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The Road podcast
by Adam Swords
A podcast about about navigating the ups and downs on this road of life. I (Adam Swords) hope to discuss and learn about a myriad of topics as diverse life, health and fitness, history, film and tv, music, creativity, biography, personal stories, sport and politics. Come along for the journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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 loneliness People forming real connections with chatbots The dangers of...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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Life, Music and Chaos with Arlene Bailey
In this engaging conversation, Adam and Arlene Bailey explore the multifaceted journey of a musician, touching on themes of creativity, mental health, and the challenges of the music industry. They discuss the importance of spontaneity, the impact of social media, and the balance between personal...
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EP41 – Built, Not Motivated | with Jonathan Maloney
In this episode of The Road Podcast, I sit down with Jonathan Maloney to have an honest conversation about what it actually takes to improve your life — not the motivational quotes, not the hype, but the daily work most people avoid. We talk about mindset, discipline, accountability,...
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EP 40 Nathan Maher
Come hang with myself and the great Irish singer/songwriter Nathan Maher. Nathan fills us in on what its like trying to survive in the music industry and the constant struggles throughout. We also discuss the influx of A.I in recent music and give our opinions on the subject. Nathan also talks...
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EP 39 Walk with me
Ep 39 – Walk With Me | The Road Podcast Episode 39 of The Road Podcast is a walk-and-talk recorded on the beach. I walk along the shoreline and talk through whatever comes up in the moment. There’s no script and no set topic — just conversation while moving, with the sound of the sea in the...
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EP38 | Street Fighter Movie Cast, Fake Martial Arts & A Modern Noah’s Ark
This week on The Road Podcast, it’s a full solo, unscripted freestyle episode — no guests, no structure, no heavy crime stories. Just me talking absolute sense… and nonsense… about whatever caught my attention this week. I kick things off by giving my honest, fan-level opinion on the new Street...
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EP 37 Pub Sessions: Eddie Sherlock (The Rattling Kind)
Welcome to something brand new on The Road Podcast — the first ever “Pub Sessions” episode. No studio lights, no fancy setup, just two mics, two pints, and a real conversation in a real Dublin pub. And who better to kick off this new format than Eddie Sherlock of The Rattling Kind, one of the…
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EP 36 Defeat the Inner Doubt | Featuring Craig Sotkovsky
Episode Title: Defeat The Inner Doubt | Featuring Craig Sotkovsky In this episode of The Road Podcast, Adam sits down with speaker, survivor and mindset coach Craig Sotkovsky for one of the rawest conversations ever recorded on the show. If you’ve ever battled self-doubt, felt stuck in life, or...
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EP 35 Navigating the AI Revolution: Insights from Groas
🎙️ Episode 35 — The Future of Ads: How Groas AI Is Changing Everything From coding at thirteen to running an AI company in Vietnam, David — founder and CEO of Groas AI — joins The Road Podcast to talk about how artificial intelligence is rewriting the rulebook for marketing, business, and...
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ep 34 Darkness to Dawn
As the sun rises over Vinegar Hill in Wexford, I sit down to reflect on a few things — the old songs from my music days back in 2006–2008, the power of manifestation, and a gym holiday with the lads in Fuerteventura that reminded me how balance keeps you sane. I dive into my thoughts on AI and…
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Ep 33 From Bars to Jars: Joe Gallagher’s Journey from Prison to Pasta
From Bars to Jars: Joe Gallagher’s Journey from Prison to Pasta This is the story of Joe Gallagher – from battling drink and drugs, surviving a serious car crash, and chasing music dreams, to rebuilding his life and launching Pastioli Pasta Sauces. In this episode of The Road Podcast, Joe opens…
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Ep 32 Long/Run with Charlie Bell
In 1978, Charlie Bell laced up and set off on a mad idea: run the entire perimeter of the United States. 10,000 miles. 19 months. One man and the open road. In this chat, Charlie brings us inside that mammoth journey—deserts and downpours, strangers and soul-searching—and shares the life lessons...
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Ep 31 Anonymous confessions
The internet’s a wild place — and when people drop their anonymous confessions, things get messy, awkward, and hilarious real quick. In this episode of The Road Podcast, I dig into some of the funniest, weirdest, and most outrageous confessions I found online. From guilty secrets to bizarre...
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Ep 30 Behind the headlines
A quiet Macedonian town becomes the centre of a nightmare. What began as a simple missing persons report would spiral into a series of brutal murders, wrongful convictions, media obsession, and a community living in fear. In this episode of The Road Podcast, we trace the chilling story of Kičevo…
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Ep 29 California Dreaming
Two weeks. One state. Endless stories. In this episode of The Road Podcast, I take you along for my West Coast adventure — from the buzzing streets of San Francisco to the eerie halls of Alcatraz, the thrill of whale watching on the Pacific, sipping wine in California’s famous vineyards, and...
