; Nelly and Ashanti are engaged!! And pregnant!!!; Beyoncé releases the tresses; Brian McKnight continues to be a trash father; Jill Scott gives a damn when it isn’t her turn; Chris Brown vs Quavo explained, with dramatic readings.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasFind your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with pr
Cut the Check
Demi had kid FOMO (for a day); The Time 100 is a quarter Black; Michelle Obama thinks people won’t recognize her; Wendy Williams’s ex-husband thinks people care; Simone Biles is hurt that folks don’t like her husband; STFU remains free.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasStop paying full-price for streaming services and only getting access to a fraction of their content. Get your money’s wor
Only Fans
Demi acclimates to Cape Town; the WNBA doesn’t pay sh—; the Caitlin Clark conundrum; Charles and Gayle’s CNN show is cancelled; Diddy returns to socials; Jerrod Carmichael defends “slave play” on The Breakfast Club; ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasFind your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET at https://jennikayne.com/RATCHET! #jennikaynepartnerStop paying
Good Sense
OJ Simpson dies; Bridgerton returns; More ‘Men of the Moment’; Nekkid Ursher cannot stop talking about Chilli; J. Cole behaves like a grown man.
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Uncommon Favor
Demi relocates to Cape Town; Beyonce breaks a bunch of records with Cowboy Carter; Missy Elliott announces her first headlining tour; Damson Idris covers Essence’s “Man of the Moment” issue; Don Lemon takes a husband; Coach Staley breaks the Internet; Jonathan Majors is sentenced; Aoki Lee Simmons pulls a Lori Harvey?
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Lemon Pepper Wings
STFU is free; Jerrod Carmichael put a white man’s feet in his mouth on TV; Christian Combs accused of sexual assault; Justin Combs is planning to sue over how he was treated during the Diddy raid; Emmanuel Acho is a horrible human ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to bei
With the Filth
Demi prepares to exit Ghana; reviews of “BMF”, “the Art of Film” , and “Cowboy Carter”, Russell shared his own “prayer” for Ciara; Al B Sure seems to hint that Diddy is the cause of his coma.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self.If you want to get way
Pink Cocaine
Demi returns to Ghana; The Baltimore Mayor is not a DEI hire!!; The trailer for the new “Good Times” looks like a minstrel show; reviews of “Shirley”, “The Holdovers”, “Diarra from Detroit” and “Freaknik”; MF Morris Chestnut is still fine; the new SATC loses yet another character; new accusations about Caresha in an amended lawsuit; Bey drops the country album.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetria
What’s Done in the Dark
Diddy’s homes are raided by the Feds; Meghan Good is the happiest she’s ever been; Russell Simmons gets served in Bali, Trump gets (yet another) second chance; a “mass death event” in Baltimore.Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/RATCHET! #honeylovepodFind your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET at https://jennikayne.com/RATCHET #jennikaynepartner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Live from DC
Many 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: demetriallucasGet a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/respect. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show!For a limited time, HomeChe
Fallen
Demi drops #seesomeworld merch and preps for her first #ratchetandresoectablelive Trump is confused why he can’t get $450M from the people he was found liable of defrauding; also, Trump is showing early signs of genocide; Elon Musk unironically calls for an end to racism; the NAACP awards were awesome; Beloved Regina King returns to the spotlight.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasControl B
Made of Gold
Demi gets a grill; a review of “Poor Things” (the weirdest movie ever); MBJ and MF ME have been “found”; the NAACP awards are coming; Don Lemon is milking this Elon Musk moment; DA Fani Willis keeps her job (Nate? Not so much)
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Repent
Demi announces a new merch line and a R&R live event; Demi butchered last week’s Oscar’s coverage; Thick Ciara is amazing; Don lemon has an official return date— and guest; The Brooklyn Bishop found guilty; Draya finesses a 22 year old.
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High Value Man
Demi lives her best life in pre-Oscars LA; the Black (and brown) people up for Oscars, Cam Newton welcomes his 8th child
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X=Z
Demi returns to LA; Reesa Tessa's come up; Don Lemon is where the money resides?; Idris and Sabby get upper-nekkid for Calvin Klein, Ursher ruins all his good will; Ghana passes an anti-LGBT bill— not a law.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.Use promo code RESPECT today at https://shipstatio
Trigger Warning
Demi has a date from hell, and heads to West America; updates on that Diddy lawsuit; *TRIGGER WARNING* the new (ish) Russell Simmons lawsuits— plural, not singular...Get 15% off RIGHT NOW at https://masterclass.com/ratchetGet your first skincare visit for only five dollars at https://apostrophe.com/ratchet when you use our code: RATCHETABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about yo
Big Girl
Demi returns to East America; reviews of “American Fiction” and “Mea Culpa”; That damn Wendy doc; a new, 73 page lawsuit against Diddy.
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Karma
Demi returns to MD; In Kelly We Trust; Beyoncè tops the country charts; Solange covers Harper’s Baazar; this Wendy doc seems hella exploitative; RHOA's Porsha Williams files for (a very unexpected) divorce.
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Reesa Teesa
Demi returns to Ghana; R&R’s next (two) official unofficial book club pick; Beyonce’s Cécred hair; that 50-part Tik Tok story that is captivating the Internet.Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off ALL Lume products with promo code RATCHET at https://lumedeodorant.com! #lumepodThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic
Loose Bows
Demi leaves the desert; Mo’Nique vs her son is some ridiculous sh— that should not be on the Internet; Ursher discusses a relationship from 20 years and 3 wives ago; Beyonce intrudes (?) on Ursher with her Renaissance II announcement?; Fani Willis takes the stand.
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The American Football Super Bowl
The King of R&B, Ursher Raymond, performs the SB halftime show to the largest audience ever, drops an album, and dates for a national tour; Why isn’t SB champion Travis Kelce a thug too?; Jonathan Majors is cooked in The NY Times.Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://www.honeylove.com/RATCHET! #honeylovepodFind your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET at https://jennikayne.com/RATCHET #jennikaynepartnerGet a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/res
Uncut Canadian Bacon
Demi in Morocco; Drake self soothes on the Internet; Ursher’s Super Bowl commercial; Travis Kelce denies inventing the fade; that Mo’Nique interview (or half of it anyway). ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasGet a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/respect. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show!Start building your credit. Open a Chime Checking account with at least a $
Our Husband
Demi embarks on a new odyssey; King Charles diagnosed with Cancer; Ursher in his drawls; Idris is having the best week ever; A review of Genius MLK/X; That Jonathan Majors interview; The Grammys, especially the Jay Z speech.
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Delusional
Demi returns from hiatus; Shannon Sharpe and Katt Williams break the Internet; a comprehensive review of the new The Color Purple 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.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to bei
RE-RUN: The Bus Driver
Demi’s Africa adventure comes to a close; Jamie Foxx gives us a sign; Isaiah Washington is the new Tyrese; Eboni K. Williams won’t date just anybody; "Queen Charlotte" is solid; Demi was wrong about Andrew Gillum.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.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Giv
RE-RUN: Hands
Demi in Paris; Ciara and Russell create a new life; Ashanti and Nelly are flourishing; Tory Lanez is sentenced for shooting Meg; ludicrous accusations about Jamie Foxx; the Fade in the Water.
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RE-RUN: Angel Reese
For unapologetic Black girls (and women) who give people their *** to kiss when the racism and sexism is enough.
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RE-RUN: Bonafide
Demi heads to Cape Town; Kevin Hart in Johannesburg; Usher debuts “Glu” with a video featuring The Lori (who also upstages her new beau at his own red carpet); Pharrell heads to Louis Vuitton, Robin Givhan is unimpressed; Rhianna’s Vogue cover upsets the Samuelites.Thanks to our sponsors:This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a
RE-RUN: Energy
Demi arrives in Johannesburg… without power; Dee Barnes has thoughts on that Dr. Dre award; Gina Prince Bythewood explains why “white” awards matter - and why they shouldn’t be called white; TJ Holmes is up to four (alleged) office trysts and is mad about being called a predatorABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://b
RE-RUN: Loutelious
Hakeem Jefferies is Black and the HPIC; Nelly loses is over Ashanti; reviews of “Riches” and “First Wives Club”; Deion Sanders leaves Jackson State, TJ Holmes is community peen.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
RE-RUN: British Bae
The story Demi forgot to tell; The Murder Inc doc isn’t trash (Gotti still is); Mike Tyson is rightfully mad about that Hulu series he didn’t co-sign
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RE-RUN: Starfish
Demi in Budapest; Juvvie's Tiny Desk was worth the wait; the Supreme Court hates America; public husbands are acting a whole mess this week; Rolling Stone eviscerates Jonathan Majors.
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RE-RUN: Adwoa in Accra
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“Power Bottom”
Demi celebrates a milestone; A viral Tik Tok vid makes wild accusations against a prominent married man; Rudi Gulliani ordered to pay $148M for defamation of Black women; TRIGGER WARNING: Vin Diesel is sued for sexual assault by a former assistant; the final unofficial book club recap of Sheila Johnson’s “Walk Through Fire” aka ‘The Chronicles of Ms. Sheila and That **** Bob’ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYou
Social Supremacy
Tiger and his cubs; The Color Purple movie turns 38; Beyoncé drops “breaking news”; Christian Keyes accuses a Hollywood billionaire of sexual harassment and assault; a thorough and complete breakdown of The Gilded Age S2 finale; Jonathan Majors found guilty… and officially dropped by Marvel.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try
Milk
All the Black folks nominated for Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards; Cardi and Offset are off again; New Diddy revelations in the LA Times; Part IV of the never-ending recap of “Walk Through Fire” by Sheila Johnson.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasGet 15% off OneSkin with the code RATCHET at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpodGet 20% off sitewide and up to 40% off with bundle deals
Ear-Witness Account
300 vs 400; Fantasia is in her winning season; Demi finds a new home?; Ciara had the baby; Oprah makes it to the National Portrait Gallery; This Jonathan Majors trial is beyond nuts.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasGet 15% off OneSkin with the code RATCHET at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpodGet 20% off sitewide and up to 40% off with bundle deals during Buffy’s Holiday Sale at https://
Cheaper than Cocaine
Kendrick Lamar is epic at #moveafrika; Usher celebrates 100 shows; Time snubs Beyoncé; Jeannie vs Jeezy is getting messier; Russell Simmons is next-level delusional; Diddy addresses all his sexual assault allegations; TRIGGER WARNING: a fourth lawsuit against Diddy, from a minor; Cassie’s bestie clears Sean Combs in Rolling Stone.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThis episode is sponsored
Adrenaline
Demi visits Rwanda and crosses gorillas in the mist off her bucket list; TRIGGER WARNING: descriptions of extreme of violence/torture against women and children at the Rwandan Genocide Musuem; Ashanti and Nelly are expecting?!; Queen Latifah and Dionne Warwick are a Kennedy Center honorees; the Jonathan Majors trial is the sh— show everyone expected it to be.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallu
Triggered
“Renaissance” is here… for some people; Swifties live among us; The Ava’s “Origin” is almost here; “High on the Hog” Season 2 is amazing; Sheila and Bob are back, part 3.
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Turmoil
The final #seesomeworld trip comes to an end; the world premiere of Beyonce’s Renaissance film; Mama Knowles flips on er’rybody; more sexual assault lawsuits; Diddy’s out at Revolt; Bill Cosby is broke?
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Shameful Sh—
Trigger Warning: Shortly before the New York Survivor’s Act ended on Friday, there were a flurry of lawsuits against Black celebrity men (or men who operate in Black spaces). Demi discusses the details of several of them which include detailed descriptions of sexual abuse and assault; Also, Teyana Taylor files for divorce, alleging emotional abuse.
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A Declaration of War
Demi hosts #seesomeworld in Ghana; Beyoncé headed to Vegas?; Issa Rae covers Marie Claire; a review of Black Cake; Will Smith’s former assistant makes shocking (and salacious) allegations; more thoughts on Puffy and Cassie; Chapters 3-6 of Sheila Johnson’s “Walk Through Fire”
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Grand Opening, Grand Closing
Demi returns to Ghana; the new season of The Crown drops, Cassie drops a bombshell federal lawsuit against Puff/Diddy/Love/ Sean Combs accusing him of physical abuse, rape and sex trafficking… then they settle for an undisclosed sum a day later. WTF?!
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Unluck of the Draw
Andre 3K releases his first album in 17 years (on Friday); Tracy Chapman is the first Black person ever to win CMAs “Song of the Year”; Denzel lands two epic roles; The Jacksons are delulu; Sheila Johnson’s “Walk Thru Fire”, pages 1-50/chapters 1-3 (I know, I know. It will all make sense when you listen)
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Keke
Nicki Minaj lands the cover of Vogue; Missy (and Mama) in the the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; Lori and Damson Idris have come to an end; Keke Palmer’s ex is crazy-deranged (and his brother ain’t much better... allegedly ); Mama Palmer is about that life.
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What?!?!
Demi still in the DMV; review of “Priscilla”; Sheila Johnson’s memoir is hot tea still on the stove; New Edition heads to Vegas; Jeezy opens up to NIa Long about his divorce Ochocinco converts to Keith Lee; stop policing Yvonne Oriji (and all women) .ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED:IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get
YNOT WIN
Demi in Delaware for the Anne Lowe exhibition; “Priscilla” might be a good look; Ursher is a bonafide menace; Nelly and Ashanti release the molars (again); Marvel’s Jonathan Majors problem; Keith Lee is in preparation for his winning season
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Scapegoat
Demi wraps up America; the Milli Vanilli doc; The NY Times expose on Yeezy; Keith Lee causes an uproar in Atlanta; the final chapters of Jada’s “Worthy”, pages 300-400.
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Cluster****
Demi prepares for her next adventure; first dates have Black social media in a chokehold; Ciara is no longer the villain (she never was); Jada Pinkett Smith hits the NYT list; Will Smith launches a podcast; Jonathan Majors has a(nother) new court date; people are more concerned Dwight Howard is bi or gay than they are that he allegedly assaulted somebody’s son; reviewing part 3 of Jada’s “Worthy”, pages 200-300.
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“Daddy”
Tyler Perry heads to Netflix; Halle Bailey is a Gen Z Game Changer; Angel Reese signs with Reebok; Steve Harvey flips at the Grio Awards; TJ Holmes and Amy are still going; People are mad (again) about Mo’Nique being raised; Jay Z tells us (again) to take the $500k; Brian McKnight is a real life villain; Part 2 of Jada Pinkett Smith’s “Worthy”
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Messy
Demi does a day of nothing; Reviews of "Beckham” and “The Burial”; Jussie Smollett heads to rehab; Jeezy addresses his divorce; Suge Knight’s podcast from prison; better for Lupita; Jada’s “Unworthy” has been grossly misconstrued.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasGet 25% off your first order at https://www.buffy.co with code RR. Thank you to Buffy for supporting the channel!Go to https://s
The Branzino
African Fashion and Spike Lee’s keepsakes at the Brooklyn Museum; Jay Z gives major inspo at the Brooklyn Library; Leslie Odom Jr. and Ossie Davis and African braiders on Broadway; too classy for The Cheesecake Factory; new memoirs from the Slutty Vegan Founder, America’s first Black woman billionaire and Brittney Spears; Mo’Nique minds her business and Will Smith DGAF.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube:
Wife
Demi in NYC; reviews of Dave Chappelle in DC, Maxwell backed by an orchestra, and Netflix’s upcoming “Rustin”; Lenny Kravitz, butt-nekkid at 59; Beyoncé stops rumors of a rivalry with Taylor Swift; everybody (seemingly) hates Jada.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasGet 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/ratchet #honeylovepodControl Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant an
One Percent
DMV Demi; Gen V on Prime; new trailers for The Color Purple and The Gilded Age; Black Barbie gets a documentary; “Eye-Suh” Rae at Culture Con; Spider-Man vs Spider-Man.
