Sharleen Joynt & Andy Levine

Dear Shandy

Society EN ↓ 475 episodes

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...

Author

Sharleen Joynt & Andy Levine

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.dearshandy.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Q&A! Venting, Mismatched TV Tastes, And Is An Old Flame Worth Revisiting? 10.11.2022

It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! Is it wrong to vent to others about your partner? Is it worth revisiting things with an old flame? And a sticky "Am I The Asshole?" question! Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take!  Thanks to our sponsor! - Head to https://www.go.factor75.com/SHANDY60 and use code SHANDY60 to get 60% off your first box! 0:00 - Q1: Is It...

Bachelor In Paradise Recap: Ep 12 | Rodney, A Tragedy In Three Acts 08.11.2022

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I Broke My Ex's Heart & Think I Want Him Back—Help! 03.11.2022

It's Caller Day! Today we're joined by lovely caller Elizabeth who has quite the complicated high school sweetheart story that ended in her breaking the guy's heart. Fast forward to 5+ years later and he's still on her mind—but is she on his? And if so, is it worth closing the distance and potentially becoming the "other woman" to pursue, or are some things better left in the past? Listen on for t...

Bachelor In Paradise Recap: Eps 10 & 11 | Red Flag Banquet And Boring In Stereo 02.11.2022

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How To Manifest Your Best Life With Roxie Nafousi 27.10.2022

Today's Hot Topic theme addresses the relationship you have with yourself—your deepest desires, your beliefs, and what might be getting in the way of your own goals and happiness. Our guest, Roxie Nafousi, wrote THE book on manifesting and has been hailed “the manifesting queen” by Forbes and “the face of manifesting” by The Times. While the idea of manifesting might seem surprising for longtime S...

Bachelor In Paradise Recap: Eps 8 & 9 | Shanae 1.0 Returns While A Love Triangle Brews 26.10.2022

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Q&A! Stealing Baby Names, Vocal Fry, And Refusal To Put Down The Toilet Seat 20.10.2022

It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! What should you do if you've always dreamed of living elsewhere but your partner has no interest in moving? If your baby name is stolen by someone close to you, is it cause for confrontation? And is refusing to put down the toilet seat a simple act of laziness or a sign of something more? Come join us in our living room for the Shand...

Bachelor In Paradise Recap: Eps 6 & 7 | Down Goes Casey While Michael Flies First Class 19.10.2022

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Bachelor In Paradise Recap: Eps 4 & 5 | Salley Finally Lands And Also... Peter 12.10.2022

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When, If Ever, Should I Disclose My "Number" In Dating? Help! 06.10.2022

It's Caller Day! Today we're joined by not one, but TWO delightful callers. Our first caller, Ray, has been texting with a guy daily for 6 whopping months. The catch? They live in different countries and have never even kissed. How can she take things to the next level? Our second caller, James, had his "number" used against him towards the end of his last relationship. When, if ever, should one s...

Bachelor In Paradise Recap: Eps 2 & 3 | Suitcase Sagas And Fruit Fly Time 05.10.2022

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Navigating Mismatched Libidos With Sexologist Shan Boodram 29.09.2022

Today's Hot Topic conversation finally tackles a common theme among our Shandies' relationship questions over the last 2 years: What to do when one partner wants to get frisky way more than the other? Shan Boodram, our esteemed expert joining us today, could not be more qualified to take on this subject: Shan is a certified sexologist and sex and intimacy educator, among her many other qualificati...

Bachelor In Paradise Recap: Ep 1 | Logan Drops A Luce 28.09.2022

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Q&A! Rom-Com Scenarios, Cringey Pet Names And Sliding Into His (LinkedIn) DMs 23.09.2022

It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! If you like a guy but not his pet name for you, is it worth saying something? If reconnecting with a former flame via LinkedIn has reached a roadblock, when is it OK to up the ante? Plus a classic Andy-I-Need-Your-Male-Perspective-On-This-Guy's-Intentions question! Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take!  0:00 - Q1: I Li...

Bachelorette Recap: Finale | A Breakup House And A Tino Kebab 22.09.2022

Shandy is back with Bachelorette(s) Season 19 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 12, aka the GRAND FINALE! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.babbel.com/DEARSHANDY to save up to 60% off your subscription! - Go to https://www.nutrafol.com and use code SHANDY for $15 off your first month's subscription! - Go to https://www.apostrophe.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY to get your first d...

LOVE FEST! Kenny Braasch & Mari Pepin On Homebody Life & Age Difference Upside 16.09.2022

It's Love Fest time! 🎉 Today we're joined by lovebirds Kenny Braasch (The Bachelorette, Season 16) and Mari Pepin (The Bachelor, Season 25), who you watched meet and get engaged on Bachelor In Paradise Season 7! They're now over a year into their relationship (just ask Andy about his famous bet!) and they live together in Chicago. Today they join Shandy to share their first impressions, how their...

Bachelorette Recap: Ep 11 | A Kafka-Esque Battle Of Semantics 15.09.2022

Shandy is back with Bachelorette(s) Season 19 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 11, aka the Finale, Part 1! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.squarespace.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for 10% off your first website or domain! - Go to www.franklyapparel.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for $20 off your first purchase! - Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/SHANDY16 and use code SHANDY1...

Should I Pack Up And Move My Whole Family For My Own Personal Happiness? Help! 08.09.2022

It's Caller Day! Today's lovely caller, Hanna, is happily married with 3 young children. Everything's as it should be in their very small town, but she feels drawn to nurture her personal and social lives with a move elsewhere. Sounds simple enough, but when she considers one option, she can't help but weigh the pros of the other. At what point does a fear of a choice not taken become a fear of ma...

Bachelorette Recap: Eps 9 & 10 | Fantasy Suites, Hold The Fantasy 07.09.2022

Shandy is back with Bachelorette(s) Season 19 recaps! Today we're breaking down episodes 9 and 10, aka Fantasy Suites Part 1 and 2! Thanks to our sponsors! -Go to https://www.apostrophe.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY to get your first dermatology visit for only $5! -Go to https://www.feals.com/SHANDY to become a member and get 40% off your first three months with free shipping! Time Stamps: 0:00 -...

2 Year Anniversary Q&A | Answering Our Shandies' Questions! - Ep 156 01.09.2022

It's that time of year again... Dear Shandy is officially 2 years old! And what better way to celebrate than to answer YOUR questions! We polled you over on Instagram and you sure delivered with quite the variety of Qs about this podcast, our relationship, and in general, our thoughts on a ALL THE THINGS. Thank you, Shandies, for another year of making us feel so seen, understood, and appreciated....

Bachelorette Recap: Ep 8 + Men Tell All | A Bewitching Hometown, Villains Gone MIA, & First Impression Rose Head 30.08.2022

Shandy is back with Bachelorette(s) Season 19 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 8, aka Aven's Hometown and Men Tell All. Thanks to our sponsor! -Go to https://www. Nutrafol.com and use code SHANDY for $15 off your first month's subscription! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Housekeeping 0:57 - Overall Thoughts On Episode 8/Men Tell All 1:57 - Episode 8 Kick Off 3:52 - Aven’s Hometown 10:53 - Evening 14...

Q&A! Hot For Teacher, Turning The Other Cheek, & A 25 Year Age Difference 25.08.2022

It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! If your boyfriend accidentally sees your fetish in your search history, should you address it or leave it be? Is it worth it to explore a crush on your tutor? And is a relationship with a man 25 years older doomed to fail? Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take!  Thanks to our sponsor! - Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/SHAN...

Bachelorette Recap: Ep 7 | A Clown Car Of Hometowns 23.08.2022

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LOVE FEST! Blake Horstmann & Giannina Gibelli Talk DJ Life And Misconceptions 18.08.2022

It's Love Fest time! 🎉 Today we're joined by lovebirds Blake Horstmann (The Bachelorette, Season 16) and Giannina Gibelli (Love Is Blind, Season 1), who met filming Paramount Plus' All-Star Shore! They share how familiar they were with each other prior, some early hurdles post-filming, how they complement each other, and of course, how they FIGHT! Finally, a questionable Dear Shandy Newlyweds Gam...

Bachelorette Recap: Ep 6 | Did You Know Hometowns Are Around The Corner? 16.08.2022

Shandy is back with Bachelorette(s) Season 19 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 6. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.apostrophe.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY to save $15 off your first dermatology visit! - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY at checkout to save thirty-five percent! - Go to https://www.rocketmoney.com/SHANDY to save money and cancel unwante...

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