Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker

Fan favorite Kati Riddle is back this week to chat all things Bravo, including her and Mandy's recent attendance at Countess & Friends cabaret show in DC. They recap #RHONY and make the case for extending the show to two full hours to take in all the amazingness these ladies gift us with, asking the most pressing questions - is Tinsley still with Scott? Is Luann "in" on the cabaret joke? And, most importantly, is it normal to freeze (and defrost) a dead dog? Plus a bit on #RHOBH and #Southern Charm. Enjoy!

Out In The Wild podcast co-host Jess Rothschild shares her experiences with Real Housewives out and about in their natural habitat, including being at Countess LuAnn’s cabaret during the Jovani scene, on a random beach vacation with Bethenny in Mexico, and a Christina Aguilera concert with Erika Jane. Plus Mandy and Jess dish on this week’s #RHONY and #RHOBH. You can find Out In The Wild podcast on Apple Podcasts --> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-in-the-wild/id1459273668

Kirsten Moore from the Reality TV & Me podcast joins Mandy to discuss all things Bravo: why #RHONY is the most compelling show on TV, bravolebrities struggle wit sobriety, the #PumpRules patriarchy, #RHOBH’s LVP’s lie detector test, #RHOP’s Michael & butt grabbing, and the importance of Bravo in times of tragedy.

Carrie Gillen of the Sip & Shine Podcast joins Mandy following their meet up at Oz restaurant (owned by #RHOP's Ashley & Michael) to recap the Real Housewives of Potomac premiere! This dish on Candiace's toxic relationship with her mother, the never-ending wedding drama, and Karen & Gizelle's friendship. Plus all the craziness of the #PumpRules reunion and Jax's family situation, Lisa's shadiness, and why we love Denise so much on #RHOBH. Lots of laughs, opinions, and gossip!

Beth Ann McDowell joins Mandy to share her thoughts on all things #PumpRules, Stassi’s new book Next Level Basic, and of course, the drama with LVP. Plus, recaps on the big stories in #RHOA, #RHOBH, and #RHONY.

Shira Weiss joins Mandy to discuss the Housewives diva behavior and how narcissists make great reality TV. They dive into the #RHOA reunion, praise the incredible editing on #PumpRules, discuss #RHOBH post puppygate, and of course the #RHONY Bershire’s for Halloween. Enjoy!

Mandy’s neighbor Robert Block joins to recap #PumpRules, #RHOBH, and a little bit of #RHONY. He shares a hilarious story about his experience at Hotel Mousai in Puerto Vallarta (where the Vanderpump crew is vacationing), his thoughts on Stassi’s freak outs, Brittany’s ulcer, and Lala’s attitude. And despite being exhausted by it, Mandy & Robert tackle #puppygate, why Dorit is to blame for this madness, and a few theories on who leaked the story to Radar Online. Plus, the LVP shout out on C-SPAN and why the ladies of #RHONY Are. The. Best.

The lady behind the @PumpRulesOGs twitter account and new podcaster Beth Ann McDowell joins Mandy to recap this week’s Vanderpump Rules. They discuss the opening of Tom Tom and whether Sandoval and Schwartz should be together, if Lala's freak out on Raquel and Billie Lee, Tom and Katie fighting dirty, Kristen’s pattern of behavior in relationships, and Beth Ann’s desire to be Katie’s spirit guide. Check out Beth Ann’s new podcast “Too poor for a PJ” here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/too-poor-for-a-pj/id1457196245?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Jess from RH of the West Side podcast has the inside scoop on all things Beverly Hills! Mandy and Jess break down the continued saga of Lucy Lucy Apple Juice, the unusual dynamic of LVP and Kyle’s friendship, Sophia going to Mandy’s alma mater The George Washington University, and Jess’s side theory on LVP and PK’s friendship. They also get into #RHONY including the blondes vs. the brunettes, Luann’s mania before rehab, and discuss whether Bethenny will turn on Luann. Plus some takes on #RHOA and #PumpRules! *Be sure to check out Jess’s patreon for more inside scoop https://www.patreon.com/posts/25327738*

Kati Riddle is BACK y’all! From Lucy Lucy Apple Juice to glam squads to possible LVP set ups and everything in between, Mandy and Kati break down the latest #RHOBH. Plus a recap of the drama from this week’s #PumpRules including the return of crazy Kristen, whether Carter is a good fit for her, the joys of flying private, and Lala leaving “her man.” Plus a bit on #RHONJ and prepping for the return of our beloved #RHONY!

Erin Martin of the Pink Shade and Cult Talk podcasts joins Mandy to discuss the #RHOBH premiere! They dive deep into the Dorit Vanderpump dog controversy, Denise Richard's and the Charlie Sheen connection, Mauricio's real estate scandals, and looking at LVP through a cult leader lens. Mandy also shares her experience attending an Erika Jayne concert and running into Gisele and Karen from #RHOP! Plus Mandy and Erin do a bit on the latest #PumpRules and what Erin is calling the "emancipation of James Kennedy." Enjoy!

Writer for Reality Blurb, Lindsay Cronin aka 'girl with gossip' spills ALL the tea this week! Mandy and Lindsay discuss her meeting Luann, who's coming back as a 'friend of' on #RHONY and #RHOC, all the #SouthernCharm legal battles, and the #RHOBH feud and whether LVP has another potential spinoff in the works. Plus recaps of #PumpRules and #RHONJ!

Garrett Schaffel - who does the BEST James Kennedy impression ever - joins Mandy to discuss this week's Vanderpump Rules episode. They talk through the drama at Scheana’s housewarming party, Billie Lee’s portrayal on the show, and Tom outing Ariana’s sexuality. Plus full recaps of the CrAzY #RHONJ Cabo trip and #RHOA Tokyo getaway!

Mandy breaks down all the craziness from this week's Vanderpump Rules, Real Housewives of Atlanta, and Real Housewives of New Jersey. From Stassi getting her own national holiday, to Eva's Tokyo Bachelorette, to Teresa's fitness competition - this episode is filled with drama. Plus, some tea from the OC! RHOA ladies trip to Tokyo,

Newly acclaimed author Parker Schaffel joins Mandy to recap this week's #PumpRules including the aftermath of Stassi’s freakout on Beau, her mom's behavior, James’ attempt at repentance, and Parker's thoughts on book deals (well, Stassi's book deal, at least). Plus recaps of #RHONJ and #RHOA! Be sure to check out https://parkerschaffel.com & read Parker's new book, "Get After It: Seven Inspirational Stories to Find Your Inner Strength When It Matters Most"

Brandon Alvarado, co-host of the Domestic Partners podcast, joins Mandy to chat all thinks #PumpRules, #RHOA, and #RHONJ! They discuss the rebranding of Jax as a 'good guy', butt smoothie facials, Lisa's tendency to heal broken birds, James' mom, and another epic Stassi birthday melt down. Plus lots of controversial takes on arranged marriages, fitness competitions, and if it's time for Kandi to leave #RHOA.

Shira Weiss, writer & neighbor to our favorite New Jersey housewives, shares her thoughts on the latest #RHONJ including the bridezilla that is Danielle Staub, the evolution of Teresa Giudice, and Jackie’s column about Jennifer’s children. Mandy and Shira also get into Vanderpump Rules drama, including Katie’s ultimatum, the firing of James Kennedy, and what the hell is going on in Raquel’s head. Check out Shira at shirasgotthescoop.com!

Craig McNeil, host of the PumpRules Podcast, joins Mandy to breakdown this week's episode of Vanderpump Rules and share his experience with James Kennedy while at SUR for Pride this year. They discuss why they love a self-righteous Kristen Doute, Jax's new perspective on life, and some thoughts on the inner workings of James' psyche. Plus, Mandy recaps the #RHOC and #RHOD reunions. Also be sure to check out Craig on the award-winning podcast Whimsically Volatile https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/whimsically-volatile/id1361582513?mt=2!

Armin Mahramzadeh, founder of the @Buttered_Pop podcast, joins Mandy to recap the #PumpRules premiere. They ponder some of the biggest questions in Vanderpump universe: are we seeing peak Stassi? Is Jax really a changed man? And has Kristen Doute finally honed in on her powers? Plus recaps of the #RHOC and #RHOD reunions!

Diana Espir, host of the 'You Can’t Sit With Me' podcast joins Mandy to break down all the craziness that was the #RHOC reunion. Apparently in the OC, when they go low, you accuse them of doing blow! Mandy and Diana breakdown the epic fight between Kelly and Vicki, whether the Housewives re-watching their drama pulls them back in, Diana’s advice for Vicki when she gets called a pig, and speculations about what ended Gina's marriage. Plus recaps of #RHOD, #RHONJ and #RHOA.