Lydia McLaughlin and her Mom, Judy Stirling, step Behind The Rope. Lydia and Judy are here to chat all things RHOC.  Lydia chats cast mates past: Vicki Gunvalson, Tamra Judge, Shannon Beador, Kelly Dodd, Heather Dubrow, Alexis “Jesus Jugs” Bellino, Gretchen Rossi, Peggy Sulahian and Lizzie Rovsek. We discuss what it was like to film the show with these women - the good, the bad, the highs, the challenges and what the status of her relationships with each of them is like today. We also talk about the current RHOC cast - Gina, Emily, and more. We figured with this stellar return to form season of RHOC well under way, today was the perfect day to share this blast from the past chat with the one and only Lydia McLaughlin.  @oclydia @ocjudymom @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: YA-MAN - ya-manusa.com (20% Off With Code BTVR To Experience the Future of Beauty) OAK ESSENTIALS - oakessentials.com (15% Off Plus a $44 Gift With Your First Order of Clean, Spa Quality Skincare Essentials) ONESKIN- oneskin.co (Use Code Velvet For 15% Off The Skin Care Which Targets The Root Causes Of Aging)  HAPPY MAMMOTH - happymammoth.com (Get 15% Off With Code Velvet the Best Products For Menopause or Perimenopause) GOBBLE gobble.com/velvet (Use Code Velvet For $120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies on Gobble’s Lean and Clean Dinner Subscription) BYHEART - ByHeart.com/Podcast (Use Code VELVET To Redeem Your Welcome Offer On Their Clinically Proven Easy-to-digest Infant Formula) ROSETTA STONE - rosettastone.com/today (50% Off Unlimited Access to 25 Language Courses For The Rest of Your Life) FIJI WATER - www.fijiwater.com (Pick Up The #1 Premium Imported Bottled Water Brand In The US At a Store Near You or Order Online) WOOGA (Download June’s Journey Now on your iOS or Android Device) 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

The Real Housewives of Orange County’s Elizabeth Vargas steps Behind The Rope.  First things first, we chat with Elizabeth about her RHOC experience - the good, the bad, the other and what it is like to join the likes of Former Orange holder Peggy Sulahian and many others from various cities as part of the “One Season Wonder” Club. We address many fans’ criticism of her ill fated Season 15 as “the worst in Housewives History” and break down exactly where and why it all went off the rails. Elizabeth discusses her RHOC cast mates Emily, Gina, Shannon and last but certainly not least, Kelly Dodd. Elizabeth also chats Orange Holders - Megan King, Gretchen Rossi, Jesus Juggs Bellino, Gina Keough, Lynne Curtin, Heather Dubrow, Miss Victoria Gunvalson and Tamra.  Finally, Elizabeth addresses the many misconceptions she feels viewers have about her, how she would like to be remembered from her one season, and much more as we share this blast from the past chat to celebrate this return to form great season of RHOC! @elizabethlynvargas @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: TASKRABBIT - taskrabbit.com (Use Code Velvet For 15% Off Any Tasker For Any Task) ONESKIN- oneskin.co (Use Code Velvet For 15% Off The Skin Care Which Targets The Root Causes Of Aging)  LOLAVIE - lolavie.com/VELVET (Use Code Velvet For 15% Off Jennifer Aniston’s Award Winning Hair Care) GOBBLE gobble.com/velvet (Use Code Velvet For $120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies on Gobble’s Lean and Clean Dinner Subscription) BYHEART - ByHeart.com/Podcast (Use Code VELVET To Redeem Your Welcome Offer On Their Clinically Proven Easy-to-digest Infant Formula) ROSETTA STONE - rosettastone.com/today (50% Off Unlimited Access to 25 Language Courses For The Rest of Your Life) HAPPY MAMMOTH - happymammoth.com (Get 15% Off With Code Velvet the Best Products For Menopause or Perimenopause) FIJI WATER - www.fijiwater.com (Pick Up The #1 Premium Imported Bottled Water Brand In The US At a Store Near You or Order Online) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  WOOGA (Download June’s Journey Now on your iOS or Android Device) 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

The Real Housewives Of Atlanta’s DeShawn Snow steps Behind The Rope. Yes, Season One, OG RHOA, DeShawn Snow. Well it has been a minute, hasn’t it? After a very long pause, RHOA has finally been recast, is filming and set to return to our Bravo screens later this year. On that note, we figured today the perfect day to share this blast from the past chat with the one and only DeShawn Snow. We catch up with DeShawn on all she been up to since we last saw her on our TV screens and chat with DeShawn about her involvement in the franchise - casting, filming, her edit, her exit from the show, how producers thought she was “too normal” and “too nice" for the direction the show was going and how she found out she wasn’t coming back. We chat cast mates - Kim, Shereé, Nene Leakes and many of our other fav Peach Holders past and present - Kandi, Cynthia, Porsche and Kenya! Grab your peaches and take a listen. @deshawnsnow @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef  BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: LOLAVIE - lolavie.com/VELVET (Use Code Velvet For 15% Off Jennifer Aniston’s Award Winning Hair Care) BADLANDS PETS - SUPERFOOD COMPLETE - badlandsranch.com/Velvet  (50% Off Your Regular-Priced Order w/ a 90-Day Money-Back Guarantee on Dog Food Vital To Your Dog’s Health) CROCS - crocs.com (20% Off Crocs’ New Brooklyn, Miami & Getaway Sandals with Code Sandals20) FIJI WATER - www.fijiwater.com (Pick Up The #1 Premium Imported Bottled Water Brand In The US At a Store Near You or Order Online) THIS WAS US (Check Out This New Podcast As The Cast of This Is Us Relives Each Episode Every Tuesday on Apple, Spotify and YouTube) TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE (Visit One of Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s 1400+ Locations or Order Online or Through Their App Their Summer Mocktail Smoothies) WOOGA (Download June’s Journey Now on your iOS or Android Device) 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

Gretchen Rossi steps Behind The Rope. It is hard to imagine it has been seven seasons since Gretchen was last a full time cast member on The Real Housewives of Orange County. Gretchen reflects back on her several season run on the granddaddy of The Real Housewives Franchise. We discuss the good (meeting fiancé Slade Smiley, performing with the Pussycat Dolls), the bad (there seems to be no love loss between her and former co-star Tamra Judge, the 80s Bunco Party, a reference to a certain muppet who goes by the name Miss Piggy), and the other (how RHOC has forever changed her life). Gretchen chats about many of her former colleagues - Vicki Gunvalson, Heather Dubrow, Alexis “Jesus Juggs” Bellino, and Jeana Keough. Gretchen also discusses what she thinks about the exit of Vicki and Tamra and whether that friendship is real or for TV, just what went wrong with Last Season’s Fifteen, the exit of Kelly Dodd, and the return of one Miss Heather Dubrow. In other news, Gretchen has partnered with Lifevac (which protects your children from chocking emergencies), is a Mom (shout out to Skylar Gray Smiley) and Social Media Lifestyle Influencer (almost 1 million IG followers). With all that going on, we can’t help but ask the obvious, would you ever go back? @gretchenrossi @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: INDEED - www.indeed.com/VELVET ($75 Job Credit to Upgrade Your Job Post. Valid Through March 31st, 2022.) ATHLETIC GREENS - www.athleticgreens.com/VELVET (Free 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D and Five Free Travel Packs With Your First Purchase) BOMBAS - www.bombas.com/VELVET (Get 20% Off Any Purchase) BEST FIENDS - (Download Best Fiends FREE Today on the App Store or Google Play.) TALKSPACE - www.talkspace.com ($100 Off Your First Month. Use Code “velvet”) WONDERY - (Listen to Even the Rich: Patty Hearst / Rich and Daily ad-free by joining Wondery Plus in the Wondery App) TODAYTIX - www.todaytix.com/velvet ($10 Off First Purchase. Use Code “velvet”) 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

BEST OF 2021. It is that time again. Time for the annual Behind The Velvet Rope Best of The Real Housewives and Other Bravolebrity Interviews. That is right. We go Behind The Scenes and rank what happens not only on air, but off air as well, for our best of the year count down. Who did we love off air, who was naughty, who was nice and why? All these and much more questions answered as we get into our top ten Housewives and Bravolebs of last year. In other news, we also reveal our top five non Housewives / Bravo chats of the year. The tea is pipin hot and spilled. No NDAs here folks. Of course, we could not do this without the help of the women from The Housewives Nightcap Podcast who have also interviewed every Housewife this year from all our fav franchises. @emilyorozcotv @laurenaherbert @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Full Interview At: https://www.patreon.com/posts/59589706 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As this season of RHOC move along we have learned to never come for Fancy Pants’ family, divorce is messy, Shannon still knows how to bring on the waterworks, Gina is funny, and sometimes, the thirst is real. On those notes, we share one of our fav RHOC chats of all times, one of our most viral listens and press explosions ever, this little gem of a sit down with Miss Tamra Judge!  The Rope welcomes - THE one - THE only - Icon In the Flesh - Miss Tamra Judge! Raw and unfiltered, but do we know of Tamra Judge in any other way, method or manner. After twelve seasons of being a full time cast member on The Real Housewives of Orange Country, Tamra is here to look back, reflect upon the highs, there were many, the lows, just as many, and everything in between. We cover it all.  Tamra shares her feelings on co-stars past - Jesus Jugs, Miss Fancy Pants Heather Dubrow, Meghan King Edmonds, OG Jeana Keough, Lynne Curtain, Lydia McLaughlin, Peggy Sulahian and oh, so many more. Tamra dishes on current RHOC cast members - Gina Kirschenheiter, Emily Simpson and yes, even Braunwyn Windham-Burke. Then, the discussion turns to Kelly Dodd, her behavior on the show and current Covid-19 statements. Has she gone too far? We discuss her partner in crime, the OG from the OC, Vicki Gunvalson, as well as the current status of her friendship with the third Tres Amigas, Shannon Beador. Tamra is very open about her departure from the show and the circumstances that surround that. Take a listen to PART 1 of this very special sit down with #RHOC's Tamra Judge. @tamrajudge @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: TALKSPACE - www.talkspace.com ($100 Off Your First Month. Use Code “velvet”) RITUAL - www.ritual.com/VELVET (Get 10% Off During Your First Three Months) FRAMEBRIDGE - www.framebridge.com (15% Off Your First Order. Use Code “VELVET”) HELIX SLEEP - www.helixsleep.com/velvet ($200 Off Any Mattress Plus 2 Free Pillows) WOOGA (“JUNE”S JOURNEY) - (Download “June’s Journey” Free Today on the Apple App Store or Google Play) ATHLETIC GREENS - www.athelticgreens.com/VELVET (Free 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D and Five Free Travel Packs With Your First Purchase) 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

