Dear Shandy is hosted by Sharleen Joynt and Andy Levine, who blend dating advice with reality TV recaps and listener Q&A. The show has 496 episodes released roughly every 4.5 days, with a median length near 73 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with a rate of about $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Loyal, highly rated relationship show with a devoted listener base
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 4,054 ratings, with 3,846 five-star reviews
- 496 episodes since 2020, releasing new content roughly every 4.5 days
- Reality TV recaps and Q&A episodes give sponsors a natural, conversational read
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, Q&A, interview, recap and review
- Tone
- irreverent, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 85 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Titles reference adult relationship topics such as cheating and flirting while married, and the explicit flag is 0.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.dearshandy.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1525795747 |
| RSS feed | rss.art19.com/dear-shandy |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Traitors New Blood: Episode 6 Recap & Review - Ep 500 | 2026-10-17 | 41 min |
| Love Is Blind Netherlands: FINALE Recap & Review - Ep 499 | 2026-10-15 | 43 min |
| Love Is Blind S11: Episodes 1-5 Recap & Review - Ep 498 | 2026-10-14 | 1 h 49 min |
| The Traitors New Blood: Episode 5 Recap & Review - Ep 497 | 2026-10-09 | 31 min |
| Love Is Blind Netherlands: Episodes 6-8 Recap & Review - Ep 496 | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 28 min |
| Love Is Blind Netherlands: Episodes 1-5 Recap & Review - Ep 495 | 2026-10-05 | 1 h 23 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 5 days.
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…
About Dear Shandy
Dear Shandy is a relationship podcast hosted by Sharleen Joynt and Andy Levine, as described in the show's feed and on the website dearshandy.com. The show combines dating advice, Am-I-The-Asshole style Q&A, caller sessions, and reality TV recaps, with episodes released about every 4.5 days and a typical length of 40 to 85 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 4,054 ratings with an average of 4.9, according to Apple Podcasts.
Listeners are estimated to be mostly adults in the 25 to 34 age range, skewing toward women and concentrated in the United States. These audience figures are estimates based on rating counts and show signals, not published data. No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show is best suited to a first sponsorship of an estimated $360 to $2,000 per episode.
The show suits dating apps, wellness brands, and streaming promotions. Its high ratings and loyal listeners make it a good fit for brands seeking an engaged audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Dear Shandy can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Dear Shandy
How much does Dear Shandy charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $360 to $2,000 per mid-roll host-read episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms and the sponsor's campaign needs.
What is Dear Shandy about?
Dear Shandy is a relationship podcast hosted by Sharleen Joynt and Andy Levine. It offers dating advice, listener Q&A, caller sessions, and reality TV recaps, with new episodes about every 4.5 days.
How do I contact Dear Shandy about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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