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! The ONLY 7 Day a Week Show! 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 

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  • Xorevo
    Here for Renee Graziano’s interview!
    I love my Housewives, but MobWives was the best and most unique ‘Wives’ show we’ll ever have seen. And Renee specifically, man did she give that show her all. It was so great to hear from her on all topics discussed, but the parts heavy on MobWives, it’ll just never get old. Also thanks to David the host for asking all the questions we want answered!
  • Horton😳
    MKE
    Great interview, David! I like megan king...can't wait for part 2. No matter what anyone says about you, I think You're the best....#haters gunna hate..
  • YankeeGirl1074
    Love it, but….
    …you really should have offered Megan K. a glass of water. 💨 💨
  • bananrama98
    Love!
    He and Sarah are chemistry goals. Best pod and glad they are doing more than just Bravo now
  • Val loves Bravo
    Podcasts
    You guys should stop shading other podcasts! It’s not cool. Do you look up the TOP podcasts?? The Two T’s is one of the best podcasts, probably close to number one on the charts! Love Sarah- she’s the voice of reason and David just shades everyone. So annoying. BUT I do listen to you guys and I like it just not all the shade. 💜
  • Drewbuweb
    Flip The Switch
    Just listened to Elyse Slaine on your pod. Expected tons of old RHONY chat. Pleasantly surprised she flipped the switch and interviewed you. Loved getting to know more about you. You are a gem David
  • JenniferInsavannah
    Do one podcast without a money flex
    Obnoxious brag. Money. Money. David tries so hard to be a diva but sounds lonely and bitter.
  • brettnbrett
    moments of greatness (2)
    Transitioned from my first review stating David talks too much about himself to this being a “top 2” for me. Love your interactions and the, sometimes, opposite viewpoints. I have cancer and have some sleepless nights. Thank you for the entertainment :)
  • crimeo
    Tedious
    He is always on the wrong side and doesn’t have any exclusives.He and Sara shouldn’t have a podcast
  • Hunter Korbel
    Finally
    Finally caught up and listened to your chat with Sandra Bernhard. The Madonna tea was scalding hawt. She definitely needs some therapy and to move on with all the angst regarding M. It has been decades. Loved the stuff about Ryan Murphy, Pose and AHS.
  • JennyLooHoo74
    Confusing
    The transition from show to commercials need better separation/organization.
  • Chad8408
    Sandra B
    This was delightful. I completely disagree with her politics and her turning her back on her friend Roseanne who did not deserve to be cancelled but it was a great chat nonetheless.
  • Mhgolden
    Terrible combo
    Insufferable host, truly seems like a horrible and miserable person. As he proclaimed himself, worse than Tom Sandoval. And too many adds = a pass for me. So many better options with fewer ads and more pleasant people
  • Orlando5101
    SANDRA BERNHARD
    FINALLY. You did it. Congrats on this epic get
  • Benharris2
    Erin Lichy
    I love that two New Yorkers have to do this in person in LA. Welcome. She seemed much more likable on your podcast than the show. That said, I do not believe a word she said about next season. It’s been way too long. Something is up. It is not a good sign and with the ratings what they were, I think the series is over and Bravo as a whole is in trouble. The end is near. Job well done though and her Dorit feud was the highlight for me.
  • Issac44@
    Jeff Lewis
    Oh gurrrl. Heard Jeff Lewis shout you out on his show this week and ran to listen to your interview with his ex Stu. You and Stu have great chemistry. Loved the chat but more importantly you got the attention of dear dear Jeff. I think its hilarious that you and he travel in the same circles in LA and he will definitely approach you when he sees you next because of this. Do not ever underestimate the pettiness of that little man. I am team Heather all day every day and now am even more of a huge fan of yours because of this chat with Stu. If you can do monthly chats with Melissa Rivers and Rachel Uchitel perhaps you can find time in your busy bee schedule for a real cross over with Stu. Living for this drama
  • woof girl 123
    Love!
    Just love you David! And really love the “Just David” Saturday Patreon. Sending love and thanks from Texas!
  • LlisbethS
    What the heck?
    I don’t get the angry, filthy rants you and Sarah go on. No one knows what you are talking about and you sound deranged. Evidently, no one is allowed to criticize you either. Used to like this show but the trash talk is a turn off.
  • Leightonwww
    Chef Stu
    Poor chef Stu...I did not realize he and Jeff had finally broken up...imo Jeff is going to be very sorry that he did Stu seems like the very best of all his exes.. and when Jeff realizes it...it will be too late
  • Sammy Quintana
    Jo De La Rosa
    Love your interview with Jo!!! she was always a favorite of mine. I had no idea how much she had actually done with music.
