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 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.
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.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE
Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested 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.
Ep 851 – Pat Barber on Raising Wolves in a World of Sheep
Raising kids in today’s world isn’t about comfort, it’s about competence. John sits down with former CrossFit Games athlete, Pat Barber, to talk fatherhood, masculinity, and the responsibility of raising capable humans in a culture that’s gone soft. If you want to raise tough kids, build stronger families, and develop the kind of competence that actually matters in the real world, this conversation is for you.
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.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE
Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.
PA Radio – Episode 175: Steve Platek
Mind before Grind. Power Athlete, Former Grid League Athlete/now Coach, Professor of Evolutionary Neuroscience, Steve Platek [@splatek16]…
PA Radio – Episode 174: Raph Ruiz
On The Long Road Hold on to your jean shorts because this week we are bringing you…
PA Radio – Episode 173: The Nutrition Crew
eat like you train. This week we are bringing you another mind blowing Q&A with our Nutrition…
PA Radio – Episode 172: Jay Dawes
Confirm or Deny your Principles. Every well rounded strength and conditioning program has two distinct elements. At…
