Imani Marcus

The Mix with Mani

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Hey I'm Mani! Educator by day, lover of reality tv, true crime, and BRAVO by...all the time. I like having conversations with great podcasters and mixing up topics of tv, pop culture, and real life moments to add nuance to the shows we love to watch and talk about. From Housewives to True Crime docs to Traitors, hot tea and hot takes….I just like being in the mix. So let’s mix it up!

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Imani Marcus

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

But What Actually Happened? W/ Raven from @MainlyBravo and Bitch is Better Podcast 19.08.2020

This week, RAVEN IS BACK! Mani and Raven haven’t recorded since the beginning of the quarantine and they had much to catch up on! From Black Excellence, to hot topics, to their revised podcasts in the wake of “listening and learning,” the two mention it all and then dive deep into the woes of housewives. They break down #RHOP, try to figure out what went on on #RHOBH, and jet to New York to giggle...

Blackouts, Brandi, and Booty Botox w/ @OhNoBravo #RHONY// #RHOBH// #RHOP 12.08.2020

This week Mani is back with a thicc episode to catch up on all things #RHONY. The dynamics of the women, the redundancy of the arguments, and the weird effect it has on sobriety? Then she is joined by her friend from The hilarious and brilliant IG page: @OhNoBravo. The two break down the plunge into the drama on episode 2 of Real Housewives of Potomac, the storylines and production of Real Housewi...

It’s a Cute House! #RHOBH// #RHOP premiere//#ShahsofSunset reunion w/Stephanie Mocha Minutes pod 05.08.2020

This week Mani dives in to the housewives! The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills are traveling to Rome and there is where you will find Mani’s grievances and praises for this first part of the cast trip, the ladies fashion choices, who is the biggest hater and what’s really to be thought of with the Denise and Brandi affair saga brought up at that wretched dinner. Then, you can feel the excitement...

Reinstall Reality into our TV with Sasha from The Bravo Breakdown // #RHONY // #RHOBH 30.07.2020

This week Mani is getting heated in the kitchen and Ramona’s living room (that no one really goes to). She is joined by the lovely and talented Sasha from hit IGTV show The Bravo Breakdown (@thebravobreakdown) and the two dive deep into the woes of RHONY, the retraction of reality from reality tv in the future, sex lies and text messages, and quitting shows you don’t control. All the things that g...

Dragged through the Faces of Housewives w/ Stephen @FacesByBravo // HOT TOPICS// RHOBH // RHONY 21.07.2020

This week Mani is joined by Stephen from the popular Instagram page Faces By Bravo (@facesbybravo). The two break down hot topics, personal connections to shows and Bravo gossip, and of course, Housewives! He has a connection to this week’s episode of RHOBH that’ll make you soften towards any bleh feeling you have towards this season... hopefully. There’s a lot of secret sharing and tv show swappi...

One Judgey Mixer w/ Courtney Frain from Two Judgey Girls 14.07.2020

This week Mani is BACK in the mixer, pumpkin! It’s a thicc episode filled with content you crave from tv right now. She’s diving into some much needed black excellence and then is joined by Courtney (from LA) from popular podcast and Instagram page Two Judgey Girls (@twojudgeygirls). Together the ladies talk hot topics of all kinds: Bravo, Will and Jada, and pay tribute to Naya Rivera and more. Th...

So Good it’s Good Mixer w/ Ryan Bailey on #VanderpumpRules // #RHONY //#RHOBH 28.06.2020

This week, Mani mixes with Ryan Bailey from the hit podcast, So Bad it’s Good with Ryan Bailey. The two go down a few rabbit holes of general discussions of what it means to put on quarantine pounds, try to live normally during a global pandemic, and how being a Taurus is a blessing and a curse. Then, of course, they get right into the mess of Vanderpump Rules from the perspective of someone who h...

Fires (or fired?) Everywhere w/ Kara Berry from Everyone’s Business but Mine 21.06.2020

Bravo is still on hiatus but somehow Mani and guest Kara Berry (@everyonesbusinessbutmine) are able to talk way too much. They break down the current Bravo hot topics, give hot takes, and, of course, their perspective on everything going on including answering the question: where does Bravo go from here. To follow Kara on Instagram— @everyonesbusinessbutmine on Twitter— @EBBMpodcast and to follow...

Is Bravo a PR Dream or Nightmare? W/ publicist Donovan Mack 13.06.2020

This week, Mani is joined by good friend and PR king Donovan Mack (@iamthedonmack). He is well versed in the areas of crisis management, public relations, and recovering what’s recoverable. Together, they work through Bravo’s stances and initiatives, Bravolebs apologies and statements, and past Bravo controversies. He gives insight on how he would’ve done things, what went right or wrong, and what...

What it means to Mix with Mani 30.05.2020

This week, Mani has a message. It needs to be said and needs to be addressed. There is discussion of bravo and housewives breakdowns simply because it was the only joy brought this week. But it is important and if Mixing with Mani is your podcast of choice, this message is for you and you should know how we are proceeding from now on. All my love - Mani --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/...

This is Bravo, B*tch! W/@HollywoodLian // #RHONY // #RHOBH // #RHOA 13.05.2020

This week, Mani is sassy and it’s no one’s fault but Quarantine’s... and the various bravolebs that make her eyes roll every day. Luckily she is joined by a true Housewives connoisseur, expert, and fellow podcaster Hollywood Lian (@hollywoodlian) from the It’s Bravo, Betch! Podcast. Together they work through this week’s housewives starting with memory lane and wild events on Real Housewives of Ne...

Oh, Yes Bravo! #RHOBH// #SUMMERHOUSE// #VPR// #RHONY// #HOTTOPICS 06.05.2020

It’s here and it’s thicc! Mani has @ohnobravo from Instagram on and This long af episode tries to chaotically tackle it all. We invite ourselves to dinner parties with the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, fashion shows with the Housewives of New York and into the engagement of Stassi Schroeder and the VPR gang’s dynamics ahead of reunion. Mani even had time to squeeze in a review of Scheana Marie...

Bravo, Bravo, f*cking Bravo #RHOBH #RHONY #VPR #HOTTOPICS W/Ryan Bailey 27.04.2020

*please excuse the technical difficulties! The sound this week is ratchet due to tech issues but still wanted to put out the episode! Sorry!* This week, Mani gets lost in the greatness that is Housewives and is joined by Ryan Bailey (@ryanbailey25) from the So Bad It’s Good podcast. They dive deep into the crazy (but fun af) episode of Real Housewives of New York, the realness of Beverly Hills (?)...

Respect for RHONY Bonus w/ Jess (@blonde_unfiltered) 19.04.2020

This bonus comes fresh off a new episode since Mani completely forgot to include RHONY. She knows she has sinned and turned all her attention to giving the Real Housewives of New York the total attention it deserves. Join her and podcaster Jess (@blonde_unfiltered) on their journey through a crazy episode 2 of the new season! Follow Mani on IG and Twitter @mixingwithmani. --- Support this podcast:...

Bravo Drunk on #Shahs, #RHOA, #RHOBH, #FamilyKarma w/Megan (@bravohappyhour) 17.04.2020

This week, Megan from @bravohappyhour podcast is back to tackle a full docket with Mani. The two discuss the men on Real Housewives of Atlanta, the awkwardness on Shahs of Sunset, overstepping on Family Karma, and the potentiality of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Megan tries to convince Mani on if she should return to Vanderpump Rules and Mani makes a Summer House announcement! To follow Megan...

Ranting bout #RHONY w/ Grant Rutter (@itsgrantsrants) 08.04.2020

Mani is finally back from being on the (Rona) Run and she is giving it her all. She combines a fun bonus episode all about RHONY with coverage of her regularly scheduled Bravo intake. First up, she talks all things feuds on Shahs of Sunset, spouse support and inappropriate shade on Real Housewives of Atlanta, and the need for further investigation on Family Karma. Then she is joined by podcaster G...

Between a RHONY and a Hardplace w/Anthony Lario 29.03.2020

Mani brings a special bonus episode covering season 2 epicness of Real Housewives of New York with an expert, Anthony Lario from Tony’s Tea Corner and the Instagram stage. First they talk the new POTOMAC TRAILER. Then, they get into the introduction of Kelly Killoren Bensimon, the dynamic of Luann, Jill, and Ramona, Bethenny as a lackey, and he reveals some unpopular opinions about some RHONY figh...

A Happy (Bravo) Hour w/ Megan (@bravohappyhour) 25.03.2020

This week, Mani is joined by Megan from the Bravo Happy Hour podcast for her regular recap of all things Bravo Tv this week! Megan leads the recap of the wedding (finally!) on Vanderpump Rules. The two talk the final part in the Real Housewives of New Jersey reunion and what they thought of this crazy finale. They move through friendships and dynamics on Shahs of Sunset through these epic fights,...

The Good Ole RHOA Days w/ Raven (@mainlybravo) 21.03.2020

Mani is coming at you with a special bonus episode with a friend of the pod, Raven from @MainlyBravo on the internet and the hit podcast Bitch Is Better! They dig into quarantine breaking news and hot topics from the Bravosphere and then recap a few episodes from one of the best seasons of any franchise, Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 3! They talk the dynamics of the likes of Kim, Phaedra and S...

Pandemlit, quarantinis, and Bravooomg! W/ Zac (@bravooomg) 17.03.2020

This week, Mani let her episode come off the diet because #whatElseWeGotToDo?! She dives deep into this week in Bravo shows and announcements with Zac from the hilarious Bravo meme account @Bravooomg! They talk #Shahs, #RHONJ, #RHOA, #Pumprules, and #FamilyKarma plus some off season hw shows, ratings, gossip and so much more! Plus, She offers a couple resources to homeschooling parents who need th...

We’re All Andy’s Girls in Andy’s World w/ Sarah Galli 10.03.2020

This week, Mani is joined by *the incomparable* Sarah Galli from the hit podcast “Andy’s Girls”! Together they break down part 1 of Jersey, talk everything real housewives, have random differing housewives and Bravo opinions, RHOBH talk, and, of course RHOA! That and so so much more. To follow Sara on Twitter: @sarahgalli and on IG: @damegalli. And of course to follow Mani on Twitter and IG: @mixi...

So Bad it’s... Bad? #VPR, #RHONJ, and #RHOA w/ Ryan Bailey 03.03.2020

This week, Mani is joined by Ryan Bailey (@sobaditsgoodwithryanbailey —IG and title of podcast) to talk your favorite Bravo shows, if they’re delivering, the good ole days of Bravo, and where we’re headed. They also have different opinions about the RHONJ finale and discuss the structure and this Italy trip that was tossed in. Mani makes a special VPR announcement and the two discuss the important...

Bravo Owes Our Blood Pressure w/ Raven (@mainlybravo) 29.02.2020

This week, Mani finally has her show on a diet and it’s called preschoolers. Try it! She’s also joined by Raven from @MainlyBravo and the Bitch is Better podcast to discuss ALL things Bravo this week. They talk the men on #RHOA, the crying Destiny on #ShahsofSunset, the homophobia and childish behavior on #PumpRules and the fate of Teresa’s organs after being thrown under a bus by D*nielle the wha...

BONUS: The Bachelor S22 Hometowns w/ Ryan Bailey! 21.02.2020

Mani brings to you a special bonus episode (no finale spoilers, only predictions) featuring the one and only Ryan Bailey from So Bad it’s Good with Ryan Bailey, a pop culture and reality tv breakdown podcast she likes to call her church. Together, they talk the hot garbage that is this Bachelor season, the controversies on and Off Screen, the direction the Bachelor is going, Hometown dates, and wh...

Bravo needs a nap and so do I; #VPR #SHAHS #RHOA #RHONJ 17.02.2020

This week, Mani was exhausted from being riveted by Sunday night Bravo with RHOA and Shahs. Then she is joined by Hannah Brown (@hannahabrown) from the hit Brown Eyed Jewnicorn podcast to talk all things RHONJ and Vanderpump Rules. She knows some friends who knows some friends. She’s done some interviews. She watches her Bravo very seriously and she is with Mani to break it all down. Ariana workin...

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