Step into the world of Power Athlete Radio, where your journey towards peak performance is ignited with unwavering passion.
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.
But make no mistake, dear listener, our mission goes far beyond mere information. Together we will Destroy Mediocrity and work to Empower your Performance.
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 850 – Why Women Over 40 Need the Barbell w/ Hailey Babcock
Think strength training is optional after 40? Think again. Hailey Babcock joins John to unpack the real challenges women face in midlife. From hormones and muscle loss to the misinformation dominating social media, and why picking up heavy weight might be the most important health decision women make after 40.
Ep 849 – Hard-Earned Hypertrophy Lessons
John sits down with resident Power Athlete Dragon Slayer, Arash Soofiani, to share the hard-earned hypertrophy lessons they wish they’d known starting out. From mistakes that kill gains to strategies that actually work. Tune in for tips on building muscle, strength, and resilience.
Ep 848 – Training for the Olympics of Grappling
Felipe Costa and Victor Hugo join John to break down how they train for the ADCC World Submission Wrestling Championship, the “Olympics of grappling”. Learn elite strength and conditioning strategies, BJJ training methods, recovery protocols, and the mindset required to compete at the highest level of submission wrestling.
Ep 847 – What HAMMER 90 Actually Did For Our Athletes
Ever wondered what happens when you go all-in for 90 days on training, nutrition, and accountability? John and Certified Power Athlete Coach and Nutrition Ninja, Dr. Ben Skutnik, break down the real results of our HAMMER 90 challenge. What worked, what failed, and the surprising lessons that could change how you approach your own training.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE
Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.
Ep 846 – Super Bowl 2026 Predictions w/ Will Fries
The Super Bowl isn’t won by highlight plays, it’s decided in the trenches. Vikings offensive lineman Will Fries joins John to share his Super Bowl 2026 predictions, breaking down what really wins championships: offensive line play, defensive pressure, conditioning, and mental warfare. No hot takes. Just real football.
Ep 845 – What 30 Years Under the Bar Teaches You About Hypertrophy
We revisit one of our most listened-to hypertrophy conversations as John sits down with resident Power Athlete Dragon Slayer, Arash Soofiani, to share the hypertrophy lessons they wish they knew starting out. From mastering heavy compound lifts and smart progressive overload to avoiding junk volume and pre-workout traps, these battle-tested strategies will save you years of wasted effort in the gym, and help you build thick, head-turning slabs of muscle faster than you thought possible.
Ep 844 – The Evolution of Human Performance w/ Robb Wolf
John and Robb Wolf dive deep into Art De Vany’s lasting impact on fitness. They unpack the history of strength and conditioning, call out the myths that still dominate gyms and nutrition advice, and explore the truths that have been ignored or forgotten. This conversation isn’t just about nostalgia, it’s about cutting through the dogma and giving athletes the tools to think critically about health, performance, and longevity.
Ep 843 – 7 Reasons Most Training Fails (And What Actually Works)
Discover the 7 rules of training success. Learn how consistency, nutrition, goal-driven programming, and accountability turn short-term effort into long-term results. Perfect for anyone looking to train smarter, build a plan that fits their life, and see real progress.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE
Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.
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Direction, Not Destination Accepting things at face value is not something Derek Woodske has conditioned himself to…
EP 366 – Tony Blauer Wants You to Understand Fear
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EP 365 – Man of Reason, Andy Stumpf
Sure, this week’s guest has seen some shit and done some shit, but his legacy is slowly…
