

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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Jul 9, 2023 • 1h 5min
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 show, thoughts about the cast, and what to expect for a season 2.
Listen to Life on the B list with PetShopBoy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-b-list-with-petshopboy/id1493424449
Follow PetShopBoy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petshopboy/
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Jul 2, 2023 • 1h 3min
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 well as the latest RHOA and RHOC. Plus, hats off to Taylor Armstrong our bisexual queen!
Follow Kelly on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellylalalaczko/
Follow the Duplex on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duplexdiner/
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Jun 25, 2023 • 55min
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 Martha’s Vineyard, RHOA, and RHOC.
Purchase merch from Christian’s shop: slutpigshop.com
Follow Christian on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danjamescomedy
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Jun 18, 2023 • 1h 11min
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 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
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
*Join Mandy in making a contribution to HIAS in honor of World Refugee Day, June 20: https://hias.org*

Jun 11, 2023 • 1h 45min
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 culture and fame.
Listen to the Beyond the Blinds podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-blinds/id1577848888
Follow Kelli Williams on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laguna_biotch/
Follow Kelli Williams on twitter: https://twitter.com/LagunaBiotchIG
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Jun 4, 2023 • 1h 59min
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 Housewives.” Over nearly two hours, Mandy and Brian chat all things Summer House, Summer House Martha’s Vineyard, RHOA, RHONJ, and Vanderpump Rules. Plus, Brian sheds some light on how gossip magazines get their stories from not just cast members, but production.
Sign up for the Housewives Institute Bulletin: https://www.vulture.com/housewives-institute-bulletin/
Follow Brian Moylan on twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianJMoylan
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

May 28, 2023 • 1h 37min
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 blurred lines between real life and the show and what it means to show up authentically on camera.
Listen to the We Should Talk podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-should-talk/id1534157035
Follow Gibson Johns on twitter: https://twitter.com/gibsonoma
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker

May 21, 2023 • 1h 35min
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 asks the listeners to look at the drama on Vanderpump rules through the lens of adult children of dysfunctional families and shares how some of the people on the show are playing out unresolved childhood trauma.
Learn more about adult children of dysfunctional families: https://adultchildren.org/aca-readings/
Listen to the Adult Child Podcast: https://www.adultchildpodcast.com
Follow Andrea on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adultchildpod
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

May 14, 2023 • 1h 39min
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 on the Summer House Martha’s Vineyard premiere. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts and recaps of the RHOA premiere, RHONJ, and Vanderpump Rules!
Follow Emma on twitter: https://twitter.com/emma_oyomba
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

May 7, 2023 • 1h 38min
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 RHONJ.
Follow Selle on twitter: https://twitter.com/whoaskedselle
Follow Selle’s podcast on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoaskedmepodcast/
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/