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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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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
Transcribe →Jeff Lewis Says Leave Kelly Dodd Alone, Shannon Beador Melts The F Down & Tamra Defends Shannon
4w ago00:53:56Tap to summarizeShannon Beador has a complete meltdown as, in a very unexpected move, Tamra Judge comes to her defense. Tres Amigas fans everywhere rejoice. Jeff Lewis says leave Kelly Dodd alone as Kelly prepares for her court date in a mere few weeks. Next Gen reigns supreme. Last, but not least, Patrik and Pol share an update on their road rage incident that has everyone asking, what next? @patriksimpson @polatteu @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: WHATNOT - www.whatnot.com (Download The Whatnot App To Get Free Shipping On Your First Order To Live Shop on The US’s #1 Live Shopping App) HOMESERVE - homeserve.com/velvetrope (Get 50% Less Your First Year On Home Insurance Plans That Start At $4.99 A Month) 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) 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 →Kyle Says RHOBH Is Not On Pause, Annemarie Wiley's Husband Allegedly Threatened To Kill Her & Lala's Trouble
4w ago00:39:57Tap to summarizeRumors and nastiness arose this week about a fake AF RHOBH cast as next season lingers, pause rumors grow stronger and everyone is left asking when. For those keeping track, Kyle Richards denies it all. #staytuned. Speaking of Kyle, her daughter Farrah is pregnant. Annemarie Wiley’s husband allegedly poked her in the face and threatened to kill her. He denies everything. Lala Kent gets in a little bit of trouble. The McBee Dynasty season three is chugging along as strong as ever. Last, but not least, Rula’s husband’s mistress Beth she has timelines and receipts which would shock everyone as RHORI’s season two prepares to state filming in 3,2,1… @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) 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) QUINCE - quince.com/velvetrope (Get Free Shipping and 365 Day Returns to As You Indulge In Affordable Luxury) ZENNI OPTICAL - zenni.com/podcast (Use Code Podcast15 For 15% Off Your First Order Of The Most Affordable, Stylish Glasses and Sunglasses) 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 →JACKIE TOHN (on Bravo, Howard Stern, GLOW, American Idol, Joan Rivers, The Nanny, The View & Kristen Bell)
4w ago00:58:00Tap to summarizeJackie Tohn steps Behind The Rope. Early in her career Jackie appeared on many of our favorite shows such as “The Sopranos”, “Veronica Mars”, “Strangers With Candy”, not the least of which was “The Nanny”, in which she played a young Fran Drescher. Turns out Kristen Bell - shout out Nobody Wants This - is a close friend. There was also that one time she lived with Jessica Biel and her parents in Calabasas. Jackie talks the brilliant Glow, gone but not forgotten. Jackie talks her comedic hero Joan Rivers and what it was like to be on The Howard Stern show. Jackie also chats about appearing on “American Idol” and Bravo’s very own “Platinum Hit” (Kara DioGuardi, we see you!). @jackietohn @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: 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) QUINCE - quince.com/velvetrope (Get Free Shipping and 365 Day Returns to As You Indulge In Affordable Luxury) INDEED - indeed.com/PODCAST (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Job The Premium Status It Deserves) ZENNI OPTICAL - zenni.com/podcast (Use Code Podcast15 For 15% Off Your First Order Of The Most Affordable, Stylish Glasses and Sunglasses) 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 →Kelly Dodd Fired Again, Milania's Police Report Analyzed & RHOC Recap
Jul 1100:20:25Tap to summarizeIn another round of the good Doctor vs. Kelly Dodd, Kelly seems to have been fired again due to her very own words, videos and rants. In a move everyone saw coming, Kelly plays victim, cries and spirals more as she prepares for her revenge porn court date in a mere few weeks. Milania Giudice’s police report has been released and the Bravo bloggers have gone even deeper into the dark underbelly of the internet to prove all sorts of points and counterpoints. Summer House’s summer of fun is in full swing. Last, but certainly not least, RHOC returns and we have thoughts…many, many thoughts. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Tamra & Boz Attack Each Other, Vicki Slams Housewives Franchise As "Broken" & West Cheats On Amanda
Jul 1000:37:18Tap to summarizeBozoma Saint John takes her new job as red carpet correspondent very seriously and takes the one and only Tamra Judge to task for things she has said about Boz over the past few months. In true Tam fashion, she fights back. After all, she ain’t one of the longest running housewives for nothin’. Vicki Gunvalson slams the entire Housewives franchise as “broken”, says she never got closure from Brooks and reveals the new plan for her love tank. West cheats on Amanda and Amanda responds. Last, but not least, a few suggestions on how to fix the broken Valley. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: QUINCE - quince.com/velvetrope (Get Free Shipping and 365 Day Returns to As You Indulge In Affordable Luxury) 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) ZENNI OPTICAL - zenni.com/podcast (Use Code Podcast15 For 15% Off Your First Order Of The Most Affordable, Stylish Glasses and Sunglasses) 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 →Dorit Exposes Mauricio's Deep, Dark Secret, RHOC Producers Warn The Cast & Gia Defends Luis Ruelas
Jul 1000:50:10Tap to summarizeRHOC Producers send a stern warning to the RHOC cast that no one saw coming. Dorit exposes Mauricio’s deep, dark secret. Vicki Gunvalson’s return is going better than expected. Last, but not least, with all the negative rumors and nastiness out there lately about Luis Ruelas, Gia Giudice comes to his defense. @patriksimpson @polatteu @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: 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) QUINCE - quince.com/velvetrope (Get Free Shipping and 365 Day Returns to As You Indulge In Affordable Luxury) ZENNI OPTICAL - zenni.com/podcast (Use Code Podcast15 For 15% Off Your First Order Of The Most Affordable, Stylish Glasses and Sunglasses) 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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