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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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20:31

Dorit Ready For War w/ PK, PK "Threatens" Dorit &...

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2025/02/08

Dorit and PK’s divorce is front and center on this past weeks RHOBH. If Dorit has to go to war, she will go to war. Flashbacks that include Lisa Vanderpump, nasty texts and so much more. One thing is for certain, this marriage is dunzo. Dunzo but no one, least of all Dorit, seems to realize that except Attorney Jayne who some call Erika. Erika Jayne, the MVP of this episode, lets Dorit know to get a lawyer immediately, Boz doubles that and Kathy Hilton looks unaware of these real world problems and

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38:24

JUICY JOE GIUDICE (on Teresa & Melissa's Future,...

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2025/02/07

Juicy Joe Giudice steps back Behind The Rope. Daddy is back and ready to rumble. No really, Joe steps into the ring tomorrow night to fight Jennifer Lopez’ ex. We chat with Joe about Teresa vs Melissa, the current state of RHONJ and so much more. Take a listen and know, there is oh, so much more to come, with the one and only Joe Giudice. #staytuned@joe.giudice @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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68:44

Tamra Slams Sutton, Teddi's New Man, Kyle's Double...

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2025/02/07

Tamra and Teddi - in between her new life as a “single” woman - slam Sutton, praise Kyle and call out the rest of the RHOBH cast on many problems they each have with this season of the show. Karen Huger prepares to be sentenced for her guilty DUI verdict later this month, Mia Thornton annoys Andy Cohen, Gizelle feuds with Pastor Bryant’s new love and Pastor Bryant’s new woman shades the F outta Giz back. Seems like someone is ready for her RHOP close up. Taylor Swift distances herself from Blake

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60:02

What Gretchen's Return Means For Tamra, Karen Huger...

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2025/02/06

Gretchen Rossi is returning to The Real Housewives of Orange County. We break down whether Gretchen returning is a good thing for her, whether Producers plan to do her dirty like they did Alexis, the expected epic showdown between Tamra and Gretchen and whether this will result in a one season "sorry we used you" Ms. Rossi or whether it will be the ultimate end of Miss Judge as an Orange Holder. In other news, Karen Huger checks out of rehab, fires her legal team, gets her sentence pushed back til

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76:41

Kyle Exposes Dorit's New Off Camera Lie, Ashley Darby...

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2025/02/05

The RHOP reunion trailer dropped a few days ago. Ashley Darby has declared that there was a person in the car with the Grand Dame the night of Karen Huger’s DUI. Mia Thornton claims it was Karen’s boyfriend. Wendy declares Karen is not her friend and Gizelle claims that she hates and loves Karen all at once. So much to unpack, so little time. Paige and Craig’s breakup turns uglier by the week as Patricia and Austen weigh in. Kyle Richards’ exposes Dorit’s new off camera lie which involves Erika

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39:19

Lisa Rinna Talks LVP's RHOBH Return, Craig Conover's...

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2025/02/04

Lisa Rinna has come out swinging with RHOBH shade that reminds us all of what Bev Hills was like in the good ole days just a few years ago. Rinna slams the show as sinking, the titanic and something no sixty year would or should ever wanna be a part of. Lisa Rinna also discusses Lisa Vanderpump’s return, her own return and everything else in Bravo Land. Paige DeSorbo continues to shade Craig, Craig unfollows Summer House’s Amanda and Kyle and Southern Charm’s Taylor Ann Green suggests a newly single

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57:02

Erika’s Choice Between Kyle/Dorit, Lisa Barlow’s Dark...

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2025/02/04

Now that we are smack dab in the middle of the RHONY reunion and Production is allegedly looking for new RHIONY cast members, we deep dive whether Brynn Whitfield will be fired and who else from the cast is likely to have to turn in their apple when the dust settles from this season. Kyle and Dorit’s friendship remains fractured but is it forever beyond repair? Who is more to blame and will Erika be able to remain neutral with no battle scares or will she have to, soon, choose a side? Whose side

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61:10

KATHRYN EDWARDS (on RHOSLC Season 5, Mary Cosby,...

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2025/02/03

Kathryn Edwards is back and we are talking RHOSLC. Now that we are in the heart of the reunion, we look back on another stellar season for this all star cast on a Housewives Franchise that does not seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Kathryn talks Mary Cosby - her engaging more than ever this season, providing much needed comic relief, showing real emotions, bringing the drama and last, but certainly not least, Mary’s touching situation with Robert Jr. Kathryn weighs in on Mary and Robert Jr

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37:39

Gretchen's RHOC Return, Tamra's RHOC End & Jeff...

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2025/02/02

Gretchen Rossi is returning for The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 19. First we deal with the controversy that is already surrounding her return - whether she was offered and turned down a full time roll as she allegedly claims or was she only offered a friend role as a “secret” production source claims. Next we share all of our thoughts in Gretchen’s return and warn her what she should beware of. Then we analyze whether Gretchen is being brought back as a pawn Alexis Bellino style or to

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89:51

The Traitors’ WELLS ADAMS (on Spencer & Heidi, Ryan...

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2025/02/02

Wells Adams steps Behind The Rope. The Traitors Season Three is in full motion and the word obsessed would be an understatement. Although things did not go so well for Wells, hey at least he made it farther than Dorinda, one of Bachelor Nation’s main staples stops by to, as well like to say, mention it all! Loving all things The Traitors these days, we figured today the perfect day to share this blast from the past chat with Wells. Wells chats Miley Cyrus and her sister Brandi who happens to be his

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19:39

What Mauricio Did To Hurt Kyle, Dorit Drops...

