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It's Caller Day! Today we're joined by caller Nina who has found herself in the early stages of a situationship and wants to "suss out" her next move. Is there a potential future here or is she just wearing a pretty pair of rose-colored glasses? Listen on for the Shandy take! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome To Caller Nina! 15:12 - Shandy Sleuthing 38:45 - Shandy Debrief If you have a relationship ques...

Shandy is back with The Bachelor, Season 27 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.dailyharvest.com/SHANDY to get up to $40 off your first box! - Go to https://www.squarespace.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for 10% off your first website or domain! - Go to http...

Today's Hot Topic dives deep into the world of open relationships! We're joined by author and ghostwriter Emily Gindlesparger, who not only opened her own relationship years ago but discovered her own bisexuality throughout the process. Her new memoir, "Please Make Me Love Me", describes her journey from traditional, straight monogamist to becoming polyamorous with multiple serious girlfriends. To...

Shandy is back with The Bachelor, Season 27 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 6. Thanks to our sponsors! - Head 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! - Go to https://prose.com/SHANDY for 15% off your first order t...

It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! If your romantic proposal was underwhelming at best, is there any way to fix it? Is what feels like a Hallmark Love Story to good to be true? And, as The Mistress, just how long is too long to wait for him? Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take!  Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.babbel.com/DEARSHANDY to save...

Shandy is back with The Bachelor, Season 27 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 5. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.earthbreeze.com/SHANDY for 40% off! - Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/SHANDY65 and use code SHANDY65 for 65% off plus free shipping! - Head to https://www.moshlife.com/SHANDY to save 20% off plus FREE shipping on your first 6-count Trial Pack! - Go to https://www.nu...

It's Love Fest time! 🎉 Today we're joined by Bachelor icon Chris Bukowski (Bachelorette S8; Bachelor Pad S3; BIP S1, S2, S6) and Anna Redman (Bachelor S25; BIP S7), who join us from their shared home in Chicago. Shandy has known Chris for years and are delighted to catch up with him and meet lovely Anna in today's double date. Today Chris and Anna join Shandy to share how fellow Bachelor alums se...

Shandy is back with The Bachelor, Season 27 recaps! Today, for the first time ever, we're joined by guests for a recap: Claire and Emma of the Love To See It podcast help us break down episode 3. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.lomi.com/SHANDY and use promo code SHANDY at checkout to save $50! - Head to https://www.moshlife.com/SHANDY to save 20% off plus FREE shipping on your first 6-...

It's Caller Day! Today we're joined by two lovely callers! Our first caller, Michelle, is frustrated with members of her core friend group routinely bringing their significant others to Girls Night. Is this something she can actually address without causing a rift, and if so, how? Caller Siobhan was with her ex for 6 months but is left scratching her head over what even happened. How can two peopl...

Shandy is back with The Bachelor, Season 27 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 3. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.dailyharvest.com/SHANDY to get up to $40 off your first box! - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY at checkout to save 35%! - Go to https://www.squarespace.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for 10% off your first website or domain! Time Stamps: 0:...

Today's Hot Topic delves into the fascinating world of professional matchmaking! We're joined by 4th generation matchmaker Maria Avgitidis—aka the famed "Matchmaker Maria". Maria is the founder and CEO of award-winning Agape Match, the exclusive NYC-based matchmaking service with a whopping 93% success rate. Ever wonder what a matchmaker would give you as "homework", what demographic makes the har...

Shandy is back with The Bachelor, Season 27 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 2. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www. TryFirstleaf.com/SHANDY to get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping! - Go to https://prose.com/SHANDY for 15% off your first order today! - Go to https://www.earthbreeze.com/SHANDY for 40% off! - Go to https://www.apostrophe.com/SHANDY and use our code...

It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! If a guy won't commit until after sex, is that a red flag? When someone cancels a date, what's the statistical likelihood that their excuse is a lie? And if your brother and best friend showed up at Christmas, hand in hand and without warning, what would you do? Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take!  Thanks to our spon...

Shandy is back with The Bachelor, Season 27 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 1, aka the big premiere. 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.cozyearth.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY at checkout to save 35%! - Go to https://www.lomi.com/SHANDY and use promo code SHANDY at checkout to save $...

It's Caller Day! Today we're joined by lovely caller Emily, who has found herself in a platonic friendship with her ex for whom she still harbors romantic feelings. His ED also played a part in their relationship and breakup. Should she believe there's a future for them? Listen on for the Shandy take! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.nutrafol.com and use code SHANDY for $15 off your fir...

Ask and you shall receive! For literal YEARS you've been asking "where are they now?" when it comes to our Shandies' quandaries, and today's the day we find out! This episode includes all updates that have not already been shared on Instagram Reels, and in typical Shandy fashion, updated commentary and analogies. Come join us in the living room where we're on the edge of our seats! Thanks to our s...

Due to an unexpected change in Sharleen's singing schedule, today's episode contains two Dear Shandy firsts: 1) we're recording remotely, and 2) we're breaking down our personal "greatest hits" Q&As of 2022! We recap and air our favorite Q&As of the year and explain why they stood out to us (and whether or not we'd answer differently). This will be our last episode of 2022 and we'll be tak...

It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! How much should you consider an ex's feelings when dating within the same circles? Is the opposite of hate truly indifference, and if so, does my partner "hating" his ex mean he isn't over her? And one Shandy requests that Shandy "snaps her out of" her 1.5 situationship—will they oblige? Come join us in our living room for the Shandy...

It's Caller Day! Today we're joined by lovely caller Rosemary who has been with her partner for 2.5 years. The two always thought they might be open to non-monogamy one day, but she's suddenly faced with the reality of that idea and isn't sure what to do. Should she lay down the law and wait for circumstances to be just right, or is there never a "just right" circumstance and should she take the p...

It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! When timing doesn't feel like your friend, should you send a "If you're single in the future" message? Is it wrong to be turned off that your boyfriend lives with his mom? If your partner's dying to dance with you but you're uncomfortable on the dance floor, who's got to give? And don't pretend it hasn't happened to you: when you sen...

Today's Hot Topic is one that has been a loooong time coming. We're joined by bestselling author, professor, and psychologist Dr. Marisa G Franco. Having written "Platonic: How The Science Of Attachment Can Help You Make—And Keep—Friends", Marisa is particularly well equipped to help us tackle the complicated world of platonic friendships. If you struggle when it comes to friendships, or you'd lik...

Shandy is back with Bachelor In Paradise Season 8 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 16, aka the finale part 2! Thanks to our sponsors! -Go to https://www.rocketmoney.com/SHANDY to save money and cancel unwanted subscriptions with one tap! -Go to https://www.lomi.com/SHANDY and use promo code SHANDY at checkout to save $50! Our Word Watch sponsor! - Go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/furanostu...

Shandy is back with Bachelor In Paradise Season 8 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 15, aka the finale part 1! Thanks to our sponsors! 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 $15 off your first month's subscription! Our Word Watch sponsor! - Go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/furanostudio and use code SHA...

It's Love Fest time! 🎉 Today we're joined by Ben Zorn (The Bachelorette Season 11, Bachelor In Paradise Season 4) and his lovely wife Stacy Santilena. To say Shandy enjoyed getting to know these two is a massive understatement (in the words of Sharleen afterwards: "I want to be friends with them.") Today Ben and Stacy join Shandy to share how they went from "just friends" to married with a baby,...

Shandy is back with Bachelor In Paradise Season 8 recaps! Today we're breaking down episodes 13 & 14! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/SHANDY65 and use code SHANDY65 for 65% off plus free shipping! - 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.lomi.com/SHANDY and use promo code SHAN...