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MARGARET JOSEPHS (A sit down chat!) May 17, 2021

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Margaret Josephs steps Behind The Rope. Margaret is here to chat about her new book, “Caviar Dreams, Tuna Fish Budget: How to Survive in Business and Life”. Not so fast Marge, we love you and all, but first we gotta chat about all that was RHONJ Season 11 as we head into the reunion later this week. We chat with Margaret about the Evan “rumor” heard ‘round the world, Teresa and Jackie, the origins of that rumor, and will we get answers at the reunion as to who started this rumor? In other RHONJ news, Margaret weights in on Joe and Melissa - their marriage, how worried is she, or should we be, about their future, and the truth about those “divorce rumors” which seem to be circulating in the press, in part, by Melissa herself. We ask Margaret, "just what is it about Jennifer that annoys you so much (where to begin???), her current Twitter feud with her, and just where does one need to draw the line. Margaret opens up about the men in Teresa’s life, ex-husband Joe Giudice - who is still as much a part of the show as he was in Season One - as well as Luis Ruelas - has she met him, what does she think, has Tre changed as a result of meeting him, is Tre moving too fast, and is she worried based on the recent “press” of his alleged “past”. Of course, we have to address the elephant, or lack thereof, in the room, Danielle Staub and how different is this season without her. We pay homage to the past - The Manzos, Kathy Wakile, Jacqueline Laurita and so on and look ahead to the reunion - what issues is she coming in hot about and does the reunion solve or cause more issues for the RHONJ ladies. Speaking of “Caviar Dreams”, Margaret chats about how the book came about, the writing process and the decision to include topics such as her wild childhood with Marge Sr. as a mom and “sleeping” with her boss. Margaret’s stellar book also includes business advice of how she became “self made” and recovered from financial and legal setbacks to come out the other side, life highlights such as sleeping with a Rock Star and meeting Joan Rivers and just what is next for this Powerhouse In Pigtails. Get your copy now to find out. Until then, tune in and listen.

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RHONJ's Amber Marchese on Current Season (Tre / Luis /The Gorgas / Joe Giudice etc) May 15, 2021

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Last month we sat down with RHONJ's Amber Marchese to catch up on life, chat about the bullying she has received since appearing on Housewives, her very public fight with Lance Bass, Lance's Husband Michael Turchin and Andy Cohen, the current status of those relationships today and her infamous “Season Six” of RHONJ.

Today, Amber stops back by to chat about this season of RHONJ as we head into the reunion. The rumor heard throughout New Jersey, and the world, all that has been and is going on between Tre and Jackie, The Gorgas, Luis Ruelas, Joe Giudice, Team Margaret or Team Jen and so on. Amber shares what she knows from being the boots on the ground across the river in NJ.

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Corrine Olympios (on Bachelor Nation, Real Housewives, Colton Underwood & Podcast Life) May 14, 2021

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Corrine Olympios steps Behind The Rope. One of the most talked about contestants in Bachelor Nation history. Corrine stops by to chat about all that has been going on in Bachelor Nation since the end of this past controversial “Matt James” season of The Bachelor. Of course, we chat about and question Chris Harrison’s discussion with Rachel Lindsay, and will and should Chris ever return, who should be a permanent replacement for Chris if he does not return and last, but certainly not least, Chris Harrison’s decision to hire the same high powered attorney Gabrielle Union employed when she was “let go” from “America’s Got Talent”. Hmm, the plot thickens. We also chat with Corrine about new Bachelorettes Katie Thurston and Michelle Young, new Bachelorette Hosts Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe and would she herself would ever want to host. Of course, we chat about her own controversial Nick Viall season, the importance of a nap, the status of her nanny and how Bachelor In Paradise is forever changed after her star turn on the island. In true Corrine fashion, she does not hold back. Perhaps that is why she has her very own new Podcast, “Corrine Saves Us All” where she helps us solve all of life’s mysteries or at least loves mysteries. Corrine gives Host David tough love - did he listen? - and chats about her amazing Aura Sugar beaded products worm on all of our favorites such as Scheana Shay and Christine Quinn. Finally, Corrine opens up about her current life and relationship. Yup, her boyfriend Vince The Builder is about to appear on one of our fav Real Housewives franchises!!!

