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
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 Spanish. We reflect on what it means to face your demons, do the self-work, and find compassion for others on the same path.
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🔑 Key Takeaways
Sometimes the smallest, most ordinary conversations spark the biggest transformations.
Discipline and self-awareness are the real “cheat codes” to lasting change.
True recovery is about learning to sit with yourself and find self-compassion.
Those who’ve battled addiction often emerge with deeper empathy and less judgment.
Healing starts when you stop blaming others and take full ownership of your choices.
⏱ Timestamps
00:00 – Shark admits he doesn’t love the feeling that comes with self-awareness
00:15 – Spanish recalls a turning point conversation about sweets and addiction
01:20 – The “light bulb” moment: learning that life can be sweeter without the constant fix
01:53 – How discipline and self-work lead to compassion on the other side of addiction
02:36 – Shark on how people in recovery carry wisdom and empathy
03:37 – The loneliness that often fuels addiction
04:14 – Taking ownership: “I can’t blame anyone else anymore”
04:36 – The paradox of transformation—a simple conversation that changes everything
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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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