Power Athlete Radio
388 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 451 ratingsPower Athlete Radio is the premier podcast is strength and conditioning. The show is hosted by Power Athlete CEO, John Welbourn and Tex McQuilkin. Each week the team ignites earbuds across the globe with world class coaches, authors, scientists and more. This weekly podcast infects you, the listener, with the advice, anecdotes, allegories, parables, movie quotes, jokes and more, proven to empower your performance.
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Episodes
EP 369 – The Language of Coaching with Nick Winkelman
July 17, 2020 20:00 - 87.9 MBCue, Do, and Debrief Coach and Author, Nick Winkelman [@nickwinkelman] joins The Crew for the second time to discuss his book, The Language of Coaching. In the book, Nick dives deep into how instruction, feedback, and cueing can significantly affect training outcomes. This includes getting your athletes to take an active interest in their own… The post EP 369 – The Language of Coaching with Nick Winkelman first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 368 – Zach Even-Esh is Old School
July 10, 2020 22:05 - 145 MBFilling Out Your Sleeves Power Athlete Radio strives to host guests who are smarter and better looking than us. This week we hit the mark with long time buddy and Underground Strength Gym Coach, Zach Even-Esh [@Zevenesh]. It seems like each conversation with him on the show is like a kick in the pants. No… The post EP 368 – Zach Even-Esh is Old School first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 367 – Reason and Logic 101 with Derek Woodske
July 03, 2020 13:19 - 183 MBDirection, Not Destination Accepting things at face value is not something Derek Woodske has conditioned himself to do. Instead, he’s put in the energy and personal responsibility to do just the opposite. Maybe this is why he’s been a standout performer in the world of athletics, a reformative coach in strength and conditioning, and one… The post EP 367 – Reason and Logic 101 with Derek Woodske first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 366 – Tony Blauer Wants You to Understand Fear
June 26, 2020 15:11 - 116 MBYou Can’t Buy a Resiliency Degree In trying times, everyone needs a dose of Tony Blauer [@TonyBlauer], creator of the SPEAR System [@Spear.System]. He’s spent a lifetime studying how fear impacts an individual’s ability to not only perform, but do virtually everything. That’s why you owe it to yourself to give this episode a listen.… The post EP 366 – Tony Blauer Wants You to Understand Fear first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 365 – Man of Reason, Andy Stumpf
June 19, 2020 20:22 - 106 MBSure, this week’s guest has seen some shit and done some shit, but his legacy is slowly transforming. Andy Stumpf is more than a pretty face/former SEAL, he has an insatiable curiosity for people and the complexities of their environments. This is what makes him not only the gifted podcast host of “Cleared Hot”, but… The post EP 365 – Man of Reason, Andy Stumpf first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 364 – Break Your Shit with Dr. Cara Miller
June 12, 2020 13:30 - 144 MBWhen Dr Cara Miller is around, all you want to do is make her proud. This week she graces The Crew to discuss a few thoughts on effective leadership. This. Is. Her. Jam. People. Not only does she talk about the shortcomings of those popular “five step” books frequently found in the airport, she also… The post EP 364 – Break Your Shit with Dr. Cara Miller first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 363 – JL Holdsworth is About That RPR
June 05, 2020 20:20 - 132 MBDon’t Separate the Body from Mind Reflexive Performance Reset. You’ve heard the term RPR slung around the scene some time now, including on this podcast, but what IS it actually? This week we are joined by J.L. Holdsworth to discuss just that. Hear how the use of breath work and tactile input on very specific… The post EP 363 – JL Holdsworth is About That RPR first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 362 – Injury Prevention with Dr Adam Anz
