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Let's Get Real - A Talk Show for Guys
Welcome to the podcast for Let's Get Real. This is a show to help guys get unstuck and figure their sh*t out. Hosted by Michael Sharkey (aka Shark) and Anthony Polichemi (aka Spanish), we tackle everything from hard conversations to struggles with dependency. With over 7000 hours of coaching experience and personal struggles, Michael and Anthony share wisdom and guidance to give men a space to process and get a little bit better every day.
Let's Get Real is a weekly, live and interactive talk show on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. Airing at 12N ET on Saturdays, the show can be streamed live on www.theboneonline.com or on your favorite live streaming app, like iHeartRadio.
Episodes
122 episodes
Alcoholism, Sobriety, and the Moment Men Finally Ask for Help | Let’s Get Real
Hey everybody! Let's get real for a second....Alcoholism and addiction come up more than ANY other topic on Let’s Get Real. At least 2/3 of all our calls are guys dealing with addiction or celebrating recovery. To me...that says it's an issue t...
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Why Your Resolutions Fail (And What Actually Works for Guys)
Every year, guys promise themselves this will be the year they quit drinking, lose weight, or finally get their life together. And every year, most of those New Year’s resolutions fail. In this segment of Let’s Get Real, we break down why that ...
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Why Self-Help Books Stop Working for Guys | Surrender, Faith & Letting Go
Most men have read a self-help book that hit hard… and then somehow stopped working. You felt inspired, clear, even hopeful — and then a few days later, you were right back in the same habits and patterns.In this episode of Let’s Get Re...
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Self-Help Books for Guys That Actually Change How You Live | Let’s Get Real
Most guys hear the phrase “self-help book” and immediately tune out. It sounds soft, awkward, or like something that doesn’t apply to real life. But what if the right book, at the right moment, could completely change how you see yourself and t...
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Showing Up (As The Most Real Dude In The Room)
Spanish had an experience recently as the most authentic dude in the room.He didn't plan it this way, but surrounded by people who gravitated to his authenticity, it was pretty awesome.In this clip, Spanish shares the story and ...
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When You Love A Girl...And She Doesn't Love You Back
From the November 15th Live Radio Show. On Let's Get Real, we just try to help dudes through their sh*t. And this week was all about relationships...When a man loves someone who doesn’t choose him back, the ache is unlike anything else—...
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The Moment You Realize, "This Isn't The Life I Wanted."
This week's show was all about relationships and the realizations we have as men.A lot of guys wake up in their 30s or 40s and realize they miss the simplicity, freedom, and connection they had in their college years—when they were brok...
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Spanish's "Lazy River" Analogy Will Change How You See Life.
In this heartfelt and spiritually charged conversation, Shark and Spanish go deeper into the idea of surrender — not as giving up, but as remembering. Using Spanish’s now-iconic “lazy river” analogy, they explore what it means to trust the flow...
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You Can't Figure Out Spirituality...with Logic. Surrender.
You Can't Out-Think A Mirror...A Path To SurrenderIn this powerful and deeply personal episode, Shark opens up about his journey from trying to figure it all out through logic and spirituality — to finally landing in a place of true sur...
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The (Sober) Conversation That Changed Everything For Spanish
In this raw, heartfelt conversation, Shark and Spanish explore how true change often starts with the smallest moments—like a talk about guava pastries and a shitty diet that turns into a breakthrough on addiction, discipline, and self-love for ...
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Bro, Life Is Just A Playground
In this segment from the live Let's Get Real radio show, Shark and Spanish dive deep into one of life’s biggest spiritual questions — what if the point of life isn’t to transcend the ego or reach enlightenment, but to actually enjoy the ride? (...
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Why Guys Fix Everyone Else (But Don't Fix Themselves)
Yo Let's Get Real Community! In this segment from our live show, Shark and Spanish dive deep into one of the hardest lessons for men to learn: you can’t fix your life until you’re willing to look inward.Spanish opens up about how ...
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Is Your Ego Helping You or Hurting You?
We’re always told to “kill the ego.” But what if that’s not the point at all? In this segment from the Let’s Get Real Radio Show, Shark and Spanish dive deep into what ego really is, why it gets such a bad rap, and how learning to honor it can ...
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Humanity Is Slipping While Artificial Intelligence is Rising. Uh-oh.
In this raw and thought-provoking segment from the live Let’s Get Real live radio show, Shark and Spanish dive into one of the heaviest, yet most important conversations we’ve had: the loss of humanity in a hyper-connected world and the rise of...
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From Addiction to Freedom: Recovery Can Be Life’s Superpower
What's up Let's Get Real community of guys! In this segment from our live show, we dive into addiction and recovery. Admitting you have a problem is step one. But facing it out loud — in front of other people — takes c...
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Did You Feel The "Shift?" A Caller Reacts to the Charlie Kirk Assassination
Something shifted. After the news of the Charlie Kirk assassination, we felt a sudden change in the air — not political, not about sides, but emotional. In this segment, Mark called into the show and describes a wave of energy and ...
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Charlie Kirk, Wars, and Why Humanity Keeps Killing Itself (And What We Can Do)
The world feels heavy right now. Wars, headlines, violence, and tragedy—it can make you wonder if humanity has learned anything at all. In this raw, unfiltered monologue, Shark shares his frustration with the endless cycle of killing, political...
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Guys, Stop Living In Fear. Do You Wanna Die This Way???
Welcome to Let's Get Real...A live Interactive talk show for guys as figure out our shit and be a little better every day.In this segment from the 9/6 live radio show, Shark and Spanish go deep on why the ego, fear, and scarcity steal o...
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Dropping the "Radio" Persona: Being Authentic Is What Matters.
What's up Let's Get Reall Community? In this segment from the Sept 6th live radio show, we dive into showing up authentic. Even on the radio, where "roles" and "characters" dominate. Shark and Spanish reflect on how different...
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Celebrating Wins 🎉 From Good Friends to Stolen Spoons | Let’s Get Real
Sometimes the best way to grow is to slow down and celebrate the wins—big or small. In this segment of the live Let’s Get Real radio show, Shark and Spanish share two very different victories from the week: reconnecting with old friends and… st...
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Manifestation Exposed: It’s Not Your Thoughts, It’s Your Feelings
In this episode of Let’s Get Real, Shark and Spanish dive deep into the big question: do our thoughts really create our reality, or is it something deeper? We’ve all heard about the power of positive thinking, manifestation, and the quantum fie...
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Emotional Vomit Ponchos: We’re Here for Your Mess
In this episode of Let’s Get Real, Michael and Spanish dive deep into one of the most overlooked skills in men’s mental health — listening without judgment.It all starts with a story about Michael’s coaching client, a neuroscienti...
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Two Words That Change Everything: THINK BIGGER 🤯
Hey Let's Get Real Community! In this segment from the live Let’s Get Real, Michael shares two simple words that completely shifted his thinking: "Think Bigger." Born out of a morning meditation and daily intention practice, this mindset ...
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