Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker

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Episode 34 - 'Being the Bachelor truth teller' with ASHLEY SPIVEY!!! Sep 08, 2018

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The Bachelor franchise 'truth teller' Ashely Spivey joins Mandy to share her thoughts on all things Bachelor Nation! They chat about why politics and religion aren't discussed on the show, how people get "bad edits", Leo's plunge off the deep end in social media, and how some people go on the show to 'play a character'. Plus, Ashley shares her take on Bachelor in Paradise season 5 couples and why Colton is ABC's ideal bachelor!

Episode 33 - 'Doing the lord's work in Dallas' with Dr James Mercer Sep 02, 2018

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Dr. James Mercer, author of 'Secrets and Shame' joins Mandy to discuss how his adoption agency, Lonestar Social Services, played a role in #RHOD's Brandi Redmond's adoption, his friendship with Stephanie Hollman and the other Dallas housewives, plus recapping #RHONY reunion and why he's #TeamCarole, and his budding friendship with new #RHOC housewife Emily Simpson. For more information on adoption and foster care, please visit www.lonestarsocialservices.com.

Episode 32 - 'Drinking, drama, and divorce' with Lindsay Cronin Aug 25, 2018

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The girl with gossip, Inquisitr and Reality Blurb reporter Lindsay Cronin joins Mandy to discuss the three D's of this week's housewives breakdown: Dorinda's drinking, D'Andra's Dee drama, and divorcing David (Beador). They try to find answers to this week's most compelling housewives questions: is it appropriate to bring a Bravo film crew to a funeral? Was Andy too obviously #TeamBethenny? And what's the deal with Emily's husband? Plus, Lindsay shares what it was like meeting the cast of Vanderpump Rules during the premiere of Lala's film, "The Row."

Episode 31 - 'Yeehaw! The Real Housewives of Dallas are BACK!' with Kati Riddle Aug 18, 2018

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Resident Southern expert Kati Riddle is back to discuss the premiere of the Real Housewives of Dallas! Mandy and Kati dive into why #RHOD is so special, what's been going on with all our favorite ladies since last season, plus a breakdown of the season finale of #RHONY (drunk and angry Dorinda galore!) and a recap of #RHOC.

Episode 30 - Too much drama for this dog mama Aug 11, 2018

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This week was FULL of drama - the tea is spilling over from our TVs into real life. From the untimely death of Bethenny Frankel's on again / off again boyfriend Dennis Shields to more sexual harassment scandals on The Bachelor franchise, there is a lot to unpack. Join Mandy for a recap of #RHOC, #RHONY, #TheBachelorette finale and the premiere of #BachelorInParadise.

Episode 29 - 'Living in reality TV land' with Diana Espir Aug 05, 2018

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LA-based entertainment reporter Diana Espir and host of the 'You Can't Sit With Me' and 'Fashionably Latte' podcasts joins Mandy to discuss what it's like living in the middle of reality TV land - LA. Diana dishes on life as an entertainment reporter in LA and what it was like to be at a taping of Season 7 of Vanderpump Rules, our mutual love of Stassi, her unexpected connection to RHOBH, and the role instagram plays in the entertainment industry. Halfway through we dive into #RHOC - did Vicki break girl code by double dating with Kelly's ex? What are the difficulties of parenting while being a real housewife? Plus some talk on the ghosts of housewives past. This episode gets to the heart of reality tv psychology - asking, can reality stars truly portray themselves when they’re on a reality show - especially a new one - given they want to stand out and be entertaining to viewers? Where you can find Diana Espir: You Can't Sit With Me podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/you-cant-sit-with-me/id1258020108?mt=2 Fashionably Latte podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fashionably-latte/id1361389235?mt=2 Instagram @dianaespir https://www.instagram.com/dianaespir/?hl=en Twitter @dianaespir https://twitter.com/dianaespir?lang=en

Episode 28 - 'The scoop on all things Bravo' with Shira Weiss Jul 28, 2018

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Shira Weiss (from shirasgotthescoop.com) joins Mandy and shares her experience interviewing Bravolebrities and thoughts on all things Bravo including - How Southern Charm was originally supposed to be called ‘Southern Gentleman’ and focus only on the men but has turned into a #MeToo rallying cry, a breakdown of the epic Bethenny vs. Carole and Dorinda vs. Luann fighting in Cartagena, the TRUTH about the man with the red scarf from #RHONY speed dating, some tea on the new #RHOC ladies Gina and Emily, and her recent interview with #BelowDeckMed's Captain Sandy and whether she's treated differently because she's a female captain. And finally - who Shira thinks Becca will chose in #TheBachelorette finale. Enjoy!

Episode 27 - 'From Colton to Cartagena' with Brittany Vasseur Thomas Jul 20, 2018

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Mandy's BFF YouTuber Brittany Vasseur Thomas helps break down all of the reality TV drama this week!!! From Bachelorette hometown dates to the Real Housewives of Orange County divorces to the Real Housewives of New York trip to Cartagena, these ladies discuss it all. Enjoy!

Episode 26 - 'A Southern Charm Summer' with Kati Riddle Jul 12, 2018

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Professional #Bravostalker Kati Riddle joins Mandy to discuss her summer trips to Southern Charm towns New Orleans and Charleston, the culture of 'good old southern boys', and the latest drama with Austen. They dive into some of the most pressing #SouthernCharm questions: is Michael the butler the most underrated character? Does Thomas even have a job? And would Kathryn and Shep actually make a good couple? Plus a breakdown of this season's #RHONY, what Kati would do if Mandy went wedding dress shopping pre-engagement, and a good spill the tea sesh on #PumpRules gossip.

Episode 25 - 'The Bachelorette guys go full Zoolander' with Lisa Bonos & Emily Yahr Jun 28, 2018

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Washington Post Bachelorette recappers Lisa Bonos and Emily Yahr join Mandy to chat all things on this week's episode of the Bachelorette in Vegas including the 1 on 1 date with Aly Raisman's ex Colton, the group date featuring Wayne Newton, and 2 on 1 with Derek Zoolander. Plus, how Mandy tried to get Lisa on the ABC show 'The Proposal.' Come for the tea, stay for the laughs!

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