The Iron Edge

By The Iron Edge

Iron Edge explores the pressure that shapes us.

Hosted by Pro Strongman Ken Nowicki, each episode features honest conversations on discipline, resilience, and personal growth — in the gym an

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How many episodes does The Iron Edge have?

The podcast currently has 44 episodes available.

The Iron Edge episodes:

September 11, 2023 Iron Edge v1 #4 - Rob Kearney
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, as well as his plans for after strongman. This is one episode you aren't going to want to miss!
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Content;
00:00 - Intro
01:30- Reasons for his time off
07:35- His life workload currently
10:05- Strategy on coaching (CrossFit/elite athletes)
13:50- CrossFit and being adaptive as athletes
18:35- His thoughts on making Strongman unpredictable/mystery events
22:40- Competing then vs now
25:50- What Strongman has taught him
27:50- How his experience with cancer has helped others
29:20- Coming back from his tricep injury
32:35- Coming out and changing the narrative for gay people
34:55- What he wants to be remembered for
37:05- Dealing with negativity from others
39:45- The reality of being gay
43:05- Growing up
57:35- First Strongman experience/start of love for strength training
50:05- How he stepped out of being completely consumed by Strongman
53:35- His husband's support
55:35- Advice to newer Strongman athletes
57:35- Goals outside of Strongman
59:45- Where to find Rob
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1h 1min
August 14, 2023 Iron Edge v1 #3 - Steve Tripp
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!
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Content;
00:00 - Intro
03:00- How Steve's gym is different than others
04:15- Always being the student in the process
04:45- Character and "full potential"
05:30- Aging and feeling more excited to grow/learn
10:30- Showing up when you don't feel like it
12:10- Reaching people and relating to athletes
13:20- His start as a trainer/focusing on passion over money
17:55- Business people VS fitness people in the business
19:30- Growing a good community
24:30- The start of Steve's lifting career
29:30- Steve's parents and their influence
36:50- Effort and successful people traits
42:00- The point of the podcast
43:40- Social media lens
52:30- Being the guy to figure it out
58:45- Vulnerability
1:04:45- Previous injuries and recent elbow injury
1:11:20- What's next for competitions
1:16:02- What's next for the gym/business
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1h 19min
July 17, 2023 Iron Edge v1 #2 - Hannah Linzay
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.
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Content;
00:00 - Intro
02:30 - Highland Games experience
04:00 - Athletic Background
05:51 - How Strongman Has Impacted Her Life
10:50 - Working In The Steel Mill
15:15 - How She Balances Work & Training
25:30 - Coaching & Working With Other Athletes
33:20 - The Importance Of Living Life Outside Of Strongman/Off Season
40:00 - Moving & Training For Health
42:30 - Having A Long Term Plan/Goals For Life
46:15 - Gratitude While Competing
47:20 - What’s Next For Her
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57min
June 24, 2023 Iron Edge v1 #1 - Kira Wrixon
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.
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Content;
00:00 - Intro
01:50 - Highland Games
03:19 - Athletic Background
06:39 - Growth From Being An Athlete
09:11 - Having An Identity Outside Of Strongman
12:40 - Having Drive As An Athlete
20:37 - Life Path/What Ifs
23:11 - Benefits Of Lifting (Outside Of The Gym)
30:49 - Coaching
34:12 - Changes In Strongman/Adapting To Change
48:12 - Balance
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55min

FAQs about The Iron Edge:

How many episodes does The Iron Edge have?

The podcast currently has 44 episodes available.