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Power Athlete Radio

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Strength Training
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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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Strength is useless if you can't perform under pressure. Jeff Nichols joins John Welbourn to break down how elite tactical athletes build strength, resilience, and the ability to make decisions when the stakes are high. From military training to spor... more

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If you’re tracking HRV but still don’t know when to push, pull back, or ignore the damn number altogether, this episode will change the way you look at your recovery data.

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Are you looking to amplify your physique and build thick sidewalk ... more

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Joel Jamieson joins John Welbourn to break down what HRV can actually tell you about training readiness, recovery, and athletic performance. They dig into cardiovascular conditioning, strength, genetics, and the evolution of HRV technology, plus wher... more

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How much of what you know about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is actually true? ADCC World Champion and author, Robert Drysdale, joins John Welbourn to unpack BJJ’s history, challenge its biggest myths, and explore how competition, culture and commercializatio... more

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Recent Guests

Jeff Nichols
Tactical strength coach and expert in military performance
Independent/Power Athlete collaborator
Episode: Ep 882: Why the Toughest Athletes Master the Basics w/ Jeff Nichols
Robert Drysdale
Jiu-Jitsu champion and coach
Zenith by Robert Drysdale
Episode: Ep 879: Beyond the Mat w/ Robert Drysdale
Eben Britton
Former NFL offensive lineman; founder of Athlete's Approach; wealth of experience in training and brain health
Athlete's Approach; Power Athlete brand
Episode: Ep 875: The Hits, Injuries & Insanity of NFL Life w/ Eben Britton: Part 1
Robert Gallery
Former NFL offensive lineman (Raiders, etc.)
Athletes for Care / Ibogaine advocate
Episode: Ep 874: The Hidden Cost of an NFL Career w/ Robert Gallery
Matt Beaudreau
Educator and founder of Apogee Strong
Apogee Strong
Episode: Ep 873: Is School Making Our Kids Weak? w/ Matt Beaudreau
Dr. Sean O'Mara
Medical doctor discussing visceral fat in the brain
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Episode: Ep 871: The Brain Health Playbook
Hunter Waldman
Brain health expert featured in the montage
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Episode: Ep 871: The Brain Health Playbook
Dr. Tommy Wood
Neuroscientist/author specializing in brain health and neuroplasticity
Dr. Tommy Wood
Episode: Ep 870: The Biggest Muscle You're Not Training w/ Dr Tommy Wood
Brian Cain
Mental performance coach
Cain Performance Systems
Episode: Ep 869: The Daily Habits That Build Elite Performers w/ Brian Cain

Host

John Welbourn
Host of Power Athlete Radio; founder of Power Athlete; long-time pro athlete and coach.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 918 ratings
  • Saving Lives

    John & Power Athlete continue to improve, change & save lives with their no nonsense to the point Programs & podcast in nutrition, athleticism and life. I’ve been a fan for well close to 20 years and their message is always clear in this social media noise. Lift heavy, run fast eat right. I’m pretty sure This message has changed/improved/saved countless lives. Power Athlete is the go to for me & my LEO/EMS/Military peers. Give the podcast a listen. You’ll be glad you did

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dleary65
    United States4 months ago
  • 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 States2 years 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

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The mix of guests from medicine, coaching, and education helps broaden perspectives on performance.
The show delivers practical, no-nonsense training and life-strong insights that resonate beyond the gym.
Listeners appreciate actionable takeaways on coaching, performance, and longevity.
Sound quality and pacing are occasionally a critique, but content remains consistently valuable.
Guests are high-caliber, and the host keeps the conversation accessible while diving deep.

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Ep 882: Why the Toughest Athletes Master the Basics w/ Jeff Nichols
Q: How strong is strong enough for tactical operators?
Strength should be balanced with endurance and durability; excessive absolute strength can hinder performance in the field, so training emphasizes strength endurance and movement quality tailored to the operator's needs.
Ep 881: What HRV Is Actually Telling You w/ Joel Jamieson
Q: How should you view HRV readings for daily decisions?
HRV should be used to observe long-term trends rather than make day-to-day decisions, because daily readings can be influenced by many transient factors and may mislead if interpreted as immediate recovery status.
Ep 881: What HRV Is Actually Telling You w/ Joel Jamieson
Q: What is zone 2 and why is it different for each person?
Zone 2 is an individualized heart-rate-based training zone aimed at enlarging the heart's left ventricle and building the vascular network and mitochondria, with the exact range varying by each person's metabolism and fitness level.
Ep 870: The Biggest Muscle You're Not Training w/ Dr Tommy Wood
Q: What is the most important driver of cognitive improvement according to the guest?
Stimulus—exposure to new skills and environments that challenge the brain—drives neuroplastic changes and learning, which then improve cognitive function.
Ep 864: How Healthy Are You, Really? w/ Dr Kirk Parsley
Q: Why should someone get blood work if they feel healthy?
Because proactive lab testing helps optimize health rather than just confirm you're not sick; it's about aligning markers with personal goals and looking at ideal ranges rather than arbitrary reference ranges.

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Recent guests on Power Athlete Radio include:

1. Jeff Nichols
2. Robert Drysdale
3. Eben Britton
4. Robert Gallery
5. Matt Beaudreau
6. Dr. Sean O'Mara
7. Hunter Waldman
8. Dr. Tommy Wood

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