  • 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! From a hilarious southern accent to refreshing candor about who he is as a person (lone wolf, interested in making money), I’m finding him very likeable. Keep up the great work! I can fast forward through all the ads.
  • Kelley (w./ an E-Y)
    Love the show- hate the host
    Why does this guy think he is a bravo-lebrity? Love this show but….wow, the host can’t stop talking about himself and who he knows. Nobody cares, dude!!! Talk about the gossip and STOP talking about yourself!!!
  • Donald Paul@
    Countess Lu
    Loved her being back. You guys have real chemistry cause you are friends. Just moved to LA so I am gonna track your A down at the show and take a pic. Love BTVR. Thanks for the daily stuff and love the solo shows too
  • HeyFrase
    Obsessed with David
    I’ve been podcasting with this amazing man for over 2yrs. On top of David’s incredible pop culture knowledge he’s a master interviewer. Get ready to hear the best interviews of your life and weekly recaps with me (Sarah Fraser) on all things bravo! Love you Oscar
  • Rhonda/b
    Upward
    I'm loving the amazing guests (like Dita) that you've had recently, David. Your podcast just keeps getting better and better.
  • Isaclan31
    MELISSA RIVERS
    I loved the set of you and Melissa together at her home. 5 stars for set decor. It looked like a high end spa of luxury. Also I think you and Melissa had the best chemistry in person. I can tell she is a real friend to you. Thank you for putting clips now on You Tube for us to see along with the podcast story here. You keep reaching new levels of highs David.
  • Terrible Food Delivery
    Yes, David Yontef is mean and he’s also boring …
    No, you idiot. We don’t like to hear you alone. We don’t like to hear you period. Ben Mandelker and Ronnie Karam are brilliant. Witty, funny, and compassionate. You are none of these things.
  • lev.a7
    The best housewives inside info
    Love this podcast. Been listening to it for years now. It’s a hidden gem of gossip and behind the scenes. David does a great job asking the really interesting questions I’ve always wanted to know about the housewives as well as getting their personal opinions on their own shows as well as others. Also love when he collabs with Melissa Rivers and Sarah Frazier, such good takes on what’s going on in the bravo verse. Love the velvet rope podcast 200/10!!!
  • gofallonyourhead
    Not even worth a hate listen
    Want the most garbage take on just about anything? Then Yontef the Grouch and his trash can pal Elmo Fraser are perfect!
  • Misstrish1987
    Ugh the amount of ads
    40% decent content/60% ads
  • Brookie101010
    Strange People
    It’s become a pattern that every episode these two boomers Sara and David do together has to involve them being r*pe apologists. There are so many other things to talk about and the fact that they just can’t help apologizing for these random pigs every time the subject of sexual harassment/r*pe allegations come up in the media and speculating saying things like “well it was her word against his”. I keep thinking, no way they’re going to go that low and say that, but you do. By the way, you can still be r*ped if you are in a marriage. These two need to move out of LA and go to Texas, maybe run for office there, you’d fit right in with your misogynistic and archaic opinions and beliefs. If you enjoy listening to a pick me boomer woman and a little annoying man hate on women and name drop as many celebrities they see in the Hampton as they can bc they have nothing else to live for in their sad life for 20 minutes straight (bc episodes may be over an hour thanks to the ads) then this is the podcast for you.
  • tropicthunderx7
    Brando Andy episode
    Doesn’t it seem exactly like the accusation against Brandi with Caroline ?? Maybe it’s a suit that she calculated taking to prove she was set up by bravo or production for her to do what she did?? Just a thought!
  • Dennislighte
    David Goes Straight
    You need more collabs with the BravBros. Love Melissa Rivers Best but the bros are a close second
  • Slynycat29
    Hard to listen too
    These aren’t interviews, its David sitting there sounding like a high-pitched little girl saying “yeah blah blah” every couple minutes. Will b unsubscribing & very offended the ignorant racist homophobic trumptard Jackie “trailer-trash” Siegal was given an “interview”. He is low-life 🗑️ & DESERPERATE TO BE RELEVANT. NOT ONE HOUSEWIFE WANTS HIM ANYWHERE NEAR THEM.
  • Waltercellz
    BravBros
    Hey there David! What a treat seeing you with the BravBros!! Tom Tom Tom…… he would be killing it if he just kept his mouth closed! Thank you for an informative show. Your take is what sets you apart from the oh so generic podcasts! Keep it up up!!!
  • Patrick12star
    New Listener
    Hey there David….. stumbled upon your podcast quite accidentally and I’m hooked! Your content your dry sense of humor are both quite endearing! Love your honesty ❤Annie
  • Peter@@/
    Bo Dietl / Luis Ruelas
    Great analysis of the Luis Ruelas/Bo Dietl lawsuit (coming from a fellow lawyer.). Your analysis was nuanced and well thought out. What a bonus they actually responded. Killing it yet again.
