BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE
1,426 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★ - 2.9K ratingsCome step ‘Behind The Velvet Rope’ with all your favorite TV stars and pop culture icons with host David Yontef as he asks his guests all the pressing questions YOU want answered! The ONLY 7 Day a Week Show!
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Episodes
KIMBERLY ARCHIE (on Working For Tom Girardi, Meeting w/ Erika & The Housewife and the Hustler) II
February 26, 2024 10:30 - 1 hourKimberly Archie steps back Behind The Velvet Rope. So much has been written about, discussed and put out there about Kimberly Archie’s employment with Tom Girardi, her involvement in “The Housewife and the Hustler”, her BFF Kathy Ruigomez, the victims who were scammed and stolen from by Tom Girardi and Erika Jayne’s knowledge of and involvement in Tom’s crimes. Today, Kimberly stops by to clarify all, separate fact from fiction and chat about the many headlines, details and nuances surroundi...
Brandi Accuses Andy of Sexual Harassment, He Apologizes, Her Lawyers Demand His Termination & Dorit Releases Kyle’s Private Texts
February 25, 2024 20:30 - 27 minutesBrandi Glanville has accused Andy Cohen of Sexual Harassment. Andy has issued an apology. Brandi’s lawyers - who we have had on this very podcast - slam back and demand NBC fire Andy. We break this down, explain what is legally likely to happen next and who can and will ultimately be held accountable for these shocking allegations. Moving on Porsha Williams is set to return to RHOA, has filed for divorce from Simon Guobadia as Simon’s citizenship is denied, Falynn - Simon’s ex - shadily weig...
Project Runway's SUEDE (on The Judges, Tim Gunn, Christian Siriano & all things Runway!)
February 25, 2024 10:30 - 1 hourFashion Runway’s Suede steps Behind The Rope. Yup, fan favorite, blue haired, likes to refer to himself in the third person, Suede. Suede discusses the Project Runway casting process, the filming process, his fellow contestant designers, the difficulty of Runway and how you really had to “Make It Work”. Speaking of “Making It Work”, Suede opens up about Project Runway Mentor Tim Gunn, judges Heidi Klum, Michael Koors, and Nina Garcia, Issac Mizrahi and Georgina Chapman. We discuss Georgina’s...
Bo Dietl & Luis Ruelas Respond To Lawsuit, RHOBH Recap & Kyle’s Bombshell Admission
February 24, 2024 10:30 - 12 minutesBo Dietl and Luis Ruelas respond to the recent lawsuit filed against them and come out swinging. We break down their responses, address rumors circulating about Teresa’s RHONJ future and discuss Melissa Gorga’s recent statement about the demise of her friendship with Jackie Goldschneider. Heading west, the RHOBH finale has arrived! We break down and recap the RHOBH finale, deep dive Kyle’s White party, Erika Jayne’s performance, Sutton’s fall, and discuss the last fifteen minutes - cameras b...
Kyle Shades LVP Again, Tamra Has New Message for Shannon & Everyone Comes for James Kennedy
February 23, 2024 10:30 - 1 hourRHOBH Season Thirteen has come to an end, Kyle shades Lisa Vanderpump again, reveals her and Mo can date other people (how is this a headline) and steps out with girlfriend Morgan Wade and Kesha. Tamra Judge releases new texts between her and Shannon amidst Tres Amigas break up, Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan are on again, on again, Porsha Williams returns to RHOA as other cast announcements are expected any day now and last, but certainly not least, Bethenny Frankel shares information regard...
Tom Sandoval’s Latest F Up, LVP’s Opinion, VPR Cast’s Journey to Forgiveness & RHOSLC’s New Villain
February 22, 2024 10:30 - 1 hourVanderpump Rules Season 11, Episode 4. But first, let us discuss Tom Sandoval’s now infamous New York Times Magazine interview from yesterday where he compared Scandoval to OJ Simpson and George Floyd. Now back to our regularly scheduled program. Casa Kennedy is open for biz, or at least one $2,000 pool party. Lisa Vanderpump seems genuinely concerned about Sandoval, convinces Scheana and Lala to give him a chance and introduces us to her new dog Donut. Welcome. Ariana voices concerns over t...
Vanderpump Rules Recap & Tom's NYT Article (w/ The BravBros)
February 21, 2024 10:30 - 1 hourVanderpump Rules Season 11, Episode 4. But first, let us discuss Tom Sandoval’s now infamous New York Times Magazine interview from yesterday where he compared Scandoval to OJ Simpson and George Floyd. Now back to our regularly scheduled program. Casa Kennedy is open for biz, or at least one $2,000 pool party. Lisa Vanderpump seems genuinely concerned about Sandoval, convinces Scheana and Lala to give him a chance and introduces us to her new dog Donut. Welcome. Ariana voices concerns over t...
RHOBH Shocking Reunion Claims From Dorit & Garcelle, Jax Taylor Claps Back & Simon Guobadia’s Citizenship Denied
February 20, 2024 21:00 - 17 minutesBoth Dorit Kemsley and Garcelle Beauvais said that we are going to see an ending so different, so unique, so strange at the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills reunion. We break down those statements and discuss the upcoming RHOBH reunion now that the looks have been revealed. Jax Taylor claps back at haters who say he and Brittany are dunzo. Simon Guobadia is denied citizenship due to alleged past crimes, Kandi Burruss speaks out on Porsha’s return to RHOA and Bravo prepares to announce the ful...
Porsha Williams' RHOA Return, Cringe RHOBH Kyle Moment & RHOP Cast Changes (w/ 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose Podcast)
February 20, 2024 10:30 - 1 hourPorsha Williams Guobadia is back in at The Real Housewives of Atlanta. We break down Porsha’s return to RHOA, her overall development deal with NBC, who else will return to RHOA from last and past seasons’ cast, whether Porsha’s return can truly save RHOA and what a Kenya and Porsha led season will look like - frenemies, enemies or friends? In other news, we discuss who has had a good season over in Beverly Hills, who is struggling in the 90210 and the cringiest moments of this season of RHO...
KIMBERLY ARCHIE (on Working For Tom Girardi, Meeting w/ Erika & The Housewife and the Hustler) I
February 19, 2024 10:30 - 1 hourKimberly Archie steps Behind The Velvet Rope. So much has been written about, discussed and put out there about Kimberly Archie’s employment with Tom Girardi, her involvement in “The Housewife and the Hustler”, her BFF Kathy Ruigomez, the victims who were scammed and stolen from by Tom Girardi and Erika Jayne’s knowledge of and involvement in Tom’s crimes. Today, Kimberly stops by to clarify all, separate fact from fiction and chat about the many headlines, details and nuances surrounding th...
Jax and Brittany "Break Up", Kyle Spills Reunion T, RHOA New Cast & Bethenny Slams Kelly Rowland
February 18, 2024 21:00 - 23 minutesJax and Brittany have broken up. Or have they? We interrupt this regularly scheduled program to discuss this rumor, where it started, why it started and just how true is it as we prepare for the premiere of Valley Village next month. In other news, Nene Leakes is not returning to RHOA Season 16 - shocker said sarcastically. We break down who we expect from the current Season 15 cast to return and which RHOA from the past will be given a peach when the formal cast is announced any day now. Bet...
HEATHER THOMSON (on RHONY Past/Present/Future, Cast Mates & Bethenny Frankel's Podcast)
February 18, 2024 10:30 - 1 hourHeather Thomson steps Behind The Rope. With RHONY RHUGT airing, we cannot help but wonder, if not for Heather’s RHONY Season 13 appearance and producer edit and manipulation, would she have been the sixth apple holder instead of Kristen Taekman? Checking in from her Berkshires home, Heather is here to tell it all. Let us start at the beginning, Season Five of The Real Housewives of New York City. Heather discusses what it was like back in the day in the groundbreaking season when the first e...
