BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE

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/behindthevelvetrope  

  1. 9h ago

    Jeff Lewis Says Bravo Doesn't Protect Talent, Teresa Complains To Producers About Heather Gay & RHOP Trailer

    The Next Gen reunion drops tonight and if the trailer is any indication, all h*ll is gonna break loose. The RHOP trailer dropped last week and it is giving and serving and then some. A full recap is provided herein. Teresa Giudice is rumored to have complained to Bravo Producers about Heather Gay. Brandi Glanville has more issues with her face. Last, but not least, Jeff Lewis slams Bravo as a network that does not protect their talent. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: TIMELINE- Timeline.com/VELVETROPE (Timeline Is Offering a 15 Day Trial Of The Mitopure Resurfacing Exfoliator For Just $22) AUDIBLE - audible.com/VELVET (New Members Start Listening w/ a 30 Day Free Trial This Massive Library Of Audiobooks & Ad-Free Podcasts)  PROGRESSIVE - www.progressive.com (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance)  POM - pomwonderful.com (Check Out POM Wonderful Antioxidant Super Teas)  INDEED - indeed.com/PODCAST (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Job The Premium Status It Deserves)  MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door)  LOLA BLANKETS - lolablankets.com (Use Code VELVET To Get 40% Off The Most Comfortable Blankets Ever!)  SMILESET - smileset.com/velvet (Get 35% Off The Smile Of Your Dreams) TASKRABBIT - taskrabbit.com (Or On The Taskrabbit App Use Code Velvet For $15 Off Your First Tasker) 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

  2. 9h ago ·  Bonus

    Introducing: The School of Greatness

    Introducing Rebuild Your Identity in 3 Steps and Finally Make Habits Last | Dr. Kim Foster from The School of Greatness. Follow the show: The School of Greatness You can have every fact, every plan, and still quit by Thursday, because the story underneath never changed. Dr. Kim Foster, a family physician who practiced for twenty years, sat down with Lewis after a patient with rising blood pressure told her, “I'm just not an exercise person.” That one line reframed everything: behavior change is an identity problem wearing an information costume. Her book, Redesigning You, turns that into a three-step method of recognizing the old story, redesigning it, and then going out to collect proof. She talks about the bridge identity, the small believable stretch your brain will actually accept instead of a mirror affirmation it answers with, “Interesting. Based on what?” Habit stacking is the app. Identity is the operating system, and glitchy apps on an old system crash on the hard days. Then she tells on herself. She walked into the woods behind her clinic after stitching a patient's hand, realized she never wanted to go back, wrote her resignation letter, and then stayed through an entire pandemic wave anyway rather than leave at the worst moment. Her last day came in her birthday month, and she sat in her car and cried for fifteen minutes before driving home with the windows down, free. Listen for the moment a senior resident nodded at her to keep going while ribs cracked under her hands, and for what that taught her about self-doubt. You'll start catching your own identity statement, about money, sleep, confidence, relationships, the ones you say like they're just facts. Then you get to argue back. Redesigning You: Change Your Inner Story, Transform Your Health Dr. Kim's Website Dr. Kim's YouTube Dr. Kim's Instagram In this episode you will: Discover with Dr. Kim Foster why lasting change fails as an identity problem rather than an information problemApply the Recognize, Redesign, Ritualize framework to build an identity your brain actually believesBuild a bridge identity that gives your mind proof instead of forcing affirmations you secretly rejectOvercome the fear that keeps you loyal to a role you have outgrown, even a prestigious oneReframe self doubt as useful data and stop letting shame drive your attempts to improveBecome genuinely magnetic in conversation without slipping into performanceFor more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1981 More SOG episodes we think you’ll love! Get More From Lewis! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

    Introducing: The School of Greatness

  3. 19h ago

    Rude Run In w/ Bethenny, Vicki Slams Tamra As Liar, West/ Amanda's Fake Relationship & Fun Teresa Giudice

