Dear Shandy

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Dear Shandy is a dating advice podcast where Sharleen Joynt and her husband Andy Levine answer your burning relationship questions from the perspective of a happily married couple. Sharleen and Andy are two fiercely independent people who are skeptical of love stories and 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 there's more! As an iconic former Bachelor contestant, Sharleen invites Bachelor Nation couples on for intimate double dates called Love Fests. Last, but certainly not least, Sharleen brings her insider knowledge and Andy delivers hilarious comic relief to combine for what are hands down the best Bachelor recaps in the business. New episodes drop every Thursday, and during Bachelor seasons, recaps drop on Tuesdays!

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  • Bguhfxv
    “Man’s perspective”
    This podcast is delightful. I look forward to listening to it every week. I love the banter and I love the analysis whether it’s a Q&A episode or a recap episode. However, I always cringe when Sharlene asks Andy for the “man’s perspective.” I think men have a range of perspectives, as do women, and your gender doesn’t define what you think. It feels like an outdated categorization, and I hope to hear more requests for “Andy’s perspective” instead. Beyond that, it’s a good show.
  • Zo_Ayanna
    Fun + Enjoyable
    I have been listening to Dear Shandy for a while and I just adore Sharleen and Andy. I enjoy their balanced and practical recapping, love fests, guest appearances, and Q&A episodes. They are uncommonly empathetic and honest when discussing other people’s actions and behavior which we need more of in media. There is obvious love and respect between these two and their banter, tangents, and laughs make this podcast truly something special. I look forward to listening to every episode (and hearing the elusive “A whole new world”/ “Part of your world” duets). Thank you! ❤️
  • AKB1101
    Dearest Shandy
    Thank you for the incredible gift of recapping Love is Blind, you’ve made my whole year!!! I only watch Bachelor because of you guys, always love your takes and opinions, and random side stories and tangents. 🤣 Please never stop. ❤️
  • Tina V from MI
    Came here for recaps and stayed for the laughs.
    The only podcast I listen to consistently! Love the banter and jokes. I knew I had to keep listening just by the way Andy makes Sharleen laugh 🤣
  • CurlsPearce
    Dear Shandy is the best!
    I’ve been a long time reader of Sharlene Joynt’s, and wouldn’t have guessed that I could like her more. But now that I hear her podcast with her husband Andy, I do! These podcasts are outstanding and I especially love the relationship Q and A’s. This week’s was over the top excellent with humor, wisdom, and just great thinking. Listening to “The Bachelor” recaps actually gets me to go back and watch the show which I had stopped watching.
  • algyoe
    One of the best bachelor podcasts
    Loooovvveee Dear Shandy I’m a long time fan and will always be loyal you guys are the best. Keep loving it! 🥰🥰♥️♥️
  • Mitchyrose
    Recaps done right
    I’ve been following Sharleen since her All The Pretty Panda/Flare recap days, but I am not sure how I ever lived without Andy’s commentary. These two do the BEST Bachelor recaps - expect many laughs, random animal facts, and insightful analysis. In addition, Sharleen is basically the Oracle when it comes to predicting winners. Their Love Fest episodes are also fantastic and a great way to dive deeper into what makes different relationships successful.
  • Thankful Graduate
    Playful Banter with eloquent spice!
    Love this show! Sharleen and Andy are the perfect blend of playful banter, eloquence, and spice! Their Bachelor recaps are top tier and always brighten my day. Hearing the way Sharleen laughs at Andy’s jokes is the most wonderful reminder to all those who love love that love is meant to be filled with humor and joy.
  • Lalahgddb
    You can be smart AND still watch the Bachelor 😂
    It's like I found my people - I love how Sharlene and Andy are smart, self deprecating, insightful and also recap one of my guilty pleasures- the Bachelor!
  • Ljt2
    Fun to listen to
    I just started listening to Bachelor recaps on Dear Shandy and they are a delight! I love to hear the back and forth, laughs and how you enjoy each other’s company! It puts me in a good mood and I laugh out loud each episode
  • Lolo13419
    Clays dad = LOSER
    He is a terrible human being and I felt sick for Clay bc all he wants is his father to be proud. His dad just wanted to ride his sons back on TV. It made me want to scream.
  • Lauren.Lane
    LOVE!
    Love this podcast - I mostly listen to the recaps and I sometimes I enjoy them MORE than the actual shows. When I am watching the shows, I’m often looking forward to hear Dead Shandy’s take on what’s happening! Keep up the great work.
  • WorldTraveler2016
    ANDY STOP SINGING PLEASE
    Love this pod! Andy, please stop singing every commercial. I literally reach for my phone as fast as I can to skip. Please! Otherwise love you two and all of your takes.
  • retrelax
    Enjoy your banter!
    I’ve been listening to your Love is Blind reviews. Like hearing your conversations eventho I do not watch the show.. i do watch The Bachelor and appreciate your thoughts!
  • Entertaining
    Andy is not that funny
    Stop cackling. Thank you
  • Lala LaLa love
    Smart and fun people recapping
    You guys are simply the best! I love you relationship for what we see!
