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How a Firefighter Became a TV Actor | Brad Wisdom | Red Dirt Comedy w/ William Lee Martin


Brad Wisdom was a third-generation firefighter who ended up acting on Taylor Sheridan’s hit series 1883 after a life-changing conversation with Sam Elliott.


In this episode of Red Dirt Comedy with William Lee Martin, Brad shares the unlikely journey that took him from the firehouse to Hollywood—and the advice from Sam Elliott that changed everything.


If you love stories about chasing dreams, second chances, acting, Westerns, or the world of Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone universe, this episode is for you.


It’s proof that it’s never too late to bet on yourself and follow the calling that’s been waiting on you.


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Hosted by comedian William Lee Martin, the Red Dirt Comedy Show features real conversations with interesting people living extraordinary lives—from artists and firefighters to musicians, storytellers, and everyday legends.


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