Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker

This week Mandy has Chelsea (@ohnochels) on the podcast for an in depth discussion on mental health issues, Bravo, the fandom, and social media. In addition to being co-host of the I Am The Cute One: A Nostalgia Podcast, Chelsea is a mental health professional. She shares what certain mental health terminology mean, answers questions about ethics in counseling, and provides her thoughts on the reasoning people behave different on social media than in their real lives.  Follow Chelsea  on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohnochels Listen to the I Am The Cute One: A Nostalgia Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-the-cute-one-a-nostalgia-podcast/id1570702948 Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by Emily Hanks, host of the podcast and YouTube channel @shespeaksbravo. Mandy and Emily unpack the latest Bravo news including the RHOSCL trailer, Bethenny’s threat of legal action, and how Trumps former lawyer Michael Cohen is linked to the old RHONY. Then the ladies dive into this week’s RHONY, RHOC, and RHOA. It’s all happening! Listen to She Speaks Bravo” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-speaks-bravo-with-emily-hanks/id1577293662 Follow Emily on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shespeaksbravo/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by Tom Hamlett, one half of the beloved podcast Dumpster Dive. Mandy and Tom start off discussing hot Bravo topics of the week before getting deep into the current RHONY, RHOA, and RHOC. Listen to Dumpster Dive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dumpster-dive-a-reality-tv-deep-dive/id1533780254  Follow Tom on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetomhamlett/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by Kiki Monique (@thetalkofshame), a content creator who focuses on all things pop culture, TV, Bravo, celebrities and trials. Mandy and Kiki chat all the latest Bravo gossip from BravoCon to Nene’s interview to whether reality tv unions are realistic. Then, Mandy and Kiki get into this week’s RHONY reboot, RHOA, and RHOC. Plus, Kiki's hilarious run in with Andy Cohen at the RHONY premiere party! For all things Kiki Monique: https://msha.ke/thetalkofshame Follow Kiki Monique on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetalkofshame Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by the @BravoBabe, Christina, to chat all the latest Bravo gossip and share her thoughts on the new RHONY, Crappie Lake, RHOC, and RHOA. The ladies agree with Noor (@TheRealityIs) who thinks the fight about cheese really was about former RHONY cast member Lizzy. Listen to GOSSIP with Bravo Babe: https://open.spotify.com/show/3YnoXjjfUhatBBkEde2s3M Follow Christina on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebravobabe/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by her favorite Desi girl, Noor from The Reality Is podcast! Mandy and Noor discuss the fight that transpired this week while RHOP was filming and rejoice Vanderpump Rules Emmy nomination before taking a close look at the new cast of RHONY, discussing the magic of Crappie Lake, and recapping RHOC and RHOA. Plus, Mandy getting bamboozled by Vena CBD! Listen to The Reality Is Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reality-is/id1535296559 Follow The Reality Is in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealityispod Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy and B (@PetShopBoy) do a deep dive into Summer House Martha’s Vineyard, which according to B, is the Spicy Summer House (as opposed to the plain Summer House in the Hamptons!) They discuss the reception of the show, thoughts about the cast, and what to expect for a season 2.  Listen to Life on the B list with PetShopBoy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-b-list-with-petshopboy/id1493424449 Follow PetShopBoy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petshopboy/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy has the manager of DC’s Duplex Dinner, and LGBTQ hot spot, Kelly Laczko on the podcast to chat all things Bravo. They discuss the potential Vanderpump Rules spinoff, the nonconsensual filming of Andy Cohen during Pride, as well as the latest RHOA and RHOC. Plus, hats off to Taylor Armstrong our bisexual queen! Follow Kelly on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellylalalaczko/ Follow the Duplex on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duplexdiner/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy has a true housewife historian on the podcast, Christian Gray Snow! They chat about the latest housewives gossip and discuss the unusual relationship between certain Housewives and their online fans before diving into this week’s Summer House Martha’s Vineyard, RHOA, and RHOC. Purchase merch from Christian’s shop: slutpigshop.com  Follow Christian on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danjamescomedy Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy welcomes back Dan James to the podcast. Dan not only has a PhD in media studies but is a standup comic with a new album (link below). Mandy and Dan discuss the Real Housewives of Orange County as it finds its legs this season and touch on the madness of the Real Housewives of New Jersey Reunion part 3 while contemplating how everyone - including the cast of VPR - moves forward. Plus, Mandy’s thoughts on Atlanta and Summer House Martha’s Vineyard. Stream Dan James album Iron Lisp: https://linktr.ee/danjamescomedy Follow Dan James on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danjamescomedy Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/ *Join Mandy in making a contribution to HIAS in honor of World Refugee Day, June 20: https://hias.org*

This week Mandy welcomes Kelli Williams (@Laguna_Biotch), co-host of the Beyond the Blinds podcast. Mandy and Kelli say goodbye to season 10 of Vanderpump Rules and season 7 of Summer House, dissecting each reunion. Plus, a conversation on blind item culture and fame.  Listen to the Beyond the Blinds podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-blinds/id1577848888 Follow Kelli Williams on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laguna_biotch/ Follow Kelli Williams on twitter: https://twitter.com/LagunaBiotchIG Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy has Dame Brian Moylan on the podcast. Brian is an acclaimed a Real Housewives anthropologist, editor-in-chief of the Housewives Institute Bulletin on Vulture, and NY Times bestselling author of “The Housewives: The Real Story Behind the Real Housewives.” Over nearly two hours, Mandy and Brian chat all things Summer House, Summer House Martha’s Vineyard, RHOA, RHONJ, and Vanderpump Rules. Plus, Brian sheds some light on how gossip magazines get their stories from not just cast members, but production. Sign up for the Housewives Institute Bulletin: https://www.vulture.com/housewives-institute-bulletin/  Follow Brian Moylan on twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianJMoylan Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy has Gibson Johns, host of the podcast “We Should Talk”, on to discuss all things Bravo. Mandy and Gibson chat Summer House, Summer House Martha’s Vineyard, RHOA, RHONJ, and Vanderpump Rules while exploring themes such as the blurred lines between real life and the show and what it means to show up authentically on camera.  Listen to the We Should Talk podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-should-talk/id1534157035 Follow Gibson Johns on twitter: https://twitter.com/gibsonoma Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker

**TRIGGER WARNING - this episode includes mention of abuse and domestic violence **  This week Mandy has self proclaimed former shitshow and host of the Adult Child podcast Andrea Ashley on to discuss a different way to look at Scandoval. Andrea asks the listeners to look at the drama on Vanderpump rules through the lens of adult children of dysfunctional families and shares how some of the people on the show are playing out unresolved childhood trauma.  Learn more about adult children of dysfunctional families: https://adultchildren.org/aca-readings/ Listen to the Adult Child Podcast: https://www.adultchildpodcast.com Follow Andrea on instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/adultchildpod Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy has PR and marketing guru and prolific Summer House tweeter Emma Oyomba on the podcast. They chat about Danielle’s unhinged reaction to Carl and Lindsay’s engagement on Summer House (in the Hamptons) and talk about their favs on the Summer House Martha’s Vineyard premiere. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts and recaps of the RHOA premiere, RHONJ, and Vanderpump Rules! Follow Emma on twitter:  https://twitter.com/emma_oyomba Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by Selle Brooks, host of the “Who Asked Me?” podcast and standup comedian. Mandy and Belle chat a little family Karma before getting into this week’s Vanderpump Rules and Summer House. Plus, Mandy’s thoughts on RHONJ. Follow Selle on twitter:  https://twitter.com/whoaskedselle Follow Selle’s podcast on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoaskedmepodcast/ Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy is joined by prolific social media pot stirrer and co-host of the pop culture roundup on So Bad It’s Good With Ryan Bailey, Sophie Ross! Mandy Sophie discuss the Orange County trailer and why they’re grateful for Tamra to be back, get into all things VanderPump Rules, and dissect the issues between Danielle and Lindsay on Summer House. Plus, Mandy’s thought on Jersey! Follow Sophie on twitter:  https://twitter.com/SophRossss Follow Sophie on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soph_ross/  Follow Mandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

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/