<p>Gregory Zarian steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Let us start at the beginning.&nbsp;Born and raised in California, Gregory chats what life was like growing up with a Twin Brother and a Dad as Mayor.&nbsp;That would be anything but dull.&nbsp;Ok, let us fast forward to Gregory’s young adult life.&nbsp;One day, while working at a Nordstrom Department Store, he was asked if he ever wanted to be an actor.&nbsp;He said sure and soon thereafter found himself on the set of "Days of Our Lives”, one of the classic and longest running Soap Operas of our time.&nbsp;Of course, all good things must come to an end and, in this case, that includes Gregory’s role on “Days”.&nbsp;With that role over and done, he was scouted and sent to model internationally in Paris, Milan and Germany for a few years.&nbsp;We could think of a worse way to spend a few years.&nbsp;Eventually modeling brought him back to the states and an unexpected return to Soap Life, this time as fan fav “Julius” on “General Hospital”.&nbsp;In some instances, “fan fav” was an understatement.&nbsp;Gregory and David discuss the rabid fan base General Hospital has and how, in many ways, the level of commitment is similar to that of Housewives Fans. Hey, you didn’t think we were going to have a whole episode without any Real Housewives talk, did you? Let us not forget Eileen Davidson starred on “Days of our Lives” and Gregory lives in Los Angeles, home to many of our favorite RHOBH.&nbsp;From one pop culture aficionado to the next, David and Gregory cover it all.&nbsp;We are only getting started! Tune in now to this fun filled, let us cover everything, Part I sit down with Mr. Gregory Zarian.</p><br><p><br></p><p>@gregoryzarian</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>This Episode is brought to you by 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>This episode is brought to you by HelloFresh<a href="https://www.hellofresh.com/10velvet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> https://www.HelloFresh.com/10velvet</strong></a><strong> (Use code 10velvet for 10 FREE meals, including free shipping.)</strong></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>Wendy Osefo, fresh off her Freshman season on The Real Housewives of Potomac, steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Contract in hand for Season Six, Wendy is here to reflect back upon her just finished Freshman Season and look ahead as to what is to come for The Real Housewives of Potomac Next Season - Season Six. That reunion! Can we talk? What a season it has been for RHOP!!! Where to begin? After a brief chat with Wendy about her Nigerian background, many degrees, yes we all know she is super smart, family life with Eddie and the boys and what originally brought her to the DMV area, we get right into what ya all are here to chat about. Piping’ hot tea from this past season of RHOP. Wendy discusses why she originally got involved with the show, potential reservations in joining, the realities of filming versus her perceived expeditions, and just what she knew and didn’t know joining an already established cast in the Fifth Season of a hit Bravo Housewives show.&nbsp;Of course, we also discuss the physical altercation between Candiace Dillard and Monique Samuels heard and seen around the world answering questions such as what was going through Wendy’s mind before, during and after, was she scared, could she believe what she was seeing, did she think this was “normal” Housewives’ behavior and did she think of resigning considering this was “not what she signed up for”.&nbsp;Wendy also dishes with us on her other cast mates Gizelle Bryant, Robyn Dixon, Ashley Darby, and last, but certainly not least, Karen Huger.&nbsp;Speaking of The Grand Dame, Wendy chats with us about Karen’s dislike of her and the real reasons why she thinks Karen does not like her - it is not what we see or hear at the reunion.&nbsp;Looking ahead to Season Six, Wendy and David discuss Monique and Candiace, both of whom have contracts in hand, and how they feel next season should, and most probably will, differ from this season past.&nbsp;(Monique Samuels has just announced that despite being offered a contract, she has resigned from RHOP after appearing on the show for four years). Finally, Wendy asks David, who she calls a "Housewives Aficionado”, for advice on Seasons to come to which, of course, he gives his no holds bar answers.&nbsp;An episode, not to be missed.&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><p>@wendyosefo</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>This Episode is brought to you by 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>This episode is brought to you by HelloFresh<a href=" https://www.HelloFresh.com/10velvet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> https://www.HelloFresh.com/10velvet</strong></a><strong> (Use code 10velvet for 10 FREE meals, including free shipping.)