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Ratchet & Respectable

Demetria L. Lucas, cultural critic and author of A Belle in Brooklyn and Don't Waste Your Pretty, muses on pop culture shenanigans, dating and relationships, and everything worth watching on any size ... Read more

Ranked #1

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People In Glass Houses....

People In Glass Houses....

Demi reviews TI's new podcast, Eddie Murphy's return to cinema in "Dolemite Is My Name", Deon Cole's underrated stand up... Read more

26 Oct 2019

48mins

Ranked #2

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You're **** ing Cancelled!

You're **** ing Cancelled!

Demetria unleashes about the Black 53%, the sexism of Cancel Culture, the supreme fuccboi-ness of Future, and along with... Read more

24 Jan 2019

46mins

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Ranked #3

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Waiting to Exhale: Black Women & Anxiety

Waiting to Exhale: Black Women & Anxiety

Demetria chats with therapist Lisa Jones- Chandler about black women anxiety, the strong black woman archetype (healthy)... Read more

23 May 2019

43mins

Ranked #4

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"I'll be the B Holding the Bible"

"I'll be the B Holding the Bible"

Demetria is distraught about Jussie Smollet's attack, ticked off at B. Smith's discretion-less husband, curious about th... Read more

31 Jan 2019

50mins

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Ranked #5

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The Ayesha Curry Conundrum

The Ayesha Curry Conundrum

Demetria pontificates on Steve and Marjorie divorce rumors, Jussie Smollet's explosion from Empire, John Singleton's pas... Read more

9 May 2019

41mins

Ranked #6

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What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker

What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker

Demetria (finally) has a long overdue chat with one of her favorite writers and bestie-in-her-head, Damon Young, co-foun... Read more

27 Apr 2019

1hr 2mins

Ranked #7

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Privilege, Power & Prada

Privilege, Power & Prada

Demetria interviews a "Friend-in-Her Head" multimedia artist and cultural expert Kenya (Robinson) about the creation of ... Read more

13 Feb 2019

47mins

Ranked #8

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"My Pain, Your Entertainment"

"My Pain, Your Entertainment"

Demetria takes reader requests for this week's topics. The result? She muses on Dionne Warwick's questionable statements... Read more

30 May 2019

48mins

Ranked #9

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"I'm Tired of This Church"

"I'm Tired of This Church"

Demetria chats with "Best friend in her head" The Unfit Christian about praying grandmothers, the Book of Luke, Bedside ... Read more

21 Mar 2019

43mins

Ranked #10

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The Person You Become When You Get to Grow Up

The Person You Become When You Get to Grow Up

Demetria shares her thoughts on Nipsey Hussle's murder, noosing between Michael Ealy and Morris Chestnut, the long overd... Read more

1 Apr 2019

42mins

Ranked #11

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"To More Light Skinned Kids!" (and Other Problematic Ish)

"To More Light Skinned Kids!" (and Other Problematic Ish)

Demetria has a blackity black-black discussion with Rutgers Professor Melissa Valle in a meandering conversation about B... Read more

26 Feb 2019

35mins

Ranked #12

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The Curious Un-Blackness of Kamala Harris

The Curious Un-Blackness of Kamala Harris

Demetria muses on how initial Jussie Smollett supporters should handle the fallout of his alleged hate crime hoax, exami... Read more

20 Feb 2019

49mins

Ranked #13

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Break Every Chain

Break Every Chain

Demi and her Bestie-in-Her-Head Candice Benbow (Red Lip Theology) dissect sexual shame, high religiosity, and the fear o... Read more

10 Oct 2019

50mins

Ranked #14

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Love, Lies & Leading Women (Defined)

Love, Lies & Leading Women (Defined)

Demetria's back! This week she's recapping her getaway at Leading Women Defined and catching up on (almost) everything s... Read more

17 Mar 2019

49mins

Ranked #15

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A Sh*t Show Named Virginia

A Sh*t Show Named Virginia

Demetria is inspired to dig deeper after reading "Well-Read Black Girl", examines the complete sh--t show of Virginia po... Read more

7 Feb 2019

43mins

Ranked #16

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What A Time To Be Alive

What A Time To Be Alive

Demetria shares her predictions for the next episode of Game of Thrones, celebrates Idris Elba’s marriage, offers advice... Read more

2 May 2019

51mins

Ranked #17

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"It's Above Me Now"

"It's Above Me Now"

Demetria muses on the new season of The Handmaid's Tale (no spoilers and why Jharrel Jerome ("Korey Wise") deserves an E... Read more

7 Jun 2019

37mins

Ranked #18

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To Live and Die in LA (and Other Topics)

To Live and Die in LA (and Other Topics)

Demetria muses on her move to LA, visiting the Marathon Store and South Central LA, the curious theories of Dr. Sebi, Jo... Read more

11 Apr 2019

56mins

Ranked #19

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White Supremacy Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

White Supremacy Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Demetria chats with Black Masculinity expert Dr. Jason Nichols about  fragile men, pick-me princesses, Billy Porter, wea... Read more

28 Feb 2019

41mins

Ranked #20

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Untitled (How Does It Feel)

Untitled (How Does It Feel)

Demetria's back in LA (for a couple weeks) after a five-city escape that included ABFF and Essence Fest. She has pop-cul... Read more

13 Jul 2019

56mins

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