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Susan Lucci steps Behind The Rope. La Lucci!!!! Daytime TV Legend, Standing Ovation Emmy Winner, Icon in the Flesh, Entrepreneur, New York Times Bestselling Author, Broadway Star, and THE most famous Actress in ALL of Soap History, La Lucci bestows her greatness upon us today to chat about all that is Erica Kane and an epic career that has been, is, and will continue to be truly remarkable for a long time to come. Susan is kind enough to revisit Pine Valley with us here today to break it all down - the origins of Erica Kane, fav / least fav story lines, fav Husband, and there were many, of Erica’s, the pressures / joys of being first on the call sheet, working with now household names such as Sarah Michelle Gellar and Kelly Ripa. Susan also opens up about finally winning a much deserved Emmy, fans who forget she is Susan and not Erica, how similar is she to Ms. Kane, playing one character for forty one years, and the untimely end, yes even after forty one years, of All My Children. Susan chats about some of our fav side projects of hers - Dallas, Dancing with The Stars, Celebrity Autobiography. We chat about life after AMC, a life which immediately led to another brilliant Iconic Role as Geneviève Delatour in Marc Cherry’s Devious Maids. Finally, Susan chats about what advice she would give her early self, or any actress starting out, how she would like to sum up her career in a few words, and just what is next for this Icon that will always and forever unarguably be the biggest Soap Star to have played the biggest character, Erica Kane, in Soap History. Non-debatable. Period. The. End. Thank you Susan for an unfiltered chat we will always remember! As we told you on air, this one was personal for us!!! @therealsusanlucci @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

Steve Wilkos steps Behind The Rope. Steve is here to break down how he went from Chicago Police Officer to Bodyguard on the Jerry Springer Show to Fill In Host on Jerry Springer when Dancing With The Stars came calling to the host of his own “The Steve Wilkos Show”. What a journey! Steve chats about his tough love approach to helping resolve disputes amongst his guests, tough love which has included threatening to arrest them, his catch phrase of “Get Off My Stage” and boss move of following guests back stage who decide to walk off. A lot of people are fans of Steve’s “tough love” such as Wendy Williams, Andy Cohen, the Genius himself, Mr. Howard Stern and one Ms. Brandi Glanville! Steve chats about what it was like being a guest several times on Brandi Glanville’s Unfiltered Podcast and how they grew to become friends. Now heading into its fifteen season, which premiered yesterday, Steve chats about what we can expect this new season on “The Steve Wilkos” show, what will be different, and just what is next for this out spoken ex-Police Officer who just will not slow down. @thestevewilkosshow @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

Bruce Bozzi steps Behind The Rope. Andy Cohen’s BFF, Restaurant King (shout out to The Palm), BFF to everyone who is anyone in Hollywood, and now Podcast Host, Bruce Bozzi. After a brief chat about Bruce’s entry into the entertainment business as an SNL & Letterman NBC, Bruce chats being a role model in the LGBTQIA community - winning the GLSEN Champion Award, Marrying Managing Director & Co-Chairman of CAA, becoming a father at age 40, and being the step-father to actress Billie Lord (shout out to American Horror Story), his husbands’ biological daughter with Carrie Fisher. Of course, Bruce chats about meeting Daddy Cohen, being Godfather to everyone’s fav Bravo baby, Benjamin Cohen, and all the benefits that come along with being Andy’s Partner In Crime. Housewife Spoilers, anyone? Bruce is a huge Housewife fan and chats about his strong desire to be the first Gay Real Housewife of Beverly Hills - or as some may say “House Husband”, his thoughts on an all Gay Male version of Real Housewives and this season of RHOBH and Erika Jayne. Bruce, who truly does know everyone who is anyone, now has his own Podcast with SiriusXM, Lunch with Bruce, in which he sits down for lunch with Hollywood power players talking about their careers, the industry, life family and more. If his first few episodes are any indication of what is to come - chats with Jennifer Aniston, Kathy Hilton, Daddy Cohen, sign us up for life! Finally, Bruce is friends with Queen Madonna, which we deep dive into hanging on his every word. Might we see her on “Lunch with Bruce” sometime soon? As they say in the biz, stay tuned. SiriusXM’s Lunch With Bruce can be listened to on Apple (https://apple.co/3FZXwe3), Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3AUFx55) or anywhere Podcasts are found. @brucebozzi @behindvelvetrope @davdyontef 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!!! You asked, we listened. After last week's epic three day reunion analysis, Kathryn is here to help us break down all that has transpired last night on Part Two of the epic Four Part RHOBH Reunion we have waited all season to watch! Was Erika slightly more sympathetic last night? Was that due to editing or the fact that we are so knee deep in this pretty mess that we temporarily forgot certain behaviors both on RHOBH and IRL social media over the past many months that didn’t exactly sit well with the gen public? As super sleuths, we discuss who knew what, where, and why and dissect the many statements and explanations made last night regarding one Girardi / Jayne marriage. Of course, we also break down the Hilton family dynamic, the tender moment between sisters, and the backstory many year build up that led Kyle and Kathy to end in tears. Somehow, we get completely sidetracked, in a good way, back to the days when Kathryn was on the show and take a trip down memory lane a la Münchausen’s, never before aired Eileen Davidson scene, what prompted Kathryn’s phone call earlier this week to Yolanda Foster and last, but certainly not least, Kathryn’s first ever RHOBH scene with Miss Faye Resnick!!! Part III out NOW on Patreon!!! Listen To Full Episode At: https://www.patreon.com/posts/57735070/edit @kateedwards8 @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erika Jayne’s Co-Star Kathryn Edwards is back!!! You asked, we listened. After last week's epic three day reunion analysis, Kathryn is here to help us break down all that has transpired last night on Part Two of the epic Four Part RHOBH Reunion we have waited all season to watch! Was Erika slightly more sympathetic last night? Was that due to editing or the fact that we are so knee deep in this pretty mess that we temporarily forgot certain behaviors both on RHOBH and IRL social media over the past many months that didn’t exactly sit well with the gen public? As super sleuths, we discuss who knew what, where, and why and dissect the many statements and explanations made last night regarding one Girardi / Jayne marriage. Of course, we also break down the Hilton family dynamic, the tender moment between sisters, and the backstory many year build up that led Kyle and Kathy to end in tears. Somehow, we get completely sidetracked, in a good way, back to the days when Kathryn was on the show and take a trip down memory lane a la Münchausen’s, never before aired Eileen Davidson scene, what prompted Kathryn’s phone call earlier this week to Yolanda Foster and last, but certainly not least, Kathryn’s first ever RHOBH scene with Miss Faye Resnick!!! @kateedwards8 @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus 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 SIMPLISAFE - https://www.simplisafe.com/velvetrope (20% Off Entire New System & First Month Free) 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!!! You asked, we listened. After last week's epic three day reunion analysis, Kathryn is here to help us break down all that has transpired last night on Part Two of the epic Four Part RHOBH Reunion we have waited all season to watch! Was Erika slightly more sympathetic last night? Was that due to editing or the fact that we are so knee deep in this pretty mess that we temporarily forgot certain behaviors both on RHOBH and IRL social media over the past many months that didn’t exactly sit well with the gen public? As super sleuths, we discuss who knew what, where, and why and dissect the many statements and explanations made last night regarding one Girardi / Jayne marriage. Of course, we also break down the Hilton family dynamic, the tender moment between sisters, and the backstory many year build up that led Kyle and Kathy to end in tears. Somehow, we get completely sidetracked, in a good way, back to the days when Kathryn was on the show and take a trip down memory lane a la Münchausen’s, never before aired Eileen Davidson scene, what prompted Kathryn’s phone call earlier this week to Yolanda Foster and last, but certainly not least, Kathryn’s first ever RHOBH scene with Miss Faye Resnick!!! @kateedwards8 @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus 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 SIMPLISAFE - https://www.simplisafe.com/velvetrope (20% Off Entire New System & First Month Free) 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

