The Strong New York Podcast

Kenny Santucci
  • 4.8 (27)
  • Health & Fitness
  • Updated Weekly

Being STRONG is more than just how much weight you can lift. The Strong New York Podcast is dedicated to inspiring you to become your strongest self- in the gym, in business, in relationships and in life. Join Kenny as he sits down with his strong as f**k buddies and shoots the shit on what it takes to be strong willed, strong minded and physically strong. Season one features everyone from entrepreneurs and local business owners to doctors and industry leaders in the fitness and wellness space. With over a decade of experience, Kenny Santucci has made himself known as one of New York City’s top trainers and a thought leader in the health and wellness industry. After transforming his life at 15 years old through fitness, Kenny made it his mission to transform the lives of those around him. Kenny has trained some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, including Jon Bon Jovi, Liev Schreiber, and Frank Ocean, and has been tapped as a fitness expert sharing his training approach with Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Runner's World, SHAPE, Well+Good, among other publications. Kenny is the creator of STRONG New York, NYC's only Health and Fitness Expo. Strong New York is an immersive day of workouts, wellness experiences, panel discussions, and inspiring conversations with the best in-class wellness professionals, industry leaders, and change makers who are sharing their expertise on today's hottest wellness trends and first-hand experiences on how to optimize your overall health and life. You can find Kenny at The Strength Club, his private training and group strength training facility in the heart of Manhattan located on 28th and 5th Ave in New York City.

  1. Oct 7

    The Business of Fitness with Michael Ramsey

    Michael Ramsay is the co-founder of STRONG Pilates, a rapidly growing boutique fitness brand that has expanded to more than 100 locations around the world. He joins Kenny Santucci on the Strong New York Podcast to talk:- Why most underperforming gyms have a leads, sales conversion, or retention problem.- The biggest mistakes gym owners make when trying to scale.- How STRONG Pilates uses presales and community building before a studio even opens.- Why accountability, management, and the right operators are critical to running a successful gym.- How Michael went from working in corporate and becoming an F45 franchisee to building STRONG Pilates. Chapters: 0:00 Intro - Michael Ramsay2:46 How Michael Ramsay Built STRONG Pilates to 130 Locations5:19 Why Traditional Pilates Doesn’t Like STRONG Pilates10:05 How STRONG Pilates Chooses Franchise Owners14:20 From Broke at 25 to F45’s #1 Franchisee20:26 How to Launch a Gym: Presales, Community & $1M Revenue21:36 Boutique Gyms vs. Equinox & Life Time27:53 Why Gym Owners Should Collaborate, Not Compete31:05 Why Gyms Fail: People, Management & Accountability38:08 The Gym Growth Playbook: Marketing, Leads, Sales & Retention41:56 How to Build a Profitable Gym Business Model48:57 Fitness Marketing in 2026: UGC, Influencers & Affiliates52:00 Why Results Matter More Than Fitness Hype58:03 The Fitness Brands Michael Ramsay Studies60:00 Why Australia Produces So Many Fitness Brands64:24 Why Long Island Is Crushing It + How to Expand Your Gym69:48 Inside an $83M Fitness Franchise74:08 The Future of Fitness: Longevity, Tech & Strength Training Connect with Michael Instagram: @ramslegit Connect with Kenny and Strong New York: Instagram: @kennysantucciInstagram: @strongnewyork Follow the Strong New York Podcast: Instagram: @strongnewyorkpod For more raw, unfiltered, and strong conversations, subscribe to Strong New York to never miss an upload. Follow us on Spotify for exclusive content:https://open.spotify.com/show/7aZJACuPsaawNIbWTHUkBp?si=bbc2dde469e44982 This episode is sponsored by:🔥 Celsius — the energy drink that fuels every Strong New York workout. Follow @celsiusofficial on Instagram for all the new flavors.🩸 Marek Health — optimize your hormones, recovery, and performance at marekhealth.com. Use code KENNY for 10% off Diagnostics, Supplements, and Guided Optimization.🤝 Founders Club — a trusted circle of 2,500+ builders across North America who share resources, open doors, and raise the bar for entrepreneurship. Learn more at FoundersClubOfficial.com.

