<p>Gregory Zarian steps back Behind The Rope (For everyone who hasn’t heard, our Part I sit down with Gregory Zarian aired December 29th, 2020.&nbsp;Feel free to check it out).&nbsp;Picking up right where we left off, Gregory chats about his Soap Opera career which started with “Days of Our Lives” and included fan fav role Julius on “General Hospital”.&nbsp;Speaking of daytime TV, Gregory chats about his recent Emmy nomination, for his role on “Venice the Series”, a role that deals with bullying, something near and dear to Gregory and David, having both grown up having been bullied.&nbsp;On the topic of TV, we need Gregory’s hot takes from his guest star roles on many of our favorites: Nip/Tuck, Revenge, 90210, The OC, and last, but certainly not least, Westworld.&nbsp;We discuss what it was like on set of each of those shows and, of course, in typical Rope fashion, we need all the juicy details.&nbsp;Ryan Murphy, Emily VanCamp, Evan Rachel Wood, Donna Mills… we discuss it all!&nbsp;We also discuss his recurring role on CSI as well as his dream role in ShondaLand on the juggernaut that is Grey’s Anatomy.&nbsp;Of course, all roads lead to Real Housewives.&nbsp;With the new season of RHONJ almost upon us, we chat with Gregory about the woman he calls “Mom”, the one, the only Kathy Wakile.&nbsp;Gregory recounts how he met Kathy, the New York Fashion fashion show they “attended” with Gretchen Rossi and Slade Smiley (we told you we had Housewives fodder to discuss), and just how they became “family”.&nbsp;He also talks about some of his other east coast Jerz friends and run ins, Margaret Josephs, Dolores Catania and Danielle Staub.&nbsp;Heading west, let us not forget that Gregory lives in LA and travels in the same circles as the likes of Lisa Rinna, Denise Richards, Eileen Davidson.&nbsp;He also fills us in on the fact that his Dad, Larry Zarian, was BFFS with Robert Kardashian.&nbsp;Say whaaat? Way to burry the lead Gregory.&nbsp;A pop culture lovers dream when these two - David and Gregory - sit down to name drop it all.&nbsp;Tune in as Part II of our sit down with Gregory Zarian continues and concludes.&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><p>@gregoryzarian</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>This Episode is brought to you by Better HELP <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Below Deck’s Izzy Wouters steps back Behind The Rope (if you haven’t heard our Part I, feel free to check it out, airdate January 5th, 2021).&nbsp;Current Season Eight Deckhand, Izzy Wouters.&nbsp;Picking up right where we left off, Izzy breaks down many of situations we have seen play out all season on Below Deck and gives us her opinion on whether they were handled correctly or not.&nbsp;Of course, she also gives us her opinion on her other fellow cast mates Elizabeth Frankini, Rachel Hargrove, James Hough, Ashling Lorger, Sunshine Shane (shout out to Sustainability) and last, but certainly not least, Captain Lee.&nbsp;In recent news, if you have not heard, Izzy recently “came out”!&nbsp;After welcoming her to The Family, we chat about what that process was like, answer the question why now, discuss whether the fact that Below Deck is now airing affected her decision regarding timing, chat about whether she confided in anyone from the Below Deck cast during or after filming, the public’s reaction both in the media and in her DMs and who from the BravoVerse she has heard from since the big announcement.&nbsp;Sorry, we are excited.&nbsp;Moving on, Izzy opens up about how she feels the season went, the best and worst parts of working aboard Valor and filming the Below Deck TV show, who she regularly keeps in touch with from past and current cast and what is the first thing she plans to do once the world opens back up.&nbsp;Tune in now as our Part II chat with Izzy Wouters continues and concludes.</p><br><p>@izzywouters</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>This Episode is brought to you by Better HELP <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Peaches Christ steps back Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Legendary Drag Performer, Peaches Christ, that is.&nbsp;(if you have not heard our original chat with Peaches Christ on December 22, 2020, feel free to check it out).&nbsp;We have one word - SHOWGIRLS. Yes, that classic mess of a movie or classic brilliant masterpiece, depending upon which side of the fence you fall.&nbsp;Wait, before we get to that and “You Don’t Nomi”, the documentary that analyzes the making of Showgirls, the movie itself, the public’s reaction, and how it remains a cult classic all these years later, Peaches chats more with us about her life and career that has spanned several decades on the San Francisco, and world, drag scene.&nbsp;Peaches has been producing full blown Midnight Movie drag extravaganzas for years, one of which was Showgirls. The other of which is Purple Rain.&nbsp;Yes, we have yet another Prince fan in the house to discuss one of the biggest musical geniuses of our, or any, generation.&nbsp;We also discuss Peaches’ “Spin The Bottle”, a drag-umentary send up of Madonna’s “Truth or Dare” chronicling life behind the scenes at Midnight Movie Mass.&nbsp;Speaking of Madonna, Peaches analyzes current day Madonna, her “interesting” social media behavior, and whether she has “lost her way”.&nbsp;On the subject of train wrecks like Showgirls that we just cannot look away from, Peaches chats our favorite subject, Reality TV and all its glory.&nbsp;In other current event news, Peaches discusses, yes we are on an Elizabeth Berkley kick, the just released Saved By The Bell Reboot.&nbsp;Finally, we talk about other “so bad they are good” movies such as Grease 2 and Xanadu, to name a few. Tune in now as our two part sit down with the one and only Peaches Christ continues and comes to a conclusion.</p><br><p>@thepeacheschrist</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>This Episode is brought to you by Better HELP&nbsp;<a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Below Deck’s Izzy Wouters steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Current Season Eight Deckhand, Izzy Wouters.&nbsp;Checking in from her home in New Zealand, Izzy is here is tell it all and does not hold back.&nbsp;Izzy chats about how she watched past seasons of Below Deck once she was cast on the hit Bravo show to help her prepare for the experience.&nbsp;Wasting no time, Izzy tells us exactly how she feels about last season's Below Deck Med. Izzy particularly has a lot to say about Captain Sandy, Malia White and Hannah Ferrier and the whole Valium/Drugs On Board debacle.&nbsp; Allright, please let us take a moment to recover from that discussion.&nbsp;As we said, she does - not - hold - back!. Moving on, Izzy chats about how she felt when she realized that Francesca Rubi would be her Chief Stew instead of Kate Chastain.&nbsp;She details what it was like to initially work “inside” for Francesca and how working “outside” for Eddie Lucas differed.&nbsp;Hint: it was better! Izzy breaks down many of situations we have seen play out all season on Below Deck and gives us her opinion on whether they were handled correctly or not.&nbsp;Of course, she also gives us her opinion on her other fellow cast mates Elizabeth Frankini, Rachel Hargrove, James Hough, Ashling Lorger, Sunshine Shane (shout out to Sustainability) and last, but certainly not least, Captain Lee.&nbsp;So many questions for Izzy. So little time.&nbsp;We are only getting started. Part II coming soon but tune in now to this nonstop chat with Miss Izzy Wouters.</p><br><p>@izzywouters</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>This Episode is brought to you by Better HELP <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Well this is becoming a regular thing. Perez is back!!!! We continue our conversation regarding Perez Hilton’s new book, TMI: My Life in Scandal.&nbsp;Perez is here to dish about many of his celebrtiy BFFS that he chats about in this new book. He gives us all of the details of that time he made out with John Mayer for four minutes with tongue. There is also that time he ran into Britney Spears at a Grammy’s party and she didn’t know who he was despite the fact that they have met many times.&nbsp;We discuss the “Free Britney Movement” and what he recommends.&nbsp;Perez opens up about the breakup of his friendship with Lady Gaga.&nbsp;He also opens up about the status of his friendships with Katy Perry and the Queen of the World Madonna! Perez discusses the evolution of Madonna, what he thinks about her current social media presence, her last album and why she will never have a Vegas Residency. We discuss what it was like to be in the Rihanna music video 'S&amp;M’. On a larger note, Perez discusses what it is like to be “Perez Hilton” and have had these experiences of hanging out with legends like Madonna and Gaga.&nbsp;Perez chats about all the other projects he has in the works such as his Perez Hilton Podcast, what it is like to be hated on TikTok, the celebrities he is still dying to meet and how one day we may have The Perez Hilton Talk Show. He talks about his true love of the business and why, like Joan Rivers (one of his biggest inspirations), he will never stop working!!</p><br><p>@perezhilton</p><p>@theperezhilton</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p>Bonus Episodes Available at - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p>This Episode is brought to you by Better HELP <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Merch Available at - <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><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>Dana Wilkey steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Yes, THAT Dana Wilkey.&nbsp;Miss $25,000 sunglasses herself from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.&nbsp;If you&nbsp;haven’t heard, she owns $25,000 sunglasses.&nbsp;We check in with Dana to chat about all she has been up to since we last saw her on our TV&nbsp;screens on RHOBH as Taylor Armstrong’s&nbsp;“Friend”&nbsp;many seasons ago.&nbsp;We also need to know the behind the scenes of the infamous&nbsp;“Game Night” scene where the tension between The Richards Sisters, Kyle and Kim, and Brandi Glanville came to a much heated boil.&nbsp;Infamous times, we know.&nbsp;Dana chats about RHOBH of yesteryear (Adrienne, Camille, LVP) and gives her&nbsp;opinions on the current cast, including her thoughts on newbies Crystal Kung Minkoff and Kathy Hilton.&nbsp;For everyone who&nbsp;follows Dana on Instagram, and&nbsp;that seems to be all of your, she has been keeping the masses entertained and informed on the changing by the minute divorce and inevitable looming potential criminal and civil legal proceedings of Miss Erika Jayne and Mr. Tom Girardi. As an insider and fellow member of the&nbsp;famed&nbsp;zip code, Dana breaks it all down for us - the good, the bad, the&nbsp;bizarre, and there is a LOT of bizarre.&nbsp;She shares insider knowledge about Erika and Tom which has left The Rope completely speechless!!! We discuss the lawsuit and charges - play by play (let us not forget David is a lawyer) and how this could potentially be worse and bigger than Teresa and Joe Giudice. Of course, we don’t let Dana leave without a full&nbsp;analysis of those $25,000 sunglasses in which she answers all of our many many guilty&nbsp;questions.&nbsp;</p><br><p>@wilkey_dana</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>This Episode is brought to you by Better HELP <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><br><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Out of the hundreds of interviews The Behind The Velvet Rope Podcast has conducted this year, it is time to Spill The Tea. Off air, off camera, off Zoom, Behind The Scenes, who has been naughty and who has been nice. We present our first ever Top 10 Behind The Scenes list of our many many interactions with all our Favorite Bravolebrities. Let's face it, what goes on off camera when we book a guest, the before and after the interviews you hear daily is where the real truth lies. Our interviews this year include, but are not limited to Tamra Judge, Scheana Shay, Jill Zarin, Perez Hilton, Sutton Stracke, Heather &amp; Terry Dubrow, LeeAnne Locken, Marlo Hampton, Gizelle Bryant, Kristen Taekman, Melissa Rivers, Brad Goreski, Jason Wahler, Jenni Pulos, Jonathan Antin, Candiace Dillard, Peggy Sulahian, Harry Dubin, Marge Sr., Captain Sandy, Mary Fitzgerald, Elyse Slaine, Peter Madrigal, Patti Stanger, Jai Rodriguez, Cary Deuber, Joyce Giraud, Tracy Tutor, Claudia Jordan, Sophia Hutchins, Peppermint, Jonathan Antin, Karen Gravano, Jeana Keough and Randall Emmet. How many are on our Favorite People of the year list and why or why not are they there?</p><br><p>Enjoy and Happy New Year!</p><br><p>Listen here - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Million Dollar Listing New York’s Ronita's Kalra Steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;You know, little Luis D. Ortiz’ “assistant”, Ronita. Assistant now turned Real Estate Super Agent herself.&nbsp;We here Behind The Rope are obsessed with real estate so welcome Ronita, welcome.&nbsp;We check in with Ronita on the current state of the New York City real estate market. Do we buy or do we sell? So many questions, so little time.&nbsp;Ronita tells us how she went from a past career of stability and perks, at Apple nonetheless, to taking a chance on herself in the shark infested waters of New York Real Estate.&nbsp;She explains how she met Luis on her first day of work at Douglas Elliman (she has just accepted a new position at Compass), how getting on his team wasn't as easy as she thought and how she eventually wore Luis down and secured the coveted position of learning from one of NYC's best.&nbsp;We discuss their ever changing relationship, her breaking away and becoming an agent of her own, Luis' shocking decision to leave not only MDLNY, but also New York City and Real Estate in general, and the status of their relationship today. Knowing them all, we also discuss those other New York Super Agents,&nbsp;Fredrik Eklund, Ryan Serhant, Steve Gold and Tyler Whitman.&nbsp;We discuss the lack of women on the franchise, the important role of Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles’ Tracy Tutor, and how MDLNY is, in fact, casting a female for the new upcoming season (any spoilers Ronnie on who that may be? Hmm). Being a huge BravoHolic herself, we talk about some of her favorites, Teresa Giudice, Kyle Richards, and Bethenny Frankel.&nbsp;We also talk about that one time her and Luis went to dinner with Dorinda and John and that one time her and Luis went dinner with Miss Sonja Morgan. Do tell. She does. Then there was the time she ran into Tinsley at the bar at The Marmara Hotel, where Tins was living at the time. Ahh, New York. Finally we talk about those other brillant Real Estate Shows, MDLLA and Selling Sunset, the differences, similarities, and why Real Estate reality shows are a genre we will never tire of. A fun, jam packed episode with Miss Ronnie Kalra.</p><br><p><br></p><p>@ronniekalra</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>This Episode is brought to you by Better HELP <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>This episode is brought to you by HelloFresh<a href="https://www.hellofresh.com/10velvet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> https://www.HelloFresh.com/10velvet</strong></a><strong> (Use code 10velvet for 10 FREE meals, including free shipping.)</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><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>Gregory Zarian steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Let us start at the beginning.&nbsp;Born and raised in California, Gregory chats what life was like growing up with a Twin Brother and a Dad as Mayor.&nbsp;That would be anything but dull.&nbsp;Ok, let us fast forward to Gregory’s young adult life.&nbsp;One day, while working at a Nordstrom Department Store, he was asked if he ever wanted to be an actor.&nbsp;He said sure and soon thereafter found himself on the set of "Days of Our Lives”, one of the classic and longest running Soap Operas of our time.&nbsp;Of course, all good things must come to an end and, in this case, that includes Gregory’s role on “Days”.&nbsp;With that role over and done, he was scouted and sent to model internationally in Paris, Milan and Germany for a few years.&nbsp;We could think of a worse way to spend a few years.&nbsp;Eventually modeling brought him back to the states and an unexpected return to Soap Life, this time as fan fav “Julius” on “General Hospital”.&nbsp;In some instances, “fan fav” was an understatement.&nbsp;Gregory and David discuss the rabid fan base General Hospital has and how, in many ways, the level of commitment is similar to that of Housewives Fans. Hey, you didn’t think we were going to have a whole episode without any Real Housewives talk, did you? Let us not forget Eileen Davidson starred on “Days of our Lives” and Gregory lives in Los Angeles, home to many of our favorite RHOBH.&nbsp;From one pop culture aficionado to the next, David and Gregory cover it all.&nbsp;We are only getting started! Tune in now to this fun filled, let us cover everything, Part I sit down with Mr. Gregory Zarian.</p><br><p><br></p><p>@gregoryzarian</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>This Episode is brought to you by Better HELP <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>This episode is brought to you by HelloFresh<a href="https://www.hellofresh.com/10velvet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> https://www.HelloFresh.com/10velvet</strong></a><strong> (Use code 10velvet for 10 FREE meals, including free shipping.)</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Wendy Osefo, fresh off her Freshman season on The Real Housewives of Potomac, steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Contract in hand for Season Six, Wendy is here to reflect back upon her just finished Freshman Season and look ahead as to what is to come for The Real Housewives of Potomac Next Season - Season Six. That reunion! Can we talk? What a season it has been for RHOP!!! Where to begin? After a brief chat with Wendy about her Nigerian background, many degrees, yes we all know she is super smart, family life with Eddie and the boys and what originally brought her to the DMV area, we get right into what ya all are here to chat about. Piping’ hot tea from this past season of RHOP. Wendy discusses why she originally got involved with the show, potential reservations in joining, the realities of filming versus her perceived expeditions, and just what she knew and didn’t know joining an already established cast in the Fifth Season of a hit Bravo Housewives show.&nbsp;Of course, we also discuss the physical altercation between Candiace Dillard and Monique Samuels heard and seen around the world answering questions such as what was going through Wendy’s mind before, during and after, was she scared, could she believe what she was seeing, did she think this was “normal” Housewives’ behavior and did she think of resigning considering this was “not what she signed up for”.&nbsp;Wendy also dishes with us on her other cast mates Gizelle Bryant, Robyn Dixon, Ashley Darby, and last, but certainly not least, Karen Huger.&nbsp;Speaking of The Grand Dame, Wendy chats with us about Karen’s dislike of her and the real reasons why she thinks Karen does not like her - it is not what we see or hear at the reunion.&nbsp;Looking ahead to Season Six, Wendy and David discuss Monique and Candiace, both of whom have contracts in hand, and how they feel next season should, and most probably will, differ from this season past.&nbsp;(Monique Samuels has just announced that despite being offered a contract, she has resigned from RHOP after appearing on the show for four years). Finally, Wendy asks David, who she calls a "Housewives Aficionado”, for advice on Seasons to come to which, of course, he gives his no holds bar answers.&nbsp;An episode, not to be missed.&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><p>@wendyosefo</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>This Episode is brought to you by Better HELP <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>This episode is brought to you by HelloFresh<a href=" https://www.HelloFresh.com/10velvet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> https://www.HelloFresh.com/10velvet</strong></a><strong> (Use code 10velvet for 10 FREE meals, including free shipping.)</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Sarah Fraser from The Sarah Fraser Show Podcast steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;With her background in radio, it is no wonder Howard Stern and Robin Quivers are her idols.&nbsp;David rapidly agrees and a discussion ensues.&nbsp;Sarah shares all of the guests she has interviewed during her radio career such as Justin Bieber, Rhianna and Ashlee Simpson.&nbsp;Who was naughty and who was nice?&nbsp;Sarah tells all and the list is not at all what one would expect!&nbsp;There was also that one time she almost slept with our buddy Constantine Maroulis (Check out our explosive Two Part Sit Down with Constantine on August 17th, 2020 on Behind The Velvet Rope).&nbsp;Sarah is fascinated by the the fact that David used to work for Martha Stewart and he tells all.&nbsp;Kinda.&nbsp;Living in the DMV area, Sarah is close to all our fav Real Housewives of Potomac.&nbsp;She even had a falling out with Ashley Darby last year after having Candiace Dillard on her Podcast.&nbsp;Fear not, all is well now, but Sarah gives us a play by play of that falling out and road to recovery.&nbsp;She has also filmed certain RHOP episodes such as Monique Samuels’ Live Podcast Tour and Sarah is happy to take us Behind The Rope of that filming.&nbsp;Speaking of Monique Samuels, Sarah and David debate whether she will have a job after this season concludes due to her physical altercation with Candiace.&nbsp;Sarah also discussed why Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is her favorite of the franchise and why Real Housewives of New York City is her least.&nbsp;We also discuss The Real Housewives of DC, how it is difficult to shoot any reality show in political DC and how Rob Lowe almost had a DC based reality show.&nbsp;Finally, Sarah and David bond over being Podcast Hosts, discuss how far the medium has come and what is next up for both of them. An episode not to be missed.</p><br><p>@thesarahfrasershow</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>This Episode is brought to you by Better HELP <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>This episode is brought to you by Firstleaf WINE Club<strong> </strong><a href="https://bit.ly/3moPu3x" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://bit.ly/3moPu3x</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">h<strong>ttps://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p><br></p><p>Candiace Dillard Bassett steps back Behind The Rope (Part I of our sit down with Candiace aired last Monday Dec 14th, 2020 and has managed to make quite the splash!! Check it out).&nbsp;Hot off the most explosive and shocking season in The Real Housewives of Potomac history, and last night’s out of control reunion, Candiace is here to put closure to THE central storyline of the season and move on from the physical altercation with Monique Samuels, seen around the world.&nbsp;We pick up right where we left off, with Candiace opening up about the event and what was going through her mind before, during and after the event.&nbsp;We discuss the outcry of opinions and in the media, the Bravo blogs and social media and what it was like to live through everyone having an opinion on one of the most traumatic events to ever happen in her life.&nbsp;Of course, we address her lawsuit against Monique Samuels, Monique’s countersuit and what went on off camera to result in both suits being dismissed by the courts.&nbsp;Breaking the fourth wall, we discuss Bravo’s involvement, what, if anything, could have been done differently and what measures can or should be taken to prevent something like this from happening again in the BravoVerse.Candiace discusses the support she felt from cast mates Gizelle Bryant, Robyn Dixon and Wendy Osefo throughout this very tough season for her.&nbsp;She also discuss her, more complicated, “relationships” with Karen Huger and Ashley Darby and the status of those friendships today.&nbsp;Candiace answers many of the “big questions” such as, “are you really not going to return to RHOP if Monique is not let go” and “would you have signed up for the show several years knowing this was coming” and “has the good really outweighed the bad”.&nbsp;We discuss how this may be one of Candiace’s last long form interviews on the subject and how, with the reunion over, it is time for closure.&nbsp;On that note, a lighter note, we discuss Candiace the Singer / Songwriter (album coming soon, fingers crossed tour too, and will she one day be performing her hits in the WWHL Clubhouse?), Candiace the Actress (starting alongside Tia Mowry in “Family Reunion” on Netflix and “Christmas Lottery” on BET) and Candiace the entrepreneur (Prima Hair Collection is alive and well). Tune in now as our epic two part chat with Candiace Dillard comes to a conclusion (just like this epic season of RHOP).&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><p>@candeegal09</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>This Episode is brought to you by Better HELP <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>This episode is brought to you by Firstleaf WINE Club<strong> </strong><a href="https://bit.ly/3moPu3x" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://bit.ly/3moPu3x</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">h<strong>ttps://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Below Deck’s Sustainable Shane Coopersmith steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Current Season Eight Deckhand, that is.&nbsp;Or should we say just terminated Season Eight Deckhand.&nbsp;No shade, we loved our chat with Shane. Those are just the facts. Shane chats about how he was cast, his self admitted lack of real world yachting industry experience, and being thrown on board, almost literally, with no prior training by Bravo to be a part of this Season Eight of Below Deck.&nbsp;Shane chats about the challenges of the actual job he was hired to do with no real world experience versus the challenges of the ever present Bravo cameras to make a good TV show.&nbsp;He chats about how he planned to use the Below Deck platform to spread the word about sustainability, he is “Sustainable Shane” after all, and how he feels about the fact that the majority of sustainable footage filmed, paper straws aside, ended up on the cutting room floor.&nbsp;Speaking about Below Deck footage, Shane explains the truth about the several scenes the audience saw which led to his termination and details what we did not see as viewers surrounding those “heavily edited” scenes.&nbsp;Of course, we address his recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live (WWHL) where he decided to chat about sustainability rather than answer all of Andy Cohen’s questions surrounding current season Below Deck Drama.&nbsp;Shane explains what was going through his mind during this appearance and what happened off air during comercial breaks.&nbsp;Finally, Shane responds to both Kate Chastain and Andy Cohen’s comments earlier this week regarding this WWHL appearance and their perception of just how real is his commitment to the growing problem of sustainability in today’s society.&nbsp;Of course, we chat about relationships with current cast members Elizabeth, James, Eddie, Francesca, Ash, Izzy, Rachel and last, but certainly not least, Captain Lee.</p><br><p><br></p><p>@sustainable.shane</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Peggy Zabakolas, from Netflix’s Million Dollar Beach House, steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;First things first, Peggy fills us in on all things Real Estate in both The Hamptons and New York City - the current state of the market, where you can get the best deals, and what are her favorite parts of each location.&nbsp;Let us start at the beginning.&nbsp;Peggy began working at Nest Seekers, while still in Law School, for a broker by the name of Ryan Serhant.&nbsp;You may have heard of him.&nbsp;Her first day on the job was the Premier Party for Season One, Episode One of Million Dollar Listing New York.&nbsp;Peggy discusses what it was like to work for Ryan back in the day, what it was like to film Million Dollar Listing New York, and what she thinks of Ryan’s growth and success throughout the years as a result of the show.&nbsp;Peggy also knows and discusses those other MDLNY agents Fredrik Eklund, Steve Gold and Luis D. Ortiz.&nbsp;Peggy explains how she is one of the only brokers to split her time between New York City and The Hamptons and how that led to her being cast as one of the five main agents on Million Dollar Beach House.&nbsp;We talk about how she was cast, what the filming process was like and how she felt she was portrayed once she watched the series back on Netflix.&nbsp;We also talk about her colleagues and costars Michael, JB, Noel and Jimmy and what the status of each of those relationships is like today.&nbsp;Peggy opens up about her motivations for joining the cast of Million Dollar Beach House, the biggest misconception about her from the show, how life changed overnight as a result of the show, how the show has helped her booming Real Estate career and what she hopes to further gain as a result of the show's success.&nbsp;Of course, we cannot help but compare Million Dollar Beach House to its left coast compadre, Selling Sunset.&nbsp;We discuss that show as well as her other Reality TV love, The Real Housewives.&nbsp;Yes The Hamptons is a small place. She has run into / seen LuAnn deLesseps, Bethenny Frankel, Ramona Singer.&nbsp;Of course, we discuss. Tune in now for this fun filled chat with Peggy Zabakolas from Netflix’ Million Dollar Beach House.&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><p>@peggy__z</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>This Episode is brought to you by Better HELP <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Candiace Dillard Bassett steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;What a season she has just had on The Real Housewives of Potomac.&nbsp;Where to begin?&nbsp;We leave no stone left unturned in our discussion with Candiace regarding the physical altercation with Monique Samuels, which was THE central storyline seen this past season on RHOP.&nbsp;We go behind the cameras to discuss what was going through Candiace’s mind before, during and after the “hair drag” watched around the world.&nbsp;We discuss the emotions associated with the event, there are a wide range, and what the atmosphere was like on the set of RHOP for the rest of the season once this occurred.&nbsp;Candiace discusses the RHOP reunion, what we have already seen and can expect to see over the remaining weeks, and the closure she felt, once it was over, from the most drama filled season in the history of RHOP.&nbsp;Breaking the fourth wall, we discuss Bravo’s involvement, what, if anything, could have been done differently and what measures can or should be taken tp prevent something like this from happening again in the BravoVerse.&nbsp;As Candiace reflects back, we discuss how she feels now that she is on the other side of the season and what we can expect as the RHOP Reunion forges on.&nbsp;We also get a rare look into Candiace’s life growing up in the ATL, being a “Pageant Girl”, her current pursuit of her MBA at Howard University, and meeting Chris Bassett.&nbsp;Finally, being a fellow Pop Culture and TV junkie, (yes reality is included and yes she watched RHOP before being on it) Candiace reveals her love of all things Shonda Rhimes and bonds with David over Scandal, one of the best TV shows to ever exist. Kids, we are just getting started. After all, this is only Part I of our two part sit down with Candiace Dillard.</p><br><p><br></p><p>@candeegal09</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>This Episode is brought to you by Better HELP <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><br><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">h<strong>ttps://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>