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Melissa Gorga retracts her invitation to reconcile to The Wakiles, Teresa Giudice continues to work with bloggers despite being called out by Andy Cohen and the fans rejoice with only three weeks left of this toxic RHONJ season.  Aurora Culpo slams Bethenny Frankel, Lala shares tea that Jax may have actually slept with Ramona Singer and rumors swirl that Phaedra Parks is negotiating her return to RHOA. Kyle Richards engages in strange Instagram behavior following Mauricio’s hot, wild week away, Ryan Serhant scores big and to no ones surprise at all, Teddi Mellencamp continues to annoy and alienate more people by the day. All this and more! @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: QUINCE - quince.com/velvetrope (Get Free Shipping and 365 Day Returns on Elevated Luxury Without Paying Luxury Prices)  BETTERHELP - betterhelp.com/velvetrope (This Episode Is Brought To You By BetterHelp. Get 10% Off Your First Month) 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) BYHEART - ByHeart.com/Podcast (Use Code VELVET To Redeem Your Welcome Offer On Their Clinically Proven Easy-to-digest Infant Formula) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE (Visit One of Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s 1400+ Locations or Order Online or Through Their App Their Summer Mocktail Smoothies) 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 Transformations in AI: why foundation models are the future from Smart Talks with IBM.Follow the show: Smart Talks with IBMMajor breakthroughs in artificial intelligence research often reshape the design and utility of AI in both business and society. In this special rebroadcast episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Jacob Goldstein explore the conceptual underpinnings of modern AI with Dr. David Cox, VP of AI Models at IBM Research. They talk foundation models, self-supervised machine learning, and the practical applications of AI and data platforms like watsonx in business and technology. When we first aired this episode last year, the concept of foundation models was just beginning to capture our attention. Since then, this technology has evolved and redefined the boundaries of what's possible. Businesses are becoming more savvy about selecting the right models and understanding how they can drive revenue and efficiency. This is a paid advertisement from IBM. The conversations on this podcast don't necessarily represent IBM's positions, strategies or opinions. Visit us at https://www.ibm.com/smarttalksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.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.

Ariana has been sued by Tom Sandoval, un-sued by Tom and sued by Chef Penny and that was just last week. As her star continues to rise, we discuss her mounting legal troubles, skyrocketing career and Vanderpump Rules future. Mauricio and Kyle move farther apart, Kyle reconnects with Morgan Wade and we ask, is divorce imminent? Shannon Beador moves on from her Tamra Judge breakup, Vicki slams Tamra - again, the cast fears Tamra and this season of RHOC moves on as we break down the highs and lows of an already tumultuous return to form Housewives franchise. @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) QUINCE - quince.com/velvetrope (Get Free Shipping and 365 Day Returns on Elevated Luxury Without Paying Luxury Prices)  BETTERHELP - betterhelp.com/velvetrope (This Episode Is Brought To You By BetterHelp. Get 10% Off Your First Month) 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) BYHEART - ByHeart.com/Podcast (Use Code VELVET To Redeem Your Welcome Offer On Their Clinically Proven Easy-to-digest Infant Formula) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE (Visit One of Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s 1400+ Locations or Order Online or Through Their App Their Summer Mocktail Smoothies) 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

Kevin Lee steps back Behind The Rope. Beverly Hills Shi Shi Shi!!!! The Man, the Myth, the Legend, the Icon. Never has a guest star on Housewives made such a splash with one sentence which became the tag line of his life with countless fans stopping him daily around the world to utter those three words, “shi, shi, shi”.  Kevin talks about how, although life changed as a result of his RHOBH appearance, he has had a successful wedding and event planning biz for a long time prior. Kevin talks celeb clients - Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston, Tom Cruise, Drew Barrymore, Oprah!, The Kardashians, working with billionaires who have no budget, wedding do’s and don’ts, his special Kevin Lee flair and having the character Franck Eggelhoffer from Father of the Bride based on him.  Of course, Kevin talks lifelong client and friend Lisa Vanderpump, throwing Pandora’s wedding, planning Kyle Richards SoFi stadium “White Party"  featured last season on RHOBH, the fall out between Kyle and LVP, Kyle and Mauricio, what Lisa Vanderpump told him about returning to RHOBH and much more.  Of course, we also address that time he “fat shamed” Katie Maloney on Vanderpump Rules and the world came for him.  Kevin mentions it all in this epic, iconic chat which had us smiling from ear to ear! Part II starts now. @luxuryeventsbykevinlee @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: QUINCE - quince.com/velvetrope (Get Free Shipping and 365 Day Returns on Elevated Luxury Without Paying Luxury Prices)  BETTERHELP - betterhelp.com/velvetrope (This Episode Is Brought To You By BetterHelp. Get 10% Off Your First Month) 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) BYHEART - ByHeart.com/Podcast (Use Code VELVET To Redeem Your Welcome Offer On Their Clinically Proven Easy-to-digest Infant Formula) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE (Visit One of Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s 1400+ Locations or Order Online or Through Their App Their Summer Mocktail Smoothies) 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

