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 Intro02:10 Martial Arts & Acting – How Taekwondo and Jiu-Jitsu shaped Rob’s discipline and mindset08:32 The Sheridan Connection – Rob’s friendship with Taylor Sheridan (Yellowstone, Mayor of Kingstown)15:45 Hollywood Breakthroughs – Auditions, setbacks, and the moment that changed everything27:20 Yellowstone & Mayor of Kingstown – Building Sheriff Ramsey and Captain Walter36:05 The Philosophy of Jiu-Jitsu – Problem-solving, self-awareness, and calm under pressure44:10 Life Balance & Daily Discipline – Training routines, morning rituals, and martial arts in daily life52:55 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.👉 Connect with Rob Kirkland:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatrobkirkland🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/ThatRobKirkland🎬 IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1932997/👉 Connect with Coffee Time with Carlos:🔗 Watch more episodes & updates: https://coffeetimewithcarlos.com/📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CoffeeTimeWithCarlosMachado📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeetimewithcarlos/📸 More from Carlos: https://www.instagram.com/carlosmachadojiujitsu/📘 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coffeetimewithcarlos📘 Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu: https://www.facebook.com/CarlosMachadoBJJ