BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE

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 how 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 was skyrocketed to fame of epic proportions and answers all our nuanced questions about Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth, Tori Spelling, Luke Perry, Jason Priestley, Gabrielle Carteris, Brian Austin Green and Ian Ziering. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cary Deuber steps Behind The Rope. After five seasons, Bravo announced that The Real Housewives of Dallas is not returning. Cary is here to help us analyze exactly why the show is not coming back, where it all went wrong, which cast members contributed most to the show's demise and whether this is the final nail in the RHOD coffin or we can expect to see our fav Lone Star State Ladies in the future resurrected in some other format. Cary also reflects back on her very own RHOD career having been an OG cast member for three glorious seasons and “friend of” for an epic fourth - the highs, lows, regrets, fights, reunions and of course, friendships - some, not all, of which are intact today. Of course, we also address LeeAnne Locken’s infamous “Let Them Try Without Me” quote, and well, they tried. Being one of the most cosmopolitan Housewives to ever grace our TVs, we talk with Cary about her true love of fashion, her non-stop travel with husband Mark, their Deuber Table - yes they are culinary geniuses and last, but certainly not least, Lemmon Avenue Plastic Surgery because, well, we never met an injectable we did not like. Cary Deuber like you have never heard her before. Goodbye RHOD. You will be missed! @carydeuber @lemmonavenueplasticsurgery @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

Jay Manuel steps Behind The Rope. The Man, The Myth, The Legend. Checking in from his home in Connecticut, Jay is here to tell it all. Growing up, Jay was drawn to fashion at a young age. That led him to land in NYC, and the rest is history. Not so fast. Jay didn't take no for an answer during his early career in fashion, pounding the streets, portfolio in hand, which eventually landed him his first cosmetics campaign for Revlon. One day, Tyra’s makeup artist missed their flight to NYC and Jay got a call to do Tyra’s makeup last minute for the GQ Man of The Year Awards. He ran to her hotel room, she loved the way she looked, and voila, the two started working together consistently after that. Jay is no stranger to working with high profile clients and we discuss a few such as, oh we don’t know, Jennifer Lopez. Jay details, and we slow him down to miss nothing, how the idea for America’s Next Top Model came about and what his initial reaction was when Tyra ran the idea by him at 3am. We discuss casting and filming. Jay explains the evolution from Episode One when they were just figuring all out to his becoming the official Creative Director on the show, a transition which happened before our very eyes. Jay discusses what it was like to work with some of ANTM’s judges such as Janice Dickinson, Nigel Barker and J. Alexander. Ahh, Janice! Tune in now to our Part I sit down with Mr. Jay Manuel. He opens up about why he decided to leave the hit show in Cycle 8. He explains what his conversation with Tyra was like when he told her he wanted to leave the hit show and his fear that he may “never work in this town again”. Jay explains how he was convinced to stay after giving notice and the icy environment on set once he decided to stay for another cycle. Yes, Tyra Banks was not at all thrilled nor pleased. We discus the overall toxic environment on ANTM and what it was like to work in that environment for many many years. Jay chat about why he was really ready and really did leave in Cycle 18 of the show. Next, we discuss the book!!! The Wig, The Bitch & The Meltdown. We have so many questions, where to begin. Jay explains why he decided to write this book now and why he chose fiction as opposed to a memoir. We prod Jay to discuss what is fiction in this novel versus what is really, well, real on the set of Model Muse. We discuss some of the bigger issues in the book such as the attraction to fame, the cost of fame, and the abuse of power. Of course, we ask Jay if he has heard from Tyra since writing the book and, if so, what that conversation was like. We also discuss whether he has heard from Janice Dickinson, Miss J and Nigel Barker since the book hit the shelves. We discuss the creative process to writing a book and what Jay discovered about himself throughout the process. Finally, we discuss some of Jay’s many other accomplishments such as the E! Red Carpet, which Awards Shows are his favorite, who he would love to sit down and have lunch with and last, but certainly not least, his iconic silver hair. @mrjaymanuel @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Theresa Caputo steps Behind The Rope. Still residing in Hicksville, Long Island, where she was born and raised, Theresa is here to chat about how she went from humble beginnings to Long Island Medium to one of the most sought after names able connect with Spirits out there. First we chat with Theresa about her childhood, when she first realized she could correspond with Spirits from the other side, the range of emotions associated with that realization, and how she learned to use this gift to help millions of people worldwide heal through contact with their dearly departed. Of course, we needed details such as how, when, where, why, in what form, how often and many other questions answered surrounding Theresa’s process in dealing with Spirits. In other words, does she “see” dead people? We discuss the origins of her hit reality TV show, “Long Island Medium”, which is still going strong in its unprecedented fifteenth season. Theresa chats about Famous Celeb Spirits that have come though over the years, some of the most outrageous situations she has encountered and what still shocks her all these years later about “the other side”. Speaking of celebs, we chat with Theresa about some of her famous clients such as Countess Luann de Lesseps, Garcelle Beauvais, Dorit Kemsley, and last, but certainly not least, the off camera visit with the Royal Family of Reality TV, The Kardashians’ Kim and Khloe. Finally, we chat about Teresa’s stellar “Hey Spirit” Podcast and her current tour, “Theresa Caputo Live - The Platinum Tour” which extends through the beginning of 2022. Yup, tickets available now and a chance to bypass her epic wait list and get a reading in person!! Obviously, we could not help but ask The Long Island Medium, while we had her, if anyone was coming through for us. Tune in now to find out! @theresacaputo @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef www.theresacaputo.com BONIUS EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa Bloom steps Behind The Rope. Famed attorney, one off the country’s most outspoken and effective fighters for justice, legal analyst as seen on many of our fav TV and News shows, daughter of Gloria Allred, the powerhouse behind many of the most well known cases that you have read and heard about over the last decade. Lisa is here today to chat about those cases and shed light onto the woman behind the myth and legend. Those cases involve a whose who of Hollywood elite. Lisa has secured victories for Janice Dickinson against Bill Cosby, Mischa Barton in her revenge porn case, and several victims of both Jeffrey Epstein and Bill O’Reilly. Lisa also famously worked for Harvey Weinstein in the early days of his now infamous legal troubles. Lisa opens up about this working relationship in detail, which she calls “The Colossal Mistake”. Lisa also had a very public breakup with Kathy Griffin after Kathy retained her services to mitigate the damage caused by her, now viral, bloody Trump head photo seen around the world. Who knew one press conference could go so wrong? While we have one of the best legal minds in the country at our disposal, we got Lisa’s hot takes on many of the current legal battles keeping us up at night - Britney Spears and her conservatorship, Erika Jayne / Tom Girardi Divorce, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Domestic Abuse Allegations, Kesha and Dr. Luke Rape Claims, Marilyn Manson Accusers, Megan Markle & The Tabloids, Kevin Spacey’s downfall, and last, but not least, Tristan Thompson’s current legal woes the opposing side of which is being represented by none other than her mother, Gloria Allred. Thank you Lisa, for your time, honestly, and brilliant legal mind. We are not worthy! @lisabloomesq @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by NOOM - http://www.noom.com/VELVET (Sign Up for Your Trial Today) 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay Manuel steps Behind The Rope. The Man, The Myth, The Legend. Checking in from his home in Connecticut, Jay is here to tell it all. Growing up, Jay was drawn to fashion at a young age. That led him to land in NYC, and the rest is history. Not so fast. Jay didn't take no for an answer during his early career in fashion, pounding the streets, portfolio in hand, which eventually landed him his first cosmetics campaign for Revlon. One day, Tyra’s makeup artist missed their flight to NYC and Jay got a call to do Tyra’s makeup last minute for the GQ Man of The Year Awards. He ran to her hotel room, she loved the way she looked, and voila, the two started working together consistently after that. Jay is no stranger to working with high profile clients and we discuss a few such as, oh we don’t know, Jennifer Lopez. Jay details, and we slow him down to miss nothing, how the idea for America’s Next Top Model came about and what his initial reaction was when Tyra ran the idea by him at 3am. We discuss casting and filming. Jay explains the evolution from Episode One when they were just figuring all out to his becoming the official Creative Director on the show, a transition which happened before our very eyes. Jay discusses what it was like to work with some of ANTM’s judges such as Janice Dickinson, Nigel Barker and J. Alexander. Ahh, Janice! Tune in now to our Part I sit down with Mr. Jay Manuel. He opens up about why he decided to leave the hit show in Cycle 8. He explains what his conversation with Tyra was like when he told her he wanted to leave the hit show and his fear that he may “never work in this town again”. Jay explains how he was convinced to stay after giving notice and the icy environment on set once he decided to stay for another cycle. Yes, Tyra Banks was not at all thrilled nor pleased. We discus the overall toxic environment on ANTM and what it was like to work in that environment for many many years. Jay chat about why he was really ready and really did leave in Cycle 18 of the show. Next, we discuss the book!!! The Wig, The Bitch & The Meltdown. We have so many questions, where to begin. Jay explains why he decided to write this book now and why he chose fiction as opposed to a memoir. We prod Jay to discuss what is fiction in this novel versus what is really, well, real on the set of Model Muse. We discuss some of the bigger issues in the book such as the attraction to fame, the cost of fame, and the abuse of power. Of course, we ask Jay if he has heard from Tyra since writing the book and, if so, what that conversation was like. We also discuss whether he has heard from Janice Dickinson, Miss J and Nigel Barker since the book hit the shelves. We discuss the creative process to writing a book and what Jay discovered about himself throughout the process. Finally, we discuss some of Jay’s many other accomplishments such as the E! Red Carpet, which Awards Shows are his favorite, who he would love to sit down and have lunch with and last, but certainly not least, his iconic silver hair. @mrjaymanuel @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sutton Stracke - she’s back!!!! Sutton stops by to break down all that has been happening this epic season of RHOBH! First things first, we chat about how this season has been different for Sutton, her highs and lows, biggest challenges, what and who shocked her the most, who she grew closer to and father apart from, and the many instances which have caused her to shed a tear, or two, or three! Sutton opens up about bumping heads with Crystal - an initial run in with racial overtones, the meaning of the word violation, ugly leather pleated pants and a prank gone so wrong she may never drink a martini again (oh no!). We pay homage to the Icon that is Kathy Hilton and the many reasons why we are all so lucky she has joined this cast. Sutton chats about what filming was like in real time as The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Cast made headlines heard around the world. We chat with Sutton about Rinna’s odd behavior of holding no one accountable this season, her recent statement on WWHL that she has learned from her past “mistakes” (Rinna’s word, not ours) towards Denise Richards (and LVP, we wonder?) and whether a leopard can really change its spots or is Lisa Rinna never going to not be able to ultimately urge her cast mates to “own it”. Yea, we went there. Finally, we chat with Sutton about her “rose” and “thorn” of the season and what is the one big thing she regrets. Once thing is for sure, Sutton sure has earned that diamond this season! @suttonstracke @behindvelvetrope @davidytontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The episode you all have been asking for for months. Finally, the first in our series, of Behind The Scenes outtakes from The Rope’s many, many, many - almost 500!! - interviews comparing notes with the ladies from the “Access Hollywood Housewives Nightcap” Digital Series. We break down our fav, least fav, strangest Housewives’ Interviews and compare notes from behind the scenes off camera of who was nice and who was not so nice. We talk about some of the strangest calls, texts, emails from past Housewives and other celebs. While we are at it, we spilled on Real Life celeb runs ins, and some of Access Hollywood’s best and strangest red carpet interviews. Of course, after comparing war stories for well over an hour, the conversation turns to our ever changing “wish list” of who we want to interview most and why. For those wondering, yes, an epic chat with Miss Ramona Singer is part of this discussion as well! The episode you have all been asking for has finally arrived! @emilyorozcotv @laurenherbert @accesshollywood @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef *** FULL EPISODE CAN BE HEARD AT: https://www.patreon.com/posts/54439448/edit See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America’s Next Top Model Second Runner Up, Eugena Washington, steps Behind The Rope. Checking in from her home in Los Angeles, California, Eugenia is here to tell it all and she DOES - NOT - HOLD - BACK! One day, Eugena saw an “Apply Here” casting call on the CW Website for Cycle Seven of America’s Next Top Model. Always being called a Model in High School, she figured “why not” and sent her application in. That one click of a button led to an open casting call of over 2,000 Model Hopefuls. Over the course of two long days, those 2,000 were narrowed down to 50 and so on and so forth until Tyra Banks and The Executive Producers had their Cycle Seven cast chosen. Months later, she got the fateful call telling her to pack her bags and off to the infamous ANTM Model Apartment she went. As prepared as she thought she was, nothing could prepare Eugena for the reality of filming one of America’s notoriously most pressure filled reality shows. Pressure filled from the other models as well as pressure filled from Producers who Eugena is clear to point out, “were not our friends”. The 16 hour days with no sleep and cameras in your face the second you woke up certainly did not help at all. Eugena explains how she and the other Models were manipulated by Producers to bring the drama, how everything they said could and would be used against them, and how stressful the weekly eliminations were. Eugena also discusses famed Creative DIrector Jay Manuel as well as judges Janice Dickinson, Miss J, Nigel Barker and Twiggy. Finally, we discuss the woman, the myth, the diva, the legend, The One, The Only, Miss Tyra Banks! (Our Initial Chat with Eugena can be heard on out feed on July 13th, 2021) @eugenawashington @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope 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") 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexis Neiers Haines steps Behind The Rope. If that name sounds familiar to you, it is probably because Alexis was one of the several teenagers who made up the “Bling Ring”, the infamous group of, rumored to be “fame obsessed”, teenagers who broke into several celebrities homes for clothes, shoes and other personal items. The celebrities whose homes were targeted included the likes of Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Rachel Bilson and Orlando Bloom. Alexis opens up about that time in her life - not only the how, what, where and, most importantly, why of the “Bling Ring” but what was it like to be caught and serve time behind bars. Alexis has struggled with addiction most of her typing adult life. She is very open and honest in this chat about that addiction, particularly to heroin, her dark times, her road to recovery and what it is like to “come out the other side”. While all this was going on, Alexis and her sisters were filming the classic E reality show “Pretty Wild”, no pun intended. We chat with her about that Iconic one season wonder and what is was like to be arrested while the “cameras were rolling”. David and Alexis chat about the “reality”, or lack thereof, in Reality TV, her “Life Reset Course” to help pay forward all she has learned in recovery, and whether celebrities like Kim Kardashian are “doing enough” with their platform to help those in need. They also chat about Sophia Coppola’s 2013 film “The Bling Ring” in which Emma Watson played her and Paris Hilton, a good sport, played herself. Alexis fills us in on her road to recovery, sobriety, and stellar Podcast aptly titled, “Recovering From Reality”. Thank you Alexis for being so forthcoming, open and honest in sharing your story with us. @itsalexishaines @recoveryfromreality @liferesetcourse @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 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexis Neiers Haines steps Behind The Rope. If that name sounds familiar to you, it is probably because Alexis was one of the several teenagers who made up the “Bling Ring”, the infamous group of, rumored to be “fame obsessed”, teenagers who broke into several celebrities homes for clothes, shoes and other personal items. The celebrities whose homes were targeted included the likes of Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Rachel Bilson and Orlando Bloom. Alexis opens up about that time in her life - not only the how, what, where and, most importantly, why of the “Bling Ring” but what was it like to be caught and serve time behind bars. Alexis has struggled with addiction most of her typing adult life. She is very open and honest in this chat about that addiction, particularly to heroin, her dark times, her road to recovery and what it is like to “come out the other side”. While all this was going on, Alexis and her sisters were filming the classic E reality show “Pretty Wild”, no pun intended. We chat with her about that Iconic one season wonder and what is was like to be arrested while the “cameras were rolling”. David and Alexis chat about the “reality”, or lack thereof, in Reality TV, her “Life Reset Course” to help pay forward all she has learned in recovery, and whether celebrities like Kim Kardashian are “doing enough” with their platform to help those in need. They also chat about Sophia Coppola’s 2013 film “The Bling Ring” in which Emma Watson played her and Paris Hilton, a good sport, played herself. Alexis fills us in on her road to recovery, sobriety, and stellar Podcast aptly titled, “Recovering From Reality”. Thank you Alexis for being so forthcoming, open and honest in sharing your story with us. @itsalexishaines @recoveryfromreality @liferesetcourse @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 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dorinda Medley steps Behind The Rope. You have read that correctly. Miss Medley is here to “Make It Nice”. Not only is “Make It Nice” one of Dorinda's epic sayings that originated during her six year run on The Real Housewives of New York City, but it is the title of her brand new book out today. Checking in from her iconic home known as Blue Stone Manor, Dorinda is here to share what the process of writing this book was like, what, if anything, was too personal to include, and how she is forever changed as a person now that her baby is complete about to be birthed into the world. Dorinda opens up about some of the themes shared in the book - becoming a widow at a young age, battling anorexia and body dysmorphia, and picking oneself up to keep always moving forward. If you think you know Dorinda Medley, let us not forget she started on RHONY at nearly age 50 and has lived quite the life prior. In other current Dorinda news, we chat Dorobics, her new Bourbon line, and, of course, the status of her love life - is there a special man vying to become Mr. Medley? Finally, we check in with Dorinda about her future, the possibility of returning to TV and, last, but certainly not least, what she thinks of this current season of RHONY and all its Apple Holders. Dorinda Medley like you have never heard her before in this special two day event to celebrate the release of “Make It Nice”. ** For more information on where you can buy Dorinda’s stellar “Make It Nice” and possibly see her for live signings, go to https://www.dorindamedley.com or check your local book sellers everywhere! @dorindamedley @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 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dorinda Medley steps Behind The Rope. You have read that correctly. Miss Medley is here to “Make It Nice”. Not only is “Make It Nice” one of Dorinda's epic sayings that originated during her six year run on The Real Housewives of New York City, but it is the title of her brand new book out tomorrow. Checking in from her iconic home known as Blue Stone Manor, Dorinda is here to share what the process of writing this book was like, what, if anything, was too personal to include, and how she is forever changed as a person now that her baby is complete about to be birthed into the world. Dorinda opens up about some of the themes shared in the book - becoming a widow at a young age, battling anorexia and body dysmorphia, and picking oneself up to keep always moving forward. If you think you know Dorinda Medley, let us not forget she started on RHONY at nearly age 50 and has lived quite the life prior. In other current Dorinda news, we chat Dorobics, her new Bourbon line, and, of course, the status of her love life - is there a special man vying to become Mr. Medley? Finally, we check in with Dorinda about her future, the possibility of returning to TV in a different format, what is the real likelihood she would ever go back to RHONY, and, last, but certainly not least, what she thinks of this current season of RHONY and all its Apple Holders. Dorinda Medley like you have never heard her before in this special two day event to celebrate the release of “Make It Nice”. ** For more information on where you can buy Dorinda’s stellar “Make It Nice” and possibly see her for live signings, go to https://www.dorindamedley.com or check your local book sellers everywhere! @dorindamedley @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 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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. First things first, we chat about how we think our fav ladies are doing this season. We discuss the current lives of Gizelle, Karen, Ashley, Candiace, Robyn, Wendy and newbie Mia. We chat about Wendy’s glow up, the disappearance of the professor, "Zen Wen” and Mia coming in hot. We break down exactly what a "Hot Box” is, a “Sing Sing” is and how The Grand Dame seems to be pulling a Lu de Lesseps and finding the humor in it, and herself, all these seasons later. Has anyone seen The Grand Dame’s appearance on WWHL this season? The award for Most Comedic goes to… Richie also weighs in on whether Robyn has her own identity outside of Gizelle - something Gizelle read us here at The Rope for asking a few weeks back during out little chat. Speaking of Gizelle, we discuss whether she is truly the cause of all the drama as one half of The Green-Eyed Bandits or is she just a girl’s girl trying to help her fellow friends and frenemies. We chat about how RHOP feels much lighter this season and whether we miss Miss Monique Samuels. As far as ratings go, RHOP is on the rise. We chat about why it has taken so long for RHOP to find an audience and how, out of all the Housewives this year, it may be the true leader that has come out on top. Looking ahead, we chat about whether this is the right cast and discuss any changes we should make next year. Too soon? Tune in as Richie (host of “Reality Talk” on Youtube & “Unfiltered” on Podcast One) helps us make sense of it all. #RHOP @djrichieskye @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef LISTEN TO FULL EPISODE AT: https://www.patreon.com/posts/54577146 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Princesses: Long Island's Amanda Bertoncini steps Behind The Rope. Amanda Bertoncini is here to tell it all. Princesses: Long Island. Where to begin? Amanda explains how the concept for the show came about, how it was “cast” and how it ultimately found its way, after a brief journey, to Bravo as it's home. Amanda explains what growing up on Long Island’s North Shore was really like and why the timing for a show like Princesses: Long Island seemed right. Amanda discusses the concept of the show, a series of young women out of college for a short period of time who end up living back with their parents in well to do enclaves of Long Island, New York. We discuss the difference between how the show was marketed, portrayed and perceived as a series of rich young entitled Long Islanders versus the reality of the struggles, both financially and emotionally, most of the cast were facing on and off camera in real life. Amanda also opens up about how hard it is to film a reality show with a bunch of other woman with similar personalities and how it is almost impossible for many of those friendships to survive the strains of Reality TV. Yes, Amanda had drama with many of her cast mates before, during and after the filming of Princesses. No discussion of Princesses: Long Island would be complete without the origins of the shows' name and how Amanda and the rest of the cast felt when they were told this would be the name of the series. We discuss how and why, despite Bravo being the perfect home for this show, it was cancelled after just one short season due in large part to the public outcry of the negative stereotypes the show portrayed of Jewish Women. Amanda and David discuss why they think it will always live on as one of the classic Bravo favorites of all time. Finally, back in a simpler BravoVerse, Bravolebrities had more direct access to “Boss Man” Andy Cohen, and we needed ALL of Amanda’s first hand experiences with the man, the myth, the legend. Of course, there is also that time her appearance on Watch What Happens Live was cancelled! Yup, true story. Tune in now. @therealamandab_ @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by NOOM - http://www.noom.com/VELVET (Sign Up for Your Trial Today) 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marilu Henner steps Behind The Rope. Actress (who has appeared in over 50 movies and TV shows), Broadway Thespian (who has appeared in over 7 Broadway Shows), NY Times Best Selling Author (of over 10 books), Producer, Reality TV Star (who has appeared in some of our favs), Former Talk Show Host, what hasn’t Marilu done? Marilu chats about how life changed forever due to her breakout role as Elaine O’Connor Nardo in the iconic “Taxi”. Marilu has worked with everyone - we talked fav movie, fav co-star, fav movie, best on and off screen kiss (Marilu did date both John Travolta and Tony Danza, after all!). Marliu talks about her talk show - the good and bad, the current landscape of talk shows - WWHL (yes, we chat about Daddy Cohen and Housewives!), The Drew Barrymore Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show and would she ever return to the format. Of course, we deep dive into her reality TV Career - a two season appearance on Celebrity Apprentice and Dancing With The Stars chatting about those experiences and some of her co-stars Lisa Rinna, Omarosa, Claudia Jordan, La Toya Jackson. One thing is for sure, Marilu will remember this appearance on the “Behind The Velvet Rope” Podcast for the REST of her life. That is right, she has a fascinating total recall memory where she can remember the details of what happened on specific dates and years!!! Can you even imagine? Finally, Marilu has a new Off Broadway Play currently in Bucks County, “The Marilu Henner Show” which has been selling out to rave reviews night after night. Might Marilu be headed back to Broadway in the near future? #staytuned @therealmarilu @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by NOOM - http://www.noom.com/VELVET (Sign Up for Your Trial Today) 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Princesses: Long Island's Amanda Bertoncini steps Behind The Rope. Amanda Bertoncini is here to tell it all. Princesses: Long Island. Where to begin? Amanda explains how the concept for the show came about, how it was “cast” and how it ultimately found its way, after a brief journey, to Bravo as it's home. Amanda explains what growing up on Long Island’s North Shore was really like and why the timing for a show like Princesses: Long Island seemed right. Amanda discusses the concept of the show, a series of young women out of college for a short period of time who end up living back with their parents in well to do enclaves of Long Island, New York. We discuss the difference between how the show was marketed, portrayed and perceived as a series of rich young entitled Long Islanders versus the reality of the struggles, both financially and emotionally, most of the cast were facing on and off camera in real life. Amanda also opens up about how hard it is to film a reality show with a bunch of other woman with similar personalities and how it is almost impossible for many of those friendships to survive the strains of Reality TV. Yes, Amanda had drama with many of her cast mates before, during and after the filming of Princesses. No discussion of Princesses: Long Island would be complete without the origins of the shows' name and how Amanda and the rest of the cast felt when they were told this would be the name of the series. We discuss how and why, despite Bravo being the perfect home for this show, it was cancelled after just one short season due in large part to the public outcry of the negative stereotypes the show portrayed of Jewish Women. Amanda and David discuss why they think it will always live on as one of the classic Bravo favorites of all time. Finally, back in a simpler BravoVerse, Bravolebrities had more direct access to “Boss Man” Andy Cohen, and we needed ALL of Amanda’s first hand experiences with the man, the myth, the legend. Of course, there is also that time her appearance on Watch What Happens Live was cancelled! Yup, true story. Tune in now. @therealamandab_ @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by NOOM - http://www.noom.com/VELVET (Sign Up for Your Trial Today) 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

Barbara Kavovit steps Behind The Rope. Ok, you can call her Barbara K., as she is best known from her time on The Real Housewives of New York City. Joining us to help Barb break it all down from her time on RHONY is the first ever Behind The Velvet Rope Co-Host, Ms. Elyse Slaine. Elyse has appeared on Behind The Velvet Rope so many times at this point, we figured it was only appropriate to bestow upon her the much sought after coveted Co-Host title. It’s a RHONY “Friend Of” Extravaganza!! Taking her Co-Host duties very seriously, Elyse helps us chat with Barb about her upbringing as “Barbie from the Bronx” where her love of construction began, what it was like “back in the day” as a woman to enter a male dominated field, being hired to demolish Harvey Weinstein’s old office, her run for Mayor of NYC, and future political aspirations. We then turn the tables and chat with both Elyse and Barbara about the origins of their friendship, their respective experiences on RHONY, the ups and downs with various cast members such as Dorinda, Ramona, Luann, Bethenny and Sonja, and the status of each of those relationships today. We also chat with Elyse about her friendship with current “Friend Of” Bershan Shaw, contemplate Bershan’s likelihood of returning as this current season of RHONY chugs along and discuss the epic night in The Hamptons Barb recently had with Eboni K. Williams. Speaking of the Hamptons, this episode is coming to you on location from Ms. Slaine’s Southhampton Estate! @msbarbarak @elyseslaine @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by NOOM - http://www.noom.com/VELVET (Sign Up for Your Trial Today) 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barbara Kavovit steps Behind The Rope. Ok, you can call her Barbara K., as she is best known from her time on The Real Housewives of New York City. Joining us to help Barb break it all down from her time on RHONY is the first ever Behind The Velvet Rope Co-Host, Ms. Elyse Slaine. Elyse has appeared on Behind The Velvet Rope so many times at this point, we figured it was only appropriate to bestow upon her the much sought after coveted Co-Host title. It’s a RHONY “Friend Of” Extravaganza!! Taking her Co-Host duties very seriously, Elyse helps us chat with Barb about her upbringing as “Barbie from the Bronx” where her love of construction began, what it was like “back in the day” as a woman to enter a male dominated field, being hired to demolish Harvey Weinstein’s old office, her run for Mayor of NYC, and future political aspirations. We then turn the tables and chat with both Elyse and Barbara about the origins of their friendship, their respective experiences on RHONY, the ups and downs with various cast members such as Dorinda, Ramona, Luann, Bethenny and Sonja, and the status of each of those relationships today. We also chat with Elyse about her friendship with current “Friend Of” Bershan Shaw, contemplate Bershan’s likelihood of returning as this current season of RHONY chugs along and discuss the epic night in The Hamptons Barb recently had with Eboni K. Williams. Speaking of the Hamptons, this episode is coming to you on location from Ms. Slaine’s Southhampton Estate! @msbarbarak @elyseslaine @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by NOOM - http://www.noom.com/VELVET (Sign Up for Your Trial Today) 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erika Jayne’s Performance. The time has come to break it all down. Joined by the only two people we know who chat with, meet, know and interview as many Housewives as us here Behind The Rope - the girls from the official Access Hollywood Digital Series "Housewives Nightcap”, Emily Orozco & Lauren Herbert. We discuss this season of RHOBH focusing on Erika’s story - do we believe all that we see, is she backtracking and purposely dropping false clues to cover her tracks and make her story believable, or is she truly a woman scorned trying to rebuild her life facing the newfound challenges of being on her own with Tiago. We chat about Tom's "car crash", Erika's new "small' digs coming in at just over 2000 sq. ft, and her recent on line behavior on Twitter and Instagram. In other RHOBH news, we chat about the recent headlines that Dorit and PK allegedly owe money in unpaid taxes, the use of the word “violation”, were Crystal’s leather, or pleather, pants really ugly, and the gift that is Icon Kathy Hilton. @emilyorozcotv @laurenherbert @accesshollywood @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef *** FULL EPISODE CAN BE HEARD AT: https://www.patreon.com/posts/54433834/edit See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baylee Littrell steps Behind The Rope. If that last name sounds familiar to you, that is because his Dad is one of the members of the Iconic Backstreet Boys. There is much more to Baylee though than his famous last name. Baylee knew from a young age music was in his blood. He started writing songs in his pre-teen years and made his Broadway debut at the young age of thirteen in “Disaster”. Baylee’s biggest musical influences are Tim McGraw, John Mayer and Florida Georgia Line. Baylee’s debut album, 770-Country, was released to rave reviews, the latest single “Some Guys” which just dropped. Baylee performed the majority of this album as an opening act for The Backstreet Boys on the North American leg of their sold out DNA World Tour. We chat life about what life on the road with one of the most Iconic Boy Bands in history is like and celeb run ins with the likes of Donnie Wahlberg, DJ Pauly D. and Keith Urban. We kiki with Baylee about the process of writing an album at such a young age, what his inspirations were for 770-Country, playing to sold out arenas night after night, life on the road, exactly what advice his Backstreet Boy Dad provided about the business, whether he would ever make a pop record a la The Backstreet Boys, and just what is next for this young musician already on his way to a career to rival his Dad’s. @bayleelittrell_music @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by NOOM - http://www.noom.com/VELVET (Sign Up for Your Trial Today) 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Janice Dickinson steps back Behind The Rope. Let me repeat that. Janice Dickinson. Icon. Living Legend in the Flesh. The World’s First Supermodel. The Simon Cowell of America’s Next Top Model. Reality TV veteran from before reality TV was reality TV a la Oxygen’s “The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency”. In true Janice fashion, she - DOES - NOT - HOLD - BACK! Of course, we begin with a chat about Janice’s early career where we talk about her then Supermodel colleagues Cindy Crawford, Elle Macpherson, Linda Evangelista, Kate Moss and last, but certainly not least, Tyra Banks and the many men in her life for a moment, a moment plus, or what could have been a moment, Mick Jagger, Sylvester Stallone, Simon Le Bon. Speaking of Tyra Banks, Janice was front and center for the first many cycles of the juggernaut hit “America's Next Top Model” as the most outspoken judge. Notoriously anti-plus size model, Janice has never shied away from controversy or speaking her mind. Janice opens up about how she clashed with Tyra, discusses Tyra’s notoriously bad on set behavior and is kind enough, we asked, ok begged, to reveal secrets from behind the scenes of filming. As often happens here Behind The Rope, all roads lead to Housewives or, in this case, Housewives offspring and Kardashians. Janice shares her opinions on the current modeling industry and models like Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Delilah Belle Hamlin, Bella Hadid, Amelia Gray Hamlin, Hailey Baldwin and Kaia Gerber - how do they compare to the Icons of yesteryear and have they earned, or instead bought, their way in with money and / or a famous last name. We also address the current “influencer”, for lack of a better word, culture and how anyone with abs and a great pair of t*ts can be insta-famous. While we had Janice, and lucky we are to have been graced by the presence of royalty, we had to ask about her current relationship with Tyra and if she feels differently all these years later. We also pay homage to all, and we mean all, those other Reality TV shows she has been a part of: Celebrity Big Brother, I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew and The Surreal Life. Did we mention the whole reason Janice was here was thanks to her good friends, literary agent Alan Nevins and celebrity chef Joey Santos. Not only do these guys know Janice well, they know everyone, and we mean everyone in Hollywood and are talking about it on their stellar new Podcast aptly titled, “Two Guys From Hollywood”. On their Pod, they don’t dish, they serve. Literally, they serve food and drinks (thank you Joey) to their guests each week while they unpack never before heard tidbits from some of the entertainment business finest including, but not limited to, our BFFs from across the river Margaret Josephs and Dolores Catania and, well, yours truly. Thanks boys for all, especially for delivering Icon in the Flesh Miss Janice Dickinson Behind The Rope. (Our initial chat with Janice Dickinson aired March 4, 2021. Feel free to check it out). @janicedickinson @ritagency @jojoboy13 @twoguysfromhollywood @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by APPLE LEISURE GROUP - https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR ($75 Off Your Stay at Live Aqua in Cancun or Punta Cana - Enter Promo Code “SAND75”) 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew Hoffman steps Behind The Rope. Wait what, that voice sounds familiar, very familiar to you? You are not alone. Yes, Matthew Hoffman is the always lovable, often snarky, far from boring, never wrong Narrator of the mega-hit Love Island. Matthew chats about how his early days in LA with dreams of becoming the next Rosie O’Donnell led to hosting gigs at Extra TV, The Grammys, Tonys, Spirit Awards and a spot on Fran Drescher’s short lived “Tawk Show”, to name a few. Matthew has interviewed everyone who is anyone and we get all his hot takes on a few of our favs - Oprah - yea, let us just start with the holly grail herself, JLO, Anna Wintour (whose daughter is a childhood friend), Ellen DeGeneres, and Kate Hudson. We chat best, worst, dream interview (is there anywhere to go after Oprah?). Of course, there was that one time Kiki Palmer recognized his voice as the Narrator of Love Island, a trend that is on the rise now that Love Island has become the bona fide blockbuster that it is. Matthew describes how he got the coveted role as Love Island’s Narrator, how one prepares for such a role, host Arielle Vandenberg, how he comes up with his Iconic analyses and one liners of the hotter than hell contestants, his true thoughts on such contestants and what, if anything, shocks him most about the Love Island experience!! @matthewhoffman.tv @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by APPLE LEISURE GROUP - https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR ($75 Off Your Stay at Live Aqua in Cancun or Punta Cana - Enter Promo Code “SAND75”) 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tito Jackson steps Behind The Rope. Music Royalty has arrived, people! Tito starts at the beginning discussing what it was like to grow up the third of ten children in a working class family in Gary, Indiana. A working class and musical family. Tito recalls the early days of playing in local talent shows with 4 of his brothers, which were ultimately signed to Motown under the moniker “The Jackson Five”. You may have heard of them. Tito chats about Jacksonmania at its height with mega hits like “ABC”, “I’ll Be There” and “Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)”. Of course we chat with Tito about his siblings Michael and Janet and what it was like when they took over the world with Global Domination and Superstardom - “Thriller”, ‘Control” “Off The Wall”, “Rhythm Nation”. Tito opens up about the loss of his bother Michael and reacts to the world outcry of sister Janet’s wardrobe malfunction. Tito also reflects back on his own career - the highs and lows, the misperceptions of the music business, the good and the bad. Tito has three sons who are carrying on the family tradition with their very own successful band 3T, whose debut album was a mega success. Speaking of music, Tito has new music in the form of a brilliant blues album “Under Your Spell” and new hit single “Love One Another”. We chat about that, the inspirations for this music, and guest appearance by the one and only Stevie Wonder. Finally, we address the biggest misperceptions of Tito and his famous family that the media has thrust on them over the past many decades and discuss just what is next for this music legend!! Did someone say full Jackson family tour including Janet? @poppa3t @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by APPLE LEISURE GROUP - https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR ($75 Off Your Stay at Live Aqua in Cancun or Punta Cana - Enter Promo Code “SAND75”) 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RHONY’s Bershan Shaw steps Behind The Rope. Checking in from her home in Harlem, New York, Bershan is here to chat about her freshman season on The Real Housewives of New York City and address it all! Bershan chats about how she got involved with the show, what filming was like, and how she feels now that she is watching herself back on TV with the rest of the world. Bershan breaks down her co-stars Luann de Lesseps, Leah McSweeney, Ramona Singer, Sonja Morgan and Eboni K. Williams - who she knew prior to RHONY, first impressions, most welcoming, most surprised by and much more! On a more serious note, we chat with Bershan about being part of a network and franchise that has made a significant effort regarding diversity and inclusion, the extent to which that factored into her decision to join RHONY, and how she thinks Eboni has been handling many of the situations that have arisen both on and off camera surrounding racial inequalities. We chat with Bershan about the many various headlines RHONY has been making recently, the social media outcry about this season, the fact that “fans” think it is “off”, and what she thinks of it all. Finally, Bershan opens up about being a Stage Four Cancer Survivor, the new App she developed, her day job as a Life Coach and Motivational Speaker, and how her mantra of being a bad a$$ warrior gets her through each day. Grab those Apples and get ready for this RHONY extravaganza with the one and only Miss Bershan Shaw. With all the cast change talk a flutter, might we see Bershan holding an Apple next season? @berhshanshaw @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by APPLE LEISURE GROUP - https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR ($75 Off Your Stay at Live Aqua in Cancun or Punta Cana - Enter Promo Code “SAND75”) 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nikki Haskell steps Behind The Rope. Living Legend, Icon, Socialite, Talk Show Host, Real Estate Savant, Entrepreneur, Stockbroker, Studio 54 Regular. Checking in from her home in Los Angeles, Nikki chats about her bi-coastal life where she splits her time between LA, where she grew up, and NYC, where she worked as one of the only female stockbrokers on Wall Street at the beginning of her career. Nikki may have been trading by day, but was a permanent fixture at night at the legendary Studio 54. Nikki chats about what those days were like, the Studio 54 myths and rumors versus what the club was really like behind the velvet ropes, and all those famous friends she hung out with inside - Cher, Brooke Shields, Diana Ross, Andy Warhol and the list goes on and on and on. Nikki’s nightlife status led to The Nikki Haskell show which was broadcast live from Studio 54 where Nikki interviewed all the A list celebs inside the famed halls of this Iconic establishment. Nikki also chats about her many inventions providing weight loss options to the rich and famous - think Star Cruncher - and her new Star Shooterz invention providing a new and unique way to take Selfies! Sign us up! We chat with Nikki about the effects her show had on the origins of Reality TV, what Reality TV she watches now and some of the friends she has that have appeared on Reality TV - Kathy Hilton, Paris Hilton, Josh Flagg, Sonja Morgan, to name a few. Nikki knows EVERYONE and we mean everyone. We chat about that and her star studded series of Birthday Parties for her 80th earlier this year which read like a whose who of Hollywood elite. Finally, we chat with Nikki about her secret to looking and acting eternally young. One thing is for sure, Nikki is not slowing down anytime soon. @bignikbh @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by APPLE LEISURE GROUP - https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR ($75 Off Your Stay at Live Aqua in Cancun or Punta Cana - Enter Promo Code “SAND75”) 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ralph Pittman Jr. steps Behind The Rope. Mr. Real Housewives of Atlanta is here to chat about it all. Made in New Jersey, we knew we liked Ralph for a reason, Ralph chats about life off camera, some of which we have yet to see on our TV screens each week on Bravo’s highest rated of the Housewives’ Franchises - football (Go Rutgers University), music (“My Mind Music” Project, “The Preacher’s Son” Movie), and Fitness (‘Ripped With Ralph”, “Drop It With Drew and Ralph”), to name a few. Ralph breaks down how and where he met Mrs. Drew Sidora, what their first date was like, their whirlwind courtship, engagement, and ultimate wedding in 2014. Flash forward, and Ralph found himself a Real House Hubby on The Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Thirteenth Installment thanks to his wife, Drew Sidora being given her Peach. We chat with Ralph about his Freshman Season on RHOA, what he has learned as a result of it, and what advice he got from fellow Peach House Hubbys Mike Hill and Todd Tucker. Ralph open’s up about some of last season’s highlights - disappearing for three days to Tampa, Florida - will he ever live that down?, the ups and downs of his marriage to Drew, and their unselfish decision to introduce their son Josiah to his biological father who wanted to re-establish a presence in the boy’s life after his incarceration. Of course, we needed Ralph’s opinion on the scandal that rocked the A-T-L these past few weeks, the engagement of RHOA’s Porsha William’s to ex-BFF Falynn Guobadia’s ex-husband Simon. With contracts about to go out for Season 14 of RHOA, we chat with Ralph about what he plans to do different once he and Drew sign on, c'mon as if they aren’t going to be asked, what he is looking forward to about next season, which wife he doesn’t want back, who from the RHOA he would like to see back, and just what is next for Ralph Pittman Jr and rest of the Pittman / Sidora clan. @ralphpittmanjr @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by APPLE LEISURE GROUP - https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR ($75 Off Your Stay at Live Aqua in Cancun or Punta Cana - Enter Promo Code “SAND75”) Brought to you by CHOPSAVER - https://www.chopsaver.com (15% Off - 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

