RENEE GRAZIANO (on Mob Wives, RHONJ Season 14, Kyle Richards’ New Life & Advice for Erika Jayne) II

Renee Graziano steps back Behind The Rope.  She’s back!!  Renee is here to, in typical Renee fashion, mention it all. Renee chats about Mob Wives, cast mates Karen, Drita, Carla and Big Ang, the highs and lows of the show, Drita’s rumored new show and much more. Renee also chats about the “lifestyle”, complicated family relations, Mob misperceptions, “rats” and the biz of reality TV. Renee talks Monica “Reality Von Tease” Garcia and how she feels about Monica’s infiltration of the RHOSLC ladies and Jen Shah.  Renee talks RHONJ Melissa vs. Teresa, Erika and Tom, Tom’s upcoming competency trial, the letter she sent Jen Shah in jail and the current state of Housewives. Finally, Renee opens up about her past addictions, low points, recovery, and mental health journey like you have never heard her before. Renee explains just what led to her relapse at the end of last year, why this time her recovery is different, current projects and where she goes from here. The OG herself is in the house as we pay homage, with Miss Renee Graziano, to one of the best Reality TV shows to EVER exist, Mob Wives! Part II Starts Now.  @reneegraziano @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: PROLON - prolonlife.com/VELVET (Get 10% Off Their Five Day Nutrition Program) HOMECHEF -  HomeChef.com/VelvetRope (18 Free Meals, Pus Free Shipping On Your First Box) CHIME - chime.com/VELVET (Take more control of your finances and say goodbye to monthly fees. Open a Chime Checking Account)  INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  LÉGAL HOT SAUCE - legalhotsauce (20% Off w/ Code Velvet on The Best Hot Sauce There Is) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] 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

Introducing John on Mark Pope and Playoff Picks, Plus Jamal Crawford on 1-on-1 vs Kobe and the Return of the NBA to Seattle from Point Game with John Wall and C.J. Toledano.Follow the show: Point Game with John Wall and C.J. ToledanoJohn and C.J. talk about the Mark Pope coaching hire at Kentucky, NBA Playoff positioning and the Gortat screen. Plus Jamal Crawford joins the show and they discuss playing in Pro-Am's, their AAU programs, the return of an NBA franchise to Seattle, mastering their flow on the court, 1-on-1 vs Kobe, and what they want to see in the playoffs this season including Jokic, Luka, Kyrie and the Suns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

What a day in Bravo it was yesterday. Crystal Kung announces her “bittersweet” exit from RHOBH and Robyn Dixon declares she was fired from RHOP. We break down our reactions, discuss Crystal and Robyn’s futures off Housewives and discuss what happens now for both RHOP and RHOBH - who will stay on RHOP, who is likely to be cast on both, should other cast members of RHOP be let go, RHOBH’s future with Dorit, Sutton, Garcelle, Kyle and Erika and when we can expect both franchises to resume filming. Meanwhile, Candiace is pregnant, explains her real reasons for leaving RHOP and Nneka is rumored to be headed for the chopping block as well. Alexia Nepola announces her divorce from Todd and we talk the future of RHOM. Like we said, it has been a very busy 24 hours in Bravo. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colton Underwood steps Behind The Rope.  There has been so much written and discussed about Colton, but today he is here to mention it all and set the record straight. Fresh off his stint on The Masked Singer, Colton talks Masked, reality TV, Bachelor Nation, The Kardashians, Coming Out Colton and Misperceptions. We brainstorm ideas for LGBTQIA dating shows, break down which current shows would lend themselves well to the format (Love Is Blind? The Bachelor?), talk starting a family and much more. @coltonunderwood @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: MIRACLE MADE - trymiracle.com/VELVET (Save Over 40% and If You Use Code VELVET  At Checkout You’ll Get 3 Free Towels & Save An Extra 20%)   PROLON - prolonlife.com/VELVET (Get 10% Off Their Five Day Nutrition Program) HOMECHEF -  HomeChef.com/VelvetRope (18 Free Meals, Pus Free Shipping On Your First Box) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  LÉGAL HOT SAUCE - legalhotsauce (20% Off w/ Code Velvet on The Best Hot Sauce There Is) CHIME - chime.com/VELVET (Take more control of your finances and say goodbye to monthly fees. Open a Chime Checking Account)  ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] 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

Meghan King steps back Behind The Rope. Meghan is back to chat about all things RHOC, Bravo and more.  Meghan chats about the last season of RHOC - whether Tamra saved the show, the attempted take down of Heather, the constant rants of Kelly Dodd, her current relationship with Vicki and last, but certainly not least, her attempt at returning to the franchise herself even though she currently resides in St. Louis.  Meghan chats girls trip, highs and lows with other Housewives, ups and downs of fame and shares a Teresa Giudice / Luis Ruelas update.  Speaking of Tre and Luis, she shares updates on her own “relationship” with her ex Jim Edmonds, talks Bethenny Frankel’s reality reckoning and mounting legal claims against Bravo Finally, Meghan shares her hot takes on a variety of topics none the least of which is Kris Jenner, Erika Jayne, Allison DuBois, dating woes and who she thinks is hot AF in Hollywood.  As we like to say, Meghan mentions it all. @meghanking @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: MIRACLE MADE - trymiracle.com/VELVET (Save Over 40% and If You Use Code VELVET  At Checkout You’ll Get 3 Free Towels & Save An Extra 20%)   PROLON - prolonlife.com/VELVET (Get 10% Off Their Five Day Nutrition Program) HOMECHEF -  HomeChef.com/VelvetRope (18 Free Meals, Pus Free Shipping On Your First Box) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  LÉGAL HOT SAUCE - legalhotsauce (20% Off w/ Code Velvet on The Best Hot Sauce There Is) CHIME - chime.com/VELVET (Take more control of your finances and say goodbye to monthly fees. Open a Chime Checking Account)  ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] 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

Kenya Moore is set to return to RHOA’s Season 16 making her the current longest holding peach.  Drew Sidora is rumored to be returning and Shereé is rumored to be on the chopping block. Will these changes be enough to save this once top rated franchise along with the return of Porsha or have we, as an audience, moved on? Speaking of broken franchises, we break down the RHOP reunion, blaming Candiace for the physical brawl with Deborah, the lack of accountability from several cast members, Andy’s boredom, Karen’s attempt to save the franchise and where this severely divided cast and franchise goes now. Lisa Rinna and Kathy Hilton reunite and reconcile as Kyle Richards weighs in. Scheana Shay slams Jax Taylor as being ALL about the “pasta”, Jax apologizes to LVP and The Valley plugs along as its newbies learn the game. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jackie Siegel steps Behind The Rope. Jackie Siegel from the infamous, before its time, Reality Documentary “The Queen of Versailles”. We chat with Jackie about her “rags to riches” story of getting and falling in love with her now husband David. That “rags to riches” story included their decision to build the largest, at that time, private residence house in the United States of America, aptly deemed “Versailles”. What does one do when building the largest private residence? Why, hire a film crew to document the whole event. Duh, obvi. The result was 2012 Sundance Film Festival US Best Directing Award and Critics’ Choice Award Best Documentary Nominee “The Queen of Versailles”. What started out as a film documenting the construction on this residence and the fun lavish lifestyle of the rich and famous Siegels, turned in to somewhat of an expose of extreme wealth in the face of the unexpected economic crisis the country was facing during filming. “Expose” is not an understatement considering husband David’s lawsuit against the finished product. Jackie is forthcoming about all and her early days in the “reality” space. Speaking of reality, Jackie is friends with many a Real Housewife and we discuss some of her friends. We also discuss her desire to join the Real Housewives franchise, her past application to RHONY, her past rejection from RHONY, and her possible involvement in The Real Housewives of Miami. Jackie also pulls back the layers of what it is like to be a guest on Below Deck and the one thing Beck Deck Producers told her was off limits. We figured today the perfect day to share this blast from the past chat with the one and only Miss Jackie Siegel.  @therealqueenofversailles @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: ONESKIN - oneskin.co (Get 15% Off With the Code VELVET This Skincare Which Targets The Root Causes of Aging) HONEYLOVE - honeylove.com/velvet (20% Off On The Best Shapewear & Bras On The Market) BUBLY - bubly.com (Introducing Bubly Burst - Sparkling Water with an Extra Burst of Fruit Flavor, an Extra Burst of Fun. Purchase At a Store Near You)  INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  SPECTRUM RESORTS - spectrumresorts.com (Start Your Vacation Today) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] 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

