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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 880: Are You Actually Ready to Train? w/ Joel...

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2026/10/02

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 where AI and wearable data can help you make smarter training decisions and where the numbers can lead you astray.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 879: Beyond the Mat w/ Robert Drysdale

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2026/09/25

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 commercialization shaped the sport.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. START TODAYCheck out

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Ep 878: You Can’t Cheat the Work

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2026/09/18

Can you out-train a cheat meal? How hard should you really be training? And what does it actually take to get lean?Resident Power Athlete Dragon Slayer, Arash Soofiani, puts on the spot with a Q&A covering training, nutrition, recovery, youth sports and the shortcuts that don’t work. You want the results? You have to do the work.ShownotesAre you done trying to force your life to fit your training? Get every Power Athlete training program under one roof and switch when your goals, schedule or

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Ep 877: The Road to ADCC

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2026/09/11

ADCC is one of the toughest stages in grappling. You don’t show up ready because you trained hard for a few weeks. You earn it through months of smart training, hard rounds, strength, conditioning and knowing when to push and when to back the fuck off.Resident Power Athlete Dragon Slayer, Arash Sofiani, joins John to break down the road to ADCC and what goes into preparing an athlete for elite-level competition.ShownotesAre you a fighter & grappler? Crafted to complement your existing combat

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Ep 876: The Hits, Injuries & Insanity of NFL Life w/...

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2026/09/04

What happens when the hits follow you long after football ends? John Welbourn and Eben Britton dig into NFL head trauma, brain health, and the lasting impact of years spent colliding for a living.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 do:TrainingNutritionKnowledgeClick on the link to see the companies

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Ep 875: The Hits, Injuries & Insanity of NFL Life w/...

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2026/08/28

John Welbourn and Eben Britton trade NFL stories, unpack the injuries that shaped their careers, and reveal what it really takes to survive life in professional football. Two former NFL players, no filter, and plenty of stories from inside the league.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 874: The Hidden Cost of an NFL Career w/ Robert...

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2026/08/21

NFL veteran Robert Gallery joins John Welbourn to talk about his journey from an Iowa farm to the NFL and the mental health challenges that followed retirement. They dig into brain health and recovery, life after football, alternative treatments, and why community matters when rebuilding your identity beyond the game.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 873: Is School Making Our Kids Weak? w/ Matt...

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2026/08/14

What are we actually preparing our kids for?Matt Beaudreau joins John Welbourn to challenge modern education, why competence builds confidence, and what parents need to take back. They dig into failure, responsibility, leadership, and raising capable, independent young adults ready to handle the real world.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 power. START

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Ep 872: Why Strong Doesn't Mean Athletic

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2026/08/07

If your training isn't making you more athletic, what's it actually doing? John Welbourn and Certified Power Athlete Master Coach, Dr Ben Skutnik, explain the principles that turn strength into real-world performance and why most people have been asking the wrong questions all along.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 training camp at 308 lbs

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Ep 871: The Brain Health Playbook

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2026/07/31

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 Waldman and Dr. Tommy Wood, this episode explores how training, nutrition, movement and continuous learning shape a stronger, healthier brain. If you want to stay sharp, perform at your best and build resilience for life, this is where to

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Ep 870: The Biggest Muscle You're Not Training w/ Dr...

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2026/07/24

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 the science behind staying sharp, learning faster, recovering better, and building resilience for life. If you want to perform today without sacrificing tomorrow, this episode is for you.ShownotesAre you looking for a flexible training program so you

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Ep 869: The Daily Habits That Build Elite Performers...

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2026/07/17

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 moving forward from those who constantly start over.If you're ready to stop chasing quick fixes and start building lasting performance, this conversation is for you.ShownotesAre you looking for a flexible training program so you can balance training

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Ep 868: Why Most People Never Get Strong

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2026/07/10

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 when the work gets hard. From knee rehab and getting back to sprinting to balancing training with recovery, they break down what it takes to keep making progress instead of spinning your wheels.If you want to train with purpose, recover smarter, and build

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Ep 867: Training for Longevity w/ Tom Newman

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2026/07/03

What does it really take to build an athlete who performs at a high level for decades instead of seasons?In this episode of Power Athlete Radio, John Welbourn sits down with Tom Newman to explore the connection between strength, brain health, athletic performance, recovery, and longevity. They discuss why modern athlete development requires more than simply lifting heavier or training harder, and how a systems-based approach can improve resilience, recovery, and long-term performance.Shownotes Are

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Ep 866: The Peptide Gold Rush w/ Dr Kirk Parsley

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2026/06/26

Peptides have become the latest gold rush in the world of performance and recovery. Scroll social media for five minutes and you'll find someone claiming they heal injuries faster, build muscle easier, recover overnight, and maybe even live forever. But are peptides the next evolution in human performance, or just another shiny object for people looking to skip the hard work? Dr. Kirk Parsley joins John to cut through the noise and break down what the science actually says. Shownotes You

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Ep 865: The Truth About Aging w/ Dr Kirk Parsley

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2026/06/19

How healthy are you after 40? Most men assume declining energy, stubborn body fat, poor recovery, low testosterone, and fading athletic performance are simply part of getting older. Dr Kirk Parsley says otherwise as he joins John Welbourn to expose the real drivers of aging-related decline and explain why so many people are getting old before their time. From sleep quality and metabolic health to hormones, strength, and recovery, they break down the objective metrics that separate those who thrive

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Ep 864: How Healthy Are You, Really? w/ Dr Kirk Parsley

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2026/06/12

Most people assume they're healthy because they aren't sick. That's a dangerous assumption. Dr Kirk Parsley joins John Welbourn to break down the blood markers that reveal what's really happening beneath the surface, the five biomarkers everyone over 40 should monitor, and why being "within range" isn't the same as being healthy. The numbers don't lie, and they may be telling a very different story than you think.ShownotesStop guessing and start measuring. Get a

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Ep 863: The Athleticism Test - Would You Pass?

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2026/06/05

You can squat 500 pounds. Bench your bodyweight for reps. Maybe you've spent years chasing strength and building muscle. But here's the question: Are you actually athletic?Power Athlete Certified Coach, Dr Ben Skutnik joins John Welbourn to break down the components of athleticism and why movement quality, coordination, and muscle mass all play critical roles in long-term performance and longevity. Together they explore why muscle remains one of the strongest predictors of healthy aging, why

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Ep 862: The Hardest Transition a Man Will Ever Make

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2026/05/29

Fatherhood has a way of exposing every weakness a man tries to hide. Certified Power Athlete Coach Ben Skutnik and resident Dragon Slayer Arash Soofiani join John Welbourn for a raw conversation about parenting, masculinity, personal growth, and navigating life’s biggest transitions without losing your edge.From marriage and raising kids to identity shifts, sacrifice, and learning how to lead under pressure, this episode digs into the uncomfortable reality of evolving as a man when life stops being

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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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