Carolina Bermudez steps Behind The Rope. First things first, Carolina addresses all of those many viral rumors that she was contacted by the The Real Housewives of New York City to join the RHONY franchise next Season, Season 14, as an Apple Holder. Of course, in true Rope fashion, you don’t think we let Ms. Bermudez off that easily. We discuss who she knows on the current cast, who she knows from casts past, what type of Real Housewife she would be, who she thinks she would befriend, who she has heard from in the RHONY and BravoVerse since this viral press, any reservations she would have in joining and last, but certainly not least, whether the fact that she would be the first Latina NYC Housewife would factor into her decision to join the once top rated franchise. Moving on, did we mention Carolina has had one epic career in the entertainment sector including stints as a Red Carpet Reporter, Senior Editor at In Touch Weekly, and even a recurring role on "One Life To Live”. The majority of Carolina’s career was spent at Z100 with Elvis Duran and currently at iHeart’s KTU where she hosts the “Carolina with Greg T” Morning Show. Carolina has interviewed EVERYONE. We discuss some of her most Iconic Chats - Madonna (one of her most difficult interviews from Dylan’s Candy Bar), Katy Perry (Carolina is the one responsible for “outing” Katy’s 25M Idol Salary), Britney (one of the last to interview her before her Conservatorship took place), JLO (there are makeup tips and Carolina shares a Bennifer update), Kelly Clarkson (who sung Carolina’s pregnancy announcement to the world), Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Adam Levine, Harry Styles, Ariana Grande, Justin Timberlake, Usher, Sting and many many more. Caroline discusses the nice, the not so nice, and everything in between from behind the mic of each of these epic chats. Finally, we chat about her home life in Long Island - happily married to the love of her life with whom she just celebrated a 10 year wedding anniversary and two young boys who are too camera shy to take a pic with Sting and well behaved on an intercontinental flight from Costa Rica. Happily married with two young children. Now there is something we haven’t seen on The Real Housewives of New York City in quite a while. Can someone get Andy Cohen on the phone please? @therealcarolina @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by APPLE LEISURE GROUP - https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR ($75 Off Your Stay at Live Aqua in Cancun or Punta Cana - Enter Promo Code “SAND75”) Brought to you by CHOPSAVER - https://www.chopsaver.com (15% Off - 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

