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. 18H AGO

    Jeff Lewis Fights Back Hard, Kyle Is In Love, Dolores Left Speechless & VPR's Bad Ratings

    Jeff Lewis has had his fair share of drama this year and it seems he is finally fighting back. Things get darker for MJ and Tommy with daggers and threats bring thrown back and forth. Kyle Richards is madly in love and Dorit seems to have a few strong opinions about a lot of things. Dolores is outraged, speechless and heartbroken. Last, but not least, the VPR reboot suffers poor, some say horrible, ratings but Lisa Vanderpump says all is good. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: MICROPERFUMES - microperfumes.com/velvet (Up To 60% Your Favorite Perfumes In Pocket Sized Vials) QUINCE - quince.com/velvetrope (Get Free Shipping and 365 Day Returns To As You Indulge In Affordable Luxury) 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) RAKUTEN - rakuten.co.uk (Go To Rakuten.co.uk, Download The App Or Install The Browser Extension To Earn Cash Back While You Shop At All Your Favorite Stores) 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

    49 min
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    18H AGO · BONUS

    You Might Also Like: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

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  3. 1D AGO

    JESSICA MARKOWSKI (on Owning Manhattan Season 2, Redemption, New Feuds, Ryan Serhant & Real Estate)

    Jessica Markowski steps Behind The Rope. Owning Manhattan’s Jessica Markowski that is. Now that Season 2 of Ryan Serhant’s Netflix show has taken the world by storm, Jessica is here to break it all down - highs, lows and everything and anything in between. Jessica chats her season of redemption, a teary eyed make up with Savannah, securing the first sale of the season and what working with Mr. Serhant is all about. Jessica weighs in on the drama between Nile/ Genesis and Jess Taylor, where she stands with Chloe and the best thing about NYC real estate. Last, but certainly not least, Jessica responds to the comments Tricia Lee has made about her during the season and in the press over the past few weeks. Did someone say Season 3? @jessicamarkowski @owningmanhattan @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: MICROPERFUMES - microperfumes.com/velvet (Up To 60% Your Favorite Perfumes In Pocket Sized Vials) QUINCE - quince.com/velvetrope (Get Free Shipping and 365 Day Returns To As You Indulge In Affordable Luxury) 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) RAKUTEN - rakuten.co.uk (Go To Rakuten.co.uk, Download The App Or Install The Browser Extension To Earn Cash Back While You Shop At All Your Favorite Stores) 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

    1h 8m

  4. 2D AGO

    Teddi & Tamra Come For Dorit, Kyle’s Worst Part of RHOBH & Why Teresa and Melissa's Plan May Work

    Teddi and Tamra come for Dorit, Garcelle and anyone and everyone who is not team Kyle.  Speaking of Kyle, she reveals her worst part of RHOBH. Teresa and Melissa move forward with their plan which, actually, may work. RHOA takes sense center stage with footage of Kandi and Todd’s prenup called into question.  Megan King and Brandi Glanville receive some good news. Teresa & Melissa cuddle up together. Crystal Kung talks a lot but says little. The truth behind Avi and Sutton’s breakup exposed and oh, so very much more! @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: HOMESERVE - homeserve.com (Home Owners Insurance That Start At Just $4.99 a Month) RAKUTEN - rakuten.co.uk (Go To Rakuten.co.uk, Download The App Or Install The Browser Extension To Earn Cash Back While You Shop At All Your Favorite Stores) 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

    1 hr

  5. 2D AGO

    BRENDA K. STARR (on Friendship & Fall Out w/ Mariah Carey, Tommy Mottola & Wendy Williams' Involvement)

