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Introducing Celebrating MTV’s Anniversary with the Real Story of MTV from Math & Magic: Stories from the Frontiers of Marketing with Bob Pittman.Follow the show: Math & Magic: Stories from the Frontiers of Marketing with Bob PittmanIn honor of the 43rd anniversary of MTV, we’re rereleasing a classic episode: the real story of MTV, as told by the founders. Today MTV is a cultural institution, but people forget what a long shot it was to get the channel off the ground. Bob Pittman led the team that created MTV. In this special episode, he reminisces with co-founders and friends John Sykes, Judy McGrath, Fred Seibert, Tom Freston and Jarl Mohn about what it was like to create the '80s version of a start-up and lead a TV revolution by dreaming up the rules as they went along. From why the first MTV logo was designed on crinkled paper (it spent a little time in a trash bin), to how a tiny record store in Tulsa helped save the business, to why you should really think twice about going on a Lost Weekend with Van Halen... all the way to how a terrible cereal inspired one of the greatest ad slogans of all time: “I want my MTV,” we’ve packed this episode full of stories that marketers, fans and entrepreneurs will all want to hear. 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].

A few weeks ago we discussed Margaret Josephs and Dorinda Medley’s new rumored feud which started on Jeff Lewis Live.  Today we share updates on this feud, separate fact from fiction, address the rumors that poor ticket sales led to the cancellation of their live show, reference our previous discussion on this matter, discuss Teresa’s narrative that it is all Marge’s fault and analyze just how severe this feud is and what happens next for these once friends. Jennifer Aydin keeps acting out trying to avoid the inevitable alleged end of her RHONJ future. Melissa Gorga claps back at Kiki Barth explaining, with the help of Joey G, all the many reasons she has a gazillion followers. Heather Gay claims Monica Garcia told her she tried to kiss Sharrieff Shah in a parking lot gas station - only in Utah, was pinning after him for years, had an affair and so much more as Monica, Sharrieff and Jen Shah - from prison - strongly deny any and all of Ms. Gay’s allegations. Finally, we share updates on the pause and return, if ever, of RHONJ and next potential seasons of RHONY and Vanderpump Rules.  @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Belinda Carlisle steps Behind The Rope.  Music Legend, Icon, Go-Go, Member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Belinda Carlisle, that is.  Belinda is here to chat about the full anthology of her career both as lead singer of the first female band to write their own music and play their own instruments, The Go-Go’s, as well as a decades long solo career most can only dream of.  Belinda chats the early days of Beauty and the Beat, Vacation and Talk Show, breaking up, making up, God Bless The Go-Go’s, Mad, Heaven and more. Still going strong today, despite claiming “the end” of performing together, Belinda chats upcoming solo dates as well as Go-Go appearances at the Cruel World Festival and Coachella in 2025. Finally, Belinda talks a cause near and dear to her heart, her own Animal People Alliance which helps provide the highest standards of care to street animals in India and Thailand. For all who want to support this epic cause, join our Pod December 12th at The Abbey in West Hollywood with guests Sandra Bernhard, Taylor Dayne and Michelle Visage. @travels_with_mrs_mason @officialgogos @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef To Purchase Tickets To Belinda Carlisle’s Christmas Party At The Abbey -https://www.animalpeoplealliance.net BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY:  LOLAVIE - lolavie.com (Celebrate The Holidays With Stronger Healthier Hair With An Exclusive 15% Off Your Entire Order With Code VELVET15) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  LIPOZENE - Lipozene.com (One of Americas Most Trusted Weight Management Supplements Starting At Just $29.95) ONESKIN- oneskin.co (Use Code Velvet For 15% Off The Skin Care Which Targets The Root Causes Of Aging)  PAIR EYEWEAR - paireyewear.com (Shop The Holiday Sale To Save 20% Sitewide and Support The Show By mentioning That BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE Sent You In Your Post-Checkout Survey! Infinite Possibilities of Stylish Frames)  GOBBLE gobble.com/velvet ($120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies on Gobble’s Lean and Clean Dinner Subscription) 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

Psychic Robbin steps back Behind The Rope. She’s baaack. Psychic Robbin is here to help us make sense of all that is happening this week in the BravoSphere. Psychic Robbin delves into this current season of RHOBH, the fallout of Kyle’s friendship with Dorit, the separation of Dorit and PK, Kyle’s separation and looming divorce from Mauricio, Kyle’s refusal to mention Morgan, Kyle and Kathy’s current “tough love” phase with sister Kim Richards and so much more.  Robbin tells us all that she sees regarding the rest of the RHOBH season for each of their friendships, relationships and marriages explaining which can be mended, which will be mended and which are just gone and broken forever. Next Psychic Robbin heads east to The Garden State to help us revisit the current RHONJ pause. Robbin discusses Teresa - what she sees in terms of her future on the show, whether she will be back next season, whether Melissa will be back next season, whether Teresa is nervous considering the pause is lingering on and money is being spent like water. Robbin also breaks down the marriage between Tre and Louie - sharing updates on whether they will last forever as soul mates or are ultimately headed for divorce and what months will be great and not so great for the TreHuggers’ Queen in 2025.  Finally, Psychic Robbin visits Love Hotel explaining if Shannon Beador will finally find her guy in 2025 and addresses Alexis & John Janssen’s rumored exit from RHOC holding nothing back revealing harsh truths, tough love and what she sees for the future for Kyle, Dorit, Kathy, Kim Richards, Teresa, Louie, PK, Shannon, Melissa, Alexis and many more of our favorite housewives coast to coast. If you want to book a reading with Psychic Robbin or any of the other great, trusted Psychics, head to the PSYCHIC SOURCE.  Download The Psychic Source App in Apple or Google Play For Free To Get a 35 Minute Psychic Reading For Only $20 With Code Velvet. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY:  LIPOZENE - Lipozene.com (One of Americas Most Trusted Weight Management Supplements Starting At Just $29.95) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  ONESKIN- oneskin.co (Use Code Velvet For 15% Off The Skin Care Which Targets The Root Causes Of Aging)  PAIR EYEWEAR - paireyewear.com (Shop The Holiday Sale To Save 20% Sitewide and Support The Show By mentioning That BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE Sent You In Your Post-Checkout Survey! Infinite Possibilities of Stylish Frames)  GOBBLE gobble.com/velvet ($120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies on Gobble’s Lean and Clean Dinner Subscription) LOLAVIE - lolavie.com (Celebrate The Holidays With Stronger Healthier Hair With An Exclusive 15% Off Your Entire Order With Code VELVET15) 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