Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker

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Episode 301 - ‘A Nod of Nostalgia’ with Christian Gray Snow Jun 23, 2024

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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 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christiangraysnow/

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Episode 300 - ‘When the Leaks Become the Story’ with Brian J. Moylan Jun 16, 2024

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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 from Mandy’s Dad and Stepmom!

Follow Brian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianjmoylan/

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Episode 299 - ‘Valley Separations, a Canceled Reunion, and the Downfall of West’ with Stephen (@FacesByBravo) Jun 09, 2024

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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) Jun 02, 2024

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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 House Martha’s vineyard.

Listen to the Down to Reality Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/down-to-reality/id1731830569

Follow Ro on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realityops/

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Resources for OCD

International OCD Foundation https://iocdf.org
Inference-Based Cognitive Therapy https://icbt.online

Episode 297 - ‘Beleagured Parent Identity’ with Craig MacNeil May 26, 2024

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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 of the Summer, “What Would Jesse Solomon Do?”, SpritzGate, and RHONJ!

Listen to the Pump Rules Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pump-rules-podcast/id1683792723

Follow the Pump Rules Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pumprulespod/

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Episode 296 - ‘Projection, Deflection, and Using Ayahuasca Instead of Going to Therapy’ with Melissa Reich May 19, 2024

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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 50:40 minute mark.

Listen to Your Bish Therapist: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-bish-therapist/id1702959562

Follow Your Bish Therapist on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/direct/t/17847653642993798/

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Episode 295 - ‘Who is Really Being Inauthentic Here?’ with Gibson Johns May 12, 2024

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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/gabbing-with-gib/id1711793555 Check out Gibson’s substack: https://gibsonoma.substack.com/

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Episode 294 - ‘Misogyny and Female Rage’ with Nyemade Boiwu May 06, 2024

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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 relationship advice. Plus, Mandy opens up about something weighing on her heart.

Follow Nyemade on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatafricanbutterfly/

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Episode 293 - ‘Every Show Needs an Unhinged Person’ with Kelli Williams Apr 28, 2024

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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 instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laguna_biotch/

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Episode 292 - ‘Bravochella (James Kennedy's version) with Jose Ramirez Apr 21, 2024

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This week’s podcast guest is DC-based realtor and reality star from HBO’s “12 Dates of Christmas”, Jose Ramirez! Mandy and Jose discuss the April 15 Bravo Red Wedding before diving into the RHOP reunion part 3, Vanderpump Rules (including DJ James Kennedy playing for Taylor Swift!), and The Valley. Plus, hear Mandy’s brief thoughts on Summer House Martha’s Vineyard.

Follow Jose on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmejoseramirez/

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