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. 19H AGO

    Margaret Josephs Leaks Stories About Herself, Kelly Dodd Legal Update & Bethenny Frankel's "New Show"

    Margaret Josephs has been busy with her new life now that RHONJ is moving on without her. Kelly Dodd has been in our Attorney’s purview a lot over the past few weeks and today, a legal update is provided. Bethenny Frankel says she wants nothing to do with the new RHONY, E!’s The Golden Life, but Bethenny seems prime for a whole new career in TV regardless. Vanderpump Rules prepares for its second rebooted season. Finally, wIth Hulu, Netflix, E!  And many others making major moves to employ ex housewives, Bravo looks ahead to an uncertain future.  @behindvelvetrope  @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: LAUNDRY SAUCE - laundrysauce.com (Use Code Velvet For 20% Off The Best Smelling Fun Laundry Pods) WHATNOT - whatnot.com (Download The Whatnot App To Get Free Shipping On Your First Order To Live Shop on The US’s #1 Live Shopping App) NOOM - noom.com (The Noom GLP-1 Microdose Program Starts At $99 and Is Delivered To Your Door In Seven Days) SUPER - super.com/credit (See How Super+ Can Help You Boost Your Credit Score) PEACE CORPS - peacecorps.gov/serve (The Toughest Job You'll Ever Love) MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door) 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

    55 min
  2. You Might Also Like: The Oprah Podcast

    19H AGO ·  BONUS

    You Might Also Like: The Oprah Podcast

    Introducing Oprah & Tech Leaders on What AI Means for Your Job, Health, Family & Future from The Oprah Podcast. Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast Artificial Intelligence is already woven into our daily lives, but do we really know the consequences? Will it transform our lives for the better or will its unchecked power cause us harm? Who is controlling it? Oprah, experts and an audience explore what’s been being called a tectonic shift in human society. Oprah speaks with Academy Award–winning filmmaker Daniel Roher about his new documentary The A.I. Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist, in theaters on March 27th. The film is a powerful look at this rapidly advancing technology and the many ways it will impact society. Oprah is joined by Tristan Harris and Aza Raskin of the Center for Humane Technology, who break down what AI really is, who’s building it and why some experts are sounding the alarm. Futurist Sinead Bovell offers insight into how AI could reshape everything from work to global power dynamics. We also hear from people whose lives have already been transformed by AI from finding emotional connection through chatbots, to business profitability, to confronting the impact of deepfake images and when using chatbots as therapy can have fatal consequences. It’s a candid, thought-provoking conversation about the extraordinary possibilities of AI and the potential dangers. The experts offer practical ways we can prepare and how to hold the companies deploying the technology accountable. WATCH THE MOVIE: https://theaidocgetinvolved.com/ The A.I. Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist is an eye-opening documentary about artificial intelligence, unpacking what it is, the risks, the possibilities, and practical ways to prepare for its fast advancement. It premieres in theaters on March 27th. The companion site, theaidocgetinvolved.com, serves as a hub for action, offering curated resources to help people learn AI, track policy, explore cutting-edge research, and stay informed through trusted voices like Hard Fork and Your Undivided Attention. More than just a film, it’s a call to action inviting viewers to move from awareness to agency by supporting advocacy groups, deepening their understanding, and actively shaping a more responsible AI future. 00:00:00 - Oprah intros The A.I Doc 00:05:30 - Welcome Daniel Roher, Director of The A.I. Doc 00:12:23 - Welcome Tristan Harris and Aza Raskin 00:15:38 - Why A.I. is so powerful 00:17:00 - The dangers of the A.I. race 00:17:40 - Why A.I. can’t be stopped 00:21:10 - How A.I. could eliminate humans 00:24:45 - Lack of regulation 00:26:30 - Social media was a test run for A.I. 00:28:20 - Futurist Sinead Bovell on the ethics 00:32:50 - What motivates A.I. companies 00:34:10 - Teen was the target of an AI deep fake 00:41:00 - How we can create change 00:43:00 - Claude as a mental health tool 00:48:50 - Laura Reiley on ChatGPT and her daughter’s death 00:56:10 - A.I. helping small businesses 01:00:00 - How A.I. saved her life 01:05:00 - Get involved 01:06:30 - The questions we should be asking Additional Resources: There are services and companies that provide deepfake safety training. You can find them on the internet. https://www.humanetech.com/ The Center for Humane Technology (CHT) is a nonpartisan organization founded by technologists working to realign the incentives driving today’s technology so it better serves humanity. Through a distinctive approach that combines public awareness, policy reform, and technical expertise, CHT creates change by first bringing clarity to how tech systems impact our psychology and society, and then transforming those incentives through interventions like legislation, litigation, and large-scale campaigns. Its initiatives include the widely influential Your Undivided Attention podcast, policy advocacy, and hands-on technical demonstrations that aim to reduce harms from AI and social media while shaping a more humane, responsible tech ecosystem. Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/ Listen to the full podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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.

  3. 1D AGO

    KELLY DODD'S POLICE REPORT Against Dr. Dhivya Exposed, Read Verbatim & Analyzed (w/ Atty. Chad Davenport)

    The mega viral on line feud between Kelly Dodd Leventhal, Rick Leventhal and Dr. Dhivya Srinivasa continues with clap backs, low blows, police reports (we have them in our possession!!) and, of course, threats of lawsuits. Seeing as this is not the first time Kelly Dodd has threatened a lawsuit against the good Doc, her on line haters (shout out Sarah From Texas) and last, but not least, this very Podcast, today the best attorney, our Litigation Attorney Chad Davenport returns to the pod - new series alert - to break down Kelly & Rick’s incorrect use of words like “defamation”, “cyberbullying”, “cyberstalking” and more. Class is in session! Chad also reveals our many potential causes of action, another Podcast which decided to put themselves in the middle of it all, the Bravo of it all and last, but not least, what every Bravoleb, Influencer, Podcaster, “Reddit Rat” and everyday civilian can do - besides calling Chad - if you have also been a victim of on line abuse. Part II starts now! @chad_davenport25 @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: WHATNOT - www.whatnot.com (Download The Whatnot App To Get Free Shipping On Your First Order To Live Shop on The US’s #1 Live Shopping App) NOOM - noom.com (The Noom GLP-1 Microdose Program Starts At $99 and Is Delivered To Your Door In Seven Days) SUPER - super.com/credit (See How Super+ Can Help You Boost Your Credit Score) PEACE CORPS - peacecorps.gov/serve (The Toughest Job You'll Ever Love) MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door) 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

  4. 2D AGO

    RHOC BTS Filming Tea, Andy Cohen’s Complicated Relationship w/ Rinna & The Brilliance of Amanda Frances

    RHOC is back with filming for Season 20 well underway. Newbie’s, the return of Vicki and as much drama as usual, our fav Orange Holders are at it again. Lisa Rinna and Andy Cohen’s complicated relationship takes turns and makes moves. Ladies of London gets ready to return in a few short weeks. Amanda Batula has a new man. Craig Conover Loses It. Christine Quinn set to return to Selling Sunset. Nancy Guthrie is still missing. Last, but not least, the fans start to appreciate Amanda Frances more than ever, each addition episode at a time. ⁠@behindvelvetrope⁠ ⁠@davidyontef⁠ BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - ⁠www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope⁠  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: MOOD - ⁠www.mood.com/velvet ⁠(20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door)  PEACE CORPS - ⁠peacecorps.gov/serve⁠ (The Toughest Job You'll Ever Love) MERIT BEAUTY - ⁠meritbeauty.com⁠ (Get Your Free Signature Makeup Bag w/ Your First Order) GROW THERAPY - ⁠GrowTherapy.com/VELVET⁠ (Whatever Challenges You’re Facing, Grow Therapy Is Here To Help) THE GOOD EDIT PODCAST - ⁠https://bit.ly/4kXktDH⁠ (The Newest Bravo Podcast - Deep Dives & Recaps Unlike Any Other!) 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

    59 min

  5. 2D AGO

    RENEE GRAZIANO (on Mob Wives' Reboot, The End of Kyle/ Dorit, Antonia Gorga's RHONJ Rewatch & Drita)

    Renee Graziano steps Behind The Rope. She’s baaaack, yet again! One of our fav regs is back to mention it all! Renee spills the tea on the rumored reboot of everyone’s fav reality show, Mob Wives. Renee talks Drita, Karen and Carla. She talks physical fights, the modern day Mob and Drita on House of Villains. Of course, the convo quickly turns to Housewives - the return of RHONJ, how to fix RHOBH, Wendy’s possible jail time, RHONY’s new cast, K. Michelle on RHOA, Mary Cosby and RHOSLC Season 7, RHORI’s “mob ties”and oh, so very much more! @reneegraziano @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: NOOM - noom.com (The Noom GLP-1 Microdose Program Starts At $99 and Is Delivered To Your Door In Seven Days) SUPER - super.com/credit (See How Super+ Can Help You Boost Your Credit Score) PEACE CORPS - peacecorps.gov/serve (The Toughest Job You'll Ever Love) MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door) 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 6m

  6. 3D AGO

    Leah McSweeney's Huge Legal Win Against Bravo, Andy Cohen's Tone Deaf Move & Wendy Osefo's Court F Up

    Leah McSweeney has scored a major victory in her lawsuit against Bravo as her multi claim case against the network, production, the parent company and Andy moves forward in a move no one saw coming. RHOSLC is currently filming Season 7 with the entire cast back to support Mary in all that she is going though. Andy Cohen makes tone deaf statements and forgets to read the room. Last, but not least, Wendy Osefo makes a huge F Up in court that could have harsh ramifications for her, Eddie and her family. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: NOOM - noom.com (The Noom GLP-1 Microdose Program Starts At $99 and Is Delivered To Your Door In Seven Days)  PEACE CORPS - peacecorps.gov/serve (The Toughest Job You'll Ever Love) MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door) 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

    36 min

  7. 3D AGO

    ADELA KING (on Ladies of London, Caroline Stanbury, Rock Bottom & Escaping Ghislaine Maxwell/ Jeffrey Epstein) II

    Adela King, from Ladies of London, Steps Behind The Rope. The New Reign: Ladies of London is back in our lives and oh, what a season it is.  Checking in from her home in London, Adela fills us in on all she has been up to since we last saw her on our Bravo TVs in Ladies Of London. Adela chats Ladies of London, cast mates, Real Housewives of Dubai and former Ladies of London cast member Caroline Stanbury, addiction, mental health and last, but certainly not least, her close call run in with Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey. Part II starts now.  @adelakinglondon @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BROUGHT TO YOU BY: MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door) 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 3m

  8. 4D AGO

    Kim D. Returns, RHOBH Cast Destroys Amanda Frances & Jeff Lewis' True Thoughts On Kelly Dodd

    Helll may hath frozen over because Kim D. Is back. Here. Maybe. Kinda. Sorta. Then again, so is RHONJ. Kinda, maybe, yes, sorta. The RHOBH cast destroys Amanda, again. Jeff Lewis’ relationship and thoughts about Kelly Dodd Leventhal take front and center stage. Ladies of London continues to reign supreme. The Golden Life films. Next Gen tea gets hot. Andy Cohen denies Rinna rumors. Last, but not least, Dolores and Marge triple down and do not seem to be stopping any time soon. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    20 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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