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
You Never Know Who’s Watching: Life Lessons from a Beloved Coach, Mr. Spencer | EP7
What does it mean to truly see someone and to be seen in return? In this heartwarming episode, Mr. Spencer joins the show to reflect on 40 years of working with students with disabilities, coaching track, and mentoring youth. He shares how his journey began without formal training and how it transformed his views on patience, purpose, and human connection. Mr. Spencer opens up about the unseen struggles many kids face, especially those with disabilities, and the deep impact of just showing up and staying positive. His wisdom on parenting, teaching, and living with intention will stay with you long after the episode ends. It's not just about diplomas or coaching, it’s about purpose, respect, and love.
Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(2:09) Background and prison time
(3:32) Challenges of reentry and mental adjustment
(6:01) The shift in prison culture and youth mindset
(10:30) Respect, gangs, and surviving inside
(14:26) Coming home to a changed neighborhood
(17:43) What does freedom mean after incarceration
(19:44) The trap of poverty and staying focused
(21:19) Importance of support during incarceration
(26:53) Message to the youth: jail isn’t what it looks like
(31:03) What real rehabilitation should look like