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Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker

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Rating
★★★★★
4.5
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591 reviews
This podcast has
397 episodes
Language
English
Date created
2018/01/05
Latest episode
2026/04/19
Average duration
80 min.
Release period
8 days

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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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Episode 394 - ‘The Bravo Universe is Giving’ with Dan James
2026/04/19
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 Hospitality.  Watch Dan James comedy special on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fHEElS1hl0Y?si=VArOv2-yS2c2e-A-  Follow Dan James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danjamescomedy/  Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
Episode 393 - ‘Don’t be Tardy for the Party’ with @Bravobybrett
2026/04/12
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 Clap if you Care with BravobyBrett: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/clap-if-you-care-with-bravobybrett/id1885551909  Follow Brett on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravobybrett/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
Episode 392 - ‘From Montauk to MomTok’ with Emily Rose
2026/04/05
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-rose/id1559238742 Follow Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whotfknowsemilyrose/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
Episode 391 - ‘M&M Hour: Emotional Support vs. Triangulation’ with Melissa Reich
2026/03/29
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/mandyslutsker/
Episode 390 - ‘A Trail of Mediocre White Men’ with Jodi Tirengel
2026/03/22
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.com/jodigetinsta/  Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
Episode 389 - 'A Podcasting Re-Debut' with Amanda Page
2026/03/15
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/
Episode 388 - ‘No Hero’s in this Story’ with Guest Host Rob Rains and Gianna Kinsman
2026/03/08
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/
Episode 387 - ‘Cult Leaders and Apology Dunes’ with Brian J. Moylan
2026/02/22
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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianjmoylan/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
Episode 386 - ‘The New Number One Guy on Summer House’ with Lyndsay and Brady (Recap Rodeo)
2026/02/15
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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
Episode 385 - ‘Digs and Contempt’ with Liz Eurgubian
2026/02/08
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 (especially if you work in the policy field!): https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-eurgubian Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
Episode 384 - ‘M&M Hour: He Will Never Emotionally Fulfill You’ with Melissa Reich
2026/02/01
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/yourbishtherapist Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
Episode 383 - ‘Pillow with Malice’ with Guest Host Rob Rains and Gianna Kinsman
2026/01/25
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.instagram.com/robbaldwinrains/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
Episode 382 - ‘Testing People’ with Melissa Reich
2026/01/18
Mandy has her favorite podcast co-host Melissa Reich back on the podcast to chat this week in Bravo. While Melissa is typically @yourbishtherapist, this week she’s been Mandy’s Bish Therapist. Mandy and Melissa discuss the drama on Southern Charm, the crazy Colorado trip on RHOP, the non-Sedona trip to AZ on RHOBH, and a little bit of the RHOSLC reunion.  For all things Melissa: Link Treelinktr.ee/yourbishtherapist Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
Episode 381 - ‘Liz, It’s January 3rd’ with Dakota Wright
2026/01/11
The first full week of the year has been … a lot. Let’s take a break from the world’s craziness and dive into this week in Bravo. Mandy has fabulous content creator / tik tok star Dakota Wright on the podcast to chat this week’s RHOSLC finale and RHOP mess of a trip. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on Southern Charm and RHOBH.  Follow Dakota on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dakotawright/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
Episode 380 - ‘Splashing and Whisper Fights’ with Stephen Krugle
2026/01/04
Happy 2026! For the first podcast of the year, Mandy has Stephen Krugle (@facesbybravo) on the podcast to chat this week’s Bravo news and get into RHOSLC. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on the Mary Cosby documentary.  Follow Stephen on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/facesbybravo/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

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4.5 out of 5
591 reviews
★★★★★
EDH Esq. 2026/03/22
Wonderful show
So smart, astute, and funny- Mandy is the NPR of Bravo!
★★★★★
pinacoloda 2026/03/16
Welcome back!
Glad your father is doing OK!! ❤️
★★★★★
Violet Winter666 2026/02/18
Pretty Good
I like your podcast.
★★★★☆
Tari J 2026/03/08
Rob and Gianna Need a Podcast!
I appreciate Mandy’s MN representation and hope her dad continues to improve. ❤️Rob and Gianna are great together! I would love it if they had their o...
★★★★★
Katie Flood 2026/02/03
Mandy is a gem
It is always a pleasure listening to Mandy’s thoughtful perspective. She is insightful, humble, wise, funny, and sincerely kind.
★★★★★
All 2 ears 2026/01/26
Thank you
Just a girl from Wisconsin… I stand with you and Minnesota! ❤️ Thank you for this beautiful intro.
★★★★★
Rebecca_kay 2026/01/25
Thank you
Thank you for speaking politics! I value your opinion as you live there.
★★★★★
Danele 0908 2026/01/11
Mandy is so smart love her podcast
I discovered Mandy from the Pink Shade podcast and I’m so glad I did . She covers shows with such intelligence and I just love her podcast.
★★★★☆
tamswan 2026/01/06
Generally like
I usually enjoy Mandy and her guests analysis of the shows. This past episode frustrated me because she kept going on and on about how terrible the Ma...
★☆☆☆☆
JR Bones 2026/01/11
Terrible Audio
Why Release an Episode You Know is Bad? The episode with Dakota was terrible. I can’t believe she bothered to release it.
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