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. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandy-slutsker/support
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Episode 310 - ‘Friendships, Resentment, and Being in on the Schtick’ with Aliza Rosen
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This week TV, film, and podcast producer and founder & president of AYR media, Aliza Rosen, joins Mandy to recap this past week in Housewives. Mandy and Aliza discuss the RHOSLC and RHONY trailers before diving into this week’s RHOC. Check out new podcasts and shows produced by Aliza: https://www.ayr-media.com Follow Aliza on Instagram: https://www…
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Episode 309 - ‘Ring Camera Blackmail’ with Blake Adam
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Mandy’s guest this week is Blake Adam, who you all know as @BlondeHairBlakeHeart on social media. Mandy and Blake discuss the end of RHONJ as we know it, Bravo fans infiltrating Housewives via social media, and this week’s shocking RHOC. Follow Blake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blondehairblackheart/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://ww…
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Episode 308 - ‘There is Something Wrong with John Janssen’ with Ryan Bailey
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Mandy’s guest this week is the hilarious Ryan Bailey, host of the podcast So Bad Its Good With Ryan Bailey! Mandy and Ryan dive into the end of RHONJ, chat a little Vanderpump, discuss all that is wrong with the Alexis/John/Shannon situation on RHOC, and release our traumas while talking about RHODubai. Listen to So Bad Its Good with Ryan Bailey: h…
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Episode 307 - ‘Allergic Reactions and Bad Oms’
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Mandy is solo this week to chat about Bravo news and get into the most recent episodes of the Real Housewives of Orange County and the Real Housewives of New Jersey. Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandy-slutsker/support…
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Episode 306 - ‘Jersey Messiness’ with Taria Faison
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This week’s guest is an all time favorite - host of the “What Else Is Going On Podcast”, Taria Faison! Taria fills Mandy in on all the rumors happening around the filming of the Real Housewives of Atlanta before they dive deep into this week’s episode of the Real Housewives of New Jersey. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on RHOC and RHODubai. Listen to …
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Episode 305 - ‘An Eviction, an Apology, and a Promised Ring’ with Mani Mann
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This week’s guest is the host of the Podcast “The Mix”, Mani Mann! Mani fills Mandy in on this week’s Bravo drama before diving into RHOC and RHONJ. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on RHODubai. Listen to Mani’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mix-with-mani/id1470175064 Follow Mani on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mixingwithman…
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Episode 304 - ‘Life is a Big Game of Telephone’ with Kendrick Tucker
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This week’s guest is the host of the hit new podcast “I Ken Not”, Kendrick tucker! Mandy and Kendrick discuss Bravo headlines, wonder what really is written in the Bravo contract code of conduct, and dive into the Real Housewives of Dubai. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on the RHOC premiere! Listen to Kendrick’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/…
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Episode 303 - ‘The Valley: A Post Mortem” with Aruna Kalyanam and Rob Rains
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As the cast begins filming the second season of The Valley, Mandy is joined by neighbor Aruna Kalyanam and her longtime friend Rob Rains to do a post mortem review of Season. Filled with lots of smart analysis and even more laughs, this episode is an enjoyable look back on our favorite new Bravo show. Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagra…
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Episode 302 - 'How Do You Solve A Problem Like Jersey?' with Zac (@Bravooomg)
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This week’s guest is Zac, the man behind the @bravooomg account! Mandy and Zac start out discussing Danielle’s departure from Summer House and share their differing views on the Carl/Lindsay situation before diving into this week’s RHONJ, Teresa’s mob boss behavior, and the real reason Jen Aydin doesn’t like Danielle. Follow Zac on Instagram: https…
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Episode 301 - ‘A Nod of Nostalgia’ with Christian Gray Snow
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This week’s guest is digital creator, tree hugger, and OG defender Christian Gray Snow! Mandy and Christian chat the latest Housewives news before diving into this week’s Real Housewives of New Jersey and Real Housewives of Dubai. Plus, Christian finally admits Mandy was right that one day he’d like Jackie Goldschneider! Follow Christian Gray Snow …
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Episode 300 - ‘When the Leaks Become the Story’ with Brian J. Moylan
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It’s been 300 episodes of ‘Is This Real Life?’ To celebrate, this week’s guest is Dame Brian J. Moylan - writer, recapper, and author of the book The Housewives: The Real Story Behind the Real Housewives. Mandy and Brian jump right into this week’s RHOA drama, Summer House Reunion Part 2, RHONJ fakery, and touch a little on RHODubai. Plus, hear fro…
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Episode 299 - ‘Valley Separations, a Canceled Reunion, and the Downfall of West’ with Stephen (@FacesByBravo)
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This week’s guest is Stephen, who you all know as @facesbybravo. Mandy and Stephen chat about the latest Vanderpump Rules podcast drama before diving into part 1 of the Summer House Reunion, the finale of The Valley, RHODubai, and RHONJ. Buckle up, it’s a long, fun, and crazy ride! Follow Stephen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/facesbybravo…
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Episode 298 - ‘The Doubting Disorder’ with Ro (@realityops)
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This week’s guest is host of the Down to Reality Podcast, Ro! Mandy and Ro dissect the finale Vanderpump Rules reunion for season 11 before getting into the Real Housewives of New Jersey and The Valley. Ro shares insight on what might explain some of Scheana’s behavior and Mandy gives her thoughts on the finale of Summer House and the end of Summer…
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Episode 297 - ‘Beleagured Parent Identity’ with Craig MacNeil
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This week’s guest is host of the first-ever podcast about Vanderpump Rules and the hit podcast “Craig and Friends,” Craig MacNeil! Craig shares about his friendships with members of the cast, his views on The Valley, and updates us on where the Tom Tom sidecar currently resides. Plus, Mandy shares her thought on this week’s Summer House, the song o…
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Episode 296 - ‘Projection, Deflection, and Using Ayahuasca Instead of Going to Therapy’ with Melissa Reich
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This week’s guest is host of the “Your Bish Therapist” podcast, the lovely Melissa Reich! Melissa and Mandy discuss how RHONJ has become a community show, break down all the craziness that was the Vanderpump Rules Reunion part 1, and get into this week’s episode of The Valley. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses suicidal ideation around the 50:…
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Episode 295 - ‘Who is Really Being Inauthentic Here?’ with Gibson Johns
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This week’s guest is host of the hit podcast “Gabbing with Gib” and the king of Bravo Twitter, Gibson Johns! Gibson and Mandy discuss the RHONJ premiere, the Vanderpump Rules finale, as well as this week’s episodes of The Valley, Summer House, and Summer House Martha’s Vineyard. Listen to Gabbing with Gib: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gabb…
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Episode 294 - ‘Misogyny and Female Rage’ with Nyemade Boiwu
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Move over Dr. Heavenly, we have a new relationship expert! This week’s guest is Nyemade Boiwu (@thatafricanbutterfly), an entrepreneur, freelance writer, facilitator, mental health advocate a more. Nyemade and Mandy discuss this week’s Summer House, Summer House Martha’s Vineyard, Vanderpump Rules, and The Valley, and Nyemade shares some very solid…
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Episode 293 - ‘Every Show Needs an Unhinged Person’ with Kelli Williams
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This week’s podcast guest is co-host of the very popular Behind The Blinds podcast, Kelli Williams! Kelli and Mandy chat a little Taylor Swift before getting into this week’s Summer House, Summer House Martha’s Vineyard, Vanderpump Rules, and The Valley. For all things Behind the Blinds: https://linktr.ee/beyondtheblindspod Follow Kelli on instagra…
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