In this episode, Suzanne brings on guest David Yontef, host of the HIGHLY successful podcast, ‘Behind the Velvet Rope.’ Being a Bravo and Reality tv expert and insider, and having had a plethora of famous guests on his own show, David delves into the intricacies of Fame, what he has seen and experienced up close and personal with celebrities, and all the benefits and evils that come along with it.
We discuss everything from Paris Hilton, Melissa Rivers, LeeAnne Locken, Perez Hilton, and more. An honest, in-depth, and unapologetic interview, David brings it--FULL. STOP.
About David:
David Yontef is a Bravo & Reality TV Insider and Host of the Award Winning Podcast ‘Behind The Velvet Rope’.
Some of David’s guests on ‘Behind The Velvet Rope’ have included but are not limited to: Tamra Judge, Jill Zarin, Perez Hilton, LeeAnne Locken, Melissa Rivers, and Brad Goreski. The Behind The Velvet Rope Podcast has been featured in several publications, websites and television shows including, but not limited to, People, TMZ, The Daily Mail, US Weekly, E News, Perez Hilton, Access Hollywood, Fox News, USA Today, Just Jared, Watch What Happens Live, Entertainment Tonight Canada, The Sun, Yahoo, MSN, TooFab, E's Daily Pop, Bravo's The Daily Dish, The Mirror, Hollywood Life and Bravo TV. He was a contestant on Bravo’s Millionaire Matchmaker, has filmed countless hours on reality tv shows and travels the country as a speaker on topics such as the pitfalls of reality TV, the addiction of fame, and adjusting to life in the public eye.
David is currently writing a book about his experiences ‘Behind The Velvet Rope’ in the Bravo world. Prior to David’s current career as a Podcast Host, Reality TV Insider and Social Media Influencer, David was an entrepreneur who ran his own Recruiting Staffing agency and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and a Juris Doctor Degree in Law. He is a Licensed C.P.A in the State of New York and a member of the New York and Connecticut Bar Associations. In his time off, David enjoys traveling. He’s toured 55 countries and has been to all 7 continents. Also, he is an avid concert-goer of 80s bands.
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About the Show:
There’s a Word For That! is a weekly podcast that centers around a different word or expression each episode. Host Suzanne Dressler believes in pushing the envelope to explore why and how we use words and the ways this impacts our lives. With a diverse assortment of intelligent, creative, and exciting guests, TAWFT! will force you to analyze and consider words in an entirely original and eye-opening way. Even better? NOTHING is off-limits.
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