Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker

Veronica Leventhal, a forensic social worker for the NYC defender’s office, joins Mandy to chat about this week in Bravo. They discuss being liberal daughters of conservative fathers, what it’s like watching her dad and Kelly Dodd on Real Housewives of Orange County, and dive deep into the premiere of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and this week’s Potomac. Follow Veronica Leventhal on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_topanga/ Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

Michelle Konstantinovsky, a brilliant writer and reality TV fan, joins Mandy to decompress from this roller coaster week and chat about Bravo. They bond over their Russian Jewish heritage and discuss the brilliance of RHOP, the new season of Southern Charm, and how the Real Housewives address health & body image issues - a topic Michelle writes about. Plus, Mandy shares a crazy story about her Dad! Check out Michelle’s website: https://www.michellekmedia.com Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

Derek Pentz, a Baltimore based drag performer and theatre artist, joins Mandy to chat all things Bravo. They discuss his thesis, “Was Oscar Wilde a Nineteenth Century PumpHead?”, he shares his experiences meeting the cast of Potomac while performing as Zenobia Darling at a drag show, and they do a scene by scene breakdown of this week’s RHOP. Plus, Mandy’s hot takes on The Bachelorette and Netflix recommendations! Check out Zenobia Darling’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYxBSEoWSLcsp4v66yPkmSA Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

Sarah Galli from the Andy’s Girls podcast joins Mandy to chat all things Bravo. They bond over falling on their faces, being Jewish, and medical sagas while discussing the Bravo headlines from this week and diving deep on this week’s Real Housewives of Potomac. Check out Andy’s Girls: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/andys-girls-a-real-housewives-podcast/id1102241909 Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

Amanda Page from the Its All Happening Podcast joins Mandy to chat everything happening in the Bravo universe. They do a deep dive into this week’s Real Housewives of Potomac, recapping Karen’s homecoming to Surry, VA, the pressure Wendy feels as the daughter of immigrants, and how Monique finally seems to be coming to terms with why she blew up on Candiace. Plus, some thoughts on the Real Housewives of Orange County and why they’re cheering on Braunwyn’s sobriety journey. Check out the Its All Happening Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-all-happening-with-amanda/id1526326162 Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

Stephanie from the podcast Mocha Minutes joins Mandy to chat the latest Bravo headlines and do a deep dive into the latest episode of #RHOP. They discuss the rumors Monique claims caused her anger with Candiace, the women’s reaction to Monique’s explanation, and how respectability politics play into it all. Plus, hear Stephanie’s thoughts on Summer House, including her dislike of Amanda and why Carl Radke is a “ho for the streets” :) Check out the Mocha Minutes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mocha-minutes/id1290242435 Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

Kirsten Moore of the Reality TV & Me podcast joins Mandy to chat the latest Bravo headlines, discuss the explosive episode of #RHOP, and say goodbye to #RHONY. Plus, some real talk about infertility struggles from Mandy. Check out the Reality TV & Me Podcast and all things Kirsten Moore: http://www.kirstenmoore.com.au/reality-tv-me/ Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

Taria Faison of the podcast What Else Is Going On? Joins Mandy to talk all things Bravo. They dish on the latest headlines from Jax and Brittany’s pregnancy to Teddi’s firing to the unexpected trailer for season 7 of Southern Charm. As they delve into this week’s RHOP, Taria shares her experience attending Jamal Bryant’s church and how it was common knowledge he wanted to get Gizelle back. They of course dive into the Michael Darby drama, Monique’s insanely expensive podcast, and the upcoming altercation between Monique and Candiace. Plus, recaps of RHOBH secrets revealed and the RHONY part 3 reunion. Check out the What Else Is Going on Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-else-is-going-on-with-taria-s-faison/id1523174914 Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

Comedian and Housewives writer for Vulture, Chris Murphy, joins Mandy to chat all things Housewives - including his brief stint on this season of RHONY! They discuss the latest Bravo headlines - Stassi on Tamron Hall, Nene’s retirement from RHOA, and Teddi’s eating disorder business. They discuss the RHOBH final reunion and their differing views on Denise and Rinna, the RHONY reunion and Dorinda’s confusion between authenticity and truth, and the hilarious and complicated RHOP. Plus, Chris has found his calling to become a ‘diversity coach’ for white women on Bravo! Check out @christress on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christress/ Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

Sasha Morfaw, the creator of the Bravo Breakdown on IGTV and Patreon joins Mandy to chat this week in Housewives. They discuss Bravo’s response to BLM and racial equality, Mandy’s adventures with her late mother’s online Mahjongg groups, and how Denise uses legal action in response to any conflict. Plus full breakdowns of #RHOP, #RHOBH, and #RHONY - including unseen footage. Check out @thebravobreakdown on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebravobreakdown/?hl=en Check out the Bravo Breakdown on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebravobreakdown Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

Steve from the immensely popular IG account @facesbybravo joins Mandy to chat this week in Housewives. They discuss the #RHOC trailer (Steve was in it!), Lala’s pregnancy, and excitement about the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. They also break down this weeks #RHOP trip to Monique’s lake house, the crazy #RHOBH reunion, and the #RHONY finale. Enjoy! Check out @facesbybravo: https://www.instagram.com/facesbybravo/?hl=en Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

Stephanie from the Mocha Minutes podcast joins Mandy to chat this week in Housewives. Stephanie shares lots of tea about Jamal Bryant from his days at a Maryland church, how Candiace is a fantastic villain incapable of accountability, and how Robyn is probably the coolest Housewife in real life. They also chat the #RHOBH finale and Dorinda’s exit from #RHONY. Plus, Stephanie sounds off on Leah’s wokeness and how her clothing line isn’t actually “streetwear.” . Check out Stephanie’s podcast Mocha Minutes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mocha-minutes/id1290242435 . Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

Annabelle DeSisto from the podcast Adderall and Compliments podcast joins Mandy to chat this week in Bravo. They dive deep into the mental health shaming happening on Below Deck Med, why it’s so dangerous, and Mandy shares some gossip she got from Kate Chastain. They also discuss this week’s Housewives franchises from Potomac to Beverly Hills to New York and question the sincerity of Monique and Candiace’s friendship explain why Kyle is responsible for bringing the Brandi/Denise story to RHOBH. Plus, Annabelle relives being traumatized by Ramona. . Check out Annabelle’s podcast Adderall and Compliments https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adderall-and-compliments/id1131997041 . Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

Mani from the Mixing with Mani podcast joins Mandy to dive into this week’s Housewives shows. They chat about the Bravo special “Race in America: A Movement Not a Moment”, Candiace’s apology for past homophobic tweets, and Monique’s IG live spilling all sorts of tea. They recap this week’s Potomac including rumors about Monique, Ashley’s postpartum anxiety, and their excitement for Dr. Wendy; dish on the Denise drama and unwritten rules of Beverly Hills; and discuss Dorinda’s anger & delusion on New York. Check out Mani’s podcast Mixing with Mani: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mixing-with-mani/id1470175064 Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

Ashley Hoover Baker from the On This Day Entertainment podcast joins Mandy to chat about the day we’ve all been waiting for - the Real Housewives of Potomac Premiere!!! They discuss how Karen Huger is the Mariah Carey of Bravo, how Monique can potty train anything, their excitement for Dr. Wendy, and the upcoming “altercation.” They also dive into this week’s #RHOBH including the breakdown of Rinna & Denise’s friendship, why Ashley is #TeamDenise (but not Aaron), and what Mandy thinks is causing the rift between Denise and the rest of the cast. Check out Ashley’s podcast On This Day Entertainment: https://tasteofreality.com/on-this-day-entertainment/ Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

What a week it’s been in Bravo! From the #RHOBH showdown in Italy over Denise and Brandi to the #RHONY trip to Mexico, we’re going to MENTION IT ALL. Diana Espir from the You Can’t Sit With Me podcast joins Mandy (4:22) to discuss the breaking of the 4th wall, if they believe the rumor between Brandi and Denise, and Diana’s thoughts on her hopes for #SummerHouse and #PumpRules. Then Chadwick Cline joins Mandy (39:35) to share his thoughts on this week’s Housewives, why he stans Sutton, how Sonja’s reselling items from Wish at a markup, and how Ramona’s a hypocrite for being upset with Leah. Plus, a chat with Mandy’s Dad Ilya and his soon-to-be wife Joyce (1:28:32) including how they met (1:38:46)! Check out Diana Espir’s podcast You Can’t Sit With Me: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-cant-sit-with-me/id1258020108 Follow Chadwick Cline on twitter: https://twitter.com/ohchadwick Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

King of all Bravo recaps and professor of the reality television arts & sciences, Brian J. Moylan, joins Mandy to share a bit about his upcoming book on the Real Housewives and dish on this week’s episodes of #RHOBH and #RHONY. Brian and Mandy tackle all the big Bravo questions of the week: Why won’t the women forgive Camille? Was Brandi telling the truth about Denise - and does it matter? Why was Sonja speaking at Wharton? What effect will COVID-19 have on #RHONY? Is Ramona’s time on the show nearing an end? Check out Brian Moylan’s Real Housewives recaps on Vulture: https://www.vulture.com/author/brian-moylan/ Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

It’s an extra-long 100th episode of “Is This Real Life?”!!! Mandy gives a tribute to her grandfather, who died yesterday and makes a toast in his honor (“here’s to whatever comes”). To celebrate this milestone of an episode, Ryan Bailey joins to chat this week’s #RHONY (0:08). They discuss the craziness of the Berkshires, the ladies unhealthy relationship with alcohol, and why Ryan and Leah are a perfect match. Mandy is also joined by the lovely Erin Martin of the Pink Shade podcast (1:24). They delve into Mandy’s new interest in 90 Day Fiance (finally!) They also recap this week’s #RHOBH, which was a who’s who of former Beverly Hill’s Housewives. Erin shares why Mauricio is always stoned, Mandy does a 180 on PK, they talk through all the drama with Denise and Aaron and make predictions of what’s to come. Check out So Bad Its Good with Ryan Bailey: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/so-bad-its-good-with-ryan-bailey/id1482820355 Check out Pink Shade with Erin Martin: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podc

Paul McClain of @realrealityhomosexual and this podcast’s longest time listener Essence join Mandy to recap this week’s RHOBH and RHONY. Paul shares his appreciation of Sutton, why he lives for a Kim Richards cameo, and tries to make sense of Denise and Aaron’s bizarre behavior. Essence shares her frustrations about the lack of diversity on RHONY, her concerns with how Black women are portrayed on Bravo, and the dynamics of Ramona and Elyse’s friendship. Plus, full breakdowns of both episodes! Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

Hannah Brown of the Not Aspirational Podcast joins Mandy to share her thoughts on the latest Bravo headlines. They discuss their love of Scheana, Stassi’s PR campaign, and Hannah’s encounters with various bravolebrities behaving poorly. Plus, Hannah shares her best Lala Kent impression. Check out Hannah’s podcast Not Aspirational https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-aspirational-with-hannah-brown/id1503399104v Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast