Derik Jones

Melanin Media Collective

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This collective is where movies, TV shows, books, and entertainment get the real talk treatment—no sugarcoating, just straight-up funny, unfiltered opinions from a Black perspective. If Rotten Tomatoes had a cookout, this show would be running the grill. Expect deep dives, wild hot takes, and debates spicier than your auntie’s mac and cheese. From classic Black cinema to the latest binge-worthy series, no storyline is safe. So pull up a chair, grab a plate, and let’s chop it up about the culture!"

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Derik Jones

Episodes

RBC S31Pt1: Man, Fuck This House 05.10.2022 56:28

Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read the first two chapters of Man, Fuck This House by Brian Asman. You can purchase Man, Fuck This House on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3MaX8Nr Voicemail number: 916-633-1537 Thoughts or Questions? Email us at WretchedAndRatchet@Gmail.com. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @Rashanii Leave a review here...

PC: The Sincerest Form of Flattery 04.10.2022 24:32

Welcome to Parallel, the podcast about Counterpart. In this episode, we discuss episode seven of season one: The Sincerest Form of Flattery Twitter: @RTOPodcasts, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @Rashanii Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast Promos: @PCast_Ol

ST: Go Sage Hens! 03.10.2022 56:12

In this episode, Abigail from the MP Weirdo Podcast,  Juleen from A Very Walker Vlog, and Jason from the Esoterica Cinema podcast join me to create a story based on the following phrases: Problem at the bus station, Confession, and Person voted most likely to succeed. Enjoy. Thoughts or Questions? Email us at StorytellersPod@Gmail.com. Twitter: @StoryTaleSpin, @RatchetBookClub, @MPWeirdoPodca...

RBC Ambiance Cracker: Rainy Season 02.10.2022 51:58

Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this ambiance cracker, I read Rainy Season by Stephen King. You can purchase Nightmares and Dreamscapes on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3Swhmni Voicemail number: 916-633-1537 Thoughts or Questions? Email us at WretchedAndRatchet@Gmail.com. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @Rashanii Leave a review here: https://bit.ly/3...

RBC S30Pt8: Wifey of a Trap King 02.10.2022 52:04

Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I conclude Wifey of a Trap King by D.K. You can purchase Wifey of a Trap King on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3y5DA7B Voicemail number: 916-633-1537 Thoughts or Questions? Email us at WretchedAndRatchet@Gmail.com. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @Rashanii Leave a review here: https://bit.ly/3gebWNp Become a...

RBC S30Pt7: Wifey of a Trap King 30.09.2022 51:00

CW: There is a graphic sexual assault in this episode from 43:09 until 44:02. Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapters sixteen through nineteen of Wifey of a Trap King by D.K. You can purchase Wifey of a Trap King on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3y5DA7B Voicemail number: 916-633-1537 Thoughts or Questions? Email us at Wretched...

RBC S30Pt6: Wifey of a Trap King 29.09.2022 55:53

Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapters twelve through fifteen of Wifey of a Trap King by D.K. You can purchase Wifey of a Trap King on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3y5DA7B Voicemail number: 916-633-1537 Thoughts or Questions? Email us at WretchedAndRatchet@Gmail.com. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @Rashanii Leave a review here:...

PC: Act Like You've Been Here Before 29.09.2022 46:23

Welcome to Parallel, the podcast about Counterpart. In this episode, we discuss episode six of season one: Act Like You've Been Here Before. Twitter: @RTOPodcasts, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @Rashanii Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast Promos: @PCast_Ol

PC: Shaking the Tree 28.09.2022 54:37

Welcome to Parallel, the podcast about Counterpart. In this episode, we discuss episode five of season one: Shaking the Tree. Twitter: @RTOPodcasts, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @Rashanii Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast Promos: @PCast_Ol

RBC S30Pt5: Wifey of a Trap King 28.09.2022 54:59

Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapters eight through eleven of Wifey of a Trap King by D.K. You can purchase Wifey of a Trap King on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3y5DA7B Voicemail number: 916-633-1537 Thoughts or Questions? Email us at WretchedAndRatchet@Gmail.com. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @Rashanii Leave a review here: ht...

RBC S30Pt4: Wifey of a Trap King 26.09.2022 1:03:34

Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapters six and seven of Wifey of a Trap King by D.K. You can purchase Wifey of a Trap King on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3y5DA7B Voicemail number: 916-633-1537 Thoughts or Questions? Email us at WretchedAndRatchet@Gmail.com. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @Rashanii Leave a review here: https://b...

