
In this heartfelt and humorous episode of the "Going the Distance" podcast, brothers Ryan and Ruban welcome Mike Kunda, a passionate Rocky Balboa impersonator and tour guide, to discuss his lifelong connection to the Rocky franchise. The episode dives into Mike’s inspiring journey from a childhood shaped by Rocky’s underdog spirit to his career leading Rocky film location tours in Philadelphia, highlighted by his book 'Cue the Rocky Music' and personal encounters with Sylvester Stallone. With their signature blend of nostalgia, family banter, and pop culture tangents—ranging from mistaken identities involving Sidney Crosby to 1976 music milestones like U2 and Tom Petty—Ryan and Ruban explore how Rocky’s themes of perseverance resonate across generations, culminating in Mike’s vivid recounting of the iconic 14th-round scene in Rocky (1976) as his favorite moment, cementing the film’s enduring legacy.