{"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":"Sleep, Recovery and Peak Performance with Todd Anderson","slug":"sleep-recovery-and-peak-performance-with-todd-anderson","published_at":"2026-01-28T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strong-new-york-podcast-6922708/sleep-recovery-and-peak-performance-with-todd-anderson","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strong-new-york-podcast-6922708","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1eec3b5","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/c1eec3b5/88addc75.mp3","summary":"In this episode of The Strong New York Podcast , host Kenny Santucci sits down with former NFL player and Dream Recovery founder Todd Anderson for a conversation on performance, recovery, and the future of wellness. Todd shares his journey from professional football to entrepreneurship, what sparked his deep dive into sleep science, and why recovery is the missing link for peak performance—both in and out of the gym. They also explore his experiences with extreme endurance events, the emotional IVF journey with his wife, and how innovative tools like weighted blankets can transform sleep and overall health. The conversation wraps with a look ahead at emerging trends in fitness and wellness, highlighting the growing focus on sleep, recovery, and a truly holistic approach to health. Tune in for an honest, inspiring discussion that blends elite athletic experience with cutting-edge recovery innovation. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:51 Meeting Jesse and the Cold Plunge Connection 01:26 Football and Recovery Practices 06:22 The Importance of Sleep 17:07 Fitness Industry Trends and Challenges 23:00 AI, Technology, and the Future 32:07 Dreaming of Farm Life 34:04 Nashville vs. Austin: A Tale of Two Cities 36:38 Gym Culture and Fitness Trends 43:55 The Journey of IVF and Parenthood 50:05 Future Goals and Reflections 55:19 Rapid Fire Questions and Farewell","meta_description":"In this episode of The Strong New York Podcast , host Kenny Santucci sits down with former NFL player and Dream Recovery founder Todd Anderson for a conve…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3630,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-strong-new-york-podcast-6922708/episodes/sleep-recovery-and-peak-performance-with-todd-anderson/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/sleep-recovery-and-peak-performance-with-todd-anderson.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}