  • talk1994
    Just the best!
    My favourite podcast of all time — Sharleen and Andy are so hilarious, wise, and just so darn good at giving advice. 10/10!
  • Mariella.5
    I even listen to the ads
    This is truly the only podcast where I do not fast-forward through the ads. They blend so seamlessly with the show and I take any extra hilarious dialogue I can get. Sharlene and Andy are so witty and charming, I hope they never stop!
  • jgomes007
    Love your Bach recaps
    I really enjoy your podcast weekly. I love when you have bachelor alum on. Those are my favorite episodes. I love your Bach recaps and LIB recaps. Happy shandy here 😊
  • Lo7639
    Amazing
    Dear Shandy is my go to podcast! Sharleen and Andy are incredibly funny and authentic. Their recap and advice episodes are so worth the listen!
  • 303Anne
    Dear Shandy is the absolute best
    Sharleen and Andy bring the perfect combo of insight and humor to Bach viewing, they are my go-to Bach podcast. Sharleen is amazing at catching the subtleties and nuances. Love Andy’s male perspective and hilarious pop culture references. THE FINAL GROUP DATE!
  • Haleyy M
    Best bachelor podcast!
    Consistently the best bachelor podcast with the most thoughtful commentary! I look forward to this show every week!
  • cristie23456
    My first review
    Such a lovely listen. Glad to hear love is blind added! So nice to recap just one show (even if multiple episodes) an episode so you can keep up. Thank you both!
  • HarrisonGriffin
    Love them!
    Sharlene was my fav or the bachelor. Andy is hilarious. They have a very cute, entertaining dynamic! I could listen to them talk for hours.
  • CallistaJames
    Best recap podcast!
    I love, love, love this podcast! I listen to several Bachelor recap podcasts, and this is hands down, my favorite and number one go-to. I’ve slowly lost a little interest in Bachelor over the years, but this podcast is what keeps me interested. Sharleen and Andy have the most endearing dynamic, and I love hearing her laugh at his jokes. I’m so happy you have ventured out to recap LIB, and I hope you continue to branch out and recap other reality shows. Your recaps are *chef’s kiss*.
  • jcb789
    Do yourself a favor and listen
    If you have any interest at all in relationships, dating, metaphors, animals, existential thoughts, witty humor, musical interludes, or being a human, Dear Shandy is for you. Sharleen and Andy are hilarious, thoughtful, kind, insightful, balanced, and have lovely speaking voices you’ll want in your ears.
  • Diana Matushko
    Great distraction when doing day to day chores
    You guys can talk about nothing and I will probably still find it so interesting. But seriously, I love your take on the Bachelor, watch the show and then go listen to your podcast . So entertaining and funny!!!
  • Crochetswithcats
    Love
    Their bachelor recaps make my week. This podcast makes me happy.
  • bethanielp
    I love you guys
    I listen to a couple recap pods (bachelor/LIB etc) and this is by far the best! You both make me feel like I’m not crazy. Andy cracks me up and makes these crazy judgements that I often agree with or also thought while watching. Sharlene reminds me of my husband who pulls you back in a little. I love listening while I’m studying, driving, walking - pretty much always. Anyway highly recommend!
  • asennie
    My #1 podcast
    I get a rush of dopamine whenever I realize there’s a new episode. I love this podcast so much! It’s funny and thought-provoking. Thank you, Sharleen and Andy!
  • Dr. WOWsie
    Classy, humourous, insightful podcast
    This is the first time I’ve written a review for a podcast. I had to use Google to figure out how to do it, lol! I am here because I feel compelled to share some thoughts about the fabulous Dear Shandy podcast. This couple is a class act and their podcast is a blast. Sharleen and Andy engage in hilarious banter throughout each episode. Andy’s humour is indescribably clever and Sharleen’s laughter is delightfully infectious. Whether they are giving relationship and dating advice, hosting a LOVE FEST with one of the latest Bachelor Nation couples, interviewing experts on dating and relationships, or providing Bachelor and Love is Blind recaps, I find Dear Shandy to be entertaining and insightful. The honesty and respect that these two have for each other is admirable, and is a joy to witness. The show vacillates between mature opinions and playful banter (that only a couple with this much chemistry could navigate so effectively). As a bonus, I learn about grammar and proper pronunciation of words, as well as fun facts about wildlife and other topics. I have a zoology degree, I’m a veterinarian, and a Canadian, but I didn’t know that moose could dive so deeply under water, until Andy revealed that fact on a recent Dear Shandy podcast. You will be entertained and enlightened by listening to this podcast. I am grateful for Sharleen and Andy and all the entertainment that they provide every week!
  • Paradise fitness
    Delightful, non jaded recaps
    1. I love how much Charlene giggles at Andy. 2. They thoroughly recap each episode with thoughtful input. 3. Their analysis of the episodes is spot on, respectful and enjoyable to listen to. Five stars
  • Joeygraceb
    Can we be friends?
