Ratchet & Respectable

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. Thanks to our sponsors: Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/ratchet. Head to quince.com/ratchet for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Join at RocketMoney.com/RATCHET  ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG:demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2026

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: ⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠ demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2026

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/ratchet ABOUT ME: ⁠http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/⁠ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: ⁠demetriallucas⁠ Twitter: ⁠demetriallucas⁠ FB: ⁠demetriallucas⁠ YouTube:⁠ demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2026

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 at http://www.skims.com/ratchet  #skimspartner When 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: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2026

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: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2026

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: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2026

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: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2026

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  #skimspartner ABOUT ME:  http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Published: 18 March 2026

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/RATCHET For free shipping and 365-day returns, go to quince.com/RATCHET.   ABOUT ME:  http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2026

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: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2026

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: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 February 2026

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: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 February 2026

#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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠ demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 February 2026

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: ⁠⁠⁠@demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠⁠ demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 February 2026

Demi heads to Paris and Marrakech; Big Bezos takes over Vogue (?); Sinners, including Delroy Lindo, racks up on Oscar’s noms;  The Teyana Taylor backlash;  reviews “One Battle After Another” and “Beauty” on Hulu; Netflix’s doc on “America’s Next Top Model”; Kanye West apologizes for anti-Semitism, but not anti-Blackness; the murder of Alex Pretti. ABOUT ME: ⁠⁠http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/⁠⁠ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: ⁠⁠@demetriallucas⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠ demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 January 2026

Demi heads to Houston and New Orleans; Amy DuBois Barnett Rules the World; Don Lemon “on notice” for a protest he didn’t lead; chaos at New Birth; Don Lemon vs Nicki Minaj; The Nobel Peace Prize drama; World Leaders are acting like Real Housewives. Thanks to my sponsor: Sign up and get 10% off at https://www.betterhelp.com/RATCHET. ABOUT ME: ⁠http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/⁠ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: ⁠@demetriallucas⁠ Twitter: ⁠demetriallucas⁠ FB: ⁠demetriallucas⁠ YouTube:⁠ demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 January 2026

Teyana Taylor goes A-List; NAACP Awards are so necessary; Druskii clowns the Black Church; Venezuelan oil; Fed Chair Jerome Powell under criminal investigation; the murder. (and gas lighting) of Renee Good; The Clintons strike back. Thanks to my 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: @demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2026

Happy New Year!; Penny update; colonizing Venezuela; Richard Smallwood and Isaiah Whitlock Jr. become ancestors; The Critic’s Choice Awards don't do right by Sinners;  Peak Dave Chappelle; Nicki Minaj goes full MAGA; Cardi defends Steffon Diggs; Will Smith, Drake, Tyler Perry AND Donnie McClurkin all get sued; Dr. Karri, Dr. Cheyenne Bryant and NYC’s new First Lady Rama Dawaji catch hell for their fashion choices (sort of). Thanks to my sponsor: BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at betterhelp.com/RATCHET ABOUT ME: ⁠⁠http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/⁠⁠ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: ⁠⁠@demetriallucas⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠ demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2026

Another Sheronne Moore update; In defense (again) of Blu Ivy, who is not your daughter; Russell Simmons tries to tussle with Kimora (again) leading up to their lawsuit; Vanity Fair has receipts; the grifting widow can’t pull a tv audience; 4547 (incorrectly) blames politics for a popular director’s murder. Thanks to our sponsors: For a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting AuraFrames.com to get $35 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames - named #1 by Wirecutter - by using promo code RATCHET at checkout.  Visit forhers.com/RATCHET to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.  ABOUT ME: ⁠http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/⁠ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: ⁠@demetriallucas⁠ Twitter: ⁠demetriallucas⁠ FB: ⁠demetriallucas⁠ YouTube:⁠ demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 December 2025

Demi separates fact from fiction in the WTF?! Saga of the former-- as of Wednesday-- head football coach of the University of Michigan, who was fired from his multi-million dollar job for having an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate. We haven't seen a crash out like this since OJ. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: @demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2025

