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Dear Shandy

Sharleen Joynt & Andy Levineart19.com

Sharleen Joynt and Andy Levine—aka "Shandy"—combine dating advice and reality show recaps for a fun analysis of modern romance.

Sharleen and Andy are two former commitment-phobes who have now been married for over a decade. They don’t believe in fate, soulmates, or The One. So how did they wind up so happily married? They learned the tough dating lessons by living them. Get no-holds-barred, non-judgmental & honest advice from two people who actually have what you want: a fun, blissful partnership.

As an iconic former Bachelor contestant, Sharleen brings her insider knowledge (combined with Andy's hilarious commentary) to deliver what are hands-down the best Reality TV recaps in the business. They interview reality TV (or reality-adjacent) couples in double-date style episodes called Love Fests. New episodes drop every Thursday, and during TV seasons, twice a week.

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Episodes

Golden Bachelor Recap: Finale | The Good, The Bad & The Gerry - Ep 272

Shandy is back with Golden Bachelor recaps! Today we're breaking down the grand FINALE! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.marinelayer.com/SHANDY15 to get 15% off your entire order! - Go to https://prose.com/DEARSHANDY for 50% off your first subscription order today! - Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/SHANDY and download the ZocDoc app for FREE! - Go to https://www.drinkAG1.com/DEARSHANDY to get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase! Our W...

Dec 04, 202358 minEp. 272

Bachelor In Paradise Recap: Ep 9 | Relationships Crumble & The Dogs Come Sniffing - Ep 271

Shandy is back with Bachelor in Paradise, Season 9 recaps. Today we're breaking down episode 9! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.StoryWorth.com/DEARSHANDY today and save $10 on your first purchase! - Go to https://prose.com/DEARSHANDY for 50% off your first subscription order today! - Go to https://www.jennikayne.com/DEARSHANDY to get 25% off your first order! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Housekeeping 1:37 - Episode 9 Kick Off/Rose Ceremony Cocktail Party 34:55 - Rose Ceremony 40:59 - Credits ...

Dec 01, 202348 minEp. 271

Q&A! Pre-Date Sleuthing, An F Sans The Buddy, & Red Wine Lucy - Ep 270

It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! Are we ALL pre-date sleuthing one another online, and should you mention what you found to your date? If you're dating someone "perfect", what does it mean when you keep thinking about your ex? And if someone who routinely got in car accidents asked to borrow your new car, what would you say? Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.rocketmoney.com/SHANDY to save money and can...

Nov 29, 20231 hr 8 minEp. 270

Will We Ruin A Good Thing By Moving In Too Soon? Help! - Ep 269

It's Caller Day! Today we're joined by two lovely callers. It may be very early in their relationship but "C" and her boyfriend are madly in love—would moving in this early on ruin a good thing? Our next caller, Hannah, is childfree by choice, yet her boyfriends never seem to believe her when she says this. Are they all jerks who don't believe a woman when she tells them who she is, or is she the common denominator in the types she's attracting? Listen on for the Shandy take! Thanks to our spons...

Nov 22, 202354 minEp. 269

Golden Bachelor Recap: Fantasy Suites | Two Women, One Restaurateur - Ep 268

Shandy is back with Golden Bachelor recaps! Today we're breaking down Fantasy Suite Week! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.StoryWorth.com/DEARSHANDY today and save $10 on your first purchase! - Go to https://www.lomi.com/SHANDY and use promo code SHANDY at checkout to save $50! - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com and use promo code SHANDY at checkout to save 40% off the Cuddle Blanket now! - Go to https://www.squarespace.com/SHANDY for 10% off your first website or domain! Our Word Watc...

Nov 20, 202343 minEp. 268

Bachelor In Paradise Recap: Ep 8 | Katie Thurston Hosts A Roast - Ep 267

Shandy is back with Bachelor in Paradise, Season 9 recaps. Today we're breaking down episode 8! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.jennikayne.com/DEARSHANDY to get 25% off your first order! - Go to https://www.lomi.com/SHANDY and use promo code SHANDY at checkout to save $50! - Go to https://www.skims.com and get free shipping on orders over $75! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Housekeeping 2:08 - Episode 8 Kick Off 4:03 - Michael’s Date 4:45 - Back On The Beach 8:38 - Back On The Date 10:24 - Jord...

Nov 17, 202355 minEp. 267

Confessions With Katie Thurston - Ep 266

It's a BIG day, Shandies! We've been wanting to pick the lovely Katie Thurston's brain since we first recapped her Bachelorette season 2.5 years ago, and at long last, that day is here. Plus, it's been awhile since we've had a Confessions episode and we're thrilled this former Bachelorette and current star of F-Boy Island could make the time to join us! Katie's had a very busy and very public last 3 years, so today we talk the ins and outs of watching yourself back on TV, whether contestants beh...

Nov 15, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 266

Golden Bachelor Recap: Women Tell All | A Tell All For The Ages - Ep 265

Shandy is back with Golden Bachelor recaps! Today we're breaking down Women Tell All. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.apostrophe.com/SHANDY and use our code SHANDY to get your first visit for only five dollars! - Go to https://www.factormeals.com/SHANDY50 and use code SHANDY50 to get 50% off! - Go to https://www.quince.com/shandy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Our Word Watch sponsor! - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com and use code SHANDY for 40% off the new Cuddl...

Nov 13, 202352 minEp. 265

Bachelor In Paradise Recap: Ep 7 | The King & The Kat Burglar - Ep 264

Shandy is back with Bachelor in Paradise, Season 9 recaps. Today we're breaking down episode 7! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.athenaclub.com and use code DEARSHANDY for 25% off your first order! - Go to https://www.moshlife.com/SHANDY to save 20% off plus FREE shipping on your first 6-count Trial Pack! - Go to https://www.hellotushy.com /SHANDY and use promo code SHANDY for 10% off your first order! - Go to https://www.apostrophe.com/SHANDY and use our code SHANDY to get your first...

Nov 10, 202355 minEp. 264

Q&A! When A Good Guy's A Bad Kisser, "No Eggshells" Vs Shared Humor, & Having A Hot Dad - Ep 263

It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! Does it make you the A-hole to crush on someone you know is unavailable? When your guy is a winner but his kissing is terrible, can you teach an old dog new tricks? And in a romantic relationship, where's the line between the "no eggshells" rule and shared humor? Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.squarespace.com/SHANDY for 10% off your first website or domain! - Go to h...

Nov 08, 20231 hr 12 minEp. 263

Golden Bachelor Recap: Ep 6 | When Hometowns Hit Different - Ep 262

Shandy is back with Golden Bachelor recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 6. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://drinkAG1.com/SHANDY for a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D + 5 travel packs with your order! - Go to https://jennikayne.com and use code SHANDY for 15% off your first order! Our Word Watch sponsor! - Go to https://furanostudio.etsy.com and use code SHANDY for 20% off! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Housekeeping 1:00 - Episode 6 Kick Off 1:49 - Theresa’s Hometown 16:00 - Faith’s Hometown 2...

Nov 03, 202346 minEp. 262

Bachelor In Paradise Recap: Ep 6 | The Scandal You Never Saw Coming - Ep 261

Shandy is back with Bachelor in Paradise, Season 9 recaps. Today we're breaking down episode 6! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.athenaclub.com and use code DEARSHANDY for 25% off your first order! - Go to https://www.apostrophe.com/SHANDY and use our code SHANDY to get your first visit for only five dollars! - Go to https://www.earthbreeze.com/SHANDY for 40% off! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Housekeeping 2:44 - Episode 6 Kick Off 12:56 - Genevie 23:02 - Becca 30:33 - Genevie’s Date 32:24 - Ba...

Nov 03, 202350 minEp. 261

Golden Bachelor Recap: Ep 5 | A Rollercoaster To Hometowns - Ep 260

Shandy is back with Golden Bachelor recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 5. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com and use promo code SHANDY at checkout to save up to 40%! - Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/50Shandy and use code 50Shandy for 50% plus free shipping! Our Word Watch sponsors! - Go to https://drinkAG1.com/SHANDY for a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D + 5 travel packs with your order! - Go to https://furanostudio.etsy.com and use code SHANDY for 20% off! Time S...

Oct 27, 202347 minEp. 260

Bachelor In Paradise Recap: Ep 5 | Another Cake Bites The Dust - Ep 259

Shandy is back with Bachelor in Paradise, Season 9 recaps. Today we're breaking down episode 5! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.skims.com and get free shipping on orders over $75! - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com and use promo code SHANDY at checkout to save up to 40%! - Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/50SHANDY and use code 50SHANDY for 50% plus free shipping! - Go to https://prose.com/DEARSHANDY for 15% off your first order today! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Housekeeping 3:16 - Episode 5 ...

Oct 27, 202347 minEp. 259

Women Without Kids With Ruby Warrington - Ep 258

Today's the day, Shandies! We've been wanting to cover the topic of childlessness for quite some time, and when Sharleen read Ruby Warrington's newest book, Women Without Kids, she wouldn't take no for an answer in getting Ruby on the podcast! This conversation is for every person, with or without kids. Few books have impacted Sharleen the way Ruby's did, and today we dive deep into the world of Womanhood WITHOUT Motherhood. How often have you heard terms like "maternal instinct" and "labor of l...

Oct 25, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 258

Golden Bachelor Recap: Ep 4 | Pickle Me Pink - Ep 257

Shandy is back with Golden Bachelor recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 4. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.TakeCareOf.com and use code SHANDY50 for 50% off your first Care/Of order! - Go to https://www.factormeals.com/SHANDY50 and use code SHANDY50 to get 50% off! Our Word Watch sponsors! - Go to https://furanostudio.etsy.com and use code SHANDY for 20% off! - Go to https://drinkAG1.com/SHANDY for a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D + 5 travel packs with your order! Time Stamps: ...

Oct 20, 202344 minEp. 257

Bachelor In Paradise Recap: Ep 4 | Bacon, Eggs & A Side Of John Henry - Ep 256

Shandy is back with Bachelor in Paradise, Season 9 recaps. Today we're breaking down episode 4! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.shopbeam.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for up to 40% off! - Go to https://www.squarespace.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for 10% off your first website or domain! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Housekeeping 1:05 - Episode 4 Kick Off 3:59 - John Henry 6:51 - John Henry’s Date 9:06 - John B 12:16 - Evening 14:03 - John B’s Date 15:08 - A Lot Happens At The Beach 31:22 -...

Oct 20, 202343 minEp. 256

Golden Bachelor Recap: Ep 3 | Kathy & Theresa Take It Outside - Ep 255

Shandy is back with Golden Bachelor recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 3. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.apostrophe.com/SHANDY and use our code SHANDY to get your first visit for only five dollars! Our Word Watch sponsors! - Go to https://www.franklyapparel.com and use code SHANDY for 20% off your first purchase! - Go to https://furanostudio.etsy.com and use code SHANDY for 20% off! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Housekeeping 0:58 - Episode 3 Kick Off 3:53 - Group Date 8:10 - Evening 10...

Oct 16, 202345 minEp. 255

Bachelor In Paradise Recap: Ep 3 | Cold Kat And Hot Sh$t - Ep 254

Shandy is back with Bachelor in Paradise, Season 9 recaps. Today we're breaking down episode 3! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.hellotushy.com /SHANDY and use promo code SHANDY for 10% off your first order! - Go to https://www.drinkAG1.com/SHANDY to get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase! - Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/SHANDY and download the ZocDoc app for FREE! - Go to https://www.nutrafol.com and use code SHANDY for $10 off your ...

Oct 13, 202341 minEp. 254

Q&A! Asking A Woman To Shave Her Legs, Paying For A Friend's Birthday, And Wanting A New Ring - Ep 253

It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions, and today is an Am-I-The-Asshole BONANZA! If you're invited to a birthday gathering by the birthday boy, who's paying? Is it wrong to want a new ring when being proposed to for a second time? And is asking a woman to shave her legs akin to a woman asking a man to shave his balls? Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.earthbreeze.com/SHANDY for 40% off! - Go to https://prose...

Oct 11, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 253

Golden Bachelor Recap: Ep 2 | Gerry, Take The Wheel - Ep 252

Shandy is back with Golden Bachelor recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 2. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://quince.com/SHANDY for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! - Go to https://www.moshlife.com/SHANDY to save 20% off plus FREE shipping on your first 6-count Trial Pack! - Go to https://www.apostrophe.com/SHANDY and use our code SHANDY to get your first visit for only five dollars! Our Word Watch sponsors! - Go to https://furanostudio.etsy.com and use code SHANDY for...

Oct 06, 202344 minEp. 252

Bachelor In Paradise Recap: Ep 2 | Hannah Brown's Bonfire Of Bummers - Ep 251

Shandy is back with Bachelor in Paradise, Season 9 recaps. Today we're breaking down episode 2! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.shopbeam.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for up to 40% off! - Go to https://www.squarespace.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for 10% off your first website or domain! - Go to https://www.babbel.com/DEARSHANDY to save 55% off your subscription! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Housekeeping 1:24 - Episode 2 Kick Off 3:02 - Aven 6:59 - Aven’s Date 17:32 - Hannah Brown 24:10 - ...

Oct 06, 202345 minEp. 251

Golden Bachelor Recap: Ep 1 | It's Gerrrrrr-ific - Ep 250

Shandy is back with Golden Bachelor recaps! Today we're breaking down the hotly-anticipated series premiere. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.nutrafol.com and use code SHANDY for $10 off your first month's subscription plus free shipping! - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com and use promo code SHANDY at checkout to save up to 40%! Our Word Watch sponsor! - Go to https://furanostudio.etsy.com and use code SHANDY for 20% off! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Housekeeping 1:03 - Overall Thoughts 2:50 - ...

Sep 29, 202345 minEp. 250

Bachelor In Paradise Recap: Ep 1 | These Toes Were Made For Sucking - Ep 249

Shandy is back with Bachelor in Paradise, Season 9 recaps. Today we're breaking down episode 1, aka the Season Premiere! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.athenaclub.com and use code DEARSHANDY for 25% off your first order! - Go to https://www.apostrophe.com/SHANDY and use our code SHANDY to get your first visit for only five dollars! - Head to https://www.skims.com and get free shipping on orders over $75! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Housekeeping 2:20 - Episode 1 Kick Off 4:27 - Meet The Cast...

Sep 29, 202348 minEp. 249

LOVE FEST! Hayley Kiyoko & Becca Tilley Are An Island & A Wave - Ep 248

It's Love Fest time! 🎉 Today Shandy is joined by overwhelmingly beautiful power couple for a Love Fest that has been nearly a year in the making! In what has been your top-requested Love Fest to date, celebrated pop sensation Hayley Kiyoko and Becca Tilley (Bachelor S19 and S20) join Shandy from their Los Angeles home to share the ins and outs of their partnership! Today Hayley and Becca share their first impressions of one another and how those have changed, how they complement each other, how...

Sep 27, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 248

I Accidentally Stoked My Boyfriend's Jealousy—Am I The A-Hole? - Ep 247

It's Caller Day! Today we're joined by lovely caller Elizabeth. Elizabeth and her boyfriend have a great relationship but there's one issue, and it's an elephant in the room: his jealousy. An event occurs where she's invited out by a colleague, sending her boyfriend into a jealous frenzy. Was Elizabeth the "A-hole" in how she handled that situation, or is her boyfriend's mistrust a red flag? Listen on for the Shandy take! Thanks to our sponsors! - Head to https://www.factormeals.com/SHANDY50 and...

Sep 21, 202341 minEp. 247

3 Year Anniversary Q&A! Answering YOUR Questions - Ep 246

It's that time of year again... Dear Shandy is officially 3 years old! And what better way to celebrate than to answer YOUR questions! We polled you over on Instagram and received quite the selection of Qs about us, our relationship, the podcast, and of course, the random stuff in between! Thank you, Shandies, for another year of laughs, rabbit holes, and analogies. We deeply appreciate you and the community we've built. Come join us in our living room to chat! Thanks to our sponsors! - Head to ...

Sep 14, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 246

Q&A! "Always A Cheater", A Locked Room In A Shared Home, & Helping A Shandy Make Friends - Ep 245

It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! Is it weird if your partner wants a private, locked room in your shared home? What are Shandy's thoughts on "Once A Cheater, Always A Cheater"? Is there a "right" way to break up with someone? And let's help a Shandy find friends in her new city! Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.rocketmoney.com/SHANDY to save money and cancel unwanted subscriptions the easy way! - Go t...

Sep 07, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 245

LOVE FEST! Chelsea Vaughn & Austin Tinsley On Life After Paradise Canada - Ep 244

It's Love Fest time! 🎉 Today Shandy is joined AT HOME for their third ever in-person Love Fest, by a couple whose relationship Shandy got to witness firsthand when Sharleen hosted Bachelor In Paradise Canada! Last Summer Chelsea Vaughn (Bachelor S25 & BIP S7) and Austin Tinsley (Bachelorette S17) met on Canadian soil and left as a couple in love. Because the season didn't air until a near year later, Chelsea and Austin had to keep their relationship under wraps for a whopping 13 MONTHS! Nee...

Aug 31, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 404

I'm Accidentally Involved In A Cheating Scandal—Am I The A-Hole? - Ep 243

It's Caller Day! Today we're joined by lovely caller Kelly. Kelly's cousin's choices in her relationship have had a ripple effect in their shared friend circle and Kelly has wound up more involved than she ever intended to be or would have liked. When is someone else's infidelity your information to share, and in Kelly's case, should she have done anything differently? Listen on for the Shandy take! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.fabfitfun.com/DEARSHANDY and get 20% off your new mem...

Aug 24, 202343 minEp. 243
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