BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE

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Come step ‘Behind The Velvet Rope’ with all your favorite TV stars and pop culture icons with host David Yontef as he asks his guests all the pressing questions YOU want answered! David’s relaxed, friendly interview style has welcomed a wide variety of guests -- from Real Housewives, musicians, comedians, actors, reality stars, designers, Bravolebrities and more! Behind the Velvet Rope has been mentioned in publications and media like Vanity Fair, The Today Show, Variety, The Wall Street Journal People, TMZ, Page Six, OK! Magazine, Us Weekly, Entertainment Tonight, ExtraTV, Billboard Magazine, Telemundo, Marie Claire, the Wendy Williams Show, Life & Style, Access Hollywood, Perez Hilton, The Daily Mail, Radar Online, Bravo Daily Dish, E!, The Sun, Just Jared, InStyle, Watch What Happens Live, Architectural Digest, Fox News, Hollywood Life, Too Fab, Rolling Stone, USA Today, MSN, The Drew Barrymore Show, Yahoo Online, The Mirror, Women's Health and more! Ranked #1 Real Housewives / Reality TV Podcast by BuzzFeed!FOR ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES - PLEASE CONTACT david@advertising-execs.com Subscribe to Behind the Velvet Rope on Patreon for special bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope

What RHOBH Producers Hid About Dorit, Kyle’s Warning From Bravo & Sutton’s Fake Assistant
May 15, 2025 – 01:02:02
Bravo's 4 New Shows, Gia Feuds w/ Everyone, Mauricio Goes Wild, Dolo's Scare & LVP Labeled "Manipulative"
May 14, 2025 – 53:28
Andy Doubles Down On RHONJ Cancelation, Sonja Morgan Dines & Dashes and Teresa's 5 Stages of Grief Post RHONJ
May 13, 2025 – 42:02
Dorit & PK's Latest Setback, RHOC Cast Trip Scandal & Meredith Mark's Suspension / RHOSLC Filming Leaks
May 13, 2025 – 01:06:11
LVP Loses It, Stassi’s Good/Bad News, Paige Becomes The New Ariana & Summer House’s Epic Fail
May 12, 2025 – 58:44
RHONJ & RHONY Cancelled, Why Housewives of Rhode Island Is The New RHONJ & Another New Gorga Show Coming
May 11, 2025 – 43:21
sMothered, Real Housewives, Dance Moms & More (w/ Catherine & Gabriella Vigorito)
May 11, 2025 – 42:46
TThe Real Housewives of Rhode Island, Kyle's Role in Garcelle's Exit & Our New Feuds w/ Housewives
May 10, 2025 – 18:48
RHOC Filming Wraps w/ an Explosive Feud & Possible Firings, LVP Is No Longer Present & How To Fix Summer House
May 9, 2025 – 01:11:43
What We Need Luis Ruelas' Help On, Candiace Dillard RHOP Return(?), Karen Thrives In Jail & Love Hotel Review
May 8, 2025 – 01:12:32
Margaret Josephs' RHONJ Win, Andy Cohen's Wild Night, Dolo's Relief, RHOM Returns & How To Fix Bravo
May 7, 2025 – 01:05:48
Teresa Giudice on The Traitors!, Crazy RHOBH Casting Decisions & The Truth Behind PK and His New Woman
May 6, 2025 – 37:53
LILI TAYLOR (on Mystic Pizza, I Shot Andy Warhol, Parker Posey, White Lotus, Madonna, The '90s & Birds)
May 6, 2025 – 01:07:32
Crystal Kung's RHOBH Return, Stassi Saves LVP, Next Gen’s Woes & Kristen Doute's Redemption (w/ Patrik & Pol)
May 5, 2025 – 01:14:20
Teresa Bans Heather McDonald, RHONJ Season 15 Casting Widens & TreHuggers Abandon Tre After Shocking New Lie
May 4, 2025 – 46:17
MIKE HILL w/ CYNTHIA BAILEY Cameo (on RHOA, RHUGT, Cast Mates & Highs and Lows of Reality TV)
May 4, 2025 – 01:27:52
Kelly Dodd’s Complete Meltdown Over Jeff Lewis, RHOBH Season 15 Cast Firings & Teresa’s New Lies
May 3, 2025 – 20:45
Bravo's Alleged Plan To Drop Teresa Due to Luis, Melissa Teases Her Spin Off & Kathy Wakile's RHONJ Return
May 2, 2025 – 40:00
Katie Hates VPR Cast, Whitney Rose & Coach Shah Hang(?), Mia Thornton Lies More & Kenya Doubles Down
May 2, 2025 – 01:07:13
Teresa Giudice’s Karma Catches Up, Garcelle’s Replacement, RHONY Fake News & Erika Jayne’s New Life
