

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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May 8, 2022 • 1h 26min
Episode 192 - ‘A Triumphant RHOA Return’ with Samantha Bush
This week Mandy is joined by the Bravo Historian herself, Samantha Bush! Mandy and Sam, who hosts the podcast “Hot Off The Mess”, dive right into the RHOA premiere before chatting the Jersey reunion part 1 and Summer House finale.
Listen to Hot Off The Mess: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-off-the-mess/id1562702272
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

May 1, 2022 • 1h 25min
Episode 191 - 'Noella, Narcissism, and New RHOA Energy' with Taria S. Faison
This week Mandy is joined by her good friend Taria Faison, host of the What Else Is Going On Podcast, to chat all things Housewives. They share their excitement about the upcoming RHOA season before diving into RHONJ, RHOC, and Summer House. Lots of discussion on Teresa and Luis, Noella, and whether Lindsay and Carl are ‘faking it.’
Listen to What Else is Going On with Taria S. Faison: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-else-is-going-on-with-taria-s-faison/id1523174914
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Apr 24, 2022 • 1h 22min
Episode 190 - ’Teresa’s Emotional Terrorism and an OC Reunion’ with Blake Adam
This week Mandy is joined by Blake Adam, the host of the “Blonde Hair, Black Heart” podcast. They discuss the latest Bravo headlines including Ashley Darby’s split from Michael and Nene’s lawsuit against the network. Then Mandy and Blake dive into this week’s RHONJ and RHOC reunion with a littler Summer House to boot!
Listen to Blonde Hair, Black Heart: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blonde-hair-black-heart/id1609119521
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Apr 17, 2022 • 1h 16min
Episode 189 - 'Living Life, Falling Apart' with Jeff Epstein
This week Mandy is joined by the hilarious Jeff Epstein, who recently started a patreon with his siblings called “Manic with the Epsteins.” Jeff is friends with Dr. Jen from RHOC and they chat about this season, their thoughts on various housewives and franchises, and have a general good time! Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on this week’s RHONJ and Summer House.
Listen to Manic with the Epsteins on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Manicpodcast
Follow Jeff on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsjeffepstein/
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Apr 10, 2022 • 1h 27min
Episode 188 - ’Two trailers, two Tauruses, and a Little Tea!’ With Steve (@facesbybravo)
This week Mandy is joined by the hilarious and truly iconic Steve (@facesbybravo) of the podcast ‘But now we said it’. They break down their favorite parts of the RHOBH and RHOA trailers, Steve spills some tea on Housewives pay structure, and of course they chat Summer House, RHONJ, and RHOC. The podcast takes a bit of a detour when they share their Housewives taglines… stick around, it’s a riot!
Listen to But Now We Said It: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/but-now-we-said-it/id1577440699
Follow Steve on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/facesbybravo/
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Apr 3, 2022 • 1h 30min
Episode 187 - 'Pillows & Beer and white men with no fear' with Megan Rooney
This week Mandy is joined by the lovely Megan Rooney to chat Summer House and RHONJ. They oscillate between laughter and shock as Mandy recaps the chaotic Pillows & Beer live tour with Southern Charm’s Craig and Austen before diving into this week’s Southern Charm episode. Plus, a bit of Jersey and Mandy’s thought on RHOC.
Follow Megan on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganruth11/
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Mar 27, 2022 • 1h 26min
Episode 186 - ‘Two RHONYs, an epic Summer House fight, and the chaotic presence of Teresa Guidice’ with Tom Hamlett
This week Mandy is joined by Tom Hamlett from the Dumpster Dive podcast! They discuss the shocking announcement from Bravo that there will be two RHONYs moving forward - a complete reboot AND a legacy show. Then, Mandy and Tom dive into this week’s epic Summer House episode, chat RHONJ and the continued chaotic presence of Teresa, and finish with a little OC.
Check out the Dumpster Dive podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dumpster-dive-a-reality-tv-deep-dive/id1533780254
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Mar 20, 2022 • 1h 31min
Episode 185 - ‘Laughing at Ridiculous Women on TV’ with @YolandaFister
This week’s episode is filled with laughter because Mandy is joined by the one and only Blair Wilson (@yolandafister) - the most hilarious man on Housewives twitter. They chat about their love of Housewives, revisit the discomfort of watching Yolanda Hadid on Beverly Hills, and can’t help by laugh at LuAnn getting kicked out of a gay bar for singing cabaret. Of course they chat about the Salt Lake City reunion, as well as this week’s RHOC and RHONJ. So many laughs - enjoy!
Follow Blair Wilson on twitter https://twitter.com/yolandafister and on instagram https://www.instagram.com/yolandafister/
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutske

Mar 13, 2022 • 1h 14min
Episode 184 - ‘Solo recap of RHOSLC, RHONJ & Summer House - plus a check-in w/my Dad and Joyce!’
This week Mandy does a solo recap of this week’s RHOSLC reunion part 2, RHONJ, and Summer House before she heads off to LA to visit Bravo lovers favorite establishments. Following the deep dive into each show, Mandy checks in with her dad and stepmom, Ilya and Joyce, about their first year of marriage. Plus, Ilya shares a harrowing story of his experience leaving the USSR.
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Mar 6, 2022 • 1h 24min
Episode 183 “How These Shows Are Supposed to be Watched” with @PetShopBoy
This week Mandy is joined by B (aka @PetShopBoy), who explains the right way to watch Housewives and enjoy and ensemble cast. They dive into this week’s Jersey, RHOSLC reunion part 1, thoughts on the Miami reboot, and share what they’re most excited about for Ultimate Girls Trip Season 2. Plus, Mandy and B recount the hilarious Demon Twink story that captured the attention of gay twitter this past summer.
No time stamps this week because we go all over the place!
Listen to The B List with PetShopBoy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-b-list-with-petshopboy/id1493424449
Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/


