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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