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Coffee Time with Carlos Machado
Start Your Morning with Coffee, Conversation, and Real-Life Wisdom
Most people never get the chance to do what they love, not because they can't, but because of the stories they believe or the setbacks they've faced. But adversity doesn't have to define you. You can rise above it and go further than you ever imagined.
Join me, Carlos Machado, every Monday through Thursday at 9:00 AM CST for Coffee Time With Carlos, where we blend 50 years of martial arts experience and over three decades in business into conversations that inspire, challenge, and uplift.
If I can share even one insight that helps you grow stronger mentally, physically, or spiritually then every episode is worth it. Because in the end, we are all one… or all none.
So pour a cup, pull up a chair, and let’s share life together.
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Coffee Time with Carlos Machado
Ep 2 | Rob Kirkland on Martial Arts, Acting & Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone + Mayor of Kingstown
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 martial arts shaped his career, his friendship with Taylor Sheridan, and the discipline it takes to thrive in acting and life.
☕ Inside this episode:
00:00 Intro
02:10 Martial Arts & Acting – How Taekwondo and Jiu-Jitsu shaped Rob’s discipline and mindset
08:32 The Sheridan Connection – Rob’s friendship with Taylor Sheridan (Yellowstone, Mayor of Kingstown)
15:45 Hollywood Breakthroughs – Auditions, setbacks, and the moment that changed everything
27:20 Yellowstone & Mayor of Kingstown – Building Sheriff Ramsey and Captain Walter
36:05 The Philosophy of Jiu-Jitsu – Problem-solving, self-awareness, and calm under pressure
44:10 Life Balance & Daily Discipline – Training routines, morning rituals, and martial arts in daily life
52:55 Future Projects & Superhero Dreams – Blue Marvel, Martian Manhunter, and more
✨ Whether you’re chasing your passion, training on the mats, or a fan of Yellowstone this episode will inspire you to face challenges with courage and focus.
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📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatrobkirkland
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🎬 IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1932997/
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