May 1, 2025 – 01:05:16
Andy Cohen's New Problems, Summer House Spin Off, Monique's' RHOP Return & What Dirt Scheana Has On LVP
Apr 30, 2025 – 01:03:49
PK Kisses New His Fling, Dorit Files For Divorce w/ Top No BS Attorney & Both Stage Photo Ops For RHOBH
Apr 29, 2025 – 40:23
Dorit & PK’s Divorce, Garcelle’s Big Regret, Sutton’s Upcoming Life Lessons & RHOBH'S Purging
Apr 29, 2025 – 01:00:42
Jeff Lewis & Shahs’ MJ Feud, Garcelle’s RHOBH Replacement & Kyle Richards' Delusion (w/ Patrik & Pol)
Apr 28, 2025 – 01:05:11
New Info Shows Teresa Landed Herself In Prison, Who Is Out Next RHOBH Season & Reasons For Bethenny's Move
Apr 27, 2025 – 39:08
SANYA RICHARDS ROSS (on RHOA, Castmates, Drew’s Divorce, Marlo & Drama)
Apr 27, 2025 – 01:05:01
Erika Jayne’s RHOBH Exit, Fake RHONJ News Spreads, Garcelle’s Last Laugh w/ Sutton & LVP Slams Adrienne Maloof
Apr 26, 2025 – 20:01
RHOBH Season 15 Casting, Joining Luis Ruelas’ TikTok Influencer Program & Andy Cohen’s Favorite Housewives
Apr 25, 2025 – 01:02:21
Kyle Richards’ Misplaced Anger, Jax Taylor’s Insane Revelations & Ciara and Jesse Grow Closer
Apr 24, 2025 – 59:30
Jax Slams LVP, Porsha’s Insane New Kenya Claim, RHOSLC Season 6 Spoilers & Schwartzy / Sandoval Break Up
Apr 23, 2025 – 01:13:37
Gia Giudice Uses Bethenny, Meredith Marks' RHOSLC "Suspension" & Dolores Catania's Hypocrisy
Apr 22, 2025 – 40:58
MATTHEW LAWRENCE (on Boy Meets World, Girlfriend Chilli, Robin Williams, Brotherly Love & Masked Singer)
Apr 22, 2025 – 39:57
Jeff Lewis & Gage Edward's No End Drama, LVP & Rinna's New Bond and Future of Housewives (w/ Patrik & Pol)
Apr 21, 2025 – 01:14:42
Teresa's Unexpected Ally, Luis Ruelas & Brynn Whitfield's Similarities & Gretchen's RHOC 19 Storyline
Apr 20, 2025 – 40:15
SHEP ROSE & CRAIG CONOVER (on Southern Charm, Paige DeSorbo, Taylor Ann Green, Kathryn Dennis & More)
Apr 20, 2025 – 36:23
Final Act That Caused Garcelle's Exit, Dorit’s Promise To Sutton, Kyle’s Unfair Treatment & The Valley Returns
Apr 19, 2025 – 25:22
PK Slams Everyone, Ally Lewber’s New Tea on James, Garcelle Isolates RHOBH Cast & Brittany Cartwright's Bad News
Apr 18, 2025 – 01:16:12
Kenya & Andy Cohen's Feud, Teresa & Luis' New Normal, Teddi's Health Update & Dorit’s New Man
Apr 17, 2025 – 01:13:22
Truth Behind Teresa & Gia’s Fake News, Kyle Rejects LVP’s Offer, Luis Ruelas' Other Woman & Teddi’s Health
Apr 16, 2025 – 36:13
Ex Bravo Producer Reveals Shocking RHOBH Tea, LVP Spills VPR Reboot Details & Denise Richards’ Message For Rinna
Apr 16, 2025 – 01:16:54
Teresa & Luis’ Next Moves & RHONJ Return, Kenya’s Upcoming Revenge & Erika Jayne’s RHOBH Uncertainty
Apr 15, 2025 – 01:07:40
RHOBH Next Season Cast Changes, Shamea & Porsha's Fall Out & Teresa / Louie's New Plan (w/ Patrik & Pol)
Apr 14, 2025 – 01:12:41
Gia Giudice’s Bad News, RHOBH Housewife Warned About Garcelle & Teresa’s New Message For Joe Gorga
Apr 13, 2025 – 40:36
KYLE COOKE & AMANDA BATULA (on Summer House, Carl & Lindsay, Paige & Craig and Hannah Berner)
Apr 13, 2025 – 59:21
Garcelle Ignores Kyle’s Texts, Sutton’s True Thoughts on Garcelle’s Exit, Erika’s PTSD & Dorit/Kyle's Last Chance
Apr 12, 2025 – 21:22
RHOBH Next Season Plans, Garcelle’s Double Standard, Kenya’s Exit & Angela Oakley’s Feud w/ Wendy Williams
Apr 11, 2025 – 01:12:59
More Conflicting Facts About Garcelle’s Exit, Reasons PK Avoided Reunion & Karen Huger Terrified In Jail
Apr 10, 2025 – 01:11:21
Chrissy Teigen’s RHOBH Application, Boz’s Upcoming Takedown & Denise Richards' New Reality TV Feud
Apr 9, 2025 – 01:16:15
Erika Jayne’s Shocking RHOBH Exit, Teresa & Joe Gorga Traitors Season 4 & Melissa’s Message For Danielle Staub
Apr 8, 2025 – 42:08
CANDACE CAMERON BURE (on Full House, The View, Joining RHOBH, DWTS, The Olsen Twins & The Masked Singer)
Apr 8, 2025 – 39:05

