BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE

The Housewives of the North Pole. Kyle Richards. Have y’all watched? We break down Kyle Richards’ recent star turn in Peacock’s The Housewives of the North Pole. We chat about the huge Variety article about Miss Richards’ return to acting, her role in “Halloween Kills” earlier this year, her recently inked deal for the final “Halloween Ends” which will be an increased role which Kyle teases will include many scenes with Jaime Lee Curtis. We chat about the actresses Kim and Kyle Richards, Kyle’s “American Woman” starting Alicia Silverstone, how Kyle seems to be pulling a “reverse” Rinna, and whether Kyle will eventually leave RHOBH for her acting career. In other Kyle news, we discuss her recent appearance on Teddi Mellencamp’s Pod, her updates on Kathy Hilton’s return to RHOBH, her biggest regret about her time on RHOBH, and her recent shocking claims about LVP. Of course, we also chat about the epic cameos of Miss Sonja Morgan, The Grand Dame Karen Huger, Lisa Barlow, and Cynthia Bailey. Finally, we provide a full review of many of the current “Housewives” Podcasts - Gizelle & Robyn’s, Teddi & Tamra’s, Bethenny Frankel’s, Jeana Keough’s and more. @thesarahfrasershow @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by TRUE-BILL - https://www.truebill.com/velvetrope (Start Cancelling Unwanted Recurring Subscriptions Now! It could save you thousands a year.) Brought to you by BETTER HELP - https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope") MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s that time again. Deep Dives with our fav sisters from The Pop Apologists Podcast! We go deep on everything keeping us up at night. First, we revel in this new season of RHOC and the return of Miss Fancy Pants herself, Heather Dubrow. Our fav sisters reveal what they know and have learned about The Dubrow’s wealth, Dr. Terry, Botched, the epic 22,000 square foot estate and more. Are y’all enjoying this season of RHOC? Has Bravo fixed the disaster of last season? Moving on, the sisters chat about their local hometown friends, the ladies of RHOSLC. We chat about all the goings on of this season, Meredith Marks’ emergence as the Sutton Stracke of Salt Lake calling Jen Shah out, and the recently released The Housewife & The Shah Shocker. Finally, we chat about the joy that is Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip - the unexpected fights, shocking alliances, offbeat friendships, Butler Michael, theme song "Housewives on The Island" emerges as one of the best theme songs of all time, and rumored behind the scenes off camera drama!! All is revealed! @popapologists @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by TRUEBILL - https://www.truebill.com/velvetrope (Start Cancelling Unwanted Recurring Subscriptions Now! It could save you thousands a year.) Brought to you by BETTER HELP - https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope") MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Real Housewives of Miami’s Karent Sierra steps Behind The Rope. Karent, dentist extraordinaire, fills us in on what she has been up to since we last saw her our our TV screens. Besides running her dental practice, Karent has been helping those less fortunate than herself around the world through her Sharing Smiles Foundation. Ok, on to what everyone wants to talk about, The Real Housewives of Miami. Karent discusses what it was like to watch her friends on the show during its freshman season before she herself was cast for the stellar Season Two. She also explains her reservations on joining the show and why she ultimately decided to become a full time cast member. She explains how she was almost a full time host on “The Doctors”, the Power of Bravo and how her DM’s fill up every time Bravo airs an RHOM Marathon. Imagine what they are now that RHIOM is back in out lives on a regular basis on Peacock. Of course we discuss Karent’s colleagues Lea Black, Adriana de Moura, Marysol Patton, Lisa Hochstein, Anna Quincoces and last, but certainly not least, Joanna Krupa. We discuss the good, the bad, the other and where her relationship with each stands today. We address the fact that these very same colleagues accused her of smiling too much during her season. Umm, did we miss the memo? Is that a bad thing? Speaking of her cast members, Karent gives us her opinions on who changed the most since the show, who was thrilled to have the ever presence of cameras in their life, who was the most “different” on air when the cameras were rolling versus what they were like in real life, and who was the meanest of the “mean girls”. Karent lets us know what she learned about herself and life from filming RHOM and what she would do different, if anything, if given the chance to do it all over again. Speaking of “all over again” we discuss the Reboot with Karent - at the time of this recording not yet a definite - and why this fan favorite franchise was gone way too soon. @karentsierra @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by TRUEBILL - https://www.truebill.com/velvetrope (Start Cancelling Unwanted Recurring Subscriptions Now! It could save you thousands a year.) Brought to you by BETTER HELP - https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope") MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The time has come! Kathryn Edwards is here to help us break down this epic season of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip. RHUGT. We deep dive into the fan fav guilty pleasure that is Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip - RHUGT - the shocking fights, the even more shocking unexpected friendships, the behind the scenes drama you did not see, what is yet to come as the season plays on, whether we can expect a reunion - how epic would that be. Also, we reveal the cast of Season Two to Kathryn on air capturing her priceless reaction when she learns two of her former 90210 colleagues, Miss Brandi Glanville and Miss Taylor Armstrong will be amongst the ex-housewives chosen to spend a week at the iconic Blue Stone Manor. Finally, we go deep down the rabbit hole with Kathryn about hypothetical Seasons 3 through hopefully 100 of RHUGT discussing very possible, as well as dream collabs, of potential current and ex-housewives that leaving us laughing so hard we almost lose sight that you wonderful audience are there listening. Of course, now that Miss Dubrow is back in our lives, we pay homage to the new season. You are all welcome for this everyone. The return of Miss Kathryn Edwards. #RHUGT @katedwards8 @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Listen to Full Episode At: https://www.patreon.com/posts/59469729 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the return of RHOC, we figured it was time to revisit this chat with the Original OG of the OC, Miss Jeana Keough. Fun fact - this made our annual 2020 End of The Year List for last year. Can you tell if it was on our “BEST OF” or “WORST OF” llist? DM us with comments after you listen! Is everyone loving the return of the OC this season? Has Fancy Pants Dubrow single-handedly saved the franchise or do you think otherwise? The other OG of the OC, Jeana Keough, steps Behind The Rope. Stepping out from behind the gates of Coto de Caza, Gina is here to talk about what "The Housewives" was like back in the day, Season One, Episode One Of The Real Housewives of Orange County. Gina was there when it all started with Vicki, Jo, Lauri, and Kimberly. Gina talks about what the casting and filming process was like during the hey day of Bravo and just how much it has changed in present day. We discuss some of her other co-stars during her five year tenure as a RHOC cast member: Tamra Judge, Lynne Curtin, Gretchen Rossi and Tammy Knickerbocker. We also discuss the current cast who Gina also knows well: Kelly Dodd, Braunwyn Windham-Burke, Gina Kirschenheiter and Emily Simpson. We discuss that “other” housewife, or should we say “househusband”, Slade Smiley and check in on Gina’s family Kara, Shane and Colton following the passing of Dad Matt earlier this year. Finally, we discuss BravoCon, that infamous OG Panel, and her new friend to come out of it all, Adrienne Maloof. Nostalgia at its best! @jeana.keough @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by THIRDLOVE - http://www.thirdlove.com/velvet (20% Off First Purchase) Brought to you by BETTER HELP - https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope") Brought to you by WONDERY’S HARSH REALITY (Follow “Harsh Reality:The Story of Miriam Rivera” on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen early and ad free by joining Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App) Brought to you by SIMPLISAFE - https://www.simplisafe.com/velvetrope (40% Off your entire system!) MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beth Stolarczyk steps Behind The Rope. The Real World: Los Angeles’ Beth that is. Beth chats about what it was like almost three decades ago to have been part of the second installment in the Granddaddy of Reality TV, The Real World. Beth chats about how the LA season invented many things we have now come to take as gospel in Reality TV - the confessional, the reality pet and the first ever person, David Edwards, to be “kicked off” a reality show. Beth chats about the David / Tami drama, her use of the word “rape”, why she was the room mate her cast mates, and America, just “loved to hate” and how this would all hold up now, three decades later. On that note, after the juggernaut success of Paramount Plus' New York installment last year, The Real World Homecoming: Los Angeles has arrived, reuniting Beth with her former house mates in the same Venice Beach House. Streaming now! Beth chats about how this experience was different, the drama we can expect as the season progresses and just how much Reality TV has changed. Being a huge Bravo fan, Beth chats Housewives, the Real World inspired Summer House and Winter House, Bravo real world alum Cameran Eubanks (RW New Orleans and Southern Charm Shout Out), Erika Jayne, Jen Shah and much more as we Mention It All! @bethsrealworld @eyelusionlashes_beverlyhills @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by THIRDLOVE - http://www.thirdlove.com/velvet (20% Off First Purchase) Brought to you by BETTER HELP - https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope") Brought to you by WONDERY’S HARSH REALITY (Follow “Harsh Reality:The Story of Miriam Rivera” on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen early and ad free by joining Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App) Brought to you by SIMPLISAFE - https://www.simplisafe.com/velvetrope (40% Off your entire system!) MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Check out Beth’s Lashes - www.eyelusionlashesbeverlyhills.