Luis Ruelas & Bo Dietl Sued (Breaking Down The Claims & Analyzing The Effect on Teresa and RHONJ Next Season)
February 17, 2024 10:30 - 13 minutesLuis Ruelas and Bo Dietl have been sued for allegedly hacking the computers for “harassment and abuse” of Luis’ ex Vanessa Reiser. We break down the origins of these claims, deep dive the claims themselves, review Luis’ cryptic social media responses and Bo Dietl’s response, analyze what this means for next season of RHONJ and how this potentially effects RHONJ’s return in April. We discuss Teresa’s involvement in this, the fact that history could be repeating itself and chat about what she m...
Morgan Wade's New Message For Kyle, Casting News For RHOA & RHONY & Brandi Glanville's New Message for Caroline Manzo
February 16, 2024 10:30 - 1 hourWith all the rumors swirling around the BravoVerse about the future of RHONY and RHOA, we take time out of our regularly scheduled program to address those rumors, clarify who is not cast and who is and break down the future of both franchises. Peaches and Apple holders unite. In other news, Morgan Wade returns to this weeks chat, shares a message for Kyle Richards and moves on. Brandi Glanville thrives on Only Fans, Candiace Dillard wins in court and has a message for Michael Darby and we ...
Tom Schwartz’ New Dilemma, Lisa Vanderpump’s Concern for Sandoval & Nema Vand Spills The Tea About Dating Raquel
February 15, 2024 10:30 - 1 hourTom Schwartz is in a difficult position these days, trying to remain friends with all his Vander Co-Stars and still be loyal to his BFF Tom Sandoval. How is that going for ya Schwartzy? Tom Sandoval professes his love for Rachel Leviss, plays victim and opens up to Lisa Vanderpump about his dark days. LVP is very concerned about Tom, Scheana shades the F out of Tom Sandoval, Shahs of Sunset’s Nema Vand reveals all about Rachel Leviss, Tom Schwartz is Sober Curious, Katie and Scheana bond an...
KATO KAELIN (on OJ - Separating Fact From Fiction, New Developments, Real Housewives & Celeb Big Brother) II
February 14, 2024 10:30 - 52 minutesKato Kaelin steps back Behind The Rope. The man. The myth. The legend. Where to being when sitting down with a man whose narrative has been created, crafted, discussed, dissected and analyzed by the media to the nth degree without ever taking the time to sit down and chat with the man himself. Kato chats about how life changed when he was thrust into public scrutiny of epic proportion over night as a key witness in one of the most high profile murder cases in history, The People vs. OJ Si...
Larsa Pippen’s Break Up, Kyle Richards’ New Lies & Rachel Leviss’ Last Straw
February 13, 2024 20:50 - 27 minutesLarsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan have broken up. We share our hot takes on their relationship, the outside influence of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, the upcoming Traitors Two Reunion with both of them, their very public love bombing of each other, Larsa’s plea to her friends who still follow Marcus - Lisa Hochstein we are looking at you and last, but certainly not least, the authenticity and realness of it all as we head into the Miami reunion and get ready for RHOM Season 7 contracts. In...
KATO KAELIN (on OJ - Separating Fact From Fiction, New Developments, Real Housewives & Celeb Big Brother) I
February 13, 2024 10:30 - 50 minutesKato Kaelin steps Behind The Rope. The man. The myth. The legend. Where to being when sitting down with a man whose narrative has been created, crafted, discussed, dissected and analyzed by the media to the nth degree without ever taking the time to sit down and chat with the man himself. Kato chats about how life changed when he was thrust into public scrutiny of epic proportion over night as a key witness in one of the most high profile murder cases in history, The People vs. OJ Simpson...