Joe Francis steps Behind The Rope. You have heard, read and think you know all there is to know about Joe Francis, but much of what you have read is false. Joe is here today to chat about his career and life, which began with an interest in entrepreneurship at a young age, early media ties a la “Banned from Television”, and his multi million dollar business that is, was, and will always be “Girls Gone Wild”. Joe chats about how he tuned an idea into a multi million dollar conglomerate, life on the road filming, the height of Girls’ success, and, of course, the girls. Joe talks about the multitude of lawsuits that came his way a la mo money mo problems, the many misconceptions the public has about him, and the many stigmas attached to the porn industry. Joe talks about filming Girls Gone Wild with Snoop Dog, their friendship, the many famous women he has dated - Paris Hilton, Kourtney Kardashian, Tara Reid, his friendship with The Kardashians, relationships with his girlfriends’ mothers and family - Kathy Hilton, Kyle Richards, Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian, and many other of his famous Hollywood friends such as BFF Mario Lopez. What does a night out with those two look like back in the day? Yea, we go there. Joe holds nothing back, in this no holds bar sit down chat with the one and only Mr. Joe Francis! @realjoefrancis @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: TALKSPACE - www.talkspace.com ($100 Off Your First Month. Use Code “velvet”) RITUAL - www.ritual.com/VELVET (Get 10% Off During Your First Three Months) FRAMEBRIDGE - www.framebridge.com (15% Off Your First Order. Use Code “VELVET”) WOOGA (“JUNE”S JOURNEY) - (Download “June’s Journey” Free Today on the Apple App Store or Google Play) ATHLETIC GREENS - www.athelticgreens.com/VELVET (Free 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D and Five Free Travel Packs With Your First Purchase) 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

Joe Francis steps Behind The Rope. You have heard, read and think you know all there is to know about Joe Francis, but much of what you have read is false. Joe is here today to chat about his career and life, which began with an interest in entrepreneurship at a young age, early media ties a la “Banned from Television”, and his multi million dollar business that is, was, and will always be “Girls Gone Wild”. Joe chats about how he tuned an idea into a multi million dollar conglomerate, life on the road filming, the height of Girls’ success, and, of course, the girls. Joe talks about the multitude of lawsuits that came his way a la mo money mo problems, the many misconceptions the public has about him, and the many stigmas attached to the porn industry. Joe talks about filming Girls Gone Wild with Snoop Dog, their friendship, the many famous women he has dated - Paris Hilton, Kourtney Kardashian, Tara Reid, his friendship with The Kardashians, relationships with his girlfriends’ mothers and family - Kathy Hilton, Kyle Richards, Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian, and many other of his famous Hollywood friends such as BFF Mario Lopez. What does a night out with those two look like back in the day? Yea, we go there. Joe holds nothing back, in this no holds bar sit down chat with the one and only Mr. Joe Francis! @realjoefrancis @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: TALKSPACE - www.talkspace.com ($100 Off Your First Month. Use Code “velvet”) RITUAL - www.ritual.com/VELVET (Get 10% Off During Your First Three Months) FRAMEBRIDGE - www.framebridge.com (15% Off Your First Order. Use Code “VELVET”) WOOGA (“JUNE”S JOURNEY) - (Download “June’s Journey” Free Today on the Apple App Store or Google Play) HELIX SLEEP - www.helixsleep.com/velvet ($200 Off Any Mattress Plus 2 Free Pillows) ATHLETIC GREENS - www.athelticgreens.com/VELVET (Free 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D and Five Free Travel Packs With Your First Purchase) 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

The Real Housewives of Jersey’s Tessa Hartmann is back and so is Season Two of the hit franchise! This time, Tessa brings along her daughters, famed musician and X-Factor Finalist Tallia Storm and financier Tessie Hartmann to chat all about life in Jersey both on and off camera. Tessa breaks down how Season Two of Jersey was different for her - new drama, saying goodbye to Season One vet Jane, newbie cast members Sarha & Karen, her “mean girl” cast mates, new parties and events and what we can expect this season on The Real Housewives of Jersey. Of course we also chat all our favorite franchises here is the States, Erika Jayne and Jen Shah, their run ins with Lisa Rinna Delilah Belle Hamlin and Eyal Booker, other guilty pleasures and just what is next for this powerhouse family that refuses to slow down any time soon. @tessahartmann1 @talliastorm @tessiehartmann @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: TALKSPACE - www.talkspace.com ($100 Off Your First Month. Use Code “velvet”) RITUAL - www.ritual.com/VELVET (Get 10% Off During Your First Three Months) FRAMEBRIDGE - www.framebridge.com (15% Off Your First Order. Use Code “VELVET”) WOOGA (“JUNE”S JOURNEY) - (Download “June’s Journey” Free Today on the Apple App Store or Google Play) ATHLETIC GREENS - www.athelticgreens.com/VELVET (Free 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D and Five Free Travel Packs With Your First Purchase) 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

Lea Black steps Behind The Rope. That is correct, the “Mayor of Miami” is here to chat about her time on The Real Housewives of Miami - the highs and lows, the epic fights, the various cast members she saw come and go during her full series run, and the untimely end which left BravoHolics asking “why”? Fear not, the RHOM Reboot is alive and well. We, once and for all, get a clear answer from Lea as to why she is not involved in the Reboot - was she asked?, did she turn Peacock down, or was she not asked? Finally, an answer! Fear not, all your inquires will be answered. Lea shares her thoughts about the Reboot, the returning full time cast members Alexia, Lisa and Larsa Pippen, the newbies Julia and Nicole, and returning “friends of” Marysol and Adriana who somehow seem to have been at every party in every scene of filming… We chat about Joanna Krupa’s statements on the Reboot, Larsa returning to TV after Keeping up with many of The Kardashians, and the public’s reaction to the return of this once cancelled franchise. Splitting her time between Miami and LA, we had to chat current RHOBH - did Erika know, should Erika stay on the show, Tom Girardi’s (who her attorney husband Attorney Roy Black and her knew) fall from grace and whether she would ever join the RHOBH cast, most of whom she knows and many of whom she calls friends. Lea is busy running her Lea Black Skincare empire and hosting her Lunch with Lea Podcast so thank you Ms. Black for taking the time for this epic chat about it all!!  @leablackmiami @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Ever wonder why Lea looks so good? Well, after listening to this, you now know it’s because of Lea Black Skincare. We have partnered with the one and only Mayor of Miami and are proud to say the ONLY skin care we now use is Lea Black Skincare. Go to www.leablack.com Enter Code VELVETROPE for 25% Off! BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: TALKSPACE - www.talkspace.com ($100 Off Your First Month. Use Code “velvet”) RITUAL - www.ritual.com/VELVET (Get 10% Off During Your First Three Months) FRAMEBRIDGE - www.framebridge.com (15% Off Your First Order. Use Code “VELVET”) WOOGA (“JUNE”S JOURNEY) - (Download “June’s Journey” Free Today on the Apple App Store or Google Play) HELIX SLEEP - www.helixsleep.com/velvet ($200 Off Any Mattress Plus 2 Free Pillows) ATHLETIC GREENS - www.athelticgreens.com/VELVET (Free 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D and Five Free Travel Packs With Your First Purchase) 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

BEST OF 2021. It is that time again. Time for the annual Behind The Velvet Rope Best of The Real Housewives and Other Bravolebrity Interviews. That is right. We go Behind The Scenes and rank what happens not only on air, but off air as well, for our best of the year count down. Who did we love off air, who was naughty, who was nice and why? All these and much more questions answered as we get into our top ten Housewives and Bravolebs of last year. In other news, we also reveal our top five non Housewives / Bravo chats of the year. The tea is pipin hot and spilled. No NDAs here folks. Of course, we could not do this without the help of the women from Access Hollywood's "The Housewives Nightcap Podcast" who have also interviewed every Housewife this year from all our fav franchises. @emilyorozcotv @laurenaherbert @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Full Interview At: https://www.patreon.com/posts/59587347/edit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone always asks us who are the nicest Housewives ever? Lynne Curtin is definitely on that list. Are y’all loving the new season of RHOC or longing for the vintage days of yesteryear? Check out this chat with had with Lynne back in what can now be considered vintage BTVR… The Real Housewives of Orange County's Lynne Curtin Steps Behind The Rope. Checking in from beautiful and sunny Orange Country, Lynne is here for some fun. Some fun and to tell it all. Let us start at the beginning. Lynne takes us back to when she was first cast to step behind the gates of Coto de Caza in Season Four of the hit Bravo show. Lynne walks us through how she was cast on RHOC, who she knew before being cast and some of the story lines we saw regarding her life as they played out on national television. We also discuss how Lynne handled her newfound fame and the ramifications it had on her personal life. We discuss how The Real Housewives of Orange Country has changed since the early days and how reality tv, in general, is a whole new landscape in the modern age. Of course we discuss the status of Lynne's current relationships with other OC staples such as Vicki Gunvalson, Tamra Judge, Jeana Keough, Gretchen Rossi, Lydia McLaughlin, Emily Simpson, Heather Dubrow, Lizzie Rovsek, and the Peggys Sulahian and Tanous. We also talk about the times she has crossed paths with Kyle Richards, Lisa Vanderpump and Stephanie Hollman. It is the OC after all, so we had to get Lynne’s takes on her “friendships” with Paul Nassif and Terry Dubrow. We couldn’t resist asking for #tea when we learned that her daughters knew some of the cast of Laguna Beach. It really is a small world. We discuss the departure of Vicki and Tamra and the current casting choices. Finally, no chat with Lynne Curtin would ever be complete without a discussion of her iconic, classic, one of a kind "Lynne Curtin Cuffs". Grab your oranges and kick back for a fun filled episode with the one and only Lynne Curtin. @lynnecurtindesigns_ @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Brought To You By:  SHIPSTATION - www.shipstation.com (60 Day Free Trial. Use Code “Velvet” by clicking on the microphone at the top of the page) BABBEL - www.babbel.com (Get An Additional 3 Months for FREE, When You Purchase a 3-Month Subscription. Use Code “velvetrope”) DIPSEA - www.dipseastories.com/velvet (30 Day Free Trial) TALKSPACE - www.talkspace.com ($100 Off Your First Month. Use Code “velvet”) 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

The Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Mike Hill steps Behind The Rope. He is back! First things first, we catch up with Mike on all that he has been up to since the last time he was here - Mike is the Morning TV Host Of “Start Your Day” and has taken up acting a la “Misunderstood”, a local LA play and the upcoming “Foster Law” in which he plays Judge Earl Johnson. Mike talks about his best selling book, “Open Mike” which was the cathartic journey he needed in life to clear mental health, a topic often stigmatized amongst “straight bros”, particularly straight hetero men of color. Mike also chats about what it was like to celebrate his recent past one year wedding anniversary. Mike talks married life to Cynthia - the challenges, how these two lovebirds keep the spark alive, and what is the best thing about being married. Of course, the convo quickly turns to Mike and Cynthia’s life after The Real Housewives of Atlanta now that Cynthia has announced she will not be holding a peach when RHOA returns next season. Mike chats about highs and lows from their several year run on the hit Bravo franchise, his and Cynthia’s feelings about the end, what he will miss the most and least about filming with our fav Peach Holders, and the TRUTH behind Cynthia’s exit. Finally, last but certainly not least, we chat about what is next for Team Chill, where they will live now that they don’t need to be at Lake Bailey to film on a regular basis, and just what is next for Mike, and Cynthia. Might we see them back on Reality TV sooner than we all expected? Tune in to fine out. Thank you Mr. Hill for stopping by and being, well, an “Open Mike” (Available everywhere books are sold!). Much to our surprise and excitement, Mrs. Cynthia Bailey made a guest cameo appearance to discuss Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip (#RHUGT) - the unexpected friendships, fights and drama, the appearance of “50 Cynt” and where she stands now with out fav Island OG’s (yes Tre, we are giving this one to Melissa) @itsmikehill @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Brought To You By:  SHIPSTATION - www.shipstation.com (60 Day Free Trial. Use Code “Velvet” by clicking on the microphone at the top of the page) BABBEL - www.babbel.com (Get An Additional 3 Months for FREE, When You Purchase a 3-Month Subscription. Use Code “velvetrope”) DIPSEA - www.dipseastories.com/velvet (30 Day Free Trial) TALKSPACE - www.talkspace.com ($100 Off Your First Month. Use Code “velvet”) 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

RHONJ Season 14, Episode 6.  It is official. We are at the half way mark and Teresa and Louie have finally sat down with Rachel and John Fuda.  Apologies, rejections of apologies, name calling and another epic storm out but this wouldn’t be RHONJ without a good table flip or walk out.  We break down the episode - Dolo wants a ring, Cabral heads to Fashion Week, Marge the Sarge does charity work, Messy G lays low, Fessler and Aydin have fun and sip margs, Jackie and Tre grow closer and much, much more.  Our favorite guest, Teresa Giudice, as played by the one and only Andrea Lopez, steps Behind The Rope to help us make sense of all this drama and all that has been going on behind the scenes off air in the dirty jerz. After that, for all you wonderful Patreons who have been asking, yes, as a huge thank you for sticking with us through thick and thin we share our live show from the other week where no question was off limits and where we could not plead  the fifth. Of course the REAL reason for past RHONJ friendship breakups was the top question we received and yea, it was time to set the record straight. #enjoy @andrealopezcomedy @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Listen Now: https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cassandra Peterson is back!! Elvira, Mistress of The Dark. Cassandra is here to chat about the whirlwind media storm she has faced after “coming out” and revealing she has been in an almost twenty year relationship with a woman in her New York Times Best Selling Book “Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark”. Cassandra chats about her fans’ reactions to this, the medias’, the general publics’, and whether we can expect Elvira to also “come out” any time soon. Cassandra chats about “owning” a Holiday, her plans for Elvira five, ten, fifty years from now, her plans to bring “Elvira” to Broadway, her fav horror movies, and what is next for this Queen of the Macabre.  @therealelvira @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Brought To You By:  SHIPSTATION - www.shipstation.com (60 Day Free Trial. Use Code “Velvet” by clicking on the microphone at the top of the page) BABBEL - www.babbel.com (Get An Additional 3 Months for FREE, When You Purchase a 3-Month Subscription. Use Code “velvetrope”) DIPSEA - www.dipseastories.com/velvet (30 Day Free Trial) TALKSPACE - www.talkspace.com ($100 Off Your First Month. Use Code “velvet”) 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

Selling Tampa! Still on cloud nine after having binged the recently released Selling Sunset Season 4 but wishing you had more drama, office politics and real estate porn sooner than later? Fear not, Selling Tampa has arrived. Colony Reeves and Anne-Sophie Petit, the dynamic duo from Allure Reality step Behind The Rope. Colony and Anne-Sophie chat about what it was like being a part of Selling Tampa, Netflix’s latest reality show. They chat the drama, boss Sharelle, cast mates Tennille, Karla, Alexis, Rena and last, but not least, office manager Juawana. We cover it all. Of course, we also chat about their sisters out west, all our favs from Selling Sunset, The Oppenheim Group, and more. On a more serious note, we discuss Sharelle’s commitment to hire women of color, the importance of representation in the media, and just what we can expect as the drama continues to unfold at Allure Reality on the daily offscreen. Did we hear someone say, Season Two? @colonyreeves @annesophiepf @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought To You By:  SHIPSTATION - www.shipstation.com (60 Day Free Trial. Use Code “Velvet” by clicking on the microphone at the top of the page) BABBEL - www.babbel.com (Get An Additional 3 Months for FREE, When You Purchase a 3-Month Subscription. Use Code “velvetrope”) DIPSEA - www.dipseastories.com/velvet (30 Day Free Trial) TALKSPACE - www.talkspace.com ($100 Off Your First Month. Use Code “velvet”) 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

Kelly Dodd Leventhal and Rick Leventhal step Behind The Rope. Finally! Kelly and Rick chat about all that they have been up to since we last saw them on our television screens on RHOC. Of course, many of you know what they have been up to because this dynamic duo has been causing headlines everywhere they have gone over the past few months. Kelly opens up about the real reasons behind her RHOC exit, her real life drama with some orange holders past and present such as Heather Dubrow, Vicki Gunvalson, Braunwyn Windham-Burke, Tamra Judge - to name a few, and the many highs and lows she encountered throughout her tenure on the RHOC. Kelly and Rick chat about their “take no prisoners” attitude, the many on line trolls who come for them daily, their authentic realness to be true to themselves no matter what the cost, their polarizing beliefs and carefree attitude, the many misconceptions about themselves and just how they have turned the public’s vitriol toward them into a booming podcast aptly titled, “Unmasked”. Of course, we also chat current season RHOC, their thoughts on the return of Heather Dubrow and newbies Noella Berenger and Jennifer Armstrong and who amongst Shannon, Gina and Emily, they are still close to. Finally, we talk about why these two are soul mates who enjoy working and living together each day ready to take on the world, one troll, or “Unmasked” Podcast listener at a time. Two of Housewives' Most Outspoken Guests Ever together here Behind The Rope! @kellyddodd @rickleventhal @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought To You By:  SHIPSTATION - www.shipstation.com (60 Day Free Trial. Use Code “Velvet” by clicking on the microphone at the top of the page) BABBEL - www.babbel.com (Get An Additional 3 Months for FREE, When You Purchase a 3-Month Subscription. Use Code “velvetrope”) DIPSEA - www.dipseastories.com/velvet (30 Day Free Trial) TALKSPACE - www.talkspace.com ($100 Off Your First Month. Use Code “velvet”) 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

How do you feel about the return of Heather Dubrow this season on RHOC? Has Fancy Pants saved the franchise? How about Shannon Beador? Is the end near? Remember a simpler time, when RHOC still had the likes of Vicki and Tamra and gang. Remember Peggy Tanous, the one season wonder who had a LOT to say. If not, check this out! The Real Housewives of Orange County’s Peggy Tanous steps Behind The Rope. The original Peggy from the OC. Speaking of Peggys, Peggy Tanous know the other Peggy, Bravo’s 100th Housewife Peggy Sulahian. Is the OC really that small a place? We discuss Peggy’s friends and past Orange Holders Gretchen Rossi, Heather Dubrow, Lydia McLaughlin, Lynn Curtin, Lauri Peterson and Lizzie Rovsek. What a trip down memory lane and yes Peggy knows them all. How fun. Peggy also recounts her friendship with Alexis (“Jesus Jugs”) Bellino before they were on RHOC together, how Alexis and Jim Bellino were involved in her being cast, the issues she had filming with her during their season, how the show changed their friendship and the status of their relationship today. We reminisce on how RHOC has changed throughout the years and how it is no where near the show it was way back in the day. Is that a good or bad thing? Peggy opens up about the best and worst part of being a Real Housewife of Orange County and whether she would go back again. Finally we the discuss the evolution of Vicki (Don, Brooks, Steve) and Tamra (Simon, Eddie), the aftermath of their absence and how the franchise will fair without these two staples going forward.  @ocpeggytanous @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by QUIP - https://www.getquip.com/velvet (First Refill Free & Up To 40% Off Bundles) Brought to you by SHIPSTATION - https://www.shipstation.com (60 Day Free Trial. Use Code “Velvet” by clicking on the microphone at the top) 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

Remember when Mary and Christine were friends, everyone was buzzing about the fact that Mary dated Jason, that Mary was Jason’s favorite, and we had numerous gratuitous shirtless scenes with Romain. We chatted with Mary Fitzgerald during that time and wanted to share with you here today. Do things change this much in your own life in one year? Mary Fitzgerald from Selling Sunset Steps Behind The Rope. First things first, Mary works all the time, like, a lot, so thank you Mary for taking time out of your busy schedule to chat with us. Mary starts at the beginning - why she got her Real Estate License and how she started working at the Oppenheim Group. The beginning also includes meeting and dating owner Jason Oppenheim and her BFF Amanza Smith. Mary takes us through the evolution of how Selling Sunset went from a possible idea to the juggernaut that it is today. Mary shares how she got used to the cameras, what filming was really like and how she thinks the show and cast has evolved over the course of Seasons 1 and 2. Speaking of the cast, we also discuss Mary's current relationships with costars Chrishell, Davina, Heather, Maya and last, but certainly not least, Christine. Then there is Romain. Ahh, Romain. Give us a minute. On a more serious note, Mary lets us know what the current stats of the Real Estate Market is in LA and the effects she expects Corona to have on that. Of course, no Selling Sunset discussion would be complete without discussing our love for Executive Producer Adam DiVello and his Masterpieces, The Hills and Laguna Beach. Mary agrees. Tune in now to this fun filled episode of Behind The Velvet Rope.  @themaryfitzgerald @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by QUIP - https://www.getquip.com/velvet (First Refill Free & Up To 40% Off Bundles) Brought to you by SHIPSTATION - https://www.shipstation.com (60 Day Free Trial. Use Code “Velvet” by clicking on the microphone at the top) 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

Vanderpump Rules. Season Nine. VPR. Today we break down how the show has progressed without OG’s Stassi, Jax & Kristen and just how we are feeling about this new season as it heads into Reunion time. We break down all ever changing relationships both on and off screen Lala/Rand, Tom/Ariana, Schwartz/Katie, Scheana/Brock, James/Raquel. We chat this seasons king and queen, highs and lows, “working” at SUR and, of course, LVP! The sisters from the Pop Apologists Podcast, Lauren and Chanler Bledsoe are here to help make sense of it all. In other news, we chat about Dorit’s robbery, Summer / Winter House and the recent claims that the RHONY reunion was cancelled due to Eboni’s “racism” claims against Ramona. Yup, we cover it all. @popapologists @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by QUIP - https://www.getquip.com/velvet (First Refill Free & Up To 40% Off Bundles) Brought to you by SHIPSTATION - https://www.shipstation.com (60 Day Free Trial. Use Code “Velvet” by clicking on the microphone at the top) 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

Did everyone like our Behind The Scenes, Backstage Break Down from Countess Luann de Lesseps “A Very Countess Christmas” yesterday with Red Carpet Reporter, Taylor Ferber? She is back today to break down the best, worst and everything in between of all the entertaining, shocking, tragic, outrageous, hilarious, and every other adjective we can think of Real Housewives moments of 2021. From the bottom of our hearts, David and everyone Behind The Velvet Rope want to THANK YOU, yes YOU, the listener for listening to countess hours, five days a week, You Tube, Instagram, Patreon, Twitter and all the other platforms you have followed our every move on to help solidify BTVR as one of your top “go too” Podcasts for Destination Bravo, Housewives & Pop Culture Listening. We are eternally grateful to each and every one of you for making 2021 an even bigger year than 2020, which we did not even think was wildly possible. Never one to rest on our laurels, we have a fresh pot of coffee brewed and an even bigger 2022 planned so buckle up Ropers. It is gonna be one epic ride!! @talktometaylor @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by TRUE-BILL - https://www.truebill.com/velvetrope (Start Cancelling Unwanted Recurring Subscriptions Now! It could save you thousands a year.) Brought to you by BETTER HELP - https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope") 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

After making two rare appearances on our Podcast this year (when is the last time you saw the Countess on a Pod), we had to pay it forward and would not have missed the return of the legend, Countess Lu, to her home at 54 Below in her brand new “A Very Countess Christmas” Cabaret. “Viva La Diva”, the Countess is back! We break down the entire show - the songs, the crowd, the celeb guest appearances, the attendance of Miss Ramona Singer & Miss Leah McSweeney, backstage in the “green room” with Leah and Lu, & the sequins. Lu was definitely “Feelin’ Jovani”, as she did what only the Countess can do. “Money Can’t Buy You Class”, but it can buy you a ticket to this show. If you did not get a chance to attend this sold out residence at Lu’s home away from home, 54 Below, “Chic C’est La Vie”, there is always next year! @talktometaylor @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by TENTREE - https://www.tentree.com (15% Off First Order - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by QUIP - https://www.getquip.com/velvet (First Refill Free & Up To 40% Off Bundles) Brought to you by SHIPSTATION - https://www.shipstation.com (60 Day Free Trial. Use Code “Velvet” by clicking on the microphone at the top) 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

Selling Sunset Season 4! We have waited and waited. Finally. We sat down with Amanza Smith last season - before Chrishell and Jason became Chrishell and Jason, before Christine was a Mom, when we heard the name Justin Hartley on the reg. Take a fun trip down memory lane. As you listen, you decide - wow, how quickly everything at The Oppenheim Group has changed, or, the more things change, the more they stay the same.  Amanza Smith, from Selling Sunset. Steps Behind The Rope. First off, let us just address the infamous Z. Yes, Amanza was born Amanza with a Z Smith. Originally from Indiana, Amanza knew that small town life ultimately wasn’t for her. She moved to LA at a young age and, what else, became a model. Amanza discusses what the modeling industry was like back in the day. We also discuss her “career” as a suitcase girl on Deal or No Deal. She missed Meghan Markle by one season! Early on in her LA life, Amanza met Mary and Jason, introduced them, they dated, and the three have remained good friends ever since. Amanza and Mary even have matching tattoos - fun fact. Of course, we discuss Amanza’s design background and her job staging properties for The Oppenheim Group. Amanza added to that love of design, got her Real Estate License and ultimately started working as an agent at the Oppenheim Group, as seen on Season 2 of Selling Sunset. Welcome Amanza to Netflix and the wonderful world of Selling Sunset. Amanza entertains our endless questions about her other cast mates Heather, Davina, Maya, Christine, and Chrishell. Speaking of Chrishell, we also discuss soon to be ex-husband This is Us’ Justin Hartley and why we never see him on Selling Sunset. Amanza fills us in on all from Season Two of the hit Neflix show! Tune in now for Part I of this sit down with Amanza Smith! @amanzasmith @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by TRUE-BILL - https://www.truebill.com/velvetrope (Start Cancelling Unwanted Recurring Subscriptions Now! It could save you thousands a year.) Brought to you by BETTER HELP - https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope") 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

American Scandal is a podcast from Wondery that explores the darker stories that have shaped the United States. From the Unabomber to Bernie Madoff, these are stories that reveal the underbelly of America: ruthless, secretive, and power-hungry. The new season of American Scandal looks at the controversial decision made by a young government official named Daniel Ellsburg to leak the Pentagon Papers, the documents that led Americans to demand an end to the catastrophic Vietnam War. Once Ellsburg realized this terrible truth, he made the bold decision to leak the documents, and the consequences altered the course of American history.  This is just a preview of American Scandal, but you can listen to the full episode at  http://wondery.fm/AS_VelvetRope  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kenya Moore vs. newbie Brittany Eady.  So much has been written about, spoken about and blogged about regarding what really happened. Revenge Porn, firearms, slurs and much more has been mentioned. Today we break it all down separating fact from fiction and discuss the likelihood we will see any of this when RHOA returns later this year.  Erika Jayne is rumored to be facing a tough BH season. Jax and Britney face new drama in their marriage and separation. Lindsay Hubbard pregnancy rumors continue into this week as Carl and ex friend Captain Lee come to blows. Finally, we discuss Jeff Lewis drama and share an update on our run in with The Singer Stinger. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: LOLAVIE - lolavie.com/VELVET (Use Code Velvet For 15% Off Jennifer Aniston’s Award Winning Hair Care) BADLANDS PETS - SUPERFOOD COMPLETE - badlandsranch.com /Velvet  (50% Off Your Regular-Priced Order w/ a 90-Day Money-Back Guarantee on Dog Food Vital To Your Dog’s Health) CROCS - crocs.com (20% Off Crocs’ New Brooklyn, Miami & Getaway Sandals with Code Sandals20) FIJI WATER - www.fijiwater.com (Pick Up The #1 Premium Imported Bottled Water Brand In The US At a Store Near You or Order Online) THIS WAS US (Check Out This New Podcast As The Cast of This Is Us Relives Each Episode Every Tuesday on Apple, Spotify and YouTube) TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE (Visit One of Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s 1400+ Locations or Order Online or Through Their App Their Summer Mocktail Smoothies) WOOGA (Download June’s Journey Now on your iOS or Android Device) 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

Selling Sunset Season 4! We have waited and waited. Finally. We sat down with Amanza Smith last season - before Chrishell and Jason became Chrishell and Jason, before Christine was a Mom, when we heard the name Justin Hartley on the reg. Take a fun trip down memory lane. As you listen, you decide - wow, how quickly everything at The Oppenheim Group has changed, or, the more things change, the more they stay the same.  Amanza Smith, from Selling Sunset. Steps Behind The Rope. First off, let us just address the infamous Z. Yes, Amanza was born Amanza with a Z Smith. Originally from Indiana, Amanza knew that small town life ultimately wasn’t for her. She moved to LA at a young age and, what else, became a model. Amanza discusses what the modeling industry was like back in the day. We also discuss her “career” as a suitcase girl on Deal or No Deal. She missed Meghan Markle by one season! Early on in her LA life, Amanza met Mary and Jason, introduced them, they dated, and the three have remained good friends ever since. Amanza and Mary even have matching tattoos - fun fact. Of course, we discuss Amanza’s design background and her job staging properties for The Oppenheim Group. Amanza added to that love of design, got her Real Estate License and ultimately started working as an agent at the Oppenheim Group, as seen on Season 2 of Selling Sunset. Welcome Amanza to Netflix and the wonderful world of Selling Sunset. Amanza entertains our endless questions about her other cast mates Heather, Davina, Maya, Christine, and Chrishell. Speaking of Chrishell, we also discuss soon to be ex-husband This is Us’ Justin Hartley and why we never see him on Selling Sunset. Amanza fills us in on all from Season Two of the hit Neflix show! Tune in now for Part I of this sit down with Amanza Smith! @amanzasmith @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by TRUE-BILL - https://www.truebill.com/velvetrope (Start Cancelling Unwanted Recurring Subscriptions Now! It could save you thousands a year.) Brought to you by BETTER HELP - https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope") 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

The Housewives of the North Pole. Kyle Richards. Have y’all watched? We break down Kyle Richards’ recent star turn in Peacock’s The Housewives of the North Pole. We chat about the huge Variety article about Miss Richards’ return to acting, her role in “Halloween Kills” earlier this year, her recently inked deal for the final “Halloween Ends” which will be an increased role which Kyle teases will include many scenes with Jaime Lee Curtis. We chat about the actresses Kim and Kyle Richards, Kyle’s “American Woman” starting Alicia Silverstone, how Kyle seems to be pulling a “reverse” Rinna, and whether Kyle will eventually leave RHOBH for her acting career. In other Kyle news, we discuss her recent appearance on Teddi Mellencamp’s Pod, her updates on Kathy Hilton’s return to RHOBH, her biggest regret about her time on RHOBH, and her recent shocking claims about LVP. Of course, we also chat about the epic cameos of Miss Sonja Morgan, The Grand Dame Karen Huger, Lisa Barlow, and Cynthia Bailey. Finally, we provide a full review of many of the current “Housewives” Podcasts - Gizelle & Robyn’s, Teddi & Tamra’s, Bethenny Frankel’s, Jeana Keough’s and more.  @thesarahfrasershow @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by TRUE-BILL - https://www.truebill.com/velvetrope (Start Cancelling Unwanted Recurring Subscriptions Now! It could save you thousands a year.) Brought to you by BETTER HELP - https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope") 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

It’s that time again. Deep Dives with our fav sisters from The Pop Apologists Podcast! We go deep on everything keeping us up at night. First, we revel in this new season of RHOC and the return of Miss Fancy Pants herself, Heather Dubrow. Our fav sisters reveal what they know and have learned about The Dubrow’s wealth, Dr. Terry, Botched, the epic 22,000 square foot estate and more. Are y’all enjoying this season of RHOC? Has Bravo fixed the disaster of last season? Moving on, the sisters chat about their local hometown friends, the ladies of RHOSLC. We chat about all the goings on of this season, Meredith Marks’ emergence as the Sutton Stracke of Salt Lake calling Jen Shah out, and the recently released The Housewife & The Shah Shocker. Finally, we chat about the joy that is Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip - the unexpected fights, shocking alliances, offbeat friendships, Butler Michael, theme song "Housewives on The Island" emerges as one of the best theme songs of all time, and rumored behind the scenes off camera drama!! All is revealed! @popapologists @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by TRUEBILL - https://www.truebill.com/velvetrope (Start Cancelling Unwanted Recurring Subscriptions Now! It could save you thousands a year.) Brought to you by BETTER HELP - https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope") 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

The Real Housewives of Miami’s Karent Sierra steps Behind The Rope. Karent, dentist extraordinaire, fills us in on what she has been up to since we last saw her our our TV screens. Besides running her dental practice, Karent has been helping those less fortunate than herself around the world through her Sharing Smiles Foundation. Ok, on to what everyone wants to talk about, The Real Housewives of Miami. Karent discusses what it was like to watch her friends on the show during its freshman season before she herself was cast for the stellar Season Two. She also explains her reservations on joining the show and why she ultimately decided to become a full time cast member. She explains how she was almost a full time host on “The Doctors”, the Power of Bravo and how her DM’s fill up every time Bravo airs an RHOM Marathon. Imagine what they are now that RHIOM is back in out lives on a regular basis on Peacock. Of course we discuss Karent’s colleagues Lea Black, Adriana de Moura, Marysol Patton, Lisa Hochstein, Anna Quincoces and last, but certainly not least, Joanna Krupa. We discuss the good, the bad, the other and where her relationship with each stands today. We address the fact that these very same colleagues accused her of smiling too much during her season. Umm, did we miss the memo? Is that a bad thing? Speaking of her cast members, Karent gives us her opinions on who changed the most since the show, who was thrilled to have the ever presence of cameras in their life, who was the most “different” on air when the cameras were rolling versus what they were like in real life, and who was the meanest of the “mean girls”. Karent lets us know what she learned about herself and life from filming RHOM and what she would do different, if anything, if given the chance to do it all over again. Speaking of “all over again” we discuss the Reboot with Karent - at the time of this recording not yet a definite - and why this fan favorite franchise was gone way too soon.  @karentsierra @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by TRUEBILL - https://www.truebill.com/velvetrope (Start Cancelling Unwanted Recurring Subscriptions Now! It could save you thousands a year.) Brought to you by BETTER HELP - https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope") 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

The time has come! Kathryn Edwards is here to help us break down this epic season of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip. RHUGT. We deep dive into the fan fav guilty pleasure that is Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip - RHUGT - the shocking fights, the even more shocking unexpected friendships, the behind the scenes drama you did not see, what is yet to come as the season plays on, whether we can expect a reunion - how epic would that be. Also, we reveal the cast of Season Two to Kathryn on air capturing her priceless reaction when she learns two of her former 90210 colleagues, Miss Brandi Glanville and Miss Taylor Armstrong will be amongst the ex-housewives chosen to spend a week at the iconic Blue Stone Manor. Finally, we go deep down the rabbit hole with Kathryn about hypothetical Seasons 3 through hopefully 100 of RHUGT discussing very possible, as well as dream collabs, of potential current and ex-housewives that leaving us laughing so hard we almost lose sight that you wonderful audience are there listening. Of course, now that Miss Dubrow is back in our lives, we pay homage to the new season. You are all welcome for this everyone. The return of Miss Kathryn Edwards. #RHUGT @katedwards8 @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Listen to Full Episode At: https://www.patreon.com/posts/59469729 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the return of RHOC, we figured it was time to revisit this chat with the Original OG of the OC, Miss Jeana Keough. Fun fact - this made our annual 2020 End of The Year List for last year. Can you tell if it was on our “BEST OF” or “WORST OF” llist? DM us with comments after you listen! Is everyone loving the return of the OC this season? Has Fancy Pants Dubrow single-handedly saved the franchise or do you think otherwise?  The other OG of the OC, Jeana Keough, steps Behind The Rope. Stepping out from behind the gates of Coto de Caza, Gina is here to talk about what "The Housewives" was like back in the day, Season One, Episode One Of The Real Housewives of Orange County. Gina was there when it all started with Vicki, Jo, Lauri, and Kimberly. Gina talks about what the casting and filming process was like during the hey day of Bravo and just how much it has changed in present day. We discuss some of her other co-stars during her five year tenure as a RHOC cast member: Tamra Judge, Lynne Curtin, Gretchen Rossi and Tammy Knickerbocker. We also discuss the current cast who Gina also knows well: Kelly Dodd, Braunwyn Windham-Burke, Gina Kirschenheiter and Emily Simpson. We discuss that “other” housewife, or should we say “househusband”, Slade Smiley and check in on Gina’s family Kara, Shane and Colton following the passing of Dad Matt earlier this year. Finally, we discuss BravoCon, that infamous OG Panel, and her new friend to come out of it all, Adrienne Maloof. Nostalgia at its best! @jeana.keough @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by THIRDLOVE - http://www.thirdlove.com/velvet (20% Off First Purchase) Brought to you by BETTER HELP - https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope") Brought to you by WONDERY’S HARSH REALITY (Follow “Harsh Reality:The Story of Miriam Rivera” on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen early and ad free by joining Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App) Brought to you by SIMPLISAFE - https://www.simplisafe.com/velvetrope (40% Off your entire system!) 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

Beth Stolarczyk steps Behind The Rope. The Real World: Los Angeles’ Beth that is. Beth chats about what it was like almost three decades ago to have been part of the second installment in the Granddaddy of Reality TV, The Real World. Beth chats about how the LA season invented many things we have now come to take as gospel in Reality TV - the confessional, the reality pet and the first ever person, David Edwards, to be “kicked off” a reality show. Beth chats about the David / Tami drama, her use of the word “rape”, why she was the room mate her cast mates, and America, just “loved to hate” and how this would all hold up now, three decades later. On that note, after the juggernaut success of Paramount Plus' New York installment last year, The Real World Homecoming: Los Angeles has arrived, reuniting Beth with her former house mates in the same Venice Beach House. Streaming now! Beth chats about how this experience was different, the drama we can expect as the season progresses and just how much Reality TV has changed. Being a huge Bravo fan, Beth chats Housewives, the Real World inspired Summer House and Winter House, Bravo real world alum Cameran Eubanks (RW New Orleans and Southern Charm Shout Out), Erika Jayne, Jen Shah and much more as we Mention It All! @bethsrealworld @eyelusionlashes_beverlyhills @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by THIRDLOVE - http://www.thirdlove.com/velvet (20% Off First Purchase) Brought to you by BETTER HELP - https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope") Brought to you by WONDERY’S HARSH REALITY (Follow “Harsh Reality:The Story of Miriam Rivera” on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen early and ad free by joining Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App) Brought to you by SIMPLISAFE - https://www.simplisafe.com/velvetrope (40% Off your entire system!) MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Check out Beth’s Lashes - www.eyelusionlashesbeverlyhills.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathryn Edwards is back. You asked, screamed, yelled, begged and pleaded. We have listened. Kathryn is here for a, as usual, epic three part chat about it all. It all consists of RHOBH, RHONY, RHOP, RHOC and RHUGT and more! Today, in this Part II chat, we deep dive on the just passed RHOP Season and Reunion. Kathryn has never watched RHOP before this season!! Having watched for the first time ever, LOL, Kathryn shares a unique perspective on our fav Potomac ladies, Andy Cohen’s interaction with them and guest host Miss Nicki Minaj. We break down our season highs and lows, the off line social media feuds and what we can expect next season when RHOP returns. Finally and moving on, we start our deep dive into this season of the instant classic Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip - the surprising friendships, unexpected feuds, and much more!! If you haven’t checked our Part I RHOBH / RHONY chat from earlier this week, feel free to listen to that chat first before this continuation! Kathryn Edwards is back! Rejoice all!! @katedwards8 @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by THIRDLOVE - http://www.thirdlove.com/velvet (20% Off First Purchase) Brought to you by BETTER HELP - https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope") Brought to you by WONDERY’S HARSH REALITY (Follow “Harsh Reality:The Story of Miriam Rivera” on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen early and ad free by joining Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App) Brought to you by SIMPLISAFE - https://www.simplisafe.com/velvetrope (40% Off your entire system!) 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

Fraser Olender steps Behind The Rope. Below Deck, Season Nine Fan Fav! Fraser breaks down what being part of one of Bravo’s highest rated shows has been like - highs and lows, cast mates, charter guests and more. Of course, we had to grill Fraser on that hot juicy kiss that he does not remember with straight deckhand Jake. On that note, Fraser opens up about being the first Gay Stew since Josiah, LGBTQ+ representation on Bravo, his “type” and current relationship status and just who has been slipping into his DMs. On that note, Fraser explains why Lisa Vanderpump is his Queen, why he would be perfect to work for Lisa managing all of her properties, and just how he plans to go about making his LVP dreams into a reality. Fraser also chats about the messages he has received from both Kate Chastain and Hannah Ferrier, the current state of Housewives, and just what is next for this fan fav Below Deck Season Nine break out. @fraserolender @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by THIRDLOVE - http://www.thirdlove.com/velvet (20% Off First Purchase) Brought to you by BETTER HELP - https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope") Brought to you by WONDERY’S HARSH REALITY (Follow “Harsh Reality:The Story of Miriam Rivera” on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen early and ad free by joining Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App) Brought to you by SIMPLISAFE - https://www.simplisafe.com/velvetrope (40% Off your entire system!) 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

Kathryn Edwards is back. You asked, screamed, yelled, begged and pleaded. We have listened. Kathryn is here for a, as usual, epic three part chat about it all. "It all" consists of RHOBH, RHONY, RHOP, RHOC and RHUGT and more! Today, in this Part I chat, Kathryn shares updates and storylines on the new currently filming season of RHOBH - Erika Jayne’s upcoming new season “edit", Dorit’s home invasion, Kathy Hilton’s absence thus far, Kyle’s statement that she will resign when she “isn’t having fun anymore" and much more. Kathryn shares what she knows from being a local on the SoCal scene! Moving on, Kathryn chats RHONY - many of David’s local BFF’s have been contacted for interviews and they discuss the future of the show and what is needed to get ratings up. You are all welcome for this, the return of Miss Kathryn Edwards. @katedwards8 @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by THIRDLOVE - http://www.thirdlove.com/velvet (20% Off First Purchase) Brought to you by BETTER HELP - https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope") Brought to you by WONDERY’S HARSH REALITY (Follow “Harsh Reality:The Story of Miriam Rivera” on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen early and ad free by joining Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App) Brought to you by SIMPLISAFE - https://www.simplisafe.com/velvetrope (40% Off your entire system!) 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

Brandi Glanville and Caroline Manzo make moves in a lawsuit which does not seem to be going away any time soon. Bethenny Frankel’s Chanel-aissance continues as she doubles down, films down the street in East Hampton and swears she will never stop. What is really going on with B? Sonja Morgan’s townhouse has sold for way under value, Camille Grammer, Kathy Hilton and Jennifer Tilly are spotted filming RHOBH, rumors circulate that RHOM may not be returning, Lisa Rinna continues to win at life, we share our past with RHOP newbie Stacey Rusch and discuss how the current season of RHOA is going, the Porsha and Kenya of it all. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: LOLAVIE - lolavie.com/VELVET (Use Code Velvet For 15% Off Jennifer Aniston’s Award Winning Hair Care) BADLANDS PETS - SUPERFOOD COMPLETE - badlandsranch.com/Velvet  (50% Off Your Regular-Priced Order w/ a 90-Day Money-Back Guarantee on Dog Food Vital To Your Dog’s Health) CROCS - crocs.com (20% Off Crocs’ New Brooklyn, Miami & Getaway Sandals with Code Sandals20) FIJI WATER - www.fijiwater.com (Pick Up The #1 Premium Imported Bottled Water Brand In The US At a Store Near You or Order Online) TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE (Visit One of Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s 1400+ Locations or Order Online or Through Their App Their Summer Mocktail Smoothies) WOOGA (Download June’s Journey Now on your iOS or Android Device) 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

The Housewife and The Shah Shocker. The documentary we have waited for has finally arrived. Dana Wilkey from The Housewife and The Shah Shocker stop by to chat about what it was like to be part of this epic documentary, what she learned about Jen Shah during filming, her interactions with the victims, whether she thinks Jen Shah is guilty, the many turns in this legal case including Jen Shah’s assistant Stuart Smith’s change of plea to guilty, how it is all playing out this season on RHOSLC and much more. Having also been a part of The Housewife and The Hustler, Dana discusses how Jen’s case is similar and different from Erika Jayne’s, the drive for money and fame at all costs and the pitfalls of putting one’s life out there on a national platform such as Housewives. Of course, we also talk about Dana’s recent social media feud with Teddi Mellencamp who blamed Dana for Dorit Kemsley’s recent home invasion, the media explosion that followed this accusation and the status of her relationships with Teddi, Dorit and PK today. Finally, we chat with Dana about her own reinvention from a woman best known for her $25,000 sunglasses as RHOBH’s official first joint “friend of” alongside the infamous Brandi Glanville to the Gossip Queen behind the “Dishing With Dana” Podcast. @wilkey_dana @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Listen To Full Chat At: https://www.patreon.com/posts/59407107 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Selling Sunset Season Four! We have waited patiently and then waited some more. Finally, one of the best reality shows to ever exist has returned! Today we revisit a chat we had last year with the man himself, Mr. Jason Oppenheim. Back before Chrishell, we chat with a very single Jason. How quickly things change.  Jason Oppenheim Steps Behind The Rope. Jason fills us in on the current state of he market in Los Angeles before diving into the hottest show of the moment, Selling Sunset. Jason discuss his reservations before signing on to the show, what finally changed his mind and getting used to the presence of cameras in the office and while doing deals. Jason also chats about the effect Selling Sunset has had on both his professional as well as his personal life. We discuss the Oppenheim Group office drama and what Jason thinks of the womens' disputes on and off camera. Of course we asked Jason for his opinions on all of his employees Heather, Maya, Amanza, Davina, Chrishell, Christine and last but certainly not least, Mary. Speaking of Mary, Jason explains how he and Mary first met and whether he truly favors her, which seems to be the consensus amongst the other agents. Jason tells us about the one time he showed a house to Ariana Grande and what transpired between the two. He also answers one of life's most pressing questions, will he ever settle down? On a personal note, we also had to pay homage to the king, Executive Producer of Selling Sunset Adam DiVello, thank you 100 times over also for The Hills and Laguna Beach.  @jasonoppenheim @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by AUDIBLE - https://audible.com/projecthailmary (Listen to Audible’s “Project Hail Mary”) Brought to you by RITUAL - https://ritual.com/VELVET (Get 10% Off During Your First Three Months)   Brought to you by RAYCON - https://www.buyraycon.com/velvet (15% Off Site Wide - Use Code “Holiday”) Brought to you by SKYLIGHT FRAME - http://www.skylightframe.com ($10 Off Your First Purchase - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by CALIBRATE - https://www.joincalibrate.com ($50 Off First Year - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by OMAZE - https://www.omaze.com/velvetrope (Receive 20 Extra Entries When You Enter Code “velvetrope20”) 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

Nick Lachey and the boys from 98 Degrees, Drew Lachey, Jeff Timmons and Justin Jeffre step Behind The Rope. Having sold over ten million records worldwide, topping the Billboard Hot 100 with eight singles including the Number One hit with Mariah Carey, “Thank God I Found You”, 98 Degrees reflects back on the highs and lows of a stellar career that seems hotter than ever these days. That’s correct, Nick and the boys have brand new music in the form of the single “Where Do You Want To Go” which they will continue to perform on live dates throughout the rest of 2021. 98 Degrees chat about the inevitable comparisons to the other chart topping bands at the time NSYNC, NKOTB, BSB and B2M. The boys pay homage to their many side projects none the least of which was Newlyweds, the Reality Show of global international success and many viral moments of epic proportion. We pick Nick’s brain on what Hollywood Couple he thinks is prime for a Modern Day Newlyweds and the answer is not what you would expect. Calling MTV! The 98 side projects also include the family affair that was Dancing With The Stars. Sorry Nick, and Vanessa (Lachey), we will have to give it to Drew on this one. #mirrorballchamp #dwtsseasontwo We chat with 98 about dream collabs, meeting Michael Jackson, opening for Janet Jackson, Nick’s current Fox show “Alter Ego”, what their millions of adoring fans can expect from their mostly sold out year end live shows, and when can we expect more new follow up music to the brilliant “Where Do You Want To Go”. Of course before we let the boys go we had to pay homage to those brilliant, never to be forgotten 90s fashions. @98degrees @nicklachey @thedrewlachey @jefftimmons @jeffre.justin @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by AUDIBLE - https://audible.com/projecthailmary (Listen to Audible’s “Project Hail Mary”) Brought to you by RITUAL - https://ritual.com/VELVET (Get 10% Off During Your First Three Months) Brought to you by RAYCON - https://www.buyraycon.com/velvet (15% Off Site Wide - Use Code “Holiday”) Brought to you by SKYLIGHT FRAME - http://www.skylightframe.com ($10 Off Your First Purchase - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by CALIBRATE - https://www.joincalibrate.com ($50 Off First Year - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by OMAZE - https://www.omaze.com/velvetrope (Receive 20 Extra Entries When You Enter Code “velvetrope20”) 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

Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula step Behind The Rope. Kymanda. Husband and Wife. Kyle and Amanda share all the details from their recent nuptials which included Bravoleb guests Carl Radke, Lindsay Hubbard, Paige Desorbo, Luke Gulbranson, Ciara Miller and Craig Conover. Kyle and Amanda also dive deep into the past many years of Summer House - casts past and present including the exit of Hannah Berner - and what we can expect when Summer House returns to Bravo next year. We also discuss this current season of Winter House - our fav Southern Charmers Austen and Craig, love triangles a la Linds/Ciara/Austen, newbies, the hotness of Andrea, the noted absence of Kyle’s bromance Carl, the parties bigger and better, the house, Stowe, VT and just how Paige went from early season Andrea to current boyfriend Craig. So many questions, so little time when it comes to Summer House, Southern Charm and Winter House. Of course being newlyweds, Kyle and Amanda share their love advice for Carl and Lindsay - who are rumored to be dating which we get to the bottom of Paige and Craig - do they have what it takes to go the distance, Ciara and Austen - TBD and oh so much more! Finally, no convo with Kymanda would be complete without a shout out to Loverboy, the drink that just keeps on a givin' @imkylecooke @amandabatula @drinkloverboy @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by AUDIBLE - https://audible.com/projecthailmary (Listen to Audible’s “Project Hail Mary”) Brought to you by RITUAL - https://ritual.com/VELVET (Get 10% Off During Your First Three Months) Brought to you by RAYCON - https://www.buyraycon.com/velvet (15% Off Site Wide - Use Code “Holiday”) Brought to you by SKYLIGHT FRAME - http://www.skylightframe.com ($10 Off Your First Purchase - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by CALIBRATE - https://www.joincalibrate.com ($50 Off First Year - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by OMAZE - https://www.omaze.com/velvetrope (Receive 20 Extra Entries When You Enter Code “velvetrope20”) 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

It was supposed to be a reality show with a twist. In a sun-drenched villa in Ibiza, six hot guys compete for a cash prize and for the love of the beautiful and mysterious Miriam. It’s meant to be her big break: the moment she becomes the superstar she was born to be. But this is the era of “cruel reality TV” and the show producers have a different goal: they want to surprise the men with the fact that Miriam is trans. A new six-episode investigative series from Wondery, the makers of The Shrink Next Door and The Apology Line, and from Novel, HARSH REALITY is the story about love, lies, reality TV and a woman before her time: Miriam Rivera. Written by Agnes Borinsky and hosted by Trace Lysette.  Listen to Harsh Reality: http://wondery.fm/HR_Behind_The_Velvet  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Housewife and The Shah Shocker. The documentary we have waited for has finally arrived. Dana Wilkey from The Housewife and The Shah Shocker stop by to chat about what it was like to be part of this epic documentary, what she learned about Jen Shah during filming, her interactions with the victims, whether she thinks Jen Shah is guilty, the many turns in this legal case including Jen Shah’s assistant Stuart Smith’s change of plea to guilty, how it is all playing out this season on RHOSLC and much more. Having also been a part of The Housewife and The Hustler, Dana discusses how Jen’s case is similar and different from Erika Jayne’s, the drive for money and fame at all costs and the pitfalls of putting one’s life out there on a national platform such as Housewives. Of course, we also talk about Dana’s recent social media feud with Teddi Mellencamp who blamed Dana for Dorit Kemsley’s recent home invasion, the media explosion that followed this accusation and the status of her relationships with Teddi, Dorit and PK today. Finally, we chat with Dana about her own reinvention from a woman best known for her $25,000 sunglasses as RHOBH’s official first joint “friend of” alongside the infamous Brandi Glanville to the Gossip Queen behind the “Dishing With Dana” Patreon Podcast. @wilkey_dana @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by AUDIBLE - https://audible.com/projecthailmary (Listen to Audible’s “Project Hail Mary”) Brought to you by RITUAL - https://ritual.com/VELVET (Get 10% Off During Your First Three Months) Brought to you by RAYCON - https://www.buyraycon.com/velvet (15% Off Site Wide - Use Code “Holiday”) Brought to you by SKYLIGHT FRAME - http://www.skylightframe.com ($10 Off Your First Purchase - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by CALIBRATE - https://www.joincalibrate.com ($50 Off First Year - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by OMAZE - https://www.omaze.com/velvetrope (Receive 20 Extra Entries When You Enter Code “velvetrope20”) 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

The Housewife and The Shah Shocker. The documentary we have waited for has finally arrived. Dana Wilkey from The Housewife and The Shah Shocker stop by to chat about what it was like to be part of this epic documentary, what she learned about Jen Shah during filming, her interactions with the victims, whether she thinks Jen Shah is guilty, the many turns in this legal case including Jen Shah’s assistant Stuart Smith’s change of plea to guilty, how it is all playing out this season on RHOSLC and much more. Having also been a part of The Housewife and The Hustler, Dana discusses how Jen’s case is similar and different from Erika Jayne’s, the drive for money and fame at all costs and the pitfalls of putting one’s life out there on a national platform such as Housewives. Of course, we also talk about Dana’s recent social media feud with Teddi Mellencamp who blamed Dana for Dorit Kemsley’s recent home invasion, the media explosion that followed this accusation and the status of her relationships with Teddi, Dorit and PK today. Finally, we chat with Dana about her own reinvention from a woman best known for her $25,000 sunglasses as RHOBH’s official first joint “friend of” alongside the infamous Brandi Glanville to the Gossip Queen behind the “Dishing With Dana” Podcast. @wilkey_dana @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by AUDIBLE - https://audible.com/projecthailmary (Listen to Audible’s “Project Hail Mary”) Brought to you by RITUAL - https://ritual.com/VELVET (Get 10% Off During Your First Three Months) Brought to you by RAYCON - https://www.buyraycon.com/velvet (15% Off Site Wide - Use Code “Holiday”) Brought to you by SKYLIGHT FRAME - http://www.skylightframe.com ($10 Off Your First Purchase - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by CALIBRATE - https://www.joincalibrate.com ($50 Off First Year - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by OMAZE - https://www.omaze.com/velvetrope (Receive 20 Extra Entries When You Enter Code “velvetrope20”) 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

