

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 26, 2023 • 1h 29min
Episode 272 - 'The Vanderpump Moms Club' with Teri Maloney
This week’s podcast features the lovely Teri Maloney, a realtor, former restaurant owner, and mom of Katie from Vanderpump Rules. Teri opens up about raising a family in Park City, her experience with Vanderpump Rules, and the bond she has with the other cast member’s mothers. Plus, Mandy shares her thoughts on this week’s RHOP, RHOSLC, RHOBH, RHOM, and Winter House.
Time Stamps:
Mandy’s takes on this week’s shows 1:00
Conversation with Teri Maloney: 28:56
Follow Teri on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terimaloney_/
Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker

Nov 19, 2023 • 1h 5min
Episode 271 - 'Daily Dose of Housewives' with Dana Bowling
his week’s podcast features former casting director Dana Bowling, the host of “Daily Dose of Dana.” Mandy and Dana discuss this week’s RHOP, RHOBH, and RHOSLC. Plus, Mandy’s thoughts on Southern Charm and RHOM!
Listen to “Daily Dose of Dana”: https://stan.store/thisisdanabowling
Follow Dana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisdanabowling/
Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Nov 12, 2023 • 2h 21min
Episode 270 ‘BravoCon Breakdown’ with Jodi Tirengel and Nicole Sanchez
Get ready for a super size episode featuring not one but TWO guests! First, I have my friend Jodi Tirengel on the podcast to recap our BravoCon experience. We share our favorite conversations with Bravolebrities and mention it all! Then I have Nicole Sanchez (@bayareabravo) on to chat a little BravoCon and break down all four episodes of Housewives that were on this week: RHOP, RHOSLC, RHOBH, and RHOM.
Follow Jodi on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodigetinsta/
Follow Nicole (@bayareabravo) on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bayareabravo/
Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Nov 5, 2023 • 1h 21min
Episode 269 ‘A Reality…Reckoning?’ with Katherine Collette
This week Mandy has Australian author Katherine Collette on the podcast! Katherine hosts a podcast called “The First Time” about writing and the experience of publication. Speaking of publications…there was an interesting Vanity Fair article the ladies discuss at length before diving into this week’s RHOSLC and the RHONY reunion.
Check out “The First Time” podcast: https://thefirsttimepodcast.com
Follow Katherine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katherinecollettewriter/
Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Oct 29, 2023 • 1h 18min
Episode 268 - 'Secrets Are Out' with Aliza Rosen
Aliza Rosen, founder and president of AYR Media, talks about the secrets of the ladies of Beverly Hills. Also covers Winter House, Southern Charm, and RHONY reunion. Discusses age differences in relationships, frustrations of reality TV portrayals, and societal trends reflected in shows. Shares views on keeping secrets in families.

Oct 22, 2023 • 1h 10min
Episode 267 - ‘Time for Sai-gone?’ with Emily Orozco and Lauren Herbert
This week Mandy has hosts of the Access Hollywood Housewives Nightcap show on, Emily Orozco and Lauren Herbert! They chat the latest Bravo gossip before diving into the RHONY finale and latest episode of RHOSLC. Plus, too much information is revealed about Mandy’s dad!
Listen to the Housewives Nightcap Podcast: https://art19.com/shows/housewives-nightcap
Follow Emily and Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyorozcotv/ and https://www.instagram.com/laurenherbert_/
Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Oct 15, 2023 • 1h 17min
Episode 266 - ‘Reading the Bravo Papers’ with @BravoAndBotox
This week Mandy has @BravoAndBotox on the podcast to share about her new podcast The Bravo Papers and dish on all things Housewives. They discuss the latest bravo gossip (did Chris Bassett cheat?) and dive into this week’s RHONY, RHOSLC, and final reunion of RHOC.
Listen to the Bravo Papers Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bravo-papers-in-depth-analyses-with-bravo-botox/id1686776398
Follow @BravoAndBotox on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravoandbotox/?hl=en
Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Oct 8, 2023 • 55min
Episode 265 - ‘Two Bombshell Trailers, A Reunion, and a Lot of Laughter’ with Mary Payne Gilbert
This week Mandy has host of the Pink Shade Podcast, Mary Payne Gilbert, on to chat all things Housewives. Mandy and Mary Payne break down the RHOBH and RHOM trailers before diving into this week’s RHONY, RHOSLC, and RHOC reunion. Plus, Mary Payne shares her theory on Heather’s black eye.
Listen to the 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 1, 2023 • 1h 50min
Episode 264 - 'Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary' with Taria Faison
This week Mandy has the host of the What Else Is Going On podcast, Taria Faison, on to discuss everything going on in the Housewives and Bravo world. After talking through the latest in the Lindsay and Carl breakup, Mandy and Taria get into this week’s RHONY, RHOC, and RHOSLC.
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
Follow Taria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weigopodcast/
Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Sep 24, 2023 • 1h 2min
Episode 263 - ‘Coming Undone On Housewives Trips’
This week Mandy is solo to discuss the craziness of all three Housewives franchises being on trips at the same time. After recapping the latest Bravo news, Mandy goes into this week’s RHONY (11:05), RHOSLC (24:23), RHOC (38:52) and Southern Charm (49:37)
Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/