<p>Carolina Bermudez steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;First things first, Carolina addresses all of&nbsp;those many viral rumors that she was contacted by the The Real Housewives of New York City to join&nbsp;the RHONY&nbsp;franchise next Season, Season 14, as an Apple Holder.&nbsp;Of course, in true Rope fashion, you don’t think we let Ms.&nbsp;Bermudez off that easily.&nbsp;We discuss&nbsp;who she knows on the current cast, who she knows from casts past, what type of Real&nbsp;Housewife she&nbsp;would&nbsp;be, who she thinks she would&nbsp;befriend,&nbsp;who she has heard from in the RHONY and BravoVerse since this viral&nbsp;press, any reservations she would have in joining and last, but certainly not least, whether the fact that she would be the first Latina NYC&nbsp;Housewife&nbsp;would factor into her decision to join the once top rated franchise.&nbsp;Moving on, did we&nbsp;mention Carolina has had one epic career in the entertainment sector including&nbsp;stints as a Red Carpet Reporter, Senior Editor at In Touch Weekly, and even a recurring role on "One Life To Live”. The majority of Carolina’s career was spent at Z100 with Elvis Duran and currently at iHeart’s KTU where she hosts the&nbsp;“Carolina with Greg T” Morning Show. Carolina has&nbsp;interviewed EVERYONE. We discuss some of her most Iconic Chats - Madonna (one of her most difficult interviews from Dylan’s Candy Bar), Katy Perry (Carolina is the one responsible for&nbsp;“outing”&nbsp;Katy’s 25M Idol Salary), Britney (one of the last to&nbsp;interview her before her Conservatorship took place), JLO (there are makeup tips&nbsp;and Carolina shares a Bennifer update), Kelly Clarkson (who sung Carolina’s pregnancy&nbsp;announcement to the world), Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Adam Levine, Harry Styles, Ariana Grande, Justin&nbsp;Timberlake, Usher,&nbsp;Sting and many many more.&nbsp;Caroline discusses the nice, the not so nice, and everything in between from behind the mic of each of these epic chats.&nbsp;Finally, we chat about her home life in Long Island - happily married to the love of her life with whom she just celebrated a 10 year wedding anniversary and two young boys who are too camera&nbsp;shy to take a pic with Sting and well behaved on an&nbsp;intercontinental&nbsp;flight from Costa Rica. Happily married with two young children.&nbsp;Now&nbsp;there is something we&nbsp;haven’t seen on The Real Housewives of New York City in quite a while. Can&nbsp;someone get Andy Cohen on the phone&nbsp;please?</p><br><p><br></p><p>@therealcarolina</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 APPLE LEISURE GROUP - </strong><a href="https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR</strong></a><strong> ($75 Off Your Stay at Live Aqua in Cancun or Punta Cana - Enter Promo Code “SAND75”)</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Brought to you by CHOPSAVER -&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.chopsaver.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.chopsaver.com</strong></a><strong> (15% Off - Use Code “Velvet”)</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><br><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>Audrey Landers steps Behind The Rope. Yes, that Audrey Landers.&nbsp;Afton Cooper from the iconic, mega hit, fourteen year long run TV show, Dallas.&nbsp;After a brief chat about how Audrey ended up in LA to pursue her career in acting, we chat about how she got her role on Dallas.&nbsp;She chats about her early days on the hit TV show, who she felt most and least welcome by, and the challenges of coming into an already mega hit TV show with a cast that was tight.&nbsp;Speaking of a cast that was tight, mostly, Audrey opens up about all of her cast mates including, but not limited to, Larry Hagman, Linda Gray, Patrick Duffy, and Charlene Tilton.&nbsp;She also chats about Victoria Principal who notoriously was considered “an outsider” by the others and dissects the truth behind that rumor.&nbsp;Audrey chats about what she loved most, and least, about playing Afton Cooper and which storylines she thinks went too far.&nbsp;We discuss the rich storytelling of Dallas, how it was truly the leader that changed the game in the nighttime soap genre, how it invented the cliffhanger, and how Eighty Three Million People who watched, and asked all summer, “Who Shot J.R?” will never be recreated again.&nbsp;After four short seasons (yes, it wasn’t enough) playing Afton, Audrey left Dallas for a role in the hit movie “A Chorus Line”, where she got to show off her singing and dancing.&nbsp;That’s correct, Audrey has had an illustrious singing career. Flash forward and Audrey returned to Dallas to reprise her role as Afton in the original and then again in 2012 in the reboot of Dallas.&nbsp;We chat about what it’s like to play such an iconic role for so long, getting typecast in Hollywood, how far Hollywood has come, or not come, in offering interesting roles for women over forty, how far they still have to go, and the “me-too” movement and its affect on the industry.&nbsp;Of course, there is also her recent audition for Mr. Ryan Murphy!</p><br><p><br></p><p>@audreylandersofficial</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 APPLE LEISURE GROUP - </strong><a href="https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR</strong></a><strong> ($75 Off Your Stay at Live Aqua in Cancun or Punta Cana - Enter Promo Code “SAND75”)</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Brought to you by CHOPSAVER -&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.chopsaver.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.chopsaver.com</strong></a><strong> (15% Off - Use Code “Velvet”)</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><br><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>We interrupt this regularly scheduled program to bring you a special episode addressing the RHONY State of Emergency. Or is it?&nbsp;The RHONY Headlines this week will just not stop.&nbsp;“RHONY has gone woke - and it’s killing the show” (Page Six), "Ramona Singer Fears Eboni K. Williams Will Frame Her as Racist on RHONY Reunion” (TMZ), “RHONY insider says a cast shakeup is on the way but Ramona Singer ain’t going anywhere” (DailyMail), “Eboni K. Williams Racial Storylines Aren’t To Blame For Our Poor Ratings” and so on.&nbsp;RHONY has had its lowest ratings in history the past few weeks. Why have the RHONY ratings sunken so low? What will it take to fix this once top rated Housewives Show? The Sisters from The Pop Apologist Podcast, Lauren and Chanler Bledsoe, are here to help us break it all down.&nbsp;Who should stay? Who Should Go? Who should we bring back? Are the rumors about Bethenny Frankel coming back really true? These and many other pressing questions answered as we discuss how, where, when and why it all went wrong and how to get this show back on track.