Let's Get Real - A Talk Show for Guys

A caller named Chad shared one of the most shocking stories we've ever heard on Let's Get Real.After years of being accused by his wife of tampering with her vape pen, Chad says he became violently sick after using his own vape. When he confronted his wife, her response left him stunned:"How does it feel?"What followed was a raw conversation about marriage, trauma, projection, emotional abuse, unresolved pain, and what happens when one partner refuses to face their own wounds.Sometimes the biggest question isn't whether someone did something wrong...it's whether a relationship can survive when trust is completely gone.📻 Let's Get Real with Shark & Spanish airs Friday nights at 7p ET on 102.5 The Bone.#MarriageAdvice #Relationships #MarriageProblems #EmotionalAbuse #TrustIssues #MensMentalHealth #LetsGetReal #MichaelSharkey #Spanish #RelationshipAdvice #MarriageHelp #PodcastClips----marriage problems, toxic relationships, emotional abuse, relationship advice, wife poisoning husband, trust issues marriage, toxic marriage, mens mental health, marriage counseling, trauma and relationships, relationship red flags, relationship podcast, radio show clips, michael sharkey, lets get real radio show, spanish lets get real, emotional trauma, projection psychology, unhealthy marriage, marriage breakdownTimestamps (auto-generated)00:00 - Caller Shares Shocking Story01:34 - Did She Put Something In His Vape?03:03 - The "How Does It Feel?" Moment05:40 - What's Really Going On?08:41 - Trauma, Therapy & Emotional Wounds10:21 - Fighting An Uphill Battle14:43 - The Hard Truth About The Relationship16:23 - Spanish Reacts To The Story❤️ 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 Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

I love being a dad.It's my favorite thing I've ever done. Not close.Years ago, I left my corporate career so I could spend more time with my kids. We homeschooled. We traveled. I built a business around being present for my family. Looking back, it was the best decision I ever made.But here's something nobody tells you about fatherhood:Loving it doesn't make it easy.And for a lot of men, there aren't many places where we can talk honestly about the hard parts.In this episode, I sit down with Mike Berry, founder of Road Trip, a unique gathering that brings fathers together for real conversations, connection, and support. What started as an event for foster and adoptive dads has grown into a community for fathers from every walk of life.One idea from our conversation I loved:Most of us approach parenting like carpenters. Something's wrong? Fix it. Tear it down. Rebuild it.But maybe great parenting is less about being a carpenter and more about being a gardener—showing up, nurturing growth, and trusting the process.We also talk about something many dads experience but rarely discuss: identity.When your kids grow up, move out, and stop needing you the way they once did, it can feel a lot like losing a job title you've held for decades. The transition can be surprisingly difficult, and most men aren't prepared for it.If you're a father, a husband, or simply a man trying to figure out who you are in your next chapter, I think you'll get something from this conversation.In This Episode✅ Why so many dads feel isolated✅ The support system fathers are missing✅ The difference between being a carpenter and a gardener parent✅ Why men struggle to ask for help✅ Fatherhood and identity✅ The power of brotherhood and honest conversation✅ The Road Trip experience for dadsLearn More About Road Tripwww.RoadTripDads.com/2026Timestamps:00:00 Why I Love Being a Dad00:48 How Road Trip Started02:00 The Challenge Fathers Face Alone03:15 Why Men Need Safe Spaces Too04:30 You Don't Need Someone to Fix You05:45 What All Dads Have in Common07:00 The Questions Every Father Asks Himself08:00 Carpenter vs. Gardener Parenting09:20 Why Brotherhood Matters10:00 The Missing Support System for Men11:30 What Makes Road Trip Different12:00 Colorado, Conversation, and Connection13:15 Final Thoughts#Fatherhood#DadLife#MensMentalHealth#Parenting#MikeBerry#Brotherhood#PersonalGrowth#FamilyLife#Dads#SelfImprovement#ParentingJourney#MentalHealth#Relationships#LetsGetReal#NextChapter❤️ 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 Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

What if the biggest breakthrough in modern science isn't about technology at all... but about you?In this powerful conversation, Spanish explains how quantum science, psychology, nervous system regulation, and ancient wisdom all point toward the same truth: your internal state shapes how you experience reality.From Einstein's theory of relativity to the famous Double Slit Experiment, we explore why anxiety, fear, and stress may be creating more of the very things you're trying to avoid—and why calming your nervous system could be the key to changing your life.We discuss:✅ The connection between quantum science and everyday life✅ Why you can't think your way out of fear✅ Nervous system regulation explained simply✅ The relationship between meditation and manifestation✅ Why "what you resist persists"✅ The conscious mind vs. the unconscious mind✅ How fear around money, relationships, and success gets created✅ The surprising lesson hidden inside the Double Slit ExperimentWhether you're into psychology, spirituality, personal development, or simply trying to reduce stress and live a better life, this conversation will challenge the way you think about reality itself.Subscribe for more conversations about mindset, personal growth, men's mental health, purpose, and living a more authentic life.#LetsGetReal #QuantumPhysics #Mindset #PersonalGrowth #Meditation #Manifestation #NervousSystem #Psychology #AlbertEinstein #MentalHealth #Consciousness #SelfImprovementTimestamps (auto-generated)00:00 The Biggest Breakthrough in Science01:14 Einstein's Hidden Lesson About Reality02:12 Your Nervous System Connects You to the World03:10 Why the Universe Reflects Your Internal State04:24 You Can't Think Your Way Out of Anxiety05:08 Why Your Nervous System Always Wins06:05 Meditation, Manifestation & Inner Peace07:01 Why Worry Creates More Worry08:05 Is This What Jesus Was Teaching?08:55 The Conscious Mind vs The Unconscious Mind09:40 The Money Fear Example Explained10:38 How Triggers Lose Their Power11:00 The Double Slit Experiment & Reality11:30 The Recipe for Changing Your Life❤️ 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 Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

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 relationships decades later.From marriage and divorce to accountability, therapy, journaling, and healing, they explore why healthy love can feel uncomfortable when you've spent years operating in survival mode.Spanish opens up about his own therapy journey, learning to recognize old patterns, and discovering why staying in a healthy relationship can sometimes feel harder than leaving one.Topics include:✅ Childhood trauma and adult relationships✅ Why people struggle with accountability✅ Scarcity vs. abundance mindset✅ Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy✅ Fear of abandonment✅ Marriage, divorce, and emotional growth✅ Why healthy relationships can feel uncomfortable✅ Journaling as a healing toolIf you've ever wondered why certain relationship patterns keep repeating, this conversation may help you understand what's really happening beneath the surface.👇 Have you ever realized an old wound was affecting a current relationship? Let us know in the comments.Timestamps00:00 - How sobriety changes relationship dynamics01:23 - Nobody gets out of relationships unscathed02:27 - Living from wounds vs. living from abundance03:55 - Is trauma the hidden cause of divorce?05:02 - Getting stuck in patterns later in life05:48 - Why the brain hides painful memories07:21 - Healthy relationships can feel unreal08:46 - The urge to push people away09:21 - Disassociation and healing in real time10:04 - Why journaling actually works10:39 - Internal Family Systems explained11:38 - Recognizing your triggers and patterns12:12 - Becoming different versions of yourself13:09 - Losing your identity and finding yourself again#Relationships #TraumaHealing #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #Therapy #Marriage #SelfAwareness #MensMentalHealth #EmotionalHealing #LetsGetReal❤️ 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 Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

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 professionals today: separating your identity from your position.Many successful people spend years building careers, leading teams, and climbing the corporate ladder. But what happens when the company is acquired, the role disappears, or you decide you're ready for something more?The fear isn't always about money.Often, it's about discovering your value outside the title you've carried for years.In this short clip, we explore:✅ Why executives struggle with career transitions✅ The growing appeal of fractional consulting and independent work✅ How AI and changing business landscapes are reshaping careers✅ Why even successful CEOs experience self-doubt✅ The difference between being employable and being valuable✅ How to uncover your true value beyond your titleIf you've ever felt like you're built for something more, this conversation is for you.#CareerTransition #ExecutiveLeadership #CorporateAmerica #Entrepreneurship #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #CareerAdvice #FractionalConsulting #BusinessGrowth #LetsGetRealTimestamps (auto-generated)00:00 Why people are afraid to take the leap00:20 The security of having multiple clients01:08 Why corporate jobs feel less secure today01:51 The CEO who was afraid to start over02:54 Can you tell your own story?03:42 Why everyone experiences self-doubt04:31 The value hidden behind the title"Let's Get Real" is a weekly, interactive live talk show for guys on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. The show is live Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

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-year firefighter, and recovering alcoholic who's been fighting for seven months just to see his kids. What starts as a raw, real phone call turns into one of the most honest conversations about patterns, identity, and the stories we live out without even knowing it.Kevin's story will hit you. And then the conversation that follows might hit you even harder.Because here's the thing — most of us are running patterns we picked up before we were old enough to understand what was happening. And we don't see them until somebody we love holds up a mirror. Or until we lose something we can't get back.Shark and Spanish get into all of it. Why we can't smell our own stuff. Why kids always know the truth. Why the first pattern you finally catch is just the file folder — and behind it is the whole cabinet.And why seeing it — really seeing it — might be the most important thing a man can do.No therapists. No lectures. Just real talk from two guys who've been in it.🎙️ Live every Friday night on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay📲 Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen👍 Like, Subscribe, and leave a 5-star review — it helps other guys find the show⏱️ Timestamps0:00 — Welcome to Let's Get Real0:59 — Kevin calls in fresh from his oldest kid's graduation1:20 — The Alchemist, Five for Fighting, and finding meaning in the middle of pain3:04 — Kevin opens up — combat vet, recovering alcoholic, fighting to see his kids3:45 — Shark celebrates Kevin's sobriety and what overcoming addiction really means4:04 — The lie being told to Kevin's kids: "You're not a real man because you got sober"4:45 — Shark gets real: coming through addiction is a cheat code, not a weakness6:17 — Kids always know the truth — no matter what they're told6:54 — Kevin found his dad dead at five years old. His son is the same age now.7:30 — Shark to Kevin: don't stop fighting8:17 — The conversation after the call — lying in relationships and dragging kids into it9:06 — Spanish on patterns: you get so used to your own stuff you can't even smell it anymore10:46 — How we don't see our own patterns until someone who loves us points them out11:35 — How Shark saw his dad's patterns and made a choice not to repeat them13:18 — The file folder vs. the whole cabinet — when you start catching patterns, you can't stop14:14 — Spanish on people pleasing: the guy yelling about ice who unlocked everything💡 Key TakeawaysSobriety isn't weakness — it's one of the hardest things a man can do. Getting sober doesn't make you less of a man. Coming through the other side of addiction and still showing up? That's the definition of strength.Kids always know. You can tell them whatever you want. They still know. The truth has a way of making itself known, even when adults think they're hiding it.You can't see your own patterns from inside them. Most men don't discover their patterns through quiet reflection. They discover them through loss. Through pain. Through someone finally saying enough.The first pattern you catch is just the file folder. Behind it is the whole cabinet. Once you start looking, you can't stop — and that's actually a good thing.Patterns don't care how strong you are. Combat vets, firefighters, coaches — everybody's running something. The question isn't whether you have patterns. It's whether you're willing to look at them.You can break the cycle. Shark saw what he didn't want to repeat from his own dad and made a decision. It's not easy. But it's possible. And it starts with seeing it.#LetsGetReal #MensMentalHealth #BreakThePattern #RealTalkForMen #CombatVeteran #SobrietyIsStrength #RecoveringAlcoholic #FightingForYourKids #MenAndEmotions #PatternBreaking #GenerationalPatterns #MensWork #AuthenticMasculinity #MentalHealthForMen #SelfAwareness #FatherhoodForMen #DivorceAndKids #VeteranMentalHealth #TampaBayRadio #MensTalkShow #GrowthMindset #IdentityShift #EmotionalIntelligence #RealConversations #DontStopFighting❤️ 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 Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

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 battle scars and good stories to tell."------Have you ever stopped long enough to ask yourself why we're actually here?In this segment from Let's Get Real, Shark shares a poem by James McCrae called "Instructions Before Visiting Earth" that completely stopped him in his tracks. What follows is a deep conversation about life, purpose, loss, fear, love, and what it means to be human.We explore the idea that life isn't something to survive—it's something to experience. They discuss why suffering may have a purpose, why we're meant to collect stories rather than possessions, and why the challenges we face might be part of the reason we came here in the first place.Whether you believe in God, Source, the Universe, spirituality, or simply the mystery of existence, this conversation offers a perspective that can help you worry less, let go more easily, and appreciate the gift of being alive.If you've ever struggled with fear, loss, anxiety, uncertainty, or finding meaning in life, this episode is for you.Why are we here on EarthMeaning of lifeSpiritual growthLife purposeHuman experienceKey TakeawaysLife is temporary, but the experiences we gather matter.Most suffering comes from trying to hold onto things that were never ours to keep.Everything we love is borrowed, not owned.Fear and uncertainty may be part of the reason we came here.Growth often comes through struggle and contrast.The goal isn't perfection—it's participation.Great stories come from fully embracing life.Letting go is one of the most important skills we can learn.We learn the most about ourselves during difficult seasons.The human experience may be far more meaningful than we realize.Timestamps00:00 The poem that stopped me in my tracks00:28 "Instructions Before Visiting Earth" by James McCrae01:55 Your soul remains perfectly safe02:20 Why this poem hit so hard02:48 Become a hoarder of experiences03:15 Why we should let go before we're forced to03:40 We're all just rentals04:00 Why worry?04:16 Divine beings having a human experience05:09 Why contrast gives life meaning05:50 The purpose of struggle and suffering06:20 Battle scars and good stories06:35 The lazy river of life06:55 Would you choose another life experience?07:20 Forgetting fear and remembering love07:58 We agreed to be here08:30 Things fall apart—but never really do09:00 Welcoming all of life's experiences09:20 Learning what's real and what's not#letsgetreal #JamesMccrae#InstructionsBeforeVisitingEarth#MeaningOfLife#LifePurpose#PersonalGrowth#LifeLessons#SelfDiscovery#SpiritualGrowth#HumanExperience#MindsetShift#PersonalDevelopment#LiveFully#ConsciousLiving#Wisdom#Perspective#InnerPeace#GrowthMindset#MensMentalHealth#AuthenticLiving#SelfAwareness#PurposeDrivenLife#Spirituality#DeepConversations#LifeAdvice#TampaBay #StPete #FYP ❤️ 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 Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

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 segment from the live Let's Get Real radio show, Shark and Spanish get into the stuff nobody really talks about — the unconscious patterns that drive how we react when we're angry, scared, or hurting. Where they come from. Why they're so hard to see. And most importantly — what you can actually do in the moment to stop them before things go sideways.Spanish breaks down exactly what's happening in your body when you're about to blow — and the weirdly simple thing you can do to snap yourself out of it before the adrenaline takes over.Hint: it involves a clap. A loud one. Just trust it.Shark talks about what it looks like in real life — on Zoom calls, in hard conversations, in the moments where your neck tightens and your chest gets heavy and you feel that thing starting to rise up.This isn't therapy. It's two dudes who've been in it, figuring it out, and talking straight about what actually works.If you've ever lost it when you didn't want to — or watched yourself repeat a pattern you swore you'd broken — this one's for you.🎙️ Live every Friday night on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay📲 Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen👍 Like, Subscribe, and drop a comment — it helps other guys find the show⏱️ Timestamps0:00 — Welcome + why Let's Get Real isn't your typical talk show0:46 — Introducing the pattern conversation — why most men never see theirs1:16 — Dating the same person over and over (and why that's not a coincidence)1:44 — When you see the pattern, you don't have to be it2:29 — Spanish breaks down what's happening in your body right before you spiral2:59 — The exact moment you can still catch yourself — and what to do4:27 — How to remind yourself you're safe when your brain says you're not5:15 — How patterns formed when you were a kid show up when you're 406:30 — Scarcity, fear, abandonment — and how simple the root really is7:26 — The deep breath reset — why it actually works physiologically8:36 — What happens when you respond from calm instead of anger9:27 — Spanish's go-to: the clap, the yell, and a couple of steps💡 Key Takeaways✅ You've been running the same patterns since childhood — and you don't even know it. The way you react to stress, conflict, and fear was wired in early. Most men never stop to look at it.✅ Seeing the pattern is the whole game. You can't change what you can't see. Once you spot it, you have a choice. Before that, you're just on autopilot.✅ There's a window right before you lose it. You know the moment — heart rate up, shoulders tight, chest heavy. That window is where everything can change if you catch it in time.✅ The clap works. Sounds ridiculous. Spanish swears by it. Tony Robbins uses it. It physically snaps your nervous system out of the spiral before the adrenaline fully takes over.✅ A deep breath isn't just a cliché. Slow inhale through the nose, slow exhale through the mouth — you are literally resetting your nervous system. Science backs this up.✅ Your brain can be rewired at any age. Neuroplasticity is real. The patterns aren't permanent. They're just neural habits. And habits can change.#LetsGetReal #MensMentalHealth #BreakThePattern #AngerManagement #MenAndEmotions #SelfAwareness #NervousSystemReset #RealTalkForMen #MasculinityRedefined #MentalHealthForMen #TraumaResponse #Neuroplasticity #EmotionalIntelligence #MensWork #PatternBreaking #TonyRobbins #DeepBreathReset #MindsetForMen #AnxietyRelief #TampaBayRadio #MensTalkShow #AuthenticMasculinity #SelfRegulation #GrowthMindset #RealConversations❤️ 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 Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

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 of guys are feeling right now but don't know how to say out loud. With layoffs happening everywhere and AI changing the game fast, men are waking up one morning without a job title — and suddenly wondering who they even are.That's a scary place to be. But it might also be the best thing that ever happened to you.We talk about what it really means to build an identity that isn't just your job description. They get into why we do this, what it costs us, and what opens up when we finally stop letting our work define us. Spoiler: it might be a gardening club. You'll see.This is the kind of conversation guys don't usually get to have — honest, funny, and real. No fluff. No lecture. Just two dudes figuring it out out loud.🎙️ Join us live every Friday night at 7pm on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay📲 Also find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen👍 Like, Subscribe, and leave a 5-star review — it helps other guys find the show⏱️ Timestamps0:00 — Welcome + what this episode is about1:25 — Shark and Spanish on getting "unceremoniously" fired1:46 — How we wrap our identity into our jobs without knowing it3:35 — The teeth-brushing analogy that reframes everything5:26 — Why the AI disruption might actually be good for men6:54 — What gets Shark out of bed every Friday (and what that says about purpose)8:11 — Spanish on the danger of letting passion become your whole identity9:46 — Connection over achievement — why community changes everything10:09 — What you miss when you stay stuck in the same identity💡 Key Takeaways✅ You wrapped your identity around your job — and you didn't even notice. Most men do. It's not a character flaw, it's just how we're built. But it's worth knowing.✅ Your job is like brushing your teeth. You do it every day, but you don't introduce yourself as a teeth-brusher. Your career is something you do — not who you are.✅ Getting laid off can crack something open. It hurts. But it can also force you to figure out who you actually are outside of a job title.✅ When you stop looking through the lens of what you do, new things show up. Opportunities, communities, passions — they were always there. You just couldn't see them.✅ Purpose and passion are great — but don't let them become a new cage. The goal is a life where you're okay no matter what. That starts with knowing yourself beyond the work.✅ Connection beats achievement every time. The gardening club might sound silly — but finding your people around something you love? That's the whole game.#LetsGetReal #MensMentalHealth #IdentityCrisis #JobLoss #LayedOff #MenAndEmotions #PurposeForMen #RealTalkForMen #MasculinityRedefined #MentalHealthForMen #WhoAmI #CareerChange #FindYourPurpose #AIAndJobs #WorkplaceChange #MidlifeForMen #MensWork #AuthenticMasculinity #LetGoOfFear #MensTalkShow #GrowthMindset #SelfDiscovery #TampaBayRadio #MensHealth #RealConversations #menhelpingmen #dudeshelpingdudes ❤️ 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 Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

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. Just you and your thoughts.That question turns into a real conversation about something a lot of men feel but rarely say out loud—silence can feel uncomfortable… and sometimes even scary. For many of us, boredom isn’t really boredom. It can feel like loneliness. It can feel like anxiety. It can feel like being left alone with thoughts we’ve spent years trying to avoid.Shark and Spanish talk about why so many men keep filling every quiet moment with noise—phones, music, podcasts, work, distractions—and why learning to sit in silence can actually become one of the healthiest things we do. They also dive into loneliness, nervous system regulation, emotional awareness, and how even a quiet drive with nothing playing can become a reset.If you’re a guy who feels like you always have to stay busy… always have to stay distracted… or you’ve ever wondered why silence can feel so loud, this one’s for you.Let’s Get Real is a talk show for guys about life, relationships, purpose, mental health, and the stuff men don’t always say out loud.🔔 Hit "Subscribe" for more conversations that help men process life honestly and build deeper connection.Timestamps (auto-generated)0:00 – Welcome to Let’s Get Real + a thought experiment0:35 – What if your phone broke for two full days?1:34 – Why losing a phone feels like losing connection2:51 – Are we all addicted to our phones?3:48 – Why men never let themselves feel bored anymore4:45 – Silence gets louder than boredom5:18 – Facing the version of yourself you avoid6:58 – The gold hidden in silence7:28 – Michael’s airplane mode morning routine9:16 – Why loneliness can make boredom feel unbearable10:15 – Spanish connecting with men at the kava bar10:50 – Why most men don’t approach other men11:00 – Driving in silence vs filling space with noise13:20 – The science of nervous system regulation14:30 – How your calm can help regulate othersKey Takeaways1. Silence can feel uncomfortable because it removes distraction.A lot of what we call boredom is really discomfort with being alone with our own thoughts.2. Phones aren’t just tools—they’ve become emotional escape hatches.For many of us, the phone fills every quiet gap before we even notice it.3. Men often avoid silence because silence gets honest.Without noise, insecurities and unresolved thoughts become harder to ignore.4. Quiet can become a practice.Morning silence, driving without music, airplane mode—small moments of quiet can reset your nervous system.5. Regulated people regulate rooms.When one person slows down and feels grounded, other people often feel safer too.6. Connection matters.Sometimes the bravest thing a man can do is simply ask another man, “You okay?”#LetsGetRealRadioShow#MensMentalHealth#MentalHealthForMen#MensSupport#MensWork#Masculinity#HealthyMasculinity#MensEmotionalHealth#Loneliness#MensLoneliness#Silence#MindfulnessForMen#EmotionalAwareness#NervousSystemRegulation#AnxietyRelief#SelfAwareness#MentalWellness#AuthenticMen#PurposeForMen#HealingForMen#Stoicism#MindsetShift#MensPodcast#StPete#TampaBay❤️ 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 Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

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 full-on jungle survival expert. What started as fear, hesitation, and self-doubt turned into one of the most powerful experiences of his life.From machetes and scorpions to fishing for food and sleeping in the jungle, this conversation becomes about something much bigger: how many opportunities do we miss because fear convinces us we can’t handle them?Shark and Spanish unpack why so many men stay stuck in comfort, why adventure matters more than we realize, and how stepping into the unknown can reconnect you to confidence, purpose, and feeling alive again.If you’ve been putting off something that scares you — a career change, a trip, a conversation, a new chapter — this episode is for you.👇 Drop a comment:What’s something you know you need to do, but fear keeps stopping you from trying?🤔 Key TakeawaysFear usually exaggerates what we’re capable of handlingMost growth happens outside comfort zonesMen deeply need adventure, challenge, and new experiencesSaying “yes” to life can completely shift your mindsetConfidence is often built through action, not preparationShared experiences and brotherhood matterYou don’t need a jungle adventure to start living differentlySmall risks can reconnect you to feeling aliveTimestamps (auto-generated)00:00 – Welcome back to Let’s Get Real00:58 – Spanish explains the Costa Rica jungle experience01:33 – “You just have to do it”02:05 – Fear, bugs, snakes, and pushing through resistance03:01 – Why men talk themselves out of opportunities04:22 – The beauty of saying yes to adventure05:12 – Standing at the edge of the jungle06:04 – How fear convinces us we can’t handle life07:16 – Why challenge and pressure can feel meaningful08:09 – Fishing for survival and learning in real time09:35 – Scorpions, jungle ants, and facing panic11:38 – The bigger lesson behind the adventureThoughts to consider while listening:men overcoming fearstepping outside comfort zonemen and adventurepersonal growth for men#MensMentalHealth#PersonalGrowth#SelfImprovement#MensSupport#Adventure#comfortzone #facingfear #Fear#Confidence#Mindset#Purpose#GrowthMindset#MentalHealth#MensPodcast#LifeAdvice#Brotherhood#Authenticity#Motivation#CostaRica#AdventureLife#LifeLessons#EmotionalHealth#SelfDiscovery#Masculinity#letsgetrealradioshow #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"Let's Get Real" is a weekly, interactive live talk show for guys on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. The show is live Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

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 how just by calling a radio station, he had taken a step. I share this as a podcast not to exploit or to be "sensational" in any way. But to encourage those of you who need to hear this, to simply ask for help. In what might be the biggest struggle of your life, doing it alone makes it almost impossible.As always, thank you for listening and following!SharkKey Takeaways Addiction thrives in isolation  Asking for help is a massive first step  Recovery is rarely a straight line  Shame keeps people trapped  Support systems matter more than people realize  There’s a version of you beyond addiction  Real conversations can save lives Timestamps (auto-generated) 01:36 – Greg admits: “I can’t stop drinking alcohol” 03:17 – Greg reveals he had a seizure and ended up in ICU 04:48 – 25 years of alcoholism 07:16 – “I just don’t know how to stop” 10:39 – Greg opens up about rehab and sobriety 12:43 – “I’m shaking right now” 13:43 – Greg admits suicidal thoughts 14:44 – “Don’t do this alone” 16:56 – The advice: call someone before you drink 17:44 – A reminder that recovery needs support#Alcoholism #AddictionRecovery #MensMentalHealth #SobrietyJourney #RecoveryTalk #MentalHealthAwareness #AddictionHelp #RealTalk #SelfDestruction #HealingJourney #AARecovery #RecoveryCommunity #MenSupportingMen #LifeAfterAddiction #EmotionalHealth #TalkShow #MensSupport #DepressionHelp #SubstanceAbuse #GetReal #LetsGetRealRadioShow #RecoveryIsPossible#soberjourney#TampaBay#StPete"Let's Get Real" is a weekly, interactive live talk show for guys on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. The show is live Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

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 world, dealing with fatherlessness, feeling disconnected from his generation, and trying to become a better man despite everything around him. What followed was one of the most honest, thoughtful, and inspiring conversations we’ve had on the show.What stood out most wasn’t just how articulate Rio was at 15 years old — it was his mindset. His willingness to learn. His desire to become a strong man, future father, and leader. In a world that often writes Gen Z off, this conversation reminded us there are young men out there who are thinking deeply and trying to build something meaningful.If you’re a father, a young man, raising boys, or trying to become a better version of yourself, this conversation is worth hearing.Key Takeaways A 15-year-old caller opened up about growing up without a father and trying to become a better man.  Honest conversation about Gen Z being misunderstood and judged.  Discussion about entrepreneurship, freedom, and creating your own path.  Powerful perspective on homeschooling and self-development.  A deep conversation about mindset, spirituality, and creating your future through your actions.  Encouragement for young men to pursue purpose instead of falling into negativity.  Real talk about how wisdom can come from unexpected places. Timestamps (auto-generated) 0:17 – Rio calls in and begins sharing his frustrations  1:30 – “How old are you?”  1:49 – The moment everyone realizes he’s only 15  2:33 – Rio talks entrepreneurship and wanting to change the world  4:10 – Growing up without a father  4:48 – Homeschooling and finding direction  5:29 – “I want to wear suits and ties”  7:11 – Why middle school can destroy confidence  8:07 – Conversation shifts into spirituality and mindset  11:00 – Rio explains his mission to become better  12:19 – Advice on creating your future through daily actions  13:30 – Final encouragement for the next generation #LetsGetRealRadioShow #MensMentalHealth #GenZ #YoungMen #Fatherlessness #EntrepreneurMindset #SelfImprovement #Masculinity #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealthMatters #Homeschooling #Motivation #PurposeDriven #MindsetShift #GrowthMindset #LifeAdvice #MensSupport #FutureLeaders #EntrepreneurLife #Wisdom #GenZVoices #RealTalk #BeBetter"Let's Get Real" is a weekly, interactive live talk show for guys on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. The show is live Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

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 handle it? In this segment from the live Let’s Get Real Radio Show, Shark, Spanish and caller Jonathan have an honest conversation about divorce, fatherhood, emotional strength, and why trashing your ex only reveals your own pain.We talk about being the steady parent your children need during hard times, especially when daughters and sons are struggling emotionally. The guys also break down the difference between healthy stoicism and emotional shutdown. There’s a version of strength that helps your family feel safe—and another version that slowly destroys men from the inside.The conversation also turns to marriage communication, conflict, and what men can learn from arguments instead of just reacting. If you’re navigating divorce, co-parenting, family stress, or trying to become a stronger man emotionally, this episode will hit home.Let’s Get Real is a talk show for men about life, love, emotions, relationships, purpose, and becoming better men.If this hits for you, drop a comment below and don't forget to hit "Subscribe" and turn on your notifications. Thx!Key Takeaways✅  You don’t gain healing by trashing your ex.✅  Children need stability more than they need drama.✅  Healthy stoicism means calm strength—not emotional numbness.✅  Men must process emotions privately and lead publicly when needed.✅  Divorce affects kids deeply, even when they don’t show it.✅  Strong fathers become a safe place to talk.✅  Conflict in marriage can reveal areas where you need to grow.✅  Communication is a skill many men need to keep developing.✅  Speaking badly about others often reveals unhealed wounds.✅  Emotional maturity is one of the highest forms of masculinity.Timestamps (auto-generated)00:20 Jonathan calls in and opens up about divorce00:45 Why he doesn’t want people talking bad about his ex01:27 The damage of parents trashing each other to kids02:38 Why bashing your ex does nothing positive03:05 His daughter is struggling after divorce03:40 A deputy gives advice on stoicism and parenting04:19 Healthy stoicism vs unhealthy stoicism05:14 Being the rock your kids need during hard times05:50 Sharkey on true stoicism and emotional control06:30 Why open communication matters with teenagers07:37 Caller asks about Sharkey’s marriage conflict08:13 Sharkey shares lessons from an argument with his wife09:20 Why communication matters in long-term relationships10:49 Returning to divorce and why mud-slinging never helps11:14 Talking bad about others reveals your wounds#MensMentalHealth#DivorceAdvice#Fatherhood#Stoicism#Masculinity#MensPodcast#TalkShowForMen#DudesHelpingDudes#MenHelpingMen#RelationshipAdvice#CoParenting#DivorceRecovery#EmotionalIntelligence#SelfGrowth#StrongMen#HealingJourney#MensSupport#CommunicationSkills#ParentingAdvice#MentalHealthForMen#MarriageAdvice#LifeAdviceForMen#BeABetterMan#LetsGetRealRadioShow#RealTalkForMen#MensEmotions#ModernMan#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"Let's Get Real" is a weekly, interactive live talk show for guys on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. The show is live Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

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 same as danger. That misunderstanding keeps a lot of guys stuck in jobs, relationships, and routines that don’t challenge them—or grow them.We also dive into what “risk vs reward” actually means. It’s not about money, status, or success. The real reward of taking risks is discovering who you are when things get uncomfortable. That’s where confidence, courage, and clarity come from.If you’ve been feeling stuck or waiting for the “right time,” this conversation might be the push you need. Because the longer you avoid risk, the more you avoid becoming who you’re capable of being.🔑 Key TakeawaysRisk and danger are NOT the same thingAvoiding risk often comes from misunderstanding fearThe real reward of risk is self-discovery—not moneyGrowth only happens when you step into discomfortPlaying it safe can quietly keep you stuck for yearsTaking risks impacts others—especially your kidsMessy is part of the process (and that’s a good thing)⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Why you should choose your leap (not be forced)00:27 – Risk vs danger: the biggest misconception01:00 – Why people avoid risk altogether01:30 – What risk actually is (and isn’t)02:00 – The real meaning of “risk vs reward”02:30 – Why money is NOT the reward03:00 – Discovering who you are through risk03:45 – The “rental car” analogy explained04:30 – Why avoiding risk limits your life05:15 – Real story: quitting a stable job06:15 – The ripple effect on your kids07:00 – Why messy is part of growth#TakeTheRisk#RiskVsReward#MensMentalHealth#SelfGrowth#MindsetShift#OvercomeFear#PersonalDevelopment#MensWork#ConfidenceBuilding#GrowthMindset#LifeAdvice#LevelUp#SelfDiscovery#Courage#AuthenticLiving#LetsGetRealRadioShow#ModernMan#PurposeDriven#LifeLessons#StopPlayingSmall#FearToFreedom#MensCoaching#EmotionalStrength#LeadershipMindset#RealTalk#BecomeYourself#TampaBay#StPete#TalkShowForMen❤️ Follow Let's Get Real everywhere!Download "The Exit Plan" - www.sharkeyhelp.com/lgr🔔 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 Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

"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: we’re just rentals. That’s it. This body, this life, this moment—it’s all temporary. And when you really let that sink in, it changes how you think, how you react, and what you choose to care about.This isn’t about not caring. It’s about not getting attached to everything that pulls you down. The stress, the anxiety, the bad days—they feel real, but most of it is created in your own head. And if you can create stress, you can also create peace.If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like something bigger is calling you… this conversation might hit harder than you expect.🧠 Key Takeaways✅  Most stress is self-created—and that means you can change it✅  “We’re just rentals” is a simple way to detach from unnecessary pressure✅  You can care about life without being controlled by it✅  Bad days happen—but they don’t define your life✅  You get one shot in this “suit”—make it count✅  Perspective is everything—shift it, and everything changes⏱️ Timestamps (auto-generated)1:20 – The “We’re Just Rentals” idea2:00 – Why this mindset hit so hard2:45 – Letting go of stress and attachment3:30 – “Open to everything, attached to nothing”4:00 – Why we create our own anxiety5:00 – Using your mind for peace instead of stress5:45 – What to do when the mindset doesn’t work6:30 – We’re all connected (bigger perspective)7:30 – The deeper meaning behind “rentals”9:00 – Letting people think for themselves10:00 – Making this mindset part of your daily life#MensMentalHealth#MindsetShift#SelfImprovementForMen#MenHelpingMen#LifeAdvice#LetGo#Surrender#Overthinking#AnxietyRelief#PurposeDriven#PersonalGrowth#MentalClarity#LifePerspective#DeepThinking#EmotionalHealth#MensWork#AuthenticMen#GrowthMindset#SelfAwareness#LifeLessons#Let’sGetRealRadioShow#SpiritualButNotReligious#InnerPeace#StressRelief#LevelUp#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"Let's Get Real" is a weekly, interactive live talk show for guys on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. The show is live Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

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 is true.In this emotional moment from Let’s Get Real, we talk about the unseen ways we affect others, why men don’t hear (or say) “I love you” enough, and how small, genuine actions can leave a legacy you didn’t even realize you were creating. If you’ve ever wondered whether what you do really matters… this is your reminder.🔹 Key TakeawaysSmall, genuine actions can have a massive unseen impactSaying “I love you” can shift someone’s entire emotional stateMany men don’t realize the effect they have on othersValidation often comes years after the momentNothing you do—especially with good intent—is wastedEmotional connection is powerful, even in chaotic environments🔹 Timestamps00:00 Welcome + Show Intro00:35 Caller Frankie Shares a Powerful Observation01:00 The Impact of Saying “I Love You” On-Air01:30 A Ray of Hope in a Chaotic Environment02:00 Emotional Reaction + Reflection02:30 Realizing the Impact You Didn’t See Before03:10 Messages From Listeners Over Time03:45 “It Wasn’t a Waste” – Reframing the Past04:10 Why Everything You Do Matters#MensMentalHealth #EmotionalConnection #MensWork #SayILoveYou #RealTalk #MensPodcast #LetsGetReal #ImpactMatters #LifeLessons #EmotionalHealth #Authenticity #MensSupport #Connection #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #SelfWorth #YouMatter #MentalWellness #GrowthMindset #BeReal #Vulnerability #MensCommunity #PositiveImpact #InnerWork #HumanConnection #ILoveYou #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"Let's Get Real" is a weekly, interactive live talk show for guys on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. The show is live Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

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 learning how to actually enjoy the life you’re living. From eating pizza without shame to deeper conversations about attachment, presence, and even facing the end of life without regret, this conversation blends humor with powerful perspective shifts that will challenge the way you think about happiness and what really matters.🔹 Key TakeawaysFeeling guilty about food often ruins the experience more than the food itselfEnjoying simple moments (like eating pizza) is part of a full lifeThe meaning you assign to things affects how your body and mind respondLife is meant to be experienced—not overly controlledPracticing letting go of attachments leads to peace later in lifeRegret comes more from not living fully than from small indulgences🔹 Timestamps (auto generated)00:00 The Reese’s Pretzel Story (And a Bigger Lesson)01:00 Why People Feel Guilty About Food02:00 “Eat It and Enjoy It” Mindset03:00 How Your Thoughts Affect Your Body04:00 Don’t Bring Misery Into the Room05:00 Pizza, Fun, and Being Present06:00 There’s Room for Both Depth and Humor07:00 Life Is a Game (“We’re Just Rentals”)08:00 Letting Go of Attachments Over Time09:30 Avoiding Regret at the End of Life10:45 Being Present With the People You Love#MensMentalHealth #EnjoyLife #MindsetShift #StopOverthinking #LiveInTheMoment #SelfImprovement #PersonalGrowth #MensWork #EmotionalHealth #Presence #LetGo #Happiness #LifeLessons #GrowthMindset #InnerPeace #NoRegrets #MensPodcast #LetsGetRealRadioShow #AuthenticLiving #BePresent #MentalFreedom #LifeAdvice #Mindfulness #SimpleJoy #LiveFully #Guiltyfeelings #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 "Let's Get Real" is a weekly, interactive live talk show for guys on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. The show is live Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

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 for over a decade—to become a commercial pilot—but fear, money, and walking away from a stable job are holding him back. We break down what it really means to feel stuck, the “quiet knowing” that won’t go away, and the internal battle so many men face when deciding whether to stay safe or take a leap of faith. If you’ve ever felt like you’re meant for more but can’t pull the trigger, this conversation will hit home.🔹 Key Takeaways✅ The “quiet knowing” is a signal—not something to ignore✅ Stability can quietly keep you stuck for years✅ Fear of failure (and success) keeps most men from acting✅ If a dream sticks around for 10+ years, it matters✅ Planning vs. jumping—both have value depending on the person✅ Regret often comes from not trying, not from failing🔹 Timestamps00:00 Caller Johnny Joins the Show00:45 Appreciation + Resource Mentioned01:30 The Dream: Becoming a Commercial Pilot02:30 The Reality: Cost, Time, and Risk03:35 “You’re Ready” – Hearing It in His Voice04:00 The Leap of Faith Explained05:00 Why Dreams Don’t Go Away06:00 Plan It vs. Just Jump (Two Perspectives)07:00 Fear of Failure vs Fear of Success08:30 What Happens If You Never Try?09:30 The Future Version of You Who Went For It10:15 “These Are Just Rentals” – Let It Rip#MensMentalHealth #LifeChange #PurposeDrivenLife #TakeTheLeap #MensCoaching #SelfImprovement #FearOfFailure #ChasingDreams #CareerChange #MensWork #EmotionalGrowth #MindsetShift #PersonalDevelopment #StuckInLife #NextChapter #InnerWork #ConfidenceBuilding #LifeDecisions #MensPodcast #LetsGetReal #GrowthMindset #OvercomingFear #FindYourPurpose #TakeAction #LiveWithNoRegrets #NoRegrets #leapoffaith #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"Let's Get Real" is a weekly, interactive live talk show for guys on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. The show is live Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

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 segment from the live Let’s Get Real Radio show, Spanish and I break down why standing over a single golf shot might be one of the best metaphors for handling pressure, controlling your thoughts, and focusing in high-stakes moments. From Rory McIlroy’s dominance to John Daly’s unique mindset, this conversation dives into how elite performers stay calm when everything is on the line—and how you can apply that same mindset to your own life, career, and purpose.🔹 Key Takeaways✅  Golf is one of the best real-world examples of staying present✅  Pressure reveals your ability to focus or fall apart✅  Thinking about the past or future ruins performance✅  Detachment + focus is a powerful combination (John Daly example)✅  High-stakes moments in life require calm, not overthinking✅  Most men don’t train themselves to handle pressure intentionally🔹 Timestamps00:00 Welcome + Free Resource for Men Feeling Stuck01:30 Why The Masters Is the Best Day in Sports02:15 Golf as a Lesson in Presence03:20 The Pressure of Playing at Augusta04:40 One Shot Can Change Everything06:00 John Daly and the Power of Detachment07:20 Why High Stakes Make It More Exciting08:10 What’s the “Golf Shot” Moment in Real Life?08:50 Different Types of Pressure and Personality#MensMentalHealth #SelfImprovementForMen #MindsetMatters #StayPresent #HandlingPressure #MentalToughness #GolfLifeLessons #TheMasters #PersonalGrowth #MensCoaching #EmotionalStrength #FocusAndDiscipline #HighPerformanceMindset #LifeLessons #MensWork #PurposeDrivenLife #ConfidenceBuilding #Overthinking #PeakPerformance #InnerWork #MensPodcast #LetGetRealRadioShow #GolfMindset #PressureMoments #GrowthMindset #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"Let's Get Real" is a weekly, interactive live talk show for guys on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. The show is live Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

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 honestly, it wasn’t what I expected.The sermon hit on something we talk about all the time—that voice in your head. The one that tells you to doubt yourself, stay stuck, or go back to habits you’re trying to break. The pastor framed it one way… but the message connected way deeper than religion.This isn’t about believing one thing or another. It’s about understanding how your mind works, how you make decisions, and how easy it is to get pulled off track.If you’ve ever struggled with negative thoughts, self-doubt, or trying to change your life… this conversation will hit home.🔑 Key Takeaways  That voice in your head isn’t always telling you the truth  Small thoughts can lead to big decisions (good or bad)  You don’t need to agree with everything to learn something valuable  Wisdom can come from unexpected places  Awareness is the first step to changing your behavior  You don’t have to “perform” spirituality to explore it  Questioning things doesn’t mean you’re lost—it means you’re thinking ⏱️ Timestamps (auto-generated)00:00 – “It feels weird to say I went to church…” 00:30 – Why the Bible still feels hard to approach 01:00 – Caller perspective: worship vs performance 02:30 – Observing the crowd (what surprised me) 03:30 – The one moment that felt a little off 04:30 – Where to actually find wisdom in the Bible 05:15 – My honest thoughts on organized religion 06:00 – Why I really went: the sermon 07:00 – The message that hit me (the voice in your head) 08:30 – How this shows up in real life (habits, doubt, fear) 09:30 – Why this connects to everything we talk about 10:30 – Will I go back to church? (honest answer) 11:30 – The “are we being disrespectful?” moment 12:30 – Final takeaway: what actually matters#MensMentalHealth #SelfGrowth #InnerWork #LetsGetReal #MindsetShift #SpiritualGrowth #SelfAwareness #MentalStrength #RealTalk #MensWork #EmotionalGrowth #TruthSeeking #OvercomeFear #SelfDiscovery #PersonalGrowth #Awareness #HealingJourney #GrowthMindset #BeReal #PurposeDriven #PodcastClips #LifeLessons #ModernSpirituality #ThinkDifferent #LevelUp"Let's Get Real" is a weekly, interactive live talk show for guys on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. The show is live Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

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 started with a simple thought during meditation… “I wish there was a place I could learn the Bible.” And then something hit me — there is. It’s called church.What happened next was wild. From unexpected signs and running into someone from my past, to walking into what felt more like a rock concert than a church service… this experience challenged everything I thought I knew about spirituality.If you’ve ever felt curious about God, unsure about religion, or disconnected from your spiritual side, this story will hit home. This isn’t about religion — it’s about the journey, the questions, and being open to something bigger.🔑 Key Takeaways Sometimes the answers we’re looking for are simpler than we think  Being open to “signs” can lead to unexpected experiences  Spiritual curiosity is a powerful starting point  Church today may not look like what you remember  You don’t have to have it all figured out to explore your faith  Growth often starts with just showing up  Your past beliefs don’t have to limit your future exploration ⏱️ Timestamps (auto-generated)00:00 – “Shark Went to Church” begins 00:30 – Why spirituality has always fascinated me 01:05 – The Brian Cox question that stuck with me 02:30 – What made me finally decide to go to church 03:00 – The Bible moment that didn’t go as planned 😂 03:45 – “I wish there was a place…” (the turning point) 04:30 – The idea that changed everything: “It’s called church” 05:00 – The text at 3AM that shifted our plans 05:45 – Walking into church after 20 years (real emotions) 06:15 – Running into someone from my past 07:00 – Sitting in the back row (of course) 07:45 – My biggest fear: singing in public 08:10 – Church = ROCK CONCERT?! 🤯 09:00 – Lights, band, and full production 10:15 – The part that felt… a little off 11:30 – My honest reaction to the experience 12:00 – Why I stayed for the sermon#SpiritualJourney #FaithJourney #MensMentalHealth #LetsGetReal #SelfDiscovery #SpiritualGrowth #ModernChurch #FindingFaith #PersonalStory #MensWork #Authenticity #InnerWork #LifeLessons #RealTalk #PurposeDriven #GrowthMindset #SpiritualAwakening #ChurchExperience #TruthSeeking #MindsetShift #EmotionalGrowth #MensSupport #HealingJourney#TampaBay#StPete"Let's Get Real" is a weekly, interactive live talk show for guys on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. The show is live Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

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 feels like to be seen differently by others after doing real inner work. They talk about identity shifts, learning to accept positive feedback, and why the voice in your head isn’t always telling you the truth. From recording affirmations from others to reframing negative thoughts, this conversation is about recognizing your growth, letting go of old patterns, and finally seeing yourself the way others already do.🎯 Key Takeaways The way you see yourself is often distorted by old beliefs  Growth can be hard to recognize from the inside  Positive feedback from others can reveal your real progress  That negative inner voice isn’t truth—it’s conditioning  You can learn to observe your thoughts instead of believing them  Identity shifts happen slowly, then all at once  Reminding yourself of who you are (through others) is powerful ⏱️ Timestamps (auto-generated)00:00 – Talking about feelings on the radio (and why it matters) 01:00 – Caller gives unexpected, powerful feedback 02:00 – What it takes to become “grounded” 03:00 – The compliment that hits differently 04:00 – Seeing yourself through someone else’s eyes 05:00 – Group exercise: hearing how others see you 06:30 – Why it’s hard to receive positive feedback 08:00 – Using recorded affirmations to reset your mindset 09:00 – The gap between who you are vs. who you think you are 10:00 – The voice in your head isn’t truth 11:00 – Letting go of negative thoughts 12:00 – Reframing your inner dialogue#MensMentalHealth #SelfAwareness #InnerWork #Confidence #MindsetShift #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalIntelligence #MensWork #Authenticity #SelfTalk #HealingForMen #GrowthJourney #ModernMan #RealTalkForMen #MentalHealthAwareness #LetsGetReal #MensPodcast #SelfImprovement #PositiveMindset #BreakTheCycle #IdentityShift #InnerVoice #SelfReflection #LevelUp #BeYourself"Let's Get Real" is a weekly, interactive live talk show for guys on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. The show is live Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

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’s two inner children reacting from fear, insecurity, and old wounds. We break down how childhood experiences shape your reactions, why self-limiting beliefs stick with you for decades, and how awareness can change everything in your relationships. This conversation also dives into the idea that life is meant to be lived, not controlled—and how giving yourself grace might be the key to finally moving forward.🎯 Key TakeawaysMost relationship conflicts are driven by unresolved childhood emotionsYour “overreactions” are often rooted in fear, not the present momentSelf-limiting beliefs usually come from early life experiencesAwareness is the first step to breaking emotional patternsYou can grow without being perfect in the momentGiving yourself grace is essential for real changeLife isn’t something to control—it’s something to experience⏱️ Timestamps (auto-generated)00:00 – Back to relationships and real emotions01:00 – The “inner child” idea explained02:00 – Why fights feel so intense03:00 – Carrying childhood fear into adulthood04:00 – Where self-limiting beliefs come from05:30 – You’re not broken—you’re protecting yourself06:30 – The lesson vs. “just living” debate07:30 – Life is play, not something to control08:30 – Why we take everything so seriously09:30 – Processing vs. avoiding your past10:30 – Breaking generational patterns as a father11:30 – Growth, grace, and self-awareness12:30 – Letting life be what it is#MensMentalHealth #InnerChild #EmotionalHealing #RelationshipAdvice #MensWork #SelfAwareness #PersonalGrowth #HealingJourney #MensSupport #EmotionalIntelligence #LetGoControl #GrowthMindset #Authenticity #RealTalkForMen #ConsciousLiving #MensPodcast #LetsGetReal #MindsetShift #BreakTheCycle #SelfReflection #LifeLessons #HealingForMen #ModernMan #FeelYourFeelings #MentalHealthAwareness #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 "Let's Get Real" is a weekly, interactive live talk show for guys on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. The show is live Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

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 Spanish break down why men joke at the worst times, how humor can become a shield for fear and insecurity, and what it actually looks like to show up as your real self. From reflecting on high school identity to navigating tough moments in marriage and relationships, this conversation dives into why talking things out matters, how authenticity creates connection, and why being emotionally open might be the strongest move a man can make.🎯 Key TakeawaysHumor can be a defense mechanism to avoid uncomfortable emotionsThere’s a difference between connecting through humor vs. hiding behind itEmotional openness creates safety for others to open up tooAuthenticity builds deeper relationships in work and lifeMost men struggle with expressing feelings—but it’s a skill you can buildGrowth in relationships is a process, not a one-time fixYou don’t have to get it perfect—you just have to stay in it⏱️ Timestamps (auto-generated)00:00 – What Let’s Get Real is all about01:00 – Why high school still affects how we show up today02:00 – Humor as a defense mechanism03:30 – The difference between joking and connecting05:00 – Why vulnerability is real strength06:00 – Showing up authentically in everyday life07:45 – A real-life moment that created connection09:00 – Struggles in marriage and emotional reactions10:30 – Why growth takes time (and grace)12:00 – Learning how to show up better in relationships13:15 – Teasing a powerful relationship insight#MensMentalHealth #EmotionalGrowth #MensWork #RealTalkForMen #VulnerabilityIsStrength #MensSupport #SelfAwareness #RelationshipAdvice #MarriageTalk #AuthenticLiving #EmotionalIntelligence #MensPodcast #LetsGetReal #HealingForMen #TalkItOut #PersonalGrowth #MensHealing #ModernMan #FeelYourFeelings #CommunicationSkills #InnerWork #MasculinityRedefined #GrowthMindset #MentalHealthAwareness #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"Let's Get Real" is a weekly, interactive live talk show for guys on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. The show is live Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

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 hard—and brought back memories from their own high school experiences.Shark opens up about being bullied and feeling like the odd man out, while Spanish shares a powerful perspective about growth—comparing life to a caterpillar becoming a butterfly. Together, they break down what it really means to feel lonely, why it hurts so much, and why it won’t last forever.This episode is a reminder that high school is just a small chapter of life—even though it feels like everything in the moment. If you’ve ever felt left out, judged, or like you didn’t fit in, this conversation will hit home.Whether you're a teenager going through it now or an adult remembering those years, this is a real, honest talk about identity, confidence, and finding your place in the world.🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYSHigh school feels like everything—but it’s only a small part of lifeFeeling left out is more common than people admitSometimes people exclude others out of their own fearBeing yourself is the fastest path to real confidenceLoneliness doesn’t mean something is wrong with youGrowth takes time—you don’t see the “butterfly” yetTalking about what you’re going through actually helps⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Welcome to Let’s Get Real (Shark & Spanish kick it off)0:30 – What the show is really about (real talk for guys)1:30 – The 17-year-old caller who had no friends2:30 – Why high school can feel so brutal3:30 – Shark’s advice: “Just be yourself”4:30 – Spanish’s butterfly vs. caterpillar perspective5:30 – Why talking to younger people matters6:15 – Spanish’s high school experience (social chameleon)7:30 – Shark’s high school identity and “class clown” role8:45 – Trying to fit in vs. being accepted9:30 – Getting bullied and how it changes you10:45 – Why things shift when you stop caring so much11:30 – Real talk: This phase WILL pass12:15 – The loneliness epidemic today#LetsGetReal #MensMentalHealth #Loneliness #HighSchoolStruggles #SelfWorth#Confidence #Bullying #BeYourself #MentalHealthMatters #RealTalk#MensSupport #EmotionalHealth #LifeAdvice #PersonalGrowth #Authenticity#YouAreNotAlone #MindsetShift #TeenStruggles #PodcastClips #RadioShow#SelfAcceptance #GrowthMindset #Vulnerability #MensWork #SharkAndSpanish #letsgetrealradioshow #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 Welcome Let's Get Real Community! Thanks for checking out this episode!#mensmentalhealth #talkshowformen #menhelpingmen"Let's Get Real" is a weekly, interactive live talk show for guys on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. The show is live Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

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 experiences—but rarely talks about. That quiet feeling that something is off. Maybe it shows up as frustration with your job. Maybe it’s stress at home. Or maybe it’s just a voice in your head saying, “There’s more to life than this.”This isn’t about quitting your job or blowing up your life. It’s about understanding what that feeling actually means. Shark shares his own story—from sitting in his truck in 2007 to eventually walking away from a successful career years later—and explains why ignoring that inner voice can keep you stuck for decades.If you’ve ever felt like you’re just going through the motions, this episode will hit home. The goal isn’t to make a reckless move—it’s to start listening to yourself and figuring out what’s really going on beneath the surface.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Why you need to engage (YouTube + podcast callouts) 01:00 – The “sitting in your truck” moment 02:30 – What that feeling actually sounds like 04:00 – Victim mindset vs. something deeper 05:30 – What an “identity shift” really is 07:30 – Midlife crisis… or something more? 09:30 – Shark’s personal story (2007–2014) 13:00 – Why fear and responsibility keep you stuck 15:30 – The 4-year internal battle 18:00 – Walking away from a successful career 20:30 – Warning signs at work you shouldn’t ignore 23:00 – When your values start clashing with your job 25:30 – How this shows up with your kids and family 28:00 – The soccer practice realization 30:30 – The meaning behind “we were meant for more” 33:00 – Why men stay stuck for decades 35:00 – Final message: listen to the quiet voice🔑 Key TakeawaysThat “something’s off” feeling is real—and worth paying attention toIt’s easy to blame your job, but the truth usually runs deeperAn identity shift isn’t a crisis—it’s a signalYou don’t need to make reckless moves, but you do need to listenSmall moments (like sitting in your truck) can reveal big truthsIgnoring that inner voice can keep you stuck for yearsAlignment matters more than comfort#mensmentalhealth #purposeinlife #feelingstuck #midlifecrisis #personalgrowthformen #findyourpurpose #selfawareness #mensupport #identityshift #growthmindset #lifedirection #mentalhealthmatters #menswork #authenticity #selfimprovement #mindsetshift #lifelessons #fatherhood #manhood #innerwork #motivationformen #realtalkformen #letsgetrealradioshow #sharktalk"Let's Get Real" is a weekly, interactive live talk show for guys on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. The show is live Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

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 shit he's going through and it's a reminder. True friends show up...and don't leave you behind.Thx for listening to Let's Get Real! - Shark"Let's Get Real" is a weekly, interactive live talk show for guys on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. The show is live Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

Hey guys, it is absolutely, 100% good to open up. It's the best thing to not keep shit in and talk it through with other dudes.In this segment from the Let's Get Real live show, Jonathon calls in and backs this up. And his words of wisdom hit strong - he's a combat vet and recovering addict...he's experienced a lifetime worth up to this point.Listen and drop and 5-star rating and written review on your favorite podcast app. This helps others find Let's Get Real.Thanks!Shark"Let's Get Real" is a weekly, interactive live talk show for guys on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. The show is live Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

What happens when you remove all the noise from your life?On this segment from the live Let’s Get Real radio show, Shark and Spanish dive into the surprising power of silence, isolation, and what happens when your mind finally slows down. The conversation starts with Aaron Rodgers’ famous darkness retreat and quickly turns into a fascinating discussion about boredom, inner dialogue, and the hidden benefits of being alone with your thoughts.Spanish shares his experience doing an isolation retreat where he removed distractions like TV, social media, and constant stimulation. What started as simple boredom turned into powerful self-discovery — including why certain foods bring comfort, how old memories resurface, and what happens when your nervous system finally moves out of survival mode.Shark connects this experience to Stoic philosophy and explains a powerful idea: there’s always a middle step between what happens to us and how we react — our judgment of the event. Learning to observe emotions instead of immediately reacting can become a real superpower in everyday life.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, restless, or stuck in your own head, this conversation might help you understand why quiet time is more important than most of us realize.Key TakeawaysSilence reveals how much mental noise we live with every day.Isolation can surface hidden thoughts, emotions, and memories.Nervous system regulation changes how we experience old memories.Stoic philosophy teaches that judgment sits between events and reactions.Observing emotions without reacting can be a powerful skill.Boredom can lead to self-discovery and clarity.Many men never create space to hear their own thoughts.Quiet reflection can change how we experience anxiety and triggers.Timestamps0:00 Aaron Rodgers’ Darkness Retreat0:30 What True Isolation Looks Like1:00 Why Eliminating Noise Changes Your Thinking1:45 The Ice Cream Story: How Memories Shape Decisions2:30 What Happens When Your Mind Slows Down3:20 Realizing How Much Noise We Live With4:00 Why Silence Can Be Uncomfortable4:30 Nervous System Regulation Explained5:00 When Old Memories Stop Controlling You5:45 Stoicism: The Missing Step Between Action and Reaction6:40 Why Observing Emotions Is a Superpower7:30 Why Men Rarely Talk About Their Feelings8:10 Recognizing Anxiety Before It Takes Over9:00 The Superpower of Awareness9:45 Transition to the Lunar New Year Conversation#MensMentalHealth#SilentRetreat#SittinginSilence#LetsGetRealRadioShow#EmotionalAwareness#MentalClarity#Stoicism#InnerPeace#SelfAwareness#MindfulnessForMen#PersonalGrowth#MentalStrength#MensSupport#EmotionalIntelligence#SelfReflection#LifeLessons#MentalHealthMatters#MensWork#MindsetShift#InnerWork#ModernMasculinity#PersonalDevelopment#MeditationForMen#QuietTheMind#SelfDiscovery#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"Let's Get Real" is a weekly, interactive live talk show for guys on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. The show is live Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

A real struggle...  She's hot, the sex is amazing, but she already left you once. Can you trust her???On this segment from the Let’s Get Real live show, a live caller named Joe opens up about a relationship dilemma many men deal with: falling hard for a woman he felt was “out of his league,” but things changed when another man with money entered the picture — and she chose that path.Ooooph. That stings.After breaking up, Joe and his girlfriend eventually found their way back to each other. Now everything feels good again… except for one thing: the lingering doubt he can’t shake.Shark and Spanish give two very different perspectives — one rooted in optimism and following your heart, the other focused on recognizing patterns, trust, and emotional self-protection. The conversation becomes a real-time look at how men wrestle with love, insecurity, attraction, and intuition.If you’ve ever wondered whether someone deserves a second chance — or whether you’re ignoring red flags because your feelings are strong — this conversation will hit home.✅  Drop a comment below with what YOU WOULD do in this messed up situation.👉 Subscribe to Let’s Get Real for honest conversations about relationships, mental health, purpose, and what men are actually thinking but rarely say out loud.TakeawaysAttraction and insecurity often show up togetherTrust issues don’t disappear just because feelings returnYour nervous system remembers emotional painPeople reveal patterns through behavior, not promisesFollowing your heart still requires awarenessSecond chances can work — but require realismMen need spaces to talk honestly about relationshipsTimestamps00:00 – Live Call Begins: Meet Joe00:30 – Dating Someone “Out of My League”01:15 – The Money Situation That Changed Everything02:00 – Breakup, Separation & Getting Back Together02:50 – Why Trust Still Feels Broken03:30 – Shark Shares His Own Relationship Story04:23 – Spanish Pushes Back: Character vs Circumstance05:09 – The Real Reason Joe Feels Uneasy06:10 – Heart vs Brain Debate06:54 – Shark’s Advice: Enjoy the Moment07:15 – Wait… You’re Living Together Already?!07:30 – The Question That Says Everything07:57 – Final Advice Before Break#LetsGetRealRadioShow#RelationshipAdvice#MensMentalHealth#DatingAdviceForMen#RealTalk#LiveCaller#GoldDigger#Relationships#TrustIssues#SecondChances#ModernDating#FigureItOut#EmotionalHealth#RedFlags#LoveAndRelationships#HeartVsLogic#MensSupport#SelfRespect#GuysHelpingGuys#RealConversations#ModernRelationships#DatingReality#DatingSucks#AuthenticTalk#MenTalking#LetsGetReal#ButTheSexIsGreat#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"Let's Get Real" is a weekly, interactive live talk show for guys on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. The show is live Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

In this segment from the live Let’s Get Real radio show, Shark shares a meditation experience that honestly left him stunned. What started as a normal morning routine turned into something deeper — a moment where time seemed to disappear completely. One minute he thought only a few minutes had passed… but nearly half an hour was gone.This conversation turns into a powerful discussion about meditation, flow state, consciousness, and why so many men struggle to slow their minds down. Is it spiritual? Is it science? Is it both? Spanish breaks down the neuroscience behind what happens when your nervous system, brain, and awareness finally align.At its core, this episode is about something every guy needs: a place to pause. Whether you meditate, pray, sit quietly with coffee, or just take a few minutes before the chaos of life begins — creating space changes everything.If you’ve ever driven somewhere and didn’t remember the trip… felt completely locked into a moment… or wondered what happens when your mind finally gets quiet — this conversation is for you.👉 Subscribe to Let’s Get Real for real conversations about life, purpose, relationships, mental health, and what men are actually feeling but rarely say out loud.🔑 Key TakeawaysMeditation doesn’t have to be perfect to workFlow state happens when mind, body, and nervous system alignLosing track of time can be a sign of deep presenceConsistent routines train the brain to access calm fasterMen benefit deeply from intentional quiet momentsScience and spirituality often describe the same experience differentlyMental health improves when we learn to pauseTimestamps00:00 – Welcome to the Campfire00:37 – “I Think I Traveled Through Time”01:00 – Shark’s Daily Meditation Routine02:22 – Why Not Every Meditation Feels Good03:30 – The Moment Time Disappeared04:41 – Realizing 30+ Minutes Had Passed05:39 – Why Meditation Matters for Mental Health06:19 – Science vs Spiritual Experience07:06 – Flow State Explained08:57 – The Driving Analogy Everyone Understands09:57 – How Routine Shapes Your Day11:25 – The Surprise of Dropping Deep11:42 – Quantum Entanglement & Habit Energy12:31 – Why Your Body Remembers Stillness#LetsGetRealRadioShow#MensMentalHealth#MeditationForMen#FlowState#MindfulnessForMen#PurposeDrivenLife#MentalHealthMatters#SelfAwareness#MorningRoutine#PersonalGrowth#ConsciousLiving#MeditationExperience#InnerWork#MensWork#PodcastForMen#RealTalkForMen#EmotionalHealth#MindBodyConnection#SpiritualGrowth#LifeAlignment#MensPodcast#SelfReflection#GrowthMindset#AuthenticConversations#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 Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

What's up Let's Get Real community!What if real peace doesn’t come from fixing your life… but from surrendering control? In this episode of Let’s Get Real, Shark and Spanish react to a powerful clip from Andrew Huberman, where he opens up about finding peace through God and prayer.Huberman, a Stanford neuroscience professor, admits that after years of resisting faith, he finally stopped fighting the inner voice telling him there might be something more. What followed was something unexpected—sustained inner peace. Not perfection. Not an easy life. Just peace.We dive into what surrender really means, why so many men struggle with the idea of God, and how science and spirituality may not be opposites after all. Whether you call it God, a higher power, the universe, or intuition, the conversation explores why humans may be wired to seek something greater than themselves.If you’ve ever felt stuck in your head, overwhelmed by life, or exhausted from trying to control everything—this conversation might hit home.NOTE:  thanks to @hubermanlab for the inspiration and @chriswillx for the inspiring conversation.🔑 Key TakeawaysWhy Andrew Huberman believes surrendering to God led to real peaceThe connection between neuroscience, prayer, and faithWhy resisting your inner voice creates more sufferingHow surrender frees mental energy and emotional bandwidthWhy peace doesn’t mean life gets easier—it means you stop fighting realityHow Step 2 of AA applies to everyday life, not just addiction⏱️ Timestamps00:57 – Who Andrew Huberman is and why his words matter02:33 – Huberman on resisting faith and finding peace03:33 – “It’s God for me” – the moment that stops everything04:09 – Why this hits harder coming from a scientist05:51 – Surrendering to yourself before surrendering to God06:34 – Michael’s struggle with the idea of God08:28 – Why the Bible feels difficult for some people09:07 – Feeling scripture instead of just reading it10:49 – Are humans wired to believe in a higher power?12:10 – Why surrender goes against everything men are taught12:28 – Step Two of AA and everyday sanity13:00 – How surrender changes the brain and creates presence#AndrewHuberman#MensMentalHealth#FaithAndScience#Surrender#InnerPeace#GodAndScience#HigherPower#MensGrowth#LetGoOfControl#SpiritualGrowth#MentalHealthForMen#Neuroscience#FaithJourney#AARecovery#EmotionalHealing#MindsetShift#MensPodcast#LetJesusTakeTheWheel#Presence#Stoicism#PersonalGrowth#MenSupportingMen#HealingJourney#LifeLessons#LetsGetRealRadioShow❤️ 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 Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

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 TakeawaysAddiction and alcoholism are the #1 issues men call in aboutSobriety has to be a personal decision—no one can force itMany people “swap” alcohol for other substances without fixing the root issueCravings are real, especially early on—but they do get easierClarity, presence, and self-awareness grow with sobrietyYou don’t have to label yourself to ask for helpDoing this alone is the hardest—and most dangerous—option⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Why addiction keeps coming up on Let’s Get Real01:15 – Spanish opens up about AA and hitting bottom02:28 – The moment denial breaks and reality hits04:38 – Caller Nolan on replacing alcohol with kratom06:33 – One-on-one support and reaching out privately08:52 – The vanilla extract story (addiction will find a way)10:33 – “One day at a time” and dealing with cravings11:15 – New caller asks: do cravings ever go away?13:30 – Realizing alcohol caused more damage than you thought15:38 – 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:  @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 Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

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 Real01:10 – Why New Year’s resolutions don’t work02:40 – Spanish opens up about failed weight loss goals03:55 – What finally helped him succeed04:50 – The power of accountability06:10 – Comfort, excess, and self-control07:55 – Caller John on goals and unexpected paths09:50 – Why men get stuck on outcomes11:35 – Social media comparison and shame12:45 – The real thing that stops change13:30 – 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 menAccountability for menWhy men fail at goalsMen’s self improvement podcastHow 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 Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

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 menwhy self help doesn’t worksurrender and faithmen and spiritualityyou are enough⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Road trips, silence, and thinking deeply00:45 – Why the right book at the right time matters01:25 – When self-help wisdom fades02:00 – Why we don’t implement what we read02:35 – “You need Jesus” and exploring spiritual lanes03:15 – Are we meant to do life alone?03:55 – Surrendering to something greater04:35 – The danger of always “looking” for help05:10 – You are already enough06:00 – Being exactly who you’re meant to be06:30 – It’s a Wonderful Life and unseen impact07:00 – Showing up and letting God (or the universe) work🧩 Key Takeaways Inspiration fades without surrenderSelf-help can become another form of chasingYou don’t need to fix yourself to be worthyGrowth doesn’t start with “I’m broken”You are enough right nowReal 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 Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

Most guys hear the phrase “self-help book” and immediately tune out. It sounds soft, awkward, or like something that doesn’t apply to real life. But what if the right book, at the right moment, could completely change how you see yourself and the world?In this segment of Let’s Get Real, we talk honestly about books that had a real impact on us as men. Not because they promised success or happiness, but because they helped us slow down, get present, and actually live. From The Alchemist to The Power of Now, these books aren’t about fixing you — they’re about waking you up.We break down why stories can be just as powerful as traditional self-help, how certain books hit differently depending on where you are in life, and why the lessons sometimes fade if you don’t live them. This is a real conversation about growth, purpose, freedom, and choosing to actually live your life.If you’ve ever felt stuck, restless, or like there has to be more than just grinding through the days, this episode is for you.self help books for menbooks that change your lifemen’s personal growthThe Alchemist meaningThe Power of Now explained⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Feelings getting “naked” and setting the tone00:06 – What even counts as a “self-help” book for men?00:58 – The Alchemist and why it shows up everywhere01:59 – Why The Alchemist doesn’t feel like self-help (but is)02:56 – The Power of Now and discovering the present moment04:16 – “Do Cool Sh*t” and the ripple effect of living fully05:35 – Maybe the secret is just… go live06:28 – The Four Agreements and simple rules for life07:10 – Conversations with God and early awakenings08:18 – Listener call-in: Walden and stepping away from society09:17 – Leaving society, Into the Wild, and what we learn09:59 – Why books hit hard… then fade over time🧩 Key Takeaways “Self-help” doesn’t mean broken — it means curiousStories often teach deeper lessons than how-to booksThe right book finds you at the right timeAwareness can be powerful — and overwhelmingLife isn’t meant to be optimized, it’s meant to be livedWisdom fades if you don’t practice what you learn---#selfhelpformen#mensgrowth#mensmentalhealth#bookrecommendations#thealchemist#powerofnow#fouragreements#conversationswithgod#walden#intothewild#menspodcast#letsgetreal#mensawakening#personalgrowth#findyourpurpose#mentalfitness#reallifetalk#masculinegrowth#lifelessons#menstalk❤️ 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 Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

Spanish had an experience recently as the most authentic dude in the room.He didn't plan it this way, but surrounded by people who gravitated to his authenticity, it was pretty awesome.In this clip, Spanish shares the story and how we benefit, as men, by just being ourselves.Most men hide behind a persona, especially in places built on ego and performance—but when you show up fully yourself, people feel it. We break down what real authenticity looks like, why strangers open up to you when you're comfortable in your own skin, and how our flaws and “drama” actually create deeper connection. If you’ve ever walked into a room unsure of who you need to be, this conversation flips that script.🔑 Key Takeaways✅ Authenticity is magnetic—people sense realness instantly.✅ Being comfortable in your skin commands attention without trying.✅ Our imperfections and shared struggles deepen connection.✅ Men often hide behind toughness, image, or status in social settings.✅ Showing up with no fear of judgment changes the energy of a room.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Shark on being “a man among men”00:16 – Spanish describes being fully comfortable in his own skin00:44 – The “get a drink from a dude” bet01:10 – A father realizing his daughter mirrors his dramatic patterns01:43 – How imperfections create deeper connection02:10 – “Who are you?” — the moment authenticity hits02:41 – Shark on the Hard Rock and fake environments03:18 – The energy of being truly yourself04:20 – Going into unfamiliar spaces with no fear05:17 – Authenticity over anxiety when meeting new people05:50 – Showing up fully yourself, anywhere#LetsGetRealRadioShow #Authenticity #MensMentalHealth #BeYourself #RealTalk #SelfConfidence #MensGrowth #Masculinity #Energy #ComfortInYourSkin #Vulnerability #MenSupportingMen #EmotionalAwareness #LifeLessons #DudesHelpingDudes #SupportForMen #SelfWorth #PersonalGrowth #HumanConnection #MensHealing #ConfidenceTips #RealMenTalk #Honesty #Identity #Presence #SharkAndSpanish #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"Let's Get Real" is a weekly, interactive live talk show for guys on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. The show is live Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

From the November 15th Live Radio Show. On Let's Get Real, we just try to help dudes through their sh*t. And this week was all about relationships...When a man loves someone who doesn’t choose him back, the ache is unlike anything else—and most guys carry that pain alone. In this raw conversation, Shark and Spanish unpack the heartbreak of wanting to rebuild a relationship that may never return, the truth about destiny when love isn’t reciprocated, and why the pain itself reveals how deeply you’re capable of loving. If you’ve ever fought for someone who didn’t fight for you, this clip will hit you right in the truth.🔑 Key Takeaways✅ The pain of unreturned love is one of the deepest wounds men experience.✅ Sometimes the person you want isn’t meant to be part of your future.✅ Heartbreak can reveal the depth of your capacity to love.✅ Forcing a relationship can lead to long-term regret.✅ Dignity, acceptance, and presence help men navigate emotional storms.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – A father aching to reunite with his ex00:36 – Overcoming addiction but still hurting for love01:16 – The painful truth men don’t want to hear01:41 – Reconciling love with destiny02:21 – Why it hurts like high-school heartbreak02:37 – The danger of forcing a relationship03:08 – When your heart wants what isn’t meant for you03:35 – Spanish on destiny, fate, and loving deeply04:03 – The pain is proof of your capacity to love04:40 – Walking away with dignity05:10 – Feeling the pain instead of avoiding it#LetsGetRealRadioShow #MensMentalHealth #Heartbreak #MensHealing #LoveAndPain #BreakupAdvice #FathersStruggle #SingleDadLife #LettingGo #UnreturnedLove #EmotionalPain #MensSupport #LifeAdvice #HealingForMen #Masculinity #EmotionalAwareness #SelfWorth #MovingOn #RelationshipPain #TalkShowForMen #DudesHelpingDudes  #SharkAndSpanish #LifeLessons #Destiny #Acceptance❤️ 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 Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

This week's show was all about relationships and the realizations we have as men.A lot of guys wake up in their 30s or 40s and realize they miss the simplicity, freedom, and connection they had in their college years—when they were broke but alive, surrounded by friends, and carrying zero expectations. Me and Spanish break down why so many men feel stuck, why nostalgia hits so hard, and how to stop chasing some future version of life while ignoring the moment you’re actually in. If you’ve ever stood at your front door, took a deep breath, and braced yourself before walking inside… this one’s for you.🔑 Key Takeaways✅ Many men hit a wall in adulthood, longing for the simplicity of their younger years.✅ College wasn’t great because of money — it was great because of connection, freedom, and presence.✅ Men often chase a future ideal instead of appreciating the moment they’re in.✅ You don’t have to live weighed down by expectations — happiness is simpler than you think.✅ Nostalgia is a signal to bring presence and authenticity back into your current life.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Why men struggle more with midlife dissatisfaction00:24 – The nostalgia of broke-but-connected college life01:26 – Spanish’s “gay Yoda” moment about enjoying the NOW02:09 – You don’t have to live the life you think you “should”02:49 – Learning how to “live broke” and why it matters03:18 – The trap of always trying to be somewhere else03:28 – Why so many men are secretly unhappy#LetsGetRealRadioShow #MensMentalHealth #MidlifeCrisis #MensSupport #RealTalkForMen #MensHealing #EmotionalHealth #LifePressure #TalkShowForMen #BePresent #MindfulnessForMen #MensCommunity #MensGrowth #Masculinity #HealingJourney #MentalHealthTalk #AdultingStruggles #LifePurpose #EmotionalAwareness #MenInTheir30s #MenInTheir40s #ModernMan #DudesHelpingDudes #SharkAndSpanish #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"Let's Get Real" is a weekly, interactive live talk show for guys on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. The show is live Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

In this heartfelt and spiritually charged conversation, Shark and Spanish go deeper into the idea of surrender — not as giving up, but as remembering. Using Spanish’s now-iconic “lazy river” analogy, they explore what it means to trust the flow of life, how God and the universe move through others to help us, and why every stuck moment has divine purpose.From reflections on gratitude and pain to reimagining the Serenity Prayer, this episode becomes a meditation on remembering our divinity — that we are the creators of our experience. With Shark’s vulnerability and Spanish’s soul-level insight, they paint a vivid picture of life as a gentle, endless river… one that’s guided, divine, and full of unseen grace.💡 Key TakeawaysThe “lazy river” of life flows with divine current — even the stuck moments are sacred.God often works through other people to move you forward on your path.True surrender isn’t learning — it’s remembering your divinity and connection to all things.Gratitude, even for pain and chaos, transforms everything into grace.“You already have the strength and wisdom” — the journey is learning to see it.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Diving deeper into spirituality and the meaning of surrender00:47 – Remembering: we are the source, not just students of life03:15 – The lazy river of life — flow, detachment, and divine timing03:51 – God works through others to nudge us forward04:36 – Pain and gratitude: the divine purpose behind suffering05:32 – Shark on gratitude through grief, loss, and life changes07:49 – A moment of brotherhood and deep appreciation08:46 – Spanish redefines the Serenity Prayer and surrender09:43 – The biggest disservice: forgetting where it all comes from10:37 – You never really leave the lazy river — until you choose to11:13 – God welcomes you home with love when your journey ends#LetsGetRealRadioShow #Surrender #SpiritualAwakening #LazyRiver #FaithOverFear #DivineFlow #MenHealing #Mindfulness #Consciousness #LetGoAndLetGod #Gratitude #TrustTheUniverse #RememberWhoYouAre #SelfDiscovery #InnerPeace #SoulGrowth #MichaelSharkey #SpiritualityForMen #HealingJourney #FlowState #MenTalking #QuantumFaith #LettingGo #SpiritualWisdom #HigherSelf #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"Let's Get Real" is a weekly, interactive live talk show for guys on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. The show is live Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

You Can't Out-Think A Mirror...A Path To SurrenderIn this powerful and deeply personal episode, Shark opens up about his journey from trying to figure it all out through logic and spirituality — to finally landing in a place of true surrender. From exploring the quantum field and the illusion of the simulation, to realizing you can’t “out-think the mirror,” this honest reflection dives into what happens when you stop chasing meaning and start allowing life to unfold. With Spanish’s perspective on destiny, detachment, and the soul’s current, the two uncover what it really means to trust the universe, let go of control, and walk through life in a posture of surrender — not as giving up, but as finally letting go.💡 Key TakeawaysYou can’t solve spirituality with logic — surrender is where peace begins.“What you put out, you get back” — but the deeper truth lies in detachment and acceptance.Surrender isn’t weakness; it’s trust in the divine flow of life.Letting go allows life to reveal what’s meant for you in its own time.Every challenge and joy is part of your soul’s plan — you’re exactly where you need to be.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – The many paths of spirituality: from God to quantum mechanics01:26 – “I’m the source of everything” — a moment of awakening03:08 – Everything is a mirror: what you broadcast comes back05:00 – You can’t out-think a mirror: logic vs. spirituality07:20 – The power of surrender and letting go09:40 – A tattoo as a daily reminder: surrender isn’t giving up10:13 – Spanish on the current, detachment, and the soul’s plan13:40 – Floating through life’s lazy river: learning through surrender#LetsGetRealRadioShow #Surrender #SpiritualAwakening #MensMentalHealth #QuantumField #LetGoAndLetGod #MenHealing #Consciousness #SelfDiscovery #SpiritualJourney #FaithOverFear #Mindfulness #LettingGo #Awakening #Meditation #TrustTheProcess #LawOfAttraction #MenTalking #HigherSelf #Gratitude #Universe #NonAttachment #FlowState #InnerPeace #SpiritualityForMen #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 "Let's Get Real" is a weekly, interactive live talk show for guys on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. The show is live Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

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. Drop a comment 🗣️ and hit subscribe 🔔 for all things Let's Get Real!🔑 Key TakeawaysSometimes 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.⏱ Timestamps00:00 – Shark admits he doesn’t love the feeling that comes with self-awareness00:15 – Spanish recalls a turning point conversation about sweets and addiction01:20 – The “light bulb” moment: learning that life can be sweeter without the constant fix01:53 – How discipline and self-work lead to compassion on the other side of addiction02:36 – Shark on how people in recovery carry wisdom and empathy03:37 – The loneliness that often fuels addiction04:14 – Taking ownership: “I can’t blame anyone else anymore”04:36 – The paradox of transformation—a simple conversation that changes everything#LetsGetRealRadioShow #MensMentalHealth #AddictionRecovery #SobrietyJourney #Healing #SelfAwareness #Discipline #SelfLove #RecoveryTalk #EmotionalHealing #MindsetShift #Vulnerability #TalkShowForGuys #LetsGetRealRadio #PersonalGrowth #InnerWork #Compassion #LifeLessons #OvercomingAddiction #SpiritualGrowth #MentalHealthMatters #PodcastClips #EmotionalIntelligence #AuthenticConversation #GrowthMindset❤️ 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 Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

In this segment from the live Let's Get Real radio show, Shark and Spanish dive deep into one of life’s biggest spiritual questions — what if the point of life isn’t to transcend the ego or reach enlightenment, but to actually enjoy the ride? (It is just a playground after all!)Shark opens up about the fear of looking back at life and realizing he spent it in fear. Spanish answers with an unexpected, heartfelt take — maybe God (or universal energy) gave us the ego on purpose. Maybe we’re meant to experience joy, pain, chaos, and love as humans, not escape them.Together, they explore the tension between spirituality and humanity — between dissolving the self and embracing it — all through their signature mix of deep honesty and humor.If you’ve ever felt torn between “being spiritual” and just being human, this one’s going to hit home.🕒 Timestamps00:00 — Shark reflects on not wanting to live life in fear00:13 — Spanish questions the idea of “letting go of ego”01:30 — The ego as part of the human experience02:00 — What if God gave us ego for a reason?02:45 — Shark on childhood trauma and self-limiting beliefs03:10 — “You thought the point was enlightenment?” — The playground metaphor03:25 — Laughing at the cosmic joke — we’re meant to enjoy it💡 Key TakeawaysThe ego isn’t something to destroy — it’s part of what makes us human.Enlightenment might not be about escaping the self, but embracing life fully.Fear keeps us from play — and life is meant to be a playground.You can be spiritual and love your human experience.Maybe the real purpose is to stop striving for perfection and start enjoying the ride.#LetsGetRealRadioShow #MensMentalHealth #SpiritualJourney #Ego #EgoAndSpirit #LifePurpose #SelfAwareness #Consciousness #SpiritualAwakening #MindsetShift #InnerPeace #HigherSelf #PersonalGrowth #RealTalk #LetGo #EnjoyTheRide #EgoDeath #Awakening #DeepConversations #GodEnergy #HumanExperience #Enlightenment #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"Let's Get Real" is a weekly, interactive live talk show for guys on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. The show is live Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

Yo Let's Get Real Community! In this segment from our live show, Shark and  Spanish dive deep into one of the hardest lessons for men to learn: you can’t fix your life until you’re willing to look inward.Spanish opens up about how his spiritual growth has led him to self-discipline — something he never thought he’d embrace — and how that shift helped him start unlocking patterns that were keeping him stuck. Shark builds on the idea by sharing a flow-state moment where he literally coached himself, stepping outside his own mind to see his habits and procrastination through a nonjudgmental lens.Together, they explore the real reason so many men feel “stuck” — because they’re trying to fix everyone else before they’ve done the hard work of fixing themselves. From masculine energy and drive to the deeper spiritual side of self-awareness, this conversation blends humor, heart, and raw truth about what it means to grow as a man.👉 Subscribe, comment, and share this episode with a brother who needs to hear it.💬 Call in during the next live show at 1-800-771-1025 — we’re here to talk about the real stuff.🕒 Timestamps00:00 — Spanish on spirituality and learning discipline00:37 — Sharkey: Why men stay stuck in self-improvement loops01:14 — Why fixers struggle to fix themselves01:33 — How focusing on others helps men avoid their own healing02:17 — Sharkey’s “flow state” breakthrough02:58 — Giving yourself permission to coach yourself03:22 — Seeing your own patterns and procrastination clearly03:40 — Spanish: “You tapped into the God version of yourself”04:15 — Sharkey’s birthday moment and call to the audience04:55 — Preview: Sharkey’s real-life story about taking his own advice🧩 Key TakeawaysMen often avoid their own inner work by focusing on fixing others.Spiritual growth requires discipline and timing — you can’t rush self-awareness.You can coach yourself when you step outside judgment and look at your own patterns.Flow states can open deep insight into your subconscious behaviors.Self-honesty is the foundation of true spiritual and emotional growth.#LetsGetRealRadioShow #MensMentalHealth #MensGrowth #SelfAwareness #SpiritualGrowth #MasculineEnergy #PersonalDevelopment #InnerWork #EmotionalHealth #FlowState #Procrastination #MindsetShift #MensSupport #HealingJourney #LifePurpose #SelfDiscipline #SelfCoaching #ModernMan #MensTalk #Authenticity #UnlockYourself #ConsciousLiving #GrowthMindset #EmotionalIntelligence #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"Let's Get Real" is a weekly, interactive live talk show for guys on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. The show is live Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

