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BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE

Come step ‘Behind The Velvet Rope’ with all your favorite TV stars and pop culture icons with host David Yontef as he asks his guests all the pressing questions YOU want answered! David’s relaxed, friendly interview style has welcomed a wide variety of guests -- from Real Housewives, musicians, comedians, actors, reality stars, designers, Bravolebrities and more! Behind the Velvet Rope has been mentioned in publications and media like Vanity Fair, The Today Show, Variety, The Wall Street

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54:53

Vicki Warned About Tamra, Margaret Josephs' Very Bad...

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2026/01/08

The New Year has just begun but things only seem to be getting worse for Margaret Josephs despite her recent laughs, smiles and assurances to the RHONJ audience that she is a okay. Now that Vicki is headed back to RHOC for the golden 20, she has been warned about Tamra’s new evil ways. Todd Nepola calls off his $11M lawsuit against Bravo but how much was he paid to do so? Gia makes moves. Teresa sings the same toon. Jen Shah roams free. Last, but not least, Ashley Darby brings more shade than ever

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56:05

CANDIACE DILLARD BASSETT (on RHOP, The Traitors...

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2026/01/07

Candiace Dillard Bassett steps Behind The Rope. Actress, Reality TV Superstar, Singer, Songwriter, Entrepreneur, Miss United States 2013 and now Podcast Host (Undomesticated), Ms. Dillard Bassett is here to mention it all. In true Candiace fashion, nothing is off limits. First things first, Candiace chats about her time on RHOP and helps us make sense of this season - Ashley, Gizelle, Stacey, Angel - Candiace covers it all. Candiace breaks down this epic Season 4 of The Traitors in which she stars

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50:56

What Really Happened On The RHOSLC Plane, Tamra...

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2026/01/06

As RHOSLC prepares to return from hiatus this week, new rumors and nastiness arise as to what really went down between Meredith and the rest of the cast on that now infamous plane ride. Tamra demands Producers bring in “new blood” for RHOC 20. Aaron Phypers hits new lows in his divorce from Denise. Good and bad news arises for VPR. Amanda Frances makes moves on RHOBH and she does not disappoint. Last, but not least, RHONY’s return is stalled for various

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47:27

Vicki Chooses Tamra Over Shannon, Gia & Melissa Grow...

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2026/01/05

As RHOC Season 20 nears, and the cast is forming before our very eyes, one thing is crystal clear, Vicki has officially chosen Tamra over Shannon. Emily may live to see another day. Katie too. In other news, Gia and Aunt Melissa take their new reconciliation one step further. Kyle Richards hits new lows, opens up about Mo and makes moves no one saw coming. Last, but not least, Craig Conover ices Venita out, Venita fights back, Sally gets thirsty and Southern Charm chugs along to a season that has

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36:05

Erika Says Leave Kyle Alone, RHOSLC Reunion Tea &...

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2026/01/04

RHOSLC is headed toward its reunion and reunion tea is spreading like wildfire in what seems to really be the last season for one of our snowflake holders. Crystal Kung Minkoff has a lot of theories about RHOBH this season but is anyone listening? West and Ciara grow closer. Carl and Venita grow closer. Ashley and Charrisse go another round. Peter Thomas slams Cynthia Bailey. Erika demands that Kyle be left alone. Sutton suffers a big loss. LVP stands by the new VPR cast. Kyle and Amanda’s mess gets

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66:16

SHAMAN DUREK (on The Dark Side of Reality TV, BFF...

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2026/01/04

Shaman Durek steps Behind The Rope. Bling Empire’s Shaman Durek that is. Shaman Durek chats with us about how one becomes a Shaman, what exactly does a Shaman do, how can a Shaman help each and every one of us in our daily lives, and what are the biggest misconceptions of a Shaman. We delve deep into topics like social media and fame obsession, how people are often their own worst enemies, the affect Reality TV has on us as a society, the use of outside stimulants such as sex, drugs, alcohol to help

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23:56

Heather Dubrow Exits RHOC Because of Vicki, Denise...