&nbsp;We break down which of the castings rumors are true, who is leaking what, why has the reunion been postponed til September and what happens next. The episode you have waited all week to hear!</p><br><p><br></p><p>@popapologists</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>BONUS EPISODES 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 CREDIT KARMA -&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.creditkarma.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.creditkarma.com/podcast</strong></a><strong> (Or the Credit Karma App) - “Apply With Confidence” Today</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><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)</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>Constantine Maroulis steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Of course, we all know Constantine originally from American Idol.&nbsp;First, we reminisce with Constantine about Idol days of past - Randy, Paula, Simon and chat about Idol 2.0, whether singing competition shows like Idol still work, and test Constantine’s knowledge of whether he can name any of Idol's recent winners.&nbsp;Constantine drops a shocking bombshell of a revelation regarding his elimination and the circumstances surrounding his idol exit.&nbsp;As a Tony Nominated Artist for his work on Broadway, we chat with Constantine about the current state of Broadway, what we can expect once the Great White Way re-opens later this year, and his lifelong friendship with ex-Broadway songstress now global superstar Ariana Grande!&nbsp;For anyone who does not remember the last two times Constantine was here, all you need to do is Google “Constantine” and “Behind The Velvet Rope”.&nbsp;Seems our little chat regarding his “appearance” on RHONY, and by “appearance” we mean his “hidden identity” revealed as the man who has allegedly “been”, for lack of a better word, with three of our fav Apple Holders, Lu, Ramona and The Tins, had a viral moment.&nbsp;We chat with Constantine about the “fall out” from that chat, Countess Lu’s reaction, and whether he has heard from Ramona and The Tins as well.&nbsp;Of course we push for new and unrevealed details every step of the way!&nbsp;We also chat with Constantine about the current RHONY cast asking, of course, if he has ever met Leah and Eboni, just what are his thoughts on each and, well, okay, a whole lot more!&nbsp;Moving on from RHONY, Constantine has a new radio show “Cuz Saturday Rocks” where he will be playing hits and interviewing musicians from our favorite decades of music, The 80s and 90s.&nbsp;Having interviewed many 80s and 90s acts ourselves here Behind The Rope, we compare our favs from each decade, yes Madonna is included, as well as Britney, ’N Sync, Prince, Cyndi Lauper, and many more.&nbsp;Finally, we chat about the current state of the music industry, chart topping favs and much more. Tune, no pun intended, in now!</p><br><p><br></p><p>@constantinemaroulis</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>BONUS EPISODES 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 CREDIT KARMA -&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.creditkarma.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.creditkarma.com/podcast</strong></a><strong> (Or the Credit Karma App) - “Apply With Confidence” Today</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><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)</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>Constantine Maroulis steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Of course, we all know Constantine originally from American Idol.&nbsp;First, we reminisce with Constantine about Idol days of past - Randy, Paula, Simon and chat about Idol 2.0, whether singing competition shows like Idol still work, and test Constantine’s knowledge of whether he can name any of Idol's recent winners.&nbsp;Constantine drops a shocking bombshell of a revelation regarding his elimination and the circumstances surrounding his idol exit.&nbsp;As a Tony Nominated Artist for his work on Broadway, we chat with Constantine about the current state of Broadway, what we can expect once the Great White Way re-opens later this year, and his lifelong friendship with ex-Broadway songstress now global superstar Ariana Grande!&nbsp;For anyone who does not remember the last two times Constantine was here, all you need to do is Google “Constantine” and “Behind The Velvet Rope”.&nbsp;Seems our little chat regarding his “appearance” on RHONY, and by “appearance” we mean his “hidden identity” revealed as the man who has allegedly “been”, for lack of a better word, with three of our fav Apple Holders, Lu, Ramona and The Tins, had a viral moment.&nbsp;We chat with Constantine about the “fall out” from that chat, Countess Lu’s reaction, and whether he has heard from Ramona and The Tins as well.&nbsp;Of course we push for new and unrevealed details every step of the way!&nbsp;We also chat with Constantine about the current RHONY cast asking, of course, if he has ever met Leah and Eboni, just what are his thoughts on each and, well, okay, a whole lot more!&nbsp;Moving on from RHONY, Constantine has a new radio show “Cuz Saturday Rocks” where he will be playing hits and interviewing musicians from our favorite decades of music, The 80s and 90s.&nbsp;Having interviewed many 80s and 90s acts ourselves here Behind The Rope, we compare our favs from each decade, yes Madonna is included, as well as Britney, ’N Sync, Prince, Cyndi Lauper, and many more.&nbsp;Finally, we chat about the current state of the music industry, chart topping favs and much more. Tune, no pun intended, in now!</p><br><p><br></p><p>@constantinemaroulis</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>BONUS EPISODES 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 CREDIT KARMA -&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.creditkarma.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.creditkarma.com/podcast</strong></a><strong> (Or the Credit Karma App) - “Apply With Confidence” Today</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><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)</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>Lala Kent steps Behind The Rope. Yes, Lala Kent from one of the best reality TV shows to ever exist, Vanderpump Rules.&nbsp;First things first, Lala chats about new daughter Ocean Kent Emmett - the “scare” she had during her pregnancy, how motherhood has forever changed her, the origins of Ocean’s name and how Rand is as a Dad.&nbsp;Lala chats about former Vanderpump Rules’ co-stars, and now fellow Moms, Stassi Schroeder and Brittany Cartwright - who is the strictest Mom, how do their mothering styles differ and what is it like knowing Ocean will grow up with Hartford Charlie Rose Clark and Cruz Cauchi.