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Bugsy Drake (on Below Deck, RHOBH, Meeting Justin Bieber & Tablescaping) May 13, 2021

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Below Deck’s Bugsy Drake steps Behind The Rope. In true Bugsy fashion, she is an open book holding nothing back and is here for a fun time. Bugsy reminisces about the seasons she spent behind the Bravo cameras as a cast member on Below Deck Mediterranean. She shares stories from filming and real life charters that make us say whaaat? Bugsy breaks down the differences between filming a reality show like Below Deck and real world charters. Of course, we discussed her feelings on Malia White, Captain Sandy and Alex Radcliffe. Speaking of Alex, Bugsy has a new boyfriend and, ok reluctantly, but we have our ways, shares a few details on him!! Bugsy also chats about her brand new book, “The Art of Tablescaping”. The Queen of Theme talks about some of her fav themes, what goes into a “good table”, and why most people find good tablescaping just so damn hard (us included!). Off course, we chat about other Bravolebrities and Housewives she has met, wants to meet, and / or have “slipped into her DMs”. Bugsy chats about the new season of her fav Bravo show - RHOBH and that one time she ran into Justin Bieber in St. Barts. Looking ahead, we chat about her future, the future of Below Deck, and whether she would ever be “the next Kate Chastain”.

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Shaman Durek (on BFF Gwyneth Paltrow, Dating a Princess, Bling Empire & Living an Authentic Life!) May 12, 2021

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Shaman Durek steps Behind The Rope. Bling Empire’s Scene stealing Shaman Durek. Of course, we discuss Shaman Durek’s involvement in Bling Empire after being “hired” by Kevin Kreider to help Kelly Mi Li work out her "relationship issues" with Andrew Gray or, in other words, one of the central storylines of this brilliant freshman Netflix Series (if you did not watch, what are you waiting for). Shaman Durek chats with us about how one becomes a Shaman, what exactly does a Shaman do (oh c’mon, like you know), how can a Shaman help each and every one of us in our daily lives, and what are the biggest misconceptions of a Shaman. We delve deep into topics like social media and fame obsession, how people are often their own worst enemies, the affect Reality TV has on us as a society, the use of outside stimulants such as sex, drugs, alcohol to help numb the pain of daily life and what is needed in order to gain complete peace of mind in the fast paced world we live in today. Deemed “Shaman to the Stars”, we discuss other famous clients, besides our favorite “Crazy Rich Asians” over on Bling Empire, such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Nina Dobrev, and Chord Overstreet. In fact, Gwyneth is one of Shaman Durek’s best friends, we chat about what that is like and how, although people are often used to and/or treated differently because they are a celebrity, at the end of the day, we are all just humans trying to live an authentic life. It is clear Shaman Durek is living an authentic life, even if that life involves dating a member of The Royal Family, The Princess of Norway. Finally, we ask Shaman Durek if he has picked up on any vibes from Behind The Rope during our time together and if he can advise us on how to live a happier, kinder, more peaceful life.

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TAWNY KITAEN... Looking Back (from What Is Likely Her Final Interview Ever) May 11, 2021

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Approximately two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the one and only Tawny Kitaen in what I can only assume is one of her last interviews ever. Tawny was full of life, happy, generous, pleasant. We talked for almost two hours. She followed up after in a series of texts, as kind and sweet as can be. She lit up when she talked about her daughters which were clearly her greatest accomplishment in life.

Tawny went to her first rock concert at age 14, saw how the singer’s girlfriend got full VIP access and treatment and decided, “hey, I want that.” Tawny went out and made that happen. A rocker gal by nature, Tawny dated the guitarist from Ratt while in high school. From there she graduated, and “graduated”, by marrying Whitesnake’s lead singer. Although they divorced years later, she is most notorious for being “that girl” in the Whitesnake video. With that career defining moment she went from “groupie” to wife and celebrity. Choreographer Paula Abdul took one look at Tawny’s moves on the set of the Whitesnake video shoot and said, “you don’t need my help” and left! Tawny graced our small screens with roles on many of our beloved shows including Seinfeld (who she also dated), Married...With Children and America’s Funniest People. Before it was the “cool” thing to do, Tawny transitioned from “actress” to reality star starring in VH1s “The Surreal Life” and “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew”. Speaking of Reality TV, who could forget Tawny’s 2017 appearance on E’s mega-hit Botched with Doctors Terry Dubrow and Paul Nassif. Of course, there was also that star studded role with Tom Hanks in Bachelor Party.

