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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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Ep 815 – Psychedelics Saved My Life w/ NFL Vet Braden
8-year NFL vet and Colts offensive lineman, Braden Smith, opens up about the mental health battle that nearly ended his career. After missing three games last season to enter rehab for OCD, Braden turned to psychedelic therapy, and says it changed everything. In this raw and revealing episode, he shares the dark side of life in the NFL, the pressure to keep playing through pain, and how confronting his demons off the field saved his future on it.
Ep 814 – Beyond the Trends: What Really Works for Performance & Durability
John and Arash break down the truth about strength training, jiu-jitsu prep, fascia-specific workouts, and trending diets like Mark Bell’s sugar protocol. They go deep on gut health, raw dairy, and fermented foods. If you’re tired of gimmicks and want real, actionable strategies to boost performance and durability, this episode is your wake-up call.
Ep 813 – The Powerlifting Playbook: Elite Tactics from Matt Wenning
Matt Wenning joins John to break down what it really takes to build elite-level strength. From time-tested training principles to lessons learned under the bar with some of powerlifting’s greats, this episode is a masterclass in doing the work, avoiding costly mistakes, and training for the long haul.
Ep 812 – Fast Food, Slow Gains w/ Ben Skutnik
Think your diet sucks because of carbs or bad genetics? Think again. Certified Power Athlete Coach, Ben Skutnik, joins us to break down the real reasons you’re failing with food: emotional eating, environmental triggers, and the fact that you treat your kitchen like a storage unit. If you’re not cooking, not prepping, and not tracking, don’t expect performance. This episode is a gut check for anyone who’s tired of starting over and ready to take control.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE
Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.
Ep 811 – Vaccines, Viruses & Misinformation w/ Dr Robert Clancy
World-renowned immunologist Dr. Robert Clancy joins John to dismantle the mainstream narrative around COVID, vaccines, and gut health. From the long-term impact on your immune system to the failures of modern healthcare, this episode pulls no punches. If you care about truth, resilience, and reclaiming control of your health, don’t miss this one.
Ep 810 – Building Young Warriors: Jiu Jitsu, Coaching & Fatherhood
Jiu Jitsu isn’t just a martial art, it’s a framework for life. Arash Soofiani returns to share how the lessons learned on the mat shape how he coaches kids, raises his own family, and leads from the front. From building toughness in youth MMA to the deeper strategies behind the roll, this episode connects combat sports to confidence, character, and the kind of leadership the world’s running short on.
Ep 809 – Fixing Broken Athletes w/ Henry Abbott
Journalist, author and amateur athlete, Henry Abbott, breaks down what’s really behind the rise in youth sports injuries. From the dangers of early specialization to the failure of modern coaching, Abbott shares insights from his new book Ballistic and explains why Ballistic Movement is the key to keeping athletes healthy, resilient, and in the game.
Ep 808 – GP1s, Conspiracies & Caffeine w/ Baker Leavitt
Baker Leavitt, Director at Black Rifle Coffee, joins John for a wild ride through culture, political theories, masculinity, and modern performance. From questioning mainstream narratives to unpacking the rise of GLP-1s like Ozempic, Baker opens up about his own experience with the drug, and what it says about today’s quick-fix mindset. What starts as casual banter turns into a deeper conversation about grit, identity, and the shifting landscape of male health.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE
Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.
EP 419 – Packin’ Heat with Jeff Gonzales
2nd Amendment Rights GUNZZ! If you’re following one of the Power Athlete Training Programs we know you’re…
Ep 418 – How to Train to Crush the ARMY’s ACFT
In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete…
Ep 417 – The Ultimate Strength & Conditioning Reading List
In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete…
EP 416 – Seminole Strength with Josh Storms
Write Your Own Story From Arizona State to Florida State, Coach Josh Storms [@CoachStorms] has seen nearly…
