Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker

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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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Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker episodes:

04.21.2024
Episode 292 - ‘Bravochella (James Kennedy's version) with Jose Ramirez
This week’s podcast guest is DC-based realtor and reality star from HBO’s “12 Dates of Christmas”, Jose Ramirez! Mandy and Jose discuss the April 15 Bravo Red Wedding before diving into the RHOP reunion part 3, Vanderpump Rules (including DJ...
04.14.2024
Episode 291 - ‘Never Ending Peter Pan Syndrome’ with Jodi Tirengel
This week’s podcast guest is Mandy’s good friend and Bravo efficianado Jodi Tirengel! Jodi and Mandy chat the latest Bravo news from the week before getting into the Real Housewives of Potomac reunion part 2, Vanderpump Rules, The Valley, and...
04.07.2024
Episode 290 - 'Heterosexual Nonsense' with Dan James
This week’s podcast guest is comedian, writer, and recovering academic Dan James! Dan and Mandy discuss a bit of the Real Housewives of Potomac before diving into the Vanderpump Rules cinematic universe and Summer House. Follow Dan on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danjamescomedy/ Follow...
03.31.2024
Episode 289 - ‘A Tale of Two Summer Houses’ with B (@PetShopBoy)
This week’s podcast guest is B aka @petshopboy, host of the podcast “The B List with PetShopBoy.” Mandy and B share their thoughts on the latest Bravo news before getting into this week’s Real Housewives of Potomac, Summer House (aka...
03.24.2024
Episode 288 - 'Starf*cker Energy’ with Lauren Skae (@thezenblonde)
This week’s podcast guest you all know as @thezenblonde, Lauren Skae! Lauren lives in LA often bumps shoulders with the Vanderpump and Valley crew, so she’s the perfect person to talk through the premiere episode of The Valley with! Before...
03.17.2024
Episode 287 - ‘Unseasoned Crabs, Classic F Boy Behavior, and a Whole Lot of Gaslighting’ with Mark Dominic
This week’s podcast guest is one half of the Pink Pop Box podcast, Mark Dominic! Mark shares his take on the Leah McSweeney lawsuit (he read all 109 pages!) before him and Mandy dive into this week’s Real Housewives of...
03.10.2024
Episode 286 - ‘Lala Gets Activated and a New Theory on Kyle and Mauricio’ with Mary Payne Gilbert
This week’s podcast guest is host of the Pink Shade podcast, Mary Payne Gilbert! Mandy and Mary Payne share their takes on all the ongoing Bravo lawsuits before diving into this week’s Vanderpump Rules and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills...
03.03.2024
Episode 285 - 'Lawsuits, Manipulation, and the Dismantling of the Fox Force Five' with Emerson Collins
This week’s podcast guest is Emerson Collins, an actor, producer, and director in film, TV, and theater. You all know him best from four seasons of Bravo’s “The People’s Couch” and he’s here to mention it all! Mandy and Emerson...
02.25.2024
Episode 284 - 'Curating a Public Image' with Emily Rose
This week’s podcast guest is Emily Rose, host of the podcast, “Who TF Knows With Emily Rose”! Mandy and Emily dive into the Brandi vs. Andy Cohen lawsuit, Larsa and Marcus, this week’s RHOBH finale, Tom Sandoval’s NYT interview, and...
02.18.2024
Episode 283 - 'Its Diabolical' with Tom Hamlett
This week’s podcast guest is one half of the Dumpster Dive podcast, Tom Hamlett! Tom and Mandy dive right into this week’s RHOBH, RHOM, and Vanderpump Rules. Plus, find out what behaviors Tom thinks are diabolical :) Listen to the Dumpster...
02.11.2024
Episode 282 - ‘The Neuropathways of Reality Stars’ with Melissa Reich (@yourbishtherapist)
This week’s podcast guest is everyone’s favorite psychologist expert, Melissa Reich (@yourbishtherapist)! Melissa and Mandy explore why Bravo seems to help so many people during tough times, what personality characteristics make for good reality stars, fans parasocial relationships with Bravolebrities...
02.04.2024
Episode 281 - 'The Return of Scandoval' with Lyndsey Lime (@vanderpodrecaps)