John Fuda’s criminal past has just resurfaced, Danielle Cabral has no regrets about her physical altercation with Jennifer Aydin and Melissa Gorga agrees with Andy Cohen that a major RHONJ rebrand is needed ASAP. Rachel Leviss reveals the best advice she received from Stassi Schroeder about being on Vanderpump Rules, Tamra and Vicki take their feud even lower, and Shannon declares she will never ever make up with Tamra. Teresa has regrets regarding Louie Ruelas, David Arquette shades Lala, Lala apologizes and last, but certainly not least, Kim Zolciak shades, slams and takes Kenya Moore to task. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While Tom Sandoval may be busy suing Ariana Madix and Ariana may be busy hosting the highest rated season ever of Love Island, rumors swirl about next season of Vanderpump Rules - will there be a new generation, reboot, cast change and / or not return at all. The Valley begins filming Season 2, we contemplate the potential return of Stassi or Rachel Leviss and have a real life run in update with Jax Taylor. Only in LA. Andy Cohen’s Bravo future comes into question again, Teresa and Jennifer Aydin continue to get called out by fans and RHONJ prepares to come to a season end with a long expected pause. All this and more as we are joined by the one and only Rob Schulte from the Vanderpump Robs Podcast!! @robkschulte @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: QUINCE - quince.com/velvetrope (Get Free Shipping and 365 Day Returns on Elevated Luxury Without Paying Luxury Prices)  BETTERHELP - betterhelp.com/velvetrope (This Episode Is Brought To You By BetterHelp. Get 10% Off Your First Month) 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) BYHEART - ByHeart.com/Podcast (Use Code VELVET To Redeem Your Welcome Offer On Their Clinically Proven Easy-to-Digest Infant Formula) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE (Visit One of Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s 1400+ Locations or Order Online or Through Their App Their Summer Mocktail Smoothies) 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

Monica Garcia steps back Behind The Rope. Reality Von Tease is in the house! The woman behind THE most exciting moment, season, scene, development in Housewives History since, well, Teresa’s table flip over a decade ago.  Receipts, Proof, Timeline, Screenshots. We cover fu$king everything. Monica takes us through it all clarifying what were various still confusing timelines of how she went from fan to an actual bona fide breakout superstar Real Housewife on RHOSLC Season 4.  We talk about the true facts behind her current “cooling off” period, personal life, tumultuous relationship with her mom, upcoming RHOSLC Season 5, Dita Von Teese, rumors of a Lisa vs Whitney feud - again and where the once great, then not so great, then best season ever of Salt Lake goes next now that she is no longer part of the journey.  Finally, bringing it back to where it all started, we break down the Jen Shah of it all, what she would say to Jen - and RHOSLC cast - today, what she would like to have happen in five years when Ms. Shah is expected to be a free woman and much, much more! Part II starts now. @monicanikigarcia @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: QUINCE - quince.com/velvetrope (Get Free Shipping and 365 Day Returns on Elevated Luxury Without Paying Luxury Prices)  BETTERHELP - betterhelp.com/velvetrope (This Episode Is Brought To You By BetterHelp. Get 10% Off Your First Month) 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) BYHEART - ByHeart.com/Podcast (Use Code VELVET To Redeem Your Welcome Offer On Their Clinically Proven Easy-to-digest Infant Formula) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE (Visit One of Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s 1400+ Locations or Order Online or Through Their App Their Summer Mocktail Smoothies) 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

Tom Sandoval sued Ariana Madix. The public, cast and everyone else destroyed Sandoval for his move. Sandoval withdrew the lawsuit. We break all of this down, sharing our thoughts on each move and where this mess stands now. Melissa Gorga is upset that Kathy Wakile shaded her on WWHL and explains her new thoughts and feelings on The Wakiles, RHONJ and this very toxic of seasons. New rumors about Ramona Singer have surfaced, Shannon Beador shades Nene Leakes and opens up about her DUI. Mauricio kissed a new woman who we know now is a model and influencer, Kyle removed “wife” from her IG bio and attended Morgan Wade’s most recent concert. Finally, Aurora Culpo slams Bethenny Frankel and shares a message for her, Paul and the world. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peggy Sulahian steps Behind The Rope. Peggy is here to chat about all that is RHOC. The truth behind casting, production, filming, Peggy mentions it all. Peggy talks cast mates Vicki, Tamra, Alexis, the biggest drama she faced and much more. In honor of the return of The Real Housewives of Orange County for what is shaping up to be a stellar Season 18, we wanted to highlight this past chat with Bravo’s 100th Housewife, Peggy Sulahian. Grab your oranges and listen in.    @peggysulahian @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) GREENLIGHT - greenlight.com/velvetrope (Sign Up For Greenlight Today and Get Your First Month Free Of the Debit Card and Money App Made For Families) BETTERHELP - betterhelp.com/velvetrope (This Episode Is Brought To You By BetterHelp. Get 10% Off Your First Month) 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)  TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE (Visit One of Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s 1400+ Locations or Order Online or Through Their App Their Summer Mocktail Smoothies) 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 Episode 10, Season 14. Is everyone awake or have you fallen asleep with the rest of us? We break down this episode, Jennifer Aydin’s erratic WWHL appearance, the alternate reunion which was filmed this week and Andy’ Cohen’s comments that in 4 short weeks when the toxic season ends, big changes n the form of a reboot, recast and / or termination of the franchise are coming. We discuss the involvement of the RHONJ bloggers, Dolores and Margaret’s fake friendship and the cracks between Jennifer and Teresa. Over in Orange County, a brilliant second episode has dropped, Alexis and Shannon jockey for position at The Quiet Woman and remind us how great vintage style Housewife feuds can be, Heather Dubrow reminds us how rich Housewives can be and the TamRat continues to do what she does best… scurry in the corner looking for a piece of cheese. All this and more as Andrea Lopez chimes in as what some call the Queen of NJ, Teresa. @andrealopezcomedy @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Listen Now: https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Love Island has just had its highest rated season ever. The Ariana effect is in full effect, no pun intended, as it is looking less and less likely that she will return to Vanderpump Rules. Lala shows a baby shower, Jax claims to have slept with both Ramona and Brandi Glanville, Rachel Leviss scores wins in court and the VPR pause remains in full effect as there is no discussion amongst Producers, Bravo or the fans about when and if this show will return. Bethenny Frankel continues her confusing summer in The Hamptons, reconnects again with Jill Zarin and finds herself in hot water, again, over recent comments, videos and social media posts which many call erratic. Finally, we spill the tea from the upcoming RHONJ alternate reunion and discuss who is likely to lose their job in a few short weeks when this season ends. @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) GREENLIGHT - greenlight.com/velvetrope (Sign Up For Greenlight Today and Get Your First Month Free Of the Debit Card and Money App Made For Families) BETTERHELP - betterhelp.com/velvetrope (This Episode Is Brought To You By BetterHelp. Get 10% Off Your First Month) 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)  TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE (Visit One of Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s 1400+ Locations or Order Online or Through Their App Their Summer Mocktail Smoothies) 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

Kyle and Mauricio make moves, Dorit and PK remain apart and we share the news that, yes, RHOBH is expected to return to our Bravo TV’s later this year as opposed to the originally reported 2025. Hot off her disasterorus WWHL appearance this past week, Jennifer Aydin doubles down on her claims against Bloggers, triples down on her claims against Danielle Cabral and seems to be totally unaware that her job is most likely being taken away in a few short weeks when this season of RHONJ comes to a close. RHONJ prepares for a long pause, RHOC returns with a bang - of sorts - and Shannon Beador continues to face her DUI, Alexis and Johnny J head on, Is it too early to grant MVP RHOC status for the season? Press play. @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) GREENLIGHT - greenlight.com/velvetrope (Sign Up For Greenlight Today and Get Your First Month Free Of the Debit Card and Money App Made For Families) BETTERHELP - betterhelp.com/velvetrope (This Episode Is Brought To You By BetterHelp. Get 10% Off Your First Month) 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)  TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE (Visit One of Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s 1400+ Locations or Order Online or Through Their App Their Summer Mocktail Smoothies) 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

