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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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34:01

Kelly Dodd Slams Tamra, We Clap Back At Kelly, Alexis...

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2024/09/22

Kelly Dodd has come out this past week and claimed that Tamra Judge is the biggest bully and that although she can dish it out, she cannot take it? Say whaaat? We clap back on behalf of TamRat reminding Kelly that she herself is the biggest bully and that she definitely cannot take it after dishing it out. Oh, Miss Dodd. You are so silly. Speaking of Miss Judge, Tamra has a warning about the upcoming reunion for her castmates, fans and viewers and doubles down on the claim that she did nothing

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83:30

BRAUNWYN WINDHAM BURKE (on RHOC, Shannon, Tamra,...

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2024/09/22

Braunwyn Windham Burke steps back Behind The Rope. Braunwyn is here to chat about her experience before, during and after her two season run on the OG of them all, The Real Housewives of Orange County. Braunwyn breaks down the highs and lows of her time on RHOC and all that she faced during this time in the public eye - coming out as gay, revealing she is an alcoholic and showing what society still considers an “unconventional” marriage. Braunwyn holds nothing back in sharing the status of her

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13:51

Teresa’s Bad News, Jackie’s Friendship Update w/...

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2024/09/21

RHOSLC is back baybee! Season 5, Episode 1. RHOSLC has returned with a bang. From fighting over bath bombs to Mary’s words of wisdom that a large piece of meat does not easily digest, our fav snowflake holders have sure brought it in this premiere episode. Not a weak link in the entire group, everyone brought their A game, Angie brought a scroll and many friendships were shifted, broken down and, hey, a few were even started. Meredith vs. Whitney, Angie vs Meredith - not that Meredith cares nor pays

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65:38

Erika Jayne’s Armie Hammer Past, Jax Sells...

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2024/09/20

Erika Jayne has a past with Armie Hammer. Jax Taylor declares he will be the best ex-husband to Brittany, explains why he liked being in treatment, issues some conflicting, confusing statements about his “new life” and apparently sells his and Brittany’s belongings on eBay for $30. Lala Kent gives birth and declares that she does not fit into The Valley, no longer fits into VPR and is not yet ready for Housewives. Way to talk yourself outta a job. Stassi & Lisa Vanderpump reunite as we break down

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66:43

Tamra’s Shocking Reveal About Vicki’s Past, Jeff...

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2024/09/19

Tamra Judge slams Vicki by sharing strange, shocking, dark new info about The OG of The OC that we are still trying to make sense of. Speaking of Tamra, she explains why Shannon Beador should thank Alexis Bellino, we discuss why Shannon should thank Producers and what we expect to happen the rest of this RHOC season. In other news, Jeff Lewis’ ex Gage Edward slams Jeff, Jeff’s psychic predicts major drama for JL as the fall progresses and in true Jeff Lewis fashion, the chumps weigh in. The

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53:57

RENEE & JENN GRAZIANO (on Mob Wives, Castmates,...

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2024/09/18

Renee and Jenn Graziano step back Behind The Rope. Renee returns and brings big sis Jen to, as we like to say, mention it all. Renee and Jenn discuss the early days of Mob Wives, castmates Drita, Karen, Carla, Big Ang and what it was like to work as creator (Jenn) and talent (Renee) while balancing being sisters outside of the show. Jenn and Renee talk about the ups and downs in their relationship throughout the years, filming Mob Wives at a time when the “big boys” in the lifestyle did not always

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34:30

Louie Ruelas' Company Goes Bankrupt, Toxic RHONJ...

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2024/09/17

Louie Ruelas’ company, Digital Marketing Solutions (DMS), filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy last week. We break down the facts that led up to this declaration, discuss what this means for the business and where Mr. Ruelas goes from here. We next discuss Teresa - what she knew, if anything, her new goals in life and how she feels about this declaration of Bankruptcy, her husband and the public’s reaction. We discuss their marriage, is there a need for intervention and whether Margaret Josephs has been

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79:37

Jax & Brittany’s Master Plan, Stassi’s Return, The...

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2024/09/17

Jax and Brittany’s divorce moves forward, he is served on camera, she goes on the cast trip solo, he talks about being a soon to be amazing ex-husband, he details how much he loved rehab and we wonder how and why The Valley Season Two is shaping up to be one of the best reality shows out there. In other Valley news, Kristen Doute is engaged, Michelle brought her new man on the cast trip, he bonded with soon to be ex husband Jesse Lally, Zack slams Jax as a worse man after rehab and much, much more

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49:04

RENEE & JENN GRAZIANO (on Mob Wives, Castmates,...

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2024/09/16

Renee and Jenn Graziano step Behind The Rope. Renee returns and brings big sis Jen to, as we like to say, mention it all. Renee and Jenn discuss the early days of Mob Wives, castmates Drita, Karen, Carla, Big Ang and what it was like to work as creator (Jenn) and talent (Renee) while balancing being sisters outside of the show. Jenn and Renee talk about the ups and downs in their relationship throughout the years, filming Mob Wives at a time when the “big boys” in the lifestyle did not always

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32:05

RHONJ Fake Casting News Exposed, Nene's NBC Return &...

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2024/09/15

RHONJ casting news has arisen this week and been exposed. We break down the RHONJ casting news and separate fact from fiction as this fractured, on pause franchise looms on. Nene Lakes returned to the NBC family earlier this week to host the E! Emmy’s after party. We discuss what this means for Nene, the rumors that she is returning to RHOA and how her hosting alongside Ariana - still America’s favorite darling - went. Certain Housewives are struggling after the gig ends and the camera lights fade

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69:01

BRAUNWYN WINDHAM BURKE (on RHOC, Shannon, Tamra,...

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2024/09/15

Braunwyn Windham Burke steps Behind The Rope. Braunwyn is here to chat about her experience before, during and after her two season run on the OG of them all, The Real Housewives of Orange County. Braunwyn breaks down the highs and lows of her time on RHOC and all that she faced during this time in the public eye - coming out as gay, revealing she is an alcoholic and showing what society still considers an “unconventional” marriage. Braunwyn holds nothing back in sharing the status of her sobriety,

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13:39

Teresa’s Warning To RHONJ Cast, Alexis Details Hidden...

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2024/09/14

Teresa and Melissa are at it again. For everyone wondering, the RHONJ pause to cure the toxicity of this once fav franchise does not seem to have taken effect quite yet. Teresa warns that America is not done with her yet, Melissa clarifies past comments that she will quit the show if Tre is back and much more from this past weeks RHONJ top headlines. Heading west, we break down the latest episode of RHOC. Alexis tries to chat with Shannon, Gina get tangled in Heather vs. Katie, Emily is in her

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66:58

Rachel Fuda Unemployed, Vicki vs Tamra Goes Low,...

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2024/09/13

Last week we had an epic night out with both Kathy Hilton and Sutton Stracke. As we prepare for the new season of RHOBH - coming soon - for everyone who wants to know the details of that night out… here ya go. Rachel Fuda claims she is unemployed. Vicki Gunvalson comes for Tamra and Teddi once again as they clap back and so on and so forth. Katharina Mazepa and Lenny Hochstein break up and the new season of RHOM prepares to film. Phaedra Parks, Tori Spelling and Anna Delvey join DWTS, Chrishell

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65:25

Vicki & Tamra’s War Escalates, Tamra’s Daughter...

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2024/09/12

There is really only one main topic to break down today. After gathering all of the facts of she said, she said, we break down the epic war that seems to be getting worse by the day between Tamra and Vicki, no last names needed. Who could have ever predicted this? After feuding all season, off air, Vicki slammed Tamra as a bad mom who does not care at all about daughter Sidney, has martial problems with husband Eddie and is just a dark, toxic person of no substance. Fresh out of a brow lift, CO2

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32:32

Introducing: Pop Culture Moms

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2024/09/11

Sharing an episode of a podcast we're loving. On Pop Culture Moms, longtime friends and pop culture enthusiasts Andie Mitchell and Sabrina Kohlberg seek the best advice and most valuable insights from the fictional moms we love most from TV and movies. Each week Andie and Sabrina sit down with fellow “scholars” of pop culture to explore the highs and lows of parenting. And they talk to some of our favorite Bravolebrities and reality TV stars. Like Real Housewife of Salt Lake City Heather Gay, who

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64:01

Brittany Breaks Down, Jax Develops PTSD, Stassi...

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2024/09/11

So many changes in the VanderVerse, so little time. Today we try to make sense of it all. Jax and Brittany move forward with their divorce, engage in on line shade, film The Valley - separately, continue the Pod - separately and everything and anything else in between as she goes on the cast trip while he sits this one out. Jax is diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and PTSD, Brittany is seen breaking down during filming and we wonder whether this divorce will actually happen. Scheana and Lala

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33:25

Margaret Josephs Explains Why Louie is "Evil To The...

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2024/09/10

Danielle Cabral claims she is not sure if she can handle another RHONJ season like this past, details the hardest parts of the job and discusses her and the show’s future as the RHONJ long pause remains in full effect. Margaret Josephs has a message for Danielle Staub and Siggy Flicker, discusses Teresa’s grudges, slams ex-friend Jackie Goldschneider, discusses the fall out of Tre’s friendship with Dina Manzo, praises Juicy Joe and slams Louie Ruelas as “evil to the bone” responsible for poisoning

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50:59

Tim Murray (on RHOBH’s Carlton Gebbia, LVP, Charmed,...

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2024/09/10

Tim Murray steps Behind The Rope. Comedian, Actor, Multifaceted Performer Extraordinaire. Tim is here to chat about the return of his comedy hour Witches, which begins shows the states this month. As an ode to its return, we talk some of our fav witches throughout the decades in pop culture - Charmed, Sabrina The Teenage Witch, the Craft, Wicked and last, but certainly not least, what we feel is the most iconic witch of all time, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ very own Carlton Gebbia. We

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51:19

CHEF STU (on RHONJ’s Possible End, Jen Shah’s RHOSLC...

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2024/09/09

Chef Stu returns to help us break down all that has been going down in the BravoSphere over the past week. Andy Cohen recently weighed in, again, on the future of RHONJ, fans react, and we discuss what we think will happen regarding this once top rated franchise. RHOSLC returns next week, the cast is already slamming each other on social media and fans speculate about Jen Shah’s future role on the franchise. Shannon Beador continues to live her new life, Tamra continues to slam Shannon and Vicki

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35:03

Louie Ruelas’ Warning To His Enemies, Margaret’s...

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2024/09/08

Andy Cohen tripled down this week on the fact that we should not ask about, think about or expect RHONJ casting news any time soon. That said, it seems to have been a busy week in RHONJ land. Louie Ruelas posted a warning to his enemies which seems to double down on how he feels about Margaret’s son, suggest he was not at all sorry despite his on line apology and imply that he is still as conflicted, having learned nothing, as the toxic nature of RHONJ seems to not have cooled at all despite Andy’s

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