Today, we break down Jen’s legal woes and the current season of RHOSLC - cast trip van being raided, Mama Meredith protecting son Brooks, caterers being sabotaged, cult accusations, a new cast member, friends of, Meredith speaking out against Jen, and we are only getting started. We also deep dive into Housewife Ratings, the future of RHONY and Housewives in general - we have a lot of theories that need to be fleshed out - and the return - does anyone care? - of Vanderpump Rules. @popapologists @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Listen to Full Episode At: https://www.patreon.com/posts/58181214 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooke Lusk steps Behind The Rope. Brooke is here to talk about her debut TV role in HBO Max’s 12 Dates of Christmas. Brooke chats about what it was like to be part of this brilliant reality show. 12 Dates of Christmas is the ultimate holiday dating series. Set in a stunning winter wonderland, the show follows three sexy singles looking to spice up the festive season as they search for that special someone to bring home for the holidays. With a diverse cast of varying sexualities, chaos soon ensues as Brooke fights for one of our Bachelor’s hearts while wearing her emotions on her sleeve. Brooke also chats about life as a Red Carpet Reporter before turning to acting, the many celebs she has interviewed, her wish list - shout out to Lady Gaga and Rihanna - and, being a huge Reality TV fan herself - some of her own guilty pleasures - shout out to the classic that is F Boy Island! @brookelusk @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by TENTREE - https://www.tentree.com (15% Off First Order - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by QUIP - https://www.getquip.com/velvet (First Refill Free & Up To 40% Off Bundles) Brought to you by SHIPSTATION - https://www.shipstation.com (60 Day Free Trial. Use Code “Velvet” by clicking on the microphone at the top) Brought to you by TRUEBILL - https://www.truebill.com/velvetrope (Start Cancelling Unwanted Recurring Subscriptions Now! It could save you thousands a year.) Brought to you by WONDERY’S HARSH REALITY (Follow “Harsh Reality:The Story of Miriam Rivera” on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen early and ad free by joining Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App). 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

90210’s Gabrielle Carteris steps Behind The Rope. Yes, Andrea Zuckerman is here!!! Ok, ok, we DO know the difference between Gabrielle Carteris and Andrea Zuckerman. Gabrielle is here to chat about her full career and the role she is most iconically known for in 90210. Gabrielle talks about what the audition process was like, how she got the role and what it was like being on a hit Aaron Spelling teen nighttime soap. We talk what it was like to fake her age of 21 to get the job and to play a 15 year old teenager when she was 29 years old. We chat about her costars - no last names needed - Shannen, Tori, Jennie, Brian, Jason, Luke, and Ian and all those rumors from back in the day on set - the “red dress” catfight, the BTS hook ups, and, of course, Shannen Doherty and her “bad girl” reputation. We talk about Shannen’s exit, her replacement Tiffani Thiessen, guests stars such as Oscar Winner Hillary Swank, her pregnancy being written into the show, and her exit at the end of Season Five. Flash forward, and Gabrielle talks about what being the President of SAG-AFTRA (and now first American President of FIA) was like, her many celebrity run-ins / colleagues, and backstage shenanigans from the esteemed SAG Awards. As busy a job as that is, Gabrielle found herself moonlighting in 2019 when Tori and Jennie came a callin’ for the reboot, BH90210, when the entire original cast signed on to play heightened versions of themselves. Gabrielle opens up about that bittersweet reunion due to Luke Perry’s passing as well as how hard it is to watch friends go through tough times - “True Tori”, Shannen’s current health, and so on. Finally, we reflect back on 90210 and its blockbuster cultural effect that we are still, and will forever be talking about, all these years later. @gabriellecarteris @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by TENTREE - https://www.tentree.com (15% Off First Order - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by QUIP - https://www.getquip.com/velvet (First Refill Free & Up To 40% Off Bundles) Brought to you by SHIPSTATION - https://www.shipstation.com (60 Day Free Trial. Use Code “Velvet” by clicking on the microphone at the top) Brought to you by TRUEBILL - https://www.truebill.com/velvetrope (Start Cancelling Unwanted Recurring Subscriptions Now! It could save you thousands a year.) Brought to you by WONDERY’S HARSH REALITY (Follow “Harsh Reality:The Story of Miriam Rivera” on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen early and ad free by joining Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App) 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

Last week during our live show we predicted that RHONJ would move forward with Teresa, Dolo and Rachel Fuda after this toxic, low rated season comes to a close. Radar.com listened to our live show and is reporting today that an inside source claims this as true. Are we the inside source? We break that down and discuss how likely our prediction is to come true. Denise Richards and The Wild Things has been green lit and, with the help of the same producers as RHOBH, coming to E! sometime soon. A clip has surfaced overnight from RHOBH filming and Kyle Richards is not holding back when letting Dorit Kemsley have it and we are so here for it. Finally, Andy Cohen accuses Carole Radziwill of trashing him and Carole slams back like only Radzi could. A slow day today it is not. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charli Burnett steps Behind The Rope. Vanderpump Rules, Season Nine. Charli chats all about the new season of Pump Rules - how it was different for her, filming without OG’s Stassi, Jax and Kristen, being the only one in the group whose significant other isn’t a regular part of the show, and her ever changing relationships with cast mates. She weighs in on some of life’s most pressing questions - the validity of “share plate” charges, Schwartz & Sandy’s, Raquel Leviss’ statement that Katie Maloney is bored in life, the necessity of an engagement ring from Tiffany’s, the fact that Summer Moon has more IG followers than all of us, working at SUR for Lisa Vanderpump and much more. Charli shares an update on Lala Kent and Randall Emmett’s relationship that has been the subject of much tabloid fodder over the past few weeks. Charli opens up about her food issues, as seen this season on VPR, her decision to show her vulnerable side on Bravo and how the public and her cast mates have reacted. Of course, last but certainly not least, we had to ask if she has, in fact, now still never eaten pasta.  @charliburnett @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by TENTREE - https://www.tentree.com (15% Off First Order - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by QUIP - https://www.getquip.com/velvet (First Refill Free & Up To 40% Off Bundles) Brought to you by SHIPSTATION - https://www.shipstation.com (60 Day Free Trial. Use Code “Velvet” by clicking on the microphone at the top) Brought to you by TRUEBILL - https://www.truebill.com/velvetrope (Start Cancelling Unwanted Recurring Subscriptions Now! It could save you thousands a year.) Brought to you by WONDERY’S HARSH REALITY (Follow “Harsh Reality:The Story of Miriam Rivera” on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen early and ad free by joining Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App) 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

Hannah Ferrier steps Behind The Rope. Our fav Below Decker is here to chat about it all!  Hannah reminisces about her time on Below Deck, the highs and lows, and discusses her much talked about exit from the show, Maritime Law and Sandy / Maila. Moving on, Hannah updates us on motherhood, fiancé Josh, her new house and wedding plans. Now a Podcast host herself, Hannah chats about “Dear Reality, You’re Effed”, her many Bravolebv guests - shout outs to Mercedes Javid & Shep Rose, her many Bravolebrity Run Ins - Ramona Singer we are talking to you and who her ideal guests would be. An avid Bravo watcher, Hannah shares her thoughts on all our fav Housewives’ happenings - RHOSLC, RHOBH, RHOP, RHONY & much more. Of course, we also deep dive into this current season of Below Deck in all its glory! @hannahferrier @hannahspodcast @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef www.oceaninternationaltrainingacademy.com BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by TENTREE - https://www.tentree.com (15% Off First Order - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by QUIP - https://www.getquip.com/velvet (First Refill Free & Up To 40% Off Bundles) Brought to you by SHIPSTATION - https://www.shipstation.com (60 Day Free Trial. Use Code “Velvet” by clicking on the microphone at the top) Brought to you by TRUEBILL - https://www.truebill.com/velvetrope (Start Cancelling Unwanted Recurring Subscriptions Now! It could save you thousands a year.) Brought to you by WONDERY’S HARSH REALITY (Follow “Harsh Reality:The Story of Miriam Rivera” on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen early and ad free by joining Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App) 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

In a rare Podcast appearance, Carole Radziwill steps BACK Behind The Rope. After a brief chat with Carole about her career as a journalist, producer (3 Emmy wins) & NYT Best Selling author (shout out to "What Remains: A memoir of Fate, Friendship and Love”), we get into what y’all wanna chat about, The Real Housewives of New York City. Carole chats about her six year run on RHONY - the highs / lows, cast mates who have come and gone (Lu, Ramona, Dorinda, the Tins, Aviva & Much More), Adam!, and, if you have’t heard, the fact that she has never used, is not currently using and will never use a ghostwriter (shout out to "The Widow’s Guide to Sex & Dating”). Carole talks about one of the most shocking reunion moments ever - telling Andy Cohen he is full of sh*t and clarifies the truth behind her RHONY exit putting to bed once and for all whether it had anything to do with that reunion moment, her much publicized fall out and demise of her friendship with Bethenny Frankel or plethora of receipts of who said what, when and to whom she sent to production on the reg. We chat about whether Bethenny really is Andy’s “favorite”, what she got special treatment during her RHONY career and whether she should return to RHONY as cast or producer to fix the ratings slump. Carole chats about changes she would make to RHONY to increase ratings, who she would let go, bring back from the past, and whether serious topics like race and politics belong on TV. After all, she was ahead of her time with her very own political story line. Of course, we can’t help but ask if those suggested changes would involve her ever coming back. Listen to find out this plus a whole lot more rumors and myths clarified and set straight by the one and only Carole Radziwill, a guest that we have been chasing, stalking, and charming for quite a while to make an appearance here Behind The Rope! As they say, all good things come to those who wait. This is Part 2 of the epic Carole Radziwill chat you have all been asking for!!! @caroleradziwill @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought to you by TENTREE - https://www.tentree.com (15% Off First Order - Use Code “Velvet”) Brought to you by QUIP - https://www.getquip.com/velvet (First Refill Free & Up To 40% Off Bundles) Brought to you by SHIPSTATION - https://www.shipstation.com (60 Day Free Trial. Use Code “Velvet” by clicking on the microphone at the top) Brought to you by TRUEBILL - https://www.truebill.com/velvetrope (Start Cancelling Unwanted Recurring Subscriptions Now! It could save you thousands a year.) Brought to you by WONDERY’S HARSH REALITY (Follow “Harsh Reality: The Story of Miriam Rivera” on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen early and ad free by joining Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App) 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