321 episodes

Dear Shandy is a dating advice podcast where Sharleen Joynt and her husband Andy Levine answer your burning relationship questions from the perspective of a happily married couple. Sharleen and Andy are two fiercely independent people who are skeptical of love stories and don’t believe in fate, soulmates, or The One. So how did they wind up so happily married? They learned the dating lessons by living them.

Get no-holds-barred, honest advice from two people who actually have what you want: a fun, blissful partnership. But there's more! As an iconic former Bachelor contestant, Sharleen invites Bachelor Nation couples on for intimate double dates called Love Fests. Last, but certainly not least, Sharleen brings her insider knowledge and Andy delivers hilarious comic relief to combine for what are hands down the best Bachelor recaps in the business. New episodes drop every Thursday, and during Bachelor seasons, recaps drop on Tuesdays!

Dear Shandy Sharleen Joynt & Andy Levine

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    • 4.9 • 3.1K Ratings

Dear Shandy is a dating advice podcast where Sharleen Joynt and her husband Andy Levine answer your burning relationship questions from the perspective of a happily married couple. Sharleen and Andy are two fiercely independent people who are skeptical of love stories and don’t believe in fate, soulmates, or The One. So how did they wind up so happily married? They learned the dating lessons by living them.

Get no-holds-barred, honest advice from two people who actually have what you want: a fun, blissful partnership. But there's more! As an iconic former Bachelor contestant, Sharleen invites Bachelor Nation couples on for intimate double dates called Love Fests. Last, but certainly not least, Sharleen brings her insider knowledge and Andy delivers hilarious comic relief to combine for what are hands down the best Bachelor recaps in the business. New episodes drop every Thursday, and during Bachelor seasons, recaps drop on Tuesdays!

    Q&A! Bi-Curiosity, Sister Read Your Journal & Does Imitation = Flattery? - Ep 321 -Dear Shandy

    Q&A! Bi-Curiosity, Sister Read Your Journal & Does Imitation = Flattery? - Ep 321 -Dear Shandy

    It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! If a guy you meet online copies something from your dating profile and pastes it to his while you're still dating, is it a secret message or just straight-up plagiarism? If you know you're bi-curious but your (straight) wedding isn't far away, is it now or never to act on your curiosity? And if your sister purposely reads your journal and finds the not-so-nice things you wrote about her, who's the A-hole? Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take!


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    Time Stamps:
    0:00 - Housekeeping
    2:35 - Q1: Is Imitation—Of My Bumble Profile—Really Flattery?
    13:17 - Q2: AITA If I Give My Friend Unsolicited Career Plan Advice?
    26:58 - Q3: Might Bi-Curiosity Kill This Cat?
    46:02 - Q4: I Vented About My Sister In My Journal & She Found And Read It—Help!
    59:05 - Q5: To What Lengths Should My Friend Go To Get Paid Back By Her Ex?


    If you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.com

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    Andy Levine - https://www.instagram.com/machinelevine

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    • 1 hr 20 min
    Bachelorette Recap: Ep 3 | Smooth Fists, Rough Personality - Ep 320

    Bachelorette Recap: Ep 3 | Smooth Fists, Rough Personality - Ep 320

    Shandy is back with their world famous recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 3 of Jenn Tran's season of The Bachelorette, Season 21!


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    Time Stamps:
    0:00 - Housekeeping
    1:55 - Episode 3 Kick Off
    2:53 - Spencer’s 1-On-1 
    8:09 - Group Date #1
    28:34 - The Next Day
    28:50 - Group Date #2
    32:24 - Rose Ceremony Cocktail Party
    41:48 - Rose Ceremony
    43:13 - Andy’s A-Game
    45:39 - Fashion
    49:23 - Shandy Word Watch
    52:24 - Shandy’s Predictions


    If you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.com

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    Blog - http://www.alltheprettypandas.com

    More Andy
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/machinelevine

    Produced by Gabrielle Galon - https://www.instagram.com/gabsamillion


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    • 1 hr 6 min
    Bachelorette Recap: Ep 2 | Devin Gets A Pearl Necklace - Ep 319

    Bachelorette Recap: Ep 2 | Devin Gets A Pearl Necklace - Ep 319

    Shandy is back with their world famous recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 2 of Jenn Tran's season of The Bachelorette, Season 21!


    Thank you to our sponsors...
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    Time Stamps:
    0:00 - Housekeeping
    4:28 - Episode 2 Kick Off
    4:54 - Group Date #1
    20:57 - Marcus’ 1-On-1
    26:58 - Group Date #2
    38:47 - Rose Ceremony Cocktail Party
    47:05 - Rose Ceremony
    37:38 - Fashion
    49:50 - Andy’s A-Game
    51:49 - Shandy Word Watch
    55:40 - Shandy's Predictions


    If you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.com

    Subscribe and watch the episodes on YouTube! https://bit.ly/SubscribeDearShandy

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    More Sharleen
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharleenjoynt
    Blog - http://www.alltheprettypandas.com

    More Andy
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/machinelevine

    Produced by Gabrielle Galon - https://www.instagram.com/gabsamillion


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    • 1 hr 9 min
    A Day In The Life Of Dave Neal - Ep 318

    A Day In The Life Of Dave Neal - Ep 318

    We're thrilled to debut a new series in our episode lineup, A Day In The Life! These are episodes dedicated to meaningful, intimate conversations with your favorite people!

    Our first ever A Day In The Life guest is none other than Dave Neal, standup comedian and host of The Rush Hour podcast! This is a man who never seems to sleep, and our curiosity finally got the best of us so we decided to ask him for ourselves: Where does he find the time to do so much? What's the hardest thing about running his empire? Where is the weirdest place he's ever recorded, and what has been a "pinch me" moment in his meteoric growth? Listen on to find out!


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    More Dave Neal:
    - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dnealz/
    - The Rush Hour Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bachelor-rush-hour-with-dave-neal/id1651903715
    - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveNealComedian
    - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TashaAndDave


    Our Love Fest with Dave and Courtney:
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/58ISPLY0eDbs3aZgU6ajjP?si=LfM1QAuZTr6voWSAbrI5Qg


    Referenced video of Dave watching The Bachelor with Gilbert Galon (our producer Gabby's brother):
    https://youtu.be/eDvnH94Awfs?si=rPT0Dl06I0alykw4



    Time Stamps:
    0:00 - Welcome To Dave Neal!
    6:42 - A Day In Dave’s Life
    8:30 - Is It Ever Too Much?
    15:22 - How Does His Online Business Affect His Comedy And Vice Versa?
    18:52 - What’s The Hardest Part Of The Dave Neal Empire?
    41:10 - The Clayton Echard Story
    50:05 - Has He Ever Recorded In His Underwear
    51:56 - Does He Have Help?
    53:35 - Dave Neal Vs Reality Steve
    57:35 - Imposter Syndrome
    1:05:04 - Anyone He’s Been Starstruck To Have Met
    1:12:38 - What Did Dave Neal Want To Be When He Grew Up?
    1:14:43 - His Top 3 Podcasts 
    1:18:26 - How Did A Baseball-Loving, American Shirt-Wearing, Blue-blooded American Male Get Into Reality Dating TV?
    1:20:03 - Rapid Fire Questions
    1:26:32 - Shandy Debrief


    If you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.com


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    More Sharleen
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharleenjoynt
    Blog - http://www.alltheprettypandas.com

    More Andy
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/machinelevine

    Produced by Gabrielle Galon - https://www.instagram.com/gabsamillion


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    • 1 hr 35 min
    Bachelorette Recap: Ep 1 | Jenn Tran Makes History And A Historic Makeout - Ep 317

    Bachelorette Recap: Ep 1 | Jenn Tran Makes History And A Historic Makeout - Ep 317

    Shandy is back with their world famous recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 6 of Jenn Tran's season of The Bachelorette, Season 21!


    Thank you to our sponsors...
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    Time Stamps:
    0:00 - Housekeeping
    3:27 - Episode 1 Kick Off
    7:04 - Limo Exit Wins/Fails
    15:24 - Jenn’s Toast
    15:58 - Notable 1-On-1 Time
    20:17 - Truth Or Dare
    22:36 - Notable 1-On-1 Time, Cont’d
    35:31 - First Impression Rose
    37:14 - Andy’s A-Game
    38:41 - Fashion
    40:40 - Shandy Word Watch
    43:40 - Shandy’s Predictions
    53:32 - Wild Cards


    If you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.com

    Subscribe and watch the episodes on YouTube! https://bit.ly/SubscribeDearShandy

    More Dear Shandy
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    Facebook - https://fb.me/dearshandy

    More Sharleen
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharleenjoynt
    Blog - http://www.alltheprettypandas.com

    More Andy
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/machinelevine

    Produced by Gabrielle Galon - https://www.instagram.com/gabsamillion


    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dear-shandy/donations
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    • 1 hr 6 min
    Q&A! Dating a Guy Who's TOO Handsome, A 14-Year Situationship, & Right Guy, Wrong Timing? - Ep 316

    Q&A! Dating a Guy Who's TOO Handsome, A 14-Year Situationship, & Right Guy, Wrong Timing? - Ep 316

    It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! If the guy you're seeing is TOO good-looking, how to escape the insecurity spiral? If you've planned your friend's bachelorette party AND bridal shower and she can't even remember your birthday, is it worth the confrontation or does she get a bride pass? And if he was the right guy at the wrong time, when circumstances change, could the time be right? Finally, Shandy gives a pep talk to a Shandy newly out of a situationship of 14 YEARS. Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take!


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    Time Stamps:
    0:00 - Introduction
    1:32 - Q1: The Guy I’m Seeing Is TOO Attractive—Help!
    14:41 - Q2: I’ve Planned Her Bachelorette AND Bridal Shower And She Can’t Even Wish Me A Happy Birthday??
    22:31 - Q3: Was It Right Guy But Wrong Timing? If So, What If Circumstances Have Changed?
    33:20 - Q4: My Future Sister-In-Law Doesn’t Seem To Like Me—What Should I Do?
    43:21 - Q5: I’m Newly Out Of A 14-Year On-And-Off-Again Situationship—Help Me, Shandy!


    If you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.com

    Subscribe and watch the episodes on YouTube! https://bit.ly/SubscribeDearShandy

    Follow us!
    Dear Shandy - https://www.instagram.com/dearshandy
    Sharleen Joynt - https://www.instagram.com/sharleenjoynt
    Andy Levine - https://www.instagram.com/machinelevine

    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy


    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dear-shandy/donations
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    • 1 hr 6 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
3.1K Ratings

3.1K Ratings

Ktizzle89 ,

Love Dear Shandy

Sharleen and Andy are the best! I so appreciate their refreshing, honest perspectives. You can tell they really care about this podcast and their Shandys. I originally started listening to bachelor recaps but am now a listener of all episodes. Keep up the great work!!

Sommer B ,

‘Shame and Marketing don’t mix well’

That might be true, Andy, but you too sure do! I look forward to your podcast every week, and at this point, I’m completely caught up on every episode.. so always wanting more.

So keep doing what you’re doing, and good luck with the marketing. And the shame. ✌🏼

diglett215 ,

meh

Wow, a joke about how you can’t assume someone’s gender in 2024. So clever!

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