Audrey Landers steps Behind The Rope. Yes, that Audrey Landers. Afton Cooper from the iconic, mega hit, fourteen year long run TV show, Dallas. After a brief chat about how Audrey ended up in LA to pursue her career in acting, we chat about how she got her role on Dallas. She chats about her early days on the hit TV show, who she felt most and least welcome by, and the challenges of coming into an already mega hit TV show with a cast that was tight. Speaking of a cast that was tight, mostly, Audrey opens up about all of her cast mates including, but not limited to, Larry Hagman, Linda Gray, Patrick Duffy, and Charlene Tilton. She also chats about Victoria Principal who notoriously was considered “an outsider” by the others and dissects the truth behind that rumor. Audrey chats about what she loved most, and least, about playing Afton Cooper and which storylines she thinks went too far. We discuss the rich storytelling of Dallas, how it was truly the leader that changed the game in the nighttime soap genre, how it invented the cliffhanger, and how Eighty Three Million People who watched, and asked all summer, “Who Shot J.R?” will never be recreated again. After four short seasons (yes, it wasn’t enough) playing Afton, Audrey left Dallas for a role in the hit movie “A Chorus Line”, where she got to show off her singing and dancing. That’s correct, Audrey has had an illustrious singing career. Flash forward and Audrey returned to Dallas to reprise her role as Afton in the original and then again in 2012 in the reboot of Dallas. We chat about what it’s like to play such an iconic role for so long, getting typecast in Hollywood, how far Hollywood has come, or not come, in offering interesting roles for women over forty, how far they still have to go, and the “me-too” movement and its affect on the industry. Of course, there is also her recent audition for Mr. Ryan Murphy! @audreylandersofficial @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by APPLE LEISURE GROUP - https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR ($75 Off Your Stay at Live Aqua in Cancun or Punta Cana - Enter Promo Code “SAND75”) Brought to you by CHOPSAVER - https://www.chopsaver.com (15% Off - 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

Gizelle Bryant steps Behind The Rope. The Real Housewives of Potomac, Season Six. How did we get here? Gizelle is here to answer that question and chat about all we can expect this season on RHOP. Gizelle first chats about how this season is different for her than the past five. Then we break down all of her co-stars - her current relationships with and storylines we can expect from Candiace Dillard, Wendy Osefo, Karen Huger, Robyn Dixon, Ashley Darby plus newcomer Mia Thornton. Gizelle addresses all the on-line chatter about her “always being at the center of the drama” and the on-line chatter that Robyn is loyal to her to a fault. Gizelle also explains the “lighter mood” on RHOP due to the absence of the central Season Five storyline involving Monique Samuels. Of course, we discuss her on-again, off-again, currently off relationship with Pastor Jamal Bryant. On that note, we chat about Gizelle’s self described “Hot Single Girl Summer”, her desire to date, current relationship status and “type” of man who would be ideal. Switching gears, we chat about “Bravo’s Chat Room” - what being part of that show was like, the current status of the show, Kate Chastain’s unclear exit from the show (especially since she was a Producer), and Kate Chastain’s comments that working with both Hannah Berner and Porsha Williams was less than desirable. Finally, Gizelle explains how she wants to be remembered from this current Season Six, chats about how RHOP is no longer the Housewives Franchise to be underestimated and describes just what is next for this RHOP Lady Boss who refuses to slow down! Oh, and in the last few minutes, Gizelle cannot let us go without a special "shout out" to Miss Ramona Singer! @gizellebryant @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by APPLE LEISURE GROUP - https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR ($75 Off Your Stay at Live Aqua in Cancun or Punta Cana - Enter Promo Code “SAND75”) Brought to you by CHOPSAVER - https://www.chopsaver.com (15% Off - 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

We interrupt this regularly scheduled program to bring you a special episode addressing the RHONY State of Emergency. Or is it? The RHONY Headlines this week will just not stop. “RHONY has gone woke - and it’s killing the show” (Page Six), "Ramona Singer Fears Eboni K. Williams Will Frame Her as Racist on RHONY Reunion” (TMZ), “RHONY insider says a cast shakeup is on the way but Ramona Singer ain’t going anywhere” (DailyMail), “Eboni K. Williams Racial Storylines Aren’t To Blame For Our Poor Ratings” and so on. RHONY has had its lowest ratings in history the past few weeks. Why have the RHONY ratings sunken so low? What will it take to fix this once top rated Housewives Show? The Sisters from The Pop Apologist Podcast, Lauren and Chanler Bledsoe, are here to help us break it all down. Who should stay? Who Should Go? Who should we bring back? Are the rumors about Bethenny Frankel coming back really true? These and many other pressing questions answered as we discuss how, where, when and why it all went wrong and how to get this show back on track. We break down which of the castings rumors are true, who is leaking what, why has the reunion been postponed til September and what happens next. The episode you have waited all week to hear! @popapologists @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS EPISODES at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by CREDIT KARMA - https://www.creditkarma.com/podcast (Or the Credit Karma App) - “Apply With Confidence” Today 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) 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

Fernanda Rocha steps Behind The Rope. You have heard, read, and written so much about her, we here Behind The Rope figured it was time to sit down with the woman behind the on-line myths to discuss it all. Of course, at the forefront of that discussion is her current relationship with former The Real Housewives of Orange County star Braunwyn Windham-Burke that went viral when announced a few weeks back. Fernanda chats about meeting Braunwyn, how their relationship went from friendship to dating, the timeline of that relationship in regards to Fernanda’s divorce from her ex-wife, the public scrutiny their relationship has received, her “role” in the relationship as someone who has been an out lesbian for many years, and what she would like to say to the naysayers who claim their relationship has ulterior motives. Fernanda also chats about the recent RHOC cast changes, what it was really like for Braunwyn when she received the news that she wont be part of next season, and her thoughts on cast choices such as Heather Dubrow, Kelly Dodd, Shannon Beador and the rumored newbies / friends of Tamra Judge, Noella Bergener and Nicole James. She answers whether she would ever go back and chats “spin off” with Braunwyn. Of course, there is more to Fernanda than recent tabloid headlines and ties to the RHOC. Fernanda chats about her Laguna Beach Gym, “Art of Fitness”, discusses how to shed the Covid 15, dispels many fitness and nutrition myths, and chats fitness trends. Speaking of fitness, we couldn’t help but ask her thoughts about former fellow RHOC Tamra Judge’s infamous, “Cut Fitness” - answering the questions, did she ever see them as a real rival and is she shocked to see them closed. Are we being shady? In all seriousness, check out Fernanda’s “Art of Fitness” for all the work out motivation you need! @fernandarochafitness @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS EPISODES at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by CREDIT KARMA - https://www.creditkarma.com/podcast (Or the Credit Karma App) - “Apply With Confidence” Today 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) 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

Constantine Maroulis steps Behind The Rope. Of course, we all know Constantine originally from American Idol. First, we reminisce with Constantine about Idol days of past - Randy, Paula, Simon and chat about Idol 2.0, whether singing competition shows like Idol still work, and test Constantine’s knowledge of whether he can name any of Idol's recent winners. Constantine drops a shocking bombshell of a revelation regarding his elimination and the circumstances surrounding his idol exit. As a Tony Nominated Artist for his work on Broadway, we chat with Constantine about the current state of Broadway, what we can expect once the Great White Way re-opens later this year, and his lifelong friendship with ex-Broadway songstress now global superstar Ariana Grande! For anyone who does not remember the last two times Constantine was here, all you need to do is Google “Constantine” and “Behind The Velvet Rope”. Seems our little chat regarding his “appearance” on RHONY, and by “appearance” we mean his “hidden identity” revealed as the man who has allegedly “been”, for lack of a better word, with three of our fav Apple Holders, Lu, Ramona and The Tins, had a viral moment. We chat with Constantine about the “fall out” from that chat, Countess Lu’s reaction, and whether he has heard from Ramona and The Tins as well. Of course we push for new and unrevealed details every step of the way! We also chat with Constantine about the current RHONY cast asking, of course, if he has ever met Leah and Eboni, just what are his thoughts on each and, well, okay, a whole lot more! Moving on from RHONY, Constantine has a new radio show “Cuz Saturday Rocks” where he will be playing hits and interviewing musicians from our favorite decades of music, The 80s and 90s. Having interviewed many 80s and 90s acts ourselves here Behind The Rope, we compare our favs from each decade, yes Madonna is included, as well as Britney, ’N Sync, Prince, Cyndi Lauper, and many more. Finally, we chat about the current state of the music industry, chart topping favs and much more. Tune, no pun intended, in now! @constantinemaroulis @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS EPISODES at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by CREDIT KARMA - https://www.creditkarma.com/podcast (Or the Credit Karma App) - “Apply With Confidence” Today 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) 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

