

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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Nov 16, 2025 • 1h 2min
Episode 373 - ‘A Delicate Dance’ with Mandy’s Dad and Stepmom
Mandy is away at BravoCon but makes sure to record an episode first with her thoughts on RHOSLC and RHOP. But she also has two surprise guests - Ilya and Joyce, her dad and stepmom. They chat a bit about their Mediterranean cruise before Mandy asks her dad to share how his family was able to get out of the Soviet Union when the country made it difficult for Jews to emigrate. In honor of Mandy’s dad, consider making a donation to HIAS, the refugee agency that resettled his family in the United States: https://hias.org Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Nov 9, 2025 • 1h 1min
Episode 372 - ‘M&M Hour: Lacking Humility’ with Melissa Reich (@yourbishtherapist)
M&M Hour is back! Melissa Reich joins Mandy to recap this week in Bravo. They discuss the vacations on RHOP and RHOSLC before getting into the RHOC reunion. Melissa shares her theories on Brittani, Bronwyn, and Tamra. Follow Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbishtherapist/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Nov 2, 2025 • 1h 16min
Episode 371 - ‘Tough Accusations’ with Tana (@cocofrommo15)
Licensed behavioral health counselor Tana joins Mandy to recap this crazy week in Bravo. They discuss the new ladies on RHOP, the shocking RHOC finale, and the Below Deck Down Under crossover with RHOSLC. Lots of accusations flying around to go through!Follow Tana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocofrommo15/?hl=enFollow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Oct 26, 2025 • 1h 9min
Episode 370 - ‘The Best Show on Television’ with Aliza Rosen
Aliza Rosen, CEO and Founder of AYR Media and “Is This Real Life?” Fan favorite is back on the podcast to chat all things Housewives. Mandy and Aliza jump right into RHOSLC, arguably the best show on television. They discuss why Todd is diabolical, Lisa’s marriage troubles, and whether there’s more to Britain’s story than she’s sharing. Mandy and Aliza also discuss this week’s Potomac and Orange County - and agree this is Heather Dubrow’s best season.Follow Aliza on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayr_media/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Oct 19, 2025 • 1h 31min
Episode 369 - ‘Women in Glass Houses’ with Rob Rains
“Is This Real Life?” favorite Rob Rains is back on the podcast to share his thoughts on Wendy & Eddie’s legal troubles before getting into this week’s RHOP, RHOM reunion part 3, and RHOSLC. Follow Rob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robbaldwinrains/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Oct 12, 2025 • 1h 15min
Episode 368 - 'Four Degrees, Sixteen Counts of Fraud, and an Unhappy Eddie' with Jenny Blaze
Mandy has Jenny from @bravoandblaze on the podcast to recap this crazy week in Bravo! They discuss the shocking indictment of Dr. Wendy and Eddie and premiere of RHOP, the insane RHOM reunion, RHOSLC, and a little RHOC. Plus, some thoughts on the Southern Charm trailer. Check out all things Bravo and Blaze: https://bravoandblaze.com/Follow Jenny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravoandblaze/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Oct 5, 2025 • 1h 57min
Episode 367 - ‘Sexualizing Friendships’ with Imani and Ashley (@tasteofreality)
Imani and Ashley, the lovely ladies behind Taste of Reality join Mandy to gab all about Bravo and a little bit about Taylor Swift. They discuss what they’re looking forward to at BravoCon and get into the recent drama with Scheana and Lala before chatting about the explosive Miami reunion and wild Salt Lake and Orange County episodes. Plus, some extra chat just for fun!Check out all things Taste of Reality: https://tasteofreality.comFollow Taste of Reality on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tasteof_reality/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Sep 28, 2025 • 55min
Episode 366 - ‘M&M Hour: Inauthentic and Quietly Performative’ with Melissa Reich
M&M hour is back!! Melissa Reich joins Mandy to share her thoughts on this season of RHOM and RHOC and start to dissect the first few episodes of RHOSLC. Lots of giggles and talk of gout!Check out part 2 of M&M Hour on: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-bish-therapist/id1702959562Follow Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbishtherapist/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Sep 21, 2025 • 1h 16min
Episode 365 - ‘Salt Lake City Armor’ with Kate Casey
This week Mandy has reality TV and documentary film expert Kate Casey on the podcast to chat all things Bravo. Before diving into the shows this week, Kate shares why everyone should tune in to The Chryslers: Back to Reality. Then, Mandy and Kate chat this week’s RHOSLC premiere, RHOC, and RHOM. For all things Kate Casey: https://www.katecasey.comFollow Kate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Sep 14, 2025 • 1h 18min
Episode 364 - ‘Seeing Dirt as Gold’ with Eliza @FaceReality16
Mandy has content creator Eliza (@facereality16) on the podcast to chat RHOC and RHOM. Eliza shares why she thinks the Kiki/Katie drama seemed suspicious and share which former VPR star lives off “rage bait” before diving into the dueling trips on RHOC and the RHOM cruise. Also, Eliza is starting a podcast next week - be on the lookout for it!Follow Eliza on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/facereality16/?hl=en Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/