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The North Remembers
Demi in the DMV; Simone Biles and Team USA break more records; Drake pulls an Irv Gotti; Deion Sanders (and his good teeth) on the cover of Time; Michael Jordan makes the Forbes 400 List; The Obamas celebrate another anniversary; Jason Derulo is sued for sexual harassment in the workplace.
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Rare Air
Demi returns to East America; Renaissance comes to an end, but not really; OutKast is everlasting; Beauty as currency; another Hollywood divorce.
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35
Demi ends her Paris adventure with a bang; the writer’s strike finally ends; Tupac’s alleged killer arrested; Brittany Renner on Club Shay Shay causes an Internet meltdown.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasVisit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase.Visit https://sakara.com/ratchet for 20% off your first order.Get 1
The Point…
Demi back in Paris; Opening night of Ursher in Paris; UrsherBowl in Vegas coming soon; Deion Sanders; a Black woman takes over at a British Vogue; Johnathan Majors confuses TF outta everyone; another lawsuit— and award— for Lizzo ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasVisit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Get 15%
Oh.
Demi (still) in Bali; Jeezy files for divorce from Jeannie; Teyana and Iman split amicably; D. Wade (accidentally?) confirms he and Gab lied about “the break baby”;? Nicki Minaj’s husband can’t go outside; Is Deion Sanders is the Beyoncé of sports? ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasGo to https://shipstation.com and use code RESPECT today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial.Find your for
Big Time
Demi’s return to America; there’s a new Diddy album; Bethann Hardison’s new documentary; the best show on TV just got cancelled; an investigation into Tim Scott’s imaginary GF; Tyler Perry offers horrendous relationship advice.
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Legendary
Demi in Bali; the Blackest VMAs ever; the final season of Top Boy over-delivers; the woman hit with the brick drops receipts.
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Times New Roman
Demi in Bali; Robin Roberts gets married; Coco Gauff’s big win; Hip Hop 50 at the VP’s House; Lionel Richie DGAF; Spain’s soccer president (finally) resigns; A real life Strawberry Letter; Steve defends his girl; the $95M hand job.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasVisit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Get 20%
Brick by Brick
Demi knocks two more items off her bucket list; a new doc on Donyale Luna, the first Black Supermodel; Naomi Campbell releases her first fashion line; The stolen shoes story makes it to NYT; #brickgate is called a hoax (it isn’t); Cardi and Meg release a more tame version of”WAP”.
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Used Shoes
Demi returns to Paris; Little Richard on CNN; Beyoncé and Diana Ross celebrate B-day in LA; Puffy gives Bad Boy artists their publishing back (ie, hell has frozen over); the Internet reacts to a man hitting a woman with a brick, and a man stealing a woman’s shoes.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasGet 25% off your first order at https://www.buffy.co with code RR. Thank you to Buffy for sup
The Last Hurrah
Demi’s Côte d’Azur adventures continue; Method Man covers Cassius; Naomi Campbell goes off-brand?; Mitch McConnell on mute (again); The Beyoncé Industrial Complex brings joy; **SPOILERS** for “Lioness” and “BS High”.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasVisit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Go to https://shipstati
Lies & Fabrications
Demi adventures thru the South of France; Funky Dineva apologizes; Cardi and Zendaya cover The September Issues; Whoopi Goldberg reveals she is heterosexual; Keke Palmer turns 30; Spain’s Women’s World Cup win is overshadowed by predator behavior.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasVisit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next p
5 Years
Demi starts her French Riviera Odyssey; We knew “William” before This Is Us; Gilded Age — and The Peggy— return; Sally Richardson Whitfield keeps a job; The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill turns 25; the alleged Halle Bailey situation; Halle Berry takes an L on the divorce settlement (after 8 years); the finale of the new SATC.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED:IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasSakara is offering our listeners 2
Better
Demi (finally) heads to Versailles; Lizzo’s current dancers give her a co-sign; Sha’Carri Richardson wins big in Budapest; the 4th Black Bachelorette picks a Black guy; Ron Cephas Jones goes to See The King; a misogynist podcast is demonetized.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasSakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to https://sakara.com/ratchet or enter cod
The Places You’ll See
Perfect dates in Paris; Ursher’s “Boyfriend” video featuring Keke Palmer; more wild details about the “Blind Side”; BET isn’t being sold anymore.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasVisit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to get 10% off during their Summer Refresh Event. Certain exclusions apply.Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET at https://jennikay
Flip
Demi goes chateau-hopping (ie, knocking items off her bucket list); The Abby moves to nights on CNN; the Black guy from “The Blind Side” says he was never adopted (or paid for the movie); The twice-impeached former POTUS is indicted a fourth time; Usher and Keke Palmer are trolling us.
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Oddities
Demi galavants around Paris; White women and trust are having a bad week; Magic and Cookie are STILL on the yacht. Still; Stale and tepid tea is poured about The Marj; a new doc about women in hip hop; “Pain Killer” is the best new thing on “TV”.
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Hands
Demi in Paris; Ciara and Russell create a new life; Ashanti and Nelly are flourishing; Tory Lanez is sentenced for shooting Meg; ludicrous accusations about Jamie Foxx; the Fade in the Water.
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Bananas
Demi’s Black card is suspended, also her last London hurrah; Trump faces a fourth set of charges… and with a Black judge; Lizzo is accused of f—ery and shenanigans; Jonathan Majors and his girlfriend are back in court… again.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED:IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasSakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to https://sakara.com/RATCHET or enter code RATCHET at checkou
Audacity
Demi takes a tour of Bath, and Bridgerton; Beyoncé in NYC FOMO; prayers for Iyanla Vanzant; Carlee’s ex-BF is attention whoring; Cardi throws a mic.
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Waiting to Inhale
Demi in London; Carlee’s ex-BF seeks more attention; Ms. Tina files for divorce from Uncle Richard; recaps of the latest episodes of Hijack and the SATC reboot.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasControl Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code RATCHET at https://lumedeodorant.com/ratchet! #lumepod Learn more about your
Additionally, Also, And, Too
Demi heads to the movies (twice); Jamie Foxx thanks his fans; Black women have a blind spot when it comes to trans women.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasControl Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code RATCHET at https://lumedeodorant.com/ratchet! #lumepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a
Carlee
Demi recovers in London; tons of Black people are getting recognized on the Walk of Fame; TV recaps; the Alabama hoax.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self.Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET at https://www.jennikayne.com/RATCHET #jennikaynepartnerABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB:
APB
Demi returns to London, sick AF, waist beads falling off; Brandy makes the Walk of Fame (long overdue); the Carlee Russell hoax (?); that ice cream date.
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Hair Tales
Demi does a bday do-over in Lisbon, and runs out of hair supplies in Porto; reviews of Survival of the Thickest, EP 4 of SATC2; and EP4 of Hijack; the actors are on strike now too.
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Hello, God? It’s Me Again
Demi’s endless shenanigans in Lisbon; Naomi Osaka is a new Mom; Jamie Foxx re-emerges; Keke Palmer on the Cover of The Cut (and no, she’s not talking about THAT); Ursher the Menace; Jonah Hill embarrasses white men.
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Keke
Demi's London adventures are T-30; Essence vs. the bookstore gets resolved, kinda; Meg twerking on the Essence Fest stage; Uncle Luke shames Janelle Monae; Keke Palmer’s Baby Daddy loses his GD mind on the Internet.Get unlimited access to every class - and right now, as a Ratchet and Respectable listener, you can get 15% off when you go to https://masterclass.com/ratchetThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/ratchet and get on your way to be
Glorious
Demi’s Fourth (in London) is miserable: The Color Purple heads to Essence Fest; Idris Elba in “Hijack” review; The Empress on Netflix review; SATC2 EP 3 review.Get unlimited access to every class - and right now, as a Ratchet and Respectable listener, you can get 15% off when you go to https://masterclass.com/ratchetThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/ratchet and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. V
Starfish
Demi in Budapest; Juvvie's Tiny Desk was worth the wait; the Supreme Court hates America; public husbands are acting a whole mess this week; Rolling Stone eviscerates Jonathan Majors.Get 22% off @iherb with promo code RATCHET at https://iherb.com/?rcode=RATCHET #iherbpodcastThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/ratchet and get on your way to being your best self.Visit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to get 10% off during their Summer Re
Pop Out
Demi in Vienna aka “the best city to live in” on Earth; twerking at slave dungeons in Ghana; Nia Long is writing a 90s memoir; review of S2 of “And Just Like That”; Meagan Good soft launches her new boo at his court date; the purchase date for #seesomeworld trip to Ghana.Get 22% off @iherb with promo code RATCHET at https://iherb.com/?rcode=RATCHET #iherbpodcastThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/ratchet and get on your way to being your b
Contraption
Demi in Paris (again); The rich people 'under the sea'; Demi chats with author Tia Williams about her book-turned-Netflix flick, The Perfect Find.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasControl Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code RATCHET at https://lumedeodorant.com/ratchet! #lumepodThis episode is sponsored by BetterH
Daughters
Demi begins a new adventure; Yellowjackets on Showtime; the NBA shows grace to Ja Morant; Beyonce goes on an IG posting spree; Solange has been found!; Russell Simmons has a very bad Father’s Day.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasControl Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code RATCHET at https://lumedeodorant.com/ra
PTSD
Demi faces eviction; Tiny Desk is on fire for Black Music Month; Anita Baker fires her “support act”; Did Tyler Perry buy BET or not?; African Mean Girls in London; John Boyega covers Ebony; Adam Silver announces Ja Morant’s punishment.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasFind your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET at https://jennikayne.com/RATCHET! #jennikayn
Landlines
Demi in Amsterdam; Egypt is mad— again— over Black people being affiliated with Egypt; Kelis responds about Bill Murray; Nelly and Ashanti are in matching, tailored evening wear; a woman accuses “Namor” of sexual assault; D Wade explains why Gabby goes 50/50 with him; The Orange had boxes of classified documents in his damn bathroom; Auntie Anita Baker responds to Uncle Babyface (deep sigh).
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Secret Garden
Demi finds Black history in Amsterdam; East America can't breathe; a new (alleged) couple wasn’t on anyone’s bingo card; Babyface and Charlie Wilson do Tiny Desk (separately); Trump indicted… again!; the lady who murdered the Mother of 4 is a lying liar who lies; The Head of CNN aka the guy who fired Don Lemon, is out.Visit https://carawayhome.com/respectable to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase.Go to https://shipstation.com and use code RESPECT today and
Sounds About Black
Demi has FOMO for East American Summer; another random (racist?) shooting in Florida?!; Tina Turner's husband gets half; The Donna Summer documentary; Jemele Hill and Spotify clears and clears up rumors about her Spotify deal; where is Solange?; and WTF is happening in Senegal?
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Context
Demi in London; Usher in Paris; we’re not getting a Tina Turner funeral; the SATC reboot (finally) cuts the check for “Samantha Jones”; Shannon Sharpe moves on from Fox Sports; Lizzo (rightfully) flips out; RIP to Ms. Jacky O; eventually we’ll find out what’s happening with Ja Morant.
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Negroes in Paris
Demi attends a magical Black people summation Paris, review of “The Beyonce Show”, Diddy and Careesha “Act Bad” on video.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasSakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to https://sakara.com/ratchet or enter code RATCHET at checkout.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/ratchet
FMLC
Springtime (and Beyoncé) in Paris; RIP Tina Turner; Halle Bailey is everywhere; Issa Rae is a bigger boss than we knew; Rudy Gulliani is a gigantic perv, allegedly.
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81
Demi in Paris; Queer Beer for all; Janelle Monae’s boobs are everywhere; Martha Stewart’s soft light on the SI cover; “The Color Purple” trailer is everything; Big Bezos makes an honest woman out of his mistress; D Wade offered to cover Gabby Union.Protect your online privacy by visiting https://expressvpn.com/ratchet TODAY!Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET at https://jennikayne.com/ratchet! #jennikaynepartnerABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/
50/50
Demi and Mum are obsessed with Tina Turner; Mrs. Jaxson speaks (next week); Meghan and Harry are pursued by the paps; No one from the ‘burbs (or private schools) is all that surprised by Ja Morant; the Internet inexplicably goes crazy over Gabby Union; Savannah James is the wifely ideal (and is probably gonna be the next Ayesha Curry).ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasControl Body Odor ANY
Again?!
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TD Jakes has a new book, “Disruptive Thinking”, DeMarco Morgan is official at GMA3; reviews of “Air” and “Citadel”; "The Little Mermaid" is almost here!; Angel Reese for Sports Illustrated; Missy Elliott heads to the Hall of Fame; George Santos faces 20 years in prison; CNN platforms a sexual predator; Jonathan Majors has his (first) day in court ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasVisit htt
Agility
Demi moves to London; The Royal Coronation; Demi finally watches “Till” (Danielle Deadwyler was robbed of an Oscar nod); review of “Queen Charlotte”; the R&B battle that may or may not have actually happened.
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The Bus Driver
Demi’s Africa adventure comes to a close; Jamie Foxx gives us a sign; Isaiah Washington is the new Tyrese; Eboni K. Williams won’t date just anybody; "Queen Charlotte" is solid; Demi was wrong about Andrew Gillum.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasGet your money’s worth at https://expressvpn.com/ratchet.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp
Jon Snow
Demi’s writer’s room ends (the writers are on strike); Reviews of all the TV Demi watched for the 13 hours it took to take her braids out; Reviews of (almost) all The Blacks that attended The Met Gala, plus what they wore.
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7M USD
Leave Simone Biles (and her edges) alone; Nia Long’s ex gets a new job; Jamie Foxx is still in our prayers; Tyrese gets unfairly dragged… kinda; Martin Lawrence gets a gold star; Desiigner’s snake is out on a plane; El Don is out at CNN.
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Unhinged
Demi deletes her social media platforms because she is being stalked; her long-awaited trip to Mozambique is a GD disaster. ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasVisit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase.Get unlimited access to EVERY class, and as a Ratchet and Respectable listener, you get 15% off an annual membership
In 4K
Demi in Mozambique; God bless the child; Chance the Rapper "catches a twerk"; All these Jonathan Majors stories everywhere, all at once.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasFind your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET at https://jennikayne.com/ratchet #jennikaynepartnerSakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to https://sakara.com
Ends & Dividends
Demi is on the road again; Morris Chestnut got a new job; Ursher heads to Paris; Justin Jones is at it again— this time with a new friend!; Tennessee Speaker of the House has 99 problems; Andrew Gillum asks folks to donate to his legal fund… while being charged with inappropriate use of campaign funds.
