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Ratchet & Respectable

Demetria L. Lucas & Studio71

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. Ratchet & Respectable is published EVERY WEDNESDAY. Listen wherever popular podcasts are heard

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40:50

Turmoil

Ratchet & Respectable ·

2023/11/29

The final #seesomeworld trip comes to an end; the world premiere of Beyonce’s Renaissance film; Mama Knowles flips on er’rybody; more sexual assault lawsuits; Diddy’s out at Revolt; Bill Cosby is broke? ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best

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47:47

Shameful Sh—

Ratchet & Respectable ·

2023/11/24

Trigger Warning: Shortly before the New York Survivor’s Act ended on Friday, there were a flurry of lawsuits against Black celebrity men (or men who operate in Black spaces). Demi discusses the details of several of them which include detailed descriptions of sexual abuse and assault; Also, Teyana Taylor files for divorce, alleging emotional abuse. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED: IG:

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43:32

Shameful Sh—

Ratchet & Respectable ·

2023/11/24

Trigger Warning: Shortly before the New York Survivor’s Act ended on Friday, there were a flurry of lawsuits against Black celebrity men (or men who operate in Black spaces). Demi discusses the details of several of them which include detailed descriptions of sexual abuse and assault; Also, Teyana Taylor files for divorce, alleging emotional abuse.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasGet 15% off

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57:01

A Declaration of War

Ratchet & Respectable ·

2023/11/22

Demi hosts #seesomeworld in Ghana; Beyoncé headed to Vegas?; Issa Rae covers Marie Claire; a review of Black Cake; Will Smith’s former assistant makes shocking (and salacious) allegations; more thoughts on Puffy and Cassie; Chapters 3-6 of Sheila Johnson’s “Walk Through Fire” ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasGet 15% off OneSkin with the code RATCHET at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpodGet

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63:16

A Declaration of War

Ratchet & Respectable ·

2023/11/22

Demi hosts #seesomeworld in Ghana; Beyoncé headed to Vegas?; Issa Rae covers Marie Claire; a review of Black Cake; Will Smith’s former assistant makes shocking (and salacious) allegations; more thoughts on Puffy and Cassie; Chapters 3-6 of Sheila Johnson’s “Walk Through Fire” ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RATCHET at https://www.oneskin.co/

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57:47

Grand Opening, Grand Closing

Ratchet & Respectable ·

2023/11/18

Demi returns to Ghana; the new season of The Crown drops, Cassie drops a bombshell federal lawsuit against Puff/Diddy/Love/ Sean Combs accusing him of physical abuse, rape and sex trafficking… then they settle for an undisclosed sum a day later. WTF?! ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at

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52:32

Grand Opening, Grand Closing

Ratchet & Respectable ·

2023/11/18

Demi returns to Ghana; the new season of The Crown drops, Cassie drops a bombshell federal lawsuit against Puff/Diddy/Love/ Sean Combs accusing him of physical abuse, rape and sex trafficking… then they settle for an undisclosed sum a day later. WTF?! ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at

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57:20

Unluck of the Draw

Ratchet & Respectable ·

2023/11/15

Andre 3K releases his first album in 17 years (on Friday); Tracy Chapman is the first Black person ever to win CMAs “Song of the Year”; Denzel lands two epic roles; The Jacksons are delulu; Sheila Johnson’s “Walk Thru Fire”, pages 1-50/chapters 1-3 (I know, I know. It will all make sense when you listen)ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by

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63:35

Unluck of the Draw

Ratchet & Respectable ·

2023/11/15

Andre 3K releases his first album in 17 years (on Friday); Tracy Chapman is the first Black person ever to win CMAs “Song of the Year”; Denzel lands two epic roles; The Jacksons are delulu; Sheila Johnson’s “Walk Thru Fire”, pages 1-50/chapters 1-3 (I know, I know. It will all make sense when you listen) ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas This episode is sponsored by/brought to you

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41:46

Keke

Ratchet & Respectable ·

2023/11/10

Nicki Minaj lands the cover of Vogue; Missy (and Mama) in the the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; Lori and Damson Idris have come to an end; Keke Palmer’s ex is crazy-deranged (and his brother ain’t much better... allegedly ); Mama Palmer is about that life. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET

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37:31

Keke

Ratchet & Respectable ·

2023/11/10

Nicki Minaj lands the cover of Vogue; Missy (and Mama) in the the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; Lori and Damson Idris have come to an end; Keke Palmer’s ex is crazy-deranged (and his brother ain’t much better... allegedly ); Mama Palmer is about that life.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED:IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and

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32:13

What?!?!

