Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker
298 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 439 ratingsIs 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. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandy-slutsker/support
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Episodes
Episode 292 - ‘Bravochella (James Kennedy's version) with Jose Ramirez
April 21, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 69 MBThis week’s podcast guest is DC-based realtor and reality star from HBO’s “12 Dates of Christmas”, Jose Ramirez! Mandy and Jose discuss the April 15 Bravo Red Wedding before diving into the RHOP reunion part 3, Vanderpump Rules (including DJ James Kennedy playing for Taylor Swift!), and The Valley. Plus, hear Mandy’s brief thoughts on Summer House Martha’s Vineyard. Follow Jose on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmejoseramirez/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m...
Episode 291 - ‘Never Ending Peter Pan Syndrome’ with Jodi Tirengel
April 14, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBThis week’s podcast guest is Mandy’s good friend and Bravo efficianado Jodi Tirengel! Jodi and Mandy chat the latest Bravo news from the week before getting into the Real Housewives of Potomac reunion part 2, Vanderpump Rules, The Valley, and Summer House. Plus, hear Mandy’s takes on the show you need to start watching - Summer House Martha’s Vineyard. Support NMDP, formerly “Be the Match”: https://bethematch.org Follow Jodi on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodigetinsta/ Follow Man...
Episode 290 - 'Heterosexual Nonsense' with Dan James
April 07, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBThis week’s podcast guest is comedian, writer, and recovering academic Dan James! Dan and Mandy discuss a bit of the Real Housewives of Potomac before diving into the Vanderpump Rules cinematic universe and Summer House. Follow Dan on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danjamescomedy/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandy-slutsker/support
Episode 289 - ‘A Tale of Two Summer Houses’ with B (@PetShopBoy)
March 31, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBThis week’s podcast guest is B aka @petshopboy, host of the podcast “The B List with PetShopBoy.” Mandy and B share their thoughts on the latest Bravo news before getting into this week’s Real Housewives of Potomac, Summer House (aka plain summer house), and Summer House Martha’s Vineyard (aka spicy summer house). Plus, hear Mandy’s takes on Vanderpump Rules and The Valley. Listen to The B List with PetShopBoy: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zzZY8l9ANRKyjsDq71hwf Follow B on instagram: htt...
Episode 288 - 'Starf*cker Energy’ with Lauren Skae (@thezenblonde)
March 24, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBThis week’s podcast guest you all know as @thezenblonde, Lauren Skae! Lauren lives in LA often bumps shoulders with the Vanderpump and Valley crew, so she’s the perfect person to talk through the premiere episode of The Valley with! Before they discuss the Valley, Mandy and Lauren go through some of the latest Bravo & pop culture headlines and discuss this week’s Vanderpump Rules. Follow Lauren on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezenblonde/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.insta...
Episode 287 - ‘Unseasoned Crabs, Classic F Boy Behavior, and a Whole Lot of Gaslighting’ with Mark Dominic
March 17, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis week’s podcast guest is one half of the Pink Pop Box podcast, Mark Dominic! Mark shares his take on the Leah McSweeney lawsuit (he read all 109 pages!) before him and Mandy dive into this week’s Real Housewives of Potomac, Vanderpump Rules, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and Summer House. Listen to the Pink Pop Box Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/the-pink-pop-box-podcast-with-tony-and-mark/id1509121655 Follow Mark on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepinkpopbo...
Episode 286 - ‘Lala Gets Activated and a New Theory on Kyle and Mauricio’ with Mary Payne Gilbert
March 10, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBThis week’s podcast guest is host of the Pink Shade podcast, Mary Payne Gilbert! Mandy and Mary Payne share their takes on all the ongoing Bravo lawsuits before diving into this week’s Vanderpump Rules and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills reunion. Plus, Mary Payne gives an unbiased take on Lindsay and Carl. Listen to the Pink Shade Podcast: https://pinkshadepodcast.com Follow Pink Shade on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinkshadepod/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram....
