Ratchet & Respectable

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.

The BET Awards, That Tyra Banks Lawsuit and LeVar BURTON is Happily Married 30.06.2026 1val 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.

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.

“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.

Defamation! Essence Sued By Former CEO, Jay Z's Target Exclusive 18.06.2026 1val 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.

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.

A Grown Lady 07.05.2026 1val 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jay-Z Ruined My Summer Plans (Plus, that GQ Interview) 26.03.2026 1val 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.

The Oscars, Jamal Bryant & Beyonce’s Bitter Daddy 18.03.2026 1val 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.

Where is Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama of the South Side? 11.03.2026 55min

Sex 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/RATCHETFor free shipping and 365-day returns, go to quince.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.

Righteous Indignation & Black Women’s Bidness 04.03.2026 48min

American 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: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BAFTA & the N-Word 25.02.2026 51min

Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo are called the N-word while presenting at the BAFTAs; BBC and BAFTA publish the show without redacting the N-word, despite a two hour delay and Warner Bros immediately flipping out; Variety has an exclusive with Tourettes activist John Davidson who used the N-word and claims producers put a mic near him; Whiteness swoops in to protect itself; Google invites readers to “see more “n*gg*rs”. Thanks to our sponsor: Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/RATCHET to get a personalized, affordable plan 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.

Reality Check: America’s Next Top Model 18.02.2026 1val 16min

In an explosive new documentary, ANTM show creator/supermodel Tyra Banks skirts responsibility and comes across absolutely horrific. Also, Mister Jay is not Latino, and Tyra’s publicist must be on the verge of implosion. Let’s talk about it. Thanks to my sponsors: Sign up and get 10% off at betterhelp.com/RATCHET. Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at http://www.skims.com/ratchet #skimspartner Own your health for $365 a year. That’s a dollar a day. Learn more and join using my link. Visit http://www.functionhealth.com/ratchet and 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.

I Hate You So Much Right Now 11.02.2026 50min

#seesomeworld in Marrakech comes to an end; Clifford Harris returns to TIP; Method Man in his drawers in that Christian film with Kelly; Mr. Bunny wins the Super Bowl, Chris Brown is mad; Bill Clinton’s (potential) crash out; Sparkle denies her Niece’s grooming allegations; Glorilla’s sister; Justice Kentanji Brown Jackson expected to shun public life; Dear Leader depicts Forever POTUS and FLOTUS as racist stereotypes; Critics create new standards to pretend the “Melania” doc was a success. Thanks to our sponsor: Go to https://www.quince.com/RATCHET for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.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.

C-O-N-spiracy: (MF) Don Renaldo Lemon Arrested + How We All Failed the OG R.Kelly Survivor 04.02.2026 1val 38min

Grammy success stories: Mr. Bunny, Luther (Vandross), Lauryn Hill honors D’Angelo; Shaboozey supports immigrants and people are mad; Dear Leader and Nikki Minaj flip on Trevor Noah; Don Renaldo Lemon arrested, Mr. Tim (Don’s husband) reacts, Jimmy Kimmel supports; R. Kelly’s most infamous (and exploited) victim tells her story in a new book, and to Rolling Stone. Thanks to our sponsors: Sign up and get 10% off at https://www.betterHelp.com/RATCHET. Feel like your best self again! To get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you, visit https://www.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.