Chris Hansen steps Behind The Rope. Best known for his “To Catch a Predator” series, Chris stops by to chat about his newest endeavor, “Predator In Plain Sight: Exposing Tom Girardi”. “Predator In Plain Sight: Exposing Tom Girardi” is a new Podcast in which Chris, along with victim’s advocate and former Girardi Keese employee Kimberly Archie, breaks down the rise and fall of Tom Girardi as Tom prepares to face a jury in a few short weeks on August 6th. Chris discusses the predatory nature of Tom, upcoming trial, Erika Jayne, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, the likelihood of a guilty verdict, likelihood Tom would ever see the inside of a jail, whether Erika would ever be charged and, if so, with what and the media frenzy a la RHOBH of it all.  We talk predators, Chris’ illustrious career and much, much more.  For those who want to check out the Pod, which BTVR was a part of, it can be found on Apple, Spotify or wherever Podcasts are found. @officialchrishansen @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) GREENLIGHT - greenlight.com/velvetrope (Sign Up For Greenlight Today and Get Your First Month Free Of the Debit Card and Money App Made For Families) BETTERHELP - betterhelp.com/velvetrope (This Episode Is Brought To You By BetterHelp. Get 10% Off Your First Month) 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)  TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE (Visit One of Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s 1400+ Locations or Order Online or Through Their App Their Summer Mocktail Smoothies) 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

Andy Cohen has spoken out and he is not at all happy with the toxic nature of RHONJ. Andy addresses the bloggers, the leaked screeners, spoilers, Teresa’s manipulative attorney and much more as he explains, in three short weeks, RHONJ is going on pause as he, The Producers and Bravo figure out how and if there is any way to save this franchise. Speaking of bloggers, Andy questioned Jennifer Aydin on WWHL the other night, gets annoyed with her and moves on as Jennifer, Teresa and other cast members seem to remain in denial about their upcoming potential job loss as RHONJ “rebrands”. Kathy Wakile appeared on WWHL, the fandom now expects her back on RHONJ, Kathy clapped back at Melissa and we dive deep into whether any past RHONJ or “Friend Of” RHONJ is ripe for a comeback. Alexis Bellino slams Shannon as obsessed and details the timeline of her love with Johnny J, Heather Durbrow shades newbie Katie and we, the audience, rejoice yet again in what seems to be a stellar RHOC season. Finally, we share an update on Kenya Moore’s RHOA future.  @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychic Pandora steps Behind The Rope. Pandora is here to read our beloved host and help provide guidance with love, career and tap into messages from the other side.  Pandora chats about her background, her gift and we remain speechless as she provides a reading so spot on it’s, well, unbelievable!  Pandora is one of the esteemed psychics at Psychic Source.  Psychic Source provides live psychic readings by phone, online chat and video and is celebrating their 35th year in business next year.  They have over 250 Psychic Advisors on the service, all who have been through a rigorous screening process to ensure their authenticity.  The Advisors at Psychic Source can help you with anything that may be weighing on your mind from love, career or just to give you peace of mind. They provide several reading types such as love, astrology, tarot, spiritual and psychic medium readings if you’re interested in connecting with a passed loved one. Psychic Source is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.  They provide live readings by phone, online chat or if you prefer face-to-face, you can have a video reading. Right now you can get a 35 minute reading for only $20 when you use code VELVET.  Tune in to this special episode and enjoy! 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) YA-MAN - www.ya-manusa.com (20% Off With Code BTVR To Experience the Future of Beauty) GREENLIGHT - greenlight.com/velvetrope (Sign Up For Greenlight Today and Get Your First Month Free Of the Debit Card and Money App Made For Families) BETTERHELP - betterhelp.com/velvetrope (This Episode Is Brought To You By BetterHelp. Get 10% Off Your First Month) 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)  TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE (Visit One of Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s 1400+ Locations or Order Online or Through Their App Their Summer Mocktail Smoothies) 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

Monica Garcia steps Behind The Rope. Reality Von Tease is in the house! The woman behind THE most exciting moment, season, scene, development in Housewives History since, well, Teresa’s table flip over a decade ago.  Receipts, Proof, Timeline, Screenshots. We cover fu$king everything. Monica takes us through it all clarifying what were various still confusing timelines of how she went from fan to an actual bona fide breakout superstar Real Housewife on RHOSLC Season 4.  We talk about the true facts behind her current “cooling off” period, personal life, tumultuous relationship with her mom, upcoming RHOSLC Season 5, Dita Von Teese, rumors of a Lisa vs Whitney feud - again and where the once great, then not so great, then best season ever of Salt Lake goes next now that she is no longer part of the journey.  Finally, bringing it back to where it all started, we break down the Jen Shah of it all, what she would say to Jen - and RHOSLC cast - today, what she would like to have happen in five years when Ms. Shah is expected to be a free woman and much, much more! @monicanikigarcia @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: KALM WITH KAVA - kalmwithkava.com/podcast (Use Code VELVETROPE10 for Your First Purchase of the Ultimate Relaxation Beverage) LOLAVIE - lolavie.com/VELVET (Use Code Velvet For 15% Off Jennifer Aniston’s Award Winning Hair Care) GREENLIGHT - greenlight.com/velvetrope (Sign Up For Greenlight Today and Get Your First Month Free Of the Debit Card and Money App Made For Families) BETTERHELP - betterhelp.com/velvetrope (This Episode Is Brought To You By BetterHelp. Get 10% Off Your First Month) 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)  TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE (Visit One of Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s 1400+ Locations or Order Online or Through Their App Their Summer Mocktail Smoothies) 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

