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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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01:11:43

Episode 352 - ‘Put This Rehab on Blast’ with Kara Berry

Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker ·

2025/06/15

Mandy has Kara Berry, host of ‘Everyone’s Business But Mine’ on the podcast to chat everything Bravo. Mandy and Kara start off critiquing Paige DeSorbo’s new pajama line before getting into this week’s RHOA, The Valley, and premier of the Real Housewives of Miami. Listen to ‘Everyone’s Business But Mine’: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyones-business-but-mine-with-kara-berry/id1484425171Follow Kara’s podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonesbusinessbutmine/Follow Mandy on

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01:07:32

Episode 351 - ‘Sinister Men and Nepo Babies’ with...

Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker ·

2025/06/08

Mandy has B (@petshopboy) host of “the B list” podcast on to chat this week in Bravo. Mandy and B discuss the Summer House reunion and future of the show and the crazy end of the season on RHOA. Plus, B makes a case for everyone to watch Next Gen NYC. Happy Pride!Listen to The B List: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-b-list/id1493424449Follow B on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petshopboy/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

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01:03:35

Episode 350 - ‘M&M Hour: Financial Infidelity’ with...

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2025/06/01

M&M Hour is back to kick off the month of June! Mandy welcomes Melissa Reich, host of the Your Bish Therapist podcast, back to the pod to discuss the latest episodes of RHOA, The Valley, and Summer House.Listen to Your Bish Therapist: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-bish-therapist/id1702959562 Follow Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbishtherapist/?hl=enFollow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

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01:25:30

Episode 349 - ‘A Summer House Spinoff and Male...

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2025/05/25

This week Mandy welcomes wedding planner Kate Jubboori to the podcast! They discuss the Summer House finale, ideas for a spinoff in the city, and get into this week’s episode of The Valley. Kate shares a theory on Jesse that seems spot on!Follow Kate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katejubboorievents/?hl=en Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

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01:47:35

Episode 348 - ‘Liars, Manipulators, and Narcissists...

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2025/05/18

This week Mandy welcomes Rob Schulte, host of Vanderpump Robs, to the podcast. They discuss how Rob found his way to Vanderpump Rules before getting into this week’s Summer House and The Valley. Plus, hear Mandy’s thought on RHOA. For all things Rob Schulte: https://www.robschulte.comFollow Rob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanderpumprobs/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

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01:28:29

Episode 347 - ‘Rage Texting From Rehab’ with Emily Hanks

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2025/05/11

This week Mandy welcomes one of her favorite content creators to the podcast, Emily Hanks, host of “She’s Speaking with Emily Hanks.” Before getting into the craziness of a little show called The Valley, Mandy and Emily break down the exciting announcements from Bravo about new and returning shows. Listen to She’s Speaking with Emily Hanks: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-speaking-with-emily-hanks/id1577293662Follow Emily on Instagram:

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01:03:08

Episode 346 - ‘M&M Hour: Emotional Thermostat of the...

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2025/05/04

Welcome to another month of M&M Hour with Melissa Reich, aka Your Bish Therapist! Mandy and Melissa chat about the success of the Giggly Squad before getting into this week’s Real Housewives of Atlanta and The Valley. Be sure to check out part 2 of M&M Hour on Your Bish Therapist Tuesday, May 6!Listen to Your Bish Therapist podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-bish-therapist/id1702959562Follow Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbishtherapist/?hl=enFollow Mandy

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01:39:54

Episode 345 - ‘Mutually Assured Destruction’ with Rob...

Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker ·

2025/04/27

This week Mandy welcomes Rob Rains back to the podcast. By day, Rob is an energy and utilities attorney, but moonlights as a Bravo analyst. First, Rob shares his thoughts on how Brittany is highlighting the strengths of neurodiverse children on The Valley before diving into the darker things happening on the show. Rob and Mandy also discuss this week’s Summer House and marvel at how well Lexi handled herself. Ever a student of the world, Rob draws parallels between Zack & Benji and Lexi & Jesse’s

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01:04:07

Episode 344 - 'You Will All See The Truth' with Aliza...

Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker ·

2025/04/20

This week Mandy welcomes Aliza Rosen back to the podcast to chat about the premiere of season 2 of The Valley and The Beverly Hills Reunion part 3. Aliza makes the argument that both Zack and Janet are awful and questions whether Kristen is right to call Janet a “fan.” Mandy thinks Garcelle decided she quit the Real Housewives partway through the reunion and doesn’t blame her for walking off before the group photo. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on this week’s RHOA and Summer House.For all things AYR

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01:14:37

Episode 343 - ‘Uncensored Just Hits Different’ with...

Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker ·

2025/04/13

This week Mandy welcomes Lyndsay and Brady from Recap Rodeo back to the podcast to chat RHOA and RHOBH. They discuss Kenya twirling her way out of the Housewives universe and Angela’s family dynamics before diving into the Dorit vs Kyle drama and trying to figure out what horse tranquilizer Sutton took before the reunion. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on Summer House!Listen to Recap Rodeo: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/recap-rodeo/id1768858916Follow Recap Rodeo on Instagram:

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01:45:44

Episode 342 - ‘Temper Tantrums and Needing...

Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker ·

2025/04/06

This week Mandy welcomes banking attorney Liz Eurgubian back to the podcast to chat all things Bravo! First, Liz shares her thoughts on the economic meltdown and explains the mess that Teresa and Luis have made with their taxes. Then, Mandy and Liz discuss this week’s RHOBH, Summer House, and Southern Charm. Follow Liz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizndc13/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

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01:22:01

Episode 341 - ‘M&M Hour: Feelings Are Not Facts’ with...

Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker ·

2025/03/30

Welcome to another month of M&M Hour with Melissa Reich, host of the Your Bish Therapist podcast! Mandy and Melissa discuss the RHOA reboot before getting in to the tumultuous finale of RHOBH. Listen to ‘Your Bish Therapist’: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-bish-therapist/id1702959562Follow Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbishtherapist/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

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01:19:24

Episode 340 - 'Testing Boundaries' with Van Ondi

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2025/03/23

This week Mandy is joined by Van Ondi, host of the “Best Week Ever” pop culture podcast. Van and Mandy discuss Van’s recent foray into the Southern Charm universe before getting into this week’s RHOA, RHOBH, and Summer House. Listen to ‘Best Week Ever’: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-week-ever/id1551646322Follow Van on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestweekeverpodcast/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

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01:14:19

Episode 339 - ‘Creating a Mess and Playing Victim’...

Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker ·

2025/03/16

This week Mandy is joined by Gibson Johns, host of the podcast “Gabbing with Gib.” Mandy and Gibson gab about the Traitors before getting into the RHOA premiere, RHOBH, and Summer House. Plus, hear Mandy’s conspiracy about Southern Charm!Listen to ‘Gabbing with Gib’: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gabbing-with-gib/id1711793555Follow Gibson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gibsonoma/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

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01:21:25

Episode 338 - ‘A Housewives Institute GoFundMe’ with...

Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker ·

2025/03/09

This week Mandy is joined by President and Founder of the Housewives Institute, author of the Book “The Housewives: The Real Story Behind the Real Housewives” and all around good time, Brian Moylan. Mandy and Brian discuss the the Potomac reunion part 3, RHOBH, Summer House, and Southern Hospitality. Plus, hear Brian’s idea for a GoFundMe to get Dorit a forensic accountant!Subscribe to the Housewives Institute Bulletin: https://www.vulture.com/housewives-institute-bulletin/Follow Brian on Instagram:

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01:12:35

Episode 337 - 'M&M Hour: They Don't Understand How...

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2025/03/02

This week Mandy is joined by Your Bish Therapist, Melissa Reich, to chat the Real Housewives of Potomac and Summer House. Mandy and Melissa begin with some commentary about Mandy’s time living where Imrul was born, Bangladesh, before diving into Karen Huger’s sentence, the Potomac reunion part 2, and this week’s Summer House. Catch part 2 of M&M Hour on the Your Bish Therapist podcast March 4!Listen to the “Your Bish Therapist” podcast:

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01:21:49

Episode 336 - ‘Alcohol and Accountability’ with...

Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker ·

2025/02/23

This week Mandy is joined by Kendrick Tucker from the “I Ken Not” podcast to chat Housewives. Kendrick gives Mandy some laughs after a tough week being sick as they both dive into this weeks RHOP reunion and RHOBH.Listen to the “I Ken Not” 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/

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01:41:15

Episode 335 - ‘Women with Agency” with Mani Mann

Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker ·

2025/02/16

This week Mandy is joined by Mani Mann from The Mix With Mani podcast. They discuss their love of summer house and thoughts on the season 9 premiere, the Paige vs. Craig of it all, and of course some Beverly Hills. Plus, Mandy has finally caught up on Southern Hospitality!Listen to The Mix With Mani podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mix-with-mani/id1470175064Follow Mani on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mixingwithmani/ Follow Mandy on Instagram:

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01:29:39

Episode 334 - 'We All Know a Brynn' with Kelli Williams

Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker ·

2025/02/09

Mandy is back with Kelli Williams from the Behind the Blinds podcast to chat pop culture, RHONY, and Southern Charm. They go deep into the RHONY reunion part 2 and discuss the future of the show. Plus, Mandy shares her thoughts on RHOP, RHOBH, and RHOSLC.Listen to Beyond the Blinds podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-blinds/id1577848888Follow Kelli on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/laguna_biotch/ Follow Mandy on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

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01:10:31

Episode 333 - ‘M&M Hour: Compounding Traumas' with...

Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker ·

2025/02/02

M&M Hour is back for 2025! Mandy and Melissa laugh about Stassi’s (Mandy’s dog) unusual diet before getting into the Real Housewives of Potomac and Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Plus, Mandy shares a bit of a mental health update.Follow all things Your Bish Therapist: https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapist?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabHlZm14TWxlg-KefyAELyxCcDbeMniu-i4gqS8lAjphYuGEL0icAljVGw_aem_7KWa5Gipp0P_8dnmn_lPbQ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

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