Best Brandon Mccaghren Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 9 Major Lee Stuckey on Overcoming Trauma, Finding Purpose, and Saving Veteran Lives 1:39:01

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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 m…

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Ep. 8 | Zoltan Bathory on Discipline, Destiny, and the Warrior’s Path 2:07:55

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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 i…

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Ep 7 | Sayif Saud on Building Fortis MMA, UFC Champions and The Warrior Mindset | Coffee Time 1:09:15

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🔥 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 th…

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Ep 6 | Riley Rogers The Truth About Electrolytes & Hydration 1:28:15

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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. Ri…

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Ep. 5 | Preacher Lawson Comedy, Jiu-Jitsu & Life Beyond AGT 1:23:44

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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 s…

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Ep. 4 | Jenna Quinn From Survivor to Advocate & The Law Protecting Children Nationwide 1:15:20

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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 tu…

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Ep. 3 | Brandon McCaghren on Eddie Bravo, PGF, and Jiu-Jitsu’s Future 1:29:44

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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 gr…

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Ep 2 | Rob Kirkland on Martial Arts, Acting & Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone + Mayor of Kingstown 1:21:01

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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 …

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Ep 1 | One Bowl of Rice and a Reason Not to Quit with Kenny Kim | A Story of Resilience and Rebuilding 1:22:32

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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 wi…

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The Rounds | July 9th, 2025 48:41

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"The Rounds" crew was back discussing the upcoming season of PGF with veteran Christos Papadelos. The Kingsway Jiu-Jitsu product breaks down what his return will be like in the new weekly format.By TJ De Santis Productions

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The Rounds | June 18th 2025 1:26:26

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By TJ De Santis Productions

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The Rounds | Live from Las Vegas 48:25

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By TJ De Santis Productions

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The Rounds | May 7th, 2025 1:13:48

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By TJ De Santis Productions

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The Rounds: Will Gordon Ryan Remain Jiu-Jitsu's Biggest Star? 1:28:24

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By TJ De Santis Productions

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The Rounds - April 16th, 2025 39:06

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By TJ De Santis Productions

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The Rounds: UFC 314 Preview, Are Volk’s Best Days Behind Him? 35:43

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By TJ De Santis Productions

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The Rounds: EBI 23 Recap, What’s Next for the Sport of Combat Jiu-Jitsu? 57:21

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By TJ De Santis Productions

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Hot Take: Matt Elkins Discusses 'The Gable Curse' 6:17

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Hot Take: 'BMac' on Why Women Are Poised to Lead a Jiu-Jitsu Revolution 6:13

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Do you have a hot take? Tells us about it anytime. Call or text us at 917-832-8255.By TJ De Santis Productions

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The Between Rounds Recap: March 14th, 2025 6:56

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Brandon Mccaghren get's you caught up on everything you need to know about combat sports with "The Between Rounds Recap."By TJ De Santis Productions

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The Rounds - Ep. 4: UFC 313 & FPI 10 Recap, 'Is Women's Jiu-Jitsu Poised to Take Over?' 1:07:08

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TJ De Santis is back with Brandon Mccaghren, Matt Elkins, and Keelan Lawyer on "The Rounds." This week they're recapping the UFC 313 and Fight Pass Invitational 10 cards. They discuss what's next for the now former UFC light-heavyweight king Alex Pereira. Also, "BMac" explains why women's jiu-jitsu might be poised to take over the sport in the comi…

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The Rounds - Episode 3: Fight Pass Invitational 10 & UFC 313 Preview 52:50

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On this episode of "The Rounds" TJ De Santis, Brandon Mccaghren, Matt Elkins, and Keelan Lawyer preview the upcoming UFC Fight Pass Invitational & UFC 313 cards. They also discuss what might be next for Alex Pereira should he win Saturday night, if the Fight Pass Invitational should implement divisional championships, and if Justin Gaethje's rematc…

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The Rounds - Episode 2: Conor in BKFC, Karate Combat's Future, UFC Seattle Fallout 1:16:04

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On the second episode of "The Rounds" TJ De Santis, Brandon Mccaghren, Matt Elkins, and Keelan Lawyer return to talk about a variety of subjects. WIll Conor McGregor fight in BKFC? What is the future of Karate Combat? How should we feel about Song Yadong's win over Henry Cejudo from this past weekend? These and many other topics are discussed this …

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The Rounds - Episode 1 - February 19th, 2025 1:12:50

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On the debut episode of "The Rounds" TJ De Santis welcomes in Brandon Mccaghren, Matt Elkins and Keelan Lawyer to talk about a variety of subjects. This week on "Buy or Sell" the guys discuss whether or not the GFL is a viable business model and what fan's expectations should be. Plus, they get into whether or not you can become a better martial ar…