Episode 285 - 'Lawsuits, Manipulation, and the Dismantling of the Fox Force Five' with Emerson Collins
March 03, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBThis week’s podcast guest is Emerson Collins, an actor, producer, and director in film, TV, and theater. You all know him best from four seasons of Bravo’s “The People’s Couch” and he’s here to mention it all! Mandy and Emerson discuss the numerous lawsuits happening in the Bravo universe before getting into this week’s Vanderpump Rules, RHOBH finale and RHOM finales. For all things Emerson Collins: https://www.emersoncollins.com Follow Emerson on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emers...
Episode 284 - 'Curating a Public Image' with Emily Rose
February 25, 2024 13:00 - 2 hours - 119 MBThis week’s podcast guest is Emily Rose, host of the podcast, “Who TF Knows With Emily Rose”! Mandy and Emily dive into the Brandi vs. Andy Cohen lawsuit, Larsa and Marcus, this week’s RHOBH finale, Tom Sandoval’s NYT interview, and of course Vanderpump Rules. Plus, Mandy shares her thoughts on the Summer House premiere, RHOP, and the RHOM finale. Listen to the ‘Who TF Knows with Emily Rose’ podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-tf-knows-with-emily-rose/id1559238742 Follow th...
Episode 283 - 'Its Diabolical' with Tom Hamlett
February 18, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBThis week’s podcast guest is one half of the Dumpster Dive podcast, Tom Hamlett! Tom and Mandy dive right into this week’s RHOBH, RHOM, and Vanderpump Rules. Plus, find out what behaviors Tom thinks are diabolical :) Listen to the Dumpster Dive podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dumpster-dive-a-reality-tv-deep-dive/id1533780254 Follow the Dumpster Dive podcaston instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dumpsterdivepod/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslut...
Episode 282 - ‘The Neuropathways of Reality Stars’ with Melissa Reich (@yourbishtherapist)
February 11, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBThis week’s podcast guest is everyone’s favorite psychologist expert, Melissa Reich (@yourbishtherapist)! Melissa and Mandy explore why Bravo seems to help so many people during tough times, what personality characteristics make for good reality stars, fans parasocial relationships with Bravolebrities and podcasters, and whether becoming famous changes a person’s brain. Plus, Melissa provides some insight into the behavior of a few of the cast of Vanderpump Rules, RHOBH, and RHOP. Listen t...
Episode 281 - 'The Return of Scandoval' with Lyndsey Lime (@vanderpodrecaps)
February 04, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBThis week’s podcast guest is notorious podcast transcriber Lyndsey Lime (@vanderpodrecaps)! Lyndsey and Mandy chat about the chaos that was Sandoval & Schwartz’s interview on the Viall Files, discuss the Season 11 Vanderpump Rules premiere, and dish on this week’s Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Follow Lyndsey on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanderpodrecaps/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify...
Episode 280 - ‘You Can’t Fake the Funk’ with Brian J. Moylan
January 28, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBThis week’s podcast guest is founder and president of the Housewives Institute, best selling author of “The Housewives: The Real Story Behind The Real Housewives,’ Dame Brian J. Moylan! Mandy and Brian break down the third part of the RHOSLC reunion before sharing their thoughts on RHOBH and RHOP. To get the Real Housewives Institute Bulletin: https://www.vulture.com/housewives Follow Brian on twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianJMoylan Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...
Episode 279 - 'The Esophagus in the Room' with Aliza Rosen
January 21, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBThis week’s podcast guest is founder and president of AYR Media, Aliza Rosen! Aliza was invited on the podcast because she just completed a binge of all 9 seasons of Southern Charm. But it turns out, Mandy and Aliza had even more to chat about Beverly Hills. Get ready for a deep dive into the drama between nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologists… Follow Aliza on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayr_media/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/ --- Suppo...
