Ratchet & Respectable

Demi does V-Day in Joburg; MF Michael B Jordan in Rolling Stone, (brief) review of the final season of Snowfall; pregnant Rihanna suspended on a platform doesn’t impress (some) Super Bowl viewers  ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: Sakara: And right now, Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to https://Sakara.com/Ratchet or enter code RATCHET at checkout Caraway: Visit https://Carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Ship Station: Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/respect. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show! Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Thrive: Go to https://ThriveMarket.com/ratchet for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi arrives in Johannesburg… without power; Dee Barnes has thoughts on that Dr. Dre award; Gina Prince Bythewood explains why “white” awards matter - and why they shouldn’t be called white; TJ Holmes is up to four (alleged) office trysts and is mad about being called a predator ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: Chime: Sign up takes only two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at https://chime.com/ratchet Masterclass: Go to https://MASTERCLASS.com/RATCHET now for 15% off MasterClass. What Do You Meme? Spice things up with the game Let's Get Deep from the creators of What Do You Meme? and get 20% off with promo code RATCHET at https://whatdoyoumeme.com/letsgetdeep Express VPN: Go to https://EXPRESSVPN.com/ratchet right now and you can get an extra three months of ExpressVPN for free!  Jenni Kayne: Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET at https://jennikayne.com/RATCHET! #jennikaynepartner #sponsored #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi’s last night in East America; #latepass reviews of “Your Honor”; Jonathan Majors tiddays on Ebony; thoughts on the Grammys  ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: Masterclass: Go to https://MASTERCLASS.com/RATCHET now for 15% off MasterClass What Do You Meme? Spice things up with the game Let's Get Deep from the creators of What Do You Meme? and get 20% off with promo code RATCHET at https://whatdoyoumeme.com/letsgetdeep Express VPN: Go to https://EXPRESSVPN.com/ratchet right now and you can get an extra three months of ExpressVPN for free!  Rocket Money: Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to https://RocketMoney.com/ratchet Jenni Kayne: Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET at https://jennikayne.com/RATCHET! #jennikaynepartner #sponsored #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi’s got her original name back— on everything!; Beyonce (in Paris) at 4AM;  Harlem S2 is here; Missy heads to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; Tom Brady is so very trifling  ABOUT ME:  http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: Ship Station: Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/respect . Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show!  Honey Love: Get 20% OFF @honeylove with promo code [RATCHET] at https://www.honeylove.com/[RATCHET]! #honeylovepod Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MF Michael Ealy heads to Starz; Two Black QBs face off in the Super Bowl; the MJ biopic finds its star; Common vs Lori Harvey; reviews of the Roberta Flack documentary, “The 1619 Project”, “You People”,and “Shotgun Wedding”; the HBCU- Marcus Stokes controversy  ABOUT ME:  http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: Ship Station: Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/respect . Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show!  Honey Love: Get 20% OFF @honeylove with promo code [RATCHET] at https://www.honeylove.com/[RATCHET]! #honeylovepod Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi in DC ; this Memphis mess;  mass shootings in America; Savannah’s James's office hours; The 1619 Project; late reviews on Truth Be Told; Amy & TJ are officially out at GMA ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: Sakara: Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to https://sakara.com/Ratchet or enter code RATCHET at checkout Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Masterclass: Go to https://masterclass.com/RATCHET now for 15% off MasterClass Wondery: Follow Even the Rich on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts or listen early and ad-free by joining Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demetria’s PG accent returns ; Nia Long is single— and may be mingling; Beyoncé in Dubai (for an hour); GirlsTrip heads to Ghana… with the whole cast; a(nother) MJ biopic?; the 2023 Oscar nominees are in!  ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: Sakara: Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to https://sakara.com/Ratchet or enter code RATCHET at checkout Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Masterclass: Go to https://masterclass.com/RATCHET now for 15% off MasterClass Wondery: Follow Even the Rich on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts or listen early and ad-free by joining Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi returns to East America (and gets a GLAAD nod); Leslie Jones nails The Daily Show; Future is still thinking about Ciara; Pee Diddy, Stephen A. Smith is obnoxious on Sherri ABOUT ME:  http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: Caraway: Visit https://Carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Thrive: Go to https://thrivemarket.com/ratchet for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Even The Rich on Wondery: Follow Even the Rich on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts or listen early and ad-free by joining Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app. Masterclass: Go to https://masterclass.com/RATCHET now for 15% off MasterClass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi says goodbye to Ghana; Leslie Jones does The Daily Show; Damson Idris makes the main page; Our Disney Princess takes a Prince!; the Critic’s Choice Award winners; that weird MLK statue ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: Caraway: Visit https://Carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Rocket Money: Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to https://RocketMoney.com/RATCHET Thrive: Go to https://thrivemarket.com/ratchet for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Even The Rich on Wondery: Follow Even the Rich on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts or listen early and ad-free by joining Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi in Abu Dhabi; Black folks winning at the Golden Globes;  MF Brad Pitt; The Sherri and The Jenny ain’t going nowhere; Naomi Osaka makes bank and a baby; Lori Harvey and Damson Idris forreal?!?!?  (Or for Snowfall promo??)  ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: Masterclass: Go to https://masterclass.com/RATCHET now for 15% off MasterClass. Jenni Kayne Apparel: Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET at https://jennikayne.com/RATCHET! #jennikaynepartner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi in Dubai; BMF on Starz; the return of Frank Ocean; Shemar Moore’s pullout game; yet another R. Kelly doc; the saga of Meek Mill in Ghana won’t end  ABOUT ME:  http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: Masterclass: Go to https://masterclass.com/RATCHET now for 15% off MasterClass. Jenni Kayne Apparel: Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET at https://jennikayne.com/RATCHET! #jennikaynepartner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi in Doha (Qatar); Harlem S2 is coming!; MBJ on SNL; Harry tells too much in "Spare"; The Bruces gave that beach back  ABOUT ME:  http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: Peloton: All-Access Membership seprarate. Offer ends January 8, 2023. Exclude Bike, Bike+, Tread and Row Basics. See additional terms at https://onepeloton.com Better Help: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Ship Station: Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/respect. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show! Chime: See for yourself why Chime is so loved at https://chime.com/ratchet Express VPN: Secure your online activity today at https://ExpressVPN.com/ratchet and get an extra three months of ExpressVPN FREE! Sakara: And right now, Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to https://Sakara.com/Ratchet or enter code RATCHET at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Detty December in Ghana; reviews of Kindred, Emily in Paris and The Best Man; The BK Bishop arrest (that everyone saw coming, or should have; Tory found guilty of shooting Meg, just like she said he did; blaming Roc Nation was not on my bingo card. Thanks to our sponsors: Peloton: All-Access Membership separate. Offer ends January 8, 2023. Exclude Bike, Bike+, Tread and Row Basics. See additional terms at https://onepeloton.com Better Help: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Ship Station: Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/respect. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show! Chime: See for yourself why Chime is so loved at https://chime.com/ratchet Express VPN: Secure your online activity today at https://ExpressVPN.com/ratchet and get an extra three months of ExpressVPN FREE! Sakara: And right now, Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to https://Sakara.com/Ratchet or enter code RATCHET at checkout Follow me:  IG: demetriallucas. Twitter: demetriallucas. FB: demetriallucas. YouTube: demetriallucas. More about the Show:  Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/RatchetRespectablePodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi revisits going to the gym; Rih and Rocky are officially parents; the Tabitha takeover; Lori Harvey won’t talk to us again; The Bevy is (back) to celebrate her Ted Talk. Follow me:  IG: demetriallucas. Twitter: demetriallucas. FB: demetriallucas. YouTube: demetriallucas. More about the Show:  Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/RatchetRespectablePodcast.