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Non Factor
Demi is finally back in Johannesburg; Prayers up for Jamie Foxx, Justin Pearson reinstated (and Tucker Carlson’s racist rant about him); The Meghan is skipping the Royal Coronation; *SPOILER ALERTS* for Succession, Snowfall and Bel AirABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasVisit https://carawayhome.com/respectable to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase.Get
Bitter
Demi (in Cape Town (yes, still); New International icon Justin Jones is reinstated; Freaknik documentary will expose Daddies and Uncles too (and for way worse reasons); Variety serves (stale) vintage tea on Don Lemon; the Dalai Lama is a pervert.
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Tennessee
Demi (still) in Cape Town; Caitlin Clark clears everybody; a Black man is going to the moon. The Stacey (Abrams) heads to HU; a recap of Mo’Nique on Netflix; Don Lemon is about to lose his job; The Tennessee 3 make good trouble (and all hell breaks loose).
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Angel Reese
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Indicted
Demi visits a township; Your Former POTUS is going to jail; Angela White’s new life; Final answer on Bey x Balmain, Gayle goes for $12M; the other Gail gets a Snowfall spin off; the Jonathan Majors textsABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp! Visit https://www.BetterHelp.com/RATCHET today to get 10% off your first month.This episode is sponsored by EHarmo
Water
Sheryl Lee Ralph is Woman of the Year; Judge Joe Brown says 'it wasn't me'; Balmain & Beyonce, Queen Charlotte on Netflix; Uganda's new ant-LGBT bill; Gayle King will save CNN?; Jonathan Majors did what now?; *SPOILER ALERT* a comprehensive recap of the big thing that happened on Snowfall.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp! Visit https://www.BetterHel
Acts of Faith
Demi is with the animals; Adidas is out at Beyonce; Bey covers French Vogue; the return of the Stallion; Iyanla discusses masculine and feminine energy on TBC.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasVisit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase.Take eharmony’s Compatibility Quiz today and Get Someone Who Gets You. Go to htt
Algorithm
Demi battles a storm; ** NO SPOILER** reviews of the finales of “BMF” and “Your Honor”, “Swarm”, and EP6 of Snowfall.
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Single While Black
Dr. Kris Marsh, author of The Love Jones Cohort: Single & Living Alone in the Black Middle Class debunks myths about Black singles, examines why a growing number of Black folk are single by choice, and why we should all prioritize peace over everything (including marriage).ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasGet 20% OFF @honeylove with promo code RATCHET20 at https://www.honeylove.com/RATCHE
The Oscars
Demi and Mum take Cape Town; Diddy explores a new business venture; Ruth Carter is a Black first, folks overreact to Angela Bassett’s loss; Halle Berry returns to the red carpet; Tems (and her halo) spark an (unnecessary) outrage; Ciara and the dress cause a meltdown among Samuelites ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasGet 20% OFF @honeylove with promo code RATCHET20 at https://www.honeylove
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Demi and Mum take Johannesburg; Where is the rest of “”Glu”?; Drink Champs didn’t call Will Smith a “b—“; Mo’ Nique closes her marriage; Cher is having the best D ever; Madelyne Woods has a BET story; Tiger Woods is being sued for $30M; the Mexican Cartel issues a public apology.
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On Sight
Demi selects a new home (abroad); Creed III surpasses expectations; Lori Harvey didn’t fumble the bag; BET is up for sale, plus former BET CEO Debra Lee releases a memoir and seemingly #MeToo’s her former boss (and lover) Bob Johnson; BET news investigates Black women who choose peace over partnership; a review of Creed III, Chris Rock goes live on Netflix and acts like Jada is the Smith that slapped him.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demet
Gaps
Demi returns from safari; The rolll-out for Creed III is brilliant; Laura Pippen addresses her young beau on Tamron; Adidas wants Ye back; Chris Rock goes live for Netflix.
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Ice Cold
Demi crosses a new adventure off her bucket list; MAN-ifesting (and why she'll never tell another dating story); MJB in his Calvin's, Method Man is fine AF; Mo'Nique heads to.... Netflix?!
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Distraction
Demi returns to Johannesburg; Da Brat’s surprise pregnancy (not because of her age); the return of “Snowfall” and “Bel-Air”; Kerry Washington has a new show (out of nowhere); R. Kelly and Weinstein get more jail time; Ebony claps back (with bass) about rose emasculation claims; Kevin Hart’s show is cancelled; Egyptians aren’t “Africans”ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our spons
The Quiet Part Out Loud
Brittney Griner heads back to the WNBA, Johnathan Majors second Ebony cover gets a much different reaction; Vogue inspires *some* men to share what they really think of submission and housewives; Chris Brown is tired of y’all talking about what he did at 19 (not 17).ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors:Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code
Bonafide
Demi heads to Cape Town; Kevin Hart in Johannesburg; Usher debuts “Glu” with a video featuring The Lori (who also upstages her new beau at his own red carpet); Pharrell heads to Louis Vuitton, Robin Givhan is unimpressed; Rhianna’s Vogue cover upsets the Samuelites.Thanks to our sponsors:Better Help:This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self.Thrive:Go to https://ThriveMarket.com/ratchet for
Potential
Demi does V-Day in Joburg; MF Michael B Jordan in Rolling Stone, (brief) review of the final season of Snowfall; pregnant Rihanna suspended on a platform doesn’t impress (some) Super Bowl viewers
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Energy
Demi arrives in Johannesburg… without power; Dee Barnes has thoughts on that Dr. Dre award; Gina Prince Bythewood explains why “white” awards matter - and why they shouldn’t be called white; TJ Holmes is up to four (alleged) office trysts and is mad about being called a predator
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FOMO
Demi’s last night in East America; #latepass reviews of “Your Honor”; Jonathan Majors tiddays on Ebony; thoughts on the Grammys ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors:Masterclass:Go to https://MASTERCLASS.com/RATCHET now for 15% off MasterClassWhat Do You Meme?Spice things up with the game Let's Get Deep from the creators of What Do You Meme? and get 20% off with promo co
226,000
Demi’s got her original name back— on everything!; Beyonce (in Paris) at 4AM; Harlem S2 is here; Missy heads to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; Tom Brady is so very trifling ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors:Ship Station:Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/respect . Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show! Honey Love:Get 20% OFF @honeylove wi
Ridiculous
MF Michael Ealy heads to Starz; Two Black QBs face off in the Super Bowl; the MJ biopic finds its star; Common vs Lori Harvey; reviews of the Roberta Flack documentary, “The 1619 Project”, “You People”,and “Shotgun Wedding”; the HBCU- Marcus Stokes controversy ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors:Ship Station:Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/respe
Frivolous
Demi in DC ; this Memphis mess; mass shootings in America; Savannah’s James's office hours; The 1619 Project; late reviews on Truth Be Told; Amy & TJ are officially out at GMAABOUT 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://sakara.com/Ratchet or enter code RATCHET at checkoutBetter Help:This
A Fine Film
Demetria’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://sakara.com/Ratchet or enter code RATCHET
Different Strokes
Demi returns to East America (and gets a GLAAD nod); Leslie Jones nails The Daily Show; Future is still thinking about Ciara; Pee Diddy, Stephen A. Smith is obnoxious on SherriABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors:Caraway:Visit https://Carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase.Thrive:Go to https://thrivemarke
The Range
Demi says goodbye to Ghana; Leslie Jones does The Daily Show; Damson Idris makes the main page; Our Disney Princess takes a Prince!; the Critic’s Choice Award winners; that weird MLK statueABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors:Caraway:Visit https://Carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase.Rocket Money:Cancel
Decadent
Demi in Abu Dhabi; Black folks winning at the Golden Globes; MF Brad Pitt; The Sherri and The Jenny ain’t going nowhere; Naomi Osaka makes bank and a baby; Lori Harvey and Damson Idris forreal?!?!? (Or for Snowfall promo??) ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors:Masterclass:Go to https://masterclass.com/RATCHET now for 15% off MasterClass.Jenni Kayne Apparel:Find your f
Ya Boy
Demi in Dubai; BMF on Starz; the return of Frank Ocean; Shemar Moore’s pullout game; yet another R. Kelly doc; the saga of Meek Mill in Ghana won’t end
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Confessions
Demi in Doha (Qatar); Harlem S2 is coming!; MBJ on SNL; Harry tells too much in "Spare"; The Bruces gave that beach back
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Vanity
Detty December in Ghana; reviews of Kindred, Emily in Paris and The Best Man; The BK Bishop arrest (that everyone saw coming, or should have; Tory found guilty of shooting Meg, just like she said he did; blaming Roc Nation was not on my bingo card.Thanks to our sponsors:Peloton:All-Access Membership separate. Offer ends January 8, 2023. Exclude Bike, Bike+, Tread and Row Basics. See additional terms at https://onepeloton.comBetter Help:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy
Greater Later
Demi revisits going to the gym; Rih and Rocky are officially parents; the Tabitha takeover; Lori Harvey won’t talk to us again; The Bevy is (back) to celebrate her Ted Talk.Follow me: IG: demetriallucas.Twitter: demetriallucas.FB: demetriallucas.YouTube: demetriallucas.More about the Show: Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/RatchetRespectablePodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LORI
Demi revisits the Duchess Thee Meghan twirls thru London; Disgraced Pastor John Gray virtually cheats; Lori and MJB split.Follow me: IG: demetriallucas.Twitter: demetriallucas.FB: demetriallucas.YouTube: demetriallucas.More about the Show: Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/RatchetRespectablePodcast.Thanks to our sponsors:Rocket Money:Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses
Adwoa in Accra
On this episode Demi revisits returning home.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me: IG: demetriallucas.Twitter: demetriallucas.FB: demetriallucas.YouTube: demetriallucas.More about the Show: Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/RatchetRespectablePodcastThanks to our sponsors:Peloton:Get up to $200 off accessories before offer ends on December 25th. Visit https://onepeloton.comBetter Help:This e
LARI
Demi revisits "LARI" this week a discussion on "Rothaniel".Follow me: IG: demetriallucas.Twitter: demetriallucas.FB: demetriallucas.YouTube: demetriallucas.More about the Show: Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/RatchetRespectablePodcast.Thanks to our sponsors:Peloton:Get up to $200 off accessories before offer ends on December 25th. Visit https://onepeloton.comBetter Help:This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Giv
FOCUS
Demi has good news and bad news; FOMO for the Michelle Obama book tour; Angela Bassett is racking up awards; Deon Cole on Netflix; Diddy defends Shawty Wop; Who shot Meg? *TRIGGER WARNING* discussion of suicide and depression ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors:Caraway:Visit https://Carawayhome.com to shop all their incredible products for up to 20% off this holiday s
Men Will Embarrass You
A review of Will Smith's Emancipation; Keke's bump triggers respectability politics; DeMarco Morgan replaces TJ Holmes on GMA3; Van Jones isn't a spokesperson for Black people; Caresha reacts to Diddy's new baby; relationship guru Derrick Jackson announces his separation (a day after he's seen with another woman) ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors:True Bill:Cancel un
Brittney
An American citizen is returned to her homeland; Plies on "Paul"; Johnathan Majors in his draws; Trevor Noah thanks Black women as he exits the Daily Show
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Loutelious
Hakeem Jefferies is Black and the HPIC; Nelly loses is over Ashanti; reviews of “Riches” and “First Wives Club”; Deion Sanders leaves Jackson State, TJ Holmes is community peen. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors:Peloton:Get up to $200 off accessories before offer ends on December 25th. Visit https://onepeloton.comHello Fresh:Go to https://HelloFresh.com/ratchet18 an
"UPS is hiring…”
Ghana in The World Cup; Black Panther in English; The Quinta is (one of) People’s Person of the Year; The Nia talks to THR about starting over; Forever FLOTUS is dragged for promoting discomfort; TJ Holmes and The Blond ain’t the scandal it seems to be; Wendy Williams’s ex husband seeks alimony to afford the woman he cheated on her with and their babyABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThank
Hard to Please
Demi's #seesomeworld trip is over; Meg Thee Stallion makes history on Forbes; Porsha Williams releases the fabric for her weddings (plural); Michelle Obama has imposter syndrome?; Nia Long isn't ride or die; Will Smith visits Trevor Noah at The Daily Show
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"Sorry, We Don't Have..."
Demi hosts a group Thanksgiving; a step closer to justice for Shanquella Robinson; THR on why Trevor Noah said "Bye!" to Tthe Daily Show'; Letitia Wright flips -- rightfully so-- on THR'; more mass shootings in America; Chance the Rapper brings a festival to Accra ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasSponsors:Go to http://MASTERCLASS.com/RATCHET todayGet 20% OFF @honeylove with promo code RA
Kelly
The #seesomeghana group trip begins,; Demi encounters hoteps abroad; Tiffany Cross claps back— legally; we’re not cancelling Kelly Rowland. Stop it.
