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Dropping the "Radio" Persona: Being Authentic Is What Matters.
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 behind nicknames and personas to simply being Michael and Anthony, two friends who aren’t afraid to say, “I had a tough week” or “I don’t love everybody, and that’s okay.” Authenticity, they discover, is scary at first but ultimately liberating.
This conversation dives into what it means to be real with the people in your life, how love and fear shape our perspective, and why surrounding yourself with authentic relationships changes everything. Whether it’s meditation, gratitude, or just admitting you’re struggling, the guys remind us that being yourself is the simplest—and most powerful—choice you can make.
If you’ve ever felt the pressure to put on a mask or “play a role,” this one’s for you.
Key Takeaways
✅ Dropping the act: why authenticity matters more than playing a role.
✅ How radio personas shaped their past—and why they let go.
✅ The liberating (and terrifying) power of being yourself.
✅ Love vs. fear: choosing what lens you see the world through.
✅ The importance of surrounding yourself with people who “get it.”
Timestamps
00:00 – Two dudes talking about feelings on a shock-jock station
01:16 – Playing roles vs. being authentic
03:06 – Spanish reflects on his past ego and radio persona
04:23 – Why authenticity is liberating
05:29 – Friends who accept your truth vs. surface-level conversations
07:47 – Love vs. fear and meditation insights
08:44 – Taking inventory of the people in your life
09:15 – Why surrounding yourself with authentic people matters
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