Let's Get Real - A Talk Show for Guys

Michael Sharkey
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  • Mental Health
  • Updated Weekly

Let’s Get Real is a weekly live call-in talk show for men dealing with addiction and recovery, divorce, fatherhood, grief, anxiety, and the pressure to keep it all together. This podcast brings you the best segments: real guys calling in with real stories, and honest answers with no judgment. Hosted by Michael Sharkey (“Shark”) and “Spanish”, the show covers everything from sobriety and relapse to marriage, parenting, work stress, mindfulness, and spirituality.  Michael brings over 7,000 hours of coaching experience and 25 years in talk radio. Together they talk about what most guys have trouble saying out loud, and what getting better actually looks like. If you’re stuck, struggling, or just want to hear that you’re not alone, start with any episode. Want to be part of the show? Call 1-800-771-1025 during the live broadcast. Currently airing Thursday nights at 10p ET and Friday nights at 9p ET. Let’s Get Real airs live on 102.5 The Bone in Tampa Bay and streams at www.theboneonline.com.

  1. 18h ago

    Alcohol Recovery: "I Drank Right In Front Of My Son"

    “My last relapse, I drank right in front of my son.” Andy called the show at nine months sober, 41 years old, with his six-year-old in the car on the way to the fair.  He talks about three DWIs by age 25, the moment he admitted his love for his kids couldn’t beat his addiction, detox and treatment, and why getting honest changed everything. Michael opens the segment with a Sober October conversation about recovery and why picking up the phone can be the first step.  Andy’s takeaway: “The only way to keep it is to give it away.” Welcome to "Let's Get Real" - And interactive, live talk show for guys on 102.5 The Bone in Tampa Bay. This is where guys talk through the stuff they don’t talk about anywhere else. Drinking. Marriage. Kids. Work. Whatever you’re carrying, call 1-800-771-1025.  Live Fridays at 9p ET and Thursdays at 10p ET. Stream live at www.theboneonline.com or on your favorite streaming radio app, like Apple Podcasts, Spotify or iHeart Radio. We also post segments from every show on our YouTube channel. Click here to subscribe and get new content! Please give Let's Get Real a 5-star rating and a written review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover this show, and tell a friend to tell a friend about Let’s Get Real! Thanks for listening!

  2. 3d ago

    Functional Alcoholic: "I Hate Drinking. I Want To Quit."

    A caller who works six days a week and agrees he’s basically a functional alcoholic says what a lot of guys never say out loud: “I hate drinking. I want to quit.”  He’s a veteran, and he’s been trying to manage it by drinking later in the evening instead of stopping. Michael doesn’t lecture him. He points out that picking up the phone was already a first step, talks about why recovery is a lifetime of thinking about it and not doing it, and calls out the rationalizations we use to keep drinking. Welcome to "Let's Get Real" - And interactive, live talk show for guys on 102.5 The Bone in Tampa Bay. This is where guys talk through the stuff they don’t talk about anywhere else. Drinking. Marriage. Kids. Work. Whatever you’re carrying, call 1-800-771-1025.  Live Fridays at 9p ET and Thursdays at 10p ET. Stream live at www.theboneonline.com or on your favorite streaming radio app, like Apple Podcasts, Spotify or iHeart Radio. We also post segments from every show on our YouTube channel. Click here to subscribe and get new content! Please give Let's Get Real a 5-star rating and a written review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover this show, and tell a friend to tell a friend about Let’s Get Real! Thanks for listening!

  3. Sep 14

    "I Was a Cranky Moody Bitch" — Guys, Here's How to Let Go of Anger

    Spanish used to be, in his own words, "a cranky moody bitch." Then sometime around the start of the year, something shifted...and Shark wanted to know exactly how. Not the highlight reel version. The real one, with the boring, hard days included. Spanish breaks it down step by step. He made a decision to embody unconditional love, then treated every uncomfortable emotion as a doorway instead of a problem to push down. Angry? That usually meant a boundary he wasn't enforcing...with an ex, with old jobs, with himself. Sad? That was just a nudge to go do something. The work wasn't complicated once he stopped trying to outthink his body and started listening to it. Shark connects it to something bigger than one guy's mood: love, money, success...anything you want but don't have yet. It's easy to decide you're just never going to get it and settle into the loop. Spanish's answer to that loop is simple but not soft: some days the old version of you wins, and that's allowed. "Today was an angry day. Tomorrow doesn't have to be." The conversation ends on money, and how what Spanish actually wanted was never the money itself, it was the freedom and safety he thought money would buy. Once he named that, he stopped chasing and started building. If you've ever told yourself you'll never get what you want, this one's worth the nine minutes. Key Takeaways Anger is often an unenforced boundary in disguise, not a personality flaw Treat emotions as doorways — follow them inward instead of arguing yourself out of them You can be your old self and your new self at the same time; you're just shifting which one wins more often What you think you're chasing (money, love, success) is usually a stand-in for something more specific (freedom, safety, connection) A bad day doesn't erase the growth — give yourself the 90 seconds Timestamps 00:00 — Shark asks Spanish what actually changed 00:49 — The decision to embody unconditional love, and the Alan Watts framing 01:37 — Emotions as doorways: anger = unenforced boundaries 04:41 — "Today was an angry day. Tomorrow doesn't have to be." 04:54 — Shark ties it to money, success, love, and the amygdala 06:11 — The tool: "when you see it, you don't have to be it" 06:43 — Being both good and bad at once, the 90-second rule 07:37 — What money actually symbolized: freedom and safety 08:33 — Trusting the how to the universe 09:00 — Reframing your life story as just yours, not a tragedy #LetsGetReal #Boundaries #AngerManagement #UnconditionalLove #EmotionalIntelligence #MensMentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #InnerWork #SelfAwareness #Mindset #Healing #Relationships #MentalHealthForMen #GrowthMindset #Manifestation #SelfImprovement #RealTalk #MaleFriendship ❤️ 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! Welcome to "Let's Get Real" - And interactive, live talk show for guys on 102.5 The Bone in Tampa Bay. This is where guys talk through the stuff they don’t talk about anywhere else. Drinking. Marriage. Kids. Work. Whatever you’re carrying, call 1-800-771-1025.  Live Fridays at 9p ET and Thursdays at 10p ET. Stream live at www.theboneonline.com or on your favorite streaming radio app, like Apple Podcasts, Spotify or iHeart Radio. We also post segments from every show on our YouTube channel. Click here to subscribe and get new content! Please give Let's Get Real a 5-star rating and a written review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover this show, and tell a friend to tell a friend about Let’s Get Real! Thanks for listening!

    "I Was a Cranky Moody Bitch" — Guys, Here's How to Let Go of Anger

  4. Aug 27

    When Anger Is Actually a Sign You're Ready for More | Let's Get Real

    Can anger or frustration actually be a positive sign? Shark shares a moment of frustration that sparks a bigger conversation about freedom, self-worth, purpose, and knowing when life is trying to push you in a new direction. Is anger always something to avoid—or can it reveal what you're truly capable of creating? This is Segment 5 from our live 8/21/26 show. 📞 Join us live Fridays at 7pm ET on 102.5 The Bone 🎙️ Let's Get Real with Shark & Spanish 📺 Subscribe for more conversations that matter #LetsGetReal #PersonalGrowth #MensMentalHealth #SelfWorth #Purpose #Entrepreneurship #Mindset #SelfDevelopment #SharkAndSpanish #MenHelpingMen  ❤️ 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! Welcome to "Let's Get Real" - And interactive, live talk show for guys on 102.5 The Bone in Tampa Bay. This is where guys talk through the stuff they don’t talk about anywhere else. Drinking. Marriage. Kids. Work. Whatever you’re carrying, call 1-800-771-1025.  Live Fridays at 9p ET and Thursdays at 10p ET. Stream live at www.theboneonline.com or on your favorite streaming radio app, like Apple Podcasts, Spotify or iHeart Radio. We also post segments from every show on our YouTube channel. Click here to subscribe and get new content! Please give Let's Get Real a 5-star rating and a written review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover this show, and tell a friend to tell a friend about Let’s Get Real! Thanks for listening!

  5. Aug 26

    The Difference Between Want and Desire | Let's Get Real

    Can you ask God or the universe for something without coming from a place of lack? Shark and Spanish explore the difference between "want" and "desire," the role of gratitude, financial stress, freedom, manifestation, and what it really means to embody the life you're trying to create. This is Segment 4 from our live 8/21/26 show. 📞 Join us live Fridays at 7pm ET on 102.5 The Bone 🎙️ Let's Get Real with Shark & Spanish 📺 Subscribe for more conversations that matter #LetsGetReal #Manifestation #PersonalGrowth #MensMentalHealth #AbundanceMindset #FinancialFreedom #Consciousness #SelfDevelopment #SharkAndSpanish #MenHelpingMen  ❤️ 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! Welcome to "Let's Get Real" - And interactive, live talk show for guys on 102.5 The Bone in Tampa Bay. This is where guys talk through the stuff they don’t talk about anywhere else. Drinking. Marriage. Kids. Work. Whatever you’re carrying, call 1-800-771-1025.  Live Fridays at 9p ET and Thursdays at 10p ET. Stream live at www.theboneonline.com or on your favorite streaming radio app, like Apple Podcasts, Spotify or iHeart Radio. We also post segments from every show on our YouTube channel. Click here to subscribe and get new content! Please give Let's Get Real a 5-star rating and a written review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover this show, and tell a friend to tell a friend about Let’s Get Real! Thanks for listening!

    The Difference Between Want and Desire | Let's Get Real

  6. Aug 25

    What Happens When You Ask God for a Sign? | Let's Get Real

    After an unforgettable call from listener Nick, Shark and Spanish unpack one of the biggest questions in life: What happens when you ask for a sign and actually get one? They discuss faith, vulnerability, manifestation, intuition, ayahuasca, the power of feelings, and why being specific with your intentions may matter more than most people realize. This is Segment 3 from our live 8/21/26 show of Let's Get Real. 📞 Join us live Fridays at 7pm ET on 102.5 The Bone 🎙️ Let's Get Real with Shark & Spanish 📺 Subscribe for more conversations that matter #LetsGetReal #Faith #Manifestation #PersonalGrowth #MensMentalHealth #Spirituality #Consciousness #SelfDevelopment #SharkAndSpanish #MenHelpingMen  ❤️ 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! Welcome to "Let's Get Real" - And interactive, live talk show for guys on 102.5 The Bone in Tampa Bay. This is where guys talk through the stuff they don’t talk about anywhere else. Drinking. Marriage. Kids. Work. Whatever you’re carrying, call 1-800-771-1025.  Live Fridays at 9p ET and Thursdays at 10p ET. Stream live at www.theboneonline.com or on your favorite streaming radio app, like Apple Podcasts, Spotify or iHeart Radio. We also post segments from every show on our YouTube channel. Click here to subscribe and get new content! Please give Let's Get Real a 5-star rating and a written review on Apple Podcasts 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 Ask God for a Sign? | Let's Get Real

  7. Aug 24

    One Listener's Powerful Story of Faith | Let's Get Real

    What started as a conversation about aliens, religion, and the state of the world turned into one of the most powerful calls we've ever received. Listener Nick shares a deeply personal story about faith, addiction, transformation, and an experience that completely changed the course of his life.  Whether you agree with his beliefs or not, his honesty and conviction make this a conversation worth hearing. This is Segment 2 from our live 8/21/26 show of Let's Get Real. 📞 Join us live Fridays at 7pm ET on 102.5 The Bone 🎙️ Let's Get Real with Shark & Spanish 📺 Subscribe for more conversations that matter #LetsGetReal #Faith #MensMentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #AddictionRecovery #SpiritualJourney #MensWork #Transformation #RadioShow #SharkAndSpanish #MenHelpingMen  ❤️ 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! Welcome to "Let's Get Real" - And interactive, live talk show for guys on 102.5 The Bone in Tampa Bay. This is where guys talk through the stuff they don’t talk about anywhere else. Drinking. Marriage. Kids. Work. Whatever you’re carrying, call 1-800-771-1025.  Live Fridays at 9p ET and Thursdays at 10p ET. Stream live at www.theboneonline.com or on your favorite streaming radio app, like Apple Podcasts, Spotify or iHeart Radio. We also post segments from every show on our YouTube channel. Click here to subscribe and get new content! Please give Let's Get Real a 5-star rating and a written review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover this show, and tell a friend to tell a friend about Let’s Get Real! Thanks for listening!

    One Listener's Powerful Story of Faith | Let's Get Real

  8. Aug 23

    Are Aliens Future Humans? Plus Why Men Need Community | Let's Get Real

    From Instagram stories and friendship to consciousness, aliens, awakening, and the power of men helping men, Shark and Spanish kick off the August 21st live show with one of their most wide-ranging conversations yet. This is Segment 1 from our live 8/21/26 show of Let's Get Real — the interactive talk show made just for guys. 📞 Join us live Fridays on 102.5 The Bone 🎙️ Let's Get Real with Shark & Spanish 📺 Subscribe for new clips and full show segments #LetsGetReal #MensMentalHealth #Consciousness #Aliens #SelfDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #MensWork #MenHelpingMen  ❤️ 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! Welcome to "Let's Get Real" - And interactive, live talk show for guys on 102.5 The Bone in Tampa Bay. This is where guys talk through the stuff they don’t talk about anywhere else. Drinking. Marriage. Kids. Work. Whatever you’re carrying, call 1-800-771-1025.  Live Fridays at 9p ET and Thursdays at 10p ET. Stream live at www.theboneonline.com or on your favorite streaming radio app, like Apple Podcasts, Spotify or iHeart Radio. We also post segments from every show on our YouTube channel. Click here to subscribe and get new content! Please give Let's Get Real a 5-star rating and a written review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover this show, and tell a friend to tell a friend about Let’s Get Real! Thanks for listening!

    Are Aliens Future Humans? Plus Why Men Need Community | Let's Get Real
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Let’s Get Real is a weekly live call-in talk show for men dealing with addiction and recovery, divorce, fatherhood, grief, anxiety, and the pressure to keep it all together. This podcast brings you the best segments: real guys calling in with real stories, and honest answers with no judgment. Hosted by Michael Sharkey (“Shark”) and “Spanish”, the show covers everything from sobriety and relapse to marriage, parenting, work stress, mindfulness, and spirituality.  Michael brings over 7,000 hours of coaching experience and 25 years in talk radio. Together they talk about what most guys have trouble saying out loud, and what getting better actually looks like. If you’re stuck, struggling, or just want to hear that you’re not alone, start with any episode. Want to be part of the show? Call 1-800-771-1025 during the live broadcast. Currently airing Thursday nights at 10p ET and Friday nights at 9p ET. Let’s Get Real airs live on 102.5 The Bone in Tampa Bay and streams at www.theboneonline.com.

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