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The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 125: Farewell Sweet Norman • Welcome Rocky Coloring Book Creator, Jerry Scullion!❤️ Stacy shares some special thoughts and memories about her father Charles Norman Smith. Everyone is welcome to adopt Norman as their dad too - she explains why. May he Rest in Peace; March 6, 1935 - February 19, 2025.
🥰 Happy Birthday to Mike and Dee Kunda! All of the Rocky Bubble sends you love and special birthday wishes!
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🎨 Welcome Jerry Scullion - creator and designer of the Rocky Coloring Book available at www.rockycoloringbook.com. This creative and incredibly talented designer brings impressive or...2025-03-011h 06The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 124: Fun Facts from Sly • UK Rocky Tour Comes to Philly • Welcome Jimmy Fiore!🌟This weeks extended opener is full of pure GOLD:
• Mike shares some great tid-bits direct from Sly. Thank you Sly for sending Mike such great information! We're proud to share anything from you with our Rocky Bubble family & always so appreciative of your time!
• The UK Rocky Tour Group descends on Philadelphia and of course, Mike's house!
• Thank you to The Sly Stallone Shop for great customer service!
• Eye of the Tiger is ready for your next roadtrip - the commuters have spoken!
🎉The Rocky Files is all about FAMILY!! Welco...2025-02-0745 minThe Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 123: Sly Comms & The Great A.I. Debate • Welcome RUMBLE Director, John Frost!📣 Episode 123 tackles the issue of A.I. in the creative space: Is it a good thing? Or a bad thing? Mike shares a reply from Sly on what A.I. could do for Rambo and Teasle! Let us know your thoughts in the LIVE CHAT.
• Mike shows off two Rocky statues from Blitzway!
• Stacy displays more Rocky art from Matthias Beier! (EP 116)
🎉 Welcome JOHN FROST, Director of the short film RUMBLE! Here’s a guy that not only loves Rocky but who’s also learned a ton from Stallone himself. Little does Sly know how many...2025-01-2558 minThe Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 122: Memories of Merlot • Welcome Victor Benito of VICtory Is Ours Podcast!🥊Welcome to episode 122!
↪️• To open, some alumni news from our very talented Rocky Bubble!
↪️• Mike shares several very fond memories of a dear friend who passed unknowingly.
♥️ WELCOME VICTOR BENITO!! VicVirtuous! VICtory is Ours podcast creator! This fine gentleman brings many fabulous qualities to the bubble and will be everyone's newest best friend. Victor brings that extra “something” - what that something is has no name, but somehow we know it when we see it!
💛 Victor carries the Rocky spirit deep in his soul & his authenticity is a rare thing. During his interview he shares so...2025-01-181h 19The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 121: She Said YES • Hello Baby Lumia • Farewell Richie • Welcome Chris Mercanti📣 Mike & Stacy would like to send a very warm and sincere HAPPY NEW YEAR to the entire ROCKY BUBBLE! All of you have become like family and we feel so blessed to be part of such a special group!
😘Episode 121 kicks off with a BIG Thank You from Stacy for all of her birthday wishes!
• Congratulations to Sarah & Matt on their engagement! She said YES!
• We have a new Rocky bundle - Congratulations to the LUMIA family, welcome baby Dominic!
• Farewell to our dear friend Richard Handibode from episode 91. Richie bravely fought a lon...2025-01-101h 14The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 120: Home Office Tour • A Season of Love • RockyFest • BIG Welcome to AJ BENZA!Welcome to a Fun-Filled episode!
• The Home Office is real folks!! Mike takes us on a tour!
• Very exciting wedding and engagement news!
• Wait what? The Forrest Files? Mike, you have some explaining to do!
• RockyFest 2024 is on the way in DECEMBER!
• "One Hundred Episodes Ago" shoutout to: Jim Toscano EP 20!
• The year was 2020: a year of mortal kombat & celebrating a classic!
🤩 Welcome AJ BENZA! Rocky Balboa’s “LC LUCO” and creator of his own podcast (Fame is a Bitch) - this great guy shares several interesting...2024-10-191h 01The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 119: Mike the Ring Card BOY? • Rocky Bubble Shout Outs • Welcome Kevin Marcum!Welcome to EPISODE 119! Our opening topics:
🥊 What on earth is a Ring Card BOY?!?!?? Mike tries it out!
🥊 One Hundred Episodes Ago throwback - EP 19 Shoutout goes to TONY DEGENNARO!!
🥊 "Rambo: Last Blood" hits theaters in 2019.
🥊 Joanne Yee sends the latest pictures from Hope, BC, aka Rambo-Land.
🥊 Jessica Morelli-Lumia needs help on Rocky Run Day. If you can help, please let us know.
🥊 Thank you George Paraschiv for another amazing drawing!
🥊 An AC/DC shoutout to Sean and Irene of Ireland!
🤩 MEET KEVIN MARCUM! Kevin shares the...2024-10-1249 minThe Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 118: Sly Stallone Shop ROCKY Release • The Fonz @ The Alamo• Welcome Brad Mayhar!🌟WELCOME TO EPISODE 118:
↪️ Don't let a little rain take your vote away! Mike has a solution for a soggy mail-in ballot!
↪️ One Hundered Episodes Ago: Rewind to EP 18 and watch Rocky Dad JOE OROPEZA! Great guy and a great family man!
↪️ CREED II hits theaters in 2018
↪️ September was filled with wonderful artwork! A HUGE THANK YOU to MATT BEIER & GEORGE PARASCHIV for the beautiful drawings of Stacy and Mike - such a special gift!!
↪️ Sly Stallone Shop releases a 1/6th scale ROCKY Loan Shark action figure including Butkus! Looks fantastic - Well done S...2024-10-041h 01The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 117: Jelly Roll Visits Tulsa King • Victor Cafe Stories • Welcome Greg DiStefano!🎵 Tulsa King gets a musical enhancement! Jelly Roll pays Dwight and the Gang a very soulful visit. Great job Jelly Roll - Your appearance was fantastic!
🍝 STORY TIME w/ MIKE: Mike shares some fabulous stories from over the years at VICTOR CAFE in Philadelphia. From stories about meeting Greg Distefano for the first time, to stories about meeting Sly at the Victor Cafe, Mike shares what it was like being on set during filming at Adrian’s Restaurant!
🥳 MEET GREG DISTEFANO! Owner of Philadelphia’s VICTOR CAFE… aka Adrian’s Restaurant!! The history surrounding this historic Philadel...2024-09-281h 12The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 116: Tulsa King Review • Rocky Sneakers? • Welcome Matthias Beier from Germany!🍁 September is for Artists month continues! Mike and Stacy open with some fun facts:
• Even though Sly won at the Golden Globes in 2016, Michael Rapaport offers his opinion on the outcome at the Oscars!
•“One Hundred Episodes Ago” shoutout to Lisa Bradshaw of EP 16!
• Mike discusses Rocky’s sneakers from the beach scene in Rocky III. Oh yes, he received another fantastic gift!
• Mike and Stacy review S2, E1 of Tulsa King
• Joe Oropeza spots the Barbie reference on Tulsa King – good catch Joe!
🇩🇪 Meet MATTHIAS BEIER! This wonderfully talented a...2024-09-2147 minThe Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 115: September is for Artists • Sly Comms - TY Mr. Stallone! • Welcome Joel Tesch🎨SEPTEMBER IS FOR ARTISTS!! Welcome to episode 115!
• Mike shares many, many paintings and drawings of his own from over the years
• Stallone starred in CREED in 2015
• Al Bandiero from EP 15 is our "100 Episodes Ago" throwback shoutout
• Thank you Dan West for the amazing Rocky II gift!
• Thank you Larry for our "BREHM KO CANCER" bracelets!
• A warm farewell to a pillar of the entertainment industry: RIP James Earl Jones
• TULSA KING premiers on Paramount Plus on September 15th
📣 SLY COMMS!! Mike shares some answers to questions...2024-09-141h 01The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 114: A Darth Vader Invasion • Carl Weathers Gets a STAR! • Welcome Dave Santia!🌟After a busy August break, Mike & Stacy are BACK!
• Somewhere along the way, Darth Vader invaded Mike's Rocky Room. Mike opens by explaining how he survived the encounter!
• Shout out to Paulo Estudante from episode 14, our throwback to 100 Episodes Ago!
• Expendables 3 hit theaters in 2014!
• Another Rocky statue?!!? Thank you Tony DeGennaro for sending along Sly’s comment to your post!
• Carl Weathers finally gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Thank you Larry Brehm for sending those fantastic pictures!
