About this episode

Mandy Slutsker and guest Louis Staples discuss the Summer House scandal and various Bravo shows.

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/

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