Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker

Erin Martin of the Pink Shade and Cult Talk podcasts joins Mandy to discuss the #RHOBH premiere! They dive deep into the Dorit Vanderpump dog controversy, Denise Richard's and the Charlie Sheen connection, Mauricio's real estate scandals, and looking at LVP through a cult leader lens. Mandy also shares her experience attending an Erika Jayne concert and running into Gisele and Karen from #RHOP! Plus Mandy and Erin do a bit on the latest #PumpRules and what Erin is calling the "emancipation of James Kennedy." Enjoy!

Writer for Reality Blurb, Lindsay Cronin aka 'girl with gossip' spills ALL the tea this week! Mandy and Lindsay discuss her meeting Luann, who's coming back as a 'friend of' on #RHONY and #RHOC, all the #SouthernCharm legal battles, and the #RHOBH feud and whether LVP has another potential spinoff in the works. Plus recaps of #PumpRules and #RHONJ!

Garrett Schaffel - who does the BEST James Kennedy impression ever - joins Mandy to discuss this week's Vanderpump Rules episode. They talk through the drama at Scheana’s housewarming party, Billie Lee’s portrayal on the show, and Tom outing Ariana’s sexuality. Plus full recaps of the CrAzY #RHONJ Cabo trip and #RHOA Tokyo getaway!

Mandy breaks down all the craziness from this week's Vanderpump Rules, Real Housewives of Atlanta, and Real Housewives of New Jersey. From Stassi getting her own national holiday, to Eva's Tokyo Bachelorette, to Teresa's fitness competition - this episode is filled with drama. Plus, some tea from the OC! RHOA ladies trip to Tokyo,

Newly acclaimed author Parker Schaffel joins Mandy to recap this week's #PumpRules including the aftermath of Stassi’s freakout on Beau, her mom's behavior, James’ attempt at repentance, and Parker's thoughts on book deals (well, Stassi's book deal, at least). Plus recaps of #RHONJ and #RHOA! Be sure to check out https://parkerschaffel.com & read Parker's new book, "Get After It: Seven Inspirational Stories to Find Your Inner Strength When It Matters Most"

Brandon Alvarado, co-host of the Domestic Partners podcast, joins Mandy to chat all thinks #PumpRules, #RHOA, and #RHONJ! They discuss the rebranding of Jax as a 'good guy', butt smoothie facials, Lisa's tendency to heal broken birds, James' mom, and another epic Stassi birthday melt down. Plus lots of controversial takes on arranged marriages, fitness competitions, and if it's time for Kandi to leave #RHOA.

Shira Weiss, writer & neighbor to our favorite New Jersey housewives, shares her thoughts on the latest #RHONJ including the bridezilla that is Danielle Staub, the evolution of Teresa Giudice, and Jackie’s column about Jennifer’s children. Mandy and Shira also get into Vanderpump Rules drama, including Katie’s ultimatum, the firing of James Kennedy, and what the hell is going on in Raquel’s head. Check out Shira at shirasgotthescoop.com!

Craig McNeil, host of the PumpRules Podcast, joins Mandy to breakdown this week's episode of Vanderpump Rules and share his experience with James Kennedy while at SUR for Pride this year. They discuss why they love a self-righteous Kristen Doute, Jax's new perspective on life, and some thoughts on the inner workings of James' psyche. Plus, Mandy recaps the #RHOC and #RHOD reunions. Also be sure to check out Craig on the award-winning podcast Whimsically Volatile https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/whimsically-volatile/id1361582513?mt=2!

Armin Mahramzadeh, founder of the @Buttered_Pop podcast, joins Mandy to recap the #PumpRules premiere. They ponder some of the biggest questions in Vanderpump universe: are we seeing peak Stassi? Is Jax really a changed man? And has Kristen Doute finally honed in on her powers? Plus recaps of the #RHOC and #RHOD reunions!

Diana Espir, host of the 'You Can’t Sit With Me' podcast joins Mandy to break down all the craziness that was the #RHOC reunion. Apparently in the OC, when they go low, you accuse them of doing blow! Mandy and Diana breakdown the epic fight between Kelly and Vicki, whether the Housewives re-watching their drama pulls them back in, Diana’s advice for Vicki when she gets called a pig, and speculations about what ended Gina's marriage. Plus recaps of #RHOD, #RHONJ and #RHOA.

