Going The Distance - The Rocky Series

Our live podcast continues ! We have more interaction from people chiming in throughout the recording. That's who you hear us talking to. Ruban and Ryan also impersonate each other, which I guess gets lost in the audio, but is fun to see on our facebook page. You really have to see Ruban wear the toupee.  In this episode Rocky looks for work, at some office work. But, he's back to the meat business. Hear how that works out for him ! We know Stallone can read, but Rocky cannot. But, we read somewhere Rocky is a good fighter.   Enjoy!   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

Trump is the new president elect ! How exciting ! We talk a little on this before we get into Rocky. We discuss Beast AfterShave. Stallone's reality show "The Contender". Another live edition ! Hope we get more listeners than we got viewers :P  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

Well, we are starting a new way of doing things, recording live!! Yes, this episode is edited, but we still capture that live feeling ! We hope you enjoy it as much as we did recording it ! Stay tuned for all future Live facebook broadcasts! They will be announced from our Facebook page, and all videos are still there for your viewing pleasure. In this episode we discuss Rambo, Rocky, Stallone's near death and Mel Gibson ! Also, Ruban reveals some heartache over Ryan's betrayal about The Expendables ! watch and listen to the drama unfold ! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

Mat couldn't knock us out in one round. So he decided to join Ryan and Ruban for another call and discuss things further about Rocky 2. We talk about all things Stallone as well. We even question Rocky's spending habits. He's also a super fan of our show, maybe our biggest fan.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

In this Episode we have super fan Mat join as a guest and chimes in our continued discussion of rocky 2.  We talk about the Zoo ! we talk about the wedding ! We talk about Rambo and all things Stallone, as Mat is a huge Stallone fan. More importantly he is a fan of our show !    here is our super fan ! https://www.facebook.com/mat.marchand.3 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

You wanted the best, well we couldn't do that ! But here you go ! Season 2 ! We start things off right away talking about Rocky 2 and the movies Stallone did between Rocky 1 and 2. We also mention Burt Reynolds. Google Burt and bear rug. You have been warned.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

phoning it in fōn-ing/it/in verb Perform an act in a perfunctory, uncommitted fashion, as if it didn't matter. But that's not us! We're on the phone, but not phoning it in. Capiche?   Rocky ! Rocky ! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

A pro would've done one episode for Rocky, but we're just ham and eggers. This episode wraps up the first Rocky!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

Join us as Ryan interviews Author Felice Cantatore and his amazing book Rocky Spirit, We also  talk about his time on the set of Rocky Balboa, getting kissed by Talia Shire, having lunch with Burt Young and having Mr Stallone kneel before him as well. The Rocky movies were not only a success on the big screen, but the movies can make your life a success too ! Felice's book tell us how !   https://www.amazon.ca/Rocky-Spirit-Balboa-Connection-Success/dp/1469707276 http://rockyspirit.org/ https://twitter.com/RockySpirit  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

 We discuss the Rocky Statue as created by her father  A. Thomas Schomberg . We talk of it's journey, historical significance in pop culture and in people's lives.  The Statue means much more than for birds to sit on. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

If you haven't seen the video, all you gotta do is Google Rocky 2 Baby Training. It's a fantastic and cute video that has taken the world by storm. Millions and millions of views ! We get Zack on the line, and we talk about how baby Charlie started his obsession of Rocky 2. Then as Rocky nerds do,we get wrapped up in talking all things Rocky ! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

Michael Vitez won the Pulitzer Prize as a journalist for the Philadelphia Inquirer, but more importantly (to Rocky fans) he wrote Rocky Stories. Sit back because Mike has some great Rocky/Stallone stories!    http://www.pauldrybooks.com/products/rocky-stories --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

How well do you know your Rocky quotes? Super fan and broadcaster Dan Kahan joins in or a roundtable Rocky discussion and quizzes Rocky's famous lines to Ryan, Ruban and Kyle Pederson.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

Rocky: The Musical star Andy Karl joins us across the pond in London. He talks everything from meeting Stallone, working with Ice-T and getting punched every night.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

Kyle Peterson, super fan, joins Ryan to give his experience seeing the 40th anniversary of Rocky in the theatre. Ruban and Ryan fill in the gaps.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

Rocky impersonator and tour guide Mike Kunda went toe to toe with Ryan for an interview. Lots of Stallone stories from Kunda and jibber jabber from Ryan and Ruban.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

Screenwriter Ben Fiore joins Ryan for a fascinating interview. And as always and Ryan and Ruban talk Rocky and everything else.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

Brothers Ryan & Ruban go for another round talking about the first Rocky. Guest Host Kyle joins the show --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

Not so famous Rocky super-fan Kyle Pederson, joins brothers Ryan and Ruban as the dissect the final moments of Rocky 1. A discussion so big that it required it's own sequel, which will be out next week! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

Rocky pounds meat, Paulie takes up baseball, Adrain gets busted, and Ryan and Ruban kibitz about songs and names. Ruban's wife makes a cameo to discuss their honeymoon in Philly.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message