Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker

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Synopsis

Is This Real Life? is a podcast that relates the quirkiest aspects of pop culture and reality TV to our own lives. Hosted by Mandy Slutsker.

Episodes

  • Episode 18 - 'Jax's tears and Dorinda's fears' with Kati Riddle

    14/05/2018 Duration: 59min

    Mandy shares her thoughts on Dorinda's pre-Puerto Rico drunken tirade and Bethenny's intervention. Plus, Mandy and Kati discus perplexing questions plaguing the Bravo universe: Is Jax a changed man? What, exactly, is wrong with Schena? Is Lisa taking advantage of Tom and Tom? Will Erika Jane be out next season? What's the deal with T-Rav's sexual assault allegations? Can Sonja's townhouse rent for $32k/month? And, most importantly, should Mandy have a Bravo-themed wedding DJ’d by James Kennedy?

  • Episode 17 - 'Meeting Kourtney Kardashian(& other fun stuff!)' with Remy Brim

    07/05/2018 Duration: 54min

    Get a behind the scenes take on Kourtney Kardashian's recent DC visit from Remy Brim, who met with Kourtney to discuss cosmetics reform (she wants safe baby shampoo for niece True!!!)Mandy and Remy also discuss #PumpRules and #RHONY while diving into issues of loyalty, friendship, and living out loud. They try to answer life's important questions such as "Why is Stassi apologizing for Patrick's poor behavior?" "Is the Housewives franchise anti-feminist?" and "Why don't the ladies of #RHOBH swim in their fabulous pools?"

  • Episode 16 - 'New York City living, divorcing, and dying' with Danielle Kaye

    30/04/2018 Duration: 31min

    Mandy and Danielle talk through the highs and lows of New York City living and dive into this week's episode of #RHONY to tackle the Sonja vs Dorinda argument of divorce vs death. They also chat about getting older, and growing out of hard partying ways, and renewed opportunities for women in their 40s and 50s. Check out Danielle on Past Your Bedtime podcast! https://www.ogpodcastnetwork.com/podcast/past-your-bedtime/

  • Episode 15 - 'The psychology of Vanderpump Rules' with Kathleen Callaghy

    20/04/2018 Duration: 59min

    Mandy and Kathleen take a deep dive into the psychology of the characters and relationships on Vanderpump Rules. Join for the insight and judgement, and of course laughs as they discuss mental illness, why people behave certain ways in relationships, and whether Lala's "baba" bottle is a healthy way to cope with stress. Bonus content identifying the similarities between reality TV and the sci-fi/fantasy genres!

  • Episode 14 - 'A road trip to find Lisa Vanderpump' with Kati Riddle

    16/04/2018 Duration: 57min

    Bravo partners in crime Mandy and Kati rent a car to drive to Philadelphia in an attempt to meet Lisa Vanderpump at a rose signing event... chaos ensues. Plus recaps of #PumpRules, #RHOBH, #SouthernCharm, and #RHONY. Grab a bottle of rose and tune in!

  • Episode 13 - The sisters are doing it for themselves

    08/04/2018 Duration: 51min

    FINALLY the ladies of Southern Charm of decided to stand up for themselves and not put up with any more guys with the Charleston trademark 'Peter Pan' syndrome! In this episode Mandy recaps the season 5 premiere of Southern Charm, the season 10 premiere of RHONY, the reunion of Summer House, as well as Vanderpump Rules and RHOBH. Full of drama and judgement :)

  • Episode 12 - 'Manufacturing drama & managing stress' with Parker Schaffel

    29/03/2018 Duration: 48min

    Parker Schaffel is back and it's all Vanderpump Rules all the time! Mandy and Parker discuss relationships in your 30s, coping mechanisms for stress, self awareness, and the impact of reality TV on people's emotional and physical development. Plus, a crazy story about Parker (almost) going to Homecoming with a former Bachelor contestant!

  • Episode 11 'Living Life Like Lois (Rinna)' with Kati Riddle

    23/03/2018 Duration: 39min

    Fan favorite Kati Riddle is back to dish about all the Bravo show gossip and tackle some of life's toughest questions like: Is Brittany pulling the 'Bachelorette move'? Is Divorce Closet giving Craigslist a run for its money? Will Kyle and Jax ever outgrow their Peter Pan syndrome? Finally, they ask themselves if they're living life like Lois, Lisa Rinna's hot 89 year old mom who is living her truth at the retirement home and ordering French toast at lunch. Lots of laughter!

