BURNUP PODCAST

With Adam Nugent

Freedom in the FIRE

Long-form conversations on identity, discipline, leadership,

and what it really takes to change.

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About the Podcast

Most conversations about success stay on the surface — the wins, the systems, the morning routines. The highlight reel. The version of the story the world is supposed to see.

This isn't that.

The Burn Up Podcast goes into the fire — the real story behind the success, the collapse behind the achievement, and the transformation that only becomes possible when a man runs out of places to hide.

Long-form conversations with guests who have lived something real. No performance. No polish. Just the truth about what it actually takes to change.

Built for anyone who has checked every box and still feels like something is missing.

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What People Are Saying

Listeners Reviews

Words That Carry Weight

"I’ve been on a growth journey for a few years and listening to Adam’s story and how he has taken accountability the way he has is an inspiration. I have not had nearly the rough patches he has had, but knowing that he can get through this after all he has been through gives me hope! I can’t wait to go on this journey!"

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2r ago - Marshh52

Burn Up Baby

"Being a guest on the Burn Up podcast was an incredible experience. I really enjoyed getting to know Adam better through our conversation and was grateful for the space he created to dive into meaningful topics. Afterward, I went back and listened to other episodes, and hearing the stories of men who have walked through challenges and come out stronger on the other side has been both eye-opening and empowering. Adam, keep going—you’re putting out really good work that matters. I’m looking forward to collaborating more in the future and creating more powerful conversations together.”

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5mo ago — B.HURD

Continuing to Grow

"Adam speaks from a place of lived experience—rock bottom. It’s not just empty motivation; it’s real, raw, and powerful because he’s been through the darkness and come out the other side. When someone has faced adversity, you feel the truth in every word.
Adam doesn’t sugarcoat anything, which makes it so impactful. His words remind you that no matter how low you feel, you’re not alone, and it’s never too late to turn things around. He’s proof that even in the darkest moments, there’s a way forward if you keep pushing.
If you’re looking for something tangible to light a fire in you, this is the podcast to listen to. It’s more than just stories—it’s a wake-up call to get up, face the challenges, and start believing in yourself again!"

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2r ago - Marshh52

Apply to Be a Guest on Burn UP

The Burn Up Podcast is built around one thing guests who have lived something real. Not a highlight reel. Not a polished brand story. The actual journey, what it cost, what it took, and what became possible on the other side.

If that's your story, and you're willing to tell it without the performance, apply below.

Guest Criteria:

> You have lived through real success and real adversity, not just one or the other
> You are willing to go to uncomfortable places in the conversation

> Your story has something in it that will genuinely move the person listening

Invite Adam to Your Podcast

If you host a podcast and you're looking for a guest who will bring something your audience hasn't heard before — a story of real collapse, real rebuilding, and the hard-earned clarity that comes from living both, let's talk.

Adam speaks to leadership, identity, transformation, entrepreneurship, resilience, and the gap between external success and internal reality.