Sharleen Joynt & Andy Levine

Dear Shandy

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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

UPDATES To Shandies' Questions, Volume 3! - Ep 276 11.01.2024

Happy 2024, Shandies!!! We're back from our vacation and so excited to be reunited with you! In keeping with tradition, we're kicking off this new year with something special. That's right... today is our 3rd installment of UPDATES! When listening to our caller episodes and Q&As, if you find yourself wondering "where are they now?", today is all about filling in those blanks! We called out for...

2023 IN REVIEW! 🎊 Your Favorites of 2023 Questions + Our Fave Q&As Of The Year! - Ep 275 21.12.2023

It's our last episode of 2023 and today's all about reflecting on past year! We're blending 2 ideas today: keeping with tradition in highlighting our Best Q&As of the year, as well as answering YOUR questions about our personal favorites/bests of 2023. After this, we'll be taking a 2 week break, so we'll see you back here on Jan 11! THANK YOU, Shandies, for another fantastic year of kinship an...

Q&A! Andy's Advice To Guys On Approaching Women IRL, Phone Addiction & House Key Etiquette - Ep 274 14.12.2023

It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! Is it acceptable for your best friend to give her boyfriend a key to your shared apartment? For guys wanting to approach women outside the apps, but don't know where to start, Andy gives his 101 tips. Are we all addicted to our phones, and what's an otherwise happily married couple to do when screen time routinely becomes fight time?...

Bachelor In Paradise Recap: Finale | It's Always About The F***ing Ring - Ep 273 08.12.2023

Shandy is back with Bachelor in Paradise, Season 9 recaps. Today we're breaking down the grand finale! 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! - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com and use promo code SHANDY at checkout to save up to 40%! - Go to https://www.squarespace.com/SHANDY for 10% off your first web...

Golden Bachelor Recap: Finale | The Good, The Bad & The Gerry - Ep 272 04.12.2023

Shandy is back with Golden Bachelor recaps! Today we're breaking down the grand FINALE! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.marinelayer.com/SHANDY15 to get 15% off your entire order! - Go to https://prose.com/DEARSHANDY for 50% off your first subscription order today! - Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/SHANDY and download the ZocDoc app for FREE! - Go to https://www.drinkAG1.com/DEARSHANDY to...

Bachelor In Paradise Recap: Ep 9 | Relationships Crumble & The Dogs Come Sniffing - Ep 271 01.12.2023

Shandy is back with Bachelor in Paradise, Season 9 recaps. Today we're breaking down episode 9! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www. StoryWorth.com/DEARSHANDY today and save $10 on your first purchase! - Go to https://prose.com/DEARSHANDY for 50% off your first subscription order today! - Go to https://www.jennikayne.com/DEARSHANDY to get 25% off your first order! Time Stamps: 0:00 - House...

Q&A! Pre-Date Sleuthing, An F Sans The Buddy, & Red Wine Lucy - Ep 270 29.11.2023

It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! Are we ALL pre-date sleuthing one another online, and should you mention what you found to your date? If you're dating someone "perfect", what does it mean when you keep thinking about your ex? And if someone who routinely got in car accidents asked to borrow your new car, what would you say? Come join us in our living room for the S...

Will We Ruin A Good Thing By Moving In Too Soon? Help! - Ep 269 22.11.2023

It's Caller Day! Today we're joined by two lovely callers. It may be very early in their relationship but "C" and her boyfriend are madly in love—would moving in this early on ruin a good thing? Our next caller, Hannah, is childfree by choice, yet her boyfriends never seem to believe her when she says this. Are they all jerks who don't believe a woman when she tells them who she is, or is she the...

Golden Bachelor Recap: Fantasy Suites | Two Women, One Restaurateur - Ep 268 20.11.2023

Shandy is back with Golden Bachelor recaps! Today we're breaking down Fantasy Suite Week! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www. StoryWorth.com/DEARSHANDY today and save $10 on your first purchase! - Go to https://www.lomi.com/SHANDY and use promo code SHANDY at checkout to save $50! - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com and use promo code SHANDY at checkout to save 40% off the Cuddle Blanket no...

Bachelor In Paradise Recap: Ep 8 | Katie Thurston Hosts A Roast - Ep 267 17.11.2023

Shandy is back with Bachelor in Paradise, Season 9 recaps. Today we're breaking down episode 8! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.jennikayne.com/DEARSHANDY to get 25% off your first order! - Go to https://www.lomi.com/SHANDY and use promo code SHANDY at checkout to save $50! - Go to https://www.skims.com and get free shipping on orders over $75! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Housekeeping 2:08 - Ep...

Confessions With Katie Thurston - Ep 266 15.11.2023

It's a BIG day, Shandies! We've been wanting to pick the lovely Katie Thurston's brain since we first recapped her Bachelorette season 2.5 years ago, and at long last, that day is here. Plus, it's been awhile since we've had a Confessions episode and we're thrilled this former Bachelorette and current star of F-Boy Island could make the time to join us! Katie's had a very busy and very public last...

Golden Bachelor Recap: Women Tell All | A Tell All For The Ages - Ep 265 13.11.2023

Shandy is back with Golden Bachelor 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! - Go to https://www.factormeals.com/SHANDY50 and use code SHANDY50 to get 50% off! - Go to https://www.quince.com/shandy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Our...

Bachelor In Paradise Recap: Ep 7 | The King & The Kat Burglar - Ep 264 10.11.2023

Shandy is back with Bachelor in Paradise, Season 9 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.moshlife.com/SHANDY to save 20% off plus FREE shipping on your first 6-count Trial Pack! - Go to https://www.hellotushy.com /SHANDY and use promo code SHANDY for 10% off y...

Q&A! When A Good Guy's A Bad Kisser, "No Eggshells" Vs Shared Humor, & Having A Hot Dad - Ep 263 08.11.2023

It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! Does it make you the A-hole to crush on someone you know is unavailable? When your guy is a winner but his kissing is terrible, can you teach an old dog new tricks? And in a romantic relationship, where's the line between the "no eggshells" rule and shared humor? Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take! Thanks to our spon...

Golden Bachelor Recap: Ep 6 | When Hometowns Hit Different - Ep 262 03.11.2023

Shandy is back with Golden Bachelor recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 6. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://drinkAG1.com/SHANDY for a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D + 5 travel packs with your order! - Go to https://jennikayne.com and use code SHANDY for 15% off your first order! Our Word Watch sponsor! - Go to https://furanostudio.etsy.com and use code SHANDY for 20% off! Time Stamps...

Bachelor In Paradise Recap: Ep 6 | The Scandal You Never Saw Coming - Ep 261 03.11.2023

Shandy is back with Bachelor in Paradise, Season 9 recaps. Today we're breaking down episode 6! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.athenaclub.com and use code DEARSHANDY for 25% off your first order! - 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.earthbreeze.com/SHANDY for 40% off! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Ho...

Golden Bachelor Recap: Ep 5 | A Rollercoaster To Hometowns - Ep 260 27.10.2023

Shandy is back with Golden Bachelor recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 5. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com and use promo code SHANDY at checkout to save up to 40%! - Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/50Shandy and use code 50Shandy for 50% plus free shipping! Our Word Watch sponsors! - Go to https://drinkAG1.com/SHANDY for a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D + 5 travel...

Bachelor In Paradise Recap: Ep 5 | Another Cake Bites The Dust - Ep 259 27.10.2023

Shandy is back with Bachelor in Paradise, Season 9 recaps. Today we're breaking down episode 5! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.skims.com and get free shipping on orders over $75! - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com and use promo code SHANDY at checkout to save up to 40%! - Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/50SHANDY and use code 50SHANDY for 50% plus free shipping! - Go to https://prose.c...

Women Without Kids With Ruby Warrington - Ep 258 25.10.2023

Today's the day, Shandies! We've been wanting to cover the topic of childlessness for quite some time, and when Sharleen read Ruby Warrington's newest book, Women Without Kids, she wouldn't take no for an answer in getting Ruby on the podcast! This conversation is for every person, with or without kids. Few books have impacted Sharleen the way Ruby's did, and today we dive deep into the world of W...

Golden Bachelor Recap: Ep 4 | Pickle Me Pink - Ep 257 20.10.2023

Shandy is back with Golden Bachelor recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 4. 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.factormeals.com/SHANDY50 and use code SHANDY50 to get 50% off! Our Word Watch sponsors! - Go to https://furanostudio.etsy.com and use code SHANDY for 20% off! - Go to https://drin...

Bachelor In Paradise Recap: Ep 4 | Bacon, Eggs & A Side Of John Henry - Ep 256 20.10.2023

Shandy is back with Bachelor in Paradise, Season 9 recaps. Today we're breaking down episode 4! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.shopbeam.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for up to 40% off! - Go to https://www.squarespace.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for 10% off your first website or domain! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Housekeeping 1:05 - Episode 4 Kick Off 3:59 - John Henry 6:51 - John Henry’s...

Golden Bachelor Recap: Ep 3 | Kathy & Theresa Take It Outside - Ep 255 16.10.2023

Shandy is back with Golden Bachelor recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 3. 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! Our Word Watch sponsors! - Go to https://www.franklyapparel.com and use code SHANDY for 20% off your first purchase! - Go to https://furanostudio.etsy.com and use code SHANDY for 20%...

Bachelor In Paradise Recap: Ep 3 | Cold Kat And Hot Sh$t - Ep 254 13.10.2023

Shandy is back with Bachelor in Paradise, Season 9 recaps. Today we're breaking down episode 3! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.hellotushy.com /SHANDY and use promo code SHANDY for 10% off your first order! - Go to https://www.drinkAG1.com/SHANDY to get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase! - Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/SHANDY and down...

Q&A! Asking A Woman To Shave Her Legs, Paying For A Friend's Birthday, And Wanting A New Ring - Ep 253 11.10.2023

It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions, and today is an Am-I-The-Asshole BONANZA! If you're invited to a birthday gathering by the birthday boy, who's paying? Is it wrong to want a new ring when being proposed to for a second time? And is asking a woman to shave her legs akin to a woman asking a man to shave his balls? Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take! T...

Golden Bachelor Recap: Ep 2 | Gerry, Take The Wheel - Ep 252 06.10.2023

Shandy is back with Golden Bachelor recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 2. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://quince.com/SHANDY for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! - Go 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...

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