Ratchet & Respectable

Keke Palmer shares insights from her press tour and her evolution in the spotlight. Denzel Washington opens up about his past struggles with substance abuse and the journey to sobriety. The conversation shifts to the alarming resurgence of hate groups in America, coupled with a critique on the current political focus away from crucial issues like gun violence. It also touches on personal responsibility amidst political scandals and the complexities surrounding transgender rights.

#seesomeworld x Cape Town?; Denzel on press tour; Beyoncè for Christmas; Mike Tyson’s non-punch out; a Major engagement; Cher spills Part 1 of her own tea; Aldis Hodge and the Old Spice Guy (but not Deon Cole) are fine AF; and 50 USD and that Shyne documentary.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasControl Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET15 at https://lumedeodorant.com! #lumepodStart earning points on rent you’re already paying by going to https://joinbilt.com/RATCHET.For a limited time, HomeChef is offering my listeners 18 Free Meals PLUS Free Dessert for Life and of course, Free Shipping on your first box! Go to https://homechef.com/ratchet.Make your fall finances a little greener by working towards your financial goals with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at https://chime.com/ratchet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi reviews Gladiator 2, - no spoilers— 2; Beyoncè racks up 11 Grammy nods + other Black nominees; The Sexiest Man Alive is not who People picked, respectfully; American politics is a international joke; Trump axes Cousin Day Day; Rudy Guliani is out of monies.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasStart earning points on rent you’re already paying by going to https://joinbilt.com/RATCHETHead to https://mycuire.com to get your leather care kit today.This episode is sponsored by/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

America’s reign of terror begins; leopards are eating faces, Denzel on the Gladiator 2 red carpet; Demi finally watches (and reviews) the Luther doc; and more ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasGet Up to 50% OFF @honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/RATCHET #honeylovepodStart earning points on rent you’re already paying by going to https://joinbilt.com/RATCHETHead to https://mycuire.com to get your leather care kit today.This episode is sponsored by/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

Breaking News: “America: The Final Chapters” begins Jan. 20 ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThere’s a limited supply available, so head to https://mycuire.com to get your leather care kit today.Make your fall finances a little greener by working towards your financial goals with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at https://chime.com/ratchet.Protect your online privacy TODAY by visiting https://expressvpn.com/ratchet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi reviews “Megan the Stallion: In Her Words”, currently the #1 documentary on Amazon ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasOur listeners will get an additional 15% off an annual membership at https://masterclass.com/ratchet.There’s a limited supply available, so head to https://mycuire.com to get your leather care kit today.Make your fall finances a little greener by working towards your financial goals with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at https://chime.com/ratchet.Protect your online privacy TODAY by visiting https://expressvpn.com/ratchet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fall season brings grocery struggles and cooking chaos. The discussion shifts to selecting meaningful topics, including systemic abuse and the pivotal role of voting. Insights from Cape Town reveal perceptions of American politics, influenced by celebrity culture. A high-profile endorsement at a political rally sparks conversations about representation. Controversial jokes at a rally stir outrage, questioning media responsibility. Finally, nostalgic challenges and pressing issues of media bias highlight the absurdity of political discourse.

A Belle returns to Brooklyn; reviews of the Dean Collection at the BK Museum and “Sleeping Beauties” at The Met; Swizz and Timberland partner with a racist for Verzuz; Ashanti and Nelly been married for 6 months; King Kendrick’s Juneteenth coronation; Jonathan Majors is back to work; Justin Timberlake is arrested; Usher heads to Capitol Hill and MilanABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasEarn points by paying rent right now when you go to https://joinbilt.com/ratchetControl Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET15 at https://lumedeodorant.com! #lumepodThis 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.Make your bags last forever, go to https://www.mycuire.com to get your leather care kit todayFor a limited time, HomeChef is offering my listeners 18 Free Meals PLUS Free Dessert for Life and of course, Free Shipping on your first box! Go to https://homechef.com/ratchet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi heads to ABFF for Ratchet x Respectable;  an amazing weekend for TV (Bridgerton, The Boys, The Dragons); ABFF recap, including Denzel’s Retrospective.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasListen to Baby, This is Keke Palmer early and ad-free right now by joining Wondery+.Make your bags last forever, go to https://www.mycuire.com to get your leather care kit todayMake your fall finances a little greener by working towards your financial goals with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at https://chime.com/ratchet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many thanks to my special guest/cultural architect Angel Gregorio of The Spice Suite and Black & Forth, Mercy C PR, Eaton DC, Remy Martin, and the many, many folks who made the first live Ratchet & Respectable a success. ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasListen to Baby, This is Keke Palmer early and ad-free right now by joining Wondery+.Make your bags last forever, go to https://www.mycuire.com to get your leather care kit todayMake your fall finances a little greener by working towards your financial goals with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at https://chime.com/ratchet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices