Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker

A super quick announcement on the episode from this past weekend and a few thoughts on some of the latest #BravoTV headlines.

Hannah Brown from the Brown Eyed Jewnicorn podcast joins Mandy to recap this crazy week in #BravoTV. Mandy shares her run in with the amazing Kate Chastain from #BelowDeck in Northern VA, who spills some tea on the upcoming season of #BelowDeckMed. They dive into this week’s #PumpRules, share all their thoughts about #PastorGate, and Hannah recalls the time Brittany crossed her at TomTom. Plus recaps of #RHONJ, #SummerHouse, and #RHOA.

#PumpRules superfan Evelyn Marley from the @this1s4u2night account joins Mandy to review the state of Vanderpump Rules. They recap Jax and Brittany’s bachelor/bachelorette party in Miami and delve into the dynamics between the Stassi, Katie & Kristen fight about Carter, the brilliant bachelor party costumes, and the very bizarre reason Stassi & Rachael O’Brien aren’t friends anymore. Plus, Mandy recaps #SummerHouse and #RHONJ!

Ryan Bailey from the podcast So Bad Its Good with Ryan Bailey joins Mandy to dish on all things Bravo. They review the latest gossip from Nene & Greg news to Meghan King Edmonds’ threesome to Lala & Randall’s new podcast. Plus, a deep dive into this week’s Vanderpump Rules, including Max & Brett’s apologies, and a recap of #RHONJ.

Heather Abshier from the Bunch of Momsense podcast joins Mandy to breakdown this week in Bravo TV. They chat about the latest Bravo gossip (#RHOBH’s Denise and Brandi!) and the fractured friendships we’re seeing on the season premiere of #PumpRules. Plus, recaps of the hair pulling situation on #RHONJ and the #RHOD final reunion episode. Enjoy!

Mani Marcus from the Mixing with Mani podcast joins Mandy to dive into the new year of Bravo TV! They share thoughts on the #RHOC reunion, best moments of 2019 (shoutout #Foftygate), and of course, recap major moments in the latest Housewives franchises: #RHOA, #RHONJ, and #RHOD.

Bravo fan Jodi Tirengel joins Mandy to recount her experience at BravoCon, which she calls Disneyland for Bravo lovers, and recap this week’s Housewives shows. They talk all things #RHOA #RHOC #RHONJ and #RHOD including how Emily’s found her groove, LeeAnne’s crappy apology, and the drama and politics surrounding Joe Guidice’s deportation. Plus, a look ahead to #PumpRules in January!

Megan O’Donnell of the Bravo Happy Hour podcast joins Mandy to recap all four Housewives franchises on at the moment! They capture the drama from the BaileyQue in Atlanta to the drag show in Key West, the horseback riding in Jamaica to the ping pong show in Thailand. Plus, the latest Bravo gossip. Enjoy! Check out Bravo Happy Hour at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bravo-happy-hour/id1317603155

Aliza Rosen of the Reality of Reality podcast joins Mandy to spill all the latest Housewives tea! They talk everything from #RHOC social media low blows to whether #RHOD is getting cancelled to the latest drama while #RHOBH and #RHOP are filming. Aliza and Mandy also recap this week’s Housewives franchises from the OC to Jersey to the Dallas ladies in Thailand. Enjoy!

It’s the most wonderful time… of the year! There are FOUR Housewives franchises on at. The. Same. Time. Kirsten Moore from the Reality TV & Me podcast joins Mandy to break down every juicy moment with you - on Kirsten’s birthday! They cover the week’s most burning questions - will the ladies of #RHOC finally turn on Tamra? Will #RHOA still be fun with all the babies? Why didn’t LeeAnne serve food at her wedding? And WHAT IS WRONG WITH DAVID BEADOR? Plus, Mandy shares her thoughts on #RHONJ.

Diana Espir from the You Can't Sit With Me Podcast joins Mandy to dish about all things Bravo, including thoughts on the upcoming season of Vanderpump Rules and Summer House. They take a walk through memory lane and review the Vicki & Brooks cancer scam and what led to the downfall of Meghan King Edmond's marriage. They also dive into this week's #RHOC including how Kelly gives zero F's, whether Braunwyn was being snobby with her public school comment, why we’re canceling Dr. Deb, and how Dr. Brian isn’t the right guy for Kelly. Enjoy!

Erin Martin from the Pink Shade podcast teams up with Mandy this week for a joint podcast to break down this week’s cringeworthy #RHOC. They discuss how the ladies feel disingenuous and insecure, why the women are mean to Emily, and how the OC needs to focus on aspirational living again. Plus, Mandy shares her thoughts on Stassi’s live show and Erin shares why she’s so excited for #RHONJ. For more about Erin Martin, visit tasteofreality.com!

Israeli writer and speaker Hen Mazzig shares how he became a Housewives fan, hanging out with Andy Cohen at Tel Aviv Pride, Housewives with Israeli roots, and how it was his idea to bring Shahs of Sunset to visit Israel. Hen and Mandy also recap this week’s #RHOC and Hen explains why he thinks #RHOD is the most authentic franchise. Enjoy!

Take a deep dive into the psyche of the Housewives with Jamie, an empath and intuitive who shares what it's like being a 'psychic emotional detective.' Jamie and Mandy take a close look at what's happening under the surface for the newer ladies of #RHOC, whether #RHOP’s Ashley and Michael’s marriage is real, and the reasoning behind D’Andra and LeeAnne’s fighting on #RHOD. Enjoy!

From Dr. Deb to Mama Dee, Housewives moms are bringing the drama. Imani (Mani) Marcus from the Mixing with Mani podcast joins Mandy to break down the family drama from #RHOP, #RHOC, and #RHOD. They chat all things Housewives including the latest Instagram drama with Katie Rost, how the OC has gotten too dark to watch, and why Mani is a D’Andra apologist. Check out Mani’s podcast at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mixing-with-mani/id1470175064

Mary Payne Gilbert of the Payne in the Pod podcast crosses over the Potomac to be with Mandy in DC to share podcast recommendations, tell us about how she got Jaxed at Tom Tom, and her thoughts on this week’s #RHOC and #RHOP. Check out Mary Payne’s podcast at: https://payneinthepod.com.

Jess Zadeh, the Real Housewife of the West Side, joins Mandy to chat all things west coast housewives! Jess shares her run-ins with the cast of #RHOBH (guess which two housewives always soul cycle together?) and dishes on the new season of #RHOC. From new revenge bodies to new boyfriends, the ladies are bringing it! Plus, Mandy tries to convince Jess to dive into RHOP. Check out Jess’s podcast at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-housewife-of-the-westside/id1444940893

Kirsten Moore joins Mandy to chat Housewives narcissism and neuroses! They discuss from #RHONY Luann’s sobriety, Ramona’s inability to read social cues, and the use of the AA serenity prayer to cheers the end of the reunion. They also recap #RHOBH including the Housewives various eating disorders, lawsuits, and the end of LVP’s reign. Plus a dash of #RHOP! So take out your DSM-V and armchair diagnose with them :) Check out Kirsten’s podcast Reality TV & Me: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reality-tv-me/id1447768532 Plus her writing on her experiences with mental illness, eating disorders, and addiction: gutterglitter.blog

Liz Cherrick joins Mandy to recap the #RHONY reunion, #RHOBH finale, and an explosive #RHOP. They discuss seeing a softer side of Bethenny, how there are no ‘bench’ players on New York Housewives, why LVP’s final scene may have been cut, why Camille should be a full-time Housewife next season, and why Potomac is the underrated gem of Bravo. Plus, rumors of camera crews at the LVP’s new restaurant in Vegas!

Fan favorite Kati Riddle is back this week to chat all things Bravo, including her and Mandy's recent attendance at Countess & Friends cabaret show in DC. They recap #RHONY and make the case for extending the show to two full hours to take in all the amazingness these ladies gift us with, asking the most pressing questions - is Tinsley still with Scott? Is Luann "in" on the cabaret joke? And, most importantly, is it normal to freeze (and defrost) a dead dog? Plus a bit on #RHOBH and #Southern Charm. Enjoy!