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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.
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 859 – The Hypertrophy Playbook
This isn’t another hypertrophy podcast filled with recycled bro science and influencer BS. It’s a handpicked compilation of the most hard-hitting muscle-building lessons ever dropped on Power Athlete Radio, earned through decades under the bar and forged by lifters who actually look like they train. Featuring insights from Jay Cutler, Antonio Squillante, John Welbourn, and other heavy hitters in the Power Athlete ranks, this episode delivers what works when the goal is real size, not just a temporary pump.
Ep 858 – From Effort to Size: The Hypertrophy Standard Explained
Certified Power Athlete Coach, Dr Ben Skutnik joins John to break down what’s really holding most athletes back from building size, why typical hypertrophy training falls short and exactly how the upcoming Hypertrophy Standard Seminar at Power Athlete HQ (May 29–30, 2026) is designed to fix it.
Ep 857 – The Truth About Becoming a Man Today w/ Matt Vincent: Part 2
Matt Vincent is back for part 2. He and John focus on male loneliness and why it has become such a defining issue for modern men. They explore the root causes, including the breakdown of real-world connection, the loss of shared struggle, and how an increasingly convenient world is quietly pulling men further into isolation.
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.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE
Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.
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.
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.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE
Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.
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.
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.
