<p>Being a third wheel on a date with Harry Dubin? Why not.&nbsp;Whose says there is proper ettiequte and rules on RHONY’s ground zero, the UES.&nbsp;Meeting Tom D’Agostino at The Regency? Oh yes. A D’Agostino Dubin Sandwich Pic? Thank you Harry for making that happen. Further downtown, a run in with Jax &amp; Brittney occurs.&nbsp;Feeling nostalgic, the convo quickly turns&nbsp;to past hang outs with the cast of 90210 and Melrose Place. Ah, nostalgia. (Audience Appreciation Day is alive and well with SaraSara.)</p><br><p><br></p><p> @behindvelvetrope</p><br><p> @davidyontef</p><br><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<blockquote>Elyse Slaine - welcome back!!&nbsp;Wasting no time, Elyse gives us her take on the latest #RHONY Newport "Hurricane Leah" Vacation Episode and what watching herself on TV throughout the season has been like. Elyse opens up about how social media now plays a role in her life and the realization that anything she says on line can, may and probably will be used against her.&nbsp;Elyse discusses her one big regret from this past season, who was the hardest to get to know better and the current status of her relationships, or not, with the cast.&nbsp;Obviously, we had to bring up her unfollowing Ramona on&nbsp;social media and why an&nbsp;unlikely&nbsp;friendship formed between her and Leah. Of course, no RHONY sit down is complete without a full discussion of OGs Jill Zarin the Bethenny Frankel. Put that Apple down and listen in.</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote> @elyseslaine</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote> @behindvelvetrope</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote> @davidyontef</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</a></blockquote><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>Performance&nbsp;Coach Simon Waterson Steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;&nbsp;Brought to The Rope's attention from across the&nbsp;pond&nbsp;by none other than Ladies of London's very own Adela King, welcome&nbsp;Simon.&nbsp;Lifestyle, Nutrition and&nbsp;Fitness Guru, Simon is here to help everyone stay sane with,&nbsp;hopefully the tail end of quarantine, and how to get our post quarantine bodies back in shape.&nbsp;Simon explains how to find the most efficient&nbsp;program with&nbsp;maximum results in the&nbsp;allotted time that each individual has for themselves.&nbsp;Of course, we also get all the details of his time in working with both Bonds Pierce Brosnan and Daniel&nbsp;Craig and what the current state of the film industry is for Lifestyle, Nutrition and Fitness coaches.&nbsp;What is it really like to be a Performance Coach on one of the biggest movie&nbsp;franchises in history? Simon gives us all the inside scoop on that plus a whole lot more in this&nbsp;episode! Put down those weights.&nbsp;You can work out&nbsp;later. Now it's time to take a&nbsp;listen to this special episode of Behind The Velvet Rope.&nbsp;</p><br><p>@simonwatersonperformance</p><br><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><br><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>

<blockquote>Real Housewives of Miami’s Ana Quincoces decided to donate her Emerald Green Season 2 Reunion Dress to raise money in assistance for front line heath care workers fighting Covid-19.&nbsp;That one decision quickly led to Real Housewives of Miami cast members Joanna Krupa, Karent Sierra and Adriana de Moura jumping on board. Denise Richards soon followed. Daily Mail picked up the story and voila, calling all Housewives, a donate your reunion dress or suit (Andy Cohen, thank you) was started. Ana talks to The Rope about what the process of wrangling and coordinating all of the involved housewives has been like, who donated what, who said they were going to donate but the dress seems to never have arrived, and last but not least, who just didn’t return Ana’s call. Also, we find out what her current relationship is with the other RHOM ladies. Cue that&nbsp;theme song music and… go!</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote>@anaqooks</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote>@behindvelvetrope</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote>@davidyontef</blockquote><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<blockquote>Vanderpump Rules’&nbsp;newcomer, Brett Cap steps Behind the Rope. Welcome bro. Originally from NJ (go East Coast), Brett moved to LA because life is short and why not. Shortly thereafter, he met LVP, who was interested in personal training and Brett quickly found himself training our Queen.&nbsp;This training soon lead to a job at SUR which then led to a much coveted role on the juggernaut Vanderpump Rules. David &amp; Brett deep dive into all things LVP from meeting Lisa for the first time, to Hanky &amp; Panky to ending with a tour of the infamous Villa Rosa. Of course, David made sure to get the 411 on all of Brett's co stars - OGs and newbies alike - as well as his “special friendships” (Scheana? Dayna? - we are looking at you). Brett opens up about the filming process, behind the scenes and how life has “changed” since the show has aired. Before the next episode of&nbsp;Vanderpump&nbsp;Rules, tune in to get to know Brett just a little bit better.</blockquote><blockquote> @brettcap</blockquote><blockquote> @behindvelvetrope</blockquote><blockquote> @davidyontef</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</a></blockquote><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>Take a break from the Real Housewives of DC Marathon (no really, its airing today on Bravo) to catch up with one of the five RHODC&nbsp;cast members, Mary Amons. Calling from her sprawling family farm in Southern Maryland, Mary takes time out of her busy quarantine to chat with The Rope about her time on the show. After discussing the current political atmosphere in DC, Mary explains that RHODC was originally supposed to be titled, “Inside Washington” and not part of the Housewives Franchise. Mary explains the difficulties in casting a show with wives in the political sector, the added layer of NDAs and confidential information and how the show ultimately morphed into a part of the Housewives franchise. Of course, the conversation turns to the infamous Salahi&nbsp;White House crash and the implications, not only for them, but the entire Real Housewives Of DC cast, franchise and Bravo as a network from this one event. Did&nbsp;you know RHODC production was shut down for several weeks while Congress and The White House launched a thorough investigation into this&nbsp;breach of US&nbsp;security. Luckily the show went on, bringing us 5 amazing women who have earned their place in Housewives history as one of the only Bravo shows ever involved in a nationwide&nbsp;political, for lack of a better word, scandal.&nbsp;This is an&nbsp;episode you&nbsp;don’t want to miss!!</p><br><p> @maryamons</p><br><p> @behindvelvetrope</p><br><p> @davidyontef</p><br><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<blockquote>Originally from from Clearwater, Florida, Marlo was taught at an early age&nbsp;how to&nbsp;survive, growing up throughout the state&nbsp;“in the system”.&nbsp;After falling in with a&nbsp;“rough crowd” at home, Marlo moved to Atlanta 12 years ago for a fresh start. Rebranding herself a&nbsp;stylist, thanks to her flair for fashion,&nbsp;Marlo opened a&nbsp;boutique in the ATL and quickly met some of our&nbsp;favorite&nbsp;peach holders.&nbsp;Shortly thereafter, she was brought onto RHOA by Phaedra (bring Phaedra back) and the&nbsp;rest is history.&nbsp;Marlo, open and honest, is willing to discuss it all.&nbsp;No, she still doesn’t wanna date broke and yes, she considers Nene a loyal friend.&nbsp;“Discuss it all", of course, includes Kenya - her marriage, bringing the Cookie Lady to come for Tanya, her “acting” career, and many of her other fine moments during this past season.&nbsp;Arguably, Marlo has done as much for this franchise as any of the full time regulars and is just getting started.&nbsp;Hey&nbsp;Bravo, give her a damn peach already! Hello!! #realhousewivesofatlanta</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote> @marlohampton</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote> @behindvelvetrope</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote> @davidyontef</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</a></blockquote><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>David welcomes Dr. Imani Walker, Married to Medicine LA, Behind&nbsp;The Rope.&nbsp;After bonding over their mutual love of Prince (Dr. Imani’s mom was very good friends with Prince) and NYC, where Dr Imani grew up, these two get right into it.&nbsp;Dr Imani pretty much always knew she wanted to do something with science. Flash forward to&nbsp;Dr. Imani, a Forensic Psychiatrist. Ok onto what everyone wants to talk about, Married to Medicine LA. David &amp; Imani discuss the “pressures” and benefits of being a doctor on a reality TV show, the filming &amp; production process, lessons learned from Season One and her M2MLA co-stars.&nbsp;Speaking of Season One, what is the real deal regarding the drama between Dr. Imani and Jazmin Johnson both on and off camera. Also, what can we expect in Season Two of the hit Bravo show? Until her future book and podcast come out, click play here for a listen regarding all things Imani and M2MLA.</p><br><p> @doctor.imani</p><p> </p><p> @behindvelvetrope</p><p> </p><p> @davidyontef</p><br><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>David welcomes David Schreiber, owner of Camp Getaway, Behind The Rope. Located in Kent, CT, Camp Getaway is the premier Summer Camp for Adults. Conveniently located a few mere hours outside NYC, Camp Getaway provides the perfect weekend escape for a little relaxation, fun, and, well, pretty much anything else you want. The weekend is what you make of it. That's all nice and great, but let's face it, David is Behind The Rope because now Camp Getaway is a show on Bravo. Part Summer House, part Below Deck, with a side of&nbsp;Vanderpump Rules thrown in, the show provides everything you want and need in a Bravo show. Hot young things running around, trying to make some $, interacting with over the top guests, drinking and well, we all know what possibly comes next. Have you ever watched Summer House? Below deck? Oooh also, the entire entire cast of The Princesses of Long Island (deep Bravo dive) attended Camp Getaway, producers included, kinda. Tune in now to hear all about this brand new Bravo show which is the perfect summer escape.&nbsp;</p><br><p> @davidschreiber</p><p> </p><p> @behindvelvetrope</p><p> </p><p> @davidyontef</p><br><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Shahs of Sunset’s Ali Ashouri, wine in hand (hey no&nbsp;judgments here), steps Behind The Rope. Ali, being at the epicenter of the drama between&nbsp;long time 30 year friends MJ and Reza, is one of the linchpins of Shahs of Sunset Season 8.&nbsp;Ali was first introduced to the group that we see on TV through Reza’s Husband Adam.&nbsp;Adam decided to take him on a trip to Palm Sprigs with Reza and MJ and that was the beginning. The beginning? Or the beginning of the end? With a potential Shahs Reunion looming (c’mom Bravo, what are we&nbsp;waiting for?), Ali assured us he has a lot to say.&nbsp;Ali was happy to oblige The Rope's thirst for opinions on the Shahs family. Shervin, Nema and Mona,&nbsp;they are are cool. MJ, friend for life. GG, Reza, Destiny and Adam? Let’s keep it classy here but, well, hmm, hmm, you&nbsp;will just have to take a listen. Time for another glass of that wine...</p><br><p> @aliashouri</p><br><p> @behindvelvetrope</p><br><p> @davidyontef</p><br><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<blockquote>Now that the Season Four Reunion is complete, Luke Gulbranson steps Behind The Rope to clarify all regarding his freshman year on Summer House.&nbsp;Far from the Hamptons and flannel clad, Luke is more than eager to take David on a tour of his currently being renovated lake house in Upstate Michigan.&nbsp;After discussing their mutual love of Prince (we wouldn’t expect anything less of a good Minnesotan), Luke's many talents and careers - hockey, modeling, acting, jewelry maker, business owner (whew!), David &amp; Luke get right down to business.&nbsp;Having never summered in The Hamptons before, he said yes when buddy Kyle Cooke asked, “hey, wanna join a summer house”.&nbsp;The rest is history.&nbsp;First impressions of the Summer House Cast, the summer house parties, the enigma that is Jordan, all discussed.&nbsp;Luke’s first season summer&nbsp;wasn't without its share of drama - Carl asking Jules to leave the house, the ramifications that followed both on and off camera (as explained to Andy at the Reunion), Amanda and Paige’s&nbsp;opinions of him. Luke is ever so much the true&nbsp;gentlemen. It's all good man, he says. Then, of course, there is Hannah. Hannah, Hannah. Take a sip of that Loverboy and enjoy!!</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote>@lukegulbranson @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef</blockquote><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

David welcomes back Style Expert Soneca Guadara (“Styled By Soneca”) for a Special Bonus episode.. The two break down the Reunion Looks for both The Real Housewives of Atlanta and Summer House reunions.&nbsp;The ladies of RHOA all dressed in white, but not so fast. Soneca reveals her tip that Nene was almost going to wear black. Ahh, scandalous. The Summer House kids, well, we didn’t really see any theme there at all.&nbsp;Also, these two explore the ins and outs of a reunion via Zoom. Do we like? Not like? Best dressed? Worst dressed? Discuss amongst yourselves.</p><br><p>@styledbysoneca @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef</p><br><p> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

David welcomes back Newlyweds: The First Year's Blair Late.Hailing from Texas, Blair knows some of our fav RHOD from his early years and he and David are happy to compare notes on IRL&nbsp;experiences with Kameron Westcott, D’Andra Simmons and Cary Deuber.&nbsp;#RHODforever. The conversation soon turns to Vicki Gunvalson and a night in her hot tub at her house in the OC with Michael and Don. Yup.&nbsp;We went there. Jill Zarin and her&nbsp;forgetfulness to pay for services rendered. Confused? Kinda. We are too. Tune in to hear these stories and other #RHOD, #RHONY and #RHOC stories, in full, Behind The Rope.</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote>@blairlate @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef</blockquote><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<blockquote>In preparation for tomorrow's season finale of Families of the Mafia, David sits down for an exclusive one on one with the Series Co-Creator, Executive Producer &amp; Star, Karen Gravano.&nbsp;Wasting no time, David &amp; Karen delve right in to her childhood and the moment she realized her life was “different" than that of others based, in part, on a murder outside one of her father's, Sammy The Bull’s, nightclubs. Other than a few other factors which tipped Karen off to the fact that this wasn’t how many families lived, Karen discusses her “normal” (for lack of a better word) childhood - dating, friends, having a “cousin" whose family the Donnie Brasco movie was based on.&nbsp;After&nbsp;discussing the definition of important words&nbsp;such as “Mafia”,&nbsp;“Loyalty" and&nbsp;“Rat”,&nbsp;Karen and David talk about&nbsp;“The Gotti Tapes”,&nbsp;the domino effect fall out that thereafter followed, and the subsequent&nbsp;end of the relationship between Gotti and Sammy The Bull.&nbsp;David and Karen analyze the Mob lifestyle and all that comes along with it - the made guys, competing families and, at the end of the day,&nbsp;family&nbsp;togetherness and love.&nbsp;Tune in to Part 1 of Behind The Velvet Rope’s very special sit down with Karen Gravano.</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote>@karengravano @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef</blockquote><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>David welcomes Vanderpump Rules' new kid, Max Boyens.&nbsp;Originally from San Diego, Max moved to LA for a startup. After that failed, he found himself looking to re-enter the food and beverage industry, which led to a meeting with Ken Todd.&nbsp;That led to a job as the Assistant GM at Tom Tom. Which led to a GM position at Tom Tom and eventually a much coveted role on VR. The rest is history. Not so fast. David and Max discuss it all. All includes his "relationships" with Dayna, Scheana and Danica. All also includes OG's Stassi, Sandy, Schwartzy, Katie, Ariana and so on. And on.&nbsp;What does Max really think of all of his co-stars and the Queen herself, Lisa Vanderpump? Tune in now to learn more about Max and this&nbsp;everchanging&nbsp;season of VR.&nbsp;</p><br><p>@issamaximillian @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef</p><br><p>Max Boyens</p><p>David Yontef</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

You guys have spoken. David listened. Fan Fav “Just Joan” is back!! Back in a simpler time, at the beginning of quarantine, David didn’t know what Tiger King was. Just Joan was happy to assist with a full on discussion of the big cat juggernaut. Joan can have her tigers, David has a different obsession, Bravo Super Fan Michael Rappaport’s IG and his incessant rants to “stay the F inside”. Really check it out, it's fun.&nbsp;Speaking of IG, Melissa Gorga is positing her frequent trips to the mailbox and Dr. Paul Nassif is giving tutorials on how to put on a mask properly.&nbsp;Speaking of Dr. Nassif, the new season of Botched has started.&nbsp;Oh, and David is having a DM affair with Scheana Shay. No really. These are real exciting times kids. Take a step Behind The Rope.</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote>@behindvelvetrope @davidyontef</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong>&nbsp;-&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><span class="ql-cursor"></span></strong>Merch Available at&nbsp;<strong>-&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Meet Sutton Stracke, one of RHOBH’s newest residents.&nbsp;Who is she, you ask?&nbsp;Born in Augusta Georgia, Sutton had a typical Southern upbringing, having not left the south until the age of 23.&nbsp;She spent some time in NYC as a ballet dancer and nanny (multitasking) before ultimately settling in the Beverly Hills area.&nbsp;Named one of the top party hosts in the Country, along with Michelle Obama and Oprah (good company), Sutton keeps busy with her “day job’, running a concept store, Sutton, where everything from the art work to the chair you are sitting on is for sale.&nbsp;A friend of Rinna’s, no first name needed, she was introduced to RHOBH producers and the rest is history.&nbsp;From being thrown in to filming without knowing what to expect to Denise Richards and Bravo Bravo Bravo, David &amp; Sutton unravel the ins an outs of the current RHOBH season.&nbsp;Oh and did we mention she is BFFS with Dolce &amp; Gabbana and Jennifer Tilly?&nbsp;Put your diamonds down darlings, pay attention and get to know Miss Sutton Stracke.</p><br><p>@suttonstracke @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef</p><br><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong>&nbsp;-&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p>Merch Available at&nbsp;<strong>-&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<blockquote>David welcomes yet another trusted listener Behind The Rope for “Audience Appreciation Day” (Hey there, Mark LaFreniere ).&nbsp;They discuss their mutual love of The&nbsp;Singer Stinger, why RHONY is their fav franchise, and debate if that Giudice&nbsp;table flip is truly the most memorable moment in housewives history.&nbsp;An&nbsp;appearance&nbsp;backstage at WWHL with Erika Jayne and Aydin - let’s reflect on that combo for a moment - leads to a full on discussion about Erika Jayne in Chicago and how The Pretty Mess&nbsp;tour was a gay gift from above.&nbsp;David discusses that one time he&nbsp;“waited” for Julia Roberts in her hotel lobby for a few, ok many, hours.&nbsp;Finally, the&nbsp;conversation somehow turns to David's “past life” of when he lived in the same building as Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, Keith Urban, Calvin Klein and Jean Georges.&nbsp;Yes, he did manage to get himself invited to Jackman’s infamous Xmas soiree.&nbsp;The two even find out they were at the same LVP Rose Bottle Signing. # smallworld</blockquote><blockquote>(@behindvelvetrope @davidyontef @markroland_)</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong>&nbsp;-&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><p><strong><span class="ql-cursor"></span></strong>Merch Available at&nbsp;<strong>-&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>David is on the move again (before Quarantine) for a quick&nbsp;overnight in Detroit, Michigan (yes, Detroit) to see Kristen Doute (Queen!) and Rachael O’Brien’s Live Podcast&nbsp;Comedy Show.&nbsp;There was a sighting of Jax’s sister and brother in law (as seen on&nbsp;Vanderpump Rules), Kristen’s sister and most important, avid Rope listeners (yea!). Of course, David is&nbsp;happy to share a full review of the show. In other news, David reminisces about&nbsp;life before quarantine:&nbsp;Erika Jayne’s star studded appearance in Chicago, Tom Tom sandwich pics in Atlantic City, almost elevator selfies with Daryl Hannah in Paris, run ins with Bruce Bozzi, and sharing a meal on the Upper East Side with Brooke Shields (kind of). Ah, the good 'ole days. (Listener appreciation day Whitney Ullman joins David Behind The Rope).</p><p>@gotowhitney @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef</p><br><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong>&nbsp;-&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p>Merch Available at&nbsp;<strong>-&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<blockquote>David sits down RHOA’s Yovanna (no last name needed but for your reference it is Momplaisir).&nbsp;Originally from San Franciso, Yovanna eventually settled in the ATL after winning an essay writing contest with her family (don’t ask, just listen).&nbsp;Being younger than the current cast (no shade, it's a fact), Yovanna never really watched RHOA before finding herself in front of the camera at Nene’s Boobs and Bourbon party in Season 11.&nbsp;Flash forward to the current season, Yovanna has been ba-ring-ing it. Of course, no sit down with Yovanna would be complete without a deep dive into Snake Gate. Nor would it be complete without an analysis of her friendship with Nene. What is the status of that friendship today? Is Yovanna the snake? Why does the world think she is? How are things between her and Cynthia today? So many questions, so little time. Tune in to to hear a no holds bar, totally honest chat with the woman herself, Miss Yovanna M.</blockquote><blockquote>@yovannamomplaisir @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong>&nbsp;-&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><p>Merch Available at&nbsp;<strong>-&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>After making her mark this past week during a much heated discussion with Sonja Morgan (“I was never a trophy wife”), Elyse Slaine comes all the way downtown for a chat about all things Elyse and RHONY.&nbsp;From her humble beginnings in Brooklyn, Elyse settled in NYC’s UES shortly after school and began a career in Mortgaged Back Securities and Financial Trading (yes, she is smart). Elyse sets the record straight about her google rich past - palatial apartments, hedge fund honcho ex-boyfriends and feisty housekeepers.&nbsp;Despite what you may have read in the press, hear the real story directly from Elyse herself.&nbsp;Of course, all roads lead back to RHONY.&nbsp;Elyse tells us how she was cast (by accident folks), her relationships with Apple holders past (Jill, Bethenny, Heather, Aviva), present (Dorinda, Sonja,&nbsp;Leah) and how she feels about her Moniker, “Ramona’s Friend”.&nbsp;Take a bite out of that apple and listen in.</p><p>(@elyseslaine @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef)</p><br><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong>&nbsp;-&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Merch Available at&nbsp;<strong>-&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

David welcomes back Style Expert Soneca Guadara (“Styled by Soneca”), for a night out behind the rope with LeeAnne Locken and Dolores Catania. A Dallas - New Jersey Crossover! What could be better than that? Having LeeAnne talk about the season that just&nbsp;past?&nbsp;Well yes, she did bring it up. There was also an almost&nbsp;Cynthia Bailey sighting (yup, almost).&nbsp;Oh, did we&nbsp;mention Soneca was&nbsp;backstage in the green room at BravoCon’s WWHL? Whops, shoulda led with that.&nbsp;From selfies with Rinna, to a run in with Mercedes Javid, to a Married to Medicine House Husband, this is a green room we all wish we were in.&nbsp;Ahh, recent, but oh so distant, memories.</blockquote><blockquote>(@styledbysoneca @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef)</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</a></blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Bravo Happy Hour’s Megan O’Donnell joins David Behind The Rope for a jam packed sit down.&nbsp;A Sandoval sighting at Sur, Kid’s School functions with Kristen Taekman, Jill Zarin and her rugs, Kristen Doute in all her queen status, and that is only the beginning.&nbsp;Yup, there is&nbsp;even that 5 course celeb chef dinner that David replaced The Singer Stinger for.&nbsp;Of&nbsp;course, what episode would be complete&nbsp;without an eventing of getting drunk with Zac Efron (so hot). Random! (@bravohappyhour)</p><br><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

Back in a simpler time, David used to roam the NYC streets & doing the “lords work”. With the new season of Vanderpump Rules back, he was lucky enough to have both of Pump’s Queens in NYC, Kirsten Doute (Queen 1) and Scheana Shay (Queen 2), back to back.&nbsp;Two days later, David runs into, who else, The Singer Stinger (NYC’s Upper East Side is really smaller than you think).&nbsp;With the new season of #RHONY back in full swing, David figured it was a good time to recount the end of last years’&nbsp;Countess &amp; Friends shows and all the guest appearances - Teresa Giudice, The Gorgas, Margaret Josephs, Marge Sr., Aydin - that went along with them.&nbsp;</p><br><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>