Ratchet & Respectable

Demi heads to Vegas to see a Ursher; Rihanna is a billionaire baddie; the person currently known as Love, covers Vanity Fair; Nas’ new album might be fair; Kanye thinks it’s Easter; Alfonso Ribero thinks Black people don’t like him; Andre Cuomo is a piggy.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 my sponsors: Check out MeUndies! To get your 15% off your first order and free shipping go to meundies.com/RATCHET. Follow True Love by Wondery on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you are listening now. Stop paying full-price for streaming services and only getting access to a fraction of their content. Get your money’s worth at expressvpn.com/ratchet. Don’t forget to use my link to get an extra three months of ExpressVPN for free!  With the Peloton Bike, there’s nothing like working out from home. Learn more at onepeloton.com. New members can try Peloton classes free for 30 days at onepeloton.com/app. Terms apply. I love everything about Thrive Causemetics. You’re going to love them as much as I do. Visit thrivecausemetics.com/ratchet for 15% off your first order! This is an exclusive offer you can ONLY get here! Check out Blueland! Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you go to blueland.com/RATCHET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi’s Odyssey continues. (Yes, still.) The publicist for DaBaby apologizes after her client is dropped from festival lineups; Simone Biles returns to The Olympics;? Lizzo has a new album; the trailer for House of Gucci; Demi interviews her dad for his 80th birthday.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: Check out Blueland! Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you go to blueland.com/RATCHET. Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to upstart.com/RATCHET. I love everything about Thrive Causemetics. You’re going to love them as much as I do. Visit thrivecausemetics.com/ratchet for 15% off your first order! With the Peloton Bike, there’s nothing like working out from home. Learn more at onepeloton.com. New members can try Peloton classes free for 30 days at onepeloton.com/app. Terms apply. Check out MeUndies! To get your 15% off your first order and free shipping go to meundies.com/RATCHET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Belle” is back in Brooklyn; “Donda” still isn’t out; You too can dine with Bevy Smith;  Copper-diggers are on the loose; Michael Che loses him damn mind; Whitey [was] on the moon.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 my sponsors: Get key nutrients–without the B.S. Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/RATCHET to start your Ritual today. 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.I love everything about Thrive Causemetics. You’re going to love them as much as I do. Visit thrivecausemetics.com/ratchet for 15% off your first order!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 30 days. Just go to amazon.com/RATCHETPOD. Ship more in less time at shipstation.com. Just use my offer code, RESPECT, to get a 60-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi’s DMV Odyssey; a ton of good Black news, including Simone Biles leaving the Olympics; Da Baby is an idiot and so is TI.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: Go to ShipStation.com, and enter offer code RESPECT to get a 60-day free trial. That’s 2 months FREE of no-hassle, stress-free shipping.  Check out MeUndies. To get your 15% off your first order and free shipping go to meundies.com/RATCHET. 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 30 days. No credit card required! Just go to amazon.com/RATCHETPOD. I love everything about Thrive Causemetics. Visit thrivecausemetics.com/ratchet for 15% off your first order! This is an exclusive offer you can ONLY get here! Check out Birch by Helix! Birch is giving $200 off ALL mattresses and 2 free eco-rest pillows at birchliving.com/ratchet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi sees some Atlanta, answers more travel questions (solo travel? Budgeting?) and talks about knowing your worth , being an all-purpose friend and where TF to eat with celebrity chef Jourdan ChaTaun (@thejourdanchataun).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: 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.Stay cool, calm, and collected during the summer heat! Go to dailyharvest.com and enter code respectable to get twenty-five dollars off your first box!Wow your audience with Canva Pro, the easiest way to create presentations! Right now, you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial! Just go to canva.me/ratchet to get your FREE 45-day extended trial. Check out Blueland products! Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you go to blueland.com/RATCHET.First Wives Club, starring Jill Scott, Michelle Buteau, Ryan Michelle Bathé, and Michelle Mitchenor is now streaming on BET Plus. Visit BET.plus for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi and Davida Selby, founder of Katelynn & Adwoa Skincare and KLA Goes to Ghana, share their travel tips for the ultimate vacation.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: Check out Vivino! Give them a try and I know you’re going to love it. Go to vivino.com/RATCHET and use code RATCHET at checkout to save 20% on your first order of up to $200. Wow your audience with Canva Pro, the easiest way to create presentations! Right now, you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial! Just go to canva.me/ratchet to get your FREE 45-day extended trial.Go to hellofresh.com/ratchet14 and use code ratchet14 for up to 14 free meals plus free shipping!Right now, ShesBirdie is offering our listeners 15% off your first purchase when you go to ShesBirdie.com/RATCHET.Check out Blueland! Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you go to blueland.com/RATCHET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Lovecraft Country” gets 18 Emmys noms despite being cancelled by HBO; Oprah shouts out Tarana Burke’s new book, “Unbound”; Cynthia Erivo is an honorary AKA; Demi is attacked by a dragon while recording: Codie Elaine Oliver (“Black Love”, OWN) shares the secret to making love work (if that’s what you want).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: Ship more in less time – for a lot less money. Just go to shipstation.com, Just use my offer code, RESPECT, to get a 60-day free trial. That’s 2 months FREE of no-hassle, stress-free shipping.Put your policy to the test like I did. Get a better insurance with Gabi. It’s totally free to check and there’s no obligation. Go to gabi.com/RATCHET. With the Peloton Bike, there’s nothing like working out from home. Learn more at onepeloton.com. New members can try Peloton classes free for 30 days at onepeloton.com/app. Terms apply.I’ve really stepped up my wine game thanks to Vivino! Give them a try and I know you’re going to love it. Go to vivino.com/RATCHET and use code RATCHET at checkout to save 20% on your first order of up to $200.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi sees some Miami, but has NYC FOMO; a sermonette about settling; thoughts and prayerS to the HU communications team; Demi talks about Black women and body image (and big asses) with her writer crush, sister-friend Denene Millner.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:With the Peloton Bike, there’s nothing like working out from home. Learn more at onepeloton.com. New members can try Peloton classes free for 30 days at onepeloton.com/app. Terms apply.Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to modernfertility.com/ratchet. That means your test will cost $139 instead of the several hundred or even a thousand plus dollars it could cost at a doctor’s office.I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting my sponsor at betterhelp.com/ratchet.Put your policy to the test like I did. Get a better insurance with Gabi. It’s totally free to check and there’s no obligation. Go to gabi.com/ratchet.Go to curology.com/RATCHET for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Demi’s birthday! The Blacks are winning more than usual this week; Mr. and Mrs. Owen are at it again; Sha’Carri Richardson and Mike Phelps are not the same; Dr. Ruth Celestin explains how to get a good BBL without risking your life (or going to DR).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 sponsors:Secure your online activity by visiting expressVPN.com/ratchet TODAY.Wow your audience with Canva Pro, the easiest way to create presentations! Right now, you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial! Just go to canva.me/ratchet.Check out MeUndies! To get your 15% off your first order and free shipping go to meundies.com/RATCHET.Stay cool, calm, and collected during the summer heat! Go to dailyharvest.com and enter code respectable to get $25 off your first box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi’s birthday behavior begins; Lovecraft Country isn’t returning to HBO; Nikole Hannah-Jones displays self-love and aspirational pettiness (at the same damn time);  Phylicia Rashad is still employed at HU; the HBCU spin-off of All American is friggin’ amazing; Stephanie Mills wants all the smoke; Sha’Carri Richardson is a stand up chick;  ESPN is a hot mess.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: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to upstart.com/ratchet.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.To get your 15% off your first order and free shipping go to meundies.com/RATCHET.Wow your audience with Canva Pro, the easiest way to create presentations! Right now, you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial! Just go to canva.me/ratchet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices