Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker

This week Mandy and B (@PetShopBoy) do a deep dive into Summer House Martha’s Vineyard, which according to B, is the Spicy Summer House (as opposed to the plain Summer House in the Hamptons!) They discuss the reception of the show, thoughts about the cast, and what to expect for a season 2.  Listen to Life on the B list with PetShopBoy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-b-list-with-petshopboy/id1493424449 Follow PetShopBoy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petshopboy/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy has the manager of DC’s Duplex Dinner, and LGBTQ hot spot, Kelly Laczko on the podcast to chat all things Bravo. They discuss the potential Vanderpump Rules spinoff, the nonconsensual filming of Andy Cohen during Pride, as well as the latest RHOA and RHOC. Plus, hats off to Taylor Armstrong our bisexual queen! Follow Kelly on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellylalalaczko/ Follow the Duplex on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duplexdiner/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy has a true housewife historian on the podcast, Christian Gray Snow! They chat about the latest housewives gossip and discuss the unusual relationship between certain Housewives and their online fans before diving into this week’s Summer House Martha’s Vineyard, RHOA, and RHOC. Purchase merch from Christian’s shop: slutpigshop.com  Follow Christian on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danjamescomedy Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy welcomes back Dan James to the podcast. Dan not only has a PhD in media studies but is a standup comic with a new album (link below). Mandy and Dan discuss the Real Housewives of Orange County as it finds its legs this season and touch on the madness of the Real Housewives of New Jersey Reunion part 3 while contemplating how everyone - including the cast of VPR - moves forward. Plus, Mandy’s thoughts on Atlanta and Summer House Martha’s Vineyard. Stream Dan James album Iron Lisp: https://linktr.ee/danjamescomedy Follow Dan James on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danjamescomedy Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/ *Join Mandy in making a contribution to HIAS in honor of World Refugee Day, June 20: https://hias.org*

This week Mandy welcomes Kelli Williams (@Laguna_Biotch), co-host of the Beyond the Blinds podcast. Mandy and Kelli say goodbye to season 10 of Vanderpump Rules and season 7 of Summer House, dissecting each reunion. Plus, a conversation on blind item culture and fame.  Listen to the Beyond the Blinds podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-blinds/id1577848888 Follow Kelli Williams on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laguna_biotch/ Follow Kelli Williams on twitter: https://twitter.com/LagunaBiotchIG Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy has Dame Brian Moylan on the podcast. Brian is an acclaimed a Real Housewives anthropologist, editor-in-chief of the Housewives Institute Bulletin on Vulture, and NY Times bestselling author of “The Housewives: The Real Story Behind the Real Housewives.” Over nearly two hours, Mandy and Brian chat all things Summer House, Summer House Martha’s Vineyard, RHOA, RHONJ, and Vanderpump Rules. Plus, Brian sheds some light on how gossip magazines get their stories from not just cast members, but production. Sign up for the Housewives Institute Bulletin: https://www.vulture.com/housewives-institute-bulletin/  Follow Brian Moylan on twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianJMoylan Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy has Gibson Johns, host of the podcast “We Should Talk”, on to discuss all things Bravo. Mandy and Gibson chat Summer House, Summer House Martha’s Vineyard, RHOA, RHONJ, and Vanderpump Rules while exploring themes such as the blurred lines between real life and the show and what it means to show up authentically on camera.  Listen to the We Should Talk podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-should-talk/id1534157035 Follow Gibson Johns on twitter: https://twitter.com/gibsonoma Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker

**TRIGGER WARNING - this episode includes mention of abuse and domestic violence **  This week Mandy has self proclaimed former shitshow and host of the Adult Child podcast Andrea Ashley on to discuss a different way to look at Scandoval. Andrea asks the listeners to look at the drama on Vanderpump rules through the lens of adult children of dysfunctional families and shares how some of the people on the show are playing out unresolved childhood trauma.  Learn more about adult children of dysfunctional families: https://adultchildren.org/aca-readings/ Listen to the Adult Child Podcast: https://www.adultchildpodcast.com Follow Andrea on instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/adultchildpod Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy has PR and marketing guru and prolific Summer House tweeter Emma Oyomba on the podcast. They chat about Danielle’s unhinged reaction to Carl and Lindsay’s engagement on Summer House (in the Hamptons) and talk about their favs on the Summer House Martha’s Vineyard premiere. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts and recaps of the RHOA premiere, RHONJ, and Vanderpump Rules! Follow Emma on twitter:  https://twitter.com/emma_oyomba Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by Selle Brooks, host of the “Who Asked Me?” podcast and standup comedian. Mandy and Belle chat a little family Karma before getting into this week’s Vanderpump Rules and Summer House. Plus, Mandy’s thoughts on RHONJ. Follow Selle on twitter:  https://twitter.com/whoaskedselle Follow Selle’s podcast on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoaskedmepodcast/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by prolific social media pot stirrer and co-host of the pop culture roundup on So Bad It’s Good With Ryan Bailey, Sophie Ross! Mandy Sophie discuss the Orange County trailer and why they’re grateful for Tamra to be back, get into all things VanderPump Rules, and dissect the issues between Danielle and Lindsay on Summer House. Plus, Mandy’s thought on Jersey! Follow Sophie on twitter:  https://twitter.com/SophRossss Follow Sophie on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soph_ross/  Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by publicist/PR maven Anthony Lario to discuss the Real Housewives of New Jersey and Vanderpump Rules. Anthony points out the many differences between east coast vs west coast Housewives franchises, discusses how he got involved with the ladies of RHONJ, and shares his controversial take on Scandoval. Plus, Mandy’s thoughts on Summer House and Ultimate Girls Trip 3! Follow Anthony on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonylario/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by Dr. Adina Newman, a genealogist who is doing incredible work reuniting Holocaust survivors. She also happens to be a Bravo and reality TV connoisseur, frequently doing deep dives into Bravolebrities genealogy. Mandy and Adina chat all things Vanderpump Rules, explore the Danielle/Lindsay friendship dynamic, and find a way to compare the Teresa vs. Melissa feud to a proxy war between the U.S. and Russia.  Check out Dr. Adina Newman’s website: https://www.myfamilygenie.com  Follow Dr. Adina Newman on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfamilygenie/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by Louis Staples again! Louis is a London-based writer and editor who has authored numerous articles about culture, TV, the internet and queer issues in publications like Rolling Stone, the Daily Beast, Vulture, and GQ. Louis shares his thoughts on Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip 3, why he doesn’t think the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City works, and talks about what’s needed to address the authenticity crisis happening on the Real Housewives.  Check out all things Louis Staples: louisstaples.contently.com  Follow Louis on twitter: https://twitter.com/LouisStaples  Follow Louis on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisstaples/  Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by Louis Staples, a London-based writer and editor who has authored numerous articles about culture, TV, the internet and queer issues in publications like Rolling Stone, the Daily Beast, Vulture, and GQ. Mandy and Louis dive deep into what RHONJ stars are unironically calling “pizza gate” and chat a little Vanderpump on the side! Check out all things Louis Staples: louisstaples.contently.com  Follow Louis on twitter: https://twitter.com/LouisStaples  Follow Louis on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisstaples/  Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by Brook Shelby (@lejaspiner), a pop culture commentator, style & beauty enthusiast, and ex pro cheerleader/dancer to chat all things Vanderpump Rules and Summer House. They discuss how some Bravo fans have taken the Scandoval too far and ask for calm before diving into this week’s Vanderpump Rules and Summer House episodes. Plus, Brooke shares stories about her time as a contestant on America’s Got Talent! Follow Brooke on instagram: hhttps://www.instagram.com/lejaspiner/  Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy has host of the Blonde Hair Black Heart podcast, Blake Adam! Mandy and Blake discuss the ominous foreshadowing on this week’s Vanderpump Rules, discuss the continuous similar feuds happening on Jersey, and question whether Housewives should have term limits. Listen to the Blonde Hair Black Heart podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blonde-hair-black-heart/id1609119521  Follow Blonde Hair Black Heart on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blondehairblackheart Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy has host of the Pink Shade podcast, Mary Payne Gilbert, on to chat all things happening in the Bravo universe. They discuss part 3 of the RHOP reunion, this week’s RHONJ, and of course the Vanderpump of it all. Plus, Mandy shares her thoughts on RHOM and Summer House. Listen to the 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/

This week Mandy tries to process the shocking betrayal by Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss towards Ariana Madix. She starts the podcast by giving her thoughts on what transpired between the Vanderpump Rules cast before diving into this week’s RHONJ, RHOP, and Summer House with B (@PetShopBoy) Listen to Life on the B List with PetShopBoy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-b-list-with-petshopboy/id1493424449 Follow B on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petshopboy/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by host of the “It’s All Happening with Amanda” podcast and #Pumprules fan, Amanda Page. Mandy and Amanda talk through all the drama and hilarious moments on this week’s Bravo shows including the RHOP reunion, Summer House, RHONJ, and of course, Vanderpump Rules. Listen to old episodes of “It’s All Happening with Amanda”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-all-happening-with-amanda/id1526326162 Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/