

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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Sep 1, 2024 • 1h 31min
Episode 311 - ‘The Real Traitor’ with Emerson Collins
This week Mandy is joined by Emerson Collins, a producer and actor who was formerly on The People’s Couch. Mandy and Emerson discuss Brittany and Jax’s divorce before diving into the Real Housewives of Dubai and Real Housewives of Orange County.
For all things Emerson Collins: https://www.emersoncollins.com
Follow Emerson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emersoncollins/
Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Aug 25, 2024 • 1h 8min
Episode 310 - ‘Friendships, Resentment, and Being in on the Schtick’ with Aliza Rosen
This week TV, film, and podcast producer and founder & president of AYR media, Aliza Rosen, joins Mandy to recap this past week in Housewives. Mandy and Aliza discuss the RHOSLC and RHONY trailers before diving into this week’s RHOC.
Check out new podcasts and shows produced by Aliza: https://www.ayr-media.com
Follow Aliza on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayr_media/
Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Aug 18, 2024 • 1h 18min
Episode 309 - ‘Ring Camera Blackmail’ with Blake Adam
Mandy’s guest this week is Blake Adam, who you all know as @BlondeHairBlakeHeart on social media. Mandy and Blake discuss the end of RHONJ as we know it, Bravo fans infiltrating Housewives via social media, and this week’s shocking RHOC.
Follow Blake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blondehairblackheart/
Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Aug 11, 2024 • 1h 44min
Episode 308 - ‘There is Something Wrong with John Janssen’ with Ryan Bailey
Mandy’s guest this week is the hilarious Ryan Bailey, host of the podcast So Bad Its Good With Ryan Bailey! Mandy and Ryan dive into the end of RHONJ, chat a little Vanderpump, discuss all that is wrong with the Alexis/John/Shannon situation on RHOC, and release our traumas while talking about RHODubai.
Listen to So Bad Its Good with Ryan Bailey: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/so-bad-its-good-with-ryan-bailey/id1482820355
Follow Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sobaditsgoodwithryanbailey/
Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Aug 4, 2024 • 51min
Episode 307 - ‘Allergic Reactions and Bad Oms’
Mandy is solo this week to chat about Bravo news and get into the most recent episodes of the Real Housewives of Orange County and the Real Housewives of New Jersey.
Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Jul 28, 2024 • 1h 10min
Episode 306 - ‘Jersey Messiness’ with Taria Faison
This week’s guest is an all time favorite - host of the “What Else Is Going On Podcast”, Taria Faison! Taria fills Mandy in on all the rumors happening around the filming of the Real Housewives of Atlanta before they dive deep into this week’s episode of the Real Housewives of New Jersey. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on RHOC and RHODubai.
Listen to the “What Else is Going on” podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-else-is-going-on-with-taria-s-faison/id1523174914
Check out Taria’s podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJY1HxWXF41n1XDyMzuvTpw
Follow Taria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weigopodcast/
Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Jul 21, 2024 • 1h 33min
Episode 305 - ‘An Eviction, an Apology, and a Promised Ring’ with Mani Mann
This week’s guest is the host of the Podcast “The Mix”, Mani Mann! Mani fills Mandy in on this week’s Bravo drama before diving into RHOC and RHONJ. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on RHODubai.
Listen to Mani’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mix-with-mani/id1470175064
Follow Mani on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mixingwithmani/
Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Jul 14, 2024 • 1h 21min
Episode 304 - ‘Life is a Big Game of Telephone’ with Kendrick Tucker
This week’s guest is the host of the hit new podcast “I Ken Not”, Kendrick tucker! Mandy and Kendrick discuss Bravo headlines, wonder what really is written in the Bravo contract code of conduct, and dive into the Real Housewives of Dubai. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on the RHOC premiere!
Listen to Kendrick’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-ken-not-with-kendrick-tucker/id1525311067
Follow Kendrick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withkendricktucker/
Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Jul 7, 2024 • 1h 29min
Episode 303 - ‘The Valley: A Post Mortem” with Aruna Kalyanam and Rob Rains
As the cast begins filming the second season of The Valley, Mandy is joined by neighbor Aruna Kalyanam and her longtime friend Rob Rains to do a post mortem review of Season. Filled with lots of smart analysis and even more laughs, this episode is an enjoyable look back on our favorite new Bravo show.
Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Jun 30, 2024 • 1h 32min
Episode 302 - 'How Do You Solve A Problem Like Jersey?' with Zac (@Bravooomg)
This week’s guest is Zac, the man behind the @bravooomg account! Mandy and Zac start out discussing Danielle’s departure from Summer House and share their differing views on the Carl/Lindsay situation before diving into this week’s RHONJ, Teresa’s mob boss behavior, and the real reason Jen Aydin doesn’t like Danielle.
Follow Zac on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravooomg/
Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/