RBC S30Pt3: Wifey of a Trap King 24.09.2022 49:21

Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapters four and five of Wifey of a Trap King by D.K. You can purchase Wifey of a Trap King on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3y5DA7B Voicemail number: 916-633-1537 Thoughts or Questions? Email us at WretchedAndRatchet@Gmail.com. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @Rashanii Leave a review here: https://b...

RBC S30Pt2: Wifey of a Trap King 23.09.2022 51:22

Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapter three of Wifey of a Trap King by D.K. You can purchase Wifey of a Trap King on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3y5DA7B Voicemail number: 916-633-1537 Thoughts or Questions? Email us at WretchedAndRatchet@Gmail.com. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @Rashanii Leave a review here: https://bit.ly/3ge...

PC: Both Sides Now 22.09.2022 43:08

Welcome to Parallel, the podcast about Counterpart. In this episode, we discuss episode four of season one: Both Sides Now. Twitter: @RTOPodcasts, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @Rashanii Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast Promos: @PCast_Ol

PC: Shaking the Tree 22.09.2022 54:37

RBC S30Pt1: Wifey of a Trap King 22.09.2022 56:40

Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapters one and two of Wifey of a Trap King by D.K. You can purchase Wifey of a Trap King on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3y5DA7B Voicemail number: 916-633-1537 Thoughts or Questions? Email us at WretchedAndRatchet@Gmail.com. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @Rashanii Leave a review here: https://bit...

RBC S29Pt15: The Jester 21.09.2022 39:52

Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I conclude The Jester by James Patterson and Andrew Gross. You can purchase The Jester on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3CFZ2TJ Voicemail number: 916-633-1537 Thoughts or Questions? Email us at WretchedAndRatchet@Gmail.com. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @Rashanii Leave a review here: https://bit.ly/3gebWNp...

RBC S29Pt14: The Jester 20.09.2022 53:18

Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapters one hundred and thirty-six to one hundred and forty-six of The Jester by James Patterson and Andrew Gross. You can purchase The Jester on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3CFZ2TJ Voicemail number: 916-633-1537 Thoughts or Questions? Email us at WretchedAndRatchet@Gmail.com. Twitter: @Ratche...

PC: The Lost Art of Diplomacy 20.09.2022 1:23:29

Welcome to Parallel, the podcast about Counterpart. In this episode, we discuss episode third of season one: The Lost Art of Diplomacy. Twitter: @RTOPodcasts, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @Rashanii Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast Promos: @PCast_Ol

RBC S29Pt13: The Jester 15.09.2022 46:55

Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapters one hundred and twenty-five to one hundred and thirty-five of The Jester by James Patterson and Andrew Gross. You can purchase The Jester on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3CFZ2TJ Voicemail number: 916-633-1537 Thoughts or Questions? Email us at WretchedAndRatchet@Gmail.com. Twitter: @Rat...

PC: Birds of a Feather 15.09.2022 1:02:16

Welcome to Parallel, the podcast about Counterpart. In this episode, we discuss episode two of season one: Birds of a Feather. Twitter: @RTOPodcasts, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @Rashanii Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast Promos: @PCast_Ol

RBC S29Pt12: The Jester 14.09.2022 54:26

Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapters one hundred and thirteen to one hundred and twenty-four of The Jester by James Patterson and Andrew Gross. You can purchase The Jester on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3CFZ2TJ Voicemail number: 916-633-1537 Thoughts or Questions? Email us at WretchedAndRatchet@Gmail.com. Twitter: @Ratche...

PC: The Crossing 13.09.2022 1:12:03

Welcome to Parallel, the podcast about Counterpart. In this episode, we discuss episode one of season one: The Crossing. Twitter: @RTOPodcasts, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @Rashanii Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast Promos: @PCast_Ol

RBC S29Pt11: The Jester 12.09.2022 51:03

Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapters one hundred and three to one hundred and twelve of The Jester by James Patterson and Andrew Gross. You can purchase The Jester on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3CFZ2TJ Voicemail number: 916-633-1537 Thoughts or Questions? Email us at WretchedAndRatchet@Gmail.com. Twitter: @RatchetBookClu...

RBC S29Pt10: The Jester 11.09.2022 54:01

Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapters ninety to one hundred and two of The Jester by James Patterson and Andrew Gross. You can purchase The Jester on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3CFZ2TJ Voicemail number: 916-633-1537 Thoughts or Questions? Email us at WretchedAndRatchet@Gmail.com. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @Rashanii Leave...