To Watch The Show: https://www.youtube.com/@strongnewyorkTo Connect with Kenny Santucci: https://www.instagram.com/kennysantucci/To Connect with Strong New York: https://www.instagram.com/strongnewyork/What do you do when MrBeast hands you a $5,000,000 check?This week on Strong New York Podcast, Kenny Santucci sits down with Tyler Lucas, the winner of Beast Games Season 2, an active-duty Air Force pilot, former Penn State football player, and Titan Games finalist. Tyler shares the unfiltered story behind one of the largest cash prizes in entertainment history, what MrBeast is actually like behind the cameras, and the surprisingly disciplined first move he made the moment he got the money.We get into:What it's really like competing on Beast Games (and how the money gets paid)Why he says MrBeast is the real deal — even when the internet says otherwiseThe Titan Games "production fail" that cost him a winGrowing up overseas in a military family and playing QB at Penn State during the scandal eraThe misconceptions civilians have about the militaryWhy he's giving back to veterans with his winningsRaising kids who won't grow up entitled — even with millions in the bankWhether you're chasing a dream, climbing out of adversity, or just love a great story about a regular guy who hit the lottery the hard way, this one's for you. Crack open a Celsius and lift it up.Chapters: 0:00 Welcome and Guest Intro00:48 Beast Games and TV Mishaps02:26 Landing Titan Games05:22 Penn State Athlete Path06:30 Choosing Penn State08:08 Penn State Scandal Fallout10:58 Parenting and Safety Fears12:48 Why Air Force13:37 Military Misconceptions17:15 Drone Pilot Career19:12 Discipline and Service Values21:31 Gen Z Fame and Work Ethic25:33 Titan Games Money and Cast26:28 Athletes And Winners26:55 Rock Versus MrBeast27:55 Social Strategy To Win28:44 Why Beast Prizes Huge31:20 Getting Paid On Show31:45 MrBeast Character And Hate34:11 Handling Online Criticism35:18 First Moves With Money37:01 Purpose And Paying Forward41:55 Adversity And Parenting44:28 Work Ethic Creates Value46:53 Whats Next And Follow Up51:49 Final Thanks And Where To FindTo connect with Tyler Lucas: https://www.instagram.com/twlucas13/This episode is sponsored by CelsiusVisit https://www.instagram.com/celsiusofficial/ to see all the new flavors!This episode is sponsored by Marek Health Visit https://marekhealth.sjv.io/QY6j03 or use code KENNY at https://marekhealth.com/home for $299 off an initial assessment or 10% off your blood panels

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