

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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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/

Jan 18, 2026 • 1h 7min
Episode 382 - ‘Testing People’ with Melissa Reich
Mandy has her favorite podcast co-host Melissa Reich back on the podcast to chat this week in Bravo. While Melissa is typically @yourbishtherapist, this week she’s been Mandy’s Bish Therapist. Mandy and Melissa discuss the drama on Southern Charm, the crazy Colorado trip on RHOP, the non-Sedona trip to AZ on RHOBH, and a little bit of the RHOSLC reunion. For all things Melissa: Link Treelinktr.ee/yourbishtherapistFollow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Jan 11, 2026 • 1h 18min
Episode 381 - ‘Liz, It’s January 3rd’ with Dakota Wright
The first full week of the year has been … a lot. Let’s take a break from the world’s craziness and dive into this week in Bravo. Mandy has fabulous content creator / tik tok star Dakota Wright on the podcast to chat this week’s RHOSLC finale and RHOP mess of a trip. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on Southern Charm and RHOBH. Follow Dakota on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dakotawright/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Jan 4, 2026 • 1h 3min
Episode 380 - ‘Splashing and Whisper Fights’ with Stephen Krugle
Happy 2026! For the first podcast of the year, Mandy has Stephen Krugle (@facesbybravo) on the podcast to chat this week’s Bravo news and get into RHOSLC. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on the Mary Cosby documentary. Follow Stephen on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/facesbybravo/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Dec 28, 2025 • 1h 2min
Episode 379 - ‘M&M Hour: When Love is Conditional’ with Melissa Reich
Join Mandy and Melissa for the last M&M Hour of 2025! They chat about their holidays, share some laughs, and dive into this week’s RHOP. Melissa shares what she believes led Wendy to commit fraud. Follow Melissa on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbishtherapist/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Dec 21, 2025 • 1h 10min
Episode 378 - ‘Taking Accountability’ with Aliza Rosen
Aliza Rosen, President and Founder of AYR Media, takes Mandy to task this week about how wrong she was re: Kyle and Morgan. Aliza and Mandy discuss the various theories about why Kyle is coming forward about the relationship now, what really lead to its demise, and how they feel about Kyle now. The ladies also discuss this week’s RHOSLC, Southern Charm, and RHOP. Follow Aliza on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayr_media/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Dec 14, 2025 • 1h 18min
Episode 377 - ‘Small Hands & Pick Me’s’ with Hannah A. Brown
Hannah A. Brown from the Not Aspirational podcast is on this week to discuss all things Bravo! Mandy and Hannah touch on the Summer House reunion, get deep into the friendship dynamics on Southern Charm, and discuss Kyle seemingly confirming her relationship with Morgan Wade on RHOBH. The ladies also touch on RHOSLC and RHOP and Mandy shares the paranormal activity happening in her apartment. For all things Hannah A. Brown: https://linktr.ee/hannahaaronbrown?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=7d310cf1-cc00-4656-8da5-64b1ad0c99a6 Follow Hannah on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahaaronbrown/?hl=enFollow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Dec 7, 2025 • 1h 24min
Episode 376 ‘Men That Are Too Old Behaving Badly’ with Mary Payne Gilbert
Mary Payne Gilbert from the Pink Shade podcast is on this week to discuss the RHOBH premiere! Mandy and Mary Payne are here for Rachel Zoe, get some laughs about the Umansky daughters reaction to Mauricio, and agree Boz is the only one of them who is happy. They also discuss Southern Charm, and Mary Payne gives some insight into southern culture. Plus, Mandy discusses this week’s RHOP and RHOSLC. For all things Pink Shade Podcast: https://pinkshadepodcast.com/Follow Pink Shade on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinkshadepod/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Nov 30, 2025 • 1h 5min
Episode 375 - ‘M&M Hour: Confrontation and Delusion’ with Melissa Reich
Mandy and Melissa are back for M&M Hour! They get into this week’s RHOP, RHOSLC, and Southern Charm touching on topics related to delusion, desperation, substance abuse, and love addiction. For all things Your Bish Therapist: Link Treelinktr.ee/yourbishtherapistFollow Melissa on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbishtherapist/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Nov 23, 2025 • 1h 15min
Episode 374 - ‘Lawyers and Storytellers and the Wizard of Oz, Oh My!’ with Jodi Tirengel
Mandy brings her friend Jodi Tirengel back on the podcast to discuss their adventures at BravoCon last weekend. From the beginning, it was a bravolebrity packed few days, with Giselle and Tia being on their flight. Mandy and Jodi share a play by play of the weekend and discuss their meaningful conversation with Bronwyn, some tea they heard about the Craig/Paige breakup, and a very memorable interaction with Tom Sandoval.Get Dayna Wyland’s jewelry: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DaynaWylandJewelryFollow Jodi on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodigetinsta/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/


