Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker

Danielle of the famed account @brandsbybravo joins Mandy for a special deep dive episode into Bravo blind culture. Mandy and Danielle look into the history of blind items, how blind item culture has manifested in the Bravo universe, as well as examples of blinds that ended up being correct… and ones that were quite false. They explore the relationship between blind items and conspiracy theories and share their favorite Bravo blinds. Follow Danielle on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandsbybravo/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Get ready for a super sized 200th episode!!!! To celebrate, Mandy is joined by three Bravo enthusiasts to take a walk down memory lane and share what they’re most nostalgic about re: the Real Housewives. Mandy’s first guest is the amazing Kate Casey, host of Reality Life With Kate Casey (who just had her 500th episode!), NY Times best-selling author and Founder & President of the Real Housewives Institute Dame Brian J. Moylan, and Emily Hanks from the podcast She Speaks Bravo with Emily Hanks (who recently started a YouTube channel as well!). Enjoy! Listen to Reality Life with Kate Casey: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reality-life-with-kate-casey/id1154758766 Buy Brian J. Moylan’s NY Time best-seller, “The Housewives: The Real Story Behind The Real Housewives”: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250807601/thehousewives Check out Emily Hanks’s new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxspMsBruMQjN265ZGNoV1A Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by her favorite housewives impersonator and host of the “You Know You Love Us: A Gossip Girl Podcast”, Hannah Brown! Mandy and Hannah - who need some of Erika's extended release Xanax after this week - dive into the latest episode of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills before ending with some incredible Real Housewives impressions. Plus, Mandy shares her thoughts on RHOA and Ultimate Girls Trip #2. Listen to the You Know You Love Us: A Gossip Girl Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-know-you-love-us-a-gossip-girl-podcast-with/id1531123978 Follow Hannah Brown on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahabrown/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by Noor from The Reality Is podcast to break down this summer of Bravo! Noor shares why she loves the petty drama on the Real Housewives of Dubai, Mandy thinks Marlo is out for blood on Atlanta, and both Noor and Mandy are both entertained and disgusted at the ladies on RHOBH. Listen to The Reality Is: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reality-is/id1535296559 Follow The Reality Is on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealityispod/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by Nathan and Mariana of the hilarious podcast Bravo Bravo Effing Bravo. They jump all over the place, chatting about their thoughts on the Real Housewives of Dubai and its breakout star Chanel Ayan, question whether RHOA’s Drew and Ralph are con artists, and of course the drama between Sutton and Crystal on RHOBH. And plenty of detours in Potomac. Lots of laughs - enjoy! Listen to Bravo Bravo Effing Bravo: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bravo-bravo-effing-bravo/id1549493725 Follow Effing Bravo on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/effingbravo/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by Ryan Daniels, a Housewives enthusiast from the DMV with some tea to spill about RHOP! Ryan shares what went down at Gizelle and Robyn’s live show, the reasonably shady question he asked them, and how Candiace used to be his (can you imagine!?) Then they dive into the Housewives summer trifecta: Atlanta, Dubai, and Beverly Hills.  Follow Ryan on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rythepry/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by Melissa Pfeister of the Side Piece podcast! They chat about Melissa’s dinner date with Teresa Guidice, being Cynthia Bailey’s plus one to the Ultimate Girls Trip premiere, and thoughts on this season’s RHOA and RHOBH. Listen to the Side Piece podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-piece-with-melissa-pfeister/id1549026712 Follow Melissa on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidepieceshow/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Mandy is joined by her favorite mixologist, Mani, from the podcast Mixing with Mani, to discuss this week in Bravo. They chat about the Dubai and Southern Charm trailers before diving into all our favorite shows this week from the Summer House and Jersey reunions to Beverly Hills and Atlanta. Plus, hear about Mandy’s encounter with Elton John! Listen to Mixing with Mani: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mixing-with-mani/id1470175064 Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

