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Brace yourself for an electrifying experience unlike any other. Led by the indomitable spirit of John Welbourn, a true legend of the NFL and the visionary force behind Power Athlete, this podcast serves as a gateway to unlocking your fullest potential.
Prepare to be enthralled as Welbourn fearlessly dissects the greatest minds in strength and conditioning while unravelling the secrets of human performance and life.
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So, whether your goal is to Be the Hammer, Eat the Weak or simply, Moving The Dirt, just know, you have arrived at your destined destination. Welcome to Power Athlete Radio, where greatness is born, nurtured, and unleashed upon the world.
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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.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE
Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.
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.
Ep 853 – The Grind to ADCC w/ Felipe Costa
Felipe Costa joins John to break down his upcoming fight, ADCC 2026 preparation, and the realities of elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. From training intensity and mindset to strength, conditioning, and recovery, Costa shares what it takes to compete (and win) at the highest level.
Ep 852 – How to Bulletproof Your Body w/ Dr. John Rusin
Dr. John Rusin lays out how to bulletproof your body with smarter programming, better movement, and a no-BS approach to pain-free performance. We break down the biggest mistakes in modern training, why early specialization is wrecking athletes, and how a lack of movement diversity is setting you up for breakdown. If you want to build real strength, stay injury-free, and keep performing for the long haul, this is the blueprint.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE
Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.
Ep 813 – The Powerlifting Playbook: Elite Tactics from Matt Wenning
Matt Wenning joins John to break down what it really takes to build elite-level strength. From time-tested training principles to lessons learned under the bar with some of powerlifting’s greats, this episode is a masterclass in doing the work, avoiding costly mistakes, and training for the long haul.
Ep 812 – Fast Food, Slow Gains w/ Ben Skutnik
Think your diet sucks because of carbs or bad genetics? Think again. Certified Power Athlete Coach, Ben Skutnik, joins us to break down the real reasons you’re failing with food: emotional eating, environmental triggers, and the fact that you treat your kitchen like a storage unit. If you’re not cooking, not prepping, and not tracking, don’t expect performance. This episode is a gut check for anyone who’s tired of starting over and ready to take control.
Ep 811 – Vaccines, Viruses & Misinformation w/ Dr Robert Clancy
World-renowned immunologist Dr. Robert Clancy joins John to dismantle the mainstream narrative around COVID, vaccines, and gut health. From the long-term impact on your immune system to the failures of modern healthcare, this episode pulls no punches. If you care about truth, resilience, and reclaiming control of your health, don’t miss this one.
Ep 810 – Building Young Warriors: Jiu Jitsu, Coaching & Fatherhood
Jiu Jitsu isn’t just a martial art, it’s a framework for life. Arash Soofiani returns to share how the lessons learned on the mat shape how he coaches kids, raises his own family, and leads from the front. From building toughness in youth MMA to the deeper strategies behind the roll, this episode connects combat sports to confidence, character, and the kind of leadership the world’s running short on.
