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/respectable to get up to forty dollars off your first box! Go to ShipStation.com today and sign up with prom...
Sep 14, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 224
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! Visit Carawayhome.com/RATCHET to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase Find...
Sep 09, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 223
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: demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: Visit go.goli.com/RATCHET and make Goli part of your wellness routine...
Sep 06, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 222
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 onepeloton.com. New Members only. Terms Apply. Visit Carawayhome.com/RATCHET to take advantage of this li...
Sep 03, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 221
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 Visit go.goli.com/RATCHET and make Goli part of your wellness routine today! Try the Peloton Bike or Tread risk...
Aug 31, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 220
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 or using this link: http://bit.ly/RatchetRespectablePodcast Thanks to our sponsors: Go to DAILY HARVEST.co...
Aug 26, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 219
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 Listen to Summer of 85 now at https://Audible.com/SummerOf85 Go to https://DailyHarvest.com/Respectable fo...
Aug 23, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 218
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 subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/RatchetRespect...
Aug 20, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 217
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.ly/RatchetRespectablePodcast Thanks to our sponsors: Visit Carawayhome.com/RATCHET to take advantage of ...
Aug 17, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 216
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-hop Atlanta return Monday at 8/7 central followed by Love & Hip-Hop Miami at 9/8 central Sign up usin...
Aug 14, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 215
The word has gone topsy-turvy; The NYTimes trolls Black women with a horrid wedding announcement 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-hop Atlanta return Monday a...
Aug 09, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 214
Slim-Thick John Boyega for Men’s Health; Tyler Perry covered The Cicely; Brittney Griner is sentenced to a Russian “penal colony” (WTF is that?); The Cat Man is back; The DOJ charges Breonna Taylor’s killers Thanks to our sponsors: Our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/ratchet. Go to HelloFresh.com/ratchet16 and use code ratchet16 for 16 free meals across 7 boxes AND 3 free gifts! Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 25% off when you go to liq...
Aug 06, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 213
Demi returns from New York; Kevin Gates on The Breakfast Club, Nicki Minaj’s alleged assistant spills lukewarm tea; Patti LaBelle on “Drink Champs”; Whoopi and Sunny on the guy who told everyone he settled; Beyoncé and Kelis. 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 lin...
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 212
Demi’s back in Brooklyn; the Internet did what it does with the Brooklyn Bishop (told you it would); Will Smith apologizes on video. 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: Grab your Liquid I.V. in ...
Jul 29, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 211
Demi is outside in DC; Story time about the BK Bishop; the Wakanda Forever trailer; Nope is #1; The Keke; Nick Cannon spreads debunked myths about dirty women. 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...
Jul 26, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 210
Demi’s Ghana adventure is postponed; Mo’Nique heads to Netflix, Kim Burrell is a villain; TD Jakes disappoints in a bizarre Father’s Day rant. 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: Our listeners g...
Jul 22, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 209
Demi is in DC; Everyone got married over the weekend; John Gray is on the mend; Tristan Thompson Tristan Thompson’s; Kevin Gates is a wild AF. 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: Right now, Saka...
Jul 19, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 208
Mr. Big is (allegedly) a raping rapist who tapes; Author Bevy Smith discuses her latest adventure as an actress and consultant on “Harlem". 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: Get started at chi...
Jul 15, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 207
Demi’s birthday (and moving) recap; PLUS: Will Jawando, activist, attorney, and the author or what would be Demi’s Book Club pic… if she had one. 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: Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at truebill.c...
Jul 12, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 206
Demi dreams bigger for her birthday; Simone Biles is celebrated for her BGM, Viola redeems herself with The Woman King; The Harvey’s take Paris, The Return of Chris Cuomo; The British Prime Minister resigns; Britney Griner’s Letter from A Russian Jail #freeBritney. 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/Ra...
Jul 08, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 205
Demi preps for her bday shenanigans; #AuntieCon in New Orleans; They Shootin’: America isn’t creative, but is consistent; Creflo Dollar denounces prosperity preaching. 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: Our listeners get 10% off their first month at be...
Jul 05, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 204
Ursher does Tony Desk; Kentanji Brown Jackson join the Supreme Court officially; R. Kelly is locked up for life; Wendy Williams on TMZ; Diddy/Puffy/Love acknowledge the big red sign; Kimberly Elise supports anti-choice. 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 sponsor...
Jul 01, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 203
Demi takes her braids out; FAMU opens at Paris Fashion Week; Bill Cosby pays 500k to an underage survivor; Andrew Gillum in a new scandal; the fallout from Verzuz continues; The BET Awards were much and many things, especially the Diddy tribute; and more. 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/RatchetRespe...
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 202
The Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; Verzuz is the unintentional comedy we didn’t expect or know we needed. 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: Our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/ratchet. Visit onepeloton.com to learn more...
Jun 24, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 201
Demi does ABFF; MF Michael Ealy; Rothaniel does GQ;? Nike’s Origin story feat: Michael Jordan; Mo’ Nique apologizes (sorta); Herschel Walker has been hiding children; and more. 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: Our listeners get 10% off their first mo...
Jun 21, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 200
Demi does Miami/ABFF; Drake’s surprise album; Beyonce is back!; The Wendy Show says goodbye (sans Wendy); Lil Was X goes to war with BET. 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: Go to iwilife.com/ratchet and use code ratchet to save 30% on your first purcha...
Jun 17, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 199
Demi has a praise report; Forever FLOTUS in LA; JHud is EGOT status; Black folk win big at The Tony’s; Cancel Lizzo?!; Tabitha heads to Target; Tween Blue makes everyone feel old; The Washington Commanders denounce the “dust up” 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 ou...
Jun 14, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 198
Demi’s summer season begins; Las Alonso is thick AF in The Boys; Trevante Rhodes in his draws once again; Good Black news; The Jan. 6 “dust up”; Mo’Nique does the most. 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: Our listeners get 10% off their first month at B...
Jun 10, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 197
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 sponsors: Don’t wait and check your rate today at upstart.com/RATCHET. Secure your online data TODAY by visiting expre...
Jun 07, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 196
Demi returns to America; The Wire turns 20; This Is Us series finale reviewed; Lil Nas X is snubbed; Ray’s Sister has a rap beef; Jada addresses The Slap; Vivica addresses Jada addressing the slap, The Aunjanue has an “I Am…” moment. 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 ...
Jun 03, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 195