#2468 - Luke Grimes

Overview

This episode features actor and musician Luke Grimes, known for his role as Kayce Dutton in Yellowstone and its spin-off Marshals. The conversation spans topics like the challenges of acting, the creative process in music, the allure of nature, and the discipline of martial arts and hunting.

Notable Quotes

- The best thing about fighting is it teaches you not to fight. – Joe Rogan, on the discipline gained from martial arts.

- If there's anything you wanna do while you're here, do it. – Luke Grimes, recalling advice from his late father that inspired his music career.

- Nature is the real thing. Everything we messed up and put concrete on should be the novelty. – Luke Grimes, on the grounding power of living in Montana.

🎬 The Evolution of Acting and Fame

- Luke Grimes reflects on his journey in acting, from his early days to becoming the lead in Marshals.

- He discusses the pressures of being a lead actor and navigating fame, noting how it can inflate egos and create a disconnect from reality.

- Both Grimes and Rogan critique the artificiality of Hollywood, emphasizing the importance of staying grounded.

🎵 Music as a Creative Outlet

- Grimes shares his unique approach to creating his album Red Bird, writing many songs the night before recording to capture raw emotion.

- He describes songwriting as a deeply personal and cathartic process, likening it to creating something out of nothing.

- Rogan compares the creative process of music to comedy, highlighting the shared experience of ideas seemingly coming from an external source.

🏔️ The Call of Nature and Montana Living

- Grimes speaks passionately about living in Montana, describing it as the antidote to the chaos of city life.

- He recounts how the natural beauty and solitude of Montana have positively impacted his mental health and creativity.

- Both discuss the spiritual connection to nature, with Grimes sharing a transformative experience involving mushrooms and a celestial display.

🥋 Martial Arts and Discipline

- Rogan emphasizes the life-changing discipline of martial arts, recounting stories of fighters like Gordon Ryan and Anthony Bourdain’s late-life jiu-jitsu journey.

- Grimes expresses interest in returning to jiu-jitsu, acknowledging its humbling and confidence-building effects.

- They discuss the importance of resilience, with Rogan noting how losses in martial arts and life can lead to growth.

🏹 Hunting and the Challenge of the Outdoors

- Grimes shares his experiences hunting elk in Montana, describing the physical and mental demands of the sport.

- Rogan highlights the preparation required for hunting, including rigorous training routines to handle the mountainous terrain.

- Both agree on the profound connection to nature that hunting fosters, with Rogan calling it a vitamin for the soul.