Adrienne Bailon and husband Israel Houghton step Behind The Rope. Adrienne starts at the beginning, being discovered by Ricky Martin when she was just a teenager. That led to girl group 3LW which led to girl group The Cheetah Girls. We discuss musical career highlights such as touring and working with Beyoncé, Celine Dion, Michael Jackson and Jessica Simpson and how this was an iconic time in music - Britney, Justin, need we say more. Adrienne has also acted, hosted a la MTV and appeared on Reality TV - no not just on Keeping Up With The Kardashians - but her very own show “Empire Girls”. Now Adrienne is one of the Daytime Emmy Award winning hosts of “The Real”. We get all of Adrienne and Israel’s opinions of Sharon Osbourne’s recent “departure” from The Talk, why “The Real” is such a revolutionary show, The View, and her “The Real” co-host, our very own Garcelle Beauvais. Adrienne breaks down RHOBH for us and whether she would ever join. Israel seems to have a strong opinion on this as well. Adrienne has also been busy lately appearing on “The Masked Singer” and having girls’ nights out with Kim Kardashian!! Of course, we discuss that night out and how Kim is going amid her looming divorce from Kanye. In other news, Israel has a brand new album “Feels Like Home Vol I” which we discuss plus what is next for this power couple!! Oh, and for those wondering, yes, these two do sing for us during this epic chat! We are not worthy. @adriennebailon @israelhoughton @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus 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 SIMPLISAFE - https://www.simplisafe.com/velvetrope (20% Off Entire New System & First Month Free) 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

Jason Lee steps Behind The Rope. Media Mogul, Entertainment Journalist, Reality TV Star, Author. Of course, Jason is also the CEO, Editor-In-Chief and Founder of Hollywood Unlocked, THE Pulse of Pop Culture, media giant that breaks stories with 2.7M followers hanging on it’s every word. Jason was not always the self made media mogul we see before us today. We chat about humble early beginnings, role models such as Wendy Williams, Charlemagne tha God and Howard Stern and early days as a star of VH1’s Love & Hip Hop Hollywood. In an almost unprecedented move, Jason opens up about very publicly challenging CBS via #FreeJasonLee which led to the eventual release of his Reality TV Contract and discusses where his gusto to “take on” a major network comes from. We chat Nene Leaks and her own contract disputes with Bravo. Jason chats breaking the viral Jordyn Woods, Khloe Kardashian, Tristan Thompson “cheating” scandal, the “click power” of The Kardashians, other celebs which the public just cannot get enough of, set backs a la Karen Civil, and just how he manages to serve, stir, and deliver the tea while maintaining close celebrity friends like Rihanna, Cardi B, Lil’ Kim, Tiffany Haddish, Blac Chyna and more. @hollywoodunlocked @theonlyjasonlee @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus 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 SIMPLISAFE - https://www.simplisafe.com/velvetrope (20% Off Entire New System & First Month Free) 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

Eileen Davidson steps Behind The Rope. Actress, Author, Model, Two Time Emmy Winner, Wife, Mother, Soap Legend, and last, but certainly not least, Real Housewife - Eileen Davidson! Eileen first came into our lives four decades ago through her Iconic role as Ashley Abbott on “The Young and The Restless”, a role which she is still playing today. Eileen chats about her entire Soap career which has included not only Y & R, but Santa Barbara, The Bold and The Beautiful and Days of Our Lives, the last including a record breaking five different roles, all off which has lead to two Daytime Emmy’s for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Eileen chats about her various other films and projects including, a highlight for us, The Last Sharknado. Of course we chat with Eileen about her RHOBH career as a full time Diamond Holder over three epic seasons which included "run ins” with the likes of Brandi Glanville, Lisa Vanderpump and Kim Richards, one of the most iconic RHOBH cast trips ever involving smashed glass and Harry Hamlin and the world learning the meaning of “Munchausen’s Syndrome”. Eileen chats about the status of her many RHOBH relations today, the legal troubles friend Erika Jayne (hey, we would like a part on Y & R too!) is going through, and the just completed season - more Erika, Hello Kathy Hilton and more! We discuss the unprecedented move by Bravo to hire actresses as Housewives the season Eileen and Lisa Rinna were hired, whether that formula works, and discuss others who have come and stayed or gone - Garcelle Beauvais, Denise Richards, Kim Fields (ALT Anyone?). Eileen has said in the past that she has “a lot less stress” in her life since RHOBH so we have to ask, would you ever go back and who on casts past or current would you not work with? Finally, Eileen chats about what it’s like to be married to Hollywood Royalty Husband Vince Van Patten, the secrets to a successful happy marriage in Hollywood and what projects are next up for this class act of an Icon!!! @eileendavidsonofficial @behindvelvetrope @davdyontef Bonus 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 SIMPLISAFE - https://www.simplisafe.com/velvetrope (20% Off Entire New System & First Month Free) 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 our Epic Three Hour Break Down of this past week's RHOBH Reunion (Part I) with Miss Kathryn Edwards concludes!!! The full chat is available on our Patreon. Erika Jayne’s Co-Star Kathryn Edwards is back!!! This time she is here to help us break down all that has transpired last night on Part One of the epic Four Part RHOBH Reunion we have waited all season to watch! Will we, the viewer, finally get the answers we so deserve regarding Erika Jayne’s much publicized divorce from Tom Girardi or will we be left, once again, with more questions than when we first started. A few weeks ago we sat down with Kathryn for what turned out to be, a two day, two part viral chat regarding working with Erika, her treatment of production and co-stars, and behind the scenes filming secrets of her spending. Kathryn voiced what we have all been thinking and feeling all season long. Kathryn voiced what none of the other RHOBH cast had the voice to say, although our three time guest champ Sutton Stracke sure came close, "Erika, this is not okay” and “There Are Victims To Consider”. We could not think of a better person to return to help us break down last night’s RHOBH Reunion Part I - Garcelle vs Rinna, Eye Rolls, Dorit’s Run on Monologue, Best / Worst Dressed and oh, so much more. All this and we are only getting started. Full Chat At: @kateedwards8 @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, our chat with Kathryn Edwards continues regarding this weeks Part I RHOBH Reunion!! Erika Jayne’s Co-Star Kathryn Edwards is back!!! This time she is here to help us break down all that has transpired last night on Part One of the epic Four Part RHOBH Reunion we have waited all season to watch! Will we, the viewer, finally get the answers we so deserve regarding Erika Jayne’s much publicized divorce from Tom Girardi or will we be left, once again, with more questions than when we first started. A few weeks ago we sat down with Kathryn for what turned out to be, a two day, two part viral chat regarding working with Erika, her treatment of production and co-stars, and behind the scenes filming secrets of her spending. Kathryn voiced what we have all been thinking and feeling all season long. Kathryn voiced what none of the other RHOBH cast had the voice to say, although our three time guest champ Sutton Stracke sure came close, "Erika, this is not okay” and “There Are Victims To Consider”. We could not think of a better person to return to help us break down last night’s RHOBH Reunion Part I - Garcelle vs Rinna, Eye Rolls, Dorit’s Run on Monologue, Best / Worst Dressed and oh, so much more. All this and we are only getting started. @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 CANVA - https://www.canva.com/affiliates/VELVETROPE (Free 45 Day Extended Trial ) 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!!! This time she is here to help us break down all that has transpired last night on Part One of the epic Four Part RHOBH Reunion we have waited all season to watch! Will we, the viewer, finally get the answers we so deserve regarding Erika Jayne’s much publicized divorce from Tom Girardi or will we be left, once again, with more questions than when we first started. A few weeks ago we sat down with Kathryn for what turned out to be, a two day, two part viral chat regarding working with Erika, her treatment of production and co-stars, and behind the scenes filming secrets of her spending. Kathryn voiced what we have all been thinking and feeling all season long. Kathryn voiced what none of the other RHOBH cast had the voice to say, although our three time guest champ Sutton Stracke sure came close, "Erika, this is not okay” and “There Are Victims To Consider”. We could not think of a better person to return to help us break down last night’s RHOBH Reunion Part I - Garcelle vs Rinna, Eye Rolls, Dorit’s Run on Monologue, Best / Worst Dressed and oh, so much more. All this and we are only getting started. @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 CANVA - https://www.canva.com/affiliates/VELVETROPE (Free 45 Day Extended Trial ) 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

