

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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Oct 18, 2020 • 1h 40min
Episode 113 - 'It's all happening' with Amanda Page
Amanda Page from the Its All Happening Podcast joins Mandy to chat everything happening in the Bravo universe. They do a deep dive into this week’s Real Housewives of Potomac, recapping Karen’s homecoming to Surry, VA, the pressure Wendy feels as the daughter of immigrants, and how Monique finally seems to be coming to terms with why she blew up on Candiace. Plus, some thoughts on the Real Housewives of Orange County and why they’re cheering on Braunwyn’s sobriety journey.
Check out the Its All Happening Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-all-happening-with-amanda/id1526326162
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Oct 11, 2020 • 1h 47min
Episode 112 - 'RHOP and Respectability Politics' with Stephanie from Mocha Minutes
Stephanie from the podcast Mocha Minutes joins Mandy to chat the latest Bravo headlines and do a deep dive into the latest episode of #RHOP. They discuss the rumors Monique claims caused her anger with Candiace, the women’s reaction to Monique’s explanation, and how respectability politics play into it all. Plus, hear Stephanie’s thoughts on Summer House, including her dislike of Amanda and why Carl Radke is a “ho for the streets” :)
Check out the Mocha Minutes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mocha-minutes/id1290242435
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Oct 4, 2020 • 1h 17min
Episode 111 - 'Fist Fights and Hot Mics' with Kirsten Moore
Kirsten Moore of the Reality TV & Me podcast joins Mandy to chat the latest Bravo headlines, discuss the explosive episode of #RHOP, and say goodbye to #RHONY. Plus, some real talk about infertility struggles from Mandy.
Check out the Reality TV & Me Podcast and all things Kirsten Moore: http://www.kirstenmoore.com.au/reality-tv-me/
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Sep 27, 2020 • 2h 15min
Episode 110 - 'Church gossip' with Taria Faison
Taria Faison of the podcast What Else Is Going On? Joins Mandy to talk all things Bravo. They dish on the latest headlines from Jax and Brittany’s pregnancy to Teddi’s firing to the unexpected trailer for season 7 of Southern Charm. As they delve into this week’s RHOP, Taria shares her experience attending Jamal Bryant’s church and how it was common knowledge he wanted to get Gizelle back. They of course dive into the Michael Darby drama, Monique’s insanely expensive podcast, and the upcoming altercation between Monique and Candiace. Plus, recaps of RHOBH secrets revealed and the RHONY part 3 reunion.
Check out the What Else Is Going on Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-else-is-going-on-with-taria-s-faison/id1523174914
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Sep 20, 2020 • 1h 46min
Episode 109 - 'Truth vs Authenticity' with Chris Murphy
Comedian and Housewives writer for Vulture, Chris Murphy, joins Mandy to chat all things Housewives - including his brief stint on this season of RHONY! They discuss the latest Bravo headlines - Stassi on Tamron Hall, Nene’s retirement from RHOA, and Teddi’s eating disorder business. They discuss the RHOBH final reunion and their differing views on Denise and Rinna, the RHONY reunion and Dorinda’s confusion between authenticity and truth, and the hilarious and complicated RHOP. Plus, Chris has found his calling to become a ‘diversity coach’ for white women on Bravo!
Check out @christress on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christress/
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Sep 13, 2020 • 1h 36min
Episode 108 'Reunions, recaps, & racial awakening' with Sasha Morfaw (The Bravo Breakdown)
Sasha Morfaw, the creator of the Bravo Breakdown on IGTV and Patreon joins Mandy to chat this week in Housewives. They discuss Bravo’s response to BLM and racial equality, Mandy’s adventures with her late mother’s online Mahjongg groups, and how Denise uses legal action in response to any conflict. Plus full breakdowns of #RHOP, #RHOBH, and #RHONY - including unseen footage.
Check out @thebravobreakdown on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebravobreakdown/?hl=en
Check out the Bravo Breakdown on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebravobreakdown
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Sep 6, 2020 • 1h 39min
Episode 107 - 'Tantrums, T'challa, & not being team Denise' with Steve from @facesbybravo
Steve from the immensely popular IG account @facesbybravo joins Mandy to chat this week in Housewives. They discuss the #RHOC trailer (Steve was in it!), Lala’s pregnancy, and excitement about the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. They also break down this weeks #RHOP trip to Monique’s lake house, the crazy #RHOBH reunion, and the #RHONY finale. Enjoy!
Check out @facesbybravo: https://www.instagram.com/facesbybravo/?hl=en
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Aug 30, 2020 • 1h 42min
Episode 106 - 'Opining for Apologies' with Stephanie from Mocha Minutes
Stephanie from the Mocha Minutes podcast joins Mandy to chat this week in Housewives. Stephanie shares lots of tea about Jamal Bryant from his days at a Maryland church, how Candiace is a fantastic villain incapable of accountability, and how Robyn is probably the coolest Housewife in real life. They also chat the #RHOBH finale and Dorinda’s exit from #RHONY. Plus, Stephanie sounds off on Leah’s wokeness and how her clothing line isn’t actually “streetwear.”
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Check out Stephanie’s podcast Mocha Minutes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mocha-minutes/id1290242435
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Aug 24, 2020 • 1h 32min
Episode 105 - 'Bravo's public shamings' with Annabelle DeSisto
Annabelle DeSisto from the podcast Adderall and Compliments podcast joins Mandy to chat this week in Bravo. They dive deep into the mental health shaming happening on Below Deck Med, why it’s so dangerous, and Mandy shares some gossip she got from Kate Chastain. They also discuss this week’s Housewives franchises from Potomac to Beverly Hills to New York and question the sincerity of Monique and Candiace’s friendship explain why Kyle is responsible for bringing the Brandi/Denise story to RHOBH. Plus, Annabelle relives being traumatized by Ramona.
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Check out Annabelle’s podcast Adderall and Compliments https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adderall-and-compliments/id1131997041
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Aug 17, 2020 • 1h 38min
Episode 104 - 'Rumor Mills & Unwritten Rules' with Mani from Mixing with Mani
Mani from the Mixing with Mani podcast joins Mandy to dive into this week’s Housewives shows. They chat about the Bravo special “Race in America: A Movement Not a Moment”, Candiace’s apology for past homophobic tweets, and Monique’s IG live spilling all sorts of tea. They recap this week’s Potomac including rumors about Monique, Ashley’s postpartum anxiety, and their excitement for Dr. Wendy; dish on the Denise drama and unwritten rules of Beverly Hills; and discuss Dorinda’s anger & delusion on New York.
Check out Mani’s podcast Mixing with Mani: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mixing-with-mani/id1470175064
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