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathryn Edwards is back. You asked, screamed, yelled, begged and pleaded. We have listened. Kathryn is here for a, as usual, epic three part chat about it all. It all consists of RHOBH, RHONY, RHOP, RHOC and RHUGT and more! Today, in this Part II chat, we deep dive on the just passed RHOP Season and Reunion. Kathryn has never watched RHOP before this season!! Having watched for the first time ever, LOL, Kathryn shares a unique perspective on our fav Potomac ladies, Andy Cohen’s interaction with them and guest host Miss Nicki Minaj. We break down our season highs and lows, the off line social media feuds and what we can expect next season when RHOP returns. Finally and moving on, we start our deep dive into this season of the instant classic Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip - the surprising friendships, unexpected feuds, and much more!! If you haven’t checked our Part I RHOBH / RHONY chat from earlier this week, feel free to listen to that chat first before this continuation! Kathryn Edwards is back! Rejoice all!! @katedwards8 @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by THIRDLOVE - http://www.thirdlove.com/velvet (20% Off First Purchase) Brought to you by BETTER HELP - https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope") Brought to you by WONDERY’S HARSH REALITY (Follow “Harsh Reality:The Story of Miriam Rivera” on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen early and ad free by joining Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App) Brought to you by SIMPLISAFE - https://www.simplisafe.com/velvetrope (40% Off your entire system!) MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fraser Olender steps Behind The Rope. Below Deck, Season Nine Fan Fav! Fraser breaks down what being part of one of Bravo’s highest rated shows has been like - highs and lows, cast mates, charter guests and more. Of course, we had to grill Fraser on that hot juicy kiss that he does not remember with straight deckhand Jake. On that note, Fraser opens up about being the first Gay Stew since Josiah, LGBTQ+ representation on Bravo, his “type” and current relationship status and just who has been slipping into his DMs. On that note, Fraser explains why Lisa Vanderpump is his Queen, why he would be perfect to work for Lisa managing all of her properties, and just how he plans to go about making his LVP dreams into a reality. Fraser also chats about the messages he has received from both Kate Chastain and Hannah Ferrier, the current state of Housewives, and just what is next for this fan fav Below Deck Season Nine break out. @fraserolender @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by THIRDLOVE - http://www.thirdlove.com/velvet (20% Off First Purchase) Brought to you by BETTER HELP - https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope") Brought to you by WONDERY’S HARSH REALITY (Follow “Harsh Reality:The Story of Miriam Rivera” on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen early and ad free by joining Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App) Brought to you by SIMPLISAFE - https://www.simplisafe.com/velvetrope (40% Off your entire system!) MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathryn Edwards is back. You asked, screamed, yelled, begged and pleaded. We have listened. Kathryn is here for a, as usual, epic three part chat about it all. "It all" consists of RHOBH, RHONY, RHOP, RHOC and RHUGT and more! Today, in this Part I chat, Kathryn shares updates and storylines on the new currently filming season of RHOBH - Erika Jayne’s upcoming new season “edit", Dorit’s home invasion, Kathy Hilton’s absence thus far, Kyle’s statement that she will resign when she “isn’t having fun anymore" and much more. Kathryn shares what she knows from being a local on the SoCal scene! Moving on, Kathryn chats RHONY - many of David’s local BFF’s have been contacted for interviews and they discuss the future of the show and what is needed to get ratings up. You are all welcome for this, the return of Miss Kathryn Edwards. @katedwards8 @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by THIRDLOVE - http://www.thirdlove.com/velvet (20% Off First Purchase) Brought to you by BETTER HELP - https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope") Brought to you by WONDERY’S HARSH REALITY (Follow “Harsh Reality:The Story of Miriam Rivera” on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen early and ad free by joining Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App) Brought to you by SIMPLISAFE - https://www.simplisafe.com/velvetrope (40% Off your entire system!) MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Housewife and The Shah Shocker. The documentary we have waited for has finally arrived. Dana Wilkey from The Housewife and The Shah Shocker stop by to chat about what it was like to be part of this epic documentary, what she learned about Jen Shah during filming, her interactions with the victims, whether she thinks Jen Shah is guilty, the many turns in this legal case including Jen Shah’s assistant Stuart Smith’s change of plea to guilty, how it is all playing out this season on RHOSLC and much more. Having also been a part of The Housewife and The Hustler, Dana discusses how Jen’s case is similar and different from Erika Jayne’s, the drive for money and fame at all costs and the pitfalls of putting one’s life out there on a national platform such as Housewives. Of course, we also talk about Dana’s recent social media feud with Teddi Mellencamp who blamed Dana for Dorit Kemsley’s recent home invasion, the media explosion that followed this accusation and the status of her relationships with Teddi, Dorit and PK today. Finally, we chat with Dana about her own reinvention from a woman best known for her $25,000 sunglasses as RHOBH’s official first joint “friend of” alongside the infamous Brandi Glanville to the Gossip Queen behind the “Dishing With Dana” Podcast. @wilkey_dana @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Listen To Full Chat At: https://www.patreon.com/posts/59407107 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Selling Sunset Season Four! We have waited patiently and then waited some more. Finally, one of the best reality shows to ever exist has returned! Today we revisit a chat we had last year with the man himself, Mr. Jason Oppenheim. Back before Chrishell, we chat with a very single Jason. How quickly things change. Jason Oppenheim Steps Behind The Rope. Jason fills us in on the current state of he market in Los Angeles before diving into the hottest show of the moment, Selling Sunset. Jason discuss his reservations before signing on to the show, what finally changed his mind and getting used to the presence of cameras in the office and while doing deals. Jason also chats about the effect Selling Sunset has had on both his professional as well as his personal life. We discuss the Oppenheim Group office drama and what Jason thinks of the womens' disputes on and off camera. Of course we asked Jason for his opinions on all of his employees Heather, Maya, Amanza, Davina, Chrishell, Christine and last but certainly not least, Mary. Speaking of Mary, Jason explains how he and Mary first met and whether he truly favors her, which seems to be the consensus amongst the other agents. Jason tells us about the one time he showed a house to Ariana Grande and what transpired between the two. He also answers one of life's most pressing questions, will he ever settle down? On a personal note, we also had to pay homage to the king, Executive Producer of Selling Sunset Adam DiVello, thank you 100 times over also for The Hills and Laguna Beach. @jasonoppenheim @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by AUDIBLE - https://audible.com/projecthailmary (Listen to Audible’s “Project Hail Mary”) Brought to you by RITUAL - https://ritual.com/VELVET (Get 10% Off During Your First Three Months) Brought to you by RAYCON - https://www.buyraycon.com/velvet (15% Off Site Wide - Use Code “Holiday”) Brought to you by SKYLIGHT FRAME - http://www.skylightframe.com ($10 Off Your First Purchase - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by CALIBRATE - https://www.joincalibrate.com ($50 Off First Year - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by OMAZE - https://www.omaze.com/velvetrope (Receive 20 Extra Entries When You Enter Code “velvetrope20”) MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Lachey and the boys from 98 Degrees, Drew Lachey, Jeff Timmons and Justin Jeffre step Behind The Rope. Having sold over ten million records worldwide, topping the Billboard Hot 100 with eight singles including the Number One hit with Mariah Carey, “Thank God I Found You”, 98 Degrees reflects back on the highs and lows of a stellar career that seems hotter than ever these days. That’s correct, Nick and the boys have brand new music in the form of the single “Where Do You Want To Go” which they will continue to perform on live dates throughout the rest of 2021. 98 Degrees chat about the inevitable comparisons to the other chart topping bands at the time NSYNC, NKOTB, BSB and B2M. The boys pay homage to their many side projects none the least of which was Newlyweds, the Reality Show of global international success and many viral moments of epic proportion. We pick Nick’s brain on what Hollywood Couple he thinks is prime for a Modern Day Newlyweds and the answer is not what you would expect. Calling MTV! The 98 side projects also include the family affair that was Dancing With The Stars. Sorry Nick, and Vanessa (Lachey), we will have to give it to Drew on this one. #mirrorballchamp #dwtsseasontwo We chat with 98 about dream collabs, meeting Michael Jackson, opening for Janet Jackson, Nick’s current Fox show “Alter Ego”, what their millions of adoring fans can expect from their mostly sold out year end live shows, and when can we expect more new follow up music to the brilliant “Where Do You Want To Go”. Of course before we let the boys go we had to pay homage to those brilliant, never to be forgotten 90s fashions. @98degrees @nicklachey @thedrewlachey @jefftimmons @jeffre.justin @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by AUDIBLE - https://audible.com/projecthailmary (Listen to Audible’s “Project Hail Mary”) Brought to you by RITUAL - https://ritual.com/VELVET (Get 10% Off During Your First Three Months) Brought to you by RAYCON - https://www.buyraycon.com/velvet (15% Off Site Wide - Use Code “Holiday”) Brought to you by SKYLIGHT FRAME - http://www.skylightframe.com ($10 Off Your First Purchase - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by CALIBRATE - https://www.joincalibrate.com ($50 Off First Year - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by OMAZE - https://www.omaze.com/velvetrope (Receive 20 Extra Entries When You Enter Code “velvetrope20”) MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula step Behind The Rope. Kymanda. Husband and Wife. Kyle and Amanda share all the details from their recent nuptials which included Bravoleb guests Carl Radke, Lindsay Hubbard, Paige Desorbo, Luke Gulbranson, Ciara Miller and Craig Conover. Kyle and Amanda also dive deep into the past many years of Summer House - casts past and present including the exit of Hannah Berner - and what we can expect when Summer House returns to Bravo next year. We also discuss this current season of Winter House - our fav Southern Charmers Austen and Craig, love triangles a la Linds/Ciara/Austen, newbies, the hotness of Andrea, the noted absence of Kyle’s bromance Carl, the parties bigger and better, the house, Stowe, VT and just how Paige went from early season Andrea to current boyfriend Craig. So many questions, so little time when it comes to Summer House, Southern Charm and Winter House. Of course being newlyweds, Kyle and Amanda share their love advice for Carl and Lindsay - who are rumored to be dating which we get to the bottom of Paige and Craig - do they have what it takes to go the distance, Ciara and Austen - TBD and oh so much more! Finally, no convo with Kymanda would be complete without a shout out to Loverboy, the drink that just keeps on a givin' @imkylecooke @amandabatula @drinkloverboy @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by AUDIBLE - https://audible.com/projecthailmary (Listen to Audible’s “Project Hail Mary”) Brought to you by RITUAL - https://ritual.com/VELVET (Get 10% Off During Your First Three Months) Brought to you by RAYCON - https://www.buyraycon.com/velvet (15% Off Site Wide - Use Code “Holiday”) Brought to you by SKYLIGHT FRAME - http://www.skylightframe.com ($10 Off Your First Purchase - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by CALIBRATE - https://www.joincalibrate.com ($50 Off First Year - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by OMAZE - https://www.omaze.com/velvetrope (Receive 20 Extra Entries When You Enter Code “velvetrope20”) MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was supposed to be a reality show with a twist. In a sun-drenched villa in Ibiza, six hot guys compete for a cash prize and for the love of the beautiful and mysterious Miriam. It’s meant to be her big break: the moment she becomes the superstar she was born to be. But this is the era of “cruel reality TV” and the show producers have a different goal: they want to surprise the men with the fact that Miriam is trans. A new six-episode investigative series from Wondery, the makers of The Shrink Next Door and The Apology Line, and from Novel, HARSH REALITY is the story about love, lies, reality TV and a woman before her time: Miriam Rivera. Written by Agnes Borinsky and hosted by Trace Lysette. Listen to Harsh Reality: http://wondery.fm/HR_Behind_The_Velvet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Housewife and The Shah Shocker. The documentary we have waited for has finally arrived. Dana Wilkey from The Housewife and The Shah Shocker stop by to chat about what it was like to be part of this epic documentary, what she learned about Jen Shah during filming, her interactions with the victims, whether she thinks Jen Shah is guilty, the many turns in this legal case including Jen Shah’s assistant Stuart Smith’s change of plea to guilty, how it is all playing out this season on RHOSLC and much more. Having also been a part of The Housewife and The Hustler, Dana discusses how Jen’s case is similar and different from Erika Jayne’s, the drive for money and fame at all costs and the pitfalls of putting one’s life out there on a national platform such as Housewives. Of course, we also talk about Dana’s recent social media feud with Teddi Mellencamp who blamed Dana for Dorit Kemsley’s recent home invasion, the media explosion that followed this accusation and the status of her relationships with Teddi, Dorit and PK today. Finally, we chat with Dana about her own reinvention from a woman best known for her $25,000 sunglasses as RHOBH’s official first joint “friend of” alongside the infamous Brandi Glanville to the Gossip Queen behind the “Dishing With Dana” Patreon Podcast. @wilkey_dana @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by AUDIBLE - https://audible.com/projecthailmary (Listen to Audible’s “Project Hail Mary”) Brought to you by RITUAL - https://ritual.com/VELVET (Get 10% Off During Your First Three Months) Brought to you by RAYCON - https://www.buyraycon.com/velvet (15% Off Site Wide - Use Code “Holiday”) Brought to you by SKYLIGHT FRAME - http://www.skylightframe.com ($10 Off Your First Purchase - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by CALIBRATE - https://www.joincalibrate.com ($50 Off First Year - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by OMAZE - https://www.omaze.com/velvetrope (Receive 20 Extra Entries When You Enter Code “velvetrope20”) MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Housewife and The Shah Shocker. The documentary we have waited for has finally arrived. Dana Wilkey from The Housewife and The Shah Shocker stop by to chat about what it was like to be part of this epic documentary, what she learned about Jen Shah during filming, her interactions with the victims, whether she thinks Jen Shah is guilty, the many turns in this legal case including Jen Shah’s assistant Stuart Smith’s change of plea to guilty, how it is all playing out this season on RHOSLC and much more. Having also been a part of The Housewife and The Hustler, Dana discusses how Jen’s case is similar and different from Erika Jayne’s, the drive for money and fame at all costs and the pitfalls of putting one’s life out there on a national platform such as Housewives. Of course, we also talk about Dana’s recent social media feud with Teddi Mellencamp who blamed Dana for Dorit Kemsley’s recent home invasion, the media explosion that followed this accusation and the status of her relationships with Teddi, Dorit and PK today. Finally, we chat with Dana about her own reinvention from a woman best known for her $25,000 sunglasses as RHOBH’s official first joint “friend of” alongside the infamous Brandi Glanville to the Gossip Queen behind the “Dishing With Dana” Podcast. @wilkey_dana @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by AUDIBLE - https://audible.com/projecthailmary (Listen to Audible’s “Project Hail Mary”) Brought to you by RITUAL - https://ritual.com/VELVET (Get 10% Off During Your First Three Months) Brought to you by RAYCON - https://www.buyraycon.com/velvet (15% Off Site Wide - Use Code “Holiday”) Brought to you by SKYLIGHT FRAME - http://www.skylightframe.com ($10 Off Your First Purchase - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by CALIBRATE - https://www.joincalibrate.com ($50 Off First Year - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by OMAZE - https://www.omaze.com/velvetrope (Receive 20 Extra Entries When You Enter Code “velvetrope20”) MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we break down Jen’s legal woes and the current season of RHOSLC - cast trip van being raided, Mama Meredith protecting son Brooks, caterers being sabotaged, cult accusations, a new cast member, friends of, Meredith speaking out against Jen, and we are only getting started. We also deep dive into Housewife Ratings, the future of RHONY and Housewives in general - we have a lot of theories that need to be fleshed out - and the return - does anyone care? - of Vanderpump Rules. @popapologists @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Listen to Full Episode At: https://www.patreon.com/posts/58181214 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooke Lusk steps Behind The Rope. Brooke is here to talk about her debut TV role in HBO Max’s 12 Dates of Christmas. Brooke chats about what it was like to be part of this brilliant reality show. 12 Dates of Christmas is the ultimate holiday dating series. Set in a stunning winter wonderland, the show follows three sexy singles looking to spice up the festive season as they search for that special someone to bring home for the holidays. With a diverse cast of varying sexualities, chaos soon ensues as Brooke fights for one of our Bachelor’s hearts while wearing her emotions on her sleeve. Brooke also chats about life as a Red Carpet Reporter before turning to acting, the many celebs she has interviewed, her wish list - shout out to Lady Gaga and Rihanna - and, being a huge Reality TV fan herself - some of her own guilty pleasures - shout out to the classic that is F Boy Island! @brookelusk @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by TENTREE - https://www.tentree.com (15% Off First Order - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by QUIP - https://www.getquip.com/velvet (First Refill Free & Up To 40% Off Bundles) Brought to you by SHIPSTATION - https://www.shipstation.com (60 Day Free Trial. Use Code “Velvet” by clicking on the microphone at the top) Brought to you by TRUEBILL - https://www.truebill.com/velvetrope (Start Cancelling Unwanted Recurring Subscriptions Now! It could save you thousands a year.) Brought to you by WONDERY’S HARSH REALITY (Follow “Harsh Reality:The Story of Miriam Rivera” on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen early and ad free by joining Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App). MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

