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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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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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75:19

Million Dollar Listing LA's David Parnes (on Cast...

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2024/07/07

David Parnes from Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles steps Behind The Rope. One half of the Brits are in the house. With Season 15 of MDLLA premiering next week, we figured today the perfect day to share this blast from the past chat with David Parnes. Of course we talk MDLLA agents - The Josh’s Flagg and Altman, Tracy Tutor, and Madison, what filming the show is really like, stress and fun of closing deals on national television and NYC counterparts, Freddy, Ryan and Steve

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14:10

Marge Slams Tre, Jackie & Jen, Fessler Plays Both...

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2024/07/06

RHONJ Season 14, Episode 9. Remember how we had two exciting weeks back to back of RHONJ?? Ahh, those were the days. Slowing things down a bit over there in the Garden State, Jen professes her innocence and seems to have a good case of amnesia, Joey G becomes ordained, Mel teaches us that love is love, Danielle gets boujie, Rachel gets mad, Fessler plays both sides, the Marge is compared to Satan and Jackie is missing in action. Off air, Danielle Staub claims Marge has 275 Fake “Finstas”, Margaret

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101:35

RHYLEE GERBER (on Below Deck, Real Housewives, and...

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2024/07/05

Rhylee Gerber, from Below Deck, steps Behind The Rope. Checking in from her van during her cross country tour, Rhylee is here to tell it all. Rhylee discusses casting, filming, editing and what is was like watching herself back on TV every week. Rhylee discusses her past and current relationship with Kate Chastain, what it was like to work with her, Below Deck favs past and present, Captains Sandy and Lee and more. With the new season of Below Deck back on the air, we figured today the perfect day

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38:24

Brandi Glanville Prepares To Sue Bravo, Jeff Lewis...

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2024/07/04

Jeff Lewis claims Sonja Morgan was wasted drunk at the 15th anniversary taping of WWHL. We break down those claims, the WWHL special, our own experience with the wrath of a drunk Sonja, Jeff’s claims that Crappie Lake was cancelled due to her drinking and much more. In other news, Katie is not speaking to anyone since the Vanderpump Rules finale, Bethenny’s Ex Paul was banned from attending new love interest Aurora Culpo’s sister's Olivia’s wedding in Rhode Island, Chanel gifted Bethenny with a free

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78:26

Bravo’s Mexican Dynasties Elan & Jenny Allende (on...

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2024/07/04

Mexican Dynasties’ Elan and Jenny Allende Step Behind The Rope. Everyone always asks us what our favorite shows are that are no longer on Bravo. This one season wonder, Mexican Dynasties, is definitely one of them. Two of the show’s stars, married couple Elan and Jenny are here to mention it all. From casting to filming to all the real life drama going on behind the scenes, Elan and Jenny do not hold back. Elan and Jenny also talk about their co-stars’ cousin, the one and only, Mauricio Umansky,

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65:59

Danielle Staub Slams Margaret, RHONJ Long Pause...

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2024/07/03

RHONJ Icon Danielle Staub claims Margaret Josephs has over 275 Fake Finsta Accounts to troll past and present RHONJ cast members. We break down these claims, likelihood that they are true and all the cast changes we can expect in a few short weeks when this season of RHONJ comes to a close. We talk RHONJ pause, the effect of the blogger drama, the alternate to the cancelled RHONJ reunion and more. We discuss Bethenny Frankel’s, yes another, brand new Podcast, "Just B Dating”, her seemingly abandoned

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63:22

Dorit & PK Reconcile Kinda, Kyle Shades RHOBH...

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2024/07/02

Dorit and PK spark reconciliation rumors based on social media deleted posts, a sober PK and a Kyle and Dorit feud that seems to only be getting worse by the day. RHOBH continues to film as Erika Jayne prepares for Tom’s trial which is set to begin August 6th. Finally, Vicki Gunvalson has decided to enter the Podcast game and, well, the news is mixed. We break down her latest endeavor and offer our unsolicited advice to the OG of the OC which we are sure she will greatly appreciate.

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51:59

MELISSA RIVERS (on RHONJ Upcoming Cast Changes, Andy...

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2024/07/01

It is that time of the month again. Melissa Rivers stops by for our regular monthly cross over to mention it all. First, we break down this season of RHONJ and, looking ahead, discuss who will most likely lose their jobs and not return for Season 15. Pay attention pah-lease. Next, Bravo stands by Andy, we all celebrate the fifteen anniversary of WWHL and Bravo lawsuits continue to move alone and arise as rumors of Kenya Moore suing surface. The new season of Below Deck Med has arrived, Justin

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38:35

Kenya Moore Fired, Potential Lawsuit Due to Jennifer...

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2024/06/30

Kenya Moore has been fired. Miss Moore is done with the twirl and has left the building. We break down how this happened, dive deep beneath the rumored “investigation” Production and Bravo conducted and discuss the finding that Kenya has violated the code of conduct leading to her termination. We discuss the likelihood Kenya will ever be back on Bravo, Peacock, E! or any other NBC affiliates. We chat about the double standard world in which Jennifer Aydin has a job after committing assault - the

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95:43

RHONJ EX EXECUTIVE PRODUCER (Reveals All on Tre, Mel,...

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2024/06/30

One of The Real Housewives Of New Jersey's Executive Producers from the early days, Dorothy Toran, steps Behind The Rope. Dorothy was there when Teresa got out of jail. Dorothy was there when Juicy was deported. The more things change, the more they stay the same. , We talk Teresa, Melissa, Jacqueline, Caroline Manzo and much more. You know how there were rumors that Margaret was close to certain Producers, allegedly, well…. So much of this chat foreshadows where we are today with a mess of a

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14:10

Cabral / Aydin Smackdown, Tre Throws Jackie Under The...

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2024/06/29

RHONJ Season 14, Episode 8. The physical altercation between Danielle Cabral and Jennifer Aydin has finally arrived. We break down the hair drama and other facts that led up to the altercation, break down a play by play and discuss who we think is to blame for this mess of a Troubled Tulum party. We discuss Tre’s claims that she is using Jackie to take down Marge, Rachel Fuda’s claims that Jackie is the laughing stock of Bravo, Dolores’ savage breakup with Jackie and Margaret enjoying it all just a

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62:50

Jennifer Aydin / Danielle Cabral Physical Fight,...

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2024/06/28

“Making It In Manhattan” is currently filming featuring the off spring of many of our fav Real Housewives - Brooks Marks, Riley Burruss, Gia Giudice, Ariana Biermann and more. We break down the full cast, what to expect, and likelihood this show will be a hit when it premieres later this year. In other news, Kenya Moore is not coming back to RHOA and, after this past week’s RHONJ where Danielle Cabral and Jennifer Aydin still have jobs, for the moment, we start to question the seemingly double

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61:36

Kyle vs. Dorit Heats Up, Teddi Mellencamp Slams...

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2024/06/27

The new season of RHOBH continues to film as Dorit and Kyle remain estranged, Teddi Mellencamp claims she will never be back on, Teddi slams Denise, Kathy Hilton speaks out and we start to question the additions of Jennifer Tilly and Bozoma Saint John. Heading east, we break down the real reasons behind the end of Teresa’s “Namaste Bit$ches” podcast, the fact that it was erased from Apple, her new table flipping pod, discuss this season of RHONJ and chat about how RHONJ moves forward once this

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55:28

Beverly Hills Shi Shi Shi’s KEVIN LEE (on Lisa...

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2024/06/26

Kevin Lee steps Behind The Rope. Beverly Hills Shi Shi Shi!!!! The Man, the Myth, the Legend, the Icon. Never has a guest star on Housewives made such a splash with one sentence which became the tag line of his life with countless fans stopping him daily around the world to utter those three words, “shi, shi, shi”. Kevin talks about how, although life changed as a result of his RHOBH appearance, he has had a successful wedding and event planning biz for a long time prior. Kevin talks celeb clients

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