</strong></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>Sarah Fraser from The Sarah Fraser Show Podcast steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;With her background in radio, it is no wonder Howard Stern and Robin Quivers are her idols.&nbsp;David rapidly agrees and a discussion ensues.&nbsp;Sarah shares all of the guests she has interviewed during her radio career such as Justin Bieber, Rhianna and Ashlee Simpson.&nbsp;Who was naughty and who was nice?&nbsp;Sarah tells all and the list is not at all what one would expect!&nbsp;There was also that one time she almost slept with our buddy Constantine Maroulis (Check out our explosive Two Part Sit Down with Constantine on August 17th, 2020 on Behind The Velvet Rope).&nbsp;Sarah is fascinated by the the fact that David used to work for Martha Stewart and he tells all.&nbsp;Kinda.&nbsp;Living in the DMV area, Sarah is close to all our fav Real Housewives of Potomac.&nbsp;She even had a falling out with Ashley Darby last year after having Candiace Dillard on her Podcast.&nbsp;Fear not, all is well now, but Sarah gives us a play by play of that falling out and road to recovery.&nbsp;She has also filmed certain RHOP episodes such as Monique Samuels’ Live Podcast Tour and Sarah is happy to take us Behind The Rope of that filming.&nbsp;Speaking of Monique Samuels, Sarah and David debate whether she will have a job after this season concludes due to her physical altercation with Candiace.&nbsp;Sarah also discussed why Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is her favorite of the franchise and why Real Housewives of New York City is her least.&nbsp;We also discuss The Real Housewives of DC, how it is difficult to shoot any reality show in political DC and how Rob Lowe almost had a DC based reality show.&nbsp;Finally, Sarah and David bond over being Podcast Hosts, discuss how far the medium has come and what is next up for both of them. An episode not to be missed.</p><br><p>@thesarahfrasershow</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>This Episode is brought to you by 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>This episode is brought to you by Firstleaf WINE Club<strong> </strong><a href="https://bit.ly/3moPu3x" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://bit.ly/3moPu3x</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">h<strong>ttps://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><br></p><p>Candiace Dillard Bassett steps back Behind The Rope (Part I of our sit down with Candiace aired last Monday Dec 14th, 2020 and has managed to make quite the splash!! Check it out).&nbsp;Hot off the most explosive and shocking season in The Real Housewives of Potomac history, and last night’s out of control reunion, Candiace is here to put closure to THE central storyline of the season and move on from the physical altercation with Monique Samuels, seen around the world.&nbsp;We pick up right where we left off, with Candiace opening up about the event and what was going through her mind before, during and after the event.&nbsp;We discuss the outcry of opinions and in the media, the Bravo blogs and social media and what it was like to live through everyone having an opinion on one of the most traumatic events to ever happen in her life.&nbsp;Of course, we address her lawsuit against Monique Samuels, Monique’s countersuit and what went on off camera to result in both suits being dismissed by the courts.&nbsp;Breaking the fourth wall, we discuss Bravo’s involvement, what, if anything, could have been done differently and what measures can or should be taken to prevent something like this from happening again in the BravoVerse.Candiace discusses the support she felt from cast mates Gizelle Bryant, Robyn Dixon and Wendy Osefo throughout this very tough season for her.&nbsp;She also discuss her, more complicated, “relationships” with Karen Huger and Ashley Darby and the status of those friendships today.&nbsp;Candiace answers many of the “big questions” such as, “are you really not going to return to RHOP if Monique is not let go” and “would you have signed up for the show several years knowing this was coming” and “has the good really outweighed the bad”.&nbsp;We discuss how this may be one of Candiace’s last long form interviews on the subject and how, with the reunion over, it is time for closure.&nbsp;On that note, a lighter note, we discuss Candiace the Singer / Songwriter (album coming soon, fingers crossed tour too, and will she one day be performing her hits in the WWHL Clubhouse?), Candiace the Actress (starting alongside Tia Mowry in “Family Reunion” on Netflix and “Christmas Lottery” on BET) and Candiace the entrepreneur (Prima Hair Collection is alive and well). Tune in now as our epic two part chat with Candiace Dillard comes to a conclusion (just like this epic season of RHOP).&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><p>@candeegal09</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>This Episode is brought to you by 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>This episode is brought to you by Firstleaf WINE Club<strong> </strong><a href="https://bit.ly/3moPu3x" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://bit.ly/3moPu3x</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">h<strong>ttps://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>Below Deck’s Sustainable Shane Coopersmith steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Current Season Eight Deckhand, that is.&nbsp;Or should we say just terminated Season Eight Deckhand.&nbsp;No shade, we loved our chat with Shane. Those are just the facts. Shane chats about how he was cast, his self admitted lack of real world yachting industry experience, and being thrown on board, almost literally, with no prior training by Bravo to be a part of this Season Eight of Below Deck.&nbsp;Shane chats about the challenges of the actual job he was hired to do with no real world experience versus the challenges of the ever present Bravo cameras to make a good TV show.&nbsp;He chats about how he planned to use the Below Deck platform to spread the word about sustainability, he is “Sustainable Shane” after all, and how he feels about the fact that the majority of sustainable footage filmed, paper straws aside, ended up on the cutting room floor.&nbsp;Speaking about Below Deck footage, Shane explains the truth about the several scenes the audience saw which led to his termination and details what we did not see as viewers surrounding those “heavily edited” scenes.&nbsp;Of course, we address his recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live (WWHL) where he decided to chat about sustainability rather than answer all of Andy Cohen’s questions surrounding current season Below Deck Drama.&nbsp;Shane explains what was going through his mind during this appearance and what happened off air during comercial breaks.&nbsp;Finally, Shane responds to both Kate Chastain and Andy Cohen’s comments earlier this week regarding this WWHL appearance and their perception of just how real is his commitment to the growing problem of sustainability in today’s society.&nbsp;Of course, we chat about relationships with current cast members Elizabeth, James, Eddie, Francesca, Ash, Izzy, Rachel and last, but certainly not least, Captain Lee.</p><br><p><br></p><p>@sustainable.shane</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>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>Peggy Zabakolas, from Netflix’s Million Dollar Beach House, steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;First things first, Peggy fills us in on all things Real Estate in both The Hamptons and New York City - the current state of the market, where you can get the best deals, and what are her favorite parts of each location.&nbsp;Let us start at the beginning.&nbsp;Peggy began working at Nest Seekers, while still in Law School, for a broker by the name of Ryan Serhant.&nbsp;You may have heard of him.&nbsp;Her first day on the job was the Premier Party for Season One, Episode One of Million Dollar Listing New York.&nbsp;Peggy discusses what it was like to work for Ryan back in the day, what it was like to film Million Dollar Listing New York, and what she thinks of Ryan’s growth and success throughout the years as a result of the show.&nbsp;Peggy also knows and discusses those other MDLNY agents Fredrik Eklund, Steve Gold and Luis D. Ortiz.&nbsp;Peggy explains how she is one of the only brokers to split her time between New York City and The Hamptons and how that led to her being cast as one of the five main agents on Million Dollar Beach House.&nbsp;We talk about how she was cast, what the filming process was like and how she felt she was portrayed once she watched the series back on Netflix.&nbsp;We also talk about her colleagues and costars Michael, JB, Noel and Jimmy and what the status of each of those relationships is like today.&nbsp;Peggy opens up about her motivations for joining the cast of Million Dollar Beach House, the biggest misconception about her from the show, how life changed overnight as a result of the show, how the show has helped her booming Real Estate career and what she hopes to further gain as a result of the show's success.&nbsp;Of course, we cannot help but compare Million Dollar Beach House to its left coast compadre, Selling Sunset.&nbsp;We discuss that show as well as her other Reality TV love, The Real Housewives.&nbsp;Yes The Hamptons is a small place. She has run into / seen LuAnn deLesseps, Bethenny Frankel, Ramona Singer.&nbsp;Of course, we discuss. Tune in now for this fun filled chat with Peggy Zabakolas from Netflix’ Million Dollar Beach House.&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><p>@peggy__z</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>This Episode is brought to you by 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>Candiace Dillard Bassett steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;What a season she has just had on The Real Housewives of Potomac.&nbsp;Where to begin?&nbsp;We leave no stone left unturned in our discussion with Candiace regarding the physical altercation with Monique Samuels, which was THE central storyline seen this past season on RHOP.&nbsp;We go behind the cameras to discuss what was going through Candiace’s mind before, during and after the “hair drag” watched around the world.&nbsp;We discuss the emotions associated with the event, there are a wide range, and what the atmosphere was like on the set of RHOP for the rest of the season once this occurred.&nbsp;Candiace discusses the RHOP reunion, what we have already seen and can expect to see over the remaining weeks, and the closure she felt, once it was over, from the most drama filled season in the history of RHOP.&nbsp;Breaking the fourth wall, we discuss Bravo’s involvement, what, if anything, could have been done differently and what measures can or should be taken tp prevent something like this from happening again in the BravoVerse.&nbsp;As Candiace reflects back, we discuss how she feels now that she is on the other side of the season and what we can expect as the RHOP Reunion forges on.&nbsp;We also get a rare look into Candiace’s life growing up in the ATL, being a “Pageant Girl”, her current pursuit of her MBA at Howard University, and meeting Chris Bassett.&nbsp;Finally, being a fellow Pop Culture and TV junkie, (yes reality is included and yes she watched RHOP before being on it) Candiace reveals her love of all things Shonda Rhimes and bonds with David over Scandal, one of the best TV shows to ever exist. Kids, we are just getting started. After all, this is only Part I of our two part sit down with Candiace Dillard.</p><br><p><br></p><p>@candeegal09</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>This Episode is brought to you by 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">h<strong>ttps://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>Great New Podcast Alert!!!</p><br><p>From MTV and Wondery, Catfish: The Podcast.</p><br><p>Adapted from the MTV docu-series, Catfish: The Podcast exposes the truths and lies of online relationships. Sometimes the connections people forge online aren’t always what&nbsp;they seem. For eight seasons, hosts Nev Schulman and Kamie Crawford have been&nbsp;helping people sort out what’s fact, and what’s fiction.</p><br><p>Now Catfish: The Podcast brings you the most unbelievable stories of online love gone wrong, with exclusive new content every week.</p><br><p>This is a must listen!!</p><br><p>Subscribe today:&nbsp;<a href="http://wondery.fm/Catfish_Rope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://wondery.fm/Catfish_Rope</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 Voice’s Ryan Gallagher steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Ryan is having a major moment right now having wowed the judges with a leave them speechless audition on the top NBC hit show, “The Voice”.&nbsp;An audition which had judges Kelly Clarkson and Blake Shelton turning around their chairs to see the man behind the soulful operatic voice.&nbsp;The man is Ryan Gallagher, a classically trained vocalist who got his start in the music industry singing backup for world renowned singer Josh Groban.&nbsp;Speaking of music icons, Ryan has also shared the stage with the likes of Carrie Underwood and Michael Bolton. Of course, we needed to hear about that they are really like. We also needed to hear all about the behind the scenes inner workings of “The Voice” and real truths about their famed judges Kelly Clarkson, whose team he ultimately ended up on (good choice, Ryan!), Blake Shelton, John Legend and last, but certainly not least, Gwen Stefani.&nbsp;We also needed to hear all about the filing process, eliminations and guest judges such as Usher. If you think you recognize Ryan’s name it could be because he was also a contestant on “American Idol” in the past.&nbsp;It could also be because he was a cast member on the hit MTV show, “Ex On The Beach”.&nbsp;We discuss reality TV with Ryan, his current place in “The Voice” competition and what would happen, as we get down to the final weeks, if he really won.&nbsp;(He has since been removed from the competition due to violation of Covid Protocols - listen closely as we discuss Covid herein). Tune in now.</p><br><p>@ryangallagher</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>This Episode is 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>Brought to you by Duke Cannon <a href="https://www.dukecannon.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.dukecannon.com</strong></a> - available in the men’s grooming section of Target</p><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>Judy Gold steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Comedic legend, one of the funniest women, hell one of the funniest people we know here Behind The Velvet Rope, Judy F’ing Gold!&nbsp;Originally from New Jersey (we knew we liked her for a reason), Judy checks in from her house in Provincetown, Massachusetts where she is quarantining with her wife Elysa and fur baby.&nbsp;Missing New York City dearly, Judy and David discuss how New York has changed over the past few months, what they love about the City and why it will always, ultimately, be home.&nbsp;Judy and David also bond over both being bullied in High School and how that has helped shape them into the funny successful people they are today.&nbsp;Well, Judy is, at the very least!&nbsp;Judy takes us back to the beginning, what life was like growing up a tall gay woman in a suburban town and where she found and finds comedic inspiration, her mom, politics, the LGBTQIA community.&nbsp;Judy confides that she still feels luck to be able to ride the subway, pre covid, downtown from her Upper West Side home with the same notepad she used when she was starting out to perform gigs. She loves comedy and she loves her job.&nbsp;All of this is discussed in Judy’s new book, “Yes, I Can Say That: When They Come for the Comedians, We Are All in Trouble”.&nbsp;Judy also discusses the origins, evolution and current state of comedy in this very same book.&nbsp;If you couldn’t tell from the name, the book is a product of “Cancel Culture” and the over the top censorship that we all seem to be facing today.&nbsp;We had to ask Judy about her time as Emmy Award Winning Writer and Producer of the Rosie O’Donnell show.&nbsp;We discuss what working with Rosie was like and what it was like to be an out gay woman back “in the day” before it was en vogue. Of course, we needed all the details about that time Madonna was on the Rosie show, right after Lourdes was born, and held Judy’s very own son Henry pretending it was Lourdes. Confused? Just listen, it really is a funny story.&nbsp;Finally, we discuss Judy’s Number One Comedic Inspiration, Miss Joan Rivers, the Icon herself.&nbsp;We bond over Melissa Rivers’ recent appearance on “Behind The Velvet Rope” and discuss how Joan would handle “Cancel Culture” and think of the world we are living in today. Get ready to laugh people. Judy Gold!!</p><br><p>@jewdygold</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 Duke Cannon <a href="https://www.dukecannon.com " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.dukecannon.com </strong></a>- available in the men’s grooming section of Target</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><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><br><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Below Deck’s Bruno Duarte steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Bruno is here to - TELL - IT - ALL!&nbsp;Checking in from the home he shares with his Fiancé in France, Bruno wastes no time in telling us EXACLY what filming with Below Deck vets Kate Chastain and Captain Lee was like during Season Five of the hit Bravo TV Show.&nbsp;Hint, it isn’t too good. Holding nothing back and being completely honest, Bruno gives us a play by play of specific situations where he was not treated so kindly by both on camera as well as when the cameras weren’t rolling.&nbsp;He provides several examples which, quite frankly, left us completely agape and speechless. Speechless, which does not happen too often here Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Bruno explains how The Real World of Yachting differs from what we see on Below Deck each week as the drama plays out and the real perception of Below Deck, Captains Lee and Sandy, Kate Chastain and Hannah Ferrier in the actual working yachting industry.&nbsp;He also discussed “producer involvement” in filming the show and just how “real” the situations we see are versus what is contrived to make “good television”.&nbsp;On a lighter note, being from Portugal and having lived there most of his life, we HAD to ask what it was like when Queen Madonna decided to take up residence there and turn the country upside down.&nbsp;OMG. Tune in for Part One of our sit down with the one and only Bruno Duarte from Below Deck.</p><br><p>@bruknowsfit</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 Duke Cannon <a href="https://www.dukecannon.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.dukecannon.com</strong></a> available in the men’s grooming section of Target</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>Real Life Run Ins and a Recap of the show so far! It is time, my Ropers to finally discuss the new gift we have in our life, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Is it a gift or on the fast track to becoming the next Real Housewives of DC? The boys from “Gayish Podcast” (Mike Johnson &amp; Kyle Getz) - they had me at Gayish - join us for an in depth analysis and breakdown of Meredith Marks, Lisa Barlow, Heather Gay, Jen Shah, Whitney Rose and last, but certainly not least, Mary Cosby. As expected, us boys do not agree on everything, or actually, much of anything. David also talks about his real life “friendship”/“ties” to Meredith Marks and her son Brooks. Oh and we should note, Mike has never watched an episode of Housewives before in his life - he was tasked with watching RHOSL in order to be allowed to step Behind The Rope. For a true comedy of errors and to have all your RHOSL questions answered, vent, see if your own thoughts are aligned, tune in now. #blessed.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Available now 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>@gayishpodcast</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>The Real Housewives of Orange County's Lynne Curtain Steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Checking in from beautiful and sunny Orange Country, Lynne is here for some fun.&nbsp;Some fun and to tell it all.&nbsp;Let us start at the beginning.&nbsp;Lynne takes us back to when she was first cast to step behind the gates of Coto de Caza in Season Four of the hit Bravo show.&nbsp;Lynne walks us through how she was cast on RHOC, who she knew before being cast and some of the story lines we saw regarding her life as they played out on national television.&nbsp;We also discuss how Lynne handled her newfound fame and the ramifications it had on her personal life.&nbsp;We discuss how The Real Housewives of Orange Country has changed since the early days and how reality tv, in general, is a whole new landscape in the modern age. Of course we discuss the status of Lynne's current relationships with other OC staples such as Vicki Gunvalson, Tamra Judge, Jeana Keough, Gretchen Rossi, Lydia McLaughlin, Emily Simpson, Heather Dubrow, Lizzie Rovsek, and the Peggys Sulahian and Tanous.&nbsp;We also talk about the times she has crossed paths with Kyle Richards, Lisa Vanderpump and Stephanie Hollman.&nbsp;It is the OC after all, so we had to get Lynne’s takes on her “friendships” with Paul Nassif and Terry Dubrow.&nbsp;We couldn’t resist asking for #tea when we learned that her daughters knew some of the cast of Laguna Beach.&nbsp;It really is a small world.&nbsp;We discuss the departure of Vicki and Tamra and the current casting choices.&nbsp;Finally, no chat with Lynne Curtin would ever be complete without a discussion of her iconic, classic, one of a kind "Lynne Curtin Cuffs". Grab your oranges and kick back for a fun filled episode with the one and only Lynne Curtain.</p><br><p>@lynnecurtindesigns_</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p>Bonus Episodes Available On Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>This episode is brought to you by Duke Cannon. Go to <a href="https://www.dukecannon.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.dukecannon.com</strong></a><strong> </strong>and enter promo code VELVETROPE for 10% off your next order!</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>Southern Charm’s Landon Clements steps back Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Welcome back.&nbsp;There is a LOT going on this current season on Southern Charm and who better than to dish current Season Southern Charm than someone who is not only real life friends with the current cast, but someone who has been on the show herself. Enter Landon Clements.&nbsp;Checking in from her home in Los Angeles CA, Landon is taking a break from closing those Real Estate deals to chat about all her friends back home in Charleston, South Carolina.&nbsp;First we chat with Landon about who we do not see this season on Southern Charm - the max exodus of Series’ Regular Women - Cam, Naomi, Chelsea and Eliza.&nbsp;Landon discusses the real circumstances surrounding Cameran Eubanks’ departure and whether or not it truly had to do with those rumors Kathryn Dennis started about Cameran’s husband Jason, who has not appeared on the show.&nbsp;Turning our attention to newbies, we discuss Leva and Lamar, the racial diversity they brought to the show, and answer the question just how much was this racial diversity needed on a show like Southern Charm?&nbsp;We also discuss newbie hottie John Pringle. Landon discusses what he is like in real life, his true ties to the group and how she thinks he is doing on the show.&nbsp;Of course, we also discuss his interest in Austen’s girlfriend Madison LeCroy and her noted absence from John’s “in real life” Birthday party in Charleston, South Carolina that Landon attended last month during a quick trip home. Say what??? Landon also discusses Austen and Madison, their current relationship and whether they have what it takes to “go the distance”.&nbsp;We also discuss other new couple, Shep and Taylor, we did not see this one coming, who just visited Landon in Los Angeles for a fun weekend. Do tell. She does.&nbsp;Landon gives us all her predictions for Southern Charm’s most famous bachelors Craig, Austen and Shep, chats updates about Miss Patricia, and lets us know when she last spoke to Whitney and Thomas.&nbsp;Finally, we discuss Kathryn - her “inappropriate” use of the Monkey Emoji earlier this year which went viral, how she still has a job when the likes of Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute have been terminated, and just how all of this is going to play out before our very eyes over the next few weeks on Southern Charm.</p><br><p>@alandonclements</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>This episode is brought to you by Duke Cannon. Go to <a href="https://www.dukecannon.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.dukecannon.com</strong></a> and enter promo code VELVETROPE for 10% off your next order!</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><p>** For another chat we had with Landon Clements, feel free to check it out, original air date July 15th, 2020.</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>Below Deck’s EJ Jansen steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Checking in from his home in Victoria, Canada, EJ is here to tell it all.&nbsp;Let us start at the beginning. EJ knew our fearless leader Captain Lee for several years before Lee appeared on our TV sets on the hit Bravo show.&nbsp;EJ talks about how he met Captain Lee and how that working relationship and friendship began.&nbsp;He explains how he got involved with Below Deck, yes it was because of Captain Lee and an unexpected source, Jay Z, yes Jay Z, what filming the show was like and just how “real” is Below Deck. EJ discusses his first impressions of Kate Chastain, how those impressions changed over the course of the season, and what the status of their relationship is like today.&nbsp;He discusses the level of actual “work” Kate did in her job as Chief Stew during their season together versus being treated like a reality television personality filming one of Bravo’s top rated TV shows.&nbsp;EJ analyzes why he thinks Below Deck is one of the highest rated Bravo shows of all time and sheds light onto just how hard that show is to film logistically.&nbsp;EJ shares stories of real life charters with Billionaires, Millionaires and famous faces such as Paris Hilton and Dennis Rodman.&nbsp;He also explains the power boat owners have to demand the staff act and look a certain way and just how behind the times the yachting industry may be in terms of, not only the “me too” movement but also diversity and inclusion. Finally, amid Covid, EJ provides a ground breaking way to film the next seasons of Below Deck / Below Deck Med, an idea we deem brilliant that you must listen to to believe!! Tune in now.</p><br><p>@etothaj</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><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><br><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>This episode is brought to you by Firstleaf Wine<a href=" https://page.firstleaf.club/quiz?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=q4-2020-behindthevelvetrope&amp;utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_content=29.95-quiz&amp;voucher=velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> <strong>https://page.firstleaf.club/quiz?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=q4-2020-behindthevelvetrope&amp;utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_content=29.95-quiz&amp;voucher=velvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>This episode is ALSO brought to you by Duke Cannon. Go to<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.dukecannon.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.dukecannon.com</strong></a> and enter <strong>promo code VELVETROPE for 10%</strong> off your next order!</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>Our sit down with Amanza Smith from Selling Sunset continues.&nbsp;(For all of those who missed our Part I sit down with Amanza Smith, feel free to check it out released on Thursday, August 27th, 2020).&nbsp;We discuss it all.&nbsp;We discuss Christine Quinn, what is she like in real life, what is it like being on her bad side, how has fame changed her and what is the status of their relationship today.&nbsp;We also discuss Mary, how she works all the time, the twenty year friendship, and what was Mary like back in the day when she dated Jason.&nbsp;Amanza and David discuss the power of social media, Netflix and how Amanza’s life has changed since the show first aired.&nbsp;We discuss "fangirling out”, she met Ellen, and her designer inspirations, two Bravolebries (a woman after our own heart), Kelly Wearstler and Martyn Lawrence Bullard.&nbsp;We also address Taye Diggs and her relationship with him for almost 5 years.&nbsp;Amanza discusses how they met, Taye's appearances on Selling Sunset, her Saturday nights at Hedwig and The Angry Inch, and what is was like to have children's play dates at Idina Menzel house.&nbsp;We discusses the challenges of filming and her thoughts on drinking on camera.&nbsp;We discuss what it was like to attend Christine Quinn’s epic wedding as seen this past Season Three of Selling Sunset.&nbsp;Amanza talks about those other LA Agents we know and love so much, the Josh’s Flagg and Altman.&nbsp;We also discuss Tracy Tutor's recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live and what she had to say about the Selling Sunset agents and their show.&nbsp;Tracy and Chrissy Teigen apparently.&nbsp;Finally, we discuss King Daddy Adam DiVello's other reality show’s, The Hills and Laguna Beach, the compassions with Selling Sunset and why Adam just happens to have that Midas Touch.&nbsp;An episode not to be missed.&nbsp;</p><br><p>@amanzasmith</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><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><br><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>This episode is brought to you by Firstleaf Wine <a href="https://page.firstleaf.club/quiz?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=q4-2020-behindthevelvetrope&amp;utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_content=29.95-quiz&amp;voucher=velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://page.firstleaf.club/quiz?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=q4-2020-behindthevelvetrope&amp;utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_content=29.95-quiz&amp;voucher=velvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>This episode is ALSO brought to you by Duke Cannon. Go to<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.dukecannon.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.dukecannon.com</strong></a> and enter <strong>promo code VELVETROPE for 10%</strong> off your next order!</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> Heather Marianna from Bravo’s “Tour Group” Steps Behind The Rope. What? You don’t remember that show? Neither does Heather. Ok she does, she has just tried to block it out of her mind.&nbsp;We discuss how she showed up for “Tour Group” expecting a bunch of hot young singles and, well, that isn’t quite what she got.&nbsp;She discusses what happens when you show up to film a reality TV show for Bravo and just don’t feel like filming it.&nbsp;Hint: Producers and Bravo don’t take lightly to such things.&nbsp;We also talk about Heather’s recent appearances on 90 Day Fiancé. Do tell. She does.&nbsp;Heather knows a thing to two about having a fiancé.&nbsp;She has been engaged thirteen, yes, that is correct, thirteen times.&nbsp;Besides starting on several reality TV shows, Heather is a reality TV junkie and also knows many of our favorite Housewives.&nbsp;We discuss it all RHOBH, RHONY, RHOC.&nbsp;Speaking of RHOC, Heather is very good friends with Jesus Jugs herself, Miss Alexis Bellino.&nbsp;Don’t let Heather’s playful attitude fool you though.&nbsp;She is CEO and Boss B of Beauty Kitchen, an all natural beauty line which is the “go too” product for all of our favs such as Lisa Vanderpump, Brandi Glanville, Emily Simpson and Gina Kirschenheiter. Heather is filled with stories from Behind The Rope and is more than happy to share. Thanks for the products and stopping by Heather!</p><br><p><br></p><p>@heathermarianna</p><p>@beautykitchenjunkie</p><p>@mariannanaturals</p><p>@beautykitchenboutique</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><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><br><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>This episode is brought to you by Firstleaf WINE Club <a href="https://page.firstleaf.club/quiz?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=q4-2020-behindthevelvetrope&amp;utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_content=29.95-quiz&amp;voucher=velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://page.firstleaf.club/quiz?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=q4-2020-behindthevelvetrope&amp;utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_content=29.95-quiz&amp;voucher=velvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>This episode is ALSO brought to you by Duke Cannon. Go to<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.dukecannon.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.dukecannon.com</strong></a> and enter <strong>promo code VELVETROPE for 10%</strong> off your next order!</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>