Ratchet & Respectable ·

2023/11/08

Demi still in the DMV; review of “Priscilla”; Sheila Johnson’s memoir is hot tea still on the stove; New Edition heads to Vegas; Jeezy opens up to NIa Long about his divorce Ochocinco converts to Keith Lee; stop policing Yvonne Oriji (and all women) .ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED:IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on

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36:28

What?!?!

Ratchet & Respectable ·

2023/11/08

Demi still in the DMV; review of “Priscilla”; Sheila Johnson’s memoir is hot tea still on the stove; New Edition heads to Vegas; Jeezy opens up to NIa Long about his divorce Ochocinco converts to Keith Lee; stop policing Yvonne Oriji (and all women) . ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET

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31:25

YNOT WIN

Ratchet & Respectable ·

2023/11/04

Demi in Delaware for the Anne Lowe exhibition; “Priscilla” might be a good look; Ursher is a bonafide menace; Nelly and Ashanti release the molars (again); Marvel’s Jonathan Majors problem; Keith Lee is in preparation for his winning season ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasVisit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase.Get

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35:40

YNOT WIN

Ratchet & Respectable ·

2023/11/04

Demi in Delaware for the Anne Lowe exhibition; “Priscilla” might be a good look; Ursher is a bonafide menace; Nelly and Ashanti release the molars (again); Marvel’s Jonathan Majors problem; Keith Lee is in preparation for his winning season ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Visit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next

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1:22:37

Scapegoat

Ratchet & Respectable ·

2023/11/01

Demi wraps up America; the Milli Vanilli doc; The NY Times expose on Yeezy; Keith Lee causes an uproar in Atlanta; the final chapters of Jada’s “Worthy”, pages 300-400.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasVisit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase.Get a free trial at https://shipstation.com Thanks to ShipStation for

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89:52

Scapegoat

Ratchet & Respectable ·

2023/11/01

Demi wraps up America; the Milli Vanilli doc; The NY Times expose on Yeezy; Keith Lee causes an uproar in Atlanta; the final chapters of Jada’s “Worthy”, pages 300-400. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Visit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Get a free trial at https://shipstation.com Thanks to

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44:39

Cluster****

Ratchet & Respectable ·

2023/10/29

Demi prepares for her next adventure; first dates have Black social media in a chokehold; Ciara is no longer the villain (she never was); Jada Pinkett Smith hits the NYT list; Will Smith launches a podcast; Jonathan Majors has a(nother) new court date; people are more concerned Dwight Howard is bi or gay than they are that he allegedly assaulted somebody’s son; reviewing part 3 of Jada’s “Worthy”, pages 200-300.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at

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49:54

Cluster****

Ratchet & Respectable ·

2023/10/29

Demi prepares for her next adventure; first dates have Black social media in a chokehold; Ciara is no longer the villain (she never was); Jada Pinkett Smith hits the NYT list; Will Smith launches a podcast; Jonathan Majors has a(nother) new court date; people are more concerned Dwight Howard is bi or gay than they are that he allegedly assaulted somebody’s son; reviewing part 3 of Jada’s “Worthy”, pages 200-300. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at

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45:25

“Daddy”

Ratchet & Respectable ·

2023/10/25

Tyler Perry heads to Netflix; Halle Bailey is a Gen Z Game Changer; Angel Reese signs with Reebok; Steve Harvey flips at the Grio Awards; TJ Holmes and Amy are still going; People are mad (again) about Mo’Nique being raised; Jay Z tells us (again) to take the $500k; Brian McKnight is a real life villain; Part 2 of Jada Pinkett Smith’s “Worthy” This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self.Give your

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