The Road podcast

Adam Swords

The Road Podcast is a blend of unbelievable true stories, mindset and self-improvement, music culture, entrepreneurship, psychology, and deep human conversations. Hosted by Adam Swords, every episode explores the moments that shape people — from personal transformation and resilience, to creative breakthroughs and business lessons. If you’re looking for a podcast that mixes storytelling, personal growth, and raw, unfiltered chats with guests from all walks of life, The Road Podcast is your next stop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 6d ago

    EP 50 Farewell For Now

    This is the most emotional episode I've ever had to record. After over a year and 50 episodes, the Road Podcast is taking a break. It's not because the journey wasn't valuable—it's because I refuse to do anything half-arsed anymore. In this episode, I'm honest about why I'm stepping back: I'm spreading myself too thin across five different reservoirs—the podcast, the band, my relationships, building Adam Media, and everything else—and none of them are getting what they deserve. I came into podcasting knowing nothing about media. It taught me editing, storytelling, how to speak on camera, how to deliver. Skills that got me out of a 21-year cage as a mechanic and into building my own business. For that, I'm forever grateful. But I can't maintain the quality I set out to deliver. I haven't even listened to my last five episodes because I didn't have the time to nail them properly. That's not fair to you or to me. The early episodes had focus. They had energy. And I won't let this become something I'm just keeping rolling. I'm thanking everyone who listened, every guest who came on—from Vietnam to Mexico to America and everywhere in between—and everyone who believed in what we were building. For now, I'm going all-in on Adam Media and the band. The mic will be here when the time is right. This is episode 50. This is farewell for now. Haiku 4.5 Extended

    21 min

  2. May 18

    EP 49 - 6 Things I Would Tell My 20 Year Old Self

    6 Things I Would Tell My 20 Year Old Self Nobody hands you a manual at 20. You figure it out the hard way, or you don't figure it out at all. This episode is everything I wish someone had said to me before I wasted years learning lessons I could have learned in an afternoon. No shortcuts. No sugarcoating. Just six things that actually changed how I think, work, and move. What we cover: There are no shortcuts to winningExpect hatersProve before you promiseBe yourselfDo you need it or do you want it?Saving is for suckersIf you are in your 20s, start here. If you are past them, this will either make you nod or make you uncomfortable. Either way, it is worth the listen.

    18 min

  3. May 4

    EP48: I Asked AI the Hardest Questions: Aliens, Conspiracies & Human Survival

    What happens when you throw humanity's biggest questions at an AI? Chaos, laughs, and surprisingly deep answers. In this episode, we dive headfirst into moral dilemmas, hypothetical scenarios, extraterrestrial intelligence, conspiracy theories, and the very real threat of climate change — all with a healthy dose of humour along the way. Whether we're debating who'd win in a historical fight, whether aliens would even want to talk to us, or what we should actually be doing about climate change — nothing is off limits. What's your take? Drop your own hypothetical dilemma or wildest conspiracy theory in the comments below. And don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell for more mind-bending conversations!

    1 hr

  4. Apr 20

    EP 47: Craig Sotkovsky on Mental Health and Resilience

    Craig Sotkovsky is back — and he's not holding back. A 9/11 survivor, cancer fighter, entrepreneur, and professional chaos agent, Craig returns to The Road Podcast for a conversation that goes absolutely everywhere — and somehow makes perfect sense. Craig breaks down his upcoming 25-city RV tour across America, rolling up on cancer centres, firehouses, morning shows, and anyone else who'll listen — all in the name of cancer awareness and mental health. He gets raw about what nobody tells you when you're battling cancer: the financial wipeout, the people who walk away, and the mental war that runs alongside the physical one. From there? Buckle up. We get into the entrepreneurial mindset, breaking free from the wage slave grind, why the financial system is built to fail, the case for gold and silver over crypto, ancient civilisations they don't want you googling, and why The Matrix might actually be a documentary. Oh, and there's an orb on camera. Make of that what you will. If Craig's first episode made you think — this one will shake you.

    1h 13m

  5. Apr 6

    EP 46 I DEBATE CHAT GPT ON AI DEPENDENCY

    Are we using AI… or slowly becoming dependent on it? In this episode of The Road Podcast, I sit down and debate ChatGPT itself on one of the biggest questions right now — are we relying too much on AI? We get into: AI and lonelinessPeople forming real connections with chatbotsThe dangers of over-relianceWhere this is all heading in the futureNo fluff, no script — just a real conversation pushing the limits of what AI should be. Watch the full episode and decide for yourself… are we still in control?

    40 min

  6. Mar 23

    EP 45 The Danger of Comfort

    I spent 15 years knowing I wasn’t where I should be… and still showing up every day anyway. This is me finally being honest about that. Why I stayed, why I left, and what it actually feels like now with no plan, no safety net, and no idea where the next paycheck is coming from. I don’t have it all figured out. I just know I couldn’t keep lying to myself.

    36 min

  7. Mar 9

    EP44 | The AI Tsunami & The Future of Everything | DJ Needlz

    EP44 | The AI Tsunami & The Future of Everything Adam sits down with Neil Whelan (DJ Needlz) — DJ, producer and former member of Adam’s hip-hop group The Elements. What starts as a catch-up between two old collaborators quickly turns into a wide conversation about how fast the world seems to be changing. The lads talk about travelling around Thailand, Cambodia and Laos back before smartphones and social media took over everything — when backpacking meant internet cafés, long bus journeys and figuring things out as you went. From there the conversation moves into bigger topics including media culture, politics, the rising cost of living, and the growing impact of AI and automation. They also get into how artificial intelligence could change jobs, music, creativity and entire industries, and whether we’re heading toward a technological “tsunami” that most people aren’t fully prepared for. A relaxed conversation that goes from travel stories and music to some big questions about where the world might be heading next.

    2h 7m

  8. Feb 23

    THIS IS WHY YOU'RE STILL BROKE - feat. Julie Murphy

    Money isn’t just numbers — it’s emotion, psychology, and childhood programming. I’m joined by Julie Murphy (JMC Wealth Management), host of Awaken Your Wealth, and author of The Emotion Behind Money. We talk why money “burns a hole in your pocket,” how habits can form before age 7, and why so many people stay stuck in debt cycles even when they’re trying their best. Julie also shares a practical habit you can start this week to shift your cash flow and build real financial freedom — without feeling like you’re being punished by a “budget.” Find Julie: JulieMurphy.com Books: The Emotion Behind Money, Awaken Your Wealth, The Four Spiritual Laws of Money Not financial advice — educational chat only.

    53 min
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The Road Podcast is a blend of unbelievable true stories, mindset and self-improvement, music culture, entrepreneurship, psychology, and deep human conversations. Hosted by Adam Swords, every episode explores the moments that shape people — from personal transformation and resilience, to creative breakthroughs and business lessons. If you’re looking for a podcast that mixes storytelling, personal growth, and raw, unfiltered chats with guests from all walks of life, The Road Podcast is your next stop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Adam Swords
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Adam Swords
  • Show Website
    The Road podcast