    I love this podcast! They are both warm and witty and I find myself laughing out loud with my headphones on which makes me look a little cookoo haha. I’m big on voices and theirs are the best. I love the Dear Shandy days best, but I love their updates so I’m even watching the Batchelor again so I can listen (damnit!) 😂
  • BellaMusic
    Best Recap Podcast!
    I’ve been listening for a year now, and it’s quickly become my fave Bachelor podcast! I love the intelligent humor (as well as the wacky moments) and overall balanced, fair recap. Andy cracks me up, and Sharleen is wise beyond her years. Such a fun couple! Keep up the great work, guys!
  • Withyin
    Intelligent and funny, love this couple
    The most intelligent and funny conversations between a couple. They demonstrate what a loving, honest, and enjoyable relationship should be like. Without them, I may never watch Bachelor or Bachelorette shows. This is the only podcast that I watched EVERY episode and I look forward to the next one EVERY day.
  • princess eleanor shellstrop
    My favorite podcast
    This is my can’t-miss podcast for every episode they upload, whether it’s a recap, love-fest, or Q&A. The Q&A’s are my favorite and Sharleen and Andy never fail to entertain and provide insight. Sharleen’s impeccable style, Andy’s incredible songs and humor…This will be my comfort podcast for all time.
  • LindsKath83
    My favorite podcast!
    This is my absolute favorite podcast. I came for the recaps but realized I love their other episodes just as much! They give kind, thoughtful advice and I always love hearing their take on things. Their banter is my favorite and they make me laugh out loud often. I feel like I know Sharleen and Andy at this point and look forward to their episodes as if they’re chats with old friends.
  • ACBSEA
    Love their dynamic!
    I have been following Sharleen's bachelor(ette) commentary since she was doing written recaps on her blog and have always loved her take on the show, and her dynamic with Andy makes her podcast recaps all the more fun!
  • Kimmyb1085
    Intuition
    You guys nailed it w this last episode! Best podcast episode of 2024 - thank you for being so relatable and helping us to embrace our quirky overthinking selves. Love that you are both exploring what spirituality means to you.
  • Vilmarie Alcaraz
    Absolutely LOVE this podcast!!
    I’ve listened to every single episode, some of them more than once. I’ve shared many episodes with friends depending on the conversation. Thank you for putting so much effort to satisfy your Shandies.
  • Juicyfruit2cutebrah
    Proud to be a Shandy!
    I never miss a Dear Shandy episode. It’s a guaranteed mood lifter. Sharleen and Andy are humble, kind, smart, hilarious, beautiful humans with great recaps, guests and advice. Their metaphors, musical interludes and magical banter are icing on their delicious podcast cake.
  • Sunny SoCal
    Love you guys 💗⭐️
    I definitely watch your show first before the bachelor and love is blind. You guys pick up on nuances and things I would’ve never noticed. Love to watch the playful, give-and-take, between you two. your relationship advice is realistic and healthy.
  • JulesinIdaho
    Best podcast ever!
    I love this couple. Such wit and wisdom! I get so excited every time one drops.
  • Liljamarie
    Amazing Podcast!
    Sharlene and Andy have become part of my weekly routine. I listen to their advice like a close friend and I love their perspective on the human behavior and interactions portrayed on the bachelor. Thank you both 💜
  • SamanthaLyn17
    You guys are the bomb 💜
    Listening to your most recent podcast right now. I love how sincere and real you guys are. I listen to your pods as soon as they come out! I love your viewpoints and that you can agree to disagree. 💕. Ps. I also just laughed out loud about Andy’s mom being jealous of Maria because she loves Joey 😂
  • Aftons1
    Favorite recap show/dating advice evvverrrr
    Starting off the latest episode with Joey taking the Bachelor course 😂 And loving y’all’s takes on Love is blind too. ❤️ Honestly y’all can do no wrong in my eyes lol
  • Zangeleus
    Simply the best! (better than all the rest)
    I listen to sooooo many podcasts of all kinds. But Dear Shandy is the one I look for first. Their conversation together is such a joy to get to listen in on. I like their non-Bach content too, but sometimes I find myself almost more excited for recaps than I am for the actual episode, like I’m discussing the episode with my wisest and coolest friends.
  • Isabellalynnm
    My Favorite
    I couldn’t believe I hadn’t already written a review for this podcast because it is quite literally my favorite podcast to listen to! I absolutely adore Sharleen and Andy. They are incredibly insightful and I think they pick up on so many details and nuances that other podcasts miss out on. I hope this show continues to flourish and gain followers because they are truly one of the best podcasts out there. Thank you Sharleen and Andy for all your hard work producing this podcast, I see you and I appreciate you! Love you both.
  • elm1210
    Always the best takes on recaps
    These two have grown on me so much! I love their recaps. So much insight and humor in every episode.
  • llivingzton
    Best podcast for advice, recaps and a good laugh
    I listen to a lot of podcasts, but Dear Shandy has become my number one over the years! They have the best, most thoughtful advice; they always make me laugh with their metaphors and songs; they have a great variety of guests that I always learn something from; and they have the best take on the Bachelor and other reality tv they recap. Their podcast is unique, fun and thoughtful, and I highly recommend giving it a listen!
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