Constantine Maroulis steps Behind The Rope. Of course, we all know Constantine originally from American Idol. First, we reminisce with Constantine about Idol days of past - Randy, Paula, Simon and chat about Idol 2.0, whether singing competition shows like Idol still work, and test Constantine’s knowledge of whether he can name any of Idol's recent winners. Constantine drops a shocking bombshell of a revelation regarding his elimination and the circumstances surrounding his idol exit. As a Tony Nominated Artist for his work on Broadway, we chat with Constantine about the current state of Broadway, what we can expect once the Great White Way re-opens later this year, and his lifelong friendship with ex-Broadway songstress now global superstar Ariana Grande! For anyone who does not remember the last two times Constantine was here, all you need to do is Google “Constantine” and “Behind The Velvet Rope”. Seems our little chat regarding his “appearance” on RHONY, and by “appearance” we mean his “hidden identity” revealed as the man who has allegedly “been”, for lack of a better word, with three of our fav Apple Holders, Lu, Ramona and The Tins, had a viral moment. We chat with Constantine about the “fall out” from that chat, Countess Lu’s reaction, and whether he has heard from Ramona and The Tins as well. Of course we push for new and unrevealed details every step of the way! We also chat with Constantine about the current RHONY cast asking, of course, if he has ever met Leah and Eboni, just what are his thoughts on each and, well, okay, a whole lot more! Moving on from RHONY, Constantine has a new radio show “Cuz Saturday Rocks” where he will be playing hits and interviewing musicians from our favorite decades of music, The 80s and 90s. Having interviewed many 80s and 90s acts ourselves here Behind The Rope, we compare our favs from each decade, yes Madonna is included, as well as Britney, ’N Sync, Prince, Cyndi Lauper, and many more. Finally, we chat about the current state of the music industry, chart topping favs and much more. Tune, no pun intended, in now! @constantinemaroulis @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS EPISODES at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by CREDIT KARMA - https://www.creditkarma.com/podcast (Or the Credit Karma App) - “Apply With Confidence” Today 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) 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

Lala Kent steps Behind The Rope. Yes, Lala Kent from one of the best reality TV shows to ever exist, Vanderpump Rules. First things first, Lala chats about new daughter Ocean Kent Emmett - the “scare” she had during her pregnancy, how motherhood has forever changed her, the origins of Ocean’s name and how Rand is as a Dad. Lala chats about former Vanderpump Rules’ co-stars, and now fellow Moms, Stassi Schroeder and Brittany Cartwright - who is the strictest Mom, how do their mothering styles differ and what is it like knowing Ocean will grow up with Hartford Charlie Rose Clark and Cruz Cauchi. Of course, we chat about Lala’s book, “Give Them Lala” - all that was revealed therein, Randall’s reaction to the book, biggest misconceptions about her, what was “too personal” to include, what has shocked people the most from the book and just how is life as a National Best Selling Author. Lala chats about the effect motherhood has had on her relationship with Randall, the future for their family and will they possibly walk down the aisle before years end? Lala opens up about her on again - off again “relationships” with fellow Vanderpump Rules co-stars Scheana Shay and Ariana Madix, shares an update on the status of each today and how much we will see play out on the upcoming Season Nine of Vanderpump Rules, which is now filming. Lala shares updates about the current season, including new cast members, and just how different it is to be in the midst of filming without friends Stassi, Jax, and Brittany. Lala chats about why last season of VPR was “off” and where she thinks it all went wrong. Speaking of VPR, Lala chats about LVP and the evolution of their relationship from boss/employee to that of friends. Now 30 with a daughter in tow, we discuss Lala’s interest in The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills - does she watch, what type of Housewife would she be, who would she fight with and just how strong is her interest in joining the franchise. Finally, we discuss one of the most talked about couples these days which Lala and Randall had a hand in fixing up, Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly - will there be a wedding, children, what type of couple are they and just what does happen on a double date with those two hotties. Finally, Lala shares an update on her sobriety and her stellar Podcast, Give the Lala… with Randall. @lalakent @givethemlalabeauty @givethemlalaskin @givethemlalababy @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS EPISODES at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by CREDIT KARMA - https://www.creditkarma.com/podcast (Or the Credit Karma App) - “Apply With Confidence” Today 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) 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

RHOBH’s Dana Wilkey stopped by for a chat a moment ago about all that is going on with Erika & Tom and many other current happenings these days in Bev Hills. That is what Ms. Wilkey now does best. After that chat,, we wanted to keep the conversation going to talk about her time on the show during the first few, now infamous, seasons of RHOBH. Yes, we got Miss $25,000 Sunglasses to talk about the Infamous Sunglasses, we had SO many questions about them, and a whole lot more. We check in with Dana to chat about all she has been up to since we last saw her on our TV screens on RHOBH as Taylor Armstrong’s “Friend” many seasons ago. We also need to know the behind the scenes of the infamous “Game Night” scene where the tension between The Richards Sisters Kyle and Kim and Brandi Glanville came to a much heated boil. Infamous times, we know. Dana chats about RHOBH of yesteryear - Adrienne, Camille, LVP - who she considers cold - and of course the beginning, middle and end of her friendship with Taylor Armstrong. We also chat about Brandi Glanville who joined the show the same season as Dana and in typical Dana fashion, she tells us what Brandi is really like not holding anything back. Of course, she also gives her opinions on the current cast, including her thoughts on newbies Crystal Kung Minkoff and Kathy Hilton. Full Episode At: https://www.patreon.com/posts/53759952 @wilkey_dana @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's so much celebrity gossip that it's impossible to keep up. From the twists and turns of #FreeBritney to the latest Royal family dust-up, there’s a new podcast that has you covered. From Wondery, RICH AND DAILY delivers laughs and all the latest celebrity gossip. Hosts Brooke and Aricia are comedians, besties and the perfect guides to give you your daily dose of pop culture. They'll keep you up to speed on all of the secrets, scandals, and news in the entertainment world. Is that rumor you heard about Rihanna true? If it is, you better believe Brooke and Aricia will have something to say about it. This is just a preview of Rich and Daily,but you can listen to full episodes at https://www.wondery.fm/RD_BehindTheVelvet See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey Upper East Siders, this past weekend something we knew would happen, happened. The Reboot of Gossip Girl became HBO Max’s most watched original series trending on Twitter, TikTok and all other social media platforms. The original Gossip Girl, unlike Bravo’s NYC Prep, was a huge juggernaut which aired on the CW for 6 glorious seasons from 2007 to 2012 and helped launch the mega careers of Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley, Ed Westwick and Taylor Momsen into the stratosphere. One key member of this brilliant ensemble cast was Zuzanna Szadkowski, who played fan favorite Dorota, Blair Waldorf’s loyal housekeeper. We are thrilled to have Zuzanna here today to chat about the behind the scenes of making this brilliant, classic TV show. We chat with Zuzanna about how she was cast and what filming Gossip Girl was really like. We also chat about those infamous scenes between her and Leighton Meester, some of which will go down as the best in TV history. We also chat about now mega star Blake Lively and what the set was like on the days that then boyfriend, now husband, Ryan Reynolds came by for a visit. We talk about the critics reception of Gossip Girl and the resulting outcry from parents once the show aired. Shooting for the entirely of its run in NYC, we chat with Zuzanna about her favorite things in NYC. Of course, we need Zuzanna’s thoughts on where Blair Waldorf and Chuck Bass would be today and would Dorota still be working for them? Of course, we also pay homage to its reality sister, NYC Prep. Might we see a cameo by Dorota in the now trending Gossip Girl Reboot? Well, you will just have to listen to find out. @zuzannawanda @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 BONUS EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by NUTRAFOL - https://www.nutrafol.com ($15 Off 1st Month’s Subscription + Free Shipping on Every Order - Use Code “VELVET”) Brought to you by APPLE LEISURE GROUP - https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR ($75 Off Your Stay at Live Aqua in Cancun or Punta Cana - Enter Promo Code “SAND75”) 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

Kevin O’Leary steps Behind The Rope. Shark Tank’s Mr. Wonderful! Let us start at the beginning. Kevin talks about how he initially became involved with Reality TV SuperGuru Mark Burnett and how Shark Tank found its way into our lives all those years ago. Kevin talks about being the King of Mean, Shark Tank’s Simon Cowell, or, in other words, just brutally honest about the potential entrepreneurs’ likelihood of success. Of course we pay homage to Mr. Wonderful’s epic catch phrases about being crushed like cockroaches, taken out behind the barn and shot, your dead to me (a personal fav) and of course, how all roads lead back to Mr. Wonderful! On a more serious note, we chat the biggest deal in Shark Tank History - it was Kevin’s, his best and worst deal based on ROI, the ones that got away and if there are ever any products in the tank that go on to success of massive proportions that he just doesn't understand. Tipsy Elves, Scrub Daddy, Squatty Potty - we are looking at you. Of course we also discuss Mr. Wonderful’s colleagues on Shark Tank - Barbara Corcoran, Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, and Damon John as well as guest judges Alex Rodriguez and last, but certainly not least, our very own Skinny Girl Mogul, Ms. Bethenny Frankel. We break down many of the analytics behind the scenes like how many deals don’t close once filming is over, who makes the most deals, and who does Kevin lose most deals to. While we have one of the most brilliant business minds with us, we discussed what qualities make for a good entrepreneur, what is the biggest misconception amongst entrepreneurs, the 24/7 work ethic required, the biggest mistakes most business owners make and just how important is the person versus the product. We discuss the one thing Mr. Wonderful loves the most. M-O-N-E-Y - what it stands for, why he loves it so much, and why are most people shy about saying, “ I love Money”!!! We sure do! Finally, we break down what being a public figure is like - red carpets, celeb run ins, people running down the street screaming “Mr. Wonderful” and what an amazing byproduct that is all from a little show which has turned into an international global blockbuster of a sensation, Shark Tank!!! @kevinolearytv @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by NUTRAFOL - https://www.nutrafol.com ($15 Off 1st Month’s Subscription + Free Shipping on Every Order - Use Code “VELVET”) Brought to you by APPLE LEISURE GROUP - https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR ($75 Off Your Stay at Live Aqua in Cancun or Punta Cana - Enter Promo Code “SAND75”) 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

Kirsten Jordan steps Behind Rope. The newest cast member of Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing New York is here to talk about what it’s like being the new kid on the block, the first woman for the NY franchise, and, what else, NYC Real Estate! Kirsten chats about her rise to the top, how Covid affected the market, the “joys” of virtual showings, fav areas in NYC and The Hamptons and what trends we can expect to see as 2021 plays out. Kirsten also chats about joining the “all boys club” on MDLNY, her first and current impressions of cast members Fredrik Eklund, Ryan Serhant, Steve Gold and Tyler Whitman, who she would hire as her broker, the over the top open houses we have all become accustomed to each week on MDLNY, why looking at multi million dollar properties never gets old and some of the drama we can expect to see the rest of this brilliant season. On a more serious note, Kirsten chats about working with her husband Stefano Farsura, a successful NYC Real Estate Developer, both off and on camera and what being the “first woman broker” on MDLNY means to her. Finally, being a fan of Bravo before getting cast, Kirsten talks about the Bravolebrities she has met, who she wants to meet, upcoming BravoCon, and her west coast MDLLA colleagues. Two of our fav things - Bravo and Real Estate! Thanks for stopping by Kirsten! @kirsten.jordan @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by NUTRAFOL - https://www.nutrafol.com ($15 Off 1st Month’s Subscription + Free Shipping on Every Order - Use Code “VELVET”) Brought to you by APPLE LEISURE GROUP - https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR ($75 Off Your Stay at Live Aqua in Cancun or Punta Cana - Enter Promo Code “SAND75”) 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

America’s Next Top Model Second Runner Up, Eugena Washington, steps Behind The Rope. Checking in from her home in Los Angeles, California, Eugenia is here to tell it all and she DOES - NOT - HOLD - BACK! One day, Eugena saw an “Apply Here” casting call on the CW Website for Cycle Seven of America’s Next Top Model. Always being called a Model in High School, she figured “why not” and sent her application in. That one click of a button led to an open casting call of over 2,000 Model Hopefuls. Over the course of two long days, those 2,000 were narrowed down to 50 and so on and so forth until Tyra Banks and The Executive Producers had their Cycle Seven cast chosen. Months later, she got the fateful call telling her to pack her bags and off to the infamous ANTM Model Apartment she went. As prepared as she thought she was, nothing could prepare Eugena for the reality of filming one of America’s notoriously most pressure filled reality shows. Pressure filled from the other models as well as pressure filled from Producers who Eugena is clear to point out, “were not our friends”. The 16 hour days with no sleep and cameras in your face the second you woke up certainly did not help at all. Eugena explains how she and the other Models were manipulated by Producers to bring the drama, how everything they said could and would be used against them, and how stressful the weekly eliminations were. Eugena also discusses famed Creative DIrector Jay Manuel as well as judges Janice Dickinson, Miss J, Nigel Barker and Twiggy. Finally, we discuss the woman, the myth, the diva, the legend, The One, The Only, Miss Tyra Banks! We are only getting started. Tune in now for Part I of our tell all sit down with Miss Eugena Washington. @eugenawashington @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by NUTRAFOL - https://www.nutrafol.com ($15 Off 1st Month’s Subscription + Free Shipping on Every Order - Use Code “VELVET”) Brought to you by APPLE LEISURE GROUP - https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR ($75 Off Your Stay at Live Aqua in Cancun or Punta Cana - Enter Promo Code “SAND75”) 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

The Real Housewives of Orange County’s Elizabeth Vargas steps Behind The Rope. With all this talk about Kelly Dodd and Braunwyn Windham-Burke being “out” of RHOC, has anyone stopped to think, or ask, “hey Elizabeth Vargas, how you doin’?” First things first, we chat with Elizabeth about how she is doing since receiving the news that she is no longer part of RHOC and will not be coming back for Season Sixteen. Then, we chat with Elizabeth about her RHOC experience - the good, the bad, the other - and what she will take away now joining the likes of Former Orange holder Peggy Sulahian and many others from various cities as part of the “One Season Wonder” Club. We address many fans’ criticism of ill fated Season 15 as “the worst in Housewives History” and break down exactly where and why it all went off the rails. We chat about how Elizabeth found out she was not continuing with Bravo, her shock level on a scale from one to ten about the decision, why she thinks the decision was made and her prior social media posts that she will definitely be back. Elizabeth also discusses her reaction to the fact that Kelly Dodd and Braunwyn Windham-Burke will also not be back - how surprised was she to learn of her co-stars’ fate and why she thinks they too will no longer be holding an Orange. Of course, we break down the remaining current cast of Emily, Gina, and Shannon analyzing whether each was a good decision as well as the return of Heather Dubrow and just how much Heather’s return played a role in any of these many decisions. With the old saying “misery loves company”, we need to know just who Elizabeth has heard from from casts past - Megan King Edmonds, Gretchen Rossi, Jesus Juggs, Gina Keough, Lynne Curtin and so on and whether, somewhere, Miss Victoria Gunvalson is whooping it up with an extra Tequila, preferably at Andales, now that Braunwyn is “off her show” (hey, don’t shoot the messenger just doing our job). Yes, we address Tamara Judge rumors that she will be back as a “friend of” and break down just how true we feel those are. Finally, Elizabeth addresses the many misconceptions she feels viewers have about her, how she would like to be remembered from her one season, whether she will be the next “Jill Zarin” who talks about Housewives for decades to come or be able to adequately move on with her life and, for anyone who loves vodka as much as we do, explains why Vargas Vodka is some of the best out there. @elizabethlynvargas @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by NUTRAFOL - https://www.nutrafol.com ($15 Off 1st Month’s Subscription + Free Shipping on Every Order - Use Code “VELVET”) Brought to you by APPLE LEISURE GROUP - https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR ($75 Off Your Stay at Live Aqua in Cancun or Punta Cana - Enter Promo Code “SAND75”) 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

Oh Mickey, you’re so fine. You’re so fine, you blow my mind. Hey Mickey, Hey Mickey. You know the rest. Everyone knows the rest! Toni Basil steps Behind The Rope. Yup, THAT Toni Basil who broke many records with one of the biggest hits and most catchy songs, well, ever. Toni is here to chat about her entire career, a career that has spanned a whopping six decades and still going strong. A career that includes dancing, choreographing, singing, and acting. We start at the beginning, Toni was drawn to the business at a young age with parents who were entertainers, taking up dance and cheering while in High School. Toni’s passion for dance, she was one of the seven original Lockers, landed her premiere gigs as a choreographer working with musical icons like Tina Tuner and David Bowie. Toni opens up about what working with each was like and what music legends she would still like to work with. Toni has also choreographed many of our fav films including “My Best Friends Wedding” - we chat about what working with Julia Roberts and Cameron Diaz was like - and “Legally Blond” - we chat about the joys of teaching Reese Witherspoon moves and the infamous “bend and snap”. One Icon Toni has, not only worked with, but became close lifelong friends with is Bette Midler. Toni chats about what working with Bette is like and what it is like to be BFF’s with one of the most recognized women in the world. Toni chats about how she went from choreographer behind the camera to singer with “Mickey”, a song that tops every Top 100 songs of the 80’s list ever made. Toni chats about what it was like to be a singer in the early 1980s when contemporaries like Madonna were rising up the musical scene as well. We discuss the influence of MTV in helping make a singer’s career in the early 80s and the concept, dance, and look - she wore her original high school cheerleading sweater - she created for “Mickey” which helped make it one of the most played videos in MTV’s early days. A triple threat, Toni has also starred in many movies and TV shows working with greats like Robert Downy, Jr. and Penny Marshall. Toni chats about how the business has changed over the years, what she thinks of current music, who she would like to play her in the movie of her life, and what is next for the woman who just doesn’t want to slow down. Finally, we need to know about the last time she hit the town with BFF Bette Midler and just what do these two lifelong friends do for a girls night out. (For Part I of our chat With Toni Basil, See Air Date June 25th, 2021). @officialtonibasil @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS EPISODES 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") 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

Adela King, from Ladies of London, steps Behind The Rope. Starting at the beginning, we chat about Adela’s background, how she got cast on Ladies of London and what being a part of the show was like. Adela explains what her friendship with Caroline Stanbury was like before, during and after the show. She explains how that relationship changed as a result of being on Ladies of London and what Adela thought of Caroline’s announcement of divorce and new hot man. She also explains her current relationships with the other women from Ladies of London, Sophie Stanbury, Marissa Hermer, Juliet Angus, Caroline Fleming, Caprice Bourret, Juliet Montagu and Noelle Reno. Adela opens up about the “loss” of her children and very public end of her relationship with her ex-husband, both of which we saw play out on the hit Bravo show. Adela is also brutally honest about her addiction, what caused that, how she battled it for many years, what her rock bottom was and what it looked like and, finally, how she started to rebuild her life after hitting rock bottom. She is open when discussing that her rock bottom including trying to take her own like and explains what it takes to reach out for help and offers advice for anyone who needs it. Finally, we talk Ghislaine Maxwell. Adela explains how and where she met Ghislaine Maxwell, how that led to a meeting with Jeffrey Epstein, and how Adela is very fortunate to be able to discuss this all here today! WOW. An episode not to be missed. Thank you Adela. ** We sat down with Adela in the past for the first part of an almost two hour chat. With all the DM’s we have been receiving asking if we could chat with Adela from Ladies of London, we are releasing the full unedited chat here today - the first part and the never before aired follow up. Yup, it is a Ladies of London extravaganza! @adelaking @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS EPISODES 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") 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

Below Deck’s Adrienne Gang steps Behind The Rope. The original Kate Chastain, we mean Chief Stew, Below Deck, Season One. Adrienne shares how she originally got involved with one of Bravo’s top rated shows, what filming with Captain Lee was like, the real reasons why she did not come back for any future seasons, and what she thinks of her replacement, Kate Chastain. Adrienne shares an update on her current relationships with both Captain Lee and Kate Chastain as well as Chef Rachel, who she also knows in real life. Adrienne chats about who she has worked with in the real world from the Below Deck family and who she would never work with. Adrienne chats about the last season of Below Deck Med, the infamous termination of Hannah Ferrier, what she thinks of Captain Sandy and Malia White and the outpouring of on-line “hate” directed toward both. Speaking of Malia and Captain Sandy, both are back in the new season of Below Deck Med. We discuss both, Bravo’s decision to bring both back, the on-line petition to boycott watching, the new crew, some of whom Adrienne knows, and what we predict will happen as the season plays out. Adrienne has a brand new Below Deck Podcast, “Gangplank Report”. Feel free to check it out, after, you listen to this episode, of course! Is anyone else as excited as we are that the new season of Below Deck Med has begun? @adriennegang @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS EPISODES 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") 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

