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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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LATEST EPISODES
Eat The Week Ep 1: Mastering Athleticism w/ David McKercher
The first episode of the Eat the Week Podcast is here. Dr Ben Skutnik and fellow Power Athlete Certified Coach, David McKercher, explore athleticism, sprinting, coaching, and the training principles that build stronger, more capable athletes.
Ep 871 – The Brain Health Playbook
Learn how to build a healthier brain with the best insights on neuroplasticity, longevity and cognitive performance. This special Best of Power Athlete Radio brings together the most impactful conversations with Dr Sean O’Mara, Dr Hunter Waldman and Dr Tommy Wood, covering brain health, concussion recovery, cognitive resilience and the daily habits that help you stay sharp, perform at a higher level and age without slowing down.
Ep 870 – The Biggest Muscle You’re Not Training w/ Dr Tommy Wood
Most people train their body but neglect the organ that controls everything. Dr. Tommy Wood breaks down the science of neuroplasticity, brain health and healthy aging, revealing how simple changes to training and lifestyle can unlock better performance for years to come.
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.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE
Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.
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?
Ep 865 – The Truth About Aging w/ Dr Kirk Parsley
Dr Kirk Parsley joins John to expose the real drivers of aging-related decline and explain why so many men are getting old before their time. From sleep quality and metabolic health to hormones, strength, and recovery, they break down the objective metrics that separate those who thrive from those merely surviving. If you’re serious about building a stronger, healthier, more capable body for decades to come, this conversation delivers the blueprint for longevity, performance, and quality of life after 40.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE
Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.
Ep 534 – Rest Easy Mountain Dog: Recast John Meadows Interview
It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog. We…
Ep 533 – Fighting, Guns, and Gunfighting with Jeff Gonzales & Craig Douglas
Para bellum If you’re looking for some practical combat and communication skills for law enforcement, undercover, and/or…
Ep 532 – Masters of Movement: Lunge
We proceed by doubt, by trial and error, by resisting the impulse to lunge athletically after certainty. There is…
Ep 531 – Moving From Success to Significance w/ Donnie Maib
For the second half of life to be better than the first, make the choice to step…
