Ratchet & Respectable

Demi recovers from Thanksgiving; RIP Virgil Agboh; Why Common can’t keep a woman; The Jazmine wins Album of the  Year, Rihanna is a “hero” to Barbados; King Richard’s first kingdom; Little Brother Cuomo is some more sh—. *sigh*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: I absolutely recommend checking out Ana Luisa! Go to shop.analuisa.com/ratchet and you can get 60% off! Get $20 off any purchase over $75 when you go to beamorganics.com/RATCHET or just type in code RATCHET at checkout. Try Peloton classes free for the rest of the year. New members only. Visit onepeloton.com/app to learn more. Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at truebill.com/RATCHET. Stay in your comfort zone. Go to harperwilde.com/ratchet today so you can get 20% off your first purchase.  Go to bombas.com/RATCHET, and get 20% off any purchase during their big holiday sale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi chats with Me Too Founder and New York Times Bestselling Author Tarana Burke about self work, self worth, so-called “strong” Black women and other themes covered in Burke’s debut book, “You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and The Black Experience”.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:  IG:  demetriallucas. Twitter: demetriallucas. FB: demetriallucas. YouTube: demetriallucas. Thanks to our sponsors: Design like a pro with Canva Pro! Right now, you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial when you use my promo code! Just go to canva.me/ratchet to get your FREE 45-day extended trial. Enter TODAY for your chance to win the “Miami Dream House” or other life-changing prizes and experiences at omaze.com/ratchet. Plus, receive 20 extra entries when you enter code ratchet20. Head to beamorganics.com/RATCHET for 40% off the first 3 months of a peppermint dream subscription PLUS free mug and frother, or 20% off a one-time purchase.  Right now, ShesBirdie is offering our listeners 15% off your first purchase when you go to shesbirdie.com/RATCHET. Right now, Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to sakara.com/RATCHET or enter code RATCHET at checkout. Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry is BACK,  and now available with Zero Sugar!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi is allergic to wine; Iman Shumpert wins DWTS, The AMAs and The Five Horsemen; Janet Jackson doc on Hulu; Did Adele gaffle a Black woman's work on "30"? Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:  IG:  demetriallucas. Twitter: demetriallucas. FB: demetriallucas. YouTube: demetriallucas. Thanks to our sponsors: Design like a pro with Canva Pro! Right now, you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial when you use my promo code! Just go to canva.me/ratchet to get your FREE 45-day extended trial. Enter TODAY for your chance to win the “Miami Dream House” or other life-changing prizes and experiences at omaze.com/ratchet. Plus, receive 20 extra entries when you enter code ratchet20. Head to beamorganics.com/RATCHET for 40% off the first 3 months of a peppermint dream subscription PLUS free mug and frother, or 20% off a one-time purchase.  Right now, ShesBirdie is offering our listeners 15% off your first purchase when you go to shesbirdie.com/RATCHET. This holiday, give one annual membership and get one free! Go to masterclass.com/ratchet today. Terms apply.  Take control of your glucose levels today. Try Pendulum Glucose Control for 90 days. If you’re not satisfied with your levels, you’ll get your money back. Visit pendulumlife.com to find out more. And use promo code RATCHET for 20% off your first bottle of membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

That Damn Adele Album; Stephanie Mills is the friend every person needs; Essence holiday covers; America America’s. Again. Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:  IG:  demetriallucas. Twitter: demetriallucas. FB: demetriallucas. YouTube: demetriallucas. Thanks to my sponsors: Visit pendulumlife.com to find out more. And use promo code RATCHET for 20% off your first bottle of membership. Right now Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off your first three months. Visit ritual.com/RATCHET and turn healthy habits into a Ritual.  Check out Now Listen, a podcast from Netflix and Strong Black Lead! Check out beamorganics.com/RATCHET for 40% off the first 3 months of a peppermint dream subscription PLUS free mug and frother, or 20% off a one-time purchase. You can listen to For Colored Nerds right now on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. Discover your inner-Tom Boy. And let me get you started with my special discount. Go to tomboyx.com and enter code RATCHET to get an extra 20% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Each week, BFFs Brittany and Eric humorously deep-dive into the uncool topic of their choice while testing the outer limits of their friendship.Listen to and follow For Colored Nerds right now on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adele is back, The Chaka vs The Stephanie; Maxwell drops a new single; Lil Nas X heads to Maury; CNN trolls Kamala Harris; Rolling Stone exposes Marilyn Manson as a monster; Kanye is a degenerate who makes good music; DaBaby has too much Wi-Fi; the R&R merch drops this week. Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:  IG:  demetriallucas. Twitter: demetriallucas. FB: demetriallucas. YouTube: demetriallucas. Thanks to our sponsors: Go to curology.com/RATCHET for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling!  Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to upstart.com/RATCHET. Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry Flavor is available from (10/18/21) to (12/31/21) or while supplies last.  Go to tomboyx.com and enter code RATCHET to get an extra 20% off. Check out Strong Black Lead and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/ratchet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Dana Chanel” faces a legal battle; Will Smith’s gift boxes (and Oprah interview); The Bachelorette is a snooze;  Kanye on Drink Champs; and Nene Leakes is accepting interested suitors Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:  IG:  demetriallucas. Twitter: demetriallucas. FB: demetriallucas. YouTube: demetriallucas. Thanks to our sponsors: Ready to awaken your inner detective? Download June’s Journey free today on the Apple App Store or Google Play! Make this holiday season a little brighter with ShipStation. Go to ShipStation.com, click on the microphone at the top, and enter code RESPECT. Get started today at chime.com/RATCHET.  Try Peloton classes free for the rest of the year. New members only. Visit onepeloton.com/app to learn more. I absolutely recommend checking out Ana Luisa! Go to shop.analuisa.com/ratchet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi and one of her favorite writer/author/ Mommy-besties Helena Andrews-Dyer (Bitch is the New Black) discuss new moms, bare minimum dads , thriving in limitless abundance — and more, as inspired by the most “WTF?” episode of Insecure ever. 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: I absolutely recommend checking out Ana Luisa! Go to shop.analuisa.com/ratchet. Enjoy this time of year even more - like I do - with Daily Harvest! Go to dailyharvest.com and enter code respectable to get up to forty dollars off your first box!  If you’ve never tried Amazon Music Unlimited now’s a great time! For a limited time, new customers can try Amazon Music Unlimited FREE for THREE months. No credit card required! Just go to amazon.com/RATCHETPOD. Now you deserve to have financial peace of mind. Join the millions of Americans already loving Chime. Signup takes only two minutes, and doesn’t affect your credit score! Get started today at chime.com/RATCHET. Try Peloton classes free for the rest of the year. New members only. Visit onepeloton.com/app to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tabitha Brown in Essence; Kanye West goes the full Kanye (for 2.5 hours) on “Drink Champs”; Will Smith wrote War & Peace; The Harder They Fall surpasses the hype.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: Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry is BACK, with a new friend, Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry Zero Sugar! Right now, Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to sakara.com/RATCHET or enter code RATCHET at checkout. I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/ratchet. Take control of your glucose levels today. Try Pendulum Glucose Control for 90 days. If you’re not satisfied with your levels, you’ll get your money back. Visit pendulumlife.com to find out more. And use promo code RATCHET for 20% off your first bottle of membership. Right now, ShesBirdie is offering our listeners 15% off your first purchase when you go to shesbirdie.com/RATCHET. Secure your online activity by visiting expressvpn.com/ratchet TODAY and get an extra three months FREE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi Demi’s; The Venus and two other people cover EW; The Deans and their dream home land the cover of AD; Jay Z (and more) are inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame;  Huma Abedin breaks her silence about her trifling (still) husband.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: Get the sleep of your dreams with Beam's Dream powder. If you subscribe now, you’ll get 35% OFF your first month of Dream, PLUS get a free mug and frother. Head to beamorganics.com/RATCHET. Buttah's so confident that it works, they're giving away their best selling sample kit for FREE. To get your FREE samples, go to ButtahSkin.com and use code Glowup at check out. Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to upstart.com/RATCHET. Go to HelloFresh.com/ratchet14 and use code ratchet14 for up to 14 free meals AND 3 free gifts! Take control of your glucose levels today. Try Pendulum Glucose Control for 90 days. If you’re not satisfied with your levels, you’ll get your money back. Visit pendulumlife.com to find out more. And use promo code RATCHET for 20% off your first bottle of membership. Right now, ShesBirdie is offering our listeners 15% off your first purchase when you go to shesbirdie.com/RATCHET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices