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Tha Reality Is
by Roberts Media Group
You hear that phrase whenever someone is preparing to speak the truth but why don't more of our conversations live in complete honesty? Join your favorite realists as they give their take on a variety of society and culture related topics from week to week. Tha Reality Is... where filtering becomes extinct!
Episodes
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Bonus: He Basically Called Niggas Alley Cats Bro...
On this special micro-episode, Anthony is joined by members of his longtime group chat—Jason, Rob, Najee, and Richard—for an unfiltered conversation that started early Thursday morning and quickly turned into something worth recording. The crew breaks down one of Anthony's recent relationships…
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Ep. 412 | 2nd Chances Are For The Taking
On this episode of the podcast, Frank and Artesia join Anthony for a candid conversation about life's unexpected lessons, personal growth, and navigating a world that doesn't always play fair. The trio discusses how some of life's greatest blessings arrive in packages we never expected, why…
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Ep. 411 | Service Gets You Further
On this episode of the podcast, Frank and Artesia join Anthony for a lively conversation covering leadership, relationships, respect, and the expectations we place on one another. The trio explores why leadership isn't for the faint of heart, how a mindset of service can create opportunities, and...
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Bonus: Finding Connection In Solitude
After several memorable appearances on Tha Reality Is, Lex finally turns the tables and puts host Anthony Roberts in the hot seat. In this candid and engaging conversation, Anthony opens up about the realities of life behind the microphone, sharing how he navigates loneliness, maintains…
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Ep. 410 | The Price of Tea In China
Lex in the Box returns to the podcast, showing love to the voices behind the show and reflecting on her recent interactions with students during media day at both her and Anthony’s alma maters. Artesia and Frank keep things light by clowning Anthony for playing church music in previous episodes,...
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Ep. 409 | The Oil That Broke You
Merry Christmas Realist! On this episode, Artesia returns to the podcast after being away for the past few months, and Anthony is focused on closing out the year in true Tha Reality Is fashion—unfiltered, unapologetic, with more cursing, jokes, and witty banter. Frank opens up about why he chose...
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Ep. 408 | It's a Relief That It's Broken Pt. II
Continuing the conversation from the last episode, Anthony is once again joined by Timber — visiting from Cincinnati by way of Atlanta — as the dialogue deepens into growth, accountability, and uncomfortable truths. What begins as a reflection on the idea that sometimes “it’s a relief that it’s...
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Ep. 407 | It's a Relief That It's Broken
In this reflective and wide-ranging episode, Anthony sits down with Timber — joining from Cincinnati by way of Atlanta — for a conversation that moves effortlessly between humor, truth, and hard-earned perspective. What starts with a candid breakdown of knowing when not to wear out your welcome...
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Ep. 406 | What Kind of Man Would I Be If I Knew My Father
In this powerful episode, Anthony opens up about one of the most defining chapters of his life — reconciling with his father. What begins as a personal story quickly unfolds into a deeper conversation about healing, identity, and the legacy of our parents’ mistakes — and how facing them can shape...
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Ep. 405 | You're Forcing It Now
On this episode, we’re joined by comedian Overton Spence — a man who swapped government paperwork for punchlines. After clocking out of bureaucratic life, Overton’s been clocking laughs around the globe — from the U.S. to Colombia to Africa — proving that storytelling and stand-up truly speak a...
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Ep. 404 | I Thought I Could Move Like A Man Feat. Lex Ferrell
“I have the nerve to walk my own way, however hard, in my search for reality, rather than climb upon the rattling wagon of wishful illusions.” — Zora Neale Hurston TBT Intro 10,000 Hours The Jealousy That Comes With A Two Parent Home A Father Shared I Thought I Could Move Like A Man Fun Fact: In...
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Ep. 403 | Mind Your Diet
"Your diet is more than what you eat, it's what you watch, listen to, read and I'm very mindful of what I ingest." - Saul Williams Mind Your Diet Leading Beyond Privilege Ability vs DISSability Therapy Is No Longer Taboo Couples Therapy Swinging Fun Fact: Black men have been at the forefront of...
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Ep. 402 | A Digital Leash (Sharing Locations)
“The measure of any society is how it treats its women and girls.” - Michelle Obama TOPICS: High school Graduation Ryan Clark vs RGIII You Have a Responsibility ( a perspective when dating interracially) A Level of Intimacy No Digital Leashes *Fun Fact: The voice of Siri—the original one in the...
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Ep. 401 | Me, Simon & the Skyboxxx
In an age of filters and facades, honesty is the boldest form of rebellion. TOPICS: Since we've been gone (Intro) Age Gap Relationships Saying NO comes with age Karmelo Anthony Self Awareness in Relationships *Fun Fact: Rhode Island is served by a single area code: 401. Established in 1947, it…
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Ep. 400 | More Or Less Indefinitely
"Count the people because the people count." - Pastor Roberts, Social Dallas Church Topics: When You Tell God... Superstitions A Good Transition It's Not The End Musical Intellect: Madvillain x The Carters Recorded in Dallas, TX @robertsmediagroup 'Tha Reality Is' is powered by Roberts Media...
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Ep. 399 | The END Pt. I
"Everything to be said has already been said." - Andre Gide Topics: What does the #400 mean Teacher/Student Relationships Sex With Your Eyes Closed What's Next *Ep. 400 | The End Pt. II (drops next Sunday)* Musical Intellect: Kanye x Benny The Butcher Recorded in Dallas, TX @robertsmediagroup…
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Ep. 398 | Blood Doesn't Make You Family
“The capacity for friendship is God's way of apologizing for our families.” ― Jay McInerney, The Last of the Savages "I've gained a lot of experience in my life, but I lack the experience of family through blood." - SRP Topics: Do Rideshares Get Tickets TRUMP Is An Entertainer Don't Discredit…
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Ep. 397 | Them, They, and Whoever Else
"Always in a rush to believe in something, we will create saints and faiths out of nothing." - Robert Greene, The 48 Laws of Power Topics: Cancer Treatment Should Be Free I'm a Coon Happy Birthday Gemini How do you fill the unfulfilled My life as a Notre Dame fan Musical Intellect: Tory Lanez x...
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Ep. 396 | You Know You're Healed When...
"If you are far away from yourself, how could you ever be close to another?" - Young Pueblo Topics: (Continuation from Ep. 395) Becoming a Handywoman A life unfulfilled Family Matters Not too much left for me in Dallas You Know You're Healed When... Musical Intellect: Jason Ferg x Timbaland &…
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Ep. 395 | I Can See You Now
"If I tell you the truth, you don't have to remember anything." - Mark Twain Topics: Women are the worse drivers Pajamas in Public Camron CNN interview was whack The American Society of Magical Negroes Don't misrepresent yourself Musical Intellect: Bilal x Timbaland & Magoo Recorded in Dallas, TX...
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Ep. 394 | Wealth Transfer
“So early in my life, I had learned that if you want something, you had better make some noise.” ― Malcolm X, The Autobiography of Malcolm Topics: The Housing Market Black People Deserve Soft Lives Spend Time w/Those Who Really Know You Texas Porn Ban This Message Is For White People Musical...
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Ep. 393 | Him/Her Karma
“When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points.” ― Confucius Topics: The Eclipse Who are pronouns really for him or her Quick vs Vera (Harlem Nights) Money & Resources Parenthood Musical Intellect: 4batz x J. Cole...
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Ep. 392 | Destination Disease
Destination Disease casues a person to always search for happiness somewhere in the future, causing discontentment in their daily life. Topics Chilvary Ain't Dead (5 min) Destination Disease (17min) Discovering Your Human Design (32 min) If Your Mom Is Still Here, You're Blessed (46min)...
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Ep. 391 | Human Design
"Going out and playing with matter, with the fabric of life is what changes us." - Jenna Zoe Topics Necessary Endings (4m) We're Apart of the Programming (18m) 40 and Adulting (35m) Living In Your Gift (50m) Musical Intellect: Kendrick Lamar x Young Thug x Sabrina Claudio Recorded in Dallas, TX...
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Ep. 390 | This Is NOT A Freaky Friday
"Sometimes when I'm alone, I sit on my hand and wait till it gets numb and masturbate, they call that a stranger. Have you ever given yourself a stranger?" - Dave Chappelle (The Internet & Moment In The Life of Lil Jon S2.E6 of Chappelle's Show) Topics Masturbation Situation (Intro) Women Don't...
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Ep. 389 | Fuck Up Tha Algorithm
“Our culture has become hooked on the quick-fix, the life hack, efficiency. Everyone is on the hunt for that simple action algorithm that nets maximum profit with the least amount of effort. There’s no denying this attitude may get you some of the trappings of success, if you’re lucky, but it…
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Ep. 388 | Get Your Pimp Hand Strong
“I shall look at you out of the corner of my eye, and you will say nothing. Words are the source of misunderstandings.” ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Topics Team speaks to why they removed the poly episode (intro) Not all fathers deserve credit (6:00) From Politics to Church (21:00) How does it feel...
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Ep. 387 | That's My Dad's Favorite Song
"You know you're ready for love by the music you listen to. You know you're ready for love by the way you receive it." - SRP Topics Reminiscing on 90's RnB (Intro) This is what love probably feels like (10:00) Happy Birthday Aquarius (20:00) Keith Lee Effect (25:00) I don't have to say i'm pro...
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EP. 386 | Polyamory: I Live That Life
“A marriage is less about how many people are in it and more about how happy you are.” ― Sidney Bell, This Is Not the End On today's episode of Tha Reality Is, we're discussing a topic that many talk about but few have experienced - how to successfully navigate a polyamorous relationship? We had...
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Ep. 385 | You Can Be Kind All Year Long
“Anyone who thinks sitting in church can make you a Christian must also think that sitting in a garage can make you a car.” ― Garrison Keillor Topics The Most Segregated (5 min) Conscious Dating (20min) Shoutout to Moms (35 min) Rich Baby Daddy (1:04:00 min) Doing God's Work (1:10:00 min) Musical...
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Ep. 384 | Ready to Love
“It doesn't do any good to blame people or the time-- one is oneself all those people. We are the time.” ― James Baldwin, Another Country This weeks guest: Herbert Smith of Ready to Love Dallas (season 8) Musical Intellect: Larry June x Future Recorded in Dallas, TX @robertsmediagroup 'Tha…
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Ep. 383 | 1st Date Etiquette (BONUS)
"Breaking bread with a man doesn't make him your friend. Dating a woman doesn't make her off limits, but shooting shots with low quality bullets will always result in taking an L." ― A.Ray Real Topics: 1st date etiquette Male friends who cross the line Does affirmative action benefit you No…
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Ep. 382 | John Blaze
“When you smoke the herb, it reveals you to yourself.” ― Bob Marley “Federal and state laws (should) be changed to no longer make it a crime to possess marijuana for private use.” ― Richard Nixon (Of course this nigga said this, he brought crack in the 80's) Topics It's About Community (4min) Be...
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Ep. 381 | It's For Black People Anyway
"You don't have to change shit just because they don't understand it and by they I do mean white America." - A.Ray "It's for black people anyways!" - KEVONSTAGE On this new episode, we give our thoughts or lack there of on what's happening in Israel, why attending church should be on your own...
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EP. 380 | Cover More Ground As A Hoe A$$ NI$$A (BONUS)
"You can cover more ground in dating by being a hoe ass nigga." - Ant Moe of the Mind of A Man Podcast Do you have problems selecting the right therapist? Do you hold back in therapy? Have you struggled with drug addiction? We haven't either. Press play as we dive into the top 10 dating apps and...
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Ep. 379 | I'mma Be Where The Peace At (BONUS)
“You cannot find peace by avoiding life.” ― Michael Cunningham, The Hours Do you eat to live? Have you attended your class reunion? Ever recorded yourself having sex? Ever carry the title of a work husband without knowing? What do you look for in porn? Have you taking the necessary steps to…
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Ep. 378 | Replacement Players (BONUS)
“The planet is fine. The people are fucked.” ― George Carlin Musical Intellect: The Game x Madvillian Recorded in Dallas, TX @robertsmediagroup 'Tha Reality Is' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit...
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Ep. 377 | Tha Originals & Tha Stand Up Guy
“Finally coming to terms with Fathers Day. I blow as a Dad. I get it. No, I'm not an evil, abusive Father, it's just that while all my intentions and thoughts have been out of love for my kids, my actions and behaviour never measured up.” ― Geoffrey Hill “Words of Emancipation didn't arrive until...
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Ep. 376 | High Value Man (Ugh)
"High-value man," or HVM, is a vague term for a guy who kicks ass in their career and social life. As the name implies, it's a man who brings something to the table in all facets of life. In general that boils down to a few basic traits: Making money & having a strong network of peers." - said…
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Ep. 374 | Old Ways
"She think that I'm still stuck in my old ways (uh) Goddamn, I love the trap, I miss the old days (uh) Ridin' around in the Ponyville with my throwaway (uh) Now I just make millions, might listen to some O'Jays" - Young Dolph Back from vacation, Tha Franchize & A.Ray dive into their nostalgia bag...
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Ep. 373 | Dirty Love
"We can't truly experience a community of love if we continue to put a color on it." - a.Ray On this episode of the podcast were joined by @2jazzy of So Here's The Thang Podcast and @iamantmoe of Mind Of A Man Podcast to discuss all things love, growth and accountability. Press Play! Musical...
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Inside Tha Episode: Yellow Lights I
“Most of the time, however, our past patterns point us to some deficits or injuries in our own character makeup. These deficits don't go away unless we enter the process of personal growth.” ― Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. John Townsend Yellow Lights - This does not mean the relationship has to end or…
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EP. 372 | A Squirt Ain't Piss feat. Bella Jolie (Freaky Friday)
“With you, intimacy colours my voice. even ‘hello’ sounds like ‘come here'.” ― Warsan Shire On this episode of the podcast we're joined by Bella Jolie of The Secret Life of Tooshy. We discuss everything from golden showers to deepthroats and more! We also bust a U- turn to talk about her most...
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Ep. 371 | White Peoples Martin
Racial harmony refers to a state of peaceful coexistence and understanding between people of different races and ethnicities. It involves recognizing and valuing diversity, promoting mutual respect, and working towards equality and justice for all. On this episode, the fellas are on a witty…
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Inside Tha Episode: 6:42 AM
“If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world.” ― C.S. Lewis Take a listen into the emotions that will be explored on the upcoming episode, when the fellas welcome back author/poet of The Secret…
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Ep. 370 | 100 No's
“Reject your sense of injury and the injury itself disappears.” ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations On this episode Anthony & Tha Franchize show love to the ladies for women's history month, Anthony speaks on this weeks personal struggles and how to bounce back from career rejection and more. Tap In!...
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Inside Tha Episode: Kids Don't Appreciate Shit
"The reason my kids don't appreciate shit, is because I always show up for them." - @thafranchize Musical Intellect: Kendrick Lamar x Big X Tha Plug x Anderson Paak Recorded in Dallas, TX @robertsmediagroup 'Tha Reality Is' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and…
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Ep. 369 | A Divorce Is Final
“If you spend your time hoping someone will suffer the consequences for what they did to your heart, then you're allowing them to hurt you a second time in your mind.” ― Shannon L. Alder On this bonus episode, the fellas welcome all questions from Ohio's own, Jerome of the Clothtalk Podcast. Tap…
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Ep. 368 | The Nature of Man
“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” ― Aristotle On this episode we're talking all things therapy, love language and respect for all. And don't forget, when the mics are hot, anybody can get it! Press Play! Musical Intellect: Key Glock x Drake Recorded in Dallas, TX…
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Ep. 367 | Everbody Can Be A Nigga
“In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on.” ― Robert Frost Tap into this raw bonus "video" episode and enjoy! Musical Intellect: Jidenna x NWA Recorded in Dallas, TX @robertsmediagroup 'Tha Reality Is' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
You hear that phrase whenever someone is preparing to speak the truth but why don't more of our conversations live in complete honesty? Join your favorite realists as they give their take on a variety of society and culture related topics from week to week. Tha Reality Is... where filtering becomes extinct!
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