

Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker
Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker
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.
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Jun 8, 2025 • 1h 8min
Episode 351 - ‘Sinister Men and Nepo Babies’ with @petshopboy
Mandy has B (@petshopboy) host of “the B list” podcast on to chat this week in Bravo. Mandy and B discuss the Summer House reunion and future of the show and the crazy end of the season on RHOA. Plus, B makes a case for everyone to watch Next Gen NYC. Happy Pride!Listen to The B List: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-b-list/id1493424449Follow B on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petshopboy/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Jun 1, 2025 • 1h 4min
Episode 350 - ‘M&M Hour: Financial Infidelity’ with Melissa Reich
M&M Hour is back to kick off the month of June! Mandy welcomes Melissa Reich, host of the Your Bish Therapist podcast, back to the pod to discuss the latest episodes of RHOA, The Valley, and Summer House.Listen to Your Bish Therapist: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-bish-therapist/id1702959562 Follow Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbishtherapist/?hl=enFollow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

May 25, 2025 • 1h 26min
Episode 349 - ‘A Summer House Spinoff and Male Postpartum’ with Kate Jubboori
This week Mandy welcomes wedding planner Kate Jubboori to the podcast! They discuss the Summer House finale, ideas for a spinoff in the city, and get into this week’s episode of The Valley. Kate shares a theory on Jesse that seems spot on!Follow Kate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katejubboorievents/?hl=en Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

May 18, 2025 • 1h 48min
Episode 348 - ‘Liars, Manipulators, and Narcissists Oh My!’ with Rob Schulte
This week Mandy welcomes Rob Schulte, host of Vanderpump Robs, to the podcast. They discuss how Rob found his way to Vanderpump Rules before getting into this week’s Summer House and The Valley. Plus, hear Mandy’s thought on RHOA. For all things Rob Schulte: https://www.robschulte.comFollow Rob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanderpumprobs/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

May 11, 2025 • 1h 28min
Episode 347 - ‘Rage Texting From Rehab’ with Emily Hanks
This week Mandy welcomes one of her favorite content creators to the podcast, Emily Hanks, host of “She’s Speaking with Emily Hanks.” Before getting into the craziness of a little show called The Valley, Mandy and Emily break down the exciting announcements from Bravo about new and returning shows. Listen to She’s Speaking with Emily Hanks: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-speaking-with-emily-hanks/id1577293662Follow Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shesspeakingwithemilyhanks/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

May 4, 2025 • 1h 3min
Episode 346 - ‘M&M Hour: Emotional Thermostat of the Group’ with Melissa Reich
Welcome to another month of M&M Hour with Melissa Reich, aka Your Bish Therapist! Mandy and Melissa chat about the success of the Giggly Squad before getting into this week’s Real Housewives of Atlanta and The Valley. Be sure to check out part 2 of M&M Hour on Your Bish Therapist Tuesday, May 6!Listen to Your Bish Therapist podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-bish-therapist/id1702959562Follow Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbishtherapist/?hl=enFollow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Apr 27, 2025 • 1h 40min
Episode 345 - ‘Mutually Assured Destruction’ with Rob Rains
This week Mandy welcomes Rob Rains back to the podcast. By day, Rob is an energy and utilities attorney, but moonlights as a Bravo analyst. First, Rob shares his thoughts on how Brittany is highlighting the strengths of neurodiverse children on The Valley before diving into the darker things happening on the show. Rob and Mandy also discuss this week’s Summer House and marvel at how well Lexi handled herself. Ever a student of the world, Rob draws parallels between Zack & Benji and Lexi & Jesse’s cross border relationships and the status of U.S. - Canadian relations.Rob’s recommendations in DC:The Lab Gym - https://thelabfitnessdc.comThe Little Beast Cafe & Bistro - https://www.littlebeastbistro.comFollow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Apr 20, 2025 • 1h 4min
Episode 344 - 'You Will All See The Truth' with Aliza Rosen
This week Mandy welcomes Aliza Rosen back to the podcast to chat about the premiere of season 2 of The Valley and The Beverly Hills Reunion part 3. Aliza makes the argument that both Zack and Janet are awful and questions whether Kristen is right to call Janet a “fan.” Mandy thinks Garcelle decided she quit the Real Housewives partway through the reunion and doesn’t blame her for walking off before the group photo. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on this week’s RHOA and Summer House.For all things AYR Media: https://www.ayr-media.comFollow Aliza on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayr_media/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Apr 13, 2025 • 1h 15min
Episode 343 - ‘Uncensored Just Hits Different’ with Lyndsay and Brady (@recaprodio)
This week Mandy welcomes Lyndsay and Brady from Recap Rodeo back to the podcast to chat RHOA and RHOBH. They discuss Kenya twirling her way out of the Housewives universe and Angela’s family dynamics before diving into the Dorit vs Kyle drama and trying to figure out what horse tranquilizer Sutton took before the reunion. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on Summer House!Listen to Recap Rodeo: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/recap-rodeo/id1768858916Follow Recap Rodeo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recaprodeo/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Apr 6, 2025 • 1h 46min
Episode 342 - ‘Temper Tantrums and Needing Validation’ with Liz Eurgubian
This week Mandy welcomes banking attorney Liz Eurgubian back to the podcast to chat all things Bravo! First, Liz shares her thoughts on the economic meltdown and explains the mess that Teresa and Luis have made with their taxes. Then, Mandy and Liz discuss this week’s RHOBH, Summer House, and Southern Charm. Follow Liz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizndc13/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/