&nbsp;Of course, we chat about Lala’s book, “Give Them Lala” - all that was revealed therein, Randall’s reaction to the book, biggest misconceptions about her, what was “too personal” to include, what has shocked people the most from the book and just how is life as a National Best Selling Author.&nbsp;Lala chats about the effect motherhood has had on her relationship with Randall, the future for their family and will they possibly walk down the aisle before years end? Lala opens up about her on again - off again “relationships” with fellow Vanderpump Rules co-stars Scheana Shay and Ariana Madix, shares an update on the status of each today and how much we will see play out on the upcoming Season Nine of Vanderpump Rules, which is now filming.&nbsp;Lala shares updates about the current season, including new cast members, and just how different it is to be in the midst of filming without friends Stassi, Jax, and Brittany.&nbsp;Lala chats about why last season of VPR was “off” and where she thinks it all went wrong.&nbsp;Speaking of VPR, Lala chats about LVP and the evolution of their relationship from boss/employee to that of friends. Now 30 with a daughter in tow, we discuss Lala’s interest in The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills - does she watch, what type of Housewife would she be, who would she fight with and just how strong is her interest in joining the franchise.&nbsp;Finally, we discuss one of the most talked about couples these days which Lala and Randall had a hand in fixing up, Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly - will there be a wedding, children, what type of couple are they and just what does happen on a double date with those two hotties.&nbsp;Finally, Lala shares an update on her sobriety and her stellar Podcast, Give the Lala… with Randall.</p><br><p><br></p><p>@lalakent</p><p>@givethemlalabeauty</p><p>@givethemlalaskin</p><p>@givethemlalababy</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>BONUS EPISODES 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 CREDIT KARMA -&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.creditkarma.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.creditkarma.com/podcast</strong></a><strong> (Or the Credit Karma App) - “Apply With Confidence” Today</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><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)</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>RHOBH’s Dana Wilkey stopped by for a chat a moment ago about all that is going on with Erika &amp; Tom and many other current happenings these days in Bev Hills.&nbsp;That is what Ms. Wilkey now does best. After that chat,, we wanted to keep the conversation going to talk about her time on the show during the first few, now infamous, seasons of RHOBH.&nbsp;Yes, we got Miss $25,000 Sunglasses to talk about the Infamous Sunglasses, we had SO many questions about them, and a whole lot more. We check in with Dana to chat about all she has been up to since we last saw her on our TV screens on RHOBH as Taylor Armstrong’s “Friend” many seasons ago. We also need to know the behind the scenes of the infamous “Game Night” scene where the tension between The Richards Sisters Kyle and Kim and Brandi Glanville came to a much heated boil. Infamous times, we know. Dana chats about RHOBH of yesteryear - Adrienne, Camille, LVP - who she considers cold - and of course the beginning, middle and end of her friendship with Taylor Armstrong.&nbsp;We also chat about Brandi Glanville who joined the show the same season as Dana and in typical Dana fashion, she tells us what Brandi is really like not holding anything back. Of course, she also gives her opinions on the current cast, including her thoughts on newbies Crystal Kung Minkoff and Kathy Hilton.&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Full Episode At: </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/53759952" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/posts/53759952</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>@wilkey_dana&nbsp;</p><p>@behindvelvetrope&nbsp;</p><p>@davidyontef&nbsp;</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>

There's so much celebrity gossip that it's impossible to keep up. From the twists and turns of #FreeBritney to the latest Royal family dust-up, there’s a new podcast that has you covered. From Wondery, RICH AND DAILY delivers laughs and all the latest celebrity gossip. Hosts Brooke and Aricia are comedians, besties and the perfect guides to give you your daily dose of pop culture. They'll keep you up to speed on all of the secrets, scandals, and news in the entertainment world. Is that rumor you heard about Rihanna true? If it is, you better believe Brooke and Aricia will have something to say about it.&nbsp;This is just a preview of Rich and Daily,but you can listen to full episodes at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wondery.fm/RD_BehindTheVelvet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.wondery.fm/RD_BehindTheVelvet</strong></a><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>Hey Upper East Siders, this past weekend something we knew would happen, happened.&nbsp;The Reboot of Gossip Girl became HBO Max’s most watched original series trending on Twitter, TikTok and all other social media platforms.&nbsp;The original Gossip Girl, unlike Bravo’s NYC Prep, was a huge juggernaut which aired on the CW for 6 glorious seasons from 2007 to 2012 and helped launch the mega careers of Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley, Ed Westwick and Taylor Momsen into the stratosphere.&nbsp;One key member of this brilliant ensemble cast was Zuzanna Szadkowski, who played fan favorite Dorota, Blair Waldorf’s loyal housekeeper.&nbsp;We are thrilled to have Zuzanna here today to chat about the behind the scenes of making this brilliant, classic TV show.&nbsp;We chat with Zuzanna about how she was cast and what filming Gossip Girl was really like.&nbsp;We also chat about those infamous scenes between her and Leighton Meester, some of which will go down as the best in TV history.&nbsp;We also chat about now mega star Blake Lively and what the set was like on the days that then boyfriend, now husband, Ryan Reynolds came by for a visit.&nbsp;We talk about the critics reception of Gossip Girl and the resulting outcry from parents once the show aired.&nbsp;Shooting for the entirely of its run in NYC, we chat with Zuzanna about her favorite things in NYC.&nbsp;Of course, we need Zuzanna’s thoughts on where Blair Waldorf and Chuck Bass would be today and would Dorota still be working for them?&nbsp;Of course, we also pay homage to its reality sister, NYC Prep.&nbsp;Might we see a cameo by Dorota in the now trending Gossip Girl Reboot?&nbsp;Well, you will just have to listen to find out.</p><br><p><br></p><p>@zuzannawanda</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><p><br></p><p><strong>BONUS EPISODES Available at&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><strong>Brought to you by NUTRAFOL - </strong><a href="https://www.nutrafol.