It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! Should you tell your partner if you find yourself reminiscing about a past relationship? Does not wanting to date someone with kids mean you're just too picky? And when is it acceptable to tell a friend you think her boyfriend sucks? Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take! If you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.com Subscribe and watch the episodes on YouTube! https://bit.ly/SubscribeDearShan...
Aug 05, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 557
Shandy is back with your recap of Episode 9 of Katie Thurston’s season of The Bachelorette! Thanks to our sponsors! Visit http://www.hellotushy.com/SHANDY for 10% off and free shipping on your Hello Tushy bidet! Visit http://www.grove.com/SHANDY for a free natural product starter set with your first order! Sharleen is a veteran Bachelor recapper, having recapped for 7 years (!) on her blog, All The Pretty Pandas, and for Flare magazine, since her own appearance on Season 18. Andy, meanwhile, has...
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 550
It's Love Fest time! 🎉 Today's is a particularly momentous Love Fest and a Dear Shandy exclusive! Fittingly for our 1-year anniversary month and our 12th Love Fest, we are joined in person by our dear friend Nick Viall and his lovely girlfriend Natalie. For the first time ever, Nick and Natalie share the detailed story of how they met, as well as how Natalie was a "Jedi Master" in their coming together. They also talk early stage hesitations, the ways in which they complement each other, and of...
Jul 29, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 537
Shandy is back with your recap of Episode 8 of Katie Thurston’s season of The Bachelorette! Sharleen is a veteran Bachelor recapper, having recapped for 7 years (!) on her blog, All The Pretty Pandas, and for Flare magazine, since her own appearance on Season 18. Andy, meanwhile, has never watched a full season (this is no joke—he even fast-forwarded through most of Sharleen's own season). But, being married to the "Recap Queen", even he has gleaned a thing or two. Hear Shandy break down Season ...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 536
It's Caller Day! Have you ever dated someone whose platonic friend(s) didn't exactly welcome you with open arms? Today's caller, Dayna, has a predicament which inadvertently touches on social dynamics when it comes to dating: jealousy, social hierarchy, a partner's say in who we spend our time with, and how friendships can change when someone in the friend group finds their Happily Ever After. Not all questions have clear answers, and while this one falls squarely into that category, we guarante...
Jul 22, 2021•57 min•Ep. 57
Shandy is back with your recap of Episode 7 of Katie Thurston’s season of The Bachelorette! Sharleen is a veteran Bachelor recapper, having recapped for 7 years (!) on her blog, All The Pretty Pandas, and for Flare magazine, since her own appearance on Season 18. Andy, meanwhile, has never watched a full season (this is no joke—he even fast-forwarded through most of Sharleen's own season). But, being married to the "Recap Queen", even he has gleaned a thing or two. Hear Shandy break down Season ...
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 54
You have asked for months for us to bring on an Astrologer and Tarot card reader, and the day has finally come! We're admittedly not big on Astrology, so to compensate for our lack of knowledge, we've brought the big guns: Expert Tarot Reader & Astrologer, Maisy Bristol! Maisy dishes her tips for couples when Mercury is in retrograde, she reads our birth charts and corresponding compatibility, and does a tarot reading on our relationship. And though we may not be in our element with this epi...
Jul 15, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 55
Shandy is back with your recap of Episode 6 of Katie Thurston’s season of The Bachelorette! Come join us to chat about Hunter, "Operation WOWO", and Connor B! Thanks to our sponsors! Visit http://www.hellotushy.com/SHANDY for 10% off and free shipping on your Hello Tushy bidet! Visit http://www.hellofresh.com/SHANDY14 and use code SHANDY14 for up to 14 free meals, plus free shipping! Sharleen is a veteran Bachelor recapper, having recapped for 7 years (!) on her blog, All The Pretty Pandas, and ...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 548
It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions. In a straight yet platonic male-female friendship, how much stock should one put in flirtatiousness? How much flakiness is *too* much to put up with in a friend? How should one navigate dating a "fabulously wealthy" person when they are accustomed to holding their own financially? Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take! If you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.com Subscribe and watch the episo...