The Blacks head to Art Basel; Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett officially aims for the Senate; “Sinners” racks up hella noms for Golden Globes and Critic’s Choice awards; Teyana Taylor’s glow up; Bel-Air says goodbye for good (with major guest stars); revisiting that damn Diddy documentary (I have more thoughts). Thanks to our sponsors: For a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting AuraFrames.com to get $35 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames - named #1 by Wirecutter -  by using promo code RATCHET at checkout. Go to Quince.com/RATCHET for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/rioat9zk #CashAppPod  Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. ABOUT ME: ⁠http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/⁠ STAY CONNECTED:  ⁠IG: demetriallucas⁠ Twitter: ⁠demetriallucas⁠ FB: ⁠demetriallucas⁠ YouTube:⁠ demetriallucas⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2025

Demi recaps (and recoils at) Netflix’s new 4-part documentary about the fallen and federally-convicted music mogul.  Thanks to our sponsors: This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. For a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting AuraFrames.com to get $35 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames - named #1 by Wirecutter -  by using promo code RATCHET at checkout. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2025

Demi in South Africa; Debbie Allen earns an Oscar; a review of “Being Eddie” and the final season of “Bel Air”;  Chadwick Boseman’s perfect widow; charges dropped against NY AG Letitia James; RFK Jr’s filthy poetry during his digital affair; Felching defined; Pusha T embarrasses his pregnant wife; Morehouse willfully chooses to protect an abuser. Thanks to our sponsors: Visit forhers.com/RATCHET to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. For a limited time, visit AuraFrames.com and get $45 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames - named #1 by Wirecutter -  by using promo code RATCHET at checkout.  ABOUT ME: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ demetriallucas⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025

The Epstein emails precede the Epstein files; Quiet Piggy!!; Marjorie Taylor Greene pretends to be a normal; Nicki Minaj goes MAGA (; DEI hire Pharrell Williams doesn’t support DEI; Jasmine Crockett needs more security;  Offset terrorizes Cardi; Patrick Beverly assaults his 15 year old sister. Allegedly; Michelle Obama and India Arie attempt to explain natural hair. Thanks to our sponsors: For the Show Notes please use this text: To get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to NakedWines.com/RATCHET and use code RATCHET for both the code AND PASSWORD.   Step into the holiday season with layers made to feel good, look polished, and last— from Quince. Perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself. Go to Quince.com/RATCHET for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. ABOUT ME: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/⁠⁠⁠⁠ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠ demetriallucas⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2025

Reasonable Doubt gets another season; All’s Fair is a hate-watch fave; A Different World gets a reboot; Bel-Air is coming back; Michelle Obama’s "The Look"; Outkast in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; Abby Phillips’s Jesse Jackson book; the influencer in North Carolina who broke up her husband’s cousin’s marriage and married the cousin, and the cousin’s wife who was once the influencer’s bestie sued her over it— and won! Thanks to our sponsors: EVERYONE who signs up wins a FREE toy or gift card! https://www.bboutique.co/vibe/ratchetandrespectable-podcast  Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/rioat9zk #CashAppPod *Referral Reward Disclaimer: As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. Step into the holiday season with layers made to feel good, look polished, and last— from Quince. Perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself. Go to quince.com/RATCHET for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Don’t get them socks. Get them premium wireless for $15/mo. Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at mintmobile.com/RATCHET. ABOUT ME: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/⁠⁠⁠ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: ⁠⁠⁠@demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠⁠ demetriallucas⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2025

Demi… and you(?) in Cape Town; Big local elections across the country; Democrats refuse to support each other; 35 days of a government shutdown; SNAP benefits bring out the cruelty; Journalist Kayla Nicole claps back for Halloween; a review of the much hyped All’s Fair; “Is Having A Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?” (Answer: Yes.). ABOUT ME: ⁠⁠http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/⁠⁠ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: ⁠⁠@demetriallucas⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠ demetriallucas⁠ Thanks to our sponsor: Whether you want to lose weight, grow thicker, fuller hair, or find relief for anxiety, Hers has you covered. Visit forhers.com/RATCHET to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2025

Summary Prayers for Jamaica; Michelle Obama’s “Look”; Zohran Mamdani’s “Auntie” causes controversy; Meg’s new video (and relationship) sparks complete chaos. ABOUT ME: ⁠http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/⁠ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: ⁠@demetriallucas⁠ Twitter: ⁠demetriallucas⁠ FB: ⁠demetriallucas⁠ YouTube:⁠ demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsor: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2025

