{"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":"Running 4,600 Miles Across the Sahara, 18 Months in Federal Prison & 33 Years Sober with Charlie Engle","slug":"running-4-600-miles-across-the-sahara-18-months-in-federal-prison-33-years-sober-with-charlie-engle","published_at":"2026-06-24T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strong-new-york-podcast-6922708/running-4-600-miles-across-the-sahara-18-months-in-federal-prison-33-years-sober-with-charlie-engle","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strong-new-york-podcast-6922708","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/d4589267","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/d4589267/36b243ea.mp3","summary":"What does it take to run across the Sahara Desert, survive federal prison, maintain 33 years of sobriety — and come home to be a full-time caretaker for the person you love? Charlie Engle has lived all of it. In this episode, Kenny sits down with ultramarathon legend, New York Times bestselling author, and charity: water ambassador Charlie Engle for one of the most raw, real, and inspiring conversations we've ever had on the show. In this episode: Why being a caretaker for his wife for 10+ years has been harder than any race or prison sentence How running 4,600 miles across the Sahara Desert changed his relationship with suffering The truth about what federal prison is actually like — and why the system isn't built to rehabilitate anyone How 33 years of sobriety shaped his identity, discipline, and drive His upcoming charity: water expedition and why he keeps chasing the next impossible goal The mindset shift that took him from always asking \"what's next?\" to learning to live in the present moment Why owning your narrative is everything — and what happens when you let others tell your story Charlie's story isn't just about physical endurance. It's about what it means to keep moving forward when life strips everything away — and why the only compass that matters is the one inside you. CONNECT: Follow Charlie: @charlieengle Follow Kenny: @kennysantucci Follow Strong New York: @strongnewyork This episode is sponsored by Celsius, the energy drink that fuels every Strong New York workout. Visit @celsiusofficial on Instagram to see all of their new flavors! This episode is sponsored by Marek Health. Optimize your hormones, recovery, and performance. by visiting marekhealth.com. 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