
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 624 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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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 th... more
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.
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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.... more
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.
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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 that long. It’s always late now and rushes through topics. I understand having a life outside of podcasting but listening to Ratchet and Respectable is not the same. I miss the 45 minutes to an hour long episodes because I enjoy listening to Demetria’s perspective. It feels like this is not really what she wants to do and it’s showing in the dire... more
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!
I look forward to every episode Demetria is just every woman this Gen X girlie loves my millennial younger cousin Demi 👋🏽🥰🥰🥰🥰
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♥️♥️♥️
I tune in. I like what you cover. It’s a good escape from a lot of serious news.
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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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