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BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE is hosted by David Yontef. They have published 1,000 episodes. The show covers tv, with a film focus.

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Recent episodes include "Teresa's Formal Statement About Milania Broken Down, Shocking Milania Update, RHOSLC Recap & RHONY Recap", "RHONJ's Very Different Upcoming Season, Kyle/ Mauricio's Inevitable Divorce & How RHONY Got So Good", and "Bethenny's NY Return, Margaret Josephs' Cast Member Happy She's Fired & Lisa Barlow Says Whitney Looks Cheap". The latest went out on 3 Oct 2026 and ran about 14 minutes. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

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BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE publishes most weekdays, a median of 1 day between episodes. Episodes average about 38 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 1,000 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

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BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE

Hosted by David Yontef · tv · EN · 1,000 episodes

~38k on YouTube

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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 M

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BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE is a tv podcast hosted by David Yontef, with 1,000 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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Episode #1995
Teresa's Formal Statement About Milania Broken Down, Shocking Milania Update, RHOSLC Recap & RHONY Recap
Oct 3, 202614 min
So much has been said about Milania Giudice over the past two weeks. Today we break down Teresa’s statement, share Milania updates and ask whether the media and BravoVerse has a duty to not discuss Milania’s mental health as Tre has asked of all of us. In other news, we share a very unpopular opinion about RHOM as Andy declares, again, that he wants RHOM back. RHONY’s Passover Seder from he$$ has everyone fighting, Martha Stewart returns, Jennifer Tilly appears and Carole gets really mad. Last, but not least, on RHOSLC Whitney betrays Quai, Lisa tells a few fibs, Brownwyn leans into her new life and Meredith is loving her life.  @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #1994
RHONJ's Very Different Upcoming Season, Kyle/ Mauricio's Inevitable Divorce & How RHONY Got So Good
Oct 2, 202646 min
As Milania and Teresa make headlines yet again, the new season of RHONJ which is expected later this year will look very different than anything the Garden State has ever shown us before. RHONY has another stellar week, but not everyone is on board. Last, but not least, Kyle and Mauricio head to an inevitable divorce, unsolicited advice to Heather Dubrow and so much more! @lorialtermann @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BROUGHT TO YOU BY: AUDIBLE - audible.com/VELVET (New Members Start Listening w/ a 30 Day Free Trial This Massive Library Of Audiobooks & Ad-Free Podcasts)  POM - pomwonderful.com (Check Out POM Wonderful Antioxidant Super Teas)  KENSINGTON PUBLISHING CORP - In The Dark (You Can Find “In The Dark”, The New Dark Romance By Shain Rose Wherever Books Are Sold In Print & In eBook)  TIMELINE- Timeline.com/VELVETROPE (Timeline Is Offering a 15 Day Trial Of The Mitopure Resurfacing Exfoliator For Just $22) INDEED - indeed.com/PODCAST (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Job The Premium Status It Deserves)  MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door)  TASKRABBIT - taskrabbit.com (Or On The Taskrabbit App Use Code Velvet For $15 Off Your First Tasker) 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
Episode #1993
Bethenny's NY Return, Margaret Josephs' Cast Member Happy She's Fired & Lisa Barlow Says Whitney Looks Cheap
Oct 1, 202637 min
Bethenny Frankel has declared loud and clear, the B is back!!!!! As the new season of RHONJ is being edited as we speak for a premier in the next few months before years end, Margaret Josephs gets targeted by cast mates past and present in a move no one saw coming. Last, but not least, another stellar episode of RHOSLC has dropped while Lisa Barlow says Whitney Rose is cheap, Heather deserved to be forgiven and John Barlow is still the sexiest man alive. @lorialtermann @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BROUGHT TO YOU BY: POM - pomwonderful.com (Check Out POM Wonderful Antioxidant Super Teas)  KENSINGTON PUBLISHING CORP - In The Dark (You Can Find “In The Dark”, The New Dark Romance By Shain Rose Wherever Books Are Sold In Print & In eBook)  TIMELINE- Timeline.com/VELVETROPE (Timeline Is Offering a 15 Day Trial Of The Mitopure Resurfacing Exfoliator For Just $22) AUDIBLE - audible.com/VELVET (New Members Start Listening w/ a 30 Day Free Trial This Massive Library Of Audiobooks & Ad-Free Podcasts)  INDEED - indeed.com/PODCAST (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Job The Premium Status It Deserves)  MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door)  TASKRABBIT - taskrabbit.com (Or On The Taskrabbit App Use Code Velvet For $15 Off Your First Tasker) 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