RHONJ is not even back on the air yet and so much is already going on, again, behind the scenes.  DMs and videos have surfaced of Louie Ruelas coming for Marge and her rumored Walmart deal, Melissa weighs in and Marge prepares to clap back.  Speaking of Louie, he launched his new biz venture last week right here in our very own sunny LA.  We break down the new biz, Vinivia -  you are welcome Louie for the free plug we normally charge for, discuss the launch party and ask the obvious, is Tre paying for all this? Melissa Gorga sees a ghost, Dolo takes center stage, Rachel Fuda crops Tre outta the cast pic, John Fuda engages with fans, we apologize and wonder, with Tre and Mel not speaking at all, is RHONJ headed for a complete overhaul after this season. Here we go again…. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Full Episode: https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It has come to our attention that we have not yet broken down the VPR reunion looks released last week. Once we take care of that prior biz, we break down the cast leaks from the about to completed filming season of RHOC, share updates on the John Janssen / Alexis / Shannon triangle and discuss when we can expect RHOC back on our Bravo TVs. Meanwhile, Rachel Leviss’ Publicist thinks that Ariana staged Scandoval, we share biz advice for Nene Leakes and Kim Zolciak’s next venture, share biz advice on Kim and Brielle’s next biz venture - all free of charge - and last, but certainly not least, revisit Leah McSweeney’s claims against Bravo and Andy and dive deep into the world of her Only Fans.  @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: ONESKIN - oneskin.co (Get 15% Off With the Code VELVET This Skincare Which Targets The Root Causes of Aging) HONEYLOVE - honeylove.com/velvet (20% Off On The Best Shapewear & Bras On The Market) SIRT LIFE NUTRITION - getsirt.com/velvet ($20 Off Ultimate Sirt Juice To Lose Weight, Support Your Overall Health & Get More Energy) BUBLY - bubly.com (Introducing Bubly Burst - Sparkling Water with an Extra Burst of Fruit Flavor, an Extra Burst of Fun. Purchase At a Store Near You)  INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  JONES NATURAL CHEWS (Best Natural Treats For Your Dog - Available At a Pet Store Near You) SPECTRUM RESORTS - spectrumresorts.com (Start Your Vacation Today) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] 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

Lala Kent has come out swinging again this week implying that Ariana and/or Katie are “fraudsters”, that there is “nothing about them” and wants you, the audience, to know that she does not care if you like her or not.  We break down all of this and whether Lala is the new MVP of VPR giving us all something to talk about as Season 11 prepares to come to a close.  Jax and Brittany double down on their marriage woes, Jax weighs in on marry Stassi and Janet emerges as the new villain of The Valley.  Shannon Beador and Tamra Judge continue to fight, Kyle and Morgan’s relationship solidifies, Teresa and Luis continue to flaunt and flex and Ariana continues to move on, or tries to move on, from Mr. Sandoval. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at -www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: ONESKIN - oneskin.co (Get 15% Off With the Code VELVET This Skincare Which Targets The Root Causes of Aging) HONEYLOVE - honeylove.com/velvet (20% Off On The Best Shapewear & Bras On The Market) SIRT LIFE NUTRITION - getsirt.com/velvet ($20 Off Ultimate Sirt Juice To Lose Weight, Support Your Overall Health & Get More Energy) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  BUBLY - bubly.com (Introducing Bubly Burst - Sparkling Water with an Extra Burst of Fruit Flavor, an Extra Burst of Fun. Purchase At a Store Near You)  JONES NATURAL CHEWS (Best Natural Treats For Your Dog - Available At a Pet Store Near You) SPECTRUM RESORTS - spectrumresorts.com (Start Your Vacation Today) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] 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