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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!

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MELISSA’S OLD NOSE (on Truth Behind Teresa’s Stress, Tre’s Need To “Be Right” & Teresa and Louie’s Upcoming Damage Control) Aug 06, 2024

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Melissa’s Old Nose is back. Yes, again. Now that the RHONJ finale has come and gone, we review this RHONJ season, discuss what was predicted and chat about where we go from here. In true Gabriela fashion, MON reveals Louie’s past, unknown, erratic behavior towards Teresa, the real reason Tre is so stressed out these days and Louie’s plan this week for damage control after Sunday's finale. Melissa’s Old Nose also addresses Bravo’s deleted scenes, the many rumors still out there about the alternate reunion and future of the show many of which are correct and many just made up. Part II starts now!

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MELISSA RIVERS (on Teresa’s RHONJ Future, Kyle’s New Feelings Toward Mo & JLo’s Single Hamptons Summer) Aug 05, 2024

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It is that time of the month again. Melissa Rivers is back to help us break down and make sense of all that is happening on our Bravo screens and in our Pop Culture world. First, we talk about what everyone is talking about, The Olympics. The fashion, faux pas and celebs. We cover it all. Next we discuss the ever changing saga of Kyle and Mauricio, break down just how bothered Kyle really is or is not over Mo’s new woman and chat the likelihood we will see any of this next season when RHOBH returns later this year. Speaking of break ups, JLO is still in the Hamptons living her best life as Ben is rumored to have purchased a new home. Paris and Nicole move forward with their still untitled, undeveloped, green lit new reality show, North West and Step Mom Bianca Censori grow closer and we have a real life Drew Barrymore run in. Last, but certainly not least, we break down Andy Cohen’s comments about the future of RHONJ, discuss the upcoming alternate reunion and chat about whether Teresa Giudice is really on the chopping block or will live to see another day.

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The Bravo Bench (Ana Quincoces, David Yontef & Ace Fanning) Aug 04, 2024

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Welcome to The Bravo Bench, where we invite you to “Get Judgy with Us!” Hosted by the dynamic trio of David Yontef, Ana Quincoces, and Ace Fanning, this podcast serves up a delightful mix of sharp wit, unapologetic opinions, and plenty of humor.

Join us as we don our judicial robes to preside over the latest Bravo shows, dissecting every juicy detail, scandal, and dramatic twist. But that’s not all! We’ll also delve into the wild world of pop culture and the most bizarre, inappropriate public human behavior we can find.

In our courtroom, the rules of evidence are thrown out the window, and hearsay reigns supreme. So, bring your curiosity, your sense of humor, and a love for all things outrageous. Tune in for a judgment-filled ride with The Bravo Bench!

This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!

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MELISSA'S OLD NOSE (on Tonight’s RHONJ Finale Spoilers, Louie’s Angry Behavior & Deleted Scenes We Will Never See) Aug 04, 2024

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Melissa’s Old Nose is back. Yes, again. We could not think of a better way to welcome the finale of the lowest rated, most toxic RHONJ season in history than to hear spoilers, shocking reveals and what we can expect ahead of tonight’s end of the season episode. In true Gabriela fashion, MON reveals Louie’s past, unknown, erratic behavior towards Teresa, the real reason Tre is so stressed out these days and Louie’s plan this week for damage control after tonight’s finale. Melissa’s Old Nose also addresses the rumors about Jennifer Aydin and Danielle Cabral’s altercation tonight, Bravo’s deleted scenes, Marge’s arsenal against Jackie, Fessler’s walk out, Hot Dog Lips, a Teresa and Melissa show down and much, much more.

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Andy Cohen’s “All Fresh Faces” on RHONJ, Margaret’s Flower Delivery & Teresa’s Realization About Her RHONJ Future Aug 03, 2024

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RHONJ Season 14, Episode 12. The End Is Near. But First… Teresa calls her, for lack of a better word, lawyer to her house to take Marge to task. Teresa is so excited for her big reveal that Marge has been talking to Louie’s ex, Dolores reveals that we already know this and that the vacay house burnt to the ground, Teresa invents new words, Danielle Cabral is amused, Aydin is acting clueless despite her recently exposed off line behavior with bloggers and last, but certainly not least, in her most epic move to date, Margaret sends Teresa funeral flowers for the loss of her dignity. In other news, Andy Cohen has made very clear statements about the future of RHONJ. We break down those statements, clarify what he really meant and discuss who is going to have the hardest time adjusting to life after RHONJ a mere two weeks from now. All this and more with the one and only Andrea Lopez, as Teresa Giudice.

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New Housewives Dating Show, Scheana's Demand for VPR Cast Change & Brandi Glanville Slams Bravo Again Aug 02, 2024

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Love Hotel or whatever they ultimately plan to call it, Peacock has announced a new show with 4 of our favorite housewives looking for love - Luann, Gizelle, Shannon Beador and Ashley Darby. As we dive deep into the premise and likelihood of success, we offer advice to Shannon, Gizelle and Ashley as they compete for the attention of a variety of gentleman suitors against the one and only Luann de Lesseps. Larsa Pippen claims that RHOM is 100% definitely coming back. We break down that claim separating fact from fiction. Drew Sidora claims Kenya Moore may return to RHOA, slams Shamea and prepares to go on the RHOA cast trip. Scheana says Vanderpump Rules cannot go on with the current cast, calls for changes and we discuss what we think to be the inevitable return of Stassi. Finally, Brandi Glanville blames Bravo for basically everything that has and is currently going wrong in her life.

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Teresa's Sad Realization About RHONJ Future, Kyle's Anger Towards Mo & Erika Jayne On The Prowl Aug 01, 2024

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Teresa Giudice seems to be coming to the realization, finally, that RHONJ as we know it is coming to an end. Bethenny Frankel is spotted oversees with a new man. With Kyle, Erika, Sutton and Garcelle all single, we discuss their availabilities and potential suitors to mingle as Dorit and PK grow farther apart and Mauricio grows closer to new love interest. Mary Cosby is rumored to be divorcing her grandfather, cameras are supposedly back up and Mary seems to be denying the whole thing. Finally, Joe Giudice is set to fight Antonio Sabato, Jr. later this year as we seriously contemplate going. Road Trip anyone? All this and more.

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MELISSA'S OLD NOSE (on New Leaks From Inside Teresa’s Camp, John Fuda’s Past, “Reunion” Spoilers & RHONJ Pause) - II Jul 31, 2024

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Melissa’s Old Nose steps back Behind The Rope. Gabriela, that is and yes, she is back. Teresa, Melissa, Jennifer Aydin and the rest of the cast of RHONJ continue to be asked about the RHONJ bloggers which have taken over and effected this season to reveal secret DMs, leaked screeners and spoilers that were allegedly obtained directly from Teresa, her attorney, Jennifer Aydin and more. John Fuda’s alleged criminal past has just emerged on line. Gabriela has info on that which proves that nothing has been learned and that all parties involved are still working with external bloggers despite Andy’s annoyance, disdain and promise that an entire RHONJ rebrand is coming. Gabriela reveals never before heard details on Tre and Louie, the few remaining episodes of this season, the alternate RHONJ reunion, why Teresa angered producers at the alternate reunion and much more. Finally, we discuss the upcoming RHONJ pause, Andy Cohen’s four possible ways to fix this toxic, broken franchise and denial of most cast members whose lives are about to drastically change in a few short weeks when this season of RHONJ quickly comes to an end. Part II starts now!

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Real World Boston's / The Challenge's Syrus Yarbrough (on MTV, Bravo & Reality TV ) Jul 30, 2024

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The Real World Boston’s Syrus Yarbrough steps Behind The Rope. Syrus tells us how he got cast on The Real World Boston as a result of a job interview gone horribly wrong. Being no stranger to the cameras, he was a semi-regular on Baywatch, yes we discuss Pamela Anderson and David Hasselhoff, Syrus said yes to the opportunity and soon found himself living in a converted firehouse in Boston with 7 strangers to find out what happens when they stopped being polite and started getting real. Real is exactly what Syrus got with roommates Genesis, Kameelah, Montana, Elka, Jason and Sean, which we discuss, as well as the status of those “friendships” today. Syrus discusses what filming was like with MTV back in the day when there were basically no other reality shows to compare it with and just how “real” The Real World MTV was. When the show ended, Syrus ended up playing a huge part in the success of MTV’s “The Challenge” which he discusses, as well as what life was like, in general, after the show ended. We dive deep in to what it is like being in The Real World/The Challenge “family”, the good, the bad, the other. Being a fan of reality TV himself, Syrus enlightens us on what some of his favorite current shows are as well as his surprise ties to Bravo with several fellow Real World alumni. Last, but certainly not least, Syrus tells us about a run in at the MTV Video awards with not only JLO, but backstage with Queen Madonna. Tune in for this blast from the past nostalgic trip down memory lane as we pay homage to the granddaddy of all reality shows, The Real World!

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Teresa’s Statement About Toxic RHONJ, Melissa & Fuda’s Response & The Major Upcoming RHONJ Rebrand Jul 30, 2024

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Teresa Giudice released a statement towards the end of last week urging the toxicity, attacks and hate of and from the on line RHONJ community to stop. First, we analyze and break down Teresa’s statement line by line. Next, we discuss who really wrote this statement, the motivation behind the statement, the parts we deemed authentic - if any and the parts we deemed inauthentic - if any. Then we discuss the public’s reaction to the statement, the effect, if any, the statement has had, Melissa Gorga’s response to the statement and Rachel Fuda’s response to the statement. Finally, we discuss the upcoming alternate reunion, how we really got to this toxic place on RHONJ, the very long, if not indefinite, upcoming pause and whose jobs we expect to be eliminated when this season quickly comes to a close in two weeks.

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