Ratchet & Respectable

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: demetriallucas Twitter:  demetriallucas FB:  demetriallucas YouTube:  ...

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 GMA ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter:  demetriallucas FB:  demetriallucas YouTube:  demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: Sakara: Sakara is offering our listeners 20...

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: demetriallucas Twitter:  demetriallucas FB:  demetriallucas YouTube:  demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: Sakara: Sakara is...

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 Sherri ABOUT ME:   http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter:  demetriallucas FB:  demetriallucas YouTube:  demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: Caraway: Visit https://Carawayhome.com/RESPEC...

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 statue ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter:  demetriallucas FB:  demetriallucas YouTube:  demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: Caraway: Visit https://Carawayhome...

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: demetriallucas Twitter:  demetriallucas FB:  demetriallucas YouTube:  demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsor...

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  ABOUT ME:   http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter:  demetriallucas FB:  demetriallucas YouTube:  demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: Masterclass: Go to https://masterclass.com/RATCHET now for 15% off Ma...

Demi in Doha (Qatar); Harlem S2 is coming!; MBJ on SNL; Harry tells too much in "Spare"; The Bruces gave that beach back  ABOUT ME:   http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter:  demetriallucas FB:  demetriallucas YouTube:  demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: Peloton: All-Access Membership seprarate. Offer ends January 8, 2023. Exclude Bike, Bike+, Tread and...

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...

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:/...

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 sp...

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/RatchetRespectablePodcast Thanks to our sponsors: Peloton: G...

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 en...

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: demetriallucas Twitter:  demetriallucas FB:  demetriallucas YouTube:  demetriallucas Thanks to our spons...

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: demetriallucas...

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  ABOUT ME:  http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: Peloton: Get up to $200 off accessories before offer ends on December...

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: demetriallucas Twitter:  demetriallucas FB:  demetriallucas YouTube:  demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: Peloton: Get up to $200 off accessories bef...

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 baby ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/...

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  ABOUT ME:   http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter:  demetriallucas FB:  demetriallucas YouTube:  deme...

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: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube:...

The #seesomeghana group trip begins,; Demi encounters hoteps abroad; Tiffany Cross claps back— legally; we’re not cancelling Kelly Rowland. Stop it. ABOUT ME:   http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter:  demetriallucas FB:  demetriallucas YouTube:  demetriallucas Sponsors: Go to http://MASTERCLASS.com/RATCHET today Get 20% OFF @honeylove with promo code RATCH...

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: demetriallucas Twitter:  demetriallucas FB:  demetriallucas YouTube:  demetriallucas Sponsors: Story Worth: Help your family share the...

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 ht...

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 today Try Peloton risk-free with a 30-Day Home Trial. New Members only. Not...

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 stance Thanks to our sponsors: Cancel unnecessary subscriptions at https://signup.rocketmoney.com/rachet Find your inner detective -- Download June’s Jo...