Shannen Doherty has passed away. Having met Shannen many multiple times, we share our thoughts, stories and send condolences to Shannen’s family. Icon, Trailblazer and Fearless. For anyone who listened to her Podcast every week, a fighter up til the end.  In other news, Jax Taylor claims to have slept with both Ramona The Singer Stinger and Brandi Glanville, Brandi claps back and The Valley prepares to begin production on Season Two later this summer. RHOC has returned with a stellar episode, an Alexis vs Shannon smackdown months in the making and ratings that, unfortunately, are not great causing us to ask, “if the beginning of the end of Housewives” is really finally here. Finally, details are spilled on the alternate RHONJ reunion set to film tomorrow, the new RHONJ episode that drops in a few hours and Andy Cohen's four different plans for how RHONJ can proceed after a low rated, toxic AF season which we break down and discuss.  @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexis “Jesus Jugs” Bellino steps Behind The Rope. RHOC is back in our lives after a stellar return to form Season Premiere for Season 18.  The Season Premiere brought us many things, none the least of which was the long awaited return of Alexis Bellino.  We could think of no better blast from the RHOC past chat to share today than this gem chat with Alexis.  Back before Johnny J, before her return.  As you listen, ask yourself, does this seem like the same Alexis we see before us back on RHOC today?  Of course, we also chat current cast mates Tamra, Heather, Emily, Gina and Shannon as well as cast mates from the past, Gretchen, Vicki and more. We talk Jim Bellino, the infamous lawsuit which Shannon claims is the root of all of their current day problems and last, but certainly not least, the epic moniker thanks to Tamra of “Jesus Juggs”. @alexis_bellino @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: PSYCHIC SOURCE (Download The Psychic Source App in Apple or Google Play For Free To Get a 35 Minute Psychic Reading For Only $20 With Code Velvet) 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) RAKUTEN - rakuten.com (Get the Rakuten App NOW and Join the 17 Million Members Who Are Already Saving!  Your Cash Back really adds up!) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE (Visit One of Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s 1400+ Locations or Order Online or Through Their App Their Summer Mocktail Smoothies) 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

RHOC is back in our lives!! We are here to break down all the gloriousness that was RHOC Season 18, Episode 1 this past week. From Shannon facing her DUI and Alexis Bellino head on to newbie Katie to Heather Durrow’s new Bev Hills mansion and all that was Tamra Judge, we discuss it all, scene by scene in one of the best, most brilliant return to form episodes of Housewives, well, ever. In a full circle moment, The OG of them all returns with real off again, on again friendships that have existed for over a decade, drama but not toxicity and a glimmer of hope that faith in the the entire multi city franchise can be restored in the next few months thanks to this season of RHOC. Finally, we chat this week in RHONJ - Tre on Kelly and Mark, Melissa’s reply to Chanel Ayan, Dolores’ hot mic moment and Andy Cohen’s vision for the four ways RHONJ can possibly move forward after what is about to be a very long…pause.  @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Richards says she is activated and Dorit implies she is headed into her villain era as leaks from RHOBH Season 14 continue to emerge. Richie and Kathy Wakile do not seem to want to reconcile with Melissa Gorga despite Melissa’s attempts to make nice with her Franklin Lakes neighbor. Jeff Lewis has new drama, Nene Leakes makes a comeback in a big way, Shannon Beador finishes community service and Rachel Leviss dumps her man and makes moves in her lawsuit. Finally, RHONJ prepares to film their reunion alternate as the end of an era nears amidst anticipated major cast changes in the Garden State to take place in a few short weeks. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: PSYCHIC SOURCE (Download The Psychic Source App in Apple or Google Play For Free To Get a 35 Minute Psychic Reading For Only $20 With Code Velvet) 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) RAKUTEN - rakuten.com (Get the Rakuten App NOW and Join the 17 Million Members Who Are Already Saving!  Your Cash Back really adds up!) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE (Visit One of Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s 1400+ Locations or Order Online or Through Their App Their Summer Mocktail Smoothies) 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