Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker

This week Mandy is joined by two novelists from Minnesota, Metra Farrari and Samantha Specks! They discuss how they met, what inspired them to write their first novels, and whether Luke accurately represents Minnesota on Bravo (hint: he does!) Mandy, Metra, and Samantha then dive into this week's RHOSLC, RHOC, and touch a bit on Vanderpump Rules. Plus, hear about Metra’s recent trip to the Beauty Lab & Laser parking lot! Purchase “Dovetails In Tall Grass” by Samantha Specks: https://bookshop.org/books/dovetails-in-tall-grass/9781684630936 and Follow Samantha on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samanthaspecks/ Check out Metra’s website: https://www.metrafarrari.com, purchase “All The Blues Come Through”: https://www.amazon.com/Blues-Come-Through-Heir-Myth/dp/1634894278, and follow Metra on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nice2meecha/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by Emily Hanks, the woman behind the IG handle @wespeakhousewives and the podcast “I Speak Bravo.” Mandy and Emily discuss their favorite Bravo moments of 2021 and share what they’re most looking forward to about 2022 on the network (hint, it starts in 16 days and has to do with summer!) Plus, lots of chat about Vanderpump Rules, Real Housewives of Orange County, and Real Housewives of Salt Lake City! Listen to the “I Speak Bravo” podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i-speak-bravo/id1577293662 Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is solo to share the latest Bravo news, including Noella and not-so-sweet James divorce drama, and recap very entertaining episodes of the Real Housewives of Orange County and Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by veteran reality TV producer “Rachel” (pseudonym) to discuss this week’s Housewives and a little Vanderpump Rules. Rachel shares her thoughts on how Ultimate Girls Trip was produced, looking out for timelines (was this week’s RHOC filmed over 3 weeks?) and a bit of background of how episodes get made. Check out “Rachel” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notquitereality/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by one of her favorite people in the world - Taria S. Faison of the What Else Is Going On podcast. They dive into this week’s Real Housewives of the OC, discussing Heather Dubrow’s opulent but disastrous party, why they appreciate Gina, and the leaked text messages from Dr. Jen. Then Taria and Mandy get into this week’s absolutely wild episode of Salt Lake City and dissect Mary M. Cosby’s behavior. Plus, the Summer House season 6 trailer dropped! Check out the What Else Is Going on Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-else-is-going-on-with-taria-s-faison/id1523174914 Support Taria on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weigopodcast Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by Victoria Lee, who many of you know from her IG handle @asianswhowatchbravo. They discuss Asian representation on Bravo, including the friendship’s Victoria has developed with Dr. Tiffany Moon and Crystal Kung Minkoff, before diving into the return of Heather Dubrow (aka fancy pants) on the 16th season of the Real Housewives of Orange County. They also dive into part 4 of the Potomac Reunion and Vanderpump Rules. Plus, Mandy's thoughts on the Jen Shah Hulu documentary, the Salt Lake City mid season trailer, and some interesting revelations about Yolanda Hadid! Follow the Victoria instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianswhowatchbravo/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by Conor Behan of the Housewives and Me podcast! Based in Ireland, Conor shares what got him hooked on the Housewives, his favorite franchises in the U.S. and abroad, and who he would bring on an Ultimate Girls Trip. Conor and Mandy dive into this week’s Salt Lake City, Potomac reunion part 3, and discuss the first five episodes of Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip. Plus, Mandy’s thoughts on the Winter House finale. Subscribe to “Housewives and Me”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/housewives-and-me/id1536483427 Follow the “Housewives and Me” on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/housewivesandme/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by one of her favorite people, Chelsea of the IG handle @ohnobravo. They break down one of the most chilling episodes of Housewives history - the women of Salt Lake City take a van ride to Vail and try to make sense of the events unfolding as their friend Jen Shah is indicted in a serious fraud and money laundering scheme. Plus, Mandy and Chelsea’s thoughts on the RHOP reunion part 2! Subscribe to “I Am The Cute One” a nostalgia podcast brought to you by The Dipp: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-the-cute-one/id1570702948 Check out @ohnobravo on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ohnobravo Follow Chelsea (@ohnobravo) on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohnobravo/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by the hosts of Know That: A Real Housewives Podcast, Donny Hadfield-Smith and Quinten Lamar - who also happen to be celebrating their wedding anniversary! They start off with a quick chat about part 1 of the RHOP reunion, Candiace’s theatrics, and wonder whether Mia will come back for another season. Then they dive into this week's explosive RHOSLC, including the assertion that Mary holds the power of God, and Jen Shah’s attempt to outrun the feds. Plus, Mandy uncovers the darkest part of the online Bravo universe. Listen to Know That: A Real Housewives Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-that-a-real-housewives-podcast/id1530706730 Subscribe to “Know That Pod” on pattern: https://www.patreon.com/knowthatpod Follow “Know That Pod” on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/knowthatpod/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by the woman you all know as @thatafricanbutterfly, the host of Bold, Black, and Addicted to Bravo, Nyemade Boiwu! Mandy and Nyemade discuss the announcement of the first official international addition of the Real Housewives in Dubai, part 4 of the RHOBH reunion, the RHOP finale, and how things are starting to heat up in cold Salt Lake City. Plus, Mandy convinces Nyemade that Luke is a nice guy on Winter House! Follow Nyemade on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatafricanbutterfly/ Watch Bold, Black, and Addicted to Bravo: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGWLewu6W1_Ck8wot9Jc1qaxmTg2XkNOr Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy’s joined by veteran producer, development executive, and director Aliza Rosen. Aliza shares about a podcast she recently produced called “The Queen of the Con: The Irish Heiress” which prompts Mandy and Aliza to wonder which Housewife is the biggest con of all? They dive into all the Housewives franchises on at the moment, make a hilarious discovery about Michael Darby, and touch on the debauchery of Winter House. Plus, Mandy’s thoughts on this week's Vanderpump Rules! Check out “Queen of the Con: The Irish Heiress: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-queen-of-the-con-the-iris-87114857/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

