Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker

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Episode 101 - 'A Guide to the Reality Television Arts & Sciences' with Brian J. Moylan Jul 26, 2020

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King of all Bravo recaps and professor of the reality television arts & sciences, Brian J. Moylan, joins Mandy to share a bit about his upcoming book on the Real Housewives and dish on this week’s episodes of #RHOBH and #RHONY. Brian and Mandy tackle all the big Bravo questions of the week: Why won’t the women forgive Camille? Was Brandi telling the truth about Denise - and does it matter? Why was Sonja speaking at Wharton? What effect will COVID-19 have on #RHONY? Is Ramona’s time on the show nearing an end? Check out Brian Moylan’s Real Housewives recaps on Vulture: https://www.vulture.com/author/brian-moylan/ Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

Episode 100 - 'Here's to whatever comes!' with Ryan Bailey & Erin Martin Jul 19, 2020

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It’s an extra-long 100th episode of “Is This Real Life?”!!! Mandy gives a tribute to her grandfather, who died yesterday and makes a toast in his honor (“here’s to whatever comes”). To celebrate this milestone of an episode, Ryan Bailey joins to chat this week’s #RHONY (0:08). They discuss the craziness of the Berkshires, the ladies unhealthy relationship with alcohol, and why Ryan and Leah are a perfect match. Mandy is also joined by the lovely Erin Martin of the Pink Shade podcast (1:24). They delve into Mandy’s new interest in 90 Day Fiance (finally!) They also recap this week’s #RHOBH, which was a who’s who of former Beverly Hill’s Housewives. Erin shares why Mauricio is always stoned, Mandy does a 180 on PK, they talk through all the drama with Denise and Aaron and make predictions of what’s to come. Check out So Bad Its Good with Ryan Bailey: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/so-bad-its-good-with-ryan-bailey/id1482820355 Check out Pink Shade with Erin Martin: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pink-shade-with-erin-martin/id1318549651 Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

Episode 99 - 'Stanning Sutton & a New Side of Elyse' with Paul McClain and Essence Jul 12, 2020

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Paul McClain of @realrealityhomosexual and this podcast’s longest time listener Essence join Mandy to recap this week’s RHOBH and RHONY. Paul shares his appreciation of Sutton, why he lives for a Kim Richards cameo, and tries to make sense of Denise and Aaron’s bizarre behavior. Essence shares her frustrations about the lack of diversity on RHONY, her concerns with how Black women are portrayed on Bravo, and the dynamics of Ramona and Elyse’s friendship. Plus, full breakdowns of both episodes! Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

Episode 98 - 'Not Aspirational Bravo Headlines' with Hannah Brown Jun 28, 2020

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Hannah Brown of the Not Aspirational Podcast joins Mandy to share her thoughts on the latest Bravo headlines. They discuss their love of Scheana, Stassi’s PR campaign, and Hannah’s encounters with various bravolebrities behaving poorly. Plus, Hannah shares her best Lala Kent impression. Check out Hannah’s podcast Not Aspirational https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-aspirational-with-hannah-brown/id1503399104v Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

BONUS EPISODE! 'Surrendering to the moment & deep dives on new Housewives' with Jamie Stein Jun 21, 2020

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This bonus episode has it all! Housewives empath Jamie Stein joins Mandy to share advice on surviving 2020 AND gives an intuitive look into new Housewives Leah, Garcelle, Sutton, and last year’s newbie Denise Richards. From surrendering to the uncertainties around the pandemic to facing the ways we’ve been complicit to racial injustice, Jamie shares useful ways to frame the moment we’re in and tackle it head on. Plus, his readings on the new housewives are incredibly insightful! Check out Jamie Stein at https://www.hollywoodreadings.com Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

Episode 97 - 'The unraveling of Jax Taylor' with Kara Berry Jun 17, 2020

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Kara Berry from the podcast ‘Everyone’s Business But Mine’ joins Mandy to chat all things this week in Bravo. After the #PumpRules firings last week, all eyes are on Jax Taylor, who continues to unravel - in real time and on the third reunion, which they recap. Check out Kara’s podcast Everyone’s Business but Mine at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyones-business-but-mine-with-kara-berry/id1484425171 Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

Episode 96 - 'Bravo news overload' with Jess Rothschild Jun 14, 2020

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Jess Rothschild from the podcast ‘Hot Takes and Deep Dives’ joins Mandy to recap all the breaking Bravo news from Stassi and Kristen’s firing to Stassi’s pregnancy and Brittany’s family pastor running for elected office in Kentucky. They chat about the future of Vanderpump Rules, give some hot takes on the reunion, and provide a full breakdown of this week’s #RHONY. Plus, Jess shares her favorite bravolebrity interviews! Check out Jess’s podcast Hot Takes and Deep Dives at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-takes-deep-dives/id1507502534 Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast Please consider joining Mandy in supporting Campaign Zero, an organization working on policy solutions to address police violence in America. To donate visit joincampaignzero.org.

Episode 95 - 'A reckoning' with Megan O'Donnell Jun 07, 2020

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Megan O’Donnell from the Bravo Happy Hour podcast joins Mandy to recap this week in Bravo. They discuss the history of problematic race issues on Vanderpump Rules, the crazy revelations at the reunion, the #RHOBH ladies frustration with Denise, and how all the #RHONY women have become unhinged. Check out Megan’s podcast Bravo Happy Hour at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bravo-happy-hour/id1317603155 Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast Please consider joining Mandy in supporting Campaign Zero, an organization working on policy solutions to address police violence in America. To donate visit joincampaignzero.org.

Episode 94 - 'Threesomes and a drunken exorcism' with @ohnobravo's Chelsea May 31, 2020

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Chelsea, who runs the hilarious @ohnobravo account, joins Mandy to break down this week in Bravo. They chat about their favorite Bravo conspiracy theories, including why Nene didn’t close her laptop on the #RHOA reunion and whether Kyle and Dorit went into this season of #RHOBH with an alliance. Plus, Chelsea and Mandy share their thoughts on #PumpRules secrets revealed and Leah’s drunken exorcism on #RHONY. Be sure to follow Chelsea at @ohnobravo on instagram!

Episode 93 - 'Buca di Beppo & a Russian bath house' with Kirsten Moore May 24, 2020

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Everyone’s favorite Aussie, Kirsten Moore from the Reality TV & Me podcast, joins Mandy to break down another epic week on Bravo. They discuss the chaotic and amazing 2nd #RHOA reunion episode, Jax pulling a Vicki Gunvalson on the #PumpRules finale, the underlying tension on #RHOBH, and the #RHONY ladies adventures at a Russian bath house. Plus, Mandy tries her best to explain to Kirsten the American franchise Buca di Beppo. Check out everything Kirsten Moore at http://www.kirstenmoore.com.au/

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