Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker
Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker
Is This Real Life? is a Bravo podcast that relates our favorite shows to our own lives and the world around us. Hosted by Mandy Slutsker.
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Jul 5, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 35 - The receipts of deceit 17.09.2018 55:04
#BachelorNation has gone wild this week - pregnancy announcements, Vegas arrests, and the most shocking deceit on Bachelor in Paradise history. Mandy is here to break down the drama (with receipts!) including her thoughts on the expose that #BIP contestant Jenna Cooper faked her engagement to Jordan Kimball. Plus recaps of the #RHOC and #RHOD. A true ode to a week in the crazy world of reality TV!
Episode 34 - 'Being the Bachelor truth teller' with ASHLEY SPIVEY!!! 08.09.2018 45:09
The Bachelor franchise 'truth teller' Ashely Spivey joins Mandy to share her thoughts on all things Bachelor Nation! They chat about why politics and religion aren't discussed on the show, how people get "bad edits", Leo's plunge off the deep end in social media, and how some people go on the show to 'play a character'. Plus, Ashley shares her take on Bachelor in Paradise season 5 couples and why...
Episode 33 - 'Doing the lord's work in Dallas' with Dr James Mercer 02.09.2018 41:36
Dr. James Mercer, author of 'Secrets and Shame' joins Mandy to discuss how his adoption agency, Lonestar Social Services, played a role in #RHOD's Brandi Redmond's adoption, his friendship with Stephanie Hollman and the other Dallas housewives, plus recapping #RHONY reunion and why he's #TeamCarole, and his budding friendship with new #RHOC housewife Emily Simpson. For more information on adoption...
Episode 32 - 'Drinking, drama, and divorce' with Lindsay Cronin 25.08.2018 57:08
The girl with gossip, Inquisitr and Reality Blurb reporter Lindsay Cronin joins Mandy to discuss the three D's of this week's housewives breakdown: Dorinda's drinking, D'Andra's Dee drama, and divorcing David (Beador). They try to find answers to this week's most compelling housewives questions: is it appropriate to bring a Bravo film crew to a funeral? Was Andy too obviously #TeamBethenny? And wh...
Episode 31 - 'Yeehaw! The Real Housewives of Dallas are BACK!' with Kati Riddle 18.08.2018 1:06:44
Resident Southern expert Kati Riddle is back to discuss the premiere of the Real Housewives of Dallas! Mandy and Kati dive into why #RHOD is so special, what's been going on with all our favorite ladies since last season, plus a breakdown of the season finale of #RHONY (drunk and angry Dorinda galore!) and a recap of #RHOC.
Episode 30 - Too much drama for this dog mama 11.08.2018 52:38
This week was FULL of drama - the tea is spilling over from our TVs into real life. From the untimely death of Bethenny Frankel's on again / off again boyfriend Dennis Shields to more sexual harassment scandals on The Bachelor franchise, there is a lot to unpack. Join Mandy for a recap of #RHOC, #RHONY, #TheBachelorette finale and the premiere of #BachelorInParadise.
Episode 29 - 'Living in reality TV land' with Diana Espir 05.08.2018 58:03
LA-based entertainment reporter Diana Espir and host of the 'You Can't Sit With Me' and 'Fashionably Latte' podcasts joins Mandy to discuss what it's like living in the middle of reality TV land - LA. Diana dishes on life as an entertainment reporter in LA and what it was like to be at a taping of Season 7 of Vanderpump Rules, our mutual love of Stassi, her unexpected connection to RHOBH, and the...
Episode 28 - 'The scoop on all things Bravo' with Shira Weiss 28.07.2018 53:51
Shira Weiss (from shirasgotthescoop.com) joins Mandy and shares her experience interviewing Bravolebrities and thoughts on all things Bravo including - How Southern Charm was originally supposed to be called ‘Southern Gentleman’ and focus only on the men but has turned into a #MeToo rallying cry, a breakdown of the epic Bethenny vs. Carole and Dorinda vs. Luann fighting in Cartagena, the TRUTH abo...
Episode 27 - 'From Colton to Cartagena' with Brittany Vasseur Thomas 20.07.2018 59:24
Mandy's BFF YouTuber Brittany Vasseur Thomas helps break down all of the reality TV drama this week!!! From Bachelorette hometown dates to the Real Housewives of Orange County divorces to the Real Housewives of New York trip to Cartagena, these ladies discuss it all. Enjoy!
Episode 26 - 'A Southern Charm Summer' with Kati Riddle 12.07.2018 56:15
Professional #Bravostalker Kati Riddle joins Mandy to discuss her summer trips to Southern Charm towns New Orleans and Charleston, the culture of 'good old southern boys', and the latest drama with Austen. They dive into some of the most pressing #SouthernCharm questions: is Michael the butler the most underrated character? Does Thomas even have a job? And would Kathryn and Shep actually make a go...
Episode 25 - 'The Bachelorette guys go full Zoolander' with Lisa Bonos & Emily Yahr 28.06.2018 53:56
Washington Post Bachelorette recappers Lisa Bonos and Emily Yahr join Mandy to chat all things on this week's episode of the Bachelorette in Vegas including the 1 on 1 date with Aly Raisman's ex Colton, the group date featuring Wayne Newton, and 2 on 1 with Derek Zoolander. Plus, how Mandy tried to get Lisa on the ABC show 'The Proposal.' Come for the tea, stay for the laughs!
Episode 24 - 'A dusty Housewives recap' with Franklyn Salas 24.06.2018 47:53
Franklyn Salas, who has been watching Bravo since its inception, teaches Mandy the phrase 'dusty' as they dish on all things Housewives including Luann's stay in prison/rehab, his preference for Housewives who hustle, and whether Ramon broke girl code in calling up Tom. Plus a rundown of RHOP and preview of RHOC. Sprinkled with shade.
Episode 23 - 'Funerals, felonies, and frozen eggs' with Peter Wilhelm and Chris Napolitano 18.06.2018 42:03
RHONY historians Peter Wilhelm and Chris Napolitano join Mandy to recap this week's episode and ask all the tough questions: Will Jill Zarin make a come back? Will Bethenny and Carole’s friendship survive this season? And what's the deal with the coupon king commercials? Plus a deep dive into Luann's arrest and Tinsley and Dale's wedding dress shopping...situation. Plus a quick 'spill the tea' sas...
Episode 22 - 'All things Bachelorette' with Kaylie Hanson-Long 09.06.2018 38:36
Kaylie Hanson Long joins Mandy to discuss all things Bachelorette, including how the show has changed over the years and the impact of social media on the contestants. Kaylie and Mandy ask the deep questions, like was Becca chosen as a nod to modern feminism? Will she have to deal with fragile male egos all season? And is it normal to crash a date in underwear? Plus, some thoughts on Ashley I. & J...
Episode 21 - 'Vanderpump Rules Season 6 breakdown' with PumpRules Podcast host Craig MacNeil 02.06.2018 42:45
PumpRules Podcast host Craig MacNeil joins Mandy to recap season 6 of the best reality show on TV. He shares how he became neighbors with Tom, Katie, Jax, and Brittany, how the cast has changed over the last 6 seasons, and whether it really *was* about the pasta. Craig gives his take on all the #PumpRules tea and how long the show can keep on running. Also check out Whimsically Volatile, another p...
Episode 20 - 'How it all began' with #PumpRules Peter Madrigal 26.05.2018 31:36
#PumpRules manager Peter Madrigal joins Mandy to discuss how he became the manager at SUR, addresses the rumor of whether the cast actually works at the restaurant, and details how his own real life drama was inspiration for the show. Find out why Faith no longer works at SUR, who his favorite bartenders are, and - most importantly - will he bring back THE HAIR?!?
