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 as it finds its legs this season and touch on the madness of the Real Housewives of New Jersey Reunion part 3 while contemplating how everyone - including the cast of VPR - moves forward. Plus, Mandy’s thoughts on Atlanta and Summer House Martha’s Vineyard.
Stream Dan James album Iron Lisp: https://linktr.ee/danjamescomedy
Follow Dan James on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danjamescomedy
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*Join Mandy in making a contribution to HIAS in honor of World Refugee Day, June 20: https://hias.org*

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

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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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 294 - ‘Misogyny and Female Rage’ with Nyemade Boiwu

This week’s podcast guest is co-host of the very popular Behind The Blinds podcast, Kelli Williams! Kelli and Mandy chat a little Taylor Swift before getting into this week’s Summer House, Summer House Martha’s Vineyard, Vanderpump Rules, and The Valley. 


For all things Behind the Blinds: https://linktr.ee/beyondtheblindspod
Follow Kelli on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laguna_biotch/
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Episode 293 - ‘Every Show Needs an Unhinged Person’ with Kelli Williams

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 James Kennedy playing for Taylor Swift!), and The Valley. Plus, hear Mandy’s brief thoughts on Summer House Martha’s Vineyard. 
Follow Jose on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmejoseramirez/
Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

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

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 Summer House. Plus, hear Mandy’s takes on the show you need to start watching - Summer House Martha’s Vineyard.
Support NMDP, formerly “Be the Match”: https://bethematch.org
Follow Jodi on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodigetinsta/
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Episode 291 - ‘Never Ending Peter Pan Syndrome’ with Jodi Tirengel

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

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