Dear Shandy
by 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—and they have the stories to prove it! Have a relationship quandary or Am-I-The-Asshole question? Get no-holds-barred, non-judgmental advice in their fan-favorite Q&A episodes and Caller sessions. 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.
Episodes
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The Traitors New Blood: Episode 9 Recap & Review - Ep 507
Dear Shandy's world-famous recaps are back, this time covering #TheTraitors New Blood on #Peacock! Today Shandy breaks down episode 9. Thank you to our sponsors... Time stamps... 0:00 - Housekeeping 3:25 - Episode 9 26:50 - Shandy’s Predictions Sharleen is wearing: - vest: https://bit.ly/4zy5Nl6…
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Love Is Blind S11: FINALE Recap & Review - Ep 506
Shandy is back with their world-famous recaps! They never miss a Love Is Blind season, and today they're excited to unpack BOSTON with you! Today Shandy is breaking down the grand FINALE, aka Episode 12! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://fabletics.com/SHANDY for 70-80% off everything…
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The Traitors New Blood: Episode 8 Recap & Review - Ep 505
Dear Shandy's world-famous recaps are back, this time covering #TheTraitors New Blood on #Peacock! Today Shandy breaks down episode 8. Time stamps... 0:00 - Housekeeping 2:08 - Episode 8 28:54 - Round Table 42:08 - Shandy’s Predictions Sharleen is wearing: - sweater: https://bit.ly/4ieKBub If you...
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Love Is Blind S11: Episodes 9-11 Recap & Review - Ep 504
Shandy is back with their world-famous recaps! They never miss a Love Is Blind season, and today they're excited to unpack BOSTON with you! Today Shandy is breaking down Batch 3, aka Episodes 9-11. Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://www.skims.com/SHANDY to shop Sharleen’s favorite bras,...
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The Traitors New Blood: Episode 7 Recap & Review - Ep 503
Dear Shandy's world-famous recaps are back, this time covering #TheTraitors New Blood on #Peacock! Today Shandy breaks down episode 7. Thanks to our sponsors... - Go to https://quince.com/shandy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Time stamps... 0:00 - Housekeeping 1:22 - Episode…
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Love Is Blind S11: Episodes 6-8 Recap & Review - Ep 502
Shandy is back with their world-famous recaps! They never miss a Love Is Blind season, and today they're excited to unpack BOSTON with you! Today Shandy is breaking down Batch 2, aka Episodes 6-8. Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://trykepos.com/SHANDY to receive 47% off your first order...
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Love Is Blind Netherlands: REUNION Recap & Review - Ep 501
Shandy is back with their world-famous recaps! You asked for Love Is Blind Netherlands, and now you shall receive! Today Shandy is breaking down the REUNION, aka Episode 10. Thank you to our sponsors... Time Stamps: 0:00 - Housekeeping 2:24 - Reunion 1:03:20 - Best Dressed 1:04:07 - Who We Would…
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The Traitors New Blood: Episode 6 Recap & Review - Ep 500
Dear Shandy's world-famous recaps are back, this time covering #TheTraitors New Blood on #Peacock! Today Shandy breaks down episode 6. Time stamps... 0:00 - Housekeeping 3:37 - Episode 6 35:14 - Shandy’s Predictions If you have a relationship question, write us at: [email protected] Subscribe...
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Love Is Blind Netherlands: FINALE Recap & Review - Ep 499
Shandy is back with their world-famous recaps! You asked for Love Is Blind Netherlands, and now you shall receive! Today Shandy is breaking down the grand FINALE, aka Episode 9. Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://quince.com/shandy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns!...
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Love Is Blind S11: Episodes 1-5 Recap & Review - Ep 498
Shandy is back with their world-famous recaps! They never miss a Love Is Blind season, and today they're excited to unpack BOSTON with you! Today Shandy is breaking down Batch 1, aka Episodes 1-5. Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://fabletics.com/SHANDY for 70-80% off everything as a new...
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The Traitors New Blood: Episode 5 Recap & Review - Ep 497
Dear Shandy's world-famous recaps are back, this time covering #TheTraitors New Blood on #Peacock! Today Shandy breaks down episode 5. Thanks to our sponsors... Time stamps... 0:00 - Housekeeping 0:56 - Episode 5 27:23 - Shandy’s Predictions If you have a relationship question, write us at:...
