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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!
Ranked #1 Real Housewives / Reality TV Podcast by BuzzFeed!
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RHOC's New Villain Heather Dubrow, Next Gen LA Explosive Fight, RHORI Season 2 & Bethenny's Empire Expands
Jul 900:51:36Tap to summarizeAs Tamra and Shannon enjoy a nice relaxed season of no drama, RHOC’s new villain emerges from an unlikely place. Heather Dubrow we see you. Next Gen LA tea spills over and it is piping hot. Calabasas Confidential reigns supreme. Christine Quinn is out for blood in her Selling Sunset return. Bethenny’s empire expands. London Housewives arrives at Bravo. Last, but not least, Liz McGraw talks more as RHORI prepares for season two. @patriksimpson @polatteu @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 →Tamra Judge's No Drama Era, Luis Ruelas Fake News, The Valley Death Threats & Sutton's Bad News
Jul 800:40:57Tap to summarizeTamra Judge has entered her drama free era as RHOC returns tomorrow night. Rumors, and nastiness, have arisen that all may not be as it seems regarding Milania’s arrest and that fake news has been making the rounds. Luis Ruelas’ name enters the discussion. James Kennedy gets engaged to his baby mama. The Valley cast receives death threats. Shep Rose comes to Amanda Batula’s defense. In The City’s fights get more explosive by the week. Sutton Stracke receives good and bad news. GG fights with Reza 2.0. Last, but least, Eva Marcille comes to Tyra’s defense. @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 →RAINE MICHAELS (on Calabasas Confidential, Cast Mates, Dad Bret Michaels, The Hills & The Kardashians)
Jul 801:00:58Tap to summarizeRaine Michaels steps Behind The Rope. Raine is here to chat about all that is the stellar first season of Netflix’s Calabasas Confidential. Raine talks cast mates, highs and lows, love triangles and oh, so very much more. Suede, Jemma, Alexie, Messy Pressy, Emilie, Dylan and more. Raine mentions it all. Raine also talks about what it is like to have rock legend Bret, Michaels as your Dad, the joy of Pat Benetar, Spencer, Heidi, The Hills, The Traitors and last, but sure not least, the Kardashians! @rainee_m @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) A24 FILMS “THE INVITE” - a24films.com/films/the-invite (The Invite Will Be In Theaters Nationwide July 10) 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 →Milania Threw Food & Candles at The Giudice Family, RHOC Returns & Dorit's Latest Disaster
Jul 700:52:08Tap to summarizeMilania Giudice threw food and candles at the Giudice family the night of her arrest. RHOC returns and Vicki, Tamra, and Shannon have a lot to say. Liz McGraw follows up her RHORI resignation with an explanation, promise and threat. Dorit reveals more details from her book signing, has a new disaster on her hands and escapes home eviction with more luck on her side, or on PK’s side, than anyone could have ever predicted. New rumors and nastiness surface about RHOM and Ladies of London’s cancellation. Last, but not least, Next Gen NYC reigns supreme. @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) A24 FILMS “THE INVITE” - a24films.com/films/the-invite (The Invite Will Be In Theaters Nationwide July 10) 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 →Tom Sandoval's New Bloody Mess, Real Reason Ladies Of London Was Axed & RHONY's Cancellation
Jul 100:41:11Tap to summarizeTom Sandoval filed a restraining order against girlfriend Victoria Lee Robinson. Victoria’s Dad released a video, got pushed into a fire pit and filed a counter restraining order. Today we break down the who, what, why, where and what next regarding Tom’s latest F up. Victim or aggressor? There has been a lot of chatter about why Ladies of London was cancelled. Today we separate fact from fiction, true from untrue. Also, RIP Hecate. Last, but not least, sources claim that the entire upcoming season of RHONY is so bad that it will never see the light of day, Brandi Glanville/ Caroline Manzo Girl’s Trip style. @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) 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 →Ty Herndon & Michael Passons (on Coming Out, Conversion Therapy, Being Kicked Out of Avalon, Dolly, Whitney & Madonna)
Jul 101:01:42Tap to summarizeTy Herndon and Michael Passons step Behind The Rope. Ty and Michael stop by to mention it all! Country Music Star Ty Herndon and Christian Music's Avalon Sensation Michael Passons have taken the 90's hit “Testify To Love” and released it to huge fan fare and a #1 spot on the iTunes Charts. They also just worked with Dave Audé for a dance remix complete with a Madonna sample and all. Michael opens up about being kicked out of Avalon for his sexuality, conversion therapy and how the rerelease of Testify has taken on a whole new meaning now that he is out and proud. Ty chats about the ups and downs of the music business and what it means to still be dominating the charts all these decades later. A no holds bar chat about being true to oneself, authenticity, Whitney, Dolly and, of course, Madonna! @tyherndonofficial @michaelpassons @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) 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 →Jeff Lewis Says Kelly Dodd Is Innocent, Teresa Warns Bravo Execs, Next Gen Returns & Girls Trip Trailer
