Ratchet & Respectable

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: This episode 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 See for yourself why Chime is so loved at http://chime.com/ratchet Get 20% off...

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: demetriallucas Twitter:  demetriallucas FB:  demetriallucas YouTube:  demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: Visit http://ExpressVPN.com/ratchet right now and fi...

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

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: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: This ep...

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 raise ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Thanks to our...

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: Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/respect This episode brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://better...

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: demetriallucas Twitter:  demetriallucas FB:  demetriallucas YouTube:  demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: Find your inner detective -- Download June’s Journey today! Get a 60-day free trial a...

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 predictable ABOUT ME:   http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter:  demetriallucas FB:  demetriallucas YouTube:  demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: Find your inner detective -- Downlo...

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: demetriallucas Twitter:  demetriallucas FB:  demetriallucas YouTube:  demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: Go to HelloFresh.com/ratchet65 and...

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: demetriallucas Twitter:  demetriallucas FB:  demetriallucas YouTube:  demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: See for yourself...

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: demetriallucas Twitter:  demetriallucas FB:  demetriallucas YouTube:  demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: Get 15% off when you g...

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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

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: de...

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: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: Go to DAILY HARVEST.com/respe...

Demi on safari; the officially official Obama portraits, The Queen (not Latifah) is dead; WTF is going on with Queen Sugar?; Kanye vs Adidas  ABOUT ME:   http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter:  demetriallucas FB:  demetriallucas YouTube:  demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: Visit go.goli.com/RATCHET and make Goli part of your wellness routine today! Vis...

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

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 month Visit 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 onep...

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   ABOUT ME:   http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter:  demetriallucas FB:  demetriallucas YouTube:  demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: Visit BetterHelp.com/ratchet today to get 10% off your first month Vis...

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 Me ABOUT ME:   http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  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...

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 checkout Liste...

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: demetriallucas Twitter:  demetriallucas FB:  demetriallucas YouTube:  demetriallucas More about the Show:  Don’t forget to...

Demi adjusts to Ghana; P Valley is the best show on TV; Serena Williams retires; Irv Gotti is a trash human 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.l...

Demi returns 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: All new episodes of Love & Hip-ho...