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Ep 28 – Nothing Changes If Nothing Changes (w/ KD Coaching)
If you’re stuck in the same cycle, feeling like your goals are just out of reach, this episode is your wake-up call. In Episode 28 of The Road Podcast, I sit down with my good friend and certified personal trainer KD Coaching – a man who’s made a name for himself transforming lives through…
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EP 27 Caged Utopia
What happens when perfection becomes a prison? Inspired by the eerie reality of Universe 25, this episode dives into the chilling parallels between a rodent utopia and modern society’s slow collapse. Crowded spaces, social decay, comfort turned to chaos — sound familiar? This isn’t just about…
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Ep 26 Jonestown: Where faith became fatal
In this chilling episode of The Road Podcast, we dig into one of the darkest stories of modern history — the rise and ruin of Jim Jones, the self-proclaimed prophet behind the Jonestown Massacre. Was he a revolutionary or just another manipulative cult leader? How did nearly a thousand people end...
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Ep 25 Podcast Freestyle 2
Join me on the realest podcast in Ireland as I freestyle a non scripted rant from a London Hotel. Topics include Media dieting Sauna challenge Fesshole post reviews And lots of other random madness. Like and subscribe please 🙏 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 24 Finding your truth through fiction
Join me as I hang out with award winning actor, writer, teacher and director Luke Corcoran. We talk about the creative process and the journeys he has been on. Fun times indeed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Advice I would give to my younger self
Wisdom is lost on the young! Hindsight is 20/20! Join me as I pass on advice to my past self. A little piece of self reflection that I think we can all connect with. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What happened at Dyatlov Pass?
Join me and my good friend Kelly as we dive into the mystery of The Dyatlov Pass incident. Please like and subscribe you good folk! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 21 Battle rap mastery
This week I'm lucky to be joined by one of our greatest battle rappers Dean Byrne aka Rapthor. We dig into the mindset behind the craft and his plans for music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Turning a man into a monster
Follow me on a dive into The Milgram Experiment and how it relates to today's society Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 19 The underdog story
The story behind Slyvestor Stallone and the Rocky movie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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(Ep 18) A new chapter
Myself and Doyler catch up with Ozzy as he details his comeback from a life changing moment in his life! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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EP 17 Chilling in Albufiera
Join myself and Keith Doyle as we chill on holiday in Albufiera Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Smooth is the descent to hell
Welcome to episode 16. Join me as I dive into the mentality of procrastinating and the ways in which I overcome it! Also I throw some great David Goggins moments into the equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Chasing the dream Pt 2
Join us on part 2 of chasing the dream. The story recommences at the point where I enter the frame. Fun times, join us as we discuss some chapters along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Chasing the dream pt 1
An epic chat with Drummer/Writer/Producer Ciaran Maloney. Join us as we spoke about his journey with music from the start to the present day. Enjoy the road my friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Unbroken
Join myself and Tom as we discuss his journey in dealing with a life changing injury. A powerful individual indeed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Epic albums vol 1
Follow me as I dive into the epic album Original Pirate Material by The Streets. I talk about it's cultural significance and effect on my musical tastes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Losing KGs and making a DJ
Check out my conversation with Glenn Molloy. We discussed his weight loss journey, past trials and tribulations and future aspirations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Unlucky but twice as lucky
Travel back to Japan 1945 and learn about one lucky individual. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Podcast Freestyle 1
Welcome to ep 9. I decided to record on the fly with 0 notes. Please like and subscribe! Hope you all have a great week and thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aliens in Brazil
Did aliens crash land near the town of Virginha in Brazil? Join me as I dive into the James Fox documentary on this incident. Let's do this! Contact me at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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New year,New you?
A powerful conversation with coach Jonathan Maloney. Happy new year guys. Start it off with the perspective driven in this podcast. Find me at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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It's always sunny with Rich
Merry Christmas everyone. On this episode, I hop onto a zoom call with my good friend Richard Lewis to discuss our favourite comedy sitcom It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Chatting Blanch and Film
I've welcomed my first guest on to the pod. My good friend Peter O Toole came on to chat life and give us some insight into his independent film making. Contact me at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fate in his hands
The incredible story of Harry Haft. Please like and subscribe. Get me at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The foundation of The Elements
A 1 hour slice of hip hop nostalgia from the story of The Elements. Contact me with any queries at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Excercise your demons
Highlighting and delving into some of the lesser known benefits of excercise. Excercise your demons my friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mic check one two
Welcome to the road. This episode is an introduction to myself and my ideas for this podcast moving forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast about about navigating the ups and downs on this road of life. I (Adam Swords) hope to discuss and learn about a myriad of topics as diverse life, health and fitness, history, film and tv, music, creativity, biography, personal stories, sport and politics. Come along for the journey.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A podcast about about navigating the ups and downs on this road of life. I (Adam Swords) hope to discuss and learn about a myriad of topics as diverse life, health and fitness, history, film and tv, music, creativity, biography, personal stories, sport and politics. Come along for the journey....
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