Synopsis
Is This Real Life? is a podcast that relates the quirkiest aspects of pop culture and reality TV to our own lives. Hosted by Mandy Slutsker.
Episodes
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Episode 344 - 'You Will All See The Truth' with Aliza Rosen
20/04/2025 Duration: 01h04minThis 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 Media: https://www.ayr-media.comFollow Aliza on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayr_media/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
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Episode 343 - ‘Uncensored Just Hits Different’ with Lyndsay and Brady (@recaprodio)
13/04/2025 Duration: 01h14minThis 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: https://www.instagram.com/recaprodeo/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
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Episode 342 - ‘Temper Tantrums and Needing Validation’ with Liz Eurgubian
06/04/2025 Duration: 01h45minThis 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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Episode 341 - ‘M&M Hour: Feelings Are Not Facts’ with Melissa Reich
30/03/2025 Duration: 01h22minWelcome 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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Episode 340 - 'Testing Boundaries' with Van Ondi
23/03/2025 Duration: 01h19minThis 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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Episode 339 - ‘Creating a Mess and Playing Victim’ with Gibson Johns
16/03/2025 Duration: 01h14minThis 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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Episode 338 - ‘A Housewives Institute GoFundMe’ with Brian Moylan
09/03/2025 Duration: 01h21minThis 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: https://www.instagram.com/brianjmoylan/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
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Episode 337 - 'M&M Hour: They Don't Understand How They Are The Problem' with Melissa Reich
02/03/2025 Duration: 01h12minThis 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: 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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Episode 336 - ‘Alcohol and Accountability’ with Kendrick Tucker
23/02/2025 Duration: 01h21minThis 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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Episode 335 - ‘Women with Agency” with Mani Mann
16/02/2025 Duration: 01h41minThis 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: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
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Episode 334 - 'We All Know a Brynn' with Kelli Williams
09/02/2025 Duration: 01h29minMandy 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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Episode 333 - ‘M&M Hour: Compounding Traumas' with Melissa Reich
02/02/2025 Duration: 01h10minM&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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Episode 332 - 'A Light in the Darkness' with Dakota Wright
26/01/2025 Duration: 01h26minMedia personality Dakota Wright joins Mandy this week to discuss all things Housewives. They discuss some darker topics (RHONY finale, Bronwyn’s child’s father situation on RHOSLC) but, like all Housewives fans, find light in the darkness. As reality TV lovers, Dakota and Mandy share their thoughts on all the housewives episodes from the week and ideas to improve some shows that could use a little love and creativity. Follow Dakota on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dakotawright/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
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Episode 331 - ‘My Mood For All of 2025’ with Jose Ramirez
19/01/2025 Duration: 01h17minDC Realtor and former reality start Jose Ramirez joins Mandy to chat all things the Real Housewives of Potomac! After discussing the reason Karen went to trial (part arrogance and part delulu), Mandy and Jose share their thoughts on Salt Lake, New York, Southern Charm, and Beverly Hills. Plus, Mandy defends Paige attending an Eagles game. Follow Jose on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmejoseramirez/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
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Episode 330 - ‘Rehab, the Viper Room, and Secret Videos’ with Liz Eurgubian
12/01/2025 Duration: 01h34minMandy’s neighbor Aruna keeps finding amazing people for the podcast! Mandy is joined by banking lawyer Liz Eurgubian to chat all things Housewives. Liz gives us some insight into Karen Huger’s legal challenges before diving into this week’s RHOP, RHONY, RHOBH, and RHOSLC. Follow Liz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizndc13/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
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Episode 329 - ‘Hot Gossip’ with Jodi (@jodigetinsta)
05/01/2025 Duration: 01h28minNo new housewives shows this week but Mandy’s friend Jodi (@jodigetinsta) joins the podcast to dish on all the latest Bravo gossip and make some predictions for 2025. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on Southern Charm. Follow Jodi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodigetinsta/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
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Episode 328 - ‘M&M Hour: Queen Baby Karen’ with Melissa Reich
29/12/2024 Duration: 01h12minM&M Hour is back! This week Mandy hosts Melissa Reich (@yourbishtherapist) on the podcast to discuss the Real Housewives of Potomac and its leading lady, Karen Huger. They also get into some PK & Dorit drama and the cast’s reaction to Bronwyn discussing infidelity in her marriage on the last episode of RHOSLC. For all things @yourbishtherapist: https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapist Follow @yourbishtherapist on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbishtherapist/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
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Episode 327 - 'A Woman on the Verge' with B (@petshopboy)
22/12/2024 Duration: 01h13minThis week Mandy has B (@petshopboy), host of The B List podcast, on to chat all things Bravo. They discuss all the women who are on the verge this week - Dorit, Ubah, Britani, Bronwyn, and a woman who has completely lost it, Karen Huger. From RHOP to RHOBH and RHONY to RHOSLC, Mandy and B cover it all! Listen to The B List podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-b-list/id1493424449 Follow @petshopboy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petshopboy/ 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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Episode 326 - ‘Oceanside Arguments and Villa Disputes’ with Lauren (@bravo_is_everything_)
15/12/2024 Duration: 01h21minThis week Mandy hosts the Lauren, the woman behind the IG account @bravo_is_everything_. Mandy and Lauren go through this week’s Real Housewives of New York, Real Housewives of Potomac, and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills before getting into more depth on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and Southern Charm. Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravo_is_everything_ 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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Episode 325 - 'The Comedy of Our Time' with Aliza Rosen
08/12/2024 Duration: 01h27minThis week Mandy hosts the CEO and founder of AYR Media, Aliza Rosen, on the podcast. Mandy and Melissa discuss this week’s Real Housewives of Potomac, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (she has great insight!) and Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, the comedy of our time. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on the premiere of Southern Charm season 10! For all things AYR Media: https://www.ayr-media.com Follow Aliza on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayr_media/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandy-slutsker/support