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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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    Jen Shah’s Ex Employee KOA JOHNSON (on Jen Shah’s Mistreatment & Viral RHOSLC Events)

    Jen Shah’s Ex Employee KOA JOHNSON (on Jen Shah’s Mistreatment & Viral RHOSLC Events)

    Koa Johnson steps Behind The Rope.  If that name sounds familiar to you it is because he is the designer that The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’s Jen Shah was seen berating in the leaked viral video way back when.  Koa’s name has resurfaced recently in relation to Monica Garcia and Reality Von Tease. Were the signs there? Is this chat foreshadowing several years in the making? Koa starts at the beginning explaining how, where, when, and why he came to work for RHOSLC’s Jen Shah.  Koa details what their working relationship was like as designer and official Shah Squad member which, if you have seen the video, you know was not all that pleasant.  Speaking of the viral video, Koa chats about when it was taken, what caused Jen Shah to lose her sh&t, who else was in the room and, whether this type of behavior was a common occurrence, and just who does he think leaked the video to the media.  Koa explains the circumstances surrounding the end of his employment with Jen, why he never spoke out about their working relationship before, the long term effects their time together has had on him, what he would like to say to Jen and his recommendations to Bravo and her fellow RHOSLC cast members going forward in regards to Jen.  We share this never before publicly aired chat today with the one and only Koa Johnson. 


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    • 1 hr 47 min
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    In the late 1970s, a man named Robert Lichfield showed up on the doorsteps of Provo Canyon School, looking to get his start in the troubled teen industry. He would go on to create WWASP, or the Worldwide Association of Specialty Programs and Schools - the largest network of teen treatment programs in the history of the industry.

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    RHONJ Premiere - Hot Dog Lips, An Activated Tre & Another Smackdown at Rails (w/ Andrea Lopez as Tre)

    RHONJ Premiere - Hot Dog Lips, An Activated Tre & Another Smackdown at Rails (w/ Andrea Lopez as Tre)

    RHONJ has returned to our lives.  We break down the Season 14 premiere sharing some good news and some not so great news. Hot Dog Lips, Tre and Luis vs. The Fudas, Jackie vs. Marge, John Fuda’s statement as soon as the episode ended, Jen Fessler living in her own world, candy bags for all, a shattered foreshadowed final scene at Rails and a cast that is either not speaking, feuding or still trying to figure out their storylines for this - hopefully - great season to come.  In addition to breaking down this episode, we chat about all that is going on in the real world regarding RHONJ and predict - yes here we go again - what will happen once this season ends. We also discuss The Valley, the problems that still exist in casting RHOA and the effect Vanderpump Rules may have on RHONJ.  Finally, we welcome today’s special guest Andrea Lopez as the one and only Teresa Giudice.  


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    • 12 min
    RHONJ Premiere, Bethenny & Paul Split and Jason Hoppy Real Life Run In

    RHONJ Premiere, Bethenny & Paul Split and Jason Hoppy Real Life Run In

    With the return of RHONJ, we share some good news and some bad news about the premiere episode and the season.  Ariana and Rachel Leviss’ lawsuit moves forward, we share a Something About Her good news / bad news update and prepare for the Vanderpump Rules reunion.  We discuss real life run ins with Bethenny Frankel’s ex Jason Hoppy, ponder what a Jason Hoppy divorce podcast would look like and discuss the Bethenny and Paul break up. Finally, we offer some advice to Dolores and Margaret and discuss what Bravo’s next big scandal is likely to be.


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    • 1 hr 10 min
    RHOBH New Season Filming, Faye Resnick Update & Shannon Beador’s Drinking

    RHOBH New Season Filming, Faye Resnick Update & Shannon Beador’s Drinking

    The new season of RHOBH begins to film, we discuss the two rumored newbies, the involvement of Faye Resnick, Dorit’s diamond holding future and all that is currently going on with Kyle, Mauricio and Morgan Wade.  In other West Coast news, Shannon Beador is rumored to still be drinking heavily, Tamra Judge promises an explosive RHOC season and we break down when we can realistically expect RHOC back on our Bravo screens.  Finally, we discuss Brandi Glanville’s recent comments toward Andy Cohen, the status of their legal issues and the end, most likely, of Girl’s Trip forever.


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    • 1 hr 3 min
    Lala Slams Ariana, VPR Ends (Forever?) & Dorit and Kyle Refuse To Film Together As RHOBH Filming Begins..Now

    Lala Slams Ariana, VPR Ends (Forever?) & Dorit and Kyle Refuse To Film Together As RHOBH Filming Begins..Now

    This explosive season of Vanderpump Rules has ended with a bang. Lala slams Ariana, Tom attempts to make peace with Ariana by speaking directly to her and new BF Daniel, Scheana struggles with forgiving Tom while still remaining loyal to Ariana, Jo is bullied and everything comes to a head in the much expected Tom Sandoval redemption season. As Schwartzy said, "plot twist", or is it? The VPR after shows were even messier with Lala doubling down, Kristen and Brittney weighing in and the name of Beyonce being taken in vain. Finally, we address the rumors that Kyle and Dorit do not want to film with each other next RHOBH season, the effect - if any - that will have on their ability to hold a diamond and the party Sutton is having this weekend because filming has…begun!


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    • 33 min

Customer Reviews

4.2 out of 5
2.8K Ratings

2.8K Ratings

Headphones23 ,

Long Overdue

This review is long overdue. This 🎙️podcast stands far far far above and beyond any of the other Bravo podcasts. Yontef is a genius! First, it’s 7️⃣ Seven days a week. That alone is insane. Second, no one has more insider tea than David. He has so much inside knowledge that he spills tea without even knowing he’s spilling it. ☕️ Third, good for you for turning this into a business! The ads are a little annoying - but if you don’t like them head straight to Patreon for ad free chats!! He thinks of everything. 🧠 Fourth, I cannot think of any other Pod that’s featured EVERY SINGLE housewife. All of them past-present-future. 🔮 Fifth, the pod doesn’t seem to be slowing down and is growing bigger and bigger by the month. 📈 This is it. A one stop shop! Everyone is listening to his every word and you should be too! Do not be left out! ❤️❤️

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Mark Geragos

Enjoy your podcast. Listening to your pod with Sarah. Rachel vs. Ariana.

Please remember that Mark Geragos claims Scott Peterson is innocent!!!!!!

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MELISSA RIVERS!!!

I love love love tour monthly chats with Melissa. My only complaint is that they should be weekly or daily since you do a daily show.

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