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
Q&A! When You're Annoyed By Your Partner's Hobby & How To Slide Into A Celeb's DMs 24.03.2022 1:00:58
It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! How should you proceed if you love your partner but not his very frequent, very loud hobby? Why do guys stop trying when they get the girl? And what are Shandy's thoughts on the woman proposing to the man? Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.magicspoon.com/SHANDY and use c...
Bachelor Recap: Finale | Twists, Controversy, and Empathy... Oh My! 17.03.2022 1:29:19
Shandy is back with Bachelor Season 26 recaps! Today we're breaking down the grand finale. 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.fahertybrand.com and use code SHANDY for 20% off your Spring staples! - Go to https://www.magicspoon.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for $5 off! - Go to ht...
Parasocial Relationships With Josh Peck 17.03.2022 1:06:05
Parasocial relationships are defined as one-sided relationships, where one person extends emotional energy, interest and time, and the other party, the persona, is completely unaware of the other’s existence. Have you ever wondered how the celebrity in this situation, or the "persona", feels about this dynamic? Today we're joined by accomplished actor, writer, and Youtuber Josh Peck, to chat how i...
My Long Distance Relationship Has Gotten Rocky—Help! 10.03.2022 50:00
It's Caller Day! Today's is Andy's all-time favorite call. We're joined by Fiona, who is in a one year old relationship. As things have become long distance she finds herself and her partner fighting more than usual. However, the more questions we asked, the more we learned there's more to her story and her reservations. Listen on for the Shandy take! If you have a relationship question, write us...
Bachelor Recap: WTA + Ep 9 | The High-Wire Act That Is Overnights 09.03.2022 1:36:33
Shandy is back with Bachelor Season 26 recaps! Today we're breaking down Overnights. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.feals.com/SHANDY to get 40% off your first 3 months of premium CBD delivered directly to your door! 0:00 - Housekeeping 2:53 - Women Tell All 4:31 - Cassidy 6:54 - Shanae 14:27 - Sarah 17:30 - Teddi 20:40 - Serene 22:33 - Clayton 29:39 - Bloopers 30:00 - Jesse's Season R...
Our Wedding Story, Part 2 (aka Wedding Q&A!) 03.03.2022 1:05:01
After Our Wedding Story episode, we were overwhelmed by follow-up questions. We asked if you wanted a Part 2 and you said yes! So, combining your emails, comments, DMs, and Instagram poll questions, here are our answers! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com and use code SHANDY for 35% off all bedding and loungewear! - Go to https://www.talkspace.com and use code SHANDY to get...
Bachelor Recap: Episode 8 | Meta Language & Outdoorsy Lessons In Hometown Week 01.03.2022 1:06:32
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Q&A! Returning The Ring, My BF Misses His Ex's Family, And DWI = Dealbreaker? 24.02.2022 1:09:28
It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! Is there *ever* a case to be made for keeping the engagement ring after the relationship ends? Is a DWI an absolute dealbreaker, or should one focus instead on the honesty in revealing it? And is it cause for concern if your new boyfriend reveals he misses his ex's family? Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take! 0:00 - Q...
Bachelor Recap: Ep 7 | Couples "Therapy" And A Villain On The Side 22.02.2022 1:03:18
Shandy is back with Bachelor Season 26 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode7. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.stance.com and use code SHANDY for 15% off your first purchase! - Go to https://www.thefab.co/shandy for 25% off Fabulous Premium! - Go to https://www.hellotushy.com/SHANDY for 10% off plus free shipping! - Go to https://www.truebill.com/SHANDY to cancel unwanted subscript...
LOVE FEST! Krystal Nielson & Miles Bowles On Opposites Attracting & The Fun Of Parenting 17.02.2022 1:10:18
It's Love Fest time! 🎉 Today we're joined by one of Bachelor Nation's most iconic women, Krystal Nielson and her partner, Miles Bowles! You may remember Krystal from Arie's season of The Bachelor and season 5 of Bachelor In Paradise . We learn how Krystal and Miles balance each other out, how parenthood has changed their lifestyle, and of course, how they FIGHT! Finally, a Dear Shandy Newlyweds G...
Bachelor Recap: Ep 6 | Undesirable "Dates", Simmering Beef, & Marionette Strings 15.02.2022 1:09:20
Shandy is back with Bachelor Season 26 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 6. 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 https://www.apostrophe.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY to get your first dermatology visit for only $5! - Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/SHANDY16 and use code SHANDY16 to get up...
Does My Fling Think I Moved For Him? Help! 10.02.2022 49:32
It's Caller Day! Today we're joined by caller Anna, newly single and looking to mingle. Her casual fling was great while it lasted, but things have taken a turn. Does this guy think he played a role in her career-driven move? Watch on for the Shandy take! If you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.com Support Dear Shandy: https://redcircle.com/dear-shandy/donations Subscrib...
Bachelor Recap: Ep 5 | The Art of Comedy And The No-Shame-Ae Show Heads To Toronto 08.02.2022 1:05:08
Shandy is back with Bachelor Season 26 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 5. Thanks to our sponsors: - Go to https://www.feals.com/SHANDY to get 40% off your first 3 months of premium CBD delivered directly to your door! - Go to https://www.nutrafol.com and use code SHANDY for $15 off your first month! 0:00 - Housekeeping 1:25 - Overall Thoughts On Episode 5 2:18 - Episode 5 Kick Off 5:10 -...
Finding Purpose—With Or Without A Relationship—With John Kim, "The Angry Therapist" 03.02.2022 57:16
Are you waiting for The One to finally begin living your life? Or are you in a partnership so comfy you've lost sight of your own individuality? Today we're joined by John Kim, aka The Angry Therapist, to discuss how singledom is more opportunity than pitfall. John Kim is a licensed marriage and family therapist, life coach, best-selling author, and host of The Angry Therapist podcast. His latest...
Bachelor Recap: Ep 4 | BBQ Crashers & When Shrimp Cancels Cocktail Parties 01.02.2022 1:02:56
Shandy is back with Bachelor Season 26 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 4. 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.cozyearth.com and use code SHANDY for 35% off all bedding and loungewear! - Go to https://shop.analuisa.com/SHANDY for up to 40% off your jewelry purchase! - Go...
Q&A! Whack-A-Mole Of Life, A Sexless Marriage, And Once Bad In Bed, Always Bad In Bed? 27.01.2022 1:14:09
It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! If the guy you're into goes radio silent, is is possible to salvage things? Is it possible a few years of experience could turn an ex from a bad lover into a good one? And what are Shandy's thoughts on a sexless marriage of 8 years? Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take! Thanks to our sponsor! - Go to https://www.hellof...
Bachelor Recap: Ep 3 | Loose Lips Sink Ships, High Thigh, and The Same Ol’ Playbook 25.01.2022 1:11:33
Shandy is back with Bachelor Season 26 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 3. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.truebill.com/SHANDY to cancel unwanted subscriptions and save $$$ with one tap! - Go to https://www.hellotushy.com/SHANDY for 10% off plus free shipping! - Go to https://shop.analuisa.com/SHANDY for 10% off your jewelry purchase! - Go to https://www.thefab.co/shandy for 2...
LOVE FEST! Jacqueline Trumbull & Paul Seli On Overcoming Jealousy & The Art Of Making A Move 20.01.2022 1:13:31
It's Love Fest time! 🎉 Today we're joined by one of Sharleen's closest Bachelor Nation friends, Jacqueline Trumbull, and her fiancé Paul Seli! You may remember Jacqueline from Arie's season, where she, like Sharleen, withdrew in Week 7. She and Paul are both in psychology (Jacqueline is a PhD student at Duke University, where Paul is a professor of Psychology and Neuroscience), so needless to say...
The Hunt For Red Flags 13.01.2022 1:09:40
It's Caller Day! Today we're joined by TWO lovely callers. Our first caller, Lisa, is in the very early stages of dating a guy who seems accompanied by red flags. Should she end things before she gets invested, or is it too soon to throw away the first "butterflies" she's felt in awhile? Our second caller, Danielle, is an introvert in a relationship with a full-blown extrovert, and she feels their...
Bachelor Recap : Ep 2 | Hilary Duff, Kissing Fatigue, & Shanae-nah 11.01.2022 1:09:01
Shandy is back with Bachelor Season 26 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 2. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com and use code SHANDY to get 35% off all bedding and loungewear! - Go to https://www.nutrafol.com and use code SHANDY for $15 off your first month's subscription, plus free shipping! - Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/SHANDY14 and use code SHANDY14 to get up t...
Q&A! Annoyance Mitigation, Guys Who Don't Ask You Out, & Sh*tting Where You Eat 06.01.2022 1:14:00
It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! Is there such a thing as the "right" number of dates in the early stages? What does it mean when a coworker flirts but never makes a move? And how can we protect a new relationship from growing annoyances? Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take! Q1: In The Early Stages, How Many Dates A Week Is "Normal"? Q2: I'm Interes...
Bachelor Recap: Ep 1 | The Likeliest of Bachelors and Unlikeliest of Exits 04.01.2022 1:05:14
Shandy is back with Bachelor Season 26 recaps! Today we're breaking down the premiere. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.truebill.com/SHANDY to cancel unwanted subscriptions and save $$$ with one tap! - 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 get 40% off your first 3 months of mem...
Our Wedding Story 30.12.2021 1:12:07
In keeping with tradition, we're doing something a little different to ring in the New Year. This topic has been requested for awhile now, so today, inspired by Episode 1 (How We Met) and Episode 21 (Our Proposal Story), we're doing another throwback! We're going back in time to January 2015 thru September 2017, to what happened after Andy proposed. Listen on to hear why we waited 2.5 years for a...
Bachelorette Recap: Finale | A Foregone Conclusion Wrapped With A Christmas Bow 23.12.2021 1:05:57
Shandy is back with Bachelorette Season 18 recaps! Today we're breaking down the finale. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.magicspoon.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for $5 off! If you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.com Support Dear Shandy: https://redcircle.com/dear-shandy/donations Subscribe - https://bit.ly/SubscribeDearShandy Listen on iTunes - https://bit...
LOVE FEST! Shawn Johnson & Andrew East On Holding Kites & Persistence Paying Off 16.12.2021 1:09:16
It's Love Fest time! 🎉 Today we're thrilled to be joined by the power couple behind The East Family Youtube and media empire, Shawn Johnson East and Andrew East! Shawn and Andrew share the behind-the-scenes of how they met, how they complement each other, their early relationship hurdles, and of course, how they FIGHT! Finally, the Dear Shandy Newlyweds Game! Who knows who better? Watch on to fin...
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