This week’s podcast guest is notorious podcast transcriber Lyndsey Lime (@vanderpodrecaps)! Lyndsey and Mandy chat about the chaos that was Sandoval & Schwartz’s interview on the Viall Files, discuss the Season 11 Vanderpump Rules premiere, and dish on this week’s...
01.28.2024
Episode 280 - ‘You Can’t Fake the Funk’ with Brian J. Moylan
This week’s podcast guest is founder and president of the Housewives Institute, best selling author of “The Housewives: The Real Story Behind The Real Housewives,’ Dame Brian J. Moylan! Mandy and Brian break down the third part of the RHOSLC...
01.21.2024
Episode 279 - 'The Esophagus in the Room' with Aliza Rosen
This week’s podcast guest is founder and president of AYR Media, Aliza Rosen! Aliza was invited on the podcast because she just completed a binge of all 9 seasons of Southern Charm. But it turns out, Mandy and Aliza had...
01.14.2024
Episode 278 - 'Bravo is a Contact Sport' with Louis Staples
Get ready for a super sized episode! This week’s podcast guest is the incredible pop culture, tv, and theatre writer Louis Staples. Louis is best known to the Bravo world for his amazing reality TV think pieces in Rolling Stone,...
01.07.2024
Episode 277 - ‘Will the Real Reality Von Tease Please Stand Up?’ with Danielle (@brandsbybravo)
This week’s podcast guest is Danielle (@brandsbybravo), who cohosts the Real Housewives of Rewatch podcast. Mandy and Danielle jump into the B-A-N-A-N-A-S Real Housewives of Salt Lake City season finale before chatting a bit of Beverly Hills and Ultimate Girls...
12.24.2023
Episode 276 - 'End of Year Bravo Madness' with Dakota Wright
This week’s podcast guest is social media maven who took BravoCon by storm, Dakota Wright! Mandy and Dakota jump from Bravo tangent to tangent discussing all the Housewives shows currently airing plus a few more. Lots of laughs, some shade,...
12.17.2023
Episode 275 - ‘Denial, Desperation, and Some Oddly Timed DMs’ with Larry Crespo (@bravobygays)
This week’s podcast guest is co-host of the Bravo By Gays Podcast, Larry Crespo! Mandy and Larry discuss the Vanderpump Rules Season 11 trailer before jumping into this week’s RHOP, RHOSLC, Winter House, RHOBH, and RHOM! Listen to the Bravo By...
12.10.2023
Episode 274 - ‘Bathtubs, Weed Dinners, and a Ketamine Infusion’ with Brett (@BravoByBrett)
This week’s podcast guest is co-host of the Top To Bottom podcast, Brett (@BravoByBrett). Mandy and Brett waste no time getting into this week’s wild RHOBH, Bermuda trip on RHOSLC, and figuring out the future of RHOP. Plus, hear Mandy’s...
12.03.2023
Episode 273 - ‘A Taste of Bravo’ with Ashley Baker (@tasteof_reality)
This week’s podcast guest is Ashley Baker, one half of the duo that runs https://tasteofreality.com. Ashley shares some fun stories from BravoCon and the Tres Amigas show in Phoenix before Mandy and Ashley dive into this week’s RHOP, RHOSLC, and...
11.26.2023
Episode 272 - 'The Vanderpump Moms Club' with Teri Maloney
This week’s podcast features the lovely Teri Maloney, a realtor, former restaurant owner, and mom of Katie from Vanderpump Rules. Teri opens up about raising a family in Park City, her experience with Vanderpump Rules, and the bond she has...
11.19.2023
Episode 271 - 'Daily Dose of Housewives' with Dana Bowling
his week’s podcast features former casting director Dana Bowling, the host of “Daily Dose of Dana.” Mandy and Dana discuss this week’s RHOP, RHOBH, and RHOSLC. Plus, Mandy’s thoughts on Southern Charm and RHOM! Listen to “Daily Dose of Dana”: https://stan.store/thisisdanabowling Follow...
11.12.2023
Episode 270 ‘BravoCon Breakdown’ with Jodi Tirengel and Nicole Sanchez
Get ready for a super size episode featuring not one but TWO guests! First, I have my friend Jodi Tirengel on the podcast to recap our BravoCon experience. We share our favorite conversations with Bravolebrities and mention it all! Then...
11.05.2023
Episode 269 ‘A Reality…Reckoning?’ with Katherine Collette
This week Mandy has Australian author Katherine Collette on the podcast! Katherine hosts a podcast called “The First Time” about writing and the experience of publication. Speaking of publications…there was an interesting Vanity Fair article the ladies discuss at length...
10.29.2023
Episode 268 - 'Secrets Are Out' with Aliza Rosen
This week Mandy has Aliza Rosen on the podcast. Aliza is the founder and president of AYR Media, a production company focused on unscripted and documentary content. Aliza also resides in LA and has had many interactions with the ladies...
10.22.2023
Episode 267 - ‘Time for Sai-gone?’ with Emily Orozco and Lauren Herbert
This week Mandy has hosts of the Access Hollywood Housewives Nightcap show on, Emily Orozco and Lauren Herbert! They chat the latest Bravo gossip before diving into the RHONY finale and latest episode of RHOSLC. Plus, too much information is...
10.15.2023
Episode 266 - ‘Reading the Bravo Papers’ with @BravoAndBotox
This week Mandy has @BravoAndBotox on the podcast to share about her new podcast The Bravo Papers and dish on all things Housewives. They discuss the latest bravo gossip (did Chris Bassett cheat?) and dive into this week’s RHONY, RHOSLC,...
10.08.2023
Episode 265 - ‘Two Bombshell Trailers, A Reunion, and a Lot of Laughter’ with Mary Payne Gilbert
This week Mandy has host of the Pink Shade Podcast, Mary Payne Gilbert, on to chat all things Housewives. Mandy and Mary Payne break down the RHOBH and RHOM trailers before diving into this week’s RHONY, RHOSLC, and RHOC reunion....
10.01.2023
Episode 264 - 'Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary' with Taria Faison
This week Mandy has the host of the What Else Is Going On podcast, Taria Faison, on to discuss everything going on in the Housewives and Bravo world. After talking through the latest in the Lindsay and Carl breakup, Mandy...
09.24.2023
Episode 263 - ‘Coming Undone On Housewives Trips’
This week Mandy is solo to discuss the craziness of all three Housewives franchises being on trips at the same time. After recapping the latest Bravo news, Mandy goes into this week’s RHONY (11:05), RHOSLC (24:23), RHOC (38:52) and Southern...
09.17.2023
Episode 262 - ‘From East to West and Everywhere in Between’ with Mario and Lesley
his week Mandy is joined by Mario and Lesley, the host of the new Bravo podcast “East and West with Mario and Les”! Mario and Les share their run ins with Bravolebs, how they met on twitter and later in...
09.10.2023
Episode 261 - ‘Aspirational Housewives and Empty Subpoenas’ with Eddy (@marTEAnisEddy)
This week Mandy is joined by Eddy, host of the podcast MarTEAnis with Eddy! Eddy shares why RHONJ is close to his heart, his love of aspirational housewives, and who he thinks betrayed Heather Gay on May 10, 2023 in...
09.03.2023
Episode 260 - ‘Reboots and Breakups’ with Blake Adam
This week Mandy is joined by new dad and host of the Blonde Hair Black Heart podcast, Blake Adam. Mandy and Blake react to the shocking news of Carl and Lindsay’s engagement ending, wonder if Bravo is considering a RHOA...
08.27.2023
Episode 259 - ‘Fake Fights, Housewives Politics, and a little Potomac’ with Rae Sanni
This week Mandy is joined by comedian, writer, and prolific housewives tweeter Rae Sanni. Mandy and Rae chat about the latest Bravo hot topics before getting into in depth conversations about RHOA, RHONY, and RHOC. Plus, a little Potomac! Follow Rae...
08.20.2023
Episode 258 - ‘Bravo Fans, Mental Health, and Social Media: A Recipe for Chaos and Madness’ with Chelsea (@ohnochels)
This week Mandy has Chelsea (@ohnochels) on the podcast for an in depth discussion on mental health issues, Bravo, the fandom, and social media. In addition to being co-host of the I Am The Cute One: A Nostalgia Podcast, Chelsea...
08.13.2023
Episode 257 - ‘Shannon has NEVER been HAPPIER’ with Emily Hanks (@shespeaksbravo)
This week Mandy is joined by Emily Hanks, host of the podcast and YouTube channel @shespeaksbravo. Mandy and Emily unpack the latest Bravo news including the RHOSCL trailer, Bethenny’s threat of legal action, and how Trumps former lawyer Michael Cohen...
08.06.2023
Episode 256 - ‘Bravo Lows and Legal Woes’ with Tom Hamlett
This week Mandy is joined by Tom Hamlett, one half of the beloved podcast Dumpster Dive. Mandy and Tom start off discussing hot Bravo topics of the week before getting deep into the current RHONY, RHOA, and RHOC. Listen to Dumpster...
07.30.2023
Episode 255 - ‘Bravo, Gossip, and Being an Accidental Influencer’ with Kiki Monique (@thetalkofshame)
This week Mandy is joined by Kiki Monique (@thetalkofshame), a content creator who focuses on all things pop culture, TV, Bravo, celebrities and trials. Mandy and Kiki chat all the latest Bravo gossip from BravoCon to Nene’s interview to whether...
07.23.2023
Episode 254 - ‘Gossip, Cheese, and Ungassing’ with Christina (@BravoBabe)
This week Mandy is joined by the @BravoBabe, Christina, to chat all the latest Bravo gossip and share her thoughts on the new RHONY, Crappie Lake, RHOC, and RHOA. The ladies agree with Noor (@TheRealityIs) who thinks the fight about...
07.16.2023
Episode 253 - ‘Wine and Feelings’ with Noor (@TheRealityIs)
This week Mandy is joined by her favorite Desi girl, Noor from The Reality Is podcast! Mandy and Noor discuss the fight that transpired this week while RHOP was filming and rejoice Vanderpump Rules Emmy nomination before taking a close...
07.09.2023
Episode 252 - ‘Spicy Summer House’ with B (@PetShopBoy)
This week Mandy and B (@PetShopBoy) do a deep dive into Summer House Martha’s Vineyard, which according to B, is the Spicy Summer House (as opposed to the plain Summer House in the Hamptons!) They discuss the reception of the...
07.02.2023
Episode 251 - ’Silly Drama and Safe Queer Spaces’ with Kelly Laczko
This week Mandy has the manager of DC’s Duplex Dinner, and LGBTQ hot spot, Kelly Laczko on the podcast to chat all things Bravo. They discuss the potential Vanderpump Rules spinoff, the nonconsensual filming of Andy Cohen during Pride, as...
06.25.2023
Episode 250 - ’OC in Overdrive’ with Christian Gray Snow
This week Mandy has a true housewife historian on the podcast, Christian Gray Snow! They chat about the latest housewives gossip and discuss the unusual relationship between certain Housewives and their online fans before diving into this week’s Summer House...
06.18.2023
Episode 249 - 'Shots, Boats, and Bo Dietl' with Dan James
This week Mandy welcomes back Dan James to the podcast. Dan not only has a PhD in media studies but is a standup comic with a new album (link below). Mandy and Dan discuss the Real Housewives of Orange County...
06.11.2023
Episode 248 - ‘Saying Goodbye to Scandoval’ with Kelli Williams (@Laguna_Biotch)
This week Mandy welcomes Kelli Williams (@Laguna_Biotch), co-host of the Beyond the Blinds podcast. Mandy and Kelli say goodbye to season 10 of Vanderpump Rules and season 7 of Summer House, dissecting each reunion. Plus, a conversation on blind item...
06.04.2023
Episode 247 - 'Hello TMZ, It's Brian Moylan. Get Out the Checkbook, Bitch." with Brian Moylan
This week Mandy has Dame Brian Moylan on the podcast. Brian is an acclaimed a Real Housewives anthropologist, editor-in-chief of the Housewives Institute Bulletin on Vulture, and NY Times bestselling author of “The Housewives: The Real Story Behind the Real...
05.28.2023
Episode 246 - ‘Showing Up Authentically On Camera’ with Gibson Johns
This week Mandy has Gibson Johns, host of the podcast “We Should Talk”, on to discuss all things Bravo. Mandy and Gibson chat Summer House, Summer House Martha’s Vineyard, RHOA, RHONJ, and Vanderpump Rules while exploring themes such as the...
05.21.2023
Episode 245 - ’The Adult Children of Vanderpump Rules’ with Andrea Ashley (@AdultChildPod)
**TRIGGER WARNING - this episode includes mention of abuse and domestic violence ** This week Mandy has self proclaimed former shitshow and host of the Adult Child podcast Andrea Ashley on to discuss a different way to look at Scandoval. Andrea...
05.14.2023
Episode 244 - ’Not a Lot of Self Reflection Going On’ with Emma Oyomba
This week Mandy has PR and marketing guru and prolific Summer House tweeter Emma Oyomba on the podcast. They chat about Danielle’s unhinged reaction to Carl and Lindsay’s engagement on Summer House (in the Hamptons) and talk about their favs...
05.07.2023
Episode 243 - 'There Was Actually Something There' with Selle Brooks
This week Mandy is joined by Selle Brooks, host of the “Who Asked Me?” podcast and standup comedian. Mandy and Selle chat a little family Karma before getting into this week’s Vanderpump Rules and Summer House. Plus, Mandy’s thoughts on...

