HIT local radio show, “Real Talk” hosted by veteran broadcaster and Radio Supervisor at the National Communications Network (NCN), Nerissa Pearson and her co-host DJ Dellon, touch on many social issues affected by hundreds of Guyanese every day.
Unlike many shows which focus solely on the entertainment and sometimes edutainment aspect of radio, this unique talk show examines tough topics and serves as a safe space for those persons who may be needing help and seeking advice.

For one hour, Real Talk provides a sense of anonymity and allows listeners to call in and speak freely on any topic they set for the day. The show, which started mid-last year, allows for discussions to be had on issues in Guyanese society that are especially related to relationships and social issues. This includes topics surrounding infidelity in relationships, challenges a single parent father might face raising his teenage daughter, the LGBTQ Community, dealing with grief and sexual assault, and much more.
Speaking with The Buzz, Nerissa explained that the topics conversed on the show may not necessarily be common, but there are topics that need to be discussed.

“It was really as well, not just for us to talk, it was a chance to give the public the opportunity to have more say, and since we’ve started the programme we’ve grown a lot in I think just about a year; but what we’ve found is certain topics when we touch on it and we think we’re going to get one type of response, the responses are quite different from the public,” she said.
She noted that there have been cases where listeners have called in and emotionally shared their experiences in these situations. One of the things they do in these situations is to try to offer assistance by providing numbers for counselling or to speak with counsellors during the show on ways persons can cope.

Looking to the future, she expressed optimism that the show will be able to touch on some of the more serious issues in society and have resident specialists’ stationed to offer sound advice to listeners.
Moreover, there is hope that the show will enact a general change in the way Guyanese interact with each other and discuss challenges/ difficulties being faced in homes, at work or in relationships.

It was noted that with professionals, senior citizens and so many others tuned in to the show, the goal is to change mindsets as the world and Guyana becomes more modernised with new regulations and laws being made.
Over time, the show has garnered viewership and a large following from not only Guyanese streaming online, but from persons in the United Kingdom, Canada, and parts of the United States- Florida specifically.
Persons interested in listening to ‘Real Talk’ can do so by tuning into 98.1Hot FM, Voice of Guyana (VOG) -(102.5FM/ 560AM), VYBZ 100.1FM, Mabaruma (95.1FM), Bartica (95.1FM), Essequibo (95.5FM), Paiwomak (97.1FM) and in Orealla, Aishalton, Mahdia and Lethem on 95.1FM; from 11:00 hours Monday to Friday (this excludes holidays). The talk show is also streamed live on NCN Guyana (Facebook).