If You Only Knew The Half
Roll with us on If You Only Knew the Half podcast. This no excuses podcast explores how real “soulja’s” survive. This is real talk because we’re living it. You all know, it ain't real unless you've lived it. Gloves off, no excuses, nowhere to hide conversations. We’re your hosts, Soulja and Wild Child. Our survival is real, and angels are your only witness—society counted us out a long time ago, but we’ve still here.
Each week, we’ll drop an episode and a beat and talk about life and what keeps us hopeful and how we overcome obstacles. We’ll be talking about things like God is my Sponsor and Mental Health. Our music has kept us here, inspired us. But it’s more than inspiration, it’s acting every day. It’s Smash mode and NO Excuses.
So, whether you’re into [hip-hop, R&B or just love music] roll with us, because we want to inspire you to get into SMASH mode. If you need real inspiration and encouragement, this podcast is for you. Tomorrow Ain’t Promised to You - So let’s roll.
If You Only Knew The Half
Grit, Grace, and Growing Up in the System | EP2
What happens when a former street hustler and an undercover narcotics cop come together to share truth, pain, and healing? In this raw and honest episode, real-life experiences collide in a conversation filled with heart and humanity. They were joined by Joe, a former cop, who reflects on the impact of losing family to addiction and shares why he became a cop after growing up in a Mafia-connected household. The group also talks about the power of music, fatherhood, systemic failures, and how true change starts at home—with love, respect, and second chances. This one is for anyone who’s ever struggled, loved deeply, or needed to be reminded that they matter.
Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(24:01) The pain of Mother's Day and family betrayal
(26:55) Why music matters: healing through beats and lyrics
(41:20) An unlikely bond forged on the streets
(49:56) Discussion on violence in music and industry pressure
(58:14) Joe reveals why he became a cop despite his family’s criminal roots
(1:12:09) The story of survival and the loss of his brother to fentanyl
(1:21:29) The podcast’s mission: teaching, healing, and reaching the next generation