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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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71:04

MONICA GARCIA (on Reality Von Tease, Cast Mates, Jen...

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2024/07/22

Monica Garcia steps back Behind The Rope. Reality Von Tease is in the house! The woman behind THE most exciting moment, season, scene, development in Housewives History since, well, Teresa’s table flip over a decade ago. Receipts, Proof, Timeline, Screenshots. We cover fu$king everything. Monica takes us through it all clarifying what were various still confusing timelines of how she went from fan to an actual bona fide breakout superstar Real Housewife on RHOSLC Season 4. We talk about the true

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31:43

Tom Sandoval Withdraws Ariana Lawsuit, Mauricio's New...

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2024/07/21

Tom Sandoval sued Ariana Madix. The public, cast and everyone else destroyed Sandoval for his move. Sandoval withdrew the lawsuit. We break all of this down, sharing our thoughts on each move and where this mess stands now. Melissa Gorga is upset that Kathy Wakile shaded her on WWHL and explains her new thoughts and feelings on The Wakiles, RHONJ and this very toxic of seasons. New rumors about Ramona Singer have surfaced, Shannon Beador shades Nene Leakes and opens up about her DUI. Mauricio kissed

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83:21

PEGGY SULAHIAN (Spills The Tea on RHOC Past, Present...

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2024/07/21

Peggy Sulahian steps Behind The Rope. Peggy is here to chat about all that is RHOC. The truth behind casting, production, filming, Peggy mentions it all. Peggy talks cast mates Vicki, Tamra, Alexis, the biggest drama she faced and much more. In honor of the return of The Real Housewives of Orange County for what is shaping up to be a stellar Season 18, we wanted to highlight this past chat with Bravo’s 100th Housewife, Peggy Sulahian. Grab your oranges and listen in.

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13:21

Jennifer Aydin Slams Teresa, Margaret & Dolores’ Fake...

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2024/07/20

RHONJ Episode 10, Season 14. Is everyone awake or have you fallen asleep with the rest of us? We break down this episode, Jennifer Aydin’s erratic WWHL appearance, the alternate reunion which was filmed this week and Andy’ Cohen’s comments that in 4 short weeks when the toxic season ends, big changes n the form of a reboot, recast and / or termination of the franchise are coming. We discuss the involvement of the RHONJ bloggers, Dolores and Margaret’s fake friendship and the cracks between Jennifer

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63:37

Ariana’s VPR Future, Brandi Glanville Slams Jax,...

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2024/07/19

Love Island has just had its highest rated season ever. The Ariana effect is in full effect, no pun intended, as it is looking less and less likely that she will return to Vanderpump Rules. Lala shows a baby shower, Jax claims to have slept with both Ramona and Brandi Glanville, Rachel Leviss scores wins in court and the VPR pause remains in full effect as there is no discussion amongst Producers, Bravo or the fans about when and if this show will return. Bethenny Frankel continues her confusing

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65:08

Jennifer Aydin Angers Andy, RHONJ Bloggers Expose...

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2024/07/18

Kyle and Mauricio make moves, Dorit and PK remain apart and we share the news that, yes, RHOBH is expected to return to our Bravo TV’s later this year as opposed to the originally reported 2025. Hot off her disasterorus WWHL appearance this past week, Jennifer Aydin doubles down on her claims against Bloggers, triples down on her claims against Danielle Cabral and seems to be totally unaware that her job is most likely being taken away in a few short weeks when this season of RHONJ comes to a

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66:28

CHRIS HANSEN (on “Predator” Tom Girardi, Erika Jayne,...

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2024/07/17

Chris Hansen steps Behind The Rope. Best known for his “To Catch a Predator” series, Chris stops by to chat about his newest endeavor, “Predator In Plain Sight: Exposing Tom Girardi”. “Predator In Plain Sight: Exposing Tom Girardi” is a new Podcast in which Chris, along with victim’s advocate and former Girardi Keese employee Kimberly Archie, breaks down the rise and fall of Tom Girardi as Tom prepares to face a jury in a few short weeks on August 6th. Chris discusses the predatory nature of Tom,

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30:51

Andy Cohen Confirms RHONJ Pause/Reboot, Jennifer...

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2024/07/16

Andy Cohen has spoken out and he is not at all happy with the toxic nature of RHONJ. Andy addresses the bloggers, the leaked screeners, spoilers, Teresa’s manipulative attorney and much more as he explains, in three short weeks, RHONJ is going on pause as he, The Producers and Bravo figure out how and if there is any way to save this franchise. Speaking of bloggers, Andy questioned Jennifer Aydin on WWHL the other night, gets annoyed with her and moves on as Jennifer, Teresa and other cast members

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54:36

PSYCHIC PANDORA (Provides a Live Reading & Chats Her...

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2024/07/16

Psychic Pandora steps Behind The Rope. Pandora is here to read our beloved host and help provide guidance with love, career and tap into messages from the other side. Pandora chats about her background, her gift and we remain speechless as she provides a reading so spot on it’s, well, unbelievable! Pandora is one of the esteemed psychics at Psychic Source. Psychic Source provides live psychic readings by phone, online chat and video and is celebrating their 35th year in business next year. They

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63:03

MONICA GARCIA (on Reality Von Tease, Cast Mates, Jen...

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2024/07/15

Monica Garcia steps Behind The Rope. Reality Von Tease is in the house! The woman behind THE most exciting moment, season, scene, development in Housewives History since, well, Teresa’s table flip over a decade ago. Receipts, Proof, Timeline, Screenshots. We cover fu$king everything. Monica takes us through it all clarifying what were various still confusing timelines of how she went from fan to an actual bona fide breakout superstar Real Housewife on RHOSLC Season 4. We talk about the true facts

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40:23

RHONJ Alternate Reunion Tea, Jax Has Been w/ Brandi &...

