Rocky (Episode 2) - Thumbs Spared, Lockers Lost, and Ice Rink Magic

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Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast

Ryan Rebalkin

19 episodes

2 weeks ago

Step into the ring with *Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast*, the ultimate celebration of Sylvester Stallone's iconic underdog saga. Hosted by passionate Rocky superfan Ryan Rebalkin, this dedicated feed dives deep into every punch, montage, and heartfelt moment of the *Rocky* franchise—one film at a time, in glorious chronological order. Whether you're reliving the gritty streets of Philadelphia in the original *Rocky* or breaking down the epic family legacy in *Rocky Balboa*, Ryan brings the energy of a champion. Joined by his brother Ruban, fellow superfans, amateur boxers and even musicians behind the films' anthems (shoutout to Robert Tepper's "No Easy Way Out"), each episode unpacks scenes with infectious enthusiasm, behind-the-scenes trivia, and personal stories that capture why *Rocky* still inspires millions to "go the distance." From dissecting the legendary training montages and rematches, this podcast isn't just analysis—it's a knockout conversation that honors the heart, humor, and hustle of the Italian Stallion. It's perfect for die-hard fans, casual viewers, and anyone chasing their own eye-of-the-tiger moment. Tune in for laughs, insights, and motivation that hits harder than Apollo Creed's left hook. Lace up your boots—it's time to go the distance!

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Rocky (Episode 2) - Thumbs Spared, Lockers Lost, and Ice Rink Magic

Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast

38 minutes

1 month ago

Rocky (Episode 2) - Thumbs Spared, Lockers Lost, and Ice Rink Magic

In episode two of Going the Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast, brothers Ryan and Ruban Rebalkin continue their three-act dissection of the 1976 original, delving into Act 2's escalating underdog grit as Rocky navigates loan-sharking failures, gym exile, and budding romance amid Philly's raw underbelly. Ruban spotlights Rocky's heart-of-gold ineptitude as Gazzo's thumb-breaking enforcer—chasing debtor Bob on the docks, bluffing mafia quips ("wanna dance, pay the band"), and sparing a digit for a $300 jacket (~$1,500 today) despite predatory cycles—while Ryan geeks over improvised apartment stink lines and the infamous ice rink first date (budget-forced empty rink serendipity, turning "bad luck" into romantic magic). Tangents fly from Better Off Dead to Lou Ferrigno's Celebrity Apprentice temper, Sebastian Bach concerts, and crayon "flesh" color controversies, with trivia on Rocky's Swedish admissions (68K), U.S. ticket sales (55M, #77 all-time), and Oscar noms (Peter Finch's Network win over De Niro/Holden/Giannini). Teasing Paulie's debut and Rocky V's street-fight regrets, the duo celebrates Stallone's self-deprecating casting genius (Weathers' "real actor" diss birthing Apollo rivalry) and quirky portmanteaus ("insem-matically"), inviting flub-spotters to Facebook for a brotherly, unscripted romp through Rocky's resilient soul.