Tiffany steps Behind The Rope. Yes, Tiffany. No last name needed Tiffany. Checking in from the road from the North American Leg of her “Shadows” Tour, one thing is clear. Tiffany is thrilled to be back on the road performing songs from her 11th full length studio album “Shadows” as well as all her retro hits we have come to know and love so much. .Tiffany chats about what it was like to larger than life famous at the young age of 16, thanks, in large part to her catchy hit “I Think We’re Alone Now” as well as a ground breaking, now infamous, mall tour that took her across America. Tiffany chats about her almost four decade long music career which has included every genre of music - pop, punk, country, ballads, rock and the ups and downs she has faced in the music business along the way. We chat about some of those other Female Icons that ruled the charts at the time Tiffany came into her own - Madonna, Whitney Houston, Tina Turner, Paula Abdul, and Cyndi Lauper. We chat about her best celeb experiences - she really has met everyone - and how music has changed over the years. Tiffany discuses those other aspects of her career such as acting and reality TV - shows she has been involved in, the good, the bad, the other. Of course, we had to chat about her ties to Debbie Gibson, their friendship, their starring roles together in the SyFy classic “Mega Python vs. Gatoroid (yes, it is as good as it sounds), and why the public always has associated and does and will associate each with the other. We talk about some of Tiffany’s recent tours with other acts we just can’t get enough of like NKOTB, Salt-N-Pepa, and Naughty By Nature. Tiffany reveals the current crop of musical chart topers she puts her stamp of approval on and how different being famous at a young age in the social media world of today is to her epic breakthrough in the 80’s. Finally, seeing as Music Biopics are all the rage (Elton John, Freddy Mercury, Cher), Tiffany reveals who she would love to play her in her very own life story and just what can we expect from a potential Tiffany “tell-all” book. Have we mentioned just how thrilled we are that Tiffany is back live with new music touring the states for the remainder of the year! @tiffany_tunes @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef @glitterbgirls ** Our chat with Tiffany is preceded by a musical breakdown of some of our fav rocking ladies of the 80’s (joined by our fav 80s ladies from the @glitterbgirls Podcast) BONUS EPISODES 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") 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

UB40 steps Behind the Rope. Robin Campbell and Jimmy Brown, two of the members of the iconic band, are here to chat about their rise from humble beginnings and first show in a local pub over five decades ago to national superstardom and global musical domination. Best know for their songs “Red Red Wine” and “(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You”, UB40 chats about their musical inspirations, the ups and downs of the music business, the secret to success and longevity in this business, and intense appreciation they have to still be selling out arenas on their global worldwide tour which will commence later this year in support of their just released album. Of course, we chat about what the music scene was like when they were “up and coming” with colleagues / contemporaries such as Madonna, Prince, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Tina Turner and so on. Robin and Jimmy chat about that one time they “shunned” Sharon Stone from performing with them, their cameo in the underrated “Speed Two” with Sandra Bullock, what they think of Cher whose “I Got You Babe” they covered, the current state of music show competitions such as American Idol and America’s Got Talent, and the current state of the music industry today. One word, auto-tune. The boys now have a new album, “Bigga Baggariddim”, and are about to embark on a sold out stadium tour oversees. We look back, chat about the present and look ahead to what is next for this classic super group that just won’t slow down! @ub40official @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by APPLE LEISURE GROUP - https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR ($75 Off Your Stay at Live Aqua in Cancun or Punta Cana - Enter Promo Code “SAND75”) Brought to you by CREDIT KARMA - https://www.creditkarma.com/podcast (Or the Credit Karma App) - “Apply With Confidence” 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

Real Housewives of Miami Cristy Rice steps back Behind The Rope. (For everyone who missed it, our Part I sit down with Cristy is available on our feed! Feel free to check it out.). We get right into it today. Cristy talks about how her and Larsa were “set up” by Lea Black during a Watch What Happens Live Appearance. She discusses Andy Cohen’s role. Juicy Stuff. She also discusses fellow cast mates Lea Black and Adriana de Moura, how they changed as a result of fame and being in the public eye. Also, Cristy reminds us that the only live reunion in reunion history was the Season One reunion of The Real Housewives of Miami. We discuss what that was like, what went horribly wrong, and how Andy Cohen handled the situation. She also discusses the pressures to “create” fake story lines such as dating on camera and the other “non real” aspects of RHOM, a reality show. She explains the disconnect between presenting her real life versus what the producers wanted, how Bethenny Frankel influenced her decision to do the show, the reality of what the show turned out to be, and how she felt she was edited once the show came out. Cristy discusses who she keeps in touch with from her cast of RHOM, how Miami is a “small place” where you can’t help but run into her fellow cast mates, and who she wishes she never sees again. We discuss her friendship with Larsa Pippen during the height of the hit Bravo show, their falling out, Larsa’s involvement with the Kardashians, and the current state of their friendship today. Of course, we address the age old question, “Would you ever go back?” which now that the show has been Green Lit and is currently filming to come back, makes this question more relevant than ever! @cristyrice12 @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by APPLE LEISURE GROUP - https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR ($75 Off Your Stay at Live Aqua in Cancun or Punta Cana - Enter Promo Code “SAND75”) Brought to you by CREDIT KARMA - https://www.creditkarma.com/podcast (Or the Credit Karma App) - “Apply With Confidence” 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

John Blizzard steps Behind The Rope. Yes, THAT John Blizzard. The John Blizzard who sent those infamous text messages to Teddi Mellencamp that were at the focal point of “Puppygate” and Lucy Lucy Apple Juice’s adoption by Dorit Kemsley on the classic Bravo show that we all know and love so much, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Of course, we need a few things clarified about this situation and Mr. Blizzard is here to help. A wise choice if we must say so ourselves considering John Blizzard was at the center of this drama that we saw play out week after week on RHOBH. John opened up about what was going through his mind when these texts became a major storyline, when they, whether directly or indirectly ended a many year friendship between Lisa Vanderpump and Kyle Richards, and ended his own “relationship”, whatever that may have been, with Teddi Mellencamp. John also gives us an update on the current state of affairs at Vanderpump Dogs and fills us in on what LVP and Ken Todd have been up to. We chat with John about this past season of RHOBH, newbies Crystal Kung Minkoff and Kathy Hilton and the changing by the day divorce between and alleged criminal investigation into Erika and Tom Girardi. Speaking of Bravo shows featuring LVP, John discusses the current state of filming for the new season of Vanderpump Rules, the terminations / exits of series regulars Stassi Schroeder, Jax Taylor, Kristen Doute and Brittany Cartwright, and the multitude of spin off and new VanderShows being pitched to Bravo and other networks. John chats with us about LVP’s reaction to the recent cast changes on Pump Rules and her thoughts on the matter. A Texas native, John is also close with many of our RHOD friends. You know what that means? We discuss the last season of The Real Housewives of Dallas, his own personal off camera relationships with D’Andra Simmons and the gang and share an update about OG LeeAnne Locken. Finally, we discuss the passing of Giggy Vanderpump, who as Andy Cohen recently tweeted, was the First Pet of Bravo. John fills us in on how Ken and Lisa are handling the situation considering Giggy was like a child to them and we chat about the BravoVerse’s outpouring of emotion for the beloved dog. Tune in now for this Part II explosive sit down with the one and only John Blizzard. @johnblizz @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by APPLE LEISURE GROUP - https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR ($75 Off Your Stay at Live Aqua in Cancun or Punta Cana - Enter Promo Code “SAND75”) Brought to you by CREDIT KARMA - https://www.creditkarma.com/podcast (Or the Credit Karma App) - “Apply With Confidence” 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

John Blizzard steps Behind The Rope. Yes, THAT John Blizzard. The John Blizzard who sent those infamous text messages to Teddi Mellencamp that were at the focal point of “Puppygate” and Lucy Lucy Apple Juice’s adoption by Dorit Kemsley on the classic Bravo show that we all know and love so much, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Of course, we need a few things clarified about this situation and Mr. Blizzard is here to help. A wise choice if we must say so ourselves considering John Blizzard was at the center of this drama that we saw play out week after week on RHOBH. John opened up about what was going through his mind when these texts became a major storyline, when they, whether directly or indirectly ended a many year friendship between Lisa Vanderpump and Kyle Richards, and ended his own “relationship”, whatever that may have been, with Teddi Mellencamp. John also gives us an update on the current state of affairs at Vanderpump Dogs and fills us in on what LVP and Ken Todd have been up to. We chat with John about this past season of RHOBH, newbies Crystal Kung Minkoff and Kathy Hilton and the changing by the day divorce between and alleged criminal investigation into Erika and Tom Girardi. Speaking of Bravo shows featuring LVP, John discusses the current state of filming for the new season of Vanderpump Rules, the terminations / exits of series regulars Stassi Schroeder, Jax Taylor, Kristen Doute and Brittany Cartwright, and the multitude of spin off and new VanderShows being pitched to Bravo and other networks. John chats with us about LVP’s reaction to the recent cast changes on Pump Rules and her thoughts on the matter. A Texas native, John is also close with many of our RHOD friends. You know what that means? We discuss the last season of The Real Housewives of Dallas, his own personal off camera relationships with D’Andra Simmons and the gang and share an update about OG LeeAnne Locken. Finally, we discuss the passing of Giggy Vanderpump, who as Andy Cohen recently tweeted, was the First Pet of Bravo. John fills us in on how Ken and Lisa are handling the situation considering Giggy was like a child to them and we chat about the BravoVerse’s outpouring of emotion for the beloved dog. Kids, we are just getting started. Tune in now for this Part I explosive sit down with the one and only John Blizzard. @johnblizz @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by APPLE LEISURE GROUP - https://www.applevacations.com/BTVR ($75 Off Your Stay at Live Aqua in Cancun or Punta Cana - Enter Promo Code “SAND75”) Brought to you by CREDIT KARMA - https://www.creditkarma.com/podcast (Or the Credit Karma App) - “Apply With Confidence” 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