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Ep 863 – The Athleticism Test: Would You Pass?
Power Athlete Certified Coach, D Ben Skutnik joins John to break down the components of athleticism and why movement quality, coordination, and muscle mass all play critical roles in long-term performance and longevity. They explore why muscle remains one of the strongest predictors of healthy aging, why strength without athleticism is a dead end, and how Power Athlete programs are designed to build specific fitness goals while following the same proven training principles.
Ep 862 – The Hardest Transition a Man Will Ever Make
Fatherhood has a way of exposing every weakness a man tries to hide. Certified Power Athlete Coach, Dr Ben Skutnik, and resident Dragon Slayer, Arash Soofiani, join John for a raw conversation about parenting, masculinity, personal growth, and navigating life’s biggest transitions without losing your edge.
Ep 861 – The Lost Art of Discipline
What happened to discipline? John sits down with resident Dragon Slayer, Arash Soofiani, for a raw conversation about the movies, mindset, and life lessons that shaped an entire generation of hard men. From Bloodsport and Rocky to modern culture’s obsession with comfort, the guys break down why toughness isn’t built in motivational speeches, it’s built through suffering, consistency, and showing up when nobody’s watching.
Ep 860 – Sam Yo: Calm Under Pressure
From breath work and meditation to emotional resilience and mental toughness, this conversation goes far beyond fitness. Sam reveals the daily practices that helped him build clarity, stay calm under pressure, and create a life rooted in intention instead of distraction. Whether you’re chasing performance, trying to regain focus, or looking for practical tools to improve mental health and resilience, this episode delivers hard-earned wisdom from a man who has lived at both extremes — stillness and intensity.
Ep 859 – The Hypertrophy Playbook
This isn’t another hypertrophy podcast filled with recycled bro science and influencer BS. It’s a handpicked compilation of the most hard-hitting muscle-building lessons ever dropped on Power Athlete Radio, earned through decades under the bar and forged by lifters who actually look like they train. Featuring insights from Jay Cutler, Antonio Squillante, John Welbourn, and other heavy hitters in the Power Athlete ranks, this episode delivers what works when the goal is real size, not just a temporary pump.
Ep 858 – From Effort to Size: The Hypertrophy Standard Explained
Certified Power Athlete Coach, Dr Ben Skutnik joins John to break down what’s really holding most athletes back from building size, why typical hypertrophy training falls short and exactly how the upcoming Hypertrophy Standard Seminar at Power Athlete HQ (May 29–30, 2026) is designed to fix it.
Ep 857 – The Truth About Becoming a Man Today w/ Matt Vincent: Part 2
Matt Vincent is back for part 2. He and John focus on male loneliness and why it has become such a defining issue for modern men. They explore the root causes, including the breakdown of real-world connection, the loss of shared struggle, and how an increasingly convenient world is quietly pulling men further into isolation.
Ep 856 – The Truth About Becoming a Man Today w/ Matt Vincent: Part 1
In Part 1 of this two-part series, John Welbourn sits down with Matt Vincent to answer a question most men never stop to ask: what does it actually mean to be a man? Through stories, hard lessons, and lived experience, they break down the moments that shaped them, the standards they were held to, and the mindset required to carry responsibility in a world that often avoids it.
Ep 855 – Madeleine Conti on Real Kettlebell Strength
Madeleine Conti joins John to break down kettlebell training, event prep, and how to build real strength that carries beyond the gym. Known for her no-nonsense approach, she shares how she programs kettlebell workouts, where most athletes go wrong, and how she’s preparing for her upcoming event. If you want smarter kettlebell training, better results, and zero fluff, this episode delivers.
Ep 854 – Sabrina Shapiro on Mastering Performance Under Pressure
Sabrina Shapiro joins John to break down mental training, performance anxiety, and resilience for athletes and high performers. From her NCAA fencing career to coaching mindset under pressure, she shares practical tools to build confidence, develop self-compassion, and perform when it matters most.