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2024/07/14

Shannen Doherty has passed away. Having met Shannen many multiple times, we share our thoughts, stories and send condolences to Shannen’s family. Icon, Trailblazer and Fearless. For anyone who listened to her Podcast every week, a fighter up til the end. In other news, Jax Taylor claims to have slept with both Ramona The Singer Stinger and Brandi Glanville, Brandi claps back and The Valley prepares to begin production on Season Two later this summer. RHOC has returned with a stellar episode, an

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82:54

ALEXIS BELLINO (on RHOC, Shannon, Tamra, Love &...

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2024/07/14

Alexis “Jesus Jugs” Bellino steps Behind The Rope. RHOC is back in our lives after a stellar return to form Season Premiere for Season 18. The Season Premiere brought us many things, none the least of which was the long awaited return of Alexis Bellino. We could think of no better blast from the RHOC past chat to share today than this gem chat with Alexis. Back before Johnny J, before her return. As you listen, ask yourself, does this seem like the same Alexis we see before us back on RHOC

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12:01

RHOC Premieres (Shannon vs Alexis), Dolores' Hot Mic...

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2024/07/13

RHOC is back in our lives!! We are here to break down all the gloriousness that was RHOC Season 18, Episode 1 this past week. From Shannon facing her DUI and Alexis Bellino head on to newbie Katie to Heather Durrow’s new Bev Hills mansion and all that was Tamra Judge, we discuss it all, scene by scene in one of the best, most brilliant return to form episodes of Housewives, well, ever. In a full circle moment, The OG of them all returns with real off again, on again friendships that have existed for

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80:13

Kyle Richards Gets Activated, Richie Wakile Slams...

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2024/07/12

Kyle Richards says she is activated and Dorit implies she is headed into her villain era as leaks from RHOBH Season 14 continue to emerge. Richie and Kathy Wakile do not seem to want to reconcile with Melissa Gorga despite Melissa’s attempts to make nice with her Franklin Lakes neighbor. Jeff Lewis has new drama, Nene Leakes makes a comeback in a big way, Shannon Beador finishes community service and Rachel Leviss dumps her man and makes moves in her lawsuit. Finally, RHONJ prepares to film their

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67:17

RHOA Scrambles After Firing Kenya, Bethenny Frankel’s...

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2024/07/11

Bethenny Frankel’s ex Paul Bernon has been seen getting cozy with our past Pod guest Aurora Culpo, Bethenny reacts and apparently they now broke up. WTF is going on? As the Real Housewives of Dubai continues to bring in low ratings, we discuss its rumored looming cancellation, analyze the truth behind Daddy Cohen’s claims that RHOM is going to definitely return and break down the likelihood that RHOA will be good after Kenya’s termination. Speaking of RHOA, we discuss the editing nightmare producers

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50:54

CHEF STU (on RHONJ Needed Cast Changes, Dinner w/...

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2024/07/10

Chef Stu steps Behind The Velvet Rope. He is back and on location in WeHo to help us break down all the weeks Bravo drama. First, we address this season of RHONJ, the physical altercation between Jennifer Aydin and Danielle Cabral and likely long pause, cast changes and restructuring coming in a few short weeks at the end of this, as Jackie Goldschneider says, very toxic season. In other news, we discuss the upcoming currently filming season of RHOBH - Kyle’s recent thoughts on the season, Kyle’s

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31:44

Luann Hurt By Bethenny Run In, Chanel Ayan Shades...

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2024/07/09

Luann and Bethenny are at odds again since running into each other this weekend in The Hamptons. Luann feels used and hurt by Bethenny now that she is still blocked, Bethenny responds and we break down and try to make sense of it all. Lindsay Hubbard shades Carl, Chanel Ayan slams Melissa Gorga, Real Housewives of Dubai loses even more viewers, Jeana Keough’s daughter shades her - again, Jill Zarin weighs in on her feud with Reza, Rachel Leviss shares updates on her relationship with Sandoval,

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48:01

QUEEN PRIYANKA (on Taylor Swift, Pussycat Dolls, Drag...

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2024/07/09

Queen Priyanka steps Behind The Rope. Winner of Canada Drag Race’s inaugural season, Pri is here to mention it all. First things first. Priyanka chats about the new season of HBO’s Emmy Award Winning “We’re Here” in which she visits local towns where drag is banned alongside fellow queens Sasha Velour, Jaida Essence Hall, and Latrice Royale. Next, we focus on Queen Priyanka’s new album and tour of the same name, “Devastasia” - out August 23rd and musical influences and favorites - The Pussycat

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57:52

SIGGY FLICKER (on Margaret, Tre, Mel, Dolo, Producers...

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2024/07/08

Siggy Flicker steps back Behind The Rope. Siggy is here to chat all about her time on RHONJ - the highs and lows, filming with a Teresa and Melissa that did not get along then, after she left or now and her once friend Dolores who she came on the show with. Of course in typical Siggy fashion she does not hold back when discussing her epic fall out with Margaret Josephs, clarifies prior recent statements she has made about Marge and discusses all of the producer involvement, manipulation and

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35:01

Bethenny & Luann Reconcile, Lindsay Hubbard Slams...

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2024/07/07

What a Hamptons Weekend this has been. With hang outs and run ins, we share our boots on the ground info on Luann and Bethenny’s reunion, Teresa and Jackie’s dinner, Margaret’s Gucci snafu, July 4th with Luann and Brooks Marks and spotted at dinner last night - JLO, Drew Barrymore, Real Housewives of New York City, Christie Brinkley and more. Speaking of The Hamptons, Lindsay Hubbard is pregnant. We break down her announcement, discuss the HubCub Baby Daddy, what the currently filming season of

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