
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 t... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 505 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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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!
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Dear Shandy's world-famous recaps are back, this time covering #TheTraitors New Blood on #Peacock! Today Shandy breaks down episode 8.
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0:00 - Housekeeping
2:08 - Episode 8
28:54 - Round Table
42:08 - Shandy’s Predictions
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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.
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Dear Shandy's world-famous recaps are back, this time covering #TheTraitors New Blood on #Peacock! Today Shandy breaks down episode 7.
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New listener for the love is blind episodes and I freakin love them! Love their banter and their opinions. Love that it’s not perfect and they can admit that. We’re all just fans watching every week.
I just love the way they recap show, I feel like they are friends! Even if I don’t watch the show they are recapping, I listen anyway. Andy just cracks me up 😸
I have been with Sharleen since the Panda days, but your recaps have really been going downhill. The last two Traitors recaps, in particular, have been really painful to listen to. Andy detours into non-factual facts and both of you seem to forget that these shows are highly edited. The way that you have talked about cast members’ intelligence, and questioning their ability to have jobs in real life, is horrible. Sharleen knows from actual experience that what makes it on a show is a small fract... more
Title: Easily One of My Top 5 Favorite Podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Dear Shandy is easily one of my top five favorite podcasts! Sharleen and Andy are such a delightful duo. They're witty, funny, kind, and endlessly entertaining, and their chemistry and personalities make every episode a joy to listen to. I especially appreciate that they've been recapping the non-celebrity versions of *The Traitors*. Their thoughtful commentary, clever observations, and hilarious banter always make me smile. Whether they're ... more
Dear Shandy is easily one of my top five favorite podcasts! Sharleen and Andy are such a delightful duo. They're witty, funny, kind, and endlessly entertaining, and their chemistry and personalities make every episode a joy to listen to. I especially appreciate that they've been recapping the non-celebrity versions of The Traitors. Their thoughtful commentary, clever observations, and hilarious banter always make me smile. Whether they're discussing relationships or dissecting reality TV, they b... more
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A sharp, witty duo blends relationship coaching with reality-TV recaps, offering practical dating wisdom alongside candid commentary on contemporary dating culture. Episodes often swing between deep-dive analyses of couples' dynamics, live Q&As, and extended Love Fest-style interviews with real-life couples or notable reality-TV figures. The tone is warm but no-nonsense, with humor, personal anecdotes, and frequent sponsor reads that keep the conversation accessible and entertaining. A standout trait is the banter-driven chemistry between the hosts, who mix entertainment insight with actionable relationship takeaways, making it appealing to fans of both dating-advice shows and reality-TV analysis. Expect thoughtful discussions on communicat... more
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