The Strong New York Podcast

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What do you do when MrBeast hands you a $5,000,000 check?

This week on Strong New York Podcast, Kenny Santucci sits down with Tyler Lucas, the winner of Beast Games Season 2, an active-duty Air Force pilot, former Penn State football player, and Titan Games finalist. Tyler shares the unfiltered story behind one of the largest cash prizes in entertainment history, what MrBeast is actually like behind the cameras, and the surprisingly disciplined first move he made the moment he got the money.
We get into:
  • What it's really like competing on Beast Games (and how the money gets paid)
  • Why he says MrBeast is the real deal — even when the internet says otherwise
  • The Titan Games "production fail" that cost him a win
  • Growing up overseas in a military family and playing QB at Penn State during the scandal era
  • The misconceptions civilians have about the military
  • Why he's giving back to veterans with his winnings
  • Raising kids who won't grow up entitled — even with millions in the bank
Whether you're chasing a dream, climbing out of adversity, or just love a great story about a regular guy who hit the lottery the hard way, this one's for you. Crack open a Celsius and lift it up.

Chapters:
0:00 Welcome and Guest Intro
00:48 Beast Games and TV Mishaps
02:26 Landing Titan Games
05:22 Penn State Athlete Path
06:30 Choosing Penn State
08:08 Penn State Scandal Fallout
10:58 Parenting and Safety Fears
12:48 Why Air Force
13:37 Military Misconceptions
17:15 Drone Pilot Career
19:12 Discipline and Service Values
21:31 Gen Z Fame and Work Ethic
25:33 Titan Games Money and Cast
26:28 Athletes And Winners
26:55 Rock Versus MrBeast
27:55 Social Strategy To Win
28:44 Why Beast Prizes Huge
31:20 Getting Paid On Show
31:45 MrBeast Character And Hate
34:11 Handling Online Criticism
35:18 First Moves With Money
37:01 Purpose And Paying Forward
41:55 Adversity And Parenting
44:28 Work Ethic Creates Value
46:53 Whats Next And Follow Up
51:49 Final Thanks And Where To Find

To connect with Tyler Lucas: https://www.instagram.com/twlucas13/

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What is The Strong New York Podcast?

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, 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.