    A rude run in in the Hamptons with Bethenny Frankel. Ok lets discuss… In other news, Vicki sets the woman’s movement back decades, angers Bravo viewers even further and slams Tamra as a liar. Last, but not least, West and Amanda pretend to like each other, Ciara takes center stage and the new upcoming fun season of Summer House has officially wrapped. Last, but not least, everyone please meet fun Teresa Giudice. @amiryassofficial @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: TIMELINE- Timeline.com/VELVETROPE (Timeline Is Offering a 15 Day Trial Of The Mitopure Resurfacing Exfoliator For Just $22) PROGRESSIVE - www.progressive.com (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance)  POM - pomwonderful.com (Check Out POM Wonderful Antioxidant Super Teas)  INDEED - indeed.com/PODCAST (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Job The Premium Status It Deserves)  AUDIBLE - audible.com/VELVET (New Members Start Listening w/ a 30 Day Free Trial This Massive Library Of Audiobooks & Ad-Free Podcasts)  MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door)  LOLA BLANKETS - lolablankets.com (Use Code VELVET To Get 40% Off The Most Comfortable Blankets Ever!)  SMILESET - smileset.com/velvet (Get 35% Off The Smile Of Your Dreams) TASKRABBIT - taskrabbit.com (Or On The Taskrabbit App Use Code Velvet For $15 Off Your First Tasker) 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

  4. 1d ago

    Dorit's Huge Mess, LVP's Return, Tamra's Marriage Troubles, Kelly Dodd's New Target & Denise's Betrayal

    Kelly Dodd prepares for her upcoming criminal court case, trashes the doctor again and seems to have a new target no one saw coming. CT’s ex has a message for him and Phaedra. RHOA rumors and nastiness develop. Tamra opens up about marriage troubles but remains confused. Ava Dash apparently has a boyfriend that isn’t Shai. Denise Richards reveals her biggest disappointment with Aaron. Alix Earle and Alex Cooper feud more. Heather Gay is in love. Caroline Manzo has a new message for Dina. Last, but not least, Dorit, to no one’s surprise, has another brand new disastrous mess. ⁠⁠@behindvelvetrope⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@davidyontef⁠⁠ BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope⁠⁠  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: TIMELINE- ⁠⁠Timeline.com/VELVETROPE⁠⁠ (Timeline Is Offering a 15 Day Trial Of The Mitopure Resurfacing Exfoliator For Just $22) POM - ⁠⁠pomwonderful.com⁠⁠ (Check Out POM Wonderful Antioxidant Super Teas)  INDEED - ⁠⁠indeed.com/PODCAST⁠⁠ (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Job The Premium Status It Deserves)  AUDIBLE - ⁠⁠audible.com/VELVET⁠⁠ (New Members Start Listening w/ a 30 Day Free Trial This Massive Library Of Audiobooks & Ad-Free Podcasts)  PROGRESSIVE - ⁠⁠www.progressive.com⁠⁠ (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance)  MOOD - ⁠⁠www.mood.com/velvet ⁠⁠(20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door)  LOLA BLANKETS - ⁠⁠lolablankets.com⁠⁠ (Use Code VELVET To Get 40% Off The Most Comfortable Blankets Ever!)  SMILESET - ⁠⁠smileset.com/velvet⁠⁠ (Get 35% Off The Smile Of Your Dreams) TASKRABBIT - ⁠⁠taskrabbit.com⁠⁠ (Or On The Taskrabbit App Use Code Velvet For $15 Off Your First Tasker) 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

  5. 2d ago

    KJ's 7 Felony Charges, Real Reason Carole Joined RHONY, Scientology's Role on RHOBH 16 & Teresa's Big Regret

    Kim Zolciak’s son KJ has been charged with 7 felonies, spent time in jail and has stayed quiet while Kim, Kroy and his lawyer say he is innocent. Brandi Glanville defends KJ but the lady doth protest too much, methinks. No Brandi, this is not about Caroline Manzo. In other news, Carole Radziwill explains the real reason she joined this season of RHONY as Bravo fans everywhere weigh in on the premiere. Phaedra confirms she is dating “castle daddy” CT. Bravo breaks its silence on whether they have heard from the Church of Scientology now that Leah Remini is front and center for RHOBH 16. Dolly Parton’s star is visited. Wendy Williams doc moves forward. Last, but not least, Teresa reveals her big RHONJ regret and it so misses the mark. Again. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: TIMELINE- Timeline.com/VELVETROPE (Timeline Is Offering a 15 Day Trial Of The Mitopure Resurfacing Exfoliator For Just $22) INDEED - indeed.com/PODCAST (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Job The Premium Status It Deserves)  AUDIBLE - audible.com/VELVET (New Members Start Listening w/ a 30 Day Free Trial This Massive Library Of Audiobooks & Ad-Free Podcasts)  PROGRESSIVE - www.progressive.com (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance)  POM - pomwonderful.com (Check Out POM Wonderful Antioxidant Super Teas)  MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door)  LOLA BLANKETS - lolablankets.com (Use Code VELVET To Get 40% Off The Most Comfortable Blankets Ever!)  SMILESET - smileset.com/velvet (Get 35% Off The Smile Of Your Dreams) TASKRABBIT - taskrabbit.com (Or On The Taskrabbit App Use Code Velvet For $15 Off Your First Tasker) 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

  6. 3d ago

    Kelly Dodd Starts Therapy, Why Caroline Manzo Didn't Sue Andy & Erika Jayne's Boyfriend Joins RHOBH

    Caroline Manzo explains, or attempts to explain, why she did not sue Andy Cohen when she sued Bravo. Jax and Brittany each have a restraining order against the other and make new claims, new moves reaching new lows even for the Bravosphere. Kelly Dodd starts therapy. Eddie Osefo becomes a Real Estate Broker. Welcome to the club buddy. Lisa Barlow and Cynthia Bailey are in their pop star era. Brandi Glanville makes shocking new statements. Last, but not least, Erika Jayne brings her boyfriend to filming and more behind the scenes pics from the new RHOBH season get leaked.  @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: REAL REAL - realreal.com/velvetrope ($25 Off Your First Purchase On The Most Trusted Name In Authenticated Luxury Resale)  WAYFAIR - wayfair.com (Join Wayfair Rewards Today To Get 5% Back On Every Purchase & Start Saving On Your Next Home Upgrade) PROGRESSIVE - www.progressive.com (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance) INDEED - indeed.com/PODCAST (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Job The Premium Status It Deserves)  POM - pomwonderful.com (Check Out POM Wonderful Antioxidant Super Teas)  QUINCE - quince.com/velvetrope (Get Free Shipping and 365 Day Returns to As You Indulge In Affordable Luxury)  SMILESET - smileset.com/velvet (Get 35% Off The Smile Of Your Dreams) MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door)  LOLA BLANKETS - lolablankets.com (Use Code VELVET To Get 40% Off The Most Comfortable Blankets Ever!)  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

  7. 3d ago

    Vanderpump Dogs’ John Sessa (on Puppygate, Lucy Lucy Apple Juice, LVP, Teddi, Dorit, RHOBH & VPR)

    John Sessa steps Behind The Rope. Yes, That John Sessa. Executive Director of Vanderpump Dogs. John Sessa, as seen on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. You remember the man at the center of Lucy Lucy Apple Juice or, as some of you may call it, Puppygate. John stops by to mention it all. John spills the tea on Lisa Vanderpump, Giggy (RIP), Ken Todd and Vanderpump Dogs.  John also chats Vanderpump Rules, Lisa and Ken’s restaurants, RHOBH and last, but certainly not least, the RHOBH season long mess that was "Lucy Lucy Apple Juice”. Dorit, Teddi, Rinna… we are talking to you. @drjohnsessa @vanderpumpdogs @vanderpumppets @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: REAL REAL - realreal.com/velvetrope ($25 Off Your First Purchase On The Most Trusted Name In Authenticated Luxury Resale)  PROGRESSIVE - www.progressive.com (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance) INDEED - indeed.com/PODCAST (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Job The Premium Status It Deserves)  POM - pomwonderful.com (Check Out POM Wonderful Antioxidant Super Teas)  QUINCE - quince.com/velvetrope (Get Free Shipping and 365 Day Returns to As You Indulge In Affordable Luxury)  SMILESET - smileset.com/velvet (Get 35% Off The Smile Of Your Dreams) WAYFAIR - wayfair.com (Join Wayfair Rewards Today To Get 5% Back On Every Purchase & Start Saving On Your Next Home Upgrade)  MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door)  LOLA BLANKETS - lolablankets.com (Use Code VELVET To Get 40% Off The Most Comfortable Blankets Ever!)  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

  8. 4d ago

    RHONY Full Recap, Caroline Manzo Reveals Truth Behind Bravo Lawsuit & Tamra Wants To Punch Kyle In The Face

    Caroline Manzo broke her silence last week regarding her lawsuit against Bravo, Production and NBC. Today, we break down the how, what, where and why of this interview, all that was revealed in it and explain what happens next, legally, for Ms. Manzo. All is definitely not as it seems. In other news, Tamra says she wants to punch Kyle in the face. Teddi has something to say about that. RHOC delivered another mediocre performance. Next Gen concludes with a bang. Last, but sure as fu*k not least, RHONY returns with a Carole Sex In The City Montage, newbies who don’t give one F in the best way possible, Erika the richest housewife EVER, Martha Stewart, a very open Sai and a Jessel/ Erin showdown that is a long time in the making. Full recap and thoughts within!! @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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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