Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker

This week Mandy is joined by publicist/PR maven Anthony Lario to discuss the Real Housewives of New Jersey and Vanderpump Rules. Anthony points out the many differences between east coast vs west coast Housewives franchises, discusses how he got involved with the ladies of RHONJ, and shares his controversial take on Scandoval. Plus, Mandy’s thoughts on Summer House and Ultimate Girls Trip 3! Follow Anthony on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonylario/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by Dr. Adina Newman, a genealogist who is doing incredible work reuniting Holocaust survivors. She also happens to be a Bravo and reality TV connoisseur, frequently doing deep dives into Bravolebrities genealogy. Mandy and Adina chat all things Vanderpump Rules, explore the Danielle/Lindsay friendship dynamic, and find a way to compare the Teresa vs. Melissa feud to a proxy war between the U.S. and Russia.  Check out Dr. Adina Newman’s website: https://www.myfamilygenie.com  Follow Dr. Adina Newman on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfamilygenie/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by Louis Staples again! Louis is a London-based writer and editor who has authored numerous articles about culture, TV, the internet and queer issues in publications like Rolling Stone, the Daily Beast, Vulture, and GQ. Louis shares his thoughts on Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip 3, why he doesn’t think the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City works, and talks about what’s needed to address the authenticity crisis happening on the Real Housewives.  Check out all things Louis Staples: louisstaples.contently.com  Follow Louis on twitter: https://twitter.com/LouisStaples  Follow Louis on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisstaples/  Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by Louis Staples, a London-based writer and editor who has authored numerous articles about culture, TV, the internet and queer issues in publications like Rolling Stone, the Daily Beast, Vulture, and GQ. Mandy and Louis dive deep into what RHONJ stars are unironically calling “pizza gate” and chat a little Vanderpump on the side! Check out all things Louis Staples: louisstaples.contently.com  Follow Louis on twitter: https://twitter.com/LouisStaples  Follow Louis on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisstaples/  Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by Brook Shelby (@lejaspiner), a pop culture commentator, style & beauty enthusiast, and ex pro cheerleader/dancer to chat all things Vanderpump Rules and Summer House. They discuss how some Bravo fans have taken the Scandoval too far and ask for calm before diving into this week’s Vanderpump Rules and Summer House episodes. Plus, Brooke shares stories about her time as a contestant on America’s Got Talent! Follow Brooke on instagram: hhttps://www.instagram.com/lejaspiner/  Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy has host of the Blonde Hair Black Heart podcast, Blake Adam! Mandy and Blake discuss the ominous foreshadowing on this week’s Vanderpump Rules, discuss the continuous similar feuds happening on Jersey, and question whether Housewives should have term limits. Listen to the Blonde Hair Black Heart podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blonde-hair-black-heart/id1609119521  Follow Blonde Hair Black Heart on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blondehairblackheart Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy has host of the Pink Shade podcast, Mary Payne Gilbert, on to chat all things happening in the Bravo universe. They discuss part 3 of the RHOP reunion, this week’s RHONJ, and of course the Vanderpump of it all. Plus, Mandy shares her thoughts on RHOM and Summer House. 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/