Thick Ashanti on the beach; Keyshia Ka’oir and Gucci discuss his mental health; Idris/Hijacked returns to stress us out; a comprehensive review of “The Perfect Neighbor”. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: @demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 October 2025

Demi slides on the Kinsey scale; Marc Lamont Hill crashes out on the JB podcast; Laila Ali has 27 minutes of receipts about Claressa Shields; Brandy gaslights Chicago concert goers; #seesomeworld Merch comes to a close.  ABOUT ME: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STAY CONNECTED:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2025

D’Angelo heads to the Upper Room; Update on the Wendy Osefo arrest; a recap of Kirk Franklin’s “Den of Kings”, NLE Choppa forces Demi to the oldies station; Nia Long covers The Cut; Chris Brown’s redemption?  ABOUT ME: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STAY CONNECTED:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thanks to our sponsor: Find your fall staples at Quince. Go to quince.com/RATCHET for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 October 2025

Wendy Osefo and her husband are arrested for insurance fraud; Comedian Kevin Fredericks talks about making mistakes, finding blessings, and the rollercoaster of being self-employed in “Successful Failure”, his latest NYT bestseller. ABOUT ME: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STAY CONNECTED:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: ⁠⁠⁠@demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2025

Demi x Penny, the saga continues; The second autopsy of the “suicide” in Mississippi; Chicago under siege; The new Mariah (Carey, not the Scientist) album;  a quick review of Kamala’s “107 Days”; Ayesha Curry is trending again; The Root reruns to Black ownership. ABOUT ME: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STAY CONNECTED:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: ⁠⁠@demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 October 2025

Demi does CBC Weekend; Cardi does GlobalCitizen; The Rapper Gworls are Fighting; Jasmine Crockett called “ghetto” (again); Bad Bunny scores the Super Bowl (in Spanish?!); Eric Adams drops out of the NYC Mayor’s race; the federal government shuts down; Diddy faces sentencing for his federal convictions. ABOUT ME: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STAY CONNECTED:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: ⁠@demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thanks to our sponsors: Our listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/RATCHET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 October 2025

The weapons formed against NY AG Letitia James will not prosper; Cardi’s sophomore album goes platinum day one; Forever VPOTUS DGAF in her juicy new memoir; "Reasonable Doubt" returns with a double header (and Tommy!!!);  ABC reverses course on Jimmy Kimmel. ABOUT ME: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STAY CONNECTED:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: @demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠ Thanks to our sponsors: Whether you want to lose weight, grow thicker, fuller hair, or find relief for anxiety, Hers has you covered. Visit forhers.com/RATCHET to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you Ready to say yes to saying no? Make the switch at mintmobile.com/RATCHET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 September 2025

Trammel Tillman is a Black first at the Emmys; Malcolm Jamal Warner’s Mama sits with The Robin; Cardi B confirms she is pregnant; Still-married Papoose and his Girlfriend visit Cousin Tamron; Wig sues NYT for $15 billion; those fake Bridgerton confession texts; Nick Cannon realizes having 12 kids wasn’t the best idea; A Black man found hanging from a tree in Mississippi; Jimmy Kimmel's "indefinite hiatus" at ABC. ABOUT ME: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/⁠⁠⁠⁠ STAY CONNECTED:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠ demetriallucas⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 September 2025

More journalists are fired; The harmful impact of Kirk’s Professor Watchlist; Sunday sermons in Black churches; Harlem Fashion Row honors our faves; Lizzo covers New York Magazine; Tabitha Brown suggest some entrepreneurs get full time jobs, and all hell breaks loose. ABOUT ME: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/⁠⁠⁠ STAY CONNECTED:  ⁠⁠⁠IG: demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠⁠ demetriallucas⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 September 2025

A mouthpiece for racism, sexism, homophobia, and xenophobia met a violent death in Utah. A divided nation reacts. Also, the first excerpts from Kamala Harris’s upcoming “107 Days” depict Madam VP as unsupported, over-scrutinized, and a threat to The Oval. ABOUT ME: ⁠⁠http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/⁠⁠ STAY CONNECTED:  ⁠⁠IG: demetriallucas⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠ demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 September 2025

A lame (and musty?) man projects onto Russell Wilson (again); Ananda Lewis (and Busta and Mariah) deserved better from The VMAs; Young Thug joins the Bridgerton cast; Tyler Perry accuser Derek Dixon does a PrimeTime interview on ABC. Thanks to our sponsors: Keep it classic and cozy this fall cool—with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to quince.com/RATCHET for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Whether you want to lose weight, grow thicker, fuller hair, or find relief for anxiety, Hers has you covered. Visit forhers.com/RATCHET to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. ABOUT ME: ⁠http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/⁠ STAY CONNECTED:  ⁠IG: demetriallucas⁠ Twitter: ⁠demetriallucas⁠ FB: ⁠demetriallucas⁠ YouTube:⁠ demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 September 2025

Demi’s new contractors to the rescue; Cardi B is not liable for assault (and flips out outside the courthouse);  Karen Huger (RHOP) is released from prison six months early. Corey Booker is engaged (to a woman); Fed Governor Lisa Cook a/k/a the Black lady, refuses to resign; Tennis star Taylor Townsend’s Tabitha Brown come up;  PLUS: Our Friend Kim Foxx a/k/a former Cook County State’s Attorney whose office prosecuted the initial Jussie Smollett case, is back to talk about “that Netflix documentary” . Thanks to our sponsor: Our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/RATCHET. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 September 2025

Finding your dating alignment; Lil Nas X’s arrest; Cracker Barrel crumbles under MAGA pressure; Serena Williams taking “the shot” sends folks over the edge. Thanks to our Sponsor: This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/ratchet. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2025

A contextual interpretation of the 45-page federal indictment of the sitting Mayor of New Orleans. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 August 2025

See Some World sells out; the Black Lady trapped in the Texas State Capitol; a review of "Highest 2 Lowest"; a review of the series finale of "And Just Like That"; Halle Berry goes full Lori Harvey in response to David Justice; the 20th anniversary of Katrina; The Mayor of New Orleans is federally indicted. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsor: Whether you want to lose weight, grow thicker, fuller hair, or find relief for anxiety, Hers has you covered. Visit forhers.com/RATCHET to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 August 2025

Demi on the island; the Martha’s Vineyard controversy; Lawsuits: Uncle Nearest + Candace Owens; a comprehensive review of The Gilded Age finale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 August 2025

Demi in Martha’s Vineyard (on Appleton Estate); Shannon Shape is more than just a dirty old man; Mad Black people just got re-married; And Just Like That (Finally) Cancelled; Mad Spoilers for The Gilded Age; Beyoncé joins the jeans/genes controversy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 August 2025

Demi x LeToya Luckett chat about divorce TV as therapy, deciding to divorce in real life, dating after divorce, “keeping” a man... and more. Thanks to our sponsors: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Start your free online visit today at forhers.com/RATCHET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2025

Demi chats with Best Man creator Malcolm D Lee and book co-author Jayne Allen about the latest drama with our beloved (fictional) besties, including why we’re so obsessed with these people after 26 years, why Harper won't stop Harper-ing, why Robyn is so damn complicated; why life going left can be a good thing; and how all this makes readers want to throw the book (in a good way).  Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/RATCHET Go to https://Quince.com/RATCHET for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2025

Glynn Turman gets his flowers; Clispe (finally) drops a new album; spiraling-raging  Recaps of “The Gilded Age” and “And Just Like That”; Essence (yes, again) because the owner went in The Breakfast Club.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2025

ESSENCE’s Chief Events Officer, Michael Barclay, addresses the *ahem* online feedback re: this year’s festival, including that open letter from Stephanie Mills, accepting Target checks, the alleged “Africans” taking over, and who is actually running this festival (SPOILER: a Black American.) ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2025

The Diddy Verdict is in, but what happened and what comes next? Attorney Kim Foxx answers our pressing questions: What does this outcome mean for the victims and witnesses? What can we expect for sentencing? What message does this send to survivors? Did the Jury drop the ball? Did the Feds fumble? (Both?) And what’s up with the Judge: friend or foe? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2025

Demi “moves” to Nork; Drake’s new abs; Halle Bailey’s new beau; Ursher plays The Black Friend at that Bezos wedding; Nelly throws Private Citizen Kamala Harris under the bus (and refuses to change diapers); Zohran Mamdani inspires an across the-aisle crash out; the Diddy verdict is in. Thanks to our sponsors:  Go to quince.com/ratchet for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns.  Our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterHelp.com/RATCHET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2025