The Iron Edge

In this episode, Ken gets honest about the reality of building something that matters when the results aren't coming as quickly as you hoped. Using the Iron Edge itself as the example, he talks about persistence, purpose, and the difference between chasing numbers versus creating something that genuinely helps people. This episode is about continuing to show up when nobody's watching, finding mean...

Travis Ortmayer joins Ken for a conversation about identity, addiction, purpose, and what happens when you lose everything you thought defined you. Known to many as the "Texas Stoneman," Travis was one of the most dominant American strongmen of his era, competing at eight World Championships and building a career that many athletes dream about. But this conversation isn't about podiums, records, o...

In this episode, Ken talks about one of the hardest questions we face in life: when do you stop playing it safe and start betting on yourself? Whether it's a business idea, a career change, a personal goal, or a dream you've been sitting on for years, there comes a point where nobody else can make the decision for you. This episode is about taking ownership of your future, questioning the idea of...

Tom Owens joins Ken for a conversation about ambition, identity, and what happens when the thing you love becomes the center of your life. A two-time Britain’s Strongest Man U105kg, coach, commentator, and one of the top athletes in the sport today, Tom has built his entire life around strongman. But this conversation goes beyond titles and competition results. It’s about purpose, the pressure of...

In this episode, Ken talks about the difference between setting a goal and actually following through on it. Motivation comes and goes. Discipline gets talked about endlessly. But none of it matters if you can’t trust yourself to do the things you said you were going to do. This episode is about self-respect, keeping promises to yourself, and why the small daily actions are what ultimately determi...

Mike Lohman joins Ken for a conversation about purpose, community, and why strength can be about far more than competition. A longtime member of the strongman community, coach, and founder of the Veterans Strongman Association, Mike is building something bigger than a federation or a nonprofit. He’s creating a pathway for veterans to reconnect with structure, challenge, and belonging through stren...

In this episode, Ken talks about the importance of learning how to pivot when life doesn’t go the way you planned. Whether it’s in sport, business, relationships, or everyday life, things are going to go wrong. Plans change. Situations shift. And a lot of people end up stuck because they can’t let go of the version they had in their head. This episode is about learning to roll with it, adapt witho...

In this episode, Ken talks about the moment he realized he was missing his own life by constantly comparing it to what he thought it should look like. After years of chasing success, pressure, and bigger goals, a simple morning making breakfast for his family became a reminder that some of the richest moments in life are the ones we overlook while trying to get somewhere else. This episode is abou...

Inez Carrasquillo joins Ken for a conversation about pressure, identity, and what it really takes to build something from nothing. Not just in sport, but in life.   An Arnold Champion and one of the most dominant forces in strongwoman today, Inez didn’t come up through a traditional path. She started lifting to lose weight after a serious health scare, training alone at 4AM to avoid being seen and...

In this episode, Ken gets honest about the struggle of outgrowing identity. Moving on from being known as “the athlete,” “the strongman,” or whatever role you’ve carried for years and realizing that holding onto it too tightly can start to break you. This isn’t about abandoning who you were. It’s about allowing yourself to evolve without resentment, without forcing yourself to stay in a box that n...

Joey Szatmary joins Ken for a conversation about identity beyond lifting, adapting through different seasons of life, and what it means to keep building when priorities change. Known for his long-running presence in the strength world, coaching career, and no-nonsense approach to training, Joey has evolved far beyond athlete labels. This conversation goes into fatherhood, business pivots, discipli...

Some days you feel unstoppable. Other days you feel invisible. In this episode, Ken talks about the reality of energy swings — the high-energy days where everything feels easy and the low-energy days where even simple tasks feel heavy. The goal isn’t chasing motivation, it’s building the discipline and routines that allow you to execute no matter how you feel. Stack the days. Show up for both.   I...

Erin Murray joins Ken for a conversation about identity beyond performance, learning to step away from pressure, and what it means to keep evolving when you’ve already reached the top. A multiple-time world champion, Erin has spent over a decade at the highest level of strongman. But this conversation goes deeper than titles. It’s about navigating life after proving yourself, redefining success, a...

Ken opens up about the frustration and negativity that’s been building under the surface, and the moment it finally clicked, nothing was changing because he wasn’t actually addressing the problem. It’s easy to sit in anger and let it spiral. Harder to stop, take ownership, and ask what actually needs to change. In this episode, he breaks down how to use that anger and frustration as a signal, not...

Brian Alsruhe joins Ken for a conversation about choosing pressure on purpose, and what it means to actually do hard things consistently. Known for his intensity and unconventional approach to training, Brian has built a system around structure, intent, and embracing discomfort rather than avoiding it. This conversation looks at how that mindset carries beyond the gym into life, business, and pers...

Ken reflects on a period of drifting through life on autopilot and the realization that growth doesn’t happen without intention. When identity starts to blur — after competition, career shifts, or major life changes — rebuilding starts internally. This episode looks at the quiet work of rebuilding self-respect, self-belief, and clarity by showing up when no one is watching.   If you’ve been off tr...

Joe Sullivan joins Ken for a conversation about identity, transition, and what training is really meant to build. After reaching the top of powerlifting with multiple all-time world records, Joe is now navigating a different phase; one where training isn’t just about performance, but longevity, perspective, and how it carries into the rest of life. In this episode, Ken and Joe get into: • The shif...

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...