This week Mandy is joined by publicist/PR maven Anthony Lario to discuss the Real Housewives of New Jersey and Vanderpump Rules. Anthony points out the many differences between east coast vs west coast Housewives franchises, discusses how he got involved with the ladies of RHONJ, and shares his controversial take on Scandoval. Plus, Mandy’s thoughts on Summer House and Ultimate Girls Trip 3!
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Episode 241 - ‘In Defense of East Coast Housewives’ with Anthony Lario

Is This Real Life? is a Bravo podcast that relates our favorite shows to our own lives and the world around us. Hosted by Mandy Slutsker. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandy-slutsker/support

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This week’s guest is host of the first-ever podcast about Vanderpump Rules and the hit podcast “Craig and Friends,” Craig MacNeil! Craig shares about his friendships with members of the cast, his views on The Valley, and updates us on where the Tom Tom sidecar currently resides. Plus, Mandy shares her thought on this week’s Summer House, the song of the Summer, “What Would Jesse Solomon Do?”, SpritzGate, and RHONJ!
Listen to the Pump Rules Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pump-rules-podcast/id1683792723

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Episode 297 - ‘Beleagured Parent Identity’ with Craig MacNeil

This week’s guest is host of the “Your Bish Therapist” podcast, the lovely Melissa Reich! Melissa and Mandy discuss how RHONJ has become a community show, break down all the craziness that was the Vanderpump Rules Reunion part 1, and get into this week’s episode of The Valley. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses suicidal ideation around the 50:40 minute mark.


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Episode 296 - ‘Projection, Deflection, and Using Ayahuasca Instead of Going to Therapy’ with Melissa Reich

This week’s guest is host of the hit podcast “Gabbing with Gib” and the king of Bravo Twitter, Gibson Johns! Gibson and Mandy discuss the RHONJ premiere, the Vanderpump Rules finale, as well as this week’s episodes of The Valley, Summer House, and Summer House Martha’s Vineyard.
Listen to Gabbing with Gib: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gabbing-with-gib/id1711793555
Check out Gibson’s substack: https://gibsonoma.substack.com/ 
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Episode 295 - ‘Who is Really Being Inauthentic Here?’ with Gibson Johns

Move over Dr. Heavenly, we have a new relationship expert! This week’s guest is Nyemade Boiwu (@thatafricanbutterfly), an entrepreneur, freelance writer, facilitator, mental health advocate a more. Nyemade and Mandy discuss this week’s Summer House, Summer House Martha’s Vineyard, Vanderpump Rules, and The Valley, and Nyemade shares some very solid relationship advice. Plus, Mandy opens up about something weighing on her heart.
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Episode 294 - ‘Misogyny and Female Rage’ with Nyemade Boiwu

Move over Dr. Heavenly, we have a new relationship expert! This week’s guest is Nyemade Boiwu (@thatafricanbutterfly), an entrepreneur, freelance writer, facilitator, mental health advocate a more. Nyimade and Mandy discuss this week’s Summer House, Summer House Martha’s Vineyard, Vanderpump Rules, and The Valley, and Nyimade shares some very solid relationship advice. Plus, Mandy opens up about something weighing on her heart.

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Episode 241 - ‘In Defense of East Coast Housewives’ with Anthony Lario

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