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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.
Let's Get Real - A Talk Show for Guys
Walking Away vs. Holding On Too Long: The Ultimate Relationship Question for Guys
What's up Let's Get Real Community? In this segment, Spanish and Michael dive into some real sh*t Spanish is going through with his girlfriend.
What if everything you thought about love was wrong? In this raw and real conversation, we dive deep into the weight of expectations, the struggle to measure up, and the surprising ways love teaches us about ourselves. Spanish opens up about his parents' storybook romance, his own doubts about finding "the one," and the unexpected relationship that changed everything. But when love gets hard, what do you do? Stay and fight, or walk away?
We explore the push-and-pull of relationships—how they can lift us up or make us feel like we're walking into a woodchipper. From the joy of deep connection to the agony of uncertainty, this episode peels back the layers of what it means to truly see, accept, and love someone—flaws and all.
If you've ever felt like you’re figuring out love in real-time, this one's for you. Hit play, join the conversation, and subscribe for more real talk about life, relationships, and everything in between.
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Key Takeaways:
✔️ The pressure of living up to our parents' love stories
✔️ How relationships challenge us to grow—and love ourselves more
✔️ The emotional rollercoaster of staying in a complicated relationship
✔️ Why walking away isn’t always the easiest or best option
✔️ The deep truth about accepting someone, good and bad
Timestamps:
0:00 - The memories that won’t fade
0:17 - Living in the shadow of a perfect love story
0:28 - The fear of never finding true love
0:45 - When someone changes your entire perspective
0:56 - Learning self-love through a relationship
1:12 - The mental battle of staying vs. leaving
1:37 - Balancing love, life, and the universe
1:52 - Truly accepting someone—flaws and all
2:05 - The hardest question: When love gets hard, what do you do?
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"Let's Get Real" is a weekly, interactive live talk show for guys on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. The show is live Saturdays at 12N ET.
If you'd like to listen to the show live, stream at www.theboneonline.com or on your favorite live streaming radio app, like iHeartRadio or Audacy.
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