Tha Reality Is

Bonus: He Basically Called Niggas Alley Cats Bro...

On this special micro-episode, Anthony is joined by members of his longtime group chat—Jason, Rob, Najee, and Richard—for an unfiltered conversation that started early Thursday morning and quickly turned into something worth recording. The crew breaks down one of Anthony's recent relationships that burned out almost as fast as it started, exploring the role of trust, why some women ghost without explanation, and whether men can truly maintain platonic friendships with women without creating insecurity in a relationship. The discussion also tackles the controversial topic of going through a partner's phone and why the guys view it as a violation of trust, especially when there are no signs of wrongdoing. As the conversation unfolds, Najee and Richard shift gears to pour into Anthony, challenging him to lean further into his gift for podcasting and reminding him why his voice matters. Raw, honest, and full of perspective, this is a candid snapshot of a conversation among friends. Part 2 of this conversation is coming soon. Enjoy!

Ep. 412 | 2nd Chances Are For The Taking

On this episode of the podcast, Frank and Artesia join Anthony for a candid conversation about life's unexpected lessons, personal growth, and navigating a world that doesn't always play fair. The trio discusses how some of life's greatest blessings arrive in packages we never expected, why finding mentorship becomes more challenging as we get older, and the importance of embracing second chances when they present themselves. They also tackle respect, boundaries, and accountability, including a conversation about knowing your place in other people's relationships. Staying true to the show's roots, the crew explains why they focus on timeless conversations instead of chasing trends, before Anthony shares a personal experience with racism following a hit-and-run incident. Honest, reflective, and thought-provoking, this episode delivers another dose of real-life perspective with no filters attached. Tha Reality Is... life's biggest lessons often come disguised as disappointments, detours, and second chances. Musical Intellect: Jason Ferguson Recorded in Dallas, TX @MZStudios ⁣'Tha Reality Is' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.robertsmediagroup.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://www.robertsmediagroup.co/].⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ If you would like to be a guest on the show or would like us to answer one of your questions from our perspective, email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@tharealityis.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [info@tharealityis.com] or leave a message ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://anchor.fm/tharealityis/message] and we'll be sure to answer it on an upcoming episode.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Please leave us a rating or review. We don't care if it's a good review, we don't care if it's a bad review, we just want to hear from you!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

Ep. 411 | Service Gets You Further

On this episode of the podcast, Frank and Artesia join Anthony for a lively conversation covering leadership, relationships, respect, and the expectations we place on one another. The trio explores why leadership isn't for the faint of heart, how a mindset of service can create opportunities, and the difference between respect that's earned through action versus respect that's expected. They also dive into relationship dynamics, discussing the importance of boundaries, the value of mutual effort, and why clear communication is essential when navigating expectations with a partner. Packed with candid perspectives, practical insights, and plenty of laughs—including a spirited debate over coupons—this episode delivers an honest look at life, love, and personal growth. Tha Reality Is... respect, relationships, and leadership all start with what you're willing to give—not just what you expect to receive. Musical Intellect: Jason Ferguson Recorded in Dallas, TX @MZStudios ⁣'Tha Reality Is' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.robertsmediagroup.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://www.robertsmediagroup.co/].⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ If you would like to be a guest on the show or would like us to answer one of your questions from our perspective, email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@tharealityis.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [info@tharealityis.com] or leave a message ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://anchor.fm/tharealityis/message] and we'll be sure to answer it on an upcoming episode.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Please leave us a rating or review. We don't care if it's a good review, we don't care if it's a bad review, we just want to hear from you!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

Bonus: Finding Connection In Solitude

After several memorable appearances on Tha Reality Is, Lex finally turns the tables and puts host Anthony Roberts in the hot seat. In this candid and engaging conversation, Anthony opens up about the realities of life behind the microphone, sharing how he navigates loneliness, maintains meaningful connections while constantly traveling as a project manager, and balances the demands of a career that keeps him on the road. The discussion also dives into personal growth, self-reflection, and what Anthony envisions for the next chapter of his love life. With honest insights, a few laughs, and plenty of real talk, this episode offers listeners a rare glimpse into the man who is usually asking the questions. Whether you're juggling career ambitions, searching for connection, or simply curious about the person behind Tha Reality Is, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Tap in!

Ep. 410 | The Price of Tea In China

Lex in the Box returns to the podcast, showing love to the voices behind the show and reflecting on her recent interactions with students during media day at both her and Anthony’s alma maters. Artesia and Frank keep things light by clowning Anthony for playing church music in previous episodes, proving once again that no one is safe from jokes on Tha Reality Is. The conversation takes a sharper turn as the group unpacks leadership, accountability, and desire, using the situation surrounding Sherrone Moore as a broader lens to discuss why some men struggle to control their sexual impulses. Frank sends Lex on a verbal detour when she asks about cheating, sparking an honest and uncomfortable exchange. The episode closes by challenging modern distractions—why it’s so hard to put our phones down and give the person sitting right in front of us our full, undivided attention. Expect laughter, side jokes, real talk, and conversations that don’t dodge responsibility. Tha Reality Is… attention, accountability, and intention reveal who we really are. Musical Intellect: Jason Ferguson Recorded in Dallas, TX @MZStudios ⁣'Tha Reality Is' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.robertsmediagroup.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://www.robertsmediagroup.co/].⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ If you would like to be a guest on the show or would like us to answer one of your questions from our perspective, email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@tharealityis.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [info@tharealityis.com] or leave a message ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://anchor.fm/tharealityis/message] and we'll be sure to answer it on an upcoming episode.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Please leave us a rating or review. We don't care if it's a good review, we don't care if it's a bad review, we just want to hear from you!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