This week Mandy tries to process the shocking betrayal by Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss towards Ariana Madix. She starts the podcast by giving her thoughts on what transpired between the Vanderpump Rules cast before diving into this week’s RHONJ, RHOP, and Summer House with B (@PetShopBoy) Listen to Life on the B List with PetShopBoy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-b-list-with-petshopboy/id1493424449 Follow B on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petshopboy/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by host of the “It’s All Happening with Amanda” podcast and #Pumprules fan, Amanda Page. Mandy and Amanda talk through all the drama and hilarious moments on this week’s Bravo shows including the RHOP reunion, Summer House, RHONJ, and of course, Vanderpump Rules. Listen to old episodes of “It’s All Happening with Amanda”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-all-happening-with-amanda/id1526326162 Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by New Yorker and tri state area expert Harmony McGivney to dive into all the east coast drama happening on RHONJ and Summer House. Also, lots of pizza bagel talk!  Follow Harmony on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyismyboyfriend/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by cohost of the podcast Come Thru Queen, Dan Calabrese! Mandy and Dan chat the latest Bravo headlines before diving into the RHOP finale and RHONJ premiere. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on Vanderpump Rules, Family Karma, and RHOM! For all things "Come Thru Queen”: https://comethruqueen.com Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by a Bravo fan who also happens to be a dentist, Shreya Patel. Before they dive into this week’s shows, Shreya shares which Bravoleb’s veneers look good and whose don’t fit their face. Mandy and Shreya chat the truth about Robyn & Juan, rumors around Karen, what the hell is wrong with Meredith and Heather on Salt Lake, and do a deep dive into Family Karma. Follow Shreya on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shreyapatelshah/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by television, film, and podcast producer Aliza Rosen. Aliza and Mandy discuss all the tall tales from the RHOSLC reunion and wonder what the hell Jen Shah has on Meredith to make her continue to side with Jen. They also chat this week’s incredible and chaotic RHOM and scandalous RHOP (including all the info exposing Juan!) Listen to the latest season of Queen of the Con: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/queen-of-the-con/id1583019312 Follow Aliza on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayr_media/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by Elle Murasaki of the Tik Tok and IG account @housewivesandchitchat. Elle also has a show on Roku’s Nosy Bystanders TV called House of Murasaki that you all should check out! Mandy and Elle dive deep into this week’s Real Housewives of Potomac, including all of the conflict and a even a hint of reconciliation between Ashley and Candiace. For all things Elle Murasaki check out: https://www.ellemurasaki.com Follow Elle on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/housewivesandchitchat/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by @justplainzack, host of the podcast “No Filter with Zack Peter” to discuss the RHOSLC finale/Jen’s sentencing, the RHOP Mexico trip, and the all around good time happening on RHOM. Zack shares why he thinks Coach Shah may have known something “unsavory” was happening in Jen’s business affairs and Mandy reflects on how Jacqueline made a Hillary Clinton book title into a dig against Mia. Check out Zack’s Housewives watching no filter wine: http://www.justplainzack.com/brands Follow Zack on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nofilterwithzack/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Happy 2023 Everyone! This week Mandy returns to the podcast with fashionista and stylist Erika Cartledge, Founder & CEO of Your Chic Is Showing. Erika shares her hot takes on Housewives fashion before they dive into Jen Shah’s sentencing, Karen Huger’s “Grande Dame and Friends” show, and Adriana’s epic music video shoot. Check out Erika’s styling business: https://yourchicisshowing.com Follow Erika on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourchicisshowing/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

For the last podcast of 2022, Mandy is joined by first-time guest, Shaun Richardson, and host of the What Else Is Going On? Podcast, Taria Faison. They chat about some hot topics that come up on Miami, Heather’s “mysterious” black eye on Salt Lake City, and the Mia/Jacqueline dynamic on Potomac before diving deep into the issue of colorism and how it plays out on RHOP. See you in 2023! Listen to What Else Is Going On?: 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 Shaun on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaunsaidit/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker

This week Mandy is joined by green eyed bandit stan & host of the “Reality & Comics Too” podcast, Tucker Kendrick. Tucker and Mandy talk about their love for RHOM, chat the goings on in Potomac, and question what the ladies are fighting about on Salt Lake. Listen to “Reality & Comics Too”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reality-comics-too/id1525311067 Follow Kendrick on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitycomicstoo/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by DMV native and huge Housewives fan, Matt Ellis. They chat the Miami premiere and Larsa’s “New Beginnings” party and Matt shares his own new beginning on becoming sober. They of course dive into this week’s Potomac and mid-season trailer before ending with a little Salt Lake City. Follow Matt on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattykellis/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by her favorite friends from down under, Nathan and Mariana, from the podcast Bravo Bravo Effing Bravo. They dive right into Potomac and take sides in the Wendy vs. Mia debacle, discuss the poor Australian representation on Housewives, and share fear over what it means to be Jen Shah’s friend. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on this season of Family Karma and Winter House! Listen to Nathan and Mariana’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bravo-bravo-effing-bravo/id1549493725 Follow Nathan and Mariana on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/effingbravo/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/