Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker

What a week it’s been in Bravo! From the #RHOBH showdown in Italy over Denise and Brandi to the #RHONY trip to Mexico, we’re going to MENTION IT ALL. Diana Espir from the You Can’t Sit With Me podcast joins Mandy (4:22) to discuss the breaking of the 4th wall, if they believe the rumor between Brandi and Denise, and Diana’s thoughts on her hopes for #SummerHouse and #PumpRules. Then Chadwick Cline joins Mandy (39:35) to share his thoughts on this week’s Housewives, why he stans Sutton, how Sonja’s reselling items from Wish at a markup, and how Ramona’s a hypocrite for being upset with Leah. Plus, a chat with Mandy’s Dad Ilya and his soon-to-be wife Joyce (1:28:32) including how they met (1:38:46)! Check out Diana Espir’s podcast You Can’t Sit With Me: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-cant-sit-with-me/id1258020108 Follow Chadwick Cline on twitter: https://twitter.com/ohchadwick Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

King of all Bravo recaps and professor of the reality television arts & sciences, Brian J. Moylan, joins Mandy to share a bit about his upcoming book on the Real Housewives and dish on this week’s episodes of #RHOBH and #RHONY. Brian and Mandy tackle all the big Bravo questions of the week: Why won’t the women forgive Camille? Was Brandi telling the truth about Denise - and does it matter? Why was Sonja speaking at Wharton? What effect will COVID-19 have on #RHONY? Is Ramona’s time on the show nearing an end? Check out Brian Moylan’s Real Housewives recaps on Vulture: https://www.vulture.com/author/brian-moylan/ Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

It’s an extra-long 100th episode of “Is This Real Life?”!!! Mandy gives a tribute to her grandfather, who died yesterday and makes a toast in his honor (“here’s to whatever comes”). To celebrate this milestone of an episode, Ryan Bailey joins to chat this week’s #RHONY (0:08). They discuss the craziness of the Berkshires, the ladies unhealthy relationship with alcohol, and why Ryan and Leah are a perfect match. Mandy is also joined by the lovely Erin Martin of the Pink Shade podcast (1:24). They delve into Mandy’s new interest in 90 Day Fiance (finally!) They also recap this week’s #RHOBH, which was a who’s who of former Beverly Hill’s Housewives. Erin shares why Mauricio is always stoned, Mandy does a 180 on PK, they talk through all the drama with Denise and Aaron and make predictions of what’s to come. Check out So Bad Its Good with Ryan Bailey: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/so-bad-its-good-with-ryan-bailey/id1482820355 Check out Pink Shade with Erin Martin: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podc

Paul McClain of @realrealityhomosexual and this podcast’s longest time listener Essence join Mandy to recap this week’s RHOBH and RHONY. Paul shares his appreciation of Sutton, why he lives for a Kim Richards cameo, and tries to make sense of Denise and Aaron’s bizarre behavior. Essence shares her frustrations about the lack of diversity on RHONY, her concerns with how Black women are portrayed on Bravo, and the dynamics of Ramona and Elyse’s friendship. Plus, full breakdowns of both episodes! Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

Hannah Brown of the Not Aspirational Podcast joins Mandy to share her thoughts on the latest Bravo headlines. They discuss their love of Scheana, Stassi’s PR campaign, and Hannah’s encounters with various bravolebrities behaving poorly. Plus, Hannah shares her best Lala Kent impression. Check out Hannah’s podcast Not Aspirational https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-aspirational-with-hannah-brown/id1503399104v Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

This bonus episode has it all! Housewives empath Jamie Stein joins Mandy to share advice on surviving 2020 AND gives an intuitive look into new Housewives Leah, Garcelle, Sutton, and last year’s newbie Denise Richards. From surrendering to the uncertainties around the pandemic to facing the ways we’ve been complicit to racial injustice, Jamie shares useful ways to frame the moment we’re in and tackle it head on. Plus, his readings on the new housewives are incredibly insightful! Check out Jamie Stein at https://www.hollywoodreadings.com Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

Kara Berry from the podcast ‘Everyone’s Business But Mine’ joins Mandy to chat all things this week in Bravo. After the #PumpRules firings last week, all eyes are on Jax Taylor, who continues to unravel - in real time and on the third reunion, which they recap. Check out Kara’s podcast Everyone’s Business but Mine at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyones-business-but-mine-with-kara-berry/id1484425171 Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast

Jess Rothschild from the podcast ‘Hot Takes and Deep Dives’ joins Mandy to recap all the breaking Bravo news from Stassi and Kristen’s firing to Stassi’s pregnancy and Brittany’s family pastor running for elected office in Kentucky. They chat about the future of Vanderpump Rules, give some hot takes on the reunion, and provide a full breakdown of this week’s #RHONY. Plus, Jess shares her favorite bravolebrity interviews! Check out Jess’s podcast Hot Takes and Deep Dives at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-takes-deep-dives/id1507502534 Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast Please consider joining Mandy in supporting Campaign Zero, an organization working on policy solutions to address police violence in America. To donate visit joincampaignzero.org.

Megan O’Donnell from the Bravo Happy Hour podcast joins Mandy to recap this week in Bravo. They discuss the history of problematic race issues on Vanderpump Rules, the crazy revelations at the reunion, the #RHOBH ladies frustration with Denise, and how all the #RHONY women have become unhinged. Check out Megan’s podcast Bravo Happy Hour at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bravo-happy-hour/id1317603155 Follow “Is This Real Life?” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrl_podcast Please consider joining Mandy in supporting Campaign Zero, an organization working on policy solutions to address police violence in America. To donate visit joincampaignzero.org.

Chelsea, who runs the hilarious @ohnobravo account, joins Mandy to break down this week in Bravo. They chat about their favorite Bravo conspiracy theories, including why Nene didn’t close her laptop on the #RHOA reunion and whether Kyle and Dorit went into this season of #RHOBH with an alliance. Plus, Chelsea and Mandy share their thoughts on #PumpRules secrets revealed and Leah’s drunken exorcism on #RHONY. Be sure to follow Chelsea at @ohnobravo on instagram!

Everyone’s favorite Aussie, Kirsten Moore from the Reality TV & Me podcast, joins Mandy to break down another epic week on Bravo. They discuss the chaotic and amazing 2nd #RHOA reunion episode, Jax pulling a Vicki Gunvalson on the #PumpRules finale, the underlying tension on #RHOBH, and the #RHONY ladies adventures at a Russian bath house. Plus, Mandy tries her best to explain to Kirsten the American franchise Buca di Beppo. Check out everything Kirsten Moore at http://www.kirstenmoore.com.au/

Housewives fanatic & Bravolebrity interviewer Gibson Johns joins Mandy to break down this week in #BravoTV! They discuss the #PumpRules and #SouthernCharm tabloid drama and the changes that should be made to each show, how incredible the #RHOA zoom reunion was, Gibson’s favorite Bravolebrities to interview, and a behind the scenes glimpse into his #Bravocon panels. Plus, recaps of this week’s #PumpRules, #RHOBH, and #RHONY.

Mani Marcus from the Mixing With Mani podcast joins Mandy to mix up this week in #BravoTV! They break down the Dorit and Kyle of it all on #RHOBH, #RHONY’s perfect ensemble cast and Luann’s bizarre comedy podcast show, and a long awaited admission from Jax on #PumpRules. Plus, a recap of the #SummerHouse season finale & reunion. Check out Mani’s podcast Mixing with Mani: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mixing-with-mani/id1470175064

Aliza Rosen from the Reality of Reality podcast joins Mandy to chat this week in #BravoTV. Neither one of them know what to make of Sutton or Aaron’s conspiracy theories, but agree this season of #RHOBH is out of this world. They also recap this week’s #RHONY, discuss how Leah made a seamless transition on to the show, and the brilliant disaster that was Sonja’s fashion show. Plus, a few thoughts on #SummerHouse, #ShawsOfSunset, and a recap of this week’s #PumpRules. Check out Aliza’s podcast Reality of Reality: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reality-of-reality/id1103840521

Mary Payne Gilbert from the Payne in the Pod podcast joins Mandy to discuss this week on #BravoTV. They chat about an epic #RHONY, how #RHOBH producers have heeded our cries, the comical genius of Porsha on #RHOA, and the real reason witches of WeHo have fractured on #PumpRules. Check out Mary Payne’s podcast Payne in the Pod: https://payneinthepod.com

Erin Martin from the Pink Shade podcast joins Mandy to recap the #RHOBH premiere. They discuss how great Garcelle was in the first episode, Sutton’s wacky commentary, and the incredible final two minutes previewing upcoming drama with Denise. Plus, a full recap of the amazing and outrageous #RHONY including Dorinda’s animosity towards Tinsley, Ramona’s sudden interest in human emotion and vulnerability, and Sonja’s antics at the “Eyes Wide Shut” party. Check out Erin’s podcast Pink Shade: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pink-shade-with-erin-martin/id1318549651

Grant Rutter from Grants Rants Hollywood Talk podcast joins Mandy to chat this week’s #RHONY and #PumpRules. They discuss the confidence of the new housewife Leah McSweeney, the crazy tattoo hating, and Dorinda’s relatable breakdown during COVID-19. Also lots of thoughts on #PumpRules including Mandy turning on Schwartz, how Grant can’t tell Max or Brett apart, and whether there’s a future for the show beyond SUR. Plus, a #SummerHouse recap! Listen to Grant's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grants-rants-hollywood-talk/id1033690074

Mandy’s neighbor Robert Block joins this week’s podcast to chat all things #RHONY and #PumpRules. He hilariously doesn’t follow Bravo news or social media, so is quite shocked to find that Bethenny isn’t on this season of New York and Tinsley is engaged in Scott in “real life.” They dish on the #RHONY premiere, sharing their thoughts on the new Housewife Leah as well as share disappointment with this season of #PumpRules, including how cruel Lala and Schwartz have been. Plus, a recap of this week’s #SummerHouse.

Ryan Bailey from the So Bad Its Good with Ryan Bailey podcast joins Mandy to discuss this week’s #PumpRules. They discuss how many of the cast have outgrown their friendships with one another and wonder if they can be salvaged in the time of coronavirus. Plus, recaps of #RHOA and #SummerHouse. Stay safe and watch Bravo! Check out So Bad Its Good with Ryan Bailey: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/so-bad-its-good-with-ryan-bailey/id1482820355

Raven Chatman (aka @mainlybravo) from the Bitch is Better podcast joins Mandy to recap this week in #BravoTV from quarantine. They talk about Kenya’s shade on #RHOA, Brittany and Jax’s bizarre wedding on #PumpRules, the Danielle drama on #RHONJ, and the total (but wonderful!) mess that is #SummerHouse. Stay safe & watch Bravo!