We’re always told to “kill the ego.” But what if that’s not the point at all? In this segment from the Let’s Get Real Radio Show, Shark and Spanish dive deep into what ego really is, why it gets such a bad rap, and how learning to honor it can actually help us live fuller, more balanced lives.Spanish shares how he came to see his ego as an old warrior — a protector who may not always have handled things perfectly, but who kept him alive through the battles. Instead of destroying it, he’s learning to thank it. Shark adds that ego isn’t just about pride or arrogance — it’s also behind fear, shame, scarcity, and anger. The key isn’t killing the ego, it’s dancing with it: feeding it when it needs encouragement and checking it when it gets too inflated.Together, they unpack how affirmations, confidence, and even something as simple as celebrating a YouTube subscriber bump can be healthy ways to acknowledge the ego. The conversation touches on spirituality, self-love, balance, and the real challenges men face when trying to reconcile depth with everyday life.👉 If you’ve ever struggled with the idea of ego — whether in spirituality, self-growth, or just navigating daily life — this conversation flips the script. Ego isn’t the enemy. It’s part of who you are. And learning to respect it might just be one of the most freeing steps you can take.Key TakeawaysThe idea that you must “kill the ego” is a spiritual fallacy.Ego can be seen as a warrior that has kept you alive — it deserves gratitude.Ego fuels both our confidence and our fears — balance is everything.Affirmations aren’t just “inflating the ego” — they’re reminders of self-worth.Men don’t need to reject ego — they need to learn how to work with it.Timestamps00:00 – Spanish reframes ego as an old warrior worth thanking00:24 – Affirmations and the truth about ego “inflation”00:47 – Ego as the source of fear, anger, shame, and guilt01:23 – Shark on men lying to themselves about emotions01:48 – Story of YouTube growth, ego, and honoring the little wins03:12 – Why ego deserves feeding — and how to keep it in check04:01 – Balance: the ego that steps up when scarcity shows up04:07 – The fallacy of “killing the ego”04:31 – Two dudes talking about feelings… and sometimes just sports & beer#LetsGetReal #EgoWork #MensMentalHealth #SpiritualGrowth #SelfAwareness #InnerWarrior #EgoBalance #EgoDeathMyth #ConsciousLiving #SpiritualJourney #MensSpirituality #SelfLoveJourney #EgoAndSoul #MindsetMatters #PersonalGrowthForMen #EgoIsNotTheEnemy #MasculinityRedefined #AuthenticLiving #InnerStrength #BalanceYourEgo #TwoDudesTalking #MenSupportingMen #DeepConversations #SpiritualWisdom #LetsTalkEgo❤️ 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 Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

In this raw and thought-provoking segment from the live Let’s Get Real live radio show, Shark and Spanish dive into one of the heaviest, yet most important conversations we’ve had: the loss of humanity in a hyper-connected world and the rise of artificial and synthetic intelligence.Shark starts by reading a viral Instagram post by Dr. Raymond Nichols, written after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, that strikes a nerve about how numb society has become to violence, pain, and human suffering.This isn’t about politics. It’s about the soul. We talk openly about how overstimulation and constant exposure to darkness are desensitizing us, even as artificial and synthetic intelligence rise in power. What happens to our humanity as technology advances? Are we witnessing the slow erosion of the very thing that makes us human?Spanish shares his personal experiences with AI and “synthetic intelligence,” and Shark shares a moving story about his own kids recognizing the need to “break bread” — literally — in a world of algorithms. Together, we explore how to stay grounded, connected, and human in a time when scrolling and distraction seem to be replacing empathy and meaning.If you’ve ever felt unsettled by what you see online, wondered where humanity is headed, or just want to hear an honest conversation about what it means to stay human in the age of AI, this episode will resonate deeply with you.Key TakeawaysDr. Raymond Nichols’ viral post about violence and the loss of empathy in societyHow constant exposure to trauma and entertainment culture is eroding humanityThe connection between desensitization and the rise of artificial/synthetic intelligencePersonal stories of breaking bread, raising kids, and staying grounded in a digital worldTimestamps00:00 – Shark on why subscribing to our YouTube channel matters00:29 – Introducing Dr. Raymond Nichols’ viral Instagram post01:52 – The post: losing our humanity one scroll at a time04:11 – Shark’s reflection: AI rising as humanity fades05:43 – Spanish on synthetic intelligence and its creepier side06:34 – Younger vs. older generations: distraction and numbness09:21 – AI as friend vs. AI as tool: Spanish’s perspective10:29 – What happens if humanity is lost for good?#LetsGetRealRadioShow #MensMentalHealth #ArtificialIntelligence #SyntheticIntelligence #Humanity #StayHuman #Desensitization #DigitalAge #EmpathyMatters #ViolenceInMedia #SocialMediaAddiction #Numbness #MensSupport #PodcastForMen #SharkAndSpanish #AIandHumanity #TechnologyAndSoul #SpiritualHealth #MindfulnessForMen #DigitalTrauma #MentalHealthAwareness #Overstimulation #StayingGrounded #BreadBreaking #HumanConnection❤️ 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 Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

What's up Let's Get Real community of guys! In this segment from our live show, we dive into addiction and recovery. Admitting you have a problem is step one. But facing it out loud — in front of other people — takes courage that most can’t imagine. We unpack the raw truths about addiction, recovery, and why sharing your struggle can feel like both a cry for help and the bravest step forward.We reflect on what it means to grow up surrounded by addiction, the daily battles of those in recovery, and the paradox that breaking free from addiction can become life’s ultimate “cheat code.” Spanish shares his own turning point — a simple conversation about sweets that cracked open a deeper truth about discipline, self-love, and choosing sobriety. Shark explores the compassion and wisdom he’s witnessed from people who have faced addiction head-on, and together they reveal why people in recovery often radiate love without judgment.If you’ve ever struggled with alcohol, drugs, or even smaller habits that feel impossible to break, this conversation is for you. It’s not about preaching or counseling — it’s about two guys opening up about what they’ve seen, what they’ve lived, and what recovery really means.👉 Whether you’re in recovery, love someone who is, or just want to understand the journey better, this episode will leave you thinking about courage, compassion, and how the smallest conversations can spark life-changing transformation.Key Takeaways✅ Admitting a problem is the first step, but speaking it aloud is an act of courage.✅ Addiction makes life harder than sobriety — flipping the script can make living easier.✅ Recovery requires discipline, self-work, and self-love.✅ People in recovery often gain a unique compassion and lack of judgment toward others.✅ Sometimes the smallest conversation can spark the biggest breakthrough.Timestamps00:00 – Step one of AA: admitting you have a problem00:33 – The courage it takes to say it out loud01:15 – Addiction makes life harder than sobriety02:15 – The unique challenge of alcohol being everywhere02:45 – Sobriety as life’s “cheat code”03:38 – The gift of recovery: a new perspective on life04:53 – Humor about martinis vs. whiskey05:11 – Spanish’s turning point: sweets, self-discipline, and realization07:19 – Self-love as the foundation of recovery08:03 – The compassion of people in recovery09:04 – Sitting with yourself: taking ownership of the addiction10:02 – How a small, random conversation sparked a big breakthrough#LetsGetReal #AddictionRecovery #MensMentalHealth #MenHelpingMen #SobrietyJourney #CourageToChange #RecoveryIsPossible #AlcoholAddiction #DrugAddictionHelp #HealingJourney #RecoverySupport #OneDayAtATime #BreakingFree #LifeAfterAddiction #SoberLiving #MenSupportingMen #RecoveryCommunity #AddictionAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #RecoveryWisdom #SelfLoveJourney #NoJudgmentZone #RecoveryCheatCode #SobrietyMotivation #CourageAndCompassion #LetsTalkRecovery❤️ 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 Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

Something shifted. After the news of the Charlie Kirk assassination, we felt a sudden change in the air — not political, not about sides, but emotional. In this segment, Mark called into the show and describes a wave of energy and awakening that hit him the day the news broke. He compares it to how 9/11 landed in people’s hearts, saying this moment felt different and deep — like something inside the collective clicked.Spanish and Shark respond with curiosity and caution: yes, people felt it — but be careful about what you make of that energy. Is it a true awakening or just another reaction to a dramatic event? The conversation explores how big public moments can move us, how they can open us up, and why it’s important to choose where that feeling leads.If you’ve ever felt a sudden shift after big news — whether it shook you, woke you up, or just made you feel heavy — this short, honest call is for you. It’s a reminder to notice the energy, stay grounded, and try to turn shock into compassion and action.Key Takeaways✅  A single public tragedy can create a collective emotional “shift” that many people feel.✅  Distinguish between a genuine spiritual/psychic awakening and a reactive surge driven by media and sensationalism.✅  Big events can be an opportunity to choose love, care, and positive action instead of fear.✅  Notice your reaction, stay grounded, and be careful how you use the energy that follows big news.Timestamps00:00 – Intro & Mark joins the show00:20 – Mark: “Did you feel that wave…an awakening?”00:35 – Spanish asks about the date and context (Sept. 10th)00:52 – Mark describes the deep personal impact and comparisons to 9/1102:00 – Host reflections: many people reporting the same feeling03:00 – Spanish: warning — don’t mistake event energy for true awakening03:39 – Mark: it went beyond politics; something definitely shifted04:19 – Brief technical drop / banter04:41 – Spanish: caution about how to handle large-scale energy shifts04:55 – Close & well-wishes#LetsGetReal #CollectiveEnergy #energyshift #Awakening #MensMentalHealth #BeCareful #GlobalShift #CharlieKirk #RIPCharlieKirk #Trauma #9_11 #Grief #Consciousness #StayGrounded #EmotionalHealth #RealTalk #Healing #Compassion #InnerWork #MediaReaction #Spirituality #EnergyWork #WakeUpCall #Mindset #TraumaHealing #CommunityCare #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"Let's Get Real" is a weekly, interactive live talk show for guys on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. The show is live Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!

The world feels heavy right now. Wars, headlines, violence, and tragedy—it can make you wonder if humanity has learned anything at all. In this raw, unfiltered monologue, Shark shares his frustration with the endless cycle of killing, political chaos, and media-driven fear, while reflecting on Charlie Kirk’s assassination, ongoing global conflicts, and even the memory of 9/11.But instead of staying stuck in despair, this conversation shifts toward something we can control—ourselves. Shark breaks down how the violence and wars on the macro level mirror the anger, fear, and shame that individuals carry on the micro level. And while we may not be able to stop wars or change world leaders, we can choose to be a little better every day—more compassionate, more loving, less angry, and less afraid.This is a call to action for men—and anyone listening—to look inward. To stop being numb to the violence around us and start with ourselves. Because maybe, just maybe, if each of us committed to being a little better, it could shift the direction of the entire human race.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the state of the world but still want to make a difference, this episode will hit home.Key Takeaways✅  Why global wars mirror the unresolved trauma and suppressed emotions of humanity.✅  The danger of becoming numb to violence and sensationalized news.✅  Reflections on Charlie Kirk’s assassination and why it shifted people.✅  Why personal growth and compassion are the only things we truly control.✅  How being “a little bit better” each day could actually change the world.Timestamps00:00 – Shark reflects on global violence and war headlines02:30 – Drone strikes, NATO, and the ongoing Israel conflict04:10 – Charlie Kirk’s assassination and why it felt like a shift05:00 – The shadow of 9/11 and collective trauma05:40 – Why personal growth matters more than world politics06:20 – The simple daily choice: just be a little better#LetsGetReal #MensMentalHealth #BeBetter #CharlieKirk #RIPCharlieKirk #WorldNews #Violence #Peace #SelfImprovement #PersonalGrowth #MensSupport #Compassion #TraumaHealing #War #Ukraine #Israel #9_11 #EmotionalHealth #Healing #Humanity #MindsetShift #Purpose #DailyGrowth #InnerWork #stoptheviolence #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"Let's Get Real" is a weekly, interactive live talk show for guys on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. The show is live Friday nights at 8p ETIf 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!