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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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Teresa Hires Top Crisis Management, Milania's Fake IG Posts, Louie Denies Nothing & Summer House Cast Reveal
Jun 2700:19:23Tap to summarizeMilania is apparently in rehab as we discussed yesterday, so exactly how is she posting a series of pro Teresa and Louie stories on her Instagram? The rumors, and nastiness, grow louder about what exactly happened that fateful night in May behind closed doors of the Giudice household. Teresa hires a top crisis management firm as Louie does not deny anything. More dra-ma from our live show arises - some trolls just do not wanna go away - as we drop additional never before heard audio from our live show, unedited. Last, but not least, Summer House prepares to begin filming down the street next week as the new cast is revealed leaving many asking how and why? @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Milania Goes To Rehab & Lawyers Up, Boy George Calls Dorit Disgusting & Teresa Appears With A Black Eye
Jun 2600:50:46Tap to summarizeAnother day, another moment to break down all the facts in the ever changing Milania, Teresa, Louie arrest mess. Milania has lawyered up and entered rehab. Pictures of Teresa with a black eye have surfaced all over the internet. Louie leaks more info to The Sun and fans are left turning to us to help separate fact from fiction, truth from untrue. Pinky Cole’s shockingly low monthly income is revealed as her bankruptcy case moves forward. Last, but not least, Dorit trashes the F out of PK with a special message for Father’s Day earlier this week. Boy George retaliates and proves what a messy queen he is by sharing a message of his own for the one and only Ms. Kemsley. Now this is the feud our beloved little 80’s hearts cannot get enough of. Karma Chameleon that! @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
Transcribe →Dorit's Reconciliation Tour Continues, Teresa Bans Frank Catania From RHONJ 15 & Rosie Trademarks Slam Pig
Jun 2500:55:08Tap to summarizeDorit’s redemption tour continues as her fate on RHOBH hangs in Producer’s hands and her home sale foreclosure has been postponed yet again. Teresa bans Frank Catania from filming RHONJ Season 15 but all is not as it seems. The Summer House crew oversaturate the market with TMI no one asked for. Rosie DiMare trademarks “Slam Pig”. Candiace talks Nene. Shamea talks Angela. Vanity Fair comes for Alex Cooper’s Unwell network. Last, but not least, Lenny Hochstein denies all charges in the SA case against him and cries innocent. @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 →Why Louie Leaked Milania's Arrest, Sai Drags Carole Radziwill Over Epstein Files & LVP Vegas Bans Scheana
Jun 2400:38:49Tap to summarizeAlthough no one was looking forward to the new RHONY, everything has changed thanks to the one, the only Sai De Silva. Sai is said to have dragged Carole Radziwill all season over being mentioned in the Epstein files, her past friendship with Ghislaine Maxwell and so very much more. Martha Stewart cameos and now this? Sign us up. Rumors and nastiness have arisen that Louie Ruelas is the one who originally leaked the details about stepdaughter Milania’s arrest with an ulterior motive no one, or in this case everyone, saw coming. Last, but certainly not least, Lisa Vanderpump opens a new hotel in Vegas, shades Kyle Richards and bans Scheana Shay from ever staying. Ouch! @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 →Truth About Milania/ Police Officer, West Wilson Fired, Dorit's Complicated Girl Code & Next Gen Returns
Jun 2100:41:24Tap to summarizeAs more facts arise from the night of Milania Giudice’s arrest, we figured today a great day to separate fact from fiction regarding the police officer, Louie, Gia and the whole Giudice family on just what happened that night behind closed doors in Montville, NJ. Next Gen returns with new cast members, more drama and so many make ups and break ups that it is hard to keep track. West Wilson is fired. Dorit talks Girl Code. Last, but not least, as we head into tonight’s RHORI reunion, Rulla says she is okay, Jo-Ellen claims otherwise and Rosie offers some advice that no one asked for. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: HOMESERVE - homeserve.com/velvetrope (Get 50% Less Your First Year On Home Insurance Plans That Start At $4.99 A Month) ZENNI OPTICAL - zenni.com/podcast (Use Code Podcast15 For 15% Off Your First Order Of The Most Affordable, Stylish Glasses and Sunglasses) 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) 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) 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 →NORMA KAMALI (on being a Fashion Icon, Celeb Clients, Project Runway, Reality TV & Red Carpets) II
Jun 2101:14:32Tap to summarizeNorma Kamali steps Behind The Rope. Living Legend, Fashion Icon Norma Kamali. Norma opens up about some of the highlights of her career such the Sleeping Bag Coat, the high heeled sneaker, her one piece red bathing suit worn by Farrah Fawcett in the iconic 1976 poster and styling Whitney Houston on the back cover of her 1985 debut album. We break down the relationship between celebrity and designer, the celebs Norma has worked with, and who she would love to design for. Norma discusses her involvement with Bravo’s Project Runway, Heidi Klum, Michael Kors, Tim Gunn, the show’s most notorious winner Christian Siriano, and whether shows like Project Runway “work” anymore. We analyze the changes in the fashion industry throughout the years, the current crop of Hollywood’s best and worst dressed, and the current crop of hot models such as Gigi and Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner. Finally, we chat about the current state of the red carpet, the decreased ratings across the board for Awards shows, the future of fashion and how one size does not fit all. Part II starts now. @normakamali @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: ZENNI OPTICAL - zenni.com/podcast (Use Code Podcast15 For 15% Off Your First Order Of The Most Affordable, Stylish Glasses and Sunglasses) 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) PROGRESSIVE - www.progressive.com (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance) 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) 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 Involves Margaret In Milania's Arrest Mess, Margaret Fights Back & More Live Show Dra-ma!
Jun 2000:22:06Tap to summarizeMilania was arrested. This much we know. However, tons of rumors and nastiness have arisen since - some true, many very false. Today we address the claims that Margaret was involved in spreading this widely known in every news publication gossip, Teresa’s out of date pet Blogger, the shocking info that Teresa was behind the Margaret rumors and last, but certainly not least, the truth that no one wants a repeat of almost three years ago’s toxicity which got the show canned. In other news, more unedited audio from our live show is shared as the woman who caused all the drama that night sneaks back in only to get booted again. You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Finally, Wendy Osefo is having a tough time, RHOBH prepares to shake things up and we break down just why OG Housewives returning rarely works. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Teresa Kicks Milania Out Of House, Paige's Summer House Return & Kelly Dodd Gets Jealous
Jun 1900:49:34Tap to summarizeEarlier this week, we discussed Milania Giudice’s arrest for assault, her social media statements and her sister who called the cops. Today, new facts emerge from behind the doors of the Giudice house on what really happened that night. Teresa and Louie make statements and many details emerge - some true, some false and some somewhere in between. Kelly Dodd lashes out in another fit of rage and jealousy as RHOC prepares to return, in a mere few weeks as Katie Ginella weighs in and Tamra lets us know she is just getting started. Paige DeSorbo returns to Summer House. Andy Cohen is mad at West. Kyle films Southern Charm. James Kennedy breaks his silence. Last, but not least, Drew and Ralph settle their divorce. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: 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) ZENNI OPTICAL - zenni.com/podcast (Use Code Podcast15 For 15% Off Your First Order Of The Most Affordable, Stylish Glasses and Sunglasses) PROGRESSIVE - www.progressive.com (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance) 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) 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 Threatens TikTok Creator, Kelly Dodd Says Her Daughter Is Brainwashed & Kyle Cooke Tells All
Jun 1800:49:09Tap to summarizeDorit and her Publishers threatened, came after and ultimately shut down an innocent TikTok/ Instagram creator who was covering her book. The creator pivoted, Teddi and Tamra weighed in and the last thing Dorit really seems to be these days is Unburdened. Kelly Dodd says her daughter was brainwashed. Say what now? Kyle Cooke sits down for a tell all interview where shocking new facts are revealed about himself, Ciara, West and Amanda. Last, but not least, Lindsay tells Amanda to drop West, Ciara befriends West’s ex and West tells Kyle he has been in love with Amanda for a really, really long time. @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) ZENNI OPTICAL - zenni.com/podcast (Use Code Podcast15 For 15% Off Your First Order Of The Most Affordable, Stylish Glasses and Sunglasses) HOMESERVE - homeserve.com/velvetrope (Get 50% Less Your First Year On Home Insurance Plans That Start At $4.99 A Month) PROGRESSIVE - www.progressive.com (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance) 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) 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 Behind Milania Giudice Assault Arrest, RHOC Season 20 Trailer Analyzed & RHORI Reunion Looks Ranked
Jun 1700:44:20Tap to summarizeLast week news broke that Milania Giudice was arrested for assault in a domestic violence case. Today, we break down the facts leading up to that arrest, discuss the Giudice family members that were involved and chat about what happens next to the little girl we grew up with who was always the apple of Juicy’s eye. The trailer for the much anticipated RHOC Season 20 has dropped. The return of Vicki, newbie Carmella, a changed Shannon, Gina gets engaged, Emily has marriage problems, Heather tries to get her Mom to open up, Jen worries about her son and last, but sure not least, Tamra lets us know they are just getting started. Last, but not least, RHORI reunion looks are revealed, discussed, broken down and ranked from worst to best! @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) HOMESERVE - homeserve.com/velvetrope (Get 50% Less Your First Year On Home Insurance Plans That Start At $4.99 A Month) ZENNI OPTICAL - zenni.com/podcast (Use Code Podcast15 For 15% Off Your First Order Of The Most Affordable, Stylish Glasses and Sunglasses) PROGRESSIVE - www.progressive.com (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance) 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) 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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