Michael Sharkey

Let's Get Real - A Talk Show for Guys

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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 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. Airing at 12N ET on Saturdays, the show can be streamed live on www.the...

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Michael Sharkey

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Health

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Manifestation Exposed: It’s Not Your Thoughts, It’s Your Feelings 24.08.2025

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...

Emotional Vomit Ponchos: We’re Here for Your Mess 18.08.2025

 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....

Two Words That Change Everything: THINK BIGGER 🤯 15.08.2025

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...

Two Super Cool Daddy/Daughter Moments 14.07.2025

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...

(0705 #4) You're Not Behind—You're Exactly Where You Need to Be 06.07.2025

This week on Let’s Get Real , Michael (aka Shark) and Spanish dive into a truth that’s hitting deep : You’re not behind. You’re exactly where you need to be. Inspired by Shaolin monk wisdom and a powerful quote that literally stopped Michael mid-dog-walk, this episode explores what happens when we finally let go of the toxic belief that we’ve “missed our moment.” From mindset shifts to a Harvard s...

(0705 #5) Your Future Self is Waiting For You. 06.07.2025

What if the darkest moments of your life were actually setting you up for something amazing? In this emotional and real episode of Let’s Get Real , Michael and Spanish talk about the power of mindset, vibration, and knowing that you are exactly where you’re supposed to be . From a caller who rebuilt his life after divorce and homelessness, to stories about authenticity and the science of energy, t...

(0705 #2) Are We Here to Play? The Truth About Consciousness & Energy 06.07.2025

What if the real reason we’re here isn’t to struggle or “learn lessons”—but to play ? In this episode of Let’s Get Real , we dive headfirst into a deep (and kinda mind-blowing) conversation about consciousness, quantum energy, and our higher selves. Spanish and Shark are joined by a caller named Robert, who shares his transformative experience with meditation, fatherhood, and energy work. From ris...

(0705 #3) How Vibrational Energy Can Rewrite Your Life 06.07.2025

What if the key to healing, joy, and purpose isn't in a pill or paycheck… but in your vibration ? In this powerful episode of Let’s Get Real , we dive into the life-changing truth behind vibrational energy, astral therapy, and the power of the human mind and soul to heal. Spanish and Michael welcome a caller, Laurie, who shares how she cured her metastatic breast cancer through light codes, m...

(0705 #1) Quantum Physics & Becoming Your Higher Self 06.07.2025

What if your future self is already guiding you? In this mind-blowing episode, Michael and Spanish dive deep into quantum physics, consciousness, and how men can actually change their story by aligning with their highest selves. We’re not just talking science here—we’re talking about real life. Ever felt stuck in old habits or negative thoughts? Turns out, science says you can literally tap into a...

"I Am Not Who I Was": Sobriety, Identity & How Men Change Their Lives 01.07.2025

What if one sentence could shift your entire identity? In this powerful episode of Let’s Get Real, Shark and Spanish dive deep into what it means to say: “I am not who I was.” Whether you're navigating sobriety, feeling lost, or asking “Who am I now?” — this episode is for you. We talk about overcoming addiction, changing your habits, and learning how to become the man you actually want to be...

Let's Talk Regrets. (And What To Do With Them) FULL SHOW SEGMENT 28.06.2025

What if regret isn’t real? What if the voice in your head isn't crazy—it’s just a scared little kid who needs love? In this episode of Let’s Get Real, Michael and Spanish go deep on regrets, emotional self-talk, and what it really means to serve others. It starts with a few laughs about crystals (yep, actual pocket crystals), but quickly shifts into a conversation guys don’t often have: the s...

Not My Best "Dad" Moment 🤦🏻‍♂️ (Smuggling a Knife Into Vatican City) 18.06.2025

Hey, It's Shark, host of Let's Get Real, In this clip from the live show, I tell the true (and truly ridiculous) story of how I almost brought a knife into Easter Sunday Mass at Vatican City. The intention? Just trying to have a nice picnic later that day with my family. But somewhere between grabbing the meat and cheese and walking up to the metal detectors, I realized I was carrying a...

Alright Higher Power...What'cha GOT??? 15.06.2025

What if you’re already perfect — but you just forgot? In this real, raw, and hilarious conversation, Michael and Spanish talk about what happens when you stop waiting for someone (or something) to “take the wheel” and start showing up in your own life. From spiritual Instagram gurus to late-night meditations in the backyard, this episode dives into the hard truths, the divine whispers, and the per...

I Had A Massive Friendship Epiphany. While I Was Peeing. 10.06.2025

What's up Let's Get Real Community! Michael and Spanish here. Thank you ALL for amazing support! Well...what started as just a normal trip to the bathroom... turned into a breakthrough. While I was standing at the urinal, I started thinking about what it really means to have a true friend. You know—the kind of guy you can call when life gets messy. No judgment. No shame. Just a deep conn...

Just Two Dudes Talking To The Universe. And It Answers! 03.06.2025

What happens when you start talking to God—not from a place of fear, but from a place of love? In this powerful and honest segment, Michael and Spanish open up about how their relationship with God (or the universe, source, energy—whatever name works for you) has changed over time. Spanish shares how he first reached out in a dark moment, while Michael describes his connection as something pure an...

Angel Numbers... Legit or Bullsh*t? You Decide. 31.05.2025

Have you ever asked the universe for a sign… and actually got it? In this episode, Spanish shares the powerful story behind the "222" tattoo on his arm—and how that number saved his life. Michael opens up about his own journey with angel numbers like 888 and 000, and how they’ve shown up in crazy, unexpected ways. What starts as a deep talk about depression, meaning, and the universe tur...

The Voice In Spanish's Head. Is Michael! What??? 28.05.2025

What if Arnold Schwarzenegger was the voice in your head during a crisis? In this raw and hilarious episode, Spanish shares that the voice in his head...is Michael! (What???) And Michael shares the moment the universe spoke to him—and Spanish confesses he missed it because, well... tequila. 🤦‍♂️ But things get deep real fast. We open up about how meditation, prayer, and simple daily intentions ha...

Ed's Drinking Too Much & Needs Help. Can You Relate??? 25.05.2025

In this real and emotional segment from the May 10th live Let's Get Real radio show, a listener named Ed calls in and opens up about his lifelong struggle with alcohol. At 66 years old, Ed shares how drinking has followed him from his teenage years to today—despite a good career, a strong marriage, and a desire to stop. This conversation gets deep, honest, and real fast. Michael and Spanish t...

From a "Piece of Trash" to "Bein' Dope": Guys...You’re More Than Your Negative B.S. 16.05.2025

In this powerful and revealing episode of Let's Get Real, Michael and Spanish dive into a life-changing realization: your current reality is just a reflection of your past energy. From quantum mechanics to self-worth to the energy of a single thought, they explore how subconscious beliefs shape your life—and how to change them. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're li...

Guys, Why You’re Blocking Your Own Success (And Don’t Know It) 20.04.2025

The Secret to Manifesting What You Want: It Starts With Intention In this powerful episode of Let’s Get Real, Michael and Spanish dive into the real-life power of intention. This isn't fluffy self-help talk—it's about how vibrational energy and belief shape your reality. Michael shares a story about a new client from London who transformed her financial life by shifting her mindset. From...

Feeling Pressure To Be "The Man". At 22. Will's Story - Let's Get Real Radio Show 10.04.2025

What do you do when life feels heavy… and you’re only 22? In this raw and real call, we hear from Will — a young guy who bought a house not for himself, but for his 72-year-old dad and teenage sister. At an age when most guys are figuring out adulting 101, Will is already carrying the weight of fatherhood, caregiving, and responsibility. And yet, like so many of us, he still wonders, *“Am I doing...

This Call Hit Hard: When Your Dad Dies and You're Still Mad. Let's Get Real - April 5, 2025 08.04.2025

What do you do when your dad dies… but you never had a relationship with him?  That’s what Chuck, one of our callers, is struggling with. His father just passed, and while his twin sister is heartbroken, Chuck feels… nothing. No connection. No loss. Just a whole lot of confusion. Should he go to the funeral to support her? Or stay true to how he really feels? In this segment, from the April 5th li...

Did I Accidentally Kill Val Kilmer? A Real Genius Story 06.04.2025

What's up Let's Get Real Community of Dudes??? Thanks for checking out this segment from the April 5th live radio show! This is the *real* story of how I *might* have accidentally killed Val Kilmer. (Spoiler: It involves a lemon cake, a Brooklyn apartment, and one of the greatest '80s movies of all time.) In this episode of *Let's Get Real - A Talk Show Made Just For Guys*, I s...

📢 2 Years Sober & Still Going Strong – Jason’s Powerful Story | Let’s Get Real 27.03.2025

What’s up, Let’s Get Real Community! If you’re struggling with alcohol or want to be inspired by real men sharing real stories, these clips are for you. This is the final part of a powerful three-segment series from our March 22nd live show, where we heard from men at different stages of their sobriety journey. 💥 First, we met Jeff, who is in the thick of his battle with alcohol. 🔥 Then, Andy ca...

9 Months Sober & Grateful – Andy’s Story of Redemption & Hope 26.03.2025

What’s up Let’s Get Real Community! 🚨 If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol, this is a must-listen. 🚨 This is segment two of a powerful three-part series from the March 22nd live Let’s Get Real radio show, airing every Saturday at 12 PM ET on 102.5 FM The Bone in Tampa Bay. Segment 1: Jeff, deep in the struggle of addiction. Segment 2 (THIS CLIP): Andy, celebrating 9 months sober...

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