<p>In anticipation of her first ever Watch What Happens Appearance, tonight is the night, in what is to go down as one of the most historic weeks in WWHL history, Princesses: Long Island's Chanel Omari steps Behind The Rope. Taking a break from her thriving comedy career and hosting her own “Chanel In The City Podcast” (as featured last season on The Real Housewives of New York City), the woman whose friends call her Coco, Chanel Omari is here to tell it all. Having not seen each other since a Countess Luann and Friends Christmas show, Chanel and David quickly catch up.&nbsp;&nbsp;Why not start with a review of the night and the Countess Christmas show way back when. We also need all the deets about Chanel’s two BFFS Lindsay and Dina Lohan. No really, she is close with both. Okay, now onto what everyone wants to talk about, Princesses: Long Island. Chanel takes us back to the beginning of Princesses: Long Island. She explains how the concept for the show came about, how it was “cast” and how it ultimately found its way, after a brief journey, to Bravo as a home. Chanel discusses the concept of the show, a series of Jewish Women out of college for a short period of time who end up living back with their parents in well to do enclaves of Long Island, New York. We discuss the difference between how the show was marketed, portrayed and perceived as a series of rich young entitled Long Islanders versus the reality of the struggles, both financially and emotionally, most of the cast were facing off camera in real life. Chanel also opens up about how hard it is to film a reality show with your real life friends and how it is almost impossible for many of those friendships to survive the strains of Reality TV. No discussion of Princesses: Long Island would be complete without the origins of the show’s name and how Chanel and the rest of the cast felt when they were told this would be the name of the series. We discuss how and why, despite Bravo being the perfect home for this show, it was cancelled after just one short season and why David and Chanel think it will always live on as one of the classic Bravo favorites of all time.&nbsp;&nbsp;We know you are preparing for your WWHL appearance, but thanks for fitting us into your busy schedule Miss Omari.&nbsp;Perhaps you will be back soon. #staytuned</p><br><p><br></p><p>@chanelomari</p><p>@chanelinthecitypodcast</p><p>@chanelinthe</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Bonus Episodes Available On Patreon -</strong><a href=" https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>This Episode is brought to you by Apostrophe&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.apostrophe.com/pod/VELVET/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.apostrophe.com/pod/VELVET/</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;($15 off First Visit)</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Merch Available at - </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>In addition to all of our regular Patreon programming such as covering the Jen Shah Shahrested &amp; Erika Jayne / Tom Girardi Divorce with top industry attorneys such as Emily D. Baker &amp; Trisha LaFache, Deep Dives into Bravo shows of yesteryear like Gallery Girls and NYC Prep, and exclusive Bonus interviews with controversial Bravolebs such as RHONJ’s Kim D and RHOBH’s Dana Wilkey - to name a few, every Sunday on Patreon, we are joined by the Girl Why Podcast to break down the weeks Hot Topics.&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><p>Although this content is found only on Patreon, BTVR wanted to share a sample episode here for you. Enjoy, and if you like what you hear tune in every Sunday on Patreon. The Girl Why Pod is listed below too.&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><p>Spill and sip with David Yontef &amp; Girl Why is back again with more tea! We’re talking about the&nbsp;</p><p>- Bravo Housewives vacation getaway that is not called “All Stars” FYI!&nbsp;</p><p>- Caitlyn is running for Governor of California and her kids are embarrassed and the Kardashians are not happy either.&nbsp;</p><p>-Did Tristan really cheat again? David has some valid points why this maybe a clout chaser story only.&nbsp;</p><p>- Can we all agree KRAVIS aka Kourtney &amp; Travis are a match made in HEAVEN?!?!&nbsp;</p><p>- David is dropping some serious tea about his good friend Kim D and who is David having from before the RHONY season premier. Can you guess?&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><p>Y’all must listen to this and if you like what you hear head on over to <a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>@girlwhypodcast</strong></p><p><strong>@behindvelvetrope</strong></p><p><strong>@davidyontef</strong></p><br><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Max Boyens Breaks His Silence.&nbsp;Max joins us in this exclusive chat to discuss it all. Vanderpump Rules just announced it's cast for Season Nine and that filming will resume this month.&nbsp;As the BravoVerse knows, Max Boyens was terminated from the hit show early last year along with Stassi Schroeder, Kristen Doute and Brett Caprioni.&nbsp;Max stops by to break his silence about the circumstances surrounding that termination, a series of tweets from 2012 which resurfaced just after he was cast on the hit Bravo show.&nbsp;First things first, we NEED answers from Max and we GET answers from Max surrounding those tweets - how, what, where and why, for starters.&nbsp;We dive deeper into his actions and how that affected several minority groups chatting with Max about, not only the ramifications of his tweets, but how he now feels about those tweets and what, if anything, has he learned from this whole experience.&nbsp;After this difficult, but brutally honest and completely necessary conversation, we chat about the terminations of Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute, Stassi’s “apology tour”, which included, but was not limited to, her now infamous appearance on the Tamron Hall Show, and her newly hired PR firm in an attempt at a, for lack of a better word, “comeback”.&nbsp;We also discuss the recent cast departures of Vanderpump Rules OG Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright answering the questions (1) were they fired and (2) if so, is it because of Jax’s actions regarding Faith Stowers.&nbsp;We discuss the future of VPR without Stassi, Jax, Kristen and Brittany, the many rumored Spin Offs (Think Babies, TomTom and VanderVegas) and the current state of restaurants SUR and TomTom as of today.&nbsp;Finally, we chat about Lisa Vanderpump’s involvement in this entire mess, when Max last heard from her, and where we all go from here.&nbsp;An episode not to be missed!!</p><br><p><br></p><p>@issamaximillian</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Hear the FULL CHAT AT:</strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Frankie Grande steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Reality TV Star, Red Carpet Host, Influencer, Broadway Legend, LGBTQIA Advocate.&nbsp;Yes, he is also the brother to one of the world’s biggest Pop Stars of our generation, Ariana Grande for those living under a rock, but there is much much more to Frankie than his famous last name.&nbsp;Starting at the beginning, Frankie chats about being on Broadway at a young age - the many shows he was in, the pieces he produced and the many talented, many recognizable celebs he worked with.&nbsp;Frankie explains how and why he became a Social Media Influencer, before that was a thing, how he amassed his current following exceeding 2 Million IG followers, over 30 million You Tube Views, and TikTok stats that leave most speechless, the negative effects social media can have and what he foresees as the future of social.&nbsp;Of course, we chat about Frankie’s decision to temporarily leave all of that behind to enter the Big Brother house and play one of the best games in reality TV history, Big Brother. After Big Brother, Frankie Grande became a household name allowing him to continue his career by doing it all - more broadway, red carpet hosting, more reality TV and so on.&nbsp;What hasn’t Frankie Grande done?&nbsp;Now, he is back having just performed in an all-star studded revival of Rock of Ages as well as an upcoming brand new one night only live streaming musical (this Sunday May 2nd), “Titanique: The Maiden Voyage Concert”, a parody of Titanic set to, yup you guessed it, Celine Dion songs. Celine even makes an appearance as herself, kind of.&nbsp;Frankie chats about what it was like to play Victor Garber in Titanique and whether Celine Dion herself will be tuning in this Sunday night.&nbsp;Finally, we check in with Frankie on his fam - Sister, Mom, Nona and boyfriend Hale and, having met everyone and anyone, do a rapid fire round of Frankie’s hot takes on some of our favorite music divas, not the least of which is his number one (tied with Celine) Queen Madonna!&nbsp;Oh, fear not. For those wanting to get tickets to this Sunday night’s live streaming of “Titanique”, they are available (see link below)!</p><br><p><br></p><p>@frankiejgrande</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p><a href="https://titaniquemusical.com/#company" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://titaniquemusical.com/#company</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p><a href="http://frankiegrandetickets.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>FrankieGrandeTickets.com</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Bonus Episodes Available at - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Brought to you by Better HELP </strong><a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a><strong> (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope")</strong></p><br><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Merch Available at - </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Ben Higgins steps Behind The Rope. Mr. Former Bachelor Himself, steps by to chat about all that has been going on in Bachelor Nation since the end of this controversial “Matt James” season of The Bachelor.&nbsp;Ben shares his thoughts on how he thought Matt did, Matt’s choice to give his final rose to Rachael Kirkconnell and the end of their relationship due, in large part, to her "racially insensitive” past actions.&nbsp;We also discuss Matt’s decision to delete any and all mention of Bachelor Nation on his Instagram answering questions such as what does this mean for Bachelor Nation, how must Matt be feeling right now as he attempts to rebuild his life and whether he should be given another shot, not that he is asking for it, at the lead role.&nbsp;Matt and Rachael were recently seen together in New York City. What does it all mean?&nbsp;Of course, we chat about and question Chris Harrison’s discussion with Rachel Lindsay, his decision to “step aside”, will and should Chris ever return, who should be a permanent replacement for Chris if he does not return and last, but certainly not least, Chris Harrison’s decision to hire the same high powered attorney Gabrielle Union employed when she was “let go” from “America’s Got Talent”.&nbsp;Hmm, the plot thickens.&nbsp;Looking ahead, we chat about the next two Bachelorettes, Katie Thurston and Michelle Young, as well as their hosts, Bachelor Nation’s Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe.&nbsp;Speaking of Bachelors and plots, we check in with Ben about his current engagement to Jessica Clarke, their decision to live apart until married, their ideal wedding, and when they plan on getting married.&nbsp;Ben also chats about his stellar new book “Alone in Plain Sight” and amazing Bachelor Nation Podcast “I Almost Famous Podcast”.&nbsp;Finally we need Ben’s expert opinion of other recent Bachelor Nation couples Tayshia and Zac and Clare and Dale.</p><br><p><br></p><p>@higgins.ben</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Brought to you by Better HELP <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a><strong> (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope")</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><br><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Frankie Grande steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Reality TV Star, Red Carpet Host, Influencer, Broadway Legend, LGBTQIA Advocate.&nbsp;Yes, he is also the brother to one of the world’s biggest Pop Stars of our generation, Ariana Grande for those living under a rock, but there is much much more to Frankie than his famous last name.&nbsp;Starting at the beginning, Frankie chats about being on Broadway at a young age - the many shows he was in, the pieces he produced and the many talented, many recognizable celebs he worked with.&nbsp;Frankie explains how and why he became a Social Media Influencer, before that was a thing, how he amassed his current following exceeding 2 Million IG followers, over 30 million You Tube Views, and TikTok stats that leave most speechless, the negative effects social media can have and what he foresees as the future of social.&nbsp;Of course, we chat about Frankie’s decision to temporarily leave all of that behind to enter the Big Brother house and play one of the best games in reality TV history, Big Brother. After Big Brother, Frankie Grande became a household name allowing him to continue his career by doing it all - more broadway, red carpet hosting, more reality TV and so on.&nbsp;What hasn’t Frankie Grande done?&nbsp;Now, he is back having just performed in an all-star studded revival of Rock of Ages as well as an upcoming brand new one night only live streaming musical (this Sunday May 2nd), “Titanique: The Maiden Voyage Concert”, a parody of Titanic set to, yup you guessed it, Celine Dion songs. Celine even makes an appearance as herself, kind of.&nbsp;Frankie chats about what it was like to play Victor Garber in Titanique and whether Celine Dion herself will be tuning in this Sunday night.&nbsp;Finally, we check in with Frankie on his fam - Sister, Mom, Nona and boyfriend Hale and, having met everyone and anyone, do a rapid fire round of Frankie’s hot takes on some of our favorite music divas, not the least of which is his number one (tied with Celine) Queen Madonna!&nbsp;Oh, fear not. For those wanting to get tickets to this Sunday night’s live streaming of “Titanique”, they are available (see link below)!</p><br><p><br></p><p>@frankiejgrande</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p><a href="https://titaniquemusical.com/#company" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://titaniquemusical.com/#company</a></p><br><p><br></p><p><a href="http://frankiegrandetickets.