90210’s Gabrielle Carteris steps Behind The Rope. Yes, Andrea Zuckerman is here!!! Ok, ok, we DO know the difference between Gabrielle Carteris and Andrea Zuckerman. Gabrielle is here to chat about her full career and the role she is most iconically known for in 90210. Gabrielle talks about what the audition process was like, how she got the role and what it was like being on a hit Aaron Spelling teen nighttime soap. We talk what it was like to fake her age of 21 to get the job and to play a 15 year old teenager when she was 29 years old. We chat about her costars - no last names needed - Shannen, Tori, Jennie, Brian, Jason, Luke, and Ian and all those rumors from back in the day on set - the “red dress” catfight, the BTS hook ups, and, of course, Shannen Doherty and her “bad girl” reputation. We talk about Shannen’s exit, her replacement Tiffani Thiessen, guests stars such as Oscar Winner Hillary Swank, her pregnancy being written into the show, and her exit at the end of Season Five. Flash forward, and Gabrielle talks about what being the President of SAG-AFTRA (and now first American President of FIA) was like, her many celebrity run-ins / colleagues, and backstage shenanigans from the esteemed SAG Awards. As busy a job as that is, Gabrielle found herself moonlighting in 2019 when Tori and Jennie came a callin’ for the reboot, BH90210, when the entire original cast signed on to play heightened versions of themselves. Gabrielle opens up about that bittersweet reunion due to Luke Perry’s passing as well as how hard it is to watch friends go through tough times - “True Tori”, Shannen’s current health, and so on. Finally, we reflect back on 90210 and its blockbuster cultural effect that we are still, and will forever be talking about, all these years later. @gabriellecarteris @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by TENTREE - https://www.tentree.com (15% Off First Order - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by QUIP - https://www.getquip.com/velvet (First Refill Free & Up To 40% Off Bundles) Brought to you by SHIPSTATION - https://www.shipstation.com (60 Day Free Trial. Use Code “Velvet” by clicking on the microphone at the top) Brought to you by TRUEBILL - https://www.truebill.com/velvetrope (Start Cancelling Unwanted Recurring Subscriptions Now! It could save you thousands a year.) Brought to you by WONDERY’S HARSH REALITY (Follow “Harsh Reality:The Story of Miriam Rivera” on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen early and ad free by joining Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App) MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charli Burnett steps Behind The Rope. Vanderpump Rules, Season Nine. Charli chats all about the new season of Pump Rules - how it was different for her, filming without OG’s Stassi, Jax and Kristen, being the only one in the group whose significant other isn’t a regular part of the show, and her ever changing relationships with cast mates. She weighs in on some of life’s most pressing questions - the validity of “share plate” charges, Schwartz & Sandy’s, Raquel Leviss’ statement that Katie Maloney is bored in life, the necessity of an engagement ring from Tiffany’s, the fact that Summer Moon has more IG followers than all of us, working at SUR for Lisa Vanderpump and much more. Charli shares an update on Lala Kent and Randall Emmett’s relationship that has been the subject of much tabloid fodder over the past few weeks. Charli opens up about her food issues, as seen this season on VPR, her decision to show her vulnerable side on Bravo and how the public and her cast mates have reacted. Of course, last but certainly not least, we had to ask if she has, in fact, now still never eaten pasta. @charliburnett @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by TENTREE - https://www.tentree.com (15% Off First Order - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by QUIP - https://www.getquip.com/velvet (First Refill Free & Up To 40% Off Bundles) Brought to you by SHIPSTATION - https://www.shipstation.com (60 Day Free Trial. Use Code “Velvet” by clicking on the microphone at the top) Brought to you by TRUEBILL - https://www.truebill.com/velvetrope (Start Cancelling Unwanted Recurring Subscriptions Now! It could save you thousands a year.) Brought to you by WONDERY’S HARSH REALITY (Follow “Harsh Reality:The Story of Miriam Rivera” on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen early and ad free by joining Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App) MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hannah Ferrier steps Behind The Rope. Our fav Below Decker is here to chat about it all! Hannah reminisces about her time on Below Deck, the highs and lows, and discusses her much talked about exit from the show, Maritime Law and Sandy / Maila. Moving on, Hannah updates us on motherhood, fiancé Josh, her new house and wedding plans. Now a Podcast host herself, Hannah chats about “Dear Reality, You’re Effed”, her many Bravolebv guests - shout outs to Mercedes Javid & Shep Rose, her many Bravolebrity Run Ins - Ramona Singer we are talking to you and who her ideal guests would be. An avid Bravo watcher, Hannah shares her thoughts on all our fav Housewives’ happenings - RHOSLC, RHOBH, RHOP, RHONY & much more. Of course, we also deep dive into this current season of Below Deck in all its glory! @hannahferrier @hannahspodcast @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef www.oceaninternationaltrainingacademy.com BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by TENTREE - https://www.tentree.com (15% Off First Order - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by QUIP - https://www.getquip.com/velvet (First Refill Free & Up To 40% Off Bundles) Brought to you by SHIPSTATION - https://www.shipstation.com (60 Day Free Trial. Use Code “Velvet” by clicking on the microphone at the top) Brought to you by TRUEBILL - https://www.truebill.com/velvetrope (Start Cancelling Unwanted Recurring Subscriptions Now! It could save you thousands a year.) Brought to you by WONDERY’S HARSH REALITY (Follow “Harsh Reality:The Story of Miriam Rivera” on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen early and ad free by joining Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App) MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a rare Podcast appearance, Carole Radziwill steps BACK Behind The Rope. After a brief chat with Carole about her career as a journalist, producer (3 Emmy wins) & NYT Best Selling author (shout out to "What Remains: A memoir of Fate, Friendship and Love”), we get into what y’all wanna chat about, The Real Housewives of New York City. Carole chats about her six year run on RHONY - the highs / lows, cast mates who have come and gone (Lu, Ramona, Dorinda, the Tins, Aviva & Much More), Adam!, and, if you have’t heard, the fact that she has never used, is not currently using and will never use a ghostwriter (shout out to "The Widow’s Guide to Sex & Dating”). Carole talks about one of the most shocking reunion moments ever - telling Andy Cohen he is full of sh*t and clarifies the truth behind her RHONY exit putting to bed once and for all whether it had anything to do with that reunion moment, her much publicized fall out and demise of her friendship with Bethenny Frankel or plethora of receipts of who said what, when and to whom she sent to production on the reg. We chat about whether Bethenny really is Andy’s “favorite”, what she got special treatment during her RHONY career and whether she should return to RHONY as cast or producer to fix the ratings slump. Carole chats about changes she would make to RHONY to increase ratings, who she would let go, bring back from the past, and whether serious topics like race and politics belong on TV. After all, she was ahead of her time with her very own political story line. Of course, we can’t help but ask if those suggested changes would involve her ever coming back. Listen to find out this plus a whole lot more rumors and myths clarified and set straight by the one and only Carole Radziwill, a guest that we have been chasing, stalking, and charming for quite a while to make an appearance here Behind The Rope! As they say, all good things come to those who wait. This is Part 2 of the epic Carole Radziwill chat you have all been asking for!!! @caroleradziwill @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by TENTREE - https://www.tentree.com (15% Off First Order - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by QUIP - https://www.getquip.com/velvet (First Refill Free & Up To 40% Off Bundles) Brought to you by SHIPSTATION - https://www.shipstation.com (60 Day Free Trial. Use Code “Velvet” by clicking on the microphone at the top) Brought to you by TRUEBILL - https://www.truebill.com/velvetrope (Start Cancelling Unwanted Recurring Subscriptions Now! It could save you thousands a year.) Brought to you by WONDERY’S HARSH REALITY (Follow “Harsh Reality: The Story of Miriam Rivera” on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen early and ad free by joining Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App) MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of the return of The Real Housewives of Orange County this coming Wednesday, we wanted to highlight this past chat with Bravo’s 100th Housewife, Peggy Sulahian. With the launch of RHUGT a huge success, what do y’all think of a “One Season Wonder” Housewives show? We chat about what would you do and just how different would it be if you were given a second chance? Something interesting to ponder as you listen in…. A few months after The Real Housewives of Orange County finale, with production on the new season halted until further notice (thank you Corona), David checks in with the 100th Housewife, RHOC's Peggy Sulahian. From her early days in the OC, to her car loving husband Diko (Peggy is a Ferrari girl), to her double mastectomy, learn more about the real woman behind the facade of what the audience saw on Bravo. Of course, the conversation quickly turns to all things RHOC. Casting, production, filming, the epic Iceland vacation, nothing is off limits in this sit down with Peggy (she really is good at speaking her mind, people). As far as fellow cast mates go, there is the good (Vicki, Lydia), the not so good (everyone else?) and then there is that time Peggy physically closed Meghan King Edmonds' mouth because, well, she was talking too much. Grab your oranges and listen in!! @peggysulahian @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by TENTREE - https://www.tentree.com (15% Off First Order - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by SKYLIGHT FRAME - http://www.skylightframe.com ($10 Off Your First Purchase - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by SIMPLISAFE - https://www.simplisafe.com/velvetrope (20% Off Entire New System & First Month Free) Brought to you by BETTER HELP - https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope") Brought to you by WONDERY’s OPERATOR. Listen Now at http://wondery.fm/OP_Behind_The_Velvet MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Veteran journalist Joe Nocera’s neighbor in the Hamptons was a therapist named Ike. Ike counted celebrities and Manhattan elites as his patients. He’d host star-studded parties at his eccentric vacation house. But one summer, Joe discovered that Ike was gone and everything he’d thought he’d known about his neighbor -- and the house next door -- was wrong. From Wondery, the company behind Dirty John and Dr. Death, and Bloomberg, “The Shrink Next Door” is a story about power, control and turning to the wrong person for help for three decades. Written and hosted by Joe Nocera, a columnist for Bloomberg. The Shrink Next Door is now an Apple Original series, starring Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd. Watch now only on Apple TV+. Listen to the Shrink Next Door now! https://link.chtbl.com/shrink_next_door?sid=Audio-Shrink_Next_Door_2021-Behind_The_Velvet_Rope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlene Tilton steps Behind The Rope. Yes, little Lucy Ewing all grown up. Charlene is here to chat about the full anthology of her career and what it was like being part of one of the most Iconic shows of all time, Dallas. Charlene reminisces about being cast, the early days on set with co-stars such as Larry Hagman, Linda Gray, Patrick Duffy, and Victoria Principal - to name a few, the highs and lows of Lucy Ewing, best and worst storylines for the character, and how life changed as a result of Dallas. Charlene discusses leaving the show after eight seasons, returning several years later, life after Dallas and the positives and negatives of playing one character for so long. Charlene also opens up about her life long friendship with “Uncle” Larry Hagman who was like a real life father to her, his passing, and life after Larry. We discuss the TNT “Dallas Reboot” that ended way too soon a few years ago. Finally, we chat about the future of the Dallas legacy, whether another Reboot is looming on the horizon and what actresses could play Lucy Ewing if the show were ever recast many years from today. Thank you Charlene. What a fun trip down memory lane regarding one of the best and most iconic TV shows to ever exist! @tiltonway @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by TENTREE - https://www.tentree.com (15% Off First Order - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by SKYLIGHT FRAME - http://www.skylightframe.com ($10 Off Your First Purchase - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by SIMPLISAFE - https://www.simplisafe.com/velvetrope (20% Off Entire New System & First Month Free) Brought to you by BETTER HELP - https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope") Brought to you by WONDERY’s OPERATOR. Listen Now at http://wondery.fm/OP_Behind_The_Velvet MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlene Tilton steps Behind The Rope. Yes, little Lucy Ewing all grown up. Charlene is here to chat about the full anthology of her career and what it was like being part of one of the most Iconic shows of all time, Dallas. Charlene reminisces about being cast, the early days on set with co-stars such as Larry Hagman, Linda Gray, Patrick Duffy, and Victoria Principal - to name a few, the highs and lows of Lucy Ewing, best and worst storylines for the character, and how life changed as a result of Dallas. Charlene discusses leaving the show after eight seasons, returning several years later, life after Dallas and the positives and negatives of playing one character for so long. Charlene also opens up about her life long friendship with “Uncle” Larry Hagman who was like a real life father to her, his passing, and life after Larry. We discuss the TNT “Dallas Reboot” that ended way too soon a few years ago. Finally, we chat about the future of the Dallas legacy, whether another Reboot is looming on the horizon and what actresses could play Lucy Ewing if the show were ever recast many years from today. Thank you Charlene. What a fun trip down memory lane regarding one of the best and most iconic TV shows to ever exist! @tiltonway @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by TENTREE - https://www.tentree.com (15% Off First Order - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by SKYLIGHT FRAME - http://www.skylightframe.com ($10 Off Your First Purchase - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by SIMPLISAFE - https://www.simplisafe.com/velvetrope (20% Off Entire New System & First Month Free) Brought to you by BETTER HELP - https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope") Brought to you by WONDERY’s OPERATOR. Listen Now at http://wondery.fm/OP_Behind_The_Velvet MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Countess Luann de Lesseps steps back Behind The Rope. The Countess has returned and, once again, in true Countess fashion, does not disappoint. The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip. RHUGT! We have waited patiently and now it has finally arrived. Luann chats RHUGT cast mates, drama, who surprised her the most, being on vacation with Ramona Singer, and last, but certainly not least, the shocking revelation that Bethenny Frankel allegedly set up the picture of Tom at The Regency (as discussed on RHUGT). In other words, we needed the tea. Of course, Luann opens up about last season of The Real Housewives of New York City and chats about the future of the show - the highs and lows of season thirteen, how the season ended, current casting rumors, the future of RHONY and when we, the public, might finally hear something solid, real, and official regarding Season 14. Of course we also discuss Luann’s current show, “A Very Countess Christmas”, which kicks off where it all began, at 54 Below on November 30th for eight dates and continues throughout the end of the year. Luann teases what we can expect in her new cabaret and what RHONY and other Housewives we can expect to pop up as she hits the road. The Countess is back doing what she does best because life is, always has been, and always will be a cabaret. @countessluann @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef For tickets to “A Very Countess Christmas” visit https://www.countessluann.com BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by TENTREE - https://www.tentree.com (15% Off First Order - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by SKYLIGHT FRAME - http://www.skylightframe.com ($10 Off Your First Purchase - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by SIMPLISAFE - https://www.simplisafe.com/velvetrope (20% Off Entire New System & First Month Free) Brought to you by BETTER HELP - https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope") Brought to you by WONDERY’s OPERATOR - Listen Now at http://wondery.fm/OP_Behind_The_Velvet MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey David, I have up close and personal stories with both Tom Girardi, who hit on me last year and Erika Jayne, who I have bonded with over older men, TWICE.” That is how our DM fro Taylor Ferber started. We get hundreds of thousands of these a week and ignore most. This is Behind The Velvet Rope and in true BTVR, we only want to interview true insiders in the entertainment industry whose careers have soared to epic heights. Just as we were about to hit delete, we dove deeper and realized Taylor is a Red Carpet Reporter who has not only just attended the recent Emmy’s but has interviewed anyone who is everyone from “A” List Celebs to Music Icons to, what else do we want to talk about, Real Housewives. Taylor was hit on by Tom Girardi twice, has traveled in the same circles as Erika Jayne Girardi and yes, has had in depth convos bonding over Older Men with the Ice Queen herself. She also knows Dorit, LVP, Kyle, Camille Grammer and so on. Who from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills has she not met? The “Real Life” Behind The Rope Erika Jayne / Tom Girardi deep dive you have all been asking for has arrived. Thank you Taylor for spilling it… ALL! @taylorferber @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Full Episode At: https://www.patreon.com/posts/57137307 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does everyone think of this season of Vanderpump Rules? Loving? Missing Stassi, Jax and then gang? Today we revisit this chat with one of the VanderQueens herself, Ms. Scheana Shay. This was only last season. Does this make you nostalgic for the good ole’ VPR days? Crazy how quickly everything changes…. Right before now fired Vanderpump Rules editor Bri Dellinger caused a shockwave by admitting to unfavorable edits of Scheana Shay, the reality star sat down with us here Behind The Velvet Rope. Not knowing the scandal that was to come, Scheana discussed how she feels about her ongoing, season after season, edit as "Boy Crazy" Scheana. Foreshadowing Much? This is an episode not to be missed. Quarantined with her boyfriend at her Palm Springs house, Scheana is kind enough to answer all of life’s most pressing questions. Are Katie & Stassi really mean girls and what does Scheana think of how they treated Kristen this past season? What is Scheana’s current relationship with the three today? What about Lala? Team Sandoval or Jax? Who has changed the most since the beginning of the show? Whose relationship does she admire the most? What is Lance Bass really like as an wedding officiant? These and many more quandaries answered in this weeks episode with the one, the only, Miss Scheana Shay. No false editing here. We present Scheana Shay, Unfiltered. @scheana @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus & Ad Free Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by TENTREE - https://www.tentree.com (15% Off First Order - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by THIRDLOVE - http://www.thirdlove.com/velvet (20% Off First Purchase) Brought to you by QUIP - https://www.getquip.com/velvet (First Refill Free) Brought to you by CALIBRATE - https://www.joincalibrate.com ($50 off First Year - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by BETTER HELP - https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope") Merch Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arden Myrin steps Behind The Rope. Arden is back to help us make sense of everything Real Housewives. Of course, this past season of RHOBH and Erika Jayne is a great place to start - what she knew, her reunion “performance”, social media, Bethenny Frankel and Camille Grammer’s claims they knew of Tom Giardi’s financial woes, Sutton being the only one with a voice this past season and much more. The convo quickly turns to other legal matters, namely one Jen Shah and this season of RHOSLC. We break down Jen’s case, how it compares to Erika’s in terms of seriousness and viewer interest plus other pressing matters from our fav snow birds - the obsession with Brooks’ sexuality, Lisa Barlow’s friendship loyalties, Mary’s beloved Church and much more. We also discuss the shocking decision by Bravo to cancel the RHONY reunion, the future of RHONY and whether other last season “off” franchises such as RHOC and RHOA can come back with a bang. Speaking of shows that need an infusion of a bang we discuss the current season of Vanderpump Rules plus one of Arden’s favs, Below Deck. Finally, we pay homage to all things Arden - her starring role on Netflix’ Insatiable with Queen Alyssa Milano and Debbie Ryan, her hilarious book “Little Miss Little Compton”, her epic Bachelor Nation Podcast “Will You Accept This Rose”, her new movie with Kevin Bacon and, last but certainly not least, an update on her road to The Amazing Race as team “Razzle Dazzle” with BFF new Dad, Lance Bass. @ardenmyrin @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus & Ad Free Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by TENTREE - https://www.tentree.com (15% Off First Order - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by THIRDLOVE - http://www.thirdlove.com/velvet (20% Off First Purchase) Brought to you by QUIP - https://www.getquip.com/velvet (First Refill Free) Brought to you by CALIBRATE - https://www.joincalibrate.com ($50 off First Year - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by BETTER HELP - https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope") Merch Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Dunkelman steps Behind The Rope. Yes, that Brian Dunkleman. You have heard, read and imagined so much about his “story”, but today Brian is here to chat about the full trajectory of his career before hosting American Idol during its break out first season alongside that other host we have all gotten to know so well. Brian discusses how he got the Idol co-host gig, what he liked best / least, working alongside Ryan Seacrest - there we said his name, judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Kelly Clarkson, and the true circumstances surrounding his departure. Brian opens up about going from a stand up comedy career to the height of fame almost overnight, with over thirty million people watching each week, back into being “unknown”, for lack of a better word. We break down the psyche behind that, the highs and lows of life - the lows were low, the concept of fame and just how addicting it can be, the public’s perception of him as making “THE colossal mistake”, and the ins and outs of real life challenges and highs he faced along the way. Brian analyzes current singing show competitions and addresses whether they work anymore, whether he is “in” on “the joke”, and the viral headline when TMZ reported he was an Uber Driver. Finally, we discuss his brilliant new documentary “Dunkleman” where he urges people to comedically “Google His Name”, the biggest misconceptions about him, and what we will all be shocked to learn from this new film! @thebriandunkelman @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus & Ad Free Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by TENTREE - https://www.tentree.com (15% Off First Order - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by THIRDLOVE - http://www.thirdlove.com/velvet (20% Off First Purchase) Brought to you by QUIP - https://www.getquip.com/velvet (First Refill Free) Brought to you by CALIBRATE - https://www.joincalibrate.com ($50 off First Year - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by BETTER HELP - https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope") Merch Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Dunkelman steps Behind The Rope. Yes, that Brian Dunkleman. You have heard, read and imagined so much about his “story”, but today Brian is here to chat about the full trajectory of his career before hosting American Idol during its break out first season alongside that other host we have all gotten to know so well. Brian discusses how he got the Idol co-host gig, what he liked best / least, working alongside Ryan Seacrest - there we said his name, judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Kelly Clarkson, and the true circumstances surrounding his departure. Brian opens up about going from a stand up comedy career to the height of fame almost overnight, with over thirty million people watching each week, back into being “unknown”, for lack of a better word. We break down the psyche behind that, the highs and lows of life - the lows were low, the concept of fame and just how addicting it can be, the public’s perception of him as making “THE colossal mistake”, and the ins and outs of real life challenges and highs he faced along the way. Brian analyzes current singing show competitions and addresses whether they work anymore, whether he is “in” on “the joke”, and the viral headline when TMZ reported he was an Uber Driver. Finally, we discuss his brilliant new documentary “Dunkleman” where he urges people to comedically “Google His Name”, the biggest misconceptions about him, and what we will all be shocked to learn from this new film! @thebriandunkelman @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus & Ad Free Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by TENTREE - https://www.tentree.com (15% Off First Order - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by THIRDLOVE - http://www.thirdlove.com/velvet (20% Off First Purchase) Brought to you by QUIP - https://www.getquip.com/velvet (First Refill Free) Brought to you by CALIBRATE - https://www.joincalibrate.com ($50 off First Year - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by BETTER HELP - https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope") Merch Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the heels of lasts night’s explosive Jen Shah RHOSLC showdown that we have waited all season to see, Meredith Marks steps Behind The Rope. She is back. RHOSLC, Season Two. How did we get here? We waste no time in chatting with Meredith about all this season's dramas both on and of screen - “Catergate”, newest RHOSLC wife Jennie Nguyen and her potential Sister Wife, Whitney Rose / Lisa Barlow - friends or frenemies?, Heather’s Gay’s empty nest, accusations that Mary M. Cosby is in a cult, Mary M. Cosby’s declaration that she would like to change Robert Sr. to “fit her needs” and oh, so much more. Of course, Meredith also discusses one of her central storylines, Jen Shah’s social media behavior toward Brooks and the status of all parties’ relationships today. Of course, speaking of Jen Shah, we break down the epic van scene, Meredith’s WWHL statements implying she may have called the Feds on Jen, what it was like to film with Jen in real time as her legal drama was unfolding, and what we can expect to see the rest of this season. Finally, we discuss why, as an audience, we captivated with watching both RHOBH’s Erika Jayne and Jen Shah’s legal woes play out on Housewives and find both stories to be so fascinating we just cannot seem to get enough. Meredith discusses whether she would film under these circumstances, the casts’ reaction to the epic van raid and what we can expect as the season rolls on and we head into the reunion. Thanks Meredith for chatting RHOSLC Season Two in all its glory! With Special Guest Appearance by Seth Marks! @meredithmarks @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus & Ad Free Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by TENTREE - https://www.tentree.com (15% Off First Order - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by THIRDLOVE - http://www.thirdlove.com/velvet (20% Off First Purchase) Brought to you by QUIP - https://www.getquip.com/velvet (First Refill Free) Brought to you by CALIBRATE - https://www.joincalibrate.com ($50 off First Year - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by BETTER HELP - https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope") Merch Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily D Baker steps Behind The Rope. Our fav legal commentator, and former LA Deputy District Attorney, is here to break down the legal woes of one Mr. and Mrs, soon to be exes, Erika and Tom Girardi. So much has happened in the Erika & Tom case since Emily was last here, we don’t even know where to begin. Emily helps us make sense of all the legal aspects of this case - the divorce, the bankruptcy, the $25M, Erika’s potential liability if she knew, Ronald Richard’s recent offer to match 10% of whatever Erika voluntarily returned, the likelihood the victims will ever be paid, the likelihood Erika will face jail time if she is found guilty of any crimes, the likelihood Erika will have a similar lifestyle when all is said and done, the projected timeline of how much longer this case will continue to dominate our lives and so on. The condo quickly turns to this season of RHOBH & The Reunion - Erika’s demand for undying loyalty, Rinna’s double standard, Sutton’s newfound voice, Sutton’s bodyguard, whether Erika is “using” the show to rewrite history with a different narrative and her potential weekly admissions of potential guilt, should she be found guilty, by staying a member of the cast. Of course, we discuss the recent claims that Camille Grammer was told of the Girardi’s financial troubles at Andy’s baby Shower by one of her closest friends on the show rumored to be Kyle and Bethenny Frankel’s claims that she knew - after all doesn’t the B “Know It All”. Finally, Emily looks head to next season of RHOBH discussing the likelihood that Erika will be back and what her future looks like with Bravo under scenarios of potential guilt and innocence. The episode you have been waiting for all season!. Time to legally make sense of it all! From one lawyer to another, thank you Emily. The funnest attorney we know! @theemilydbaker @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef FULL CHAT AT: https://www.patreon.com/posts/57137307 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With all this talk about an “off season” of RHONY and all the cries to bring back the good ‘ole days, we figured it was the perfect Flashback Friday to share another one of our favs, this chat with Kristen Taekman about the good ole days of RHONY! Everyone loved our chat with Carole Radziwill earlier this week, so we figured it was time to re-share this one. The Real Housewives of New York City’s Kristen Taekman steps Behind The Rope. Checking in from beautiful Connecticut, Kristen is here to tell it all. First we catch up with Kirsten on the current status of her Fashion Blogging and fashion trends we can all expect in the world as it exists today. Ok, now onto what everyone wants to talk about, RHONY. We discuss Kristen’s thoughts on RHONY before being cast, what her casting process was like and how she feels she was edited for the two seasons she was on the hit Bravo show. Kristen discusses Bethenny and what watching the show without her is like. Speaking of Bethenny, Kristen’s children go to the same school as Bryn and she tells us about several Bethenny, and Jason Hoppy (whaaaat?), sightings during school events. We also discuss her friendship with RHONY Housewives past such as Jill Zarin and Heather Thomson. Kristen also shares her thoughts on current RHONY cast members, her being a huge Leah McSweeney fan, and, having both seen her cabaret, Kristen and David discuss the joy that is Countess and Friends. Also, let us not forget that both Kristen and David were at the Hamptons party last summer that Ramona pushed Gizelle out of the picture at so they recount that fateful day, the before, during and shocking after. Speaking of Ramona. Kristen responds to Ramona’s statements several weeks back about her and former RHONY Cindy Barshop being “nobodies”. Do tell!!! On a larger scale, we discuss the growing presence of alcohol on RHONY and whether it is time for a cast shake up. Let us not forget one of Kristen’s IRL BFFS is Brandi Glanville!! We discuss what Kristen was told first hand from Brandi and how she feels watching it all unfold each week on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Talk about an episode not to be missed. This is a must listen!!! @kristentaekman @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by TENTREE - https://www.tentree.com (15% Off First Order - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by CANVA - https://www.canva.com/affiliates/VELVETROPE (Free 45 Day Extended Trial ) Brought to you by RAYCON - https://www.buyraycon.com/velvet (Up To 20% Off) Brought to you by ROTHY’S - https://www.rothys.com/velvet ($20 Off Your First Purchase) Merch Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fran Drescher is back!!!. No your eyes are not deceiving you. Fran Drescher for a second epic chat! After all, you would recognize that voice anywhere as it is one of the most iconic in Hollywood history. Actress, Comedian, Writer, Best Selling Author, Activist, Gay Icon and the list goes on and on and on. Fran Drescher stops by to chat, much to our delight, all things “The Nanny”. We chat about the original series, the rumored reboot, her recent comments about Cardi B. as the perfect choice to play the Nanny, other actresses she has her eye on and the importance of diversity and inclusion in any sitcom green lit today. Fran also chats about The Nanny’s journey to Broadway, when we can expect to see The Nanny on “The Great White Way” and what she predicts for the return of Broadway later this year. Of course we talk to Fran about her short lived talk show - “The Fran Drescher Tawk Show”, her thoughts on current Talk Shows like The View, the sitcom she had in development with Rosie O’Donnell about two friends coping with a mid life crisis - “The New Thirty”, her real life friendship with Rosie who is spending the summer in Malibu near Fran, and last but not least, her cousin’s appearance on a little show known as The Real Housewives of New York City - Miss Aviva Drescher we are talking to you. Of course we ask Fran if she would ever consider joining RHOBH, her thoughts on reality TV and what what she thinks about actresses like Lisa Rinna as Housewives. Another moniker we can use to describe Fran is Cancer Survivor. Fran has dedicated and continues to dedicate her time to through her Cancer Schmancer organization. For those interested in donating to this potential life saving cause, see the link below. Be sure to pay special attention to the last few minutes of this epic chat. You didn’t think we would let Fran Drescher leave without one of Fran Fine’s iconic laughs, now did you? Viewers can lend their support to the fight against cancer by texting FRAN to 44-321 or donating at cancerschmancer.org/donate. @officialfrandrescher @cancerschmancer @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by TENTREE - https://www.tentree.com (15% Off First Order - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by CANVA - https://www.canva.com/affiliates/VELVETROPE (Free 45 Day Extended Trial ) Brought to you by RAYCON - https://www.buyraycon.com/velvet (Up To 20% Off) Brought to you by ROTHY’S - https://www.rothys.com/velvet ($20 Off Your First Purchase) Merch Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily D. Baker steps Behind The Rope. Our fav legal commentator, and former LA Deputy District Attorney, is here to break down the legal woes of one Mr. and Mrs, soon to be exes, Erika and Tom Girardi. So much has happened in the Erika & Tom case since Emily was last here, we don’t even know where to begin. Emily helps us make sense of all the legal aspects of this case - the divorce, the bankruptcy, the $25M, Erika’s potential liability if she knew, Ronald Richard’s recent offer to match 10% of whatever Erika voluntarily returned, the likelihood the victims will ever be paid, the likelihood Erika will face jail time if she is found guilty of any crimes, the likelihood Erika will have a similar lifestyle when all is said and done, the projected timeline of how much longer this case will continue to dominate our lives and so on. We have talked so much about the reunion that we needed to break down the legal facts of this case. Of course, we do chat this past season of RHOBH & The Reunion - Erika’s demand for undying loyalty, Rinna’s double standard, Sutton’s newfound voice, Sutton’s bodyguard, whether Erika is “using” the show to rewrite history with a different narrative and her potential weekly admissions of potential guilt, should she be found guilty, by staying a member of the cast. Of course, we discuss the recent claims that Camille Grammer was told of the Girardi’s financial troubles at Andy’s baby Shower by one of her closest friends on the show rumored to be Kyle and Bethenny Frankel’s claims that she knew - after all doesn’t the B “Know It All”. Finally, Emily looks ahead to next season of RHOBH what Erika’s future looks like with Bravo under scenarios of potential guilt and innocence. The episode you have been waiting for all season!. Time to legally make sense of it all! From one lawyer to another, thank you Emily. The funnest attorney we know! @theemilydbaker @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by TENTREE - https://www.tentree.com (15% Off First Order - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by CANVA - https://www.canva.com/affiliates/VELVETROPE (Free 45 Day Extended Trial ) Brought to you by RAYCON - https://www.buyraycon.com/velvet (Up To 20% Off) Brought to you by ROTHY’S - https://www.rothys.com/velvet ($20 Off Your First Purchase) Merch Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During the 1-900 number craze of the Nineties, one company provided the vast majority of phone sex. American Telnet was an empire founded by the man who called himself “The Telephone Pimp.” He ran the company “like General Motors” and got filthy rich doing it. But for the (mostly) women who answered the calls and delivered fantasies 24-7, it was a different story. The powerful stigma against sex work was always lurking just beneath the surface, until it threatened to tear apart the whole company. Hosted by Tina Horn (Why Are People Into That?), OPERATOR is an eight-part series about big ambitions, Shakespearean-level corporate backstabbing, men and women at the cutting edge of a technological revolution...and on the front lines of a sexual one. Listen to Operator now! http://wondery.fm/OP_Behind_The_Velvet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Vetro Steps Behind The Rope. THE Vocal Coach to everyone who is anyone in music is here to chat about it all. “It all” includes a handful of his very many, very famous clients. Eric chats hot takes on a few of our fav clients of his - Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, Demi Lovato, Pink, Lea Michele, John Stamos, Shawn Mendes, Reese Witherspoon, Bette Midler, Camila Cabello, Zac Efron, Jennifer Garner, Eva Longoria, Sofia Vergara, and that is just naming a few. Speaking of Lea Michele, Eric chats about working with many of our fav Glee cast members and whether he has ever seen the side of Lea Michele the way all the rumors, and many of our guests have painted her to be. Since this is BTVR, all roads lead to Housewives. Eric has worked not only with Heather Paige Kent aka Miss Fancy Pants Dubrow but also was Erika Jayne’s vocal coach as seen on RHOBH. We chat what he saw, heard and knows about Erika’s potential involvement in all that is being claimed against both her and Tom Girardi. Finally, Eric is the host of “Backstage Pass”, a phenomenal new Podcast where he will be talking to many of the above mentioned celebs, and more, about their singing process and love of the music biz. www.ericvetro.com @ericvetrofinally @backstagepassev @pushkinpods @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by TENTREE - https://www.tentree.com (15% Off First Order - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by CANVA - https://www.canva.com/affiliates/VELVETROPE (Free 45 Day Extended Trial ) Brought to you by RAYCON - https://www.buyraycon.com/velvet (Up To 20% Off) Brought to you by ROTHY’S - https://www.rothys.com/velvet ($20 Off Your First Purchase) Merch Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a rare Podcast appearance, Carole Radziwill steps Behind The Rope. After a brief chat with Carole about her career as a journalist, producer (3 Emmy wins) & NYT Best Selling author (shout out to "What Remains: A memoir of Fate, Friendship and Love”), we get into what y’all wanna chat about, The Real Housewives of New York City. Carole chats about her six year run on RHONY - the highs / lows, cast mates who have come and gone (Lu, Ramona, Dorinda, the Tins, Aviva & Much More), Adam!, and, if you have’t heard, the fact that she has never used, is not currently using and will never use a ghostwriter (shout out to "The Widow’s Guide to Sex & Dating”). Carole talks about one of the most shocking reunion moments ever - telling Andy Cohen he is full of sh*t and clarifies the truth behind her RHONY exit putting to bed once and for all whether it had anything to do with that reunion moment, her much publicized fall out and demise of her friendship with Bethenny Frankel or plethora of receipts of who said what, when and to whom she sent to production on the reg. We chat about whether Bethenny really is Andy’s “favorite”, what she got special treatment during her RHONY career and whether she should return to RHONY as cast or producer to fix the ratings slump. Carole chats about changes she would make to RHONY to increase ratings, who she would let go, bring back from the past, and whether serious topics like race and politics belong on TV. After all, she was ahead of her time with her very own political story line. Of course, we can’t help but ask if those suggested changes would involve her ever coming back. Listen to find out this plus a whole lot more rumors and myths clarified and set straight by the one and only Carole Radziwill, a guest that we have been chasing, stalking, and charming for quite a while to make an appearance here Behind The Rope! As they say, all good things come to those who wait. This is the first of an epic three part chat. @caroleradziwill @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by TENTREE - https://www.tentree.com (15% Off First Order - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by CANVA - https://www.canva.com/affiliates/VELVETROPE (Free 45 Day Extended Trial ) Brought to you by RAYCON - https://www.buyraycon.com/velvet (Up To 20% Off) Brought to you by ROTHY’S - https://www.rothys.com/velvet ($20 Off Your First Purchase) Merch Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathryn Edwards is back to conclude the past month that is the epic four part RHOBH reunion. Kathryn weighs in on whether we learned anything, are changed and / or feel differently about Erika Jayne Girardi at all. Kathryn discusses the blank stares on Sutton and Garcelle as the reunion chugged along, the scared looks on Kyle and Dorit’s face and how we forgot Crystal, and maybe Kathy, were there at times. Now that the season is over, Kathryn deep dives on what we can expect next season on RHOBH. Kathryn also acknowledges her own appearance at the RHOBH reunion via Rinna’s of reckoning flashbacks a la Munchausen’s as well as Kim and Denise Richards. Breaking the fourth wall, we also chat real life happenings a la Dorit’s home invasion and all the public hoopla claiming that it was staged. Finally, we close out the reunion and season with highs, lows and report cards for all, not the least of which is Miss Erika Jayne Girardi. Our epic month long, twelve part chat with Miss Kathryn Edwards about the RHOBH concludes today over on our Patreon! @katedwards8 @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Full Episode At - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathryn Edwards is back to conclude the past month that is the epic four part RHOBH reunion. Kathryn weighs in on whether we learned anything, are changed and / or feel differently about Erika Jayne Girardi at all. Kathryn discusses the blank stares on Sutton and Garcelle as the reunion chugged along, the scared looks on Kyle and Dorit’s face and how we forgot Crystal, and maybe Kathy, were there at times. Now that the season is over, Kathryn deep dives on what we can expect next season on RHOBH. Kathryn also acknowledges her own appearance at the RHOBH reunion via Rinna’s of reckoning flashbacks a la Munchausen’s as well as Kim and Denise Richards. Breaking the fourth wall, we also chat real life happenings a la Dorit’s home invasion and all the public hoopla claiming that it was staged. Finally, we close out the reunion and season with highs, lows and report cards for all, not the least of which is Miss Erika Jayne Girardi. @katedwards8 @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by OMAZE - https://www.omaze.com/velvetrope (Receive 20 Extra Entries When You Enter Code “Velvetrope”) Brought to you by MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com (20% Off + Free Shipping with Promo Code VELVET) Merch Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathryn Edwards is back to conclude the past month that is the epic four part RHOBH reunion. Kathryn weighs in on whether we learned anything, are changed and / or feel differently about Erika Jayne Girardi at all. Kathryn discusses the blank stares on Sutton and Garcelle as the reunion chugged along, the scared looks on Kyle and Dorit’s face and how we forgot Crystal, and maybe Kathy, were there at times. Now that the season is over, Kathryn deep dives on what we can expect next season on RHOBH. Kathryn also acknowledges her own appearance at the RHOBH reunion via Rinna’s day of reckoning flashbacks a la Munchausen’s as well as Kim and Denise Richards. Breaking the fourth wall, we also chat real life happenings a la Dorit’s home invasion and all the public hoopla claiming that it was staged. Finally, we close out the reunion and season with highs, lows and report cards for all, not the least of which is Miss Erika Jayne Girardi. @katedwards8 @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by OMAZE - https://www.omaze.com/velvetrope (Receive 20 Extra Entries When You Enter Code “Velvetrope”) Brought to you by MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com (20% Off + Free Shipping with Promo Code VELVET) Merch Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello, John Legend, Katy Perry and our very own Real Housewives Erika Jayne and Heather Dubrow have in common? They have all worked with Eric Vetro, the voice coach to the stars. Today we share an episode of our favorite new show, Backstage Pass. Eric Vetro has guided many of your favorite singers, and Real Housewives, during some of the most iconic moments of their musical lives. Do you remember the vocal coach who was seen on RHOBH helping Erika Jayne prepare for her starring role as Roxie Hart in Chicago? That was Eric! On Backstage Pass, Eric’s celebrity students retrace their vocal journeys, from the very first song they ever sang, through notable challenges in their careers. Listen to Ariana Grande talk about the blessing and curse of perfect pitch. Hear Chloe Bailey’s transformation from singing at a summer camp to signing with Beyoncé. You’ll hear these singers as you never have before, and you may even learn to sing a little better yourself. In this episode, Ariana Grande talks to Eric about her vocal range, how Broadway influences her music, and the struggles of perfect pitch. You can hear more Backstage Pass episodes at https://link.chtbl.com/btvrbackstagepass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We recently received DM’s from PK who seems to be less than happy with this very Podcast. We share those here today. PK seems to have quite a history of going after people on line. We chat PK and, of course, Dorit. In other news, the RHOBH Reunion has arrived, aired, come and is now about to go. The moment we have been waiting for all season, and what a season it has been. Did it deliver? Obvi this season, with ratings highs, has been large in part to the on and off screen saga that Erika Jayne continues to live day after day in her newfound life. That life includes her downsized 2000 sq foot bungalow, shopping trips and / or staged paparazzi photo shoots at TJ Maxx, red carpet openings in Vegas, claims by past housewives such as Bethenny Frankel and Camille Grammer that they knew of her financial troubles, social media posts in scantily clad get ups, daily Twitter hellos from Attorney Ronald Richards and constant 24 hour, 7 day a week scrutiny from us, the American Public. The Sisters from The Pop Apologist Podcast, Lauren and Chanler Bledsoe, are here to help us break it all down and to discuss the future of RHOBH, Housewives and Bravo! Plus, yup, we have received recent DM's from PK who seems to be less than happy with this very Podcast. We share those here today! @popapologists @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by OMAZE - https://www.omaze.com/velvetrope (Receive 20 Extra Entries When You Enter Code “Velvetrope”) Brought to you by MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com (20% Off + Free Shipping with Promo Code VELVET) Merch Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gretchen Rossi steps Behind The Rope. It is hard to imagine its been seven seasons since Gretchen was last a full time cast member on The Real Housewives of Orange County. Gretchen reflects back on her several season run on the granddaddy of The Real Housewives Franchise. We discuss the good (meeting fiancé Slade Smiley, performing with the Pussycat Dolls), the bad (there seems to be no love loss between her and former co-star Tamra Judge, the 80s Bunco Party, a reference to a certain muppet who goes by the name Miss Piggy), and the other (how RHOC has forever changed her life). Gretchen chats about many of her former colleagues - Vicki Gunvalson, Heather Dubrow, Alexis “Jesus Juggs” Bellino, and Jeana Keough. Gretchen also discusses what she thinks about the exit of Vicki and Tamra and whether that friendship is real or for TV and just what went wrong with Last Season’s Fifteen and the changes she would have made as we prepare for the return of RHOC this December! Gretchen also talks about her recent comments about Braunwyn’s sexuality and appearance on WWHL! In other news, Gretchen has partnered with Lifevac (which protects your children from choking emergencies), is a Mom (shout out to Skylar Gray Smiley) and Social Media Lifestyle Influencer (almost 1 million IG followers). With all that going on, we can’t help but ask the obvious, would you ever go back?? @gretchenrossi @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by OMAZE - https://www.omaze.com/velvetrope (Receive 20 Extra Entries When You Enter Code “Velvetrope”) Brought to you by MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com (20% Off + Free Shipping with Promo Code VELVET) Merch Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erika Jayne’s Co-Star Kathryn Edwards is back!!! RHOBH Reunion Part 3. You asked, we listened. Here we go again. Did Erika seem overly angry during this third installment and did Kyle, Dorit and Andy seem scared? Did Erika contradict herself as many times as we thought or are we being overly critical? Did Erika really tell the other RHOBH they can come to her and ask her anything they want to know, or did we not hear her correctly? We cover it all plus chat about next seasons expectations for all our fav Diamond holders. As always, sit back, relax and enjoy our nuanced analysis as we break it all down! Full Episode At: https://www.patreon.com/posts/57962663 @kateedwards8 @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s one of the most haunting murder cases you’ll ever hear about, and it takes place in a small town in Israel. Tair Rada was only 13-years-old when her body was found inside a locked bathroom stall. She was viciously murdered during a school day, and yet no one saw or heard a thing. The police arrested the janitor, Roman Zadorov, and he eventually confessed, but this was far from being the end of it. Based on the hit true-crime series from Netflix, the podcast "Shadow of Truth" will take you on a journey into one of the wildest and most contested murder cases in the history of Israel, as it reaches its final resolution, 15 years after it all started. Listen to Shadow of Truth http://wondery.fm/SOT_BehindVelvetRope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erika Jayne’s Co-Star Kathryn Edwards is back!!! RHOBH Reunion Part 3. You asked, we listened. Here we go again. Did Erika seem overly angry during this third installment and did Kyle, Dorit and Andy seem scared? Did Erika contradict herself as many times as we thought or are we being overly critical. We cover it all plus chat about next seasons expectations for all our fav Diamond holders. As always, sit back, relax and enjoy our nuanced analysis as we break it all down! @kateedwards8 @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by BETTER HELP - https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope") Brought to you by THIRDLOVE - http://www.thirdlove.com/velvet (20% Off First Purchase) Merch Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erika Jayne’s Co-Star Kathryn Edwards is back!!! RHOBH Reunion Part 3. You asked, we listened. Here we go again. Did Erika seem overly angry during this third installment and did Kyle, Dorit and Andy seem scared? Did Erika contradict herself as many times as we thought or are we being overly critical? Did Erika really tell the other RHOBH they can come to her and ask her anything they want to know, or did we not hear her correctly? We cover it all plus chat about next seasons expectations for all our fav Diamond holders. As always, sit back, relax and enjoy our nuanced analysis as we break it all down! @kateedwards8 @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by BETTER HELP - https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope") Brought to you by THIRDLOVE - http://www.thirdlove.com/velvet (20% Off First Purchase) Merch Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices