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. Joining him is everyone’s favorite coach and hair model Chris a.k.a. “Tex” McQuilkin, Power Athlete’s Director of Performance.So whether your goal is to Be The Hammer, Destroy Mediocrity or simply Move The Dirt, you’ve come to the right place.

Power Athlete Radio is a health podcast hosted by Power Athlete, with 865 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Power Athlete hosts Power Athlete Radio, a health show with 865 episodes published.

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  Episode #862

  Ep 862: The Hardest Transition a Man Will Ever Make

  —1h 48m

  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 all about you. Shownotes Are you looking for a flexible training program so you can balance training with life? Follow Grindstone and punch the clock in the face. START TODAY Check out what we do: Training Nutrition Knowledge Click on the link to see the companies we use and support 👉 https://powerathletehq.com/partners/ Follow Arash and Ben on Insta Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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  Episode #861

  Ep 861: The Lost Art of Discipline

  —1h 34m

  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. Shownotes Are 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 & 8% body fat. Jacked Street. START TODAY Check out what we do: Training Nutrition Knowledge Click on the link to see the companies we use and support 👉 https://powerathletehq.com/partners/ Follow Arash on Insta Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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  Episode #860

  Ep 860: Sam Yo, Calm Under Pressure

  —1h 33m

  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 are searching for tools to sharpen your mindset and improve your life, this conversation delivers wisdom that goes far beyond the bike. Shownotes Are 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 TODAY Check out what we do: Training Nutrition Knowledge Click on the link to see the companies we use and support 👉 https://powerathletehq.com/partners/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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  Episode #859

  Ep 859: The Hypertrophy Playbook

  —1h 6m

  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 muscle mass, increasing size, and optimizing hypertrophy training. If you’re chasing real hypertrophy, not just a pump and a mirror selfie, this is required listening. Shownotes 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. Hypertrophy Standard Seminar, May 29-30, Power Athlete HQ in Austin, TX Limited access, only 50 spots and selling fast!! CLAIM YOUR SPOT Check out what we do: Training Nutrition Knowledge Click on the link to see the companies we use and support 👉 https://powerathletehq.com/partners/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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  Episode #858

  Ep 858: From Effort to Size - The Hypertrophy Standard Explained

  —1h 39m

  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 direct access to John and the Team. Hypertrophy Standard Seminar at Power Athlete HQ, (May 29–30, 2026) Limited access, only 50 spots and selling fast!! Claim your spot Shownotes Check out what we do: Training Nutrition Knowledge Click on the link to see the companies we use and support 👉 https://powerathletehq.com/partners/ Follow Ben on Insta Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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