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FrankieGrandeTickets.com</a></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Bonus Episodes Available at - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Brought to you by Better HELP </strong><a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a><strong> (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope")</strong></p><br><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Merch Available at - </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>João Franco, from Below Deck Med, steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Checking in from his home in South Africa, birds chirping in the background, João stops by to fill us in on everything he has been up to since we last saw him on our TV sets and chat all things about two of Bravo’s highest rated shows, Below Deck Med and Below Deck. João explains how, although he was authentically himself, many of his cast mates and Below Deck Med Veterans ’tried” to make a TV show and were all too aware of their images and cameras. Veterans? Well that can only mean two people - Captain Sandy and Hannah Ferrier.&nbsp;Do tell? On that note, let us not forget João was at BravoCon with Colin Macy O’Toole, The Captains Sandy and Lee and Kate Chastain. We discuss BravoCon in detail and why there were some bumps in the road there between João and the rest of the gang. Now that João is a Captain of his own, he chats about whether, as seen on last seasons Below Deck Med, Malia was required to report Hannah’s Valium and discusses how he himself interprets Maritime Law in regards to bringing prescription mediation on board a vessel.&nbsp;Speaking of Hannah Ferrier, we discuss his current thoughts on Hannah and the status of their relationship today.&nbsp;João also opens up about his time filming with Captain Sandy, the ups and down in their relationship since filming, how social media has led to some of the “downs” in that relationship and how BravoCon led to a strange interaction between the two.&nbsp;João also gives us the real deal, holding nothing back, about just how accurate is Below Deck Med when compared to the Real World Yachting Industry and discusses which is more difficult, a Below Deck Charter or a Real World Charter.&nbsp;As far as Real World Charter’s, our mouths are agape when João describes particular charters he has been on with Presidents of Countries, Famous Actresses &amp; Actors and Billionaires.&nbsp;Some of his stories have left The Rope speechless.&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><p>@joaograntfranco</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Brought to you by Better HELP <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a><strong> (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope")</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><br><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">h<strong>ttps://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Kate Flannery steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Yes, THAT Kate Flannery.&nbsp;Meredith Palmer.&nbsp;Kate shares her journey to becoming one of today’s top comedians.&nbsp;That journey began, in part, at Second City’s Improv Comedy Troupe.&nbsp;That Comedy Troupe was also the training ground for many of our other favorite funny ladies and gents which Kate is happy to chat about - such as Jane Lynch and Steve Carell.&nbsp;Speaking of Steve Carell, Kate entertains all of our many questions about The Office - how she was cast, which plot lines were her favorite, all the behind the scenes fun, what it was like to play fan favorite Meredith Palmer in all her glory, drinking problem and all, and where would Meredith be today, to name a few.&nbsp;We discuss how the ratings for the first season were less than stellar and then a little known movie called “The 40 Year Old Virgin” came into our lives and the rest is history.&nbsp;With the reboot trend not slowing down anytime soon, we chat Office reboot and what exactly that would look like.&nbsp;Kate also opens up about her participation in Dancing With The Stars discussing what dancing each week on national TV in America’s most famous ballroom was like&nbsp;and a few of our favorite of her fellow dancers, James Van Der Beek, Karamo Brown, Lamar Odom Bachelorette Hannah Brown.&nbsp;We also talk about some of Kate’s biggest inspirations that led her to pursue a career in comedy, the strangest Office fan encounter she has ever had, and how and why “being recognized” never gets old.&nbsp;Finally, we chat about her upcoming new movie about Women’s Arm Wrestling. sign us up, “Golden Arm” and that, we can't help but make the comparison, other brilliant Women's Wrestling show, Netflix's "Glow".</p><br><p>@thekateflannery</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Brought to you by Better HELP <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a><strong> (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope")</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><br><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Tiffany Moon steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;That's Doctor Tiffany Moon from The Real Housewives of Dallas who stops by to chat about all from her freshman year.&nbsp;Tiffany opens up about the difficulties of filming a reality show, raising two children and being a full time physician while filming a reality show.&nbsp;We chat about some of the seasons biggest dramas thus far as they related to Tiffany - the epic Austin vacation, being thrown in the pool and hazed to drink Tequila by Kary Brittingham, Kameron Westcott and her aversion to chicken feet, Brandi Redmond and her aversion to crickets, to name a few.&nbsp;Speaking of Brandi Redmond, Tiffany opens up about Brandi's “racially insensitive” viral video heard ‘round the world’, what it was like to confront Brandi on camera, and the status of their relationship today. We also discuss and dissect Brandi's recent statement of potential departure and hypothesize whether she is really leaving the franchise.&nbsp;We also chat about Tiffany’s own recent statement that she may only be “a one season wonder” and chat about our other fav RHODs D’Andra Simmons and Stephanie Hollman.&nbsp;With the reunion looming, Tiffany explains who she is most anxious to see, what issues she feels will be resolved, and those which she thinks are beyond repair.&nbsp;On a more serious note, we discuss the importance of Asian American representation on shows like RHOD and analyze how Tiffany has changed both on and off camera throughout the season as a result of being a part of the friendship group.&nbsp;Finally, we could NOT let Doctor Moon go without a deep dive into her infamous closet with Tiffany answering all of our burning questions regarding this already iconic Housewives’ masterpiece.&nbsp;Thanks for stopping by Dr. Moon.</p><br><p><br></p><p>@tiffanymoonmd</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Brought to you by Better HELP <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a><strong> (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope")</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><br><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Gregory Zarian steps back Behind The Rope. We have to stop meeting like this.&nbsp;With his “Behind The Velvet Rope” coffee mug in hand - sorry Melissa Rivers, yours is on the way - let us not forget Gregory has been in many, and we mean many, of our favorite TV shows - Nip/Tuck, The OC (Queen Mischa), 90210, Revenge, Westworld, Criminal Minds, Bones and Castle.&nbsp;Let us also not forget his role as “fan fav” Julius on General Hospital.&nbsp;Gregory and David chat about “the business” - the highs and lows, the biggest misconceptions of what it means to be an actor, how he prepares for a role, how not to take everything personally, and the most difficult aspects of the business.&nbsp;On that note, Gregory opens up about the constant rejection any and all actors and actresses face, whether that ever gets easier and the advice he would give someone just starting out.&nbsp;We also chat about the, for better or worse, presence of social media in the entertainment business today and the role it plays.&nbsp;This brings up larger discussions such as why people pursue the craft of acting, bullying both IRL and on social media, cancel culture and just what is going on in this ever changing world on a daily basis.&nbsp;Wow.&nbsp;Who knew we were so serious.&nbsp;Speaking of bullying, Gregory chats about his role on the brilliant Venice: The Series, which dealt with issues of bullying, a role he is most proud of. On a lighter note, Gregory chats about his brand new movie, 86 Melrose Avenue, about a diverse group of people at a gallery opening taken hostage forcing them to confront their cultural differences, pasts and potential looming mortality as time ticks away.&nbsp;Of course, all roads lead back to Housewives. For anyone who remembers our past two chats with Gregory, if not, hey, go listen, Gregory calls Kathy Wakile “Mom”.&nbsp;He even has a T-shirt to prove it. We discuss our mutual family/friend Kathy, her daughter Victoria’s recent wedding, and all the goings on this season of RHONJ- team Jackie or Tre?&nbsp;As always, Gregory, love having you. Stop by anytime!&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><p>@gregoryzarian</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Bonus Episodes Available at - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>This episode is brought to you by </strong><a href="https://www.storyworth.com/velvet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.storyworth.com/velvet </strong></a><strong>($10 off First Purchase)</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>This Episode is brought to you by Apostrophe </strong><a href="https://www.apostrophe.com/pod/VELVET/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.apostrophe.com/pod/VELVET/</strong></a><strong> ($15 off First Visit)</strong></p><br><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Melissa Rivers steps back Behind The Rope!! Yup, she is baacck!!&nbsp;We could not think of anyone better to help us break down all the red carpets of this past awards season than the one and only Fashion Icon herself, Melissa Rivers.&nbsp;Melissa does know a thing or two about fashion having hosted and executive produced that little blockbuster of a hit show, “Fashion Police” for many years.&nbsp;Melissa opens up about what Fashion Police would look like in 2021 and would she really ever consider going back.&nbsp;We chat with Melissa about the red carpet fashion, or lack thereof, seen in the past few weeks and chat about her predictions for the upcoming Oscars, which will be held live (no Zooms allowed!).&nbsp;We discuss the best and worst dressed of this awards season, who we have our eye on, and what and who it would take to “fix” the current red carpet situation.&nbsp;The last time we chatted with Melissa Rivers, The Rope had a viral moment regarding Joan Rivers and what her thoughts on wearing a mask would be - Google It.&nbsp;To that extent, we followed up the only way we know how, by discussing what would Joan Rivers think and say about having one's entire glam team come over, spend hours and hours making you up, slipping on a way overpriced height of fashion dress, shoes and jewels to travel to your living room to sit in front of a computer and accept an Award.&nbsp;Or your kitchen? Or bedroom?&nbsp;Speaking of Joan Rivers, she was always honest about her feelings for Ellen.&nbsp;We ask Melissa about Ellen and the public scrutiny she has received over the past year for being a rumored “mean girl”. We chat about Cancel Culture, are comedians “exempt” by the very definition of the job, and how would Joan hold up in our current climate. Of course, we had to ask Melissa the obvious question, would she ever consider joining RHOBH?&nbsp;We chat about who she knows on the cast, what type of Housewife she would be, what type of Real Housewives Mom Joan Rivers would be, and finally what she thinks of our fav diamond holders’ fashion choices.&nbsp;With Housewives and TV on the mind, we chat with Melissa about her ex Fashion Police co-host Nene Leakes’ current “Boycott Bravo” petition and can one ever come back from going against a network, what family she thinks is prime to be the next royal family of E once the Kardashians step aside, and when will she start receiving royalties for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, which is so very obviously based on the life of the most Iconic Female Comedian to ever live, past, present, future til the end of all time, Miss Joan Rivers.</p><br><p>@melissariversofficial</p><p>@melissariversgrouptext</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Bonus Episodes Available at - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>This episode is brought to you by </strong><a href="https://www.storyworth.com/velvet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.storyworth.com/velvet</strong></a><strong> ($10 off First Purchase)</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>This Episode is brought to you by Apostrophe </strong><a href="https://www.apostrophe.com/pod/VELVET/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.apostrophe.com/pod/VELVET/</strong></a><strong> ($15 off First Visit)</strong></p><br><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Merch Available at - </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Having discussed how Michael broke into the business at age six with his Rosanne audition and what it was like working on one of televisions all time greatest shows for a nine year run, we pick up right where we left off last time.&nbsp;Michael looks back sharing his opinions why he think Roseanne was not only such a critical and ratings darling for its entire run but will forever go down in history as one of the shows that changed the face of TV as we know it.&nbsp;Michael opens up about his “lean years” after the show ended, how he didn’t hear from family members Rosanne Barr, Laurie Metcalf, John Goodman, Sara Gilbert, and Lecy Goranson as often as he expected, how he got a fast education once he returned to public high school and various odd jobs both in and outside the entertainment business and how playing the part of D.J. Conner for nine years led to a “typecasting” that proved not always an easy feat to secure new roles.&nbsp;Then one day John Goodman appeared on Sara Gilbert’s “The Talk” and everything changed.&nbsp;Within two months, the entire original fast had signed on the dotted line and “Roseanne, The Reboot” was official.&nbsp;Having premiered to insanely stellar numbers, all was great with the world and the family was back together.&nbsp;Not so fast. One viral tweet from Roseanne, would change all that! Just like that, The Reboot was cancelled, the public reacted, Michael issued a statement, Roseanne responded, and…. We discuss the psychology and mental state of what it was like for Michael to get hired for Roseanne, lose his job as D.J. Conner in an instant after Roseanne’s tweets, make an official public statement denouncing the tweets (and including his own views on diversity and inclusion), hearing from Roseanne (publicly) in response to his statements hint: she was not happy, and the “fall out” (however temporary or permanent) of a very close friendship with Roseanne, a woman who was like a second mom and saw him grow up.&nbsp;Confused, Dazed, Shocked and many more adjectives - we emotionally go through the full trajectory of emotions, as well as the exact timeline associated with those emotions.&nbsp;Emotions which then included a job offer to “reprise his role”, immediately, in The Conners. It has been a rollercoaster of a ride to present day, present season of The Conners and Michael is here to share it all as we conclude our Two Part chat with the actor behind the iconic role of D.J. Conner.</p><br><p><br></p><p>@reelmfishman</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Bonus Episodes Available at - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>This episode is brought to you by </strong><a href="https://www.storyworth.com/velvet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.storyworth.com/velvet </strong></a><strong>($10 off First Purchase)</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>This Episode is brought to you by Apostrophe </strong><a href="https://www.apostrophe.com/pod/VELVET/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.apostrophe.com/pod/VELVET/</strong></a><strong> ($15 off First Visit)</strong></p><br><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Alaska steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Yes, Alaska Thunderf**k in all her glory.&nbsp;We start with a brief chat with Alaska about how and why she started doing drag, her fashion inspirations for Alaska’s unique style and makeup and the origins of her infamous name.&nbsp;Alaska opens up about being rejected from Drag Race seasons one through four before finally being given a coveted spot by Ru in season five.&nbsp;Alaska discussed what she feels was different with her drag by season five in order to be chosen as one of Ru’s gals, the reality of the show versus what we all see on TV each week and her runner up status - damn you Jinkx Monsoon.&nbsp;All worked out with Alaska’s runner up status because she returned a few years later for All Stars 2 and this time she won. We delve into the public criticism Alaska received after her win and time on All Stars, the effects of social media on anyone in the public eye and how she moved on from there.&nbsp;One of the ways she moved on was comedy and that comedy included her All Stars Reunion leg toss based on the original iconic leg toss by our very own RHONY’s Queen Aviva Dresher. Of course, we need all the details about the decision to recreate this brilliantly classic moment!&nbsp;Speaking of Bravo, Alaska discusses her appearance on Watch What Happens Live with former Rope guests Peppermint and Trinity, Andy Cohen and the other “guests” that night.&nbsp;Now Alaska has first ever comedy special she is here to chat about called “The Alaska Thudnerf**k Extra Special Comedy Special”. Alaska discussed her comedic inspirations - Joan Rivers, Phyllis Diller and Margaret Cho (who is also part of the special), her decision to put this out in a social climate different than when it was originally committed to, the good and bad of cancel culture, what a comedic legend like Joan Rivers would say if she were alive today about cancel culture, and just what is up next for this Comedy Queen, no pun intended, herself. One thing we know for sure, she is busy with her “day job” hosting the hilarious “Race Chaser” podcast with Willam.</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Bonus Episodes Available at - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>This episode is brought to you by </strong><a href="https://www.storyworth.com/velvet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.storyworth.com/velvet </strong></a><strong>($10 off First Purchase)</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>This Episode is brought to you by Apostrophe </strong><a href="https://www.apostrophe.com/pod/VELVET/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.apostrophe.com/pod/VELVET/</strong></a><strong> ($15 off First Visit)</strong></p><br><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Kary Brittingham steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;We waste no time in breaking down all the goings on this current Season Five of RHOD.&nbsp;Kary chats about her on again - off again “relationship" with newbie Tiffany Moon.&nbsp;Kary breaks down some of her biggest “dramas” with Tiffany so far this season and chats about why they just can’t seem to see eye to eye.&nbsp;Kary also addresses her current unexpected “issues” with Trunk Show Partner in Crime D’Andra Simmons.&nbsp;We discuss the word “bully” which has been thrown around a lot this current RHOD season and address whether that word is being appropriately used in regards to, not only to Kary, but the rest of the cast as well.&nbsp;We have a rapid fire round with Kary on such pressing topics as: nicest, closest with, most fake, who should be replaced, and many others as it relates to Tiffany, D’Andra, Kam, Stephanie and Brandi.&nbsp;Breaking the fourth wall, we address how RHOD, and every other Housewives’ franchise, plays out in large part on social media, as opposed to TV, and how one learns, Tiffany we are speaking to you, to deal with that.&nbsp;Speaking of off air, Kary shares her opinions on Brandi Redmond’s cryptic Instagram message that has viewers wondering, is she really leaving the series?&nbsp;Of course, with all the drama surrounding Kary and some of the other women this season, D’Andra and Tiffany, we needed to ask Kary if she wishes OG LeeAnne Locken were back, instead of one of those two, or in addition to help deflect the drama.&nbsp;Finally, Kary dishes on who she is and is not following on social media, the current status of all of her relationships with RHOD present and past, yes LeeAnne included, and just why don’t we see more of her husband, Eduardo, this season on RHOD.&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><p>@karybritt</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Bonus Episodes Available at - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>This episode is brought to you by </strong><a href="https://www.storyworth.com/velvet " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.storyworth.com/velvet </strong></a><strong>($10 off First Purchase)</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>This Episode is brought to you by Apostrophe </strong><a href="https://www.apostrophe.com/pod/VELVET/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.apostrophe.com/pod/VELVET/</strong></a><strong> ($15 off First Visit)</strong></p><br><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>With all this talk about a Real Housewives of Miami Reboot, today we share our chat from a few months ago with RHOM's Ana Quincoces. Ana fills us in on all that she has been up to since we last saw her on our TV screens on the classic Bravo Show, The Real Housewives of Miami.&nbsp;Born and raised in Miami, of Cuban descent, Ana is here to tell it all.&nbsp;Ana and David bond over both being recovering lawyers and having moved on to other great careers.&nbsp;In Ana’s case, she has been running a legit business, Skinny Latina. Started in 2013, it is a marinate and sauces business, to help making cooking easier and to help make anything taste good.&nbsp;With a name like Skinny Latina, we have to ask, has she heard from Bethenny Frankel or her Skinny Girl team?&nbsp;The answer is not what you would expect.&nbsp;We also discuss her appearance on the "Food Network Star" and how her fellow contestants felt she got special treatment for being a former “Housewife”.&nbsp;Speaking of Housewives, Ana discusses how she originally got cast, why she said yes to the opportunity and how the producers really felt about her.&nbsp;Ana tells us all about her cast mates Lea Black, Adriana de Moura, Alexia Echevarria, Marysol Patton, Lisa Hochstein, Karent Sierra and last, but certainly not least, Joanna Krupa and where her relationship with reach stands today.&nbsp;She explains what being on Watch What Happens Live was like and how her life changed as a result of being on the show.&nbsp;One career high was co-hosting The View - we discuss Barbara Walters, was the environment really as "toxic" as everyone says and what happened when two of her guests were RHONJ's very own Melissa Gorga and Jacqueline Laurita.&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Head on over to </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a><strong> to listen to the full episode out today!!</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>@anaqooks</strong></p><p><strong>@behindvelvetrope</strong></p><p><strong>@davidyontef</strong></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Shuga Cain steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Shuga is here to discuss it all!&nbsp;Of course, all includes RuPaul’s Drag Race and Shuga’s Season Eleven contribution to the brilliant show.&nbsp;Shuga takes us down the road of her journey from quitting a six figure a year job, to performing nightly in the legendary New York City nightlife club scene to eventually applying and being chosen for Drag Race.&nbsp;Shuga opens up about the positives and negatives of Drag Race, the judges Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley and Ross Mathews as well as RuPaul herself.&nbsp;Shuga breaks down the best and hardest parts of Drag Race and lifts the curtain for a look into what filming the hit TV show is really like.&nbsp;We also chat about guest judges Miley Cyrus, Adam Rippon and last, but certainly not least, The Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Kandi Burruss.&nbsp;Finally Shuga discusses her music, her epic card reading, she is an Empath after all and chats with The Rope about when we might possibly see her walk down the aisle with her current fiancé who she has been so happily quarantining with.&nbsp;What is next for Miss Shuga Cain? Tune in to find out!</p><br><p><br></p><p>@missshugacain</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Brought to you by Mint Mobile<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.mintmobile.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.mintmobile.com/velvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Brought to you by Better HELP <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>With all of this nostalgia floating around the BravoVerse these days, we couldn't think of a better Bravolebrity to have join us than "Fan Favorite" Julie Plake McMinn.&nbsp;You know Julie Plake, The “Coordinator of Chaos" from the Iconic Bravo shows “Bethenny Getting Married” and “Bethenny Ever After.”&nbsp;Checking in from her home in Pittsburgh, PA, with husband and 3 kids in tow, Julie takes us back to the beginning.&nbsp;She moved to New York City basically overnight on a whim when she got a job offer to work at a series of famed New York City magazines.&nbsp;It was at one of those magazines, Hamptons Magazine, that she met Bethenny Frankel, who was hired to cook a brunch at Julie's boss' house. Julie was sent to be Bethenny’s Sous-chef for the day. In typical Bethenny fashion, Julie was thrown right into the job never having been asked by Bethenny of her qualifications or experience in the kitchen.&nbsp;They bonded.&nbsp;After that brunch, Julie said to Bethenny, (1) you are going to be famous and (2) when you are, call me and I will come work for you.&nbsp;News flash. Bethenny did become famous. Very famous. Another news flash. Julie did end up working for her, as seen on Bethenny’s two blockbuster Bravo shows.&nbsp;Julie takes us on her journey of working for Bethenny during the start, rise and sale of the Skinny Girl Empire. She bestows us with the wisdom 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.&nbsp;We chat with Julie about recent developments in Bethenny’s life -&nbsp;a hit Podcast, brand new apprentice style show “Big Shot With Bethenny” and engagement - Paul Bernon we are looking at you, as well as in her own life - new business “The Learning Match” which helps connects parents to the educators they need and ongoing "JPM Branding and Consulting” where she shares the wisdom she learned from the best business man, woman, anything we know, Bethenny Frankel, with the rest of the world!!! Sign us up! Thank you Julie for stopping by and entertaining our many never ending questions on all things B!! An episode not to be missed.&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><p>@julieplakemcminn</p><p>@thesolidbrandsessions</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Brought to you by Mint Mobile<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.mintmobile.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.mintmobile.com/velvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Brought to you by Better HELP <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Roseanne’s / The Conners' Michael Fishman steps Behind The Rope. Little D.J. Conner all grown up. Let us start at the beginning. Cast at the young age of six, Michael began his acting career when Roseanne Barr herself fought for him to play D.J Conner despite any lack of formal training or experience. Michael discusses what it was like being the youngest on a set that included Roseanne, John Goodman, Sara Gilbert, Laurie Metcalf and Lecy Goranson.&nbsp;Michael recalls the best and worst times during Roseanne’s original nine year run from 1988-1997, one of the worst being the death threats the cast received after Roseanne “performed” The National Anthem that was heard around the world. The “best" is the “family” that Michael inherited plus lots of fun guest stars such as Leo DiCaprio, George Clooney, Sandra Bernhard, Sharon Stone, and Bruce Willis, to name a few. Nostalgia at its best, Michael describes what it was like to be on a TV show that became a worldwide global hit overnight and had stellar ratings throughout the years. He also discusses the concept of fame and when he first became aware that he was and how “strange” it was as a child to be asked for your autograph. On a more serious note, Michael opens up about the misconceptions of being on one of America’s top rated and critically acclaimed television shows for nine years - that you are making tons of money and will never have to work again, that you can easily find work in another role when the party ends and that everyone in the “family” will keep in touch when the lights fade. Tune in to Part I of this very special two part sit down with one of TV’s permanent fixtures on our screens throughout the years, Michael Fishman.</p><br><p><br></p><p>@reelmfishman</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Brought to you by Mint Mobile<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.mintmobile.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.mintmobile.com/velvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Brought to you by Better HELP <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>This is the true story…of seven strangers…picked to live in a house…(work together) and have their lives taped…to find out what happens…when people stop being polite…and start getting real… On that note, Andre Comeau from the original grandaddy of them all, The Real World: New York, steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;THE show that changed, introduced, formed and revolutionized Reality TV. We start at the beginning by asking the question, just how did Andre get cast on the first ever Real World in NYC and what was casting like way back when. With no prior reality show to look to, we discuss how he knew what to do when the cameras started rolling - he didn’t.&nbsp;With no predecessor to look to, we discuss how this makes the Real World, New York, Season One possibly the most authentic reality TV show ever. Andre discusses what he thought the show could do for his up and coming rock band, how he was able to get used to cameras around 24/7, the influence of producers back then, and what he thought of his edit once the show aired.&nbsp;Andre discusses what MTV was like back in the day when it was the channel that played music all day and how he thought the Real World would maybe be a little show that a few people watched. On that note, we talk about how life suddenly changed once the show aired and became a multigenerational blockbuster of supreme magnitude. We discuss his house mates Eric, Julie, Norman, Heather, Kevin, and Becky and the groundbreaking issues they dealt with way ahead of “their time” such as racism, sexuality, The AIDS crisis.&nbsp;Andre opens up about the aftermath of being in the spotlight, the identity crisis he suffered, the highs and lows of the entertainment business and how to navigate it successfully and come out the other side.&nbsp;Flash forward 29 years, MTV comes a’ callin’ and Andre finds himself back in the same loft for an epic 6 episode arc, The Real World Homecoming: New York.&nbsp;Andre chats about how much has changed, how much has stayed the same, what it was like to see everyone again, the re-heated confrontation between Becky and Kevin over the issue of racism, and just how much the original holds up in the world we live in today.</p><br><p><br></p><p>@andrecomeaumusic</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Brought to you by Mint Mobile <a href="https://www.mintmobile.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.mintmobile.com/velvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Brought to you by Better HELP <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Kim D. steps Behind The Rope. Yes THAT Kim from The Real Housewives of New Jersey seasons past.&nbsp;She plays with the big boys and is here to tell us all about it.&nbsp;A close personal friend of David’s, Kim is here to chat about it all.&nbsp;Let us start at the beginning.&nbsp;Born and raised in New Jersey (is anyone shocked?), Kim opens up about her childhood and “the lifestyle” she was exposed to at a young age.&nbsp;Yes, we are talking about the M-O-B.&nbsp;Flash forward to Season Two of RHONJ and the world got to meet Kim D, not to be confused with that other Kim, Kim G, (yes that are often confused) and the world has never been the same since.&nbsp;Miss D reminisces about her time on the show.&nbsp;That time includes those iconic Posche Fashion shows which often ended in brawls, table flips, police, hair pulls and lawsuits.&nbsp;You know, just an average day in the Jerz.&nbsp;Of course, she chats about her on and off camera conflict with both Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga and the status of those two relationships today.&nbsp;What about that recent night David and Kim ran into Melissa and Joe Gorga out in Fort Lee, NJ?&nbsp;Say whaat?&nbsp;Kim also chats about her past and current relationships with some of RHONJ’s finest Dolores Catania, Siggy Flicker, Kathy Wakile, Jaqueline Laurita, Danielle Staub, Caroline Manzo and Dina Manzo.&nbsp;Speaking of Dina Manzo, Kim weighs in on the recent charges filed and ongoing case against Dina Manzo’s ex-husband’s and its alleged Mob Ties.&nbsp;Kim also weighs in on Joe Giudice’s new life in Italy, including his new girlfriend, and the current cast, we have a lot to say about you Jennifer Aydin, and season of RHONJ.&nbsp;We cannot even and we are only getting started.&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><p>@kimdposche</p><p>@poschebykimd</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Brought to you by Mint Mobile<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.mintmobile.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.mintmobile.com/velvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Brought to you by Better HELP <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Jen Shah has been arrested.&nbsp;Shahrested! - as the kids say.&nbsp;Erika Jayne and Tom Girardi are getting a divorce.&nbsp;Erika and Tom Girardi have all sorts of legal battles they are currently engaged in.&nbsp;Britney Spears is in a conservatorship which has caused the world to chant the slogan, ‘Free Britney”.&nbsp;So many legal issues, so little time.&nbsp;Former LA Prosecutor Emily D. Baker,&nbsp;steps Behind The&nbsp;Rope to help us make sense of it all (despite the fact that David is an attorney, Emily has been call in as the expert!).&nbsp;Emily and David&nbsp;discuss the rumored events of how Jen Shah’s arrest went down - Federal Agents&nbsp;pulling over a van&nbsp;full of Salt Lake Housewives en route to Colorado - and the process needed to secure a Federal indictment and&nbsp;subsequent arrest.&nbsp;Emily then&nbsp;translates the federal charges into layman’s terms explaining what conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering actually means.&nbsp;Emily breaks&nbsp;down what happens now that Jen has plead non-guilty, what&nbsp;the&nbsp;next few weeks look like for her, the looming Trial in October, the&nbsp;“other” 10 indicted back in 2019, Jen Shah’s&nbsp;moniker as&nbsp;“top dog” in the alleged scheme, the rapid rate at which this case is moving and stability of her job on RHOSLC.&nbsp;Shifting gears, Emily highlights the key points in the Erika Jayne and&nbsp;Tom Girardi case - the divorce, the forced&nbsp;bankruptcy, the ongoing criminal investigation, Tom’s conservatorship and&nbsp;Alzheimer’s / Dementia claims and last, but certainly not least, Erika’s&nbsp;bizarre behavior on her Instagram account. Regarding both Jen and Erika, we discuss how&nbsp;likely it is that we will really see this all play out during next seasons RHOSLC and RHOBH respectively.&nbsp;Finally, while we have legal guru expert Emily D. Baker, we&nbsp;couldn’t help but end with a chat about the one and only Miss Britney Jean&nbsp;Spears - her conservatorship, the real chances of it ever ending,&nbsp;and what we predict the future looks like her. Thank you Emily. We must do this again soon!</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Out TODAY on our Patreon account - so head on over to </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>@theemilydbaker</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Yvie Oddly steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;RuPaul’s Drag Race Season Eleven Winner, Yvie Oddly.&nbsp;Checking in her from her home in Colorado, Yvie is here to tell it all.&nbsp;Let us start at the beginning.&nbsp;Yvie talks about her first drag performance, how Sharon Needles was an early influence, how she developed her “out of the box” style and fashion and how she chose her iconic name.&nbsp;After winning the Ultimate Queen of Denver Pageant, Yvie realized she was ready for the next step in her drag career. Drag Race.&nbsp;Yvie discusses the influence Drag Race, and RuPaul, had on her life as a Baby Drag Queen, as she watched on her TV each season before applying.&nbsp;Once chosen for Season Eleven, one of fifteen contestants, Yvie chipped away at the competition week after week after week until she was the last one left standing.&nbsp;Yvie discusses Drag Race judges Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley and Ross Mathews.&nbsp;Yvie also discusses guest judges Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Kandi Burruss and Miley Cyrus and her thoughts on each.&nbsp;She also discusses what filming, the competitions and RuPaul were really like on and off camera.&nbsp;Yvie open up about how life changed as a result of winning Drag Race both personally and professionally.&nbsp;On a deeper level Yvie discusses “celebrity culture”, social medial and what life as a public figure is really like.&nbsp;We discuss the “business” side of Drag. The Werk the World Tour, and DragCon.&nbsp;Yvie shares a rare look into her personal life with her future lawyer of a boyfriend, having celebrated their one year anniversary a few months ago.&nbsp;Finally, Yvie chats about her new full-length rap album “Drag Trap” - how and why it was made, her musical influences, and “why” do music now.&nbsp;Tune in for a fun, nothing held back, epic sit down with the Iconic always true to herself Miss Yvie Oddly.</p><br><p><br></p><p>@oddlyyvie</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><p>Bonus Episodes Available On Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>This Episode is brought to you by Apostrophe <a href="https://www.apostrophe.com/pod/VELVET/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.apostrophe.com/pod/VELVET/</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Merch Available at - <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Amber Marchese steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Amber pours herself some wine and takes us back to the beginning.&nbsp;The beginning for her, as it relates to The Real Housewives of New Jersey, is her past friendship with Melissa Gorga, prior to Melissa becoming a RHONJ.&nbsp;Way back when, prior to Joe Gorga, back when we were all young, Amber was friends with Melissa.&nbsp;She remembers when Melissa was first&nbsp;cast and what that did for her relationship with Sister In Law Teresa Giudice.&nbsp;We discuss how Amber first got involved in casting, what Jim thought about her potential on RHONJ, and how she was ultimately cast. Having never watched the show before, Amber didn't know what to expect with filming, editing, producer involvement, interacting with the other women and the after math of how life would change once the show aired. She talks about “The Twins” and why she thinks her Infamous Season Six of the hit franchise was “off”.&nbsp;We discuss the cardinal mistakes she thinks she made as a part of the show and how she thinks to survive on RHONJ it is important to be align with Mel or Tre.&nbsp;Speaking of Mel and Tre, Amber discusses the positives and negatives of each and what her current relationships with both are today. She gives a full critique of "On Display” and discusses her thoughts on other current RHONJ cast members Dolores Catania, Margaret Josephs, Jen Aydin and Jackie Goldschneider.&nbsp;We also discuss her opinions on RHONJ past Kim D., Kathie Wakile, Siggy Flicker, and Danielle Staub. Amber opens up about the very public falling out with her stepson, the origins of that fallout and whether it related to his sexuality (Amber speaks her truth), the involvement of Lance Bass, his husband Michael Turchin, Andy Cohen, and her true thoughts on the LGBTQIA community. Amber discusses the effect this very public dispute has had on her family and the hate she receives both in person and on social media.&nbsp;We foreshadow the current RHONJ season as it plays out. Finally, Amber discusses the joy of being a cancer survivor and what is next for her in life. Hint: Not Housewives.&nbsp;</p><br><p>@amber_marchese</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>This Episode is brought to you by Apostrophe <a href="https://www.apostrophe.com/pod/VELVET/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.apostrophe.com/pod/VELVET/</strong></a></p><br><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Tiffany Rinehart steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Ok, ok you probably know her as Kathy Griffin's assistant from that little show called My Life on the D-List.&nbsp;Now a Google employee, thanks to a phone reference by Kathy Griffin herself, Tiffany (now married and Tiffany Helzer) takes us back to the beginning. After graduating college, a huge NSYNC fan, her main goal in life was to meet Justin Timberlake.&nbsp;Instead, she did the next best thing, she got a job working with Kathy Griffin, which led her to meeting and becoming friends with Lance Bass. Her first day on the job involved picking Kathy up at the airport. That worked out well and the rest is history.&nbsp;Not so fast.&nbsp;Tiffany tells us how she was thrown into filming “My Life on the D-List” as a result of working for Kathy, how she eventually got used to the cameras and how surreal it was having grown up on Reality TV classics such as The Real World, The Hills and Laguna Beach.&nbsp;Tiffany tells us Kathy's biggest pet peeve and highest maintenance demands.&nbsp;Of course, there was that one time Tiffany accidentally shipped all of Kathy's clothes to the wrong address.&nbsp;Whops. Then there was that one time she had to have pizza delivered to Cher’s house in Malibu.&nbsp;When Cher called, Kathy went running all the way from her Hollywood Hills home to Cher’s Malibu compound and Kathy didn’t just go running for anyone.&nbsp;Speaking of Cher, David and Tiffany bond over Cher having both met and spent time with the Goddess IRL.&nbsp;As far as celebrities go, Tiffany sure met a lot during her tenure of working for Kathy.&nbsp;We do a fast round of gossip on each: Paris Hilton, Tyra Banks, Bette Midler, Suzanne Somers, and TI.&nbsp;We also discuss Tiffany’s “secret society” circle of Celebrity Assistant Friends which included not only Lance Bass, and the frequent game nights at his house, but also Christina Applegate, Goldie Hawn, and Queen Bethenny Frankel’s assistants.&nbsp;Of course being an assistant has it perks, flying first class, five star hotels, private planes and attending the NBC Upfronts where she met Teresa Giudice and The Manzo’s Caroline, Lauren and Albie.&nbsp;Of course, we discuss one of Kathy’s biggest comedic inspirations Joan Rivers and what traveling to London with Kathy and Joan Rivers was like.&nbsp;Finally, we discuss Kathy’s entanglement in “Cancel Culture”, how that ultimately led to her fall out with both Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper, how Andy Cohen was a “Boss” to work for, and what being a guest on Watch What Happens Live (Tiffany was the Bartender) was really like. This plus much more!</p><br><p><br></p><p>@tiffanyhelzer</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p>Bonus Episodes Available On Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>This Episode is brought to you by Apostrophe <a href="https://www.apostrophe.com/pod/VELVET/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.apostrophe.com/pod/VELVET/</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Merch Available at - <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>