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.nutrafol.com</strong></a><strong> ($15 Off 1st Month’s Subscription + Free Shipping on Every Order - Use Code “VELVET”)</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Brought to you by APPLE LEISURE GROUP - </strong><a href="https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR</strong></a><strong> ($75 Off Your Stay at Live Aqua in Cancun or Punta Cana - Enter Promo Code “SAND75”)</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><br></p><p><strong>Merch Available at&nbsp;-&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><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>Kevin O’Leary steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Shark Tank’s Mr. Wonderful!&nbsp;Let us start at the beginning.&nbsp;Kevin talks about how he initially became involved with Reality TV SuperGuru Mark Burnett and how Shark Tank found its way into our lives all those years ago.&nbsp;Kevin talks about being the King of Mean, Shark Tank’s Simon Cowell, or, in other words, just brutally honest about the potential entrepreneurs’ likelihood of success.&nbsp;Of course we pay homage to Mr. Wonderful’s epic catch phrases about being crushed like cockroaches, taken out behind the barn and shot, your dead to me (a personal fav) and of course, how all roads lead back to Mr. Wonderful!&nbsp;On a more serious note, we chat the biggest deal in Shark Tank History - it was Kevin’s, his best and worst deal based on ROI, the ones that got away and if there are ever any products in the tank that go on to success of massive proportions that he just doesn't understand.&nbsp;Tipsy Elves, Scrub Daddy, Squatty Potty - we are looking at you.&nbsp;Of course we also discuss Mr. Wonderful’s colleagues on Shark Tank - Barbara Corcoran, Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, and Damon John as well as guest judges Alex Rodriguez and last, but certainly not least, our very own Skinny Girl Mogul, Ms. Bethenny Frankel.&nbsp;We break down many of the analytics behind the scenes like how many deals don’t close once filming is over, who makes the most deals, and who does Kevin lose most deals to. While we have one of the most brilliant business minds with us, we discussed what qualities make for a good entrepreneur, what is the biggest misconception amongst entrepreneurs, the 24/7 work ethic required, the biggest mistakes most business owners make and just how important is the person versus the product.&nbsp;We discuss the one thing Mr. Wonderful loves the most. M-O-N-E-Y - what it stands for, why he loves it so much, and why are most people shy about saying, “ I love Money”!!!&nbsp;We sure do! Finally, we break down what being a public figure is like - red carpets, celeb run ins, people running down the street screaming “Mr. Wonderful” and what an amazing byproduct that is all from a little show which has turned into an international global blockbuster of a sensation, Shark Tank!!!</p><br><p><br></p><p>@kevinolearytv</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>BONUS EPISODES Available at&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><strong>Brought to you by NUTRAFOL - </strong><a href="https://www.nutrafol.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.nutrafol.com</strong></a><strong> ($15 Off 1st Month’s Subscription + Free Shipping on Every Order - Use Code “VELVET”)</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Brought to you by APPLE LEISURE GROUP - </strong><a href="https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR</strong></a><strong> ($75 Off Your Stay at Live Aqua in Cancun or Punta Cana - Enter Promo Code “SAND75”)</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><br></p><p><strong>Merch Available at&nbsp;-&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>Kirsten Jordan steps Behind Rope.&nbsp;The newest cast member of Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing New York is here to talk about what it’s like being the new kid on the block, the first woman for the NY franchise, and, what else, NYC Real Estate!&nbsp;Kirsten chats about her rise to the top, how Covid affected the market, the “joys” of virtual showings, fav areas in NYC and The Hamptons and what trends we can expect to see as 2021 plays out.&nbsp;Kirsten also chats about joining the “all boys club” on MDLNY, her first and current impressions of cast members Fredrik Eklund, Ryan Serhant, Steve Gold and Tyler Whitman, who she would hire as her broker, the over the top open houses we have all become accustomed to each week on MDLNY, why looking at multi million dollar properties never gets old and some of the drama we can expect to see the rest of this brilliant season.&nbsp;On a more serious note, Kirsten chats about working with her husband Stefano Farsura, a successful NYC Real Estate Developer, both off and on camera and what being the “first woman broker” on MDLNY means to her.&nbsp;Finally, being a fan of Bravo before getting cast, Kirsten talks about the Bravolebrities she has met, who she wants to meet, upcoming BravoCon, and her west coast MDLLA colleagues.&nbsp;Two of our fav things - Bravo and Real Estate! Thanks for stopping by Kirsten!</p><br><p><br></p><p>@kirsten.jordan</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>BONUS EPISODES Available at&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><strong>Brought to you by NUTRAFOL - </strong><a href="https://www.nutrafol.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.nutrafol.com</strong></a><strong> ($15 Off 1st Month’s Subscription + Free Shipping on Every Order - Use Code “VELVET”)</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Brought to you by APPLE LEISURE GROUP - </strong><a href="https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR</strong></a><strong> ($75 Off Your Stay at Live Aqua in Cancun or Punta Cana - Enter Promo Code “SAND75”)</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><br></p><p><strong>Merch Available at&nbsp;-&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><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>America’s Next Top Model Second Runner Up, Eugena Washington, steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Checking in from her home in Los Angeles, California, Eugenia is here to tell it all and she DOES - NOT - HOLD - BACK!&nbsp;One day, Eugena saw an “Apply Here” casting call on the CW Website for Cycle Seven of America’s Next Top Model. Always being called a Model in High School, she figured “why not” and sent her application in.&nbsp;That one click of a button led to an open casting call of over 2,000 Model Hopefuls. Over the course of two long days, those 2,000 were narrowed down to 50 and so on and so forth until Tyra Banks and The Executive Producers had their Cycle Seven cast chosen.&nbsp;Months later, she got the fateful call telling her to pack her bags and off to the infamous ANTM Model Apartment she went.&nbsp;As prepared as she thought she was, nothing could prepare Eugena for the reality of filming one of America’s notoriously most pressure filled reality shows. Pressure filled from the other models as well as pressure filled from Producers who Eugena is clear to point out, “were not our friends”.&nbsp;The 16 hour days with no sleep and cameras in your face the second you woke up certainly did not help at all.&nbsp;Eugena explains how she and the other Models were manipulated by Producers to bring the drama, how everything they said could and would be used against them, and how stressful the weekly eliminations were. Eugena also discusses famed Creative DIrector Jay Manuel as well as judges Janice Dickinson, Miss J, Nigel Barker and Twiggy.&nbsp;Finally, we discuss the woman, the myth, the diva, the legend, The One, The Only, Miss Tyra Banks! We are only getting started. Tune in now for Part I of our tell all sit down with Miss Eugena Washington.</p><br><p><br></p><p>@eugenawashington</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>BONUS EPISODES Available at&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><strong>Brought to you by NUTRAFOL - </strong><a href="https://www.nutrafol.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.nutrafol.com</strong></a><strong> ($15 Off 1st Month’s Subscription + Free Shipping on Every Order - Use Code “VELVET”)</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Brought to you by APPLE LEISURE GROUP - </strong><a href="https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR</strong></a><strong> ($75 Off Your Stay at Live Aqua in Cancun or Punta Cana - Enter Promo Code “SAND75”)</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><br></p><p><strong>Merch Available at&nbsp;-&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>Oh Mickey, you’re so fine. You’re so fine, you blow my mind. Hey Mickey, Hey Mickey.&nbsp;You know the rest.&nbsp;Everyone knows the rest!&nbsp;Toni Basil steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Yup, THAT Toni Basil who broke many records with one of the biggest hits and most catchy songs, well, ever.&nbsp;Toni is here to chat about her entire career, a career that has spanned a whopping six decades and still going strong.&nbsp;A career that includes dancing, choreographing, singing, and acting. We start at the beginning, Toni was drawn to the business at a young age with parents who were entertainers, taking up dance and cheering while in High School.&nbsp;Toni’s passion for dance, she was one of the seven original Lockers, landed her premiere gigs as a choreographer working with musical icons like Tina Tuner and David Bowie.&nbsp;Toni opens up about what working with each was like and what music legends she would still like to work with.&nbsp;Toni has also choreographed many of our fav films including “My Best Friends Wedding” - we chat about what working with Julia Roberts and Cameron Diaz was like - and “Legally Blond” - we chat about the joys of teaching Reese Witherspoon moves and the infamous “bend and snap”.&nbsp;One Icon Toni has, not only worked with, but became close lifelong friends with is Bette Midler.&nbsp;Toni chats about what working with Bette is like and what it is like to be BFF’s with one of the most recognized women in the world.&nbsp;Toni chats about how she went from choreographer behind the camera to singer with “Mickey”, a song that tops every Top 100 songs of the 80’s list ever made.&nbsp;Toni chats about what it was like to be a singer in the early 1980s when contemporaries like Madonna were rising up the musical scene as well.&nbsp;We discuss the influence of MTV in helping make a singer’s career in the early 80s and the concept, dance, and look&nbsp;- she wore her original high school cheerleading sweater - she created for “Mickey” which helped make it one of the most played videos in MTV’s early days.&nbsp;A triple threat, Toni has also starred in many movies and TV shows working with greats like Robert Downy, Jr. and Penny Marshall.&nbsp;Toni chats about how the business has changed over the years, what she thinks of current music, who she would like to play her in the movie of her life, and what is next for the woman who just doesn’t want to slow down. Finally, we need to know about the last time she hit the town with BFF Bette Midler and just what do these two lifelong friends do for a girls night out. (For Part I of our chat With Toni Basil, See Air Date June 25th, 2021). </p><br><p><br></p><p>@officialtonibasil</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>BONUS EPISODES 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>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>Adela King, from Ladies of London, steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Starting at the beginning, we chat about Adela’s background, how she got cast on Ladies of London and what being a part of the show was like.&nbsp;Adela explains what her friendship with Caroline Stanbury was like before, during and after the show. She explains how that relationship changed as a result of being on Ladies of London and what Adela thought of Caroline’s announcement of divorce and new hot man.&nbsp;She also explains her current relationships with the other women from Ladies of London, Sophie Stanbury, Marissa Hermer, Juliet Angus, Caroline Fleming, Caprice Bourret, Juliet Montagu and Noelle Reno. Adela opens up about the “loss” of her children and very public end of her relationship with her ex-husband, both of which we saw play out on the hit Bravo show. Adela is also brutally honest about her addiction, what caused that, how she battled it for many years, what her rock bottom was and what it looked like and, finally, how she started to rebuild her life after hitting rock bottom. She is open when discussing that her rock bottom including trying to take her own like and explains what it takes to reach out for help and offers advice for anyone who needs it. Finally, we talk Ghislaine Maxwell. Adela explains how and where she met Ghislaine Maxwell, how that led to a meeting with Jeffrey Epstein, and how Adela is very fortunate to be able to discuss this all here today! WOW. An episode not to be missed. Thank you Adela.&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><p>** We sat down with Adela in the past for the first part of an almost two hour chat.&nbsp;With all the DM’s we have been receiving asking if we could chat with Adela from Ladies of London, we are releasing the full unedited chat here today - the first part and the never before aired follow up.&nbsp;Yup, it is a Ladies of London extravaganza!</p><br><p><br></p><p>@adelaking</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>BONUS EPISODES 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>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>Below Deck’s Adrienne Gang steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;The original Kate Chastain, we mean Chief Stew, Below Deck, Season One.&nbsp;Adrienne shares how she originally got involved with one of Bravo’s top rated shows, what filming with Captain Lee was like, the real reasons why she did not come back for any future seasons, and what she thinks of her replacement, Kate Chastain.&nbsp;Adrienne shares an update on her current relationships with both Captain Lee and Kate Chastain as well as Chef Rachel, who she also knows in real life.&nbsp;Adrienne chats about who she has worked with in the real world from the Below Deck family and who she would never work with.&nbsp;Adrienne chats about the last season of Below Deck Med, the infamous termination of Hannah Ferrier, what she thinks of Captain Sandy and Malia White and the outpouring of on-line “hate” directed toward both.&nbsp;Speaking of Malia and Captain Sandy, both are back in the new season of Below Deck Med.&nbsp;We discuss both, Bravo’s decision to bring both back, the on-line petition to boycott watching, the new crew, some of whom Adrienne knows, and what we predict will happen as the season plays out.&nbsp;Adrienne has a brand new Below Deck Podcast, “Gangplank Report”. Feel free to check it out, after, you listen to this episode, of course! Is anyone else as excited as we are that the new season of Below Deck Med has begun?</p><br><p><br></p><p>@adriennegang</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>BONUS EPISODES 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>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>Tiffany steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Yes, Tiffany.&nbsp;No last name needed Tiffany.&nbsp;Checking in from the road from the North American Leg of her “Shadows” Tour, one thing is clear.&nbsp;Tiffany is thrilled to be back on the road performing songs from her 11th full length studio album “Shadows” as well as all her retro hits we have come to know and love so much.&nbsp;.Tiffany chats about what it was like to larger than life famous at the young age of 16, thanks, in large part to her catchy hit “I Think We’re Alone Now” as well as a ground breaking, now infamous, mall tour that took her across America.&nbsp;Tiffany chats about her almost four decade long music career which has included every genre of music - pop, punk, country, ballads, rock and the ups and downs she has faced in the music business along the way.&nbsp;We chat about some of those other Female Icons that ruled the charts at the time Tiffany came into her own - Madonna, Whitney Houston, Tina Turner, Paula Abdul, and Cyndi Lauper.&nbsp;We chat about her best celeb experiences - she really has met everyone - and how music has changed over the years. Tiffany discuses those other aspects of her career such as acting and reality TV - shows she has been involved in, the good, the bad, the other.&nbsp;Of course, we had to chat about her ties to Debbie Gibson, their friendship, their starring roles together in the SyFy classic “Mega Python vs. Gatoroid (yes, it is as good as it sounds), and why the public always has associated and does and will associate each with the other.&nbsp;We talk about some of Tiffany’s recent tours with other acts we just can’t get enough of like NKOTB, Salt-N-Pepa, and Naughty By Nature.&nbsp;Tiffany reveals the current crop of musical chart topers she puts her stamp of approval on and how different being famous at a young age in the social media world of today is to her epic breakthrough in the 80’s.&nbsp;Finally, seeing as Music Biopics are all the rage (Elton John, Freddy Mercury, Cher), Tiffany reveals who she would love to play her in her very own life story and just what can we expect from a potential Tiffany “tell-all” book.&nbsp;Have we mentioned just how thrilled we are that Tiffany is back live with new music touring the states for the remainder of the year!</p><br><p><br></p><p>@tiffany_tunes</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><p>@glitterbgirls</p><br><p><br></p><p>** Our chat with Tiffany is preceded by a musical breakdown of some of our fav rocking ladies of the 80’s (joined by our fav 80s ladies from the @glitterbgirls Podcast)</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>BONUS EPISODES 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>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>UB40 steps Behind the Rope. Robin Campbell and Jimmy Brown, two of the members of the iconic band, are here to chat about their rise from humble beginnings and first show in a local pub over five decades ago to national superstardom and global musical domination. Best know for their songs “Red Red Wine” and “(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You”, UB40 chats about their musical inspirations, the ups and downs of the music business, the secret to success and longevity in this business, and intense appreciation they have to still be selling out arenas on their global worldwide tour which will commence later this year in support of their just released album.&nbsp;Of course, we chat about what the music scene was like when they were “up and coming” with colleagues / contemporaries such as Madonna, Prince, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Tina Turner and so on.&nbsp;Robin and Jimmy chat about that one time they “shunned” Sharon Stone from performing with them, their cameo in the underrated “Speed Two” with Sandra Bullock, what they think of Cher whose “I Got You Babe” they covered, the current state of music show competitions such as American Idol and America’s Got Talent, and the current state of the music industry today. One word, auto-tune.&nbsp;The boys now have a new album, “Bigga Baggariddim”, and are about to embark on a sold out stadium tour oversees. We look back, chat about the present and look ahead to what is next for this classic super group that just won’t slow down!</p><br><p><br></p><p>@ub40official</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 APPLE LEISURE GROUP - </strong><a href="https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR</strong></a><strong> ($75 Off Your Stay at Live Aqua in Cancun or Punta Cana - Enter Promo Code “SAND75”)</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Brought to you by CREDIT KARMA -&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.creditkarma.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.creditkarma.com/podcast</strong></a><strong> (Or the Credit Karma App) - “Apply With Confidence” Today</strong></p><br><p><br></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>Real Housewives of Miami Cristy Rice steps back Behind The Rope.&nbsp;(For everyone who missed it, our Part I sit down with Cristy is available on our feed!&nbsp;Feel free to check it out.).&nbsp;We get right into it today.&nbsp;Cristy talks about how her and Larsa were “set up” by Lea Black during a Watch What Happens Live Appearance.&nbsp;She discusses Andy Cohen’s role.&nbsp;Juicy Stuff.&nbsp;She also discusses fellow cast mates Lea Black and Adriana de Moura, how they changed as a result of fame and being in the public eye.&nbsp;Also, Cristy reminds us that the only live reunion in reunion history was the Season One reunion of The Real Housewives of Miami.&nbsp;We discuss what that was like, what went horribly wrong, and how Andy Cohen handled the situation.&nbsp;She also discusses the pressures to “create” fake story lines such as dating on camera and the other “non real” aspects of RHOM, a reality show.&nbsp;She explains the disconnect between presenting her real life versus what the producers wanted, how Bethenny Frankel influenced her decision to do the show, the reality of what the show turned out to be, and how she felt she was edited once the show came out.&nbsp;Cristy discusses who she keeps in touch with from her cast of RHOM, how Miami is a “small place” where you can’t help but run into her fellow cast mates, and who she wishes she never sees again. We discuss her friendship with Larsa Pippen during the height of the hit Bravo show, their falling out, Larsa’s involvement with the Kardashians, and the current state of their friendship today. Of course, we address the age old question, “Would you ever go back?” which now that the show has been Green Lit and is currently filming to come back, makes this question more relevant than ever!</p><br><p><br></p><p>@cristyrice12</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 APPLE LEISURE GROUP - </strong><a href="https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR</strong></a><strong> ($75 Off Your Stay at Live Aqua in Cancun or Punta Cana - Enter Promo Code “SAND75”)</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Brought to you by CREDIT KARMA -&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.creditkarma.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.creditkarma.com/podcast</strong></a><strong> (Or the Credit Karma App) - “Apply With Confidence” Today</strong></p><br><p><br></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>John Blizzard steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Yes, THAT John Blizzard.&nbsp;The John Blizzard who sent those infamous text messages to Teddi Mellencamp that were at the focal point of “Puppygate” and Lucy Lucy Apple Juice’s adoption by Dorit Kemsley on the classic Bravo show that we all know and love so much, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.&nbsp;Of course, we need a few things clarified about this situation and Mr. Blizzard is here to help.&nbsp;A wise choice if we must say so ourselves considering John Blizzard was at the center of this drama that we saw play out week after week on RHOBH.&nbsp;John opened up about what was going through his mind when these texts became a major storyline, when they, whether directly or indirectly ended a many year friendship between Lisa Vanderpump and Kyle Richards, and ended his own “relationship”, whatever that may have been, with Teddi Mellencamp.&nbsp;John also gives us an update on the current state of affairs at Vanderpump Dogs and fills us in on what LVP and Ken Todd have been up to.&nbsp;We chat with John about this past season of RHOBH, newbies Crystal Kung Minkoff and Kathy Hilton and the changing by the day divorce between and alleged criminal investigation into Erika and Tom Girardi.&nbsp;Speaking of Bravo shows featuring LVP, John discusses the current state of filming for the new season of Vanderpump Rules, the terminations / exits of series regulars Stassi Schroeder, Jax Taylor, Kristen Doute and Brittany Cartwright, and the multitude of spin off and new VanderShows being pitched to Bravo and other networks.&nbsp;John chats with us about LVP’s reaction to the recent cast changes on Pump Rules and her thoughts on the matter. A Texas native, John is also close with many of our RHOD friends.&nbsp;You know what that means?&nbsp;We discuss the last season of The Real Housewives of Dallas, his own personal off camera relationships with D’Andra Simmons and the gang and share an update about OG LeeAnne Locken.&nbsp;Finally, we discuss the passing of Giggy Vanderpump, who as Andy Cohen recently tweeted, was the First Pet of Bravo.&nbsp;John fills us in on how Ken and Lisa are handling the situation considering Giggy was like a child to them and we chat about the BravoVerse’s outpouring of emotion for the beloved dog.&nbsp;Tune in now for this Part II explosive sit down with the one and only John Blizzard.</p><br><p><br></p><p>@johnblizz</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 APPLE LEISURE GROUP - </strong><a href="https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR</strong></a><strong> ($75 Off Your Stay at Live Aqua in Cancun or Punta Cana - Enter Promo Code “SAND75”)</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Brought to you by CREDIT KARMA -&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.creditkarma.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.creditkarma.com/podcast</strong></a><strong> (Or the Credit Karma App) - “Apply With Confidence” Today</strong></p><br><p><br></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>John Blizzard steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Yes, THAT John Blizzard.&nbsp;The John Blizzard who sent those infamous text messages to Teddi Mellencamp that were at the focal point of “Puppygate” and Lucy Lucy Apple Juice’s adoption by Dorit Kemsley on the classic Bravo show that we all know and love so much, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.&nbsp;Of course, we need a few things clarified about this situation and Mr. Blizzard is here to help.&nbsp;A wise choice if we must say so ourselves considering John Blizzard was at the center of this drama that we saw play out week after week on RHOBH.&nbsp;John opened up about what was going through his mind when these texts became a major storyline, when they, whether directly or indirectly ended a many year friendship between Lisa Vanderpump and Kyle Richards, and ended his own “relationship”, whatever that may have been, with Teddi Mellencamp.&nbsp;John also gives us an update on the current state of affairs at Vanderpump Dogs and fills us in on what LVP and Ken Todd have been up to.&nbsp;We chat with John about this past season of RHOBH, newbies Crystal Kung Minkoff and Kathy Hilton and the changing by the day divorce between and alleged criminal investigation into Erika and Tom Girardi.&nbsp;Speaking of Bravo shows featuring LVP, John discusses the current state of filming for the new season of Vanderpump Rules, the terminations / exits of series regulars Stassi Schroeder, Jax Taylor, Kristen Doute and Brittany Cartwright, and the multitude of spin off and new VanderShows being pitched to Bravo and other networks.&nbsp;John chats with us about LVP’s reaction to the recent cast changes on Pump Rules and her thoughts on the matter. A Texas native, John is also close with many of our RHOD friends.&nbsp;You know what that means?&nbsp;We discuss the last season of The Real Housewives of Dallas, his own personal off camera relationships with D’Andra Simmons and the gang and share an update about OG LeeAnne Locken.&nbsp;Finally, we discuss the passing of Giggy Vanderpump, who as Andy Cohen recently tweeted, was the First Pet of Bravo.&nbsp;John fills us in on how Ken and Lisa are handling the situation considering Giggy was like a child to them and we chat about the BravoVerse’s outpouring of emotion for the beloved dog.&nbsp;Kids, we are just getting started.&nbsp;Tune in now for this Part I explosive sit down with the one and only John Blizzard.</p><br><p><br></p><p>@johnblizz</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 APPLE LEISURE GROUP -</strong><a href=" https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR</strong></a><strong> ($75 Off Your Stay at Live Aqua in Cancun or Punta Cana - Enter Promo Code “SAND75”)</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Brought to you by CREDIT KARMA -&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.creditkarma.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.creditkarma.com/podcast</strong></a><strong> (Or the Credit Karma App) - “Apply With Confidence” Today</strong></p><br><p><br></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>Isaac Mizrahi steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;We have to stop meeting like this! Fashion Icon, Performer, Reality TV Star, Housewives Aficionado, Living Legend.&nbsp;Isaac and David get right into it breaking down some of Isaac’s forays in front of the camera such as “Unzipped”, his brilliant before its time Fashion Documentary, and his talk show which hosted a plethora of our fav celebs - Rosie O’Donnell, Belinda Carlisle, Debbie Harry, Queen Madonna, Project Runway All Stars and Bravo's The Fashion Show.&nbsp;Isaac talks about early life in NYC, acquiring his epic Greenwich Village Combo Apt, and the many wild nights out with Gal Pals Madonna and Sandra Bernhard.&nbsp;Of course, we needed all the details about what nights out looked liked for Isaac, Sandy B, and M back in the day.&nbsp;Think Burlesque, one famed East Side hotel, Dinner in Paris with Madonna Security, and Mr. Chow’s with, what else, a side of Naomi Campbell.&nbsp;Being a frequent guest on WWHL, Isaac knows all our fav Housewives.&nbsp;Isaac gives us his hot takes on Housewives fashion, these current seasons of RHONY and RHOBH, the ongoing debate of Dorit vs. Erica Jayne for “best dressed”, the every changing faces of the Housewives, and, being a cabaret star himself, Lu’s classic Countess Cabaret - coming back re-invented to a theater near you soon!&nbsp;Isaac chats about how fashion shows and red carpets have drastically changed over the past year, what he sees for the future of both as well as fashion and what we can expect from the upcoming Anna Wintour’s Met Ball - hosted by Timothée Chalamet and Billie Eilish. We also chat about the Sex In The City revival, the lack of Patricia Field’s involvement, and whether he has heard from BFF SJP about a potential role.&nbsp;Finally, it is June which can only mean one thing - Gay Pride Month and we could not think of a more quintessential gay New Yorker than Mr. Mizrahi to help break it all down.&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><p>@imisaacmizrahi</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 APPLE LEISURE GROUP - </strong><a href="https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR</strong></a><strong> ($75 Off Your Stay at Live Aqua in Cancun or Punta Cana - Enter Promo Code “SAND75”)</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Brought to you by CREDIT KARMA -&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.creditkarma.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.creditkarma.com/podcast</strong></a><strong> (Or the Credit Karma App) - “Apply With Confidence” Today</strong></p><br><p><br></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>Oh Mickey, you’re so fine. You’re so fine, you blow my mind. Hey Mickey, Hey Mickey.&nbsp;You know the rest.&nbsp;Everyone knows the rest!&nbsp;Toni Basil steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Yup, THAT Toni Basil who broke many records with one of the biggest hits and most catchy songs, well, ever.&nbsp;Toni is here to chat about her entire career, a career that has spanned a whopping six decades and still going strong.&nbsp;A career that includes dancing, choreographing, singing, and acting. We start at the beginning, Toni was drawn to the business at a young age with parents who were entertainers, taking up dance and cheering while in High School.&nbsp;Toni’s passion for dance, she was one of the seven original Lockers, landed her premiere gigs as a choreographer working with musical icons like Tina Tuner and David Bowie.&nbsp;Toni opens up about what working with each was like and what music legends she would still like to work with.&nbsp;Toni has also choreographed many of our fav films including “My Best Friends Wedding” - we chat about what working with Julia Roberts and Cameron Diaz was like - and “Legally Blond” - we chat about the joys of teaching Reese Witherspoon moves and the infamous “bend and snap”.&nbsp;One Icon Toni has, not only worked with, but became close lifelong friends with is Bette Midler.&nbsp;Toni chats about what working with Bette is like and what it is like to be BFF’s with one of the most recognized women in the world.&nbsp;Toni chats about how she went from choreographer behind the camera to singer with “Mickey”, a song that tops every Top 100 songs of the 80’s list ever made.&nbsp;Toni chats about what it was like to be a singer in the early 1980s when contemporaries like Madonna were rising up the musical scene as well.&nbsp;We discuss the influence of MTV in helping make a singer’s career in the early 80s and the concept, dance, and look&nbsp;- she wore her original high school cheerleading sweater - she created for “Mickey” which helped make it one of the most played videos in MTV’s early days.&nbsp;A triple threat, Toni has also starred in many movies and TV shows working with greats like Robert Downy, Jr. and Penny Marshall.&nbsp;Toni chats about how the business has changed over the years, what she thinks of current music, who she would like to play her in the movie of her life, and what is next for the woman who just doesn’t want to slow down. Finally, we need to know about the last time she hit the town with BFF Bette Midler and just what do these two lifelong friends do for a girls night out.</p><br><p><br></p><p>@officialtonibasil</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>BONUS EPISODES 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 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><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>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>