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2025/02/01

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Season 14, Episode 9. Beachy Keen, but is it? Kyle lies. Thank you Boz for stating the obvious and Erika too for declaring that she, and we, are possibly over this text from Kyle to PK. Dorit questions who the fu$k she has been married to, reveals PK’s sponsor broke up with her and declares, if PK wants a war, a war he shall get. Kyle gathers Sutton, Garcelle and EJ for allies before heading to Garcelle’s beach house for the weekend, Sutton holds Kyle’s feet to

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81:37

Tamra Judge’s Exit, Jeff Lewis In Trouble(?) & Blake...

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2025/01/31

Tamra Judge fired? Tamra Judge has been removed from an upcoming gig. Was she fired or just too busy with The Real Housewives of Orange County, a booming podcast and taking down her cast mates to appear? RHOC parts ways, for what we have heard is for good this time, with Vicki Gunvalson. Jeff Lewis tries to get his new Bravo show off the ground as Shannon Beador announces she cannot return to Jeff Lewis Live leaving us all to wonder if Jeff is in hot water with the powers that be. Justin Baldoni

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63:34

Reasons Why James Kennedy Not Charged w/ a Crime,...

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2025/01/30

Now that we are smack dab in the middle of the RHONY reunion, the RHONY cast, Bravo fans and the audience continue to take Brynn Whitfield to task calling for her termination, apologies to Ubah and last, but not least, the possible cancellation or reboot of the reboot of The Real Housewives of New York City. Somewhere, Ramona Singer, Chanel Bag in hand, is smiling. Ally Lewber makes her formal statement explaining her break up from James Kennedy, moves out and prepares for a return to Vanderpump

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80:35

Kyle Wants Off RHOBH, Crystal Kung’s Return,...

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2025/01/29

Kyle Richards declares she can no longer film RHOBH, hanging with her fellow diamond holders is like being in a cult and many more half truths as the cast reacts, the public weighs in and the drama heats up both on and off air this week in the 90210. Crystal Kung Minkoff makes moves to return to RHOBH, Lisa Rinna doubles down on life after RHOBH, Amelia Gray tells us to “eat her Pucci”, Garcelle grows closer to Dorit and Erika bows out of playing both sides. Dorinda Medley offers advice to Britney

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39:03

Spencer Pratt Slams Andy Cohen, Kyle Rejoins RHOBH...

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2025/01/28

Kyle Richards explains exactly why she quit RHOBH and exactly why she decided to rejoin the cast all within a period of, well, no one really knows. Garcelle, Sutton, Dorit, Boz, even Jennifer Tilly, weigh in on Kyle’s resignation and re-hiring. Craig Conover unfollows Paige DeSorbo as he works through his five stages of grief. Kristen Doute explains that Jax is depressed, shares info as to why he got in a fender bender late last year, details why she has not spoken to Stassi and Katie in a long

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56:12

James Kennedy’s New Normal, What LVP & VPR Cast Knew...

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2025/01/28

Now that the VPR Reboot is said to be moving forward, it is time to check in on casting, filming, Sur and an expected release date of the so called rebooted Vanderpump Rules. The Valley Season Two prepares to drop an explosive trailer which production, Bravo, Jax and Brittany all claim is bound to the one of the most insane seasons of Reality TV, well, ever. James Kennedy and Ally Lewber may be broken and all of the charges against James may be dropped, but how much did Bravo, Production, Andy

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69:14

KATHRYN EDWARDS (on Kyle Fatigue, Audiences Turn on...

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2025/01/27

Everyone’s favorite guest, Kathryn Edwards, is back Behind The Rope. Of course, we break down all that is going on in RHOBH land, analyze why the audience seems to have issues with both Garcelle and Kyle, in particular, this season, bask in the additions of Bozoma and Tilly and last, but certainly not least, discuss who we think, if anyone, is likely to be replaced at the end of this stellar season. Kathryn talks current updates on Kim Richards, Lisa Vanderpump and Teddi Mellencamp. Kathryn talks

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38:18

Brynn Whitfield’s Final Act, LVP’s RHOBH Return,...

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2025/01/26

The RHONY Season 15 finale has come and gone with a bang. After what many call a difficult second season, Brynn Whitfield may have finally taken it too far by claiming Ubah Hassan knew about her past SA while Ubah screamed that she did not. Of course the whole cast Erin, Sai, Jenna, Jessel, Racquel, even Rebecca Minkoff - yea, we forgot she was there too - weighted in, shed tears and unilaterally decided they are done with Brynn. Brynn broke her silence in an interview exclusive, Jenna claimed Brynn

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76:00

SHAWN TRUJILLO (w/ Special Guest Wife ANGIE...

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2025/01/26

Shawn Trujillo (w/ special Guest Appearance by wife Angie Katsanevas) steps Behind The Rope. Shawn (& Angie) is here to chat about all things RHOSLC! Shawn opens up about what it was like to be one of RHOSLC’s central storylines having his marriage, fidelity to Angie and sexuality questioned. Seeing as this podcast interview was one of the central stories this season between Meredith and Angie, and is still being discussed now that the RHOSLC Reunion has arrived, we figure today the perfect day to

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20:37

Kyle Walks Away From RHOBH, Erika Fears Kyle & Teresa...

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2025/01/25

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Season 14, Episode 8. Kyle doth protest too much. The subject of Kyle’s texts to PK remains center stage as the ladies, minus EJ, rally around Dorit holding Kyle’s feet to the fire regarding these, some would say scandalous, texts to PK. Is Kyle as innocent as she claims blaming her bold statements on Production and the show or was she promising to keep PK’s private thoughts from Dorit? Erika remains torn between her two friends even though Dorit claims she is

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