Let's Get Real - A Talk Show for Guys Titelbild

Let's Get Real - A Talk Show for Guys

Let's Get Real - A Talk Show for Guys

Von: Michael Sharkey
Jetzt kostenlos hören, ohne Abo

Über diesen Titel

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.


© 2026 Let's Get Real - A Talk Show for Guys
Alternative & Komplementäre Medizin Hygiene & gesundes Leben Seelische & Geistige Gesundheit Spiritualität
  • Alcoholism, Sobriety, and the Moment Men Finally Ask for Help | Let’s Get Real
    Feb 3 2026

    Hey everybody! Let's get real for a second....Alcoholism and addiction come up more than ANY other topic on Let’s Get Real. At least 2/3 of all our calls are guys dealing with addiction or celebrating recovery. To me...that says it's an issue that most of us are either dealing with ourselves or we know someone who has.

    What started as one caller celebrating sobriety turned into a wave of men opening up about their own struggles with drinking, addiction, and the fear of asking for help.

    Me (Shark) and Spanish talk honestly about what it takes to get sober, why you can’t force someone into change, and how addiction often shows up in ways we don’t want to admit. From AA experiences to swapping one addiction for another, this conversation hits the realities a lot of men quietly live with every day.

    You’ll hear real callers share stories about alcohol, kratom, anxiety, cravings, and the shame that keeps men stuck. There’s no judgment here—just honesty, perspective, and reminders that you don’t have to figure this out alone.

    If you’re struggling, sober-curious, or supporting someone dealing with alcoholism, drop a comment and share your story. And if this conversation helps you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review. One day at a time.

    🔑 Key Takeaways

    Addiction and alcoholism are the #1 issues men call in about

    Sobriety has to be a personal decision—no one can force it

    Many people “swap” alcohol for other substances without fixing the root issue

    Cravings are real, especially early on—but they do get easier

    Clarity, presence, and self-awareness grow with sobriety

    You don’t have to label yourself to ask for help

    Doing this alone is the hardest—and most dangerous—option

    ⏱️ Timestamps

    00:00 – Why addiction keeps coming up on Let’s Get Real
    01:15 – Spanish opens up about AA and hitting bottom
    02:28 – The moment denial breaks and reality hits
    04:38 – Caller Nolan on replacing alcohol with kratom
    06:33 – One-on-one support and reaching out privately
    08:52 – The vanilla extract story (addiction will find a way)
    10:33 – “One day at a time” and dealing with cravings
    11:15 – New caller asks: do cravings ever go away?
    13:30 – Realizing alcohol caused more damage than you thought
    15:38 – Fear, ego, and the stigma around AA

    #alcoholism
    #sobriety
    #addictionrecovery
    #mensmentalhealth
    #menssupport
    #recoveryjourney
    #soberlife
    #aa
    #oneadayatatime
    #addictionhelp
    #mentalhealthformen
    #realconversations
    #healingformen
    #letsg etreal
    #talkshowforguys
    #sobercommunity
    #recoveryispossible
    #addictionawareness
    #liferecovery
    #menshealth
    #realtalk
    #healingjourney
    #mentalhealthmatters
    #supportformen
    #sobercurious

    ❤️ Follow Let's Get Real everywhere!
    🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Let's Get Real for Updates and Surprises
    ✅ Instagram: @soul_spanish
    ✅ Instagram: @iammichaelsharkey
    ✅ TikTok: @

    "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.

    We also post unique segments from every show on our YouTube channel. Click here to subscribe and get new content!

    To join the Lets Get Real community for exclusive content, click this link, enter your name and email and you're in!

    Please give us a 5-star rating and a written review to help others discover this show! And tell a friend to tell a friend about Let's Get Real!

    Thanks for listening!

    Mehr anzeigen Weniger anzeigen
    17 Min.
  • Why Your Resolutions Fail (And What Actually Works for Guys)
    Jan 12 2026

    Every year, guys promise themselves this will be the year they quit drinking, lose weight, or finally get their life together. And every year, most of those New Year’s resolutions fail. In this segment of Let’s Get Real, we break down why that happens—and why the problem isn’t willpower or motivation.

    Shark and Spanish talk honestly about failed resolutions, weight loss, drinking, and why trying to change your life alone almost never works. Spanish opens up about years of starting strong in January and falling back into old habits by week two—and what finally helped him make real change: accountability and admitting he needed help.

    We also hear from a caller, John, who adds a powerful perspective about goals, outcomes, and staying open to unexpected paths. Sometimes it’s not about hitting the goal—it’s about the doors that open along the way.

    This conversation isn’t about shame, guilt, or “trying harder.” It’s about understanding what’s really holding you back, letting go of the lies we tell ourselves, and choosing a better path forward.

    👉 If this hits home, drop a comment, hit subscribe, and share this with a guy who needs to hear it.

    ⏱️ Timestamps

    00:00 – Welcome to Let’s Get Real
    01:10 – Why New Year’s resolutions don’t work
    02:40 – Spanish opens up about failed weight loss goals
    03:55 – What finally helped him succeed
    04:50 – The power of accountability
    06:10 – Comfort, excess, and self-control
    07:55 – Caller John on goals and unexpected paths
    09:50 – Why men get stuck on outcomes
    11:35 – Social media comparison and shame
    12:45 – The real thing that stops change
    13:30 – No shame, no guilt—just honesty

    ✅ Key Takeaways

    ✅ New Year’s resolutions fail because they don’t address deeper issues

    ✅ Most men cannot make big changes alone—and that’s okay

    ✅ Accountability dramatically increases your chance of success

    ✅ Comfort and excess often keep us stuck

    ✅ Change doesn’t require shame or guilt

    ✅ Goals matter—but staying open matters more

    ---------

    #mensmentalhealth
    #mensgrowth
    #selfimprovementformen
    #accountability
    #menspodcast
    #newyearsresolutions
    #mensupport
    #mentalhealthformen
    #mensjourney
    #lifelessons
    #motivationformen
    #realconversations
    #menshealth
    #dudeshelpingdudes
    #menhelpingmen
    #growthmindset
    #authenticity
    #menselfhelp
    #changeyourlife
    #personalgrowth
    #menswisdom
    #honesttalk
    #letsgetreal
    #menscommunity
    #realtalk
    #menscircle
    #tampabay
    #stpete

    ❤️ Follow Let's Get Real everywhere!
    🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Let's Get Real for Updates and Surprises
    ✅ Instagram: @soul_spanish
    ✅ Instagram: @iammichaelsharkey
    ✅ TikTok: @iammichaelsharkey

    --------

    New Year’s resolutions for men

    Accountability for men

    Why men fail at goals

    Men’s self improvement podcast

    How to change your life as a man

    "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.

    We also post unique segments from every show on our YouTube channel. Click here to subscribe and get new content!

    To join the Lets Get Real community for exclusive content, click this link, enter your name and email and you're in!

    Please give us a 5-star rating and a written review to help others discover this show! And tell a friend to tell a friend about Let's Get Real!

    Thanks for listening!

    Mehr anzeigen Weniger anzeigen
    14 Min.
  • Why Self-Help Books Stop Working for Guys | Surrender, Faith & Letting Go
    Dec 27 2025

    Most men have read a self-help book that hit hard… and then somehow stopped working. You felt inspired, clear, even hopeful — and then a few days later, you were right back in the same habits and patterns.

    In this episode of Let’s Get Real, we talk about why that happens. Why wisdom fades. Why motivation doesn’t last. And why so many men keep searching for answers in books, podcasts, and programs but still feel stuck.

    We explore the idea that maybe we’re not meant to do this alone. Whether you call it God, Jesus, the universe, spirit, or something bigger than yourself, maybe real help starts with surrender — not more fixing. Not more effort. Just letting go and trusting something greater.

    This is a raw conversation about faith, acceptance, self-worth, and the idea that you might already be enough exactly as you are.

    self help books for men

    why self help doesn’t work

    surrender and faith

    men and spirituality

    you are enough

    ⏱️ Timestamps

    00:00 – Road trips, silence, and thinking deeply
    00:45 – Why the right book at the right time matters
    01:25 – When self-help wisdom fades
    02:00 – Why we don’t implement what we read
    02:35 – “You need Jesus” and exploring spiritual lanes
    03:15 – Are we meant to do life alone?
    03:55 – Surrendering to something greater
    04:35 – The danger of always “looking” for help
    05:10 – You are already enough
    06:00 – Being exactly who you’re meant to be
    06:30 – It’s a Wonderful Life and unseen impact
    07:00 – Showing up and letting God (or the universe) work

    🧩 Key Takeaways

    Inspiration fades without surrender

    Self-help can become another form of chasing

    You don’t need to fix yourself to be worthy

    Growth doesn’t start with “I’m broken”

    You are enough right now

    Real change may come from letting go, not doing more

    -----

    #selfhelpformen
    #mensmentalhealth
    #youareenough
    #mensgrowth
    #surrender
    #faithandlife
    #mensawakening
    #spiritualgrowth
    #lettinggo
    #menspodcast
    #letsgetreal
    #personaldevelopment
    #menstalk
    #innerpeace
    #findingmeaning
    #mentalfitness
    #lifelessons
    #masculinegrowth
    #showup
    #healingjourney

    ❤️ Follow Let's Get Real everywhere!
    🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Let's Get Real for Updates and Surprises
    ✅ Instagram: @soul_spanish
    ✅ Instagram: @iammichaelsharkey
    ✅ TikTok: @iammichaelsharkey

    "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.

    We also post unique segments from every show on our YouTube channel. Click here to subscribe and get new content!

    To join the Lets Get Real community for exclusive content, click this link, enter your name and email and you're in!

    Please give us a 5-star rating and a written review to help others discover this show! And tell a friend to tell a friend about Let's Get Real!

    Thanks for listening!

    Mehr anzeigen Weniger anzeigen
    8 Min.
Noch keine Rezensionen vorhanden