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Dear Shandy

Dear Shandy

By: Sharleen Joynt & Andy Levine
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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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Episodes
  • Age Of Attraction: Episodes 1-5 Recap & Review - Ep 455
    Mar 26 2026

    Ask and you shall receive! (And better late than never?) By extremely popular demand, Dear Shandy's WORLD-FAMOUS RECAPS are back, this time covering Netflix's Age Of Attraction! Today Shandy breaks down the first batch, episodes 1-5!



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    Time Stamps:

    0:00 - Housekeeping & Introduction

    7:22 - Theresa & John

    20:49 - Libby & Andrew

    34:39 - Vanelle & Jorge & Justin

    59:00 - Pfeifer & Derrik

    1:02:23 - Joleen & West

    1:02:36 - Leah & Chris

    1:06:06 - Vanessa & Logan

    1:18:24 - Who We Would Go For



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


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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • 'The Bachelorette' With Taylor Frankie Paul Is CANCELLED—Shandy Weighs In - Ep 454
    Mar 23 2026

    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.



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    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?



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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Q&A! Your Boyfriend Isn't "Obsessed" With You & Your Dad Has 2 Girlfriends - Ep 453
    Mar 19 2026

    It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! If your elderly dad is juggling two girlfriends, is it acceptable to refuse to meet them? When your stepmom "forgets" your rule around holiday travel, is it better to hold firm or just keep the peace? Your boyfriend tells you you're perfect but also says he isn't "obsessed"—what's your next move? Finally, if you did a sizable favor for a friend and she never even bought you a meal as thanks, does confronting her make *you* the A-hole?? 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.



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    Time Stamps:

    0:00 - Housekeeping

    0:45 - Q1: My Elderly Dad Is Juggling Two “Girlfriends”—Help!

    9:47 - Q2: My Stepmom Is Ignoring My Holiday Travel Boundaries—Help!

    18:03 - Q3: My Boyfriend Tells Me I’m Perfect But Also Says He Isn’t “Obsessed” With Me

    34:34 - Q4: My Longtime Friend Did Nothing To Acknowledge The Favor Gave Her—AITA For Confronting Her?




    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!

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    Sharleen Joynt - https://www.instagram.com/sharleenjoynt

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

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    57 mins
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Sharleen and Andy together are Shandy! They are the best relationship (platonic or romantic) podcast and my favorite companion on a drive or alongside a nice matcha (or often both! Though I prefer just the latter.). The podcast has a variety of episodes, including "Love Fests," where they interview a cool couple, expertise episodes where they discuss relationships with an an expert, Q&A episodes where they answer written questions, and caller episodes where they answer questions live. This variety makes for the spice of podcast life, and I savor each kind. They also have the best Bachelor/ette/Paradise Recaps in the business, if that's your style of show. I prefer watching on YouTube to catch Sharleen's beautiful wardrobe and/or Andy's socks, but sometimes the audio is all I have time for. I highly recommend if you like excellent chemistry, top tier humor, and the occasional (okay, regular) hot take. You won't regret it!

Best podcast!

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