

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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Jul 8, 2016 • 1h 18min
PA Radio – Episode 163: Aaron Ausmus
COACHING WITH A PURPOSE The life of a college or professional strength coach is fraught with highs and lows. In an industry dependent on so many variables outside your control, it’s a wonder why anyone would build a career on a team’s wins and losses. But, that’s exactly what Aaron Ausmus [@aaron_ausmus] successfully did at…
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Jul 2, 2016 • 1h 26min
PA Radio – Episode 162: Jim Kiritsy
YOUR ASS GETS COACHED If this episode doesn’t want to make you return to your high school or college weightroom and confront your strength coach for robbing you of the best years of your life, nothing will. Jim Kiritsy [@ksu_fb_strength] joins us all the way from Georgia to talk about the amazing culture and program…
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Jun 25, 2016 • 1h 51min
PA Radio – Episode 161: Ron McKeefery
The coaching never ends. On a mission to be the best coach you can be? You won’t want to miss this week’s episode with Ron McKeefery [@rmckeefery]. This S&C coach has been with top universities and pro teams, drinking in the experience of several lifetimes along the way. Coach Mac delivers insight on how to…
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Jun 17, 2016 • 60min
PA Radio – Episode 160: Tex McQuilkin
The toes forward controversy. This week on Power Athlete Radio, John and Tex tackle the buzz surrounding the ongoing toes forward controversy. Does this mean you never vary your stance? What about unilateral lifts? What role to they play in improving performance and how might you implement then into your program? If there is a…
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Jun 10, 2016 • 1h 56min
PA Radio – Episode 159: The Crew
bumpin’ Grindstone This week Tex [@mcquilkin] and Luke [@lukecalifornia] answer your questions direct from IG. You’ll find yourself entertained by the rapid fire responses to some inquiries and informed by the more dense training conundrums. The guys also reference one The Grindstone, the program we’ve designed for the workingman/woman who needs to move the…
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Jun 4, 2016 • 1h 31min
PA Radio – Episode 158: Jeff Nichols
Every problem has a solution. Jeff Nichols [@vahighperformance] is far more than coach and co-founder of Virgina High Performance. He’s taken his experience both as an athlete and a Navy SEAL and shaped a an effective training philosophy. Although, Jeff will be the first to tell you, his insights are not unique. But in a…
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May 27, 2016 • 1h 54min
PA Radio – Episode 157: Jon Andersen
Swimming in Deep Water Jon Andersen’s [the_jon_andersen_ifbb_pro] life reads like an adventure novel. This three-sport athlete has traveled the world competing in various facets of strength and performance. But, he is best known for dominating each arena using what he calls the Deep Water Method. It’s not only how he’s lived and succeeded in…
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May 20, 2016 • 1h 45min
PA Radio – Episode 156: Bert Sorin
solving beefs in the gym. This week we talk with a man behind the man of Sorinex. The second generation of the world renowned strength equipment brand takes time out of his busy schedule to chat with the crew. Bert Sorin is more than a MFCEO, he’s also a Power Athlete in his own…
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May 13, 2016 • 1h 29min
PA Radio – Episode 155: The Nutrition Episode
Baby got back. It’s basically summer time and unless you’ve been wodding shirtless all year long like a boss, you’ve been “focusing mostly on strength”. Lies. You’ve been eating like your plane was going down and you know it. If you’re aesthetics driven, be an adult and start leaning out. If you’re an athlete,…
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May 7, 2016 • 1h 44min
PA Radio – Episode 154: The Crew
bending the bullet that is cffb This episode marks the first of several that poll the listening audience for questions. Power Athlete Nation hit us up with inquiries regarding programming, lifting, nutrition, and more. John, Luke, and Tex respond with intelligent, well crafted points of education – then provide movie references to emphasize their points.…
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