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Power Athlete Radio

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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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In this special Best of episode, we bring together the biggest conversations on brain health, neuroplasticity, concussion recovery, cognitive performance and longevity. Featuring insights from Dr. Sean O'Mara, Certified Power Athlete Coach Dr. Hunter... more

John Welbourn sits down with physician, neuroscientist, and former athlete Dr. Tommy Wood to explore how neuroplasticity, strength training, nutrition, sleep, and lifestyle shape brain health, cognitive performance, and healthy aging. They break down... more

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John Welbourn is joined by elite mental performance coach, Brian Cain to talk about the mindset behind consistent success. They dig into why discipline beats motivation, how small daily habits compound over time, and what separates people who keep mo... more

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Most people don't need a better program. They need a better target.

Power Athlete Certified Coach, Dr. Ben Skutnik, joins John Welbourn to talk about why clear goals are the key to building strength, recovering from injury, and staying motivated whe... more

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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
Tom Newman
Founder of Newman HP, performance coach
Newman HP
Episode: Ep 867: Training for Longevity w/ Tom Newman
Kirk Parsley
Medical doctor and sleep/health expert
Private practice/concierge doctor
Episode: Ep 865: The Truth About Aging w/ Dr Kirk Parsley
Jay Cutler
Four-time Mr. Olympia indicating elite bodybuilding status
Bodybuilding/West Coast
Episode: Ep 859: The Hypertrophy Playbook
Matt Vincent
world traveler, entrepreneur, and fitness-minded thinker
Episode: Ep 856: The Truth About Becoming a Man Today w/ Matt Vincent: Part 1
Sabrina Shapiro
Mental performance coach
Independent/Coach
Episode: Ep 854: Sabrina Shapiro on Mastering Performance Under Pressure
Felipe Costa
Six Blades black belt, rising star in international Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Six Blades
Episode: Ep 853: The Grind to ADCC w/ Felipe Costa
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

Host

John Welbourn
Former NFL pro and founder of Power Athlete; hosts Power Athlete Radio with a focus on strength and conditioning, performance, and practical coaching strategies.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 914 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 States2 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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The show delivers powerful, actionable fitness knowledge with guests who actually share their expertise.
Guests and hosts foster a sense of community and real-world applicability in training and leadership.
Listeners appreciate the deep dive into programming and practical training insights, though audio quality can be a point of feedback.

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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.
Ep 859: The Hypertrophy Playbook
Q: What was your approach to volume and split when training at peak competitive levels?
He described doing around 20-25 sets per body part with four sets per exercise, typically covering multiple exercises per session and often training twice daily with a two-days-on, one-day-off pattern to manage volume and recovery.
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.

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This show centers on strength, conditioning, and high-performance training, often featuring elite athletes, coaches, and industry commentators. Episodes balance technical coaching with personal stories about discipline, mentorship, and building durable bodies for sport and life. A standout aspect is its ability to pair evidence-based coaching with candid career and life narratives, plus regular sponsor and program promotions that tie back to hands-on training and programming systems.

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Power Athlete Radio launched 13 years ago and published 863 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Power Athlete Radio include:

1. Dr. Tommy Wood
2. Brian Cain
3. Tom Newman
4. Kirk Parsley
5. Jay Cutler
6. Matt Vincent
7. Sabrina Shapiro
8. Felipe Costa

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