Episode 278 - 'Bravo is a Contact Sport' with Louis Staples
January 14, 2024 13:00 - 2 hours - 130 MBGet ready for a super sized episode! This week’s podcast guest is the incredible pop culture, tv, and theatre writer Louis Staples. Louis is best known to the Bravo world for his amazing reality TV think pieces in Rolling Stone, Variety, The Cut and many other publications. Mandy and Louis discuss the RHOSLC reunion part 1 as Louis points out some interesting parallels with Erika Jayne and questions whether Monica can pull off the same kind of comeback. Mandy and Louis then get into RHOBH a...
Episode 277 - ‘Will the Real Reality Von Tease Please Stand Up?’ with Danielle (@brandsbybravo)
January 07, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBThis week’s podcast guest is Danielle (@brandsbybravo), who cohosts the Real Housewives of Rewatch podcast. Mandy and Danielle jump into the B-A-N-A-N-A-S Real Housewives of Salt Lake City season finale before chatting a bit of Beverly Hills and Ultimate Girls Trip. Listen to The Real Housewives of Rewatch: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-housewives-of-rewatch/id1635573526 Follow Danielle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandsbybravo/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: htt...
Episode 276 - 'End of Year Bravo Madness' with Dakota Wright
December 24, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBThis week’s podcast guest is social media maven who took BravoCon by storm, Dakota Wright! Mandy and Dakota jump from Bravo tangent to tangent discussing all the Housewives shows currently airing plus a few more. Lots of laughs, some shade, and a whole lot of hot takes! For all things Dakota Wright check out: https://linktr.ee/dakotawright Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandy-slutsker/...
Episode 275 - ‘Denial, Desperation, and Some Oddly Timed DMs’ with Larry Crespo (@bravobygays)
December 17, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBThis week’s podcast guest is co-host of the Bravo By Gays Podcast, Larry Crespo! Mandy and Larry discuss the Vanderpump Rules Season 11 trailer before jumping into this week’s RHOP, RHOSLC, Winter House, RHOBH, and RHOM! Listen to the Bravo By Gays podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bravo-by-gays-with-larry-crespo/id1692601464 Follow Larry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravobygays/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/ --- Support thi...
Episode 274 - ‘Bathtubs, Weed Dinners, and a Ketamine Infusion’ with Brett (@BravoByBrett)
December 10, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBThis week’s podcast guest is co-host of the Top To Bottom podcast, Brett (@BravoByBrett). Mandy and Brett waste no time getting into this week’s wild RHOBH, Bermuda trip on RHOSLC, and figuring out the future of RHOP. Plus, hear Mandy’s recaps of RHOM and Winter House. Listen to the Top to Bottom pod: https://linktr.ee/toptobottompod Follow Brett on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravobybrett/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/ --- Support this po...
Episode 273 - ‘A Taste of Bravo’ with Ashley Baker (@tasteof_reality)
December 03, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 89 MBThis week’s podcast guest is Ashley Baker, one half of the duo that runs https://tasteofreality.com. Ashley shares some fun stories from BravoCon and the Tres Amigas show in Phoenix before Mandy and Ashley dive into this week’s RHOP, RHOSLC, and Winter House. Plus, hear some tea about what caused Sandoval and Rachel to officially break things off! Follow Taste of Reality on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tasteof_reality/?hl=en Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mand...
Episode 272 - 'The Vanderpump Moms Club' with Teri Maloney
November 26, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBThis week’s podcast features the lovely Teri Maloney, a realtor, former restaurant owner, and mom of Katie from Vanderpump Rules. Teri opens up about raising a family in Park City, her experience with Vanderpump Rules, and the bond she has with the other cast member’s mothers. Plus, Mandy shares her thoughts on this week’s RHOP, RHOSLC, RHOBH, RHOM, and Winter House. Time Stamps: Mandy’s takes on this week’s shows 1:00 Conversation with Teri Maloney: 28:56 Follow Teri on Instagram: https...
Episode 271 - 'Daily Dose of Housewives' with Dana Bowling
November 19, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBhis week’s podcast features former casting director Dana Bowling, the host of “Daily Dose of Dana.” Mandy and Dana discuss this week’s RHOP, RHOBH, and RHOSLC. Plus, Mandy’s thoughts on Southern Charm and RHOM! Listen to “Daily Dose of Dana”: https://stan.store/thisisdanabowling Follow Dana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisdanabowling/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandy...
Episode 270 ‘BravoCon Breakdown’ with Jodi Tirengel and Nicole Sanchez
November 12, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 129 MBGet ready for a super size episode featuring not one but TWO guests! First, I have my friend Jodi Tirengel on the podcast to recap our BravoCon experience. We share our favorite conversations with Bravolebrities and mention it all! Then I have Nicole Sanchez (@bayareabravo) on to chat a little BravoCon and break down all four episodes of Housewives that were on this week: RHOP, RHOSLC, RHOBH, and RHOM. Follow Jodi on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodigetinsta/ Follow Nicole (@bayare...
Episode 269 ‘A Reality…Reckoning?’ with Katherine Collette
November 05, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBThis week Mandy has Australian author Katherine Collette on the podcast! Katherine hosts a podcast called “The First Time” about writing and the experience of publication. Speaking of publications…there was an interesting Vanity Fair article the ladies discuss at length before diving into this week’s RHOSLC and the RHONY reunion. Check out “The First Time” podcast: https://thefirsttimepodcast.com Follow Katherine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katherinecollettewriter/ Follow Man...
Episode 268 - 'Secrets Are Out' with Aliza Rosen
October 29, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 71 MBThis week Mandy has Aliza Rosen on the podcast. Aliza is the founder and president of AYR Media, a production company focused on unscripted and documentary content. Aliza also resides in LA and has had many interactions with the ladies of Beverly Hills…and boy are there some well known secrets that are now out! In addition recapping the RHOBH premiere, Mandy and Aliza chat Winter House, Southern Charm, and the RHONY reunion part 1. Check out AYR Media and the podcasts and documentaries Ali...
Episode 267 - ‘Time for Sai-gone?’ with Emily Orozco and Lauren Herbert
October 22, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBThis week Mandy has hosts of the Access Hollywood Housewives Nightcap show on, Emily Orozco and Lauren Herbert! They chat the latest Bravo gossip before diving into the RHONY finale and latest episode of RHOSLC. Plus, too much information is revealed about Mandy’s dad! Listen to the Housewives Nightcap Podcast: https://art19.com/shows/housewives-nightcap Follow Emily and Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyorozcotv/ and https://www.instagram.com/laurenherbert_/ Follow Mand...
Episode 266 - ‘Reading the Bravo Papers’ with @BravoAndBotox
October 15, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBThis week Mandy has @BravoAndBotox on the podcast to share about her new podcast The Bravo Papers and dish on all things Housewives. They discuss the latest bravo gossip (did Chris Bassett cheat?) and dive into this week’s RHONY, RHOSLC, and final reunion of RHOC. Listen to the Bravo Papers Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bravo-papers-in-depth-analyses-with-bravo-botox/id1686776398 Follow @BravoAndBotox on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravoandbotox/?hl=en Follow...
Episode 265 - ‘Two Bombshell Trailers, A Reunion, and a Lot of Laughter’ with Mary Payne Gilbert
October 08, 2023 12:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBThis week Mandy has host of the Pink Shade Podcast, Mary Payne Gilbert, on to chat all things Housewives. Mandy and Mary Payne break down the RHOBH and RHOM trailers before diving into this week’s RHONY, RHOSLC, and RHOC reunion. Plus, Mary Payne shares her theory on Heather’s black eye. Listen to the 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/ ...
Episode 264 - 'Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary' with Taria Faison
October 01, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis week Mandy has the host of the What Else Is Going On podcast, Taria Faison, on to discuss everything going on in the Housewives and Bravo world. After talking through the latest in the Lindsay and Carl breakup, Mandy and Taria get into this week’s RHONY, RHOC, and RHOSLC. Listen to the What Else Is Going On Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-else-is-going-on-with-taria-s-faison/id1523174914 Follow Taria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weigopodcast/ Follow Ma...
Episode 263 - ‘Coming Undone On Housewives Trips’
September 24, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBThis week Mandy is solo to discuss the craziness of all three Housewives franchises being on trips at the same time. After recapping the latest Bravo news, Mandy goes into this week’s RHONY (11:05), RHOSLC (24:23), RHOC (38:52) and Southern Charm (49:37) Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandy-slutsker/support
Episode 262 - ‘From East to West and Everywhere in Between’ with Mario and Lesley
September 17, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBhis week Mandy is joined by Mario and Lesley, the host of the new Bravo podcast “East and West with Mario and Les”! Mario and Les share their run ins with Bravolebs, how they met on twitter and later in person at BravoCon, and of course dish about all craziness of this week’s RHOA reunion, RHOSLC, and RHONY. Listen to East and West with Mario and Les: https://podcasts.apple.com/cr/podcast/east-west-with-mario-les/id1659221924 Follow Mario on twitter: https://twitter.com/mariokiki Follow L...
Episode 261 - ‘Aspirational Housewives and Empty Subpoenas’ with Eddy (@marTEAnisEddy)
September 10, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBThis week Mandy is joined by Eddy, host of the podcast MarTEAnis with Eddy! Eddy shares why RHONJ is close to his heart, his love of aspirational housewives, and who he thinks betrayed Heather Gay on May 10, 2023 in Bermuda. Mandy and Eddy discuss this week’s RHOSLC season premiere, RHOA reunion, RHOC and RHONY. Many, many laughs! Listen to MarTEAnis with Eddy: https://www.marteaniswitheddy.com Follow Eddy on twitter: https://twitter.com/MarTEAnisEddy Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://ww...
Episode 260 - ‘Reboots and Breakups’ with Blake Adam
September 03, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBThis week Mandy is joined by new dad and host of the Blonde Hair Black Heart podcast, Blake Adam. Mandy and Blake react to the shocking news of Carl and Lindsay’s engagement ending, wonder if Bravo is considering a RHOA reboot, and try to understand how Erika Jayne and the Secret Service conspired to take down her costume designer. They also chat this week’s RHOA, RHOC, and RHONY, of course! Listen to the Blonde Hair Black Heart podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blonde-hair-bla...
Episode 259 - ‘Fake Fights, Housewives Politics, and a little Potomac’ with Rae Sanni
August 27, 2023 12:00 - 2 hours - 124 MBThis week Mandy is joined by comedian, writer, and prolific housewives tweeter Rae Sanni. Mandy and Rae chat about the latest Bravo hot topics before getting into in depth conversations about RHOA, RHONY, and RHOC. Plus, a little Potomac! Follow Rae on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/raesanni Follow Rae on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raesanni87/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/ Donate to the Entertainment Community Fund to support the striking e...
Episode 258 - ‘Bravo Fans, Mental Health, and Social Media: A Recipe for Chaos and Madness’ with Chelsea (@ohnochels)
August 20, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBThis week Mandy has Chelsea (@ohnochels) on the podcast for an in depth discussion on mental health issues, Bravo, the fandom, and social media. In addition to being co-host of the I Am The Cute One: A Nostalgia Podcast, Chelsea is a mental health professional. She shares what certain mental health terminology mean, answers questions about ethics in counseling, and provides her thoughts on the reasoning people behave different on social media than in their real lives. Follow Chelsea on in...
Episode 257 - ‘Shannon has NEVER been HAPPIER’ with Emily Hanks (@shespeaksbravo)
August 13, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBThis week Mandy is joined by Emily Hanks, host of the podcast and YouTube channel @shespeaksbravo. Mandy and Emily unpack the latest Bravo news including the RHOSCL trailer, Bethenny’s threat of legal action, and how Trumps former lawyer Michael Cohen is linked to the old RHONY. Then the ladies dive into this week’s RHONY, RHOC, and RHOA. It’s all happening! Listen to She Speaks Bravo” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-speaks-bravo-with-emily-hanks/id1577293662 Follow Emily on inst...
Episode 256 - ‘Bravo Lows and Legal Woes’ with Tom Hamlett
August 06, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBThis week Mandy is joined by Tom Hamlett, one half of the beloved podcast Dumpster Dive. Mandy and Tom start off discussing hot Bravo topics of the week before getting deep into the current RHONY, RHOA, and RHOC. Listen to Dumpster Dive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dumpster-dive-a-reality-tv-deep-dive/id1533780254 Follow Tom on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetomhamlett/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/ --- Support this podcast: htt...
Episode 255 - ‘Bravo, Gossip, and Being an Accidental Influencer’ with Kiki Monique (@thetalkofshame)
July 30, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBThis week Mandy is joined by Kiki Monique (@thetalkofshame), a content creator who focuses on all things pop culture, TV, Bravo, celebrities and trials. Mandy and Kiki chat all the latest Bravo gossip from BravoCon to Nene’s interview to whether reality tv unions are realistic. Then, Mandy and Kiki get into this week’s RHONY reboot, RHOA, and RHOC. Plus, Kiki's hilarious run in with Andy Cohen at the RHONY premiere party! For all things Kiki Monique: https://msha.ke/thetalkofshame Follow K...
Episode 254 - ‘Gossip, Cheese, and Ungassing’ with Christina (@BravoBabe)
July 23, 2023 14:31 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBThis week Mandy is joined by the @BravoBabe, Christina, to chat all the latest Bravo gossip and share her thoughts on the new RHONY, Crappie Lake, RHOC, and RHOA. The ladies agree with Noor (@TheRealityIs) who thinks the fight about cheese really was about former RHONY cast member Lizzy. Listen to GOSSIP with Bravo Babe: https://open.spotify.com/show/3YnoXjjfUhatBBkEde2s3M Follow Christina on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebravobabe/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...
Episode 253 - ‘Wine and Feelings’ with Noor (@TheRealityIs)
July 16, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBThis week Mandy is joined by her favorite Desi girl, Noor from The Reality Is podcast! Mandy and Noor discuss the fight that transpired this week while RHOP was filming and rejoice Vanderpump Rules Emmy nomination before taking a close look at the new cast of RHONY, discussing the magic of Crappie Lake, and recapping RHOC and RHOA. Plus, Mandy getting bamboozled by Vena CBD! Listen to The Reality Is Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reality-is/id1535296559 Follow The Reali...
Episode 252 - ‘Spicy Summer House’ with B (@PetShopBoy)
July 09, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBThis week Mandy and B (@PetShopBoy) do a deep dive into Summer House Martha’s Vineyard, which according to B, is the Spicy Summer House (as opposed to the plain Summer House in the Hamptons!) They discuss the reception of the show, thoughts about the cast, and what to expect for a season 2. Listen to Life on the B list with PetShopBoy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-b-list-with-petshopboy/id1493424449 Follow PetShopBoy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petshopboy/ Follow...
Episode 251 - ’Silly Drama and Safe Queer Spaces’ with Kelly Laczko
July 02, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBThis week Mandy has the manager of DC’s Duplex Dinner, and LGBTQ hot spot, Kelly Laczko on the podcast to chat all things Bravo. They discuss the potential Vanderpump Rules spinoff, the nonconsensual filming of Andy Cohen during Pride, as well as the latest RHOA and RHOC. Plus, hats off to Taylor Armstrong our bisexual queen! Follow Kelly on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellylalalaczko/ Follow the Duplex on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duplexdiner/ Follow Mandy on instagra...
Episode 250 - ’OC in Overdrive’ with Christian Gray Snow
June 25, 2023 12:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBThis week Mandy has a true housewife historian on the podcast, Christian Gray Snow! They chat about the latest housewives gossip and discuss the unusual relationship between certain Housewives and their online fans before diving into this week’s Summer House Martha’s Vineyard, RHOA, and RHOC. Purchase merch from Christian’s shop: slutpigshop.com Follow Christian on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danjamescomedy Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/ ---...
Episode 249 - 'Shots, Boats, and Bo Dietl' with Dan James
June 18, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBThis week Mandy welcomes back Dan James to the podcast. Dan not only has a PhD in media studies but is a standup comic with a new album (link below). Mandy and Dan discuss the Real Housewives of Orange County as it finds its legs this season and touch on the madness of the Real Housewives of New Jersey Reunion part 3 while contemplating how everyone - including the cast of VPR - moves forward. Plus, Mandy’s thoughts on Atlanta and Summer House Martha’s Vineyard. Stream Dan James album Iron ...
Episode 248 - ‘Saying Goodbye to Scandoval’ with Kelli Williams (@Laguna_Biotch)
June 11, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBThis week Mandy welcomes Kelli Williams (@Laguna_Biotch), co-host of the Beyond the Blinds podcast. Mandy and Kelli say goodbye to season 10 of Vanderpump Rules and season 7 of Summer House, dissecting each reunion. Plus, a conversation on blind item culture and fame. Listen to the Beyond the Blinds podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-blinds/id1577848888 Follow Kelli Williams on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laguna_biotch/ Follow Kelli Williams on twitter: ht...
Episode 247 - 'Hello TMZ, It's Brian Moylan. Get Out the Checkbook, Bitch." with Brian Moylan
June 04, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBThis week Mandy has Dame Brian Moylan on the podcast. Brian is an acclaimed a Real Housewives anthropologist, editor-in-chief of the Housewives Institute Bulletin on Vulture, and NY Times bestselling author of “The Housewives: The Real Story Behind the Real Housewives.” Over nearly two hours, Mandy and Brian chat all things Summer House, Summer House Martha’s Vineyard, RHOA, RHONJ, and Vanderpump Rules. Plus, Brian sheds some light on how gossip magazines get their stories from not just cast...
Episode 246 - ‘Showing Up Authentically On Camera’ with Gibson Johns
May 28, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBThis week Mandy has Gibson Johns, host of the podcast “We Should Talk”, on to discuss all things Bravo. Mandy and Gibson chat Summer House, Summer House Martha’s Vineyard, RHOA, RHONJ, and Vanderpump Rules while exploring themes such as the blurred lines between real life and the show and what it means to show up authentically on camera. Listen to the We Should Talk podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-should-talk/id1534157035 Follow Gibson Johns on twitter: https://twitter.c...
Episode 245 - ’The Adult Children of Vanderpump Rules’ with Andrea Ashley (@AdultChildPod)
May 21, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MB**TRIGGER WARNING - this episode includes mention of abuse and domestic violence ** This week Mandy has self proclaimed former shitshow and host of the Adult Child podcast Andrea Ashley on to discuss a different way to look at Scandoval. Andrea asks the listeners to look at the drama on Vanderpump rules through the lens of adult children of dysfunctional families and shares how some of the people on the show are playing out unresolved childhood trauma. Learn more about adult children of ...
Episode 244 - ’Not a Lot of Self Reflection Going On’ with Emma Oyomba
May 14, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBThis week Mandy has PR and marketing guru and prolific Summer House tweeter Emma Oyomba on the podcast. They chat about Danielle’s unhinged reaction to Carl and Lindsay’s engagement on Summer House (in the Hamptons) and talk about their favs on the Summer House Martha’s Vineyard premiere. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts and recaps of the RHOA premiere, RHONJ, and Vanderpump Rules! Follow Emma on twitter: https://twitter.com/emma_oyomba Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mand...
Episode 243 - 'There Was Actually Something There' with Selle Brooks
May 07, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBThis week Mandy is joined by Selle Brooks, host of the “Who Asked Me?” podcast and standup comedian. Mandy and Selle chat a little family Karma before getting into this week’s Vanderpump Rules and Summer House. Plus, Mandy’s thoughts on RHONJ. Follow Selle on twitter: https://twitter.com/whoaskedselle Follow Selle’s podcast on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoaskedmepodcast/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcas...