What's Wrong With Me?

Adam Rowe has made a career out of being the loud, opinionated bloke at the pub, a persona he has ridden to massive podcast success with Have A Word. For this hour, he directs that blunt attitude inward, trying to figure out exactly why his brain and body seem to be breaking down at age 31. He is a self-admitted hypochondriac, a heavy drinker, and someone whose anxiety is steadily getting worse, making for an hour of self-deprecating stand-up that relies on rhythm and timing rather than easy crowd work.

The special was filmed at the Liverpool Empire Theatre in May 2024 and released for free on YouTube later that year. Rowe spends the hour explaining his terrible physical fitness, his failures with personal trainers, and the struggle of dating a woman who does not drink while he remains dedicated to hangovers. The centerpiece of his relationship material is a highly specific, painfully funny bit about attempting to watch a football match in bed with his girlfriend, complete with a play-by-play breakdown involving former Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano.

Rowe is an experienced club comic who has opened for major acts like Bill Burr and Shane Gillis, and that stage-hardened efficiency shows. He builds tension during personal stories, particularly when talking about his childhood, before releasing it with loud, exasperated rants. The show features a notably high production value for a self-produced YouTube release, matching the scale of his hometown venue.