Ratchet & Respectable

Demi’s first #seesomeCAPETOWN trip, Shannon Sharpe has a long history (with receipts) of crazy accusations, including allegedly choking out an assistant at Fox, the other leave of absence (at CBS); the OTHER ongoing lawsuit, and the exes—plural— who have accused him of DV; the Blacksonian isn’t, in fact, being dismantled, despite reports; "Sinners" shas a second week of success; Nephew Jalen Hurts ties the knot and gives us no info about the nuptials; IRL Mollie Moon has replaced fictional Mrs. Russell as my girl-crush; WELCOME MS. TINA TO THE GROUP CHAT; details on the next #seesomeCAPETOWN adventure THIS YEAR.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

((((BONUS EPISDE))) Bruh. This is the most N-bombs I have ever dropped in one episode. Sharpe’s lawyer’s response to the lawsuit; the rejected $10M USD settlement; the choke out threat on audio; Sharpe’s snug Deacon suit response; finally, the actual lawsuit, which is horrific.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a 5 year hiatus, Demetria's Dad aka Papa Lucas returns to Ratchet & Respectable to discuss growing up in "The Ridge" Mississippi, listening to a lynching on the radio, living thru segregation, passing (but not), becoming "Luke the Lover", avoiding Vietnam, migrating to the Midwest, 13 days at the Chrysler plant, meeting Marvin Gaye and Medgar Evers, and moving on up like George Jefferson, as inspired by Demetria's obsession with "Sinners".FYI: Almost the whole episode is an interview. Papa Lucas does not guest star, feature, or anchor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Demi returns to Cape Town and shares her travel tales, managing discomfort during flights while embracing vacation hairstyles. Michelle Obama offers surprising relationship advice, urging her audience to date broke men. The discussion takes a humorous turn with a quirky LeBron James-inspired doll. Viola Davis shines as a trailblazing action heroine in her 50s, and reflections on media portrayals spark lively critiques of contemporary reality shows and celebrity culture. Expect nostalgia-infused storytelling mixed with personal insights and empowerment themes.

The Blacksonian under siege; America still hasn't brought that man back from El Salvador; The Handmaid's Tale is (finally) back; Issa Rae being black and Bourgeoise is a problem?; Demi dishes with author-actress, Internet and IRL phenomenon Franchesca Ramsey about face-eating leopards, conquering the Internet for neatly two decades and going viral when you least expect it (over and over and over) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Demi does “Dining with Bevy”; Black Lives Matter at The Apollo; The Blacksonian under attack; Cory Booker makes good trouble; the US admits it sent the wrong person to El Salvador; Jasmine Crockett under fire — again; Charles the Great the God covers Variety; Denzel breaks records on Broadway; Tamron Hall hits 1000 episodes; Cardi is never releasing a new album (LOL); the WHCA cancels on Amber Ruffin; Did The Breakfast Club play us?; MF Wee-bey; A Different World re-boot: all the A-List Black actors are in one documentary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Breakfast Club crashes out (not The Loren tho); Jonathan Majors embarks on a bizarre press tour (including Sherri's tears) and his comeback film bombs at the box office; the absolute disaster of high-ranking government officials adding The Atlantic EIC to Signal; Demi chats with Dr. Raquel Martin about burning the cape, the threat of Black joy; and non-melanated people FA and FO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legal drama unfolds as UMG battles Drake while Hollywood speculates on Jonathan Majors' potential comeback. The shocking news of Majors marrying Meagan Good right after admitting to violent acts raises eyebrows. Discussions dive into the complexities of celebrity culture, the impact of domestic violence allegations, and the media’s portrayal of public figures. A humorous yet serious take on promotions lightens the heavy topics. All these elements weave together a compelling narrative about fame, accountability, and redemption.

Roberta Flack and Angie Stone go to see The King; Bubblewrap Gladys Knight; Michelle Obama has a new podcast; Wendy Williams heads to The View; Meghan Sussex’s cookware causes an existential crisis among a, ahem, particular segment; Gabrielle Union reverses her 50/50 stance; Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett accused of “cosplaying a gangster?”; Megan Thee Stallion makes fight music? (No.); Doechii is living her best damn life; Straight men, including DDG, crash out… again.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alencia Johnson, a social impact leader and debut author of "Flip the Tables," joins the discussion. She shares insights on flipping tables in life for empowerment and the importance of making 'good trouble.' The conversation dives into personal growth and resilience, particularly for Black women facing unique challenges. Alencia emphasizes that self-disruption is crucial for change and encourages listeners to embrace discomfort for personal and societal transformation. The discussion also touches on the significance of collective action and the role of grassroots initiatives in driving progress.