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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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59:16

RHOBH Major Cast Shake Up, RHONJ New Cast Revealed &...

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2026/04/09

The RHOBH past and present worry about Dorit and all that she is going though as what many call a boring season of RHOBH prepares to conclude. One thing is for certain though. RHOBH is headed for a little pause, reshuffle and major cast change that will leave the fans asking wtf. Speaking of shows that weren’t paused, the new RHONJ cast is revealed. Lisa Rinna opens up about her fallout with Denise Richards. Last, but not least, everyone’s fav chumps, Patrik and Pol, offer some suggestions on how

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38:44

Kyle Richards' Warning To Fans, Truth About Ciara/...

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2026/04/08

Another second, another minute, another hour, another day, more info on the Ciara, West, Amanda mess leaks and we are here to make sense of it all. More truths, timelines and receipts reveal themselves. Kyle Richards sends a stern warning to the fans, her cast mates and anyone and everyone else who will listen. Larsa Pippen’s home was almost broken into. Schwartz and Lala join The Valley. Ladies of London reigns supreme, still. Last, but not least, Jen Shah has a lot to say as she breaks her silence

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31:31

JUDGE GREG MATHIS (on Reality TV, Judge Judy, Judging...

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2026/04/08

Judge Greg Mathis steps Behind The Rope. One of the longest running TV judges of all time is here to mention it all. Judge Mathis talks the highs and lows of his twenty four season run on TV, the strangest cases, setting young lives straight just like he did his own and so much more. Judge Mathis talks Judge Judy, starring on his own reality show with family - “Mathis Family Matters”, the current state of “Court” TV and last, but not least, his recent stint as 14 Karat Carrot on Fox’s The Masked

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65:34

Jeff Lewis' Restraining Order, Kelly Dodd's New Fake...

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2026/04/07

The mega viral on line feud between Kelly Dodd Leventhal, Rick Leventhal and Dr. Dhivya Srinivasa continues with clap backs, low blows, police reports (we have them in our possession!!) and, of course, threats of lawsuits. Seeing as this is not the first time Kelly Dodd has threatened a lawsuit against the good Doc, her on line haters (shout out Sarah From Texas) and last, but not least, this very Podcast, today the best attorney, our Litigation Attorney Chad Davenport returns to the pod - new

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49:28

Jeff Lewis Live Toxic Work Environment, Real Reason...

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2026/04/06

Rumors and nastiness have come forth to mention a toxic work environment at Jeff Lewis Live due to many recent events. Everyone’s fav chumps stop by to discuss. No, they were not thrilled we brought the topic up but welcome Behind The Rope…. In other news, RHOM is cancelled despite what Lisa and Larsa say, but what is the real reason for RHOM’s demise? Speaking of those in denial, Andy Cohen we see you. Last, but not least, where does Bachelor Nation, SLOMW and Taylor Frankie Paul go from here

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38:13

RHOBH Cast Banned From Discussing Dorit, Amanda...

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2026/04/05

Dorit is certainly having one F of a season as she may be thrilled with new BFFs Boz and Zoe, but she is still not speaking to Kyle or Erika. Often accused as willing to do anything that producers ask of her, the cast has been warned time and time again of what is completely off limits when it comes to Ms. Kemsley and we are all ears. Teresa needs to drop Jennifer Aydin and run as fast as she can as Miss Aydin is proving to be quite the liability to Tre’s RHONJ future. Last, but not least, Amanda

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69:24

Ladies of London's MARISSA HERMER (on Cast Mates,...

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2026/04/05

Ladies of London’s Marissa Hermer steps Behind the Rope. The New Reign: Ladies of London is back in our lives and oh, what a season it is. Now living in Southern California, Marissa is here to tell it all. Marissa explains how the show was originally not supposed to be a “housewives” type drama show (well that didn't work out too well now did it) but was supposed to be an entirely differently show regarding Americans assimilating into London life. Marissa explains her reservations in joining the

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19:18

Kyle Richards Blames Editing, Summer House's Rumored...

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2026/04/04

Kyle Richards is still not speaking to Dorit and, regardless of whose side you are on, Kyle blames editing. With a rookie move like this, it is hard to imagine how this OG got to her fifteenth season. Amanda and West may be a thing, for real, but all is not hunky dory. Besides the obvious Ciara and Kyle Cooke fall out on the other side, the cast is said to be pissed, the Producers on edge and with “In The City” coming very soon, the entire Summer House show could be facing immediate cancellation

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39:07

Fired RHONJ Cast Acts Weird, RHOSLC Season 7 Spoilers...

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2026/04/03

Last week, RHONJ announced that only Dolores, Teresa and Melissa will be returning for Season 15. Easy breezy, but not so fast. The fired cast has been acting strange, sharing half truths and rewriting history insulting the viewers as if they have no active memory of the last decade in the Garden State. Erika and Dorit are still not speaking, nothing has been resolved at the RHOBH reunion and Producers have a major dilemma on their hands with how to move forward next season with this current batch

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51:33

Kyle Uses Dorit, Tamra Reveals Cast Secrets, RHORI's...

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2026/04/03

Tamra Judge just cannot help herself. She spills cast secrets. Kyle uses Dorit. Dorit is mad at Mauricio. RHORI secrets are spilled. RHONY returns. RHONJ returns. Crystal Kung inserts herself. Amanda Frances issues a warning. Kandi Burruss celebrates single life. Last, but not least, the new RHOP cast is revealed.@behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: NOOM - noom.com (The Noom GLP-1 Microdose Program

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47:56

RHOBH’s Major Cast Change Up, Melissa's Post RHONJ...