Recent Reviews

Jragains

Ads out of control

Not interesting enough to deal with all the ads. And it won’t change. Because David makes it known he doesn’t care.
La Critiquesse

Too Many Ads!

On a 15 min podcast, David spoke for under 5 minutes. IT WAS ALL ADS!! Practices like this should be illegal and it’s frankly just pathetic.
bravoandmezcal16

Patrick and pol AGAIN???

David please. They are so boring. Such a snooze. And they never actually say anything tea worthy or of substance.Skipping their episodes from here on out.
AuntieEKY

SweetTea

Funny , Informative , Caustic , Triggering where it counts !! LOVE Listening… Keep them Coming 🫢!!
Hallie's Mom

Behind the Velvet Rope

Come on now. David repeats this is just a quick hit about 30 times. Talks about food. Says he has a lot to say, but then runs out of time.
Pinkrobot93

Hm

Psychic source called Garcelle Gizelle a few times in the last ep. But when Sarah mixes up the Toms david is quick to correct.
Hello999990000

Please skip!!

I love Bravo and will listen to most podcasts about it. I started to wonder why I keep skipping this one and now I remember. The host is so ignorant. It’s gross!!!
MV4AR

Must Listen

One of the very best pop culture and recap podcasts. Tons of interesting interviews and daily podcasts. But if you are smart, you will listen and learn a lot of practical tips about money, goals and life management . Love it
Ljh66

Love me some David Yontef!

