Power Athlete Radio

Adding value to training The very Coach that helped shaped John’s NFL career through strength and conditioning is back again. Raph Ruiz [@s3raphruiz] checks in with the PAHQ Crew to discuss his latest venture in working with youth athletes and developing a program and culture that will yield future champions. He started by introducing these… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priv...

Fighting for common Sense Every episode of Power Athlete Radio seems better than the last and this week’s is no exception. This little gem was recorded some months back with our very own pro fighter and nutrition expert, Tyler Minton [@TheMeleeWay]. It’s dense with strength and conditioning knowledge and some serious one liners to take… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...

NO ONE IS COMING TO SAVE YOU. Another awesome episode with The Crew is coming your way. I am loving these discussions among John, Luke, and Tex because questions from our listeners provoke something that is rarely heard on Power Athlete Radio…and that is direction. When asked to provide pointed answers, The Crew does… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://r...

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… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: ht...

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… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://re...

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… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcir...

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… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

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… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircl...

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… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https...

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… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pri...

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… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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,… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircl...

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.… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.c...

fight like a megan. Long gone are the stereotypes about fighting like a girl, especially when your name is Megan Anderson [@MeganA_MMA]. The 6’0 tall female MMA fighter from the Gold Coast of Australia joins us on this week’s episode to talk about what it’s like to be on the business side of the cage. As… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/...

STARTING A MAJOR BEEF. Dr. Peter Ballerstedt is a forage agronomist. Working in ruminate agriculture (that means predominantly meat and milk), Peter has research and resources at his fingertips making him an expert in controversial subjects such as the consumption of “Grainfed vs Grassfeed beef”. With the dawn of popular nutritional protocols like paleo, a… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle...

we are animals. period. We are bringing you an amazing episode this week. John, Luke and Tex speak with author of the widely popular book titled Born to Run.  Chris McDougall is no stranger to the big man struggle. Standing at 6’4 and well over 200 lbs, he was not what one would consider… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Having an edge on the competition. This week we are joined by New Orleans Saints fullback, Austin Johnson. Get to know this football Pro and what he had to do to get there.  Between training, traveling, and trying to to stay healthy, Johnson is motivated everyday simply by “wanting it more” than his competition. John… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://r...

Clear and make ready. This week we are getting the band back together to catch each other and the listening audience up on each of our live’s adventures. In true Luke Summers form, he reminds us that no overseas CrossFit Football trip can occur without some kind of ridiculous story. John also checks in to… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com...

The casual fan has absolutely no idea. Meet James Krause. Professional MMA fighter, father, businessman, family man, and humble stud.  His humility makes him a natural inspiration to the many amateur fighters hoping to scratch the surface of one of the fastest growing and competitive sports on the scene. We had the pleasure of… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

GETTING STRONG IS NOT COMPLICATED. Mike Boyle is in everything.  From professional sports like hockey, football, baseball, track and field, and basketball, Coach Boyle has trained just about every kind of athlete imaginable.  Because of this, he is able to draw from his experience over the course of decades.  Not only has Mike’s body… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & O...

The Business of Coaching This week our buddies and partners from Train Heroic stop by the Power Athlete Headquarters and discuss the business of making athletes.  When we teamed up with Train Heroic, Field Strong was just hitting the scene and Grindstone was just a twinkle in the Power Athlete eye.  Eventually, we were able… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: ht...

No pain, no pain. This week we bring back our dear friend and colleague, Dr Tom Incledon of Human Performance Specialists.  As is the style of our resident mad scientist, Tom brings us the latest findings of his research involving a phenomena called the neuromatrix.  Essentially, the brain and gut are connected my chemical reactions… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Op...

It’s not about the money. Quint Zambon joins us this week to talk about his experience training and competing in strongman.  If you’re like me, when you think about the sport of strongman,you imagine towering European physiques, hands that could palm a med ball, and a viral video of a guy simultaneously vomiting and doing… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: http...

Getting kicked in the balls.  Broing out hard.  This week, the fellas take a reflective look back at their most and least favorite moments of life on the road.  Sprinkle in a few dozen cheesesteaks and approximately 1000 liters of beer and you have the makings of some unbelievable memories not to mention a serious… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redc...

You can’t defer your medical destiny. This week’s episode continues to educate the masses on the ketogenic phenomenon.  Jim Abrahams is not only a notorious filmmaker but a vocal proponent for the diet that is changing lives.  Jim’s son Charlie suffered from up to 100 seizures a day at age one.  After extensive research, dedicated… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-...