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I discovered Adam’s YouTube channel around 2012 and instantly became a fan. He always started his videos with his signature line, "Join me, shall you?" He had a unique way of making you feel like a close friend tagging along on that day's adventure.
His early videos were true urban exploration. He visited places most people wouldn't dare to go—whether it was a closed section of an amusement park or a storm tunnel in L.A. He really made you feel like you were embarking on an adventure right alongside him.
One of the most memorable moments was when he rode his bicycle down a tall slide (Watch Here). He admitted beforehand that he was about to do something very stupid. When he went for it and crashed, he ruined his bike and ended up getting hurt, but he still somehow managed to smile through the pain and make us laugh about it.
As the years went on and he matured, his videos evolved from high-risk exploration to more accessible content that anyone could replicate. These videos were just as entertaining, and it felt like you were simply spending the day hanging out with him. He also started doing skits with fellow YouTuber DuneBuggy Jim; seeing Jim dressed as Chewbacca or The Grinch alongside Adam was always hilarious.
One of the funniest videos I remember was from Earth Day 2024 at Disney World's Animal Kingdom. He was there with The Tim Tracker, and they were trying "Leek Pizza"—it was so funny (Watch Here).
I had a chance encounter with Adam during a Scream "Comes Home" gathering in 2017 in Sonoma County, CA. While at the property, I wandered into one of the houses at the bottom of the hill and saw two guys sitting on a couch. I thought, "Wow, that guy looks exactly like Adam the Woo." I didn't truly believe it was him, but I approached him and said, "I hope you’re not offended, but you look just like Adam the Woo."
Adam kept a straight face and, in a very serious voice, said, "Don't ever call me that again." Then, he immediately broke into a smile and started laughing. When I asked, "Are you?" he nodded and replied, "Yes."
We talked for a few minutes, I got a picture with him, and he signed a card I had picked up at the event. He made me feel completely relaxed, and it was the highlight of my weekend.
The next morning, when the event hosts asked what my favorite part of the weekend was, I replied, "Meeting Adam the Woo." One of them smiled and said, "He is great, isn't he? He was meant to do what he does; if he didn't, I don't know what he would be doing."
Eventually, Adam became a daily part of my mother's life and mine. We watched his videos together every day, and he was—and remains—our favorite YouTuber.
On the morning of December 23, 2025, I checked my Facebook page and saw a post claiming Adam the Woo had died.
I immediately thought, "Oh, it's just another one of those sick attention-seeking posts." However, I searched online and, to my horror, found out it was true. I was in total shock.
I woke up my mother and told her; she looked it up as well, unable to believe it. We ended up watching his last video together, and I couldn't help but cry.
Adam believed in the "circle of good"—the idea that if you put goodness out into the world, it comes back to you. He also knew the internet had a fair share of toxic and hateful people, as he had dealt with those comments himself and even made videos about the issue.
Perhaps we should all stop and ask ourselves before posting something behind a username: "Would I say this to the person's face?" If the answer is no, then don't post it. Remember, the person you are posting about is a real human being with feelings, and you never know what they might be going through.
Adam's father, Jim, and his sister, Faith, have continued his vlogging legacy.
While no one can truly replace Adam, their content is wonderful, and I highly recommend checking out their channels: