Ratchet & Respectable

Demetria ponders who Trump could release from prison that would make her support him, why Black folks should be concerned about ICE, Lori Harvey and Diddy's confirmed "situation", the genius of Hobbs & Shaw, a review of the Black Lady Sketch Show and mourns the loss of Toni Morrison. 

Demetria reflects on the shenanigans and hijinks of Antoine Fuqua and his mistress, Nicole Murphy; Lori Harvey allegedly dating a man old enough to be her Daddy ("Diddy") and why Cynthia Erivo deserves to be play Harriet Tubman in an upcoming biopic.  Thanks much to this week's sponsors, Daily Harvest, Audible, and Lola Feminine Products. 

Join close friends Charla Lauriston and Lauren Domino on their hunt for the ‘secrets’ that have helped black women flourish through the bullsh*t. They connect with guests over shared experiences by wading through everything from sex and self-care to rage and anxiety. Each conversation centers on creating a space for joy with some newfound besties while asking: how do the black women we admire stay incredibly phenomenal? The Secret Lives of Black Women is out NOW - listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Demetria's back in LA (for a couple weeks) after a five-city escape that included ABFF and Essence Fest. She has pop-culture thoughts, many (!) on The Handmaid's Tale, Queen Sugar, A$AP Rocky's detainment in Sweden, Tyler Perry's speech at the BET Awards and The Serena Williams's piece of bare black ass on the cover of Harper's Baazar.  Also, thanks to this week's sponsors, Audible.com/respectable and DailyHarvest.com

Demetria is sick AF. During a rare 30 minutes where she can breathe thru her nose, she recounts the latest shenanigans in Belle-ville, including a trip to ABFF for a table read of her upcoming TV film, "Don't Waste Your Pretty", heading East for Father's Day and getting trapped in Maryland due to a head cold. There's more, including updates on Mama and Papa Belle, but that's the gist of it.  Many thanks to this week's sponsor, Audible.com/respectable. 

Demetria muses on her new LA life as "Demi", an encounter with Not Suit, Suit, hunger pains in Hollywood, turning 40, Nova Bordelon's complete lack of boundaries, TMZ overstepping, and yeah, J and G.  Also, thanks to this week's sponsors, Audible.com/respectable and DailyHarvest.com

Demetria muses on the new season of The Handmaid's Tale (no spoilers and why Jharrel Jerome ("Korey Wise") deserves an Emmy, laughs at Lil Nas X upsetting racists and the loose animal who called a hotel desk attendant a f---ing n----r, and ponders who gets to be called "Auntie" and why so many people seem to think saying "no" or having boundaries is "mean".

Demetria takes reader requests for this week's topics. The result? She muses on Dionne Warwick's questionable statements about Beyonce', Jordyn Woods' first TV role on Grown-ish, Peter Gunz's 11th child, Trey Songz's baby boy, the new season of She's Gotta Have It, and how to make a transition from an old life to a new one.

Demetria chats with therapist Lisa Jones- Chandler about black women anxiety, the strong black woman archetype (healthy) tools to self-soothe and how to find a therapist. 

Demetria and OmNoire Founder Christina Rice take the stage to discuss new beginnings, "a-ha moments", breaking cycles of dysfunction, and moving on from relationship drama/trauma. (Plus audience questions.) 

Demetria pontificates on Steve and Marjorie divorce rumors, Jussie Smollet's explosion from Empire, John Singleton's passing, West Indian Archie aka the newest addition to the royal family, Billy Porter's Old Testament realness at the Met Gala, Georgia's new abortion law, and why everyone hates Ayesha Curry so damn much. 

Demetria shares her predictions for the next episode of Game of Thrones, celebrates Idris Elba’s marriage, offers advice for oft-embattled Jordyn Woods, wonders about the Obamas new Netflix offerings and speaks to expert educators  Erica Buddington (Langston League) and Dr. Ivory Toldson (Howard University) about the curious new policies for parental attire at a Houston high school. 

Demetria (finally) has a long overdue chat with one of her favorite writers and bestie-in-her-head, Damon Young, co-founder of Very Smart Brothas and author of "What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker. Your favorite writer's favorite writers chat about Game of Thrones, gentrification, public transparency, short sentences, Michelle Williams, why Darius Lovehall is the ultimate fuccboi and (so, so, much) more.... 

Demetria muses on being homesick for the DMV, Nipsey Hussle's memorial service, Wendy Williams' divorce, Nortre Dame in flames (Paris is Burning!) , Marjorie Harvey: a Mood, a Moment, a Movement, and the electrifying epicness of Beyonce's Netflix doc. 

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