Derik Jones
Melanin Media Collective
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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Episodes
The Best Video Game Series 14.05.2026 39:53
I called the top two, so we are just going to ignore that I called a top six at the beginning of the show, and I was horribly wrong. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
RBC S48Pt2: Resurrecting Midnight 13.05.2026 56:44
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue reading Resurrecting Midnight by Eric Jerome Dickey. You can purchase Resurrecting Midnight on Amazon by clicking this link: https://amzn.to/41UTY9o Voicemail number: 916-633-1537 Thoughts or Questions? Email us at WretchedAndRatchet@Gmail.com. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @Rashanii Leave a...
Hindsight: Mo' Money 11.05.2026 46:47
This movie embodies the early 90's for black comedy. Leave an email at HindsightMovieRevues@gmail.com Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @JeffVsTheWorld, @HindsightRevues, @RatchetBookClub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HindsightMovieReviews Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs 07.05.2026 1:42:30
The top 5 are the same on like... four different lists. That is wild. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
Corrupt S6E8: The Math of the Wrath 05.05.2026 53:07
Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode eight of season six: The Math of the Wrath. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
Top 50 Beats by The Neptunes 30.04.2026 50:32
Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
Corrupt S6E7: Exiled 28.04.2026 37:51
Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode seven of season six: Exiled. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
RBC S48Pt1: Resurrecting Midnight 27.04.2026 58:42
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I begin Resurrecting Midnight by Eric Jerome Dickey. You can purchase Resurrecting Midnight on Amazon by clicking this link: https://amzn.to/41UTY9o Voicemail number: 916-633-1537 Thoughts or Questions? Email us at WretchedAndRatchet@Gmail.com. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @Rashanii Leave a review her...
Hindsight: Jerry Maguire 26.04.2026 1:37:06
Jerry Maguire is on the Mount Rushmore of horrible movie characters. Leave an email at HindsightMovieRevues@gmail.com Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @JeffVsTheWorld, @HindsightRevues, @RatchetBookClub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HindsightMovieReviews Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
Top Black Comedies of All Time 23.04.2026 1:05:20
Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
Corrupt S6E6: Chasing Ghosts 21.04.2026 49:56
Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode six of season six: Chasing Ghosts. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
RBC S47Pt9: The Ultimate Sacrifice 14.04.2026 1:21:21
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I conclude The Ultimate Sacrifice by Anthony Fields. You can purchase The Ultimate Sacrifice books 1-4 on Amazon by clicking this link: https://amzn.to/4rXKZiM Voicemail number: 916-633-1537 Thoughts or Questions? Email us at WretchedAndRatchet@Gmail.com. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @Rashanii Leave a...
Hindsight: School Ties 12.04.2026 1:42:59
Ain't no way someone that scrawny can be that vocal a racist without catching hands at least once. Leave an email at HindsightMovieRevues@gmail.com Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @JeffVsTheWorld, @HindsightRevues, @RatchetBookClub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HindsightMovieReviews Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/ss...
50 Best Guest Spots in Hip-Hop 09.04.2026 1:50:34
A great time, but a mid list. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
Corrupt S6E5: Haunts 07.04.2026 37:26
Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode five of season six: Haunts. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
RBC S47Pt8: The Ultimate Sacrifice 06.04.2026 53:05
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue The Ultimate Sacrifice by Anthony Fields. You can purchase The Ultimate Sacrifice books 1-4 on Amazon by clicking this link: https://amzn.to/4rXKZiM Voicemail number: 916-633-1537 Thoughts or Questions? Email us at WretchedAndRatchet@Gmail.com. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @Rashanii Leave a...
Hindsight: Memento 05.04.2026 51:21
One of the best there is, by one of the best to ever do it. This is a bonafide classic. Leave an email at HindsightMovieRevues@gmail.com Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @JeffVsTheWorld, @HindsightRevues, @RatchetBookClub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HindsightMovieReviews Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
Best Timbaland Beats 02.04.2026 1:43:55
We had some quibbles, but by and large, a solid list. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
RBC S47Pt7: The Ultimate Sacrifice 31.03.2026 1:00:44
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue The Ultimate Sacrifice by Anthony Fields. You can purchase The Ultimate Sacrifice books 1-4 on Amazon by clicking this link: https://amzn.to/4rXKZiM Voicemail number: 916-633-1537 Thoughts or Questions? Email us at WretchedAndRatchet@Gmail.com. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @Rashanii Leave a...
Corrupt S6E4: The New Guy 31.03.2026 57:07
Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode four of season six: The New Guy. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
RBC S47Pt6: The Ultimate Sacrifice 25.03.2026 1:13:25
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue The Ultimate Sacrifice by Anthony Fields. You can purchase The Ultimate Sacrifice books 1-4 on Amazon by clicking this link: https://amzn.to/4rXKZiM Voicemail number: 916-633-1537 Thoughts or Questions? Email us at WretchedAndRatchet@Gmail.com. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @Rashanii Leave a...
Best Rapper Alive 1979-2024 19.03.2026 2:15:04
This was a fun list. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
RBC S47Pt5: The Ultimate Sacrifice 17.03.2026 56:53
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue The Ultimate Sacrifice by Anthony Fields. You can purchase The Ultimate Sacrifice books 1-4 on Amazon by clicking this link: https://amzn.to/4rXKZiM Voicemail number: 916-633-1537 Thoughts or Questions? Email us at WretchedAndRatchet@Gmail.com. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @Rashanii Leave a...
Corrupt: Back to One 17.03.2026 32:12
Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode three of season six: Back to One. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
Hindsight: Face/Off 16.03.2026 2:03:09
This is the sort of movie that Hindsight was made for. Leave an email at HindsightMovieRevues@gmail.com Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @JeffVsTheWorld, @HindsightRevues, @RatchetBookClub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HindsightMovieReviews Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
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