Dear Shandy

Sharleen Joynt & Andy Levine
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Dear Shandy is your destination for smart takes on Relationships and Reality TV. Sharleen Joynt and Andy Levine, or "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 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 wait, there's more! Sharleen is an iconic former Bachelor contestant herself, so they interview couples with at least one partner who was on a reality dating show, for double-date style episodes called Love Fests. Finally, Sharleen brings her insider reality TV alum knowledge and Andy delivers hilarious comic relief to combine for what are hands down the best Reality TV recaps in the business. New episodes drop every Thursday, and during TV seasons, twice a week!

  1. DEC 18

    2025 In Review + BONUS Q&A! The Year's Ups And Downs & Your Juicy Qs Answered - Ep 431

    Today's a special day, Shandies! We polled you over on Instagram about what YOU wanted your last episode of 2025 to be: A 2025 Year In Review or a classic Q&A? It was an even split, so as many of you requested, today we're doing BOTH! Join us as we go down memory lane and recap 2025 together, AND as we answer some juicy Q&A questions along the way! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.oneskin.co and use code SHANDY to get 15% off! - Go to https://quince.com/shandy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! - Go to https://shopremi.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for 55% off your custom night guard plus a FREE foam gift! - GO to https://www.factormeals.com and use code SHANDY50OFF for 50% off your first box plus free breakfast for one year! - Go to https://www.rocketmoney.com/SHANDY to save money and cancel unwanted subscriptions the easy way! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Housekeeping 2:43 - Best NYC Date Night of 2025 4:55 - Best Escape Room of 2025 5:39 - Cutest Ruby Moment of 2025 7:00 - Favorite TV Show Of 2025 8:25 - Biggest Lesson Learned in 2025 13:08 - Q1: When Dating Multiple People, Should I Tell My Dates? 27:01 - Best Meal of 2025 28:25 - Best Dessert of 2025 30:03 - Favorite Person You Met In 2025 30:57 - Q2: I Have A Crush On My Close Friend’s Wife—Help! 48:40 - If You Could Relive One Day in 2025 What Day Would It Be? 52:32 - Favorite Movie Of 2025 55:10 - Favorite Book Of 2025 1:02:16 - One Situation In 2025 Which You’re Proud Of How You Handled 1:05:00 - Favorite Socks Of 2025 1:06:17 - Q3: I Want Kids But He’s On The Fence—How Do I Make Sure He Doesn’t Waste My Time? 1:18:28 - Dream Guest Of 2026 1:23:08 - Which Q&A Question Of 2025 Are You Most Curious About The Outcome Of? 1:25:59 - Proudest Moment Of 2025? 1:32:38 - 2026 Resolution 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 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.

    1h 40m

  2. DEC 11

    LOVE FEST! Mel Owens & Peg Munson Are Shandies And They Came With Notes - Ep 430

    It's Love Fest time again, Shandies!!! 🎉 We couldn't be more delighted to welcome The Season 2 Golden Bachelor himself—International man of mystery Mel Owens—and his lovely, multi-talented winner, Peg Munson! This is a particularly unique Love Fest, because unbeknownst to Shandy, Mel and Peg watched ALL the Dear Shandy recaps of their season! And trust us, they came with NOTES. 😱 Today Mel and Peg pull back the curtain on their relationship and truth BOMBS are dropped at every turn. We get Mel's unfiltered thoughts on his infamous pre-filming podcast appearance and the very unexpected backstory of Peg's unicycle! We learn how these two complement each other, what hurdles they've overcome, and learn their incredible love and life advice. Best of all, since they watched Dear Shandy along the way, Mel and Peg aren't afraid to tell Shandy what they got right (and very, very wrong)! Finally, a hilariously disastrous Newlyweds Game that defies all the rules! Who knows who better? Watch on to find out! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://perelelhealth.com and use code SHANDY for 20% off your first order! - Shop Sharleen’s favorite pajamas at https://www.skims.com/SHANDY - Go to https://www.squarespace.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for 10% off your first website or domain! - Just type https://dupe.com/ before any product URL in your browser and BOOM – it instantly finds you more affordable alternatives! - Go to https://www.wildgrain.com/SHANDY to get $30 off your first box plus free croissants in every box! Referenced clip from the Eddie Murphy movie where Mel plays Bo Chandler: https://www.instagram.com/p/DR1K6aVkTdE/?hl=en More Peg: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/peg__munson TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@munsonpropertieslv Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@munsonproperties More Mel: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/melowens58 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@melowens58 Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome To Mel & Peg! 3:07 - First Impressions 9:00 - The Unicycle 21:16 - Mel’s Infamous Podcast Appearance  25:47 - How They Complement Each Other 29:24 - Early Hurdle 30:41 - How They Fight 32:00 - Common Misconceptions 33:47- The Aha Moment 38:28 - Beliefs About Relationships That Have Changed 42:00 - #1 Piece Of Love Advice 42:34 - Working With Eddie Murphy 44:03 - Mel Knows Shandy 47:28 - The Newlyweds Game 1:01:50 - Shandy Debrief 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.

    1h 12m

  3. DEC 4

    Q&A! Dating Despite A Dealbreaker & Was His Anniversary Gift Kinky Or Just Inappropriate? - Ep 429

    It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! If you and your podcast co-host disagree on whether or not to release an episode, should you compromise or stick to your perfectionism? If you know a relationship is doomed, is it still worth exploring for the experience of having "loved and lost"? If your entire family has near-daily Zoom calls, are you the A-hole for not wanting to participate? And if your husband gifts you a solo sex toy for your anniversary, is it kinky or just plain rude?? Come join us in our living room for 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.cozyearth.com/SHANDY and use promo code SHANDY to save up to 40% through December 12! - Go to https://rula.com/shandy and take the first step towards better mental health today! - Go to https://www.squarespace.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for 10% off your first website or domain! - Go to https://www.factormeals.com/SHANDY50OFF and use code SHANDY50OFF to get 50% off your first box plus free breakfast for one year! - Go to https://www.rocketmoney.com/SHANDY to save money and cancel unwanted subscriptions the easy way! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Housekeeping 2:59 - Q1: My Podcast Co-Host Wants To Release An Episode I Don’t Like—What Should I Do? 11:12 - Q2: Is It Better To Have Loved And Lost Than To Have Never Loved At All? 24:27 - Q3: My Entire Family Has A Zoom Call Almost Daily—Is This Normal & Do I Really Have To Join? 49:06 - Q4: My Husband Gifted Himself A Solo Sex Toy For Our Anniversary—Am I Overreacting? 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 15m

  4. NOV 27

    LOVE FEST! Andrew Spencer & Alexe Godin Let Us Into The Chaos - Ep 428

    HAPPY THANKSGIVING, SHANDIES!!! And what better way to celebrate thanks than with a double date?? That's right: It's Love Fest time! 🎉 Shandy is excited to be joined in-studio by Andrew Spencer and Alexe Godin from Season 10 of Bachelor In Paradise! Today Alexe and Andrew whirl into the studio despite Andrew's flight being delayed and Alexe having lost her phone! They give us a peek into the delightful chaos that is their relationship and discuss whether or not Alexe should have taken ALL the money on Paradise. We learn about the cultural differences of an American dating a Canadian, how they complement each other, and what they fight about (it's not what you think!) Finally, a hilarious mess of a Newlyweds Game that will have you laughing out loud! Who knows who better? Watch on to find out! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.factormeals.com/SHANDY50OFF and use code SHANDY50OFF to get 50% off your first box plus free breakfast for one year! - Go to https://quince.com/SHANDY for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! - Go to https://www.oneskin.co and use code SHANDY to get 15% off! - Go to https://www.manukora.com/SHANDY to get $150 off your first starter kit now until Dec 2! - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY to save 40% this weekend only from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday! - Go to https://drinkolipop.com/SHANDY to get $2 off a 4-pack of Olipop! More Alexe: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alexe.godin TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@alexe.godin More Andrew: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/andrewzspencer TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewzspencer Time Stamps: 0:00 - Interviewing Two Ghosts 0:55 - Welcome To Andrew! 6:13 - Welcome To Alexe! 9:41 - Living In Chaos 11:54 - First Impressions 16:46 - Cultural Differences 18:49 - How They Complement Each Other 23:13 - Early Hurdle 24:45 - What They Fight About 32:02 - The Newlyweds Game 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.

    57 min

  5. NOV 20

    LOVE FEST! Jeremy Simon & Bailey Taylor Brown Are Ready To Surprise You - Ep 427

    It's Love Fest time! 🎉 Shandy is excited to be joined in-studio by Bailey Taylor Brown and Jeremy Simon from Season 10 of Bachelor In Paradise! Today Jeremy and Bailey give us a peek into their relationship and how they navigated blowback from their Paradise season. We learn the ins and outs of their dynamic that you didn't see on TV, how they complement each other, and of course, how they fight! Finally, a nail-biter of a Newlyweds Game that will keep you guessing until the very end! Who knows who better? Watch on to find out! 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.revolve.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for 15% off your first order! - Just type https://dupe.com/ before any product URL in your browser and it instantly finds you more affordable alternatives! More Bailey: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/baileytaylorbrown TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@baileytaylorbrown More Jeremy: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/j____way TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@j____way Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome to Jeremy & Bailey! 1:21 - Living Together 5:30 - First Impressions 14:03 - Three Adjectives 22:16 - How Their Partner Is Different Than They Imagined For Themselves 23:42 - How Jeremy’s Mom Handled The Show 25:39 - Early Hurdle 30:01 - Navigating Blowback From The Season 38:15 - How They Fight 43:27 - Common Misconceptions 45:44 - Bailey’s True Thoughts On Jeremy’s Actions On BIP 52:05 - The Newlyweds Game 1:10:00 - Shandy Debrief 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.

    1h 14m

  6. NOV 13

    The Golden Bachelor S2: Finale | AFTER THE FINAL ROSE | Recap & Review - Ep 426

    Shandy is back with their world-famous reality TV recaps! Today they're breaking down the Finale and After The Final Rose for ABC's The Golden Bachelor, Season 2! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://perelelhealth.com and use code SHANDY to get 20% off your first order! - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for up to 40%! - Go to https://rula.com/shandy and take the first step towards better mental health today! - Shop Sharleen’s favorite Pajamas at https://www.skims.com/SHANDY - Go to https://www.wildgrain.com/SHANDY to get $30 off your first box plus free croissants in every box! Thank you to our Word Watch sponsor... - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com/SHANDY and use promo code SHANDY for up to 40% off! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Housekeeping + Opening Thoughts 5:04 - Finale Kick Off 22:44 - Cindy Hot Seat 35:27 - Peg & Mel In Antigua 37:55 - Proposal 41:51 - After The Final Rose 45:21 - Taylor Frankie Paul 47:21 - Bloopers 48:01 - Overall Thoughts 51:20 - Shandy Word Watch 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 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.

    55 min

  7. NOV 6

    The Golden Bachelor S2: Ep 7 | FANTASY SUITES | Recap & Review - Ep 425

    Shandy is back with their world-famous reality TV recaps! Today they're breaking down Fantasy Suite week for ABC's The Golden Bachelor, Season 2! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://drinkolipop.com/SHANDY to get $2 off a 4-pack of Olipop! - Go to https://shopremi.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for 55% off a custom nightguard plus a FREE gift! Thank you to our Word Watch sponsor... - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com/SHANDY and use promo code SHANDY for up to 40% off! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Housekeeping 1:23 - Antigua 6:12 - Peg’s Overnight 18:34 - Cindy’s Overnight 34:47 - Episode MVP 35:19 - Andy’s A-Game 35:29 - Sharleen’s Best Dressed 36:01 - Shandy Word Watch! 37:32 - 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 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.

    42 min

  8. NOV 4

    The Golden Bachelor's Theresa Nist Responds To Gerry Turner's Book Claims - Ep 424

    Shandy is thrilled to welcome Theresa Nist for an EXCLUSIVE in-studio conversation. You know Theresa as the winner of the mega-hit season 1 of The Golden Bachelor. She wound up engaged to Gerry Turner, their televised wedding was watched by millions, but they announced their divorce only 3 months later. What *really* happened behind the scenes, after the wedding, and after the cameras turned off? In light of Gerry's new tell-all book describing his version of events, Theresa sits down with Shandy for her most raw, unfiltered interview to date. How did it feel for Theresa to learn that Gerry wondered if he should have chosen his runner-up, Leslie? Did she mislead Gerry about quitting her career, did she misrepresent her finances, and did she read "How To Win The Bachelor" during filming, as he claimed in the book? Did she really make Gerry sleep on the sofa?! Theresa is normally very private but could not stay silent in light of the book's many accusations. Do not miss her brutally honest account. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.squarespace.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for 10% off your first website or domain! - Get up to 40% off your entire order at https://laundrysauce.com/SHANDY (their biggest sale of the year!) - Go to https://mudwtr.com and use code SHANDY to get up to 43% off your entire order, Free Shipping and a Free Rechargeable Frother! More Theresa: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theresa_nist - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theresa_nist Past Dear Shandy episodes covering Gerry & Theresa: - Love Fest: https://youtu.be/hWCr91mBGb0?si=LOOwxXqEToxIpIBY - Golden Divorce: https://youtu.be/PyiFysUZJMc?si=OzqnEI2Ee4_gm8gS Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome To Theresa Nist 10:08 - Leslie 19:32 - Temper 22:22 - “East Coast Mentality” 27:44 - Finances, Her Work, The Prenup 42:18 - Lifestyle 45:00 - House Shopping 47:50 - Her Home 49:26 - Physical Intimacy 55:50 - Her Intentions 1:05:59 - Her Character 1:16:05 - Regrets 1:20:18 - Message To Gerry 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 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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Dear Shandy is your destination for smart takes on Relationships and Reality TV. Sharleen Joynt and Andy Levine, or "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 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 wait, there's more! Sharleen is an iconic former Bachelor contestant herself, so they interview couples with at least one partner who was on a reality dating show, for double-date style episodes called Love Fests. Finally, Sharleen brings her insider reality TV alum knowledge and Andy delivers hilarious comic relief to combine for what are hands down the best Reality TV recaps in the business. New episodes drop every Thursday, and during TV seasons, twice a week!

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  • Creator
    Sharleen Joynt & Andy Levine
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    431
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sharleen Joynt & Andy Levine
  • Show Website
    Dear Shandy

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