Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker

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Episode 241 - ‘In Defense of East Coast Housewives’ with Anthony Lario Apr 23, 2023

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This week Mandy is joined by publicist/PR maven Anthony Lario to discuss the Real Housewives of New Jersey and Vanderpump Rules. Anthony points out the many differences between east coast vs west coast Housewives franchises, discusses how he got involved with the ladies of RHONJ, and shares his controversial take on Scandoval. Plus, Mandy’s thoughts on Summer House and Ultimate Girls Trip 3!

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Episode 240 ‘Bravo Genealogy’ with Dr. Adina Newman (@myfamilygenie) Apr 16, 2023

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This week Mandy is joined by Dr. Adina Newman, a genealogist who is doing incredible work reuniting Holocaust survivors. She also happens to be a Bravo and reality TV connoisseur, frequently doing deep dives into Bravolebrities genealogy. Mandy and Adina chat all things Vanderpump Rules, explore the Danielle/Lindsay friendship dynamic, and find a way to compare the Teresa vs. Melissa feud to a proxy war between the U.S. and Russia.

Check out Dr. Adina Newman’s website: https://www.myfamilygenie.com

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Episode 239 - ‘Ultimate Girls Trip and Second Season Derangement’ with Louis Staples Apr 09, 2023

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This week Mandy is joined by Louis Staples again! Louis is a London-based writer and editor who has authored numerous articles about culture, TV, the internet and queer issues in publications like Rolling Stone, the Daily Beast, Vulture, and GQ. Louis shares his thoughts on Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip 3, why he doesn’t think the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City works, and talks about what’s needed to address the authenticity crisis happening on the Real Housewives.

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Episode 238 - ‘Pizza Gate and Intentional Misunderstandings’ with Louis Staples Apr 02, 2023

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This week Mandy is joined by Louis Staples, a London-based writer and editor who has authored numerous articles about culture, TV, the internet and queer issues in publications like Rolling Stone, the Daily Beast, Vulture, and GQ. Mandy and Louis dive deep into what RHONJ stars are unironically calling “pizza gate” and chat a little Vanderpump on the side!

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Episode 237 - 'Bravo Fam, We Need to Talk' with Brooke Shelby (@lejaspiner) Mar 26, 2023

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This week Mandy is joined by Brook Shelby (@lejaspiner), a pop culture commentator, style & beauty enthusiast, and ex pro cheerleader/dancer to chat all things Vanderpump Rules and Summer House. They discuss how some Bravo fans have taken the Scandoval too far and ask for calm before diving into this week’s Vanderpump Rules and Summer House episodes. Plus, Brooke shares stories about her time as a contestant on America’s Got Talent!

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Episode 236 - ‘Love Addiction and Housewives Term Limits’ with Blake Adam Mar 19, 2023

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This week Mandy has host of the Blonde Hair Black Heart podcast, Blake Adam! Mandy and Blake discuss the ominous foreshadowing on this week’s Vanderpump Rules, discuss the continuous similar feuds happening on Jersey, and question whether Housewives should have term limits.

Listen to the Blonde Hair Black Heart podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blonde-hair-black-heart/id1609119521

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Episode 235 - ‘Watching With A New Eye’ with Mary Payne Gilbert Mar 12, 2023

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This week Mandy has host of the Pink Shade podcast, Mary Payne Gilbert, on to chat all things happening in the Bravo universe. They discuss part 3 of the RHOP reunion, this week’s RHONJ, and of course the Vanderpump of it all. Plus, Mandy shares her thoughts on RHOM and Summer House.

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Episode 234 - 'Rawt In Hail' with B (@PetShopBoy) Mar 05, 2023

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This week Mandy tries to process the shocking betrayal by Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss towards Ariana Madix. She starts the podcast by giving her thoughts on what transpired between the Vanderpump Rules cast before diving into this week’s RHONJ, RHOP, and Summer House with B (@PetShopBoy)

Listen to Life on the B List with PetShopBoy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-b-list-with-petshopboy/id1493424449

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Episode 233 - ‘Hating on Cancer Men and Blaming Everyone But Tom Schwartz’ with Amanda Page Feb 26, 2023

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This week Mandy is joined by host of the “It’s All Happening with Amanda” podcast and #Pumprules fan, Amanda Page. Mandy and Amanda talk through all the drama and hilarious moments on this week’s Bravo shows including the RHOP reunion, Summer House, RHONJ, and of course, Vanderpump Rules.

Listen to old episodes of “It’s All Happening with Amanda”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-all-happening-with-amanda/id1526326162

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Episode 232 - ‘New Jersey Jews and Summer House Blues’ with Harmony McGivney Feb 19, 2023

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This week Mandy is joined by New Yorker and tri state area expert Harmony McGivney to dive into all the east coast drama happening on RHONJ and Summer House. Also, lots of pizza bagel talk!

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