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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LATEST EPISODES
Ep 838 – Building More Than Muscle w/ Bert Sorin
Join John and Bert Sorin as they explore personal growth, mentorship, and the lessons from Bert’s late father that shaped both their journeys, inside and outside the gym.
Ep 837 – Redefining Durability w/ Dr Ben Skutnik
Durability isn’t just toughness, it’s the often-overlooked fourth pillar of performance. Dr Ben Skutnick, Power Athlete Certified Coach and Nutrition Ninja, breaks down the outdated model most athletes follow and introduces a new framework for real-world strength, longevity, and resilience. Learn how to build a body that can handle the grind day in and day out, avoid breakdowns, and stay in the game for the long haul.
Ep 836 – The Athlete’s Guide to Diabetes w/ Andrew Koutnik
Andrew Koutnik Ph.D breaks down how diabetes affects physiology, metabolism, hormone balance, and athletic performance. We dive into the training strategies, nutrition principles, and daily habits that help athletes manage blood sugar, build strength, and stay competitive. Andrew also exposes the challenges of navigating diabetes within the medical insurance system and why understanding the science is the key to taking control of your health and performance.
Ep 835 – Why Most Gyms Fail w/ Joe Riggio
Most gym owners don’t fail because of training; they fail because they don’t understand business. Joe Riggio of Business of Strength sits down with John to break down why equipment-heavy gyms bleed cash, and how small, efficient boutique gyms with clear pricing, strong marketing, and the right location consistently outperform the competition. They dive into real sales strategy, the power of in-person community, and why investing in mentorship beats lurking online. If you’re serious about building a profitable gym, this conversation is your blueprint.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE
Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.
Ep 834 – The Truth About Hot & Cold Therapy w/ Dr Tom Seager
Hot and cold therapy has become the latest fitness obsession, from ice baths and cryo chambers to infrared saunas. But how much of what you’re hearing online is actually true? Dr. Tom Seager, PhD and expert in environmental stress physiology, joins John to break down the real science behind thermal stress. They uncover how controlled exposure to heat and cold can improve recovery, boost metabolism, and even help manage Type 2 and Type 3 diabetes. If you want to know what really works, and what’s just influencer noise, this episode delivers the truth behind the temperature.
Ep 833 – Micro-Impacts & Brain Health w/ Dr Hunter Waldman
Certified Power Athlete Coach, Dr Hunter Waldman, breaks down the hidden world of micro-impacts, those sub-concussive hits that slowly chip away at your brain health, focus, and performance. In this talk from the Power Athlete Coach Collective, Hunter dives into what the latest research says about repeated head trauma, the role of nutrition and supplements in recovery, and how athletes can build true brain resilience for the long game.
Ep 832 – Robb Wolf on Nutrition, Ego & the Death of a Movement
Robb Wolf sits down with John to break down the rise and fall of CrossFit, from its explosive beginnings to the moment it lost its way. They dig into the truth about Paleo nutrition, the diet wars that followed, and how performance got buried under hype. This is an unfiltered look at what went wrong in fitness, and what it’ll take to rebuild it.
Ep 831 – The Science of Stress & Strength
Technology’s evolving faster than our bodies can keep up. John sits down with Certified Power Athlete Coaches, Dr. Ben Skutnick and Dr. Hunter Waldman, to dig into how comfort and convenience are killing performance. They break down the science of stress, why it’s essential for growth, and how nutrition and training come together in the HAMMER 90 Challenge, a 90-day mission proving what happens when discipline, data, and discomfort collide.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE
Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.
PA Radio – Episode 252: Dr. David Szymanski
America’s pastime is more complicated than beerz and peanuts! Baseball talk on deck.
Power Athlete Radio – Episode 252
PA Radio – Episode 251: Dr. Adriaan Louw
Train your brain how to manage pain and then get gainzz.
Power Athlete Radio – Episode 251
PA Radio – Episode 250: The Crew
The Crew celebrates 250 episodes of beating a dead horse!
Power Athlete Radio – Episode 250
PA Radio – Episode 249: Dr Bryan Mann
Dr Bryan Mann brings the science, application, context, rhythm and rhyme to training power and reducing injury!
Power Athlete Radio – Episode 249
