Coffee Time with Carlos Machado

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...

What does it take to build yourself from the ground up, mind, body, and spirit? In this episode of Coffee Time, Master Carlos sits with Zoltan Bathory, founder of Five Finger Death Punch and lifelong martial artist, for a conversation about discipline, destiny, and the warrior’s path. Zoltan’s journey begins in communist Hungary, where he trained in martial arts, explored science, dealt with stree...

🔥 What does it really take to build one of the best MMA gyms in the world and shape world champions from the ground up? In this inspiring episode of Coffee Time with Carlos Machado, Master Carlos welcomes Sayif Saud, founder and head coach of Fortis MMA in Dallas, Texas. Together they explore how a young martial artist from Indiana became one of the most respected coaches in the UFC. Sayif began...

What really happens to your body when you get dehydrated?  In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Master Carlos Machado sits down with Riley Rogers , founder of SALT Electrolytes , to uncover the science and stories behind hydration, heat stroke, and recovery — from military missions in Kuwait to marathon training and jiu-jitsu life on the mats. Riley shares how a personal battle with heat stro...

When Preacher Lawson walked into Master Carlos Machado’s academy, he wasn’t a world-famous comedian. He was just another student on the mats, humble, hungry to learn, and ready to be challenged. Only later did Carlos discover that this “new guy” was actually an America’s Got Talent finalist who had already performed on some of the world’s biggest stages. In this powerful conversation, Preacher ope...

What does it take to transform trauma into triumph and pain into purpose? In this deeply moving episode of Coffee Time with Carlos Machado, I sit down with Jenna Quinn, survivor, speaker, author of Pure in Heart, and the courageous advocate behind the federal Jenna Quinn Law. Her story is not just one of survival—it’s a story of hope, faith, and turning personal tragedy into a mission that now pro...

What happens when two innovators from different Jiu-Jitsu worlds sit down for coffee? In Episode 3 of Coffee Time with Carlos Machado , Master Carlos Machado is joined by Professor Brandon McCaghren , one of the leading figures of the 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu system under Eddie Bravo . This powerful conversation covers the past, present, and future of grappling. Brandon shares the lessons he learned...

From the mat to Hollywood, Rob Kirkland’s journey is anything but ordinary. In Episode 2 of Coffee Time With Carlos Machado, actor, writer, producer, musician, and martial artist Rob Kirkland sits down with Master Carlos for a conversation on Jiu-Jitsu, storytelling, and resilience. Known for his roles in Yellowstone as Sheriff Ramsey and in Mayor of Kingstown as Captain Walter, Rob shares how mar...

One bowl of rice. No students. No heat. Just belief. In this powerful first episode of Coffee Time with Carlos , Master Carlos Machado sits down with Kenny Kim — a gym owner who risked everything to build something that didn’t exist yet. Before the success, before the medals, there was struggle.  Kenny opens up about sleeping on the mats, teaching with no audience, and the quiet discipline it take...