Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker

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Episode 181 - ‘Cast Diversity, OGs vs Newbies, and a Trip Down Miami Memory Lane’ with Victoria Feb 20, 2022

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This week Mandy has longtime listener Victoria on the podcast, who supports Refugee Action Fund. They discuss ways to support refugees in your community before diving into this week’s Summer House and chat all thing RHOM. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on this week’s RHONJ and RHOC.

Time stamps

RHONJ and RHOC: 2:12
Interview with Victoria: 18:00
Summer House: 33:04
RHOM (past and present): 45:41

Check out Refugee Action Fund: https://www.refugeeactionfund.org

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Episode 180 - ‘Pushing Narratives and Exposing Secrets’ with Tayne and Ade of Altar Call: a MAFS podcast Feb 13, 2022

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This week Mandy is joined by reality TV aficionados Tayne and Ade of Altar Call: A Married at First Sight Podcast! They discuss how watching reality TV shows has evolved to a year-round experience given the influence of social media before diving into this week’s RHOSC, RHONJ, RHOC, and a touch of Miami and Summer House. Plus, Mandy’s thoughts on LVP’s Congressional lobbying tactics.

Time stamps

Interview with Tayne and Ade: 10:20
RHOSLC: 20:09
RHONJ: 50:32
RHOC: 1:13:41
RHONJ reprise: 1:26:28
Miami/Summer House: 1:38:38

Listen to Altar Call: A Married At First Sight Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/altar-call-a-married-at-first-sight-podcast/id1522401890

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Episode 179 - 'In the Epicenter' with Nik (@rhoutofcontext) Feb 06, 2022

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This week Mandy is joined by Bravo content creator from down under - Nik (@rhoutofcontext)! They discuss the premiere of season 12 of RHONJ, another explosive episode of RHOSLC in Zion, and some crazy times in Cabo with RHOC. Nik shares his personal experience with the Mormon church (his partner was raised LDS) and how Mormonism in New Zealand and Australia feels different than in Utah. Plus, Mandy’s thoughts on Summer House and the latest drama with Erika Jayne.

Time stamps

Summer House - 6:19

Interview with Nik - 14:30

RHONJ - 21:10

RHOSLC - 43:06

RHOC - 1:22:58

Follow @rhoutofcontext on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhoutofcontext/

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Episode 178 - ‘Getting Emotionally Invested in Bravo’ with Ryan Bailey Jan 30, 2022

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This week Mandy is joined by Ryan Bailey, of the So Bad Its Good podcast! Mandy and Ryan chat about the Vanderpump Rules reunion, touch on Summer House, and have a salty look into RHOSLC. They have an interesting conversation about receiving negative feedback, Stassi’s upcoming book, and getting emotionally invested in Bravo relationships. They also discuss what’s behind the different audience reactions to Jen Shah vs. Erika Jayne and whether Housewives who are desperate to be cast end up making good on the show. Plus, Mandy’s thoughts on the demise of Meredith Marks and Lisa Barlow’s friendship.

Listen to So Bad Its Good With Ryan Bailey: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/so-bad-its-good-with-ryan-bailey/id1482820355

Check out the So Bad Its Good Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sobaditsgood

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Episode 177 - ‘Into the Housewives Psyche’ with Dan Udy Jan 23, 2022

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This week Mandy is joined by one of her new favorite people, Dan Udy, who is a comedian, works in public health, and has a PhD in reality tv (no, really!). Mandy and Dan spend much of the episode peeking into the psyche of the Housewives, with a specific focus on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Dan shares his initial thoughts on Summer House before diving back into RHOC and sharing their thoughts on Noella, Heather, and the Cabo trip. Plus, some thoughts on the unfortunate racist revelations from Jennie on Salt Lake.

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Episode 176 - '...And We're Back In The Van Again' with @bravobybrett Jan 16, 2022

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This week Mandy is joined by Brett from the IG handle @bravobybrett. They chat about how Brett first got into the housewives before diving into this week’s Real Housewives of Salt Lake City where they ponder why all the women shrug off Jen’s federal indictment and what could possibly persuade them to get back in *that* van again. Then Mandy and Brett chat this week’s Real Housewives of Orange County, including all of Noella’s arguments with her castmates, whether Heather slammed people against the wall at her party, and drunk Emily. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on how to revamp Vanderpump Rules.

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Episode 175 - 'Novels, Tele-Noella’s, and the Beauty Lab & Laser Parking Lot’ with Metra Farrari and Samantha Specks Jan 09, 2022

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This week Mandy is joined by two novelists from Minnesota, Metra Farrari and Samantha Specks! They discuss how they met, what inspired them to write their first novels, and whether Luke accurately represents Minnesota on Bravo (hint: he does!) Mandy, Metra, and Samantha then dive into this week's RHOSLC, RHOC, and touch a bit on Vanderpump Rules. Plus, hear about Metra’s recent trip to the Beauty Lab & Laser parking lot!

Purchase “Dovetails In Tall Grass” by Samantha Specks: https://bookshop.org/books/dovetails-in-tall-grass/9781684630936 and Follow Samantha on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samanthaspecks/

Check out Metra’s website: https://www.metrafarrari.com, purchase “All The Blues Come Through”: https://www.amazon.com/Blues-Come-Through-Heir-Myth/dp/1634894278, and follow Metra on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nice2meecha/

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Episode 174 - 'We Speak Bravo' with Emily Hanks (@wespeakhousewives) Jan 02, 2022

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This week Mandy is joined by Emily Hanks, the woman behind the IG handle @wespeakhousewives and the podcast “I Speak Bravo.” Mandy and Emily discuss their favorite Bravo moments of 2021 and share what they’re most looking forward to about 2022 on the network (hint, it starts in 16 days and has to do with summer!) Plus, lots of chat about Vanderpump Rules, Real Housewives of Orange County, and Real Housewives of Salt Lake City!

Listen to the “I Speak Bravo” podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i-speak-bravo/id1577293662

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Episode 173 - Solo recap of Orange County & Salt Lake City! Dec 26, 2021

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This week Mandy is solo to share the latest Bravo news, including Noella and not-so-sweet James divorce drama, and recap very entertaining episodes of the Real Housewives of Orange County and Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Episode 172 - 'Producing Reality' with @notquitereality Dec 19, 2021

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This week Mandy is joined by veteran reality TV producer “Rachel” (pseudonym) to discuss this week’s Housewives and a little Vanderpump Rules. Rachel shares her thoughts on how Ultimate Girls Trip was produced, looking out for timelines (was this week’s RHOC filmed over 3 weeks?) and a bit of background of how episodes get made.

Check out “Rachel” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notquitereality/

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