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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
Just Two Dudes Talking To The Universe. And It Answers!
What happens when you start talking to God—not from a place of fear, but from a place of love?
In this powerful and honest segment, Michael and Spanish open up about how their relationship with God (or the universe, source, energy—whatever name works for you) has changed over time. Spanish shares how he first reached out in a dark moment, while Michael describes his connection as something pure and ongoing. The two explore what it means to feel that loving presence every day, and how hard it can be when that presence starts asking something from you in return.
If you've ever wrestled with the idea of letting go of pain, or felt like your past was too heavy to release, this one's for you. We talk real spirituality—not religion—and how connecting with something higher can both lift you up and challenge you to grow.
Whether you're deep in your own spiritual journey or just trying to figure out what the hell is going on with your life, this episode is a safe space for that conversation.
✅ Key Takeaways
You can start talking to God (or a higher energy) from any place—pain or peace—and both are valid.
That presence is always with you, not just when you pray.
The energy of God/love may start asking you to change—and that’s where the real challenge begins.
Holding onto past pain can feel like identity, but letting go is where healing lives.
Real connection with something higher often means facing yourself, even the parts you want to avoid.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – How Michael first talked to God from a dark place
01:15 – Spanish’s connection to God from a place of curiosity and love
02:20 – The difference in approaching spirituality from fear vs love
03:10 – Growing up without religion, but still finding a higher energy
04:05 – Realizing God doesn’t leave when prayer ends
05:00 – Understanding the constant presence of love and forgiveness
06:12 – When God starts asking something from you
07:15 – The danger of ignoring what that energy is asking
08:10 – How pain becomes identity and why we struggle to let go
09:15 – Letting go of old stories and facing your highest self
10:00 – The real fight: between who you are and who you're meant to be
10:45 – “Just two dudes talking about feelings” – and proud of it
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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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