May 29, 2020 19:41 - 140 MBFatigue is Where Injury Occurs You may have noticed that Power Athlete has been on a bit of an ACL kick recently. If there were a joint injury pandemic, this would be it. With nearly 120,000 ACL injuries per year in the states alone and an up to 32% re-injury rate, it’s a real bitch.… The post EP 362 – Injury Prevention with Dr Adam Anz first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 361 – The Evolution of Basketball Training with Cory Schlesinger
May 22, 2020 14:42 - 126 MB“I said I’d never work in the NBA” Coach Cory Schlesinger [@schlesstrength] joins us this week to talk about his 10 years of unique experiences working strength and conditioning at the collegiate level and about how he swore he’d never work in the NBA. Cut to…his role at the Phoenix Suns. His story is a… The post EP 361 – The Evolution of Basketball Training with Cory Schlesinger first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 360 – The Cast & Crew
May 15, 2020 19:36 - 116 MBComing to a Theater Near You “It’s like two vultures picking at a dead carcass and fighting over the eyeballs”… these are the words of friend of the podcast, John Welbourn. He’s talking about some of the politics surrounding high school strength and conditioning protocols soon to be in place. This week, The Crew talks… The post EP 360 – The Cast & Crew first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 359 – Your Dream Speed Coach, Derek Hansen
May 08, 2020 12:00 - 102 MBCOVID-19 is Like Football Hansen. So hot right now. This is our second time hosting the notorious Sprint Coach and he is even more knowledgeable and hilarious than we remember. Per John’s request, Derek Hansen [@derekmhansen] dives deep into explaining speed development, technique, and how he’s managed to convey these critical elements to sport coaches.… The post EP 359 – Your Dream Speed Coach, Derek Hansen first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 358 – The ACL Episode with Dr Tim Hewett
May 01, 2020 22:37 - 96.4 MBYou Can’t Rush Biology The MF ACL. It’s the achilles heel of the knee. And I know what you’re thinking,..”Hasn’t the ACL horse been beaten enough?” The answer is NO! If you’re going to listen to just one comprehensive podcast on how ACL injuries develop, occur, and affect an athlete mentally and physically, THIS is… The post EP 358 – The ACL Episode with Dr Tim Hewett first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 357 – The Healthy Rebellion’s Robb Wolf
April 25, 2020 01:23 - 161 MBHungry Like the Wolf Hanging around smart people makes you appear smart. That has always been the glue that holds our friendship with sweetheart, Robb Wolf [@dasrobbwolf], together. If you think three guys with mustaches completely disregarding the 6 ft rule for a fourth man with a fanny pack isn’t bromance, I don’t know what… The post EP 357 – The Healthy Rebellion’s Robb Wolf first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 356 – Making Performance a Habit with Dr Julie Slowiak
April 17, 2020 20:51 - 126 MBBehavior Reflects Motivation During these strange times, we’re all being forced to find a “new normal” which means…behavior modification on many fronts. Luckily, we have experts like Dr. Julie Slowiak [@julieslowiakphd], Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Minnesota. A Certified Sports Psychology Coach, she blends her knowledge of human behavior analysis and habit… The post EP 356 – Making Performance a Habit with Dr Julie Slowiak first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 355 – Nick Hardwick After the NFL
April 10, 2020 22:04 - 113 MBThe Center of it All Nick Hardwick [@NickHardwick] is proof that you don’t need to hammer your kids into playing one sport for their entire adolescence. After wrestling throughout high school and becoming a state champ, he headed to Purdue where he walked on and played about 16 games total, most of which were in… The post EP 355 – Nick Hardwick After the NFL first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 354 – First Responder Wellness with Anette Zapp
April 04, 2020 01:58 - 104 MBForged by Fire It’s an incredible time to put some of our first responders in the spotlight. This week we welcome Anette Zapp [@firesqfitness] who serves as a Fire Department Lt in Chicago. While her passion is helping her fellow firefighters achieve optimal wellness, she also dabbles in biochemistry and molecular biology. Hear how she’s… The post EP 354 – First Responder Wellness with Anette Zapp first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 353 – Mastering the D3 Dynamic with Mike Caro
March 27, 2020 22:52 - 124 MBCollege Athletes Take a Hit Coach Mike Caro [Twitter: @CoachMikeCaro] brings his unique perspective of working with 27 different teams at the D3 level to this week’s show. He and the The Crew rap about the contrasts of D1 and D3 collegiate sports environments and how those differences shape the culture of a team. When… The post EP 353 – Mastering the D3 Dynamic with Mike Caro first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 352 – Dr Keith Baar Engineers Tissues
March 20, 2020 04:56 - 114 MBThe Future of Muscle Science If it’s knowledge you seek, look no further than this week’s episode. Dr Keith Baar [Twitter: @MuscleScience] takes John, Luke, and Tex to school on subjects like molecular exercise physiology and musculoskeletal tissue engineering. Did you know that there are experiments going on right now in which lab grown human muscle… The post EP 352 – Dr Keith Baar Engineers Tissues first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 351 – Influencer Mike Boyle Actually Coaches
March 14, 2020 04:37 - 84.6 MBHow Do We Reeaach These Kids Coach Mike Boyle [@michael_boyle1959] is easily one of the most entertaining guests we’ve had on Power Athlete Radio. He has no problem battling the bullshit on social media and calls out so-called coaching “influencers” daily…that is…if he can find the time. If you visit Mike’s instagram page you’ll notice… The post EP 351 – Influencer Mike Boyle Actually Coaches first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 350 – Three Men & A Lady
March 07, 2020 07:19 - 166 MBPA Radio Celebrates 350 Seven years and 350 episodes later, we’re still beating the dead horse that is Power Athlete Radio. In this reunion podcast, The Crew reminisces on some of their favorite guests, answers your questions, and catches up with old lady Hinzman. Girl Scout cookie flavors, MetConAir the movie, dogs who look embarrassed when… The post EP 350 – Three Men & A Lady first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 349 – The Evolution of Ryan Fischer
February 29, 2020 06:31 - 112 MBHumble Beginnings, Happy Endings For every year that goes by, Ryan Fischer [@ryanfisch] grows exactly one ab. This week’s guest entertains The Crew with a powerful backstory of his rise in CrossFit. The most poignant part of all…Ryan came to the realization that “there is so much more to life” than the sport of fitness. As… The post EP 349 – The Evolution of Ryan Fischer first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 348 – Kabuki Strength’s Chris Duffin
February 22, 2020 06:16 - 102 MBStrength from Struggle Chris Duffin [@@mad_scientist_duffin] of Kabuki Strength joins us to get down and dirty on some classic strength training discussion. From fabricated bars, to velocity training, to the latest and greatest supplements for strength…this conversation quenches the serious lifter’s thirst for knowledge. As if that weren’t enough, John’s true intentions are known when… The post EP 348 – Kabuki Strength’s Chris Duffin first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 347 – Rugby Legend, Owen Franks
February 14, 2020 11:14 - 141 MBOn the Pitch Rugby legend, Owen Franks [@Owen.Franks] joins us from across the pond for this week’s killer episode of PA Radio. If you are a rugby fan or a person with a pulse, you’ll want to tune into this discussion. Living a childhood steeped in the rugby culture, Franks explains how it’s 9/10 kids… The post EP 347 – Rugby Legend, Owen Franks first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 346 – Fast & Furious 9 Wins The Super Bowl
February 08, 2020 06:46 - 129 MBGranny Shifting What’s almost as good as having a World Class Guest on Power Athlete Radio? Having NO guest at all and listening to our Crew of two post-peak athletes and one “friend of the podcast”, John Welbourn. There is no shortage of important global issues to discuss…by other renowned shows. PA Radio is here… The post EP 346 – Fast & Furious 9 Wins The Super Bowl first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 345 – Feeling the G’s with Corey LaJoie
February 01, 2020 19:03 - 113 MBTrain Fast, Be Fast This week we go big time with professional NASCAR driver, Corey LaJoie [@coreylajoie]. Not only does he possess the stock car driving skills passed down from his father, Randy LaJoie, he also scoots around the track in one unmistakable ride which features his giant face on the hood. Is the life… The post EP 345 – Feeling the G’s with Corey LaJoie first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 344 – Ivy League Coaching With Tom Newman
January 25, 2020 06:16 - 111 MBEmotional Intelligence for Athletes With access to some of the greatest minds in academia, Director of Student Athlete Innovation & Performance Tom Newman [@bulldog.strength] has been successful in creating a winning culture at Yale. Tom brings his knowledge of training and sports science to the table but has learned that the key is to “stay humble, stay… The post EP 344 – Ivy League Coaching With Tom Newman first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 343 – Kris Borthwick is Making a Racket in Tennis
January 18, 2020 05:40 - 87.3 MBThe Posh Power Sport Coach Kris Borthwick’s [@krisborthwick] career has come full circle bringing him back to a sport he played as a youth athlete in the UK. After giving tennis up to focus on rugby, Kris later found himself back on the court with the men’s and women’s teams at Wake Forest University. Now… The post EP 343 – Kris Borthwick is Making a Racket in Tennis first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 342 – The Crew Answers Your Questions
January 11, 2020 02:13 - 131 MBMetabolic Flexibility & Movies It’s been a while since The Crew was able to sit around and reminisce on what was an epic 2019 Power Athlete Symposium. John, Luke, and Tex have a lot of NFL catching up to do and your questions to answer. While they consult the 2020 Galactic Calendar to see what the… The post EP 342 – The Crew Answers Your Questions first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 341 – Ben Crookston on Creativity & Competition
January 04, 2020 01:27 - 119 MBFind Your New Field of Competition What once began as a professional relationship between a S&C company and a few tech nerds quickly evolved into a long term relash with the goal of empowering athletes. Ben Crookston of Train Heroic [@TrainHeroic] brings purpose to this week’s episode with Luke and Tex, diving into the principles… The post EP 341 – Ben Crookston on Creativity & Competition first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 340 – Motivating Millennials with Liza Reader
December 21, 2019 01:25 - 100 MBNot Your Grandma’s Weight Room Liza Reader of University of Louisville has seen the changes in collegiate athletes over the years. While she relents that internet has spawned a thirsty demographic of attention seeking “fitness experts”, she says that she’s seeing at least one positive change in the athletes entering her program. These young go-hards… The post EP 340 – Motivating Millennials with Liza Reader first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 339 – James FitzGerald and the Future of “Fitness”
December 14, 2019 02:09 - 147 MBFitness is Changing, and Not For The Better Everyone has an opinion about the sport of “fitness” but few have contemplated the implications of training systems like CrossFit more than Opex founder, James FitzGerald [@JFitzOpex]. A spicy discussion kicks off wherein The Crew debates long term effects of high volume and the glamorization that surrounds… The post EP 339 – James FitzGerald and the Future of “Fitness” first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 338 – New Treatment for PTSD with Tara Miller
December 08, 2019 23:41 - 124 MBThe Old Methods Aren’t Effective This week Tara Miller takes The Crew through a brief history of psychiatry and discusses the antiquated techniques that are still in practice today. As Tara explains, although it may feel good to talk about traumatic experiences in the moment, it does nothing to improve the effects of PTSD. More… The post EP 338 – New Treatment for PTSD with Tara Miller first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 337 – Dr Tara Swart & Brain Agility
November 29, 2019 16:12 - 77.9 MBNeuroplasticity is Sexy Dr Tara Swart [@DrTaraSwart] is author of The Source, an in depth look at how the science of the brain can be utilized to realize your authentic self. Does this seem like heavy Thanksgiving dinner conversation? Well then it may be just what you need to divert the attention from religion and… The post EP 337 – Dr Tara Swart & Brain Agility first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 336 – Onegevity, Gut Health, & Your Feces
