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
PA Radio – Episode 219: The Crew
August 04, 2017 21:31Every Group Has a "Beard Guy" This week The Crew answers tons of your questions from IG. Inquiries range from hamstring and quad injuries, to constructing the ideal gym, to hypotheticals about sitting down and having a beer with anyone dead or alive. Tex also piques everyone’s interest when he describes the best meal he’s…
PA Radio – Episode 218: Jeff Gonzales
July 28, 2017 22:18Open Mind, Empty Cup Everyone needs a Jeff Gonzales in their life. A proficient firearms instructor with his venture, Trident Concepts, Jeff draws from his military experience and years of pursuing perfection on the range. This week John and Tex discuss the details of executing the optimal shot - from fitness, to body position, to…
PA Radio – Episode 217: Brent Phillips
July 22, 2017 00:49training with purpose This week we exchange some good old fashioned shit talking with SOFLETE [@sofletehq] founder, Brent Phillips. As it turns out, they do more than sling apparel repost tattoos. This legit training program was developed with the tactical athlete in mind and some of the first spec ops to speak out against hammering…
PA Radio – Episode 216: The Crew
July 15, 2017 02:06Bitch, Be Humble This week The Crew answers your questions about front delt activation, eating with abandon when you're full, best trunk exercises, and what to do if you find yourself playing tennis without pockets? Luke, Tex, and John provide some helpful hints on where to store those pesky spare balls during the match. While…
PA Radio – Episode 215: Rudy Reyes
July 08, 2017 05:07Fighting Tyranny. If Chuck Norris were better looking and more lethal, he'd just barely touch the awesome that is this week's guest. It's impossible to summarize the personality and skill set of one, Rudy Reyes [@RealRudyReyes], and luckily we don't have to. The Crew chats with former Recon Marine, martial artist, actor, public speaker, and…
PA Radio – Episode 214: Derek Woodske
July 01, 2017 18:42Small town, big talent. This week we feature our conversation with Derek Woodske [@DerekWoodske], NCAA All American and National Champ in track and field. Although Derek has proven himself a standout athlete and strength coach to boot, there’s something else that makes him unique. Having grown in a small British Columbia town with a population…
PA Radio – Episode 213: Dr Bryan Mann
June 23, 2017 22:41Velocity Based Training. Training for “POWER” has become an increasingly sexy adage to strength and conditioning as of late. But, as some of you may know, this imperative emphasis to displaying strength dynamically is no new phenomenon. Coaches and researchers have been studying the benefits of power based training as well as how to increase…
PA Radio – Episode 212: Derek Hansen
June 16, 2017 23:24Run fast, Be Fast. Derek Hansen has a an extensive background in making athletes faster. A pupil of the infamous sprinting coach, Charlie Francis, Hansen has followed suit by working with some of the highest performers in the world of sport. While Derek’s knowledge of speed science is unparalleled, he refuses to hold tight to…
PA Radio – Episode 211: Loren Landow
June 09, 2017 23:54Sexy Doesn't Mean Strong Loren Landow joins us this week on the show. Yes, it's true that he has coached over 70 NFL All-Pro's and at least 20 first round draft picks. However, Landow has yet to rest on his laurels as he continues to educate through his Board roles at Metro State, Setenta…
PA Radio – Episode 210: Brett Bartholomew
June 02, 2017 20:55A Culture of Craftsmen Brett Bartholomew joins us this week to talk about the art of coaching. If his decade of experience working with collegiate, pro, and Olympic level athletes has taught him anything, it’s that the tipping point for effective coaching is connection. Brett’s personal fascination with the human psyche has heavily influenced…
PA Radio – Episode 209: The Crew
May 27, 2017 04:03A long time ago. You think you know The Power Athlete HQ Crew? Think you've heard all the stories? Think again. This week a very special episode takes you deep into the history and untold stories of the PA Crew. That's right, friends. Three glorious hours of incriminating shit has been carefully edited down to…
PA Radio – Episode 208: Dr Fred Hatfield
May 19, 2017 23:00In Memoriam of Dr. Squat. Earlier this week, we lost legend, Dr. Fred Hatfield [@DrSquat1]. Better known to some as "Dr. Squat", Hatfield served as inspiration and knowledge for those of us in the strength community. To say that Dr. Hatfield was a gifted lifter would be an understatement and to say that he…
PA Radio – Episode 207: Cheri Mah
May 12, 2017 23:09Sleep More, Win More Sleep. It’s a beautiful thing where recovery occurs and dreams are made…literally. We all know how amazing we feel after a good night’s sleep but what are the creeping implications of years of mediocre sleep? Cheri Mah [@Cheri_Mah] works with professional athletes whose livelihood depends on recovery but with so many…
PA Radio – Episode 206: The Crew
May 05, 2017 20:14Breaking Ground. This week the Crew satisfies your craving for training talk and classic banter. Your inquiries are addressed and a whole lot of discussion on the topic of the Power Athlete Academy. How does it’s content differ from that of the CrossFit SSA Seminar and what it will allow you achieve after you’ve completed…
PA Radio – Episode 205: Kyle Turley
April 28, 2017 23:26Giving your body what it needs. When this week's guest graces us with his presence, no topic is too taboo. Kyle Turley [@Kyle_Turley] can be described as many things...phenomenal athlete, successful musician, and outspoken American. However, these days Kyle has focused his talents and attention towards a greater cause. A vocal proponent for marijuana use,…
PA Radio – Episode 204: Chris Bell
April 21, 2017 16:09Fill your cup. Filmmaker, athlete, wrestling enthusiast, and truth seeker...CHRIS BELL [@bigstrongfast] joins us this week on the Premier Podcast in Strength & Conditioning! If you're serious about lifting you've seen Bigger, Stronger, Faster* and distinctly remember the niche community it represented. Creator of this amazing film and latest doc, Trophy Kids, talks shop with…
PA Radio – Episode 203: Robb Wolf
April 14, 2017 19:51SLEEP, FOOD, MOVEMENT, & COMMUNITY Robb Wolf [@dasrobbwolf] needs no introduction. For as long as man has been obsessing over macro splits, locally sourced bee pollen, and organic beard conditioner, we have been lucky enough to have Robb reel us back in to reality. A dear friend of PAHQ and a downright smarty pants,…
PA Radio – Episode 202: Jocko Willink
April 08, 2017 02:17EXTREME OWNERSHIP This week, former SEAL, author, and speaker, Jocko Willink [@jockowillink] joins The Crew to discuss something he all too familiar with. Getting CEO's and even parents to embody the leadership qualities best suited to accomplish the task is what Willink does. It should come as no surprise that this author of "Extreme Ownership"…
PA Radio – Episode 201: Fred Willis
April 01, 2017 01:24Getting the Word Out These days contact sports, namely football, are on the chopping block for their propensity to cause serious brain injury. Luckily Fred Willis has stepped in as an advocate for players and is dedicated to combating the machine that pumps out TBI's, CTE's, and undiagnosed concussions any given Sunday. A former NFL…
PA Radio – Episode 200: Robert Alden Welbourn
March 24, 2017 23:14Robert Alden Welbourn. If you've been following this program for any length of time, you know that is has no format and blurs the line between information and entertainment. In keeping with that theme of having no theme, we welcome the most interesting man in the world, patriarch and father of PA founder, Robert Alden…
PA Radio – Episode 199: Jay Dawes
March 17, 2017 23:18Training for the truly unknown This week we welcome back Jay Dawes, PhD [@dawesjay]. Jay keeps plenty busy at the University of Colorado under his current role of Coordinator of Athletic Performance but today we dive into some of the research he is doing as a consultant for the Colorado State Patrol. He has…
PA Radio – Episode 198: Nutrition Crew
March 11, 2017 00:59Mom. MEATLOAF! You are dedicated to your training. You wake up early or stay late to attack your weaknesses. You prehab, rehab, and mobilize ad nauseam. But do you put the same effort into your nutrition? This week, our Nutrition Crew answers your questions and does a great job. As spring approaches, everyone wants to…
PA Radio – Episode 197: The Crew
March 04, 2017 03:27Pull Your Head Out Of Your Ass. Let this week's Power Athlete Radio episode be a lesson to you all. If you find yourself within proximity of both an ocean and Raph Ruiz [@raphruizS3], you will be tested. The Crew heads to Tampa to take over CrossFit TAS's warm up for 17.1 and answers your…
PA Radio – Episode 196: Stacey Torman
February 25, 2017 03:27Training for Life. The world needs more coaches like Stacey Torman [@UAB_athletics]. Stacey has built her career around sports performance. Even with the myriad of successes she has to choose from, she believes her greatest accomplishment has been making an impact on an athlete's life that extends beyond sport. Coach Torman is the Director…
PA Radio – Episode 195: Jon Andersen
February 17, 2017 23:51Creating the Opportunity. It's amazing the personalities that are attracted to the world of Strength and Conditioning. There are some people that you know could have chosen virtually any other field to dedicate their time and energy into and that, without a shadow of a doubt, they would be just as successful. Jon Andersen is…
PA Radio – Episode 194: Ron McKeefery
February 11, 2017 02:14Nothing is given. Ron McKeefery [@rmckeefery] part DEUX! If you missed him the first time, tune in this week to hear him drop knowledge from his years of experience at the Collegiate and Professional level. For being named Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach of the year TWICE, Ron's approach is simple and highly effective. His…
PA Radio – Episode 193: Ingrid Marcum
February 04, 2017 01:42Smarter Strength Fixing a broken athlete is tough. But, it's even more tough when they are able to mask their shit mechanics with compensatory talent. Ingrid Marcum [@theironvalkyrie] will be the first to tell you that she rose to the highest levels of gymnastics, bobsledding, and Olympic Weightlifting doing just that. Hear how she trained…
PA Radio – Episode 192: Bert Sorin
January 27, 2017 21:00Taking the hill This week we catch up with Bert Sorin at his private hunting club in South Carolina. If you're a fan of Power Athlete Radio, or a critic, you know that sometimes our shit goes completely off the reservation. Well, just a little heads up, this is one of those episodes. Get ready…
PA Radio – Episode 191: John Welbourn
January 20, 2017 19:13LEADING FROM THE FRONT. What a year. The move to Texas, the birth of new PA programs like JACKHAMMER and Lean & Able, and of course the 2016 Power Athlete Symposium. This week John, Luke, and Tex broadcast from the new PAHQ...in a land that still uses dialup. If you think the biggest event of…
PA Radio – Episode 190: Tyler Minton
January 14, 2017 08:44Rattlesnake is Meat. Imagine your job was to train, make weight, and then literally fight to win. When you combine weight class sports with the necessity to perform at the highest level, proper meal planning and nutrition becomes absolutely vital to your success. Enter Power Athlete nutrition sensei, Tyler Minton [@TheMeleeWay]. Tyler regularly prepares professional…
PA Radio – Episode 189: The Crew
January 07, 2017 00:25New year, Get Yoked. No athlete, regardless of talent or ability, is beyond the scrutiny of PAHQ. This week The Crew battles the bullshit and continues to uphold movement and nutrition standards even for elite performer. Luke, Tex, and Leah Kay talk through your questions as submitted through instagram providing each with their own…
PA Radio – Episode 188: Dave Spitz
December 30, 2016 23:58The Coach's Hippocratic Oath When you want to be the best, you have to believe in your heart that you're a bad motherfucker. These sage words come from none other than this week's PA Radio guest, Dave Spitz [@Cal_Strength]. Coach Spitz runs California Strength in NorCal and is committed to making American Weightlifting medalists....So…
PA Radio – Episode 187: Mike Wasilisin
December 24, 2016 01:16Taking down the mediocre treatment. This week's episode is like the most unconventional trip to the chiropractor ever. Dr. Mike Wasilisin of CaliSpine and the instagram sensation @MoveU_official is one of "The Back Pain Guys". He and his business partner are leading the cause and battling bullshit in their own rite in an attempt…
PA Radio – Episode 186: Mark Divine
December 17, 2016 00:04Closing the Gap Between Unknown & Known Some people just love the suck. It drives them to endure what most cannot. But the misery and pain that is often associated with BUDS is not merely limited to that of the body. Founder of SEAL Fit and retired Navy SEAL, Mark Divine [@SEALfit], explains that to…
PA Radio – Episode 185: Adam Nelson
December 10, 2016 00:24Because you love the sport. To enter the competitive realm of shot put, some of the strongest weightroom benchmarks are required. But once you've achieved that base level of strength something else must takeover. Adam Nelson [@AdamNelson5376] is a world class shot putter and one strong motherfucker but even he will tell you that…
PA Radio – Episode 184: Greg Walsh
December 02, 2016 18:57A Program Born Out of Necessity. Greg Walsh [@WolfBrigadeGym] is part of a movement for responsible strength and conditioning. With a background in MMA, Greg is no stranger to the uphill battle of arbitrary conditioning and spotty strength work. Now he's focused on making better movers through his gym and training program, Wolf Brigade.…
PA Radio – Episode 183: Tony Blauer
November 25, 2016 23:06Fear Controls Every Thing. Defense tactics consist of so much more than reaction time and training. Take a look into the mind of guest, Tony Blauer [@TonyBlauer], to find out just how big a factor fear plays in our every day life. This fascinating conversation with the founder of Blauer Tactical Systems truly enlightens The…
PA Radio – Episode 182: Dana Santas
November 19, 2016 00:09Do Not Meditate While Driving She's BACK! It's time for round two with this movement specialist who appreciates the concept of sports specificity. Find out how guest, Dana Santas [@mobilitymaker] works with athletes in order to improve durability and emphasize injury prevention. It's not about eliminating asymmetries or altering the developments that make the pros…