A small town cop known as “GI Joe” is gunned down in a swamp in the summer of 2015 and quickly becomes a martyr in the national media. But when a dogged investigator and his team set out to get justice, they uncover unsettling secrets about Joe, the local police department, and the village of Fox Lake. From Wondery, the makers of The Shrink Next Door and Dr. Death comes the third season of Over My Dead Body: Fox Lake. Hosted by Matt Baglio. Listen to Over My Dead Body: http://wondery.fm/FL_BehindTheVelvet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Guarini steps Behind The Rope. Yes, THAT Justin Guarini. The most famous, or infamous, American Idol Runner-Up in the history of Idol. Thank you Kelly Clarkson. American Idol Season One. Who knew what to expect? Certainly not Justin who chats about what Idol Season One was like behind the scenes - the contestants, judges Paula, Randy & Simon, hosts Ryan Seacrest & Brian Dunkleman (remember him?), and what it was like to come so close to the first ever winner of the hit singing competition. Justin chats about the life changing choice he made to say no to a recording contract and big role on Broadway in “The Lion King”, his dream, to participate in the then unknown hit TV show. Justin opens up about life after idol - being signed to RCA, touring, meeting Oprah!!!, being dropped by RCA, and ultimately reinventing himself on Broadway. Yes, he was on the Oprah show three times! Of course, life after idol also included “From Justin To Kelly” which was hailed as one of the worst movies ever made - bad or so bad, it’s good. We discuss Justin’s thoughts on the film and Kelly Clarkson’s recent statements of her involvement in the movie. We also discuss dating Kelly Clarkson, those rumors of “hooking up” with Paula Abdul, forever being compared to one of the two most well known and successful winners of Idol ever - Kelly Clarkson, and Idol 2.0 - JLO, Katy Perry, Lionel and more including Justin’s current coaching biz about the biz of show!! Tune in now!! @justinguarini @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 CANVA - https://www.canva.com/affiliates/VELVETROPE (Free 45 Day Extended Trial ) 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

Gloria Allred steps Behind The Rope. No, you are not seeing things. Living Legend! Icon in the flesh! Trailblazer! The most well known, bad a** Civil Rights attorney to ever exist in the world was kind enough to grace us with her presence. We are not worthy!! If you ask Gloria, and we did, it isn’t about any of those titles or accolades or record breaking dollar amount judgements she, and her partners at Allred, Maroko & Goldberg, have won. It is about giving a voice to those who would otherwise not have a voice and fighting for those whose rights have been presumably violated, often by the Hollywood elite. Some of these Hollywood elite that Gloria has pursued and or been involved in cases against include, but are not limited to, Bill Cosby, R. Kelly, Michael Jackson, O.J. Simpson, Rob Lowe, Roman Polanski, Donald Trump, Harvey Weinstein, Aaron Spelling and so on, and on, and on. Gloria has done more for Civil, Human, Women’s, Gay, Transgender, and everything else rights than any other Attorney we can think of. Gloria opens up about the woman behind the public figure as seen on every major news outlet around the world answering questions on the biggest misconceptions she has heard about herself, moments of insecurity and fear, if any (we don’t see any), what she does for fun, and can she step outside of herself, look back, reflect and realize that she has had one of the most brilliant legal carers of all time. While we have one of the most brilliant legal minds to ever exist in our presence, we get Gloria’s thoughts on current cases such as the Britney Spears conservatorship, The Erika Jayne / Tom Girardi Divorce, Armie Hammer’s disappearance, and Sharon Osbourne’s “cancellation” from The Talk, to name a few. Gloria also chats about the brilliant Netflix documentary “Seeing Allred” discussing what it is like to have your own Netflix Documentary, but, then again, with a career as brilliant as hers, of course Gloria has her own Netflix Documentary. What an honor. Thank you Miss Allred. From one lawyer to another, we are forever changed! @gloria.allred @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 CANVA - https://www.canva.com/affiliates/VELVETROPE (Free 45 Day Extended Trial ) 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

Crystal Kung Minkoff steps Behind The Rope. With the epic four part RHOBH reunion starting later this week, Crystal stops by to chat about what her freshman season as a cast member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills has been like. Crystal discusses her highs and lows of the season, who was the most welcoming, her “Sutton” drama, and what going through her first season with fellow newbie and Icon In The Flesh Kathy Hilton was like. Of course, we also discuss what it was like working with Erika as her real life drama unfolded in real time during current season filming, whether she would have been able to stay on the show if she were going through the same and how, as a newbie, she saw Erika’s situation from a different perspective. Crystal chats about who she is closest to from other franchises, the loss of Tiffany Moon from the Housewives’ Fam, which RHOBH past she would bring back and which current cast members should hand in their diamonds. Having a famous Hollywood Director for a husband, we also talk about which celebs have left Crystal star struck, what life is like now that she is in the public eye and how she is not above showing up at her children’s play dates at Madonna’s house. Yes, this is a real story unfolding in real time as we gasp in excitement. Finally, Crystal reveals who and what she was most nervous about when filming her first ever RHOBH reunion, what we can really expect from Erika Jayne and what she expects will leave us speechless as we watch over the next four weeks. @crystalkungminkoff @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 CANVA - https://www.canva.com/affiliates/VELVETROPE (Free 45 Day Extended Trial ) 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 from 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/56920504 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My, my how quickly things change. Continuing with our plan to highlight certain back chats that stick out, we present to you an unedited version of our chat with Peter Madrigal. Who is watching Vanderpump Rules this season? Thoughts? So interesting to revisit this chat with Peter, now unedited, and see just how much things have changed in one short year. When we originally spoke to Peter - Vanderpump Rules OG Peter Madrigal steps Behind The Rope. Back in a simpler time when everyone had their Bravo contracts in place, a mere week ago, Peter sat down with The Rope to tell it all. What does HE think about it ALL? Peter explains exactly how the show was cast way back when and it is not what was expected. Peter is kind enough to entertain the Rope's desires to talk about all of his cast mates. Who changed the most since the beginning of the show? What does he personally think of Jax's marriage? What did he think of this past season and the newbies? Does he think the future of VR should be broken into two shows? How does he feel to be one of the only OGs to actually still work at Sur? What role does he play in helping cast the show as the real manager of Sur? Whose wedding was his favorite? House? Of course we also address the season finale's breaking of the 4th wall and how it felt like a series finale with everyone going their separate ways. The future of Vanderpump Rules? All these and more questions answered in this no holds bar sit down with the OG himself, Mr. Peter Madrigal. @Peter_madrigal @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by OMAZE - https://omaze.com/velvetrope (Receive 20 Extra Entries When You Enter Code “Velvetrope” 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

Carole Baskin steps Behind The Rope! No your eyes are not deceiving you. One of THE most buzzed about shows of the last decade was Tiger King and one of THE most buzzed about women of the last decade was Carole Baskin. These are facts. Today, Carole is here to dispel the many myths created as a result of that viral Netflix show regarding herself, her one time husband Don Lewis, his disappearance, and just what Big Cats have to do with all of it. Carole chats about life back in the day before Tiger King when she was just a woman married to a man together running Big Cat Rescue, a not for profit organization dedicated to Big Cat rescue, rights and activism. Of course, there was also Joe Exotic, owner of a “different type” of Big Cat organization who didn’t exactly see eye to eye with Carole. One day Netflix came calling and voila, the rest is history. Carole is very vocal here today about how she feels the finished product of Tiger King is not what she signed up for. Carole also opens up about what it is like to be the woman who is the subject of endless on line memes and chatter suggesting she killed her husband and fed him to the Big Cats and what living with such strict public scrutiny is like. We chat with Carole about the many misconceptions surrounding her public persona and answer just “who is Carole Baskin”, the woman behind all of the tabloid fodder. Carole breaks down topics such as fame and the quick education she received in handling the media. Of course, we pay homage to her star studded appearance on Dancing With The Stars, her premiere dance of course set to Survivor’s “Eye of The Tiger”. Carole discusses Joe Exotic’s guilty verdict for allegedly attempting to hire a hitman to kill her and his resulting 22 year sentence. She also discussed his recent claims of Prostate Cancer and ongoing petition to be released. Of course, we had to ask what would she say to Joe if she saw him today, what are her favorite of the Big Cats, all that talk about a Tiger King 2 and will she be involved, and just what is next for the woman behind the flower headband. @carolebaskincat @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef https://bigcatrescue.org/carole-baskin/ Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by OMAZE - https://omaze.com/velvetrope (Receive 20 Extra Entries When You Enter Code “Velvetrope” 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