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ROI
Demi in Dakar (still); The Quinta heads to The Oprah; Oscar buzz for Gabrielle Union; Winston Duke covers Esquire; Trump creates a fresh round of PTSD; The end of Twitter; RIP Shanquella Robinson ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasSponsors:Story Worth:Help your family share their story this holiday season with StoryWorth. Go to https://StoryWorth.com/ratchet today and save $10 on your firs
Perspectives
Demi heads to Dakar, including Black Rock (!); Angela Bassett receives Glamour's Lifetime Achievement Award; Wakanda Forever (in French!); the season finale of Reasonable Doubt; recap of The Crown S5; Method Man and Johnathan Majors head to morning TV; Rocky's problem with Creed 3 (No spoilers).Sponsors:Story Worth:Help your family share their story this holiday season with StoryWorth. Go to https://StoryWorth.com/ratchet today and save $10 on your first purchase!Caraway:Visit https://Carawayhom
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Demi's *hearts* Abidjan; Wakanda Forever, The Crown Season 5, Reasonable Doubt heads to Primetime TV; Georgia on my mind; only the third (elected) Black governor; new Nas, Dave Chappelle and Black Star head to SNL; Farrakhan defends Kyrie and Ye Thanks to our sponsors:Find your inner detective -- Download June’s Journey todayTry Peloton risk-free with a 30-Day Home Trial. New Members only. Not available in remote locations. See additional terms at http://onepeloton.com/home-trial
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Living Women
Demi heads to Côte d’Ivoire; the Wades are on a World Tour (of Africa); The Tabitha gets two Emmy nods; Diddy’s in love; Drake is a BAN; Tiffany Cross parts ways with MSNBC; Jeff Bezos is the new “What about Weinstein?”; the NHL take a surprising stanceThanks to our sponsors:Cancel unnecessary subscriptions at https://signup.rocketmoney.com/rachet
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Stayin Alive
Demi’s East Africa adventure ends; The (former) British PM’s ultimate finesse; mourning TakeOff; D Wade is out of f—s; an NBA player whips it out 9x Thanks to our sponsors:
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Ends
Demi in Kenya; The Best Man trailer is (finally) here, The Husband on Reasonable Doubt; Paul Pelosi attacked with a hammer; and Kanye continues to Kanye (still, again). ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors:
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AAMFSYINHM
Demi on safari in Kenya; Rihanna (finally) drops new music; Kendrick Sampson drinks wine with Adele; The World Premiere of Wakanda Forever; Michael Ealy trends on Twitter; Kanye West is not a genius; Herschel Walker (allegedly) pays for another abortion ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors:This episode brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://b
Working While Black
Demi speaks to Nicole Moore, ie, the Black woman who just sued Planned Parenthood for racial discrimination and wrongful termination, about the crazy ish that (allegedly) happened to her (and other Black women) at work.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors:This episode brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/ratchet and get on yo
Gold Entourage
Demi’s on a beach; Caresha heads to BMF; The Crown returns; Aventer Gray defends honoring her vows; Endeavor calls for a Kanye West boycott; Lupita drops details on Wakanda Forever in The Hollywood Reporter; Christian Cody needs a raiseABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors:Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/respectThis episode brought to you by Better
A Pox
Demi’s in Zanzibar; Michael B Jordan releases the trailer for Creed 3; Jonathan Majors has an alleged white GF; Patti LaBelle rolls on the floor (again); Kanye on Drink Champs; Isaiah Washington needs to be cancelled (again) Thanks to our sponsors:
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We Just Black
Demi gets a vajacial and has American TV again; Issa Rae covers Elle; Brittney Griner's Black Life Matters; Power to the People of Iran ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors:Find your inner detective -- Download June’s Journey today!Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/respectThis episode brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https
Unsurprised
Demi’s back in Ghana; Lizzo covers Vanity Fair; Jonathan Majors for Men’s Health; Jada Pinkett Smith has a memoir on the way; Kanye continues to Kanye; the LA City Council is predictableABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors:Find your inner detective -- Download June’s Journey today!Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/RESPECTThis episode brought to you
Deny
Slavery ends in 1975; Michaela The Coel covers Vogue; TMZ oversteps with Nia Long; Trevor Walker says ‘f— it all’; Kanye is off his meds (again); Herschel Walker is a lying liar who lies ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors:Go to HelloFresh.com/ratchet65 and use code ratchet65See for yourself why Chime is so loved at chime.com/ratchet. Learn more about your ad choices.
Persona Non Grata
Demi leaves Ghana; A new Wakanda trailer, Will Smith’s next film— where he plays an enslaved man— gets a release date; a review of Reasonable Doubt; Lizzo’s flute fiasco; white lives matter” to Kanye West ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors:See for yourself why Chime is so loved at chime.com/ratchet.Get started with Curology just like I did with a free 30-day trial at
Emotional Justice
Demi interviews award-winning journalist, playwright, and radio host, Esther A. Armah about her new book "Emotional Justice: A Roadmap for Racial Healing" (spoiler: Black women need to do less work) ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors:Get 15% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code RATCHET at checkout.Visit BetterHelp.com/ratchet today to get 10% off your first m
Global Citizen
Usher comes to Ghana; “Monster” on Netflix; Good Black News; Women are protesting across Iran Thanks to our sponsors:Get 15% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code RATCHET at checkout.Visit BetterHelp.com/ratchet today to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Nia
Brett Farve is a(n) (alleged) Welfare Queen; The Brooklyn Bishop takes actions I don’t condone (but I understand); Dahmer and JHud's talk show are two of the best shows on TV; the Boston Celtics's shenanigans (with the most recent updates); and more. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors:
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Saka
Melanin
Meghan releases the fabric; Marcus Harvey never made it to Africa?!; Disney wants all the smoke; The Woman King is #1 (despite a boycott); Puerto Rico loses power; reviews of House of Dragons and the Handmaid’s Tale; the Brooklyn Bishop has more drama ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors:
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Mercury in Retrograde
Demi makes a discovery; The Woman King over-delivers; Diddy offers reciprocity; Tyler James Williams lets the love flow; The Viola looks f—ing amazing on the covers of Brazilian Elle; Jimmy Kimmel apologizes to The Quinta; Ray J is sleazy, but not for that Kim K tape; Aryn Williams invites us to the family group chat (again) ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors:Go to
Source Material
Demi returns to Accra; EMMY AWARD WINNERS Sheryl Lee Ralph and Quinta Brunson; Black Ariel and White Jesus; reviews of Queen Sugar and **TRIGGER WARNING** the Desiree Washington episode of “Mike” ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors:Go to DAILY HARVEST.com/respectable to get up to forty dollars off your first box!Go to ShipStation.com today and sign up with promo code
Madame Demi
Demi on safari; the officially official Obama portraits, The Queen (not Latifah) is dead; WTF is going on with Queen Sugar?; Kanye vs Adidas
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God’s Children
Demi isn’t talking about Ghana; Tiffany Haddish speaks about That Video (and lawsuit); Lizzo is literally winning (lots of awards); Tabitha Brown claps back (real classy-like); Meghan Thee Duchess does herself no favors in The Cut (but the pics were amazing)ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors:
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Miracles
Demi visits the Nkyinkyim Museum; Great Black News; Karma’s a quick bih for Aries Spears (and Tiffany Haddish); Chris Rock (unintentionally) redeems Will Smith Thanks to our sponsors:Visit BetterHelp.com/ratchet today to get 10% off your first monthVisit go.goli.com/RATCHET and make Goli part of your wellness routine today!Try the Peloton Bike or Tread risk free for 30 days. Learn more at onepeloton.com. New Members only. Terms Apply.Visit Carawayhome.com/RATCHET to take advantage of this limite
British Bae
The story Demi forgot to tell; The Murder Inc doc isn’t trash (Gotti still is); Mike Tyson is rightfully mad about that Hulu series he didn’t co-sign
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The Mamas
Demi and writer-bestie Helena Andrews-Dyer discuss Helena’s latest book, The Mamas: What I Learned About Kids, Class, and Race From Moms Not Like MeABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasMore about the Show: Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/RatchetRespectablePodcastThanks to our sponsors:
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10 days
Demi needs an adult… and a fan; Star Jones returns to TV; Dennis Rodman to the rescue?; Maya’s father is a DC OG; the sad downfall of The Wendy Williams Show; TRIGGER WARNING* graphic descriptions of sexual abuse in the most recent the R. Kelly trial Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 25% off when you go to https://LiquidIV.com and use code RATCHET at checkoutListen to Summer of 85 now at https://Audible.com/SummerOf85 Go to https://DailyHarvest.com/Respectable for
MID
Demi tries new things; Tevin Campbell, LeBron James and Naomi Campbell have good Black news; prosperity pimps; updates on the LA car massacre; Kid Cudi breaks his silence on Kanye; Safareei denies d—fishing ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasMore about the Show: Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/RatchetRespectableP
Leisure is a Legacy
Demi adjusts to Ghana; P Valley is the best show on TV; Serena Williams retires; Irv Gotti is a trash humanCheck out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me: IG: demetriallucas.Twitter: demetriallucas.FB: demetriallucas.YouTube: demetriallucas.More about the Show: Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/RatchetRespectablePodcastThanks to our sponsors:
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Adwoa in Accra
Demi returns home.
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Effort (or Lack Thereof)
The word has gone topsy-turvy; The NYTimes trolls Black women with a horrid wedding announcement
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Siberia
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Energy
Demi returns from New York; Kevin Gates on The Breakfast Club, Nicki Minaj’s alleged assistant spills lukewarm tea; Patti LaBelle on “Drink Champs”; Whoopi and Sunny on the guy who told everyone he settled; Beyoncé and Kelis. Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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99 Problems
Demi’s back in Brooklyn; the Internet did what it does with the Brooklyn Bishop (told you it would); Will Smith apologizes on video.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Incomparable
Demi is outside in DC; Story time about the BK Bishop; the Wakanda Forever trailer; Nope is #1; The Keke; Nick Cannon spreads debunked myths about dirty women.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Inshallah
Demi’s Ghana adventure is postponed; Mo’Nique heads to Netflix, Kim Burrell is a villain; TD Jakes disappoints in a bizarre Father’s Day rant.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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A Good Woman
Demi is in DC; Everyone got married over the weekend; John Gray is on the mend; Tristan Thompson Tristan Thompson’s; Kevin Gates is a wild AF.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Revisiting: Can’t Win for Losing
Mr. Big is (allegedly) a raping rapist who tapes; Author Bevy Smith discuses her latest adventure as an actress and consultant on “Harlem".Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Malibu
Demi’s birthday (and moving) recap; PLUS: Will Jawando, activist, attorney, and the author or what would be Demi’s Book Club pic… if she had one.Follow me:
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Oui Oui
Demi dreams bigger for her birthday; Simone Biles is celebrated for her BGM, Viola redeems herself with The Woman King; The Harvey’s take Paris, The Return of Chris Cuomo; The British Prime Minister resigns; Britney Griner’s Letter from A Russian Jail #freeBritney.Follow me:
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Hunger Games
Demi preps for her bday shenanigans; #AuntieCon in New Orleans; They Shootin’: America isn’t creative, but is consistent; Creflo Dollar denounces prosperity preaching.Follow me:
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Personas
Ursher does Tony Desk; Kentanji Brown Jackson join the Supreme Court officially; R. Kelly is locked up for life; Wendy Williams on TMZ; Diddy/Puffy/Love acknowledge the big red sign; Kimberly Elise supports anti-choice.Follow me:
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Chestnut
Demi takes her braids out; FAMU opens at Paris Fashion Week; Bill Cosby pays 500k to an underage survivor; Andrew Gillum in a new scandal; the fallout from Verzuz continues; The BET Awards were much and many things, especially the Diddy tribute; and more.Follow me:
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Under His Eye
The Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; Verzuz is the unintentional comedy we didn’t expect or know we needed. Follow me:
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Lethal Weapon
Demi does ABFF; MF Michael Ealy; Rothaniel does GQ;? Nike’s Origin story feat: Michael Jordan; Mo’ Nique apologizes (sorta); Herschel Walker has been hiding children; and more.Follow me:
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Steak & Lillies
Demi does Miami/ABFF; Drake’s surprise album; Beyonce is back!; The Wendy Show says goodbye (sans Wendy); Lil Was X goes to war with BET.Follow me:
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Cranes in the Sky
Demi has a praise report; Forever FLOTUS in LA; JHud is EGOT status; Black folk win big at The Tony’s; Cancel Lizzo?!; Tabitha heads to Target; Tween Blue makes everyone feel old; The Washington Commanders denounce the “dust up”
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Heavy Weight
Demi’s summer season begins; Las Alonso is thick AF in The Boys; Trevante Rhodes in his draws once again; Good Black news; The Jan. 6 “dust up”; Mo’Nique does the most.Follow me:
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LORI
The Duchess Thee Meghan twirls thru London; Disgraced Pastor John Gray virtually cheats; Lori and MJB split.Follow me:
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Queen
Demi returns to America; The Wire turns 20; This Is Us series finale reviewed; Lil Nas X is snubbed; Ray’s Sister has a rap beef; Jada addresses The Slap; Vivica addresses Jada addressing the slap, The Aunjanue has an “I Am…” moment.
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50/50
Demi in Mexico; cutting half the check; The Yara graduates; The Laverne is a Barbie; Jessie’s award-winning magic stick; Mo’nique and DL feud publicly.
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This is Some Bullsh—
Demi hosts an event in LA; Another mass shooting; Bobby Brown is everywhere
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Next
Demi pops champagne; HBO’s “We Own This City”; The Viola book reviewed; CNN goes to Ghana; Symone Sanders has her own show on MSNBC.Follow me:
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Greater Later
Demi does the gym; Rih and Rocky are officially parents; the Tabitha takeover; Lori Harvey won’t talk to us again; The Bevy is (back) to celebrate her Ted Talk.Follow me:
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Domestic Terrorists
Demi does an 8 hour lunch; Black girls get married; Ciara slays on the SI Swimsuit Issue; Kendrick Lamar is disappointing; The Honey Pot crisis; Candice Owens didn’t call before she went; mass murder is American culture.Follow me:
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EXPANSION
Demi’s late pass; no (criminal) charges for Mike Tyson; Dave Chappelle attacker pleads not guilty; Tucker Carlson is racist… again; The NY Times covers BBLs.Follow me:
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Find your inner detec
Arcs
Demi returns from Accra; Nekkid Jesse MF Williams; Good Black News; Meg Pardi party; Dave Chappelle is tackled on stage; and more… Follow me:
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Expired
Demi celebrates Cinco de Mayo; the cult leader expires; a sitting congressman disparages “over educated” women; white people are big mad over Kim K in Marilyn Monroe’s sexy dress; and the Ghana connect: https://katelynnandadwoa.comFollow me:
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Gilead (May the Lord Open)
Demi gets braids; A$AP guns; The Met Gala’s gilded age; The Viola claps back at critics (and becomes The Woman King); A Supreme Court leak reveals Roe v. Wade is being overturned.
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Trials To Triumphs with Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins
In this candid interview with Ashley, Kelly Rowland gets real about questions she's never been asked. She describes the moment she knew she belonged on stage and reveals how her “tumultuous” relationship with her mother changed after she passed away. Kelly also speaks about her once estranged father, childhood trauma and the therapy that has helped her survive. She says her healed wounds have helped her teach her sons how to forgive others and themselves. Kelly describes what she calls “the gift
LARI
Demi goes "Rothaniel".Follow me:
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Who Shot Meg?
Demi has a 10 in LA; The Magic Johnson doc on Applet TV+; Viola discusses her new memoir with Oprah on Netflix, Megan Thee Stallion chats with Gayle; the batsh—t details of theJohnny Depp and Amber Heard trial. Follow me:
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Toxic
Demi is in the gym; Netflix with commercials; Future is a fuccboi for GQ; A$AP Rocky arrested at LAX;even more accusations against Trey Songz; Mike Tyson’s plane punch out; Thandiwe Newton cougars; Johnny and Amber argue over who shat their marital bed, and more...Follow me:
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Wanda
Demi has visitors from The East; Florida will be America’s downfall; Viola Davis caricatures Michelle Obama in #firstladies; Trey Songz is accused of abusing women… again; Child marriage— like 3 year olds— in Afghanistan.Follow me:
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Slaves
Demi heads to Malibu; “Alfie” gets an upgrade for Emily in Paris 3; Rihanna +1 covers Vogue; Cuba Gooding, Jr. pleads guilty to groping;Trick Daddy and Maino overshare; Trap Feminism is colonized; and more… Follow me:
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Shifts
Demi is thankful; Oprah and Viola head to Netflix; The Real is over; Paula Patton’s cultural deposit; a Black guy who hates Black women was murdered by Woman of No Color; Will gets 10 years for the slap Follow me:
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Strays
Demi freaks about her next adventure; The Supreme Court has a Black Justice Named Kentanji; Skims photoshops The Tyra; Rihanna makes Forbes; The Weekend makes Kanye coin for Coachella; Donald Glover interviews himself… in a diaper; A grown ass man meows
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Squares
Demi establishes a new routine; The Jazmine earns a Grammy; Tiffany Haddish glows all the way up; some ex-NFL player has thoughts on a six year marriage that has produced two children; the Will Smith story just won’t end.Follow me:
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Wild for the Night
Demi Demi’s; “Hoop Earrings”; reviews of Bridgerton S2, Atlanta (sorta), and last week’s Bel-Air episode; Ginni Thomas (Clarence’s wife) goes wild (again); the Saga of the Slap continues. Still. *sigh*
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WILL
Willard Carroll Smith II Batman smacked Chris Rock on the Oscar stage and Demi has Prosecco-fueled thoughts about that.Follow me:
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White Tim
Demi ventures outside for Essence Black Women in Hollywood and Leading Women Defined, Everybody Hates William (and Kate); Kimmora Lee Simmons’s estranged “husband” is a scamming scammer who scams; white men gone willd… again. Follow me:
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Hiatus
Demi’s back; so is Jodeci; #FreeBrittney; a Black woman finally heads to The Supreme Court; De-platform Kanye West; the problem with Kim K’s “work” and American hyper-capitalism.
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Revisiting - And Just Like That…
Juicy is foundguilty; Lamar Odom’s open letter; Kanye and Drake host a fundraiser in LA; SATC returns.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Revisiting Cocaine White
Adele is back, The Chaka vs The Stephanie; Maxwell drops a new single; Lil Nas X heads to Maury; CNN trolls Kamala Harris; Rolling Stone exposes Marilyn Manson as a monster; Kanye is a degenerate who makes good music; DaBaby has too much Wi-Fi; the R&R merch drops this week.
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Revisiting Harpo?!
Demi head’s back to therapy; UNC asks Nikole Hannah- Jones ‘are you happy now?’; The Tabitha delivers the sweetest ‘f— you’ to Wendy; A rapist is back on the loose; Phylicia Rashad baffles nearly everyone; Rachel Maddow offers a history lesson; Keith Sweat and Bobby B battle at Verzuz; Sha’Carri Richardson fails a drug test.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Revisiting Shared Values
Demi is groomed by a sub— and offered coke as a quick fix for Covid weight; Janet Jackson is getting a Lifetime doc; Tamika Mallory and Coco (SWV) are why we check on “the strong friend”; Porsha Williams is winning-- by her terms. Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Revisiting: THE ODYSSEY
Demi sees some Miami, but has NYC FOMO; a sermonette about settling; thoughts and prayerS to the HU communications team; Demi talks about Black women and body image (and big asses) with her writer crush, sister-friend Denene Millner.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Revisiting Corner Stores, Condolences and Courier New
Demi and one of her favorite writer/author/ Mommy-besties Helena Andrews-Dyer (Bitch is the New Black) discuss new moms, bare minimum dads , thriving in limitless abundance — and more, as inspired by the most “WTF?” episode of Insecure ever.
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Revisiting Superheroes
Demi’s in Mexico; Adele is back after a five year hiatus; Ratchet & Respectable merch is on the way; Kim K does SNL; Dave Chappelle is dead ass wrong for The Closer.
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Revisiting: No More F***s to Give
Demi’s DMV Odyssey; a ton of good Black news, including Simone Biles leaving the Olympics; Da Baby is an idiot and so is TI.
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From Well-Read Black Girl: Gabrielle Union on Racial Dynamics in Hollywood
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Revisiting: The Divine Feminine
Demi returns to LA; Grown Black Men are having the best week ever; Adele drops a new single, Wu Tang on HULU is tear-jerker TV; Demi has an encounter in Brooklyn.
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Revisiting: Downward Spiral
Chris Cuomo is a groping groper who gropes; Jeannie Mai’s ex husband is salty; The Fugees are back; Method Man is The Prototype; the woman Nicki Minaj and her Husband have been harassing speaks out.
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The Worst BHM Ever
Demi’s checks still haven’t cleared; d— dominates the Internet; Jim Jones falsely cries racism; Kim K covers Vogue instead of Andre Leon Talley; Tesla has a gigantic racism problem.
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The Chosen One
Demi can’t afford wine; A Sip and… Suck?; Threesomes at 50!; Kanye antagonizes his estranged wife; CNN is in shambles; Kierra Sheard trusts no man, and no friends either; Thandi Newton apologizes for being light-skinned.
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Trinidad James
Demi’s (temporarily) broke AF; A new doc with Spike Lee x Colin Kaepernick; The all-star cast of the new The Color Purple movie; AJLT doesn’t have season 2; Method Man breaks the Internet; Joe Rogan drops N-bombs with no consequence from Spotify.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Be Happy…
Working While Black; Rihanna is officially pregnant; Janet Jackson’s “truth”; Both of the current Joe Rogan controversies explained; Happy Black History Month.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Isn’t It Ironic?
Candice Benbow’s “Red Lip Theology” is finally here; The Sex Lives of African Women; Cori Bush needs bubble wrapping; that Janet Jackson documentary; K. Michelle and botched bodies.
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F*** Around & Find Out
The Gilded Age, Adele postpones her Vegas residency; Ari Lennox is (rightfully) over everybody; Cardi B wins a $4M in damages for libel; a LOT of women have accused Trey Songz of rape/assault; Ye needs a better revenge strategy; Pete Davidson lights up his current’s ex on SNL.
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In Good Taste and Good Timing
Demi returns to LA; André Leon Talley transitions to Ancestor; Kanye West throws public tantrums.. again
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Revisiting Fish
Demi drinks red wine in LA; LeVar Burton is denied his rightful spot on Jeopardy; the math ain't mathing on a high-profile Manhattan divorce; Twitter uncovers receipts on Alfonso Ribeiro; Nick Cannon Nick Cannons, again; Governor Cuomo refuses to resign.
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The Nude was Right
Demi is leaving Ghana. (forreal this time); Sloane Stevens and Danielle Brooks give Black Barbie vibes; Jason Momoa and The Lisa part ways; Hot sauce in a condom swag?; The Sun has hot (and sad) tea on Wendy Williams; The Baltimore Sun has a tepid pour on Marilyn Mosby.
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A Lil’ About A Lot of Things
Demi visits Elmina Castle; Maya Angelo is good money; the untelivised Golden Globes; the new (Kan)Ye + jeen-yuhs; the Insecure finale; Jill Scott’s sex tape.
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An American in Accra
Demetria 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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The Rod of God
Demetria 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.
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Revisiting A to Z
The Met Gala happened; So did the MTV Awards; America has been a fake Gucci belt, according to a 9/11 doc on GW Bush; and Afghanistan was destined to be a mess; Also, do you know what a Chai Boy is? Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Revisiting 360
Demi’s back in LA; Damson Idris wants to be called “Daddy” (I think?); The Marjorie and The Cardi stunt on us from Paris; a review of The Wonder Years; Kierna Mayo has a new podcast; and The Dr. Joan Morgan chats about pivoting, legacy-building; and living the dream.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Revisiting Under Construction
The Internet is trying to figure out if RHOA’s Porsha Williams is engaged (yes!) to her friend’s husband (not sure); and Demi continues last week’s conversation on shame, this time with Tanya Denise Fields (Black Feminist Project).
Trigger warning: conversation includes descriptions of intimate partner violence and sexual abuse.
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Revisiting Pay for Play
Demi has encounters with two exes; RIP Shock G, DMX, and Black Rob; reactions to Ma’Khia Bryant’s murder demonstrate how we’re not protecting Black women or girls; Variety celebrates the 30 year anniversary of Whoopi Goldberg’s Oscar win; that Snowfall finale; Bigger returns to BET+; Black Domme Mistress Marley discusses money, power and respect in the underworld of kink.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/Follow me:
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Can’t Win for Losing
Mr. Big is (allegedly) a raping rapist who tapes; Author Bevy Smith discuses her latest adventure as an actress and consultant on “Harlem".Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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A GD Travesty
Meg Thee Graduate; Simone Biles is Athlete of the Year; Sherri Shepherd pushed thru for Wendy; Kanye West has a live-in GF (while he manipulatively begs for his wife back); Nancy Regan was a throat goat?; Peloton strikes back.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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And Just Like That….
Juicy is foundguilty; Lamar Odom’s open letter; Kanye and Drake host a fundraiser in LA; SATC returns.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Bonds
Demi’s back in LA; Maxwell and John Legend in concert (but not together); Nick Cannon deals with an unspeakable tragedy; Chris Cuomo is out at CNN… and everywhere else; the bizarre details of the Juicy Smooyay trial; Tristan Thompson cheated… yet again.
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USD, Dollars and Dineros
Demi returns to New York, there’s Black Girl Magic on Amazon Prime; The murder of Jacque Avant; Jazmine Sullivan and Adele in concert, Travis Scott’s lawsuits over Astroworld are more than $2 billion.
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Oft Unseen Places
Demi recovers from Thanksgiving; RIP Virgil Agboh; Why Common can’t keep a woman; The Jazmine wins Album of the Year, Rihanna is a “hero” to Barbados; King Richard’s first kingdom; Little Brother Cuomo is some more sh—. *sigh*
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Revisiting "What A Shame"
Demi chats with Me Too Founder and New York Times Bestselling Author Tarana Burke about self work, self worth, so-called “strong” Black women and other themes covered in Burke’s debut book, “You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and The Black Experience”.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Heart Health
Demi is allergic to wine; Iman Shumpert wins DWTS, The AMAs and The Five Horsemen; Janet Jackson doc on Hulu; Did Adele gaffle a Black woman's work on "30"? Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Take Two
That Damn Adele Album; Stephanie Mills is the friend every person needs; Essence holiday covers; America America’s. Again. Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Reintroducing For Colored Nerds
Each week, BFFs Brittany and Eric humorously deep-dive into the uncool topic of their choice while testing the outer limits of their friendship.Listen to and follow For Colored Nerds right now on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cocaine White
Adele is back, The Chaka vs The Stephanie; Maxwell drops a new single; Lil Nas X heads to Maury; CNN trolls Kamala Harris; Rolling Stone exposes Marilyn Manson as a monster; Kanye is a degenerate who makes good music; DaBaby has too much Wi-Fi; the R&R merch drops this week.
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Shoot Your Shot
“Dana Chanel” faces a legal battle; Will Smith’s gift boxes (and Oprah interview); The Bachelorette is a snooze; Kanye on Drink Champs; and Nene Leakes is accepting interested suitors
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Corner Stores, Condolences and Courier New
Demi and one of her favorite writer/author/ Mommy-besties Helena Andrews-Dyer (Bitch is the New Black) discuss new moms, bare minimum dads , thriving in limitless abundance — and more, as inspired by the most “WTF?” episode of Insecure ever. Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Voices
Tabitha Brown in Essence; Kanye West goes the full Kanye (for 2.5 hours) on “Drink Champs”; Will Smith wrote War & Peace; The Harder They Fall surpasses the hype.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Broken
Demi Demi’s; The Venus and two other people cover EW; The Deans and their dream home land the cover of AD; Jay Z (and more) are inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; Huma Abedin breaks her silence about her trifling (still) husband.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Broken Diqué
Demi is *NOT* going to Vegas; Jada embarrasses Will, again; the Eddie Winslow story just won’t end; Insecure has an AKA problem; Lil Nas X’s father flips on Boosie.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Magic Cat
Demi is outside (in LA): The Ebony Power 100, Brunch with Cori Bush, and Jazmine Sullivan’s SoHeaux Tales; Insecure and All-American are back; Kyrie Irving fans have lost their minds, and Diva Cups.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Moving Along
Updates on Kyrie Irving and “Eddie Winslow”; Reviews of The Bachelorette, BMF., Queens, Ready to Love, Succession and more…. Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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It’s Always Something
Demi is un-sick; Colin Powell goes Up Yonder; HU is rat-infested; Kyrie Irving is… exhausting; “Eddie Winslow” goes viral.
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The Divine Feminine
Demi returns to LA; Grown Black Men are having the best week ever; Adele drops a new single, Wu Tang on HULU is tear-jerker TV; Demi has an encounter in Brooklyn.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Superheroes
Demi’s in Mexico; Adele is back after a five year hiatus; Ratchet & Respectable merch is on the way; Kim K does SNL; Dave Chappelle is dead ass wrong for The Closer.
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Cut the Check
Demi’s braces are finally off; a George Floyd statue is defaced, again; The Bruces get their beach back; Tesla and the FDNY have a racism problem; What is going on with Wendy?
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360
Demi’s back in LA; Damson Idris wants to be called “Daddy” (I think?); The Marjorie and The Cardi stunt on us from Paris; a review of The Wonder Years; Kierna Mayo has a new podcast; and The Dr. Joan Morgan chats about pivoting, legacy-building; and living the dream.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Beautiful Gowns
A Belle in Brooklyn; Bethann Hardison is writing a memoir; Tarana Burke is a 2x NYT bestseller; Tabitha Brown is on book tour; BMF has been renewed (already); Bridgerton has a bunch of Black girls; The Super Bowl halftime show is bonkers; Don the Lemon is being sued for some beyond wild sh—Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Cascade
Demi’s back in DC; "BMF" is friggin’ amazing; Black folks head to the opera; Kelly Price is lost and found; Simone Biles should have bailed on Tokyo; Will Smith spills tea to GQ.
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Downward Spiral
Chris Cuomo is a groping groper who gropes; Jeannie Mai’s ex husband is salty; The Fugees are back; Method Man is The Prototype; the woman Nicki Minaj and her Husband have been harassing speaks out.
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F*** Around & Find Out
LeVar 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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Vexed
Lil Nas X just wants to be loved, Cookie and Magic blow a bag on their 30th anniversary; The Time 100 List is here; The Emmys are coming; Gabrielle Union'S uncomfortable new memoir; Nelly goes full Oleta [Adams] at Verzuz; Nicki Minaj uses big balls to distract people from talking about her personal scandals.
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A to Z
The Met Gala happened; So did the MTV Awards; America has been a fake Gucci belt, according to a 9/11 doc on GW Bush; and Afghanistan was destined to be a mess; Also, do you know what a Chai Boy is?
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65 More Summers
Demi is Demi-ing; Damson Idris is in his draws, Chloe Bailey goes solo; Queen Sugar returns; #uncancelchrisette + more.
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Life of the Party
Demi does a block party; Why you should be watching Clickbait; reviews of Kanye and Drake albums; Andre 3000 might have imposter syndrome; Paul Pierce lives f—s free; RIP to Gregg Leakes and Michael K. Williams.
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Holy Trollers
Demi is still in braces; New York is in crisis (again); Mama Tina clapsback; Only Fans is uncancelled; the Taliban takes Texas; Kanye- Tonex/BSlade- Bri Babineaux explained; Lil Nas X trolls again.
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Clusterf***
Demi is a nervous wreck; Candyman wins at the Box Office; the rollout for “Donda” is a disaster— or is it?; Spike Lee has a new doc; the Jeopardy saga just will not end.
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Chubby Cheeks
Demi waits for network feedback on her first TV treatment; Reviews of “Beckett” and “Really Love” on Netflix; Dame Dash’s interview about the day Aaliyah died, Sha’Carri Richardson is damaging her good will; Sonya and Dell Curry are trying to divorce.
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iDunno
Demi is “home” in LA; Lizzo + Cardi live in the Top Ten; Jay + Bey break the Internet with a Tiffany campaign; Winona de Jong is knocked off by Balmain; Cuomo bids NY arrivedercri; Lil Boosie boosies... again *sigh*; adults are walking on crates. Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Matching Thighs
Aaliyah’s “One In A Million” is (finally) available; Kanye is having the most lucrative promo tour ever; Only Fans is no longer selling sex (starting soon); The Great Plate Debate is back (again); Marlon Wayans is (was?) a proud Mama’s Boy; Jeopardy is (still) in shambles *sigh*; Beyoncé’s ass breaks Al Gore’s Internet
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Fur
Demi visits Chicago; an earthquake devastates Haiti— again; America treats Afghanistan like Saigon; Little Brother ((aka Chris Cuomo) is back from vacay; Britney is about to be free-er; Lizzo and Cardi’s “Rumors” are tepid tea; a lot of people aren’t bathing regularly
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Uninvited
Demi does nothing (but work); “Respect” may have a timing issue; details on Forever 44's birthday bash in The Vineyard; The September Issues are arriving!; 'High on the Hog' Gets a Second Season; 'Malice in the Palace' is a must -watch doc; Cuomo (finally) resigns. Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Fish
Demi drinks red wine in LA; LeVar Burton is denied his rightful spot on Jeopardy; the math ain't mathing on a high-profile Manhattan divorce; Twitter uncovers receipts on Alfonso Ribeiro; Nick Cannon Nick Cannons, again; Governor Cuomo refuses to resign.
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Fanciful Negro
Demi heads to Vegas to see a Ursher; Rihanna is a billionaire baddie; the person currently known as Love, covers Vanity Fair; Nas’ new album might be fair; Kanye thinks it’s Easter; Alfonso Ribero thinks Black people don’t like him; Andre Cuomo is a piggy.
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Trick Questions
Demi’s Odyssey continues. (Yes, still.) The publicist for DaBaby apologizes after her client is dropped from festival lineups; Simone Biles returns to The Olympics;? Lizzo has a new album; the trailer for House of Gucci; Demi interviews her dad for his 80th birthday.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Veruca Salt
“Belle” is back in Brooklyn; “Donda” still isn’t out; You too can dine with Bevy Smith; Copper-diggers are on the loose; Michael Che loses him damn mind; Whitey [was] on the moon.
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No More F***s to Give
Demi’s DMV Odyssey; a ton of good Black news, including Simone Biles leaving the Olympics; Da Baby is an idiot and so is TI.
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The Odyssey Pt.3
Demi sees some Atlanta, answers more travel questions (solo travel? Budgeting?) and talks about knowing your worth , being an all-purpose friend and where TF to eat with celebrity chef Jourdan ChaTaun (@thejourdanchataun).
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The Odyssey Pt. 2
Demi and Davida Selby, founder of Katelynn & Adwoa Skincare and KLA Goes to Ghana, share their travel tips for the ultimate vacation.
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Draycarus
“Lovecraft Country” gets 18 Emmys noms despite being cancelled by HBO; Oprah shouts out Tarana Burke’s new book, “Unbound”; Cynthia Erivo is an honorary AKA; Demi is attacked by a dragon while recording: Codie Elaine Oliver (“Black Love”, OWN) shares the secret to making love work (if that’s what you want).
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THE ODYSSEY
Demi sees some Miami, but has NYC FOMO; a sermonette about settling; thoughts and prayerS to the HU communications team; Demi talks about Black women and body image (and big asses) with her writer crush, sister-friend Denene Millner.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Birthday Behavior
It’s Demi’s birthday! The Blacks are winning more than usual this week; Mr. and Mrs. Owen are at it again; Sha’Carri Richardson and Mike Phelps are not the same; Dr. Ruth Celestin explains how to get a good BBL without risking your life (or going to DR).Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Legal Tender
Demi’s birthday behavior begins; Lovecraft Country isn’t returning to HBO; Nikole Hannah-Jones displays self-love and aspirational pettiness (at the same damn time); Phylicia Rashad is still employed at HU; the HBCU spin-off of All American is friggin’ amazing; Stephanie Mills wants all the smoke; Sha’Carri Richardson is a stand up chick; ESPN is a hot mess.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Harpo?!
Demi head’s back to therapy; UNC asks Nikole Hannah- Jones ‘are you happy now?’; The Tabitha delivers the sweetest ‘f— you’ to Wendy; A rapist is back on the loose; Phylicia Rashad baffles nearly everyone; Rachel Maddow offers a history lesson; Keith Sweat and Bobby B battle at Verzuz; Sha’Carri Richardson fails a drug test.
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Do No Harm (aka FUPA)
Demi goes “outside” for Essence Fest LA, a review of “the Mary doc”; recapping the BET Awards, including MF Method Man; Wendy is hitting on everyone (for ratings); Michael B Jordan changes course on J’ourvet; BBL’s are the new weapon to attack Black women; Mo’Nique uses a random Black woman to beat a dead horse.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Apparently
Demi is embarking on an Odyssey (see: Homer); the universe strikes back at the disgraced former Mayor of New York; Sha’Carri Richardson is the latest target of Black incels; Nikole Hannah-Jones pulls out of UNC; John Boyega will not be cancelled; Lala Vasquez-Anthony files for divorce during husband’s latest baby scandal.
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Snip
Demi goes “outside”; Sha’carri Richardson vs. Everybody; Nick Cannon fathers 4 kids in 1 year; Weaponizing communion; Kevin Hart seeks redemption... sort of; the Michael Costello saga; Black Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay tells all (to Vulture).
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I Guess...
Why men hate your dog (it’s not jealousy); Juneteenth is a federal holiday. Yay?; WTF is Critical Race Theory?; Living Legend Rita Moreno fumbles inclusion; Mr. Chris is out at the host of The Bachelor Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Going High
ATL is a lawless city; CNN has an ethics problem; “In the Heights” doesn’t meet expectations; The Host of “High on the Hog” loves his “canela vanilla swirl” (direct quote); Mrs. Gary Owens is entitled to speak her peace (again); Tribeca fest is nerd-heaven.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Sure In the Hell Well
‘In the Heights’ is finally here!; K. Michelle has a clone; Kwame Kilpatrick gives his first post-prison interview.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Allegedly
Demi hunts for reasonably priced Usher tickets; Simone Biles is the GOAT; Teyana Taylor is the sexiest woman alive; A reunion for A Different World coming; Mrs. Gary Owens holds no cut cards; Naomi Osaka pulls out of Berlin too; The Pose series finale is a good goodbye.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Just the Tip
Re-framing Robin Givens; Mary J. Blige and Anthony Bourdain documentaries are coming soon; there’s a du-rag festival occurring in the middle of the national bonnet debate; follow ups on the fall-out of Naomi Osaka quitting The French Open and Nikole Hannah-Jones being denied tenure at UNC. Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Old is New
A Black woman takes over the WH briefing room for the first time in 30 years; Blair “MF” Underwood is returning to the dating landscape; Fiddy addresses his turn-of-the-century relationship with Vivica A Fox— again; Future and Diddy “choose violence” when it comes to their exes; Naomi Osaka bails on The French Open (with good cause); the Internet hates Black women (in bonnets). Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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African Angels
The new Bachelorette is bisexual; “Mr. Big” isn’t returning to the SATC reboot; Liz Cambage is a “big body Benz, baby”; CNN fires Rick Santorum; Paula White’s ex-husband may or may not have delivered a triple-pour of scalding tea; “High on the Hog” is Netflix’s Next Big Thing Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Double Standards
Demi is recovered from her second vaccine shot; Mare of Easttown is amazing TV; Naomi Campbell is a new Mama at 50; Nick Cannon is for the streets; J.Lo and Ben are a distraction; A$AP Rocky is High in Love; Lil Nas X is a national treasure; Nikole Hannah-Jones (1619 Project, Pulitzer Prize) is denied tenure at UNC; Kwame Brown chooses (figurative) “violence.” Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Revisiting Fix Your Face
Demi heads to Palm Springs to celebrate a birthday? white people are really mad about Aunt Jemima, Cousin Gary Chambers Jr. goes AWF on Connie; Bubba Wallace’s Boise wasn’t a hoax, and The Problem with White Jesus explained by Dr. Anthea Butler. Also: Breonna Taylor’s murders are still free and #blacklivesmatter.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Cut the Check
Pose is leaving too soon; Reviews of The Underground Railroad and The Upshaws; Bill Gates is a cheating cheater who cheats; and Olivia Dope reveals why she left her podcast (spoiler: Joe Budden behaved like an animal).Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Shared Values
Demi is groomed by a sub— and offered coke as a quick fix for Covid weight; Janet Jackson is getting a Lifetime doc; Tamika Mallory and Coco (SWV) are why we check on “the strong friend”; Porsha Williams is winning-- by her terms. Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Under Construction
The Internet is trying to figure out if RHOA’s Porsha Williams is engaged (yes!) to her friend’s husband (not sure); and Demi continues last week’s conversation on shame, this time with Tanya Denise Fields (Black Feminist Project). Trigger warning: conversation includes descriptions of intimate partner violence and sexual abuse. Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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What A Shame
Demi chats with Me Too Founder and New York Times Bestselling Author Tarana Burke about self work, self worth, so-called “strong” Black women and other themes covered in Burke’s debut book, “You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and The Black Experience”.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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Single Husbands
Demi dedicates May to Movement; America *is* a racist country; a church “creative director“ is caught DM-ing d*** print pics ; Pose EP and director Janet Mock has stopped GAF; and much, much more.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:
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(Finally) Home Again
Demi moved— yes, again; The Black Bachelor returns to The Racist; and “Bigger” Executive Producer— he has a few more titles too— Will Packer discusses the business of entertaining Black folks.
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Backfield in Motion
Demi has Covid arm; Tyrese Tyrese’s... again; Ursher ticket prices are offensive to my wallet; former US Senator Rick Santorum is a trash human for his comments on Native Americans; not enough Black people win big at the Oscars.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/Follow me:
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Pay for Play
Demi has encounters with two exes; RIP Shock G, DMX, and Black Rob; reactions to Ma’Khia Bryant’s murder demonstrate how we’re not protecting Black women or girls; Variety celebrates the 30 year anniversary of Whoopi Goldberg’s Oscar win; that Snowfall finale; Bigger returns to BET+; Black Domme Mistress Marley discusses money, power and respect in the underworld of kink.
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**** You, Pay Me
Bethann Hardison slays in British Vogue; Auntie Maxine says what we were all thinking; “Pay Pigs” in The New York Times; David Johns (National Black Justice Coalition) breaks down performative masculinity.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/Follow me:
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Revisiting Snack Ministry
The Bearded Black Men Who Read (On Clubhouse) swing by for a very special V-Day reading; and singer Omar Wilson serenades Demi with a verse from his new single “Sounds That You Make”. Grab your headphones… and if necessary, a towel.Thanks to our sponsors: 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 betterhelp.com/ratchet.Go to dailyharvest.com and enter promo code respectable to get $25 off your first box!Feetures
The American Nightmare
Another murder in Minnesota; Black horror isn’t just for “Them”; Kid Cudi wears a dress on SNL; people are mad BLM co-founder Patrice Cullors ain’t broke; and Imani Bashir breaks down #handsoffmyhijab, a reaction to France’s potential hijab ban.Thanks to our sponsors: Check out shipstation.com. Just use my offer code, RESPECT, to get a 60-day free trial.That’s 2 months FREE of no-hassle, stress-free shipping.Get $20 off your fertility test when you go to modernfertility.com/ratchet.Try Warby Par
What Was The Reason?
Demi celebrates her 2nd LA-versary; remembers #MidwinCharles and Henry Stewart; St. Louis has a mayor named Tishaura; Amanda Gorman covers Vogue in kente cloth; Claudia Jordan lacks death etiquette; NC Head Coach Hubert Davis pisses off The Blacks on his first day of work; and Showrunner Nkechi Okoro Carroll (@cwallamerican) discuss the most lovable (and stressful) teenagers on TV, deets on the upcoming HBCU spin-off, and her grinding road to Hollywood success. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas
Zaddy
Demi appreciates your concern— and she’s fine (now); congratulations to Jeezy and Jeannie; prayers for DMX; updates on Michael Starhan and Tameka Mallory; review of “I, Tina”, “Mahalia” and that Verzuz with Ronald “the MF” Isley (whew!); also Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz is definitely a sleazeball and seemingly, a sex traffickerGo check out the Undressing Room podcast!Switch to Cricket Wireless and get the plan that’s just right for you, starting at $30 per month! Find your forever pieces a
The Last Hurrah
Demi 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 sp
Good Riddance
Donald Glover and Malia Obama pair off for a new show; Weatherman Alex Beresford replaces Piers Morgan on Good Morning Britain; Sharon Osbourne is (finally) out at a the Talk; Tamika Mallory is under fire— again; Derrick Chauvin— not George Floyd— is on trial; Georgia goes back to the Jim Crow era; Lil Nas X trolls the Internet and the Church; and Demi’s fave, Tiffany Aliche aka The Budgetnista, chats about big spending, budgeting, and her brand new book, Get Good With Money Right now, ShesBirdi
I’m Sorry, Mrs. Jaxson
Issa Rae, Jamie Foxx and Kim Jayney are having the best Black week ever; Derrick Jaxson has infinite shenanigans and zero shame; Wife “Effie” needs a sisterhood intervention; and Demi interviews Sistah Souljah about her new bestselling book, Life After Death; and gets an answer to the 22 year old question of when we’re getting a film for The Coldest Winter Ever Apply now at chime.com/RATCHET. Switch to Cricket Wireless and get the plan that’s just right for you, starting at $30 per month! Go to
Under Duress
Ghostface’s Verzuz fur > Bokeem Woodbine’s Queen & Slim fur; Teen Vogue’s EIC-to- be resigns, Derrick Jackson takes a hostage; and John Gray doesn’t waste his petty.Join the millions on Chime. Apply now at chime.com/RATCHET.Get 15% your first order when you use promo code RATCHET at american-giant.com.Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/RATCHET to start your Ritual today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Plantations
Viola Davis makes Oscar history; The Bachelor Finale and after show were unintentional comedy; Tina Turner says farewell on her own terms; the Sharon Osbourne sh—show just won’t end; Kirk Franklin and his son’s mother think they owe us something (but they don’t); the mass murder of Asian American women is more than a “bad day” and actress Patrice Covington (Genius: Aretha) stops by to gush about her new Aretha Franklin series.
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Miss Millie
J.Lo and A-Rod ain’t over; Beyoncé breaks a Grammy record; Meg and Cardi scissor on CBS; Sharon Osbourne weaponizes white womanhood; Kirk Franklin kirks out on his son; Oh, and Trey Songz is trending… *sigh* again. Right now, She's Birdie is offering my listeners 15% off your first purchase when you goto ShesBirdie.com/RATCHET.Check out American Giant! Get 15% of your first order when you use promo code RATCHET at american-giant.com.Ship more in less time: use my offer code RESPECT, to get a 60-
For Filth
Cardi B breaks another record; Buckingham Palace responds to Meghan and Harry’s Oprah interview; Piers Morgan is drop-kicked by the weatherman; Teen Vogue has a racism problem; and Nicole Walters, one of Demi’s favorite humans, drops by to kiki about her new reality show “She’s The Boss”.
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Family Business
A review of Coming 2 America; The Daily Beast does an exposé on Nicki Minaj and her husband; and Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry fire warning shots at the Crown.
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Scammers
Jay Z levels further up; On second thought, we do know the new host of The Bachelor; The Texas Governor is trying to kill his constituents; Cousin Meghan and The Royal Snack tell-all to “O” ; White men in politics go even wild-er; and Tamara Winfrey Harris, author of “Dear Black Girl” drops by to offer lessons on living and self-loving Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/RATCHET and get a free trial of Premium Membership.Go to flexfits.com/RATCHET and use code RATCHET for 20% off Flex Disc
The Night’s Watch
Demi’s film, “Don’t Waste Your Pretty” premieres on TV One; Sister Souljah drops a sequel to The Coldest Winter Ever; D’Angelo and just a couple of friends do Verzuz; The Bachelor hires another Black man to fix their systemic race problems (sigh); a third woman — with photo receipts— accuses Big Brother Cuomo of being a dirty old man; and Black folk won big at The Golden Globes
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About A Week Ago
Booby Shmurda is free; Tiger Woods defies death; Snowfall and Queen Sugar are back— and triggering AF; Why I stopped caring about The Bachelor… I think; Governor Cuomo adds another scandal to his resume; and NYT does a messy exposé on a fashion god.
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Magnum Opus
“Bigger” is the best of TV; “Married at First Sight” is a sh—show; Serena Williams is already the GOAT; Ted Cruz is even worse than you thought; Dave Ramsey is racist adjacent; and Amin Joseph (aka “Uncle Jerome”) dishes about Season 4 of "Snowfall".Get 15% your first order when you use promo code RATCHET at american-giant.com.Switch to Cricket Wireless and get the plan that’s just right for you, starting at $30 per month!Amazon Prime Members can save on prescription medication when not using in
City Miles
Ted Cuz abandons Texas in an emergency; Nick Cannon doesn't have the same 24 hours in a day; Ayesha Curry gets nekkid and the ‘gram goes wild; the $188M Powerball winner has less money and mo’ problems; Dave Chappelle doesn’t know what **** tastes like (his words); a review of Judas & The Black Messiah; and why simpin’ ain’t easy
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Too Little, Too Late
QAnon Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is caught in a tantric sex tryst; New York Governor Andrew Cuomo may have blood on his hands; Justin Timberlake apologizes to Janet Jackson and Brittney Spears nearly two decades late; The Bachelor franchise has a very public reckoning with racism; One of Demi’s favorite humans Candice Benbow (Red Lip Theology) stops by to discuss Tessica Brown aka #gorillagluegirl black beauty standards and the lack of empathy toward Black women; and more.Get $8 off yo
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Snack Ministry
The Bearded Black Men Who Read (On Clubhouse) swing by for a very special V-Day reading; and singer Omar Wilson serenades Demi with a verse from his new single “Sounds That You Make”. Grab your headphones… and if necessary, a towel. Happy Valentine’s Day!!! Go to thirdlove.com/RATCHET now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 20% off your first purchase!Go to dailyharvest.com and enter promo code RESPECTABLE to get twenty-five dollars off your first box!For listeners of Ratchet and Respectab
Go The F*** to Bed
Nick Cannon got his old job back; Ish is getting real for TI and Tiny; Van Jones gets lit up on The View; the NFL boycott is apparently over; the Golden Globes snub half of Black Hollywood— again; a review of Malcolm and Marie; and as crazy as you thought the GOP was, they just got crazier
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One Night in Miami
Tamron Hall lists Ratchet & Respectable among America’s Favorite podcasts; Michael “Bae” Jordan is the new Alexa; the whole gated community knows Trey Songz’s name; Silhouette peen; Andrew Gillum and his wife are still talking about that incident (in GQ); and Bevy Smith, author of Bevelations: Lessons from a Mutha, Auntie, Bestie shares worldly wisdom Right now, Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to Sakara.com/RATCHET or enter code RATCHET at checkout.Find ou
Big Dicktion Energy
Demi is the 2021 Ambassador for Pantene Gold Series; Jordyn Woods and Chloe Bailey break the Internet; Wendy Williams captivates America for four hours; Method Man’s wife is a Librarian; WTF is going on in Atlanta?; and there’s a Clubhouse room with Black bearded men reading at Demon Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ascension
A legend dies; remembering Whitney Houston; Harriet Tubman dubs are back, Tyrese pulls a Tyrese. Again; Dr. Hermès kills what’s left of her reputation; Reddit, Game Stop and Robinhood explained in laywoman’s terms; and a NFL player is rightfully fired for attempting to murder his girlfriend
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Erasure
Outside is opening in LA; Biden’s Rollie makes the New York Times, The Occupant’s final act; VP Harris gets a new Vogue cover (for print); the Salt N Pepa biopic causes an uproar; a French essayist hates men— with good reason?
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Release the Fabric
Demi’s New Year; Ashanti and Keyshia Cole face-off; The Trump pardons; Wendy Williams feuds with her brother; Michelle Obama’s bountiful bundles; Joe Biden wants to end white supremacy and Kamala Harris and Corporate America.
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Openly Black
Inauguration is still happening; DC looks like a gigantic, federal prison; Gentleman Dougie acts like an interested man; Plies has new teeth; Demi reviews of “American Skin” and “One Night in Miami”
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Heaux Tales
Demi’s first TV film, Don’t Waste Your Pretty, has an air-date; national leaders finally want to get serious about gun control in wake of the blood-lust at the Capitol; Andrew Yang bombs at running for NYC Mayor, the twice-impeached Occupant refuses to pay his lawyer fees; Bevy Smith releases her memoir, Bevalations; Anna Wintour defends the controversial Kamala Harris Vogue cover; Lori Harvey has a new beau; and Ashley Cobb from @sexwithashley and “Hoe and Tell” offers up her sex resolutions fo
The Aftermath
Jazmine Sullivan drops Heaux Tales, French Netflix gives us "Lupin"; all Karens aren't white; Vogue doesn't deliver for Madam VP; and The First Amendment doesn't mean what... a lot of people think it does *sigh* Get $20 off your fertility test when you go to ModernFertility.com/ratchetFind out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to Upstart.com/RATCHETGet a Nokia C2 Tava for free when you sign up for a $60 voice plan with Cricket Wireless Learn more about your ad choices
Donald Trump is A Domestic Terrorist
Georgia saves what’s left of America; WAP makes kids, but isn’t for them; The Bachelor is boring; Dr. Dre has a change of heart about his divorce; the US Capitol under siege by deplorables; and Demi drops more MF-bombs this episode than ever before.
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Spicy White
Demi delays her New Year celebration until January 20; reviews of "Bridgerton", "Sylvie’s Love", and "Soul"; a wild beast attacks a child in a NYC hotel lobby; a regular white woman has been cat-fishing as “exotic”; and The Occupant unravels further Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Audacity (A Ratchet & Respectable Classic)
Demi gives the BTS deets on her upcoming TVOne film “Don’t Waste Your Pretty” ; the sports world reacts to police shooting #JacobBlake; Megan Thee Stallion stops protecting Tory Lanez; Tavis Smiley owes PBS $2.6M for violating his morals clause; Evangelical leader Jerry Falwell Jr. may or may not have watched his wife having the sex with the pool boy; and Pastor John Gray engages in shenanigans. Again. On video. Also, #blacklivesmatter and Arrest the cops who murdered #breonnataylor
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Diqué (A Ratchet & Respectable Classic)
Demi has no life. The price of peen is expensive on the open market; Cardi & Offset call it quits; The Elbas do not need your “Congrats!”; John Boyega is a real one; Will Smith and The Real Aunt Viv reconcile, Patti "Verzuz" Gladys was a good time for grown folk; The Gillums do Tamron Hall and crisis communications expert Li-Ron Anderson-Bell weighs in on the good, the bad and the WTF of the interview
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Ho, Ho, Ho
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Demi shares her thoughts on The Real Housewives of Potomac and Rev. Jamal Bryant, among other things.
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Protect Black Women
Demetria 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 th
Lavender
LA is closed— again— until further notice; a million great books, shows and films are (back) on the horizon; ; Cardi B is Billboard’s Woman of the Year; and a Dallas-based restaurateur may or may not be justified in cursing everyone out
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On GP
Demetria 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.
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Friends in Filth
R&R merchandise is on the way; Adults are headed to the White House; The Only POTUS We Acknowledge is on a massive press tour; Weezy’s federal weapons charge explains his endorsement of The Occupant; Lover’s Rock is the greatest movie you haven’t seen… yet; The Fresh Prince Reunion requires tissues, and the royal family— as portrayed in The Crown— is hot trash. Also, updates on Aventer Gray, Nina “I got something for all you hos” Thomas; and the LA County DA whose husband ain’t for play-play. L
I’m Back
The Occupant is fired; Stacey Abrams is an American hero; Eva Longoria disses Black women; Beijing Barry drops a new book; the origin story of the latest Black Bachelorette; 007 is a Black woman, and John Gray pulls another John Gray. *sigh*
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Nasty Women (A Ratchet & Respectable Classic)
Demi calls up her friends-- old and new: Political Analyst Anglea Rye to discuss Kamala Harris as the first Black woman VP nominee; Professor and Proud Feminist Brittney Copper to explain why there's so much fuss about "WAP"; and Sexpert Ashley Cobb to help you get the good sex you know you desrve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Amazing Grace (A Ratchet & Respectable Classic)
Terry Crews is in bad black standing. Again. Meghan McCain joins Karen culture; Candace Owens is a political “pick me”; George Floyd is finally laid to rest; The Occupant is planning a speech on race in America; “Defund the Police” doesn’t mean what a lot of people think it does; and Demi interviews her dad about fathers (and more). Also: #blacklivesmatter
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Black Girl Burn-Out
Demi is on hiatus; Enslaved is one of the best docs on slavery that you’ve never heard of, The New York Times hates the best show on TV, Andrew Gillum launches a podcast, Shonda Rhimes quit ABC on GP, Forever POTUS aka Beijing Barry dog walks The Occupant.
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This is America (A Ratchet & Respectable Classic)
The Occupant is playing war games in DC- calling in the military, gassing peaceful citizens for photo-ops, using helicopters to disperse crowds,— and random city residents harbor protestors overnight; America’s police forces are out of control, even during nationwide protests about police mistreating and murdering black people; Demi heads downtown to the #dcprotests: Also, Demi’s mother (finally) agrees to an interview (about protesting) and Demi calls in a professional (Lisa Jones-Chandler) to
Introducing The Salon with LaLa Milan
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America Series Finale
This is a sh-t show. Plus, Demi returns to LA, B. Smith’s husband does an interview; Meg says #protectBlackwomen on SNL; Daniel Cameron is a trash human; Mike Pence is the anti-Christ (despite being an evangelical Christian), and Senator Kamala Harris has the same work issues as every Black woman with a job; and did I mention America is a sh-t show? Oh, and #blacklivesmatter
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“I’m Not Chris Wallace”
Demi is *still* in MD; Clifford Smith Jr. shows his whole ass on the Power spin-off; The Rock’s racist fans discover he’s Black; The POTUS debates are a sh—show; receipts are coming re: the missing charges for Breonna Taylor’s murder; the rapper who shot Meg the Stallion is a trash human; the future of Essence Magazine looks uncertain; and Lovecraft Country is the best show on TV. Also, #blacklivesmatter. Still. Always.
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#SayHerName
There will not be justice for Brionna Taylor; Supreme Court Justice RBG died (RIP); Vanessa Bryant is on a (rightful) war-path; Meg Thee Stallion covers Time Magazine and Ms. Stephanie/ Humans of New York captivates the Internet. Again. #blacklivesmatter
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Diqué
Demi has no life. The price of peen is expensive on the open market; Cardi & Offset call it quits; The Elbas do not need your “Congrats!”; John Boyega is a real one; Will Smith and The Real Aunt Viv reconcile, Patti "Verzuz" Gladys was a good time for grown folk; The Gillums do Tamron Hall and crisis communications expert Li-Ron Anderson-Bell weighs in on the good, the bad and the WTF of the interview As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/RATCHETGet 10% of
Trust Black Women
Demi is buried in work; The Occupant knew how bad #covid19 was from the beginning; Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle are doing a Verzuz, Torey Lanez apologizes (kinda) to Megan Thee Stallion; John Gray apologizes for cheating on his wife…. Again; Dr. Dre’s wife has a $20k phone bill and #EbonyJaniceMoore (The Free People Project) pops by to discuss Jessica Krugg aka The Passing Professor. Oh, and #blacklivesmatter. Still. And arrest the cops who killed #breonnataylor
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When and Where I Enter
Demi mourns the transition of Chadwick Boseman; gushes over HBO’s Lovecraft Country; plans a watch party for the inevitable train wreck interview with Andrew Gilllum— and his wife(!)— on “Tamron”, rethinks her support of Jacob Blake; celebrates Niecy Nash’s nuptials, and discusses all things hair with Image Activist Michaela Angela Davis, including Tracee Ellis Ross on the cover of the September 2020 Ellle, Megan Thee Stallion being shot, and the duty of light skinned Black people when they gain
The Audacity
Demi gives the BTS deets on her upcoming TVOne film “Don’t Waste Your Pretty” ; the sports world reacts to police shooting #JacobBlake; Megan Thee Stallion stops protecting Tory Lanez; Tavis Smiley owes PBS $2.6M for violating his morals clause; Evangelical leader Jerry Falwell Jr. may or may not have watched his wife having the sex with the pool boy; and Pastor John Gray engages in shenanigans. Again. On video. Also, #blacklivesmatter and Arrest the cops who murdered #breonnataylor
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Everything Is Everything
Demi binges Homeland; and calls up her friends Mike Muse (SiriusXM), Natasha Eubanks (The YBF Politics) and Dr .Stacey Patton (Child Advocate) to discuss the latest in politics and pop culture, specifically, why so many Black men don’t like Senator Kamala Harris as the VP pick, the problem with ADOS, Michelle Obama’s speech at the virtual DNC and Selah Marley’s childhood “trauma”, inflicted by her vary famous parents, Lauryn Hill and Rohan Marley.