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Love Is Blind Netherlands: Episodes 6-8 Recap & Review - Ep 496
Shandy is back with their world-famous recaps! You asked for Love Is Blind Netherlands, and now you shall receive! Today Shandy is breaking down Batch 2, aka Episodes 6-8. Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://tumbleliving.com/SHANDY for 10% off plus free shipping! Time Stamps: 0:00 -...
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Love Is Blind Netherlands: Episodes 1-5 Recap & Review - Ep 495
Shandy is back with their world-famous recaps! You asked for Love Is Blind Netherlands, and now you shall receive! Today Shandy is breaking down Batch 1, aka Episodes 1-5. Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://oliveandjune.com/SHANDY for 20% off your first system! Time Stamps: 0:00 -...
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Dear Shandy Turns 6! Anniversary Q&A Answering YOUR Questions! - Ep 494
It's that time of year again... Dear Shandy is officially 6 years old, and what better way to celebrate than to answer YOUR questions! We polled you over on Instagram and received Qs about us, our relationship, the podcast, Ruby, and everything in between! Thank you, Shandies, for 6 WHOLE YEARS…
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The Traitors New Blood: Episodes 3-4 Recap & Review - Ep 493
Dear Shandy's world-famous recaps are back, this time covering #TheTraitors New Blood on #Peacock! Today Shandy breaks down episodes 3 & 4. Thanks to our sponsors... - Go to https://quince.com/SHANDY for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! - Go to https://trykepos.com/SHANDY to…
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Q&A! Backing Out As Maid Of Honor & Is It OK To Flirt While Married? - Ep 492
It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! You're dating a guy but can't tell if the pit in your stomach is dread or butterflies... is it your anxiety or the infamous Ick? You regret agreeing to being your childhood friend's Maid Of Honor. Is it ever OK to back out of the role?...
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The Traitors New Blood: Episodes 1-2 Recap & Review - Ep 491
Dear Shandy's world-famous recaps are back, this time covering #TheTraitors New Blood on #Peacock! Today Shandy breaks down episodes 1 & 2. Thanks to our sponsors... - Go to https://warbyparker.com/SHANDY to buy 1 pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs! - Go to...
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Caller 📞 Sessions! "I Dated Him For 6 Months... But We Never Met" - Ep 490
It's CALLER DAY! 📞 Today we're joined by lovely caller Dani who has been dating a guy for 6 months. Except... she's never actually met him?? Was he never interested enough to progress things further, or was she too guarded? Listen on for the Shandy take! Interested in getting the Shandy take but...
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Q&A! Confessing To Cheating A Decade Later & Crushing On Your BFF's Boyfriend - Ep 489
It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! You're happily married with kids but you carry a secret from a decade ago, before starting a family. Is it worth rocking the boat to tell the truth all these years later? If you like your coworker but hate how she ALWAYS cuts you off,...
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Love Is Blind UK S3: REUNION Recap & Review - Ep 488
Shandy is back with their world-famous recaps! You asked for Love Is Blind UK, and now you shall receive! Today Shandy is breaking down the Reunion, aka Episode 11. Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://tumbleliving.com/SHANDY for 10% off plus free shipping! - Go to…
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Love Is Blind UK S3: FINALE - Episodes 9 & 10 Recap & Review - Ep 487
Shandy is back with their world-famous recaps! You asked for Love Is Blind UK, and now you shall receive! Today Shandy is breaking down the grand Finale, aka Episodes 9 & 10. Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://fabletics.com/SHANDY for 70-80% off everything as a new VIP! Time stamps......
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Love Is Blind UK S3: Episodes 5-8 Recap & Review - Ep 486
Shandy is back with their world-famous recaps! You asked for Love Is Blind UK, and now you shall receive! Today Shandy is breaking down the first half of Batch 1, aka Episodes 5-8. Thank you to our sponsors... Time stamps... 0:00 - Housekeeping 2:34 - Episode 5 20:57 - Episode 6 56:50 - Episode 7...
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Love Is Blind UK S3: Episodes 1-4 Recap & Review - Ep 485
Shandy is back with their world-famous recaps! You asked for Love Is Blind UK, and now you shall receive! Today Shandy is breaking down the first half of Batch 1, aka Episodes 1-4. Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://functionhealth.com/SHANDY and use gift code SHANDY25 for a $25 credit...
