Sharleen Joynt & Andy Levine
Dear Shandy
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 And...
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Sharleen Joynt & Andy Levine
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Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
Bachelorette Recap: Ep 1 | Undercover Brother & Operation Kiss & Tell - Ep 226 27.06.2023 1:00:16
Shandy is back with The Bachelorette, Season 20 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 1, aka the big Premiere! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www. FastGrowingTrees.com/SHANDY NOW to get FIFTEEN PERCENT OFF your entire order! - Head to https://www.moshlife.com/SHANDY to save 20% off plus FREE shipping on your first 6-count Trial Pack! - Try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free at https:...
How To Be Your Own Therapist With Owen O'Kane - Ep 225 22.06.2023 1:12:24
Today's Hot Topic conversation is great for just about anybody, but *especially* those who have considered therapy but haven't pulled the trigger for whatever reason (accessibility, cost, finding the right match...)! Our guest, Owen O'Kane, is an acclaimed London-based psychotherapist and the best selling author of Ten Times Happier, Ten to Zen, and most recently, How To Be Your Own Therapist. But...
Q&A! Can "In Sight, Out Of Mind" Work, Differing Beliefs, & A Fetid Fetish - Ep 224 15.06.2023 1:24:07
It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! If your long distance relationship is at a standstill because he doesn't have a passport, how long is too long to wait? If you and a friend are each passionate about vastly different beliefs, has the friendship run its course? What to do when "Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind" isn't an option? And finally, Shandy gives a backup plan for a p...
LOVE FEST! When Love Lands In Your Inbox With Bennett Jordan & Emily Chen - Ep 223 08.06.2023 1:15:15
It's Love Fest time! 🎉 Today we're joined by Bennett Jordan (Bachelorette S16) and his lovely fiancée, renowned yoga instructor Emily Chen. This Love Fest came about rather unexpectedly; Bennett and Emily were kind enough to jump in last minute when our previously planned couple cancelled. We're so happy we spontaneously got to meet and hang out with these two! Today Bennett and Emily join Shandy...
Do My Dating Requirements Make Me A Gold Digger? - Ep 222 01.06.2023 59:19
It's Caller Day and today we're joined by not one but TWO lovely callers! First we're joined by Megan, who has been wrestling with her dating requirements and being labeled a "gold digger" by friends. Are professional and fiscal success too superficial to put in the "needs" column? Next we're joined by Sarah, who's been scratching her head over pre-first-date etiquette. Is it a bad chess move to s...
Q&A! Engagement Envy, Torn Between Two Weddings, & Emotional Cheating, But... - Ep 221 25.05.2023 1:08:01
It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! If you know you have no future with a person, is it still worth a potentially great hookup? Is it wrong to feel envious when your friends are all getting engaged? And is secretly chatting with an ex on the regular emotional cheating? Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.nutr...
We Plan To Elope But Fear His Parents Will Freak Out—Help! 18.05.2023 1:12:16
It's Caller Day and today we're joined by two lovely callers! We're joined by our first ever caller COUPLE (!), Barbie and Ken. They plan to secretly elope even though Ken's mother has explicitly asked them not to. Should they alter their plans to avoid future friction, or do what feels true to them and let the chips fall where they may? Caller Elana a very relatable Am-I-The-Asshole question invo...
The Psychology Of Reality TV Dating With Dr. Kirk Honda 11.05.2023 1:14:54
This Hot Topic episode has been one of THE! MOST! hotly requested conversations to date! Ask and you shall receive, Shandies, because today we are joined by professor and therapist Dr. Kirk Honda, aka @PsychologyInSeattle, famed for his reaction videos and analyses of reality TV relationship dynamics. Today Dr. Honda has answers to our personal musings about the psychological aspects of falling in...
Q&A! Forced Hugs, When Generosity Goes Too Far, and Who Should Have Paid? 04.05.2023 1:25:00
It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! Is there an age where never having been married or engaged is a red flag? If your car is towed while your first date is making a move on you, who pays? And if you don't particularly like your coworker but she's a hugger, to hug or not to hug? Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https:/...
Love Is Blind Recap: Finale + Reunion | Three Weddings & An Entertainment Funeral 02.05.2023 1:11:40
Shandy is back with another Love Is Blind, Season 4 recap! Today we're breaking down the Finale and Reunion! Thanks to our sponsors! - Head to https://www.manukora.com/SHANDY or use code SHANDY to get a free pack of honey sticks with your order - a $15 value! - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY at checkout to save 35%! - Head to https://www.skims.com and get free shipping...
How To Get Rich With Ramit Sethi 27.04.2023 1:06:44
Today's Hot Topic tackles a recurring theme among our Shandies' questions: MONEY, BABY!! 💵💵💵 We're joined by superstar Ramit Sethi, who not only wrote 2009's megahit and NYT bestseller "I Will Teach You To Be Rich", but whose very own Netflix show, "How To Get Rich" just premiered on April 18th! Today Ramit begins by helping us define what our own individual "Rich Life" looks like. But he goes...
Love Is Blind Recap: Seattle Pt 2 | Countdown To Marriage-ageddon 25.04.2023 1:12:02
Shandy is back with another Love Is Blind, Season 4 recap! Today we're breaking down episodes 9-11, aka Seattle Part 2. Thanks to our sponsors! - Head to https://bumpinblends.com and use the promo code SHANDY to get 25% off your first order! - Go to https://www.nutrafol.com and use code SHANDY for $10 off your first month's subscription! - Go to https://www.babbel.com/DEARSHANDY to save up to 55%...
Q&A! When Is It *Really* Over, Romance MIA, & Pickleball Fights 20.04.2023 1:04:19
It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! If you have a history of staying in relationships longer than you should, what are Shandy's tips on knowing it's time to break up? (Don't miss Andy's tips on the post-breakup withdrawal!) Is it a red flag if your boyfriend of 6 months didn't get you a birthday gift? And when it comes to adult friendships, where's the line between bli...
Love Is Blind Recap: Seattle Pt 1 | Bliss Is Back... But Not For Everyone 18.04.2023 1:06:13
Shandy is back with another Love Is Blind, Season 4 recap! Today we're breaking down episodes 6-8, aka Seattle Part 1. 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.squarespace.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for 10% off your first website or domain! - Go to https://www.earthbreeze.com/SHANDY for 40% off!...
LOVE FEST! Ivan Hall & Tailour Roberson On Parting Ways To Grow Together (Oh, And Booking Brand Deals) 13.04.2023 1:08:42
It's Love Fest time! 🎉 Today we're joined by engineer Ivan Hall (Bachelorette S16 & Bachelor in Paradise S7) and his fiancée, anesthesiologist Tailour Robison. These two *just* got engaged and Tailour has never done a public interview to date, so we're thrilled to get the exclusive on this legit power couple. Today Ivan and Tailour share how young love can be mature love as well, how they com...
Love Is Blind Recap: Mexico | Love Less Blind Than Previously Thought 11.04.2023 1:12:59
Shandy is back with another Love Is Blind, Season 4 recap! Today we're breaking down episodes 4 and 5, aka MEXICO. Thanks to our sponsors! - Head to https://www.skims.com and get free shipping on orders over $75! - Head to https://www.factormeals.com/SHANDY50 and use code SHANDY50 to get 50% off your first box! - Try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free at https://www.warbyparker.com/SHANDY - Go to...
Goodbye Perfect: Overcoming Perfectionism With Homaira Kabir 06.04.2023 1:08:45
Today's Hot Topic will likely resonate with many a Shandy. If you struggle with perfectionism, your inner critic, feeling the need to prove yourself, and/or analysis paralysis, this conversation is a must. We're joined by Homaira Kabir, author of ‘Goodbye Perfect: How To Stop Pleasing, Proving and Pushing For Others… and Live For Yourself’, whose career is built on the research of how you (yes, yo...
Love Is Blind Recap: The Pods | Shandy's First Ever LIB Recap & First Impressions 04.04.2023 1:07:31
Shandy is back with something new! By very popular demand, Shandy is testing the waters with recapping the 4th season of the hit show Love Is Blind. Today, in addition to a recap, we're also sharing our first impressions of the show. Listen on for episodes 1-3 (+ a few minutes), aka THE PODS. Thanks to our sponsors! - Head to https://www.moshlife.com/SHANDY to save 20% off plus FREE shipping on yo...
My Ex Said He Wanted To Stay Friends—Should We? 30.03.2023 48:37
It's Caller Day! Today we're joined by caller Sarah, whose ex broke things off around 6 months ago. While things ended with a lot of question marks on Sarah's end, he did tell her he'd like to remain friends. Should Sarah take his recent text as a sign to embark on a platonic friendship? Listen on for the Shandy take! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome To Caller Sarah! 11:32 - Shandy Sleuthing 37:06 - Sh...
Bachelor Recap: Finale | Love Triangle Of Sadness 29.03.2023 57:47
Shandy is back with The Bachelor, Season 27 recaps! Today we're breaking down the grand finale! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://prose.com/SHANDY for 15% off your first order today! - Go to https://www.dailyharvest.com/SHANDY to get up to $40 off your first box! - Go to https://www.earthbreeze.com/SHANDY for 40% off! Our Word Watch sponsor! - Go to https://www.lomi.com/SHANDY and use promo...
Q&A! Accidental Orgy, Asking To Be The Plus-One, & The Ethics Of Tickling 23.03.2023 58:34
It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! If you've had a missed connection with someone who no longer seems to check the dating app, is it creepy to reach out on an outside platform? Is it ever OK to ask a single friend to be their plus-one to a mutual friend's wedding? And is tickling your partner a form of endearment or a form of torture? Come join us in our living room f...
Bachelor Recap: Ep 9 | Love Zachtually (Aka Fantasy Suites) 21.03.2023 59:52
Shandy is back with The Bachelor, Season 27 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 9, aka Fantasy Suite Week! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.hellotushy.com /SHANDY and use promo code SHANDY for 10% off your first order! - Head to https://www.factormeals.com/SHANDY60 and use code SHANDY50 to get 50% off your first box! - Go to https://www.nutrafol.com and use code SHANDY for $15 off...
LOVE FEST! Getting Real (And Real Naked) With Danielle Maltby & Michael Allio 16.03.2023 1:25:48
It's Love Fest time! 🎉 Today we're joined by Bachelor Franchise power couple Danielle Maltby (Bachelor S21) and Michael Allio (Bachelorette S17), whom you watched meet on Bachelor In Paradise S8! We're happy to report that not only is this a Love Fest of legend, but our producer Gabby even called it one of her ALL TIME favorites (and trust us, she's picky!) Today Danielle and Michael join Shandy...
Bachelor Recap: Women Tell All | BIP Auditions And A "Surprise" Crowning 15.03.2023 39:07
Shandy is back with The Bachelor, Season 27 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! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Housekeeping 0:42 - Women Tell All Kick Off 4:19 - Christina Mandrell 7:53 - Anastasia vs Everyone 10:57 - Katherine vs Brooklyn 14:33 - Jess’ Hot Se...
Bachelor Recap: Ep 8 | Pass The Syrup, Hold The Hometown Drama 14.03.2023 49:40
Shandy is back with The Bachelor, Season 27 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 8, aka Hometown Week! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.lomi.com/SHANDY and use promo code SHANDY at checkout to save $50! - Go to https://www. TakeCareOf.com and use code SHANDY50 for 50% off your first Care/Of order! - Try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free at https://www.warbyparker.com/shandy! - Go...
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