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BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE
Hosted by David Yontef · EN
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 Journal People, TMZ, Page Six, OK! Magazine, Us Weekly, Entertainment Tonight, ExtraTV, Billboard Magazine, Telemundo, Marie Claire, the Wendy Williams Show, Life & Style, Access Hollywood, Perez Hilton, The Daily Mail, Radar Online, Bravo Daily Dish, E!, The Sun, Just Jared, InStyle, Watch What Happens Live, Architectural Digest, Fox News, Hollywood Life, Too Fab, Rolling Stone, USA Today, MSN, The Drew Barrymore Show, Yahoo Online, The Mirror, Women's Health and more!
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Bethenny Ever After's Coordinator of Chaos Julie Plake McMinn (on Bethenny, Jason, RHONY & Bravo Contracts) II
1w ago00:54:08Tap to summarizeFan Favorite Julie Plake McMinn. You know Julie Plake, The “Coordinator of Chaos" from the Iconic Bravo shows “Bethenny Getting Married” and “Bethenny Ever After.” Julie talks meeting Bethenny Frankel, working for Bethenny during the start, rise and sale of the Skinny Girl Empire, what she learned from Master B herself, what a typical work day looked like, what it was like to film a hit Bravo TV show, the decision to ultimately leave the B, and what that conversation looked like. Julie was also there for the beginning of Bethenny’s relationship with Jason Hoppy, which we dissect. We chat with Julie about Bethenny’s life post Bravo, post Jason and oh, so very much more. Two of the Iconic Bravo shows of yesteryear and today Julie joins us to mention it all! Part II starts now! @julieplakemcminn @thesolidbrandsessions @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: INDEED - indeed.com/PODCAST (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Job The Premium Status It Deserves) KLARNA - klarna.com (Or Download The Klarna App For The Smarter Money Partner) LOLA BLANKETS - lolablankets.com (Use Code VELVET To Get 40% Off The Most Comfortable Blankets Ever!) MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →RHOBH's Next Season Casting, Teresa's RHONJ Exit Plan, Another Content Creator Slams Bethenny & Next Gen Recap
1w ago00:20:11Tap to summarizeIt has happened yet again. To no ones surprise, another content creator has called out Bethenny Frankel for wearing her product many, many times with no credit. Bethenny and her team have fired back and it seems they mean business but the content creator is not going down without a fight. Things are about to get ugly. In other news, Teresa’s RHONJ exit plan makes headlines. The RHOBH cast is announced, kinda, if you believe the recent headlines with shocking terminations and even more shocking returns from the past. Last, but sure not least, Next Gen explodes this week with Nepo Dads, everyone wanting Ariana and an Emira and Charlie showdown no one saw coming. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Heather McDonald & RHOC Producer Call Shannon Miserable, Ariana/ Charlie Fu*k & Terry Dubrow Tells Vicki To STFU
1w ago00:48:44Tap to summarizeHeather McDonald shades Shannon Beador, an RHOC Producer slams her as miserable and narcissistic and Bravolebs come out of the woodwork to weigh in. Lisa Rinna reveals the real reason she quit RHOBH and it is not what was expected. Charlie and Ariana F for real. Riley isn’t speaking to Ariana. Georgia reveals her tough life. Reza walks off The Persian Valley. Terry Durbow tells Vicki Gunvalson to fu*k off. Finally, Steven McBee talks Salley Carson, Ciara Miller & Mia Calabrese. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: KLARNA - klarna.com (Or Download The Klarna App For The Smarter Money Partner) LOLA BLANKETS - lolablankets.com (Use Code VELVET To Get 40% Off The Most Comfortable Blankets Ever!) MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door) INDEED - indeed.com/PODCAST (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Job The Premium Status It Deserves) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Tamra Judge's Social Media Ban, RHOSLC Marriages Fall Apart & Andy Cohen Is Mad AF and In Love
2w ago00:49:15Tap to summarizeTamra Judge gets banned from social media, walked so Jo-Ellen can run and praises Lindsay Hubbard all before most people have had their morning coffee. First Bronwyn and Todd. Then Angie K and Shawn. Now Whitney and Justin. RHOSLC’s season of breakups is in full effect as Lisa and Meredith weigh in. Last, Andy Cohen is in love, love, love but also furious mad AF. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: LOLA BLANKETS - lolablankets.com (Use Code VELVET To Get 40% Off The Most Comfortable Blankets Ever!) MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door) INDEED - indeed.com/PODCAST (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Job The Premium Status It Deserves) KLARNA - klarna.com (Or Download The Klarna App For The Smarter Money Partner) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →RHONY Trailer Reviewed, House Of Stassi Premieres & Dorinda Medley Calls BS On All
2w ago00:39:27Tap to summarizeThe RHONY trailer dropped last week fans, Bravolebs and everyone and anyone has weighed in. Today, we break our silence and break down all on our thoughts on the newbies, returning reboot favs, Martha Stewart, the Epstein files and last, but sure not least, the one and only Miss Carole Radziwill. Dorinda Medley calls bullsh*t on all sorts of things as The Golden Life films down the street from us in The Hamptons. Last, but sure not least, House of Stassi drops today, now, right now with Stassi, Katie Maloney and a whole lot more! @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door) INDEED - indeed.com/PODCAST (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Job The Premium Status It Deserves) KLARNA - klarna.com (Or Download The Klarna App For The Smarter Money Partner) LOLA BLANKETS - lolablankets.com (Use Code VELVET To Get 40% Off The Most Comfortable Blankets Ever!) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →MILLI VANILLI'S FAB MORVAN (on Rise/ Fall of Milli Vanilli, Ryan Murphy's Menendez Bros, Rebirth & The 90s)
2w ago00:51:57Tap to summarizeFab Morvan steps Behind The Rope. As half of the Iconic Milli Vanilli duo, Fab is here to mention it all. Fab talks the early days of Milli, winning a grammy, having the grammy taken away, the now infamous lip synching debacle and losing the other half of Milli, Rob Pilatus. Fab discusses what it was like a few years ago when Milli Vanilli went viral all over again thanks to Ryan Murphy and The Menendez Brothers. Girl, you know its true. Finally, Fab talks new music, the re-release of his memoir, the Milli documentary, the I Love The 90s tour and last, but not least, what is still misunderstood about the Icons that are Milli Vanillia all these decades later. @fabmorvan @millivanilli.official @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: INDEED - indeed.com/PODCAST (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Job The Premium Status It Deserves) KLARNA - klarna.com (Or Download The Klarna App For The Smarter Money Partner) LOLA BLANKETS - lolablankets.com (Use Code VELVET To Get 40% Off The Most Comfortable Blankets Ever!) MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Tamra/ Heather Don't Like Each Other, RHONJ Producers Protect Teresa (Again) & Kelly Dodd Can't Move On
2w ago00:47:33Tap to summarizeOne thing is certain as this season of RHOC moves along. Heather Dubrow and Tamra Judge just do not like each other. Teresa, once again, gets protected by Producers and Bravo. Next Gen continues to win each week. Next Gen LA faces troubles. Vicki gives Gina K her flowers. Last, but not least, Kelly Dodd just cannot move on. @amiryassofficial @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: KLARNA - klarna.com (Or Download The Klarna App For The Smarter Money Partner) LOLA BLANKETS - lolablankets.com (Use Code VELVET To Get 40% Off The Most Comfortable Blankets Ever!) MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door) INDEED - indeed.com/PODCAST (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Job The Premium Status It Deserves) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Tamra Says She Is Not A Villain, Truth Behind End Of Bethenny's Podcast & RHOSLC Season 7 Surprises
2w ago00:50:16Tap to summarizeRHOSLC’s new season has wrapped but with Angie K’s divorce, Whitney’s separation, Lisa Barlow’s Baby Gorgeous, Mary’s loss and oh, so very much more, tea spills from behind the scenes of what is expected to be an insane season seven. Tamra Judge says she is not a villain. RORI’s season two has newbies, no Liz and a very activated Jo-Ellen. Bethenny Frankel’s podcast is over and dunzo. Last, but not least, the RHONY OG’s have a new message for Bravo, yet again. @jasonzeffir @behindveletrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: LOLA BLANKETS - lolablankets.com (Use Code VELVET To Get 40% Off The Most Comfortable Blankets Ever!) MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door) INDEED - indeed.com/PODCAST (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Job The Premium Status It Deserves) KLARNA - klarna.com (Or Download The Klarna App For The Smarter Money Partner) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Truth About Angie K & Her Husband, Kyle Richards Shocked AF & Teresa's New Best Friend
2w ago00:38:06Tap to summarizeAngie Katsanevas & Shawn Trujillo have split after twenty seven years of marriage. RHOSLC cast, fans and the BravoVerse reacts. Did someone say RHOSLC cameras back up? Kyle Richards is shocked AF, almost said no to Girl’s Trip and sees Mo making out again with some young hottie whose name no one knows. Teresa’s new BFF is someone we never expected. Gia approves. Dos Amigas are going strong with no Tres in sight. Last, but not least, Southern Hospitality is set to return for season five without its leader, Leva. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: LOLA BLANKETS - lolablankets.com (Use Code VELVET To Get 40% Off The Most Comfortable Blankets Ever!) MYFITNESSPAL - podcasts.myfitnesspal.com (Use Code VELVET, All Upper Case Letters, For 15% Off The Premium App That Will Change Everything For You Regarding Fitness & Nutrition) MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door) INDEED - indeed.com/PODCAST (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Job The Premium Status It Deserves) KLARNA - klarna.com (Or Download The Klarna App For The Smarter Money Partner) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Bethenny Ever After's Coordinator of Chaos Julie Plake McMinn (on Bethenny, Jason, RHONY & Bravo Contracts)
2w ago00:48:48Tap to summarizeFan Favorite Julie Plake McMinn. You know Julie Plake, The “Coordinator of Chaos" from the Iconic Bravo shows “Bethenny Getting Married” and “Bethenny Ever After.” Julie talks meeting Bethenny Frankel, working for Bethenny during the start, rise and sale of the Skinny Girl Empire, what she learned from Master B herself, what a typical work day looked like, what it was like to film a hit Bravo TV show, the decision to ultimately leave the B, and what that conversation looked like. Julie was also there for the beginning of Bethenny’s relationship with Jason Hoppy, which we dissect. We chat with Julie about Bethenny’s life post Bravo, post Jason and oh, so very much more. Two of the Iconic Bravo shows of yesteryear and today Julie joins us to mention it all! @julieplakemcminn @thesolidbrandsessions @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: LOLA BLANKETS - lolablankets.com (Use Code VELVET To Get 40% Off The Most Comfortable Blankets Ever!) MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door) INDEED - indeed.com/PODCAST (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Job The Premium Status It Deserves) KLARNA - klarna.com (Or Download The Klarna App For The Smarter Money Partner) MYFITNESSPAL - podcasts.myfitnesspal.com (Use Code VELVET, All Upper Case Letters, For 15% Off The Premium App That Will Change Everything For You Regarding Fitness & Nutrition) HOMESERVE - homeserve.com/velvetrope (Get 50% Less Your First YearOn Home Insurance Plans That Start At $4.99 A Month) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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