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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.
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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 877 – The Road to ADCC
What does it really take to prepare for ADCC? John is joined by resident Power Athlete Dragon Slayer, Arash Sofiani, to dig into the strength, conditioning and BJJ training behind elite grappling performance, and why getting stronger is only part of the equation. If you want to know what it takes to show up ready when the stakes are highest, start here.
Eat The Week Ep 6: Stop Chasing Quick Results
Want your kid faster, stronger and better at their sport? Matt Sullivan joins Ben to explain why chasing quick results could be holding them back and what young athletes actually need to improve.
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.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE
Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.
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.
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.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE
Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.
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.
Ep 861 – The Lost Art of Discipline
What happened to discipline? John sits down with resident Dragon Slayer, Arash Soofiani, for a raw conversation about the movies, mindset, and life lessons that shaped an entire generation of hard men. From Bloodsport and Rocky to modern culture’s obsession with comfort, the guys break down why toughness isn’t built in motivational speeches, it’s built through suffering, consistency, and showing up when nobody’s watching.
Ep 860 – Sam Yo: Calm Under Pressure
From breath work and meditation to emotional resilience and mental toughness, this conversation goes far beyond fitness. Sam reveals the daily practices that helped him build clarity, stay calm under pressure, and create a life rooted in intention instead of distraction. Whether you’re chasing performance, trying to regain focus, or looking for practical tools to improve mental health and resilience, this episode delivers hard-earned wisdom from a man who has lived at both extremes — stillness and intensity.
