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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 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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Ep 841: Minimize Injury & Maximize Performance w/...

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2026/01/02

Scott Hogan, author of Built or Broken, joins John to explore how athletes can train smarter, protect their joints, and stay in the game longer. They discuss the often-overlooked role of tendons in performance, how injuries cascade when dysfunction goes unaddressed, and why addressing pain early is critical. Scott also dives into the importance of broad athletic development in youth sports.Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or parent, this conversation is packed with insights to help you build

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Ep 840: The Best of Power Athlete Radio 2025

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2025/12/26

2025 was another year of cutting through noise, calling out weak ideas, and reinforcing what actually works. In this Best of Power Athlete Radio episode, we revisit the conversations that challenged the status quo in training, health, and performance. No gurus, no feel-good wellness, just strength, discipline, and truth.ShownotesAre you new to training or returning to it after time away? Don’t bypass untapped potential, follow Bedrock and lay the foundation to build unparalleled strength, speed and

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Ep 839: Tayla Cannon on Injury & Performance

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2025/12/19

John sits down with physiotherapist and athlete, Tayla Cannon, to cut through the noise around injury recovery. Tayla exposes common rehab myths, shares the strategies that actually work, and explains how athletes can train smarter, stay durable, and get back stronger after setbacks. She also opens up about her own athletic journey, giving us her hard earned insights into overcoming injuries and building lasting performance.ShownotesAre you new to training or returning to it after time away? Don’t

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Ep 838: Building More Than Muscle w/ Bert Sorin

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2025/12/12

Bert Sorin joins John to dive deep into personal growth, the power of mentorship, and how his late father shaped their journeys. Exploring lessons in strength, resilience, and living a life of impact both in and out of the gym. This is more than fitness; it’s about creating impact, honoring those who shaped you, and passing the torch to the next generation.ShownotesAre you a fighter & grappler? Crafted to complement your existing combat training, max out your strength, skill and conditioning so

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Ep 837: Redefining Durability w/ Dr. Ben Skutnik

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2025/12/05

Durability isn’t just toughness, it’s the often-overlooked fourth pillar of performance. Dr Ben Skutnik, Power Athlete Certified Coach and Nutrition Ninja, breaks down the outdated model most athletes follow and introduces a new framework for real-world strength, longevity, and resilience. Learn how to build a body that can handle the grind day in and day out, avoid breakdowns, and stay in the game for the long haul.ShownotesAre you new to training or returning to it after time away? Don’t bypass

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Ep 836: The Athlete’s Guide to Diabetes w/ Andrew...

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2025/11/28

Diabetes doesn’t mean weakness, it means you need better information. Andrew Koutnik Ph.D sits down with us to break down how diabetes reshapes physiology, hormone balance, and energy production, and why good training can be the ultimate weapon against chronic disease. If you want to understand the science without the sugarcoating, this conversation delivers.ShownotesAre you looking for a flexible training program so you can balance training with life? Follow Grindstone and punch the clock in the

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Ep 835: Why Most Gyms Fail w/ Joe Riggio

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2025/11/21

Most gym owners don’t fail because of training; they fail because they don’t understand business. Joe Riggio of Business of Strength sits down with John to break down why equipment-heavy gyms bleed cash, and how small, efficient boutique gyms with clear pricing, strong marketing, and the right location consistently outperform the competition. They dive into real sales strategy, the power of in-person community, and why investing in mentorship beats lurking online. If you’re serious about building a

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Ep 834: The Truth About Hot & Cold Therapy w/ Dr Tom...

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2025/11/14

Hot and cold therapy is everywhere, from ice baths and cryo to infrared saunas, but how much of it actually works? Dr. Tom Seager, PhD and expert in environmental stress physiology, joins John to unpack the science behind thermal stress. Learn how heat and cold exposure can improve recovery, boost metabolism, and help manage Type 2 and Type 3 diabetes. Forget the influencer hype, this episode delivers the truth behind the temperature.ShownotesAre you looking for a flexible training program so you

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Ep 833: Micro-Impacts & Brain Health w/ Dr. Hunter...

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2025/11/07

Power Athlete Certified Coach, Dr. Hunter Waldman schools us on the unseen damage of micro-impacts and what they mean for long-term brain health. Learn how nutrition, supplements, and smart recovery can help athletes protect their minds and extend their careers.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 832: Robb Wolf on Nutrition, Ego & the Death of a...

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2025/10/31

CrossFit blew up, then fell apart. Robb Wolf joins John to unpack how it happened, from the early garage gym days and the rise of Paleo to the chaos of ego, bad science, and corporate bloat. This is a raw look at what went wrong in fitness, what the industry got backwards, and how to rebuild real performance from the ground up.ShownotesYou can't out-train a crappy diet. Three comprehensive nutrition programs crafted by NFL pro John Welbourn prescribing daily custom macros for your personal body

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Ep 831: The Science of Stress & Strength

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2025/10/24

Technology’s making life easier, but it’s also making us weaker. John sits down with Power Athlete Certified Coaches, Dr. Ben Skutnick and Dr. Hunter Waldman, to break down how stress drives adaptation, why comfort kills progress, and how nutrition and training are coming together in the HAMMER 90 Challenge. Tune in to learn how discipline, data, and discomfort forge stronger athletes.ShownotesAre you looking to amplify your physique and build thick sidewalk splitting slabs of muscle? Follow with

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