• Congratulations Brooklyn Gonzalez! You my dear are officially in...2024-09-061h 12The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 113: A Big Welcome to Radio Personality & ROCKY II Reporter, SONNY MELENDREZ!🥊 EP 113 is fast paced and full of inspiration:
• Mike finds an economical way to keep it cool when the heat is on!
• A movie review of Stallone's two 2013 movies - can you name them?
• Stacy and Richie Handibode meet in Tennessee! @richard_handibode_jr
• A BIG THANK YOU to Joe Mangiaracina for your Rocky style generosity! @mangiaman23
• The Rocky Files Rewind, 100 Episodes Ago update from Joanne Yee of EP 13! @joanneyee5
🌟 Welcome SONNY MELENDREZ! This wonderful guest lives and breathes inspiration! Sonny appeared in ROCKY II as a reporter during...2024-07-2652 minThe Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 112: Mike Goes Worldwide • Rob Kerr Rewind • Voicemail from Stallone Re: Butkus!🥊After two weeks off, Mike and Stacy open with:
• Senior Care updates from Stacy
• Happy Birthday Sly!
• The Rocky Files is 3 Years old - Happy Anniversary!
🎥 The year was 2012 and Sly had a ton going on - can you name the three main things he was up to?
🎭The Rocky Files loves ANDY KARL! Why you ask?? Because Andy knows the good Mikes from the “bad” Mikes! Tonight the “good” Mike shares how he came to meet this amazing Broadway actor! Andy Karl played Rocky in ROCKY the Musical and Mike has nothing bu...2024-07-1351 minThe Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 111: Lions & Tigers and SLY - OH MY! • Lumia Baby News • Lisa Bradshaw Returns!🦁 If you could do a voice over for a wild animal which one would it be? For Sly it's a lion! Can you name the 2011 movie?
🎥 Throwback to 100 episodes ago! Updates from Raminder Yadav of EP 10 ❤️
👶🏻 Congratulations Mr & Mrs LUMIA!!! Can't wait to see pictures of your December 2024 bundle!
🥊 Comments from Sly are the BEST! Congratulations to Rick & Nick of ROCKYBROS1979 for such a validating response from the Big Guy!
💞 Mike really knows how to find the truest Rocky fans on the planet! Welcome back LISA BRADSHAW from EP 16! So many of us in the Rocky Bub...2024-06-211h 10The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 110: Wait... The Ghostbusters Files? • Welcome Rocky Bros 1979, Nick & Rick!🌟 Wait... The Ghostbusters Files? Mike shares his comparison between Ghostbusters and Rocky fans!
🥊 Stallone was very busy in 2010: Join us to find out how a pair of antlers could possibly be part of the events!
🥰 Throwback 100 episodes ago - everyone please check out Raminder Yadav from India of EP 10!
💥 The Yo Philly Film Tour gets endorsed by NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC!!! Congratulations Mike!
🎉Meet Nick Rodriguez & Rick Rodela of THE ROCKY BROS 1979! These two guys deliver big energy and lots of laughs to this amazing EP 110! These two guys are the real deal & have been Rocky...2024-06-151h 39The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 109: Stallone a Bollywood Hero? • Welcome Debbie Rebecca from Australia!💥 Welcome to episode 109!
• Stallone in Bollywood? Can you name the movie and the year?
• Updates from Roz Kosacz (EP 9 & 64)
🌟MEET DEBBIE REBECCA from AUSTRALIA!🇦🇺 Sometimes having to “wear all the hats” shows you a strength you never knew you had & this guest displays strength and grace all rolled into one. Possessing qualities from both Rocky and Adrian, Debbie brings big heart to a special episode about love, loss, family and perseverance. Debbie is a tender hearted guest who’s been looking for people just like US! Her heart, kindness, sensitivity and sincerity makes our group even better...2024-06-071h 01The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 108: "I Play Rocky" • Double Sly Reply! • Welcome Olivia Ford & Shawn McFadden!🥊 "I Play Rocky" is an upcoming movie plot about how Sylvester Stallone rose up from nothing to write and star in the best known movie series of all time. Mike and Stacy discuss some the challenges the idea may face as well as all the possibilities!
💥 It's 2008 - Did you see Rambo 4? We review the difference between Rambo 4 and the prior installments of this iconic series.
🎥 When Mike asks questions, Sly sends answers - TWICE! Mike sent Sly two questions asking for clarification on some movie set details & Sly being generous with his time, sent Mike two...2024-05-311h 04The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 107: Happy Birthday MR. T ! • WrestleMania Masterclass w/ Michael Delss!🥳 Welcome to episode 107! Our opening topics include:
• An aesthetic update from Paige Gnagey from EP 7!
• What movie was Stallone filming in 2007?
• Some kick @$$ ringside news from Shawn McFadden of EP 70!
• Talia Shire sighting at the Cannes Film Festival for Megalopolis!
• Happy Birthday MR. T from Mike & Stacy and the entire Rocky Bubble - Keep Punchin Sir!
🎤🌟Let’s get ready to rumblllllllle!!! If you’re a fan of the WWE, we found your guru - Welcome Back MICHAEL DELSS! Mikey D. has been a fan of the Rocky character since h...2024-05-241h 24The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 106: Get Well Mr. Kunda Sr. • BALBOA Courtroom Scene • Welcome Tara Vaporidis!🥰 Episode 106 opens with an update on Mr. Kunda Sr and several Get Well wishes from the Rocky Bubble! • Happy Mother's Day to all the Rocky moms!
• Congratulations Sarah - Belmont University Graduate!
• Gazzo's Steaks - Mike's new "go-to" restaurant!
• Epic ROCKY BALBOA Mashup by DJ extraordinaire: Chris Mihas (EP 102)!
• 100 episodes ago = Lorenzo Leonard! Our EP 6 guests sends in an update!
🥊 What was Sly up to in 2006? Mike and Stacy review and discuss the courtroom scene from ROCKY BALBOA. Rocky exits with a mic-drop!
❤️ Welcome Tara Vaporidis! Born in Kenya, living in...2024-05-1856 minThe Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 105: Tough Gym Trivia • Amazing Alumni Accomplishments • Welcome Trish Todisco!🌟 Mike shares more fantastic behind-the-scenes answers from Sly regarding the Tough Gym filming location!
💥 Episode 5 guest update: Chris Wynne! Chris on Instagram: @balboaboy1977
🥊 Kirsty Strain has a Cliffhanger close call! Kirsty on Instagram: @kirststrain
❤️ Lisa Bradshaw can help with your mindset and that ONE THING still left on your TO DO list! Lisa on Instagram: @lisabradshaw.co
✅ Sly began filming ROCKY BALBOA in 2005 and Mike's career begins!
♥️ Welcome TRISH TODISCO! How many times has Rocky been the best companion you’ve ever had? For most of us here in “the bubble” that’s an i...2024-04-261h 21The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 104: Girlz Weekend • Love4Larry from Mr. T! • Contest Winner • Welcome Frank R!💥Welcome to a jam-packed episode: 104 doesn't disappoint!
🥇What were you up to in 2004? Do you remember what event Stallone participated in that year?
🤗Rocky Bubble updates on:
• Roz Kosacz (EP 9 & 64)
• Larry Brehm (EP 42)
• Joanne Yee (EP 13)
• Ami Immergluck (EP 4)
@joanneyee5 @rozkruns @larrybrehm @singinagain4u
🥊 MEET FRANK R! When you’re the brother of Jess The Runner (EP 49), it’s hard to be anything BUT amazing! It’s clearly in the DNA! Tonight, hear from this very Rocky minded soul - both in word and in action! Doing what’...2024-04-191h 11The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 103: Make-A-Rocky-Wish • Stallone Film Review Early 2K • Welcome Matt Cotignola!🥊 WWE 40 just wrapped up in Philadelphia! The Sly Stallone Shop working with the tourism bureau and the “Make-A-Wish” Foundation, asked Mike to appear as Rocky. Congratulations to Mike for being asked by Sly to represent at this very special event for children of varying disabilities.
🌟 Stallone Y2K – we rewind and discuss some of Sly’s early 2K films
💥 OF COURSE I’M A ROCKY FAN contest update
💛 A special update from Danny Whatley (EP 3)
📚 Welcome MATT COTIGNOLA! This husband, father and teacher has a unique and clever way of spreading the Rocky philosophy ever...2024-04-121h 09The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 102: "Of Course I'm A Rocky Fan!" Contest • Welcome "Show-Closer" Chris Mihas!🤔 Can you name our guest from 100 episodes ago? Introducing a new opening segment bringing video updates from our "centenarian" guests! So wonderful to see the smiling face Austin Gomes from Episode 2!!
💥Contest Announcement: "Of course I'm a Rocky Fan!" Now accepting videos of you walking around your house showing off your best Rocky gear and collectables! Send via DM on INSTAGRAM!
🥁Meet CHRIS MIHAS - Professional DJ & Percussionist from of CM Entertainment joins us for episode 102! We take a close look at the difference between a re-mix, a mashup and a sampling & discuss how Bill Conti was...2024-04-051h 21The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 101: The Family Stallone Review • Rocky Bubble Updates • Welcome Joe Ciollo!🥰 Season 2 of The Family Stallone is our opening topic and no surprise, each member of this wonderful family brings so much goodness to the world and to each other. The Rocky Files loves them!
🌟 Several Rocky Bubble updates from our fantastic community - this group is full of the best people on earth: all of you are filled with generosity, tenacity, hope and love!
✅ Buy your Cerberus Boxing T-Shirt NOW to support OLIVIA FORD on her boxing journey: https://cerberus-boxing.creator-sprin...
🥊 When opportunity meets determination, you get JOE CIOLLO! ("cho-low") His story is confirmatio...2024-03-291h 19The Rocky FilesTHE ROCKY FILES • EPISODE 100! • THANK YOU ROCKY FAMILY & FRIENDS! • WE LOVE YOU!🥰 A sincere THANK YOU to each and every one of you who've been with us on this journey. This podcast is dedicated to you and all fans of the Rocky movie series. Week after week and year after year, it's been a privilege to be part of a community that's become so warmly connected. We take care of each other, show support, offer encouragement, compassion and love. This Rocky Bubble is the only place Mike & Stacy want to be!
😊 To every one who was able to join us for this hallmark episode, we are so grateful for your t...2024-03-232h 10The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 99: Friends, Foes & Phonies and Art of Letting Go • Welcome Back Kirsty Strain!🌟Happy 2024 to all of you in our amazing Rocky Bubble! Stacy begins with several fan shout outs as well as a huge THANK YOU for all the birthday wishes!
❤️ Mike shares what's been weighing on his mind and we focus on how, when, where and on whom, we should be spending our energy.
🤲🏻Who better than KIRSTY STRAIN to set the tone!? Her bright spirit and uplifting energy will start your year off right. Kirsty is an extraordinary individual who truly understands authenticity and guides everyone around to their best selves. As a communication coach she leads her...2024-01-121h 16The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 98: Welcome 2024! • New Year’s Resolution Tips by Roz, Adam, Austin & Stephanie!🌟Happy New Year to everyone in the Rocky Bubble! Mike and Stacy catch up after being off during Christmas week.
🐜🐜🐜 Once again Sly proves that he can do it all - even a voiceover for an animation! Did you see ANTZ? Rewind to 1998 and give it a stream, as always, Stallone delivers and his talent shines through!
🥊Welcome back to our weightloss heroes and past alumni:
•Adam James
•Austin Gomes
•Roz Kosacz
•Stephanie Murphy
🤩Each guest shares their weightloss and fitness journey to better health! Get ready to be motivated...2023-12-301h 20The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 97: Christmas Surprises • COP LAND • Fight Like a Girl • Welcome Jennifer Barone!🎄 A Christmas Surprise!! Sending a big Thank You to JOE CIOLLO for arranging such a wonderful group of friends! The Rocky Bubble means family & belonging and for Stacy, it's been a long wait!
👮🏼♂️ COP LAND dropped in 1997 - what were you up to? The Rocky Files duo does a quick review and shares what they were up to "back in the day." Mike's wife Sue, officially wins "best bride ever!"
🥊 BROOKLYN STRONG! Head over to www.bonfire.com, then type in "Brooklyn Strong" and you will be lead to all sorts of merchandise you can purchase to help s...2023-12-1555 minThe Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 96: Mike Meets Sly Stallone 1996 • ROCKY DAY Pictures • Welcome Patrick Ganino!🥊 One of the best years of Mike's life - 1996 was the year he met the one and only Sylvester Stallone! Yet another story that never gets old! Read this and more in his book "Cue The Rocky Music" available wherever books are sold! @amazon
💥 Congratulations to Tony C. & Tony D. for the opportunity of meeting Sly on Philadelphia's inaugural ROCKY DAY! Special thanks to the City of Philadelphia for recognizing Sly in the way & special thanks to the Sly Stallone Shop for selecting the two Tony's from our bubble! Both are true and dedicated fans and understand the gr...2023-12-0856 minThe Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 95: Sly Stallone visits the UNWAXED Podcast • ROCKY DAY • Welcome Mike Lynaugh!🦃 Mike and Stacy catch up after Thanksgiving break and take some time to brag about a couple Rocky Bubble superstars! (Rick & Roz are the bomb-dot-com!)
🤖 "Judge Dredd" kept Sly very busy in 1995! Mike shares a HUGE moment from the same year - if you've read the book "Cue the Rocky Music" you may already know all about it. Tune in to relive this unforgettable moment!
➡️ The new Sly Stallone Shop gets a facelift from a very talented artist Patrick Ganino - Mike shares a picture showing it's progress so far! @paganino1976
🌟 The first OFFICIAL ROCK...2023-12-021h 17The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 94: The Specialist, The Wizard & The Red Watch • Rocky Run • Welcome Jason Nike!🎥 "The Specialist" from 1994 kicks off this episode and Mike finds the Wizard! Say what?!?
🌟 Thank you Tony Montalbano for sharing the key details on the mysterious Red Watch!
🥊 It's storytime again: Many Mike Moments on the way! It’s always a fun trip down memory lane…. All the way back to ‘93/‘94! Fun photos of "Rocky" and "Carter" are revealed!
• Rocky Run Highlights!
• Run Roz Run!
•Raminder finally receives his surprise!
❤️Our episode 94 guest brings all the right stuff to this ever growing Rocky Bubble! Meet Jason Nike of Backtrack Cinema! Jason...2023-11-181h 34The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 93: Review of the Netflix Documentary ”SLY” featuring Sylvester Stallone🌟 It was a very good year! What were you doing in 1993?
🥊Who's ready for the Rocky Run? Stacy wants to bring the virtual participants together. She will be going LIVE on 11/11 at 3pm ET and invites all the virtual walkers/runners to join her!
➡️ The Netflix Documentary SLY has been a sensation and the worldwide reaction is varied and intense. Mike and Stacy dedicate episode 93 to discussing the many aspects and complexities of the details shared by Sylvester Stallone. Both professional and deeply personal stories stirred the emotions of millions; in this episode we discuss our "take...2023-11-101h 10The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 92: Remembering BURT YOUNG • Netflix Documentary SLY • Minutia Minute by Mike!🥊 It's been a busy October - some exciting updates from the Rocky Bubble!
🌟 It's 1992 - how about a little support for "Stop or My Mom Will Shoot!"?
💜 Remembering BURT YOUNG - Mike and Stacy share a few excerpts from old interviews. Several fans give Burt a heartfelt shout out. Mike discusses some sweet and funny moments with Mr. Young.
💥 The Minutia Minute brought to you by: Mike Kunda! Sly answers another very interesting question from Mike. Perhaps some of us Rocky fans are thinking too much! 🤣🤣 __________________________________________________
🎙 The Rocky Files podcast is available on all majo...2023-11-041h 05The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 91: Accolades for Oscar • Memories from 1991 • Welcome Richard Handibode!😔 BURT YOUNG 1940 - 2023 • Farewell Dear Friend • You're All Heart Burt • RIP 💛 **** Episode 91 was recorded prior to the knowledge of Burt's passing ****
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🌟 If Siskel & Ebert say "Two Thumbs Up" then so does The Rocky Files! Mike shares some unknown stories from the 1991 movie, Oscar!
👻 Who's ready for Halloween? CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT: Rocky / Stallone Costume Contest! If you're planning on dressing like any character from any of Sly's movies, please send some pictures our way. We will post them all! 🎃
🎥 Mike and Stacy take some time to revisit a few old video clips of Sly with commentary o...2023-10-201h 16The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 90: Love for Rocky V • Sly Stallone Shop • Fedora Fetish • Welcome Jade Roberts!💥 Episode 90 brings us to the year 1990! What's the only film that matters that year!? ROCKY V!!! Mike and Stacy show some love to R5 and discuss the key take aways from this essential chapter of Rocky's life.
🌟THE SLY STALLONE SHOP is officially open at the base of the Rocky Steps! Congratulations to Sly for getting it done! It's been a long time coming and like everything else, Mr. Stallone makes the impossible happen! If anyone visits the new store, please send pictures our way!
🤣 FEDORA INTERVENTION: Mike needs some help! The Fedora Fetish is officiall...2023-10-131h 30The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 89: Vacation Drama • 1989 • Rocky Bubble News • Moments w/Stallone from TIFF💥Vacation drama ensues between Mike and Stacy as they discuss the events of the past week. After much listening, compromise and therapy, the “divorce” has been called off. Sending a big thank you to Rick and Deb Babcock for the massive display of hospitality for Stacy and her parents during this random drop-in while driving through Syracuse. Rick’s Rocky Cave is among the best we’ve ever seen!
🌟 Stallone stars in Tango & Cash in 1989 and Mike gets swept off his feet in a McDonalds parking lot. Wait, what?!? Sue and Mike lock eyes in the drive-thru and the rest...2023-10-061h 40The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 88: Lost in Rambo Forest • Rocky @ The Mann • Welcome Mike’s Bro - Jason Kunda!⏭️ In this rewind to 1988, the year of RAMBO III, Mike and Stacy get lost in Rambo Forest discussing several fun details and tid bits. Both share stories from their lives and what they were up to at the time.
🥊 Mike gets a call from The MANN Center in Philadelphia to participate in the Rocky event with a live symphony orchestra. So many wonderful moments happened that evening but most importantly who was there with him! The Kunda Family shows up for each other and his brother captured some wonderful pictures from this special event!
💥Welcome Mike's bro...2023-09-231h 42The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 87: The Stallone’s in Italy • Do-Do Do-Dooo - Welcome Irene Graven & Maria Peach!💥Good news from Mike: the Pennsylvania escapee was FOUND! However, this story gives the phrase "too close for comfort" a whole new meaning! Job WELL DONE to the Pennsylvania State Police!
📽️ A year in the life of Stallone goes "Over The Top" in 1987! When's the last time you watched this "feel good" film?
🙏 The Stallone Family vacations in Italy and meet THE POPE!! Come to find out, he's a ROCKY fan!! What a moment! The Stallone's look like they're having a wonderful time and Italy clearly loves the entire family!
🏈 Congratulations to the Philadelphia E...2023-09-151h 19The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 86: Back-in-the-Day Stories 1986 • Babcock Bikeworks • Welcome Joe Mangiaracina!🥊 It's storytime again! We rewind to 1986 as Mike reads an excerpt from "Cue The Rocky Music" about a true friend from back-in-the-day. Real friends don't ask you to change who you are. In fact they encourage you to raise your "freak flag" whatever that may look like!
💥A big THANK YOU to RICK BABCOCK from Stacy for the absolutely amazing ROCKY III replica motorcycle - beautifully done down to the very last detail! You can contact Rick @rockobob33 on Instagram for one of your own! Thank you RICK!!!
🍇Welcome JOE MANGIARACINA! We may have just found the...2023-09-081h 00The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 85: His Name is Mike Rambo! • Reliving Rocky IV • Welcome Charlie Knupp Owen!🥊💥Sly Stallone survived a very busy year in 1985! Mike and Stacy relive the realtime Rocky IV experience, as well as expose some epic evidence of just how far Mike will go to "capture" Rambo!
🌟 Welcome Charlie Knupp Owen! (Don't forget to pronounce the "K" like "Kah-Nup"!) Charlie joins us to share some very personal stories about how Rocky made a difference through many chapters of his life. In addition, his stunning collection of Rocky memorabilia will leave you WOW'd and wishing for more! Charlie captures the enthusiasm we all have on the inside and he lets it out - his...2023-09-021h 14The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 84: Rhinestone Rewind! • Sincere Thank Youse from Mike! • Welcome Adam James!🤠What were you up to in 1984? Mike and Stacy take a trip back to 2 iconic movies of that year: Rhinestone and Ghostbusters. Stallone apparently CAN sing and dance! Don't believe me? Stream Rhinestone now and find out!
🥹Mike takes a few minutes to send out a sincere Thank You to all those who contributed to his birthday video. Stacy plays an additional post-production entry from Ronnie Dale (episode 38) - have your tissues ready! Marc Bomarito (episode 8) crowns Mike with a new title: The Heavyweight Champion of All Rocky Fans! WELL DONE ROCKY BUBBLE! This one got him right...2023-08-251h 10The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 83: Staying Alive in 1983 • Happy 55th Birthday Mike! • Welcome Domenico Tolomeo!🌟 Sylvester Stallone directs Staying Alive starring John Travolta in 1983. Mike & Stacy discuss their thoughts and opinions on the film, including Stallone’s latest comments on what he might have changed.
🥊 Shout outs to Tony C. and Rick of the Round 14 Podcast! Rick builds his very own Mickey Gym and Tony C. receives a boxing glove signed by Sly! Get to know these two classy guys every Wednesday evening at 7pm ET on YouTube.
😮 Was Rocky a towel thief? Mike asks Sly a question on a detail from Rocky II that most of us probably didn’t even notice...2023-08-191h 04The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 82: An Experience With... Jail Time • ”The Statue” Podcast • Welcome Scott Baker!🚨 Important Announcement: Mike and Stacy are sending out an APB on Carol from Mississippi. Carol, be prepared to be kidnapped for an episode of The Rocky Files! Your recent comments officially makes you an expert on an upcoming topic.
🥊 After discussing what Stallone was up to in 1981 and 1982, Mike does a detailed review of Sly Stallone Shop's latest prototype. HINT: It's gonna be fantastic! (Shop now at www.slystalloneshop.com for a sneak peek)
🔒 The founder and creator of "An Experience With" finally gets what's coming to him. After ripping off stars and fans for many years...2023-08-111h 12The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 81: Vintage White Shorts with a Red Stripe • Welcome Andrew Haug from Australia!🎨 Stacy reveals a new John Rivoli painting! "Keep Punchin" now available at www.iconsinart.com
💥 A new home office announcement from "Down Under"🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
🥊 Mike finds vintage 1970s Everlast boxing shorts! Guess what color they are???
💊 INSTONE vitamins? Anyone remember what that is? Mike and Stacy think Sly should bring 'em back!
🇦🇺 Welcome Andrew Haug from Australia! How does 🥊Rocky, 🔪 Rambo, 🏃🏻 Health/Fitness, 🧘🏻Mental Wellbeing and 🎸 Metal Music get rolled into one? Many worlds collide inside this one dynamic guest! Andrew doesn’t spend time pointing fingers at him, or her or anybody. Tune in to hear from a man who took a seemingly “b...2023-07-281h 09The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 80: Memories of Mike’s Grandad from 1980 • Fedora Facts • Welcome Diana Hill!🌞 In the heat of summer, Mike reveals he's been invaded... again! Do you know what he's referring to? #iykyk
🥊Stallone facts from 1980 leads to a very personal story about Mike's granddad, his first fedora and some of the growing pains associated with becoming Rocky. Mike gives us a close look at his very first fedora and gives the Official Rocky Fedora from Sly Stallone Shop a big thumbs up!
💞 SHE’S ALL HEART ROCK! DIANA HILL makes episode 80 SHINE! When “life” delivered a triple punch to our next guest, she drew on the Rocky-Spirit to keep moving for...2023-07-2152 minThe Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 79: Thank You Sylvester Stallone! • Rocky Bubble Updates • Welcome Caleb Ellis!🌟Mike and Stacy are still flying high after the massive success of episode 78! Big THANK YOUs go out to Sylvester Stallone from all of us in The Rocky Files Community. Sly, we truly appreciate you taking the time to "like" and listen to everyone's birthday messages. Your time and attention will never be taken for granted! (Thank you Mikey G! Your video sums it up best!)
🥊Many Rocky Bubble Updates:
• Welcome Baby Ferrara
• Babcock Bike Works kicks off
• Schwarzenegger Sighting
• Nantucket Birthday for Sly
• Cuff & Link Turtle Bowl...2023-07-141h 08The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files SPECIAL EDITION: Happy Birthday SYLVESTER STALLONE from THE ROCKY FILES Community!❤️🌟SLY, from all of us in The Rocky Files podcast community, we hope you had a wonderful birthday! This 24 minutes of birthday wishes is all for YOU!
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2023-07-1323 minThe Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 78: An ”Interview” w/ Sylvester Stallone🥊 Mike & Stacy finally return after a month long summer break. After a quick catch-up, we get right into the latest Stallone news including a fun little factoid from 1978.
• Can you name Sly's first directoral debut?
• Do you know how this movie is "advertised" in Rocky II?
• Why should any Rocky fan care about the Datsun Turbo ZX? (Only MIKE would catch this itsy-bitsy detail!)