  • Episode 10 - 'Decoding accents and Vanderpump Rules psychology' with Matt Oliver

    16/03/2018 Duration: 42min

    Mandy interviews UK native Matt Oliver who decodes various Bravo accents, American dude stereotypes on #PumpRules, cast members conflict resolution skills, and what's 'real' on reality TV. Full of British wit and a little snark!

  • Episode 9 - 'Bachelor betrayal' with Emily Yahr

    08/03/2018 Duration: 56min

    Mandy sits down with Emily Yahr, entertainment reporter for the Washington Post, to discuss the most dramatic Bachelor finale EVER. Mandy and Emily weigh in on if ABC producers crossed a line, what the social media reaction has been, the joys and downfalls of entertainment reporting, and what ever happened to Arie's relationship with Jef Holm...it's juicy, you'll be on the edge of your seat!

  • Episode 8 - An International View Of The Bachelor & Reality TV!

    01/03/2018 Duration: 49min

    Join Mandy in Naples, Italy where her and friends from France, Italy, and Canada give a hilarious look into how The Bachelor franchise & reality TV are viewed around the world (1:45), followed by a breakdown of The Bachelor's #WomenTellAll and fantasy suites (14:00), as well as some serious #PumpRules recapping from Amsterdam (32:15).

  • Episode 7 - 'Hometown dates & Big Bear breakdowns' - feat. Michelle Thaler

    22/02/2018 Duration: 46min

    Michelle Thaler, an old friend of Mandy's who went on a hometown friend date with her to Minneapolis, recaps Arie's hometown dates from the Bachelor (3:00), Mandy dives into the Big Bear drama on Vanderpump Rules (16:00), followed by a recap of Stephen, Carl, and the Wirkus Circus from Summer House (28:50.

  • Episode 6 - Backstage at WWHL in New York!!!

    14/02/2018 Duration: 01h10min

    Get a glimpse into life in the Bravo Clubhouse where Mandy and friend Steph catch a live viewing of Watch What Happens Live with Tom Schwartz and Katie Maloney Schwartz! Also included a recaps of the last two weeks of Vanderpump Rules (7:30), The Bachelor (24:15), and Summer House (44:00).

  • Episode 5 - 'Bowling and Battle Raps' with Kati Riddle

    02/02/2018 Duration: 01h03min

    This week has all the LOLs! Mandy and Kati dive deep into The Bachelor and this week's bowling escapades (1:15) and the epic Vanderpump Rules battle rap-like fight (17:25) before Mandy recaps The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (36:15) and Summer House (46:45).

  • Episode 4 - 'Resting Bachelor Face' with Lisa Bonos

    26/01/2018 Duration: 58min

    Join Mandy and the creator of the Washington Post's blog Solo-ish, Lisa Bonos, for a Bachelor breakdown of Sienne's charisma, group date drama in the woods, and some glam-shaming(1:25), Mandy's recap of Vanderpump Rules (20:52), Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (31:44), Summer House (38:46), and an interview with Lisa where Mandy announces plans to enter Lisa for consideration on a new reality dating show (44:00).

  • Episode 3 - 'I'm Done With All These Men'

    21/01/2018 Duration: 30min

    Like Lala from Vanderpump Rules, Mandy is done with men thinking they can get away from whatever they want. Listen in as Mandy breaks down this week's episodes of Vanderpump Rules (2:45), The Bachelor (14:10), and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (21:20).

  • Episode 2 - 'Editing Your Own Reality' with Brittany Vasseur Thomas

    13/01/2018 Duration: 41min

    Join Mandy for a reality TV recap of The Bachelor (1:30), Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (9:30), and Vanderpump Rules (16:25) with her guest, Youtuber Brittany Vasseur Thomas, who gives insight on what it's like to edit your own reality on Youtube in her first-ever interview (30:35).

  • Episode 1 - 'Get After It' with Parker Schaffel

    05/01/2018 Duration: 39min

    Mandy and Parker 'Get After It' as they recall the embarrassing moment that led Mandy to start a podcast, relive Parker's shining moment on the Real Housewives of Potomac, and breakdown the latest #RHOBH.

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