  2. Sep 23

    Firefighter to Biohacker: Sam Tejada on Peptides, TRT & the Wellness Wild West

    This week on Strong New York Podcast, Kenny Santucci sits down with Sam Tejada — former firefighter/paramedic turned founder of Liquivida. Sam has spent two decades in functional and alternative medicine, and he breaks down exactly what's really happening in the booming (and increasingly unregulated) world of peptides, IV therapy, and hormone optimization. In this episode, we get into: - How Sam went from fighting fires to building one of the leading IV therapy companies in the country- Why the peptide and biohacking space has become the "Wild West" — and how to spot the bad actors- 503A vs. 503B pharmacies: what actually separates a legit compounded product from a sketchy one- Testosterone therapy explained — optimal ranges, dosing, esters (cypionate vs. enanthate vs. propionate), and how to manage estrogen and hematocrit- Hormone optimization for women and why the conversation is finally changing- The truth about competitive bodybuilding and why Sam walked away from it- Wearables, blood work, and why data can help you — or quietly stress you out If you care about your health, your hormones, or just want to understand what's actually in that IV bag or vial, this is a must-listen. Connect with Sam TejadaInstagram: @sammy_tejada Connect with Kenny and Strong New York: Instagram: @kennysantucciInstagram: @strongnewyork Follow the Strong New York Podcast: Instagram: @strongnewyorkpod This episode is sponsored by:🔥 Celsius — the energy drink that fuels every Strong New York workout. Follow @celsiusofficial on Instagram for all the new flavors.🩸 Marek Health — optimize your hormones, recovery, and performance at marekhealth.com. Use code KENNY for 10% off Diagnostics, Supplements, and Guided Optimization.🤝 Founders Club — a trusted circle of 2,500+ builders across North America who share resources, open doors, and raise the bar for entrepreneurship. Learn more at FoundersClubOfficial.com.

  3. Sep 16

    What It Really Takes to Build a Successful Business with Olivia Ormos

    Olivia Ormos is the founder of Mavn and co-founder of Model Volleyball, an event that has become a staple of Miami culture. After years of producing events and managing influencer campaigns manually, Olivia decided to build the technology she couldn’t find anywhere else. Despite having no previous experience in tech, she bootstrapped Mavn, proved the concept and raised $1.5 million to continue scaling the company. In this episode, Kenny and Olivia discuss: - How Model Volleyball became so successful- The story of paying Travis Scott $15,000 in cash to perform on the beach- Why friends and family may not understand the sacrifices required to succeed- What every successful founder is ACTUALLY doing Chapters: 00:00 Meet Olivia Ormos01:00 Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made?02:42 Building Model Volleyball05:18 How Model Volleyball Makes Money08:01 Paying Travis Scott $15,000 Cash13:39 From Influencer Marketing to Mavn19:14 Building a Tech Company With No Tech Experience21:30 No Plan B and the Loneliness of Being a Founder27:28 The Connection That Closed Her Funding Round29:14 Raising $1.5 Million and Setting a $600 Million Goal32:56 Using AI to Design and Build Faster35:17 Women in Male-Dominated Business Rooms37:03 Why Olivia Ignores Her Competition39:28 Sending 20,000 Cold Emails Every Week43:32 Three Qualities Most People Are Missing For more raw, unfiltered and strong conversations, subscribe to Strong New York to never miss an upload. Follow us on Spotify for exclusive content:https://open.spotify.com/show/7aZJACuPsaawNIbWTHUkBp?si=bbc2dde469e44982 Connect with Olivia Instagram: @oliviaormos Connect with Kenny and Strong New York: Instagram: @kennysantucciInstagram: @strongnewyork Follow the Strong New York Podcast: Instagram: @strongnewyorkpod This episode is sponsored by:🔥 Celsius — the energy drink that fuels every Strong New York workout. Follow @celsiusofficial on Instagram for all the new flavors.🩸 Marek Health — optimize your hormones, recovery, and performance at marekhealth.com. Use code KENNY for 10% off Diagnostics, Supplements, and Guided Optimization.🤝 Founders Club — a trusted circle of 2,500+ builders across North America who share resources, open doors, and raise the bar for entrepreneurship. Learn more at FoundersClubOfficial.com. #mavn #stronnewyork #founders

