Sonja Morgan's Intern steps Behind The Rope. Ok let us back up for a second. She has a name. Meghan Hubert. Last year we had the pleasure of chatting with Meghan about what it was like to be one of Sonja Morgan’s iconic interns. Meghan chatted about that as well the fall out from coming on our show. Seems like Ms. Morgan was less than pleased with our little chat. We then had a follow up chat about that! Meghan is now back to help us break down this current season of RHONY. We chat about what it is like to still be watching Sonja get fall down drunk on a weekly basis each week - knowing her in real life and all - and how we think all our favorite Apple holders are performing this season. We discuss the public outcry from the fans who claim the show has got too serious, political and is now TV with a mission when all they want to see is a bunch of women getting drunk and having fun. We also discuss the effect this outcry has had on the ratings - the lowest in history, what and who has caused this decrease, and how to fix this decrease. We discuss the many rumors of who is being fired, if anyone, who should be fired, if anyone, and who should be brought back from casts past, if anyone. We chat about the rumors that Bethenny Frankel wants to come back either on camera or as a Producer behind the scenes, the rumors that the highest levels of NBC corporate are now involved and that Andy Cohen has completely lost control of this once highly rated franchise. Of course, Meghan also gives advice to any aspiring Sonja interns who, despite listening to our chat, still want to apply for the much talked about position. Perhaps we will be seeing you listeners on a future episode of RHONY yourselves!. ** Original Chat with Sonja’s Intern Meghan Hubert - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-velvet-rope/id1496557812?i=1000491284626 ** The Aftermath & Fallout from our chat with Sonja Morgan’s Intern - https://www.patreon.com/posts/54758806 @megagahubert @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef **** FULL EPISODE IS AT: https://www.patreon.com/posts/54758806

<p>RHOBH’s Kathryn Edwards is back!&nbsp;Having been on the show with Erika Jayne (RHOBH Season Six Shout Out), we could not think of anyone better to help us break down all that has been happening this epic season on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.. Kathryn is here to chat about the rare circumstances this season has presented as the world read headline after headline about Erika Jayne’s divorce as it unfolded in real time before the Bravo cameras.&nbsp;Kathryn sheds light on what filming with Erika was like during her season and how Erika treated her, the other women and production.&nbsp;We dive deep into whether Erika has been dropping hints all season knowing she was being filmed that would paint her in a favorable light with the public and Tom’s alleged victims, how much we believe of her “performance” as “authentic” - mascara and all, the legitimacy of her divorce and ultimately answer the question what, if anything, did she know?.&nbsp;In other RHOBH news, Kathryn chats about Rinna - her behavior toward Erika this season versus Denise last season, is there a double standard, and has Rinna grown at all or the same ole’ Rinna with some ulterior motive.&nbsp;Finally, we chat about Garcelle, Sutton, Dorit, Kyle and Crystal breaking down each’s "story arch" on and off screen this season.&nbsp;An RHOBH analysis from a true insider, former RHOBH herself, Miss Kathryn Edwards!</p><br><p><br></p><p>@kateedwards8</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Bonus Episodes Available at - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Brought to you by O.R.G SKINCARE -&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.orgskincare.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.orgskincare.com</strong></a><strong> (Use Code VELVET for 15% Off Entire Purchase)</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Brought to you by ROTHY’S -&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.rothys.com/velvet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.rothys.com/velvet</strong></a><strong> (Now For Men &amp; Women)</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Brought to you by NOOM -&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://www.noom.com/VELVET" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>http://www.noom.com/VELVET</strong></a><strong> (Sign Up for Your Trial Today)</strong></p><br><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Merch Available at - </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>"Side step, right-left, to my beat. High like the moon, rock with me, baby. Know that I got that heat. Let me show you 'cause talk is cheap. Side step, right-left, to my beat. Get it, let it roll” The man behind the genius of it all, Rob Grimaldi, steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Yup, Rob Grimaldi, the man responsible for the world wide mega smash hit “Butter” by the biggest boy band to ever exist in the world, BTS, is here to chat about it all. Rob chats about the origins of “Butter”, working with BTS, the juggernaut “BTS Army” that stops at no cost, in the best way possible, to support every move their boys make, why KPOP has become one of the biggest musical genres of our generation and much much more.&nbsp;Of course, Rob also chats about what it is like to have “Butter” and BTS nominated for four VMA’s and has broken every download and streaming record ever thought possible.&nbsp;Then there is also all that Grammy talk…. Rob also chats about possible dream collabs, the current state of music, the biggest misconceptions of the music industry and just what is next for this hitmaker that does not seem to be slowing down anytime soon.</p><br><p><br></p><p>@robgrimaldi27</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Bonus Episodes Available at - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Brought to you by BETTER HELP -&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a><strong> (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope")</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Brought to you by BOLL &amp; BRANCH - </strong><a href="https://www.bollandbranch.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.bollandbranch.com </strong></a><strong>(15% Off First Set of Sheets - Use Code “Velvet”)</strong></p><br><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Merch Available at - </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Gail Simmons steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Having been a staple on Bravo since the start of Top Chef and just having completed the current season of Top Chef Amateurs (Tonight is the finale!), Gail is here to chat about it all. We chat the early days of Bravo and Top Chef - various contestants and winners throughout the years, fav food - restaurant - chef, most overrated food, current food trend, Tom Colicchio &amp; Padma, dream guest judge, and so much more. Gail chats about which Real Housewives Franchise she would love to join, what her Housewives tag line would be, and fav Housewife party / hangout IRL of all time.&nbsp;Of course we also talk about the slew of celebs who decided to enter the cooking show game including Selena Gomez and the brilliant joy that is Paris Hilton’s “Cooking With Paris”.&nbsp;Finally, we discuss why Top Chef is one of Bravo’s reigning champion shows that doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon!</p><br><p><br></p><p>@gailsimmonseats</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Bonus Episodes Available at - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Brought to you by BETTER HELP -&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a><strong> (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope")</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Brought to you by BOLL &amp; BRANCH - </strong><a href="https://www.bollandbranch.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.bollandbranch.com </strong></a><strong>(15% Off First Set of Sheets - Use Code “Velvet”)</strong></p><br><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Merch Available at - </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>A big Halloween party at an apartment complex in Redmond, Washington. Themed rooms and costumed partygoers. But by the end of the party, one of the hosts is dead. The police look to the partiers as the prime suspects: was it the guy in the devil mask, the bank robber, the construction worker? As investigators comb through forensic evidence, witness testimony, DNA, and even consult with a psychic, they zero in on one suspect in particular. But for what reason? Host and reporter Matthew Shaer (Over My Dead Body) returns to the scene of the crime, speaks with everyone about a night that still haunts them years later. It’s a series about race and policing, mislaid justice, cutting-edge science, and the kinds of weighty choices that cops and prosecutors make every day -- choices that, once made, are difficult to reverse.&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Listen to SUSPECT: </strong><a href="http://wondery.fm/Suspect_VelvetRope%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>http://wondery.fm/Suspect_VelvetRope&nbsp;</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>Carol Potter steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Cindy Walsh from the beloved and iconic Beverly Hills, 90210.&nbsp;We start at the beginning chatting about how Carol was cast, the buzz around town about Aaron Spelling's new teen drama, and just what life was like in the early days when all of its cast were virtual unknowns.&nbsp;Life was anything but stellar.&nbsp;We chat about the show premiered to blah ratings and how that one unprecedented decision to air new “Beverly Beach” episodes over the summer changed everything.&nbsp;Carol discusses what it was like when the relatively unknown cast skyrocketed to fame of epic proportions and answers all out nuanced questions about Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth, Tori Spelling, Luke Perry, Jason Priestley, Gabrielle Carteris, Brian Austin Green and Ian Ziering.&nbsp;We talk about all the buzzed about topics from back in the day - Tori auditioning under a fake name, Shannen Doherty’s bad behavior, Shannen and Jennie’s physical altercation and Shannen’s cutting of her hair, despite warnings, which ultimately led to her firing.&nbsp;Carol recounts stories from the tension on set caused by Shannen and what is was like once she was replaced by Tiffani Thiessen who was then dating Brian Austin Green.&nbsp;We also discuss Oscar winner Hillary Swank’s role, how and why she was fired, and all our other favs Vanessa Marcil, Christine Elise, Kathleen Robertson, and Lindsay Price, to name a few. We pay homage to the reboot (AnnaLynne McCord shout out) before discussing what it is like to receive a call regarding the BH90210 Tori/Jennie produced “heightened version”of themselves show, to see the gang again and why&nbsp;she thinks it was so short lived and didn’t resonate with audiences. That heightened version of herself included played a “therapist” since, well, she is a licensed therapist in real life.&nbsp;On that note, Carol chats about her new book “When Your Child has a Chronic Medical Illness”, the untimely passing of Luke Perry, Shannen Doherty’s unfortunate battle with cancer, and what is next for the actress who was part of one of the most groundbreaking, revolutionary, classic, iconic, life changing shows in history.</p><br><p><br></p><p>@carolpotter90210</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Bonus Episodes Available at - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Brought to you by BETTER HELP -&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a><strong> (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope")</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Brought to you by BOLL &amp; BRANCH - </strong><a href="https://www.bollandbranch.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.bollandbranch.com </strong></a><strong>(15% Off First Set of Sheets - Use Code “Velvet”)</strong></p><br><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Merch Available at - </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Carol Potter steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Cindy Walsh from the beloved and iconic Beverly Hills, 90210.&nbsp;We start at the beginning chatting about how Carol was cast, the buzz around town about Aaron Spelling's new teen drama, and just what life was like in the early days when all of its cast were virtual unknowns.&nbsp;Life was anything but stellar.&nbsp;We chat about how the show premiered to blah ratings and how that one unprecedented decision to air new “Beverly Beach” episodes over the summer changed everything.&nbsp;Carol discusses what it was like when the relatively unknown cast was skyrocketed to fame of epic proportions and answers all our nuanced questions about Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth, Tori Spelling, Luke Perry, Jason Priestley, Gabrielle Carteris, Brian Austin Green and Ian Ziering.&nbsp;We talk about all the buzzed about topics from back in the day - Tori auditioning under a fake name, Shannen Doherty’s bad behavior, Shannen and Jennie’s physical altercation and Shannen’s cutting of her hair, despite warnings, which ultimately led to her firing.&nbsp;Carol recounts stories from the tension on set caused by Shannen and what is was like once she was replaced by Tiffani Thiessen who was then dating Brian Austin Green.&nbsp;We also discuss Oscar winner Hillary Swank’s role, how and why she was fired, and all our other favs Vanessa Marcil, Christine Elise, Kathleen Robertson, and Lindsay Price, to name a few. We pay homage to the reboot (AnnaLynne McCord shout out) before discussing what it is like to receive a call regarding the BH90210 Tori/Jennie produced “heightened version”of themselves show, to see the gang again and why&nbsp;she thinks it was so short lived and didn’t resonate with audiences. That heightened version of herself included played a “therapist” since, well, she is a licensed therapist in real life.&nbsp;On that note, Carol chats about her new book “When Your Child has a Chronic Medical Illness”, the untimely passing of Luke Perry, Shannen Doherty’s unfortunate battle with cancer, and what is next for the actress who was part of one of the most groundbreaking, revolutionary, classic, iconic, life changing shows in history.</p><br><p><br></p><p>@carolpotter90210</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Bonus Episodes Available at - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Brought to you by BETTER HELP -&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a><strong> (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope")</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Brought to you by BOLL &amp; BRANCH - </strong><a href="https://www.bollandbranch.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.bollandbranch.com </strong></a><strong>(15% Off First Set of Sheets - Use Code “Velvet”)</strong></p><br><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Merch Available at - </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Cary Deuber steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;After five seasons, Bravo announced that The Real Housewives of Dallas is not returning.&nbsp;Cary is here to help us analyze exactly why the show is not coming back, where it all went wrong, which cast members contributed most to the show's demise and whether this is the final nail in the RHOD coffin or we can expect to see our fav Lone Star State Ladies in the future resurrected in some other format.&nbsp;Cary also reflects back on her very own RHOD career having been an OG cast member for three glorious seasons and “friend of” for an epic fourth - the highs, lows, regrets, fights, reunions and of course, friendships - some, not all, of which are intact today.&nbsp;Of course, we also address LeeAnne Locken’s infamous “Let Them Try Without Me” quote, and well, they tried.&nbsp;Being one of the most cosmopolitan Housewives to ever grace our TVs, we talk with Cary about her true love of fashion, her non-stop travel with husband Mark, their Deuber Table - yes they are culinary geniuses and last, but certainly not least, Lemmon Avenue Plastic Surgery because, well, we never met an injectable we did not like.&nbsp;Cary Deuber like you have never heard her before.&nbsp;Goodbye RHOD. You will be missed!</p><br><p><br></p><p>@carydeuber</p><p>@lemmonavenueplasticsurgery</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Bonus Episodes Available at - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Brought to you by BETTER HELP -&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a><strong> (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope")</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Brought to you by BOLL &amp; BRANCH - </strong><a href="https://www.bollandbranch.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.bollandbranch.com </strong></a><strong>(15% Off First Set of Sheets - Use Code “Velvet”)</strong></p><br><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Merch Available at - </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>