Really enjoying the podcast again of late. I had stepped away for a while but have gotten back into it big time! David has gotten so funny! I’m finding him very likeable. My only gripe are the 20min episodes that are literally 15 mins of ads. That’s so gross David.
csanders 35

David 🏆

David when you had Patrik & Pol on. Your convo about never getting married was absolutely hilarious. I was exercising and couldn’t stop laughing. The topper if an ex took your Louis Vuitton. You cheer us up on the daily. Best Podcast Around!!!
Kakalakaboom

Super good podcast!!!

This podcast blasts straight heavenly radio waves into my ear drums, I am proud to experience this godly podcast
DERO27

Too Many Commercials!

I’ve taken a liking to this show BUT whoever edits really needs to pay attention to the absolutely awful abrupt commercial breaks! They come out of nowhere and break up the conversation rather than a natural pause.
Man Baby Ben

David = Trumper

Imagine the self loathing…y’all wonder why he’s so miserable.
MadonnaMia13

Hallie’s Mom Needs a Life

That’s right - the haters are still making you famous! It’s a question I’m asking myself more and more lately as David seems to still be the only podcast host not afraid to speak his mind. Own it all honey!!!! If people wanted you to speak kindly about them, they should have behaved better!
No Filterd

Dude is a jerk

Not a nice person, big ego (why?), annoying voice
CeeDubs82

So good!

Love the episodes with Amir! And love Dr Mann! Those are definitely my favorite! Please more quick hits too
Tired Housewife of 6

Funny and great insight!

Love love love David! Great insight and spot on life advice I am also a nurse and listen to you and Sarah on my 20 min lunch break to decompress and you always make me laugh. You help me get through the day!
Schilling1311

Love

I’ve been listening for years And keep coming back because you say it how it is. Love your thoughts on Tre. So true and love that you speak the truth! Living for it!
mugsy207

Yes! More JLL!!

I am quick to listen to any Jeff Lewis Live content. Patrik and Pol are hysterical—that show is like a daily reality show in real time. Thanks!
i want the lying game now!

Word salad

He repeats all the time to make his podcast longer so he can throw in more commercials. Must have been the speech writer for Kamala. Other podcasts covering those topics actually cover the topic and not talk about themselves all the time and repeat themselves constantly.
-so sick of it

Occasional listener

needs more inside scoops to make me a regular
candibold

Ya know what I’m saying ?

Flava flav needs to learn how to do an interview without asking if you know what I’m saying before and after every sentence ! That was a hard one to get through thank god it was only 29 minutes
lev.a7

David has been crushing it with these guest appearances

One of the best bravo podcasts! There’s a reason why he’s actually been on featured on show not once but twice!! Have been listening for years and will continue to!!!
Bulsonator

One of my favorites!

If you love bravo content you will love this podcast!!! I corrected the host on instagram and they immediately acknowledged the mistake (which many hosts do not do)
MillsHills

Used to love this

Used to love this but it had become so negative. What used to be a guilty pleasure has become so insufferable.
I know this, much is…

Painful

Just brutal
TaffyDavenport

Too Many Commercials

I enjoy the show, but I’m sick of spending half of my time fast forwarding through the many commercials.
solomonsebastian

Teddi

Very serious for TM & I agree with you David! She should do whatever she wants! She should shut down two teas in a pod forever. She should shut down her Instagram forever. She should love her children forever while she can. She should stop with her forever. Those children will need their father Edwin for everything coming . Teddi saying that she was divorcing their father ; needs to stop. I don’t know how Teddi can physically get permission to ride horses, but whatever that’s about Good for her. Teddi should leave Bravo altogether and have her private life with her long-term friends and her family and just live out the rest of her life. With happiness.
KatienGuinness

No

I don’t usually bother to write bad reviews but the weird threats over the airwaves were off putting. I specifically listened to one show that had a recognizable name in the title only to hear him threatening her and saying she can BLANK “the 10 incher”….. gross obnoxious and rude…. Will never listen again.
410mstahl

New interviews.

