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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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Jul 20, 2021 • 45min
Ep 522 – Cashing In On NCAA’s New NIL Landscape & Dangers Lurking for Naive Athletes
TikTok be damned as ex-NFL player and a D-III All star weigh the checks and balances of this new rule on performance, team chemistry, and what these young bucks need to protect themselves from big business.
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Jul 20, 2021 • 1h 13min
Ep 521 – Downhill Ice Cross with Jack Schram
Ever wondered what training looks like for an ice cross competitor? No? Because you’ve never heard of ice cross? Shame on you. Get on your google and prepare to be amazed. Courage and athleticism are the minimum requirements for this high risk extreme sport. As Jack Scram discusses, your training could be the difference between a win and loss, or more importantly, a career ending injury. Listen NOW!
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Jul 16, 2021 • 49min
Ep 520 – Searching for Outrage w/ Dr Matt Zanis
Dr. Matt Zanis joins the Power Athlete Crew to communicate on communication and throw light on why individuals choose to pick a fight... on the internet. Making a connection with an individual quickly and working well in a team environment are necessary components of success in athletics and life. Will these communication and connection skills be impacted by call-out culture, social media, and fear of speaking your mind?! Not on our watch.
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Jul 13, 2021 • 1h 5min
Ep 519 – James Simpson Soldier Turned Wheelchair Rugby League Star
James Simpson, ex-soldier turned England wheelchair rugby league star joins John and Tex to talking training, mindset, and finding yourself through competition. Over a decade ago, Simpson lost both legs plus three fingers and the muscle from his right forearm in an IED explosion. Learn how he adjusts the Power Athlete Methodology to ensure he meets the demands of wheelchair rugby league and elevates his teammates.
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Jul 9, 2021 • 2h 19min
Ep 518 – Strength and Reinvention with Chris Duffin
You may know Chris Duffin from Kabuki Strength or his notorious strength equipment line including the Duffalo Bar. What you may not know is his incredible backstory. His upbringing and and adolescent years greatly shaped the person you see today. From former engineer and business consultant to world record holder and author, Chris has transformed in more ways than one…enter his book -The Eagle and The Dragon: A Story of Strength and Reinvention.
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Jul 8, 2021 • 27min
Ep 517 – Getting Granular on Peptides w/ Dr Matt Zanis
Peptides aren't a cure-all, no matter what the internet has told you. Your daily habits are the major influencers of whether or not you age feeling great or like garbage. However, if you're getting up there in age and not recovering like you used to, then peptides are something for you to look into. Dr. Matt Zanis joins the Power Athlete Crew to lend a helping hand to hold up the magnifying glass on peptides and all the benefits they're claiming to give you.
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Jul 6, 2021 • 23min
Ep 516 – I Reek of Ammonia Post-Workout, Should I Sweat It?
When Dr. Google has you sweating the small stuff, best you call the Power Athlete Radio Hotline. A Grindstone program follower is worried about his fuel source after recently wafting off an ammonia stench following his training in a fasted state. Is his body breaking down precious muscle to fuel his fire? Should he be worried more about his health or just the longevity of his t-shirt collection?! Smell ya later!
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Jul 3, 2021 • 2h 56min
Ep 515 – Justin Lascek: Green Beret, Writer, Advocate
Strap yourself in for an empowering conversation this Independence Day! All-American badass Justin Lascek joins Power Athlete Radio to share his aim to spread the lessons learned in his journey to empower all of you. Justin Lascek and Welbourn reconnect from the early days of 70's Big and The Crew explores mindset, adversity, and how to turn trauma into growth.
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Jul 1, 2021 • 57min
Ep 514 – Betting On Yourself w/ Ali Kershner
Ali Kershner returns fresh off a National Championship run staring down a decision to step away from college coaching and place a big bet on her creativity and communication ability. Tex and Ali explore a wide range of topics including the science of embarrassing yourself, the NCAA's controversial weight room setups for Men's and Women's Basketball bubbles, and what the world can expect from the Art of Coaching's new Director of Creative Strategy.
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Jun 29, 2021 • 38min
Ep 513 – Stop Comparing Your Kid to Professional Athletes
John and Tex seek to set a parent straight on athlete evaluations and comparing your kid to numbers professional athletes are hitting for their squats and vertical jumps. All aspects of athleticism are discussed including key taking aways for developing coordination, keying in on explosivity, and tips for identifying which position an athlete is best suited for with a simple movement eval.
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