Ratchet & Respectable

Ratchet & Respectable

Demetria L. Lucas, cultural critic and author of A Belle in Brooklyn and Don't Waste Your Pretty, muses on pop culture shenanigans, dating and relationships, and everything worth watching on any size screen. #ratchetandrespectable For advertising opportunities please email: PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy

Episodes

November 8, 2024 39 mins
Breaking News: “America: The Final Chapters” begins Jan. 20  ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas There’s a limited supply available, so head to https://mycuire.com to get your leather care kit today. Make your fall finances a little greener by working towards your financial goals with Chime. Open your account in 2 ...
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Demi reviews “Megan the Stallion: In Her Words”, currently the #1 documentary on Amazon  ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Our listeners will get an additional 15% off an annual membership at https://masterclass.com/ratchet. There’s a limited supply available, so head to https://mycuire.com to get your leather ca...
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November 1, 2024 53 mins
I’m back.  ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Earn points by paying rent right now when you go to https://joinbilt.com/ratchet Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET15 at https://lumedeodorant.com! #lumepod This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therap...
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October 30, 2024 43 mins
A Belle returns to Brooklyn; reviews of the Dean Collection at the BK Museum and “Sleeping Beauties” at The Met; Swizz and Timberland partner with a racist for Verzuz; Ashanti and Nelly been married for 6 months; King Kendrick’s Juneteenth coronation; Jonathan Majors is back to work; Justin Timberlake is arrested; Usher heads to Capitol Hill and Milan ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriall...
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October 24, 2024 55 mins
Demi heads to ABFF for Ratchet x Respectable;  an amazing weekend for TV (Bridgerton, The Boys, The Dragons); ABFF recap, including Denzel’s Retrospective. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Listen to Baby, This is Keke Palmer early and ad-free right now by joining Wondery+. Make your bags last forever, go to https:/...
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October 22, 2024 65 mins
Many thanks to my special guest/cultural architect Angel Gregorio of The Spice Suite and Black & Forth, Mercy C PR, Eaton DC, Remy Martin, and the many, many folks who made the first live Ratchet & Respectable a success.  ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Listen to Baby, This is Keke Palmer early and ad-free righ...
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October 17, 2024 98 mins
Starring Nicole Friday, Nice Crowd; Scott Evans, Access Hollywood; Jessica Nabongo, Catch Me If You Can; Ingrid Beat IBest Wines; Actor Lamman Rucker, The Black Hamptons (BET+); actor Nicco Annan, Down in the Valley (Starz). ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Listen to Baby, This is Keke Palmer early and ad-free r...
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October 15, 2024 48 mins
Mum in Cape Town; Trina at the BET Hip Hop Awards; Wingless Tyra at Victoria's Secret; Megan’s documentary: Ananda Lewis has stage 4 breast Cancer; Kayla Nicole confuses a podcast for her therapist; Tabitha Brown attacked for no dang reason  ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Listen to Baby, This is Keke Palmer ea...
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October 10, 2024 44 mins
Piers Morgan issues a swift apology— and edit— to The Carters; Precious Deon Cole interrogates Shannon Sharpe; Diddy update: a court appearance , a trial date, life in prison, and yet another accuser; the Tik Tok baby oil conspiracy theory confirmed?; Andre Leon Talley inspires The Met Gala’s 2025 theme  ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas ...
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October 8, 2024 58 mins
Demi goes whale-watching;  Cissy Houston goes to see The King; JHud wows a(nother) Whitney Houston tribute; Diddy rumors run rampant; Mama Combs says her son is being “lynched”; Halle & DDG part ways; Cardi and Offset drama. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Make your fall finances a little greener by working towa...
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October 3, 2024 51 mins
Pras sues Lauryn Hill over last year’s Fugees tour; Eric Adams’s girlfriend is about to lose her job (too)?!; 120 more Diddy lawsuits by men, women and children are coming soon  ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Listen now to Code Switch from NPR - wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to Baby, This is Keke Palm...
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October 1, 2024 46 mins
Demi returns to South Africa; Mark Robinson gets burnt (but not with hot grits); the Luther doc drops this month; MJB is going on tour: (again); Anne Lowe gets a biopic; Hoda is leaving Today; Who is Damian Williams?: Judge Mathis’s wife smiles with all of her teeth; Naomi is banned from running her charity; 100+ Diddy lawsuits are coming  ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter...
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September 26, 2024 105 mins
Cardi and Offset mutually crash out online; Kim Porter’s children denounce the fake book about her and ask the public to fall back; Al B Sure calls on authorities (via social media) to investigate Kim Porter’s death; TRIGGER WARNING: the 9th(?) Diddy lawsuit for alleged abuse/ assault; a second look at Cassie’s sex trafficking allegations in light of Diddy’s indictment; Eric Adams, the Mayor of NYC was indicted on Wednesday night; ...
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September 24, 2024 60 mins
The Saga of Janet Jackson thinking Kamala Harris’s Dad is white; Eve’s PR returns the favor and tries to rescue Janet; an update on the 69 god; Michael Eric Dyson tries to convince America he didn’t holler at the curvy, racist lady. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant a...
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September 20, 2024 68 mins
RIP Frankie Beverly; premium prime Grade A peen (is the devil); Shannon Sharpe live on IG; North Carolina’s Lt. Governor is a certified freak, seven days a week, according to a CNN report; updates on Diddy’s bail hearing and fallout after his arrest  You gotta check out the new softside Luggage from Away. Head on over to https://awaytravel.com/ratchet to see the new softside luggage from Away! Try the best meal kit service out th...
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September 17, 2024 98 mins
… and lube.  Entertainment mogul Sean Combs was arrested by the Feds last night. He is being charged with racketeering, sex trafficking, and moving prostitutes across state lines; Demi summarizes the grand jury indictment, the press conference announcing the indictment; his failed attempt at bail; and the damning (and detailed) detention memo that is keeping him locked up indefinitely. You gotta check out the new softside Luggage f...
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September 13, 2024 53 mins
TRIGGER WARNING: A recap of Dawn Richard’s 55-page lawsuit against her former employer, Sean Combs. The allegations include, sexual abuse/assault, physical abuse, confinement, starvation and sleep deprivation and other forms of torture and terror.  ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Make your fall finances a little...
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September 10, 2024 53 mins
Demi attempts being a responsible adult (0 stars, do not recommend); Review of Rebel Ridge and its bright-eyed star; Beyoncé snubbed by CMAs, and covers GQ; Kendrick heads to the Super Bowl/NOLA spontaneously combusts; Tyrese gets locked up for not paying child support. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Control Bo...
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September 6, 2024 53 mins
Rihanna is the new face of Dior; Tyrese on Club Shay Shay; Steve Harvey responds to Katt Williams; Judge Mathis talks to TMZ like it’s the group chat; a review of “The Deliverance”. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/RATCHET #honeylovepod With Chime’s secure...
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September 6, 2024 47 mins
Demi changes her flight (yes, again); non-spoiler ranting about Bel-Air; Ursher giving Pornstache on the cover of The Cut; Julia Jovone from “Coming From America” on building a new life abroad. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/RATCHET #honeylovepod With Ch...
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