{"podcast":{"title":"The Strong New York Podcast","slug":"the-strong-new-york-podcast-6922708","podcast_index_feed_id":6922708,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/strong-as-fuck-podcast","website_url":"http://strongnewyork.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/kcc3jiUZeOZHo5FKG7jNjVmrlpBNyUeKaHTxcYNlboA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83ODY5/ODY1MDY4ZWQyNzg0/OWQxOThmY2JlMTc3/MDExOC5qcGc.jpg","author":"Kenny Santucci","episode_count":86,"summary":"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 fuck 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,…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T00:17:47.692514+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strong-new-york-podcast-6922708"},"episode":{"title":"Astaxanthin Explained: Longevity, Heart Health & Bioavailability with Dave Watumull","slug":"astaxanthin-explained-longevity-heart-health-bioavailability-with-dave-watumull","published_at":"2026-04-08T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strong-new-york-podcast-6922708/astaxanthin-explained-longevity-heart-health-bioavailability-with-dave-watumull","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strong-new-york-podcast-6922708","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0290100","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/b0290100/37e3724b.mp3","summary":"This week on the Strong New York Podcast, host Kenny Santucci interviews David Watumull, co-founder and CEO of AX3 Life, a longevity company focused on helping people perform at their best for longer. Dave explains the science behind inflammaging — chronic inflammation linked to aging — and how AX3’s bio-pure astaxanthin is designed to address it at the source. Kenny and Dave discuss why astaxanthin is emerging as a foundational daily nutrient for longevity, supporting cognition, heart health, endurance, recovery, and skin and eye health. Dave also breaks down how it works in the body, the growth of research in this space, and clinical findings related to oxidative stress and LDL. They also explore the history of astaxanthin, the challenges of building awareness in the longevity category, and practical details including dosing, packaging, and pricing. A thoughtful conversation on performance, recovery, and the future of longevity science. 00:00 Podcast intro and guest 00:25 First look at astaxanthin 00:52 How to take it and feel it 01:21 Why the pouch packaging 02:16 Cellular benefits explained 04:00 Research and safety proof 05:45 Origin story and setbacks 08:10 Marketing and investor hurdles 10:51 Elevator pitch and daily stack 13:30 Where it comes from and extraction 16:41 Awareness and education challenge 19:24 Growth channels and target users 24:03 Advocates and NIH lifespan study 27:23 Where the brand goes next 27:48 Astaxanthin with Omega-3s 28:53 LDL and Heart Risk 31:03 Inflammation and hsCRP 32:00 Origin Story and Mission 35:55 Dosing and Expectations 37:28 Cost and Value Debate 39:34 Bioavailability Comparison 40:35 Vision for Mass Adoption 42:02 Workout Routine and Community 46:05 Skin and Exercise Benefits 48:26 NAD and Mitochondria 50:11 How to Take It Da…","meta_description":"This week on the Strong New York Podcast, host Kenny Santucci interviews David Watumull, co-founder and CEO of AX3 Life, a longevity company focused on he…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3247,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-strong-new-york-podcast-6922708/episodes/astaxanthin-explained-longevity-heart-health-bioavailability-with-dave-watumull/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strong-new-york-podcast-6922708/astaxanthin-explained-longevity-heart-health-bioavailability-with-dave-watumull.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}