BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE

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! The ONLY 7 Day a Week Show!

 


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1326
David Schreiber (Camp Getaway)
<p>David welcomes David Schreiber, owner of Camp Getaway, Behind The Rope. Located in Kent, CT, Camp Getaway is the premier Summer Camp for Adults. Conveniently located a few mere hours outside NYC, Camp Getaway provides the perfect weekend escape for a little relaxation, fun, and, well, pretty much anything else you want. The weekend is what you make of it. That's all nice and great, but let's face it, David is Behind The Rope because now Camp Getaway is a show on Bravo. Part Summer House, part Below Deck, with a side of&nbsp;Vanderpump Rules thrown in, the show provides everything you want and need in a Bravo show. Hot young things running around, trying to make some $, interacting with over the top guests, drinking and well, we all know what possibly comes next. Have you ever watched Summer House? Below deck? Oooh also, the entire entire cast of The Princesses of Long Island (deep Bravo dive) attended Camp Getaway, producers included, kinda. Tune in now to hear all about this brand new Bravo show which is the perfect summer escape.&nbsp;</p><br><p> @davidschreiber</p><p> </p><p> @behindvelvetrope</p><p> </p><p> @davidyontef</p><br><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</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>
50 min
1327
Ali Ashouri (Shahs of Sunset)
<p>Shahs of Sunset’s Ali Ashouri, wine in hand (hey no&nbsp;judgments here), steps Behind The Rope. Ali, being at the epicenter of the drama between&nbsp;long time 30 year friends MJ and Reza, is one of the linchpins of Shahs of Sunset Season 8.&nbsp;Ali was first introduced to the group that we see on TV through Reza’s Husband Adam.&nbsp;Adam decided to take him on a trip to Palm Sprigs with Reza and MJ and that was the beginning. The beginning? Or the beginning of the end? With a potential Shahs Reunion looming (c’mom Bravo, what are we&nbsp;waiting for?), Ali assured us he has a lot to say.&nbsp;Ali was happy to oblige The Rope's thirst for opinions on the Shahs family. Shervin, Nema and Mona,&nbsp;they are are cool. MJ, friend for life. GG, Reza, Destiny and Adam? Let’s keep it classy here but, well, hmm, hmm, you&nbsp;will just have to take a listen. Time for another glass of that wine...</p><br><p> @aliashouri</p><br><p> @behindvelvetrope</p><br><p> @davidyontef</p><br><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</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>
70 min
1328
Luke Gulbranson (Summer House)
<blockquote>Now that the Season Four Reunion is complete, Luke Gulbranson steps Behind The Rope to clarify all regarding his freshman year on Summer House.&nbsp;Far from the Hamptons and flannel clad, Luke is more than eager to take David on a tour of his currently being renovated lake house in Upstate Michigan.&nbsp;After discussing their mutual love of Prince (we wouldn’t expect anything less of a good Minnesotan), Luke's many talents and careers - hockey, modeling, acting, jewelry maker, business owner (whew!), David &amp; Luke get right down to business.&nbsp;Having never summered in The Hamptons before, he said yes when buddy Kyle Cooke asked, “hey, wanna join a summer house”.&nbsp;The rest is history.&nbsp;First impressions of the Summer House Cast, the summer house parties, the enigma that is Jordan, all discussed.&nbsp;Luke’s first season summer&nbsp;wasn't without its share of drama - Carl asking Jules to leave the house, the ramifications that followed both on and off camera (as explained to Andy at the Reunion), Amanda and Paige’s&nbsp;opinions of him. Luke is ever so much the true&nbsp;gentlemen. It's all good man, he says. Then, of course, there is Hannah. Hannah, Hannah. Take a sip of that Loverboy and enjoy!!</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote>@lukegulbranson @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef</blockquote><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>
61 min
1329
RHOA / Summer House - Reunion Looks Broken Down...
David welcomes back Style Expert Soneca Guadara (“Styled By Soneca”) for a Special Bonus episode.. The two break down the Reunion Looks for both The Real Housewives of Atlanta and Summer House reunions.&nbsp;The ladies of RHOA all dressed in white, but not so fast. Soneca reveals her tip that Nene was almost going to wear black. Ahh, scandalous. The Summer House kids, well, we didn’t really see any theme there at all.&nbsp;Also, these two explore the ins and outs of a reunion via Zoom. Do we like? Not like? Best dressed? Worst dressed? Discuss amongst yourselves.</p><br><p>@styledbysoneca @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef</p><br><p> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</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>
61 min
1330
RHONY, RHOD, RHOC - 3 Way!!
David welcomes back Newlyweds: The First Year's Blair Late.Hailing from Texas, Blair knows some of our fav RHOD from his early years and he and David are happy to compare notes on IRL&nbsp;experiences with Kameron Westcott, D’Andra Simmons and Cary Deuber.&nbsp;#RHODforever. The conversation soon turns to Vicki Gunvalson and a night in her hot tub at her house in the OC with Michael and Don. Yup.&nbsp;We went there. Jill Zarin and her&nbsp;forgetfulness to pay for services rendered. Confused? Kinda. We are too. Tune in to hear these stories and other #RHOD, #RHONY and #RHOC stories, in full, Behind The Rope.</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote>@blairlate @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef</blockquote><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>
59 min
1331
Karen Gravano (Part I)
<blockquote>In preparation for tomorrow's season finale of Families of the Mafia, David sits down for an exclusive one on one with the Series Co-Creator, Executive Producer &amp; Star, Karen Gravano.&nbsp;Wasting no time, David &amp; Karen delve right in to her childhood and the moment she realized her life was “different" than that of others based, in part, on a murder outside one of her father's, Sammy The Bull’s, nightclubs. Other than a few other factors which tipped Karen off to the fact that this wasn’t how many families lived, Karen discusses her “normal” (for lack of a better word) childhood - dating, friends, having a “cousin" whose family the Donnie Brasco movie was based on.&nbsp;After&nbsp;discussing the definition of important words&nbsp;such as “Mafia”,&nbsp;“Loyalty" and&nbsp;“Rat”,&nbsp;Karen and David talk about&nbsp;“The Gotti Tapes”,&nbsp;the domino effect fall out that thereafter followed, and the subsequent&nbsp;end of the relationship between Gotti and Sammy The Bull.&nbsp;David and Karen analyze the Mob lifestyle and all that comes along with it - the made guys, competing families and, at the end of the day,&nbsp;family&nbsp;togetherness and love.&nbsp;Tune in to Part 1 of Behind The Velvet Rope’s very special sit down with Karen Gravano.</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote>@karengravano @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef</blockquote><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>
58 min
1332
Max Boyens (Vanderpump Rules)
<p>David welcomes Vanderpump Rules' new kid, Max Boyens.&nbsp;Originally from San Diego, Max moved to LA for a startup. After that failed, he found himself looking to re-enter the food and beverage industry, which led to a meeting with Ken Todd.&nbsp;That led to a job as the Assistant GM at Tom Tom. Which led to a GM position at Tom Tom and eventually a much coveted role on VR. The rest is history. Not so fast. David and Max discuss it all. All includes his "relationships" with Dayna, Scheana and Danica. All also includes OG's Stassi, Sandy, Schwartzy, Katie, Ariana and so on. And on.&nbsp;What does Max really think of all of his co-stars and the Queen herself, Lisa Vanderpump? Tune in now to learn more about Max and this&nbsp;everchanging&nbsp;season of VR.&nbsp;</p><br><p>@issamaximillian @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef</p><br><p>Max Boyens</p><p>David Yontef</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>
63 min
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Scheana & Tigers (King) & Gorga, Oh My!!
You guys have spoken. David listened. Fan Fav “Just Joan” is back!! Back in a simpler time, at the beginning of quarantine, David didn’t know what Tiger King was. Just Joan was happy to assist with a full on discussion of the big cat juggernaut. Joan can have her tigers, David has a different obsession, Bravo Super Fan Michael Rappaport’s IG and his incessant rants to “stay the F inside”. Really check it out, it's fun.&nbsp;Speaking of IG, Melissa Gorga is positing her frequent trips to the mailbox and Dr. Paul Nassif is giving tutorials on how to put on a mask properly.&nbsp;Speaking of Dr. Nassif, the new season of Botched has started.&nbsp;Oh, and David is having a DM affair with Scheana Shay. No really. These are real exciting times kids. Take a step Behind The Rope.</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote>@behindvelvetrope @davidyontef</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong>&nbsp;-&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><span class="ql-cursor"></span></strong>Merch Available at&nbsp;<strong>-&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</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>
62 min
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Meet Sutton Stracke
<p>Meet Sutton Stracke, one of RHOBH’s newest residents.&nbsp;Who is she, you ask?&nbsp;Born in Augusta Georgia, Sutton had a typical Southern upbringing, having not left the south until the age of 23.&nbsp;She spent some time in NYC as a ballet dancer and nanny (multitasking) before ultimately settling in the Beverly Hills area.&nbsp;Named one of the top party hosts in the Country, along with Michelle Obama and Oprah (good company), Sutton keeps busy with her “day job’, running a concept store, Sutton, where everything from the art work to the chair you are sitting on is for sale.&nbsp;A friend of Rinna’s, no first name needed, she was introduced to RHOBH producers and the rest is history.&nbsp;From being thrown in to filming without knowing what to expect to Denise Richards and Bravo Bravo Bravo, David &amp; Sutton unravel the ins an outs of the current RHOBH season.&nbsp;Oh and did we mention she is BFFS with Dolce &amp; Gabbana and Jennifer Tilly?&nbsp;Put your diamonds down darlings, pay attention and get to know Miss Sutton Stracke.</p><br><p>@suttonstracke @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef</p><br><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong>&nbsp;-&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p>Merch Available at&nbsp;<strong>-&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</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>
66 min
1335
Erika Jayne, The Singer Stinger and Oh, So Much...
<blockquote>David welcomes yet another trusted listener Behind The Rope for “Audience Appreciation Day” (Hey there, Mark LaFreniere ).&nbsp;They discuss their mutual love of The&nbsp;Singer Stinger, why RHONY is their fav franchise, and debate if that Giudice&nbsp;table flip is truly the most memorable moment in housewives history.&nbsp;An&nbsp;appearance&nbsp;backstage at WWHL with Erika Jayne and Aydin - let’s reflect on that combo for a moment - leads to a full on discussion about Erika Jayne in Chicago and how The Pretty Mess&nbsp;tour was a gay gift from above.&nbsp;David discusses that one time he&nbsp;“waited” for Julia Roberts in her hotel lobby for a few, ok many, hours.&nbsp;Finally, the&nbsp;conversation somehow turns to David's “past life” of when he lived in the same building as Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, Keith Urban, Calvin Klein and Jean Georges.&nbsp;Yes, he did manage to get himself invited to Jackman’s infamous Xmas soiree.&nbsp;The two even find out they were at the same LVP Rose Bottle Signing. # smallworld</blockquote><blockquote>(@behindvelvetrope @davidyontef @markroland_)</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong>&nbsp;-&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><p><strong><span class="ql-cursor"></span></strong>Merch Available at&nbsp;<strong>-&nbsp;</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>
75 min
1336
Kristen Doute's Podcast Tour
<p>David is on the move again (before Quarantine) for a quick&nbsp;overnight in Detroit, Michigan (yes, Detroit) to see Kristen Doute (Queen!) and Rachael O’Brien’s Live Podcast&nbsp;Comedy Show.&nbsp;There was a sighting of Jax’s sister and brother in law (as seen on&nbsp;Vanderpump Rules), Kristen’s sister and most important, avid Rope listeners (yea!). Of course, David is&nbsp;happy to share a full review of the show. In other news, David reminisces about&nbsp;life before quarantine:&nbsp;Erika Jayne’s star studded appearance in Chicago, Tom Tom sandwich pics in Atlantic City, almost elevator selfies with Daryl Hannah in Paris, run ins with Bruce Bozzi, and sharing a meal on the Upper East Side with Brooke Shields (kind of). Ah, the good 'ole days. (Listener appreciation day Whitney Ullman joins David Behind The Rope).</p><p>@gotowhitney @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef</p><br><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong>&nbsp;-&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p>Merch Available at&nbsp;<strong>-&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</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>
74 min
1337
RHOA's Yovanna Momplaisir - Sets The Record Str...
<blockquote>David sits down RHOA’s Yovanna (no last name needed but for your reference it is Momplaisir).&nbsp;Originally from San Franciso, Yovanna eventually settled in the ATL after winning an essay writing contest with her family (don’t ask, just listen).&nbsp;Being younger than the current cast (no shade, it's a fact), Yovanna never really watched RHOA before finding herself in front of the camera at Nene’s Boobs and Bourbon party in Season 11.&nbsp;Flash forward to the current season, Yovanna has been ba-ring-ing it. Of course, no sit down with Yovanna would be complete without a deep dive into Snake Gate. Nor would it be complete without an analysis of her friendship with Nene. What is the status of that friendship today? Is Yovanna the snake? Why does the world think she is? How are things between her and Cynthia today? So many questions, so little time. Tune in to to hear a no holds bar, totally honest chat with the woman herself, Miss Yovanna M.</blockquote><blockquote>@yovannamomplaisir @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong>&nbsp;-&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><p>Merch Available at&nbsp;<strong>-&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</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>
60 min
1338
Meet Elyse Slaine (#RHONY)
<p>After making her mark this past week during a much heated discussion with Sonja Morgan (“I was never a trophy wife”), Elyse Slaine comes all the way downtown for a chat about all things Elyse and RHONY.&nbsp;From her humble beginnings in Brooklyn, Elyse settled in NYC’s UES shortly after school and began a career in Mortgaged Back Securities and Financial Trading (yes, she is smart). Elyse sets the record straight about her google rich past - palatial apartments, hedge fund honcho ex-boyfriends and feisty housekeepers.&nbsp;Despite what you may have read in the press, hear the real story directly from Elyse herself.&nbsp;Of course, all roads lead back to RHONY.&nbsp;Elyse tells us how she was cast (by accident folks), her relationships with Apple holders past (Jill, Bethenny, Heather, Aviva), present (Dorinda, Sonja,&nbsp;Leah) and how she feels about her Moniker, “Ramona’s Friend”.&nbsp;Take a bite out of that apple and listen in.</p><p>(@elyseslaine @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef)</p><br><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong>&nbsp;-&nbsp;</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>Merch Available at&nbsp;<strong>-&nbsp;</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>
70 min
1339
Backstage at BravoCon's WWHL / Night out with L...
David welcomes back Style Expert Soneca Guadara (“Styled by Soneca”), for a night out behind the rope with LeeAnne Locken and Dolores Catania. A Dallas - New Jersey Crossover! What could be better than that? Having LeeAnne talk about the season that just&nbsp;past?&nbsp;Well yes, she did bring it up. There was also an almost&nbsp;Cynthia Bailey sighting (yup, almost).&nbsp;Oh, did we&nbsp;mention Soneca was&nbsp;backstage in the green room at BravoCon’s WWHL? Whops, shoulda led with that.&nbsp;From selfies with Rinna, to a run in with Mercedes Javid, to a Married to Medicine House Husband, this is a green room we all wish we were in.&nbsp;Ahh, recent, but oh so distant, memories.</blockquote><blockquote>(@styledbysoneca @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef)</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</a></blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><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>
63 min
1340
Bravo Happy Hour
<p>Bravo Happy Hour’s Megan O’Donnell joins David Behind The Rope for a jam packed sit down.&nbsp;A Sandoval sighting at Sur, Kid’s School functions with Kristen Taekman, Jill Zarin and her rugs, Kristen Doute in all her queen status, and that is only the beginning.&nbsp;Yup, there is&nbsp;even that 5 course celeb chef dinner that David replaced The Singer Stinger for.&nbsp;Of&nbsp;course, what episode would be complete&nbsp;without an eventing of getting drunk with Zac Efron (so hot). Random! (@bravohappyhour)</p><br><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</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>
64 min
1341
Countess Lu: A Review / VanderQueens
Back in a simpler time, David used to roam the NYC streets & doing the “lords work”. With the new season of Vanderpump Rules back, he was lucky enough to have both of Pump’s Queens in NYC, Kirsten Doute (Queen 1) and Scheana Shay (Queen 2), back to back.&nbsp;Two days later, David runs into, who else, The Singer Stinger (NYC’s Upper East Side is really smaller than you think).&nbsp;With the new season of #RHONY back in full swing, David figured it was a good time to recount the end of last years’&nbsp;Countess &amp; Friends shows and all the guest appearances - Teresa Giudice, The Gorgas, Margaret Josephs, Marge Sr., Aydin - that went along with them.&nbsp;</p><br><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</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>
57 min
1342
Peggy Sulahian (Checking In with Bravo's 100th ...
<blockquote>A few months after The Real Housewives of Orange County finale, with production on the new season halted until further notice (thank you Corona), David checks in with the 100th Housewife, RHOC's Peggy Sulahian.&nbsp;From her early days in the OC, to her car loving husband Diko (Peggy is a Ferrari girl), to her double mastectomy, learn more about the real woman behind the facade of what the audience saw on Bravo.&nbsp;Of course, the conversation quickly turns to all things RHOC.&nbsp;Casting, production, filming, the epic Iceland vacation, nothing is off limits in this sit down with Peggy (she really is good at speaking her mind, people).&nbsp;As far as fellow cast mates go, there is the good (Vicki, Lydia), the not so good (everyone else?) and then there is that time Peggy physically closed Meghan King Edmonds' mouth because, well, she was talking too much. Grab your oranges and listen in!!&nbsp;</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</a></blockquote><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>
60 min
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THE REGENCY
61 min
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RHONY's Harry Dubin (The Man, The Myth, The Leg...
<p>On the heels of the season 12 premiere of The Real Housewives of New York City, the man, the myth, the legend, Harry Dubin,&nbsp;steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Harry chats about, what else other than his real life, shall we say,&nbsp;“experiences” with the women behind #RHONY.&nbsp;Harry takes us back to his first,&nbsp;housewife that is, Miss Sonja Tremont.&nbsp;After a chance meeting at a bar in DC, with&nbsp;only a first name, Harry tracks down Sonja after hitting up no less than 10 hotels, for the beginning of a several decade on again, off again,&nbsp;“relationship”.&nbsp;Once on the New&nbsp;York scene, Harry set his sights in another direction, a leggy blonde he met on&nbsp;the Upper East Side, Aviva Drescher.&nbsp;When his marriage to Aviva ended, he spent his time passing the days with Sonja, who was now Sonja Morgan, soon to be of #RHONY.&nbsp;Through Sonja, he met Luann, who he said knew what she wanted, him, and got it.&nbsp;There was also Kelly&nbsp;Bensimon, yup her too and Ramona, who he describes as a great kisser.&nbsp;Dorinda&nbsp;thew a shoe at Harry at The Regency and then there is Tinsley, oh Tinsley.&nbsp;Of course, no Big Apple sit down would be&nbsp;complete&nbsp;without&nbsp;Bethenny, Jill &amp; Heather.&nbsp;Finally, Harry is more than&nbsp;eager to&nbsp;play a NSFW version of who would you rather #RHONY edition.</p><br><p> @harrydubin</p><br><p> @behindvelvetrope</p><br><p> @davidyontef</p><br><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</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>
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Special Bravo Coronavirus Episode
<p>Special Coronavirus episode.&nbsp;Well, the Coronavirus as it relates to Bravo (let’s keep it light and take our minds off life for an hour, people!).&nbsp;In the face of the challenging new reality that we have all been forced into, David welcomes back Emmy Award Winning TV Producer, “Just Joan” to tackle all of the important questions.&nbsp;How long is Bravo filming closed down for and when will it commence? What will all our favorite Bravolebrities’ faces look like in several months (let’e hope we don’t get there). David sighs at all that he has had cancelled: Straight Up With Stassi, Kristen Doute &amp; Rachael O’Brien’s Comedy Tour, Dorobics, Mrs. Ryan Serhant’s Children’s Book Signing, Hannah Berner’s East Coast Podcast appearances, 12 hours in Toronto with Scheana Shay, Mel Gorga’s B-Day party, Joey Gorga’s comedy tour, James Kennedy spinning, Glanville &amp; Richards' (Kim) Blonds Tour and so on.&nbsp;Most important, we here Behind The Velvet Rope are here for you.&nbsp;Don’t lose hope and&nbsp;remember, we are all in this together!</p><br><p>David welcomes BFF Marge Sr. Behind The Rope. Now that the 10th installment of RHONJ is over, hear all about this past season from David and Marge Sr., two people who were there for much of the seasons' filming. They discuss the good (Teresa being a potential single woman), the bad (Jennifer and her obsession with money) and the ugly (that hair pull, how it affected Margaret, and of course, everyones favorite topic, Danielle Staub). What else do these two talk about? Well, EVERYTHING. David's part time job working with Marge Sr., shopping, food, sleep overs at Marge Sr.'s and how David tries to avoid Freckles and Maxi, Marge Sr's two beloved felines. Finally, they talk about the upcoming Season 11 of RHONJ (yes, we are already there) before heading out for an evening cocktail. A comedy duo not to be missed.</p><br><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong>&nbsp;-&nbsp;</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>Merch Available at&nbsp;<strong>-&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</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>
58 min
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Special Bonus Episode!!! - Recording Artist Lov...
<p>Special Bonus Episode!!! Chart topping Billboard Artist Lovari stops by to discuss the release of his new album, Moment of Love, featuring the hit single Wonderful, a remake of the Annie Lennox original.&nbsp;The conversation quickly turns to all things Bravo.&nbsp;David details the filming of the “No Day Like Today” video featuring himself, Lovari, Margaret Josephs, Dolores Catania, Marge Sr, Adam Barta, and, last but certainly not least, Drag Superstar Honey Davenport (RuPaul’s Drag Race).&nbsp;There was food, laughs and drama!&nbsp;These two do a deep dive into all their favorite divas - Madonna, Cyndi, Cher, Annie, need we go on? A good time was had by all. Perfect bonus episode to close out this #staysafe #stayhome week.</p><br><p>David welcomes BFF Marge Sr. Behind The Rope. Now that the 10th installment of RHONJ is over, hear all about this past season from David and Marge Sr., two people who were there for much of the seasons' filming. They discuss the good (Teresa being a potential single woman), the bad (Jennifer and her obsession with money) and the ugly (that hair pull, how it affected Margaret, and of course, everyones favorite topic, Danielle Staub). What else do these two talk about? Well, EVERYTHING. David's part time job working with Marge Sr., shopping, food, sleep overs at Marge Sr.'s and how David tries to avoid Freckles and Maxi, Marge Sr's two beloved felines. Finally, they talk about the upcoming Season 11 of RHONJ (yes, we are already there) before heading out for an evening cocktail. A comedy duo not to be missed.</p><br><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong>&nbsp;-&nbsp;</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>Merch Available at&nbsp;<strong>-&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</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>
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MTV's Rich Girls' Jaime Gleicher (Steps Behind ...
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Reunion Looks Broken Down
David welcomes back fashion expert Soneca Guadara for another installment of "Styled by Soneca" - Reunion Looks Dissected. If there is a reunion, there is fashion. If there is fashion, there are David &amp; Soneca to tell you exactly what they think. On the close of Season 10 of #RHONJ (yes there is a full on Jerz moratorium after this episode), these two discuss the good (I can't believe I am saying this, Jen Aydin), the bad (no comment) and the color (thank you Margaret Josephs)!! In other news Behind the Rope, now that the new season of Summer House is in full swing, the NYC cast has come out of the woodworks for benefits, baseball games and press. Where there are Summer House kids, there is David. Yes Luke is hot AF and yes Hannah is David's favorite - we know, we know. Take your mind off all and tune in now!</p><br><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</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>
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RHONJ EP Dorothy Toran - Thank You & Goodbye!
<p>On the heels of her departure announcement from the franchise, David sits down with Real Housewives Of New Jersey's Executive Producer Dorothy Toran. From her beginnings in Liberia, Africa, to growing up in New York, to her career before #RHONJ (Oprah, The Obamas and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson), David and Dorothy cover it all. Obviously all roads lead to Bravo and for Dorothy that meant Manzo'd with Children, her entree into the network. When that show came to an end, Dorothy was called in to helm the reigns of #RHONJ in a pivotal season of helping welcome Teresa home. David gets most of his "fangirl" questions answered (you can't force an EP to answer anything she doesn't want to) before signing off. Thank you Dorothy for making some amazing, salacious, entertaining, heartwarming, juicy, over the top, real, poignant, relevant, captivating TV. Best of luck in your future endeavors!!</p><br><p> @behindvelvetrope</p><br><p><a href=" https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</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>
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RHONJ (Finale Week) / RHONY (Almost Premiere We...
In honor of RHONJ finale week (yes guys its over after this week and then we can move onto other topics), David welcomes Emmy Award Winning TV Producer, and Super Fan Listener, "Just Joan" Behind The Rope. Being the producer that she is, Joan immediately turns the tables on David making him address burning RHONJ questions such as Melissa or Tre, where in NJ would he live if cast as the first "Gay Housewife", and what really is the difference between a Kim G and a Kim D. Joan wants details about David's filming with RHONJ and RHONY. They do a deep dive into David's friendship and interactions with the two new RHONY kids on the block, Leah and Elyse and what we can expect (April 2nd is almost here). They discuss the importance of Bravo pets and how no one will ever follow in the footsteps of Giggy Vanderpump. Finally the conversation gets existential and a debate of fame versus money versus inner happiness arises. Phew. And that is only the beginning!!!</p><br><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</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>
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