Shandy is back with their world-famous recaps! By extremely popular demand, Shandy is recapping The Ultimatum: Queer Love Season 2. They're breaking down the first batch, aka episodes 1-7, in two parts. This is Part 1 (Part 2 drops tomorrow)! Thank you to our sponsors... Time Stamps: 0:00 - Housekeeping/Disclaimer 1:51 - Joanna Garcia Swisher 3:37 - The Couples’ Final Night/Morning 8:27 - Speed Dating 13:24 - Cocktail Party 14:22 - Magan Visits Dayna 15:47 - Dating Week 22:40 - The Choice 30:29 ...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 388
It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! Is it socially acceptable to send your friends and family a gift registry to celebrate your law school commencement? If you promised an old friend you'd dedicate your novel to her, is it OK to change your mind? If you became platonic friends with a Hinge date, is it acceptable to want to de-escalate that friendship, and how should you go about it? Finally, what to do when you love your man but NOT his poor oral hygiene?? Come join ...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 387
It's CALLER DAY! 📞 Today we're joined by TWO lovely callers. Natalie is in the deep depths of heartbreak after the guy she thought was her future abruptly ended things. Because his reasons were logistics-based, would she be foolish to wait for him? Our second caller, Carlie, has a thriving business but is haunted by her secret feelings for her married business partner. Are these feelings something she should act on, or is there a way to manage or overcome them? Listen on for the Shandy take! In...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 394
It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! If you learn you were "cuttable" from the guest list, should you still bother going to the wedding? If you're engaged but not actually sure about marriage, is that your gut talking or typical wedding cold feet? If you know for a fact that your friend's fiancé has a habit with the "White Lady", do you tell the friend? And your platonic friend is wonderful but her eyelash extensions are holding her back—do you tell her, and if so, ho...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 377
It's CALLER DAY! 📞 Today we're joined by Emily who has been in a casual long distance situationship with a guy who claims he needs to be single. However, his dating app activity says otherwise and his actions seem to show he really cares. She's caught real feelings... should she see where this "fling" goes, or is this guy a giant red flag? Listen on for the Shandy take! Interested in getting the Shandy take but don't want to appear on the podcast? Email dearshandy@gmail.com for information abou...
May 29, 2025•42 min•Ep. 374
It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! If you always beat your man at the board games he introduced you to, how can you mend his love of them? If your friend loses the key to your building that you gave her as a favor, does that deserve punishment? Is it OK to "therapy police" your husband? And if you find out your dad has been killing squirrels in his spare time, what should you do?? Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take! Interested in getting the Shandy ...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 385
SIDEBAR IS BACK, BABY! This series was created for our most random thoughts and discussions to live, and we can't wait to read yours in the comments! Shandy saw their quarterly in-theater movie—what did they think? Is it possible to get better at holding your pee? Can you guess the cost of two juices in NYC? Are police officers staring at their phones while on the job? Did Shandy like White Lotus Season 3? Are commercials good for you? What are YOUR favorite commercial jingles? What is the least...
May 15, 2025•41 min•Ep. 378
SURPRISE!!! Today we're joined IN STUDIO by Love Is Blind's Joey and Sara! Going into this recording we truly had no idea what was going to happen. Would this be a group friend hang or a Tell All-turned-Love Fest?? Today Joey and Sara officially set the record straight on the dating rumors and what it has been like being on the receiving end of so much online hate. Sara shares her side of the story when it comes to Monica's betrayal accusations, and Joey shares the ways in which he's been misund...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 396
He's baaaack! It's been 2 years since we first had Ramit Sethi on and he was such a hit, we had to bring him back! Today's money convo might not only help with your marital arguments, but it could also help with your personal finances given the shaky market right now. Today we cover everything from how to have healthy conversations around money, tackling Lifestyle Creep, whether or not you can afford to have a baby, to—thanks, tariffs—what to with your money RIGHT NOW. Listen on to get rich! Our...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 365
It's CALLER DAY! 📞 Today we're joined by Sarah who is in a long term, long distance, *polyamorous* relationship. While she has agreed to all the terms, she doesn't feel prioritized or valued. Is this her anxious attachment style rearing its head or is it the relationship itself? And can she regain the power in this dynamic? Listen on for the Shandy take! Interested in getting the Shandy take but don't want to appear on the podcast? Email dearshandy@gmail.com for information about Shandy's new O...
Apr 24, 2025•44 min•Ep. 375
It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! What should you do if your mother-in-law keeps sending you money as a way to control you? As a guy in today's dating climate, is it assertively sexy or just plain pushy to reach back out to a past flame? And is it possible for your dream baby name to be "cursed"? Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://fatty15.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for 15% off your 90 day subscription st...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 384
Callers are back in session! Today we're joined by Hannah who is juggling a lot in her personal life: a loving husband, 2 kids AND a loving girlfriend. But while things seem peachy, Hannah's parents—with whom she's extremely close—do NOT approve. How can she gain their acceptance of her poly lifestyle? Or how can she learn to accept their lack of acceptance? Listen on for the Shandy take! Interested in getting the Shandy take but don't want to appear on the podcast? Email dearshandy@gmail.com fo...
Apr 10, 2025•30 min•Ep. 373
At long last, we're joined by Carolina from season 29 of The Bachelor! Today Carolina dishes the behind-the-scenes dirt on being the season's "villain" and shares the many things Grant told her off camera. She also provides loads of juicy context for the season's most polarizing scenes. Did Grant act like a player? What did Rose *really* tell Carolina off camera? Have she and Dina patched things up? And is Mean Girl Mob Mentality a thing? We devoured this candid conversation with the open book t...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 383
Today we're joined by Love Is Blind's Meg and Mason, aka the couple we WISH we got to watch make it to the altar! Shandy is thrilled to welcome Meg and Mason IN STUDIO for this candid conversation! Today Meg and Mason dish on their relationship (are they or aren't they dating??), what it was like watching the show back, and whether or not they wish they'd stayed on all season. Meg shares how it *really* felt watching back Mason and Madison's scenes, and they share whether or not Madison is the r...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 390
NEW EPISODE SERIES ALERT!!! Dear Shandy has been faithfully relationship-focused for 4.5 years, but we've decided it's about time there was a dedicated space for all the long lost topics and tangents. The Sidebar was created for our most random thoughts and discussions to live, and we can't wait to hear about yours in the comments! What did Shandy think of season 2 of Severance? Would you ever go skiing alone? Do Canadians get road rage? Is reaching at the dinner table really so bad? What was An...
Mar 27, 2025•48 min•Ep. 379
Shandy is back with their world-famous Bachelor recaps! Today they're breaking down the Season 29 Finale & After The Finale Rose! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://calm.com/SHANDY for 40% off unlimited access to Calm's entire library! - Go to https://ThriveMarket.com/SHANDY for 30% off your first order plus a FREE $60 gift! - Go to https://www.squarespace.com/SHANDY for 10% off your first website or domain! - Go to https://graza.co/SHANDY and use promo code SHANDY for 10% off of T...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 392
It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! Is there a polite way to tell your friends not to bring their messy kids to your new place? Is the way your partner criticizes reality TV contestants' looks a red flag? If you and your partner of nearly 20 years simply cannot agree on where to live, what to do? And finally, what to do if your partner doesn't seem to care about his hygiene! Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Housekeeping 5:18 - ...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 376
Shandy is back with their world-famous Bachelor recaps! Today they're breaking down Fantasy Suites for season 29! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://fastgrowingtrees.com and use code SHANDY for 15% off your first order! - Go to https://quince.com/SHANDY for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! - Go to https://www.factormeals.com/FACTORPODCAST and use code FACTORPODCAST for 50% off your first box plus free shipping! - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com:/SHANDY and use code SHAN...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 375
Shandy is back with their world-famous Bachelor recaps! Today they're breaking down Women Tell All for season 29! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://calm.com/SHANDY for 40% off unlimited access to Calm's entire library! - Go to https://fastgrowingtrees.com and use code SHANDY for 15% off your first order! - Go to https://www.functionhealth.com/SHANDY or enter code SHANDY when signing up to skip the waitlist! - Go to https://mudwtr.com and use code SHANDY to get up to 43% off your entir...
Mar 11, 2025•57 min•Ep. 374
Ask and you shall receive! By extremely popular demand, Shandy is back to recapping Love Is Blind! Today we're breaking down the Weddings & Reunion for Season 8! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://www.oneskin.co and use code SHANDY to get 15% off! - Go to https://www.skims.com to shop SKIMS best intimates including the Fits Everybody Collection! - Go to https://sundaysfordogs.com/SHANDY or use code SHANDY at checkout for 40% off your first order! - Go to https://www.squarespace.com...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 373
It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! If you keep having dirty dreams about a friend's husband, is that a type of cheating? Are you too picky for not entertaining men who pursue you "second", *after* showing interest in your friend? If you get a work opportunity that feels better suited to a friend, should you hand over the job? And the age old question: what to do when trapped in Group Text Hell?!! Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take! Time Stamps: 0:00...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 372
Shandy is back with their world-famous Bachelor recaps! Today they're breaking down episode 6 of Grant Ellis' season! Thank you 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.zocdoc.com/SHANDY to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! - Go to https://www.drinkAG1.com/DEARSHANDY to get a FREE $76 gift with your first subscription! - Go to https://fatty15.com/SHANDY and use code SHAN...
Mar 04, 2025•58 min•Ep. 371
Ask and you shall receive! By extremely popular demand, Shandy is back to recapping Love Is Blind! Today we're breaking down the first batch of season 8, episodes 10-12! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://calm.com/SHANDY for 40% off unlimited access to Calm's entire library! - Go to https://www.thuma.co/SHANDY to receive $100 off your first bed purchase! - Go to https://www.ThriveMarket.com/SHANDY and get 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! - Go to https://www.acorns.com/SH...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 370
Shandy is back with their world-famous Bachelor recaps! Today they're breaking down episode 5 of Grant Ellis' season! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://www.functionhealth.com/SHANDY or enter code SHANDY at sign up to skip the waitlist! - Visit https://graza.co/SHANDY and use promo code SHANDY for 10% off of TRIO! - Go to https://www.jolieskinco.com/SHANDY for free shipping on all orders! Thanks to our Word Watch sponsors... - Go to https://www.furanostudio.com and use code SHANDY30 fo...
Feb 25, 2025•57 min•Ep. 369
Ask and you shall receive! By extremely popular demand, Shandy is back to recapping Love Is Blind! Today we're breaking down the first batch of season 8, episodes 7-9! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://www.wildgrain.com/SHANDY to get $30 off your first box plus free croissants in every box! - Go to https://www.factormeals.com/FACTORPODCAST and use FACTORPODCAST to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping! - Go to https://www.quince.com/shandy for free shipping on your order and 3...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 368
Shandy is back with their world-famous Bachelor recaps! Today they're breaking down episode 4 of Grant Ellis' season! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://www.functionhealth.com/SHANDY or enter code SHANDY at sign up to skip the waitlist! - Go to https://sundaysfordogs.com/SHANDY or use code SHANDY at checkout for 40% off your first order! - Go to https://prose.com/DEARSHANDY for 50% off your first subscription order today! - Go to https://www.squarespace.com/SHANDY for 10% off your firs...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 367
Ask and you shall receive! By extremely popular demand, Shandy is back to recapping Love Is Blind! Today we're breaking down the first batch of season 8, episodes 1-6! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://www.oneskin.co and use code SHANDY to get 15% off! - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com/SHANDY and use promo code SHANDY to save up to 40%! - Go to https://www.quince.com/SHANDY for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! - Go to https://www.mudwtr.com and use code SHANDY to get u...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 366
Shandy is back with their world-famous Bachelor recaps! Today they're breaking down episode 3 of Grant Ellis' season! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://www.skims.com to shop SKIMS best intimates including the Fits Everybody Collection! - Go to https://www.jolieskinco.com/SHANDY for free shipping on all orders! - Go to https://fatty15.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY at checkout for 15% of your 90 day subscription starter kit! - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com:/SHANDY and use promo code ...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 365
One of the most common questions Shandy has received over the years has been around keeping the *SPARK* alive in a long term relationship. Who better to help us answer that age old question than legendary writer and sex educator Emily Nagoski, PhD! You know Emily for "Come As You Are", the mega bestseller that—no biggie—REDEFINED WOMEN'S SEXUALITY. Her latest book, "Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections", could not be more on topic for today's conversation!...
Feb 06, 2025•56 min•Ep. 364
Shandy is back with their world-famous Bachelor recaps! Today they're breaking down episode 2 of Grant Ellis' season! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://www.rula.com/SHANDY and take the first step towards better mental health today! - Go to https://www.thuma.com/SHANDY to receive $100 off your first bed purchase! - Go to https://www.squarespace.com/SHANDY for 10% off your first website or domain! - Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/SHANDY to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today!...
Feb 04, 2025•52 min•Ep. 363
