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Real Talks on the Rocks

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Real Talks on the Rocks is a society podcast hosted by Michael Acosta. It has 57 episodes, with the latest published July 2025.

My name is Michael Acosta and I created this video podcast to inspire people to take control over their life through fitness, finances and mental health. I do this by sitting down face to face with those who believe in helping others become their best selves. My episodes are in long-form format because I believe that to build trust with someone you don’t know, you need to talk to them face to face. Through my career in law enforcement, I have seen too many examples of people who genuinely believe that they don’t have a say in their own life or that someone else is responsible for their destiny.I know that I will not solve everyone’s problems, but my goal is to provide you with the tools that you can use to take control of your own life. I hope that you as the listener can take something away from each of my guests.New episode releases every other Monday at 8am PST!

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Mortgage Broker: Honest truth of how to afford a home in high cost areas

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A modern woman's take on DATING and CAREER

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How to build a fitness empire!

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Stop Making Excuses! w/ business owner Reza Morvari

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Fixing Millennials money problems

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Fixing the Mental Health of Millennial Men

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Fixing the Masculinity Crisis and what most gym owners are doing WRONG!

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How to WIN the battle agains Homelessness and Fentanyl addiction!

9

Overcoming the embarrassment of talking about money

10

Why young women are not happy with their careers

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From Dentist to Personal Trainer-WHY leave a GREAT job!

12

Creating coffee that puts Starbucks to shame!

13

Kinesiologist talks the science of muscle building!

14

Dating and body image for women in today's world

15

From the Super Bowl to Barry's Bootcamp! an Ex-NFL linebacker's life changing shift!

16

Reclaiming Strength: Empowerment and Masculinity in Fitness with Don Lee

17

Surviving as a gym owner: Joe Cicero- owner of "The Yard" gym

18

What it takes to build a Podcast-Dave Sands of "The Food Origins Podcast"

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Changing careers in todays world-Stories from a barbershop owner

20

Women's stress and hormone balance with Holistic Nutritionist Alex Casini

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Women's Fitness, health and dating with Melissa Boyd of @Tempo

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Episode #36- Achieve Financial Independence with Miguel Delgado

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Episode #35- Building a Fitness Community with Markos Mosi

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Episode #34: Preparing early for financial independence w/ John Lane

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Episode #33- Johann and Dorothy Camat: Life of musicians in todays world

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Episode #32- Greg Grogan: Mental Health for First Responders

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Episode #31: Jabari Issa- Former NFL defensive tackle talks life in the NFL

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Episode #30- Allison Tibbs: From mainstream media to wellness coach

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Episode #29- Jin Kim: Becoming a professional dancer and performer

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Episode #28: From rock bottom to business owner with Coach Paul Casey

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Episode #27: Simon Katz- Young entrepreneur tells you how to gain control over your life

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Episode #26- Kris and Kelsey: Making your fitness goals come true

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Episode #25: Steven Pifer- Fmr. US Ambassador to Ukraine talks conflict with Russia

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Episode #24: Scott Campbell- From Merchant Marines to International DJ

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Episode #23- John Morgan: Chase your dream or be a slave to money

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Episode #22- From working in Big Tech to being her own C.E.O. with Christine Rico

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Episode #21- Women of Power with Amanda Renteria

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Episode 20- Ukraine vs. Russia: what you probably don't know- with Stephen Zunes

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Episode 19- Joel Engardio: San Francisco politician talks challenges of reforming the city

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Episode 18- Vali Hashemian: Living in Iran and selling homes in Silicon Valley

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Episode 17- Zuberi Issa: A wise man's lessons of survival

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Episode 16- Joseph Illustrisimo: Lifestyle coach and game show contestant

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Episode 15- Sebaztian Pardo: TWITCH insider and avid RPG gamer

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Episode 14- Andrew Mew:Shang-Chi/Matrix Resurrections stuntman and lifelong martial artist

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Episode 13- Tom Wolf from the book San Fransicko goes deeper into his story.

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Episode 12- Mike Roth: Financial industry expert talks investing in crypto and housing

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Episode 11- Alister Lee: Video Game Creator and Secrets of the Industry

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Episode #10- Todd Yates: Sneaker collector and Mortgage compliance expert

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Episode 9- David Holly: Mclaren Supercar expert

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Episode 8- Paul Xayarath: Leukemia Survivor Story

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