Coffee Time with Carlos Machado

What does it take to leave your home country, sell almost everything you own, and start a restaurant business halfway around the world? And what happens when you finally build your dream, only to face a global pandemic just months after opening? Welcome to Episode 33 of Coffee Time with Carlos Machado , where Master Carlos Machado sits down with Lui Monforte, co-owner of The Aussie Grind , the Aus...

Why did Hélio Gracie choose Royce Gracie to represent the family at UFC 1 instead of his bigger, more experienced brothers? And how did a young Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter enter the cage against larger opponents with absolutely no fear? In this extraordinary episode of Coffee Time with Carlos Machado , legendary UFC pioneer and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu icon Royce Gracie joins Master Carlos Machado for an...

What does it really take to build a marriage, raise four children, grow a Jiu-Jitsu business, and stay together through 25 years of chaos, change, sacrifice, and success? In Episode 31 of Coffee Time with Carlos Machado, Carlos sits down with the person who has been beside him through almost the entire journey: his wife, business partner, martial artist, mother of their four children, and the woma...

What happens when a lifelong martial artist becomes a massage therapist, then a chiropractor, then builds a thriving practice and a massive online following—all while continuing to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? In Episode 30 of Coffee Time with Carlos Machado , Carlos sits down with his friend, longtime Jiu-Jitsu student, and official chiropractor, Dr. Stratton Poulson , founder of Apex Chiropractic...

Episode 29 of Coffee Time with Carlos Machado is a very special conversation with actress and producer Sheree J. Wilson, best known around the world for her unforgettable roles as April Stevens Ewing on Dallas and Alex Cahill on Walker, Texas Ranger. But this isn't simply a Hollywood interview. In this deeply personal and entertaining episode, Carlos and Sheree take a trip down memory lane th...

Coffee Time with Carlos Machado Anniversary Episode | 7 Guests, 7 Stories, and the Lessons That Stay With You Welcome to a special Coffee Time with Carlos Machado Anniversary Episode . In this solo retrospective, Master Carlos Machado looks back at some of the incredible guests, unforgettable stories, and powerful life lessons that have shaped the journey of Season 1. This is more than a recap. It...

From arriving in the United States as a young immigrant to building one of the nation's most respected immigration law firms, Jaime Baron joins Carlos Machado for one of the more inspiring conversations featured on Coffee Time with Carlos. Success isn't simply about working harder—it's about vision, resilience, relationships, and staying true to your values. In this episode, Carlos...

In this episode of Coffee Time with Carlos Machado , Carlos sits down with Mark Ibrahim —a former DEA Special Agent, U.S. Army Special Operations veteran, counterterrorism operator, with a firsthand experience of what took place at the White House on January 6; whose story has generated national attention. From growing up as the son of Cuban and Egyptian immigrants to serving overseas in Iraq and...

What happens when one of the greatest pioneers of mixed martial arts sits down with one of the world's most respected Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu masters? You get an unforgettable conversation that goes far beyond fighting. In Episode 25 of Coffee Time with Carlos Machado , Carlos welcomes MMA legend, Pancrase champion, UFC veteran, author, medical scientist, and martial artist Guy Mezger for an hone...

Some conversations remind us that martial arts are about far more than punches, kicks, submissions, or medals. They're about character. They're about service. They're about continually becoming a better version of yourself. Episode 24 of Coffee Time with Carlos Machado is one of those conversations. Master Carlos Machado welcomes Roy Kurban , a lifelong martial artist whose remarkab...

In Episode 23 of Coffee Time with Carlos Machado , Carlos sits down with Sheriff Bill E. Waybourn , the Sheriff of Tarrant County, Texas, for a powerful conversation about leadership, public service, human trafficking, law enforcement challenges, mental health, faith, martial arts, and the values that shape those who choose to serve others. Sheriff Waybourn brings decades of experience to the disc...

In Episode 22 of Coffee Time with Carlos Machado , Carlos sits down with his brother, John Machado , for a deep, wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. As the youngest of the legendary Machado brothers, John brings a perspective shaped by observation, adaptability, and decades of experience across multiple disciplines—from martial arts and mentorship to writing, acting...

