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Power Athlete Radio

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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Ep 861: The Lost Art of Discipline

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2026/05/22

What happened to discipline? John Welbourn sits down with resident Dragon Slayer, Arash Soofiani,k for a raw conversation about the movies, mindset, and life lessons that shaped an entire generation of hard men. From Bloodsport and Rocky to modern culture’s obsession with comfort, the guys break down why toughness isn’t built in motivational speeches, it’s built through suffering, consistency, and showing up when nobody’s watching.ShownotesAre you looking to amplify your physique and build thick

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Ep 860: Sam Yo, Calm Under Pressure

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2026/05/15

Sam Yo’s journey is anything but ordinary. Before becoming one of Peloton’s most recognizable instructors, Sam walked away from life as a West End performer to spend years living as a Buddhist monk. In this episode of Power Athlete Radio, John Welbourn sits down with Sam to explore the lessons he learned through mindfulness, discipline, meditation, and intentional living — and how those lessons shaped his approach to fitness, mental toughness, and resilience.Whether you know Sam Yo from Peloton or

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Ep 859: The Hypertrophy Playbook

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2026/05/08

This isn’t another hypertrophy podcast filled with recycled bro science and influencer BS. We're we’re opening the vault to bring you a handpicked compilation of the most effective muscle-building strategies ever featured on Power Athlete Radio, built on decades of real-world strength training and hypertrophy experience. Featuring insights from Jay Cutler, Antonio Squillante, John Welbourn, and other leaders in the Power Athlete community, this episode breaks down proven methods for building

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Ep 858: From Effort to Size - The Hypertrophy...

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2026/05/01

John Welbourn & Certified Power Athlete Coach, Dr Ben Skutnik, break down what’s really holding most athletes back from building size, why typical hypertrophy training falls short and exactly how the upcoming Hypertrophy Standard Seminar at Power Athlete HQ, (May 29–30, 2026) is designed to fix it.This is not a lecture. Not a boring seminar. It's a 2-day, hands-on training experience designed to fix what’s holding you back. This isn’t theory. It’s coached lifting, real-time feedback, and

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Ep 857: The Truth About Becoming a Man Today w/ Matt...

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2026/04/24

In Part 2, John Welbourn and Matt Vincent tackle male loneliness and the growing disconnect facing modern men. They explore what’s driving it, the real-world consequences, and how convenience and comfort are making things worse, especially for younger generations. More importantly, they discuss how men can rebuild connection, purpose, and brotherhood in a world that’s pulling them apart.ShownotesAre you new to training or returning to it after time away? Don’t bypass untapped potential, follow

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Ep 856: The Truth About Becoming a Man Today w/ Matt...

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2026/04/17

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 strong men. The conversation dives into where men go wrong, why so many lack direction, and how the modern world is influencing masculinity, for better or worse.ShownotesAre you new to training or returning to it after time away? Don’t bypass untapped

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Ep 855: Madeleine Conti on Real Kettlebell Strength

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2026/04/10

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 most athletes get it wrong. From high-rep conditioning to precision strength work, this episode dives into what actually builds real-world strength, and why intent matters more than load.ShownotesNo barbell? No problem. Lean & Able is our essentials

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Ep 854: Sabrina Shapiro on Mastering Performance...

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2026/04/03

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.ShownotesAre you looking to dominate the leaderboard and take your inner athlete to the next level? Expose yourself to the advanced training techniques that contributed to John Welbourn's 10 year NFL career. START TODAYCheck out what we

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Ep 853: The Grind to ADCC w/ Felipe Costa

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2026/03/27

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 compete at the highest level of BJJ.ShownotesAre you a fighter & grappler? Crafted to complement your existing combat training, max out your strength, skill and conditioning so you can master the mat, hit them so it hurts, and return home a hero

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Ep 852: How to Bulletproof Your Body w/ Dr. John Rusin

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2026/03/20

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 how a lack of movement diversity is setting you up for breakdown. If you want to build real strength, stay injury-free, and keep performing for the long haul, this is the blueprint.ShownotesAre you new to training or returning to it after time away? Don’t

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Ep 851: Pat Barber on Raising Wolves in a World of Sheep

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2026/03/13

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 intentionally as fathers and men, they break down how competence, challenge, and action shape stronger families and more capable humans.ShownotesAre you looking for a flexible training program so you can balance training with life? Follow Grindstone and punch

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Ep 850: Why Women Over 40 Need the Barbell w/ Hailey...

