
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 845 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessFitness | |||

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
Dr. John Rusin lays out how to bulletproof your body with smarter programming, better movement, and a no-BS approach to pain-free performance. We break down the biggest mistakes in modern training, why early specialization is wrecking athletes, and h... more
What does it take to raise capable kids in a comfortable world? John sits down with former CrossFit Games athlete, Pat Barber, to talk fatherhood, masculinity, and why real-world skills still matter. From learning through experience to living intenti... more
Think strength training is optional after 40? Think again. Hailey Babcock joins John to unpack the real challenges women face in midlife. From hormones and muscle loss to the misinformation dominating social media, and why picking up heavy weight mig... more
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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.
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.
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.
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
I am leaving as I don’t want to hear that all college professors are socialists and anti-trans remarks.
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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. Hailey Babcock
2. Will Fries
3. Scott Hogan
4. Andrew Koutnik
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6. Samantha Christine
7. Bobby Williams
8. Jay Campbell
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