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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. #ratchetandrespectable For advertising opportunities please email [email protected] 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

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John Boyega Has Been “Hiding a Child”!! (And a Wife!!), Diddy's Prison Sentence Extended & “Corey Cash” (Reasonable Doubt) Is for the Streets

2026/10/15

John Boyega has been keeping a whole family under wraps, Diddy is punished for his prison luxuries, and my alma mater has me embarrassed. Plus, there's plenty of good Black TV news, Reasonable Doubt is stressing me out, and The Drop is dropping the ball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Somebody's Son, Somebody's Daughter & Ilhan Omar's Federal Raid

2026/10/13

A beautiful wedding has me thinking I might need to be nicer to somebody's son. Meanwhile, a young mother is killed, and the feds show up at Ilhan Omar's house three weeks before an election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beautiful Women, Unfortunate Looking Men & Morris Chestnut Hates That Lady

2026/10/09

Dr. Melissa Valle opens up about aging, some unfortunate-looking men come for the beauties of Living Single, and Cam’ron has thoughts about being African. Plus, Reasonable Doubt is BACK, and Morris Chestnut does not like that lady. At all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Great Expectations: Non-Monogamous Men, $1K Weaves, Chris Rock & Why We Hate Every Black Event

2026/10/05

Kendrick Sampson has very complicated ideas about love, a $1,000 sew-in sends the Internet into a frenzy, and Demi is forced to defend Chris Rock against her will. Plus, CultureCon makes Demi wonder whether any Black event can meet everybody’s expectations, and Da’Vinchi doesn't want to be saved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Savannah in First Class, Diddy’s Luxe Life in Prison, & Rick Ross in Police Custody

2026/10/02

Apparently, flying business class is a human rights violation, Diddy has discovered concierge service in federal prison, and Rick Ross is discussing rigatoni while facing criminal charges. We have officially lost the plot, and that's before we get to Cornell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aging Gracefully, Hillman's Legacy & That Cornell Lawsuit

2026/09/29

Demi returns to Hillman to discuss messy marriages, legacy kids and more. Plus, what exactly does “aging gracefully” mean when women get dragged no matter what they do, Kimora Lee revisits three messy marriages, Jay-Z gets reflective (again), and a disturbing Cornell lawsuit has Demi unable to distinguish who the "good" guys are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Misguided Righteousness, A Balanced Breakfast & Not Enough Dara

2026/09/25

Demi heads back to Hillman, The Drop might be the best show on TV, and Nikole Hannah-Jones’ essay sparks a complicated conversation about Black flight, the Black elite, educational sacrifice—and whether righteous intentions can still lead to misguided choices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jay-Z Goes to Therapy, Converse Teases a Lynching & Russell Simmons Does Boy Math

2026/09/22

Demi recaps her weekend at CBC before getting into Jay-Z’s intimate new documentary and Colin Kaepernick’s version of their complicated history. Plus, Converse has some explaining to do, Russell Simmons disputes Kimora Lee Simmons’ version of when they met, and Macklemore stands on business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MBJ Half Nekkid for Vogue, Meghan Markle Betrayed by UK Moms & In Defense of Chris Brown

2026/09/18

Michael B. Jordan in his drawers for Vogue, Meghan Markle’s UK drama has already begun, and what the hell is happening at the Kennedy Center? Also, Chris Brown is not wrong (about this one particular thing), and I resent everyone for making me say that Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jasmine Lost the Plot, Boosie Lost His Money & Papoose Lost His Mind

2026/09/15

Jasmine Crockett lost the plot, Boosie got reverse scammed, and Papoose is still doing everything except signing divorce papers. Plus, RIP to fashion god Bob Mackie—and Mitch McConnell is actually alive. Sort of. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jill Scott’s Bra, The Constitution Under Attack & LA’s Crack Era Is Back

2026/09/11

We’re talking government censorship, Jill Scott’s gravity-defying bosom, and whether 1990s LA was really as wild as The Drop makes it look. Plus, P-Valley is finally back after four long years and Kennedy Ryan is collecting checks in every direction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Blocks, 5 Babies & $1,000 for Beyoncé’s Box

2026/09/08

25 years after 9/11, Demetria remembers living five blocks from the World Trade Center. Plus: Ciara’s fifth baby, Beyoncé’s $1,000 box, a long-awaited visit to the Obama Center, and a deathly penis injection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feminism, Fraud & Football

2026/09/04

Demi survived Ghana, a US road trip and jet lag just in time to discuss the important things: Aaron Pierre and the very Black Lanterns, Ryan Clark's post-ESPN glow-up, the passing of feminist icon Gloria Steinem, and a man who allegedly convinced women he was an NFL player despite one tiny problem—HE WASN'T ON THE ROSTER. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Good White Folks, Bad Husbands & A Brand-New Face

2026/08/28

We survived the Married at First Sight finale and reunion, where apologies were plentiful, good judgment was scarce, and somebody really should have packed her cat and left. Plus, RIP to Dolly Parton, and Kenya Moore has a brand-new face: unrecognizable, yes—but it’s a good face. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Black Wives, Single Husbands & Unreliable Narrators

2026/08/21

From Ghana, I get into Stephen A. Smith’s very public beef with NABJ, and the latest foolishness on Married at First Sight. Plus, Black women are getting married and looking GOODT, and, Meghan and Harry may be heading back to the UK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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★★★☆☆

Aprilesse429 2026/09/26

No Title

Demetria, you are not a parent, so it’s very easy to have the viewpoint you have. Still enjoy your podcast, though.

★★☆☆☆

Tvitelle 2026/09/04

The Best

This has been my favorite podcast for years but lately not so much. This week’s only podcast episode is 19 minutes long and if you count ads-not even...

★★★★★

Lisanne Norman 2026/06/28

Just love you sis

I LOVE listening to your podcast. You keep me up on Black news. Even though we disagree on Jay Z & you didn’t know Eddie Vedder is the lead singer of ...

★★★★★

bothered 2020 2026/06/21

Love this show-ah!!!!

I look forward to every episode Demetria is just every woman this Gen X girlie loves my millennial younger cousin Demi 👋🏽🥰🥰🥰🥰

★★★★★

Tripshre ford 2026/06/17

The show is back!!!

Yessssss!! I missed the two a week episodes AND the theme music is back!!! How I missed it.. the music and the two episodes a week! Love you Demetria♥...

★★★★☆

StickyStickyIcky 2026/05/22

Weekly Fix

I tune in. I like what you cover. It’s a good escape from a lot of serious news.

★★★★★

meliknox 2025/12/06

Easy to follow

Easy bc she’s good at telling the story. She keeps it going quickly and smoothly and she occasionally makes me laugh when she adds her one line opinio...

★★★★★

Vee Dubya 2025/11/12

Simply the best… and about R Kelly

This is my absolute favorite. Must listen to podcast every week. Demi is not just a friend in my head, but she’s kinda like my younger sister in my he...

★☆☆☆☆

7LadiBugs 2025/11/11

Tired of the Taylor Swift Hate

I normally love Demetria. But this last episode was hypocritical. Demetria says Taylor Swift needs to hold her fans accountable, but does not have tha...

★★★★★

Nola girl 89 2025/09/04

Ok Ms Girl!

That Gilded Age recap?!?! I felt like you were sitting in front of me talking to me about it😂best recap/commentary I have heard on any show!!!! This ...

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