🤔 What sort of question could possibly illicit a 15 minute response from Sly? This thought provoking question from Mike, truly required Sly to self-reflect, contemplate and dig-deep. The Rocky Files...2023-07-081h 08The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 77: That’s How Winning is Done at The Oscars 1977 • Yo Philly Film Tour Updates🤣Only Mike and Stacy could make conspiracy theory out of ruffled blue shirts and missing bow ties! Take a walk down memory lane as we review the best Rocky moments from the 1977 Academy Awards.
💥Some of the words may have changed but there’s still only ONE Rocky film tour with the “REP” to remember! The experience of Mike's tour is packed with memories no one else can offer. Book now to take the ONLY Rocky film tour endorsed by Sylvester Stallone! Reputation matters and Mike’s tour brings history and connection that cannot be duplicated! Mike shares a few u...2023-06-0359 minThe Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 76: ”ROCKY” Going the Distance since 1976 • Welcome Back Nicky Petito!🥊Original ROCKY has been Going the Distance since 1976! For the better part of 50 years, this beloved character has inspired millions of people to achieve, create, overcome and never quit! Episode 76 is dedicated to a Rocky Generation and the timeless story within them. ROCKY isn't just a movie, it's a tool bag for LIFE. A philosophy that lives on the inside!
🌟In celebration, Mike and Stacy have a little fun by dressing appropriately for the occasion!
❤️Special Thanks to Tim Wisteard the Video Wizard for putting together a beautiful video that's just PERFECT for this special episode!2023-05-271h 09The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 75: Deck the Halls w/ Rocky Art • Mick’s Bricks • Welcome Tony ”Tornado” Penecale🌟A new weekly opener begins - Stallone Throwback Facts!
🥊 Rocky Memorabilia May continues with Rocky art & a clothing haul from Contenders Clothing!
💥 Did you know Mike is a cover-boy? Mike can really strike a pose and the cover of this magazine will never be the same!
🐅 When can you claim Rocky as a birthright?
Our next guest, Tony "Tornado" Penecale, has the formula:
•Born in 1976… ✅
•Born in Philadelphia… ✅
•Born Italian… ✅
🫧🫧If the Rocky Bubble ever appoints a mascot…THIS IS THE GUY! This episode brings one of the best and cer...2023-05-191h 14The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 74: Rocky Memorabilia May • Welcome Michael Delss of Dirty Ugly Wrestling Podcast🥊Welcome to ROCKY MEMORABILIA MAY!! We will be celebrating all things Rocky "stuff" - action figures, clothing, art, posters, replica props and more!
🎙{Insert announcer voice here}🎙 "In this episooooode... a true podcasting legend, an epic wrestling referee, an undefeated wrestling champion, the one and only "Dirty Mike" of the 8th ranked wrestling podcast of all tiiiiiiimmmme.... MICHAEEEEEEELLLLL DEEEELLLLLSSS! (AKA, Michael Delss of the Dirty Ugly Wrestling Podcast!) 🤣
🌟Mikey D. joins Mike and Stacy for an extremely enthusiastic episode 74! Mike lives the Rocky philosophy day-in and day-out! He creatively weaved his way into the industry of his greatest...2023-05-051h 15The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 73: Who’s Your Apollo?• HBD Talia Shire • Alumni Accolades • Welcome Tony Peach!🥊Who's that ONE PERSON who pushed you, supported you or made you see things in a different way? As Apollo April continues, the stories are pouring in... Who was the "Apollo" in YOUR life?
❤️ Sending a very special Happy Birthday to our favorite actress, Talia Shire!
🌟The Rocky Files GOT TALENT!! Awards, Promotions and Bruises??? Oh MY! Alumni updates on three of our most talented guests!
🍑 Meet Tony Peach! A perfect last name for this truly sweet guy!! Once again Mike finds the best Rocky fans with the biggest hearts, who truly live up to our fav...2023-04-291h 12The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 72: Welcome ”EYE OF THE TIGER” writer FRANKIE SULLIVAN of the band SURVIVOR!🥊 Another addition to Mike's Rocky room?!! Miniature Mighty Mick's Gym creator Josh Backhouse can be found on Instagram @joshback5. Congratulations Josh on the shout-out from Sly Stallone - Well Deserved!
🌟MEET FRANKIE SULLIVAN of the band SURVIVOR! Mr. Sullivan joins The Rocky Files to share the “Eye of the Tiger” journey that continues to this day. The best words to describe our time with this wonderful guy would be: honest, humble and transparent!
❤️Frankie shares stories and details never before told! From working with Stallone to the biggest names in the music industry, Frankie gives insight as to...2023-04-211h 35The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 71: Some Lovin’ for ROCKY IV • Welcome Chris Jay of Contenders Clothing Company!💥Where might a golden ticket from 1985 bring you? Mike receives a small piece of Rocky IV production history from Tony Bruno! Thank you Tony B!
❤️ No more trash talkin' Rocky IV from Mike! The romancing of Rocky IV continues... No more picking on the R4 folks Mike!!
🥊 Some updates from Lisa Bradshaw and a couple Happy Birthdays for Jessica from Episode 49 and MGM artist, John Rivoli from episode 30!
💥Think you know your Rocky facts??? Uh huh…. Hold that thought! Get ready for some rapid-fire Rocky facts as CHRIS JAY from CONTENDERS CLOTHING COMPANY brings a mounta...2023-04-141h 26The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 70: Welcome to Apollo April! • Welcome ”The Commissioner” Shawn McFadden!💥IT'S APOLLO APRIL!!! Mike and Stacy discuss Apollo Creed and the vastly talented actor, Carl Weathers! No one other than Mr. Weathers could have played Apollo quite as convincingly as he did! During this month we will discuss:
➡️What’s your favorite Apollo moment?
➡️Who was like Apollo in your life?
➡️What might have happened if Apollo lived?
➡️What’s you favorite Apollo quote?
• Send your thoughts to The Rocky Files via Instagram @therockyfiles!
💔Rough beginnings aren’t the entire story of someone’s life. Rough beginnings can lead to a mission driven lif...2023-04-071h 20The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 67: A ”Rocky 7” Script Sampler • Welcome Sean O’Donnell from Ireland!🌟Several weeks ago Stallone posted handwritten "Rocky 7" script excerpts from his personal notebook. Mike reads several pages of scenes we will hopefully one day see on the big screen. (Or little screen? Hmmm... can you say 'mini-series'? One can dream!) You never know what the future holds! 🙏
☘️All the way from Ireland, Sean O'Donnell joins The Rocky Files and brings an extra dose of “Rocky Heart” to the show. During a very dark period of his life, the Rocky movies lit his path as he states, “it was the only thing that made me happy” 🥹
💚Sean, thank you for brin...2023-03-171h 12The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 66: Happy Women’s Day • Mike Enters Stallone Zone Mode • Welcome Dan West!🌟Happy International Women's Day - a word from Mike on Billie Jean King!
💥Mike addresses some back and forth between himself and Ryan from The Stallone Zone. In a nutshell - all can be worked out in the Rocky-Shell!
🥊Welcome from the UK, the one and only DAN WEST! This epic Rocky fan has been influenced by the Rocky philosophy since he was a child and continues to pass it along to his children. Join us to hear about his tour with Mike in Philly and see some fantastic pictures of the actors he's met! Dan thank...2023-03-111h 21The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 65: The CREED III Non-Review • FOUND! The Scottish Adrian, Kirsty Strain!🕷🕸Meet Mike's new pet spider! 😂
🌟Actors, Writers, Directors, OH MY!! We have some mighty talented people in the Rocky Bubble - find out what 3 of our friends have been up to!
🥊 Creed III? Bottom line... No Rocky, No Watchy. Done.
🥹As we close out Adrian Month, what better way than to feature a woman who radiates all the goodness that the Rocky series brings us. Love, loyalty, patience, sincerity and good ole fashioned honest talk! This beautiful guest gets to the heart of the matter with softness and grace that is (as Mike would say😍) intoxi...2023-03-061h 21The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 64: A Rocky Jacket Find • Rocky Bubble News & Updates • Welcome Roz Kosacz!🌟FOUND: an exact replica of Rocky's leather jacket! Can you imagine just stumbling upon something like this? Mike shares his epic find while meandering around Scranton, PA. Some people have all the luck!
🐢The Rocky Bubble citizens have been very busy this week and Stacy runs through many updates and announcements.
🌟THE RETURN of the GREAT & POWERFUL ROZ!!! The Rocky Files welcomes back an unstoppable force of spirit and determination! As Adrian Month continues, this lovely guest captures softness and strength in the most beautiful way.
💪🏼When 2022 kept throwing it at her, with patience and gr...2023-02-241h 00The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 63: The Balboa Bubble Arrives in Liverpool! • Welcome Kelly Barton!💖 Adrian month continues with a few updates from Stacy • Mike shares how Robert Bruzio gets help arranging his Rocky wall from THE artist himself, John Rivoli!
AND...
🌟Our amazing guest joins us all the way from Liverpool! Beautiful inside and out, Kelly Barton brings humor and heart to this positively uplifting episode.This lovely lady has had Rocky on her shoulder through every up and down life sent her way. Listen along to be inspired by her soft heart yet determined spirit. She is Rocky-Strong! ❤️
➡️ Kelly can be found on Instagram @kbarto11 __________________________________________________
🎙 The Rocky Fi...2023-02-1050 minThe Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 62: Philadelphia Eagles Win! • Adrian Month! • Welcome Melissa Gilmore!🌟 This episode opens with a big: CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES - NFC CHAMPIONS!
🐢🐢 Mike and Stacy show off some new Rocky props. Also, if not Talia then who? Tune in to find out which other actresses were considered for the role of Adrian! (No I can't imagine it either!)
🥳 Episode 62 kicks off "Adrian Month" with a true Adrian-hearted guest! Melissa is a fun and sincere addition to our growing Rocky family - she possesses all the spirit and positivity we’ve learned from this beloved character! This lovely guest spreads the Rocky Philosophy everywhere she goes, maki...2023-02-031h 10The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 61: Rocky Talk from America to Scotland • Welcome Bernie McGovern!🏴 Meet BERNIE MCGOVERN from Scotland! Bernie is a 3-time tour goer of Mike's "Yo Philly Rocky Film Tour" and is planning a 4th in 2024! On episode 61, Bernie and Mike cover a multitude of Rocky facts and knowledge - it’s plain to see how much fun Mike’s tour must have been with this fabulous guest! ( He can be found on Instagram @berniemcgov )
❤️What's Adrian got to do with the month of February? Listen to the end and find out! __________________________________________________
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🔊 The Rocky Files Merchandise now available fro...2023-01-2759 minThe Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 60: Rocky Climbed a Mountain • Welcome James Rolfe and Derek Wayne Johnson!🌟We're Back!! Happy 2023! Mike and Stacy kick off the New Year with some personal updates, birthday wishes and well deserved fan shout-outs!
🥊 Episode 60 features the dynamic duo behind the incredible documentary "Rocky Climbed A Mountain" now available on YouTube! James Rolfe and Derek Wayne Johnson teamed up to find the Rocky IV filming locations in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. In this episode we discuss the their experiences on this enviable adventure!
💥 Please head over and join James' YouTube Channel: CINEMASSACRE where you will find an endless library of movie and video game reviews. This impressive podcast host (aka...2023-01-221h 11The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 59: A Speedy Merry Christmas from Mike & Stacy • Santa Maverick Updates!🎄In this quick episode, Mike & Stacy wish everyone in the Rocky Community a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! Stacy spends some time on several fan shout outs and well wishes to some very special people!
🎅🏼 Our planned guest, Rosario Smirne - AKA Santa Maverick - was called to duty and was unable to join us for this episode. However, Mike and Stacy share what he's been up to and how this "Santa" possesses both the spirit of Rocky and the Spirit of Christmas at the same time!
❤️ He is a wonderful exa...2022-12-2531 minThe Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 58: Die Hard~A Christmas Movie Debate • Welcome guests Mike & Jess Ferrara!🎄 🎬 What makes a Christmas movie a Christmas movie?!? Well, Bruce Willis has a very strong opinion and clears up, once and for all, this great debate surrounding his movie "Die Hard"! Mike better run and hide!
🎨 Stacy sends a big Thank You to John Rivoli for TWO more Icons In Art paintings: "Eye of the Tiger" & "The Rocky Statue". Art by John Rivoli can be found at www.iconsinart.com.
💥MEET MIKE & JESS FERRARA: This Rocky bubble has our very own Rocky and Adrian and these two fill those shoes! Mike and Jess emulate everything Rocky has ev...2022-12-171h 18The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 57: A conversation with Michael Rapaport on Rocky Balboa💥The Rocky Files is very excited to welcome MICHAEL RAPAPORT!
🌟 "Michael Rapaport is an American actor and comedian. He has appeared in over sixty films since the early 1990s, and starred on the sitcom The War at Home. He also appeared in Boston Public, Friends, Prison Break, Justified, and Atypical. Some of his notable film roles include True Romance (1993), Higher Learning (1995), Metro (1997), Cop Land (1997), Deep Blue Sea (1999), The 6th Day (2000), Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001), Big Fan (2009), and The Heat (2013). He also directed the award winning documentary Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest (2011). He’s also the host...2022-12-101h 45The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 56: Tulsa King Review • Rocky Run 2022 • Welcome Guest Jessica Morelli!💥Who wants to go to Tulsa? Everyone right?! Episode 1 of Tulsa King finally dropped on Paramount Plus and The Rocky Files HIGHLY RECOMMENDS! Mike and Stacy share their thoughts on Stallone's new streaming series, The Tulsa King - there's really only one thing to say... can't wait for more!
🥊 Our episode 56 guest is Jessica Morelli! She shares with us the events from The Rocky Run and reveals some big news! Wedding bells are in her future ushered in by one incredible Balboa-style proposal! Way to go Brad!
🎨 Also... an original Rivoli painting of Jessica's special moment wi...2022-11-191h 16The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 55: Alumni News • Welcome Steve Cascella of ROCKY BALBOA COLLECTORS on FB!🥊 Each guest we've had on The Rocky Files is an example of "Keep Moving Forward" in one way or another. At the opener, Mike & Stacy discuss Derek Wayne Johnson and Robert Bruzio and how these two prove what's possible when you simply Go For It!
💥 Welcome guest Steve Cascella! Many of you may have come across his page: "Rocky Balboa Collectors" on FaceBook. Get ready to be wow'd by the collectibles accumulated in his Rocky Man-Cave! Rare, unique and one of a kind - there's only one word... envy!
🥰 As a child, Steve was introduced to Rocky...2022-11-121h 01The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 54: Welcome Mike’s Adrian, SUE KUNDA!💞Mike and Sue are a true example of love, loyalty and fiercely having each other’s backs. Relationships like theirs are a rare thing. Not because it’s perfect but because they are perfect for each other. Wherever Sue is, you’ll find Mike and wherever Mike is, you’ll find Sue.
😍 Prepare for a serious heartwarming session as Sue reveals the ups and downs of life and how they always lift each other up. You’ll discover just how real Adrian and Rocky can be. The stories shared by Sue in this episode show she IS the Adrian Facto...2022-11-041h 44The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 53: Boys Weekend at the Kunda Household • Welcome Guest Vincent Lemineur!💥When John Rivoli, Robert Bruzio and Mike Kunda get together for a boys weekend, you know it will be a rare and unique experience! Oh yes, we even have pictures and video footage! Join us to hear Mike tell some funny and heartwarming stories from three of the most beloved influencers in the Rocky community!
🥊 The Rocky message has reached all corners of the world. Our guest, Vince Lemineur from Belgium, is a living, breathing example of how the Rocky spirit continues to influence our cultures and societies. This multitalented, Rocky-Inspired individual takes the word “mentor” to the Rocky...2022-10-211h 12The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 52: Drago on the Street • One Too Many Mikes • Welcome Guest Corey Baker!
💥It's official - Dolph Lundgren is a good sport with a great sense of humor! Watch as he meets a random "Drago on the Street" without so much as a flinch!
🥊Rocky the Musical is available now at the Walnut Street Theater in Philadelphia. Listen in to hear why they only allowed ONE "MIKE" into the building - thank God the correct one showed up!
🔥Episode 52 features a guest who personifies “going the distance." As a young boy Corey Baker faced a heartbreaking set of circumstances. During this time he found a way to create an uncommon sanctuary coupled with the Rocky f...2022-10-151h 03The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 51: Carl Weathers Signs Mike’s Painting • Welcome Guest Mikey Gonzalez!🥊 Welcome to episode 51! Mike shares the incredible moment Carl Weathers signed his painting and how the unlikely set of circumstances fell perfectly into place. {Side note: even being called "Mr. Withers" didn't take the smile off of Carl's face - what a gentleman!}
💥The Rocky Files is happy to host Mike Gonzalez! Come listen to how Rocky has influenced him at every stage of his life! He is yet another example of how Rocky provided the tools for life!
👰🏻♀️ Ever wonder how to get Stallone to attend your wedding!? Mikey G. has the answer! Start this episode now t...2022-10-081h 06The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 50: Thank You from Mike & Stacy💥For this milestone episode, Mike and Stacy celebrate YOU, the Rocky Bubble and how amazing this podcast journey has been.
🐢🐢The Rocky Files podcast isn’t just two hosts yammering away… it’s ALL OF US! We have no podcast without our amazing Rocky family! We Love You and Thank You!
🎉Join us tonight for a walk down memory lane!
🥹 { Special 50th Episode video by: Tim Wisteard on Instagram @timwisteard } ____________________________________________________________
🔊 The Rocky Files Merchandise now available from Rick Babcock!
Find him on Instagram @rockobob33 to order your t-shirts, hats, custom street sign or cl...2022-10-0150 minThe Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 49: Farewell Queen Elizabeth II, Cobra Kai loves Rocky • Welcome Jessica!💥 Welcome to Episode 49 where Mike and Stacy cover an odd plethora of topics:
• The Toe Chronicles
• Farewell Queen Elizabeth II
• Cobra Kai loves Rocky
💛 Outer beauty is a stroke of luck. Inner beauty is a choice. This week's guest possesses both. A quadruple threat, Jessica comes with beauty, heart, humor and smarts. The Rocky character has clearly influenced this lovely lady since she was a child!
🐢 Tune in to hear some of her personal moments, including one from middle school. During this difficult chapter she formulated the perfect middle school survival...2022-09-161h 24The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 48: Samaritan Review • Fan Updates • Welcome guest Matt Bibbo!Welcome to Episode 48!
• Samaritan is #1 on Amazon Prime and Mike & Stacy discuss why!
• Several fan shout outs and instructions for a proper Rocky-Style birthday!
• Tonight's guest Matt Bibbo shares the motivation Rocky has given him since he was a child. Matt fits perfectly into our ever growing Rocky Bubble. He understands the Rocky message at the heart level and gives some well deserved props to our favorite girl Adrian! Finally, be ready to be wow'd by the many Rocky cast members he's met in the past!
Amazing photos and stories coming your w...2022-09-021h 19The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 47: Babcock Clockworks • Rocky Tattoo Art • Welcome Christina Pecile!⏰ Babcock Clockworks? Rick Babcock adds yet another item to his plethora of offerings! From T-Shirts, hats and street signs to... clocks?! Stacy shares her housewarming gift from Rick; a one of a kind custom Rocky Files clock! To order your custom design you can find Rick on Instagram: @rockobob33
💥ROCKY TATTOO CONTEST!! Mike and Stacy take a moment to examine each Rocky tattoo submission. All of them are fantastic!
🥊Welcome Christina Pecile! The parallel experience between Rocky and tonight’s guest Christina, is a story you don’t want to miss. She is every quote and every mo...2022-08-271h 10The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 46: Rocky Climbed a Mountain • Happy Birthday Mike • Guest Michael Valverde🐢🐢Mike and Stacy open with some personal updates followed by Get Well Roz, Thank You Joanne, Happy Birthday Chris... and Oh Yeah! Happy Birthday Mike!!
🎥 (Birthday tribute video created by Tim Wisteard the Video Wizard! Thank you again Tim!)
➡️ We discuss a highly recommended video: "Rocky Climbed a Mountain" by James Rolfe and our episode 31 guest, Derek Wayne Johnson! Find it here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gI0YdGDkxt8
🥊 Episode 46 welcomes Mike Valverde - a guest that understands the universal Rocky message "Keep Moving Forward". Achieving a goal doesn't just fall in your lap, it must cha...2022-08-201h 06The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 45: Birthday Wishes from ”Rocky” • Welcome Noah, The Stallone Kid!🐢🐢Mike and Stacy reconvene after an unexpected week off - Mike provides an encouraging update regarding his mom’s recovery! Stacy announces some surprise Birthday Wishes from “Rocky” to one of our alum! (Hint: episode 25!)
💥THE STALLONE KID - Meet Noah! You will be impressed by this young man’s knowledge of Rocky and Stallone‘s career! Sly continues to gain young fans everyday and Noah is a great example of how the Rocky message fast-forwards maturity!
You can find him on Instagram: @the_stallone_kid_youtube
Also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Xd...2022-08-1847 minThe Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 44: Rocky IV, Stallone’s Stage Improv for Drago-vs-Creed • Guest~Kristian Lovell🥊In this episode Mike shares a fascinating story about Stallone's directing genius from Rocky IV. The iconic and flashy scene of Apollo bouncing around stage with James Brown, came together thanks to Stallone's brilliant mind and on-the-spot creativity! This story proves Sly is who he is for a very good reason!
MEET KRISTIAN LOVELL!🥊
🥰Our guest Kristian joins us from the UK and his story is the living example of Keep Punchin! From heartbreaking loss to new beginnings, Kristian takes the Rocky message to the next level! Kristian, your story will remind our listeners that applying...2022-07-291h 05The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 43: Stallone’s Rights to the Rocky Franchise • Epic guest- Stephanie Murphy!🥊 Sylvester Stallone is the writer and creator of the beloved Rocky franchise. You'd expect certain rights would automatically come along with being the initiator of the entire concept. In this episode Mike and Stacy take a deep dive into the details surrounding the producer of Rocky, his sons and the ridiculously unfair 'blocking rights' currently passed along within their family. Mike shares many messages between he and Sly on the subject; messages Sly gave Mike the go-ahead to read.
Sly has been very vocal recently regarding this brazenly unfair set of circumstances. Over time and proper legal cou...2022-07-241h 15The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 42: Uncommon Strength has a name and it’s LARRY BREHM!💥EPISODE 42 begins with several fan shout outs and a story from Mike about how he acquired a movie prop from BALBOA!
🥊Our epic guest of the week: LARRY BREHM! Uncommon strength is always found in a Rocky fan! Larry has subscribed to the inspiration and motivation that Rocky offers since he was a very young man. He will share example after example of how Rocky encouraged and propelled him through the trials of life!
💙Larry, your episode will encourage many to remember the strength we all possess inside. The way you’ve applied the Rocky message to...2022-07-091h 20The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 41: Guest Ghosting • COVID Recovery • Tony Burton • Tulsa King Talk • Pray👻 Well folks... we experienced a guest ghosting! Join us as we essentially improv this entire episode! From COVID Recovery to Praying, we cover all the bases.
💥 Mike and Stacy do some catching up, discuss Yellowstone and Tulsa King and reveal the top "Duke" scenes according you YOU! ➡️ Tony Burton video by Tim Wisteard! Great video Tim! @timwisteard
🥊 Also..... HAPPY RETIREMENT RICK BABCOCK!! ________________________________________________________________________
🔊 The Rocky Files Merchandise now available from Rick Babcock! Find him on Instagram @rockobob33 to order your t-shirts, hats or custom street sign! _________________________________________________________________________
The Rocky Files on Instagram: @therockyfiles
Mike: @the...2022-07-0149 minThe Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 40: Welcome Michael Kunda SR! Mike’s dad... the man, the myth, the legend!🐢Are you ready to have your heart stolen? Meet Mike's dad - Mike Kunda SR!
❤️Mike Sr. has a sincerity and genuine-nature that is second to none. Once you are finished listening to this fantastic guest, it will be no mystery where Mike Jr. learned the importance of imagination, determination and perseverance!
🥊Mike Sr., Thank You so much for sharing your heart and answering so many questions! The Kunda family is a beautiful example of how all families should be - that begins with a great dad like you!
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Michael Kunda Sr. tribute video by @timwisteard...2022-06-191h 28The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 39: Double Trouble with Mike and Tim • Pedro Lovell segment as Spider Rico!🐢 After 3 weeks away, episode 39 begins with Mike and Stacy catching up on her move to Tennessee and, oh no... the return of kidney stones?? Say it ain't so! Mike will keep us updated 😫
🥊 After a few Stallone updates, we highlight actor and professional boxer Pedro Lovell who played Spider Rico in Rocky and Rocky Balboa!
💥Pedro Lovell tribute video by Tim Wisteard!
➡️ Tim joins us for part II of this episode to continue the discussion about Pedro and he also shares news about his new project with Tony C: Round 14 Podcast!
Find them on Ins...2022-06-1942 minThe Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 38: Meet RONNIE DALE - Next Level Rocky Fan!💥Meet RONNIE DALE and get ready to laugh as Mike and Ronnie recap the best moments from their Rocky tour in Philadelphia!
