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In this follow-up episode of Kyle Talks, Kyle reflects on his recent conversation with Adam Swart, CEO of Crowds on Demand. After sitting with the discussion on paid protesting, ethics, and influence, Kyle breaks down what challenged him, what surprised him, and what questions still don’t have easy answers.

This episode isn’t about conclusions, it’s about processing, nuance, and learning how to hold complicated ideas without shutting down conversation.

What This Episode Covers:

• What I didn’t expect going into the conversation
• Moments that challenged my own assumptions about protesting and influence
• The moral gray areas of paid demonstrations
• Where free speech, money, and power begin to blur
• Why discomfort doesn’t mean a conversation shouldn’t happen
• What I’m still wrestling with after the interview
• How we talk about controversial systems without dehumanizing people

Key Reflections

• Not everything is black and white, especially when money enters social movements
• Intent vs. impact matters more than slogans
• Listening doesn’t equal endorsement, but it does equal maturity
• If we can’t talk about uncomfortable topics, someone else will, poorly

Why This Episode Exists:

This podcast exists to create space for thoughtful, respectful conversations, especially when topics feel uncomfortable or emotionally charged. Reflection episodes like this one are about slowing down, thinking critically, and inviting listeners into the process — not just the final opinion.

Continue the Conversation:

• Listen to the original episode with Adam Swart
• Share your thoughts respectfully in the comments
• Disagreement is welcome — disrespect is not

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Kyle Talks with Adam Swart, CEO of Crowds on Demand

In this episode of Kyle Talks, I sit down with Adam Swart, the founder and CEO of Crowds on Demand, a company that organizes and manages demonstrations, rallies, and public advocacy campaigns.

This is a conversation I went into without a fixed conclusion — and that’s intentional.

Adam’s work exists at the intersection of belief, optics, influence, and ethics. Some people see it as strategic messaging. Others see it as manipulation. Rather than tell you what to think, this episode is about slowing down and actually talking through the discomfort.

In this conversation, we explore:

• How modern protests and public movements are organized
• The difference between organic expression and coordinated messaging
• Why being paid to advocate feels morally complicated to many people
• Where Adam personally draws ethical lines in his work
• Whether compensation invalidates belief or participation
• How media optics shape what the public perceives as “authentic”
• What this industry reveals about human motivation and persuasion
• How listeners can stay curious without becoming cynical

This episode isn’t about defending or condemning an industry.
It’s about understanding how influence works and what it means for all of us trying to navigate public conversations honestly.

If you’ve ever found yourself unsure how to feel about modern activism, messaging, or protest culture — this conversation is for you.

About the Guest

Adam Swart is the founder and CEO of Crowds on Demand, a firm that specializes in organizing advocacy campaigns, demonstrations, and public engagement efforts across a wide range of issues.

His work has been featured by major media outlets, and he brings firsthand insight into how modern public movements are built, funded, and presented to the world.

Why This Episode Matters

Kyle Talks exists to bring back the art of conversation — especially around topics that are uncomfortable, polarizing, or misunderstood.

This episode asks a simple but difficult question:

If a message is true, but engineered, does it change how you feel about it?

If this conversation challenged you, intrigued you, or made you pause — that’s the point.

Let’s talk.

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This is the first episode of 2026 — and it sets the tone for everything that comes next.

In this solo episode of Kyle Talks, Kyle lays out a simple but ambitious goal for the year ahead: bring back the art of conversation.

Not perfect conversations.
Not easy conversations.
Real conversations.

Whether your goal this year is personal growth, rebuilding confidence, learning discipline, or simply connecting better with people around you, this episode is an invitation to step forward — together.

In this episode, Kyle reflects on:

• Why goals mean nothing without action
• How having better conversations is a form of discipline
• Why understanding does not require agreement
• The role of emotion in disagreement — and how to handle it
• When it’s healthy to walk away from a conversation
• Why casual conversations matter just as much as serious ones
• How self-control changes the tone of dialogue
• What it means to listen in a culture that rewards shouting
• Why Kyle Talks exists — and where it’s headed in 2026

This episode isn’t about being right.
It’s about being present, curious, and human.

Kyle challenges listeners to take responsibility for the conversations they’re part of — at home, online, at work, and in the world — and reminds us that changing culture doesn’t start with institutions. It starts with people choosing to talk.

A question for listeners:

What’s one conversation you’ve been avoiding — and what would it look like to approach it with honesty and self-control?

The Mission for 2026

Kyle Talks is about talking to people again.
Agreeing. Disagreeing. Laughing. Listening.
Building connection without dehumanization.

This year is about showing up imperfectly and continuing anyway.

If this episode resonated with you, consider leaving a review or sharing it with someone you’d like to have a better conversation with. Invite them to the table.

Let’s talk.

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Intro: Head In The Clouds by Matthew Morelock

Outro: Surfaces Type Beat - Jellyfish Beats

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