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi revisits the Duchess Thee Meghan twirls thru London; Disgraced Pastor John Gray virtually cheats; Lori and MJB split. Follow me:  IG: demetriallucas. Twitter: demetriallucas. FB: demetriallucas. YouTube: demetriallucas. More about the Show:  Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/RatchetRespectablePodcast. Thanks to our sponsors: Rocket Money: Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to https://RocketMoney.com/RATCHET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode Demi revisits returning home. Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/. Follow me:  IG: demetriallucas. Twitter: demetriallucas. FB: demetriallucas. YouTube: demetriallucas. More about the Show:  Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/RatchetRespectablePodcast Thanks to our sponsors: Peloton: Get up to $200 off accessories before offer ends on December 25th. Visit https://onepeloton.com Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/ratchet and get on your way to being your best self. Wondery: Follow Even The Rich wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen ad-free on the Amazon Music or Wondery app.  Masterclass: This holiday, give the perfect gift of an annual MasterClass membership and get one free! Go to https://masterclass.com/RATCHET today. Terms apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi revisits "LARI" this week a discussion on "Rothaniel". Follow me:  IG: demetriallucas. Twitter: demetriallucas. FB: demetriallucas. YouTube: demetriallucas. More about the Show:  Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/RatchetRespectablePodcast. Thanks to our sponsors: Peloton: Get up to $200 off accessories before offer ends on December 25th. Visit https://onepeloton.com Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/ratchet and get on your way to being your best self. Wondery: Follow Even The Rich wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen ad-free on the Amazon Music or Wondery app.  Masterclass: This holiday, give the perfect gift of an annual MasterClass membership and get one free! Go to https://MASTERCLASS.com/RATCHET today. Terms apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi has good news and bad news; FOMO for the Michelle Obama book tour; Angela Bassett is racking up awards; Deon Cole on Netflix; Diddy defends Shawty Wop; Who shot Meg? *TRIGGER WARNING* discussion of suicide and depression  ABOUT ME:  http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: Caraway: Visit https://Carawayhome.com to shop all their incredible products for up to 20% off this holiday season Wondery: Follow Even The Rich wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen ad-free on the Amazon Music or Wondery app.  Storyworth: Help your family share their story this holiday season with StoryWorth. Go to https://StoryWorth.com/ratchet today and save $10 on your first purchase!  Life MD: Visit https://LifeMD.com/RATCHET now or download their app and see why LifeMD is America’s Trusted Telehealth Leader Peloton: Get up to $200 off accessories before offer ends on December 25th. Visit https://onepeloton.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A review of Will Smith's Emancipation; Keke's bump triggers respectability politics; DeMarco Morgan replaces TJ Holmes on GMA3; Van Jones isn't a spokesperson for Black people; Caresha reacts to Diddy's new baby; relationship guru Derrick Jackson announces his separation (a day after he's seen with another woman)  ABOUT ME:  http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: True Bill: Cancel unnecessary subscriptions with Rocket Money today at https://RocketMoney.com/RATCHET Caraway: Visit https://Carawayhome.com to shop all their incredible products for up to 20% off this holiday season Wondery: Follow Even The Rich wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen ad-free on the Amazon Music or Wondery app.  Storyworth: Help your family share their story this holiday season with StoryWorth. Go to https://StoryWorth.com/ratchet today and save $10 on your first purchase!  Life MD: Visit https://LifeMD.com/RATCHET now or download their app and see why LifeMD is America’s Trusted Telehealth Leader Peloton: Get up to $200 off accessories before offer ends on December 25th. Visit https://onepeloton.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An American citizen is returned to her homeland; Plies on "Paul"; Johnathan Majors in his draws; Trevor Noah thanks Black women as he exits the Daily Show  ABOUT ME:  http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: Peloton: Get up to $200 off accessories before offer ends on December 25th. Visit https://onepeloton.com Hello Fresh: Go to https://HelloFresh.com/ratchet18 and use code ratchet18 for 18 free meals plus free shipping! Ship Station: Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/respect. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show!  Bare Necessities: Go to https://barenecessities.com/ratchet20 and use code ratchet20 to get 20% off your order Better Help: Brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at http://BetterHelp.com/ratchet and get on your way to being your best self Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices