Dear Shandy

Sharleen Joynt & Andy Levine

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 Andy's hilarious commentary) to deliver what are hands-down the best Reality TV recaps in the business. They interview reality TV (or reality-adjacent) couples in double-date style episodes called Love Fests. New episodes drop every Thursday, and during TV seasons, twice a week.

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    Rewire Your Brain & Get "Unsingle" With Amy Chan - 461

    *Special Announcement* Dear Shandy will be moderating Amy's Book Launch Event in NYC on May 5th, 2026! For more info visit: https://luma.com/unsingle It's not every day we bring back a Hot Topic guest, but when Amy Chan writes a new book, YOU BRING HER BACK. Dubbed the “scientific Carrie Bradshaw” by The Observer, Amy is a relationship expert, author, and founder of Renew Breakup Bootcamp and Dating Bootcamp, retreats that apply a scientific, psychological approach to healing heartbreak and rewiring dating patterns. It has been 4.5 years since we first had Amy on, and now with her new book, "Unsingle: How to Date Smarter and Create Love That Lasts" (April 28, 2026), she shares the science of rewiring your brain to actually find success in your love life. Today Amy chats your unconscious patterns, how being otherwise "high-achieving" is working against you, and at what leg in the "Dating Funnel" you're getting stuck. We promise you'll never see dating the same way again after hearing Amy's insights. Watch on to get "Unsingle"! Our first episode with Amy: https://youtu.be/FRXrV7AXHwY?si=NRMBdTNNAKy1PwEg Thanks to our sponsors: - Go to https://curehydration.com and use code DEARSHANDY for 20% off! - Go to https://cozyearth.com and use code SHANDY for 20% off! - Go to https://perelelhealth.com and use code SHANDY to get 20% off your first order! - Go to https://www.squarespace.com and use code SHANDY for 10% off your first website or domain! - Go to https://quince.com/SHANDY for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! More Amy: The Book, 'Unsingle': ⁠https://missamychan.com/unsingle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missamychan Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome (Back) Amy Chan! 3:30 - Unconscious Patterns 6:44 - Does Being Otherwise “High-Achieving” Work Against You In Dating? 11:00 - The Dating Funnel 16:16 - Expanding Horizons 25:34 - The Experiment 27:37 - Age Gaps 29:13 - Over-Icking 33:15 - Chemistry 49:14 - Situationships 51:29 - People Pleasing 54:18 - The Grass Is Always Greener 56:39 - What You Can Do Now To Rewire Your Brain 58:52 - Final Takeaways 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    Q&A! Blinded By Breadcrumbs & Does His Bad Taste Mean Bad Compatibility? - Ep 460

    It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! If you love your husband but find his career boring AF, should you feign interest to spare his feelings, or be 100% honest about your disinterest? Is it acceptable to become close friends with your best friend's partner, even if your best friend doesn't approve? Has Shandy ever dated anyone who brought out the worst in them, and what are their thoughts on "breadcrumbing" in dating? Finally, if your date regularly brings you the ugliest flowers you've ever seen, does that speak to a deeper compatibility and "taste" issue? Come join us in our living room for good conversation and the Shandy take! Interested in getting the Shandy take but don't want to appear on the podcast? Email dearshandy@gmail.com for information about Shandy Off The Record sessions. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.saltandstone.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for 15% off your first order! - Go to https://revolve.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for 15% off your first order! - Go to https://masterclass.com/SHANDY for 15% off! - Go to https://laundrysauce.com and use code SHANDY for 20% off! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Housekeeping 3:17 - Q1: I’m Bored To Tears When My Husband Talks About His Job—AITA? 21:16 - Q2: Can I Be Best Friends With My Best Friend’s Wife? 30:27 - Q3: I’m Still Hung Up On A Girl Who Brought Out The Worst In Me—Help! 43:42 - Q4: My New Flame Is Great But His Taste Is Not—Help! 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    'The Bachelorette' With Taylor Frankie Paul Is CANCELLED—Shandy Weighs In - Ep 454

    Just 3 days before its scheduled premiere, The Bachelorette Season 22 starring Taylor Frankie Paul was abruptly cancelled. Many of you wanted to hear Shandy's take on the news and the shocking reason why. So today, in lieu of the Bachelorette Premiere recap that was meant to drop today, they're answering your burning questions Q&A style. Thanks to our sponsors! - Text SHANDY to 64000 for your 2 free gifts with the purchase of any Pocket Hose Ballistic hose! - Go to https://www.squarespace.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for 10% off your first website or domain! - Go to https://revolve.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for 15% off your first order! - Go to https://Ollie.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY to get 60% off your first box today! - Go to https://cozyearth.com and use code SHANDY for up to 20% off! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Housekeeping 2:23 - Shandy’s Honest Thoughts When Taylor Was Announced As Bachelorette 12:15 - How Did ABC Rationalize Casting Taylor? 19:10 - Did You See This Coming? 19:38 - Were You Looking Forward To Recapping Taylor’s Season? 20:07 - Thoughts On Whether Or Not Dakota “Instigated” And Strategized The Video Release 21:16 - Could Taylor’s Behavior Be “Reactive Abuse”? 24:32 - Do You Think Dakota Got Paid For The Video? 27:26 - How Much Do You Hold Jesse Palmer Responsible For His Complicity? 29:58 - How Do You Think This Situation Would Be Treated Differently If Taylor Were A Man? 31:27 - Do You Think The Show Owes The Men An Apology? 34:46 - Do You Think The Season Will Air At A Later Date? 38:40 - Did Shandy See The Premiere Screener And If So, Thoughts? 51:40 - How Do You Think The Men Feel? 55:07 - Who *Should* The Show Have Chosen? 56:51 - “How Bad Of A Person Does It Make Me That I Still Want To Watch The Season?” 57:21 - Do You Think All Of This Was A Ploy? 59:43 - Can The Franchise Recover From This?  1:05:09 - Has Modern Dating Culture Outgrown ‘The Bachelor’? 1:05:47 - How Does A Sudden Pivot Like This Affect Dear Shandy/Podcasts? 1:07:46 - “Do You Feel This Is Good, To Not Give Trash Humans A Platform?” 1:11:34 - Overall Thoughts On Taylor Frankie Paul 1:14:50 - Deep Down Is Shandy Relieved? 1:15:41 - Was Casting Taylor Frankie Paul A Mistake? 1:15:50 - What Show Is Shandy Recapping Instead? 1:17:13 - Would You Recap Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives? If you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.com Subscribe - https://bit.ly/SubscribeDearShandy Listen on iTunes - https://bit.ly/DearShandyiTunes More Dear Shandy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dearshandy 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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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 Andy's hilarious commentary) to deliver what are hands-down the best Reality TV recaps in the business. They interview reality TV (or reality-adjacent) couples in double-date style episodes called Love Fests. New episodes drop every Thursday, and during TV seasons, twice a week.

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