  • CashLombard
    Niki & Donna
    5-STAR MAGNIFICENT INTERVIEW WITH TWO THIRDS OF THE HOLY TRINITY!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVED THIS INTERVIEW AND I HOPE NIKI AND DONNA RETURN FOR ANOTHER EPISODE!!!!! THANK YOU!!! A+++🤍🤍🤍
  • lkluck
    Amazing
    Bravo to you for having Daniel Ryan Spaulding on your pod to say what no one wants to talk about. You are the real deal, ❤️❤️❤️❤️, love that you are not scared to stand up for what’s right. Along with that the content you share is entertaining and spot on.
  • indorito
    Hate listen podcast
    100% hate listen to this podcast when I have nothing else to listen. Incredibly negative, full of chauvinistic comments, but somehow, I still listen to compare to other podcasts
  • Etain3
    Genocide Defender Guests
    Newsflash: Israel is an Apartheid State. It is not misinformation. Israel is not a colonist state because they are refugees? Why then did they create millions of Palestinian refugees by stealing their homes and lands by gunpoint? Israel has been committing genocide since 1948. It is antisemitic to assume all Jews are Zionists!!! Zionism is not Judaism and Judaism is not Zionism. People are getting fired in the USA for calling for a ceasefire, not for defending Israeli aggression! You can’t kill thousands and thousand of civilians, and sooo many children and babies, or starving and denying med aid to survivors, and claim to a victim! This didn’t start on 10/7. It is not even about Hamas anymore. It’s about murdering Palestinians and taking Gaza for Jewish settlers. Stop with the propaganda. Done with this show and SF show too. Guess I’m too woke, as in not deluded.
  • Geegeeeeee
    Latest eps
    Scandoval broke in March of 2023, please stop saying it was a year & a half ago…….VPR was filmed in June, 3 months after… Try to bring some validity & integrity into what you say.
  • ARMV4
    Love the Quick Hits
    I’m learning a whole bunch of tea listening to David. He knows a lot and knows a lot of people connected with the business. And the bonus, you hear David’s lawyer brain, but told by someone who knows how to break it down to reality and the real world. The Quick Hits are a real hit! Amazing
  • csanders 35
    👑David 👑
    Seriously Your Podcast Is Just The Best. Your Interview Skills Are Superb. Look Forward To Each And Every Episode. Also Love When You Have Sarah On. You’re Great Together. Thank You For All Your Hard Work. ❤️🥂
  • AmytheMovieGoer
    Love!
    Love listening to all the tea!!! As someone who listens to TONS of podcasts, I honestly rarely listen to me podcasters bc of their voice. However, I LOVE David’s voice!!! And I really like the episodes with Sarah! Love their banter back and forth!
  • Meedo0083425
    My opinion
    Melissa river’s doesn’t watch Bravo and it shows! I like her alright but hate listening when she’s on. She is slowing you down.
  • bravoluv
    It’s so obvious u write your own reviews!!!!!
    I can’t listen anymore. So aggravating to me for many reasons 1) David never goes an episode without commenting on how busy he is and how he works around the clock. It’s so off putting 2) David mentions his several homes and love of money incessantly. 3) david talks about how extremely sick he is from ozempic (or whatever form he is on). People who are chronically sick would do anything to feel well and he on purpose causing sickness. 4) he alludes to things he is going to talk about and never does 5) nonstop commercials. He just seems so unkind. I can’t listen anymore. Edit to add: it’s clear he gives himself fake comments on instagram and I’m sure here too
  • Dawn00000
    Too Many Ads
    I enjoy the podcast,however, there are way too many ads! So much more than any other podcast I listen to and I listen to a lot of them.
  • Blonderealtor
    Patrick Duffy was amazing!!!
    I loved your interview with Patrick Duffy, it was very in depth and interesting. I grew up in Dallas, and worked in Dallas during those years. As a Realtor I met some of the cast and they were lovely, very friendly and nice in person. I was so impressed that you are a “Dallas” fan too, it showed in your interview. I will check out other Dallas stars that you have interviewed, hopefully Linda Gray is on the list! Love your podcast David.🙌👏🫶
  • kkubani
    Guilty pleasure.
    I have been listening to Behind The Velvet Rope on and off since 2020… I tend to listen more when there are shows on that I am interested in, and then from the podcast, I learn about all of the antics that are going on in the Bravo universe behind the scenes. There is something so fun about the conversations, specifically when Sarah is a guest, as I feel like she brings a certain levity to any conversation, and her and David have such great banter. David is also a fantastic interviewer, and I look forward to listening to more of this show!
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