

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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Nov 10, 2024 • 1h 33min
Episode 321 - ‘Finding Comfort in Bravo’ with Lyndsay and Brady (@RecapRodeo)
It’s been a tough week for a lot of us, so Mandy starts the podcast off by setting a joyous intention. This week Mandy welcomes Lyndsay and Brady from the Rodeo Recap podcast to chat all things Bravo. They start by discussing some drama from Vanderpump Rules and Southern Charm before getting into this week’s RHOP, RHONY, and RHOSLC.
Listen to Recap Rodeo: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/recap-rodeo/id1768858916
Follow Recap Rodeo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recaprodeo/
Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Nov 3, 2024 • 1h 34min
Episode 320 - ‘Fighting Husbands and Policing Feelings’ with Tana (@cocofrommo15)
This week Mandy has Tana, a trained behavioral health therapist on the podcast to chat all things Housewives. Mandy and Tana dive right into this week’s shows: from Jacqueline and Mia’s boundary-less friendship to Shannon’s newfound boundaries all the way to Brynn’s missteps and Bronwyn’s airport costumes, they cover it all!
Follow Tana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocofrommo15/
Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Oct 27, 2024 • 55min
Episode 319 - ‘M&M Hour: Bitter or Better?’ with Melissa Reich
This week Mandy and Melissa join together for M&M Hour, a monthly two-part podcast with the first part airing on “Is This Real Life?” and the second part airing on “Your Bish Therapist.” In this episode, Mandy and Melissa discuss the Real Housewives of Potomac and Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.
Listen to part 2 of M&M hour on Your Bish Therapist on Tuesday: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-bish-therapist/id1702959562
Follow Your Bish Therapist on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbishtherapist/?hl=en
Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Oct 20, 2024 • 1h 19min
Episode 318 - 'Crossing A Line' with Eliza (@FaceReality16)
This week Mandy is joined by digital creator Eliza, the woman behind the account @FaceReality16! Mandy and Eliza discuss Tamra’s announcement, Katie Maloney’s new relationship, and a judge throwing out Karen Huger’s request to dismiss her DUI before getting into this week’s RHOP, RHONY, and RHOSLC.
Follow Eliza on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/facereality16/
Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Oct 13, 2024 • 1h 7min
Episode 317 - ’DUIs and one-way friendships’ with Mary Payne Gilbert
This week Mandy is joined by the host of the Pink Shade podcast, Mary Payne Gilbert! With four housewives franchises airing, Mandy and Mary Payne waste no time getting into this week’s RHOP premiere, RHONY, RHOSLC, and RHONY.
For all things Pink Shade Podcast: https://pinkshadepodcast.com
Follow Pink Shade on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinkshadepod/
Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Oct 6, 2024 • 1h 16min
Episode 316 - 'Reliable Narrators' with Imani and Ashley (Taste of Reality)
This week Mandy is joined by Imani and Ashley, the ladies behind Taste of Reality! They chat about the latest Bravo headlines before diving into this week’s RHONY premiere, RHOC, and RHOSLC.
For all things Taste of Reality: https://tasteofreality.com
Follow Taste of Reality on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tasteof_reality/
Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Sep 29, 2024 • 1h 17min
Episode 315 - ’Coming Up This Fall on Bravo’ with Rob Rains
This week Mandy is joined by energy & utilities policy wonk Rob Rains to discuss all our favorite shows coming back this fall. Mandy and Rob discuss the new season of RHONY and a bit of Potomac before diving into RHOSLC and Southern Charm.
Follow Rob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thief_warrior_barbarian_king/
Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Sep 22, 2024 • 1h 26min
Episode 314 - 'I Take Bath Bombs Very Seriously' with Dana Regan
This week Mandy is joined by Dana Regan, host of the podcast, “I Take Bravo Very Seriously.” Mandy and Dana discuss the events at Lisa Barlow’s Besos party - from Mary’s newfound kindness for Heather to everyone turning on Whitney - before diving into this week’s RHOC.
Listen to “I Take Bravo Very Seriously”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-take-bravo-very-seriously/id1723539749
Follow Dana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebravoinvestigator/
Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Sep 15, 2024 • 1h 30min
Episode 313 - 'Stanning Emotionally Intelligent Housewives' with Melissa Reich
This week Mandy is joined by professional therapist and host of the amazing podcast Your Bish Therapist, Melissa Reich! Melissa and Mandy discuss the RHOP Season 9 trailer before Melissa shares her takes on the ladies of RHODubai based on their reunion performances. And, of course, they dive into this week’s RHOC and why Emily’s emotional intelligence shines through.
For all things Your Bish Therapist: https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapist
Follow Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbishtherapist/
Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Sep 8, 2024 • 1h 47min
Episode 312 - ‘Cruel and Unusual Punishment’ with Louis Staples
This week Mandy is joined by writer Louis Staples, whose pop culture and Housewives commentary can be seen in The Cut, Harpers Bazaar, and Rolling Stone. Mandy and Louis discuss this week’s drama between Tamra and Vicki before getting into the extremely dark situation occurring on the Real Housewives of Orange County.
Follow Emerson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisstaples/?hl=en
Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/