Going The Distance - The Rocky Series

From crafting the iconic Eye of the Tiger for Rocky III to Burning Heart in Rocky IV, Frankie shares untold stories about Sylvester Stallone, the music that defined a generation, and a surprising Muhammad Ali connection. We also touch on guitar legends like Eddie Van Halen and Brian May, plus behind-the-scenes Rocky moments. Tune in for music history, Rocky nostalgia, and exclusive insights!

Join Scott K. and Mr. Smith on the 26th episode of Dropping a Bruce as they dissect Fortress (2021), a straight-to-video action thriller starring Bruce Willis, Chad Michael Murray, and Jesse Metcalf. In this B-movie gem, Willis plays a retired CIA operative holed up in a secret retirement bunker, but does he deliver or phone it in? We dive into the surprisingly fun performances, especially Chad Michael Murray’s unhinged villain and Michael Sirow’s Rambo-esque heroics, despite lackluster action and a nonsensical plot. Is this a cult classic or a forgettable flop? Tune in to find out! Follow the show on our socials: Facebook, Instagram & Twitter - @DroppingABruceEmail - DroppingABrucePod@gmail.com

Join hosts Kevin and Eric, along with special guest Katie from Retro Made, as they dive into the lean, mean 1991 action flick Showdown in Little Tokyo! This 75-minute cult classic stars Dolph Lundgren and Brandon Lee as mismatched cops taking on the Yakuza in a whirlwind of martial arts, oversized suits, and pure 90s cheese. From Dolph’s jaw-dropping stunts to the film’s bizarre edits and Yakuza tattoo lore, we break down why this short-but-sweet movie is a hidden gem of the era. Perfect for fans of 80s and 90s action, martial arts movies, and Dolph’s undeniable charisma!

Explore the gripping 1996 thriller Ransom in this in-depth podcast episode! Sicco dives into Mel Gibson’s powerhouse performance as Tom Mullen, a self-made tycoon facing a harrowing kidnapping, directed by Ron Howard. Unpack the suspenseful plot, stellar cast including Gary Sinise and Rene Russo, and the masterful cinematography by Piotr Sobociński. From the high-stakes chess game between Gibson’s character and the cunning kidnappers to the film’s surprising twists, this episode covers why Ransom remains a standout 90s crime drama. Perfect for fans of Mel Gibson, Ron Howard, and intense thrillers!

Dive into the emotional rollercoaster of "One More Round: The Rocky Series Podcast"! In this episode, hosts Ryan and Kyle & Katie, unpack the pivotal scene where Tommy's ambition clashes with Rocky's loyalty, exploring themes of betrayal, family, and the corrupt boxing world. From Adrian's Oscar-worthy monologue to the surprising Little Caesars product placement, we dissect deleted scenes, continuity errors, and the heartfelt struggle of Rocky losing his protege. Join us for laughs, insights, and fan comments, including the quirky love for Over the Top and rare Rocky action figures!⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Cozy up with a sweater and coffee for our latest bonus episode! We dive into a fun, eclectic mix of topics: celebrating Gene Hackman’s iconic film legacy, unpacking Kendrick’s must-watch movie list, and sharing stories from Kendrick’s Mexico adventure. We also explore the buzz around AI, weigh in on Gavin Newsom’s controversial podcast “This Is Gavin Newsom” stirring political waves, sprinkle in some light-hearted political banter, and toss in plenty of silly moments. Perfect for movie buffs, pop culture fans, and anyone craving a relaxed, engaging chat!

Join hosts Tony and Rick for an exclusive interview with boxing legend Chuck Wepner. Known as “The Bayonne Bleeder,” Chuck shares incredible stories from his storied career, including his iconic 1975 fight against Muhammad Ali, where he knocked down the champ, inspiring Rocky. From his gritty bouts with Sonny Liston and George Foreman to his wild wrestling match with Victor the Bear, Wepner’s tales are packed with heart and humor. Perfect for boxing fans, Rocky enthusiasts, and anyone who loves a true underdog story! Tune in for an unforgettable chat about resilience, courage, and a life in the ring.

Join Ryan and guest Carl as they dive deep into the iconic Rambo: First Blood Part II, sharing trivia, personal stories, and love for Sly’s action-packed franchise. From Carl’s epic encounter with Stallone at a Rocky Balboa screening to dissecting Rambo’s medals, Co’s necklace, and the Vietnam mission, this episode is a must-listen for Rambo fans and 80s movie buffs. Discover why this podcast is the ultimate deep dive into the Rambo series, with fun banter, listener questions, and a tribute to director Ted KotcheffThe Rambo Trivia Book: 200 questions from First Blood to Last Blood ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the FB group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3in5DXz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/344oSBU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Discord ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/aQyx9y9ZZd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3jJb7wH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ e

Join Tony and Rick on the Round 14 Podcast as they welcome legendary heavyweight boxer Gerry Cooney! In this knockout episode, Gerry shares gripping stories from his iconic career, including his time with Sylvester Stallone during the racially charged 1982 Larry Holmes fight, his brutal bout with George Foreman, and more. From the hype of being dubbed “The Great White Hope” to his comeback attempts and lasting friendship with Holmes, Cooney’s tales are packed with heart, humor, and raw insight into boxing’s golden era. Perfect for boxing fans and lovers of behind-the-scenes stories! #GerryCooney #BoxingStories #LarryHolmes #SylvesterStallone #Round14Podcast

Action movie fans, get ready for an explosive showdown on the Men of Action Podcast! This month, we’re pitting two iconic action-adventure sequels—1984’s Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom vs. 2001’s The Mummy Returns—in a no-holds-barred battle to determine which reigns supreme and if either deserves its sequel status. Join us as we dive into heart-pounding stunts, epic adventures, and cinematic thrills to crown the ultimate action sequel. Buckle up for a wild ride filled with nostalgia, debates, and action-packed analysis! #ActionMovies #IndianaJones #TheMummyReturns #MoviePodcast #SequelShowdownFollow the Show on our Socials:Facebook & Instagram: @cheekybasterdspodcastTwitter: @CheekyBasterdsEmail: thecheekybasterdspodcast@gmail.com

Rocky V gets festive and dramatic in this episode of One More Round: The Rocky Series Podcast! Hosts Ryan and Katie, joined by special guest Jared from Hyperspace: Podcasting in the 25th Century, unpack the iconic Balboa Christmas scene, rare Santa Paulie toy collectibles, and Tommy Gunn’s heartbreaking betrayal. From Rocky’s silly dad moments to George Washington Duke’s scheming, we explore the work print vs. theatrical cuts, 90s nostalgia, and why Rocky V’s value grows over time. Perfect for Rocky fans, Stallone enthusiasts, and boxing movie lovers! Don’t miss Jared’s nerdy insights from his Star Wars and sci-fi podcast at Hyperspace: Podcasting in the 25th Century—check it out for more geeky fun!YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Mighty Mick’s Gym, the iconic Rocky movie location, is now Lost Time Brewing Co.’s taproom! In this episode of Round 14 Podcast, hosts Tony and Rick sit down with Matt, one of Lost Time’s owners, to explore how they transformed this legendary Philadelphia spot at 2147 N. Front St. into a craft beer haven. Matt shares why they chose Mighty Mick’s, how they honor the Rocky community, and what it’s like running a brewery under the Market-Frankford El. Perfect for Rocky fans, craft beer lovers, and Philly locals curious about Kensington’s evolving scene. Tune in for a knockout discussion! #MightyMicks #LostTimeBrewing #RockyFans #PhillyCraftBeer #Round14Podcast

Lionheart, Jean-Claude Van Damme’s iconic 90s action movie, gets a deep dive in Episode 5 of 6° of Schwarzenegger! Join Kevin and Eric as they unpack this cult classic, from underground street fights to heartfelt redemption arcs. Expect wild fight scenes, Street Fighter vibes, and Joshua’s emotional journey that steals the show. Perfect for fans of 80s and 90s action films, martial arts movies, and Van Damme’s legendary splits. Don’t miss our hilarious commentary and surprising insights into this karate flick gem! #Lionheart #JeanClaudeVanDamme #90sActionMovies #MartialArtsMovies #ActionMoviePodcast

Dive into the ultimate Rambo First Blood finale with First Blood: Nothing Is Over Part 4! In this exciting conclusion of the It’s a Long Road podcast series, we unpack the iconic Sylvester Stallone film with special guest Brent, a lifelong Rambo fan and wrestling enthusiast. From hidden trivia about Delmare Barry’s widow—revealed as Thelma Towns Gibson—to dissecting Rambo’s call sign “Raven” and the M60 gun scene, this episode is packed with First Blood insights. We explore Stallone’s legacy, the Vietnam War themes, and even tie in wrestling nostalgia with Hulk Hogan’s Rocky 3 cameo. Perfect for Rambo fans, movie buffs, and trivia lovers—don’t miss this deep dive into the action classic⁠The Rambo Trivia Book: 200 questions from First Blood to Last Blood ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the FB group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3in5DXz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/344oSBU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join th

