299 episodes

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. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandy-slutsker/support

Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker

    • TV & Film
    • 4.5 • 469 Ratings

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. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandy-slutsker/support

    Episode 296 - ‘Projection, Deflection, and Using Ayahuasca Instead of Going to Therapy’ with Melissa Reich

    Episode 296 - ‘Projection, Deflection, and Using Ayahuasca Instead of Going to Therapy’ with Melissa Reich

    This week’s guest is host of the “Your Bish Therapist” podcast, the lovely Melissa Reich! Melissa and Mandy discuss how RHONJ has become a community show, break down all the craziness that was the Vanderpump Rules Reunion part 1, and get into this week’s episode of The Valley. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses suicidal ideation around the 50:40 minute mark.



    Listen to Your Bish Therapist: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-bish-therapist/id1702959562


    Follow Your Bish Therapist on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/direct/t/17847653642993798/

    Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/



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    If you or someone you know is having suicidal ideating, contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Line to receive mental health support and connect with a trained crisis counselor. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. 988 is confidential, free, and available 24/7/365.






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    • 1 hr 52 min
    Episode 295 - ‘Who is Really Being Inauthentic Here?’ with Gibson Johns

    Episode 295 - ‘Who is Really Being Inauthentic Here?’ with Gibson Johns

    This week’s guest is host of the hit podcast “Gabbing with Gib” and the king of Bravo Twitter, Gibson Johns! Gibson and Mandy discuss the RHONJ premiere, the Vanderpump Rules finale, as well as this week’s episodes of The Valley, Summer House, and Summer House Martha’s Vineyard.

    Listen to Gabbing with Gib: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gabbing-with-gib/id1711793555
    Check out Gibson’s substack: https://gibsonoma.substack.com/ 

    Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/




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    • 1 hr 26 min
    Episode 294 - ‘Misogyny and Female Rage’ with Nyemade Boiwu

    Episode 294 - ‘Misogyny and Female Rage’ with Nyemade Boiwu

    Move over Dr. Heavenly, we have a new relationship expert! This week’s guest is Nyemade Boiwu (@thatafricanbutterfly), an entrepreneur, freelance writer, facilitator, mental health advocate a more. Nyemade and Mandy discuss this week’s Summer House, Summer House Martha’s Vineyard, Vanderpump Rules, and The Valley, and Nyemade shares some very solid relationship advice. Plus, Mandy opens up about something weighing on her heart.

    Follow Nyemade on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatafricanbutterfly/

    Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/


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    • 1 hr 42 min
    Episode 293 - ‘Every Show Needs an Unhinged Person’ with Kelli Williams

    Episode 293 - ‘Every Show Needs an Unhinged Person’ with Kelli Williams

    This week’s podcast guest is co-host of the very popular Behind The Blinds podcast, Kelli Williams! Kelli and Mandy chat a little Taylor Swift before getting into this week’s Summer House, Summer House Martha’s Vineyard, Vanderpump Rules, and The Valley. 



    For all things Behind the Blinds: https://linktr.ee/beyondtheblindspod

    Follow Kelli on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laguna_biotch/

    Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/




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    • 1 hr 15 min
    Episode 292 - ‘Bravochella (James Kennedy's version) with Jose Ramirez

    Episode 292 - ‘Bravochella (James Kennedy's version) with Jose Ramirez

    This 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/mandyslutsker/


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    • 1 hr 15 min
    Episode 291 - ‘Never Ending Peter Pan Syndrome’ with Jodi Tirengel

    Episode 291 - ‘Never Ending Peter Pan Syndrome’ with Jodi Tirengel

    This 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 Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/






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    • 1 hr 24 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
469 Ratings

469 Ratings

Sequoia109 ,

Fun and intelligent Bravo Podcast

This is one of my favorite Bravo podcasts. I look forward to it every Sunday when it comes out. I always enjoy the episodes. Mandy has great guests.

Kel-P-H ,

Love the pod!

WE SEE YOU AND WE HEAR YOU xo

KIPHazel ,

Ep 294 😳

You two lost me because you only mentioned first names once, in each recap or spoilers. I could not track your recaps. Too many she and her and they and him and he. Horrible.

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