Confessions With 'The Ultimatum''s Nicholas Tramontin - Ep 360

It's a BIG day, Shandies! We've been wanting to pick Nick Tramontin's brain since we recapped his season of The Ultimatum, and that day is officially here. Plus, it's been awhile since we've had a Confessions episode and we're thrilled everyone's favorite Tortured Artist agreed to join us!Today Nick shares the most common misconceptions about him, whether or not he thinks Netflix plied him with alcohol on purpose, his HONEST thoughts on Sandy, Mariah and Vanessa. We also find out whether or not it's possible to make great art without being a little bit "tortured". Bonus: We get the dirt on Bob Ross and Nick judges Andy's own "La Banane" painting! 🍌 We enjoyed this conversation and think you will, too!Thanks to our sponsors!- Go to https://quince.com/SHANDY for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns!- Go to https://fatty15.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY at checkout for 15% of your 90 day subscription starter kit!- Go to https://www.squarespace.com/SHANDY for 10% off your first website or domain!- Go to https://www.drinkAG1.com/DEARSHANDY to get a FREE $76 gift with your first subscription!- Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/SHANDY to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today!More Nicholas:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholas.tramontin/- Art: https://nmtcollection.com/Time Stamps:0:00 - Welcome To Nicholas Tramontin!1:50 - Why He Went On The Ultimatum5:30 - Did He Really Want To Marry Sandy?7:15 - Have He And Sandy Ever Been To A Swingers Party?8:12 - What Did He Learn About Himself?9:26 - Does He Feel Like The Show Preyed On Him Regarding Alcohol?10:45 - What Response Has Surprised Him?11:07 - Vanessa15:25 - What Did He Expect To Happen?16:05 - His Homeschooling16:57 - Does He Wish He’d Left The Show18:21 - Mariah20:20 - What Has He Learned About Human Nature?22:28 - Most Common Misconception27:54 - His Art32:25 - Is To Be An Artist To Be Tortured?34:48 - Does He Feel His Paintings From The Show Were Some His Better Work?35:50 - Is It Ever Hard Letting His Art Go?38:08 - Who Is His Favorite Artist?41:00 - “Dating An Artist Is Hard” & The Creation Of Art43:45 - Is To Be An Artist To Be Sensitive?44:30 - Dogs45:39 - His Girlfriend46:39 - Does He Feel Gratitude To Sandy?47:47 - Rapid Fire49:49 - Does He Believe In Ultimatums?51:05 - Is He A Cuckold?51:45 - Shandy DebriefIf you have a relationship question, write us at: [email protected] and watch the episodes on YouTube! https://bit.ly/SubscribeDearShandyFollow us!Dear Shandy - https://www.instagram.com/dearshandySharleen Joynt - https://www.instagram.com/sharleenjoyntAndy Levine - https://www.instagram.com/machinelevinePrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee 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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It's a BIG day, Shandies! We've been wanting to pick Nick Tramontin's brain since we recapped his season of The Ultimatum, and that day is officially here. Plus, it's been awhile since we've had a Confessions episode and we're thrilled everyone's favorite Tortured Artist agreed to join us!Today Nick shares the most common misconceptions about him, whether or not he thinks Netflix plied him with alcohol on purpose, his HONEST thoughts on Sandy, Mariah and Vanessa. We also find out whether or not it's possible to make great art without being a little bit "tortured". Bonus: We get the dirt on Bob Ross and Nick judges Andy's own "La Banane" painting! 🍌 We enjoyed this conversation and think you will, too!Thanks to our sponsors!- Go to https://quince.com/SHANDY for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns!- Go to https://fatty15.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY at checkout for 15% of your 90 day subscription starter kit!- Go to https://www.squarespace.com/SHANDY for 10% off your first website or domain!- Go to https://www.drinkAG1.com/DEARSHANDY to get a FREE $76 gift with your first subscription!- Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/SHANDY to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today!More Nicholas:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholas.tramontin/- Art: https://nmtcollection.com/Time Stamps:0:00 - Welcome To Nicholas Tramontin!1:50 - Why He Went On The Ultimatum5:30 - Did He Really Want To Marry Sandy?7:15 - Have He And Sandy Ever Been To A Swingers Party?8:12 - What Did He Learn About Himself?9:26 - Does He Feel Like The Show Preyed On Him Regarding Alcohol?10:45 - What Response Has Surprised Him?11:07 - Vanessa15:25 - What Did He Expect To Happen?16:05 - His Homeschooling16:57 - Does He Wish He’d Left The Show18:21 - Mariah20:20 - What Has He Learned About Human Nature?22:28 - Most Common Misconception27:54 - His Art32:25 - Is To Be An Artist To Be Tortured?34:48 - Does He Feel His Paintings From The Show Were Some His Better Work?35:50 - Is It Ever Hard Letting His Art Go?38:08 - Who Is His Favorite Artist?41:00 - “Dating An Artist Is Hard” & The Creation Of Art43:45 - Is To Be An Artist To Be Sensitive?44:30 - Dogs45:39 - His Girlfriend46:39 - Does He Feel Gratitude To Sandy?47:47 - Rapid Fire49:49 - Does He Believe In Ultimatums?51:05 - Is He A Cuckold?51:45 - Shandy DebriefIf you have a relationship question, write us at: [email protected] and watch the episodes on YouTube! https://bit.ly/SubscribeDearShandyFollow us!Dear Shandy - https://www.instagram.com/dearshandySharleen Joynt - https://www.instagram.com/sharleenjoyntAndy Levine - https://www.instagram.com/machinelevinePrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy 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.

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