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2026/01/03

It is only a week from the RHOSLC finale and one thing has become very clear to our fav group of snowflakes. Meredith is not alright, or, that is at the very least what Bad Weather would like us all to believe. Whitney accused, Mary cried and Bronwyn let us know that nine months ago she saw Seth out with a woman in NYC. Can someone say intervention? Oh, and for those keeping track, everyone still dislikes Britani. In other news, Heather Durbow is leaving RHOC to make room for Vicki. That is,

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38:22

Margaret Reacts To Teresa/ Melissa's Joint Xmas,...

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2026/01/02

Tamra Judge may be preparing to return to RHOC along with new, for lack of many other words, rekindled BFF Victoria Gunvalson, but she cannot get last season’s “secret caller” out of her mind. Tamra launches an all out investigation to get to the bottom of it, but she should have just called us for the caller’s name and number. The new VPR chugs along. The Valley Persian Style arrives in less than a week. Margaret Joseph’s weighs in on Teresa and Melissa’s joint Gorga/ Giudice Xmas Eve blow out

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37:14

Erika Warns Kyle About Dorit, Dolores Slams RHOBH...

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2026/01/01

Erika Jayne opens up about her new boo, offers advice to Dorit and warns BFF Kyle Richards in a move no one saw coming. VPR starts to fizzle. Dolores slams RHOBH cast and seems jealous as to what they get away with. Tamra, in a move everyone saw coming, defends Kyle which leads everyone to scream, “double standard”. Jim Edmonds moves Meghan’s kids as they start their new life as a family without Meghan. Gina K slams the rumors that BFF Emily is fired from RHOC. Last, but not least, the cracks start

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62:09

SHAMAN DUREK (on The Dark Side of Reality TV, BFF...

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2026/01/01

Shaman Durek steps Behind The Rope. Bling Empire’s Shaman Durek that is. Shaman Durek chats with us about how one becomes a Shaman, what exactly does a Shaman do, how can a Shaman help each and every one of us in our daily lives, and what are the biggest misconceptions of a Shaman. We delve deep into topics like social media and fame obsession, how people are often their own worst enemies, the affect Reality TV has on us as a society, the use of outside stimulants such as sex, drugs, alcohol to help

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38:46

Dorit's Plans For a Sugar Daddy, Howard Stern Comes...

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2025/12/31

It’s a holiday miracle, Teresa and Melissa have spent Xmas eve together. Teresa, Luis and Gia tasted Mel’s sprinkle cookies and hell hath frozen over but there is much more than meets the eye. Dorit is rumored to be on the hunt for a sugar dad as the harsh realities of managing her own finances has taken front and center stage. Howard Stern comes for Erika Jayne, praises Rachel Zoe and has a few questions for Daddy Cohen. Kim Zolciak owes tons of money to the IRS to no ones surprise. Last, but not

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59:31

Our Annual TOP TEN WORST HOUSEWIVES of 2025 Countdown...

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2025/12/30

Our much beloved "Annual Year End Worst Housewives” has returned to count down the Top Ten Worst Housewives of 2023. We explain why each of our choices made the list and count down from ten to one with some current goss thrown in. Are you going to be as shocked as we were that some of the fan favorites made the list while many love to hate ladies were left off? Of course there is double the trouble as our reg weekly co-host joins us to share her Top Ten List also as we fight it out to see who will

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49:57

Our Annual TOP TEN BEST HOUSEWIVES of 2025 Countdown...

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2025/12/29

Our much beloved "Annual Year End Best Housewives” has returned to count down the Top Ten Best Housewives of 2025. We explain why each of our choices made the list and count down from ten to one with some current hot tea thrown in. Are you going to be as shocked as we were that some of these unpopular opinion ladies made the list while many fan favs were left off? Of course there is double the trouble as our reg weekly co-host joins us to share her Top Ten List also as we fight it out to see who

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40:48

RHOC Cast Firings, Wendy's Legal Setback & More Fake...