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2026/04/02

RHONJ’s future is clearer than ever but Melissa, Andy and many others have messages for Margaret Josephs as she rides off into the sunset. Sutton Stracke’s private texts are exposed but all is not as it seems. Last, but not least, after a very lackluster RHOBH season, and many rumors and nastiness, the Producers of RHOBH prepare for a major, drastic, cast overhaul which will see many of our fav diamond holders fighting for their lives.@behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES

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40:44

What Ciara Really Knew About West/ Amanda, Kyle's...

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2026/04/01

The other day we broke down whether West Wilson and Amanda Batula were or were not actually an item, hooking up and/ or together and dating. Today, now that new news has arisen, we discuss what Andy Cohen and Ciara Miller actually knew as Ciara distances herself from it all. The plot thickens. In other news, the rumors and nastiness swirl around our fav diamond holders about just how much next season of RHOBH is expected to change. Rinna is apparently in, Kyle is apparently out and oh so very many

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33:34

JACK WAGNER (on Melrose Place, Heather Locklear,...

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2026/04/01

Jack Wagner steps Behind The Rope. Jack is here to chat about the full anthology of his career none the least of which is a several year run as Dr. Peter Burns on one of the best shows of all time, Melrose Place. Jack talks Heather Locklear, the boundaries Melrose pushed and reboots. Jack also talks General Hospital (shout out Frisco), The Bold and the Beautiful, Santa Barbara, being part of the Hallmark family, Dancing With The Stars, his recent elimination as “Eggplant” on The Masked Singer,

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57:16

RHOM Smackdown, Kelly Dodd vs. Dr. Dhivya Update &...

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2026/03/31

The mega viral on line feud between Kelly Dodd Leventhal, Rick Leventhal and Dr. Dhivya Srinivasa continues with clap backs, low blows, police reports (we have them in our possession!!) and, of course, threats of lawsuits. Seeing as this is not the first time Kelly Dodd has threatened a lawsuit against the good Doc, her on line haters (shout out Sarah From Texas) and last, but not least, this very Podcast, today the best attorney, our Litigation Attorney Chad Davenport returns to the pod - new

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51:17

Jeff Lewis Battles Everyone For Shannon, RHOBH...

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2026/03/30

Jeff Lewis has had many public friends come and go over the past many years but one thing is for certain, he will defend, defend, defend Shannon Beador to the detriment of his other relationships. RHOBH Producers are rumored to have received a very stern warning from Bravo to shape up or ship out. Lisa Rinna is enjoying the last laugh. Tamra Judge has one big regret. Last, but not least, Vicki Gunvalson will do anything, Kandi Burruss is a single woman and so much

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43:15

Amanda/ West (Together Or Not?), Dolores/ Melissa...

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2026/03/29

Amanda Batula and West Wilson. Over the past few days there have ben many rumors, and nastiness, that Amanda, although not divorced yet from Kyle Cooke, has been hooking up with BFF, or ex-BFF depending on what you believe, Ciara Miller who was with West last year-ish. Today we deep dive all the evidence to reveal are they or are they not. Andy Cohen is mad AF at Sarah Michelle Gellar. Finally, Dolores and Melissa Cover for Margaret amidst her RHONJ exit half truths, fibs and their very own return

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73:07

Ladies of London’s CAPRICE BOURRET (on Caroline...

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2026/03/29

Ladies of London’s Caprice Bourret steps Behind The Rope. The New Reign: Ladies of London is back in our lives and oh, what a season it is. Calling from her closet, no really she is in her expansive, white closet, from across the pond, Caprice is here to tell it all. Caprice breaks down all that was Ladies of London, cast makes, the ups and downs of her friendship with Caroline Stanbury and oh so very much, much more.@capricebourret @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BROUGHT TO YOU BY: MOOD -

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21:20

Margaret's RHONJ "Exit" (Termination?),...

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2026/03/28

RHONJ is finally coming back. Dolores, Teresa and Melissa have begun filming. Margaret has made her statement regarding her (termination?) exit. Jen Fessler has let us know she is available for birthdays and weddings. Dolores becomes the first housewife in history to be on two series at the same time. Today, we break it all down, discuss the mixed reactions from fans and Bravolebs and help make sense of it all. Last, but not least, we reveal the rest of the cast and discuss just how Bravo plans to

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43:43

The Return of Bethenny's Reality Reckoning, Melissa/...

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2026/03/27

For all of those in the back row who may not be aware, Bethenny Frankel would like you to know her Reality Reckoning is alive and well and in full effect. Bethenny weighs in on the cancellation of Taylor Frankie Paul and The Bachelorette, the multitude of lawsuits which are likely to follow from everyone and anyone and last, but not least, her very own Dating Service which, unlike ABC, is alive and thriving. Melissa and Teresa’s love affair continues as Bravo announces the new RHONJ cast!! Last,

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65:02

RENEE GRAZIANO (on RHORI's Mob Rumors, Advice For...

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2026/03/27

Renee Graziano steps Behind The Rope. She’s baaaack, yet again! One of our fav regs is back to mention it all! Renee spills the tea on the rumored reboot of everyone’s fav reality show, Mob Wives. Renee talks Drita, Karen and Carla. She talks physical fights, the modern day Mob and Drita on House of Villains. Of course, the convo quickly turns to Housewives - the return of RHONJ, how to fix RHOBH, Wendy’s possible jail time, RHONY’s new cast, K. Michelle on RHOA, Mary Cosby and RHOSLC Season 7,

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