<p>Janice Dickinson steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Let me repeat that.&nbsp;Janice Dickinson.&nbsp;Icon.&nbsp;Living Legend in the Flesh.&nbsp;The World’s First Supermodel.&nbsp;The Simon Cowell of America’s Next Top Model.&nbsp;Reality TV veteran from before reality TV was reality TV a la Oxygen’s “The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency”.&nbsp;In true Janice fashion, she - DOES - NOT - HOLD - BACK!&nbsp;Of course, we begin with a chat about Janice’s early career where we talk about her then Supermodel colleagues Cindy Crawford, Elle Macpherson, Linda Evangelista, Kate Moss and last, but certainly not least, Tyra Banks and the many men in her life for a moment, a moment plus, or what could have been a moment, Mick Jagger, Sylvester Stallone, Simon Le Bon.&nbsp;Speaking of Tyra Banks, Janice was front and center for the first many cycles of the juggernaut hit “America's Next Top Model” as the most outspoken judge.&nbsp;Notoriously anti-plus size model, Janice has never shied away from controversy or speaking her mind.&nbsp;Janice opens up about how she clashed with Tyra, discusses Tyra’s notoriously bad on set behavior and is kind enough, we asked, ok begged, to reveal secrets from behind the scenes of filming.&nbsp;As often happens here Behind The Rope, all roads lead to Housewives or, in this case, Housewives offspring and Kardashians.&nbsp;Janice shares her opinions on the current modeling industry and models like Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Delilah Belle Hamlin, Bella Hadid, Amelia Gray Hamlin, Hailey Baldwin and Kaia Gerber - how do they compare to the Icons of yesteryear and have they earned, or instead bought, their way in with money and / or a famous last name.&nbsp;We also address the current “influencer”, for lack of a better word, culture and how anyone with abs and a great pair of t*ts can be insta-famous.&nbsp;While we had Janice, and lucky we are to have been graced by the presence of royalty, we had to ask about her current relationship with Tyra and if she feels differently all these years later.&nbsp;We also pay homage to all, and we mean all, those other Reality TV shows she has been a part of: Botched!, Celebrity Big Brother, I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew and The Surreal Life.&nbsp;Did we mention the whole reason Janice was here was thanks to her good friends, literary agent Alan Nevins and celebrity chef Joey Santos.&nbsp;Not only do these guys know Janice well, they know everyone, and we mean everyone, in Hollywood and are talking about it on their stellar new Podcast aptly titled, “Two Guys From Hollywood”.&nbsp;On their Pod, they don’t dish, they serve. Literally, they serve food and drinks (thank you Joey) to their guests each week while they unpack never before heard tidbits from some of the entertainment business finest including, but not limited to, our BFFs from across the river Margaret Josephs and Dolores Catania and, well, yours truly (yup Behind The Velvet Rope appeared last week! - feel free to check it out).&nbsp;Thanks boys for all, especially for delivering Icon in the Flesh Miss Janice Dickinson Behind The Rope. Oh, and the best part of this foursome? We are just getting started.&nbsp;Part II coming soon!</p><br><p>@janicedickinson</p><p>@rltagency</p><p>@jojoboy13</p><p>@twoguysfromhollywood</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</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 HelloFresh &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.HelloFresh.com/12velvet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.HelloFresh.com/12velvet</strong></a><a href="https://www.HelloFresh.com/12velvet " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;</a> (Use code 12velvet for 12 FREE Meals, including free shipping)</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>The Real Housewives of Dallas’ D’Andra Simmons steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Checking in from her home office, D'Andra is here to tell it all. D’Andra starts with the obvious - how she is feeling since the world heard via viral media that she had Covid and was in the Hospital.&nbsp;Once we chat about that and which Housewives and Bravolebrities she heard from during this scary time, we get into what everyone wants to chat about.&nbsp;This current season of RHOD.&nbsp;This current season, of course, includes a full discussion of cast mates Stephanie Hollman, Brandi Redmond, Kary Brittingham and Kameron Westcott.&nbsp;D’Andra explains who she thinks is having a hard season, who always gets by easy, how the season is going for her and what the status of each of these relationships is like today.&nbsp;We also chat about newbies Tiffany Moon and Jennifer Davis Long.&nbsp;D’Andra opens up about how and why she recommended Tiffany Moon and discusses the importance of minority representation on television.&nbsp;D’Andra discusses why Tiffany is a great addition to the cast and, on that note, what it takes to make a great housewife, the appeal of housewives in general and why people keep tuning in every week.&nbsp;We, once and for all, get a clear answer on what it means and takes to be a "society woman" in Dallas and just how important is a last name like Simmons in the Cowboy State.&nbsp;We also chat about Mama D, why America is so intrigued by their mother daughter relationship.&nbsp;D’Andra discusses who she knew before the show, the challenges of filming any reality show and the power of the edit. D'Andra discusses the allure of fame and who from RHOD she thinks is the most changed by the show.&nbsp;Of course, we get into the one thing missing from this current season of RHOD, LeeAnne Locken.&nbsp;D’Andra discusses how the show is doing without LeeAnne, how the women reacted to her departure, and how and why her departure has left its mark on this current season.&nbsp;Finally, we chat about upcoming “hints” of what is to come, this seasons’ feuds and what she expects will go down at the ever so close to be filmed Season Five reunion.&nbsp;All right, all right, we will stop rushing the rest of the season.&nbsp;Let’s just enjoy this chat with D’Andra for the moment and wait and see…</p><br><p>@dandrasimmons</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 HelloFresh &nbsp;<a href="https://www.HelloFresh.com/12velvet " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.HelloFresh.com/12velvet </strong></a><strong> </strong>(Use code 12velvet for 12 FREE Meals, including free shipping)</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>Bachelor Nation Fan Fav, the one, the only Mike Johnson steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Yes, Mike is here to talk about his infamous Season 15 of The Bachelorette and time on Bachelor in Paradise.&nbsp;Bachelor Nation rejoice.&nbsp;Mike shares the full trajectory of his journey, his thoughts on Bachelorette Hannah Brown, what it was like to get so close and not be chosen, Paradise, and fellow Bachelorette contestant and also “fan fav” Tyler Cameron.&nbsp;Mike and David also chat about how likely is it to really find love on national TV, Mike's own love life, and the effect the Bachelorette had on that very love life.&nbsp;Speaking of Mike’s love life, we went there and had to bring up his rumored “relationship” with Pop Star and Icon Miss Demi Lovato.&nbsp;We also discuss Mike’s other relationship, his Bromance with now roommate, current Bachelor Nation bro, Connor Saeli.&nbsp;Connor even makes a cameo on this very Podcast here today! We would love to be a fly on the wall in that apartment, but this is definitely the next best thing.&nbsp;Mike opens up on what it is like to almost have been the “First Black Bachelor” and the emotional mind F of almost being chosen, to not being chosen, to the fans reactions, to what ABC explained as their reason for not being chosen.&nbsp;Of course, we discuss the current season of The Bachelor and give a full report of how we think our current heartthrob Matt James is doing.&nbsp;We also chat with Mike about how he felt when Matt James was chosen, instead of him, as the “First Black Bachelor” and how it is about time!&nbsp;Speaking of the current season of the ABC powerhouse reality show that does not seem to be slowing down anytime soon, we discuss Matt James’ remaining three, Queen Victoria - is she for real or just looking for Instagram followers, and just who do we think will be asked to accept that fateful final rose.&nbsp;We also discuss the recent breakup, and now makeup (?), heard throughout Bachelor Nation of Dale Moss and Clare Crawley as well as Mike’s stellar Podcast “Talking It Out” with Bachelorette Winner Bryan Abasolo.</p><br><p>@mike_johnson</p><p>@talkingitoutbn</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</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 HelloFresh<strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.HelloFresh.com/12velvet " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.HelloFresh.com/12velvet&nbsp;</strong></a>(Use code 12velvet for 12 FREE Meals, including free shipping)</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>Bachelor Nation’s Michael Garofola steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;First things first, we chat with Michael about his recent “run-in” with a security guard.&nbsp;Michael chats about how he was assaulted and "had his phone smashed” as a result of this run in.&nbsp;Michael opens up about the circumstances surrounding this run in - what caused it, how it played out, the resulting injuries and the charges he has since pressed as a result.&nbsp;Once we make sure Michael is alright, we delve deep into what ya all wanna chat about, Bachelor Nation.&nbsp;Michael chats about his experiences on the “often underrated” reason of the Bachelorette he was on with Desiree Hartsock.&nbsp;Proving that you can really find love on TV, she is still married to and has a child with final rose holder Chris Siegfried, Michael breaks down how he felt when he was eliminated by Desiree and chats about the behind the scenes shenanigans of being on a show in the Bachelor Nation empire. Those shows also include Bachelor In Paradise and Winter Games.&nbsp;We discuss both.&nbsp;Speaking of Winter Games, we chat about one of Michael’s co-stars, the one on everyone’s minds and lips, Clare Crawley.&nbsp;We discuss the breakup with Dale and the current pictures of the two of them back together (?) that recently surfaced on line.&nbsp;Of course, we could not let Michael escape our clutches without discussing our current Romeo, Matt James, and how his season is going.&nbsp;On that note, we address Rachael Kirkconnell’s past “alleged racial” actions and social media posts, Bachelor Nation’s response to those actions and posts, Chris Harrison’s chat with Rachel Lindsay which caused him to “step aside” from his role as host within Bachelor Nation, whether Chris should have stepped aside, the public’s reaction to Chris’ statement and, now, cancellation, the involvement and responsibility of ABC, whether Chris will and should be back and what the future looks like for Bachelor Nation.&nbsp;There is a lot going on these days in Bachelor World and Michael is here to help us make sense of it all.</p><br><p>@michaelgarofola</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</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 HelloFresh <a href="https://www.HelloFresh.com/12velvet " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.HelloFresh.com/12velvet </strong></a><strong> </strong>(Use code 12velvet for 12 FREE Meals, including free shipping)</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><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>The Real Housewives of Jersey’s Tessa Hartmann steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Checking in from her home in the Channel Islands, Tessa is here to chat about it all now that the first season of Jersey has come to an end.&nbsp;Tessa chats about how she was cast, what filming was like, why she decided to join the cast of Jersey and how accurate, or inaccurate, she finds her edit to be now that the show has aired.&nbsp;Tessa fills us in on Housewives and Reality TV from across the pond and we discuss whether each are as big a deal over there as they are here in the States.&nbsp;On a larger note, we chat about Celebrity Culture in the modern day and age and whether we, as a world, have taken it too far.&nbsp;We cannot help but chat about what other Housewives she has heard from now that she is part of the legacy.&nbsp;We have two words for you - Lisa Rinna!&nbsp;We also discuss how many people across the world have reached out to her expecting to see her flipping tables with Teresa Giudice or throwing husbands in the pool with Margaret Josephs on The Real Housewives of New Jersey.&nbsp;Speaking of celebrity culture, we discuss Harry and Meghan - their move to the states, what Tessa and the rest of our friends oversees thought about that, and the “royal” perception of them now.&nbsp;We had to ask Tessa about her knowledge of the brilliantly classic Bravo series “Ladies of London” and her friendships with the cast in real life.&nbsp;We also had to ask about Daddy Andy Cohen and Tessa does not hold back in her message to him.&nbsp;Of course, we chat about the drama from Jersey this past season - hey some things are universal when it comes to Housewives no matter where in the world they are filmed.&nbsp;What an education this has been!</p><br><p>@tessahartmann1</p><p>@hartmannhousejsy</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</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 Care Of <a href="https://takecareof.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>https://takecareof.com</u></strong></a> (Enter Code velvet50)</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>Whitney Rose steps back Behind The Rope (if you haven't heard Part I which aired yesterday, feel free to check it out).&nbsp;Hot off an epic 3 part reunion, Whitney is here to break down this freshman season of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.&nbsp;After a brief discussion of Whitney’s life prior to the show - yea we wanted to know more about the woman behind what ya all have seen on TV over the past few months - we get right into it.&nbsp;Whitney is more than happy to discuss, and does not hold back in discussing, her close friendships, mere acquaintances and not so close friendships with cast mates Mary Cosby, Jen Shah, Meredith Marks, Lisa Barlow and Heather Gay.&nbsp;We will let you figure out which is which.&nbsp;We delve deep into all the seasons dramas discussing which were necessary and valid and which Whitney would never like to speak of again.&nbsp;Speaking of drama, we break down the reunion, part by part, analyzing whether any closure was achieved or rather fresh wounds were opened.&nbsp;Now that Season Two has been green lit, Whitney discusses what she predicts will transpire amongst her cast mates, what she would like to see change, and what she plans to do differently. Spoiler Alert, we here Behind The Rope have already heard tidbits from Season Two filming which we, of course, do our best to get Whitney to comment on.&nbsp;Hey, we are good like that. Like we said, spoiler alert. You don’t wanna miss this one!</p><br><p>@whitneywildrose</p><p>@irisandbeau</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</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 Care Of <a href="https://takecareof.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://takecareof.com</strong></a> (Enter Code velvet50)</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>Whitney Rose steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;In preparation for tonight’s conclusion to an epic 3 part reunion, Whitney is here to break down this freshman season of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.&nbsp;After a brief discussion of Whitney’s life prior to the show - yea we wanted to know more about the woman behind what ya all have seen on TV over the past few months - we get right into it.&nbsp;Whitney is more than happy to discuss, and does not hold back in discussing, her close friendships, mere acquaintances and not so close friendships with cast mates Mary Cosby, Jen Shah, Meredith Marks, Lisa Barlow and Heather Gay.&nbsp;We will let you figure out which is which.&nbsp;We delve deep into all the seasons dramas discussing which were necessary and valid and which Whitney would never like to speak of again.&nbsp;Speaking of drama, we break down the reunion, part by part, analyzing whether any closure was achieved or rather fresh wounds were opened.&nbsp;Now that Season Two has been green lit, Whitney discusses what she predicts will transpire amongst her cast mates, what she would like to see change, and what she plans to do differently. Spoiler Alert, we here Behind The Rope have already heard tidbits from Season Two filming which we, of course, do our best to get Whitney to comment on.&nbsp;Hey, we are good like that. Like we said, spoiler alert. You don’t wanna miss this one!</p><br><p>@whitneywildrose</p><p>@irisandbeau</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</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 Care Of <a href="https://takecareof.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://takecareof.com</strong></a> (Enter Code velvet50)</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>Luke Gulbranson, from Summer House, steps back Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Checking in from his Michigan Lake House, show shovel in hand, flannel clad, shoveling snow, Luke is here to fill us in on all since we last saw him on our TV screen during the Summer House Season Four Reunion.&nbsp;Well, almost all.&nbsp;Ok we did manage to sneak a few Summer House questions in there such as the what his real intentions were in his “relationship” with Hannah Berner, how Carl is really doing after losing his brother earlier this year, will Kyle and Amanda ever tie the knot and what really has been up with Danielle Olivera.&nbsp;Of course, we wanted to dish all about Summer House Season 5, or as we call it, Quarantine House.&nbsp;We picked Luke's brain about Ciara Miller, the new kid on the block, his “friend” who he brought into Summer House - what can we expect from her as the season progresses on and is she really the total package, Mother Teresa meets Naomi Campbell, as Paige so aptly pointed out.&nbsp;We needed to know how he thinks Ciara is handling herself in this crazy group, better than Jules we hope (yes we just made a Jules Daoud reference).&nbsp;Did everyone catch Luke in the HBO Drama “Flight Attendant” alongside Kaley Cuoco.&nbsp;Ooh, we needed all of our Big Bang Theory questions about Miss Kaley answered as well as Luke’s dream Actor and Actress Co-Stars.&nbsp;We also “went there” asking Luke if he were still single, what is his type and what celebrity / celebrities does he have a crush on?&nbsp;Luke opens up about one of his Bravolebrity BFFS, the one, the only Miss Dolores Catania and yes, this is a friendship we are here for. Do tell Luke! He does!!. We also chat with Luke about the status of his many business: currently making a ring for Summer House co-star Danielle Olivera, his new Men &amp; Woman’s Fragrance Line, his upcoming Maple Syrup Line - no you did not read that wrong - as well as his upcoming Furniture Line.&nbsp;Finally, we chat with how Luke is enjoying splitting his time between Minnesota, New York City and The Hamptons and what we can expect next from the man with many talents.&nbsp;</p><br><p>@lukegulbranson</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</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 Care Of <a href="https://takecareof.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>https://takecareof.com</u></strong></a> (Enter Code velvet50)</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>Who isn’t watching the current 25th Season of ABC’s The Bachelor, one of the longest running Reality TV Shows in history.&nbsp;Who better than to help us break it all down than someone who has lived it first hand.&nbsp;This is the Behind The Velvet Rope Podcast after all and that is how we do it, first hand all day, every day. Enter Kendall Long, former Bachelor Season 22 and Bachelor in Paradise Season 5 contestant.&nbsp;First we catch up with Kendall finding out everything she has been up to since looking for love and roses on national TV.&nbsp;Speaking of looking for love on national TV, Kendall chats about former Bachelor Arie Luyendyk, Jr. who was supposed to be her&nbsp;“Knight In Shining Armor”, what being eliminated right before the Final Rose Ceremony was like, and discuses the likelihood of finding ever lasting love on a&nbsp;Reality TV show. Kendall also opens up about ex-boyfriend, fellow Bachelor in Paradise cast mate, Joe Amabile - the good, the bad, the other.&nbsp;Kendall and David chat about their fav Bachelors and Bachelorettes of all time and the epic last season of The Bachelorette - Clare Crawley&nbsp;“blowing it up”, her supposed&nbsp;rumored&nbsp;communication with Dale before the show, their breakup, and recent on line pics of their rumored makeup.&nbsp;Of course, we talk all things current season - how hot Matt James is, the drama that has already&nbsp;occurred&nbsp;amongst the women, the&nbsp;cringeworthy moments, Queen Victoria in all her glory and who will get that infamous final rose - supposedly Rachael Kirkconnell - and possible marriage&nbsp;proposal, mere weeks from now.&nbsp;On that note, we address Rachael’s past “alleged racial” actions and social media posts, Bachelor Nation’s response to those actions and posts, Chris Harrison’s chat with Rachel Lindsay which caused him to “step aside” from his role as host within Bachelor Nation, whether Chris should have stepped aside, the public’s reaction to Chris’ statement and, now, cancellation, the involvement and responsibility of ABC, whether Chris will and should be back and, if not, who should take over as the new host of Bachelor Nation.&nbsp;Like we said, there is a lot going on these days in Bachelor World and Kendall Long has arrived to help us make sense of it all.</p><br><p>@itskendalllong</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@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>Brought to you by Care Of <a href="https://takecareof.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://takecareof.com</strong></a> (Enter Code velvet50)</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></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"><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>The Real Housewives of Jersey’s Ashley Cairney steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Checking in from her home in the Channel Islands, Ashley is here to chat about it all now that the first season of Jersey has come to an end.&nbsp;We start with a little chat about how she was cast, what filming was like and how accurate, or inaccurate, she finds her edit to be now that the show has aired.&nbsp;Ashley fills us in on Housewives and Reality TV from across the pond and we discuss whether each are as big a deal over there as they are here in the States.&nbsp;On a larger note, we chat about Celebrity Culture in the modern day and age and whether we, as a world, have taken it too far.&nbsp;Being a huge fan of Reality TV before she was cast, we chat about one of her favorite shows, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and some of our favorite diamond holders, Lisa Rinna, Erika Jayne and Kyle Richards.&nbsp;Of course, we chat about the drama from Jersey this past season - hey some things are universal when it comes to Housewives no matter where in the world they are filmed.&nbsp;Ashley chats about Channel Island’s reaction to having a Housewives Franchise filmed there as well as the response, on the island, and social media, of viewers all over who have watched the first season.&nbsp;Ashley also opens up about being the youngest on the Jersey cast and, at only 31 years young, one of youngest Housewives of any franchise oversees and here in the states - Jo de la Rosa and Ashley Darby we are looking at you.&nbsp;What an education this has been!</p><br><p>@ashleycairneyjsy</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p>Bonus Episodes Available at - <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 - <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>Meredith and Brooks Marks step Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Yes, in their first EVER Mother and Son Marks chat, Meredith and Brooks stop by to discuss all that has been going on this freshman season on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake. We chat with Meredith and Brooks about how they were cast, what filming was like, what reservations they had about joining the franchise, and how life has changed since RHOSLC has graced our TV screens for the past many weeks.&nbsp;Of course, we discuss all of Meredith’s cast mates in full getting both her and Brooks’ opinions on Jen Shah, Lisa Barlow, Heather Gay, Whitney Rose and last, but certainly not least, Mary Cosby.&nbsp;We chat about some of the dramas of the season - smelling like hospital, F’ing your Grandpa, and being traumatized by Jen Shah’s private parts - and where Meredith’s relationships with each of these women stands today.&nbsp;Yes, Brooks opens up about his “breakout star” / “fan fav” moniker but we needed to know who Meredith and Brooks think is the least favored by America and why, who changed the most, has let fame go to her head, and is not the same off camera as on. Man, are we being super shady today?&nbsp;We pay homage to both Meredith Marks Jewelry and Shop Brooks Marks and ask, beg, and plead for our very own Brooks Marks sweatsuit, every “drop” of which sold out online almost instantly- take that Salt Lake Fashion Week!&nbsp;Finally, we chat about what each has learned now that Season One has come to a close, what Meredith’s true thoughts on the reunion are, and what we can expect next week during its conclusion. Of course, now that Season Two has officially been Green Lit, we discuss how both Meredith and Brooks want to be remembered for this season and what they expect for the explosive Season Two to come.&nbsp;</p><br><p>@meredithmarks</p><p>@brooksmarks</p><p>@shopmeredithmarks</p><p>@shopbrooksmarks</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p>Bonus Episodes Available at - <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>Are you a huge Real Housewives fan?&nbsp;Are you watching Oxygen’s “Killer Motive”?&nbsp;If so, do you love it as much as we do here Behind The Rope? If not, you must check it out.&nbsp;Just like you, yes you faithful listeners of ‘Behind The Velvet Rope”, cannot look away from the train wrecks that you witness each week on your favorite Bravo shows, you will not believe your eyes when you watch “Killer Motive”.&nbsp;Emmy-winning journalist Troy Roberts joins us today to talk about this stellar show.&nbsp;If Troy’s name sounds familiar, it may be because of his his award winning work with CBS’s 48 Hours or his time with the CBS evening and morning news.&nbsp;Troy chats about what it is like to host “Killer Motive”, a true crime series that guides viewers through some of our nation’s most horrific murders fueled by vengeance, jealousy, fear and greed.&nbsp;We discuss how each episode exposes dark and twisted motives that lead to gruesome murders and how this show is different than other true crime series in that it focuses on the psychology and motives of the people who committed these awful, heinous acts.&nbsp;We pick Troy’s brain on what he has learned as host, chat about whether he himself has become good at solving the mysteries, and discuss why true crime shows are so popular across the world.&nbsp;Finally, we ask Troy for any advice he has picked up through his day job on what to do if ever faced with a life threatening situation and what we can expect the rest of this stellar season.&nbsp;This is one you will not want to miss!</p><br><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</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><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>Patti Stanger, our favorite Matchmaker, is back for a third time to, what else, chat about all things Celebrity, Real Housewives and Love. Who better than to break it all down for us than our very own Love Doctor, Miss Patricia Stanger, The Millionaire Matchmaker herself.&nbsp;We start the only place we know how to, The Real Housewives.&nbsp;Patti weighs in on many unconventional Housewives’ couples - how they met, their courtships, marriages, and, of course, divorces, which sometimes change day by day. Keeping it left coast for a moment, we get Patti’s professional advice on RHOC’s&nbsp;Braunwyn Windham-Burke and her girlfriend’s relationship - both the chances of that lasting as well Brunwyn’s recent viral comments that she would be “heartbroken” if open marriage husband Sean were to “move on” with someone else.&nbsp;Also, what about Sean, how is he doing through all of this?&nbsp;Heading east, we discuss the always on-again, off-again, currently, we think, off again marriage of RHOA’s Kenya Moore and Marc Daly discussing whether Kenya should keep her man or, well, kick him to the curb.&nbsp;While east, we head north and, obviously need Patti’s advice, she is a NJ native after all, on Teresa Giudice’s new man, Luis Ruelas. Things seem to be moving pretty fast if Teresa’s Instagram is any indication of real life (c’mon kids, isn’t it always?).&nbsp;No discussion of Teresa would be complete without Joe Giudice and his new girlfriend over in Italy, a self proclaimed Tre fan, Daniella Fittipaldi.&nbsp;For all you single folks out there, we know what you are thinking, yes there is something here for you too, our fav single gals of them all, the RHONY Luann, Ramona, Sonja, Leah and last, but certainly not least, Bethenny Frankel - yes we discuss Bethenny’s sudden split from boyfriend Paul Bernon and their recent hand holding via Instagram.&nbsp;As much as we hate to admit it, life isn’t all about Real Housewives and Bravo.&nbsp;On that note, we get Patti’s take on some of the hottest couples and breakups of 2021, Kim and Kanye - no last names needed, Harry Stiles and Olivia Wilde (RIP Jason Sudeikis), Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly, Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin, Katie Holmes and her Boy Toy Emilio Vitolo, to name a few.&nbsp;So for everyone out there listening to this with their one night stand, on their first date, with the love of their life, or alone curled up with a nice Dry Martini, let us just say from Behind The Velvet Rope to you, Happy Valentines Day.&nbsp;</p><br><p>@pattistanger</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</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<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.fiverr.com/business" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>http://www.fiverr.com/business </strong></a>(use code <strong>VELVET</strong>)</p><br><p><br></p><p>Brought to you by <a href="http://www.adamandeve.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>http://www.adamandeve.com</strong></a> (use code ROPE)</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>RHONY’s Favorite “Friend Of” Elyse Slaine, sorry Barbara Kavovit, is back for an unprecedented Fifth Time!!! We just cannot get enough of our friend, not “friend of”, Elyse.&nbsp;We catch up with Elyse to see how life has been on the Upper East Side and in Southhampton for Ramona’s Ex-BFF. Elyse fills us in on her day job, Cryptocurrency Trading, no we do not understand it any better than the last four times she was here, and her unofficial side gig of giving advice from time to time on her Instagram.&nbsp;Fear not for anyone who doesn’t understand Crytocurrency Trading, Elyse is going to be holding training videos on her Instagram.&nbsp;Her first student, the one, the only Leah McSweeney.&nbsp;No really, she is teaching Leah Crypto.&nbsp;For anyone who follows her closely, you will also know that “Ask Elyse” has become a semi-regular or regular, depending on the day and how the market is doing, thing for Elyse on her IG.&nbsp;On that note, being Valentines day and all, we couldn’t think of anyone better than to, well, seek advice from.&nbsp;Before we get there, everyone can breath a sigh of relief, yes, we chat with Elyse about the status of all her friendships with her other RHONY cast mates - LuAnn de Lesseps, Sonja Morgan, Dorinda Medley and last, but certainly not least, Ramona Singer.&nbsp;We compare Spoilers and Fodder of what we have both heard from the set of current RHONY filming, and pry Elyse for any gossip that we may not know.&nbsp;You KNOW we are good like that.&nbsp;Since Elyse is here to give advice for Love Day, we break down the dating patterns and habits of all the aforementioned Real Housewives of New York, discuss what each of the women does wrong when trying to land a man, and discuss who we predict will first make it to the alter.&nbsp;Speaking of RHONY, we chat with Elyse about her newfound friendship with that other mentioned “Friend Of” Barbara Kavovit which started casually late last year and has blossomed into a full blown “romance” made for The Hamptons and NYC’s Upper East Side.&nbsp;Finally, we ask Elyse the top listener questions - yes y’all have sent in some good ones - that we have received regarding Love and Valentine’s Day and Elyse does not hold back in setting all you lovelies straight. Missing RHONY on your TV sets as much as us, tune in now for a catch up with the one and only Elyse Slaine.</p><br><p>@elyseslaine</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</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<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.fiverr.com/business" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>http://www.fiverr.com/business </strong></a>(use code <strong>VELVET</strong>)</p><br><p><br></p><p>Brought to you by <a href="http://www.adamandeve.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>http://www.adamandeve.com</strong></a> (use code ROPE)</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>Bling Empire’s Andrew Gray steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Bling Empire is THE hottest show of the moment and we are LIVING for it.&nbsp;Andrew chats about how he got involved with Netflix’s break out 2021 hit show about a group of very wealthy, and we mean very very wealthy, Asian “friends” living in Los Angeles and what filming was like.&nbsp;Andrew is very forthcoming about his “role” as the shows “villain” (his words, not ours), when he knew he was going to be portrayed this way and how he feels about this edit.&nbsp;Speaking of his edit, we chat about the resulting public’s outcry about his on screen relationship with girlfriend Kelly Mi Li.&nbsp;Andrew opens up about having his behavior and relationship analyzed&nbsp;and called “toxic”, “abusive” and even that which should come with a “trigger warning” all across the world.&nbsp;A key crucial scene that led to much of this public disapproval came from the fateful Paris trip with Anna Shay.&nbsp;We discuss that trip, what was real versus non-real (imagine a reality show not being 100% real), and how Kelly and he reacted to this scene when watching it back together.&nbsp;Of course, we discuss the evolution of his relationship with Kelly Mi Li - meeting, first date, when they fell in love, how filming a reality show affected their relationship, break ups, make ups and the current status of their relationship today.&nbsp;On a more serious note, we discuss how forthcoming Andrew and Kelly were to show it all on Bling Empire, including each of their own struggles with mental health.&nbsp;Finally, we chat about Andrew’s career, discuss what it is like for an actor to be more recognized because of a viral reality show than any past work, how life has changed since the show first aired and last, but certainly not least, what is it really like to be The Red Power Ranger (twice over). All this and we are only getting started!</p><br><p>@andrewgray</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</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 <a href="http://www.adamandeve.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>http://www.adamandeve.com</strong></a> (use code ROPE)</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>Who isn’t watching the current 25th Season of ABC’s The Bachelor, one of the longest running Reality TV Shows in history.&nbsp;Who better than to help us break it all down than someone who has lived it first hand.&nbsp;This is the Behind The Velvet Rope Podcast after all and that is how we do it, first hand all day, every day. Enter Lacey Mark, former Bachelor Season 21 and Bachelor in Paradise Season 4 contestant.&nbsp;First we catch up with Lacey finding out everything she has been up to since looking for love and roses on national TV.&nbsp;Speaking of looking for love on national TV, Lacey chats about The Bachelor application&nbsp;/ interview process, filming the hit show, the other women - the good, the bad, the other, and last, but certainly not least, her edit. She also talks about Bachelor Nick Viall, who was supposed to be her “Knight In Shining Armor”, and discuses the likelihood of finding ever lasting love on a Reality TV show.&nbsp;Lacey and David chat about their fav Bachelors and Bachelorettes of all time and the epic last season of The Bachelorette - Clare Crawley “blowing it up”, her supposed rumored communication with Dale before the show, their recent break up as a couple, and Tayshia Adams as a replacement.&nbsp;Of course, we talk all things current season - how hot Matt James is, the drama that has already occurred amongst the women, the cringeworthy moments (think Dildos on arrival, thank you Katie), Sarah removing herself, Queen Victoria, the new girls, Chris Harrison in all his glory, the rumored frontrunners, and who will get that infamous final rose, and possible marriage proposal, mere weeks from now.&nbsp;If you are a Bachelor fan, your time has finally come. Bachelor Nation’s Lacey Mark has arrived to help us make sense of it all.</p><br><p>@laceymmark</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</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 <a href="http://www.adamandeve.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>http://www.adamandeve.com</strong></a> (use code ROPE)</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><br><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><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><p><strong>&nbsp;</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>Randall Emmett steps back Behind The Rope.<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Back in a simpler time, before the exciting news of Randall and Lala’s pregnancy announcement, before the cast changes on Vanderpump Rules, back when all our favorite VanderKids were still a part of the gang, before Scheana and Jax and who knows who next was with child, we sat down with Randall for a special two part chat (Part I aired June 24th 220. Feel free to check it out).&nbsp;Today we bring you the very special second part to that chat.&nbsp;How interesting to listen to just how much things gave changed in what, six short months? Randall talks to us about his friendships in the Vander Group, how he became one of the boys, and what couple date nights with Lala and the other VanderKids is like.&nbsp;Randall and David discuss the evolution of the cast from living in small apartments to being “on top of the world”.&nbsp;Where else do you get a job as a waiter and end up a millionaire. From a Producer point of view, and Randall is one of the best, we discuss. We talk about how he would never be able to do Lala's job, or the job of any reality TV star who has to “put it all out there”.&nbsp;We chat about Randall’s upcoming nuptials to Lala and the cast, sorry Sandoval, who are most likely going to be part of the wedding.&nbsp;We also discuss whether his upcoming wedding will be part of the upcoming Vanderpump Rules season. Speaking of Sandoval, we chat about his current relationship with Jax and the tumultuous past season of Vanderpump Rules.&nbsp;We talk about other cast members such as Kristen, Scheana and James.&nbsp;Being a fellow Podcast host, we discuss “Give them Lala with Randall”. We also discuss Randall's new film as a first time director and his matchmaker abilities, think Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly. Finally, Randall is kind enough to entertain all of David’s questions regarding 50 Cent and the legend that will forever be “FOFTY”!!!</p><br><p>@randallemmett</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 <a href="http://www.adamandeve.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>http://www.adamandeve.com</strong></a> (use code ROPE)</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><br><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><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><p><strong>&nbsp;</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>Flipping Out’s Megan Weaver steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Checking in from her bed, no really Megan is in bed, in The Valley, Megan is here to tell it all. Owning her Valley Girl status, Megan takes us back to the beginning, her first job was working as a Production Assistant for Steven Spielberg. She worked on them all, Jurassic Park, Men in Black, Twister, Schindler’s List and saw them all Antonio Banderas, Tom Hanks, and oh, there was that one time she stayed in Leo DiCaprio’s Malibu Beach House. How did Megan get from Spielberg to Megan Weaver Design? One day she met Jeff Lewis in a restaurant bathroom, and soon Megan found herself working for our favorite House Flipper and starring on Bravo’s Hit Show, “Flipping Out”.&nbsp;Megan, being a prior fan of the show, recalls how excited she was during her interview when Zoila and Jenni were there, floating around working at Jeff Lewis Design. We discuss the first time she realized Jeff Lewis’ work style may be a “little different" than Megan was used to. Ok fine, that is an understatement.&nbsp;We talk about some of Megan and Jeff’s Housewife BFFS, Kelly Dodd, Shannon Storms Beador and Teddi Mellencamp.&nbsp;Yes Megan and Jeff did Teddi’s much criticized ALL IN Program. Do tell. She does! Megan discusses the fall out between Jeff and Jenni Pulos, the current status of that relationship, how that affected her own relationship with Jenni and what she predicts for the future of that relationship.&nbsp;Megan also opens up about Jeff’s relationship with Gage Edward, the end of that relationship and Jeff’s new man, Scott Anderson.&nbsp;We also discuss her work on Lala and Randall’s house as well as Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green's house.&nbsp;Speaking of Brian Austin Green (anything for a shameless 90210 reference), Jeff’s current neighbor is Machine Gun Kelly which leads to a very interesting conversation!&nbsp;</p><br><p>@megancatalina</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 <a href="http://www.adamandeve.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>http://www.adamandeve.com</strong></a> (use code ROPE)</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><br><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><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>