

Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker
Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker
Is This Real Life? is a Bravo podcast that relates our favorite shows to our own lives and the world around us. Hosted by Mandy Slutsker.
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Apr 5, 2026 • 1h 30min
Episode 392 - ‘From Montauk to MomTok’ with Emily Rose
What a week it’s been in the Bravo universe! Mandy shares her thoughts on the Summer House Scamandal before sitting down with podcaster Emily Rose to discuss this season of Summer House, Southern Charm, and the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives scandals. New shows (RHORI etc) to be covered next week!Listen to Who TF Knows with Emily Rose: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-tf-knows-with-emily-rose/id1559238742Follow Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whotfknowsemilyrose/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Mar 29, 2026 • 1h 8min
Episode 391 - ‘M&M Hour: Emotional Support vs. Triangulation’ with Melissa Reich
M&M Hour is back!!! Mandy and Melissa catch up on life before catching up on Summer House gossip, Southern Hospitality, and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Join Melissa’s patreon: Patreonwww.patreon.com/YourBishTherapist?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorFollow Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbishtherapist/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Mar 22, 2026 • 1h 27min
Episode 390 - ‘A Trail of Mediocre White Men’ with Jodi Tirengel
For the reality TV world, it was the best of times (Summer House), it was the worst of times (Secret Lives of Mormon Wives / The Bachelorette). Mandy’s Bravo bestie Jodi Tirengel is on the podcast this week to break down all the drama of Taylor Frankie Paul before getting into this week’s Summer House, Southern Charm, Southern Hospitality, and RHOBH.Follow Jodi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodigetinsta/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Mar 15, 2026 • 1h 20min
Episode 389 - 'A Podcasting Re-Debut' with Amanda Page
Former podcast queen and all time great girl Amanda Page is back on “Is This Real Life” to make her podcasting re-debut! Mandy and Amanda chat about Southern Hospitality, Summer House, and the drama filled finale of Southern Charm!Follow Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsallhappeningx/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Mar 8, 2026 • 1h 28min
Episode 388 - ‘No Hero’s in this Story’ with Guest Host Rob Rains and Gianna Kinsman
Rob Rains and Gianna Kinsman dive head first into the cesspool of Summer House like West or Ben on most Saturday mornings. Then they unpack the explosive Southern Hospitality premiere. Finally, they lament a slow Southern Charm season.Follow Rob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robbaldwinrains/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Feb 22, 2026 • 1h 13min
Episode 387 - ‘Cult Leaders and Apology Dunes’ with Brian J. Moylan
New York Times best selling author Brian J. Moylan joins Mandy to chat all things in Bravo this week. They get into this week’s RHOBH, including what Amanda Frances learned from being in a cult, before getting into this week’s Summer House, Southern Charm, and RHOP reunion. Subscribe to the Housewives Institute Bulletin: https://www.vulture.com/housewives-institute-bulletin/Follow Brian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianjmoylan/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Feb 15, 2026 • 1h 13min
Episode 386 - ‘The New Number One Guy on Summer House’ with Lyndsay and Brady (Recap Rodeo)
Lyndsay and Brady of the HILARIOUS Recap Rodeo podcast join Mandy this week to dive into Jill Zarin’s meltdown over Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance before chatting Karen Huger, Summer House and a little Southern Charm. Listen to Recap Rodio: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/recap-rodeo/id1768858916 Follow Recap Radio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recaprodeoFollow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Feb 8, 2026 • 1h 25min
Episode 385 - ‘Digs and Contempt’ with Liz Eurgubian
Banking attorney, lobbyist, and Bravo enthusiast Liz Eurgubian is back to discuss this week in Bravo. Mandy and Liz start out discussing the big sit down Andy Cohen does with Karen Huger and ponder how much Karen has (or hasn’t) changed. Then, they get into the wildly entertaining and uncomfortable Summer House premiere before rounding out with Southern Charm and RHOBH. Follow Liz on LinkedIn (especially if you work in the policy field!): https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-eurgubianFollow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Feb 1, 2026 • 1h 1min
Episode 384 - ‘M&M Hour: He Will Never Emotionally Fulfill You’ with Melissa Reich
M&M Hour is back and boy is there a lot to cover this week! Mandy and Melissa spend a little time complaining about winter weather and the world being in shambles before diving deep into this week’s Beverly Hill’s episode. They also touch on the part 3 of the RHOSLC reunion. Check out the Your Bish Therapist podcast for part 2 of M&M Hour!For all things Melissa: Link Treelinktr.ee/yourbishtherapistFollow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Jan 25, 2026 • 1h 29min
Episode 383 - ‘Pillow with Malice’ with Guest Host Rob Rains and Gianna Kinsman
Rob Rains steps into the guest host chair this week with Gianna Kinsman while Mandy is out of the country on vacation. They discuss the recent break up announcement from Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula before giving their thoughts on the new trailer for Southern Hospitality and getting into this week’s Southern Charm, RHOP, and a little bit of the new VPR.Follow Rob on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robbaldwinrains/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/