Can you not get the housewives to come on anymore? The blasts from the past are so irrelevant. 🤦🏼‍♀️
Walker0629

New find

Great show and love your honesty and humor!! I’m a new listener so thanks!!
angelaaa305

Love the podcast

Love how real David keeps it!!
MsSassyPantz5

Psychic source

I’ve always loved David & his straight shooting, funny, original & unapologetic podcast but I’m really loving his new psychic source segments!
xsjauny

No

No on Kathryn and patreek please
Gls.catolica

Love it

Love every minute
Mooooooorina

Ditch Kathryn, Keep Sarah

Kathryn brings absolutely nothing. I’ve been a die hard bravo fan for years and I cannot remember her to save my life. She’s giving Dana for trying to be relevant. On the other hand, love Sarah Frasure!! Great commentary and professional.
vlakas65

Anti Christianity slurs

We get that you are Jewish and respect you and have gone to bat for the Jewish community. Please stop saying Jesus. f— ing Christ. It is not cute. It is disgusting and it is an insult to those of us who listen to your podcast. You have enough education to know better- so do better.
Nmac30

Wrong about super hero community

I need Sarah to do a little more research on topics. I am part of the geek community. Who was a big Ryan fan. The geek community is talking about this controversy. Most are team Justin.
Jazzy JFS

Thank you!

Thank you so much for helping me escape my reality each day! I respect how hard you work to provide new and interesting programs multiple times a day, especially on Patreon! You’re making an escapism difference !!!! xoxo
Raleighsmomma

My daily go-to

This has quickly become my absolute favorite podcast and my daily fix for all celeb and BRAVO news! Love all the insider tea and nicknames. David and Sarah are a crack-up together. Love you guys! So authentic and fun!
Seetpea7

⭐️

Not worth a listen, 2 weeks behind on all the gossip… and repeats himself over and over again! 🤮🤮
CLS/mom of five

Sarah/Jen Shah

I 100% agree with everything Sarah said about Jen & coach. I too will never watch her on TV. Thank you for saying exactly what I think.
TexasGirl12821

Doing GREAT

next 4 years are going to be a political nightmare, so I have decided to say something POSITIVE to everyday and send that out into the universe 🫶🏻 You are killing it David! YEAH YOU
samandkiki

So good

It was a grower not a shower, but it’s ones of my go to shows now!
rachelu

Like David’s honesty

David, your podcast inspires me because you speak your truth. You are a worker and observer of society and I agree with so many of your opinions. I like how you have a pulse on reality TV while also not being garaje to express your opinions even if they’re not popular. You also don’t care what people think. Love your rapport with Sara Fraser.
Stoney2322

Not for me anymore

I used to be a loyal listener and Patreon subscriber. I listened to an ep for the first time in a while and it’s just too negative. Pop culture is a clown show and I prefer pods that lead with humorous analysis. This podcast is mostly just housewives drama with a negative spin. It’s so tired. David can do whatever he wants-it’s his pod. But I’m moving on to pods that make me smile.
BOBBYAI1

A Must-Listen for Pop Culture Enthusiasts!

I can confidently say that “Behind the Velvet Rope” is a gem in the world of podcasts. David’s relaxed and friendly interview style makes every episode a delight to listen to. He has a unique ability to ask the pressing questions we all want answered, whether he’s chatting with Real Housewives, musicians, comedians, or reality stars. David’s dedication to bringing fresh content daily is truly impressive. The variety of guests and the depth of conversations keep me coming back for more. It’s no wonder this podcast has been recognized by so many major publications and ranked as the #1 Real Housewives/Reality TV podcast by BuzzFeed. If you’re a fan of pop culture and reality TV, this podcast is a must-listen. David’s insights and the behind-the-scenes stories he uncovers are both entertaining and enlightening. Highly recommend!
gofallonyourhead

Not even worth a hate listen

Edited to say now I check in to hear the inevitable breakup of Oscar & Elmo. You can tell it’s coming! Elmo, eventually he’ll be talking about you the way he talks about the others, and you know it. Want the most garbage take on just about anything? Then Yontef the Grouch and his trash can pal Elmo Fraser are perfect!
d cornejo

Blah

Don’t bother listening to this crappy show
labyke

The psychic

Sweet lady but doesn’t seem to have a gift just common knowledge