Today, Omari Hardwick needs no introduction, but getting to this point wasn't easy. Omari is open about the pain of his football career ending, his struggle to make it as an actor, and the challenges Hollywood presents along the way - and how it all made him stronger. Omari and Jon met on the movie SHOT CALLER and have been friends ever since. Follow Omari on Instagram Join Real Ones on Patreon OR FOLLOW US on YouTube + Instagram + Tik Tok @jonnybernthal on Instagram and Twitter...
Feb 02, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 26
If you're a true sports fan - or you're raising young athletes - you'll love Jon's conversation with Eric Singletary, who has turned the small Washington DC school he and Jon attended into a high school basketball powerhouse that sends players to the NBA. In an era where social media and overzealous parenting are taking the joy out of youth sports, Eric demonstrates how integrity and success can coexist in coaching, restoring players' love of the game. Join Real Ones on Patreon OR FOLLOW U...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 25
George Christie was the longest-serving president of the Ventura, California chapter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club. He was a leader in the organization for over three decades and was instrumental in helping to shape the club's public image. He left the organization in 2011 and has since become an advocate for motorcycle safety and an author. In the episode George talks with Jon about the war between the Hells Angels and the Mongols, hanging out with rock stars like Jerry Garcia, what...
Jan 18, 2023•2 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Today, Jose Gonzalez is a a successful producer, artist, and storyteller. But 8 years ago, he was finishing a 19 year sentence in various correctional facilities including Calipatria State Prison. Jose joined us to tell his incredible story - from his childhood, through his imprisonment, to becoming the best father and man he can be - which includes passionate advocacy for criminal justice reform. Join Real Ones on Patreon OR FOLLOW US on YouTube + Instagram + Tik Tok @jonnybernthal on In...
Jan 10, 2023•2 hr 52 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Norman and Jon reunite on the heels of Jon introducing his friend at the unveiling of Norman's Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The old friends tell Walking Dead stories, explain their true relationship with acting, determine who is the better athlete and reveal why they just like each other so damn much. Join Real Ones on Patreon OR FOLLOW US on YouTube + Instagram + Tik Tok @jonnybernthal on Instagram and Twitter...
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 22
The compilation includes moments from the episodes listed below. Time stamps are below to jump to specific episode excerpts, or click on the guest to jump to the full episode-- Kevin Vance - 00:10 Kurt Angle - 08:00 Nick Bernthal - 13:26 Anthony Maggio - 18:30 Rich & Ricardo Wilson - 24:05 Jerry & Bojangles - 29:35 Natalie Randolph - 34:57 Jay Dobyns - 40:22 Richard Cabral - 47:11 Shia LaBeouf - 51:18 Sarah Wayne Callies - 56:51 Tyler Grey/Gareth Schweitzer - 1:04:36 D Watkins - 1:09:03 ...
Dec 30, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Julian Edelman spent 12 seasons with the New England Patriots after playing quarterback at Kent State in Ohio. Edelman is a three-time Super Bowl winner, and was named MVP of Super Bowl LIII. Today he co-hosts weekly talk show " Inside the NFL " and video podcast " Games with Names ”. Join Real Ones on Patreon OR FOLLOW US on YouTube + Instagram + Tik Tok @jonnybernthal on Instagram and Twitter...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Marine Sergeant Richard McKinney built a bomb to blow up the local Mosque in his hometown of Muncie, Indiana where today “Mac” has converted to Islam, and is a proud member of the local Muslim community. Join Real Ones on Patreon FOLLOW REAL ONES | YouTube | Instagram | Tik Tok FOLLOW JON BERNTHAL | Instagram | Twitter...
Dec 15, 2022•2 hr 36 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Sammy Horowitz is a stuntman, playwright/screenwriter and actor from Chicago. Sammy was a member of a predominantly Latino street gang and spent 8 years, 7 months, and 15 days in prison. After prison Sammy spent time as a bouncer, stick up artist, M.M.A. fighter, and eventually a full-time professional boxer who competed in prize fights all over the country. He eventually found the entertainment industry, first as a stuntman hustling his way to find work and fight for his due, and eventual...
Dec 07, 2022•2 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Nick Koumalatsos is is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, podcast host, and producer. After getting into trouble as an adolescent, Nick joined the Marine Corps in 2000 and went on to serve for 12 years. He deployed all around the globe supporting the war on terror, serving with 2D Force Reconnaissance, 3rd Reconnaissance Bn, and as a Marine Raider with 2D Raider Bn, Marine Special Operations Command. Jon talks to Nick about his experiences in special forces, his evolution as a father, and the myri...
