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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
152 episodes
Spanish's Trauma and Why Staying In A Healthy Relationship Is The Real Work
Why do so many people struggle in healthy relationships?In this from the live Let's Get Real Radio Show, Shark and Spanish dive into the hidden ways childhood trauma, past wounds, and survival patterns continue to shape our relationship...
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Are You Built For Something More Than Your "Job"???
Have you ever wondered who you'd be without your job title?In this special conversation I had with my good friend and tech Founder, Jason Weaver, we discussed one of the biggest challenges facing executives, founders, and high-level pro...
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Being Sober. Fighting For Your Kids. And Breaking Patterns.
Ever wonder why you keep ending up in the same situation?Same argument. Same result. Same story. Different year.In this segment from the live Let's Get Real radio show, Shark and Spanish get a call from Kevin — a combat veteran, 21-...
This Made Me Stop Worrying So Much 🤯
This is probably my favorite conversation we've ever had on Let's Get Real. It's truly about "how to actually live your life..." To quote James McCrae, "You'll never make it out alive. Time passes quickly. So come back with some ba...
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Why You Keep Doing the Same Dumb Stuff Over and Over
You ever catch yourself doing the same thing again — same reaction, same argument, same result — and think… why do I keep doing this?Yeah. That's a pattern. And you've probably been running it since you were a little kid.This se...
When the Job's Gone, Who Are You?
Ever tie your whole self-worth to what you do for a living? Yeah. Most of us do and we don't even realize it until the job's gone.In this segment from the live Let's Get Real radio show, Shark and Spanish get into something that a lot o...
Are You Addicted To Your Phone? Try This...
What happens when the noise stops?In this segment from the live Let’s Get Real radio show, Shark and Spanish start with a simple question: What if your phone broke for two days? No texts. No scrolling. No music. No constant connection. ...
Spanish's Costa Rica Jungle Survival: Facing Fear & Doing It Anyway
What happens when you stop overthinking and just say yes to life?In this segment from the live Let’s Get Real radio show, Spanish shares the story of going deep into the Costa Rican jungle with an old high school friend who became a ful...
What Addiction Actually Sounds Like
Hey guys...i'm going to be honest, this is a hard clip to post here.On last week's show, a caller, named Greg, called in to simply share that he cannot stop drinking. For the next 15 minutes, I did my best to listen, but also to show him...
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This Is The Most Mature 15 Year Old You'll Ever Hear
What happens when a 15-year-old calls into a men’s talk show and sounds wiser than most adults?That’s exactly what happened from last week's Let’s Get Real live radio show.Rio called the show to talk about growing up in today’s wo...
Why Guys Shouldn't Bash Their Ex After Divorce 💔
What's this segment about? Divorce, Fatherhood, Stoicism, Marriage Communication & Why Talking Bad About Others Hurts YouGuys, divorce can bring anger, pain, confusion, and broken families—but how should men really hand...
Risk Vs. Reward - THIS is the REAL Reward
Most men don’t avoid risk because they’re lazy… they avoid it because they think risk equals danger.In this segment from the live Let’s Get Real Radio Show, we break down one of the biggest mindset shifts you can make: risk is not the s...
We're Just Rentals. (and you only get one "suit")
"We're Just Rentals" - this is a concept that we've been talking about lately and it's SO POWERFUL! It really helps to frame everything in life.In this segment from the live Let’s Get Real Radio Show, we break down this powerful idea: w...
Saying "I Love You" MATTERS. (Just ask Spanish)
Frankie calls the show and shares an impactful moment with Spanish.How something as simple as saying “I love you” on-air made a lasting impact during chaotic moments—and it hits deeper than expected. If you know Spanish, you know this i...
Man...Stop Feeling Guilty! (About food...and everything!)
Why do so many people feel guilty for simply enjoying life—whether it’s food, fun, or even a moment of connection? In this segment from the live Let’s Get Real Radio Show, we dive into the mindset behind guilt, control, and learnin...
Quit Your Job & Chase Your Dreams (Leap of Faith!)
The free guide we talk about in this episode can be found HERE.I LOVE these conversations!In this segment from the live Let's Get Real Radio Show, Johnny opens up about a dream he’s had f...
Golf Teaches Us To Be Present & Massively Handling Pressure #masters2026
Ok...we're gonna talk a little golf here. I suck at golf, but never miss the Masters tourney every year. So, with that...What can golf—especially The Masters—teach us about life, pressure, and staying present? In this segme...
Shark Goes Back To Church (Part Two) - When The Sermon Hits 🔥
I didn’t go back to church for the music… I went for the message.In this segment from the live Let’s Get Real Radio Show, I break down what actually stuck with me after going to church for the first time in 20 years. And honestl...
Shark Goes Back To Church (Part One) - Was That A Rock Concert I Attended??? 🤔
What happens when you go back to church after 20 years away?In this segment from the live Let’s Get Real Radio Show, I share a personal story about the first time I walked into a church since I was a kid. This wasn’t planned. It...
The Voice In Your Head Is Lying To You
Most men walk around believing a version of themselves that isn’t even real—and it’s usually way more negative than the truth. In this episode of Let’s Get Real, Shark and Spanish react to a powerful call from a listener and unpack what it feel...
What’s Really Happening When You Fight With Your Wife
Why do small arguments turn into full-blown fights—and why does it feel so intense in the moment? In this segment from the live Let’s Get Real radio show, Shark and Spanish unpack the idea that it’s not just two adults arguing… it’...
Bro...Stop "Deflecting" With Jokes For a Second. 🤦🏻♂️ What Are You Hiding From???
Alright guys...let's get real for a moment on this: Ever use humor to deflect what you're really feeling? What if that’s the very thing keeping you stuck? In this segment from the live Let’s Get Real radio show, Shark and Spa...
What I Wish I Knew At 17... (Just F*#kin' Be Yourself!!! 🔥🕺🏻)
We all know it...High school can be BRUTAL.In this segment from the live Let’s Get Real radio show, Shark and Spanish talk about a powerful call from a 17-year-old named Shane who said he had no friends and always felt left out. It hit ...
Sittin' In The Truck...KNOWING Life Has To Change
Ever sat in your truck after work… and just didn’t want to go inside? Or sat outside your work feeling the same unease???In this segment from the live Let’s Get Real Radio Show, Shark breaks down a moment almost every man experi...
Being 17 Sucks. Real Problems from Our Youngest Caller
There's no doubt, being 17 and in High School is one of the hardest times in our lives. Raging hormones, weird clicks of popularity and friends (who aren't really friends).Shane called the live Let's Get Real radio show and shared the sh...