For Mandy’s birthday episode she’s doing a solo recap of this week’s RHOBH premiere, the second episode of RHOA, and the Jersey and Summer House reunions. She covers everything from Dorit’s home invasion to Ralph’s gaslighting and the Gorge family drama to whatever was stuck up Paige’s behind. Enjoy! Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by the Bravo Historian herself, Samantha Bush! Mandy and Sam, who hosts the podcast “Hot Off The Mess”, dive right into the RHOA premiere before chatting the Jersey reunion part 1 and Summer House finale. Listen to Hot Off The Mess: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-off-the-mess/id1562702272 Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by her good friend Taria Faison, host of the What Else Is Going On Podcast, to chat all things Housewives. They share their excitement about the upcoming RHOA season before diving into RHONJ, RHOC, and Summer House. Lots of discussion on Teresa and Luis, Noella, and whether Lindsay and Carl are ‘faking it.’ Listen to What Else is Going On with Taria S. Faison: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-else-is-going-on-with-taria-s-faison/id1523174914 Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by Blake Adam, the host of the “Blonde Hair, Black Heart” podcast. They discuss the latest Bravo headlines including Ashley Darby’s split from Michael and Nene’s lawsuit against the network. Then Mandy and Blake dive into this week’s RHONJ and RHOC reunion with a littler Summer House to boot! Listen to Blonde Hair, Black Heart: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blonde-hair-black-heart/id1609119521 Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by the hilarious Jeff Epstein, who recently started a patreon with his siblings called “Manic with the Epsteins.” Jeff is friends with Dr. Jen from RHOC and they chat about this season, their thoughts on various housewives and franchises, and have a general good time! Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on this week’s RHONJ and Summer House. Listen to Manic with the Epsteins on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Manicpodcast Follow Jeff on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsjeffepstein/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by the hilarious and truly iconic Steve (@facesbybravo) of the podcast ‘But now we said it’. They break down their favorite parts of the RHOBH and RHOA trailers, Steve spills some tea on Housewives pay structure, and of course they chat Summer House, RHONJ, and RHOC. The podcast takes a bit of a detour when they share their Housewives taglines… stick around, it’s a riot! Listen to But Now We Said It: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/but-now-we-said-it/id1577440699 Follow Steve on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/facesbybravo/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by the lovely Megan Rooney to chat Summer House and RHONJ. They oscillate between laughter and shock as Mandy recaps the chaotic Pillows & Beer live tour with Southern Charm’s Craig and Austen before diving into this week’s Southern Charm episode. Plus, a bit of Jersey and Mandy’s thought on RHOC. Follow Megan on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganruth11/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by Tom Hamlett from the Dumpster Dive podcast! They discuss the shocking announcement from Bravo that there will be two RHONYs moving forward - a complete reboot AND a legacy show. Then, Mandy and Tom dive into this week’s epic Summer House episode, chat RHONJ and the continued chaotic presence of Teresa, and finish with a little OC. Check out the Dumpster Dive podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dumpster-dive-a-reality-tv-deep-dive/id1533780254 Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week’s episode is filled with laughter because Mandy is joined by the one and only Blair Wilson (@yolandafister) - the most hilarious man on Housewives twitter. They chat about their love of Housewives, revisit the discomfort of watching Yolanda Hadid on Beverly Hills, and can’t help by laugh at LuAnn getting kicked out of a gay bar for singing cabaret. Of course they chat about the Salt Lake City reunion, as well as this week’s RHOC and RHONJ. So many laughs - enjoy! Follow Blair Wilson on twitter https://twitter.com/yolandafister and on instagram https://www.instagram.com/yolandafister/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutske

This week Mandy does a solo recap of this week’s RHOSLC reunion part 2, RHONJ, and Summer House before she heads off to LA to visit Bravo lovers favorite establishments. Following the deep dive into each show, Mandy checks in with her dad and stepmom, Ilya and Joyce, about their first year of marriage. Plus, Ilya shares a harrowing story of his experience leaving the USSR. Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by B (aka @PetShopBoy), who explains the right way to watch Housewives and enjoy and ensemble cast. They dive into this week’s Jersey, RHOSLC reunion part 1, thoughts on the Miami reboot, and share what they’re most excited about for Ultimate Girls Trip Season 2. Plus, Mandy and B recount the hilarious Demon Twink story that captured the attention of gay twitter this past summer. No time stamps this week because we go all over the place! Listen to The B List with PetShopBoy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-b-list-with-petshopboy/id1493424449 Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by the one and only Erin Martin from the Pink Shade podcast! They discuss the craziness of the world and the reprieve they find in watching trashy TV before diving into this week’s Salt Lake City and New Jersey. Erin, who was born into a cult, shares her perspective on whether Mary is a cult leader. Plus, Mandy shares her takes on Miami and Summer House. Time stamps RHOM: 5:00 Summer House: 12:02 Interview w/Erin: 18:02 RHOSLC: 27:00 RHONJ: 56:38 Listen to the Pink Shade podcast: Pink Shade on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com › podcast › pink-shade Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/