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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! The ONLY 7 Day a Week Show!
 

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!

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BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE David Yontef

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    • 4.2 • 2.8K Ratings

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! The ONLY 7 Day a Week Show!
 

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!

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    BARBARA K. (on RHONY Legacy, The Reboot, Brandi vs Caroline & Bethenny's Bravo Takedown) II

    BARBARA K. (on RHONY Legacy, The Reboot, Brandi vs Caroline & Bethenny's Bravo Takedown) II

    Barbara Kavovit steps back Behind The Rope. RHONY’s Barbara K. that is. Barb is here to chat about all that she has been up to since we last saw her on our RHONY screens.  Barb talks highs and lows from her time on RHONY and about running into once friend Luann de Lesseps at Jill Zarin’s party in The Hamptons, the result of that run in and what happens now. Having tons of experience with labor unions as the CEO of Evergreen Construction, Barbara breaks down Bethenny Frankel’s “Reality Reckoning”, weighs it’s pros and cons, discusses where we are now, her own experience on RHONY with many of the claims Bethenny has alleged exist and whether this is a noble attempt by B to help the “underprivileged” BravoLebs of today and yesteryear or housed in ulterior motives.  Miss Kavovit also weighs in on the RHONY reboot - Jenna, Erin, Ubah, Brynn, Jessel, Sai.  Finally, Barb talks new TV projects, life in NYC construction and her many recent biz and TV projects! Part II starts now. 


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    • 58 min
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    Kyle Richards’ Confusion & Denial, Lindsay Hubbard’s Mistakes & Schwartzy and Sandy’s Bad News

    Kyle Richards’ Confusion & Denial, Lindsay Hubbard’s Mistakes & Schwartzy and Sandy’s Bad News

    Now that we have had a moment to sit back and reflect, hey its been four whole days, on the RHOBH reunion, we would like to reiterate what a nothing burgher it was. We break down Kyle’s, “It’s none of your fu$king business” statement regarding the end of her marriage to Mo, explain the real reasons Kathy was there, weighs in on the public’s outrage with Kyle, Erika and Kathy and look ahead to what we can expect when filing begins next month for Season 14. Next we address the rumors that Schwartz & Sandy’s is on its last leg while Sur is thriving - having just been to both in the past week, deep dive just what is going on this season on VPR and break down Scheana’s recent fall from grace. Finally, we discuss the ever changing tides regarding the breakup of Carl and Lindsay, this season of Summer House and why everyone will be filming with everyone on Summer House and every other Bravo show ever.


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    • 23 min
    Jo De La Rosa (on RHOC, Cast Mates & Housewife Breakups & Makeups)

    Jo De La Rosa (on RHOC, Cast Mates & Housewife Breakups & Makeups)

    Jo De La Rosa, one of the OGs of the OC, steps Behind The Rope. Let us start at the beginning of it all, Season One, Episode One of The Real Housewives of Orange Country. Jo explains how she got cast in the freshman installment of the juggernaut franchise. The answer is not at all what you would expect. We talk about what filming was like for Jo, considering she had nothing to compare it to with The Hills, The Real World and The Simple Life being some of her only predecessors to turn to. We discuss some of Jo’s highlights from her time on RHOC, wanting to not be a “kept woman”, those dramatic always happening fights with then fiancé Slade Smiley, and that infamous French Maid's costume. Speaking of Slade, Jo discusses the end of her relationship with him and how she felt when he went on to date Fellow RHOC Housewives Lauri Peterson and Gretchen Rossi, who he is still with to this day. Jo discusses some of her past co-stars such as Vicki Gunvalson and Jeana Keough and how and why she decided to leave the show for life in Los Angeles. She also discusses her short lived follow up classic Bravo Show “Date My Ex: Jo & Slade”. We also discuss how she is not only the youngest housewife to ever be a part of the franchise (she was 24 when she joined, yes 24) but also how she was the first Housewife to ever have a hit song (fun fact: she worked with Erika Jayne's Creative Director, Mikey Minden, on the Video / Tour Choreography). We discuss her fellow Housewives Songstresses Countess LuAnn de Lesseps, Erica Jayne, Kim Zolciak-Biermann, Kandi Burruss and Melissa Gorga. We figured today was the day to share this blast from the past chat with the one and only Joe De La Rosa. 


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    • 1 hr 25 min
    Kyle Richards’ Sexual Awakening, Kathy Hilton’s Return, Sutton’s Departure & RHOBH Season 14

    Kyle Richards’ Sexual Awakening, Kathy Hilton’s Return, Sutton’s Departure & RHOBH Season 14

    The RHOBH nothing burger Reunion Part 3 has come and gone.  We break down our feelings on it all, chat about Kyle’s sexual awakening that is happening before our very eyes and how, next season, when Kyle returns, despite her recent claims, we never need to hear about her and Mauricio’s problems again.  We discuss the return of Kathy Hilton, the LVP and Rinna of it all, the truth behind Sutton and Garcelle’s sudden departure and what and who we can expect to return when Season 14 begins to film a mere few weeks from now. With special guest, Rachel Uchitel. 


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    • 11 min
    RHOBH Concludes w/ a Bang, Rachel Leviss Lawsuit Update & Bethenny Frankel’s Loss

    RHOBH Concludes w/ a Bang, Rachel Leviss Lawsuit Update & Bethenny Frankel’s Loss

    Rachel Leviss lawsuit against Tom and Ariana moves on as rumors surface that she is getting ready to sue Bravo and many parent companies soon. We break down those rumors, discuss her possible legal claims and likelihood of success in any of these suits. Moving on, Bethenny’s ReWives has closed shop with her claiming she is the problem, too toxic for her own self but, alas, we offer another theory as to the real reasons ReWives has decided to join the many other failed podcasts over the past several months. RHOBH has concluded it’s season as our fav Diamond holders prepare to hear who is in and who is out for next season.  We break all that down plus more.


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    • 1 hr 6 min

Customer Reviews

4.2 out of 5
2.8K Ratings

2.8K Ratings

Ljh66 ,

Love me some David Yontef!

Really enjoying the podcast again of late. I had stepped away for a while but have gotten back into it big time! David has gotten so funny! From a hilarious southern accent to refreshing candor about who he is as a person (lone wolf, interested in making money), I’m finding him very likeable. Keep up the great work! I can fast forward through all the ads.

Tomsuper.T7 ,

RHOBH NOTHING

Your analysis of Kyle, her waste of a season and the Reunion was brilliant. I so agree Dorit is on her way out. The guests you have are fine but with everyone being so media trained I prefer your unhinged deep dives. That’s what keeps me coming back every day

Donald Paul@ ,

Countess Lu

Loved her being back. You guys have real chemistry cause you are friends. Just moved to LA so I am gonna track your A down at the show and take a pic. Love BTVR. Thanks for the daily stuff and love the solo shows too

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