

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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Dec 4, 2022 • 1h 16min
Episode 222 - ‘Throwing Drinks and Friendship Ultimatums’ with Nathan and Mariana (@effingbravo)
This week Mandy is joined by her favorite friends from down under, Nathan and Mariana, from the podcast Bravo Bravo Effing Bravo. They dive right into Potomac and take sides in the Wendy vs. Mia debacle, discuss the poor Australian representation on Housewives, and share fear over what it means to be Jen Shah’s friend. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on this season of Family Karma and Winter House!
Listen to Nathan and Mariana’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bravo-bravo-effing-bravo/id1549493725
Follow Nathan and Mariana on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/effingbravo/
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Nov 27, 2022 • 1h 24min
Episode 221 - ‘Choose Love This Holiday Season’ with Victoria
This week Mandy is joined by New York City based Housewives fan Victoria, who supports Refugee Action Fund and is sharing how we can support refugees by purchasing items at http://choose.love this holiday season. Of course, Mandy and Victoria break down this shocking and disappointing episode of RHOP before chatting about RHOSLC’s choppiness and Victoria’s theory on Jason from Winter House.
This holiday season, purchase items for refugees in need: http://us.choose.love
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Nov 20, 2022 • 1h 49min
Episode 220 - “Michael Darby is Everyone’s Problem” with Conor Behan
This week Mandy is joined by Dublin-based Housewives fan, host of the Housewives and Me podcast, (and amazing DJ!) Conor Behan. We had the best time talking about all things Housewives - from Conor’s run-in with the RHONJ cast in Ireland to who he'd room with on the RHOP trip to Miami to the most epic choir rehearsal ever on RHOSLC. Plus, Mandy and Conor talk through all the allegations and rumors coming out of the RHONY reboot.
Follow Conor on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsconorbehan/
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Nov 13, 2022 • 1h 24min
Episode 219 - ‘Bravo Burn Session’ with Carvell Taylor
This week Mandy is joined by Carvell Taylor, a housewives fanatic since 2006. Carvell kicks off his first-ever podcast by sharing his thoughts on the RHOBH situation where Erika Jayne yelled at Jax and what that says about society’s treatment of black boys, sharing the Housewives GIF that made his husband realize he was “the one”, and his encounter with Garcelle’s son Oliver at the Vanderpump restaurant in Las Vegas. They of course get into all the drama from this weeks RHOP and RHOSLC. Lots of laughs and deep discourse!
Follow Carvell on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carvell__taylor/
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Nov 6, 2022 • 1h 28min
Episode 218 - ‘One Bizarre Thing After Another’ with Ryan Bailey
This week Mandy is joined by Ryan Bailey, host of the hilarious podcast So Bad It’s Good with Ryan Bailey! Ryan recounts his BravoCon experience and the bizarre interactions he had and of course shares his thoughts on all things RHOBH, RHOSLC, RHOP, and Winter House.
Listen to So Bad Its Good with Ryan Bailey: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/so-bad-its-good-with-ryan-bailey/id1482820355
Check out the So Bad Its Good Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sobaditsgood
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Oct 30, 2022 • 1h 19min
Episode 217 - ‘BravoCon, Potomac, and a Painful Ending to Beverly Hills’ with Tayne and Ade (@altarcallmafs)
This week Mandy is joined by the lovely ladies from the Altar Call podcast, Tayne and Ade! They share their BravoCon experience before diving into the RHOBH reunion part 3 and RHOP.
Listen to “Altar Call: A Married at First Sight Podcast”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/altar-call-a-married-at-first-sight-podcast/id1522401890
Follow Tayne and Ade on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/altarcallmafs/
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Oct 23, 2022 • 1h 35min
Episode 216 - 'DMV Divas' with Chelsea (@ohnochels)
Our favorite DMV divas are back on Bravo! This week Mandy is joined by Chelsea (@ohnochels) from the “I am the Cute One: A Nostalgia Podcast” to chat all things Real Housewives of Potomac. From Candiace breaking the fourth wall to Dr Wendy’s bad business ideas, these ladies mention it all. Plus, Mandy catches up and shares her takes on RHOSLC, Winter House, the Southern Charm and RHOBH reunions, and the new RHONY cast.
Listen to “I am the Cute One: A Nostalgia Podcast”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-the-cute-one-a-nostalgia-podcast/id1570702948
Follow Chelsea on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohnochels/
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Oct 16, 2022 • 1h 12min
Episode 215 - ‘The Untapped Market for Online Positivity’ with @Cici.Loves.You
This week Mandy is joined by a special guest from the Netherlands, Cici, whom you know from her IG account @Cici.Loves.You. Mandy and Cici explore Bravo viewer’s online toxic culture and Cici shares her rules for engaging bravo personalities online.
Follow Cici on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cici.loves.you/
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Oct 9, 2022 • 1h 34min
Episode 214 - ‘Anger, Authenticity, and Sweeping Things Under the Rug’ with Donny Hadfield-Smith featuring Alyssa Mass
This week Mandy is joined by Donny Hadfield-Smith from the “I am the Cute One: A Nostalgia Podcast” to break down this week’s RHOBH finale and 2nd episode of RHOSLC. They discuss the similarities between Kathy Hilton and Lisa Barlow and question which women are the least authentic on their shows. Plus, an update from marriage and family therapist and eating disorder expert Alyssa Mass, who taped a scene with Crystal that got cut.
Listen to “I am the Cute One: A Nostalgia Podcast”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-the-cute-one-a-nostalgia-podcast/id1570702948
For more information on Alyssa Mass: https://www.alyssamassmft.com
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Oct 2, 2022 • 1h 17min
Episode 213 - 'Fame, Fury, and the Housewives Machine' with Kate Casey
This week Mandy is joined by podcasting queen and interviewer extraordinaire Kate Casey, the host of Reality Life with Kate Casey. Mandy and Kate explore the complicated dynamics at play within the Real Housewives universe and how fame affects the women who participate, while touching on this week’s RHOSLC premiere and RHOBH.
Listen to Reality Life with Kate Casey: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reality-life-with-kate-casey/id1154758766
Follow Kate’s substack “What to Watch With Kate Casey”: https://katecasey.substack.com
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/