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Q&A! Your Argumentative Boyfriend & Wedding Guests Who Don't Give Gifts - Ep 484
It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! You're excited to move in with your boyfriend, however, the geographical and financial benefits are impossible to ignore—is your judgment being clouded by the perks? You're a Gandy and your girlfriend looks young... TOO young. Is your...
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LOVE FEST! The Ultimatum's Luke Wesselhoff & Monica Payne Talk Growth & Goofiness - Ep 483
It's Love Fest time! 🎉 Shandy is excited to be joined in-studio by Monica Payne and Luke Wesselhoff from Season 4 of Netflix's The Ultimatum! Today Luke and Monica give us a peek behind The Ultimatum curtain: what didn't we see on the show, and just how accurate (or inaccurate) was their edit?…
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Q&A! Childfree Judgment & "I Love My Guy But Hate His Diet" - Ep 482
It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! If your friend regularly makes passive aggressive digs about your childfree-by-choice lifestyle, is a confrontation in order? How can you navigate your in-laws' past financial issues becoming YOUR future problem? If he ends it because…
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The Ultimatum's Blake Robertson Speaks Out - Ep 481
Content note: This episode contains discussion of alleged domestic violence and may be difficult for some listeners. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available through the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or texting START to...
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The Ultimatum S4: Finale & Reunion Recap & Review - Ep 480
Shandy is back with their world-famous recaps! The Ultimatum happens to be one of Shandy's all-time favorite shows, and today they're breaking down the Finale and Reunion for Season 4! *** This episode discusses domestic assault. Please listen with care. *** Thanks to our lovely sponsors... - Go…
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The Ultimatum S4: Episodes 5-8 Recap & Review - Ep 479
Shandy is back with their world-famous recaps! The Ultimatum happens to be one of Shandy's all-time favorite shows, and today they're breaking down episodes 5-8 of Season 4! *** Note: This episode was recorded before news dropped about one contestant getting arrested for assault ** Thanks to our...
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The Ultimatum S4: Episodes 1-4 Recap & Review - Ep 478
Shandy is back with their world-famous recaps! The Ultimatum happens to be one of Shandy's all-time favorite shows, and today they're breaking down episodes 1-4 of Season 4! Stay tuned for your recap of episodes 5-8 dropping later. Thanks to our wonderful sponsors... - Go to...
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Love Island S8: Week 6 & FINALE Recap & Review - Ep 477
Shandy is back with their world-famous recaps! You asked for Love Island, and now you shall receive! Today Shandy is breaking down Week 6 & the FINALE of Season 8. Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://www.warbyparker.com/SHANDY to buy 1 pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional…
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Love Island S8: Week 5 Recap & Review - Ep 476
Shandy is back with their world-famous recaps! You asked for Love Island, and now you shall receive! Today Shandy is breaking down Week 5 of Season 8. Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://www.skims.com/shandy to shop Sharleen's favorite Bras and Underwear! - Go to https://zazzle.com to…
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Caller 📞 Sessions! "I Let Myself Get Excited & He Promptly Dumped Me—What Happened & WHERE IS HE?!" - Ep 475
It's CALLER DAY! 📞 Today we're joined by TWO lovely callers! Our first caller, Emily, has just been dumped by the first guy in ages she's thought could be The One. After years of dating and actively putting herself out there, she's downright defeated. What happened? And more importantly, WHERE…
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Love Island S8: Week 4 Recap & Review - Ep 474
Shandy is back with their world-famous recaps! You asked for Love Island, and now you shall receive! Today Shandy is breaking down Week 4 of Season 8. Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://tumbleliving.com/SHANDY for 10% off plus free shipping! - Go to https://www.functionhealth.com/SHANDY...
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Love Island S8: Week 3 Recap & Review - Ep 473
Shandy is back with their world-famous recaps! You asked for Love Island, and now you shall receive! Today Shandy is breaking down Week 3 of Season 8. Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://rula.com/SHANDY and take the first step towards improved mental health! Thank you to our WORD WATCH...
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Q&A! "If He Wanted To, He Would": Timeless Or Outdated? - Ep 472
It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! Several friends never respond to your texts—Is this the new social norm, or are you doing something wrong? If you put your foot in your mouth on an early date, is there any recovering? The guy you like *seems* interested but never makes…
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Love Island S8: Week 2 Recap & Review - Ep 471
Shandy is back with their world-famous recaps! You asked for Love Island, and now you shall receive! Today Shandy is breaking down Week 2 of Season 8. Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://poshmark.com/SHANDY to get $10 off your first purchase! Thank you to our WORD WATCH sponsors! - Go to...
