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- 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 88788. Please listen with care and skip this episode if needed.
This week, we're joined by Blake Robertson, whom many viewers know from The Ultimatum. Since his time on the show, Blake has also been the subject of public allegations of domestic violence—a topic that understandably evokes strong emotions and one we strived to approach with care in this conversation.
Our goal with this interview is not to tell listeners what conclusions to draw, nor to minimize the seriousness of domestic violence. Rather, we believe difficult conversations are best approached thoughtfully, with honesty, attention to detail, and room for nuance. In this episode, we ask Blake the questions many viewers have had since the allegations became public. He also discusses public scrutiny, accountability, personal growth, and what life has looked like after the cameras stopped rolling.
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Time Stamps:
0:00 - Welcome Blake Robertson
1:35 - What Terms He’s On With Hayley Currently
2:13 - Why Did He Propose?
7:31 - The TMZ Article
10:28 - After Filming The Show
19:30 - Charleston
40:49 - Scene 2
55:51 - Night Of The Arrest
1:14:25 - The Affidavit
1:17:24 - Finances
1:22:40 - Did The Show Accurately Represent Their Relationship?
1:26:06 - Beliefs
1:28:43 - Regrets
1:31:44 - Shandy Debrief
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See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. - 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. ***
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Time Stamps:
0:00 - Housekeeping
0:51 - Episode 9/Finale
13:43 - Episode 10/Reunion
59:43 - Reviewing Predictions
1:00:18 - Who We Would Go For
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See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. - 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 **
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Time Stamps:
0:00 - Housekeeping
2:26 - Episode 5
36:46 - Episode 6
49:33 - Episode 7
1:11:13 - Episode 8
1:34:09 - Predictions
1:38:13 - Who We Would Go For
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See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. - 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.
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Time Stamps:
0:00 - Housekeeping
2:06 - Episode 1
27:49 - Episode 2
43:19 - Episode 3
1:13:45 - Episode 4
1:36:09 - Predictions
1:37:01 - Who We Would Go For
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Produced by Gabrielle Galon - https://www.instagram.com/gabsamillion
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. - 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.
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Time Stamps:
0:00 - Housekeeping
6:10 - Episode 32
28:23 - Episode 33
32:31 - Episode 34 (AfterSun)
35:39 - Episode 35
1:05:46 - Predictions
1:10:09 - Shandy Word Watch
1:11:28 - Who We Would Go For
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More Sharleen
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More Andy
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/machinelevine
Produced by Gabrielle Galon - https://www.instagram.com/gabsamillion
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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. Get no-holds-barred, non-judgmental & honest advice from two people who actually have what you want: a fun, blissful partnership.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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