There so much happening in the Bravo universe and Mandy gets into it all with Kara Berry, host of the podcast Everyone’s Business But Mine. They discuss the new Bravo tell-all book Not All Diamonds and Rose, the Summer House/Southern Charm mashup Winter House, all the on and off camera drama with Vanderpump Rules, and of course - all the Housewives franchises. Plus, Mandy’s experience at Sonja’s variety show in DC! Listen to Everyone’s Business But Mine: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyones-business-but-mine-with-kara-berry/id1484425171 Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

After over a year of waiting, Mandy is finally joined by fellow Vanderpump Rules fanatic Amanda Page to dive into season 9! They discuss the show’s evolution, what feels authentic and what feels forced, finally getting into the Sandoval / Schwartz / Katie relationship dynamic, and of course, why James Kennedy is Amanda’s problematic fav. Plus, Mandy’s thoughts on Potomac, Salt Lake, and the first part of the Beverly Hills reunion! Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by Ashley Hoover Baker of @OnThisDayEntertainment to chat this week in Bravo. Unlike the ladies of Potomac during their Chesapeake Bay trip, they bring good vibes only to this podcast! They run through the most pressing issues from each of the franchises from Beverly Hills, to Potomac, to Salt Lake City including Erika’s storytelling by piecemeal, Candiace’s misogyny towards strippers and sex workers, and whether Lisa Barlow had anything to do with the caterer’s cancelling on Angie. Plus, Ashley shares her experience living with multiple sclerosis and some important reminders about self care. Follow Ashley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthisdayentertainment/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by Ashley of the Instagram account @BabyBenCohen! She shares her experience working as a nurse practitioner at a hospital during the pandemic, bonding with patients over Real Housewives, and which Bravolebs thought Andy was running her IG handle. After discussing the latest breaking Bravo news, Ashley and Mandy play a game of “reasonable or shady?” and discuss the reasonable, shady, and downright crazy behavior of the Real Housewives of Potomac, Salt Lake City, and Beverly Hills. Follow Ashley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babybencohen/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by her voice twin Amanda Page from @itsallhappeningx! They dive into this week’s RHOSLC and dissect Heather and Jen’s unhealthy friendship dynamic, whether Lisa is a loyal friend to Meredith, and Mary’s intriguing home decor. Mandy and Amanda also chat Beverly Hills, how the women aren’t listening to Garcelle, and Erika’s not-so-pretty mess. Plus, a ridiculously hilarious music video shoot on Potomac! Listen to It’s All Happening: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-all-happening-with-amanda/id1526326162 Listen to the Big Brother Breakfast Club podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-brother-breakfast-club/id1581821551 Check out Amanda’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsallhappening Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by the kindest person on instagram - @Cici.Loves.You!!! Cici shares what made her start her positive Bravo page, some insightful conversations she’s had with Bravolebrities, and the importance of remembering that at the end of the day, these people are still human and do have real feelings. Mandy and Cici share all their thoughts on the RHOSLC premiere, some thoughts on Potomac, and a little bit of Beverly Hills. Plus, how Mandy and Cici’s families were like Jennie and fudged birth dates on immigration paperwork! Follow Cici on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cici.loves.you/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by Cix Hamlett of the Dumpster Dive podcast to chat this VERY exciting week in Bravo! They discuss the explosive first two minutes of #RHOSLC, which Mandy and Cix believe has been sent to us by the reality TV Gods, and wonder why so many women are interested in Austen in the Winter House trailer. Mandy and Cix unpack this week’s Potomac, questioning Gizelle’s statistics on cheating, and continue to be shocked by the Beverly Hills dinner party from hell part 2. 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 Mandy is joined by Kendrick Tucker of the “Reality & Comics Too” podcast. They dive into this week’s Potomac, discussing if the green eyed bandits went too far with Wendy and why this season of RHONY was so tough to watch (but had a good finale!). And finally, the dinner party from hell on RHOBH and how PK was right about Erika - she’s inherently cold. Check out “Reality and Comics Too”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reality-comics-too/id1525311067 Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by LaKeya Dewalt, a moderator on Club Bravo and huge Housewives fan, to discuss this week’s RHOP, RHOBH, and RHONY. LaKeya and Mandy spend time trying to figure out why Gizelle is so afraid to be vulnerable, how now by season six the women are starting to self produce, and unpack what’s going on (if anything) with Wendy. They also discuss Erika’s legal issues and whether her story about Yolanda and the text messages adds up. Plus, Donny Hadfield-Smith of the Know That podcast shares a boots on the ground story about RHONJ! Follow LaKeya on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ms.lakiki2u/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/