REAL ONES with Jon Bernthal
Real Ones is a weekly podcast with Jon Bernthal that gives the microphone to some of the most interesting, authentic people living on the front lines of the big issues of our time. From cops to gang members, soldiers and doctors, activists and first responders, you’re going to hear from people who aren’t pushing any agenda other than honest, open dialogue. What transpires is informative, funny, and at times heartbreaking – delivered by people you’ll feel an immediate connection to.
Our Editor's Take
Actor Jon Bernthal takes the mic for genuine chats in the REAL ONES with Jon Bernthal podcast. The Walking Dead star brings an empathetic, curious thespian's perspective to the microphone.
Stillness is the name of the game with REAL ONES. Bernthal is sometimes silent. Always attuned, he gives a masterclass in active listening. Guests run the gamut from retired LAPD officers, Olympic athletes, and civil rights attorneys to fellow artists. With no agenda except truth and substance, meaningful interviews flourish.
Berenthal gives his guests space to reveal their vulnerability. Fellow Walking Dead alum Sarah Wayne Callies discusses feeling unsafe as a woman on set. Agent Jay Dobyns of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives talks about his two years undercover with the Hell's Angels. Bernthal's brother, pediatric oncologist Nick Bernthal, shares artful wisdom about his vocation.
REAL ONES signals a new direction in the crowded field of podcasting. It is a forum that generates real, compelling conversations. The show reflects the breadth of the human condition. It is knowing, funny, and often profound.
Jon Bernthal's prolific career spans countless projects, including Daredevil, Sicario, and Fury. He juggles work in film, television, and video games alongside his weekly podcast. The show is Patreon-funded. New episodes of REAL ONES with Jon Bernthal drop weekly.
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