  4. Sep 9

    How the Legal System Failed Bruce Bryan

    At 23, Bruce Bryan was arrested for a murder he didn't commit and sentenced to 37.5 years to life. It took 29 years — and a signature from Governor Kathy Hochul — for him to walk free. In this episode, Bruce joins Kenny to talk about the wrongful conviction that stole nearly three decades of his life — a crooked prosecutor, an unfit defense attorney, and years spent in Rikers Island and Sing Sing. But more than that, it's a conversation about mindset: how he refused to let prison define him, the difference between loneliness and being alone, and how books like Man's Search for Meaning helped him turn his cell into a classroom. Today, Bruce is a patent-holding inventor (Judge Score AI, built to help prevent wrongful convictions), a board member at the Jericho Project, and an advocate who now returns to Rikers to speak with the people the system forgot. This is a conversation about hope, discipline, and what it really means to be strong. Chapters: 00:00 Intro01:17 Wrongfully Convicted at 2308:32 “My Prosecutor Was Crooked”14:17 The Brutal Reality of Rikers Island19:02 Why Innocent People Plead Guilty28:59 Building Winners Through Community37:10 Discipline and the 29-Year Fight for Freedom46:50 The Public Defender Who Couldn’t Defend Him50:19 The Loneliness of Wrongful Imprisonment53:28 Becoming a Thriver, Not Just a Survivor59:55 Freedom After 29 Years01:05:51 Materialism, Faith and What Really Matters01:12:39 Creating Judge Score AI01:17:42 Giving Back Through Fitness and Prison Reform01:25:24 When Exoneration Comes Too Late Connect with Bruce BryanInstagram: @bruce.bryan24 Connect with Kenny and Strong New York: Instagram: @kennysantucciInstagram: @strongnewyork Follow the Strong New York Podcast: Instagram: @strongnewyorkpod This episode is sponsored by:🔥 Celsius — the energy drink that fuels every Strong New York workout. Follow @celsiusofficial on Instagram for all the new flavors.🩸 Marek Health — optimize your hormones, recovery, and performance at marekhealth.com. Use code KENNY for 10% off Diagnostics, Supplements, and Guided Optimization.🤝 Founders Club — a trusted circle of 2,500+ builders across North America who share resources, open doors, and raise the bar for entrepreneurship. Learn more at FoundersClubOfficial.com. #wrongfulconvictions #brucebryan #strongnewyork

  5. Sep 2

    Attachment Expert, Chris Davids on Why You Want Love but Can't Trust it

    Kenny Santucci sits down with Chris Davids (@EvolvedByChris) — a former physician turned attachment coach who dated 300+ women after his divorce and grew his following from 0 to 300K in six months by telling the truth about relationships. They break down the anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment styles running most people's dating lives, why men and women process stress and "peace" completely differently, why chasing dopamine early kills relationships, and what women actually want from a man (hint: it's not his bank account). In this episode: The 3 attachment styles that predict how someone datesWhy "honesty" in dating isn't about looks or moneyDopamine vs. oxytocin — why the honeymoon phase always endsWhy smart people still make terrible relationship decisionsWhat women actually want from a manConnect with Chris Davids Instagram: @evolvedbychris Connect with Kenny and Strong New York: Instagram: @kennysantucciInstagram: @strongnewyork Follow the Strong New York Podcast: Instagram: @strongnewyorkpod 0:00 Intro0:58 Why Dating Is Harder Than Ever8:25 Chris’s Journey Into Relationship Coaching11:50 Attachment Styles Explained: Anxious, Avoidant and Disorganized18:58 Does Childhood Cause Avoidant Attachment?24:41 Why You Cannot Love Someone Out of Avoidance27:36 Avoidant Attachment vs. Narcissism32:59 The Best First-Date Advice37:19 How to Choose the Right Partner41:21 Dopamine, the Honeymoon Phase and Why Feelings Fade43:16 Friendship, Sacrifice and Compromise in Relationships50:00 Why Smart People Make Bad Relationship Decisions56:32 Why Relationships Should Be Run Like a Business57:59 What Women Actually Want From Men62:16 These are the Only Qualities Women Look for This episode is sponsored by:🔥 Celsius — the energy drink that fuels every Strong New York workout. Follow @celsiusofficial on Instagram for all the new flavors.🩸 Marek Health — optimize your hormones, recovery, and performance at marekhealth.com. Use code KENNY for 10% off Diagnostics, Supplements, and Guided Optimization.🤝 Founders Club — a trusted circle of 2,500+ builders across North America who share resources, open doors, and raise the bar for entrepreneurship. Learn more at FoundersClubOfficial.com. #attachmentstyles #attachment #strongnewyork