November 22, 2019 18:14 - 88.5 MBThe Ultimate Log of Information This week The Crew gets down and dirty talking literal shit with the fellas who founded Onegevity [@Onegevity]. Most people struggle to grasp the complexity of their gut and the bacteria that inhabit it. These two smarty pants make it easy by providing feedback to optimize bacteria ratios and gut health…all… The post EP 336 – Onegevity, Gut Health, & Your Feces first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 335 – The Vegan Vendetta
November 16, 2019 03:46 - 139 MBThe Game Changers are Lame Changers Ohh lawdy. If you think you’ve heard The Crew criticize the vegan lifestyle, you ain’t heard nothing yet. With the fire of a thousand suns, the nerdiness of a thousand Robb Wolf’s, and the repetition of a thousand beaten dead horses, John leads the charge against recent vegan propaganda… The post EP 335 – The Vegan Vendetta first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 334 – Coffee Talk with Paul Carter
November 10, 2019 09:44 - 168 MB“If I’m such a cock holster, why do you follow me?” Paul Carter of @liftrunbang is passionate about climate change and identifying underdeveloped gluts. When he’s not advocating for the struggling straw industry, he’s avoiding protein farts at Mr Olympia shows. Hear about his athletic evolution from sport to platform, eventually nestling in to his home on… The post EP 334 – Coffee Talk with Paul Carter first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 333 – Soldier Research with Karen Kelly
November 02, 2019 04:09 - 102 MBThe Warfighter is a Complicated Cat When Karen Kelly began her work with the Military, she could not have predicted just how unique of a study the war fighter population would prove to be. With an incredibly wide array of stressors, unlike traditional athletes, soldiers are not subject to in-season or off-season training. This is… The post EP 333 – Soldier Research with Karen Kelly first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 332 – Improving Military PT with The Crew
October 25, 2019 21:25 - 148 MBBiting the Bullet on PT Reform When you think of Power Athlete Radio, a lot of descriptors come to mind…none of which are “high brow political conversationalists” or “Presidential historians”. That’s why this week’s episode marks our peaking season for legitimate semi-adult discussion. We have special guest and close friend, Dave Spanton of Blackhawk Lending… The post EP 332 – Improving Military PT with The Crew first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 331 – Nate Brookreson Calls Out Coaching Bullshit
October 18, 2019 21:52 - 88.1 MBRun Towards the Difficult Conversations When you’ve coached as many college athletes as Nick Brookreson [@nbrookreson] you learn a thing or two about injury and recovery. The public’s perception is so far from reality that when an athlete finally breaks, all they see is failure. But Brookreson gives incredible perspective on the journey of those athletes who… The post EP 331 – Nate Brookreson Calls Out Coaching Bullshit first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 330 – Nir Eyal, Professional Distraction Remover
October 11, 2019 21:31 - 87.4 MBTechnology is distrac…SQUIRREL! When Nir Eyal set out to write the book “Hooked”, he wasn’t referencing fishing, prostitution, or the biography of a fictional captain. We are all susceptible to the clutches of technology in the age of the internet. Why? Because there is an entire market designed to tap into our most primitive evolutionary… The post EP 330 – Nir Eyal, Professional Distraction Remover first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 329 – Daniel Roose & College Basketball Culture
October 04, 2019 21:23 - 86.3 MBGenetics Continues to Go Undefeated It should not come as a surprise that even coaches working at the highest level of sport are not advocating for early specialization. This is further proof that the over-eager dad at your kid’s little league game needs to chill the fuck out. Daniel Roose [@dr24187] may specialize in bringing… The post EP 329 – Daniel Roose & College Basketball Culture first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 328 – Nick Winkelman: Coach/DJ/Cue Master
September 28, 2019 03:51 - 102 MBThe Cue That Actually Matters Ho. Ly. Shit. The Head of the Irish Rugby Football Union’s Performance & Science Program brings so much to the conversation this week. Nick Winkelman [@NickWinkelman] is a dynamic coach who is constantly refining his efficacy. He’s obsessed with the science that explains how we learn movement. Nick took himself… The post EP 328 – Nick Winkelman: Coach/DJ/Cue Master first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 327 – Order of Man with Ryan Michler
September 20, 2019 20:55 - 114 MBThe Not-So-Modern Man What does it mean to be a MAN in this day and age? The question alone provokes controversy in most social circles. Does chromosome combination require you to take on certain responsibilities? This week’s guest, Ryan Michler [@RyanMichler] of Order of Man [@OrderOfMan] argues that if you want to reach your maximum… The post EP 327 – Order of Man with Ryan Michler first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 326 – Dr Buhler, Healing Man
September 14, 2019 00:42 - 125 MBTell Me Where It Hurts (Or Doesn’t) You’ve heard his name many times throughout the podcast. Most times, he’s being referred to as basically the David Blaine of the human body…although his ability to repair athletes is anything but an illusion. The impact that Dr Craig Buhler has had on athletes throughout the world, including… The post EP 326 – Dr Buhler, Healing Man first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 325 – The Crew Puts Robots on Blast
September 06, 2019 21:14 - 120 MBWade’s Army is YOU When the guys get together to answer your questions in a Crew episode, a lot of shit gets pondered. Tex spends most of the podcast trying to convince John and Luke that he’s not a robot and that he is, in fact, a human man with human emotions. Luke wrestles with… The post EP 325 – The Crew Puts Robots on Blast first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 324 – Pat Ivey & the Nuances of Collegiate Coaching
August 31, 2019 22:11 - 98.3 MBDr Pat is Leaving a Legacy This week’s guest, Pat Ivey [@DrCoach_PatIvey] has been around the collegiate block. Furthermore, his career in pro football has provided him with the ultimate experience to guide young athletes through their own sport journey. He and John trade stories about learning from former coaches, teammates, and what they WISH… The post EP 324 – Pat Ivey & the Nuances of Collegiate Coaching first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 323 – Lily Nichols Upgrades Prenatal Nutrition
August 24, 2019 08:04 - 63.8 MBJacked Babies Are Made With Great Nutrition Ooooohhh baby…literally. This week’s show is all about prenatal nutrition. Even if you don’t have a GF bun in the oven, you’ll want to tune into our conversation with Lily Nichols [@LilyNicholsRDN] and find out the history and politics behind the uphill battle that is nutritional guidelines. Has… The post EP 323 – Lily Nichols Upgrades Prenatal Nutrition first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 322 – Kyle Turley Advocates Hard for CBD
August 17, 2019 01:01 - 111 MBCannabis and Recovery Do you fancy yourself a person who stays informed about cutting edge recovery practices? Yes. I said “fancy yourself”. Take a person who has used their dome as a weapon for over a decade…someone like NFL vet Kyle Turley. After a career of being pumped full of pharmaceuticals at the hands of… The post EP 322 – Kyle Turley Advocates Hard for CBD first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 321 – The End of Killing with Taser Founder Rick Smith
August 09, 2019 22:48 - 75.7 MBThe Future of Less Lethal Do you have a fever?…And the only cure is more PA Radio? After a one week hiatus we are BACK and finally bringing you Axon CEO and Taser developer, Rick Smith. His new book, End of Killing, will have you thinking about what purpose our military, LEO, and protective forces… The post EP 321 – The End of Killing with Taser Founder Rick Smith first appeared on Power Athlete.
EP 320 – John Welbourn the Family Man
July 20, 2019 03:40 - 118 MBAdulting John Welbourn is known for a lot of things. He’s America’s number one fan of the hit show “Friends”. He’s been known to drift a rental van…or ten. And this gentle giant finds peace in the art of welding…any Block One Coach will tell you that. But there’s a lot you may not know… The post EP 320 – John Welbourn the Family Man first appeared on Power Athlete.