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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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01:34:20

Episode 214 - ‘Anger, Authenticity, and Sweeping...

Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker ·

2022/10/09

This week Mandy is joined by Donny Hadfield-Smith from the “I am the Cute One: A Nostalgia Podcast” to break down this week’s RHOBH finale and 2nd episode of RHOSLC. They discuss the similarities between Kathy Hilton and Lisa Barlow and question which women are the least authentic on their shows. Plus, an update from marriage and family therapist and eating disorder expert Alyssa Mass, who taped a scene with Crystal that got cut. Listen to “I am the Cute One: A Nostalgia Podcast”:

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01:17:07

Episode 213 - 'Fame, Fury, and the Housewives...

Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker ·

2022/10/02

This week Mandy is joined by podcasting queen and interviewer extraordinaire Kate Casey, the host of Reality Life with Kate Casey. Mandy and Kate explore the complicated dynamics at play within the Real Housewives universe and how fame affects the women who participate, while touching on this week’s RHOSLC premiere and RHOBH. Listen to Reality Life with Kate Casey: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reality-life-with-kate-casey/id1154758766 Follow Kate’s substack “What to Watch With Kate Casey”:

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01:16:32

Episode 212 ‘Getting Activated in Aspen’ with Philip Mak

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2022/09/25

This week Mandy is joined by a serious fashionista, Philip Mak, the global head of content and editorial at Stella McCartney. Philip gives his hot takes on all things Housewives fashion before diving into this week’s RHOA reunion and the failed conga line that broke Kathy Hilton. Follow Philip on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philipmmak/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/ --- Support this podcast:

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01:12:41

Episode 211 ‘Soulless Not Toothless’ with Jessica Leeser

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2022/09/18

This week Mandy is joined by Jessica Leeser, who formerly worked at Bravo and NBC Universal doing audience research. Jessica shares some insight about ratings, advertising, and decision making at Bravo/NBCU before Mandy and Jessica dive into this week’s RHOBH. Plus, Mandy’s thoughts on the RHOA reunion and Southern Charm. Follow Jessica on twitter: https://twitter.com/Jeeser Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/ --- Support this podcast:

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01:29:47

Episode 210 ’A Finale, a Reunion, and a Planned Take...

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2022/09/11

This week Mandy is joined by podcaster and dear friend Taria Faison to recap this week in Bravo. Mandy and Taria talk through all the shocking parts of the RHOA finale, the RHODubai reunion, and this week’s explosive RHOBH. Taria shares her thoughts on what’s behind the potentially planned take down of Kathy Hilton. Plus, Mandy shares her thoughts on the RHOP trailer and this week’s Southern Charm. Listen to the What Else Is Going On Podcast:

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01:49:42

Episode 209 ‘In Favor of Lunatic Villains’ - with...

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2022/09/04

This week Mandy is joined by podcaster Zach Mellen, a very brave man, who makes the case for why Diana Jenkins is a lunatic villain who deserves to be a full-time housewife. Before they dive into this week’s RHOBH, they dissect the RHOSLC season 3 trailer and share their thoughts on the RHODubai reunion. Plus, Mandy shares her opinions on this week’s RHOA and Southern Charm. For all things Zach Mellen: https://linktr.ee/zachmellen Follow Mandy on instagram:

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01:05:49

Episode 208 - An In Depth Conversation on Disordered...

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2022/08/28

This week Mandy is joined by Alyssa Mass, a licensed marital and family therapist who has experience working with clients to overcome eating disorders. We dive into the uncomfortable conversations on RHOBH regarding Crystal’s eating disorder, the women’s reactions, and learn more about the spectrum of disordered eating and how to support people who are struggling. Learn more about Alyssa Mass: https://www.alyssamassmft.com Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/ For

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01:11:55

Episode 207 - ‘The Unspoken Contract of Beverly...

Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker ·

2022/08/21

This week Mandy is joined by the hilarious comedian Dan James (who also has a PhD, unlike Sara Al Madani lol) to discuss this week’s Beverly Hills and Atlanta. They go deep into the tension between Sutton, Garcelle, and the rest of the cast and Dan shares his theory on the unspoken contract of Beverly Hills. Dan also discusses what makes Kenya a lovable villain and where Marlo falls short. Plus, Mandy’s thoughts on Southern Charm and the Real Housewives of Dubai. Follow Dan James on instagram:

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00:51:33

Episode 206 - Solo recap: the COVID diaries

Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker ·

2022/08/14

This week Mandy shares her thoughts on all things Bravo from COVID isolation. She discusses Teresa’s wedding before jumping into this week’s Atlanta, Beverly Hills, and Dubai. Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandy-slutsker/support

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01:37:30

Episode 205 - 'A Very Iconik Podcast' with Nik Lee...

Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker ·

2022/08/07

This week Mandy is joined by iconik Bravo fan from down under Nik Lee (@rhoutofcontext). They express shock but excitement at the Taylor Armstrong news that hit RHOC before diving into this week’s Dubai, Atlanta, and Beverly Hills. Follow Nik on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhoutofcontext/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/ Check out Nik’s ‘iconik’ merch: https://iconik.shop --- Support this podcast:

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01:39:07

Episode 204 ‘Stupidly Incredible’ with Justin Sanford

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2022/07/31

This week Mandy has Bravo fan Justin Sanford (@WarthogBarbie) on the podcast, who has some hilarious and fun takes on all things Housewives. Mandy and Justin chat about this week’s RHOA, RHOBH, and RHODubai and discuss everything from Drew’s lap dog reference that fell flat to why we never hear about Lisa Rinna’s kids anymore. Follow Justin on twitter: https://twitter.com/WarthogBarbie Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/ --- Support this podcast:

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01:29:35

Episode 203 - ‘That’s so Chic’ with Chadwick...

Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker ·

2022/07/24

This week Mandy has Bravo fan and unintentional social media instigator Chadwick Massie-Cline on the podcast to discuss all things Housewives. Chadwick shares how his tweet about Diana Jenkins led to an uproar on Housewives instagram before him and Mandy dive into Jen Shah’s guilty plea, Kathy’s return to RHOBH and the explosive mid-season trailer, RHOA, RHODubai, and Ultimate Girls Trip: Ex Wives. Come for the hot takes, stay for the laughs! Follow Chadwick on twitter:

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01:23:53

Episode 202 - ‘Guilty in Gucci’ with Harmony McGivney

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2022/07/17

Longtime listener and Bravo fan extraordinaire Harmony McGivney joins Mandy to recap an extremely hectic week in the Bravo universe. They begin by discussing Jen Shah’s guilty plea and question the future of RHOSLC before chatting a bit of Ultimate Girls Trip, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Atlanta, and Dubai. Follow Harmony on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyismyboyfriend/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/ --- Support this podcast:

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01:00:27

Episode 201 - ‘Blindly Believing? A Deep Dive Into...

Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker ·

2022/07/10

Danielle of the famed account @brandsbybravo joins Mandy for a special deep dive episode into Bravo blind culture. Mandy and Danielle look into the history of blind items, how blind item culture has manifested in the Bravo universe, as well as examples of blinds that ended up being correct… and ones that were quite false. They explore the relationship between blind items and conspiracy theories and share their favorite Bravo blinds. Follow Danielle on instagram:

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01:27:25

Episode 200 - ‘Housewives Nostalgia’ with Kate Casey,...

Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker ·

2022/07/03

Get ready for a super sized 200th episode!!!! To celebrate, Mandy is joined by three Bravo enthusiasts to take a walk down memory lane and share what they’re most nostalgic about re: the Real Housewives. Mandy’s first guest is the amazing Kate Casey, host of Reality Life With Kate Casey (who just had her 500th episode!), NY Times best-selling author and Founder & President of the Real Housewives Institute Dame Brian J. Moylan, and Emily Hanks from the podcast She Speaks Bravo with Emily Hanks

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01:00:41

Episode 199 - ‘Extended Release Xanax’ with Hannah Brown

Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker ·

2022/06/26

This week Mandy is joined by her favorite housewives impersonator and host of the “You Know You Love Us: A Gossip Girl Podcast”, Hannah Brown! Mandy and Hannah - who need some of Erika's extended release Xanax after this week - dive into the latest episode of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills before ending with some incredible Real Housewives impressions. Plus, Mandy shares her thoughts on RHOA and Ultimate Girls Trip #2. Listen to the You Know You Love Us: A Gossip Girl Podcast:

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01:29:49

Episode 198 - ‘Petty Drama, Dark Allegations, and...

Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker ·

2022/06/19

This week Mandy is joined by Noor from The Reality Is podcast to break down this summer of Bravo! Noor shares why she loves the petty drama on the Real Housewives of Dubai, Mandy thinks Marlo is out for blood on Atlanta, and both Noor and Mandy are both entertained and disgusted at the ladies on RHOBH. Listen to The Reality Is: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reality-is/id1535296559 Follow The Reality Is on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealityispod/ Follow Mandy on instagram:

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01:32:01

Episode 197 - ‘The DMV, Vibrating Panties, and a...

Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker ·

2022/06/12

This week Mandy is joined by Nathan and Mariana of the hilarious podcast Bravo Bravo Effing Bravo. They jump all over the place, chatting about their thoughts on the Real Housewives of Dubai and its breakout star Chanel Ayan, question whether RHOA’s Drew and Ralph are con artists, and of course the drama between Sutton and Crystal on RHOBH. And plenty of detours in Potomac. Lots of laughs - enjoy! Listen to Bravo Bravo Effing Bravo:

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01:38:29

Episode 196 - ‘Atlanta, and Beverly Hills, and Dubai...

Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker ·

2022/06/05

This week Mandy is joined by Ryan Daniels, a Housewives enthusiast from the DMV with some tea to spill about RHOP! Ryan shares what went down at Gizelle and Robyn’s live show, the reasonably shady question he asked them, and how Candiace used to be his (can you imagine!?) Then they dive into the Housewives summer trifecta: Atlanta, Dubai, and Beverly Hills. Follow Ryan on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rythepry/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/ --- Support

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01:07:44

Episode 195 - ‘Validating Feelings & Playing It Up...

Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker ·

2022/05/29

This week Mandy is joined by Melissa Pfeister of the Side Piece podcast! They chat about Melissa’s dinner date with Teresa Guidice, being Cynthia Bailey’s plus one to the Ultimate Girls Trip premiere, and thoughts on this season’s RHOA and RHOBH. Listen to the Side Piece podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-piece-with-melissa-pfeister/id1549026712 Follow Melissa on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidepieceshow/ Follow Mandy on instagram:

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