  6. Aug 26

    Ben Greenfield Reveals The Dark Side of Biohacking That Almost Ruined His Life

    Ben Greenfield built his life around mastering the human body, biohacking and optimizing performance with some of the most extreme methods possible.  But behind the image of success, everything was beginning to fall apart. After nearly losing his marriage and family, one of the world’s leading biohackers was forced to confront a question no protocol could answer: What is optimization worth if it costs you everything that matters? Today, Kenny Santucci and Ben Greenfield discuss: - Extreme biohacks involving blood filtration, gene therapy and stem cells- The dangerous “shortcut mentality” taking over the biohacking industry- The three biohacks Ben believes can transform your health- How Biohacking almost ruined Ben Greenfields life 0:00 Intro1:34 Ben Greenfield’s Biohacking Journey6:44 Self-Preservation vs. Generational Legacy8:24 Ben’s Daily Routine for Family and Faith10:10 God, Spouse, Kids, Health and Business11:51 What Ben Sacrificed to Change His Life16:34 How Much Money Is Enough?20:15 Faith, Infidelity and Almost Losing His Family26:30 Why Success and Validation Become Addictive28:22 Why Young Men Need a Rite of Passage33:17 Ben Greenfield’s Parenting Philosophy39:29 Fitness, Sleep and Nutrition Ranked42:56 The Problem With GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs44:43 Ben Greenfield's Three Most Important Biohacks50:01 The Biohacking “Shortcut Industry”51:24 How to Avoid 'Overhacking' Your Body53:53 What Biohacking Actually Means57:19 Biohacking Products That Don’t Work63:44 Why Optimization Leaves People Unfulfilled66:35 What’s Next for Ben Greenfield?68:08 The Boundless Documentary For more raw, unfiltered and strong conversations, subscribe to Strong New York to never miss an upload. Follow us on Spotify for exclusive content:https://open.spotify.com/show/7aZJACuPsaawNIbWTHUkBp?si=bbc2dde469e44982 Connect with Ben GreenfieldInstagram: @bengreenfieldfitness Connect with Kenny and Strong New York: Instagram: @kennysantucciInstagram: @strongnewyork Follow the Strong New York Podcast: Instagram: @strongnewyorkpod This episode is sponsored by:🔥 Celsius — the energy drink that fuels every Strong New York workout. Follow @celsiusofficial on Instagram for all the new flavors.🩸 Marek Health — optimize your hormones, recovery, and performance at marekhealth.com. Use code KENNY for 10% off Diagnostics, Supplements, and Guided Optimization.🤝 Founders Club — a trusted circle of 2,500+ builders across North America who share resources, open doors, and raise the bar for entrepreneurship. Learn more at FoundersClubOfficial.com. #biohacking #biohacks #bengreenfield

  7. Aug 19

    Former UFC World Champion: How I’m Using Ketones to Treat Brain Trauma

    Matt Hughes is widely regarded as one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time. He is a UFC Hall of Famer, two-time UFC welterweight champion and the first man to defeat Georges St-Pierre inside the Octagon. After a near-fatal accident in 2017, Matt was left with a traumatic brain injury, but he's been rebuilding ever since. That’s where Clifford Morgan and Kenetik come in.  Kenetik is a sugar-free, caffeine-free ketone drink designed to provide an alternative source of fuel for the body and brain. In this episode of the Strong New York Podcast we cover: - What happened to Matt Hughes After Fighting - What Are Ketones- How ketones may support energy, focus and brain health- Why doctors told Matt his recovery had reached its limit- How Matt Hughes Became a UFC World Champion For more raw, unfiltered and strong conversations, subscribe to Strong New York to never miss an upload. Follow us on Spotify for exclusive content:https://open.spotify.com/show/7aZJACuPsaawNIbWTHUkBp?si=bbc2dde469e44982 Connect with MattInstagram: @matthughes9x Connect with Cliff:Instagram: @cliffgammaceo Connect with Kenny and Strong New York: Instagram: @kennysantucciInstagram: @strongnewyork Follow the Strong New York Podcast: Instagram: @strongnewyorkpod This episode is sponsored by:🔥 Celsius — the energy drink that fuels every Strong New York workout. Follow @celsiusofficial on Instagram for all the new flavors.🩸 Marek Health — optimize your hormones, recovery, and performance at marekhealth.com. Use code KENNY for 10% off Diagnostics, Supplements, and Guided Optimization.🤝 Founders Club — a trusted circle of 2,500+ builders across North America who share resources, open doors, and raise the bar for entrepreneurship. Learn more at FoundersClubOfficial.com. #matthughes #ketones #brainhealth

  8. Aug 12

    UFC Championship Coach: Why Leaving Fighting is so Hard, Making Elite Fighters and MORE (Phil Daru)

    Phil Daru has trained some of the biggest names in combat sports — Dustin Poirier, Amanda Nunes, and countless UFC and ONE Championship fighters — and built one of the most respected performance training brands in the game.  In this episode, Kenny sits down with Phil to talk about the concussion that ended his pro fighting career, the framework he built at American Top Team that shaped how he coaches today, and how he's now applying those same principles to busy executives and entrepreneurs through his partnership with Marek Health. We get into readiness tracking and auto-regulation, why wrestling is the real foundation of great fighters, his Mount Rushmore of trainers, his brief stint in bodybuilding and powerlifting, and what he's building next — a certification course, a new HQ facility, a book, and a returning podcast. #PhilDaru #StrongNewYork #MMA #UFC #StrengthAndConditioning CONNECT:  Follow Kenny: @kennysantucciFollow the Strong New York Podcast: @strongnewyorkpodFollow Phil Daru:  @darustrong This episode is sponsored by:🔥 Celsius — the energy drink that fuels every Strong New York workout. Follow @celsiusofficial on Instagram for all the new flavors.🩸 Marek Health — optimize your hormones, recovery, and performance at marekhealth.com. Use code KENNY for 10% off Diagnostics, Supplements, and Guided Optimization.🤝 Founders Club — a trusted circle of 2,500+ builders across North America who share resources, open doors, and raise the bar for entrepreneurship. Learn more at FoundersClubOfficial.com. 00:00 – Intro: Welcome Phil Daru01:30 – What makes Phil stand out after 20 years in the industry04:15 – The 2-hour intake: understanding a client's true "why"07:40 – Training fighters vs. training executives10:20 – Readiness tracking: RPE, HRV, and the green/yellow/red system13:00 – The concussion that ended his fighting career16:45 – Opening his first gym at 22 while still fighting pro20:10 – Scaling from an 800 sq ft gym to 11,000 sq ft23:00 – Phil's Mount Rushmore of trainers28:15 – Learning the conjugate method from Louie Simmons32:00 – Making pro debut at 155 and the brutal weight cuts36:30 – The final concussion and the decision to walk away40:00 – Chasing the competitive itch: bodybuilding, Strongman, powerlifting46:00 – Top 3 things every trainer needs to know50:30 – Why wrestling is the real foundation of elite fighters54:00 – Blocking out the noise: what separates elite fighters mentally58:00 – Building Marek Health's performance division1:02:00 – What's next: certification course, new HQ, book, and podcast1:06:00 – Where to find Phil Daru

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Being STRONG is more than just how much weight you can lift. The Strong New York Podcast is dedicated to inspiring you to become your strongest self- in the gym, in business, in relationships and in life. Join Kenny as he sits down with his strong as f**k buddies and shoots the shit on what it takes to be strong willed, strong minded and physically strong. Season one features everyone from entrepreneurs and local business owners to doctors and industry leaders in the fitness and wellness space. With over a decade of experience, Kenny Santucci has made himself known as one of New York City’s top trainers and a thought leader in the health and wellness industry. After transforming his life at 15 years old through fitness, Kenny made it his mission to transform the lives of those around him. Kenny has trained some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, including Jon Bon Jovi, Liev Schreiber, and Frank Ocean, and has been tapped as a fitness expert sharing his training approach with Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Runner's World, SHAPE, Well+Good, among other publications. Kenny is the creator of STRONG New York, NYC's only Health and Fitness Expo. Strong New York is an immersive day of workouts, wellness experiences, panel discussions, and inspiring conversations with the best in-class wellness professionals, industry leaders, and change makers who are sharing their expertise on today's hottest wellness trends and first-hand experiences on how to optimize your overall health and life. You can find Kenny at The Strength Club, his private training and group strength training facility in the heart of Manhattan located on 28th and 5th Ave in New York City.

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  • Creator
    Kenny Santucci
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    94
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Kenny Santucci
  • Show Website
    The Strong New York Podcast

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