Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker

This week Mandy has Bravo-loving New Yorker Harmony McGivney on the podcast to chat about our favorite Northeast shows. Mandy and Harmony chit chat about the Summer House cast shake-up, the Tom Sandoval drama, and Liz McGraw’s departure before getting into the RHORI reunion part 2 and the dinner from hell on In The City.  Follow Harmoney on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyismyboyfriend/   F...

Melissa and Mandy are back discussing part one of the RHORI reunion. Through this, Melissa discusses Jo-Ellen, trauma responses discussing mother wounds and narcissistic mothers. The pair also discuss the drama between Rosie & Kelsey, Liz and Alicia and Rulla & Jo-Ellen. Through this the pair discuss mental health, generational trauma, parent wounds, projection, avoidance and more! THANK Y...

Welcome back to M&M Hour! Mandy and Melissa jump right into this week on Bravo by discussing In The City, particularly what is wrong with both Amanda and Kyle for staying in a toxic relationship for a decade. They then move on to discuss the breath of fresh air that is NextGen NYC and end with the never-ending story of Danny vs. Janet on The Valley. Follow Melissa on Instagram: https://www.ins...

This week Mandy has Scottish culture writer Louis Staples on the podcast to chat all things Bravo. Louis, whose work can be seen in Harpers Bazaar, Rolling Stone, The Cut, Vogue, and more shares his thoughts on what’s made the Summer House scandal get so big. Louis and Mandy also discuss The Valley (which Louis called millennial misery porn) and the Real Housewives of Rhode Island. Plus, hear Mand...

This week Mandy has Mary Payne Gilbert, host of the Pink Shade Podcast, on to discuss another eventful week in Bravo. Mary Payne and Mandy chit chat a bit before getting into the Real Housewives of Rhode Island, the Real Housewives of Atlanta, and The Valley. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on the Summer House and Southern Hospitality reunions. Check out the Pink Shade Podcast: https://pinkshadepodcas...

This week Mandy has Raya Hensler, host of Reality with Raya, on the podcast. Mandy and Raya spend most of the time deconstructing the Summer House reunion part 2 but chat a little In The City and Real Housewives of Rhode Island. Do you all agree Liz was on something when she freaked out at Jo-Ellen? For all things Raya Hensler: https://linktr.ee/realitywithraya?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&am...

Mandy and Melissa are back for another M&M Hour, including an announcement about cross posting both parts of M&M Hour (see part 1) The pair talk about Summer House, with Melissa sharing clinical information about BPD; what it is, etiology, symptoms, treatments and resources (BPD resource center 1-888-694-2273 &  www.bpdalliance.org Melissa and Mandy discuss real housewives of Rhode Isl...

Welcome to the 400th episode of “Is This Real Life”!!! Thank you so much for listening and being a part of this fun Bravo community we’ve built. This week is M&M Hour, so Mandy and Melissa get deep into what happened at the Summer House Reunion, including the “incongruent affect” being shown by Amanda and West. Mandy and Melissa also discuss this week’s The Valley and Southern Charm season fin...

Mandy has Ari Davis, a real estate agent in the DMV on the Your P&rtners team at Compass, on the podcast to chat this week in Bravo. Mandy and Ari discuss the season finale of Summer House and its seamless transition to In The City, why West lies, and dive into the new cast of characters on In The City. Plus, Ari shares her thoughts on RHORI and explains why it doesn’t make sense for Rosie to...

Mandy has Larry Crespo (@bravobygays) on the podcast to chat this week in Bravo. They start with everyone’s favorite show currently airing, the Real Housewives of Rhode Island before getting into The Valley, Summer House, Southern Hospitality, and a little RHOA.  Follow Larry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravobygays/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Mandy has Kelli Williams, co-host of “Beyond the Blinds” and host of the “Nostalgia and Now” podcast, to share her thoughts on Bravo. While Mandy and Kelli still feel slightly differently on Carl and definitely feel differently on Luke, they have a shared love of RHORI, Summer House, Southern Hospitality, and believing Danny from the Valley is a terrible man. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on the end...

Mandy has Rob Rains back on the podcast to chat their favorite (and least favorite) shows! Mandy and Rob start with a good thirty minute deep dive into Summer House before getting into The Valley, Real Housewives of Rhode Island, and Southern Hospitality. Learn why its worth watching The Valley after show and about some great restaurants in Cleveland. Follow Rob on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagra...

M&M Hour is back and Mandy and Melissa have a lot to say! First, they discuss that audio leaked from the Summer House reunion, fans needing to take it down a notch, and Mandy stumbling upon RHOP filming. Then Mandy and Melissa discuss the joys of RHORI, Southern Hospitality, and RHOBH.  Join Melissa’s patreon: ⁠Patreonwww.patreon.com/YourBishTherapist?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator⁠ Follow...

This week Mandy has UK-based comedian Dan James back on the podcast to chat all things Bravo. Dan and Mandy shoot the shit and share some tea about forthcoming reality shows involving Bravolebs before diving into this week’s shows. They cover Summer House, The Valley, and Real Housewives of Rhode Island with a little Beverly Hills at the end. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on RHOA and Southern Hospit...

This week Mandy has @BravobyBrett on the podcast to discuss his new podcast “Clap if you Care” and dive into all the crazy Bravo programming this past week. Mandy and Brett discuss the new ladies from Rhode Island, RHOA’s return, watching Summer House through a new lens, and why they’re not sleeping on Beverly Hills. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on The Valley and Southern Hospitality. Listen to Cla...

What a week it’s been in the Bravo universe! Mandy shares her thoughts on the Summer House Scamandal before sitting down with podcaster Emily Rose to discuss this season of Summer House, Southern Charm, and the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives scandals. New shows (RHORI etc) to be covered next week! Listen to Who TF Knows with Emily Rose: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-tf-knows-with-emily-r...

M&M Hour is back!!! Mandy and Melissa catch up on life before catching up on Summer House gossip, Southern Hospitality, and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.  Join Melissa’s patreon: Patreonwww.patreon.com/YourBishTherapist?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Follow Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbishtherapist/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsk...

For the reality TV world, it was the best of times (Summer House), it was the worst of times (Secret Lives of Mormon Wives / The Bachelorette). Mandy’s Bravo bestie Jodi Tirengel is on the podcast this week to break down all the drama of Taylor Frankie Paul before getting into this week’s Summer House, Southern Charm, Southern Hospitality, and RHOBH. Follow Jodi on Instagram: https://www.instagram...

Former podcast queen and all time great girl Amanda Page is back on “Is This Real Life” to make her podcasting re-debut! Mandy and Amanda chat about Southern Hospitality, Summer House, and the drama filled finale of Southern Charm! Follow Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsallhappeningx/   Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Rob Rains and Gianna Kinsman dive head first into the cesspool of Summer House like West or Ben on most Saturday mornings. Then they unpack the explosive Southern Hospitality premiere. Finally, they lament a slow Southern Charm season. Follow Rob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robbaldwinrains/   Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

New York Times best selling author Brian J. Moylan joins Mandy to chat all things in Bravo this week. They get into this week’s RHOBH, including what Amanda Frances learned from being in a cult, before getting into this week’s Summer House, Southern Charm, and RHOP reunion.  Subscribe to the Housewives Institute Bulletin: https://www.vulture.com/housewives-institute-bulletin/ Follow Brian on Insta...

Lyndsay and Brady of the HILARIOUS Recap Rodeo podcast join Mandy this week to dive into Jill Zarin’s meltdown over Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance before chatting Karen Huger, Summer House and a little Southern Charm.  Listen to Recap Rodio: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/recap-rodeo/id1768858916   Follow Recap Radio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recaprodeo Follow Mandy on Ins...

Banking attorney, lobbyist, and Bravo enthusiast Liz Eurgubian is back to discuss this week in Bravo. Mandy and Liz start out discussing the big sit down Andy Cohen does with Karen Huger and ponder how much Karen has (or hasn’t) changed. Then, they get into the wildly entertaining and uncomfortable Summer House premiere before rounding out with Southern Charm and RHOBH.  Follow Liz on LinkedIn (es...

M&M Hour is back and boy is there a lot to cover this week! Mandy and Melissa spend a little time complaining about winter weather and the world being in shambles before diving deep into this week’s Beverly Hill’s episode. They also touch on the part 3 of the RHOSLC reunion. Check out the Your Bish Therapist podcast for part 2 of M&M Hour! For all things Melissa: Link Treelinktr.ee/yourbis...

Rob Rains steps into the guest host chair this week with Gianna Kinsman while Mandy is out of the country on vacation. They discuss the recent break up announcement from Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula before giving their thoughts on the new trailer for Southern Hospitality and getting into this week’s Southern Charm, RHOP, and a little bit of the new VPR. Follow Rob on instagram: https://www.instagr...