Courtney Stodden steps Behind The Rope. You have read so much about Courtney. We all have. In true Rope fashion, rather than figure out what is true, untrue and somewhere in between, we’ve gone right to the source to break it all down. Courtney first came into the public eye at age 16 when they married then 51 year old Doug Hutchison in 2011. Courtney talks about what living with such strict media attention and judgement was like at such a young age. In other words, being trolled before trolling was a thing. We chat with Courtney about Britney Spears and how similar their own situation was, married at 16, to the conservatorship that Britney is now living with each day. The constant media attention earned them and their then husband a place on the second season of the VH1 hit, “Couples Therapy” along with famous co-stars such as your RHONY favs Alex and Simon van Kempen. We discuss! Courtney chats about their many other reality TV appearances on shows like Celebrity Big Brother and let us not forget that 50 Cent video they were in. Sort of! We can explain! Courtney chats about fame, the potential addiction to fame, living a life in the public eye, their public persona versus the real Courtney Stodden, the various and constant misconceptions about them and whether they is “in on the joke”. Having just had their 26th birthday, Courtney looks back on the past ten years and discusses their decision to divorce their then husband. Of course, we discuss the headlines Courtney made recently regarding their “relationship” with 90210’s Brian Austin Green, their public “demise” and the involvement of both Megan Fox and Vanessa Marcil. Courtney also chats about their recent coming out as Non-Binary in the hopes of living a more authentic life. Courtney also chats about others who have slid into their DMs such as, wait for it, Courtney Love! Finally, they chat about being cyber-bullied by Chrissy Teigen, the long term effects that has had on them and what they would say to Chrissy Teigen if they came face to face today. @courtneyastodden @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by OMAZE - https://omaze.com/velvetrope (Receive 20 Extra Entries When You Enter Code “Velvetrope” 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

RedOne steps Behind The Rope. One thing is clear from chatting with RedOne. He has worked with everyone who is anyone in the music business. From humble early beginnings - born in Morocco, early music career in Sweden, staring over in the United States from scratch, RedOne is here to chat about it all. “It all” includes working with Legends Jennifer Lopez - he co-wrote / co-produced “On The Floor”, and Lady Gaga - he produced many Gaga hits including “Poker Face”, “Bad Romance” and “Just Dance”. RedOne chats about what working with JLO and Gaga was like - the highs / lows, nuances and fun stories of each. RedOne also chats about some of our other favs he has worked with such as Michael Jackson, some of the music legends he would love to collaborate with such as Queen B herself, Beyonce, “A” list music hang outs with Icons like Bono and Stevie Wonder and how winning several Grammys changes you. In RedOne’s case, it does not. Of course we also had to ask about working with our Queen Madonna! In other news, RedOne has created a new digital and centralized talent show platform to directly connect musical talent, record labels and fans - SpotStar. He chats about that plus whether traditional Music Competition Shows like American Idol and The Voice work in the modern world in which we now live, the “politics” of the music business, the current state of music today - SOS, and just how SpotStar may change the face of music forever going forward! @redone @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by OMAZE - https://omaze.com/velvetrope (Receive 20 Extra Entries When You Enter Code “Velvetrope” 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

Eboni K. Willams has returned!! Welcome back, Ms. Williams. Well a lot has happened since Eboni was here last. Eboni reflects back upon this past season of RHONY - the good and bad, highs and lows and how she feels now that she has had a chance to digest all that has happened. Eboni addresses the public’s outcry about this RHONY season, whether discussions of race “belong” on Housewives, the vitriol she has received from on-line “trolls”, and how she has remained unapologetically herself throughout this entire freshman season and Housewives experience. Eboni addresses the fact that she won’t be able to have the typical Housewives’ Reunion experience, the lack of closure that has arisen from a cancelled reunion, and what she was hoping to address at the reunion, which she addresses here today! On that note, Eboni opens up about current cast relations and who she is and is not speaking to. Looking ahead to next season, we address the constant rumors that Luann, Ramona and Sonja have been demoted to “Friend Of”, which RHONY she feels are prime for a return, and the chatter that Bethenny Frankel is the key to the future of RHONY. Eboni weighs in on all that Garcelle Beauvais is going thorough this season on RHOBH, chats about her new job at The View including a message to Meghan McCain, shares an update on her search for love, discusses the biggest misperceptions of herself and what she does for fun out in The Big Apple at night. Finally, Eboni chats what she would do differently, if anything, next season of RHONY. @ebonikwilliams @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by OMAZE - https://omaze.com/velvetrope (Receive 20 Extra Entries When You Enter Code “Velvetrope”) 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

Sonja In Your City!! It is official. The one, the only, Ms. Sonja Morgan will soon be appearing in your city. That is right, Ms. Morgan is bringing her very special brand of Caburlesque to a city near you. We were thrilled and honored to be in attendance at Sonja’s One Night Only “Friends and Family” Preview Show the other week. The comedy, the improv, the singing, the guest list, the opening acts, the thrill of it all. Where do we begin? As our official plus one for the night, the gals from the Access Hollywood “Housewives Nightcap” Digital Series are here to help us review the entire night, Sonja Sangria and all. Yup, available in white and red. Of course, our full review includes a play by play of the show, the Leah McSweeney Cameo and hangin' with Sonja Morgan in all her glory afterwards. Oh yea, like we said, where or where do we begin? @emilyorozcotv @laurenaherbert @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Full Episode At: https://www.patreon.com/posts/55382295 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Joyce Giraud steps Behind The Rope. For the countess number of y’all who have been emailing and DM’ing asking us to highlight our best past Housewives and other interviews, we have heard you. You have spoken, we have listened. With all the RHOBH drama regarding Erika Jayne - much of which we have contributed to with recent guests like Kathryn Edwards, Dana Wilkey and many others, we figured it was time for some chatter regarding RHOBH that is happy and upbeat. On that note, we share today an UNEDITED edition of our past chat with Joyce Giraud. Season Four was Iconic in that it was the first time RHOBH followed suit of the other franchises for a cast shift. Joyce explains how the first RHOBH cast member she met was Taylor Armstrong. From there she started running into Lisa Vanderpump all the time at Mohamed's house. Joyce discusses the reality of filming RHOBH versus what she expected the experience to be. She has met Prince, Michael Jackson and, wait for it, Madonna. Ok let's just take a minute to absorb that. Of course we also need to hear all about her BFF friendship with the Queen herself, LVP. She also explains her "favs" from Vanderpump Rules - James Kennedy and Scheana Shay. We always knew Joyce had good taste. Ready for a feel good episode? So are we, so take a listen here. @joyce_giraud @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by CANVA -https://www.canva.com/affiliates/VELVETROPE (Free 45 Day Extended Trial ) 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

Imagine you have two friends who are obsessed with crime, murder, and unsolved mysteries. They have a passion for breaking down cases that have been cold for years. GENERATION WHY is a true crime podcast where hosts Aaron and Justin give startling theories, dive into forensic evidence, and share their bold opinions. They dig deep looking for answers on cases of missing spouses, mysterious murders, serial killers and more. This is just a preview of Generation Why, but you can listen to the full episode at wondery.fm/GenWhy_VelvetRope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cassandra Peterson steps Behind The Rope. Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, in the flesh, Behind The Rope. Let us just process that for a hot horror sec. Cassandra is here to chat about her new book (currently # 4 on the NYT Best Sellers List) “Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark”, where she holds nothing back about her outrageous, strange, often funny, often heartbreaking tale from a Midwest farm girl whose unfortunate childhood accident led her to ultimately become the most Iconic, Sexiest, Sassiest, Campiest Horror Legend of ALL time! Cassandra details how Elvira was born, the highs and lows of an over four decade long career of being Elvira, the amazing, often strange, fan encounters, the unbelievable and often also strange celeb run ins, the biggest misconceptions about both Elvira and Cassandra, and the most shocking revelations in this book that will leave most readers speechless. Finally, Cassandra chats about current horror trends and blockbusters such as Ryan Murphy’s “American Horror Story”, Reality TV, who she would love to play her in the story of her life, what Elvira does to celebrate her just past Seventieth Birthday - we are as shocked as you are - and just what is next for this Queen of Macabre and Living Legend that does not seem to be slowing down any time soon. As Elvira says, Unpleasant Dreams. @therealelvira @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by CANVA - https://www.canva.com/affiliates/VELVETROPE (Free 45 Day Extended Trial ) 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

Perez Hilton is back. Yes, one of our most regular guests has returned to help us make sense of all that is going on in the world of celebrity and Housewives drama one click any a time. After a quick catch up with Perez, we chat about hot takes on some of the things keeping The Rope up at night - Britney’s Conservatorship and Engagement (his apology to BritBrit earlier this year, the horrifying testimony, is her fiancé in it for the right reasons?), The Tom / Erika Divorce (did she know?), KKW and Kanye (recent wedding re-enactments, name changes, soulmates?), Khlo $ and Tristan (I mean…), Madonna (is she still relevant?), Tori Spelling (are her and Dean so not “In Love”?), Bennifer (is this “the real deal” as they look at property together?), The Biebs and his Bride (will Justin and Hailey Baldwin go the distance), The Jennifer Aniston / Reese Witherspoon feud (is all not okay on “The Morning Show”) and so much more! Perez opens up about his ban from TikTok due to his feud with its biggest star, Charli D’Amelio, the social media “bullying” culture we now exist in, cancel culture, and where the King of All Media sees social media going in the next several years. With Housewife ratings down across the board, Perez also chats about the future of Reality TV, is the end in sight and can we imagine a world with no Housewives or Andy Cohen, who Perez had beef with earlier this year over a “Gay Dad’s” reality show concept which we discuss. Finally, Perez has a new line of CBD Gummies which we chat about along with his own history with drugs and alcohol and just what is next for this Entrepreneur, Trailblazer, Author, Dad, Celebrity BFF to many and Gossip Pop Culture Guru who works 24/7 and refuses to slow down. @perezhilton @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by CANVA - https://www.canva.com/affiliates/VELVETROPE (Free 45 Day Extended Trial ) 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

Holla! Heather Thomson Steps Behind The Rope. She’s back! Checking in from her home in The Berkshires, Heather is here to break down her time this past season on The Real Housewives of New York City which ended way too soon. Heather breaks down all that went wrong that fateful weekend in The Hamptons at Ramona Singer’s and shares an update on her “relationship” with all of the current RHONY cast members. Heather also breaks down the apology she read on WWHL, chats about the RHONY cast member who had a strange reaction to her WWHL appearance, explains the real reasons she decided to stop filming and walk away, and divulges the phone call she had in the car ride back to NYC with a past RHONY cast member immediately after! OMG, we know! Speaking of this season just past, Heather helps us break down exactly why the ratings have dramatically dropped so significantly, the fall from grace Leah has had among the viewers, the claims that these are a “bunch of co-workers, not friends”, Jill Zarin’s statement that the ratings decrease is due to the lack of men / husbands, which past cast members should be brought back and just what would Heather do if she were a producer in charge of increasing the ratings for the next season. After all, her and Bethenny Frankel do know it all. We also chat about the fact that, in an unprecedented move, the reunion was cancelled and whether now, after this past season’s experience, she would ever go back. Heather is much more than just an ex-RHONY cast member. In fact she is busy AF with her thriving “In My Heart” Podcast and new company “Beyond Fresh” - always the entrepreneur - a superfood wellness brand which is rapidly changing the way we think about nutrition and healthy living! From Yummy Tummy to Beyond Fresh!! Thanks Mama for stopping by again. Always a pleasure! @iamheathert @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by CANVA - https://www.canva.com/affiliates/VELVETROPE (Free 45 Day Extended Trial ) 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

Holla! Heather Thomson Steps Behind The Rope. She’s back! Checking in from her home in The Berkshires, Heather is here to break down her time this past season on The Real Housewives of New York City which ended way too soon. Heather breaks down all that went wrong that fateful weekend in The Hamptons at Ramona Singer’s and shares an update on her “relationship” with all of the current RHONY cast members. Heather also breaks down the apology she read on WWHL, chats about the RHONY cast member who had a strange reaction to her WWHL appearance, explains the real reasons she decided to stop filming and walk away, and divulges the phone call she had in the car ride back to NYC with a past RHONY cast member immediately after! OMG, we know! Speaking of this RHONY season just past, Heather helps us break down exactly why the ratings have dramatically dropped so significantly, the fall from grace Leah has had among the viewers, the claims that these are a “bunch of co-workers, not friends”, Jill Zarin’s statement that the ratings decrease is due to the lack of men / husbands, which past cast members should be brought back and just what would Heather do if she were a producer in charge of increasing the ratings for the next season. After all, her and Bethenny Frankel do know it all. We also chat about the fact that, in an unprecedented move, the reunion was cancelled, and whether now, after this past season’s experience, she would ever go back. Heather is much more than just an ex-RHONY cast member. In fact she is busy AF with her thriving “In My Heart” Podcast and new company “Beyond Fresh” - always the entrepreneur - a superfood wellness brand which is rapidly changing the way we think about nutrition and healthy living! From Yummy Tummy to Beyond Fresh!! Thanks Mama for stopping by again. Always a pleasure! @iamheathert @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by CANVA - https://www.canva.com/affiliates/VELVETROPE (Free 45 Day Extended Trial ) 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

Our fav RHOBH “Friend Of” turned Gossip Monger Miss Dana Wilkey is back. Dana is here to share all the intel she has on the daily changing saga that is the Erika Jayne / Tom Girardi divorce. In other words, Dana Wilkey is here to chat about her New Life’s Work. After all, she was a vital part of “The Housewife and The Hustler” beating out hundreds of thousands of other self proclaimed EJ experts. Dana shares what she knows from behind the scenes, boots on the ground regarding RHOBH and we chat about the recent current state of EJ affairs - T.J. Maxx Visits, Red Carpets in Vegas and of course, Mr. Girardi’s recent paparazzi appearance where he was asked, “Did Erika Know?”. Dana also has a lot of questions about the Behind The Scenes goings on from our most recent of our three chats with Sutton Stracke and, although we don’t like to spill tea, this is Patreon and Dana does have a way with us so, well, we eventually oblige. Finally, Dana, obsessed with EJ’s spending and $25M in credit card charges, comes prepared with Housewife salaries and all sorts of other financial info that we just cannot get enough of. Considering she still owns her $25,000 sunnies she is one to talk now, is she not? We kid, we kid but considering she came with receipts, Ms. Wilkey is welcome back anytime. @wilkey_dana @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Full Show At: https://www.patreon.com/posts/56572598 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alaska steps Behind The Rope. Yup, she is back! One thing is for certain, Alaska is one of the hardest working Queens in the biz. Alaska stops by to chat new music - “Red”, biggest musical inspirations, dream collabs, fav musical Divas such as Gaga, Cher and Gwen and her first ever heading tour (tickets on sale now) in support of the new music with starts early next year. Alaska also chats about her soul bearing Memoir out later this year, “My Name’s Yours, What’s Alaska”, her upcoming live “Race Chaser” Euro tour with Willam, and what we can expect to hear more of on her brilliant Podcast of the same name with Willam. Of course, we break down the just completed Drag Race All Stars Season Six, Winner Sonique, and the current state of drag in 2021. With all this work, one has to wonder what Alaska does for fun. Well, much to our delight, she watches the Real Housewives. Alaska shares all her thoughts on this season of RHOBH, the Erika Jayne Saga, and who her fav housewife is. There was also that one time Lisa Rinna kicked Ms. Alaska out of a dressing room. Yea, you gotta hear it to believe it. Tune in now for this fun filled episode with the one and only, Alaska! @theonlyalaska5000 @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by SIMPLISAFE - https://wwwsimplisafe.com/velvetrope (20% Off Entire New System & First Month Free) Brought to you by BOLL & BRANCH - https://www.bollandbranch.com (15% Off First Set of Sheets - Use 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

