

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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Feb 19, 2023 • 1h 30min
Episode 232 - ‘New Jersey Jews and Summer House Blues’ with Harmony McGivney
This week Mandy is joined by New Yorker and tri state area expert Harmony McGivney to dive into all the east coast drama happening on RHONJ and Summer House. Also, lots of pizza bagel talk!
Follow Harmony on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyismyboyfriend/
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Feb 12, 2023 • 1h 22min
Episode 231 - ‘A Finale, Some Premieres, and All We Hold Dear’ with Dan Calabrese
This week Mandy is joined by cohost of the podcast Come Thru Queen, Dan Calabrese! Mandy and Dan chat the latest Bravo headlines before diving into the RHOP finale and RHONJ premiere. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on Vanderpump Rules, Family Karma, and RHOM!
For all things "Come Thru Queen”: https://comethruqueen.com
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Feb 5, 2023 • 1h 9min
Episode 230 - 'Fake Teeth, Fake Weddings, and Family Karma' with Shreya Patel
This week Mandy is joined by a Bravo fan who also happens to be a dentist, Shreya Patel. Before they dive into this week’s shows, Shreya shares which Bravoleb’s veneers look good and whose don’t fit their face. Mandy and Shreya chat the truth about Robyn & Juan, rumors around Karen, what the hell is wrong with Meredith and Heather on Salt Lake, and do a deep dive into Family Karma.
Follow Shreya on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shreyapatelshah/
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Jan 29, 2023 • 1h 29min
Episode 229 - 'Queens and Cons' with Aliza Rosen
This week Mandy is joined by television, film, and podcast producer Aliza Rosen. Aliza and Mandy discuss all the tall tales from the RHOSLC reunion and wonder what the hell Jen Shah has on Meredith to make her continue to side with Jen. They also chat this week’s incredible and chaotic RHOM and scandalous RHOP (including all the info exposing Juan!)
Listen to the latest season of Queen of the Con: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/queen-of-the-con/id1583019312
Follow Aliza on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayr_media/
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Jan 22, 2023 • 1h 13min
Episode 228 - 'Cenotes, Sensual Yoga, and Spreading Rumors' with Elle Murasaki (@housewivesandchitchat)
This week Mandy is joined by Elle Murasaki of the Tik Tok and IG account @housewivesandchitchat. Elle also has a show on Roku’s Nosy Bystanders TV called House of Murasaki that you all should check out! Mandy and Elle dive deep into this week’s Real Housewives of Potomac, including all of the conflict and a even a hint of reconciliation between Ashley and Candiace.
For all things Elle Murasaki check out: https://www.ellemurasaki.com
Follow Elle on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/housewivesandchitchat/
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Jan 15, 2023 • 59min
Episode 227 - 'It Takes a Village' with Zack Peter
This week Mandy is joined by @justplainzack, host of the podcast “No Filter with Zack Peter” to discuss the RHOSLC finale/Jen’s sentencing, the RHOP Mexico trip, and the all around good time happening on RHOM. Zack shares why he thinks Coach Shah may have known something “unsavory” was happening in Jen’s business affairs and Mandy reflects on how Jacqueline made a Hillary Clinton book title into a dig against Mia.
Check out Zack’s Housewives watching no filter wine: http://www.justplainzack.com/brands
Follow Zack on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nofilterwithzack/
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Jan 8, 2023 • 1h 36min
Episode 226- 'Style, Sentencing & Sesame Street’ with Erika Cartledge
Happy 2023 Everyone! This week Mandy returns to the podcast with fashionista and stylist Erika Cartledge, Founder & CEO of Your Chic Is Showing. Erika shares her hot takes on Housewives fashion before they dive into Jen Shah’s sentencing, Karen Huger’s “Grande Dame and Friends” show, and Adriana’s epic music video shoot.
Check out Erika’s styling business: https://yourchicisshowing.com
Follow Erika on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourchicisshowing/
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Dec 25, 2022 • 1h 58min
Episode 225 - 'A Black Eye Mystery and a Deep Dive into Colorism & RHOP’ with Shaun Richardson and Taria Faison
For the last podcast of 2022, Mandy is joined by first-time guest, Shaun Richardson, and host of the What Else Is Going On? Podcast, Taria Faison. They chat about some hot topics that come up on Miami, Heather’s “mysterious” black eye on Salt Lake City, and the Mia/Jacqueline dynamic on Potomac before diving deep into the issue of colorism and how it plays out on RHOP. See you in 2023!
Listen to What Else Is Going On?: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-else-is-going-on-with-taria-s-faison/id1523174914
Follow Taria on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weigopodcast/
Follow Shaun on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaunsaidit/
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker

Dec 18, 2022 • 1h 34min
Episode 224 ‘Who is Matt? And What Are They Fighting About?’ with Kendrick Tucker
This week Mandy is joined by green eyed bandit stan & host of the “Reality & Comics Too” podcast, Tucker Kendrick. Tucker and Mandy talk about their love for RHOM, chat the goings on in Potomac, and question what the ladies are fighting about on Salt Lake.
Listen to “Reality & Comics Too”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reality-comics-too/id1525311067
Follow Kendrick on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitycomicstoo/
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Dec 11, 2022 • 1h 17min
Episode 223 - 'New Beginnings' with Matt Ellis
This week Mandy is joined by DMV native and huge Housewives fan, Matt Ellis. They chat the Miami premiere and Larsa’s “New Beginnings” party and Matt shares his own new beginning on becoming sober. They of course dive into this week’s Potomac and mid-season trailer before ending with a little Salt Lake City.
Follow Matt on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattykellis/
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/