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

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Corrupt: Doghouse 02.09.2025 1:30:07

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode four of season four: Doghouse. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

40 Greatest Black Comedies 02.09.2025 1:07:00

They put The Nutty Professor at 40, y'all. FORTY. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

The Finest 28.08.2025 1:24:55

We are going to settle this once and for all. We talk about the best player of all time on each NBA team. 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: Bang 26.08.2025 1:21:22

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode three of season four: Bang. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

Black Famous 21.08.2025 1:11:00

Who do you think is only famous to black folks? 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 S46Pt2: Dying For Revenge 20.08.2025 1:19:00

Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue Dying For Revenge by Eric Jerome Dickey. You can purchase Dying For Revenge on Amazon by clicking this link: https://amzn.to/4mivS0T Voicemail number: 916-633-1537 Thoughts or Questions? Email us at WretchedAndRatchet@Gmail.com. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @Rashanii Leave a review here: ht...

Corrupt: Grave 19.08.2025 50:59

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode two of season four: Grave. 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 Rap Groups of All Time 14.08.2025 1:49:53

They owe Little Brother an apology. Seriously. 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 S46Pt1: Dying For Revenge 13.08.2025 1:09:01

Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I begin Dying For Revenge by Eric Jerome Dickey. You can purchase Dying For Revenge on Amazon by clicking this link: https://amzn.to/4mivS0T Voicemail number: 916-633-1537 Thoughts or Questions? Email us at WretchedAndRatchet@Gmail.com. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @Rashanii Leave a review here: https...

Corrupt: The Cure 12.08.2025 1:41:48

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode one of season four: The Cure. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

The 50 Greatest Black Movies of All Time 24.07.2025 38:33

This list is butt. 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: On Tilt 22.07.2025 1:35:22

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode fifteen of season three: On Tilt. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

The Most Divisive Debates In Black Culture 10.07.2025 52:49

I can't hold; number 1 was definitely a stunner. 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: All In 08.07.2025 45:05

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode fourteen of season three: All In. 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 S45Pt12: Waking With Enemies 08.07.2025 1:08:00

Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I conclude Waking With Enemies by Eric Jerome Dickey. You can purchase Waking With Enemies on Amazon by clicking this link: https://amzn.to/4iElTR7 Voicemail number: 916-633-1537 Thoughts or Questions? Email us at WretchedAndRatchet@Gmail.com. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @Rashanii Leave a review here...

Top 15 Black Actors and Actresses 03.07.2025 34:23

I agree with the list; just not the rankings. 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: Fire in the Hole 01.07.2025 1:27:28

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode thirteen of season three: Fire in the Hole. 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 S45Pt11: Waking With Enemies 30.06.2025 1:02:53

Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue Waking With Enemies by Eric Jerome Dickey. You can purchase Waking With Enemies on Amazon by clicking this link: https://amzn.to/4iElTR7 Voicemail number: 916-633-1537 Thoughts or Questions? Email us at WretchedAndRatchet@Gmail.com. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @Rashanii Leave a review here...

Corrupt: Riceburner 24.06.2025 55:53

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode twelve of season three: Riceburner. 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 S45Pt10: Waking With Enemies 10.06.2025 1:07:20

RBC S45Pt9: Waking With Enemies 05.06.2025 54:53

Corrupt: Strays 03.06.2025 1:26:43

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode eleven of season three: Strays. 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: What Power Is 27.05.2025 1:05:17

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode ten of season three: What Power Is. 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 S45Pt8: Waking With Enemies 19.05.2025 56:30

Top 25 Black Sitcoms 08.05.2025 40:16

What in the hell is Half and Half? Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast