Vincent “Rocco” Vargas, a former decorated Army Ranger who also conducted Spec Ops at the border (and continues to serve as a Sergeant First Class Reserve Officer today).
In addition, Rocco Vargas is a veteran of three combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan with the 75th Ranger Regiment’s 2nd Battalion based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.
As if that were not enough, Vargas has also thrived in life outside the military.
His accomplishments include: chef, podcaster, writer, producer, business entrepreneur, actor, and a partridge and a pear tree.
From childhood to a special operations member, to a starring role in FX's hit TV series 'Sons Of Anarchy' spin-off: 'Mayans M.C.' Rocco understands that the world can seem unforgiving at times.
Conversation:
00:00 "Nostalgic Baseball Card Memories"
04:12 Baseball Therapy for Stress Relief
06:48 Trauma Therapy: Healing Through Hitting
11:33 Holistic Healing for Veterans
16:40 Self-Love Through Daily Actions
18:28 Truth in Vulnerable Masculinity
22:10 Stay Active, Pursue Adventure
24:57 "From Military to Hollywood Writer"
29:12 "Passion for Influential Storytelling"
32:55 Rising Above: Perseverance in Hollywood
36:37 Walking My Truth Alone
38:25 Chasing Taylor Sheridan's Success
42:51 Comedy Dreams: Inspired by "Freak"
46:14 "Chase Love, Not Titles"
50:27 The Beauty of Family Cooking
54:06 Billboard of Hope and Change
55:04 "Anything Is Possible"
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