In Moderation

From Fire Department to Fame: ScottyKFitness' Remarkable Path


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Remember that mustache guy who made you spit out your coffee laughing about beef jerky and HOA disputes? Scotty K returns to the podcast where it all began, bringing us along for the wild ride his life has become since our last conversation.

From quitting his firefighter job to reaching nearly 4 million TikTok followers in just over a year, Scotty's transformation has been nothing short of extraordinary. But what stands out isn't the follower count—it's what he's done with it. Through marathon livestreams and ruck marches, he's raised over $143,000 for the American Heart Association. His fitness company now employs 25 full-time coaches (including actual doctors) and helps clients like Eric, who at 800 pounds is working toward standing up for the first time in four years.

The conversation takes us through Scotty's adventures across America, from being recognized everywhere he goes to jumping out of planes with Army paratroopers. We get the inside scoop on his upcoming apparel brand, Fault Line Apparel, designed to combat toxic masculinity with a "brutalist survivalist" aesthetic. There's also his unexpected partnership with Bethesda, where he'll be cosplaying as an NCR Ranger from Fallout at gaming conventions.

What makes this episode special is the genuine reflection on what it means to suddenly have influence. As Scotty puts it, "I didn't anticipate the impact some of my videos would have on people." Whether he's making viewers laugh with outlandish food reviews or moving them to tears with vulnerable moments, his authenticity shines through. Because as he learned in therapy: "I don't deserve it, but I belong here."

Ready to laugh, be inspired, and maybe shed a tear? Press play and discover what happens when a mustached fitness guy decides to weaponize his audience—not for personal gain, but for making the world better, one video at a time.

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