The Strong New York Podcast

This week on the Strong New York Podcast, Kenny Santucci is joined by comedian, impressionist, actress, and media host Andrea Lopez. Andrea gained national recognition as a semi-finalist on NBC’s Bring The Funny and has built a following of over 700K fans, with her viral Kourtney Kardashian TikTok surpassing 15 million views. She also co-hosts the Big Wigs Podcast.
Kenny and Andrea discuss why more comedians are turning to fitness to manage anxiety, depression, and the mental grind of stand-up, as well as the importance of real community and connection in a post-pandemic world. Andrea also shares how her multicultural background and social media presence helped shape her career, her evolving goals from SNL to writing and producing, and what it takes to navigate internet fame.

00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro
00:28 Comedians and Fitness
01:52 Nicole and Community
04:55 Pandemic Connection
06:29 Roots and Culture
10:17 Comedy Dark Side
13:00 Fitness Journey and Cities
14:34 Mexican Food Debate
16:50 Impressions Origin Story
20:22 Career Goals and Writing
24:25 Comedian Rankings Game
29:31 Conspiracies and Comedy
32:11 Social Media Hustle
33:48 Legos to Content
34:29 Vulnerability Sells
35:30 Viral Fitness Absurdity
37:21 Comedy Grind Stories
40:34 Political Correctness
45:00 Offense and DMs
46:23 Skipping the Super Bowl
48:17 NYC Restaurants Rant
50:15 Where Else to Live
55:38 Sunshine vs Winter
56:44 Impressions Showcase
01:01:24 Names and Identity
01:04:42 Italian Identity Wrap


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.