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With RHOC filming for the new season finished and RHOSLC filming well underway - cast trip included, we break down both upcoming seasons and what we can expect.  Rebecca Minkoff joins the new season of RHONY, is seen filming, has had her Scientology background revealed, reacts to her heavy ties to Scientology being revealed and we chat whether this will be part of her story for the new season of NY Housewives.  Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright double down on their troubled times, Jax’s Publicist steps forward and we deep dive the upcoming VPR reunion as well as this season of The Valley.  Finally, we share updates on Something About Her, Siggy Flicker, Teddi Mellencamp and last, but certainly not least, Tamra Judge. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: SIRT LIFE NUTRITION - getsirt.com/velvet ($20 Off Ultimate Sirt Juice To Lose Weight, Support Your Overall Health & Get More Energy) YA-MAN - www.ya-manusa.com (20% Off With Code BTVR To Experience the Future of Beauty) 310 NUTRITION - 310nutrition.com (50% Off Up To $100 w/ Code Velvetrope on the Best Hydration, All-in-One Shakes & Refreshing Lemonade Mixes) LOLAVIE - lolavie.com/VELVET (Use Code Velvet For 15% Off Jennifer Aniston’s Award Winning Hair Care) HONEYLOVE - honeylove.com/velvet (20% Off On The Best Shapewear & Bras On The Market) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  BUBLY - bubly.com (Introducing Bubly Burst - Sparkling Water with an Extra Burst of Fruit Flavor, an Extra Burst of Fun. Purchase At a Store Near You)  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

Introducing Do No Harm with Bishop Yvette Flunder from Second Sunday.Follow the show: Second Sunday We're back! In this episode, we're honored to feature Bishop Yvette Flunder, a trailblazer and community builder. From her spiritual lineage to her journey of self-discovery and love, Bishop Flunder's story resonates with authenticity and resilience. Through her words, she challenges norms, advocates for inclusivity, and reminds us of the fundamental duty to 'do no harm.' Tune in for an enriching exploration of faith, love, and liberation. After tuning in, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us on social media @SecondSundayPod and tell us what you think through our listener survey. You can take the survey here, https://bit.ly/SecondSundaySurvey24 & it will help inform future episodes of the pod. 🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️ Take our survey here, https://bit.ly/SecondSundaySurvey24 🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️ The Second Sunday podcast is hosted by Esther and Darren Calhoun. Follow Esther @estheralready,https://www.instagram.com/estheralready Follow Darren @heydarren, https://www.instagram.com/heydarren Follow Second Sunday @secondsundaypod, https://instagram.com/secondsundaypod Subscribe to the podcast, https://secondsundaypod.com 🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️ Podcasting is a team sport so thank you to our dream team: Our Producers Esther, Anna DeShawn, and Nichole Hill Our Associate Producer: Amber Walker Our Sound Designer: Florence Bah-row Adams and Our Managing Producers: Jocelyn Gonzales and Courtney Fleurantin 🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️ Our opening theme song is Miyah B's original track titled, “They Don't Know”. You should download the full song today. https://linktr.ee/myiab.music 🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️ About this pod Second Sunday is about Black Queer folks finding, keeping and sometimes losing faith. It’s a second look at a topic that feels increasingly dismissed and minimized. It’s Second Sunday. About The Qube The Qube is a podcast production company and curated platform to discover the best BIPOC & QTPOC podcasts. We are here to diversify the fastest growing medium today by creating a space of discoverability for audiences invested in culturally aligned content. Discover your next fav BIPOC pod - https://theqube.app Follow The Qube Instagram, https://instagram.com/thequbeapp Twitter, https://twitter.com/thequbeapp TikTok, https://tiktok.com/@thequbeapp DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

With RHOBH still not filming the new season we break down Producers’ ultimatum that Kyle needs to show her relationship with Morgan or take a pass on Season 14, discuss the conflicting rumors about Dorit’s return and chat about the fact that Dorit’s IRL friend may join the cast with or without her.  Tori Spelling, who will not be joining, calls out Andy Cohen, breaks down again on her Podcast and we deep dive it all.  We discuss Lisa Rinna’s game winning moves post Housewives, Andy Cohen’s recent Rinna comments and why we cannot wait for the premiere of her new Lifetime movie, “Mommy Meanest”.  Finally, we discuss what Katharine McPhee Foster as an RHOBH would look like, why David Foster may object, our real life run ins with Mr. Foster and when we can realistically expect to hear about next season’s cast and filming. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: YA-MAN - www.ya-manusa.com (20% Off With Code BTVR To Experience the Future of Beauty) 310 NUTRITION - 310nutrition.com (50% Off Up To $100 w/ Code Velvetrope on the Best Hydration, All-in-One Shakes & Refreshing Lemonade Mixes) LOLAVIE - lolavie.com/VELVET (Use Code Velvet For 15% Off Jennifer Aniston’s Award Winning Hair Care) SIRT LIFE NUTRITION - getsirt.com/velvet ($20 Off Ultimate Sirt Juice To Lose Weight, Support Your Overall Health & Get More Energy) HONEYLOVE - honeylove.com/velvet (20% Off On The Best Shapewear & Bras On The Market) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  BUBLY - bubly.com (Introducing Bubly Burst - Sparkling Water with an Extra Burst of Fruit Flavor, an Extra Burst of Fun. Purchase At a Store Near You)  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

Elyse Slaine steps back Behind The Rope. Yes, RHONY’s Elyse Slaine. She’s baaacck. Elyse shares her thoughts in light of all that has been going on with the many recent Bravo lawsuits claiming alcohol, mental health and other abuse in favor of good TV and high ratings.  Elyse discusses what she saw during her time on RHONY, Bethenny Frankel’s latest rants against the network and the future of Bravo and Real Housewives.  Elyse also talks about her many runs ins in The Hamptons and NYC’s Upper East Side with ex-friend The Singer Stinger, Miss Ramona. Elyse shares a shocking Jill Zarin story and talks other fun Housewife moments. We chat with Elyse about all that she has been up to since the last time she was here.  Part II starts now! @elyseslaine @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: 310 NUTRITION - 310nutrition.com (50% Off Up To $100 w/ Code Velvetrope on the Best Hydration, All-in-One Shakes & Refreshing Lemonade Mixes) LOLAVIE - lolavie.com/VELVET (Use Code Velvet For 15% Off Jennifer Aniston’s Award Winning Hair Care) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  BUBLY - bubly.com (Introducing Bubly Burst - Sparkling Water with an Extra Burst of Fruit Flavor, an Extra Burst of Fun. Purchase At a Store Near You)  WINONA - bywinona.com (25% Off w/ Code VelvetRope When You Begin Your Hormone Replacement Therapy Journey) 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

Mary Cosby has allegedly used the R word about Lisa Barlow’s 12 year old son Henry during RHOSLC Season 5 filming. We break this down, analyze what happens now to Mary, what we can expect for the next Salt Lake season and whether Bravo has a double standard in who they keep and who they choose to terminate for poor behavior.  In other news, Raquel Leviss apologizes to Katie Maloney, Katie rejects her apology and has a message back. Finally Brittany and Jax’s separation takes a new and interesting twist, The Valley plugs along, we have info on Vanderpump Villa, Danielle Olivera shades Paige, Paige slams back, Amanda reacts and Carl and Lindsay continue to throw daggers. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate Flannery steps Behind The Rope. Meredith Palmer is in the house or should we say Starfish. Fresh off her Masked Singer elim, Kate talks about that experience and what is was like to become Starfish each week on the hit Fox show. Kate talks The Office, the rumored Reboot, her run on Dancing With the Stars, guilty pleasures, funny women, Jane Lynch, Madonna, waiting on Whitney Houston as a waitress in Beverly Hills and oh, so much more. Buckle up, it’s gonna be a fun one. @thekateflannery @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: HONEYLOVE - honeylove.com/velvet (20% Off On The Best Shapewear & Bras On The Market) 310 NUTRITION - 310nutrition.com (50% Off Up To $100 w/ Code Velvetrope on the Best Hydration, All-in-One Shakes & Refreshing Lemonade Mixes) LOLAVIE - lolavie.com/VELVET (Use Code Velvet For 15% Off Jennifer Aniston’s Award Winning Hair Care) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  BUBLY - bubly.com (Introducing Bubly Burst - Sparkling Water with an Extra Burst of Fruit Flavor, an Extra Burst of Fun. Purchase At a Store Near You)  WINONA - bywinona.com (25% Off w/ Code VelvetRope When You Begin Your Hormone Replacement Therapy Journey) 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

Sibling fights are unavoidable, but what if every moment of tension – real or imagined – was under a microscope on a global scale? That’s the reality for the brothers from the House of Windsor: Prince William and Prince Harry. They were others’ closest friends and allies since the death of their mother. But, that all began to crack as they each married and took wildly different approaches to their royal duties.  Wondery’s podcast DISS AND TELL is hosted by comedians Sydney Battle and Matt Bellassai. Each episode unpacks one of pop culture’s most iconic celebrity feuds, and they recently took a deeper look into the real reason William vs Harry started. This is just a preview of Diss and Tell. Listen to The Diss and Tell wherever you get your podcasts, or at Wondery.fm/dissandtell_velvetrope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meghan King steps back Behind The Rope. Meghan is back to chat about all things RHOC, Bravo and more.  Meghan chats about the last season of RHOC - whether Tamra saved the show, the attempted take down of Heather, the constant rants of Kelly Dodd, her current relationship with Vicki and last, but certainly not least, her attempt at returning to the franchise herself even though she currently resides in St. Louis.  Meghan chats girls trip, highs and lows with other Housewives, ups and downs of fame and shares a Teresa Giudice / Luis Ruelas update.  Speaking of Tre and Luis, she shares updates on her own “relationship” with her ex Jim Edmonds, talks Bethenny Frankel’s reality reckoning and mounting legal claims against Bravo Finally, Meghan shares her hot takes on a variety of topics none the least of which is Kris Jenner, Erika Jayne, Allison DuBois, dating woes and who she thinks is hot AF in Hollywood.  As we like to say, Meghan mentions it all. Part II starts now. @meghanking @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: WINONA - bywinona.com (25% Off w/ Code VelvetRope When You Begin Your Hormone Replacement Therapy Journey) SIRT LIFE NUTRITION - getsirt.com/velvet ($20 Off Ultimate Sirt Juice To Lose Weight, Support Your Overall Health & Get More Energy) 310 NUTRITION - 310nutrition.com (50% Off Up To $100 w/ Code Velvetrope on the Best Hydration, All-in-One Shakes & Refreshing Lemonade Mixes) LOLAVIE - lolavie.com/VELVET (Use Code Velvet For 15% Off Jennifer Aniston’s Award Winning Hair Care) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  BUBLY - bubly.com (Introducing Bubly Burst - Sparkling Water with an Extra Burst of Fruit Flavor, an Extra Burst of Fun. Purchase At a Store Near You)  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

Rumors are flying that Kyle Richards was warned by RHOBH Producers that she either needs to show her relationship with Morgan Wade or exit RHOBH ahead of Season 14. We break down those rumors, discuss how we got here, the likelihood that they are true, when we can expect RHOBH Season 14 to be announced and where we all go from here.  In other west coast news, we discuss how Brittany just unfollowed both Jax and Publicist Lori K on Instagram, address the rumors that Jax and Lori hooked up in Canada, are hooking up currently and share details of what we know about this on going, up and down new info just released saga of Jax, Brittany and the Publicist.  Finally, we deep dive the rumors Andy Cohen is negotiating his Bravo exit package despite Bravo reps claiming otherwise, share our own possible involvement in this situation and, once again, discuss our hot takes on the future of Real Housewives as we know it. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trista Sutter, THE Original Bachelorette, Steps Behind The Rope.  Trista recalls what it was like when she applied to a not yet known TV show that promised the possibility of meeting the love of your life.  How likely is it for someone to find love on TV? With little known Reality TV to compare it to (The Real World and Survivor were two of the only successful Reality Shows around at the time), Trista had no idea what to expect when she was cast and filmed Season One of The Bachelor. Trista explained what it felt like to be the Runner Up and subsequently, very soon thereafter, be given her own show, the uber successful Bachelorette. Trista chats about what it was, and is, like to find real love on National TV and the whirlwind that came after the Bachelorette finale - Oprah, Ellen, runs in with the likes of Elton John and Debra Messing. Oh yea, there was also that other first, being on the first ever season of Dancing With the Stars.  We discuss just how much the show has changed since its more innocent days to involve tons more over the top drama and sex.  With the recent announcement of Jenn Tran as the new Bachelorette, we figured today the perfect day to share this blast from the past chat. @tristasutter @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: PROLON - prolonlife.com/VELVET (Get 10% Off Their Five Day Nutrition Program) HOMECHEF -  HomeChef.com/VelvetRope (18 Free Meals, Pus Free Shipping On Your First Box) HONEYLOVE - honeylove.com/velvet (20% Off On The Best Shapewear & Bras On The Market) CHIME - chime.com/VELVET (Take more control of your finances and say goodbye to monthly fees. Open a Chime Checking Account)  INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  LÉGAL HOT SAUCE - legalhotsauce (20% Off w/ Code Velvet on The Best Hot Sauce There Is) 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

Bravocon 2024 has been cancelled.  Why would one of Bravo’s most successful components be cancelled? We answer this question in light of decreased Housewife ratings, multiple lawsuits, Housewife city delays a la RHONJ, Dubai and RHONY, an RHOM several month - at best, for now - pause, lack of an RHOA cast even with Porsha returning, Teresa and Melissa unsustainably - to use Andy’s word - not speaking to each other at all, an RHOP season which has concluded with a beyond fractured cast and much, much more. Denial is the ultimate comfort zone but today is the day we invite you all to Step Behind The Rope and face many uncomfortable and difficult possible truths and outcomes that we all have been trying to avoid. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Full Episode: https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Both Bethenny Frankel and Tori Spelling launched new divorce Podcasts in the past week. Trapped in storage lockers, money issues and NDA’s in tow, we deep dive both and share our hot takes revealing all the good and bad news surrounding both. In other news, we discuss all of Bravo’s recent firings - Crystal Kung, Robyn Dixon, about to be Nneka Ihim, break down the future of RHOBH and RHOP, discuss how and why Dorit has survived another chopping block to remain a Diamond Holder and much more.  We break down who we expect to join each of these franchises, Jax and Brittany’s new staged life, Lisa Rinna’s many fillers, the new reboot of Melrose Place, Candiace Dillard’s RHOP exit, pregnancy and life after RHOP and much, much more. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: HONEYLOVE - honeylove.com/velvet (20% Off On The Best Shapewear & Bras On The Market) MIRACLE MADE - trymiracle.com/VELVET (Save Over 40% and If You Use Code VELVET  At Checkout You’ll Get 3 Free Towels & Save An Extra 20%)   PROLON - prolonlife.com/VELVET (Get 10% Off Their Five Day Nutrition Program) HOMECHEF -  HomeChef.com/VelvetRope (18 Free Meals, Pus Free Shipping On Your First Box) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  LÉGAL HOT SAUCE - legalhotsauce (20% Off w/ Code Velvet on The Best Hot Sauce There Is) CHIME - chime.com/VELVET (Take more control of your finances and say goodbye to monthly fees. Open a Chime Checking Account)  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 rumor is Nene Leakes is getting her own talk show on the Zeus network. We break down that rumor, separate fact from fiction, share updates on Ms. Leakes and discuss the future of RHOA.  Next, we close out this season of RHOP, discuss the just completed reunion and analyze where the broken, fractured franchise goes from here. We share updates on Faith Stowers, Caroline Manzo and other ongoing Bravo lawsuits. Finally, we share our review of Sonja Morgan’s live “Sonja In Your City” tour and having met them all, discuss which Real Housewives IRL are nice and pleasant and which are rude AF. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: PROLON - prolonlife.com/VELVET (Get 10% Off Their Five Day Nutrition Program) MIRACLE MADE - trymiracle.com/VELVET (Save Over 40% and If You Use Code VELVET  At Checkout You’ll Get 3 Free Towels & Save An Extra 20%)   HOMECHEF -  HomeChef.com/VelvetRope (18 Free Meals, Pus Free Shipping On Your First Box) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  LÉGAL HOT SAUCE - legalhotsauce (20% Off w/ Code Velvet on The Best Hot Sauce There Is) CHIME - chime.com/VELVET (Take more control of your finances and say goodbye to monthly fees. Open a Chime Checking Account)  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

Renee Graziano steps back Behind The Rope.  She’s back!!  Renee is here to, in typical Renee fashion, mention it all. Renee chats about Mob Wives, cast mates Karen, Drita, Carla and Big Ang, the highs and lows of the show, Drita’s rumored new show and much more. Renee also chats about the “lifestyle”, complicated family relations, Mob misperceptions, “rats” and the biz of reality TV. Renee talks Monica “Reality Von Tease” Garcia and how she feels about Monica’s infiltration of the RHOSLC ladies and Jen Shah.  Renee talks RHONJ Melissa vs. Teresa, Erika and Tom, Tom’s upcoming competency trial, the letter she sent Jen Shah in jail and the current state of Housewives. Finally, Renee opens up about her past addictions, low points, recovery, and mental health journey like you have never heard her before. Renee explains just what led to her relapse at the end of last year, why this time her recovery is different, current projects and where she goes from here. The OG herself is in the house as we pay homage, with Miss Renee Graziano, to one of the best Reality TV shows to EVER exist, Mob Wives! Part II Starts Now.  @reneegraziano @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: PROLON - prolonlife.com/VELVET (Get 10% Off Their Five Day Nutrition Program) HOMECHEF -  HomeChef.com/VelvetRope (18 Free Meals, Pus Free Shipping On Your First Box) CHIME - chime.com/VELVET (Take more control of your finances and say goodbye to monthly fees. Open a Chime Checking Account)  INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  LÉGAL HOT SAUCE - legalhotsauce (20% Off w/ Code Velvet on The Best Hot Sauce There Is) 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

What a day in Bravo it was yesterday. Crystal Kung announces her “bittersweet” exit from RHOBH and Robyn Dixon declares she was fired from RHOP. We break down our reactions, discuss Crystal and Robyn’s futures off Housewives and discuss what happens now for both RHOP and RHOBH - who will stay on RHOP, who is likely to be cast on both, should other cast members of RHOP be let go, RHOBH’s future with Dorit, Sutton, Garcelle, Kyle and Erika and when we can expect both franchises to resume filming. Meanwhile, Candiace is pregnant, explains her real reasons for leaving RHOP and Nneka is rumored to be headed for the chopping block as well. Alexia Nepola announces her divorce from Todd and we talk the future of RHOM. Like we said, it has been a very busy 24 hours in Bravo. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colton Underwood steps Behind The Rope.  There has been so much written and discussed about Colton, but today he is here to mention it all and set the record straight. Fresh off his stint on The Masked Singer, Colton talks Masked, reality TV, Bachelor Nation, The Kardashians, Coming Out Colton and Misperceptions. We brainstorm ideas for LGBTQIA dating shows, break down which current shows would lend themselves well to the format (Love Is Blind? The Bachelor?), talk starting a family and much more. @coltonunderwood @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: MIRACLE MADE - trymiracle.com/VELVET (Save Over 40% and If You Use Code VELVET  At Checkout You’ll Get 3 Free Towels & Save An Extra 20%)   PROLON - prolonlife.com/VELVET (Get 10% Off Their Five Day Nutrition Program) HOMECHEF -  HomeChef.com/VelvetRope (18 Free Meals, Pus Free Shipping On Your First Box) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  LÉGAL HOT SAUCE - legalhotsauce (20% Off w/ Code Velvet on The Best Hot Sauce There Is) CHIME - chime.com/VELVET (Take more control of your finances and say goodbye to monthly fees. Open a Chime Checking Account)  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

Meghan King steps back Behind The Rope. Meghan is back to chat about all things RHOC, Bravo and more.  Meghan chats about the last season of RHOC - whether Tamra saved the show, the attempted take down of Heather, the constant rants of Kelly Dodd, her current relationship with Vicki and last, but certainly not least, her attempt at returning to the franchise herself even though she currently resides in St. Louis.  Meghan chats girls trip, highs and lows with other Housewives, ups and downs of fame and shares a Teresa Giudice / Luis Ruelas update.  Speaking of Tre and Luis, she shares updates on her own “relationship” with her ex Jim Edmonds, talks Bethenny Frankel’s reality reckoning and mounting legal claims against Bravo Finally, Meghan shares her hot takes on a variety of topics none the least of which is Kris Jenner, Erika Jayne, Allison DuBois, dating woes and who she thinks is hot AF in Hollywood.  As we like to say, Meghan mentions it all. @meghanking @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: MIRACLE MADE - trymiracle.com/VELVET (Save Over 40% and If You Use Code VELVET  At Checkout You’ll Get 3 Free Towels & Save An Extra 20%)   PROLON - prolonlife.com/VELVET (Get 10% Off Their Five Day Nutrition Program) HOMECHEF -  HomeChef.com/VelvetRope (18 Free Meals, Pus Free Shipping On Your First Box) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  LÉGAL HOT SAUCE - legalhotsauce (20% Off w/ Code Velvet on The Best Hot Sauce There Is) CHIME - chime.com/VELVET (Take more control of your finances and say goodbye to monthly fees. Open a Chime Checking Account)  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

Kenya Moore is set to return to RHOA’s Season 16 making her the current longest holding peach.  Drew Sidora is rumored to be returning and Shereé is rumored to be on the chopping block. Will these changes be enough to save this once top rated franchise along with the return of Porsha or have we, as an audience, moved on? Speaking of broken franchises, we break down the RHOP reunion, blaming Candiace for the physical brawl with Deborah, the lack of accountability from several cast members, Andy’s boredom, Karen’s attempt to save the franchise and where this severely divided cast and franchise goes now. Lisa Rinna and Kathy Hilton reunite and reconcile as Kyle Richards weighs in. Scheana Shay slams Jax Taylor as being ALL about the “pasta”, Jax apologizes to LVP and The Valley plugs along as its newbies learn the game. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jackie Siegel steps Behind The Rope. Jackie Siegel from the infamous, before its time, Reality Documentary “The Queen of Versailles”. We chat with Jackie about her “rags to riches” story of getting and falling in love with her now husband David. That “rags to riches” story included their decision to build the largest, at that time, private residence house in the United States of America, aptly deemed “Versailles”. What does one do when building the largest private residence? Why, hire a film crew to document the whole event. Duh, obvi. The result was 2012 Sundance Film Festival US Best Directing Award and Critics’ Choice Award Best Documentary Nominee “The Queen of Versailles”. What started out as a film documenting the construction on this residence and the fun lavish lifestyle of the rich and famous Siegels, turned in to somewhat of an expose of extreme wealth in the face of the unexpected economic crisis the country was facing during filming. “Expose” is not an understatement considering husband David’s lawsuit against the finished product. Jackie is forthcoming about all and her early days in the “reality” space. Speaking of reality, Jackie is friends with many a Real Housewife and we discuss some of her friends. We also discuss her desire to join the Real Housewives franchise, her past application to RHONY, her past rejection from RHONY, and her possible involvement in The Real Housewives of Miami. Jackie also pulls back the layers of what it is like to be a guest on Below Deck and the one thing Beck Deck Producers told her was off limits. We figured today the perfect day to share this blast from the past chat with the one and only Miss Jackie Siegel.  @therealqueenofversailles @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: ONESKIN - oneskin.co (Get 15% Off With the Code VELVET This Skincare Which Targets The Root Causes of Aging) HONEYLOVE - honeylove.com/velvet (20% Off On The Best Shapewear & Bras On The Market) BUBLY - bubly.com (Introducing Bubly Burst - Sparkling Water with an Extra Burst of Fruit Flavor, an Extra Burst of Fun. Purchase At a Store Near You)  INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  SPECTRUM RESORTS - spectrumresorts.com (Start Your Vacation Today) 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

RHONJ is not even back on the air yet and so much is already going on, again, behind the scenes.  DMs and videos have surfaced of Louie Ruelas coming for Marge and her rumored Walmart deal, Melissa weighs in and Marge prepares to clap back.  Speaking of Louie, he launched his new biz venture last week right here in our very own sunny LA.  We break down the new biz, Vinivia -  you are welcome Louie for the free plug we normally charge for, discuss the launch party and ask the obvious, is Tre paying for all this? Melissa Gorga sees a ghost, Dolo takes center stage, Rachel Fuda crops Tre outta the cast pic, John Fuda engages with fans, we apologize and wonder, with Tre and Mel not speaking at all, is RHONJ headed for a complete overhaul after this season. Here we go again…. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Full Episode: https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices