BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE

David Yontef

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/behindthevelvetrope  

  1. 7 HR AGO

    Andy Cohen's Fake Threats, RHOBH Producer Mad At Dorit, RHONJ Is Not Filming & RHORI Recap

    Andy Cohen is using corporate propaganda to scare Bravo bloggers to not post leaked audio, to promise fans a “big chance” which will probably never happen and so much more none of which has deterred us here today to deep dive it all.  Anyone got any leaked Summer House audio they want posted? Speaking of Andy, he seems angry, very angry, at Dorit during this week’s RHOBH Reunion Part Two. Thou shall not go against Kyle. RHONJ is not filming despite the big meet up this week at Rails. In other news, RHORI, Episode 5, Kelsey is mad at Rosie for not posting her hair cut on IG, Liz is sad to be selling the boat, Alicia is over hating Rosie and last, but not least, Jo-Ellen provides receipts, proof and timelines that yes, Rulla’s husband Brian may still be cheating. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    21 min
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    7 HR AGO ·  BONUS

    You Might Also Like: The Tony DUrso Show - Journey to Success!

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  3. 21 HR AGO

    In The City Cameras Back Up, Bethenny's New FU To Andy & Ramona Pushes Luann During Filming

    Cameras have officially gone back up for In The City to capture the fall out from West/ Amanda. Bethenny shares a new FU for Andy Cohen. Porsha offers some words of advice for K. Michelle, distances herself from Shamea and dishes on what to expect the rest of this RHOA season. Speaking of K. Michelle, she has a new message for Robyn and Giz-hell. The Valley’s Michelle Saniei dates Dr. Dre as Jesse Lally weighs in. Christine Quinn and Heather Rae El Moussa return to Selling Sunset. Calabasas Confidential prepares to drop. Joey Gorga gets a new kick. Last, but not least, Ramona pushes Luann while filming The Golden Life.  @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: SUPER - super.com/credit (See How Super+ Can Help You Boost Your Credit Score) 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

    35 min

  4. 1 DAY AGO

    Kyle's RHOBH Exit, West's Spinoff, Bethenny In Love, Teresa Mad At Melissa & Lisa Hochstein In More Trouble

    Bethenny Frankel is in love, love love. Summer House’s spin off starting West Wilson, what we know so far. Teresa is mad at Melissa because of Marge as if it were three years ago. Kyle prepares to leave RHOBH but all is not as it seems. Lisa Hochstein is in trouble. Last, but not least, Kim Kardashian really does it all. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: SUPER - super.com/credit (See How Super+ Can Help You Boost Your Credit Score) 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

    58 min

  5. 2 DAYS AGO

    Sutton Is Mad At Tilly, Melissa Is Nervous To Anger Teresa Again Thanks To Gia & Boz's Double Standard

    Sutton Stracke wants Dorit gone, is loving her newfound BFF Erika and is mad at her other BFF Jennifer Tilly. In The City prepares to premiere with some shady AF editing. Speaking of Summer House, what was it Bravo was saying about that reunion? Lisa Vandepump continues to win. Kyle and Kim share an update. Jesse Solomon opens up. Bozoma knows it all, double standard and all. Last, but not least, Melissa is nervous she will anger Teresa once again thanks to Gia @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: SUPER - super.com/credit (See How Super+ Can Help You Boost Your Credit Score) 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

    49 min

  6. 2 DAYS AGO

    PK's Interview Analyzed, Kyle Exposes Dorit's Secret Texts & Andy Cohen Is Mad AF

    PK has done a long, detailed interview all about himself, Dorit, their divorce, their kids, fame, money and last, but not least, the dark side of RHOBH. Today, we break down this interview, analyze it, discuss the highs and lows and summarize it, for all who have not listened, explaining what PK’s chat really means. Speaking of Ms. Kemsley, Kyle exposes Dorit’s secret texts. Last, but not least, Andy Cohen is mad AF.  @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: SUPER - super.com/credit (See How Super+ Can Help You Boost Your Credit Score) 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

    43 min

  7. 3 DAYS AGO

    PHILLIP PHILLIPS (on Current State of Reality TV, American Idol, Masked Singer & John Mayer)

    Phillip Phillips steps Behind The Rope. Fresh off his stint as Pugcasso on Fox’s The Masked Singer, Phillip is here to mention it all. Phillip talks winning American Idol, John Mayer, Bruce Springsteen, “Home” at the Olympics, fame, new music and oh, so very much more! @phillphill @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: SUPER - super.com/credit (See How Super+ Can Help You Boost Your Credit Score) 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

    31 min

  8. 4 DAYS AGO

    Ciara Miller's PI, Audience Rejects New RHONJ Cast, RHOSLC Gets Dirty & The Problem w/ Bravo Fans

    Another day, another twist and another turn in the Ciara, West, Amanda debacle. PIs galore, denials and a clear future for Ciara post Summer House. Did someone say The Bachelorette?  Southern Hospitality gets good. RHOA fizzles. The Valley flops. The Valley: Persian Style is forgotten. Last, but certainly not least, the new RHONJ cast is leaked to less than stellar fan reaction. @amiryassofficial @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: SUPER - super.com/credit (See How Super+ Can Help You Boost Your Credit Score) 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

    45 min
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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/behindthevelvetrope  

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  • Creator
    David Yontef
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    2k
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © David Yontef

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