KIKI BARTH (on RHOM Season Six Drama, Cast Mates, Alexia/Adriana's Airport Run In & Upcoming Reunion) II
February 12, 2024 10:30 - 57 minutesKiki Barth steps back Behind The Rope. She’s baaack to chat about this season of RHOM and what a season it has been. Larsa has spread Guerdy’s cancer diagnosis without permission, Lisa and Lenny are still in the midst of a nasty divorce, Julia has learned Opera, Adriana is still on the outs with Alexia and Marysol, Nicole is still rich AF and oh so much more. There has been a lot of drama off camera too. If you haven’t heard, Adriana and Alexia had one epic airport meltdown on the way back f...
James Kennedy's Bad Week, Tom Sandoval's Good Week & Kyle Richards' RHOBH Future
February 11, 2024 21:00 - 22 minutesRHOM Reunion Looks have been released and we have all of our rankings worst to best to share. Weigh in and let us know your thoughts as well. James Kennedy continues to remain under attack for past alleged behavior toward Kristen, Rachel Leviss, ex BFF Logan and more. We break down all of those claims asking fact or fiction? Tom Sandoval makes out many times with new GF Victoria Lee Robinson, Denise Richards shares a Lisa Rinna update, Kyle shares a Kathy Hilton update and talks about her unc...
KANDI BURRUSS (on RHOA, Cast Mates & Being a Legend)
February 11, 2024 10:30 - 1 hourKandi Burruss has exited RHOA! Legend Kandi Burruss that is. How did we get here? Kandi reflects upon on her time thought the past many seasons on one of Bravo’s top rated franchises, reflects upon heavy hitters who have come and gone - Nene, Cynthia, Porsha, Kim Zolciak and chats those who have enjoyed a shorter tenure - Eva, Claudia, Shamari, Kim Fields. In honor of her exit, we share this blast from the past chat with one of our favs. Kandi chats highs and lows of her time on RHOA. Being a...
RHONJ April Return Date Explained, Vicki Gunvalson Slams Tamra, Teddi, Alexis & Johnny J and Merce Is No Longer In The Purse
February 10, 2024 10:30 - 12 minutesRHOBH Season Thirteen chugs along. Our fav diamond holders are still in Spain and Merce is no longer in the purse people. Merce has been released and so are the ladies emotions where Dorit talks PTSD, Annmarie talks confusion, Kyle talks everything except the real trouble in her marriage to Mo and Erika is still angry AF for the lack of support from her so called friends. We break down this weeks RHOBH and share all of our hot takes on all that has occurred and deep dive the many flashbacks...
Kyle Richards' Double Standard, The Housewife & Hustler II, & Kathy Hilton, Nene Leakes & Monica Garcia's Return!
February 09, 2024 10:30 - 1 hourRHOA. Where are we? Breaking down Kenya Moore, Shereé Whitfield and Kandi Burruss’ recent comments and rumors that Nene Leakes could possibly return, the entire franchise could be rebooted and that a pause, hiatus and “we are in trouble” SOS has been put into effect. In Bev Hills news, Kyle Richards has double standards when it comes to her RHOBH cast mates, the Housewife and the Hustler II has dropped and Kathy Hilton has returned to RHOBH a la the Season Thirteen. Tom Sandoval is working ...
VPR Recap (James Steals Schwartzy, Lala Challenges Ariana, Messy Beds & Tom Sandoval Gets Even For Doute)
February 08, 2024 10:30 - 58 minutesVPR Season 11, Episode 2. How did we get here? Tom’s assistant Ann steals the show as James wonders if it is illegal to pi$$ on someone’s bush. In other news, Lala starts to show more allegiances to Sandoval, Ally enters the astrology game a la Schwartzy, James and Schwartzy get closer, Pump closes, Scheana’s OCD makes a cameo but she is still “Good As Gold”, LVP gets her hair done and it seems that Tom Sandoval thinks it is ok to have slept with Rachel Leviss because James had a thing with ...
MICHAEL LOHAN (on Lindsay, Dina, Family Misconceptions & Mean Girls!)
