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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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01:42:33

Episode 294 - ‘Misogyny and Female Rage’ with Nyemade...

Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker ·

2024/05/06

Move over Dr. Heavenly, we have a new relationship expert! This week’s guest is Nyemade Boiwu (@thatafricanbutterfly), an entrepreneur, freelance writer, facilitator, mental health advocate a more. Nyemade and Mandy discuss this week’s Summer House, Summer House Martha’s Vineyard, Vanderpump Rules, and The Valley, and Nyemade shares some very solid relationship advice. Plus, Mandy opens up about something weighing on her heart. Follow Nyemade on instagram:

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01:15:15

Episode 293 - ‘Every Show Needs an Unhinged Person’...

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2024/04/28

This week’s podcast guest is co-host of the very popular Behind The Blinds podcast, Kelli Williams! Kelli and Mandy chat a little Taylor Swift before getting into this week’s Summer House, Summer House Martha’s Vineyard, Vanderpump Rules, and The Valley. For all things Behind the Blinds: https://linktr.ee/beyondtheblindspod Follow Kelli on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laguna_biotch/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/ --- Support this podcast:

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01:15:24

Episode 292 - ‘Bravochella (James Kennedy's version)...

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2024/04/21

This week’s podcast guest is DC-based realtor and reality star from HBO’s “12 Dates of Christmas”, Jose Ramirez! Mandy and Jose discuss the April 15 Bravo Red Wedding before diving into the RHOP reunion part 3, Vanderpump Rules (including DJ James Kennedy playing for Taylor Swift!), and The Valley. Plus, hear Mandy’s brief thoughts on Summer House Martha’s Vineyard. Follow Jose on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmejoseramirez/ Follow Mandy on Instagram:

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01:24:25

Episode 291 - ‘Never Ending Peter Pan Syndrome’ with...

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2024/04/14

This week’s podcast guest is Mandy’s good friend and Bravo efficianado Jodi Tirengel! Jodi and Mandy chat the latest Bravo news from the week before getting into the Real Housewives of Potomac reunion part 2, Vanderpump Rules, The Valley, and Summer House. Plus, hear Mandy’s takes on the show you need to start watching - Summer House Martha’s Vineyard.Support NMDP, formerly “Be the Match”: https://bethematch.org Follow Jodi on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodigetinsta/ Follow Mandy on

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01:32:58

Episode 290 - 'Heterosexual Nonsense' with Dan James

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2024/04/07

This week’s podcast guest is comedian, writer, and recovering academic Dan James! Dan and Mandy discuss a bit of the Real Housewives of Potomac before diving into the Vanderpump Rules cinematic universe and Summer House. Follow Dan on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danjamescomedy/ 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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01:20:17

Episode 289 - ‘A Tale of Two Summer Houses’ with B...

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2024/03/31

This week’s podcast guest is B aka @petshopboy, host of the podcast “The B List with PetShopBoy.” Mandy and B share their thoughts on the latest Bravo news before getting into this week’s Real Housewives of Potomac, Summer House (aka plain summer house), and Summer House Martha’s Vineyard (aka spicy summer house). Plus, hear Mandy’s takes on Vanderpump Rules and The Valley.Listen to The B List with PetShopBoy: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zzZY8l9ANRKyjsDq71hwf Follow B on instagram:

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01:24:17

Episode 288 - 'Starf*cker Energy’ with Lauren Skae...

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2024/03/24

This week’s podcast guest you all know as @thezenblonde, Lauren Skae! Lauren lives in LA often bumps shoulders with the Vanderpump and Valley crew, so she’s the perfect person to talk through the premiere episode of The Valley with! Before they discuss the Valley, Mandy and Lauren go through some of the latest Bravo & pop culture headlines and discuss this week’s Vanderpump Rules. Follow Lauren on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezenblonde/ Follow Mandy on Instagram:

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01:51:30

Episode 287 - ‘Unseasoned Crabs, Classic F Boy...

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2024/03/17

This week’s podcast guest is one half of the Pink Pop Box podcast, Mark Dominic! Mark shares his take on the Leah McSweeney lawsuit (he read all 109 pages!) before him and Mandy dive into this week’s Real Housewives of Potomac, Vanderpump Rules, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and Summer House. Listen to the Pink Pop Box Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/the-pink-pop-box-podcast-with-tony-and-mark/id1509121655 Follow Mark on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepinkpopbox/ Follow

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01:09:42

Episode 286 - ‘Lala Gets Activated and a New Theory...

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2024/03/10

This week’s podcast guest is host of the Pink Shade podcast, Mary Payne Gilbert! Mandy and Mary Payne share their takes on all the ongoing Bravo lawsuits before diving into this week’s Vanderpump Rules and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills reunion. Plus, Mary Payne gives an unbiased take on Lindsay and Carl. Listen to the Pink Shade Podcast: https://pinkshadepodcast.com Follow Pink Shade on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinkshadepod/ Follow Mandy on Instagram:

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01:35:26

Episode 285 - 'Lawsuits, Manipulation, and the...

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2024/03/03

This week’s podcast guest is Emerson Collins, an actor, producer, and director in film, TV, and theater. You all know him best from four seasons of Bravo’s “The People’s Couch” and he’s here to mention it all! Mandy and Emerson discuss the numerous lawsuits happening in the Bravo universe before getting into this week’s Vanderpump Rules, RHOBH finale and RHOM finales.For all things Emerson Collins: https://www.emersoncollins.com Follow Emerson on instagram:

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02:09:59

Episode 284 - 'Curating a Public Image' with Emily Rose

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2024/02/25

This week’s podcast guest is Emily Rose, host of the podcast, “Who TF Knows With Emily Rose”! Mandy and Emily dive into the Brandi vs. Andy Cohen lawsuit, Larsa and Marcus, this week’s RHOBH finale, Tom Sandoval’s NYT interview, and of course Vanderpump Rules. Plus, Mandy shares her thoughts on the Summer House premiere, RHOP, and the RHOM finale.Listen to the ‘Who TF Knows with Emily Rose’ podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-tf-knows-with-emily-rose/id1559238742 Follow the ‘Who TF

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01:18:57

Episode 283 - 'Its Diabolical' with Tom Hamlett

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2024/02/18

This week’s podcast guest is one half of the Dumpster Dive podcast, Tom Hamlett! Tom and Mandy dive right into this week’s RHOBH, RHOM, and Vanderpump Rules. Plus, find out what behaviors Tom thinks are diabolical :) Listen to the Dumpster Dive podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dumpster-dive-a-reality-tv-deep-dive/id1533780254 Follow the Dumpster Dive podcaston instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dumpsterdivepod/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/ ---

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01:35:07

Episode 282 - ‘The Neuropathways of Reality Stars’...

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2024/02/11

This week’s podcast guest is everyone’s favorite psychologist expert, Melissa Reich (@yourbishtherapist)! Melissa and Mandy explore why Bravo seems to help so many people during tough times, what personality characteristics make for good reality stars, fans parasocial relationships with Bravolebrities and podcasters, and whether becoming famous changes a person’s brain. Plus, Melissa provides some insight into the behavior of a few of the cast of Vanderpump Rules, RHOBH, and RHOP. Listen to the

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01:28:33

Episode 281 - 'The Return of Scandoval' with Lyndsey...

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2024/02/04

This week’s podcast guest is notorious podcast transcriber Lyndsey Lime (@vanderpodrecaps)! Lyndsey and Mandy chat about the chaos that was Sandoval & Schwartz’s interview on the Viall Files, discuss the Season 11 Vanderpump Rules premiere, and dish on this week’s Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Follow Lyndsey on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanderpodrecaps/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/ --- Support this podcast:

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01:31:57

Episode 280 - ‘You Can’t Fake the Funk’ with Brian J....

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2024/01/28

This week’s podcast guest is founder and president of the Housewives Institute, best selling author of “The Housewives: The Real Story Behind The Real Housewives,’ Dame Brian J. Moylan! Mandy and Brian break down the third part of the RHOSLC reunion before sharing their thoughts on RHOBH and RHOP. To get the Real Housewives Institute Bulletin: https://www.vulture.com/housewives Follow Brian on twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianJMoylan Follow Mandy on Instagram:

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01:43:14

Episode 279 - 'The Esophagus in the Room' with Aliza...

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2024/01/21

This week’s podcast guest is founder and president of AYR Media, Aliza Rosen! Aliza was invited on the podcast because she just completed a binge of all 9 seasons of Southern Charm. But it turns out, Mandy and Aliza had even more to chat about Beverly Hills. Get ready for a deep dive into the drama between nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologists… Follow Aliza on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayr_media/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/ --- Support this

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02:21:35

Episode 278 - 'Bravo is a Contact Sport' with Louis...

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2024/01/14

Get ready for a super sized episode! This week’s podcast guest is the incredible pop culture, tv, and theatre writer Louis Staples. Louis is best known to the Bravo world for his amazing reality TV think pieces in Rolling Stone, Variety, The Cut and many other publications. Mandy and Louis discuss the RHOSLC reunion part 1 as Louis points out some interesting parallels with Erika Jayne and questions whether Monica can pull off the same kind of comeback. Mandy and Louis then get into RHOBH and

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01:39:09

Episode 277 - ‘Will the Real Reality Von Tease Please...

Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker ·

2024/01/07

This week’s podcast guest is Danielle (@brandsbybravo), who cohosts the Real Housewives of Rewatch podcast. Mandy and Danielle jump into the B-A-N-A-N-A-S Real Housewives of Salt Lake City season finale before chatting a bit of Beverly Hills and Ultimate Girls Trip. Listen to The Real Housewives of Rewatch: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-housewives-of-rewatch/id1635573526 Follow Danielle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandsbybravo/ Follow Mandy on Instagram:

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01:26:05

Episode 276 - 'End of Year Bravo Madness' with Dakota...

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2023/12/24

This week’s podcast guest is social media maven who took BravoCon by storm, Dakota Wright! Mandy and Dakota jump from Bravo tangent to tangent discussing all the Housewives shows currently airing plus a few more. Lots of laughs, some shade, and a whole lot of hot takes! For all things Dakota Wright check out: https://linktr.ee/dakotawright Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/ --- Support this podcast:

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01:20:33

Episode 275 - ‘Denial, Desperation, and Some Oddly...

Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker ·

2023/12/17

This week’s podcast guest is co-host of the Bravo By Gays Podcast, Larry Crespo! Mandy and Larry discuss the Vanderpump Rules Season 11 trailer before jumping into this week’s RHOP, RHOSLC, Winter House, RHOBH, and RHOM! Listen to the Bravo By Gays podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bravo-by-gays-with-larry-crespo/id1692601464 Follow Larry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravobygays/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/ --- Support this podcast:

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