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BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE

BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE

Written by: David Yontef
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 Come step ‘Behind The Velvet Rope’ with all your favorite TV stars and pop culture icons with host David Yontef as he asks his guests all the pressing questions YOU want answered! David’s relaxed, friendly interview style has welcomed a wide variety of guests -- from Real Housewives, musicians, comedians, actors, reality stars, designers, Bravolebrities and more! Behind the Velvet Rope has been mentioned in publications and media like Vanity Fair, The Today Show, Variety, The Wall Street Journal People, TMZ, Page Six, OK! Magazine, Us Weekly, Entertainment Tonight, ExtraTV, Billboard Magazine, Telemundo, Marie Claire, the Wendy Williams Show, Life & Style, Access Hollywood, Perez Hilton, The Daily Mail, Radar Online, Bravo Daily Dish, E!, The Sun, Just Jared, InStyle, Watch What Happens Live, Architectural Digest, Fox News, Hollywood Life, Too Fab, Rolling Stone, USA Today, MSN, The Drew Barrymore Show, Yahoo Online, The Mirror, Women's Health and more! Ranked #1 Real Housewives / Reality TV Podcast by BuzzFeed! FOR ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES - PLEASE CONTACT david@advertising-execs.com Subscribe to Behind the Velvet Rope on Patreon for special bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetropeDavid Yontef Art Politics & Government Social Sciences
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  • Teresa & Margaret's Inevitable Reconciliation, RHOM's Return & Nene's Second Chance (w/ Patrik & Pol)

    Teresa & Margaret's Inevitable Reconciliation, RHOM's Return & Nene's Second Chance (w/ Patrik & Pol)
    Jan 19 2026
    With Lisa and Jodi dunzo and Todd and Alexia apparently back together, the cast of RHOM is expected to be announced any day now. Teresa and Melissa’s reconciliation is going strong and seems as genuine as it gets. Rumors arise again that a Teresa/ Margaret reconciliation is close behind. Jennifer Aydin has exited the BravoVerse. Nene Leakes prepares for a return. The Valley Persian style is an immediate fan fav. Last, but not least, Schwartzy and Lala prepare for their return to The Valley later this year. @patriksimpson @polatteu @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: MERIT BEAUTY - meritbeauty.com (Get Your Free Signature Makeup Bag w/ Your First Order) HOMESERVE - homeserve.com (Home Owners Insurance That Start At Just $4.99 a Month) MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door) WERE YOU RAISED BY WOLVES? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves/id1478026758 (A Fast-paced, Delightful Podcast About Etiquette & Social Norms) MOMENTOUS - livemomentous.com (Use Code VELVET For 35% Off Your First Order on Creatine, Protein, Omega-3 Or Any Momentous Products) PROGRESSIVE - www.progressive.com (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com 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
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • RHOC Cast Member Becomes Production Spy, Heather Gay's Leaked Texts & RHOM Shunned From New RHUGT Cast

    RHOC Cast Member Becomes Production Spy, Heather Gay's Leaked Texts & RHOM Shunned From New RHUGT Cast
    Jan 18 2026
    Rumors, and nastiness, have surfaced that one current RHOC cast member has become Production’s little spy in order to save their job and ensure job security for a long tie to come. The cast for the upcoming Girl’s Trip has been announced but where is the representative from RHOM and why was RHOM slighted. Mike Shouhed shuns the new Valley. Heather Gay’s private texts are released, allegedly. Kyle Cooke makes fun of Craig Conover. Last, but not least, Erika slams Amanda. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: MOMENTOUS - livemomentous.com (Use Code VELVET For 35% Off Your First Order on Creatine, Protein, Omega-3 Or Any Momentous Products) MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door) WERE YOU RAISED BY WOLVES? - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves/id1478026758(A Fast-paced, Delightful Podcast About Etiquette & Social Norms) PROGRESSIVE - www.progressive.com (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com 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
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    37 mins
  • Bravo's NYC Prep / Gossip Girl (A Deep Dive with UES Native Sydney Sadick)

    Bravo's NYC Prep / Gossip Girl (A Deep Dive with UES Native Sydney Sadick)
    Jan 18 2026
    NYC Prep. One of the gone, but definitely not forgotten, classic Bravo TV shows. Born and raised on New York City’s Upper East Side, Sydney Sadick’s childhood “was” NYC Prep. She has lived the real life “Gossip Girl”. On that note, she stops by to help us break down the classic Bravo TV Show “NYC Prep” which aired for one season, nine episodes, in the summer of 2009. Being the same age as the cast of “NYC Prep”, Sydney remembers the buzz amongst the uptown private elite school system that a real life Gossip Girl was casting way back when. Sydney chats with us about which of the six "NYC Prep” cast members she grew up with and what she knows about each in real life. Next we discuss just how does a show chronicling the lives of six wealthy uptown teenagers get made when those teenagers are going out at night living their lives as if they are adults. We discuss the highs and lows of the show and the public's outcry once the show was aired. We also discuss the glaring lack of parental supervision shown in “NYC Prep” and Sydney breaks down just how accurate a portrayal of a wealthy uptown teenager’s life the show was. We discuss why the show did not make it and only lasted for one short lived season. Of course, we also pay homage to its West Coast sister, “The Hills” and its Scripted Cousin “Gossip Girl”. @sydneysadick @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: GROW THERAPY - GrowTherapy.com/VELVET (Whatever Challenges You’re Facing, Grow Therapy Is Here To Help) MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com 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
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    1 hr and 25 mins
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