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Ratchet & Respectable
Hosted by Demetria L. Lucas & Studio71 · EN
It's a kiki for the culture!!! Journalist and author Demetria L. Lucas brings the group chat to life on her weekly podcast where she-- and the occasional guest-- muses on pop culture shenanigans, global galavanting, political insanity, everything worth watching on any size screen, her favorite reads, dating/marriage/divorce chronicles and whatever else has captivated the zeitgeist AND her inner circle.
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A Grown Lady
4w ago01:07:13Tap to summarizeA Demi update; The Met Gala fashion; Stefon Diggs is not guilty, (and has more hours in a day than most people); Dr. Cheyenne Bryant is in yet another controversy; a lengthy recap of that Brandy book. Thanks to our sponsors: Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/ratchet. Head to quince.com/ratchet for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Join at RocketMoney.com/RATCHET ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED: IG:demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Ran Thru
Apr 2900:58:10Tap to summarizeDemi vs United Airlines; YT People Bidness (Steven McBee goes batsh— on his (now ex) girlfriend; Megan Pete and Cheating *ss Klay Thompson are over; musings on Tina Campbell and Teddy divorcing; Don Lemon upsets The People Thanks to our sponsors: Ready to reach your goals? https://Visit forhers.com/ratchet ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Protect Black Women
Apr 2200:57:22Tap to summarizeAshlee Jenae, Dr. Cerina Fairfax, Christina Snow (and more Black women) all deserved better. Thanks to our sponsors: Secure your online data TODAY by visiting https://ExpressVPN.com/ratchet ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →An Unnatural Alliance to Losers
Apr 1600:54:05Tap to summarizeNominations for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; You, Me & Tuscany debuts; Nia Long does Playboy; The Testaments on HULU; Tia & Tamera have separate dramas; Gucci was kidnapped (by idiots) in January; That TLC tour is still happening; Usher on tour with Chris Brown. Thanks to our sponsors: Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at rocketMoney.com/ratchet Shop Everyday Cotton, and all of my favorite bras and underwear at http://www.skims.com/ratchet #skimspartner When life feels overwhelming, therapy can help. Sign up and get 10% off at betterhelp.com/ratchet ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Justice for Trick Daddy
Apr 700:35:42Tap to summarizeThe UK bans Ye; Trick Daddy performs for the AKAs; Niece Angela Reese heads to Atlanta; Stop calling minors who are being manipulated by adults “fast”; Pam Bondi begged for her job before being fired. Thanks to our sponsors: Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/RATCHET for free shipping and 365-day returns. Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/ratchet to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →This is Some Bullsh--
Apr 100:57:57Tap to summarizeKristi Noem’s husband’s giant breasts; Brandy gets a Hollywood Star and drops bombshells in her new memoir; the return of Verzuz: Tank vs. Tyrese; Usher says Sean Combs has been “misrepresented”; Chilli claims she is not MAGA. Thanks to our sponsors: When life feels overwhelming, therapy can help. Sign up and get 10% off at betterhelp.com/ratchet. Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code RATCHET for 20% off. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Jay-Z Ruined My Summer Plans (Plus, that GQ Interview)
Mar 2601:21:27Tap to summarizeJay-Z ruins summer plans, and talks to GQ; Teyana Taylor takes over Essence Fest; Cam’ron, Ray J, Mase and Shyne engage in an elaborate scheme (set up by Todd) to promote Brandy’s upcoming memoir; TLC, Salt n Pepa and En Vogue are going on tour; a jury awards millions to a Bill Cosby accuser; Caresha does a sit down with Charlemagne Thanks to our sponsor: Visit www.functionhealth.com/ratchet or use gift code RATCHET25 for a $25 credit toward your membership. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →The Oscars, Jamal Bryant & Beyonce’s Bitter Daddy
Mar 1801:14:30Tap to summarizeMichael B Jordan wins an Oscar; Lori Harvey is where she wants to be; Ava DuVernay debuts her “honey”; The Male Loneliness Movement co-opts MBJ; Teyana Taylor is criticized for being too… happy?; Matthew Knowles is a bitter old man; "Blue Therapy" on Netflix is hot trash (that I could not stop watching); Jamal Bryant is not who he thinks he is. Thanks to our sponsors: Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/RATCHET to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. Sign up and get 10% off at betterhelp.com/RATCHET.. Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at http://www.skims.com/ratchet #skimspartner ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Where is Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama of the South Side?
Mar 1100:58:12Tap to summarizeSex Expert Ashley Cobb joins Demi to talk about her new book about pleasure; Michelle Obama is out of s**** to give; ESSENCE Fest announces its lineup; online racism/ xenophobia reaches new levels; Jesse Jackson’s memorial and funeral. Thanks to my sponsors: Feel like your best self again, to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you, visit forhers.com/RATCHET For free shipping and 365-day returns, go to quince.com/RATCHET. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Righteous Indignation & Black Women’s Bidness
Mar 400:50:26Tap to summarizeAmerican bombs fall on Iran; Michael B Jordan wins at SAG AFTRA and NAACP; Delroy Lindo addresses the BAFTAs; 50 Cent vs TI; Ryan Coogler’s college dating life somehow inspires dusty men; chaos finds Deon Cole; Hillary Clinton is badgered by a cabal of deplorables; Hanifa says goodbye… for now; flasks are (coming) back. Thanks to our sponsor: Sign up and get 10% off at https://www.betterhelp.com/RATCHET. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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