Dr. James Mercer joins Mandy to recap the RHOC finale. They discuss his friendship with Emily Simpson, Housewives Derangement Syndrome, everyone’s confrontations with Shannon, and what we’re looking forward to on the reunion. Plus, James dishes on his thoughts on his friends from #RHOD, why he’s #TeamDAndra, and whether D’Andra and LeeAnne’s friendship is reparable. Finally, in the spirit of Thanksgiving and #NationalAdoptionMonth, James shares how you can support foster care children through Lonestar Social Services (lonestarsocialservices.com) and Captain Sandy Yawn shares how to support the Jacksonville School for Autism (jsakids.org), which was founded by her sister.

Mandy's neighbor Robert Block joins to dish on this week's episode of #RHOC! They discuss Vicki and Shannon’s surgeries, the excessive amount of pillows in Gina’s casita, if Emily's comments about Shannon's alleged depression will dominate the reunion, and if there's any truth to tea leaf readings. Plus, Mandy recaps the craziness that is #RHOA, #RHONJ, and #RHOD.

Captain Sandy Yawn of #BelowDeckMed joins Mandy for a special bonus episode to share the fun (and challenges!) of running a yacht while filming a reality show, how she handles difficult passengers and crew, her thoughts on this season of #BelowDeck in Tahiti, and her experience as a woman in a male dominated field. Captain Sandy also shares how she navigates difficult waters - including a run in with pirates on the Red Sea! It’s a great and inspiring listen.

Housewives super fan Andrew Codlin joins from Vietnam to chat with Mandy this exciting time of year when FOUR Housewives franchises are on at once! They discuss distinct regional identities of Housewives and recap Andrew’s favorite #RHOA, the epic #RHOD Copenhagen fights, Andrews insight into Dallas society, and Mandy’s first experience with #RHONJ. Plus they spill some tea on #SouthernCharm and Mandy preps Andrew for an epic season of #PumpRules!

Erin Martin joins Mandy to tell us about her new podcast “Cult Talk” and throw some shade on the #BelowDeck off camera drama, the symptoms of “reality TV derangement syndrome” as exhibited by Shannon Beador, and Erin’s theory behind why #RHOD’s LeeAnne is delaying her marriage. Mandy and Erin ponder some of Bravo’s biggest questions, like how to remedy the OC cast for next season and why the Dallas ladies are obsessed with what society thinks. Plus, Mandy shares her experimentation with Mama Dee’s Green Miracle powder!

This week Mandy takes a look into the fading friendships on #RHOC and #RHOD. Is the OC's Shannon really that self absorbed? Why is Tamra gossiping about her BFF to Gina and Emily? And things get real nasty down in Dallas when LeeAnne confronts D'Andra, leaving us wondering: Is it ever a good idea to imply your friend is an alcoholic on national TV?

Grant Rutter joins Mandy to give his famous rants on the latest pop culture and Housewives gossip! They also recap the latest on #RHOC (Is 12 year old Jolie the only level-headed person on the show?)and dissect the LeeAnne and D'Andra feud on #RHOD (did the show come between their friendship?). Come for the gossip, stay for the ranting!

Shira Weiss joins Mandy to give the scoop on all the recent Bravo scandals including from the latest on #SouthernCharm's Thomas Ravenel’s rape charges and arrest (& the unlikely reaction from a victim’s daughter) to reasons behind the feuding on #RHOBH to Mauricio’s bad real estate deal of a house featured on the show. Plus, Shira and Mandy break down the latest from #RHOC and #RHOD - and reveal which Housewife is causing the biggest headache for Bravo’s PR department!

Kati joins Mandy to discuss some of the latest scandals hitting the Bravo universe, plus full recaps of #RHOC and #RHOD. Topics of discussion include "Is Tamra this season's shit stirrer?" "What's the deal with Gina's divorce?" "How would you get out of a conversation with Kameron?" and - most importantly - why is there a baby kangaroo in Stephanie's bathroom!?!? Also, Kati gives her picks for the Bravo awards (Oct 29 - make sure you vote!)

This episode starts with some tea about the upcoming season of #RHOBH and includes Mandy's recap of this week's #RHOC and a plea for everyone to leave Vicki and Steve alone! Then Mandy’s colleague from Australia James Malar joins the podcast to give some snarky thoughts on the ladies of Dallas, including his insights on Leeanne and Rich's relationship, Brandi’s ‘ginger army’, if Kameron is a real person, and whether any of D’Andra’s problems are relatable to ‘real people’.