Ratchet & Respectable is hosted by journalist and author Demetria L. Lucas, who covers pop culture, entertainment, politics and current news with occasional guests. The show has 630 episodes and publishes twice weekly, with a median length of about 30 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Twice-weekly culture conversation with a loyal, highly rated Black women's audience
- 3,249 Apple ratings with a 4.8 average suggest a highly engaged listener base.
- Twice-weekly episodes across 630 episodes give sponsors sustained frequency over time.
- Conversational group-chat format lends itself to host-read integrations.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, news roundup, guest interview
- Tone
- irreverent, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 25 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles reference a sexual misconduct case involving Diddy and the political news of an Ilhan Omar federal raid, and the description references political insanity; the explicit flag is 0 in the feed.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.demetriallucas.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1449001372 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6a1cc17c428d759cb3f… |
Benchmark score: 91 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| John Boyega Has Been “Hiding a Child”!! (And a Wife!!), Diddy's Prison | 2026-10-15 | 30 min |
| Somebody's Son, Somebody's Daughter & Ilhan Omar's Federal Raid | 2026-10-13 | 19 min |
| Beautiful Women, Unfortunate Looking Men & Morris Chestnut Hates That | 2026-10-09 | 33 min |
| Great Expectations: Non-Monogamous Men, $1K Weaves, Chris Rock & Why W | 2026-10-05 | 29 min |
| Savannah in First Class, Diddy’s Luxe Life in Prison, & Rick Ross in P | 2026-10-02 | 25 min |
| Aging Gracefully, Hillman's Legacy & That Cornell Lawsuit | 2026-09-29 | 30 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
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…
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About Ratchet & Respectable
Ratchet & Respectable is a weekly culture and news podcast hosted by journalist and author Demetria L. Lucas, according to the show feed and the Apple Podcasts listing. Episodes cover pop culture, celebrity news, politics and current events, often with a guest, and the show is published twice weekly, with a median length of about 30 minutes. It has 630 episodes since January 2019.
The show carries a 4.8 average rating from 3,249 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Based on those signals, the estimate is 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely to skew toward adults in their 25 to 44 range, with an estimated majority of women. These are estimates, not published figures. No sponsors were seen in the feed.
A host-read mid-roll would likely cost about $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on the estimated download range at $18 to $25 per 1,000. The show suits brands in beauty, fashion, lifestyle and entertainment that want a conversational, culture-focused audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Ratchet & Respectable can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Ratchet & Respectable
How much does Ratchet & Respectable charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's rate card and placement.
What is Ratchet & Respectable about?
Ratchet & Respectable is a twice-weekly culture podcast hosted by Demetria L. Lucas. It covers pop culture, celebrity news, politics and current events, often with guests.
How do I contact Ratchet & Respectable about sponsoring an episode?
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