Ratchet & Respectable

Epizode

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  QUICKIE: Ryan Clark Deserved Better from ESPN 22.07.2026 11min

  I'm not mad that ESPN let Ryan Clark go after a decade. That's business. HOW they let him go is personal (and bad business.) In this bite-size episode, I'm breaking down why I think Ryan Clark deserved more. Plus, a preview of my thoughts on Malcolm Jamal Warner's widow's lawsuit and her upcoming interview with Gayle King, and the latest season of Married at First Sight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Court of Public Opinion: Male Baddies, Igbo Demons, and Broken Pickers 21.07.2026 47min

  Method Man and his wife celebrate 25 years of marriage; Andrew Gillum denies drug use; 90s fine footballer Maduka Okoye is (allegedly) a fuccboi; UPDATE on Sister Fawn/ Uncle Nearest and her friend-of-the-family CFO who went rogue  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  BONUS EPISODE: When It All Falls Down: The Fawn Weaver/Uncle Nearest Story 16.07.2026 31min

  The latest Uncle Nearest filing has damning details about a company in crisis: 200M in debt, evictions, hidden funds, unpaid taxes, a looming SEC investigation (?) and a US Attorney’s Office poking around; KevOnStage admits to self-pleasure, an Internet meltdown ensues  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Renaissance for Men: the Jaÿ Z Residency in NYC 14.07.2026 48min

  Jay Z's NYC residency I The Bronx; A PSA about defending derelict men; Mitch McConnell’s Alleged AI photos; Lindsey Graham goes to see the (Night) King  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  BONUS EPISODE: Meth, A Mistress, and Mitch McMconnell. Oh, and Andrew Gillum *sigh* 09.07.2026 36min

  Former Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum caught with meth… again; Senator Mitch McConnell may or may not be brain dead; Texas AG Ken Paxton spends July 4 with his mistress ; the former Jackson Mayor risks it all for 50K + more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  This Doesn't End Well: The Black People in YT Spaces Story 07.07.2026 36min

  America turns 250; a random woman on theDC Metro becomes a national news story; ESSENCE has a successful fest; the author of Children of Blood and Bone has Hollywood drama; Black kids in white spaces Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Scammers, Boosters & Goyard Bags: The Caresha Brownlee Comeback Story 03.07.2026 30min

  Demi returns to Penny; Good Black News: BET Awards breaks records + Lil Nas X is back (and he’s doing good); Survival of the Thickest returns: an Update on The Balls’ Divorce; Caresha’s “Spend Dat” causes a respectable kerfuffle  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The BET Awards, That Tyra Banks Lawsuit and LeVar BURTON is Happily Married 30.06.2026 1h 12min

  Demi is STILL in Maryland; a recap of the 2026 BET Awards, a review of “Strung”, Mara Brock Akil drops a novel, additional thoughts on Oprah Cannes’s confessions, Lavar Ball— not LeVar Burton— gets left by his wife; Tyra Banks sued Netflix over that ANTM doc  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  When It All Falls Down: The Oprah vs Whitney Story 26.06.2026 57min

  Penny under construction (again) + The Obamas remind us to hope (again) + An 8-part Jay Z Documentary + Oprah’s BTS about Whitney causes an uproar + Big Tigger Charged with Aggravated Battery  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  “I Don’t Want Your Situation”: The Jordyn Woods Story 23.06.2026 37min

  Demi’s 600th episode + Mayor Mamdani delivers a sermon at the Knicks Parade + The Glow Up of Jordyn Woods + The Opening of the Obama Library + Musings on that Tyra Banks lawsuit  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Defamation! Essence Sued By Former CEO, Jay Z's Target Exclusive 18.06.2026 1h 2min

  PART II Remarks, musings and an interpretative reading of the lawsuit filed by the former CEO of ESSENCE against *checks notes* ESSENCE.Also, Jay Z does an exclusive deal with Target. The Internet acts surprised. That’s it. That’s the whole episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A Lot of Slavery, A Little Bit of Subservience: The David Oyelowo Story 17.06.2026 42min

  Changes to the pod + A hiatus update + See Some World 2027 + The Trailer Park in DC + Michelle Obama insulted and misgendered + Charles Blow is sick of e’rrybody + The Daily Mail on Klay + Meg’s break up + David Oyelowo adds "a lot of slavery" and "a little bit of subservience" to his voice + Druski & Teyana Taylor at the BET Awards + the Obama Library + Zohran Mamdani is OUTSIIIIIIIDE!!!!!!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A Grown Lady 07.05.2026 1h 11min

  A 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.ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG:demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ran Thru 29.04.2026 59min

  Demi 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: ⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠FB: ⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠YouTube:⁠⁠ demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Protect Black Women 22.04.2026 58min

  Ashlee 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/ratchetABOUT ME: ⁠http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/⁠STAY CONNECTED: IG: ⁠demetriallucas⁠Twitter: ⁠demetriallucas⁠FB: ⁠demetriallucas⁠YouTube:⁠ demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  An Unnatural Alliance to Losers 16.04.2026 52min

  Nominations 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 athttp://www.skims.com/ratchet  #skimspartnerWhen 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: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Justice for Trick Daddy 07.04.2026 34min

  The 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: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  This is Some Bullsh-- 01.04.2026 55min

  Kristi 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: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Jay-Z Ruined My Summer Plans (Plus, that GQ Interview) 26.03.2026 1h 20min

  Jay-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: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Oscars, Jamal Bryant & Beyonce’s Bitter Daddy 18.03.2026 1h 13min

  Michael 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  #skimspartnerABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.