

Power Athlete Radio
Power Athlete
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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Oct 10, 2025 • 1h 27min
Ep 829: Science vs. Sweat: Building Better Athletes w/ Marcus Filly
Marcus Filly joins John to talk about his journey from pre-med student to CrossFit Games athlete and the creation of Functional Bodybuilding. They dig into why experience often outpaces “evidence-based” fitness science, the rise of Hyrox and hybrid athletes, and how to build a body that performs for life. This one is a masterclass in blending intellect, intuition, and intensity in the pursuit of lifelong performance.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 link to see the companies we use and support 👉 https://powerathletehq.com/partners/Follow Marcus on InstaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 3, 2025 • 49min
Ep 828: Hypertrophy 101, Lessons From the Iron Trenches
John sits down with our resident Dragon Slayer, Arash Soofiani to share the hypertrophy lessons they wish they knew starting out. From mastering compound lifts and progressive overload to avoiding junk volume and caffeine traps, these battle-tested insights will save you years of wasted effort in the gym.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 & 8% body fat. Jacked Street. START TODAYCheck out what we do:TrainingNutritionKnowledgeClick on the link to see the companies we use and support 👉 https://powerathletehq.com/partners/Follow Arash on InstaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 26, 2025 • 1h 35min
Ep 827: Dr. Sean O’Mara on Visceral Fat. Why Your Abs Don’t Matter.
Dr. Sean O’Mara joins John to expose visceral fat, the hidden fat around your organs that wrecks health, performance, and longevity. Learn how MRI scans reveal the truth beneath the surface, why BMI is useless, and what you can do to eliminate the fat that really matters.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 goals. START TODAYCheck out what we do:TrainingNutritionKnowledgeClick on the link to see the companies we use and support 👉 https://powerathletehq.com/partners/Follow Dr Sean O'Mara on InstaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 19, 2025 • 48min
Ep 826: Leadership & Authenticity in the Line of Fire Part 2
Mike Sarraille, former Navy SEAL officer and Recon Marine is back for the second part of this leadership series. We dig into authenticity, stolen valor, and how the culture of the military has shifted. Mike pulls no punches on what separates real leaders from pretenders, why authenticity is non-negotiable, and what today’s military can teach anyone building a team, business, or family.ShownotesAre you a war fighter or door kicker looking to increase your resilience and lethality? HAMR was created after working with Naval Special Warfare, the US Army, Marines and First Responders. START TODAYCheck out what we do:TrainingNutritionKnowledgeClick on the link to see the companies we use and support 👉 https://powerathletehq.com/partners/Follow Mike on InstaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 12, 2025 • 1h 11min
Ep 825: Breaking The Limits of Strength w/ Dave Spitz
What does it take to build athletes capable of lifting the impossible? Dave Spitz of Cal Strength joins John to break down his approach to training a new world-record hopeful, the blueprint for developing freak strength, and the common mistakes lifters make when chasing heavy weights.If you want to understand how world-class power is forged (and why most athletes fail before they ever get strong), this episode is for you.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 & 8% body fat. Jacked Street. START TODAYCheck out what we do:TrainingNutritionKnowledgeClick on the link to see the companies we use and support 👉 https://powerathletehq.com/partners/Follow Dave on InstaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 5, 2025 • 41min
Ep 824: Leadership & Authenticity in the Line of Fire Part 1
What makes a great leader, and what makes a terrible one? Former Navy SEAL, Mike Sarraille, joins John to share lessons from the battlefield on leadership and trust. If you’ve ever asked yourself what it really takes to lead in today’s world, this episode is for you.ShownotesAre you a war fighter or door kicker looking to increase your resilience and lethality? HAMR was created after working with Naval Special Warfare, the US Army, Marines and First Responders. START TODAYCheck out what we do:TrainingNutritionKnowledgeClick on the link to see the companies we use and support 👉 https://powerathletehq.com/partners/Follow Mike on InstaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 29, 2025 • 1h 27min
Ep 823: Inside the Weight Cut: What It Really Takes
Cutting weight is one of the hardest parts of being an athlete, and most people get it dead wrong. John is joined by Power Athlete's resident Dragin Slayer, Arash Soofiani, and Certified Power Athlete Coach & Nutrition Ninja, Ben Skutnik, to pull back the curtain on sugar detoxes, scale anxiety, and the nutrition and training protocols that actually work. If you want to drop weight without losing strength, this is the blueprint.ShownotesTired of influencers, fads, and half-baked hacks? 90 days. One mission. Get lean, build muscle, and forge a mindset that doesn’t break. CUT WITH USCheck out what we do:TrainingNutritionKnowledgeClick on the link to see the companies we use and support 👉 https://powerathletehq.com/partners/Follow Arash and Ben on InstaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 22, 2025 • 1h 9min
Ep 822: The Truth About Women’s Training w/ Samantha Christine
The fitness industry feeds women gimmicks, crash diets, and cookie-cutter workouts. Samantha Christine joins John to expose the lies, explain how women’s training must differ from men’s, and unpack the hidden dangers of weight-cutting. Real talk, real strength, no fluff.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 link to see the companies we use and support 👉 https://powerathletehq.com/partners/Follow Samantha on InstaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 15, 2025 • 1h 35min
Ep 821: Inside the HAMMER 90 Challenge
Ninety days. No excuses. John and Power Athlete Certified Coach & Nutrition Ninja, Ben Skutnik, take you inside the HAMMER 90 Challenge, what it is, how it works, and what happened when they put themselves through it. This is the blueprint to reset your body, sharpen your mind, and prove you can cash the check your mouth’s been writing.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 & 8% body fat. Jacked Street. START TODAYCheck out what we do:TrainingNutritionKnowledgeClick on the link to see the companies we use and support 👉 https://powerathletehq.com/partners/Follow Ben on InstaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 8, 2025 • 1h 47min
Ep 820: The Truth About Holistic Health w/ Dr. Bobby Williams
Dr. Bobby Williams joins John to blow up the myth of "balanced living" and reveal what it really takes to live a high-performance, holistic life. From the hidden toll of alcohol and drugs to gut health, detoxing, and dialing in true nutrition, this episode is a wake-up call for anyone who thinks cold plunges and smoothies are enough.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 link to see the companies we use and support 👉 https://powerathletehq.com/partners/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy