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Real Ones is a podcast hosted by actor Jon Bernthal that features raw, authentic conversations with people from all walks of life, including police officers, former gang members, and special forces soldiers. The show aims to provide a platform for those on the front lines of society to share their unique perspectives and humanize complex social issues. The podcast is known for its high-stakes storytelling and Bernthal's empathetic interviewing style. It explores themes of redemption, trauma, and the common ground found between individuals who are often pitted against each other by societal narratives.
the intentionality behind the show is something I I genuinely believe in ... while the podcast started is I I looked at okay well you know on one side you've got you know in this anti-police movement
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"Jon Bernthal discusses the genesis and intention of his podcast throughout the conversation. He explains that he started it to provide a platform for people with real-world experience—like his friends in law enforcement and those from marginalized communities—to speak for themselves rather than being spoken for by pundits or celebrities."