676 episodes
- 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.
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Time Stamps:
0:00 - Housekeeping
2:04 - Episode 1
17:11 - Episode 2
28:07 - Episode 3
41:27 - Episode 4
57:20 - Episode 5
1:18:24 - Shandy’s Predictions
1:20:29 - Who We Would Go For
If you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.com
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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. - 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 of laughs, kinship and community. We absolutely adore you! Come join us in our living room to chat!
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Previous Anniversary Q&As...
1-Year Anniversary Q&A: https://youtu.be/r_ZxevOVS9o?si=e00pKFmKXxXcN4GE
2-Year Anniversary Q&A: https://youtu.be/OyAa9zSvvvo?si=ZwnQzIo_hGQ9BUvC
3-Year Anniversary Q&A: https://youtu.be/a_qIhKlUj0k?si=li3AirGKtYteOJrS
4-Year Anniversary Q&A: https://youtu.be/WBusMzUEx4E?si=PH0q3omvLy1Qd0Tm
5-Year Anniversary Q&A: https://youtu.be/jHbE2wU3HPA
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Housekeeping
2:41 - How Has Ruby Changed Since You First Got Her?
3:47 - Would You Get A Second Dog?
4:22 - Did You Watch The Love Island Reunion?
8:14 - Do You Miss Recapping The Bachelor/ette?
8:47 - Will You Have More Hot Topic Experts On?
10:01 - At The Beginning, You Interviewed Friends—Would You Do This Again?
12:37 - What Are Your Favorite Kinds Of Questions To Answer?
13:40 - Will You Go Full Time? What’s Next?
16:55 - Can You Make A Living From Podcasting Or Does It Have To Be A Passion To Be Worth It?
23:51 - How Do You Split Business Responsibilities?
25:38 - Does Podcasting Feel Like A Job To You?
28:23 - What’s The Hardest Part Of Your Relationship At This Point In Life?
33:50 - What Are Your Home & Outside Pet Peeves For Each Other?
36:26 - What Other Controversies (Other Than Moon Landing Denial) Enrage Andy?
39:10 - When Returning To NYC, What’s Your Must-Eat Food?
39:32 - TV Shows You Watch Together But Don’t Recap?
40:07 - How Do You Feel About AI?
53:44 - If You Could Get Rid Of One Allergy—Eggs, Nuts, Sesame—Which Would It Be?
54:52 - What Did You Think Of ‘The Odyssey’?
56:24 - If Single, Which Reality Dating Show Would You Go On?
58:52 - Favorite Style Of Dumpling
59:51 - What To Do/Not Do If I Ever Run Into You?
1:03:12 - Thank You
If you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.com
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Blog - http://www.alltheprettypandas.com
More Andy
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/machinelevine
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. - Dear Shandy's world-famous recaps are back, this time covering #TheTraitors New Blood on #Peacock! Today Shandy breaks down episodes 3 & 4.
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Time stamps...
0:00 - Housekeeping
0:50 - Episode 3
23:35 - Episode 4
59:22 - Best Dressed
If you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.com
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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. Q&A! Backing Out As Maid Of Honor & Is It OK To Flirt While Married? - Ep 492
09/24/2026 | 1h 24 mins.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? You're a devoted daughter but your dreams extend beyond your duty. Between the crushing guilt and the desire to break free, which one wins? You're a mom of two young men and worry about their dating prospects—Shandy weighs in on your worries! Finally, you're married with kids but find yourself enjoying flirty banter with a co-worker. Is a workplace crush harmless fun or playing with fire? Come join us in our living room for good conversation and the Shandy take!
Interested in getting the Shandy take but don't want to appear on the podcast? Email dearshandy@gmail.com for information about Shandy Off The Record sessions.
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Time Stamps:
0:00 - Housekeeping
4:50 - Q1: Is It My Anxiety Or Am I Just Not That Into Him?
12:56 - Q2: I Regret Agreeing To Be My Friend’s Maid Of Honor—Can I Back Out?
38:36 - Q3: I’m Living The Life My Dad Wants For Me—How Do I Break Free?
52:47 - Q4: I’m Worried My Sons’ Girlfriends Aren’t Right For Them—Shandy’s Thoughts?
1:07:43 - Q5: I’m Married With Kids, But… Can I Still Flirt At Work?
If you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.com
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Andy Levine - https://www.instagram.com/machinelevine
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.- 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...
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Time stamps...
0:00 - Housekeeping
2:06 - Episode 1
18:26 - Episode 2
39:53 - Who Shandy Has Their Eye On
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If you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.com
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About Dear Shandy
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.Email your questions to: dearshandy@gmail.com
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