The Sophisticatedly Ratchet Podcast

Double Standards

Welcome to another popping ass episode of Sophisticatedly Ratchet. When you think about men and women, different gender traits come mind for each sex. There are lots of scenarios where gender may influence or change a situation in one’s favor. On this week's episode we discuss double standards. We unpack which ones we subscribe to and which ones aren’t widely accepted in our lives. Everyone has an opinion and everyone reacts to it differently. Is it a bigger issue than it seems? Is there no issue at all? Tune in and find out.

The Art of Aging: What are you too old for?

What's popping Sophisticatedly Ratchet Family?! On this week’s episode of The Sophisticatedly Ratchet Podcast, we explore the pros and cons of aging. Some people grow old but not up, so as black millennials, we pose the question: what are we too old for? Join us as we chop up past experiences and gauge individual growth. Aging is a blessing, not many people get to experience, so it’s important that we reflect from time to time. Pull up, tune in and join us as we discuss if “You’re too old for that!”

Socially Unacceptable

What’s good, Sophisticatedly Ratchet Family?! Did you know there are currently 3.2 Billion social media users around the world, comprising 42% of the world's population?

Since it’s conception Social Media has truly changed the way we live. Over time it evolved from chat rooms into massive global networks. Now it is a platform to share your feelings, connect with others, shop, get the news, learn new information and list continues.

On this week's episode of Sophisticatedly Ratchet, we chop up our personal experiences with social media and discuss how we use it personally, while in relationships and professionally. Pull up, tune in and join us as we discuss the socially unacceptable and acceptable norms of social!

Toxic Relationships

What is good, Sophisticatedly Ratchet family?! Good or bad, I think it is safe to say we have all experienced our share of relationships. Unfortunately, not every relationship is rainbows and sunshine; they are also sewage and smog. In this week's episode of Sophisticatedly Ratchet, we go in on relationships and discuss the signs of a TOXIC one. Toxic relationships are often hard to identify at the moment, so we put our perspectives and experiences together to save you the pain of learning the hard way. Brace yourself because if you're in a toxic relationship, you may recognize some of these signs in yourself, your partner, or the relationship itself! Pull up a chair, tune in and join us while we talk our wild shit! 

Myths and Stigma around Mental Health

Welcome back to another episode of Sophisticatedly Ratchet, and today we are talking about Trauma! This week the team discusses their opinions on mental health, trauma and unpack how trauma can have long lasting effects on all of us. Trauma affects us differently but is defined as an emotional response to a terrible event (accident, rape or natural disaster) immediately after the event, shock and denial are typical. In this episode we discuss our experiences, stigmas and myths associated with mental health and mental well-being in our black community. Pull up and tune in to join the discussion!

Censorship

On this week's episode of Sophisticatedly Ratchet, the Squad chops it up about CENSORSHIP. Here at Sophisticatedly Ratchet we strive to give our listeners the real in a world of fake and we stand for that. If we aren’t authentic then what are we here for? However In terms of Censorship, how do you feel about censoring yourself? How do you feel about censoring your words in order to convey a message? Do you feel you should be censored at all? Let’s talk about it! Tune in, pull up and join the discussion!

Cardi B for President

On this week's episode of Sophisticatedly Ratchet, we dip our toes into the pool of politics. With the upcoming 2020 Presidential Election around the corner, the squad discusses how we feel about political parties using celebrity involvement to gain support, political awareness in the black community and the steps necessary to be the change that we want to see. Do you believe Democratic Party represents the black majority, are you racially biased when it comes to voting black candidates into office and would you vote Cardi B for President? Tune in, pull up and join the discussion!

Sometimes You Feel Like a Nut

What’s good Sophisticatedly Ratchet family?! On this week’s episode of The Sophisticatedly Ratchet Podcast, Shake moderates and explains his perfect day, which somehow led us into discussing “faking nuts”. It’s common knowledge that women fake orgasms, but are they the only one out here pump faking? After this discussion you might have a different idea about who’s faking out who. Have you ever been guilty of faking an orgasm, was it out of compassion, exhaustion or boredom? Pull up a chair, tune in and join us talk our wild shit!

Compromise Versus Sacrifice

What’s good Sophisticatedly Ratchet family?! On this week’s episode of The Sophisticatedly Ratchet Podcast, the squad unites to discuss sacrifice vs compromise. Is it possible to have a successful relationship without making one or both of these concessions, join us while we hash out the differences between the two. What have you sacrificed for relationships, did you regret it or was it beneficial, and what were some compromises you’re willing or not willing to make? Pull up a chair, tune in and join us talk our wild shit! 

Why You Telling?

On this week’s episode of Sophisticatedly Ratchet, the Squad gets together to discuss Snitching! Being labeled a snitch, rat or stool pigeon as a kid was once a travesty but not so black and white as an adult. What are the pros and cons of snitching, could or would you ever snitch, who would or wouldn’t you take the fall for? We discuss the presumptions behind snitching and how different situations may and may not justify it. To be clear- we don’t condone it but we all know there are always different perspectives to be heard. Pull up a chair, tune in and join in the discussion!