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Love Island S8: Week 1 Recap & Review - Ep 470
Shandy is back with their world-famous recaps! You asked for Love Island, and now you shall receive! Today Shandy is breaking down Week 1 of Season 8. Thank you to our sponsors... - Text SHANDY to 64000 for your 2 free gifts with the purchase of any Pocket Hose Ballistic hose! - Go to...
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Q&A! Dating For The $$$ Lifestyle & His Secret Deepfake Stash - Ep 469
It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! If you loathe your brother's girlfriend's "Influencer" Instagram, are you just being judgy or should you warn him of red flags? If your friend's financial situation has gotten difficult, is it wise to loan her money? If you found your...
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Confessions With 'Perfect Match''s Dave Hand - Ep 468
Today Shandy is delighted to welcome the (co-)WINNER of Netflix's Perfect Match Season 4, the one and only Dave Hand! We watched Dave leave the show hand-in-hand with Sophie... so what *really* happened? Today Dave explains the truth behind the breakup, who from the cast is the most…
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Perfect Match S4: FINALE Recap & Review - Ep 467
Shandy is back with their world-famous recaps! Shandy couldn't resist the siren song of Perfect Match Season 4, and today they're breaking down the grand FINALE! Thanks to our sponsors... - Go to https://poshmark.com/shandy to get $10 off your first purchase! - Text SHANDY to 64000 for your 2…
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Q&A! Demystifying The Moody Husband & Is Timing *Really* Everything? - Ep 466
It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! If you and your longtime platonic friend have been secretly crushing on each other, is it now or never to make a move, even if he's started dating someone new? (Speak now or forever hold your peace?) If your friend has volunteered YOU…
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Perfect Match S4: Episodes 6-7 Recap & Review - Ep 465
Shandy is back with their world-famous recaps! Shandy couldn't resist the siren song of Perfect Match Season 4, so today they're breaking down the first batch, aka episodes 6-7! Thanks to our wonderful sponsors... - Text SHANDY to 64000 for your 2 free gifts with the purchase of any Pocket Hose...
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Perfect Match S4: Episodes 1-5 Recap & Review - Ep 464
Shandy is back with their world-famous recaps! Shandy couldn't resist the siren song of Perfect Match Season 4, so today they're breaking down the first batch, aka episodes 1-5! Thanks to our wonderful sponsors... - Go to https://functionhealth.com/SHANDY and use gift code SHANDY25 for a $25…
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U Up? x Dear Shandy: Jared Freid & Jordana Abraham Unpack Modern Romance - Ep 463
Today Shandy is joined by fellow podcasters and dating advice givers, Jared Freid and Jordana Abraham from the U Up? Podcast! They chat the most common themes they see in the questions they receive, whether or not dating today is *actually* worse (or if we're just talking about it more), and what...
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Q&A! Your Boyfriend Steals Your Jokes & The Setup From Hell - Ep 462
It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! If your best friend puts zero thought into setting you up with her husband's friend, is that a slight or are you just sensitive? If your boyfriend's new hobby involves regularly "borrowing" your ideas, is it weird to be annoyed or is…
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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…
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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…
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Temptation Island S2: Episodes 6-9 Recap & Review - Ep 459
Dear Shandy's world-famous recaps are back, this time covering Temptation Island, Season 10 (or Season 2 in the Netflix era)! Today Shandy breaks down the second half of the season, episodes 6-9! #temptationisland #netflix #temptationislandnetflix Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to...
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Temptation Island S2: Episodes 1-5 Recap & Review - Ep 458
Dear Shandy's world-famous recaps are back, this time covering Temptation Island, Season 10 (or Season 2 in the Netflix era)! Today Shandy breaks down the first half of the season, episodes 1-5! #temptationisland #netflix #temptationislandnetflix Thank you to our sponsors... Time Stamps: 0:00 -...
About this show
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—and they have the stories to prove it!
Have a relationship quandary or Am-I-The-Asshole question? Get no-holds-barred, non-judgmental advice in their fan-favorite Q&A episodes and Caller sessions.
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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