    Brenda K. Starr steps Behind The Rope. Brenda chats with us about what it was like to find success and hit it big in the late 1980’s with her most well known song “I Still Believe”. We chat about some of her contemporaries at the time, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Cyndi Lauper, Paula Abdul, Tina Turner and Debbie Gibson. Speaking of contemporaries, a little known singer named Mariah Carey used to sing background for Brenda. One day Brenda handed a demo to Columbia Records Executive Tommy Mottola at a party on behalf of Mariah and, as they say in the biz, the rest is history. Brenda opens up about what Tommy was really like both as a person and as a Record Exec who helped launch her career. Brenda also discusses how she really feels about Mariah covering "I Still Believe”, which has now become one of her biggest hits, breaks down where Mariah’s “diva” and “difficult” reputation originates from, and discusses how true she feels those monikers are. She spares no detail in explaining exactly why her and Mariah no longer speak and what she would say if she crossed paths with her today. Why does it not shock us that the name Wendy Williams comes up in this conversation. There was also Mariah’s wedding and being seated at a table with both Gloria Estefan and Barbara Streisand. Of course, we delve deep into Mariah’s “The Meaning of Mariah” book which hit shelves last year - Brenda shares her thoughts, discusses what is accurate and what she would like to rebut, Mariah’s short lived reality docu series “Mariah’s World” - Stella, Bryan, Nick Cannon, and the many misconceptions in the media about Brenda’s relationship past and present with Mariah Carey. Since it is Christmas and all…. @officialbrendakstarr @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: HOMESERVE - homeserve.com (Home Owners Insurance That Start At Just $4.99 a Month) RAKUTEN - rakuten.co.uk (Go To Rakuten.co.uk, Download The App Or Install The Browser Extension To Earn Cash Back While You Shop At All Your Favorite Stores) 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

    1h 11m

  6. 3D AGO

    Dorit's Very Bad News, Amanda Frances Doesn't Give One F, Andy Cohen Delays RHONJ Again & RHOSLC Recap

    Another week, another stellar episode of the show Vanity Fair calls one of the best of 2025, The Real Housewives of Salt Late City. We break down this episode as the ladies are still in Santorini and it is Mother’s Day. What can go wrong? In other news, Jen Shah if officially a free woman, has to check into a halfway house and will be carrying out the rest of her sentence at home. Over in RHOBH land, Amanda Frances may have come in with a bang last week, but this week one thing is clear, she definitely does not give one F in the absolute best way possible. Miss Frances is not afraid to ruffle a few feathers no matter how long there diamond holder has been on the show. Dorit receives some very bad news and Andy Cohen is there to help her out. The new VPR cast has a message for Scheana. Last, but not least, Andy delays the return of RHONJ, again. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    21 min

  7. 4D AGO

    Kyle Blames PK For Everything, Sutton/ Erika's Unexpected Friendship & RHOSLC Cast Wants Meredith Gone

    Kyle Richards and Dorit Kemsley are still not on speaking terms. Kyle blames PK for everything, Dorit blames PK for certain things and Sutton’s Mom thinks PK is unattractive. For a man not earning a paycheck for RHOBH, he certainly seems to have a central role this season. Speaking of Sutton, she is happy as can be these days and a blooming friendship with Erika is in full effect. Last, but not least, several RHOSLC cast members have spoken out with a desire to kick Meredith to the curb as rumors, and nastiness, surrounding next season’s cast grow louder. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: HOMESERVE - homeserve.com (Home Owners Insurance That Start At Just $4.99 a Month) RAKUTEN - rakuten.co.uk (Go To Rakuten.co.uk, Download The App Or Install The Browser Extension To Earn Cash Back While You Shop At All Your Favorite Stores) 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

    49 min

  8. 5D AGO

    Jeff Lewis Is Warned To Shut The F Up, Sutton Slams Garcelle As Fake & Summer House Explosive Trailer

    Jeff Lewis has been issued a serious warning, shut the fu*k up!! Mr. Lewis seems to have ruffled a few feathers as of late and this time it comes with a stern message. Sutton slams Garcelle as fake and her cast mates weigh in with a few thoughts of their own. This season of RHOBH moves on and newbie Amanda Frances has made a bang with a debut that means business. Last, but not least, the Summer House trailer explodes with a West/ Jesse/ Ciara love triangle, six newbies, a Kyle and Carl physical smackdown and last, but not least, Kyle sleeping over a fan’s house.  @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: HOMESERVE - homeserve.com (Home Owners Insurance That Start At Just $4.99 a Month) RAKUTEN - rakuten.co.uk (Go To Rakuten.co.uk, Download The App Or Install The Browser Extension To Earn Cash Back While You Shop At All Your Favorite Stores) 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

    48 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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    2K
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © David Yontef

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