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Ratchet & Respectable

Demetria L. Lucas
Diddy
Usher
Cassie
Kamala Harris
Sean Combs
RICO
Sexual Assault
Donald Trump
Denzel Washington
Sex Trafficking
Cassie Ventura
South Africa
Domestic Violence
Tyler Perry
Essence Festival
Beyoncé
Kendrick Lamar
Shannon Sharpe
Lawsuit
Cardi B

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, and whatever else has captivated the zeitgeist AND her inner circle. Ratchet & Respectable is published twice weekly, every Tuesday, every Friday. Listen wherever p... more

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Latest Episodes

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: unrecogniza... more

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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

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Amy DuBois Barnett is an editor icon—the former editor-in-chief of Teen People, Honey and Ebony and one of those women everybody in media wants to be. And now, she is finally living the dream she first had in her 20s: novelist. We get into her juicy ... more

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Demi has a visit from the world’s most considerate handyman; goes down a rabbit hole about 50/50 relationships; Mecca from Married at First Sight has lost his ENTIRE mind

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Recent Guests

Amy DuBois Barnett
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Episode: The Price of Ambition with Amy DuBois Barnett
Dorna Jenkins Taylor
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Episode: The Oscars, Jamal Bryant & Beyonce’s Bitter Daddy
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Episode: Where is Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama of the South Side?
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Kevin Fredericks
NAACP Image Award-winning comedian and two-time New York Times bestselling author
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Episode: BONUS EPISODE: RHOP Star Arrested, KevOnStage on Failing Forward
LeToya Luckett
Actress and singer known for her role in Divorce Sisters
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Episode: Divorced Sistas (feat. LeToya Luckett)
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Episode: The Best Man: Unfinished Business (ie, The Book) **NO SPOILERS**

Hosts

Demetria L. Lucas
Host of the show; journalist and author; central voice and frequent commentator on pop culture, travel, and media narratives.
Aqaba
Host of the show; appears as a core voice in various episodes.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.3k ratings
  • 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 Pearl Jam, I still tune in and cheer you. Thank you for shining a light on the welfare and well being of Black women!! I hope you send yourself flowers for the 600th episode and a bottle of damn good champagne!!! Keep keeping on sis!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lisanne Norman
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 👋🏽🥰🥰🥰🥰

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bothered 2020
    United States2 months ago
  • 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♥️♥️♥️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tripshre ford
    United States3 months ago
  • Weekly Fix

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

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    StickyStickyIcky
    United States3 months ago
  • 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 opinion/exclamation. I saw the Diddy Netflix doc series and she did a really good job recounting it. I will check out other eps:)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    meliknox
    United States9 months ago

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Many appreciate the balance of pop culture with personal life stories and candor about current events.
Fans value the conversational vibe, travel anecdotes, and witty commentary.
Listeners praise the host's authentic Black culture lens and sharp takes.

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The Price of Ambition with Amy DuBois Barnett
Q: What practical advice does Amy offer to listeners who want to pursue a long-held dream?
She advocates seeding the dream by taking classes, building relationships, doing research, and starting non-transactional networks early, emphasizing that it's never too late and that relationships often determine opportunities.
The Price of Ambition with Amy DuBois Barnett
Q: How did the TV adaptation come together and what has been the collaboration with Lee Daniels?
Amy describes partnering with Lee Daniels after a book scout passed the manuscript along; they spent months developing the pitch and she is co-writing the pilot with him, turning the book into a screen project.
BONUS EPISODE: RHOP Star Arrested, KevOnStage on Failing Forward
Q: What are you working on next?
I'm partnering with a company to release a new comedic show that viewers can watch for free, which is important during tough economic times.
BONUS EPISODE: RHOP Star Arrested, KevOnStage on Failing Forward
Q: Why does it feel weird?
Being recognized as a two-time New York Times bestselling author feels surreal because it's a milestone many do not expect to achieve, and it challenges previous assumptions about my success.
Divorced Sistas (feat. LeToya Luckett)
Q: What's the secret to moving on?
Doing your work through therapy and making sure you're fully healed before starting a new relationship.

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What is Ratchet & Respectable about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sharp, culture-forward show blending pop culture commentary, travel diaries, and political takes with a candid, humorous voice. Episodes frequently tackle media narratives around Black women, celebrity dynamics, and current events, often weaving in personal travel moments and behind-the-scenes perspectives. The format blends solo rants, personal storytelling, and occasional guest insights, delivering rapid-fire opinions with accountability and wit. Noteworthy is the host's distinctive voice—glossy takes fused with everyday life, travel, and media critique—that can feel like catching up with a knowledgeable, outspoken friend. Potential listeners will likely enjoy provocative humor, fearless takes on media and culture, and a strong emphasis... more

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7. Kevin Fredericks
8. LeToya Luckett

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