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 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.
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.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE
Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.
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.
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.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE
Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.
Ep 641 – Rec BJJ Athlete Strength Training
Jiu Jitsu is for everyone, it enhances anyone’s physical potential. The cult of Jui Jitsu is taking…
Ep 640 – Never Have a Bad Coaching Day
Kazans Kazadi shares how to reach athletes on every level. Coach Kaz has never had a bad…
Ep 639 – Training Firefighters for the Unknown
How Firefighters prepare physically and mentally to face the unknown on a daily basis. What are the…
Ep 638 – The Wild West of Coaching
The two things Coach Ron McKeefery does to promote a winning culture. There are two things that…