🐢Ronnie’s story is sure to touch your heart and leave you feeling hopeful during these crazy times. There are so many amazing people out there and Ronnie is right at the top! Every once in a while there is someone that brings something “extra”. Extra heart, extra kindness, extra compassion, strength, endurance and… simply, extra “goodness”. Ronnie Dale is all of these things. He will share how Rocky inspired him to bring all these “extras” to each and...2022-06-021h 17The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 37: Comedian, Screenwriter, Producer, Celebrity Impressionist-NICKY PETITO!🌟NICKY PETITO is much more than a funny-man. His story at its very core, is the purest example of how Rocky reminds us WE CAN RISE from the most unfair set of circumstances.
🤣Join us to hear how this amazing young man captured the spirit of Rocky as a young boy and how he turned a challenging start into a joyful life! As an actor, producer, screenwriter, comedian and celebrity impressionist, episode 37 delivers a ton of belly laughs!
❤️Nicky, thank you for being one of our most moving and inspiring guests! You put smiles on the faces...2022-05-111h 38The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 36: Writer, Director, Actor & Recording Artist - KEVIN SAVO!
💥Meet KEVIN SAVO!! Writer, Director, Actor AND Rap Recording Artist! If Stallone’s life were a roadmap, Kevin has taken that journey very seriously. In many aspects of his life, both personal and professional, Kevin emulates the “Stallone-Way” like it were gospel!
🙏🏻When young people are this profoundly inspired by Rocky and Stallone, it gives me hope for the future! Let’s be sure we are spreading the values Rocky teaches to our young generation so we can turn out more people like Kevin!
🌟Mr. Savo, thank you for joining us on The Rocky Files! You are yet another example of the power Rocky has...2022-05-051h 09The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 35: Where are they now? Joe Spinell as Mr. Gazzo! Mike & Stacy Q&A session!🐢EPISODE 35 features a new segment called “Where are they now?”
🌟Join us to hear about Joe Spinell who played Mr. Gazzo in ROCKY and ROCKY II. Joe was an amazing man with an amazing career. As always, Mike brings some interesting tidbits about Joe’s life!
➡️ Mike and Stacy continue the second half of the episode by answering the questions sent in by YOU! Stacy shares two personal "Rocky Moments" from her life and Mike answers several questions with thoughtful and interesting detail.
(🌟Joe Spinell “movie-style” trailer created by: @timwisteard 🌟) ________________________________________________________________________
🔊 The Rocky Files Merchandise n...2022-04-241h 13The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 34: FOR THE FANS • ABOUT THE FANS • BY THE FANS! Get Well Mike!!💥Tune in for this 100% fan-created episode!! While Mike is recovering, I’d like to thank Tim and Tony C for stepping up! They have an announcement of their own!🤔
🎙We are also visited by “On the Street with Lorenzo Leonard” who will talk about his latest projects and what he’s been up to! @lorenzoleonard321
🧢Also, our very own Rick Babcock joins us to show off The Rocky Files T-shirts, hats and signs!👕 {Order yours: @rockobob33}
❤️Be sure to listen until the very end to hear a get-well message for Mike from the entire Rocky Files communit...2022-04-161h 20The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 33: Robert Bruzio - Writer, Producer, Actor, Director🌟Meet Robert Bruzio! Writer, Producer, Actor, Director. Tonight, hear from yet another Stallone-Inspired individual who is as determined as Sly to bring something meaningful to the world! Robert shares some amazing stories about his journey and the significant people he’s met along the way. His story is a prime example of what can happen when the stars align!
❤️Robert, thank you so much for joining us on The Rocky Files - you have a genuinely heartwarming way about you! What you’ve accomplished thus far is so impressive leaving no doubt why you stand with the best in the...2022-04-161h 23The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 32: Rocky-Love from the UK! Guests Marco A Naylor and Sean Wallage🌟Some serious Rocky-Love comin' at ya from the UK by Marco A. Naylor and Sean Wallage of the Facebook page: ROCKY BALBOA- GOING THE DISTANCE! Join us to hear how their FaceBook group became part of a SuperBowl commercial!
Find Marco on Instagram @officialrockjock76
💥 You will also enjoy all the best stories from their epic 45th Anniversary Tour with Mike Kunda of The Yo Philly Rocky Film Tour - The ONLY Rocky immersion experience worth your time!
Find Mike on Instagram @theyophillyrockyfilmtour
🥊Thank you Marco and Sean for being such fun guests! I...2022-04-051h 02The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 31: Derek Wayne Johnson - Director • Writer • Producer🌟DIRECTOR, WRITER, PRODUCER: DEREK WAYNE JOHNSON!🌟
💥Are you ready for this DOUBLE LENGTH episode!?! Grab a drink, a snack and cozy up on your couch for this deep dive into the creative heart and mind of Derek Wayne Johnson.
➡️Derek shares his story from the very beginning, to the present, to his plans for the future. He also discusses the key influencers and mentors throughout his filmmaking journey. You will be left inspired by this brilliant yet humble individual. His documentary style is as moving as the Rocky movies themselves.
Now available on Amazon Prime...2022-03-261h 45
The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 30: MGM Official Rocky Artist - John Rivoli!🌟Meet the official Rocky artist of MGM - John Rivoli! John gave us a FULL HOUR to answer the questions sent in by YOU, The Rocky Files fans!! We discuss moments from his childhood, his journey into painting, meeting Sly, becoming the MGM official artist AND what the future holds next for this incredibly talented and innovative soul!
❤️John thanks for being such a gracious guest and giving us a peek into your process and explaining how and why painting this iconic figure is so personal to you!
Find him on Instagram @john_rivoli
Or on his w...2022-03-121h 28
The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 29: Fear Not, Doctor Rocky to the Rescue! (aka Brock Smith) w/Co-Host Tim W!💥The Rocky Files is proud to introduce DR. ROCKY!! Say what?!? That’s right… if you’ve got a problem, you can be sure our next guest, Brock Smith, will “prescribe” you a cure!
✅ Feeling fearful? ROCKY III
✅ Feeling inadequate? ROCKY
✅ Got a score to settle? ROCKY IV
✅ Need your priorities adjusted? ROCKY V
✅ Still got stuff in the basement? ROCKY BALBOA
🥊From his personal life to his coaching style, “Rocky” has been the cure-all to any situation life has thrown his way! Brock, thanks for being a truly uplifting and enthusia...2022-03-051h 09
The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 28: Can watching Rocky movies lead to a better life? Bryant Cooley says YES!🌟 What does it look like when you apply the lessons from the Rocky movies to your life!?? It looks like Bryant Cooley! Instagram: @wbcooley2020
➡️ Join us to hear how the “apartment scene” drastically redirected Bryant’s life. Since applying the Rocky-Philosophy, he has:
✅ Gotten a job that reflects what he’s worth
✅ Found his Adrian
✅ Become a Rocky-Dad
✅ Is living a Rocky-Life
❤️ Bryant thank you for being such a lovely guest. You’re a beautiful example of how the Rocky values can only mean good things for our lives!
➡️ Mike and...2022-02-2643 min
The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 27: Marathoner, Rocky Fan & HERO = Colin Hall! Guest co-host - Tony C.!!🥊The Rocky community consists of amazing humans. As a collective, Rocky people have the strongest “can do” attitude on the planet and Colin Hall is the shining star among them! He is a hero in the truest sense of the word. His efforts have left a permanent mark on the lives of those he has helped.
🐢The Rocky Files can’t wait for you to hear the amazing things Colin has accomplished - all along being inspired by Rocky to Keep Moving Forward! Colin thank you for being a truly inspiring guest. We all need a reminder to get invol...2022-02-2058 min
The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 26: Welcome FIGHT STORY creator John Messina! Book review ”DRAGO” by T. Noy.💥 The Rocky Files is excited to welcome John Messina, the writer and creator of FIGHT STORY! In this episode John discusses how FIGHT STORY came into existence, the lessons Rocky taught him as a child and how it helped him along the way!
🌟Fulfilling a dream, John created a series that celebrates the success of individuals who have persevered through tremendous adversity. FIGHT STORY is sure to inspire and will be available to stream on Vimeo, Reelhouse and Action Sports TV. Listen in to find out when!
✅You can find John on Instagram @john.messina.jr and...2022-02-2026 min
The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 25: BRIAN SYPHARD Keeps Moving Forward! • Guest Co-Host, Tim Wisteard!🥊When life throws you a curveball, how do you get back on your feet? For Brian, calling on Rocky during the toughest of times, always left him standing in the 14th round. On this episode, Brian shares one of these stories, but there are many others equally as challenging.
🌟Brian, you did everything Mickey would have wanted from you because every-single-time you GOT UP! Thank you for being a truly inspirational guest! 🌟
➡️Find Brian on Instagram @bigbfit72
✅Welcome guest co-host: Tim Wisteard!
Thanks for bringing all those SLY magazine covers!
So cool to se...2022-02-1051 min