This week on the Round 14 Podcast, hosts Tony and Rick welcome back the legendary boxing referee Kenny Bayless as he prepares for his induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2025! Known for officiating over 100 title fights and iconic bouts like Mayweather vs. Pacquiao, Bayless shares his incredible journey to this prestigious honor. From his famous catchphrase “What I say you must obey” to his impact on the sport, we dive into what makes him a boxing icon. Perfect for fight fans eager to hear behind-the-scenes stories from a Hall of Fame referee! Want more boxing insights?

Join Eric and Kevin in Part 4 of 6 Degrees of Schwarzenegger as we dive into the wild world of Lionheart (1990), a Jean-Claude Van Damme 80s action classic packed with underground street fighting, French Foreign Legion drama, and pure chaos. In this penultimate episode, we break down Leon’s brutal racquetball court brawl, the MPs’ hilariously bad stakeout, and the emotional family reunion with Elaine and Nicole. From Van Damme’s iconic kicks to Joshua’s slick suit and Cynthia’s villainous schemes, we explore how this cult action flick blends absurdity with heart. Check out the Last of the Action Heroes Podcast Network for more 80s and 90s action movie deep dives, and tune into our 6 Degrees feed for exclusive episodes. Grab a beer and join us for this action-packed breakdown!

Rocky V, Tommy Gun, and Sylvester Stallone fans—this episode of One More Round: The Rocky Series Podcast dives deep into hidden scenes from the workprint cut that reshape Tommy’s journey from rookie to sellout. Hosts Ryan, Katie, and Kyle unpack Stallone’s love letter to boxing’s corrupt side, analyzing Rocky’s failures as a trainer, Adrian’s iconic moments, and George Washington Duke’s slimy tactics. We also mourn George Foreman’s passing, celebrate Sly’s upcoming memoir Steps (September 2025), and debate Robert Patrick as Tulsa King’s new Season 3 villain. From training montages to Christmas betrayals, this keyword-rich discussion explores Rocky 5’s untold layers—perfect for Rocky enthusiasts and boxing movie buffs.YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome to 6° of Schwarzenegger, where hosts Kevin and Eric take a deep dive into the action-packed world of Lionheart! In this episode, we break down Jean-Claude Van Damme’s 1990 cult classic, following Lyon Gaultier’s journey from the French Foreign Legion to underground street fights in LA. From his brother’s tragic death to epic battles against foes like the Scotsman, we explore the film’s 80s and 90s action vibes, Cynthia’s relentless seduction attempts, and Joshua’s unwavering bromance. Packed with high-waisted jeans, roller-skating bet-takers, and a Pretty Woman-style montage, we dissect the plot, production quirks (same hospital as Hard to Kill!), and Van Damme’s signature sad saxophone moments. Plus, we spotlight a young Ashley Johnson and debate the film’s Street Fighter-esque flair. Join us for action movie nostalgia, bourbon-fueled banter, and a nod to Arnold’s self-aware legacy.

Welcome back to Hugging the Cactus: A Mel Gibson Podcast! In this episode, host Sicco dives into the wild world of Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, the 1985 sequel that left fans scratching their heads. With a $12 million budget and a disappointing $36 million domestic box office, Sicco explores why this post-apocalyptic action flick didn’t live up to The Road Warrior. From the tragic death of co-creator Byron Kennedy in a helicopter crash to Warner Brothers’ Americanized, PG-friendly overhaul, he unpacks the shift from brutal car chases to slapstick train escapes and a kid-filled storyline. Mel Gibson’s Max Rockatansky teams up with Tina Turner’s unforgettable Auntie Entity, backed by a killer soundtrack featuring "We Don’t Need Another Hero." Sicco also covers George Miller’s direction, the Thunderdome arena, deleted scenes, and missed toy marketing opportunities. Join him for 1980s movie nostalgia, behind-the-scenes trivia, and a look at what could’ve bee

In this special episode of Round 14, hosts Tony and Rick are joined by the legendary Randy "Commissioner" Gordon, who is being inducted into the prestigious International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2025. We dive into Randy's incredible career, his contributions to the sport, and what this honor means to him. Don't miss out on hearing from one of boxing's most respected voices in this exclusive interview. Congratulations to our friend, Commish, for this incredible achievement!