Senator Tan Parker joins Carlos Machado for one of the most powerful and wide-ranging conversations ever featured on Coffee Time with Carlos Machado. This episode dives deep into the ideas, values, and leadership principles shaping the future of Texas and America. From constitutional freedoms and entrepreneurship to financial innovation, veterans’ mental health, human trafficking prevention, and p...

What happens when an Air Defense System expert sits down for coffee with Carlos Machado? You get one of the most fascinating conversations yet on geopolitics, military technology, AI, drone warfare, extraterrestrial theories, and humanity's future. In this episode of Coffee Time with Carlos, Carlos sits down with Christian MacFarland — former U.S. Army Patriot missile operator and military sy...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Coffee Time with Carlos Machado , Carlos sits down with his brother, the legendary Rigan Machado, to uncover the untold stories behind the Machado legacy—and the relationships that helped shape Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in America. From the early days of arriving in the United States to building one of the most influential academies in Beverly Hills, Rigan...

In this powerful episode of Coffee Time with Carlos Machado , Carlos sits down with his first-ever black belt, UFC veteran, and respected coach Travis Lutter for a deep and honest conversation about martial arts, mindset, and the realities of fighting. From his early days as a wrestler in South Dakota to stepping into the UFC Octagon, Travis shares the journey that shaped him—not just as a fighter...

What does it take to go from chaos to success? In this powerful episode of Coffee Time with Carlos Machado , Carlos sits down with fitness pioneer, entrepreneur, and speaker Larry North — a man whose life story is as raw as it is inspiring. Larry opens up about his upbringing in a turbulent household, escaping a dangerous mob environment, and starting over from scratch with nothing but belief and...

In this episode of Coffee Time with Carlos Machado , Carlos sits down with martial arts pioneer Ray Thompson — founder of Upstate Karate, lifelong martial artist, and father and longtime coach of UFC star Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson .  Ray shares how his martial arts journey began in 1974 , inspired by Elvis Presley movies and a karate instructor who introduced classes at his military school. Fro...

In Episode 15, Carlos sits down with Matt Hamilton — rancher, truth-teller, and the founder of Local Yocal Farm to Market in McKinney, Texas. You may have seen Matt’s viral grocery-store videos exposing how “different” brands can trace back to the same producers… and how food labels often don’t mean what we think they mean. Matt grew up in a ranching family in southern Oklahoma and spent years ins...

What happens when the outside looks “successful”… but the inside is falling apart? In Episode 14 of Coffee Time with Carlos , we sit down with Duane Spires (co-founder of Success Team Coaching ) for a deep, honest conversation about the kind of leadership that holds up under pressure at home, in business, and in life. Duane has a way of saying the quiet part out loud: “The way you do one thing is...

Some stories aren’t about medals — they’re about survival. In this episode, Carlos Machado sits down with Carlos Henrique , one of the most disciplined and mentally tough athletes to come out of Manaus, Brazil, to explore how Jiu-Jitsu can completely redirect a life. Carlos Henrique is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor from Manaus whose story represents the deepest roots of the art. Coming from soc...

In this episode of Coffee Time with Carlos Machado , we sit down with David Schlachter to talk about innovation, evolution, and why the future only makes sense when you understand the past. David Schlachter is the co-founder of Abstract Chimp , a direct-to-consumer footwear brand focused on natural foot shape, wide toe boxes, zero-drop soles, and minimalist design. His work blends creativity, func...

What does it really take to become one of the best in the world? In this episode of Coffee Time with Carlos Machado , Carlos sits down with elite grappler Andrew Tackett for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about competition, mindset, fear, and growth at the highest level of jiu-jitsu. Andrew is one of the most exciting rising stars in modern Brazilian jiu-jitsu and submission grappling. Born...

Back pain can take over your life, your sleep, your movement, and even your happiness.  In Episode 10 of Coffee Time with Carlos Machado, Dr. Caleb Braddock joins Carlos for a deep conversation on the real causes of herniated discs, chronic low back pain, sciatica, and why so many patients are pushed toward surgery before understanding their true options. Dr. Braddock is the co-founder of Genesis...

Marine Major (Ret.) Lee Stuckey shares one of the most powerful and emotional stories ever featured on Coffee Time with Carlos Machado. After three combat deployments, traumatic brain injury, and years of silent suffering, Lee reached the darkest moment of his life. At the exact second he attempted to take his life, his mother called. That single moment redirected everything and eventually led him...