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by Sharleen Joynt & Andy Levine

4.9(3,265 reviews)
499 episodes
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<p>Sharleen Joynt and Andy Levine—aka "Shandy"—combine dating advice and reality show recaps for a fun analysis of modern romance.</p><p><br></p><p>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!</p><p><br></p><p>Have a relationship quandary or Am-I-The-Asshole question? Get no-holds-barred, non-judgmental advice in their fan-favorite Q&amp;A episodes and Caller sessions.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Email your questions to: dearshandy@gmail.com</p>

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Publishing Since

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Recent Episodes

Episode thumbnail for The Traitors New Blood: Episodes 1-2 Recap & Review - Ep 491

September 19, 2026

The Traitors New Blood: Episodes 1-2 Recap & Review - Ep 491

Sharleen Joynt and Andy Levine recap and review the premiere episodes of "The Traitors New Blood," offering insights into the unfolding drama.

Episode thumbnail for Caller 📞 Sessions! "I Dated Him For 6 Months... But We Never Met" - Ep 490

September 17, 2026

Caller 📞 Sessions! "I Dated Him For 6 Months... But We Never Met" - Ep 490

Hosts Sharleen Joynt and Andy analyze caller Dani's six-month virtual relationship where she never met her boyfriend, exploring potential reasons for the lack of in-person progression.

Episode thumbnail for Q&A! Confessing To Cheating A Decade Later & Crushing On Your BFF's Boyfriend - Ep 489

September 10, 2026

Q&A! Confessing To Cheating A Decade Later & Crushing On Your BFF's Boyfriend - Ep 489

Sharleen Joynt and Andy Levine answer listener questions about confessing past infidelity, workplace communication, mother-in-law boundaries, and romantic entanglements in this interview episode.

499 total episodes available with 170 transcripts

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What is Dear Shandy?
<p>Sharleen Joynt and Andy Levine—aka "Shandy"—combine dating advice and reality show recaps for a fun analysis of modern romance.</p><p><br></p><p>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!</p><p><br></p><p>Have a relationship quandary or Am-I-The-Asshole question? Get no-holds-barred, non-judgmental advice in their fan-favorite Q&amp;A episodes and Caller sessions.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Email your questions to: dearshandy@gmail.com</p>
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