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Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker episodes:

Episode 292 - ‘Bravochella (James Kennedy's version) with Jose Ramirez

Episode 291 - ‘Never Ending Peter Pan Syndrome’ with Jodi Tirengel

Episode 290 - 'Heterosexual Nonsense' with Dan James

Episode 289 - ‘A Tale of Two Summer Houses’ with B (@PetShopBoy)

Episode 288 - 'Starf*cker Energy’ with Lauren Skae (@thezenblonde)

Episode 287 - ‘Unseasoned Crabs, Classic F Boy Behavior, and a Whole Lot of Gaslighting’ with Mark Dominic

Episode 286 - ‘Lala Gets Activated and a New Theory on Kyle and Mauricio’ with Mary Payne Gilbert

Episode 285 - 'Lawsuits, Manipulation, and the Dismantling of the Fox Force Five' with Emerson Collins

Episode 284 - 'Curating a Public Image' with Emily Rose

Episode 283 - 'Its Diabolical' with Tom Hamlett

Episode 282 - ‘The Neuropathways of Reality Stars’ with Melissa Reich (@yourbishtherapist)

Episode 281 - 'The Return of Scandoval' with Lyndsey Lime (@vanderpodrecaps)

Episode 280 - ‘You Can’t Fake the Funk’ with Brian J. Moylan

Episode 279 - 'The Esophagus in the Room' with Aliza Rosen

Episode 278 - 'Bravo is a Contact Sport' with Louis Staples

Episode 277 - ‘Will the Real Reality Von Tease Please Stand Up?’ with Danielle (@brandsbybravo)

Episode 276 - 'End of Year Bravo Madness' with Dakota Wright

Episode 275 - ‘Denial, Desperation, and Some Oddly Timed DMs’ with Larry Crespo (@bravobygays)

Episode 274 - ‘Bathtubs, Weed Dinners, and a Ketamine Infusion’ with Brett (@BravoByBrett)

Episode 273 - ‘A Taste of Bravo’ with Ashley Baker (@tasteof_reality)

Episode 272 - 'The Vanderpump Moms Club' with Teri Maloney

Episode 271 - 'Daily Dose of Housewives' with Dana Bowling

Episode 270 ‘BravoCon Breakdown’ with Jodi Tirengel and Nicole Sanchez

Episode 269 ‘A Reality…Reckoning?’ with Katherine Collette

Episode 268 - 'Secrets Are Out' with Aliza Rosen

Episode 267 - ‘Time for Sai-gone?’ with Emily Orozco and Lauren Herbert

Episode 266 - ‘Reading the Bravo Papers’ with @BravoAndBotox

Episode 265 - ‘Two Bombshell Trailers, A Reunion, and a Lot of Laughter’ with Mary Payne Gilbert

Episode 264 - 'Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary' with Taria Faison

Episode 263 - ‘Coming Undone On Housewives Trips’

Episode 262 - ‘From East to West and Everywhere in Between’ with Mario and Lesley

Episode 261 - ‘Aspirational Housewives and Empty Subpoenas’ with Eddy (@marTEAnisEddy)

Episode 260 - ‘Reboots and Breakups’ with Blake Adam

Episode 259 - ‘Fake Fights, Housewives Politics, and a little Potomac’ with Rae Sanni

Episode 258 - ‘Bravo Fans, Mental Health, and Social Media: A Recipe for Chaos and Madness’ with Chelsea (@ohnochels)

Episode 257 - ‘Shannon has NEVER been HAPPIER’ with Emily Hanks (@shespeaksbravo)

Episode 256 - ‘Bravo Lows and Legal Woes’ with Tom Hamlett

Episode 255 - ‘Bravo, Gossip, and Being an Accidental Influencer’ with Kiki Monique (@thetalkofshame)

Episode 254 - ‘Gossip, Cheese, and Ungassing’ with Christina (@BravoBabe)

Episode 253 - ‘Wine and Feelings’ with Noor (@TheRealityIs)

Episode 252 - ‘Spicy Summer House’ with B (@PetShopBoy)

Episode 251 - ’Silly Drama and Safe Queer Spaces’ with Kelly Laczko

Episode 250 - ’OC in Overdrive’ with Christian Gray Snow

Episode 249 - 'Shots, Boats, and Bo Dietl' with Dan James

Episode 248 - ‘Saying Goodbye to Scandoval’ with Kelli Williams (@Laguna_Biotch)

Episode 247 - 'Hello TMZ, It's Brian Moylan. Get Out the Checkbook, Bitch." with Brian Moylan

Episode 246 - ‘Showing Up Authentically On Camera’ with Gibson Johns

Episode 245 - ’The Adult Children of Vanderpump Rules’ with Andrea Ashley (@AdultChildPod)

Episode 244 - ’Not a Lot of Self Reflection Going On’ with Emma Oyomba

Episode 243 - 'There Was Actually Something There' with Selle Brooks