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 869 – The Daily Habits That Build Elite Performers w/ Brian Cain
Brian Cain joins John to break down the mindset, daily habits, and consistency that drive long-term success. If you’ve ever struggled to stay disciplined or wondered why some people keep improving while others constantly start over, this conversation gets to the root of it. Learn how small decisions, repeated every day, can transform your performance in the gym, at work, and in life.
Ep 868 – Why Most People Never Get Strong
Most people don’t fail because of bad training. They fail because they never define where they’re trying to go. Power Athlete Certified Coach, Dr. Ben Skutnik, joins John to discuss why clear goals are the foundation of lasting strength, effective recovery, and long-term athletic performance. From recovering after knee surgery to getting back to sprinting, they share practical lessons on rebuilding, staying motivated, and creating a plan that delivers results for years, not just weeks.
Ep 867 – Training for Longevity w/ Tom Newman
Think performance is built in the weight room? That’s only part of the picture. John and Tom Newman dive into the connection between strength, brain health, recovery, nutrition, and athlete development, revealing why the best performers train the entire system, not just the muscles. If you want to perform longer, recover faster, and build real resilience, this conversation is one you don’t want to miss.
Ep 866 – The Peptide Gold Rush w/ Dr Kirk Parsley
Peptides have become the latest gold rush in the world of performance and recovery. Scroll social media for five minutes and you’ll find someone claiming they heal injuries faster, build muscle easier, recover overnight, and maybe even live forever. But are peptides the next evolution in human performance, or just another shiny object for people looking to skip the hard work?
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE
Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.
Ep 865 – The Truth About Aging w/ Dr Kirk Parsley
Dr Kirk Parsley joins John to expose the real drivers of aging-related decline and explain why so many men are getting old before their time. From sleep quality and metabolic health to hormones, strength, and recovery, they break down the objective metrics that separate those who thrive from those merely surviving. If you’re serious about building a stronger, healthier, more capable body for decades to come, this conversation delivers the blueprint for longevity, performance, and quality of life after 40.
Ep 864 – How Healthy Are You, Really? w/ Dr Kirk Parsley
Think you’re healthy because you feel fine? Dr Kirk Parsley explains why some of the biggest health problems show up in your blood work years before symptoms appear. Discover the key biomarkers every adult should track, why “normal” lab values can be misleading, and the warning signs that predict future health, performance, and longevity. If you’ve ever wondered what your blood work is really telling you, this episode is a must-listen.
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.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE
Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.
Ep 799 – Judd Lienhard: Strength Science vs. Bro Science
Think you’re training the right way? Think again. Strength expert Judd Lienhard joins us to expose the biggest mistakes lifters make, the science of real gains, and why most people are getting it all wrong. Don’t waste another workout, tune in now!
Ep 798 – Welbourn vs CrossFit. The Smackdown
Does CrossFit’s work capacity model really carry over to sports, or are you just grinding for no reason? John and Arash cut through the noise, expose the biggest training misconceptions and break down General Physical Preparedness (GPP) vs. sport-specific prep. If you want real, no-BS answers, this episode is for you.
Ep 797 – Xande Ribeiro: Jiu-Jitsu Mastery & Brotherhood
Discover the secrets to dominating jiu-jitsu and building a legacy with world champion Xande Ribeiro. Xande shares his journey from the streets of Manaus to becoming a living legend, discussing the mindset, brotherhood, and timeless discipline that set true masters apart. Whether you’re a grappler or strength athlete, this conversation will give you the tools to level up in life and on the mats.
Ep 796 – Exercise Selection – What Works & What’s BS
Most gym programs are bloated with useless fluff that wastes your time and delivers nothing. John and Arash cut through the BS and answer your questions on exercise selection. Exposing the most overrated movements, breaking down the lifts that actually build strength, and sharing how to train smarter without spending hours in the gym. If your goal is real results, not just sweating for the sake of it, tune in now.
