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 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
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Episode 324 - 'M&M Hour: The End of an Era' with Melissa Reich
01/12/2024 Duration: 50minThis week Mandy and Melissa host part 1 of “M&M Hour” where they discuss Bravo’s decision to reboot Vanderpump Rules with a brand new cast. Mandy also gets a chance to ask Melissa questions about mental health topics that are heavily featured across Real Housewives franchises. Listen to part 2 of M&M Hour on Your Bish Therapist: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-bish-therapist/id1702959562 Follow Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbishtherapist/ 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 323 - 'Miscommunication or Manipulation?' with Emily Rose
24/11/2024 Duration: 01h29minThis week Mandy welcomes Emily Rose from the podcast “Who TF Knows With Emily Rose’ back to the show. They dive into the jaw dropping RHOBH season 14 premiere before discussing this week’s RHOSLC. Plus, Mandy shares her thoughts on RHONY and the RHOC reunion. Listen to Who TF Knows With Emily Rose: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-tf-knows-with-emily-rose/id1559238742 Follow Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whotfknowsemilyrose/ 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 322 - ‘Basic Bitches Fly Coach’ with Taria Faison
17/11/2024 Duration: 01h28minThis week Mandy welcomes Taria Faison of the What Else Is Going On podcast back to the show! They dive into the drama surrounding accountability coach Teddi Mellencamp before discussing this week’s RHOP, RHONY, RHOSLC, and a little RHOC reunion. Listen to What Else Is Going On: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-else-is-going-on-with-taria-s-faison/id1523174914 Follow Taria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weigopodcast/ 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 321 - ‘Finding Comfort in Bravo’ with Lyndsay and Brady (@RecapRodeo)
10/11/2024 Duration: 01h33minIt’s been a tough week for a lot of us, so Mandy starts the podcast off by setting a joyous intention. This week Mandy welcomes Lyndsay and Brady from the Rodeo Recap podcast to chat all things Bravo. They start by discussing some drama from Vanderpump Rules and Southern Charm before getting into this week’s RHOP, RHONY, and RHOSLC. Listen to Recap Rodeo: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/recap-rodeo/id1768858916 Follow Recap Rodeo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recaprodeo/ 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 320 - ‘Fighting Husbands and Policing Feelings’ with Tana (@cocofrommo15)
03/11/2024 Duration: 01h34minThis week Mandy has Tana, a trained behavioral health therapist on the podcast to chat all things Housewives. Mandy and Tana dive right into this week’s shows: from Jacqueline and Mia’s boundary-less friendship to Shannon’s newfound boundaries all the way to Brynn’s missteps and Bronwyn’s airport costumes, they cover it all! Follow Tana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocofrommo15/ 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 319 - ‘M&M Hour: Bitter or Better?’ with Melissa Reich
27/10/2024 Duration: 55minThis week Mandy and Melissa join together for M&M Hour, a monthly two-part podcast with the first part airing on “Is This Real Life?” and the second part airing on “Your Bish Therapist.” In this episode, Mandy and Melissa discuss the Real Housewives of Potomac and Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Listen to part 2 of M&M hour on Your Bish Therapist on Tuesday: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-bish-therapist/id1702959562 Follow Your Bish Therapist on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbishtherapist/?hl=en 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 318 - 'Crossing A Line' with Eliza (@FaceReality16)
20/10/2024 Duration: 01h18minThis week Mandy is joined by digital creator Eliza, the woman behind the account @FaceReality16! Mandy and Eliza discuss Tamra’s announcement, Katie Maloney’s new relationship, and a judge throwing out Karen Huger’s request to dismiss her DUI before getting into this week’s RHOP, RHONY, and RHOSLC. Follow Eliza on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/facereality16/ 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 317 - ’DUIs and one-way friendships’ with Mary Payne Gilbert
13/10/2024 Duration: 01h07minThis week Mandy is joined by the host of the Pink Shade podcast, Mary Payne Gilbert! With four housewives franchises airing, Mandy and Mary Payne waste no time getting into this week’s RHOP premiere, RHONY, RHOSLC, and RHONY. For all things Pink Shade Podcast: https://pinkshadepodcast.com Follow Pink Shade on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinkshadepod/ 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 316 - 'Reliable Narrators' with Imani and Ashley (Taste of Reality)
06/10/2024 Duration: 01h16minThis week Mandy is joined by Imani and Ashley, the ladies behind Taste of Reality! They chat about the latest Bravo headlines before diving into this week’s RHONY premiere, RHOC, and RHOSLC. For all things Taste of Reality: https://tasteofreality.com Follow Taste of Reality on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tasteof_reality/ 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 315 - ’Coming Up This Fall on Bravo’ with Rob Rains
29/09/2024 Duration: 01h17minThis week Mandy is joined by energy & utilities policy wonk Rob Rains to discuss all our favorite shows coming back this fall. Mandy and Rob discuss the new season of RHONY and a bit of Potomac before diving into RHOSLC and Southern Charm. Follow Rob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thief_warrior_barbarian_king/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandy-slutsker/support