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2025/12/28

RHOC Cast Firing and Quitting rumors surface with many fan favs said to have either just walked out the door or about to be given their pink slip as the Season 20 cast is expected to be announced any moment now. RHONJ fake news arises but all is not as meets the eye. Wendy and Eddie Osefo suffer legal setbacks. Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin enter therapy. Heather and Terry Dubrow face shocking marriage rumors. Kelly Dodd acts out again and oh, so very much

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85:37

NIKKI BLONSKY (on Zac Efron, Amanda Bynes, Hairspray...

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2025/12/28

Nikki Blonsky steps Behind The Rope. Nikki chats with us about what it was like to land the breakout role of Tracy Turnblad in the film version of the iconic Hairspray. We chat about all the details from the audition process, to the mind of John Waters to how life changed after the film came out and made her a household name. Of course, we chat about some of Nikki’s Hairspray co-stars such as Amanda Bynes, Zac Efron, Michelle Pfeiffer, John Travolta and Queen Latifah. We also chat about some of

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17:18

Kyle Finally Explains Why She Broke Up w/ Morgan,...

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2025/12/27

After watching this week’s RHOP, one thing has become very clear. RHOP footage is expected to be center stage as evidence used against Miss Wendy Osefo in her fraud case. We break down this week’s episode with one very angry Mama Osefo, Ashley and Charrisse’s son Jackson get physical, Angel is outed and evicted and, as usual, Stacey keeps it light, bright and classy. In other news, Vicki warns her RHOC cast mates, calls RHOC stupid, shades Heather Dubrow and Slade and last, but not least, defends

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56:50

Dorit & Kyle Come To Blows, Katie Ginella’s RHOC...

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2025/12/26

Katie Ginella’s plan to return to the OC is in full effect. RHOBH is having a season but fans still seem to have a lot of issues with Kyle as her and Dorit are heading towards blows. Erika tries to start over again. Joey Gorga refuses to do one major thing with Teresa and Luis. Last, but not least, we uncover the real reasons RHONJ is still on pause. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU

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51:31

Jacqueline Laurita To Join RHOC, Heather Gay Is...

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2025/12/25

Vicki is headed to RHUGT Girls Trip. Nene is in talks to join her too. Jacqueline Laurita is headed to RHOC. VPR is back on the air. Rachel Zoe is on RHOBH. As we end the year, nostalgia reigns supreme. In other news, Heather Gay is petrified of Jen Shah now that she is a free woman. Gia shocks everyone. Luann wins big. Bronwyn moves forward with her divorce. Last, but not least, Dorit looks ahead to life after PK.@behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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80:22

BRENDA K. STARR (on Friendship & Fall Out w/ Mariah...

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2025/12/25

Brenda K. Starr steps Behind The Rope. Brenda chats with us about what it was like to find success and hit it big in the late 1980’s with her most well known song “I Still Believe”. We chat about some of her contemporaries at the time, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Cyndi Lauper, Paula Abdul, Tina Turner and Debbie Gibson. Speaking of contemporaries, a little known singer named Mariah Carey used to sing background for Brenda. One day Brenda handed a demo to Columbia Records Executive Tommy Mottola at a

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46:25

Kyle Is Team PK, Tamra Remains Clueless, Dolores...

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2025/12/24

Kyle is not speaking to Dorit, has thrown daggers her way and now has come out as unequivocally “Team PK”. Dolores slams an RHOSLC cast member and Tamra remains clueless regarding her own double standards which grow more out of control by the day. This season of RHOBH moves along with Sutton very hurt, Erika ready to face her legal issues and two newbies who are causing quite a stir. Finally, over in RHOP land, Angel fights back, Ashley gets busy and Monique holds her

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