The Real Housewives of Miami Reboot. Now that RHOM Season 4 is confirmed coming to the Peacock Streaming Network very soon, we have oh so many questions. In true Behind The Velvet Rope fashion we have gone straight to the source, someone who knows a thing or two about RHOM, having been a full time Housewife on the series for all three seasons that it was on Bravo. We are thrilled to welcome Miss Adriana de Moura. Right prior to the official announcement, we sat down with Adriana to chat about it all. After a quick catch up on her life, Adriana shares all that she knows about the Reboot. We chat about Adriana, Alexia Echevarria and Lisa Hochstein returning as full time Housewives and the assumption that Marysol Patton will allegedly return as a “friend of”. We chat about those casting decisions, why the series ended in the first place, what will the show be without fan fav Mama Elsa, what the show will be like without self imposed “ringleader” and “Mayor of Miami” Lea Black and why now is the right time to bring the show back, Of course we discuss Jonna Krupa and Lea Black’s recent comments as to why they are not interested in returning and what the new series will be like with now viral sensation ex Kardashian BFF Larsa Pippen attached to the project. All your RHOM questions answered within. In true Adriana de Moura fashion, remember from ten years ago when we last saw her on our TV screens, she does not hold back!! @realadrianademoura @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by SIMPLISAFE - https://www.simplisafe.com/velvetrope (20% Off Entire New System & First Month Free) Brought to you by BOLL & BRANCH - https://www.bollandbranch.com (15% Off First Set of Sheets - Use 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

Parvati Shallow steps Behind The Rope. Survivor Winner, Parvati Shallow. We are celebrating the long awaited return of tonight’s forty first installment of one of the most successful reality shows of all time the only way we knew how. Parvati is on EVERY “Best Survivor Players of all time” list as well as one of Jeff Probst’s personal “Favorite Players of all time” list. After chatting with her, it is very clear as to why. Did you know Parvati has played this brilliant game four different seasons for a total of 149 days on the island, making her the second longest player of all time, second only to Boston Rob’s 152 days. Parvati chats with us about what her strategy was to win Micronesia, the differences between the four seasons she played, who she thinks - other than herself, of course, is the best Survivor player of all time, why she is so good at this game and would she ever go back. Of course, we discuss The Black Widow Brigade, one of the most effective alliances in Survivor history and Erik’s blindside, which has been called one of the best moments in Survivor history. On a more serious note, we chat about the controversial Cook Islands season she was a part of which divided the contestants into four tribes based on racial ethnicity: Black, White, Hispanic, Asian American - how antiquated that now seems and how was that concept originally green lit? On a more serious note, Parvati opens up about the psychological effects playing the game had on her and the steps taken to relieve those roadblocks and integrate back into society as a fully functioning member of society. On that note, Parvati has integrated all of these skills of playing Survivor, her struggles thereafter, her career in media and entertainment, and overall life experiences into a booming business as a Life Coach.** @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef @pshallow Parvati has offered all you listeners of Behind The Velvet Rope Podcast 20% off her “Hero’s Journey”, 7 week Coaching & Yoga Program. More information can be found at parvatishallow.com/hero - enter code Velvet. For those of you wondering, yes, many of your Survivor favs such as Boston Rob (our other personal fav), Tyson, Ethan Zohn and so many more make an appearance! Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by SIMPLISAFE - https://wwwsimplisafe.com/velvetrope (20% Off Entire New System & First Month Free) Brought to you by BOLL & BRANCH - https://www.bollandbranch.com (15% Off First Set of Sheets - Use 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

Former Pussycat Doll's member Kaya Jones steps Behind The Rope. Kaya chronicles how she came to be a member of the Pussycat Dolls in December 2003, when she was just 19 years old. After chatting about the audition process and landing the part, Kaya pulls back the curtain of what being in this group was really like. Kaya details what she calls the “toxic” (according to her, allegedly) work environment, the excruciatingly long hours, the infighting between the other PCDs and everything else you can imagine, Kaya covers it. Of course, Kaya talks about group founder and choreographer Robin Antin - what she was like, how she treated the members, what her goals for herself and for the group were and whether those goals were always consistent with the other. Kaya explains whose decision it was to transform the Pussycat Dolls from being a “burlesque performance group” to a full fledged musical band, how that transition took place, and what it took to ultimately get signed to a record deal. Kaya contributed to songs that would ultimately make up The Dolls’ first album. We discuss the mega hit “Don’t Cha” and the Dolls’ lead singer Nicole Scherzinger. In 2004, Kaya left the band during the recording of the first album claiming it was no longer fun to be in the band. After leaving the band, Kaya pursed a solo career in music. There were also those repeated times she made allegations that being in the Pussycat Dolls were like being part of a prostitution ring. Say whhhaattt? Yea, we break that one down for you. Ok umm, what? Kaya also chats about her start in the music business at 13 years old working with R. Kelly. Tune in now for a no holds bar chat about all things Pussycat Dolls with the one and only Miss Kaya Jones. @kayajones @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by SIMPLISAFE - https://www.simplisafe.com/velvetrope (20% Off Entire New System & First Month Free) Brought to you by BOLL & BRANCH - https://www.bollandbranch.com (15% Off First Set of Sheets - Use 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

Fran Drescher steps Behind The Rope. From the moment this chat started, one thing was clear, Fran Drescher is one busy Icon. First things first, The Nanny. Fran chats about the recent addition of The Nanny to HBO Max, the joys of having it discovered by a whole new generation and shares an update on the status of her road to bringing The Nanny to Broadway. After we wax nostalgic on all things The Nanny, we move on to one of Fran’s new passions, Mahjong. Her hobby which started with Monday night sessions with her “boys” - yes the many gay men in her life, including ex husband Peter Jacobson, and friends like Rosie O”Donnell has led her to this weeks Mahjong Tournament where you, our dear listener, can sign up and win prices, some, of course, involving our fav Legend of today, Ms. Fran Drescher. The tournament also will raise money for Fran’s Cancer Schmancer Organization, a cause near and dear to her heart having survived cancer herself. Fran also chats about her recent appointment as SAG-AFTRA President, the support she received in her candidacy from famous friends like Tom Hanks. Speaking or famous friends, we also chat with Fran about dinners, hang outs, and concerts with friend Madonna. Finally, Fran shares info on other upcoming film and TV projects from the woman who just refuses to slow down. Now can we please have a Fran Fine laugh. Thanks and thank you! #legend #icon #nowords Links in Bios Below to Purchase Tickets. www.modernmahjong.com @officialfrandrescher @cancerschmancer @modernmahjong @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by SIMPLISAFE - https://www.simplisafe.com/velvetrope (20% Off Entire New System & First Month Free) Brought to you by BOLL & BRANCH - https://www.bollandbranch.com (15% Off First Set of Sheets - Use 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

DJ Richie Skye steps Behind The Rope. There is no one more connected in the DMV than Mr. Skye and we could not think of anyone better to help break down all that is going on this season on The Real Housewives of Potomac than Richie Skye. That chat began a few weeks back where we discussed how all our fav ladies are doing this season - Gizelle, Karen, Ashley, Candiace, Robyn, Wendy and newbie Mia. Today we continue that chat and predict what will happen as the season moves on. The convo then turns to RHOA breaking down the “off season” they just had. We discuss what went wrong with our fav Peach Holder’s this past season, reveal who our MVP was, suggest ways to fix the ATL, chat about who should go and predict who will be “let go” out of Kenya, Porsha, Kandi, Drew and Cynthia. Have you seen all of the blogs the past 24 hours? Do we believe Porsha and Cynthia are out and Marlo is in? Of course we cannot let our Southern gals go without a job and discuss career alternatives for those we feel are on their way out. On the topic of off seasons, we cannot help but think RHONY - Richie knows Bershan IRL - discussing whether this season is as bad, and the situation is as dire as all the public outcry and headlines make it seem. Richie sheds light on what he likes and does not like up here in the Big Apple weighing in on who should go, stay and be brought back from the past - the answers not at all what you would expect. Somehow our sit down about the current RHOP season has led us to RHOA and RHONY but that is what happens when DJ Richie Skye (host of “Reality Talk” on Youtube & “Unfiltered” on Podcast One) stops by. We could have kept talking, but need to leave you with something to look forward to. Until next time, Mr. Skye!! @djrichieskye @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef ** Listen to Full Show at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/54578458 . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Constantine Maroulis & Kendra Erika step Behind The Rope. Constantine is back and this time he brings friend Kendra Erika to talk about it all. We bond over the return of Broadway, musical influences, our fav musical divas and our ideal musical colabs. This dynamic duo also have a great new single, a dance version of “As Long As You’re Mine”, from the hit musical “Wicked”. Yup, Broadway is open and Kristin Chenoweth kicked off the opening of “Wicked” earlier this week! Being this is BTVR, we also chat about Kendra’s desire to become a Real Housewife of New York City!!! Constantine knows a thing or two about that. :) An episode not to be missed! @constantinemaroulis @kendraerika @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Brought to you by THIRDLOVE - http://www.thirdlove.com/velvet (20% Off First Purchase) Brought to you by O.R.G SKINCARE - https://www.orgskincare.com (Use Code VELVET for 15% Off Entire Purchase) Brought to you by BOLL & BRANCH - https://www.bollandbranch.com (15% Off First Set of Sheets - 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

Blac Chyna steps Behind The Rope. Before we get into all the headlines, rumors, and misperceptions, we chat with Blac Chyna, whose name was suggested by a patron during her stripping days, about her early days in LA - being name checked by Drake, modeling, and appearing in a multitude of music videos with everyone and anyone including Tyga and Nicki Minaj. Chyna has new music - “Hollywood”, “Doom” - which we chat about as well as her musical influences and who she would love to work with in the music biz. We chat about her booming beauty business - little miss entrepreneur - and why she loves being a Boss Babe. Of course, the convo quickly turns to Reality TV - the status of her blockbuster “The Real Blac Chyna” Show season two as well as her many appearances over the years on "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" and “Rob & Chyna”. Chyna opens up about filming a Reality TV show with her now ex-husband, the home movies she will forever have of Dream, and how she felt when that show “ended”. While we have her, Chyna shares an update where she stands with Rob Kardashian and the rest of the Keeping Up Clan and is kind enough to share her thoughts on recent Kardashian news - the Kim and Kayne Split, Khloé and Tristan Thompson - On Again, Off Again, We Think Currently Off Relationship, the Coupling of Kourt and Travis, Lord Disick and Amelia Gray, Kim’s Legal Career, Whether Food God is the most brilliant of them all and so on. Blac Chyna has a new Cooking Show and CBD line which we discuss plus just what is next for this Powerhouse that just will not slow down. @blacchyna @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus 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 O.R.G SKINCARE - https://www.orgskincare.com (Use Code VELVET for 15% Off Entire Purchase) Brought to you by BOLL & BRANCH - https://www.bollandbranch.com (15% Off First Set of Sheets - 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

Jerry Springer steps Behind The Rope. One of the most Iconic names in daytime TV is here to chat about it all. Although Jerry was set to retire after his unprecedented twenty seven year run as Host of The Jerry Springer Show, NBC had other plans and Judge Jerry was born. Jerry chats about how nice it is to use his law degree and what we can expect in the upcoming third season of the always shocking, never boring, Judge Jerry. Of course, the conversation quickly leads to The Jerry Springer Show and all those trailblazing disputes, wig pulls, accusations, and everything else under the sun that was before its time as it aired each day on our small screens. Jerry recalls highlights, outrageous guests and some of the most shocking moments. We chat with Jerry about current day Reality TV and his role in helping create the landscape of Housewives, Fiancés That Last for 90 Days and Love that Comes After Being Locked Up and / or Happens on an Island. Jerry also opens up about the current offerings of Daytime TV - Ellen, The Drew Barrymore Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Wendy Williams - his favorites, not so favorites and how cancel culture has come to play a role in it all. We pay homage to some of Jerry’s other forays into television - a contestant on Dancing With the Stars, a judge on America’s Got Talent, playing himself on Roseanne and much more. Jerry reflects back on a career most can only dream of discussing highs and lows, the biggest misconceptions of himself, and just what is next for the man who everyone just cannot seem to get enough of. Let’s all chant it together. Jerry, Jerry!! @thejerryspringershow @judgejerrytv @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus 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 O.R.G SKINCARE - https://www.orgskincare.com (Use Code VELVET for 15% Off Entire Purchase) Brought to you by BOLL & BRANCH - https://www.bollandbranch.com (15% Off First Set of Sheets - 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

Gia Gunn, famed, outspoken Drag Race contestant steps Behind The Rope. Checking in from her home in WeHo, Gia is here to tell it all. We would expect nothing less from one of Drag Race’s most outspoken contestants in the history of the show! Let us start at the beginning. Gia takes us back to the first time she did drag, what that was like, what prompted her to “try” and where her infamous name “Gia Gunn” comes from. Think Project Runway! Gia also opens up about the first time she became aware of her “trans identity” and what that was like to deal with at a young age. Flash forward to Season Six of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Gia explains how she got involved with the Iconic hit TV show and why Season Six was the right time to participate. Gia discusses what it was like to film the show, the other Queens, the competitions and what it was like to “not be out” at the time. Flash forward to “All Stars Season Four”, Gia was back and ready to take the competition by storm. We discuss the differences this time in “All Stars”, the competition as well as the fact that Gia was an out Transgender Woman, or we should say Woman, participating in Drag Race. Of course, we address the fact that Gia’s participation in this installment of “All Stars“ came mere months after RuPaul’s comment that they would not cast an openly Transgender Contestant on the show. Gia explains how she felt by that statement and whether she thinks that impacted the decision to cast her (whether or not it was “stunt casting”). She also opens up about the rumored filmed but, ultimately, edited altercation with RuPaul on set during “All Stars” over this statement and whether her standing up to RuPaul led, in any way, to her elimination. She also opens up about the fact that the altercation was edited and whether the show is forever slanted to “make Ru look good at all costs”. Gia also chats about the recent change of RuPaul’s famous opening catch phrase to be gender inclusive and the presence of contestant Gottmik, Drag race’s first Trans Male Drag Queen. Gia chats about the whether RuPaul and Drag Race have come far in their Diversity and Inclusion Efforts, shares her thoughts on Caitlyn Jenner - they are not what you would think, and discusses shows like Pose answering the main question as to whether each has been a step forward for the Trans Community. Finally, Gia discusses current projects, the “Gia” brand, and the fact that it is beyond time for The Real Housewives to include a full time Trans Housewife. Yes, Gia is nominating herself. In true Gia Gunn fashion, NOTHING is off limits nor held back. @gia_gunn @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by O.R.G SKINCARE - https://www.orgskincare.com (Use Code VELVET for 15% Off Entire Purchase) Brought to you by ROTHY’S - https://www.rothys.com/velvet (Now For Men Too) Brought to you by NOOM - http://www.noom.com/VELVET (Sign Up for Your Trial Today) 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

Kelly Killoren Bensimon, The Woman, The Myth, The Legend, steps Behind The Rope. Checking in from her iconic Soho loft, KKB is here to tell it all. For those who may not know, Kelly has a degree from Columbia University in Literature and Writing, an MBA, and is currently attending NYU Stern for her Executive MBA. Kelly also had a thriving career as a writer and editor at such famed publications like Elle, Page Six and Gotham and as a model who traveled the world working with famous photographers such as ex-husband, Gil Bensimon. All right, All right, onto what everyone wants to chat about, The Real Housewives of New York City. Kelly discusses how she was originally cast in Season Two of the hit franchise, how “welcome" she felt by the Season One Veterans, and how she was advised by everyone on her team not to do the show. We discuss some of her iconic moments such as running in traffic, being “up there” not “down here” and of course, “Scary Island”. Speaking of “Scary Island”, Kelly fills us in on what was really going on in that infamous dinner party scene and what life was like after that episode aired. She discusses how she reacted to and felt by the public’s “outcry” as well as the private messages she received on social media. Kelly discusses who from the cast she keeps in touch with and what she would say to Bethenny Frankel if she bumped into her today. Hint, it is not what you would expect! Kelly also opens up about what it is like when people still want to talk about “Scary Island” all these many years later, what life has been like since we last saw her on our TV screens, her dating life - a topic she rarely discusses, and what a current day in the life of KKB looks like as a thriving Real Estate Agent who splits her time between NYC, The Hamptons and Palm Beach. No surprise, as any reputable real estate agent in NYC does Kelly was on the just completed season of Million Dollar Listing New York which we chat about. Tune in for a non stop catch up with living legend, Kelly Killoren Bensimon. @kellybensimon @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus 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 O.R.G SKINCARE - https://www.orgskincare.com (Use Code VELVET for 15% Off Entire Purchase) Brought to you by BOLL & BRANCH - https://www.bollandbranch.com (15% Off First Set of Sheets - 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

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

“Damn, I wish I was your lover. I’ll rock you till the daylight comes. Make sure you are smiling’ and warm. I am everything, tonight I’ll be your mother.” You know the rest. Sophie B. Hawkins steps Behind The Rope. Sophie chats about what life was like in the 90’s when she rose to fame with her breakout hit “Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover”. She chats about many of her colleagues at that time - Madonna, Paula, Whitney, Prince, George Michael, being nominated for a Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1993, and how the Grammy Nomination came with a lot of good and bad, all at the same time. We chat about why her video for “Damn” was banned by MTV, the importance of its LGBTQ+ representation, the use of “Damn" in 90210 as Kelly and Dylan’s song, and moving on from her record company. We chat about her rumored “relationships” with Jodie Foster, Martina Navratilova, and Rosie O’Donnell. Sophie is still friends with Rosie today which we discuss plus weekends at Madonna's, dinners with David Bowie, and so much more! Sophie shares her throughs on “Free Britney” and some of current music’s reigning Pop Diva’s Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, Demi Lovato and many others. Finally, we chat about what is next for this Pop Superstar who just wont slow down. @therealsophieb @behindvelvet @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by O.R.G SKINCARE - https://www.orgskincare.com (Use Code VELVET for 15% Off Entire Purchase) Brought to you by ROTHY’S - https://www.rothys.com/velvet (Now For Men Too) Brought to you by NOOM - http://www.noom.com/VELVET (Sign Up for Your Trial Today) 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

Josh Flagg steps Behind The Rope. Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles, Season 13. How did we get here? Josh is here to answer that and discuss his epic career in real estate, which began at 18. Josh chats about his early days in the biz and his rapid rise to the top which led to his position as a cast member on MDLLA. Josh chats about his MDLLA career - highs and lows, fellow brokers from yesteryear (anyone remember Madison and Chad Rogers), cast mates Tracy Tutor, The Brits & That other Josh, those epic open houses, the deals, and of course all that money and real estate porn. On a personal note, we chat with Josh about the true break out star of MDLLA, Grandma Edith, living in The Beverly Hills Hotel - yes we are jealous!, his epic love story with Husband Bobby Boyd and what it was like to get married on television. One thing is also for sure, Josh knows everyone who is anyone and has sold a house to most of them. We chat about his many celeb friends and clients - Sonja Morgan, Tori Spelling, Melissa Rivers, and so on and just what it is like to attend one of the infamous Flagg-Boyd extravaganzas at their lovely LA home. Finally, Josh spills the deets on the current state of the LA real estate market, the best things about being a Bravolebrity and just what we can expect to see this season on MDLLA!!! @joshflagg1 @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Merch Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Brought to you by THIRDLOVE - http://www.thirdlove.com/velvet (20% Off First Purchase) Brought to you by O.R.G SKINCARE - https://www.orgskincare.com (Use Code VELVET for 15% Off Entire Purchase) Brought to you by BOLL & BRANCH - https://www.bollandbranch.com (15% Off First Set of Sheets - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by BETTER HELP - https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

"Side step, right-left, to my beat. High like the moon, rock with me, baby. Know that I got that heat. Let me show you 'cause talk is cheap. Side step, right-left, to my beat. Get it, let it roll” The man behind the genius of it all, Rob Grimaldi, steps Behind The Rope. Yup, Rob Grimaldi, the man responsible for the world wide mega smash hit “Butter” by the biggest boy band to ever exist in the world, BTS, is here to chat about it all. Rob chats about the origins of “Butter”, working with BTS, the juggernaut “BTS Army” that stops at no cost, in the best way possible, to support every move their boys make, why KPOP has become one of the biggest musical genres of our generation and much much more. Of course, Rob also chats about what it is like to have “Butter” and BTS nominated for four VMA’s and has broken every download and streaming record ever thought possible. Then there is also all that Grammy talk…. Rob also chats about possible dream collabs, the current state of music, the biggest misconceptions of the music industry and just what is next for this hitmaker that does not seem to be slowing down anytime soon. @robgrimaldi27 @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 BOLL & BRANCH - https://www.bollandbranch.com (15% Off First Set of Sheets - Use Code “Velvet”) Merch Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gail Simmons steps Behind The Rope. Having been a staple on Bravo since the start of Top Chef and just having completed the current season of Top Chef Amateurs (Tonight is the finale!), Gail is here to chat about it all. We chat the early days of Bravo and Top Chef - various contestants and winners throughout the years, fav food - restaurant - chef, most overrated food, current food trend, Tom Colicchio & Padma, dream guest judge, and so much more. Gail chats about which Real Housewives Franchise she would love to join, what her Housewives tag line would be, and fav Housewife party / hangout IRL of all time. Of course we also talk about the slew of celebs who decided to enter the cooking show game including Selena Gomez and the brilliant joy that is Paris Hilton’s “Cooking With Paris”. Finally, we discuss why Top Chef is one of Bravo’s reigning champion shows that doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon! @gailsimmonseats @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 BOLL & BRANCH - https://www.bollandbranch.com (15% Off First Set of Sheets - Use Code “Velvet”) Merch Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A big Halloween party at an apartment complex in Redmond, Washington. Themed rooms and costumed partygoers. But by the end of the party, one of the hosts is dead. The police look to the partiers as the prime suspects: was it the guy in the devil mask, the bank robber, the construction worker? As investigators comb through forensic evidence, witness testimony, DNA, and even consult with a psychic, they zero in on one suspect in particular. But for what reason? Host and reporter Matthew Shaer (Over My Dead Body) returns to the scene of the crime, speaks with everyone about a night that still haunts them years later. It’s a series about race and policing, mislaid justice, cutting-edge science, and the kinds of weighty choices that cops and prosecutors make every day -- choices that, once made, are difficult to reverse. Listen to SUSPECT: http://wondery.fm/Suspect_VelvetRope See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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