Jul 08, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 555
Shandy is back with your recap of Episode 5 of Katie Thurston’s season of The Bachelorette! Come join us to chat about newcomer Blake, Andrew S' long-awaited 1-on-1, Hunter versus everyone, and a whole lot of frankenbiting. Thanks to our sponsor - MANSCAPED! Visit http://www.Manscaped.com and use code SHANDY! Sharleen is a veteran Bachelor recapper, having recapped for 7 years (!) on her blog, All The Pretty Pandas, and for Flare magazine, since her own appearance on Season 18. Andy, meanwhile, ...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 52
It's Love Fest time! 🎉 Today we're joined by Katie Morton (who you may remember from Colton's season of The Bachelor, as well as the 6th season of Bachelor In Paradise) and her handsome boyfriend (and pro footballer!) James Rowe. These two are the poster children for long distance and pandemic dating, and the story of how they met just might renew your faith in the elusive Meet Cute. Katie and James share how apps and Facetime have played a role in their relationship, how they complement each o...
Jul 01, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 51
Shandy is back with your recap of Episode 4 of Katie Thurston’s season of The Bachelorette! Come join us to dissect Tre vs Andrew S, new arrival Blake Moynes, and of course, THOMAS. Thanks to our sponsors! Visit http://www.FranklyApparel.com/SHANDY for $15 off your first purchase! Visit http://www.hellotushy.com/SHANDY for 10% off and free shipping on your Hello Tushy bidet! Sharleen is a veteran Bachelor recapper, having recapped for 7 years (!) on her blog, All The Pretty Pandas, and for Flare...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 50
It's Caller Day! Just how many unchecked boxes are *too* many? Today's conversation is a doozy and covers just about everything: different religions and cultures, socioeconomic class, a parent's approval, the pandemic, self-esteem, and coming of age. Our lovely caller, Jamie, is in a happy relationship but it isn't what she'd envisioned for herself. If you've ever been in a relationship you valued but knew deep down things weren't quite right, we guarantee you will relate to the crossroads at wh...
Jun 24, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 49
Shandy is back with your recap of Episode 3 of Katie Thurston’s season of The Bachelorette! Come join us to dissect Karl's behavior, the least fun Group Date of all time, Michael's 1-on-1, and of course, THOMAS. Sharleen is a veteran Bachelor recapper, having recapped for 7 years (!) on her blog, All The Pretty Pandas, and for Flare magazine, since her own appearance on Season 18. Andy, meanwhile, has never watched a full season (this is no joke—he even fast-forwarded through most of Sharleen's ...
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 48
Today's Hot Topic episode is one of Sharleen's personal favorites. We're joined by the brilliant Dr. Uchenna Ossai, one of a handful of pelvic floor physical therapists in the world to also be certified in sexuality counseling. We polled you over on Instagram for your questions, and boy, you DELIVERED. Today's conversation covers everything from pain during sex, to post-natal issues, to incontinence, to orgasms (including Dr. UC's orgasm hacks!) There's something for everyone in this episode, ev...
Jun 17, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 47
Shandy is back with your recap of Episode 2 of Katie Thurston’s season of The Bachelorette! Come join us to dissect Mike’s poem, Aaron versus Cody, the many kisses (good and bad), and of course, KARL. Sharleen is a veteran Bachelor recapper, having recapped for 7 years (!) on her blog, All The Pretty Pandas, and for Flare magazine, since her own appearance on Season 18. Andy, meanwhile, has never watched a full season (this is no joke—he even fast-forwarded through most of Sharleen's own season)...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 46
It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions. 🔥 Does texting style affect our perception of a person, and how good an indicator is texting compatibility for real-life compatibility? If your current flame ended an engagement a mere 3 months before you met, and won't commit for that reason, is he just not into you or does he really just need more time? (And on that note, had Andy met Sharleen only 3 months after his ended engagement, does he think they still would have worked?)...
Jun 10, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 553
Ask and you shall receive! You've asked us for ages to recap The Bachelor and its spinoffs, and we're finally obliging. Sharleen is a veteran Bachelor recapper, having recapped for 7 years (!) on her blog and for Flare magazine, since her own appearance on Season 18. Andy, meanwhile, has never watched a full season (this is no joke—he even fast-forwarded through most of Sharleen's own season). But, being married to the "Recap Queen", even he has gleaned a thing or two. Hear Shandy break down the...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 44
It's Love Fest time! 🎉 Today's happy couple is bonafide Bachelor royalty: Ben Higgins and his stunning fiancée, Jess Clarke! These two join us from their house in Denver, which they are currently renovating, to talk the ins and outs of their sweet relationship. We learn their first impressions of one another, the ways they complement each other, and of course, how they FIGHT! Finally, the Dear Shandy Newlyweds Game! Who knows who better? Watch on to find out! Thanks to our sponsor - HELLO TUSHY...
Jun 03, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 43
It's Caller Day! Our caller, Maya, may be in a happy, healthy relationship, but she's at a crossroads. If you've ever been in a longterm relationship and felt marriage should be a given, you just may relate to Maya's (all too common) situation. Just how long is *too* long to wait for a partner's certainty? This just might be our most heated caller conversation to date. Thanks to our sponsor - MANSCAPED! Visit http://www.Manscaped.com with code SHANDY to get 20% off plus free shipping! If you hav...
May 27, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 42
Have you ever wondered what dating and relationships are like when you're a celebrity? How do famous folks meet these days, and when they do, what's different? Do they behave differently in dating than the rest of us, and do "civilians" stand a real chance with them? Our resident celeb is comedian, famed roaster, and podcast host Nikki Glaser! She is brutally honest in her assessment of dating at her (self-assessed) "B-list" level of fame, her own celebrity crushes (including some of Bachelor Na...
May 20, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 523
It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions. 🔥 If you have a crush on someone in their workplace, is it OK to ask them out? And if so, what are Andy's tried-and-true tips for making a move? Should you put off dating until you have your ducks in a row professionally? Just how much do straight men really care about a woman's occupation and professional success? And if you've been friend-zoned, is there any hope for rekindling that romantic spark? There are some STRONG opinions...
May 13, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 40
It's Love Fest time! 🎉 Today we're joined by Sydney Lotuaco (who you may remember from Colton's season of The Bachelor) and her sweet boyfriend, Nick Wehby. These two have a particularly unique meeting story that just might renew your faith in pandemic dating. Sydney and Nick share how the pandemic played a role in getting to truly know one another, how they complement each other, and of course, how they FIGHT! Nick also graciously shares a powerful story that transformed his view on life. Fina...
May 06, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 39
It's Caller Day! Our caller, Kate, has a unique predicament that veers into discussions about mismatched Love Languages and our cultural expectations surrounding proposals. How much does a formal "Will you marry me" *really* matter, and does a man's reticence to deliver on this gender role tradition speak to a deeper problem? Visit http://www.hellotushy.com/SHANDY for 10% off and free shipping on your Hello Tushy bidet! If you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.com Subsc...
Apr 29, 2021•58 min•Ep. 38
Have you ever watched a reality TV dating show and wondered what that poker-faced host is REALLY thinking? As Temptation Island fans and general admirers of its host Mark L Walberg's piercing commentary, we're thrilled he agreed to join us for a Confessions episode! Temptation Island brings on four straight real-life couples who are at crossroads in their relationships, separates them for a month, and has them live with (very forward) straight singles of the opposite sex. It originally debuted i...
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 37
It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions. 🔥 How normal are growing pains when you and your partner first live together, and is it too harsh to deem your partner's living habits unattractive? If you think you're falling for your soon-to-be-roommate—who also happens to be 6 years younger than you—should you explore this or let it go? If you're "cloaked" by someone on a dating app, even after making plans, should you call out their rude behavior? If you have a relationship q...
Apr 15, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 36
It's Love Fest time! 🎉 Today's happy couple is downright iconic in Bachelor Nation: Desiree and Chris Siegfried! We recorded this after they were able to put their boys to bed on the West Coast, which resulted in a very late night and thus very delirious/loopy/giggly chat. Truthfully, this couple exceeded every (already high) expectation: they're refreshingly real and down-to-earth, and simply fun to hang out with. They share how they complement each other, how kids have transformed their relat...
Apr 08, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 35
It's Caller Day! Our caller, Elise, has a predicament that might resonate if you've ever lusted after a close friend. If you found yourself in love with your close friend-turned-roommate, what would you do? What if said roommate had a longterm girlfriend, yet simultaneously seemed to reciprocate your affections? Today's call went in a different direction than originally expected, which really shows the difference between a written email and a true conversation. If you have a relationship questio...
Apr 01, 2021•56 min•Ep. 34
Today we're joined by licensed family and marriage therapist, Elizabeth Earnshaw! There's something for everyone in this episode: If you're either single or in a happy relationship, but you're simply curious what a LFMT encounters in her office, the first half (our "Confessions" segment) is for you! If you have concerns about your own partnership (or your in-laws!) and want to hear a professional's take on our listeners' most frequently asked questions, the second half is for you. There are many...
Mar 25, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 33
It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions. 🔥 Is it really a MUST that you and your partner live together before getting married? Just how important is a shared sense of humor in a forever relationship? Which famed statement is more true: "Absence makes the heart grow fonder", or "Out of sight, out of mind"? Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take! If you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.com Subscribe and watch the episodes on YouTube!...
Mar 18, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 32