Episode 19 - Spilling the tea in LA and NYC 18.05.2018 44:52
Mandy gets a special birthday message from #PumpRules Peter Madrigal, who can't quite figure out why she's naming her puppy Stassi. Then it's time to spill the tea of recent happenings of #RHONY's Ramona Singer, Carole vs. Bethenny, Faith and much more. Plus full recaps of #PumpRules reunion part 2 and #RHONY in Puerto Rico!
Episode 18 - 'Jax's tears and Dorinda's fears' with Kati Riddle 14.05.2018 59:55
Mandy shares her thoughts on Dorinda's pre-Puerto Rico drunken tirade and Bethenny's intervention. Plus, Mandy and Kati discus perplexing questions plaguing the Bravo universe: Is Jax a changed man? What, exactly, is wrong with Schena? Is Lisa taking advantage of Tom and Tom? Will Erika Jane be out next season? What's the deal with T-Rav's sexual assault allegations? Can Sonja's townhouse rent for...
Episode 17 - 'Meeting Kourtney Kardashian(& other fun stuff!)' with Remy Brim 07.05.2018 54:15
Get a behind the scenes take on Kourtney Kardashian's recent DC visit from Remy Brim, who met with Kourtney to discuss cosmetics reform (she wants safe baby shampoo for niece True!!!)Mandy and Remy also discuss #PumpRules and #RHONY while diving into issues of loyalty, friendship, and living out loud. They try to answer life's important questions such as "Why is Stassi apologizing for Patrick's po...
Episode 16 - 'New York City living, divorcing, and dying' with Danielle Kaye 30.04.2018 31:45
Mandy and Danielle talk through the highs and lows of New York City living and dive into this week's episode of #RHONY to tackle the Sonja vs Dorinda argument of divorce vs death. They also chat about getting older, and growing out of hard partying ways, and renewed opportunities for women in their 40s and 50s. Check out Danielle on Past Your Bedtime podcast! https://www.ogpodcastnetwork.com/podca...
Episode 15 - 'The psychology of Vanderpump Rules' with Kathleen Callaghy 20.04.2018 59:16
Mandy and Kathleen take a deep dive into the psychology of the characters and relationships on Vanderpump Rules. Join for the insight and judgement, and of course laughs as they discuss mental illness, why people behave certain ways in relationships, and whether Lala's "baba" bottle is a healthy way to cope with stress. Bonus content identifying the similarities between reality TV and the sci-fi/f...
Episode 14 - 'A road trip to find Lisa Vanderpump' with Kati Riddle 16.04.2018 57:33
Bravo partners in crime Mandy and Kati rent a car to drive to Philadelphia in an attempt to meet Lisa Vanderpump at a rose signing event... chaos ensues. Plus recaps of #PumpRules, #RHOBH, #SouthernCharm, and #RHONY. Grab a bottle of rose and tune in!
Episode 13 - The sisters are doing it for themselves 08.04.2018 51:18
FINALLY the ladies of Southern Charm of decided to stand up for themselves and not put up with any more guys with the Charleston trademark 'Peter Pan' syndrome! In this episode Mandy recaps the season 5 premiere of Southern Charm, the season 10 premiere of RHONY, the reunion of Summer House, as well as Vanderpump Rules and RHOBH. Full of drama and judgement :)
Episode 12 - 'Manufacturing drama & managing stress' with Parker Schaffel 29.03.2018 48:59
Parker Schaffel is back and it's all Vanderpump Rules all the time! Mandy and Parker discuss relationships in your 30s, coping mechanisms for stress, self awareness, and the impact of reality TV on people's emotional and physical development. Plus, a crazy story about Parker (almost) going to Homecoming with a former Bachelor contestant!
Episode 11 'Living Life Like Lois (Rinna)' with Kati Riddle 23.03.2018 39:57
Fan favorite Kati Riddle is back to dish about all the Bravo show gossip and tackle some of life's toughest questions like: Is Brittany pulling the 'Bachelorette move'? Is Divorce Closet giving Craigslist a run for its money? Will Kyle and Jax ever outgrow their Peter Pan syndrome? Finally, they ask themselves if they're living life like Lois, Lisa Rinna's hot 89 year old mom who is living her tru...
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