

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 12, 2018 • 56min
Episode 26 - 'A Southern Charm Summer' with Kati Riddle
Professional #Bravostalker Kati Riddle joins Mandy to discuss her summer trips to Southern Charm towns New Orleans and Charleston, the culture of 'good old southern boys', and the latest drama with Austen. They dive into some of the most pressing #SouthernCharm questions: is Michael the butler the most underrated character? Does Thomas even have a job? And would Kathryn and Shep actually make a good couple? Plus a breakdown of this season's #RHONY, what Kati would do if Mandy went wedding dress shopping pre-engagement, and a good spill the tea sesh on #PumpRules gossip.

Jun 28, 2018 • 54min
Episode 25 - 'The Bachelorette guys go full Zoolander' with Lisa Bonos & Emily Yahr
Washington Post Bachelorette recappers Lisa Bonos and Emily Yahr join Mandy to chat all things on this week's episode of the Bachelorette in Vegas including the 1 on 1 date with Aly Raisman's ex Colton, the group date featuring Wayne Newton, and 2 on 1 with Derek Zoolander. Plus, how Mandy tried to get Lisa on the ABC show 'The Proposal.' Come for the tea, stay for the laughs!

Jun 24, 2018 • 48min
Episode 24 - 'A dusty Housewives recap' with Franklyn Salas
Franklyn Salas, who has been watching Bravo since its inception, teaches Mandy the phrase 'dusty' as they dish on all things Housewives including Luann's stay in prison/rehab, his preference for Housewives who hustle, and whether Ramon broke girl code in calling up Tom. Plus a rundown of RHOP and preview of RHOC. Sprinkled with shade.

Jun 18, 2018 • 42min
Episode 23 - 'Funerals, felonies, and frozen eggs' with Peter Wilhelm and Chris Napolitano
RHONY historians Peter Wilhelm and Chris Napolitano join Mandy to recap this week's episode and ask all the tough questions: Will Jill Zarin make a come back? Will Bethenny and Carole’s friendship survive this season? And what's the deal with the coupon king commercials? Plus a deep dive into Luann's arrest and Tinsley and Dale's wedding dress shopping...situation. Plus a quick 'spill the tea' sash to start out. Enjoy!

Jun 9, 2018 • 39min
Episode 22 - 'All things Bachelorette' with Kaylie Hanson-Long
Kaylie Hanson Long joins Mandy to discuss all things Bachelorette, including how the show has changed over the years and the impact of social media on the contestants. Kaylie and Mandy ask the deep questions, like was Becca chosen as a nod to modern feminism? Will she have to deal with fragile male egos all season? And is it normal to crash a date in underwear? Plus, some thoughts on Ashley I. & Jared’s Bachelor romance.

Jun 2, 2018 • 43min
Episode 21 - 'Vanderpump Rules Season 6 breakdown' with PumpRules Podcast host Craig MacNeil
PumpRules Podcast host Craig MacNeil joins Mandy to recap season 6 of the best reality show on TV. He shares how he became neighbors with Tom, Katie, Jax, and Brittany, how the cast has changed over the last 6 seasons, and whether it really *was* about the pasta. Craig gives his take on all the #PumpRules tea and how long the show can keep on running. Also check out Whimsically Volatile, another podcast he co-hosts!

May 26, 2018 • 32min
Episode 20 - 'How it all began' with #PumpRules Peter Madrigal
#PumpRules manager Peter Madrigal joins Mandy to discuss how he became the manager at SUR, addresses the rumor of whether the cast actually works at the restaurant, and details how his own real life drama was inspiration for the show. Find out why Faith no longer works at SUR, who his favorite bartenders are, and - most importantly - will he bring back THE HAIR?!?

May 18, 2018 • 45min
Episode 19 - Spilling the tea in LA and NYC
Mandy gets a special birthday message from #PumpRules Peter Madrigal, who can't quite figure out why she's naming her puppy Stassi. Then it's time to spill the tea of recent happenings of #RHONY's Ramona Singer, Carole vs. Bethenny, Faith and much more. Plus full recaps of #PumpRules reunion part 2 and #RHONY in Puerto Rico!

May 14, 2018 • 60min
Episode 18 - 'Jax's tears and Dorinda's fears' with Kati Riddle
Mandy shares her thoughts on Dorinda's pre-Puerto Rico drunken tirade and Bethenny's intervention. Plus, Mandy and Kati discus perplexing questions plaguing the Bravo universe: Is Jax a changed man? What, exactly, is wrong with Schena? Is Lisa taking advantage of Tom and Tom? Will Erika Jane be out next season? What's the deal with T-Rav's sexual assault allegations? Can Sonja's townhouse rent for $32k/month? And, most importantly, should Mandy have a Bravo-themed wedding DJ’d by James Kennedy?

May 7, 2018 • 54min
Episode 17 - 'Meeting Kourtney Kardashian(& other fun stuff!)' with Remy Brim
Get a behind the scenes take on Kourtney Kardashian's recent DC visit from Remy Brim, who met with Kourtney to discuss cosmetics reform (she wants safe baby shampoo for niece True!!!)Mandy and Remy also discuss #PumpRules and #RHONY while diving into issues of loyalty, friendship, and living out loud. They try to answer life's important questions such as "Why is Stassi apologizing for Patrick's poor behavior?" "Is the Housewives franchise anti-feminist?" and "Why don't the ladies of #RHOBH swim in their fabulous pools?"