What follows is an unedited, almost two hour, chat with Tawny as she shares stories from a life well lived opening up about career and personal highs, some of which have never before been revealed. She discusses the book which she was working on because, as stated, “if I don't write my life story, somebody else is going to, and they're going to do it off of sound clips, that aren't true and aren't real about me. So it's really, really important that I get my book out.” Hopefully this interview can help accomplish that just a little.

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CLAUDIA JORDAN (On The Real Housewives of Atlanta) May 10, 2021

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Claudia Jordan steps back Behind The Rope. Claudia is here today to chat about all things, what else, The Real Housewives of Atlanta. She explains how she ran into a RHOA producer at a West Hollywood gay bar and from there, the wheels were in motion. Claudia chats about her prior friendship with Kenya Moore, her arrival in Atlanta and just how she went from “Friend Of” to “Official Peach Holder” on this highly rated Housewives franchise. One word: Nene. Remember that infamous cast trip? Claudia chats about how welcome, hint - not much - she felt by Nene, Nene’s refusing to film certain scenes and how Nene treated everyone on set. She also chats about the remainder of her co-stars Phaedra Parks, Kandi Burruss, and Cynthia Bailey - what working with each was like and the status of her friendship with each today. Speaking of Miss Linnethia Leakes, Claudia chats about Nene’s departure from RHOA this past season. On a larger scale, we discuss the concept of “everyone is replaceable” and how some times some people can be their own worst enemy. Claudia also discusses whether Nene’s current actions regarding Bravo and Andy Cohen have gone too far to “the place of no return” or can she still make a return to the network, or any other network for that matter, in the near future. Claudia is currently living in Dallas, Texas with her boyfriend and yes she knows some of our favorite Real Housewives of Dallas such LeeAnne Locken (they just had an epic day of drinks together), D’Andra Simmons (she thinks Claudia should be an RHOD) and Kary Brittingham (they have had recent real life beef). Finally, Claudia reflects on her time on the show and answers the age old question, would she ever go back. Claudia DOES - NOT - HOLD - BACK!! If you haven’t heard our explosive initial chat with Claudia, check it out, October 14th, 2020).

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RHOD's Dog Behaviorist Brad Bevill (on clients Kam Westcott, MamaD, Braunwyn Burke, & Bravo Pets Giggy, Tiago Girardi & T'Challa Samuels!) May 08, 2021

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RHOD’s Brad Bevill steps Behind The Rope. Yes, Fanci Westcott’s Dog Trainer. We have all seen Brad bring the “tough love” to Kameron Westcott’s adorable treadmill loving dog Fanci, but what is working with Kameron really like? Brad is here to answer that plus chat about his other RHOD connections - working with Mama Dee and Cary Deuber’s dogs. Brad chats about the hardest part of each of those jobs, the strangest requests, how he fell into this line of business, the psychology behind working with dogs, what he loves about his job so much and what he thinks about being now known for his RHOD appearances. He has also worked with Bachelor Nation’s JoJo Fletcher and former Bravolebrity, “Courtney Loves Dallas”, Courtney Kerr. There is also his newest Bravoleb client, Miss Braunwyn Windham-Burke. Of course, we needed to know what Brad really thinks about Sparkle Dog and will pink dog food ever become a thing. We also chat about other pressing Bravo Dogs / Pets: Giggy Vanderpump (is it good for a dog to be treated like a human being and / or travel the world never leaving its owner’s side?); Wacha Cohen (when is it time to give an “aggressive dog” away?), Tiago Jayne Girardi (how soon after an owner is “taken away” for an extended period of time does a dog start to suffer separation anxiety? Can a dog sense a change in it’s owner’s lifestyle, can a dog sense a change in household parties due to live altering events such as a divorce), Lucy Lucy Apple Juice Vanderpump then Kemsley then Vanderpump now unknown (is there ever such a thing as a “too silly” dog name?), and last but not least the best Bravo pet in the history of Bravo, T’Challa Samuels (will Brad ever branch out to Birds or other pets?). On a serious note, Brad talks about being an entrepreneur (running Bevill Dog Behavior), new upcoming Bevill Dog Behavior products and services, and would he ever consider starring in a reality show of his own?

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Tan Mom & Adam Barta (on Being Regulars on Howard Stern & Other Fun Topics) May 07, 2021

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Howard Stern fans rejoice!!! Tan Mom a.k.a. Patricia Marie Krentcil steps Behind the Rope. Tan Mom and BFF Adam Barta, that is. They are here to discuss it all. Both originally from the NYC area, now Florida residents, Adam and Tan Mom became fast BFFS upon first meeting several years ago through their joint publicist. How Hollywood. Adam Barta has written songs for all of the moms. No really, all of the Moms. Octomom, Teen Mom, Mama June and of course, Tan Mom (Free 2 Be Me). He has also written songs for many of our BFFS such as Margaret Josephs, Lisa Lampanelli and Margaret Cho. Adam explains how he never purported to be the next Miley Cyrus and explains the genius behind his viral music. Adam and David also bond over the reality show pilot they were a part of with Jersey Shore’s Angelina Pivarnick, RHONJs Dina Manzo, and Michael Lohan. Tan Mom takes us back to the beginning of when she brought her five year old daughter to a tanning salon. Immediately thereafter she was arrested for child endangerment. She was taken right from the salon to jail. Jail for seven days. She recounts what being in jail was like, and how scary a time that was. She then became an overnight sensation. Tan Mom tells us about her legal battles as a result of this day, the ridicule her children had to face in school, what is was like to have paparazzi hiding in her bushes 24 hours a day, and how caged she felt not be able to walk down the street as a result of this one act. Flash Forward and one day Tan Mom and Adam found themselves booked on The Howard Stern show to tell their story. Let us repeat slowly. The Howard Sten Show!!! They quickly found themselves fan favs and, even more important, a Howard fav. As a result, they became regular fixtures on The Stern Show, having had so many appearances that they lost count. Tan Mom was even in Howard Stern’s book and attended his 60th birthday party. We just cannot breathe. They spare no details, from what Howard’s Green Room is like, what Robin Quiver’s is like, who attended Howard’s Birthday party, and what does it feel like to get be considered part of Stern’s inner circle. On a more serious note, we talk about Tan Mom’s near death experience last year and what major announcement she has a result. Wow, is all we gotta say.

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RHONJ's Frank Catania Sr., w/ Cameo by Dolores Catania (An Interview)! May 06, 2021

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RHONJ’s Frank Catania Sr. (“Big Frank”) steps Behind The Rope. Hot off his Watch What Happens Live appearance with his Bros, Joe Gorga, Evan G., Bill Aydin and The Real Super Joe, Mr. Dolores Catania, as we like to call him, is here to discuss it all. This Real Housewives of New Jersey “House Husband” discusses growing up in NJ, how, where and when he met Dolores, their courtship, marriage, children (shout out to Gabby and Frankie Jr. - former BTVR Guest), ultimate dissolution of their marriage and road to the current “best friends” friendship they now have, as seen throughout the past several seasons on RHONJ. Frank is brutally honest about why their marriage ended, their divorce and how they became almost immediate friends thereafter. Speaking of RHONJ, Frank discusses how Dolores was cast, his own participation in the show and just what does he think of the drama and other cast mates Teresa Giudice, Margaret Josephs, Melissa Gorga, Jackie Goldschneider and last, but certainly not least, Jennifer Aydin. We also chat with Frank about his Bromances with the Joeys Gorga and Benigno (The Real SuperJoe), Evan Goldschneider and Bill Aydin. On a personal note, Frank chats about his relationship with Dolores’ boyfriend, Doctor David, as well as with his own girlfriend - who knew?. Finally, we pump, no pun intended (yes he and Frankie Jr. are still weightlifting), Frank Sr. for spoilers from the rest of this already stellar RHONJ season. Tune in for this RHONJ extravaganza with Mr. Dolores Catania with special cameo by the one and only Dolores Catania!!

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