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 876 – The Hits, Injuries & Insanity of NFL Life w/ Eben Britton: Part 2
The hits stop when your NFL career ends. But what happens when the effects don’t? Eben Britton and John dig into brain health, head trauma and the hidden cost of years spent playing one of the most violent sports on earth.
Eat The Week Ep 5: Basic Movement in Performance and Rehab
Forget complicated rehab protocols. Dr Tim Cummings explains why mastering basic movement, smart strength training and the right performance mindset can help you recover from injury, build resilience and stay athletic at any age.
Ep 875 – The Hits, Injuries & Insanity of NFL Life w/ Eben Britton: Part 1
John is joined by Eben Britton to pull back the curtain on life in the NFL, trading stories about brutal injuries, hard lessons and what it really takes to survive professional football. This is the side of the league you don’t see on Sundays.
Eat The Week Ep 4: Reigniting Your Athletic Spirit
From martial arts to Master Coach, Johnny Durrett, joins Ben to break down why great training isn’t about doing more. It’s about choosing the right program, challenging yourself with purpose, and building athleticism that lasts for life.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE
Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.
Ep 874 – The Hidden Cost of an NFL Career w/ Robert Gallery
NFL veteran Robert Gallery opens up about the mental health battle he never saw coming after football. From brain health and recovery to alternative treatments and the power of community, he shares what it took to rebuild his life when the game, structure, and identity of the NFL were suddenly gone.
Eat The Week Ep 3: Strong Fathers Build Stronger Kids
Are you raising resilient kids or anxious overachievers? Pat Barber breaks down youth sports, parental pressure, accountability and why building strong kids starts with doing the work on yourself.
Ep 873 – Is School Making Our Kids Weak? w/ Matt Beaudreau
Matt Beaudreau joins John to challenge how we educate kids, why competence builds real confidence, and what parents need to take back if they want to raise capable, independent young adults ready for the real world.
Eat The Week Ep 2: Mastering The Power of Patience
Most athletes spend too much time chasing the next program and not enough time mastering the fundamentals that actually keep them progressing. Dr. Ben Skutnik sits down with Power Athlete Certified Master Coach Dennis Dolan to unpack the overlooked habits that separate athletes who stay healthy, perform consistently, and keep improving from those who are always starting over.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE
Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.
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?
