Published by Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker
Is This Real Life? is a Bravo podcast that relates our favorite shows to our own lives and the world around us. Hosted by Mandy Slutsker.
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Get ready to dive deep into the world of reality TV as Melissa and Mandy return with Part Two of M&M Hour! This episode is a rollercoaster ride through the latest dramas in *Next Gen New York City* and the *Real Housewives of Orange County*. If you're a fan of sharp commentary and vibrant personalities, you won't want to miss this! Join Melissa and Mandy as they dissect the current season of OC, revealing their hearts and hilarity around the cast dynamics. You'll discover insights on how Tamra Judge's controversial antics keep viewers guessing and why Shannon Beador remains a beloved mystery despite her flaws. This episode isn't just gossip; it's a thoughtful exploration of the emotional complexities behind our favorite reality stars. Perfect for reality TV enthusiasts and anyone seeking an entertaining yet heartfelt discussion, this episode is essential listening if you want to understand the unfiltered truths behind the glamour. Tune in for a fun-filled hour that leaves you both entertained and enlightened! THANK YOU FOR LISTENING and for all the support! Please follow ‘Is this Real Life’ with Mandy Slutsker and ‘Your Bish Therapist’ podcast; please give a 5-star comment & rating (it really helps!) Please follow @mandyslutsker and @yourbishtherapist on Instagram and Patreon Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.
1 hr 12 min
Welcome back for another episode of M&M Hour with Mandy and Melissa! In this episode Mandy and Melissa chat about the end of In the City and give their thoughts on the season, the reunion, and the future of Danielle and Lindsay’s friendship. Then, Mandy and Melissa dive into The Valley finale, which has become so red pilled you forget the show is based in Los Angeles. They both love Lala’s role on the show and are worried for Kristen. Follow Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbishtherapist/?hl=en Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
1 hr 29 min
Rob and Gianna step in for Mandy this week to give their take on the first season of In the City including what worked and what didn't. Then they venture over to The Valley and explain why season 3 may be underrated by fans. Finally, Rob and Gianna discuss Next Gen NYC and why Charlie is the worst. Follow Rob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robbaldwinrains/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
1 hr 12 min
This week Mandy has president and founder of AYR Media, Aliza Rosen, on the podcast. AYR Media develops original content across podcasts, TV, and documentary film - so Aliza knows a good story when she sees one! Mandy and Aliza get into what makes Next Gen NYC compelling TV, before diving into this week’s RHOC, In The City, and the Valley - which is having an excellent second half of the season. Follow Aliza on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayr_media/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
1 hr 22 min
This week Mandy has New York-based writer Louis Peitzman on the podcast. Louis co-hosts the ‘Supporting Actresses’ podcast and is one of Mandy’s favorite Bravo commentator. Mandy and Louis discuss the triumphant return of the 20th season of RHOC before getting into In the City, The Valley, and Next Gen NYC. Plus, Mandy and Louis discuss a few of the RHORI ladies liking hateful memes. Listen to ‘Supporting Actresses’: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supporting-actresses/id1819782629 Follow Louis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louispeitzman/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
1 hr 13 min
This week Mandy has Bravo-loving New Yorker Harmony McGivney on the podcast to chat about our favorite Northeast shows. Mandy and Harmony chit chat about the Summer House cast shake-up, the Tom Sandoval drama, and Liz McGraw’s departure before getting into the RHORI reunion part 2 and the dinner from hell on In The City. Follow Harmoney on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyismyboyfriend/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
46 min
Melissa and Mandy are back discussing part one of the RHORI reunion. Through this, Melissa discusses Jo-Ellen, trauma responses discussing mother wounds and narcissistic mothers. The pair also discuss the drama between Rosie & Kelsey, Liz and Alicia and Rulla & Jo-Ellen. Through this the pair discuss mental health, generational trauma, parent wounds, projection, avoidance and more! THANK YOU FOR LISTENING and for all the support! Please follow Your Bish Therapist podcast; please give a 5-star comment & rating (it really helps!) Please follow @yourbishtherapist on Instagram, YouTube, Patreon, and FB. For full video (ad free, early release, full video & bonus content) visit YBT Patreon, Spreaker Supporters Club or YouTube Patreon (Ad Free, Early Release, Full Video, Bonus Content) https://patreon.com/YourBishTherapist?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Apple Podcast (Ad Free): https://apple.co/3Mfskze Spreaker Supporters club (Ad Free, Early Release): https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support YouTube (Full Video): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu8bmVPTlWANg5v7rGRJjow?subconfirmation=1 To find links to all YBT content: https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapist Brand Ambassador : www.Iamhumanthebrand.com for clothing with a purpose. Code BISH20 for 20% off purchase Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.
1 hr 3 min
Welcome back to M&M Hour! Mandy and Melissa jump right into this week on Bravo by discussing In The City, particularly what is wrong with both Amanda and Kyle for staying in a toxic relationship for a decade. They then move on to discuss the breath of fresh air that is NextGen NYC and end with the never-ending story of Danny vs. Janet on The Valley. Follow Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbishtherapist/?hl=en Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
1 hr 38 min
This week Mandy has Scottish culture writer Louis Staples on the podcast to chat all things Bravo. Louis, whose work can be seen in Harpers Bazaar, Rolling Stone, The Cut, Vogue, and more shares his thoughts on what’s made the Summer House scandal get so big. Louis and Mandy also discuss The Valley (which Louis called millennial misery porn) and the Real Housewives of Rhode Island. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on RHOA and In the City. Follow Louis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisstaples/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
1 hr 29 min
This week Mandy has Mary Payne Gilbert, host of the Pink Shade Podcast, on to discuss another eventful week in Bravo. Mary Payne and Mandy chit chat a bit before getting into the Real Housewives of Rhode Island, the Real Housewives of Atlanta, and The Valley. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on the Summer House and Southern Hospitality reunions. Check out 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/
1 hr 25 min
This week Mandy has Raya Hensler, host of Reality with Raya, on the podcast. Mandy and Raya spend most of the time deconstructing the Summer House reunion part 2 but chat a little In The City and Real Housewives of Rhode Island. Do you all agree Liz was on something when she freaked out at Jo-Ellen? For all things Raya Hensler: https://linktr.ee/realitywithraya?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=97758878-8062-4a9a-acd4-8009bd54119a Follow Reality with Ray on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitywithraya/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
1 hr 4 min
Mandy and Melissa are back for another M&M Hour, including an announcement about cross posting both parts of M&M Hour (see part 1) The pair talk about Summer House, with Melissa sharing clinical information about BPD; what it is, etiology, symptoms, treatments and resources (BPD resource center 1-888-694-2273 & www.bpdalliance.org Melissa and Mandy discuss real housewives of Rhode Island; including Liz vs Alicia, Kelsey vs. Rosie, and Alicia’s anxiety crackers. Discussion of mental health, addiction, social media addiction and psychology. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING and for all the support! Please follow “Is this Real Life” with Mandy Slutsker and Your Bish Therapist podcast and give a 5-star comment & rating (it really helps!) Please follow @mandyslutsker and @yourbishtherapist on Instagram, YouTube, Patreon, and FB. Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.
1 hr 15 min
Welcome to the 400th episode of “Is This Real Life”!!! Thank you so much for listening and being a part of this fun Bravo community we’ve built. This week is M&M Hour, so Mandy and Melissa get deep into what happened at the Summer House Reunion, including the “incongruent affect” being shown by Amanda and West. Mandy and Melissa also discuss this week’s The Valley and Southern Charm season finale. For all things Your Bish Therapist: linktr.ee/yourbishtherapist Follow Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbishtherapist/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
1 hr 19 min
Mandy has Ari Davis, a real estate agent in the DMV on the Your P&rtners team at Compass, on the podcast to chat this week in Bravo. Mandy and Ari discuss the season finale of Summer House and its seamless transition to In The City, why West lies, and dive into the new cast of characters on In The City. Plus, Ari shares her thoughts on RHORI and explains why it doesn’t make sense for Rosie to build an add on to your house that’s larger than her original house. Follow Ari Davis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ari1000/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
1 hr 17 min
Mandy has Larry Crespo (@bravobygays) on the podcast to chat this week in Bravo. They start with everyone’s favorite show currently airing, the Real Housewives of Rhode Island before getting into The Valley, Summer House, Southern Hospitality, and a little RHOA. Follow Larry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravobygays/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
1 hr 31 min
Mandy has Kelli Williams, co-host of “Beyond the Blinds” and host of the “Nostalgia and Now” podcast, to share her thoughts on Bravo. While Mandy and Kelli still feel slightly differently on Carl and definitely feel differently on Luke, they have a shared love of RHORI, Summer House, Southern Hospitality, and believing Danny from the Valley is a terrible man. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on the end of RHOBH and this week’s read-off on RHOA. For all things Kelli Williams / LagunaBiotch: linktr.ee/LagunaBiotch Follow Kelli on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laguna_biotch/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
1 hr 40 min
Mandy has Rob Rains back on the podcast to chat their favorite (and least favorite) shows! Mandy and Rob start with a good thirty minute deep dive into Summer House before getting into The Valley, Real Housewives of Rhode Island, and Southern Hospitality. Learn why its worth watching The Valley after show and about some great restaurants in Cleveland. Follow Rob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robbaldwinrains/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
1 hr 11 min
M&M Hour is back and Mandy and Melissa have a lot to say! First, they discuss that audio leaked from the Summer House reunion, fans needing to take it down a notch, and Mandy stumbling upon RHOP filming. Then Mandy and Melissa discuss the joys of RHORI, Southern Hospitality, and RHOBH. Join Melissa’s patreon: Patreonwww.patreon.com/YourBishTherapist?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Follow Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbishtherapist/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
1 hr 41 min
This week Mandy has UK-based comedian Dan James back on the podcast to chat all things Bravo. Dan and Mandy shoot the shit and share some tea about forthcoming reality shows involving Bravolebs before diving into this week’s shows. They cover Summer House, The Valley, and Real Housewives of Rhode Island with a little Beverly Hills at the end. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on RHOA and Southern Hospitality. Watch Dan James comedy special on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fHEElS1hl0Y?si=VArOv2-yS2c2e-A- Follow Dan James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danjamescomedy/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
1 hr 26 min
This week Mandy has @BravobyBrett on the podcast to discuss his new podcast “Clap if you Care” and dive into all the crazy Bravo programming this past week. Mandy and Brett discuss the new ladies from Rhode Island, RHOA’s return, watching Summer House through a new lens, and why they’re not sleeping on Beverly Hills. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on The Valley and Southern Hospitality. Listen to Clap if you Care with BravobyBrett: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/clap-if-you-care-with-bravobybrett/id1885551909 Follow Brett on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravobybrett/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
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