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PGF Insider Ep# 105 - with Cam Hurd 1:04:37

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On this episode of the pod the fellas chat with PGF vet and PGF World 6 athlete Cam Hurd

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PGF Insider Ep# 104 - with Jett Thompson 49:04

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On this episode of the pod we got to chat with PGF World 6 athlete Jett Thompson

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PGF Insider Ep# 103 -with Tj De Santis 1:03:21

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This week on the pod we got to chat with one of the great combat sports commentators around Tj De Santis

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PGF Insider - Ep# 102 with Kieran Kichuk 50:09

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This week on the pod the fellas talked to PGF World 6 athlete, Kieran Kichuk

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PGF Insider - Ep# 101 with Matt Skaff 2:03:45

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This week on the pod the fellas are joined by jiu jitsu black belt and host of the Grappling Discourse podcast Matt Skaff

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PGF Insider - Ep# 100 - with Max Hanson 1:01:16

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This week on the pod the fellas chat with PGF World 6 athlete Max Hanson

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PGF Insider Ep# 99- with PGF World 6 athlete Kevin Beauhring 1:10:03

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This week on the pod the fellas chat with PGF World 6 athlete Kevin Beauhring

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PGF Insider Ep# 98 46:55

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Boys are back talking PGF World 6, the revealed athletes so far and other PGF stuff

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PGF Insider Ep# 97 1:08:59

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This week on the pod we talk to the Jabroni Grappler Elijah Carlton, PGF season 1 and season 5 champion, Elijah is making a run at the 100K grand prize for season 6 coming up April 21, 2024

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PGF Insiders - Ep# 155 - GQ edition with Handsome Kevin Sherrill 54:25

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This week on the pod we got to chat to the one and only Handsome Kevin Sherrill, we talked PGF season 5, Spa Day, Rio de Janiero, season 6 , styling and profiling

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PGF Insider - Ep# 94 - with David "Quadzilla" Evers 1:00:36

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This week on the pod we chat with PGF season 3 champ David "Quadzilla" Evers

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PGF Insider - Ep# 92 49:19

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This week on the pod the fellas chat with PGF Season 5 standout Landon Tourville

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PGF Insider Ep# 93 38:29

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This week on the pod we break news, PGF Season 6 has a weight class, and tentative date and we tease a few other things to come

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PGF Insider - Ep# 90 with Travis "The Mantis" Thomas 1:11:24

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This week on the pod the fellas chat with PGF Season 5 standout Travis "The Mantis" Thomas

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PGF Insider - Ep# 89 -Dreamin' 47:30

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This week on the pod the Insiders get a new co-host, the one the only The Dream Stephen Eakin

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PGF Insider - Ep#87 - with Tony "Buddha" McClure 35:35

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This week on the pod we chat with the PGF Season 5 Huntsville qualifier winner Tony "Buddha" McClure

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PGF Insider Ep# 86 - with Cody "Moose" Fritz 42:35

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This week on the pod we chat with PGF season 5 athlete Cody Fritz

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PGF Insider Ep# 85 - with Carson Thigpen and Isaac Stackhouse 47:00

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This week on the pod, PGF season 5 athlete Carson Thigpen and season 3 vet, Isaac Stackhouse

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PGF Insider Ep# 84 - Featuring Cam Hurd 41:03

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This week on the pod the fellas welcomed PGF Season 5 Athlete Cam Hurd

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PGF Insiders - Ep# 82 The Brunch edition 1:00:40

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The fellas discuss the current PGF roster for season 5

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PGF insider - Ep#81 45:40

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This week on the pod we got to chat with two PGF season 5 athletes Matthew Dewees and Jacob Lamar

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PGF Insider - Ep# 80 - Subhounds? 47:49

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This week on the pod we welcome PGF season 5 athlete Anakin Mcmahan

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PGF Insider - Ep# 79 - with Paul Bahri 47:41

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This week on the pod the fellas talk to PGF Season 5 qualifier winner Paul Bahri

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PGF Insider - Ep #78 with Nekiaya Jackson 1:00:58

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This week on the pod we chatted with PGF season 4 women's champion Nekiaya Jackson

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PGF Insider Ep# 75 - with Carson Thigpen 1:17:03

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Sup yall on this episode we chat with Carson Thigpen who will be one of the athletes in season 5 of the PGF

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PGF Insider - Ep# 74 - with Sawyer Griffin 42:46

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This week on the pod we talked to PGF season 5 athlete Sawyer Griffin, this dude made call outs not even 2 minutes into the pod, we talked fights at Chic Fil'a, getting started in BJJ, family watching you compete and other non sense