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Power Athlete Radio

Power Athlete
Strength Training
Nutrition
Crossfit
NFL
Glp-1
Power Athlete
Athletic Performance
Weight Loss
Regenerative Medicine
Exercise Physiology
Leadership
Youth Sports
Jiu-Jitsu
Hammer 90
Longevity
Gut Health
Mental Health
Performance Enhancing Drugs
Dietary Supplements
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Welcome to Power Athlete Radio. A podcast dedicated to empowering your performance every damn day. Join former NFL pro and Power Athlete Founder John Welbourn as he dissects the greatest minds in strength & conditioning and more. So whether your goal is to Be The Hammer, Destroy Mediocrity or simply Move The Dirt, you’ve come to the right place.

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In Part 1 of this two-part series, John Welbourn and Matt Vincent break down what it means to be a man today. Through personal experiences, hard lessons, and honest reflection, they explore the standards, responsibilities, and mindset that shape stro... more

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Kettlebells have become everything from Instagram fluff to serious strength tools, but somewhere the message got lost. Madeleine Conti joins John Welbourn to cut through the noise, breaking down kettlebell training methods, programming, and where mos... more

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Sabrina Shapiro joins John Welbourn to discuss mental training, performance anxiety, and resilience for athletes. From NCAA fencing to performance coaching, she shares practical tools to build confidence, handle pressure, and perform at your best.

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Power Athlete Dragon Slayer and BJJ black belt assassin, Felipe Costa, joins John to break down his upcoming fight, ADCC 2026 prep, and elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training. Learn the mindset, strength, conditioning, and recovery strategies needed to c... more

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Sabrina Shapiro
Mental performance coach
Independent/Coach
Episode: Ep 854: Sabrina Shapiro on Mastering Performance Under Pressure
Dr. John Rusin
Physical therapist, strength coach and creator of the Pain Free Performance System
Pain Free Performance, LLC
Episode: Ep 852: How to Bulletproof Your Body w/ Dr. John Rusin
Hailey Babcock
Founder of Hailey Happens Fitness, midlife women's health coach
Hailey Happens Fitness
Episode: Ep 850: Why Women Over 40 Need the Barbell w/ Hailey Babcock
Will Fries
NFL offensive lineman
Episode: Ep 846: Super Bowl 2026 Predictions w/ Will Fries
Scott Hogan
Author of Built or Broken and Owner of Salt Wrap
Salt Wrap
Episode: Ep 841: Minimize Injury & Maximize Performance w/ Scott Hogan
Dr. Ben Skutnik
Expert in strength and conditioning, discusses durability and performance.
Episode: Ep 837: Redefining Durability w/ Dr. Ben Skutnik
Andrew Koutnik
Athlete and diabetes advocate
Episode: Ep 836: The Athlete’s Guide to Diabetes w/ Andrew Koutnik
Dave Spitz
Former USC athlete, Olympic weightlifting coach, and founder of California Strength
California Strength
Episode: Ep 825: Breaking The Limits of Strength w/ Dave Spitz
Samantha Christine
Fitness expert focusing on empowering women, particularly mothers, in their fitness journeys
Episode: Ep 822: The Truth About Women’s Training w/ Samantha Christine

Host

John Welbourn
Host of Power Athlete Radio; former NFL pro and Power Athlete founder. Leads discussions on strength & conditioning, athlete performance, and related initiatives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 910 ratings
  • Great content

    You have great content. Please let your guess talk. It is very obvious you have great knowledge about lifting, fitness and nutrition. When you invite guest on the show we want to hear the guest. If you want to do a podcast by yourself and talk about different subjects I would absolutely listen to that. Please let your guest talk.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    instagram is a waste.
    United Statesa year ago
  • Longtime Listener

    I love the podcast and am long-time listener. I hate being critical, but the host needs to talk less and listen more. Oftentimes, guests speak less than 30% of the time.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    MRM1112
    United Statesa year ago
  • The John show.

    I’m not sure why John bothers having people on as guests, he is knowledgeable that’s for sure but I have never heard a presenter that cuts off their guest and inserts their own point of view as much as John does. It takes a few podcasts to notice but listen to a few and all the opinions start to be recycled making it repetitive listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Big ol gull
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Had a great conversation about doping in sports.

    I was lucky enough to be a guest on Power Athlete Radio to discuss my latest book, In Defense of Doping. I found Mr. Welbourn to be knowledgeable, engaging, and fair in his approach. This was not a rubber stamp of my philosophy. Nor was it an adversarial debate. We had a fair-minded, conversation about several topics related to the nature of doping in sport. I’ve listened to several other episodes in preparation for my visit. In each I found John to be friendly and knowledgeable while keep... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alexander of iTunes
    United States2 years ago
  • Came for psychedelic information

    I am leaving as I don’t want to hear that all college professors are socialists and anti-trans remarks.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jennysobaski
    United States2 years ago

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Ep 855: Madeleine Conti on Real Kettlebell Strength
Q: What is the first advice you give to someone who is overwhelmed starting out with kettlebell training?
Focus on consistency and enjoyment: find a modality you like, aim for a short daily routine (e.g., 20 minutes), and build a habit before chasing perfect technique or the heaviest weight.
Ep 855: Madeleine Conti on Real Kettlebell Strength
Q: What was the polarizing moment to push you down this road into kettlebell training?
The guest recalls discovering kettlebells during a trip to Austin, meeting coaches from Onnit and the durability/animal flow world, and realizing how flexible and collaborative movement could be. This environment contrasted with a traditional gym and inspired a lifelong shift toward kettlebell training and flow concepts.
Ep 853: The Grind to ADCC w/ Felipe Costa
Q: How did Costa evolve his Jiu-Jitsu style over time?
He describes initially focusing on strategy and points, then gradually incorporating the big-person, pressure-based game from Shange, Lovato, and Victor, blending aggressive top pressure with careful technique adaptation to his own physical attributes to develop a more complete, personalized game.
Ep 853: The Grind to ADCC w/ Felipe Costa
Q: What sparked Felipe Costa's interest in moving to the United States to train and compete?
Costa explains that connections with Lovato and Victor and the opportunity to train with a high-level environment convinced him to move, seeing it as essential for progressing his competition career and learning to balance training with formal education and eventual coaching opportunities.
Ep 846: Super Bowl 2026 Predictions w/ Will Fries
Q: What was your experience like playing overseas?
It was interesting being in Dublin and London but not very enjoyable due to limited time for sightseeing.

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What is Power Athlete Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Power Athlete Radio delivers a steady stream of discussions centered on strength, conditioning, and athletic performance, often weaving in practical coaching principles with candid stories from training camps, competitions, and community initiatives. Episodes frequently explore topics like progressive overload, durability, nutrition, injury prevention, and the mindset required to move the dirt—often with a mix of competitive sports insights and real-world applications for athletes, coaches, and fitness professionals. A notable strength is the host's ability to blend technical coaching with entertaining storytelling, frequently featuring guests who provide hands-on expertise and actionable takeaways. The show stands out for its long-running ... more

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Recent guests on Power Athlete Radio include:

1. Sabrina Shapiro
2. Dr. John Rusin
3. Hailey Babcock
4. Will Fries
5. Scott Hogan
6. Dr. Ben Skutnik
7. Andrew Koutnik
8. Dave Spitz

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