Episode #1992
Teresa Is Very Worried About Milania, Kelly Dodd's Criminal Trial Update & Everyone Is Mad At Luann
Sep 30, 202632 min
As RHUGT prepares to come to an end next week at Bluestone Manor, one thing is clear. Everyone is mad at Luann. Lu tries hard not to become the next Vicki Gunvalson as Alex McCord reminds us that LV does not make mistakes, Tre tries to play the sax and Kyle wonders how fast she can get back to the 90210. In other news, Kelly Dodd’s next court date is set where she will have to face her revenge porn charges head on. Madonna wins big - 7 wins - and dominates, as usual, the VMAs. Last, but not least, everyone from Milania’s camp speaks out as rumors from inside Teresa’s inner circle emerge that she truly does not know what to do next in order to help her daughter much in need.  @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: PROGRESSIVE - www.progressive.com (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance)  POM - pomwonderful.com (Check Out POM Wonderful Antioxidant Super Teas)  KENSINGTON PUBLISHING CORP - Just Like That (You Can Find “Just Like That”, The New Contemporary Romance By Lena Hendrix Wherever Books Are Sold In Print & In eBook)  TIMELINE- Timeline.com/VELVETROPE (Timeline Is Offering a 15 Day Trial Of The Mitopure Resurfacing Exfoliator For Just $22) AUDIBLE - audible.com/VELVET (New Members Start Listening w/ a 30 Day Free Trial This Massive Library Of Audiobooks & Ad-Free Podcasts)  INDEED - indeed.com/PODCAST (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Job The Premium Status It Deserves)  MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door)  LOLA BLANKETS - lolablankets.com (Use Code VELVET To Get 40% Off The Most Comfortable Blankets Ever!)  TASKRABBIT - taskrabbit.com (Or On The Taskrabbit App Use Code Velvet For $15 Off Your First Tasker) 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
Episode #1991
JUDY TORRES (on Being The Queen of Freestyle, Overcoming Childhood Abuse, Madonna & Reclaiming Your Power)
Sep 30, 202637 min
Judy Torres steps Behind The Rope. The Queen of Freestyle is here to mention it all. Long before podcasts and social media gave artists a platform to discuss mental health, Bronx native Judy Torres—affectionately known to millions as the "Queen of Freestyle"—was the voice of a dance music revolution. Her anthems like "No Reason to Cry" and "Come Into My Arms" defined an era of late-80s and 90s club culture and pop radio. Now, celebrating nearly 40 years as a recording artist and over 25 years as a iconic voice on New York’s 103.5 WKTU, Judy is stepping forward with her most candid project yet: her memoir, No Reason to Cry. In No Reason to Cry, Judy peels back the curtain on the price of early fame. Beyond the sold-out shows and radio hits, she exposes the hidden battles she fought behind the scenes: domestic trauma, toxic industry dynamics, health scares, bullying, and severe depression. As we said, Judy mentions it all! @judytorresmusic @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: POM - pomwonderful.com (Check Out POM Wonderful Antioxidant Super Teas)  KENSINGTON PUBLISHING CORP - Just Like That (You Can Find “Just Like That”, The New Contemporary Romance By Lena Hendrix Wherever Books Are Sold In Print & In eBook)  TIMELINE- Timeline.com/VELVETROPE (Timeline Is Offering a 15 Day Trial Of The Mitopure Resurfacing Exfoliator For Just $22) AUDIBLE - audible.com/VELVET (New Members Start Listening w/ a 30 Day Free Trial This Massive Library Of Audiobooks & Ad-Free Podcasts)  INDEED - indeed.com/PODCAST (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Job The Premium Status It Deserves)  PROGRESSIVE - www.progressive.com (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance)  MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door)  LOLA BLANKETS - lolablankets.com (Use Code VELVET To Get 40% Off The Most Comfortable Blankets Ever!)  TASKRABBIT - taskrabbit.com (Or On The Taskrabbit App Use Code Velvet For $15 Off Your First Tasker) 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

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Episode #1991

JUDY TORRES (on Being The Queen of Freestyle, Overcoming Childhood Abuse, Madonna & Reclaiming Your Power)

Sep 30, 202637 min

Judy Torres steps Behind The Rope. The Queen of Freestyle is here to mention it all. Long before podcasts and social media gave artists a platform to discuss mental health, Bronx native Judy Torres—affectionately known to millions as the "Queen of Freestyle"—was the voice of a dance music revolution. Her anthems like "No Reason to Cry" and "Come Into My Arms" defined an era of late-80s and 90s club culture and pop radio. Now, celebrating nearly 40 years as a recording artist and over 25 years as a iconic voice on New York’s 103.5 WKTU, Judy is stepping forward with her most candid project yet: her memoir, No Reason to Cry. In No Reason to Cry, Judy peels back the curtain on the price of early fame. Beyond the sold-out shows and radio hits, she exposes the hidden battles she fought behind the scenes: domestic trauma, toxic industry dynamics, health scares, bullying, and severe depression. As we said, Judy mentions it all! @judytorresmusic @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: POM - pomwonderful.com (Check Out POM Wonderful Antioxidant Super Teas)  KENSINGTON PUBLISHING CORP - Just Like That (You Can Find “Just Like That”, The New Contemporary Romance By Lena Hendrix Wherever Books Are Sold In Print & In eBook)  TIMELINE- Timeline.com/VELVETROPE (Timeline Is Offering a 15 Day Trial Of The Mitopure Resurfacing Exfoliator For Just $22) AUDIBLE - audible.com/VELVET (New Members Start Listening w/ a 30 Day Free Trial This Massive Library Of Audiobooks & Ad-Free Podcasts)  INDEED - indeed.com/PODCAST (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Job The Premium Status It Deserves)  PROGRESSIVE - www.progressive.com (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance)  MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door)  LOLA BLANKETS - lolablankets.com (Use Code VELVET To Get 40% Off The Most Comfortable Blankets Ever!)  TASKRABBIT - taskrabbit.com (Or On The Taskrabbit App Use Code Velvet For $15 Off Your First Tasker) 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

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Can I switch plans later?

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Do you offer a free trial?

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What if I have more than 50 profiles or 20 clients?

That is our Enterprise tier. Contact our sales team and we will build a custom plan with volume pricing, a dedicated account manager, and SLA guarantees.

BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE

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Recent episodes

Teresa's Formal Statement About Milania Broken Down, Shocking Milania Update, RHOSLC Recap & RHONY Recap

RHONJ's Very Different Upcoming Season, Kyle/ Mauricio's Inevitable Divorce & How RHONY Got So Good

Bethenny's NY Return, Margaret Josephs' Cast Member Happy She's Fired & Lisa Barlow Says Whitney Looks Cheap

Teresa Is Very Worried About Milania, Kelly Dodd's Criminal Trial Update & Everyone Is Mad At Luann

JUDY TORRES (on Being The Queen of Freestyle, Overcoming Childhood Abuse, Madonna & Reclaiming Your Power)

Guest Appearances

Christine Quinn

RHORI

Suebelle Robbins

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BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE?

About the host

Recent episodes

Teresa's Formal Statement About Milania Broken Down, Shocking Milania Update, RHOSLC Recap & RHONY Recap

RHONJ's Very Different Upcoming Season, Kyle/ Mauricio's Inevitable Divorce & How RHONY Got So Good

Bethenny's NY Return, Margaret Josephs' Cast Member Happy She's Fired & Lisa Barlow Says Whitney Looks Cheap

Teresa Is Very Worried About Milania, Kelly Dodd's Criminal Trial Update & Everyone Is Mad At Luann

JUDY TORRES (on Being The Queen of Freestyle, Overcoming Childhood Abuse, Madonna & Reclaiming Your Power)

Guest Appearances

Christine Quinn

RHORI

Suebelle Robbins

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE for

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