Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker

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Episode 121 - 'A Bravo Hanukkah Miracle' with Danielle Dailey (@brandsbybravo) Dec 13, 2020

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Danielle Dailey, the brilliant woman behind the @brandsbybravo IG account, joins Mandy to break down this historic week in Bravo. They discuss how Erika Jayne was a total jerk to her on social media and their shared love of Housewives merchandise. Then, they recap the Hanukkah miracle that was having #RHOA premiere the same night as #RHOP’s finale, and they break down each episode. Plus, Mandy’s thoughts on this week’s #RHOSLC, #RHOC, and #SouthernCharm. Follow @brandsbybravo on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandsbybravo/?hl=en Check out @brandsbybravo Housewives trivia on Danielle's Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/brandsbybravo?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=909410165 Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

Episode 120 - 'Housewives: Embezzled and Embellished' with Donny Hadfield-Smith and Quinten Lamar Dec 06, 2020

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Two-thirds of the Know That: A Real Housewives Podcast, Donny Hadfield-Smith and Quinten Lamar, join Mandy to chat this WILD week in Bravo. They discuss all the latest breaking Bravo news from Braunwyn coming out to a COVID outbreak in Beverly Hills to Erika being accused of embezzling funds from plane crash victims families. Then, Donny, Quinten and Mandy proceed to do full breakdowns of this week’s RHOP and RHOSLC. Lots of laughter - enjoy! Check out the Know That: A Real Housewives podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-that-a-real-housewives-podcast/id1530706730 Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

Episode 119 - 'Looking at Bravo from a marriage & family therapy perspective' with Alyssa Mass Nov 29, 2020

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Marriage and Family Therapist Alyssa Mass joins Mandy the week of Thanksgiving to discuss Bravo shows from a sociocultural and relationship therapy perspective. They discuss her time working in West Hollywood where she shared an office space with Jax’s therapist, her thoughts on how therapy has been showcased on Bravo, and how the network has handled mental health situations. Plus, Mandy gives her thoughts on this week’s RHOSLC, RHOP, and RHOC. Learn more about Alyssa’s work: http://www.alyssamassmft.com Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

Episode 118 - 'Hitting the slopes' with Hannah Brown Nov 22, 2020

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Hannah Brown from the Not Aspirational Podcast joins Mandy to chat all things Bravo. They gab about this season of the Bachelorette, Amelia Grey and Scott Discik’s unhealthy relationship, and whether Lisa Rinna is or should be horrified by it. And, of course, Mandy and Hannah do a scene by scene breakdown of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and Real Housewives of Potomac. Enjoy! Listen to the Not Aspirational Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-aspirational-with-hannah-brown/id1503399104 Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

Episode 117 - 'Salt Lake & Hot Takes' with Veronica Leventhal Nov 15, 2020

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Veronica Leventhal, a forensic social worker for the NYC defender’s office, joins Mandy to chat about this week in Bravo. They discuss being liberal daughters of conservative fathers, what it’s like watching her dad and Kelly Dodd on Real Housewives of Orange County, and dive deep into the premiere of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and this week’s Potomac. Follow Veronica Leventhal on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_topanga/ Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

Episode 116 'A couple of Russian Jews chatting about Bravo' with Michelle Konstantinovsky Nov 08, 2020

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Michelle Konstantinovsky, a brilliant writer and reality TV fan, joins Mandy to decompress from this roller coaster week and chat about Bravo. They bond over their Russian Jewish heritage and discuss the brilliance of RHOP, the new season of Southern Charm, and how the Real Housewives address health & body image issues - a topic Michelle writes about. Plus, Mandy shares a crazy story about her Dad! Check out Michelle’s website: https://www.michellekmedia.com Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

Episode 115 - 'Bravo theatrics' with Derek Pentz Nov 01, 2020

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Derek Pentz, a Baltimore based drag performer and theatre artist, joins Mandy to chat all things Bravo. They discuss his thesis, “Was Oscar Wilde a Nineteenth Century PumpHead?”, he shares his experiences meeting the cast of Potomac while performing as Zenobia Darling at a drag show, and they do a scene by scene breakdown of this week’s RHOP. Plus, Mandy’s hot takes on The Bachelorette and Netflix recommendations! Check out Zenobia Darling’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYxBSEoWSLcsp4v66yPkmSA Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

Episode 114 - 'Sip and See...These Assault Charges" with Sarah Galli Oct 25, 2020

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Sarah Galli from the Andy’s Girls podcast joins Mandy to chat all things Bravo. They bond over falling on their faces, being Jewish, and medical sagas while discussing the Bravo headlines from this week and diving deep on this week’s Real Housewives of Potomac. Check out Andy’s Girls: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/andys-girls-a-real-housewives-podcast/id1102241909 Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

Episode 113 - 'It's all happening' with Amanda Page Oct 18, 2020

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Amanda Page from the Its All Happening Podcast joins Mandy to chat everything happening in the Bravo universe. They do a deep dive into this week’s Real Housewives of Potomac, recapping Karen’s homecoming to Surry, VA, the pressure Wendy feels as the daughter of immigrants, and how Monique finally seems to be coming to terms with why she blew up on Candiace. Plus, some thoughts on the Real Housewives of Orange County and why they’re cheering on Braunwyn’s sobriety journey. Check out the Its All Happening Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-all-happening-with-amanda/id1526326162 Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

Episode 112 - 'RHOP and Respectability Politics' with Stephanie from Mocha Minutes Oct 11, 2020

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Stephanie from the podcast Mocha Minutes joins Mandy to chat the latest Bravo headlines and do a deep dive into the latest episode of #RHOP. They discuss the rumors Monique claims caused her anger with Candiace, the women’s reaction to Monique’s explanation, and how respectability politics play into it all. Plus, hear Stephanie’s thoughts on Summer House, including her dislike of Amanda and why Carl Radke is a “ho for the streets” :) Check out the Mocha Minutes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mocha-minutes/id1290242435 Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

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