February 07, 2024 10:30 - 1 hourMichael Lohan steps Behind The Rope. So much has been written about, discussed and said about Michael Lohan over the years, we figured why not go right to the source to separate all the fact from fiction, dispel rumors and set many records straight. Michael talks about the misperceptions of Hollywood and the biz, Reality TV, Celeb Rehab, famous friends and more. Of course the convo quickly turns to daughter Lindsay - Mean Girls, her early days in the biz, reboots (yes, please!), the papara...
Kandi Burruss Exits RHOA & What This Means For RHOA’s Future
February 06, 2024 20:40 - 35 minutesKandi Burruss has exited RHOA. We break down Kandi’s announcement, the truth behind her departure, the BravoVerse’s reaction, Andy Cohen’s thoughts and what this means for the future of RHOA. Is RHOA headed for a total reboot RHONY style? Is Porsha really in talks to return for a Kenya vs. Porsha season? Is Phaedra Parks on her way to win The Traitors with the help of Parvati, continue to moonlight on Married to Med and make a full time return as a peach holder now that Kandi is no longer in ...
DAPHNE ZUNIGA (on Melrose Place, Co-Star Lisa Rinna, RHOBH & One Tree Hill) - II
February 06, 2024 10:30 - 1 hourDaphne Zuniga steps back Behind The Rope. Daphne is here to chat about the full anthology of her career none the least of which included her role as Jo Reynolds on the iconic Melrose Place. Daphne talks working with college roommate, a pre Sex And The City Darren Star, cast mates such as Lisa Rinna, Marcia Cross, Heather Locklear, reboots, spin offs, 90s nostalgia and whether there will ever be another incarnation of this epic 90210 spinoff. Daphne also chats that other mega hit TV show she ...
KIKI BARTH (on RHOM Season Six Drama, Cast Mates, Alexia/Adriana's Airport Run In & Upcoming Reunion) I
February 05, 2024 10:30 - 1 hourKiki Barth steps Behind The Rope. She’s baaack to chat about this season of RHOM and what a season it has been. Larsa has spread Guerdy’s cancer diagnosis without permission, Lisa and Lenny are still in the midst of a nasty divorce, Julia has learned Opera, Adriana is still on the outs with Alexia and Marysol, Nicole is still rich AF and oh so much more. There has been a lot of drama off camera too. If you haven’t heard, Adriana and Alexia had one epic airport meltdown on the way back from B...
America's Next Top Model's LISA D'AMATO (on Tyra, The Judges & "Reality Reckoning") - II
February 04, 2024 10:30 - 1 hourLisa D’Amato, from America’s Next Top Model, steps Behind The Rope. Holding nothing back, Lisa is here to tell it all. Did someone say Bethenny Frankel and Reality Reckoning? Looking back at this blast from the past chat, Lisa recalls every single thing Bethenny is now talking about loudly. Lisa chats about what living in the model house was really like, the competitiveness of her fellow model contestants and the pressure she felt from producers while filming. She chats about ANTM judges M...
RHOBH Recap (Drunk Erika, Dorit is Not Karen, Garcelle in Heat), Rachel Leviss Slams James & Tom Sandoval Slams Everyone
February 03, 2024 10:30 - 12 minutesKyle and Sutton, still on a real life pause, have a tender moment on this past week’s RHOBH. Garcelle is in heat over Chefie and his Dad, Dorit wants us all to know she is not a Karen, Annemarie puts her nursing degree to good use and Erika Jayne gets obliterated and entertains the Erudite. All this and more as we recap, review and share all our hot takes on this past weeks RHOBH. In other news, Tom Sandoval no longer gives an F about public opinion and enters his victim phase, Rachel Levis...
Crystal Slams Dorit, The BravoVerse Slams Heather Gay, Stassi Rejects Jax Again and Luann & Joe Bradley Get Cozy
February 02, 2024 10:30 - 1 hourLuann and Danielle Olivera’s boyfriend - oh okay so they have not technically defined it yet - Southern Hospitality’s Joe Bradley, are rumored to have been all over each other the other day at The Dream Hotel in downtown, NYC. A lot of rumored hotel guests are said to have witnessed this whereas a lot of others have ensured us nothing has happened. We break down their WWHL appearance, what we know and where this leaves Lu, Joe and Danielle. Next we break down Monica Garcia’s fake pause, wh...
Lala Calls Raquel, LVP's Win, Raquel's VPR Return & Several Housewives Cities on Pause
February 01, 2024 10:30 - 58 minutesVanderpump Rules Season Eleven. The date has finally come. The new season has finally arrived. We break down this week’s episode sharing all of our hot takes on how VPR premiered in a post Scandoval world. An emotional Lala, lack of Rachel, product placement, Queen LVP, Tom and Ariana still living together and oh, so much more. We break it all down. In other news, Kyle and Morgan Wade delete each other on IG, RHOBH chugs along and several Housewives cities are apparently on pause for 2024. Sa...
Kyle & Morgan Wade Delete Each Others' Pics on Instagram (What This Means!)
January 31, 2024 21:10 - 24 minutesMorgan Wade and Kyle Richards delete all pics of each other on their respective Instagrams. Why and what does this mean? Press Play as we get to the bottom of this! @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAPHNE ZUNIGA (on Melrose Place, Co-Star Lisa Rinna, RHOBH & One Tree Hill) - I
January 31, 2024 10:30 - 1 hourDaphne Zuniga steps Behind The Rope. Daphne is here to chat about the full anthology of her career none the least of which included her role as Jo Reynolds on the iconic Melrose Place. Daphne talks working with college roommate, a pre Sex And The City Darren Star, cast mates such as Lisa Rinna, Marcia Cross, Heather Locklear, reboots, spin offs, 90s nostalgia and whether there will ever be another incarnation of this epic 90210 spinoff. Daphne also chats that other mega hit TV show she starr...
Caroline Manzo vs. Bravo (Breaking Down The Claims, Brandi’s Rebuttal & What Happens Next)
January 30, 2024 20:50 - 33 minutesCaroline Manzo has sued Bravo. She has also sued a ton of other Production Companies and Studios involved in making RHUGT over an incident she claims took place in January 2023 in Morocco. In court documents Caroline claims she was sexually harassed by Brandi Glanville after producers supplied cast mates with alcohol to promote outrageous behavior on the show. Today, we break down these claims, the worlds response, Housewives such as Phaedra Parks and Camille Grammer’s responses, Brandi’s res...
MADONNA's NIKI HARIS & DONNA DE LORY (on Working w/ Madonna, Recent Health Scare & Celebration Tour) - II
January 30, 2024 10:30 - 56 minutesNiki Haris and Donna De Lory return Behind The Rope. Niki and Donna, that is. As Madonna’s world wide Celebration Tour continues to break records worldwide one stop at a time, we could think of no one better than Niki and Donna to chat about the full anthology of their careers on the road and recording with Madonna in many countries, for many tours, on many songs, throughout many decades. Who’s That Girl, Blond Ambition Tour, The Girlie Show Tour, The Downed World Tour and everything and a...
MELISSA RIVERS (on Monica Garcia's One Season Run, Traitors Thrives, Girls Trip Dives & Brandi Caroline Update)
January 29, 2024 10:30 - 54 minutesMelissa Rivers is back with her very first of many monthly Bravo Reality Round-Up appearances of 2024! Sit back because there is a lot to cover! First we talk about Monica Garcia’s epic, one season only arc on RHOSLC as Reality Von Tea(se). Then, we move on to The Traitors breaking down all of our fav Housewives’ moves, deep dive who has a good chance of winning this game and discuss whether, why and how The Traitors has successfully captured and accomplished what Girls Trip set out to. Spea...
America's Next Top Model's LISA D'AMATO (on Tyra, The Judges & "Reality Reckoning") - I
January 28, 2024 10:30 - 1 hourLisa D’Amato, from America’s Next Top Model, steps Behind The Rope. Holding nothing back, Lisa is here to tell it all. Did someone say Bethenny Frankel and Reality Reckoning? Looking back at this blast from the past chat, Lisa recalls every single thing Bethenny is now talking about loudly. Lisa chats about what living in the model house was really like, the competitiveness of her fellow model contestants and the pressure she felt from producers while filming. She chats about ANTM judges M...
What Got Monica Garcia Fired, Kyle's Outrage This Week, VPR Returns & RHOC Films
January 27, 2024 10:30 - 13 minutesMonica Garcia has been fired. She has not decided to take time off of Housewives. Let that just be clear. We break down how and why this happened, the truth behind Monica’s exit, the mistakes the cast has made in wanting this, the double standards involved in this termination, Andy Cohen’s comments, production’s involvement, the Jen Shah of it all and most importantly, where the cast, Bravo, producers and RHOSLC goes from here as Season Five filming is expected to commence next month - Feb...
Listen Now: Diss and Tell (Phaedra Parks and Kandi Burruss)
January 26, 2024 15:00 - 11 minutesWhen you think of the messiest celebrity feuds of all time, who comes to mind? Is it Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun? Maybe it’s Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan… or just about anyone from any reality TV franchise? Diss and Tell is a podcast from Wondery, hosted by comedians Sydney Battle and Matt Bellassai. Each hilarious episode will take you through one of pop culture’s most iconic celebrity feuds, and serve you a little dose of chaos every week. This is just a preview of Diss and Tell. You...
Erika vs. Kyle, Annmarie Slammed by Everyone, Southern Charm Reunites & Bethenny’s 2024 Plan
January 26, 2024 10:30 - 1 hourErika Jayne wants Kyle eviscerated. Kyle responds, Crystal finds her voice, Annemarie annoys everyone and we prepare for the RHOBH reunion which films later this month. Speaking of reunions, we share all our hot takes on the just completed Southern Cham reunion, share updates on Craig and Paige, explain why this season was one of the best for Southern Charm in years and ask, where is our Season Ten announcement? Yes, we are impatient. Finally, we share Bethenny Frankel news and ask the B her...
Traitors’ Deep Dive, LVP Shades Bethenny, Phaedra’s Fatal Mistake and Truth Behind Katie & Ariana’s Sandwiches
January 25, 2024 10:30 - 1 hourHouston we have a problem. The Housewives are in trouble over there on The Traitors. With BTVR guest Parvati Shallow and BB legend Dan Gheesling at the helm, our little Phae Phae Parks may have met her matches and for anyone who has ever watched BB, never count our Miss Janelle. Moving on, we deep dive what to expect from Valley Village, share our hot takes on the trailer, discuss our boots on the ground indefinite (?) delay of Something About Her, break down Lisa Vanderpump’ recent comments...
Monica Garcia Fired! (Breaking Down How This Happened & Where RHOSLC Goes Next)
January 24, 2024 20:50 - 29 minutesMonica Garcia has been fired. She has not decided to take time off of Housewives. Let that just be clear. We break down how and why this happened, the truth behind Monica’s exit, the mistakes the cast has made in wanting this, the double standards involved in this termination, production’s involvement, the Jen Shah of it all and most importantly, where the cast, Bravo, producers and RHOSLC goes from here as Season Five filming is expected to commence next month. Press play. @behindvelvetrope...
LINDA GRAY (on Dallas, Sue Ellen Ewing, Models Inc., Garcelle Beauvais & Reboots)
January 24, 2024 10:30 - 1 hourLinda Gray steps Behind The Rope. Yes, Sue Ellen Ewing in the flesh! Linda is here to chat about the full anthology of her career and what it was like to be part of one of the most Iconic shows of all time, Dallas. Linda reminisces about being cast, the early days on set with co-stars such as Larry Hagman, Patrick Duffy, Charlene Tilton and Victoria Principal - to name a few, the highs and lows of Sue Ellen, best and worst storylines for the character, playing drunk and how life changed as a...
RHONJ Season 14 Date Announced, Melissa Gorga’s New Life News & Teresa’s Big Revelation
January 23, 2024 21:00 - 33 minutesRHONJ Season Fourteen Has Been Announced for April. We share all our hot takes on what to expect this upcoming season, whether people are eagerly anticipating its return or “over it” and just why has the start been delayed 'til April with no other Housewives returning to Bravo during the next few months. In other RHONJ news, Melissa Gorga has announced that she is “opening” a new Envy location in Huntington, Long Island. We discuss the ownership of Envy, Melissa’s business moto and her ex- bi...
MADONNA's NIKI HARIS & DONNA DE LORY (on Working w/ Madonna, Recent Health Scare & Celebration Tour) - I
January 23, 2024 10:30 - 55 minutesNiki Haris and Donna De Lory step Behind The Rope. Niki and Donna, that is. As Madonna’s world wide Celebration Tour continues to break records worldwide one stop at a time, we could think of no one better than Niki and Donna to chat about the full anthology of their careers on the road and recording with Madonna in many countries, for many tours, on many songs, throughout many decades. Who’s That Girl, Blond Ambition Tour, The Girlie Show Tour, The Downed World Tour and everything and any...
CHAZ DEAN (on Jeff Lewis, Heather McDonald, Jeff’s Exes, Hair & Run In w/ Ramona Singer’s Boyfriend!)
January 22, 2024 10:30 - 56 minutesChaz Dean returns Behind The Rope. He’s back! The Hair God himself is here to fill us in on all he has been up to, well, since the last time he stopped by. Chaz Dean New York, new products and more. Of course, the convo quickly turns to his time on Flipping Out, recent reconciliation with Jeff Lewis, re-entry into Jeff’s “Chumps”, Jeff’s never-ending battles with Gage, Jeff’s never ending love life sagas - did someone say Scott?, Chef Stu? and epic breakup and fall out with Heather McDonald....
The Traitors’ Recap, Katie & Ariana’s Friendship Future, Annemarie Slams Crystal & Monica Garcia’s New Statement
January 21, 2024 21:00 - 29 minutesAnnemarie Wiley is shaded by everyone, claps back at everyone and accuses Crystal Kung Minkoff of making things up for a storyline. Hmm, where have we heard this before about our dear Crystal? In other news, Monica Garcia’s lawsuit against Heather Gay and Beauty Lab is dismissed and releases an epic statement clap back at haters as we prepare for the conclusion of the RHOSLC reunion and return of Monica Garcia for RHOSLC Season Five. Vanderpump Rules has its premiere party right here in sun...
The Traitors’ PARVATI SHALLOW (on Winning Survivor, Being a "Black Widow" & More!)
January 21, 2024 10:37 - 1 hourParvati Shallow steps Behind The Rope. Survivor Winner, Parvati Shallow. The Traitors’ Parvati Shallow who was told to NEVER come for the Housewives. Actually, the Housewives - Phaedra, Tamra and Shereé - sorry Larsa - should know who they are dealing with. Parvati is on EVERY “Best Survivor Players of all time” list as well as one of Jeff Probst’s personal “Favorite Players of all time” list. After chatting with her, it is very clear as to why. Did you know Parvati has played this brilliant...
What We Observed About Kyle & Mo From Attending HNT Gala, TreHugger’s Slam Danielle Cabral & RHOBH Recap
January 20, 2024 10:30 - 12 minutesHomeless Not Toothless. Why is it so hard for Kyle to remember? We recap this week’s RHOBH revealing what we observed firsthand between Kyle and Mo as well as Annemarie and Crystal by attending this event last year in Bev Hills. We share our thoughts on why Crystal is probably really bothered by Annemarie, Sutton’s esophagus - next please, and Kyle’s breakup with both Sutton and Dorit over the past few weeks now that Morgan Wade has her full attention. In other news, the Vanderpump Rules cast...