Jun 3000:48:43Tap to summarizeJeff Lewis speaks out in defense of his friend Kelly Dodd, tries to teach us the meaning of revenge porn and lets the world know Ms. Dodd is innocent. Teresa warns Bravo executives but it is not for what everyone thought. Say whhhaaat? Next Gen returns with newbies, an immediate new love triangle, Teresa and more breaking of the fourth wall that a whole new genre of TV has been created right before our very eyes. Yolanda Hadid gets engaged. Shamea Morton talks cease and desist and oh, so very much more. @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) PROGRESSIVE - www.progressive.com (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance) 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 →Teresa's Damage Control Over Milania, RHONY's Martha Stewart War & Amanda's Summer House Demotion
Jun 2900:46:43Tap to summarizeSummer House will start filming its eleventh season in less than two weeks and the rumors and nastiness have already started. Amanda demoted. Ciara’s huge raise. The phase out of Lindsay, Carl and Kyle. Today, we cover it all. In other news, before RHONY even has a premiere date, Sai De Silva has let us know that she understands the assignment better than all her fellow apple holders. The latest proof, her knock em down feud with Daisy Toye over Martha Stewart’s will and her very own ulterior motives. The RHOP ladies rally for Wendy. The Valley lives to see another day. Last, but sure not least, Teresa works overtime doing major damage control following Milania’s arrest. @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) PROGRESSIVE - www.progressive.com (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance) 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 →Teresa Says She's The Queen Of NJ (New Book!), RHORI Reunion Scorecard & Garcelle's RHOBH Return
Jun 2800:40:57Tap to summarizeTeresa Giudice would like to remind us she is The Queen of New Jersey. In fact, there is a new book, her third memoir, entitled such. Teresa will cover it all, she says, leaving no stone unturned. Has someone checked on Margaret. The RHORI reunion continues tonight and if it anything like Part I, we - are - seated! Our MPV’s are awarded - there are two who have taught us, after 20 years, what a master class in a reunion performance really is. Last, but not least, Garcelle talks her RHOBH return. @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) TUMBLE - Tumbleliving.com/VELVET (10% Off Plus Free Shipping On The Most Beautiful Inexpensive Rugs Which Are Spill Proof) PROGRESSIVE - www.progressive.com (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance) 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 →RANDY SPELLING (on Tori, 90210, Melrose Place, Charmed, Candy, Shannen Doherty, Family & Reality TV)
Jun 2801:06:16Tap to summarizeRandy Spelling steps Behind The Rope. Yes THAT Randy Spelling. Randy talks about what it was like growing up at Spelling Manor, the house with its own Wikipedia page. We discuss Mom Candy Spelling’s glamorous parties, the infamous gift wrapping room, the whose who of Hollywood who flowed through there, and how Randy felt when the Manor was sold in 2011. We discuss what it was like to grow up with Aaron Spelling as a Dad and what the legacy of such shows like “ Melrose Place”, “Charmed”, “Charlie’s Angels”, “Dynasty”, “The Love Boat” and “Heart to Heart” means to him. We also discuss what is was like to be a high school student at the same time that 90210 exploded. Speaking of 90210, we discuss it all - Shannen, Jason, Brian, Ian, Gabrielle, Jenni and Tori. Randy also opens up about what it was like to be caught in the middle of certain family dramas and it what it was like to have those played out in the media. On a larger note, we discuss topics such as the importance and value society improperly places on having versus not having money, the addiction of fame, why the media is so obsessed with “The Spellings” and some of the biggest misconceptions about himself, Tori and the rest of the family. @randyspelling @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: TUMBLE - Tumbleliving.com/VELVET (10% Off Plus Free Shipping On The Most Beautiful Inexpensive Rugs Which Are Spill Proof) 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) PROGRESSIVE - www.progressive.com (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance) 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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