Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker

Mandy has content creator Eliza (@facereality16) on the podcast to chat RHOC and RHOM. Eliza shares why she thinks the Kiki/Katie drama seemed suspicious and share which former VPR star lives off “rage bait” before diving into the dueling trips on RHOC and the RHOM cruise. Also, Eliza is starting a podcast next week - be on the lookout for it!Follow Eliza on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/facereality16/?hl=en Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Rob Rains guest hosts the podcast this week, chatting with energy and water policy analyst Gianna Kinsman. Together, Rob and Gianna analyze RHOM and its relevance during this moment in American history before previewing the upcoming season of RHOSLC and debate the appropriate level of engagement between house husbands and the cast.Rob and Gianna would like to plug:Riverkeeper https://www.riverkeeper.org Lost City Books https://lostcitybookstore.com East City bookstore https://eastcitybookshop.comFollow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Mandy has DC/MD/VA realtor and former music video producer Ari Davis on the podcast to dive into this week’s crazy RHOC and RHOM. They review how everyone on the cast or Orange County is a liar and why the Miami ladies should have just flown Ryan Air.If you’re looking for a realtor in the DC metro area, Ari is your girl! ari.davis@compass.comFollow Ari Davis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ari1000/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Mandy has Tom Hamlett, co-host of the Dumpster Dive and Good Judy’s podcast on to discuss this week’s crazy RHOM and wade through the webs of lies on RHOC. Watch Dumpster Dive on YouTube: youtube.com/@dumpsterdivepod?si=5ITnoR0DcQEiLapI Follow Tom Hamlett on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetomhamlett/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

The group chat comes to life as Mandy’s neighbor Aruna Kalyanam and friend Rob Rains come on the podcast to do a post mortem on season 2 of The Valley and chat a bit of Next Gen NYC. Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Mandy welcomes TV, culture, and internet writer Louis Staples back to the podcast to dive deep into The Valley. Louis shares how he would have handled Jax’s domestic violence if he were in charge of production, how the network is managing the fallout, and why many people on the cast are frustrated with Janet. Mandy draws similarities between Janet and Tamra and asks Louis his thoughts on major themes of the Real Housewives of Miami and Real Housewives of Orange County.Follow Louis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisstaples/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Mandy welcomes 1/2 of Recap Rodeo, Lyndsay Lime, back to the podcast to dive deep into The Valley. Lyndsay shares what she thinks production did wrong by allowing Jax to film season 2 before sharing why she thinks Nia and Danny agreed to be on the show (it’s hilarious). Plus, hear Lyndsay’s special moment with Scheana on the “My Good Side” book tour!Listen to Recap Rodeo: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/recap-rodeo/id1768858916Follow Lyndsay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanderpodrecaps/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Welcome to another month of M&M Hour with Mandy and Melissa Reich! Mandy and Melissa get into the Real Housewives of Atlanta reunion part 2 and explain why they’ve been side eyeing Shamea before discussing the current drama on the Valley and this week’s Real Housewives of Orange County. For all things Your Bish Therapist: Link Treelinktr.ee/yourbishtherapistFollow Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbishtherapist/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy welcomes Taria S. Faison, host of What Else Is Going On, back to the podcast! Mandy and Taria chat about their friendship before diving into all the Bravo shows of the week. They first get into the Real Housewives of Miami and the epic narcissist party before chatting about the Real Housewives of Atlanta reunion, Real Housewives of Orange County, and The Valley. Listen to the What Else Is Going On Podcast: playpodca.st/whatelseisgoingonFollow Taria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weigopodcast/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week, Founder and CEO of AYR Media, Aliza Rosen, is back on the podcast to mention it all! Mandy and Aliza first discuss the shocking reveal in Scheana’s memoir before getting into this week’s RHOC premiere, RHOM, and The Valley. For all things AYR Media: https://www.ayr-media.com/ Follow Aliza on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayr_media/?hl=enFollow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week, Melissa and Mandy return to the mic for another M&M Hour to chat RHOA and RHOM. Melissa and Mandy first dive into RHOM, which Melissa is watching for the first time. Melissa provides great insight into what’s going on between Guerdy and Julia, as well as Alexia’s relationship. Then they discuss RHOA and Melissa and Mandy share their thoughts on Charles Oakley, Brit, and why Phaedra may be making the show less authentic. For part 2 of M&M Hour (comes out Tuesday, July 1): Link Treelinktr.ee/yourbishtherapistFollow Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbishtherapist/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week, Mandy has her friend and BravoCon partner in crime Jodi Tirengel back on the podcast. Mandy and Jodi discuss the Lisa vs. Larsa Milan fashion week drama on RHOM before heading over to discuss the darkest episode on the darkest show we’ve ever seen on Bravo - The Valley. Plus hear Mandy’s thoughts on creating a podcast community that leads with empathy and her thoughts on this week’s amazing episode of RHOA!Follow Jodi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodigetinsta/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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: https://www.instagram.com/shesspeakingwithemilyhanks/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

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 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

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 cross border relationships and the status of U.S. - Canadian relations.Rob’s recommendations in DC:​The Lab Gym - https://thelabfitnessdc.com​The Little Beast Cafe & Bistro - https://www.littlebeastbistro.comFollow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/