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PODCAST

Let"s Get Real - A Talk Show for Guys

Michael Sharkey

Welcome to the podcast for Let"s Get Real. This is a show to help guys get unstuck and figure their sh*t out. Hosted by Michael Sharkey (aka Shark) and Anthony Polichemi (aka Spanish), we tackle everything from hard conversations to struggles with dependency. With over 7000 hours of coaching experience and personal struggles, Michael and Anthony share wisdom and guidance to give men a space to process and get a little bit better every day.Let"s Get Real is a weekly, live and interactive talk show on

health & fitness mental health

All Episodes

6:19

Showing Up (As The Most Real Dude In The Room)

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2025/11/20

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 wh...

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5:26

When You Love A Girl...And She Doesn't Love You Back

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2025/11/18

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...

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3:42

The Moment You Realize, "This Isn't The Life I Wanted."

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2025/11/16

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 e...

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11:47

Spanish's "Lazy River" Analogy Will Change How You...

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2025/11/14

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 —...

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16:29

You Can't Figure Out Spirituality...with Logic....

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2025/11/11

You Can't Out-Think A Mirror...A Path To Surrender In 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 p...

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5:05

The (Sober) Conversation That Changed Everything For...

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2025/11/09

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 Takeaways Sometimes the smallest, most ordin...

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3:33

Bro, Life Is Just A Playground

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2025/10/28

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 me...

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5:22

Why Guys Fix Everyone Else (But Don't Fix Themselves)

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2025/10/25

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 coac...

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4:41

Is Your Ego Helping You or Hurting You?

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2025/10/10

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 le...

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10:46

Humanity Is Slipping While Artificial Intelligence is...

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2025/10/07

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 sufferin...

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10:28

From Addiction to Freedom: Recovery Can Be Life’s...

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2025/10/04

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 t...

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4:50

Did You Feel The "Shift?" A Caller Reacts to the...

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2025/09/16

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 ...

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6:25

Charlie Kirk, Wars, and Why Humanity Keeps Killing...

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2025/09/15

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 b...

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10:16

Guys, Stop Living In Fear. Do You Wanna Die This Way???

Let"s Get Real - A Talk Show for Guys ·

2025/09/14

Welcome to Let's Get Real...A live Interactive talk show for guys as figure out our shit and be a little better every day. In this segment from the 9/6 live radio show, Shark and Spanish go deep on why the ego, fear, and scarcity steal our joy — and why that might be OK. In this raw, real conversation they ask: what if the point of life isn’t to be enlightened, but to play? They talk about flow state, holding hands with the ego, and why facing danger can make you feel alive. You’ll hear a r...

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9:27

Dropping the "Radio" Persona: Being Authentic Is...

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2025/09/09

What's up Let's Get Reall Community? In this segment from the Sept 6th live radio show, we dive into showing up authentic. Even on the radio, where "roles" and "characters" dominate. Shark and Spanish reflect on how different it feels to show up authentically on a station known for wild characters and outrageous content. Instead of playing a role, they talk openly about feelings, struggles, meditation, and even crying on air. For both of them, it’s been a journey—from hiding beh...

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11:14

Celebrating Wins 🎉 From Good Friends to Stolen Spoons...

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2025/09/01

Sometimes the best way to grow is to slow down and celebrate the wins—big or small. In this segment of the live Let’s Get Real radio show, Shark and Spanish share two very different victories from the week: reconnecting with old friends and… stealing spoons. Yep, you read that right. Spanish opens up about meeting up with friends who once worried about him, and how it felt to remind them (and himself) of their strength. His story shows the power of friendship, authenticity, and being real ab...

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11:23

Manifestation Exposed: It’s Not Your Thoughts, It’s...

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2025/08/24

In this episode of Let’s Get Real, Shark and Spanish dive deep into the big question: do our thoughts really create our reality, or is it something deeper? We’ve all heard about the power of positive thinking, manifestation, and the quantum field. But does simply thinking happy thoughts actually work? Or is there something more powerful shaping our lives? Shark opens up about his own journey with the idea of creating reality. He shares how for years he believed that negative thoughts like fe...

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14:54

Emotional Vomit Ponchos: We’re Here for Your Mess

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2025/08/18

In this episode of Let’s Get Real, Michael and Spanish dive deep into one of the most overlooked skills in men’s mental health — listening without judgment. It all starts with a story about Michael’s coaching client, a neuroscientist helping moms of special needs kids. Even though her work is rooted in neuroscience and biohacking, she discovered that many clients simply needed someone to listen. That’s when it hit us: being a good listener can sometimes do more for someone than any tit...

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10:48

Two Words That Change Everything: THINK BIGGER 🤯

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2025/08/15

Hey Let's Get Real Community! In this segment from the live Let’s Get Real, Michael shares two simple words that completely shifted his thinking: "Think Bigger." Born out of a morning meditation and daily intention practice, this mindset move helped him step out of fear, scarcity, and over-focusing on small problems — and instead open up to possibility, hope, and abundance. We dive into how men often get stuck in “fix-it” mode, trying to solve the little problems without seeing the big...

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17:21

Two Super Cool Daddy/Daughter Moments

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2025/07/14

What happens when you have a real, raw conversation with your daughter live on air? In this cool moment from the July 12th live show of Let’s Get Real, Michael talks with his 22-year-old daughter Adelaide, who steps out of her NYC tattoo shop to open up about loneliness, reincarnation, and nonlinear time. They dive deep into energy, identity, and what it means to trust your future self—even when the present feels heavy. Then, a surprise: Tim, a caller from last year who was deep in alcoholism...

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