The Iron Edge

Ken introduces The Sharp Cut — short solo reflections on discipline, responsibility, and the life experiences that shape us. In this first episode, Ken talks about a heavy year of change: stepping away from competition, preparing to become a father, and navigating the doubt that can come when your identity starts to shift.   If you’ve been off track lately, this is the one-page reset I use to get...

Andrew Burton joins Ken for a conversation about pressure — in the firehouse and in strongman. As a firefighter, Andrew works in an environment where responsibility isn’t optional and decisions carry real weight. The conversation looks at what that kind of career demands, especially when you’ve been carrying responsibility from a young age. In this episode, Ken and Andrew get into: • The reality o...

The star of the hit new show Harpoon Hunters, Niko Chaprales (@greekgoliath) is back on the podcast and we have a blast on this episode. Ken & Niko discuss a ton of topics including life at sea, how Niko got involved with Harpoon Hunters, his father's influence on him, work ethic, and so much more! As always, you aren’t going to want to miss this! --------------- Save at Cerberus Strength with...

We’re beyond excited to have Steve Tripp (@strippcam) back on the podcast with more interesting perspectives and ways to approach life. Ken & Steve discuss psychological manifestation to achieve your goals, business progression, thriving under pressure, ultimate goals and MORE. As always, you aren’t going to want to miss this! --------------- Save at Cerberus Strength with code IRONEDGE ------...

In this incredibly emotional episode, Ken sits down with Cody Abell (@strongest_tattooer), the owner of Stronger Together and one of the best u80kg strongmen on the circuit today! Ken & Cody discuss a huge range of topics including his childhood, getting involved in strongman, how tattooing changed his life, being able to accept help from others and a whole host more. As always, you aren’t goi...

On this episode, Ken sits down with the current Amateur Arnold World Champion... Nick Guardione (@nickguardione). Ken & Nick discuss a huge range of topics including getting into strongman, intent behind exercises, mindset, losing their fathers, and MORE. As always, you aren’t going to want to miss this! --------------- Save at Cerberus Strength with code IRONEDGE --------------- Follow Us On...

On this episode, Ken sits down with The Italian Stallion... Nicolas Cambi (@cambidude). Ken & Nicolas talk all things strongman including moving up weight classes, recent injuries, taking advantage of his dual citizenship, how to get more people into the sport, and then non-strongman topics like his career in recruiting, why he started a podcast of his own, and MORE. As always, you aren’t goin...

On this episode, Ken sits down with the man who is the authority on Historic Stone lifting... Martin Jancsics (@thestoneman265). Ken & Martin talk all things Historic Stones, from their current resurgence in popularity, what makes a good stone lifter, how Historic Stones have impacted Martin's life, unfortunate damage some of the stones have suffered and MORE. As always, you aren’t going to wa...

On this one year anniversary episode, Ken sits down again with pro strongwomen and our first two guests on The Iron Edge… Kira Wrixon (@ladyarik_ulveskare) AND Hannah Linzay (@swampy_swamps). Ken, Kira & Hannah talk about all the happenings of the last year, athlete responsibility, their thoughts on contest weights only going up, identity aside from strongman, and a whole lot more. As always,...

On this episode Ken sits down with pro strongman, grip expert and the owner of Titan Barbell in Stoneham MA... Eric Dawson (@cookiemonsterstrongman). Ken & Eric talk about how he got into strength sports, his beginnings of being a coach, moving facilities into what is now Titan Barbell, learning to adapt, longevity in strength sports, and a ton more.   As always, you aren’t going to want to mi...

On this episode Ken sits down with a woman who took the strongwoman world by storm, multiple Arnold Strongwoman Classic Champion... the one and only, Victoria Long (@onestrongb). Ken & Victoria talk about her introduction to strongwoman, competing at the top level and its challenges, where is the limit for women's strength sports, her retirement from the sport, and more.   As always, you aren’...

On this episode Ken sits down with one of the best deadlifters around today... Niko Chaprales (@greekgoliath). Ken & Niko talk about a vast range of topics in this episode including injuries, social media & being marketable in strength sports, Niko's powerlifting background, and a whole lot more.   As always, you aren’t going to want to miss this! --------------- Save at Cerberus Strength...

On this episode Ken sits down with Calum Liptrot (@tallcal), the founder of Cerberus Strength. Ken & Calum dive into a huge range of topics including what spurred the creation of what is now a global strength brand, developing the first range of products, the beginnings of CERBERUS Strength USA, the future direction of the business, and so much more.   As always, you aren’t going to want to mi...

On this episode of The Iron Edge Podcast, Ken sits down with legendary strongwoman Lacy Hughes, who has been involved with the sport for almost 20 years. Ken & Lacy dive into a vast range of topics including the growth of strongwoman, her first international competition, how to train and stay healthy as a masters athlete, and a lot lot more.   As always, you aren’t going to want to miss this!...

On this episode of The Iron Edge Podcast, Ken sits down with one of the best strongmen on the planet today... Bobby Thompson. Bobby's journey to the top level hasn't been without it's share of hardships and intros episode Ken & Bobby discuss how he got into strongman, his work life before going 100% pro, working with athletes, eating habits, "joy investments", and a whole load more.   As alway...

On this episode of The Iron Edge Podcast, Ken sits down with multi-ply powerlifter and business owner Anthony Oliveira. Aside from being one of the best lifters in the world, Anthony has built an extremely successful apparel business, Trigger Warning Conjugate, as well as his gym in Concord, NH… Anchor Athletics & Strength. Ken & Anthony get deep and discuss just how important being genuin...

On this episode of The Iron Edge Podcast, Ken sits down with one of the most prominent and successful bodybuilders of the 2010s, Evan Centopani. Evan made a name for himself in the IFBB with an extremely impressive, yet balanced physique and has been the poster child for Animal Park for years. Ken & Evan deep dive into topics such as body image being a key driver to start lifting, elements of...

On this episode of The Iron Edge Podcast, Ken sits down with one of the legendary Hadge Brothers, Nick Hadge. Nick rose very quickly through the ranks of strongman competing on a world stage in both junior and open categories. Known for his HUGE deadlift and a more emotional focussed approach to training, Nick is also a very successful coach to many athletes. In this episode, Ken & Nick cover...

On this episode of The Iron Edge Podcast, Ken sits down with one of the best strength athletes in the world Rob Kearney. Rob was one of the first openly gay strongmen and as such as been able to use his platform to inspire a huge amount of people from all backgrounds; and in this episode we talk all things strongman, coaching, coming back from injury, the realities of being gay in strength sports,...

On this episode of The Iron Edge Podcast, Ken talks to owner of The Top Strength Project and an incredible strength athlete in his own right, Steve Tripp. In our longest episode to date they cover a HUGE range of topics, this is one episode you aren't going to want to miss! --------------- Save at Cerberus Strength with code IRONEDGE --------------- Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

On this episode of The Iron Edge Podcast, Ken talks to one of the most intense strength athletes around, Hannah Linzay. They cover a range of topics from Hannah's ability to balance training and her work schedule, enjoying life in the off-season, her gratitude of competing, mindset, and a whole lot more. --------------- Save at Cerberus Strength USA with code IRONEDGE --------------- Follow Us On...

On this episode of The Iron Edge Podcast, Ken talks to 2022 LW America's Strongest Woman, Kira Wrixon. They cover a range of topics from Kira's unexpected athletic background, how to excel at any endeavor while keeping life in balance, plus a whole host of other topics. --------------- Save at Cerberus Strength USA with code IRONEDGE --------------- Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...