Nov 23, 2022•2 hr 51 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Maurice "Peanut" King and Thomas "Joe Dancer" Ricks were two of the biggest kingpins in Baltimore history. Peanut was the strategist and brains of the operation; Joe Dancer was his trusted enforcer. The duo operated a massively successful, illegal, and violent business within Baltimore's storied heroin trade. In 1983 they were both both charged with an 848 - conducting a continual criminal enterprise - also known as the "Kingpin Charge" and reserved only for the most powerful and far-reachi...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Wali is a retired decorated Canadian Soldier considered to be one of the world's best snipers. When the conflict between Russia and Ukraine began, Wali left his family and lucrative career as a computer programmer in Quebec to serve as a Volunteer Sniper for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Sniper Wali's website . JOIN REAL ONES ON PATREON Instagram: @realones_podcast TikTok: @realonesjonbernthal YouTube channel: Real Ones with Jon Bernthal ...
Nov 02, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Richard Cabral is an actor, producer, and writer best known for playing Johnny 'Coco' Cruz on FX's MAYANS. He was also nominated for an Emmy for playing Hector Tontz on AMERICAN CRIME. Richard and Jon recently did a reading of DOG DAY AFTERNOON, written by Stephen Adly Guirgis, at the Ojai Playwright's Conference. Check out Richard's newest venture TEPITO COFFEE . Watch the full episode on Patreon Richard Cabral on Instagram Real Ones on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube Jon...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Mikhail discusses some of the latest and especially atrocious developments in Russia/Ukraine conflict.
Oct 18, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Wes Moore is a U.S. Army combat veteran who led soldiers in combat with the 82nd Airborne Division, a Rhodes Scholar, former small business owner, and former CEO of one of the nation’s largest anti-poverty organizations. He is the Democratic nominee for Maryland governor for the Nov. 8 election. Learn more at www.wesmoore.com For episodes a week early and exclusive content join - Real Ones on Patreon FOLLOW REAL ONES YouTube | Instagram | Tik Tok FOLLOW JON BERNTHAL Instagram | Twitter...
Oct 13, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Brett May and Alex Zapien are serving Life Without Parole (LWOP) at Calipatria State Prison – a maximum security facility in the remote California Desert, 40 miles from the Mexican border. We had a unique opportunity to go inside Calipatria to discuss their early lives, the horrible mistakes they made, and their search for redemption during 20 years of incarceration – including the leadership roles they have taken in driving peace inside the prison as well as new programs like Words Uncaged, whi...
Sep 29, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Lena Dunham is an American writer, director, actress, and producer. She is known as the creator, writer, and star of the HBO television series GIRLS. Lena and Jon worked together on her recently released film SHARP STICK. For episodes a week early and exclusive content join - Real Ones on Patreon FOLLOW REAL ONES YouTube | Instagram | Tik Tok FOLLOW JON BERNTHAL Instagram | Twitter...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Baratunde Thurston is an author, activist, and comedian. Gareth Schweitzer is one of my oldest and closest friends who has been a successful journalist and entrepreneur. We get into our childhood experience in DC, policing, race and the workplace. For episodes a week early and exclusive content join - Real Ones on Patreon FOLLOW REAL ONES YouTube | Instagram | Tik Tok FOLLOW JON BERNTHAL Instagram | Twitter ...
Sep 15, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 8
If you or anyone you know has been a victim of or have committed acts of domestic violence, please consider reaching out to the following organizations or consulting the following resources: The National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/ The National Coalition against Domestic Violence: https://ncadv.org/ The National Center on Domestic & Sexual Violence: http://www.ncdsv.org/ Join - Real Ones on Patreon ...
Aug 31, 2022•2 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Bamm is one of the most beloved, feared, and respected people in the history of Shreveport, Louisiana. He grew up in The Bottoms, a once legendary and vibrant neighborhood known for music, wild celebration, and tragic violence. The Bottoms was ultimately wiped off the face of the earth by the federal government. Bamm and the rest of the notorious Bottoms Boyz gang were sent to decades in prison. Bamm was recently released from the Super Max in Florence, Colorado where he spent over 30 year...
Aug 26, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Sarah and Jon met on the set of The Walking Dead and have remained close friends ever since. They both sat down to discuss their time working together. You can follow Sarah on Instagram at -- https://www.instagram.com/sarahwaynecallies/ Join the Real Ones community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/realones Get episodes a week early and exclusive content @ patreon.com/realones Join Real Ones on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/realones FOLLOW REAL ONES YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/re...
Aug 18, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Jon sits down with LAPD legends Robert Deamer and Jeff Norat to discuss the state of policing, South Central in the 90s, and the importance of being community minded. Get episodes a week early and exclusive content @ patreon.com/realones Join Real Ones on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/realones FOLLOW REAL ONES YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/realoneswithjonbernthal Instagram: https://instagram.com/realones_podcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Tik Tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdbr85av/ FOLLOW ...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Tyler Grey grew up in Bakersfield, California, joined the army in 1998 and quickly advanced from training into the 75th Ranger Regiment, 2nd Battalion, spending most of his time there as a Sniper. He spent the rest of his career at Ft. Bragg. Grey deployed four times - two each to Afghanistan and Iraq - before he became disabled from an explosion that occurred during a late-night house raid that turned into a gun-battle in Baghdad in 2005. Currently Tyler is an actor, producer and director, best...
Aug 03, 2022•2 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Retired special forces soldier Kevin Vance and retired LA Sheriff Mark Schlegel dive into the challenges facing law enforcement today, and the importance of leadership. Get episodes a week early and exclusive content @ patreon.com/realones Join Real Ones on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/realones FOLLOW REAL ONES YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/realoneswithjonbernthal Instagram: https://instagram.com/realones_podcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Tik Tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdbr85av/ FOLLOW JON B...
Jul 27, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Jay Dobyns is a retired special agent and veteran undercover operative with the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), New York Times Best-Selling author, public speaker, and high school football coach. In 2002, Dobyns and the ATF began an undercover investigation called "Operation Black Biscuit." Its purpose was to infiltrate the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club. Become a member on Patreon to receive all episodes 1 week early, exclusive episodes for members ...
Jul 20, 2022•2 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Carl Townley is a retired Caddo Parish Lieutenant. Jon met Carl over a decade ago while researching and shooting a film in Shreveport, LA. Alfred "Goat" Brown is one of the most beloved, feared, and respected people in the history of the city. They both tell the story of The Bottoms, a once legendary and vibrant neighborhood known for music, wild celebration, and tragic violence. The Bottoms was ultimately wiped off the face of the earth by the federal government. Goat and the rest of the n...
Jun 03, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Richard "Wack Baby" Wilson is a local Shreveport legend who runs the WackShack food truck; home of the WackPack. Ricardo Wilson is Richard’s son. Jon met the Wilson’s during his time in Shreveport. Richard Wilson Instagram https://instagram.com/richardwison68?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://instagram.com/richardwilson56?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow JON and REAL ONES: Jon Bernthal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/realoneswithjonbernthal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonnybernthal/?hl=en Twitte...
May 27, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Carl Townley is a retired Caddo Parish Lieutenant. Tony Gerbine worked with Carl on a multi-agency narcotics task force. Jon met Carl over a decade ago while researching and shooting a film in Shreveport, LA - Carl introduced Jon to Tony during their friendship and the three have remained close friends. They are joined by previous Real Ones guest Dre Severino, a Baltimore Police officer. Follow JON and REAL ONES: Jon Bernthal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/realoneswithjonbernthal Instagram: ...
May 20, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In the next few episodes I’m bringing you to Shreveport Louisiana. Over the last ten years the folks down there have become my family, the city has become my heart. Goat and Bamm are two of the most beloved, feared, and respected people in the history of the city. They tell the story of the Bottoms, a once legendary and vibrant neighborhood known for music, wild celebration, and tragic violence. The Bottoms was ultimately wiped off the face of the earth by the federal government. Goat, Bam...
May 13, 2022•2 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Jerry Ballesteros is a retired Senior Lead, and CRASH Officer for the LAPD who patrolled Newton division in the 90s. He’s a community-first policeman who gets respect by leading with respect. Today he consults on Hollywood projects, making sure things portrayed on the screen reflect the reality he knows so well. Donte “Bojangles” Johnson is a community organizer and managing director of Slauson Rec, a recreational center and theatre company located on the Eastside of South Central Los Angeles he...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 13
