REAL ONES with Jon Bernthal

Sir Byron Rodgers: 'A Warrior Without a War is Soulless'

Former Marine and elite protection specialist Sir Byron Rodgers joins Jon to discuss his remarkable journey from surviving multiple IED explosions in Iraq to becoming one

Agent Zero: Gilbert Arenas

NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas sits down with Jon for an honest conversation about his journey from second-round pick to NBA superstar. Arenas shares stories about his fathe

Ashley Stock: Navigating the Loss of Her Daughter and Parenting Through Grief

Ashley Stock shares her family's journey after her daughter Stevie passed away from brain cancer. She talks about the decision to bring Stevie home for end-of-life care,

Jamie Lee Curtis: Unfiltered on Hollywood, Healing, and Finding Perspective

Jamie Lee Curtis joins Jon Bernthal for a conversation that begins with Jamie discussing her role in the film "Borderlands," touching on the unusual character trait of ob

From Rookie Cop to 9/11 Hero: Will Jimeno's Incredible Journey | Real Ones

Jon Bernthal speaks with Will Jimeno, a former Port Authority police officer who survived being trapped for 13 hours under the World Trade Center rubble on September 11,

Dr. Nick Bernthal Returns | REAL ONES

Dr. Nick Bernthal, Jon's brother and orthopedic oncologist, returns to REAL ONES.  This episode covers: Challenges of treating cancer patients and delivering difficult

ECHOES: A Navy SEAL's 22 Year Journey

Kevin Vance interviews Karl "Gus" Gustavson, a retired Navy SEAL with 22 years of service. Gustavson candidly discusses military brotherhood, sacrifice, and the transitio

Deborah Ann Woll on Keeping it Real in Hollywood

Deborah Ann Woll talks candidly with Jon Bernthal about her journey in Hollywood. She discusses childhood bullying, the challenges of the entertainment industry, and main

Primo Paulie's Raw Journey of Redemption

In this gripping episode of Real Ones, guest host Richard Cabral sits down with "Primo" Paulie for an unfiltered conversation about life on the streets of East LA, battli

From Gangs to Growth: Father Greg Boyle on Healing and Hope in a first look of RESILIENCE with Richard Cabral

Join Richard Cabral as he sits down with Father Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries, in this inspiring episode of RESILIENCE. Explore the transformative journey fro

Lillo Brancato: Fame, Failure & Finding Purpose

Jon Bernthal sits down with Lillo Brancato, star of 'A Bronx Tale,' for a raw and unfiltered conversation about fame, addiction, and redemption. Brancato opens up about h

Sean Penn on Art, Activism, and the Urgency of Ukraine

Sean Penn shares his profound experiences from Ukraine, revealing the stark realities of war and the resilient spirit of its people. Penn and Bernthal delve into a deep c

Zach Skow's Mission to Connect Rescues with Inmates

Dive into the transformative journey of Zack Skow, founder of Marley's Mutts and the Positive Change program. This initiative pairs rescue dogs facing euthanasia with inm

From Afghanistan's Perils to Tennessee's Promise: the Story of Travis & Rom

Join Jon in this episode as he sits down with Travis Ervin, a former US Marine, and Mohammed "Rom" Hamdard, an Afghan interpreter. Dive deep into their incredible journey

Soldier of Salvation: Jeremy Locke's Drive to Make a Difference

Dive deep into an emotional roller-coaster with Jeremy Locke as he recounts his experiences from war zones to the heart-wrenching stories of children in distress. Jeremy

"Defy the Norm" with Cody Alford

Cody is a former Marine Raider & Scout Sniper who was on the frontlines of the Battle of Fallujah. Cody discusses the concept of "normal" and how it's a societal construc

Big Shun Unfiltered: A Raw Conversation about Life, Karma, and Family

"There's either not enough of me, or there is too much" - Big Shun Jon visits Shreveport to sit down with his longtime friend Big Shun for an intimate and raw conversat

David Ayer & Jon Bernthal: Unfiltered Truths of Hollywood & Life

Join a candid conversation between Jon and the quintessential "real one", David Ayer. From the gritty streets of Los Angeles to the intense sets of "Fury" and "The Tax Co

Mel Chancey talks Motorcycle Club Rivalries & the Path to Redemption

Join Jon as he dives deep into the life of Mel Chancey, exploring club rivalries, unwritten rules, and the key moments that paved the path toward redemption. From tense c

Living a double life: Lou Valoze discusses the duality of undercover life with Jon Bernthal

Jon sits down with Lou Valoze, a former undercover agent, to explore the thrilling and often morally complex world of undercover work. Lou shares his journey from a direc