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2026/03/06

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 might be the most important health decision women make after 40.ShownotesNo barbell? No problem. Lean & Able is our essentials program for those lean on time and equipment, but hungry for results. START TODAYCheck out what we

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Ep 849: Hard-Earned Hypertrophy Lessons

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2026/02/27

John sits down with resident Power Athlete Dragon Slayer, Arash Soofiani, to share the hard-earned hypertrophy lessons they wish they’d known starting out. From mistakes that kill gains to strategies that actually work. If you’ve ever chased size and felt stuck, this episode is your blueprint for smarter training.ShownotesAre you looking to amplify your physique and build thick sidewalk splitting slabs of muscle? Follow with the same tried-and-true training that John Welbourn followed to walk into

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Ep 848: Training for the Olympics of Grappling

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2026/02/20

What does it take to step onto the mats at the ADCC World Submission Wrestling Championship, aka the Olympics of grappling, and not just survive, but dominate? Felipe Costa and Victor Hugo join John to pull back the curtain on elite-level preparation for the highest stage in submission wrestling.Tune in and learn how the world’s top submission athletes develop world-class work capacity, positional dominance, and the mental resilience to walk into a knife fight and dictate the terms.ShownotesAre you

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Ep 847: What HAMMER 90 Actually Did for Our Athletes

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2026/02/13

What really happens when you commit 90 days to disciplined training, structured nutrition, and real accountability? John and Dr. Ben Skutnik, Certified Power Athlete Coach and Nutrition Ninja, break down the results of our HAMMER 90 Challenge. What worked, what didn’t, and the lessons that surprised them most. No fluff, no highlight reel, just honest insights on fat loss, strength gains, mental resilience, and the power of community pressure to push you further.ShownotesAre you looking to amplify

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Ep 846: Super Bowl 2026 Predictions w/ Will Fries

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2026/02/06

The Super Bowl isn’t won by highlight plays, it’s decided in the trenches. Vikings offensive lineman Will Fries joins John to share his Super Bowl 2026 predictions, breaking down what really wins championships: offensive line play, defensive pressure, conditioning, and mental warfare. No hot takes. Just real football.ShownotesAre you looking to dominate the leaderboard and take your inner athlete to the next level? Expose yourself to the advanced training techniques that contributed to John

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Ep 845: What 30 Years Under the Bar Teaches You About...

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2026/01/30

We're revisiting one of our most listened-to hypertrophy conversations and it holds up for one simple reason: the lessons were earned the hard way.After decades under the bar, John and Arash break down what actually moves the needle when it comes to building muscle, and what quietly wastes years of training. From prioritizing compound lifts and progressive overload to steering clear of junk volume, caffeine dependency, and recovery-killing habits, this episode lays out hypertrophy the way it’s

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Ep 844: The Evolution of Human Performance w/ Robb Wolf

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2026/01/23

John and Robb Wolf dive deep into Art De Vany’s lasting impact on fitness. They unpack the history of strength and conditioning, call out the myths that still dominate gyms and nutrition advice, and explore the truths that have been ignored or forgotten. This conversation isn’t just about nostalgia, it’s about cutting through the dogma and giving athletes the tools to think critically about health, performance, and longevity.ShownotesAre you new to training or returning to it after time away? Don’t

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Ep 843: 7 Reasons Most Training Fails (And What...

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2026/01/16

Most people don’t fail because they’re lazy—they fail because they chase intensity and novelty instead of following rules that actually work. John breaks down the 7 non-negotiable rules of training success: consistency, goal-driven programming, nutrition, recovery, and accountability.ShownotesAre you looking for a flexible training program so you can balance training with life? Follow Grindstone and punch the clock in the face. START TODAYCheck out what we do:TrainingNutritionKnowledgeClick on the

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Ep 842: Unlock Peak Power in 2026

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2026/01/09

Certified Power Athlete Coach Ben Skutnik and resident Dragon Slayer Arash Soofiani join me to look back at the impact of the 2025 Hammer 90 Challenge. We break down how structured training, nutrition coaching, and accountability turned hard work into measurable results and lasting lifestyle change. Showing how consistent effort, community support, and evolution in training methods can help athletes smash personal records, build strength, and unlock their peak power. Whether you’re chasing

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