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Nasty Women
Demi calls up her friends-- old and new: Political Analyst Anglea Rye to discuss Kamala Harris as the first Black woman VP nominee; Professor and Proud Feminist Brittney Copper to explain why there's so much fuss about "WAP"; and Sexpert Ashley Cobb to help you get the good sex you know you desrve.Skillshare.com/RATCHETDailyHarvest.com, enter code RESPECTABLEBetterHelp.com/RATCHETBrooklinen.com, enter code RATCHET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Winner’s Circle.
Tiffany Haddish and Common are officially a couple; Kamala Harris is accused of being “too ambitious”; Beyonce’ blesses us with Black is King, an exposed Internet cheater returns to the spotlight; and cultural critic L. Michael Gipson (The Gipson Gazette) brings Demi up to date on Jaguar Wright’s IG confessions and all the pop culture shenanigans she missed while traveling (for work). Also: #breonnataylor’s murderers are still walking free. And #blacklivesmatter Always.
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"I Brag Different"
Demi heads to Atlanta for work; Ancestor John Lewis is laid to rest, Lou Williams stops for wings; Oprah puts Breonna Taylor on the cover of O Mag, the Emmy nods are Blackity-Black , AOC reads a GOP Congressman for well-deserved filth; Terry Crews tries to redefine the meaning of “coon”, and Hermain Cain dies dancing, literally, for The Man. Also: #BlackLivesMatter Still.
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Good Trouble
Demi takes a Covid test; remembering Congressman John Lewis and Rev. CT Vivian; Snoop and DMX's Verzuz battle, "unkempt" Rick Fox is a pillar of physical perfection at 51, Ol' Joe thinks The Occupant is the only racist POTUS; misogyny runs rampant over Meg Thee Stallion, Andrew Gillum returns from exile; Kanye, Nick Cannon and Tamar are in crisis and mental health advocate Bassey Ikpi explains why we're talking about them all wrong.
Also: #breonnataylor's killers are still free and #blacklives
Entanglement
Demi moves to DTLA; Viola Davis lands the cover of Vanity Fair, Nick Cannon is fired from all of Viacom; Chris Cuomo loses it on air, the Governor of Georgia sues Atlanta's mayor, Michelle Obama announces a podcast, and Demi and one of her besties, Jawn Murray, discuss Tamera leaving The Real, Kanye West's bid for The Oval and yes, finally, Will and Jada's WTF Red Table Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Birthday Party
Demi has a birthday; The Supreme Court makes it difficult to access birth control; the US pushes to re-open schools; Black folk want change; Amy Cooper is being charged for making a false accusation; the psychology behind not wearing a mask; Kanye West gives an unhinged interview to Forbes; The Occupant attacks Bubba Wallace; Hamilton on TV; Curtis Jackson and Lil Wayne bash Black women; and Stephen Jackson pulls a Stephen Jackson. Again. *sigh*
Also #breonnataylor’s killers are still free, an
Black Lives Better
Demi gets pink box braids; LA is closed until further notice; The Occupant tweets thru a global pandemic; Karens cannot stop themselves from going wild; the BET awards were better than ever; Terry Crews is the new Tyrese; Essence’s CEO steps aside in response to an anonymous open letter; Jada Pinkett Smith is accused of having sex with another man (with Will’s approval); and a firearms expert explains why black women need to protect themselves and even better, how. Also, Breonna Taylor's murdere
Fix Your Face
Demi heads to Palm Springs to celebrate a birthday? white people are really mad about Aunt Jemima, Cousin Gary Chambers Jr. goes AWF on Connie; Bubba Wallace’s Boise wasn’t a hoax, and The Problem with White Jesus explained by Dr. Anthea Butler. Also: Breonna Taylor’s murders are still free and #blacklivesmatter
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Introducing Imani State of Mind
Imani State of Mind is a new podcast from Stitcher that demystifies mental health and wellness in an accessible and approachable way. Dr. Imani Walker (Bravo’s Married to Medicine) equips listeners with the right language and tools to normalize this stigmatized topic, in addition to finding laughter and light in navigating these struggles. Listen now in your favorite podcast app!
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Was That a Nerve??
Demi returns to LA; corporations are having a reckoning about race; Juneteenth is a paid holiday; Nat Turner should have a statue; Beyoncé writes an open letter about #brionnataylor; yet another black man (#rayshardbrooks) is killed by police (in the middle of Week 3 of national protests over the police killing Black people); Dave Chappelle delivers his version of a Ted Talk; Insecure has a “WTF?!” season finale; The Bachelor (finally) goes black for its 25th season; Spike Lee drops a Cat Daddy
Amazing Grace
Terry Crews is in bad black standing. Again. Meghan McCain joins Karen culture; Candace Owens is a political “pick me”; George Floyd is finally laid to rest; The Occupant is planning a speech on race in America; “Defund the Police” doesn’t mean what a lot of people think it does; and Demi interviews her dad about fathers (and more). Also: #blacklivesmatter
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This Is America
The Occupant is playing war games in DC- calling in the military, gassing peaceful citizens for photo-ops, using helicopters to disperse crowds,— and random city residents harbor protestors overnight; America’s police forces are out of control, even during nationwide protests about police mistreating and murdering black people; Demi heads downtown to the #dcprotests: Also, Demi’s mother (finally) agrees to an interview (about protesting) and Demi calls in a professional (Lisa Jones-Chandler) to
I Am Not Okay
Amy Cooper weaponizes her White Tears on camera and Christian Cooper, the man she tried to kill with death by cop, swiftly and publicly forgives her; George Floyd is murdered by four police officers over $10, Minnesota (?!) goes HAM in response; Dwyane Wade and Zya dye their hair; WaPo explores how non-Wakandan Moms handle childcare during the global pandemic; Ayesha Curry posts a (hypocritical?) bikini pic.
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Hit Dogs Holler
BET honors Andre Harrell with a star-studded tribute; The Occupant in the White House has reached #peakpetty, Obama does a “political drive by” , according to a raging racist, Nancy Pelosi trolls Trump; Fashion god André Leon Talley releases his second memoir (and the critics are brutal), and Dr. Tyffani Dent, a licensed psychologist, weighs in on Lil Boosie’s admission that he paid a woman to perform a sexual act with his 12 year old son.
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Fat Meat Is Greasy
RIP Andre Harrell, Little Richard, and Betty Wright; #BreonnaTaylor and other black women have black lives that matter too; IDGAF about anything Ahmaud Arbery did before he was murdered while minding his business, Nina Thomas “got something for all you hos”; Snoop is caught on a sex tape with Generation Z’s “Supahead”; cockfishing and the misguided men who are hollering hard (and wrong) during a global pandemic. Sigh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ether
Michelle Obama drops a Netflix documentary, Barack Obama reacts to the Hope signal, Don Lemon has bars, Michael Jordan’s "Last Dance" has a glaring omission, Puffy threatens to hold the black vote hostage, and #ahmaudarbery goes from human to hashtag (RIP). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
I’m Not Your Superwoman
Katie Couric goes #peakKaren on The Denzel, R. Kelly almost ruined The Five Heartbeats, Oprah is giving the commencement speech for he Class of 2020, and Dr. Hermès (Brix) and Stacey Abrams are taking the wrong Ls for the wrong men. Also, Demi’s watching Money Heist and they are still in the GD bank. Still. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
I Don’t Do Remixes
A recap of America Series Finale, the Babyface vs Teddy Riley Showdown, and former NBA Player Stephen Jackson’s gives a riveting account of why he called off a wedding... fifteen years ago.
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Make It Make Sense
Trump’s press conferences become more belligerent than usual Bernie Sanders drops out of the presidential race, Bruce Willis quarantines with his ex wife (instead of the current one), All-American is the best show on TV and The Clark Sisters film makes Demi wonder if successful women really can have “it” all (at the same time). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Sickness and in Health
Oprah allows Stedman back in the Big House, Sabrina Elba takes an "L" for Idris, Jeannie and Jeezy get engaged, Easter is cancelled, and Mayor Lightfoot needs an NDA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sounds Like A You Problem
There’s no end in sight for #Covid-19, Yamiche Alcindor does the Lord’s work, Drake actually needed to hide the world from his child, Rihanna wouldn’t mind being a single mom, and Melissa Imani Showalter, former fiancé of former NBA player Stephen Jackson, addresses his viral rant on “bitter black women.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Uncle Jimmy was A Numbers Runner
Demi 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
America, the Season Finale
The Corona Virus exposes America’s deep flaws, almost-Governor Andrew Gullium releases two statements that ignores the male escort in his hotel room, and boxer Floyd Mayweather mourns the loss of Josie Harris (for his fans).
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Release the Fabric
Meghan Markle and The Royal Snack take their final twirl thru the UK, Joe Biden is the (likely) Democratic nominee, HRC has a new (and awesome) documentary on Hulu, Harvey Weinstein is sentenced to 23 years in prison, The Honey Pot renews the warranty on your poussey and the Internet rallies around a black child who thinks she’s “ugly”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Heterophobia
Demi receives an unexpected gift from Snowfall’s Gents, and over red wine, wonders where the ushers were at Kobe Bryant’s memorial service, is misogyny is a curable disease, why folks keep trying to control who black women do or date and what exactly a group of BLM activists expected to happen when they ran up on a black person’s home at 5:30 in the GD morning.
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#strugglelove
Demi recaps her first Pre-Oscar Weekend in LA, that Gayle King interview about Kobe, the Adventures of Cheryl and Bobby Love, Gervonta Davis’s yoke-age, The End of the Power Era (sort of) and the unfortunate shenanigans on Love is Blind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Russell Simmons
.Demi remembers Kobe Bryant and discusses the social/news media sh-- show on the day he died, reviews the Grammy Awards, digs into the uproar over Oprah's latest book club selection, offers a first "peek" at the documentary about Russell Simmons's alleged rapes, and wonders why Terry Crews decided to be such a trash human.
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What is the Point of Sale?
Demi dishes on Meghan and Harry's exit from the UK, Tyler Perry's Beyonce' status, Lori Harvey and Future's real-life reality show, Loni Love on "a lot" of Black men's inability to act right, and Lizzo's response to Jillian Michael's shenanigans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Megxit
Happy New Year! Demi returns on the first anniversary of Ratchet & Respectable to chat about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry (and Baby Archie) throwing deuces to the UK (for half the year), Lifetime's new black programming, including Surviving R. Kelly and Hopelessly in Love, the final season of Power #whoshotghost, Blue Ivy trolls, Tyler Perry's lack of a writer's room and Kevin Hart's misguided documentary. Welcome back! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Year of Our Lord 2019
Demi recaps her Istanbul excursion and a long list of ratchet shenanigans, including Trump's impeachment, Steph Curry's alleged penis pics, the (disappointing) A$AP Rocky sex tape, the return of Steve Harvey's talk show, Lizzo's bare ass at the Staples Center, full frontal on the Watchmen, Russell Simmons apologists the non-kidnapped, kidnapped girl, Kim Kardashian's brown-fishing and the catch-22 of JR Smith's praying wife.
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Don't Waste Your Petty
Demi and her commentator bestie Jawn Murray (HLN, MSNBC) discuss Omarion's Millennium Tour (minus B2K), Gabrielle Union's *ahem* departure from NBC, Amber Rose's "whole body" makeover announcement, Kim K's moratorium on sexy selfies and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Change the Narrative
Demi dishes on the source of Omarion's unbotheredness, the NY Times Review of Queen & Slim, and the ice of white folks. She also chit chats with Alicia Garza, co-founder of Black Lives Matter and principal at Black Futures Lab, about Too Short's "favorite word", being labeled a terrorist, Judge Joe Brown not wanting a Harriet Tubman on American currency (before a man), TI discussing his daughter's hymen with the world, and the serial killer targeting vulnerable black women. Learn more about
Whoreable Decisions
Demi dishes on re-entering the relationship arena, contemplates reading the new tell-all by Whitney Houston's bestie Robyn Crawford, tries really hard to understand People's 2019 Choice for "Sexiest Man Alive", laments Congresswoman Katie Hill's sex scandal and resignation, wonders why more people aren't talking about Cuba Gooding Jr's assault charges and offers a non spoiler, non-review of Lena Waithe's Queen & Slim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
If I had a TED Talk
Demi attends a relationship conversation in LA and has many, many thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People In Glass Houses....
Demi reviews TI's new podcast, Eddie Murphy's return to cinema in "Dolemite Is My Name", Deon Cole's underrated stand up, and Kanye's long-awaited "Jesus Is King". There's also considerable musing on Lamar Odom's confessions about his ex, Tank's take on oral sex and Wendy Williams's tirades about Nicki Minaj and Duchess Meghan Markle, but not the British tabloids which ruined her life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Break Every Chain
Demi and her Bestie-in-Her-Head Candice Benbow (Red Lip Theology) dissect sexual shame, high religiosity, and the fear of independent woman based on the public shenanigans of popular Christians: Kanye West and and his Sunday Services, Erica Campbell denouncing masturbation and promoting soul ties, and Fantasia's take on submission in marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cultural IQ
Demi recommends her favorite TV shows, including Wu Wednesdays on FX, The Black Godfather on Epix and First Wives Club on BET+, examines the alleged potential impeachment of the Orange in the Oval and interviews marketing expert and campaign guru Thembisa Mshaka about the hullabaloo over (yet another) controversial H&M image. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Who Lied to You?
Demi discuses Malik Yoba's "speaking up" about his attraction to transwomen, Angelica Ross's (POSE) call for trans inclusion at the Black Girls Rock Awards, the Internet meltdown over a viral tweet about a woman who declined a coffee date, and Fantasia and her husband's thoughts on submission. Oh, and Kemba Smith and the time the ATF raided the house I was staying at for Spring Break.
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That's Not the Point
Demi's back from her summer vacay in Ghana and catching up on all the shenanigans and new TV that she missed while she was gone, including Nicki Minaj's retirement, Kevin Hart's suspicious car accident, the return (and redemption?) of Nate Parker, Dave Chappelle's latest stand up, the latest episodes of Queen Sugar, Power and Greenleaf, and more!
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The Pot vs. The Kettle
Demetria 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
The Demands of Bad Decisions
Demetria 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
An Even Swap Ain't No Swindle
Demetria 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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Untitled (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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Scenes from My Deathbed: Musings of A Withering Belle
Demetria 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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I Had Tequila for Dinner... and other LA Adventures
Demetria 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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"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
"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
Waiting to Exhale: Black Women & Anxiety
Demetria 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
RxR: 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
The Ayesha Curry Conundrum
Demetria 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
What A Time To Be Alive
Demetria 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
What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker
Demetria (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
Homecoming, Homegoing, & Hard Choices
Demetria 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
To 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
The Person You Become When You Get to Grow Up
Demetria 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
"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
Love, 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 podcastchoice
White Supremacy Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Demetria 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
"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
The Curious Un-Blackness of Kamala Harris
Demetria 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
Privilege, Power & Prada
Demetria 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.
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A Sh*t Show Named Virginia
Demetria 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
"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
You'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
Democrats, 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.
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Book Review: Becoming by Michelle Obama
Demetria 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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Allow Me to (Re) Introduce Myself
Author, 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