Sylvester Stallone and His Friends' Films Podcast

In episode ten of "One More Round: The Rocky Series Podcast," hosts Ryan, Katie, and Kyle deliver an engaging mix of Rocky trivia, industry gossip, and a deep dive into the emotionally charged scene where Rocky persuades Adrian to enter his apartment, sparking a nuanced discussion on 1970s gender dynamics and consent. The episode opens with technical hiccups and light-hearted parenting banter, fol...

In episode nine of "One More Round: The Rocky Series Podcast," hosts Ryan, Katie, and Kyle deliver a lively discussion centered on the iconic first date scene between Rocky and Adrian at the ice skating rink, blending humor, nostalgia, and cultural insights. The episode opens with technical glitches humorously attributed to the "patriarchy," followed by a listener email from Dave and a spirited de...

In this Father’s Day episode of "One More Round: The Rocky Series Podcast," hosts Ryan, Katie, and Kyle bring warmth and humor as they discuss personal anecdotes, Rocky trivia, and a pivotal scene from the original Rocky film. The episode kicks off with light-hearted Father’s Day reflections, followed by the introduction of five new trivia questions from 12-year-old Rocco’s Rocky Trivia Book, fost...

In episode seven of "One More Round: The Rocky Series Podcast," hosts Ryan, Katie, and a returning Kyle dive into a vibrant discussion, blending Rocky trivia, film analysis, and cultural commentary. They introduce a Rocky trivia book by 11-year-old fan Rocco, sharing five trivia questions to engage listeners, and discuss a fan-edited "Rocky IV: The Complete Cut" shared via email. The episode analy...

In this episode of the "One More Round" podcast, hosts Ryan and Katie discuss various topics related to the Rocky series, including a review of the film "Over the Top," recent news about Sylvester Stallone selling his Florida mansion to Adele, and his daughters' upcoming Kardashian-style reality show on Paramount Plus. They delve into Stallone's involvement in an NFT project, expressing frustratio...

In this crossover podcast episode from the Going the Distance, Slycast, and Rocky Minute podcasts, hosts Ryan, Craig, and Doug dive into a lively and critical review of the 1995 action thriller "Assassins," directed by Richard Donner and starring Sylvester Stallone as veteran hitman Robert Rath, Antonio Banderas as his ambitious rival Miguel Bain, and Julianne Moore as the quirky hacker Electra. T...

In this lively crossover episode of the Rocky Series Podcast, Going the Distance, host Ryan joins forces with Doug Greenberg of Rocky Minute and Craig Cohen of Slycast to dissect the infamous Sylvester Stallone film Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot . The trio dives into the 1992 action-comedy, exploring its questionable humor, awkward scenes, and Stallone’s surprising commitment to a role that he himsel...

In this episode of the "It's a Long Road: The Rambo Series Podcast," host Ryan welcomes guest Jared Talkstein from the Hyperspace Podcast to dissect a thrilling segment of First Blood (1982), focusing on the iconic cliff scene and its aftermath. They dive into the intense stunt work, Sylvester Stallone’s real-life risks, and the film’s practical effects, marveling at the absence of CGI and the aut...

Join host Ryan and special guest Kyle, known from the One More Round Rocky series podcast, as they dive into the It's a Long Road: The Rambo Series Podcast , exploring the gritty, action-packed world of First Blood . This episode covers fan emails, the cultural significance of the Rambo franchise, and a detailed scene-by-scene analysis of Rambo’s thrilling escape from the sheriff’s department, com...

 Ryan welcomes Katie from the "One More Round" podcast as a special guest to discuss the iconic "First Blood" film, focusing on the intense police station processing scene. The episode delves into the mistreatment of John Rambo by Sheriff Teasel's deputies, exploring themes of authority abuse, PTSD, and societal rejection of Vietnam veterans, with Katie sharing her Stallone-driven fandom and insig...

Ryan is joined by Doug from the Rocky Minute podcast to discuss the iconic Rambo franchise, focusing on the film First Blood. They explore the contrasting dynamics between Sylvester Stallone’s characters, Rambo and Rocky, emphasizing Rambo’s portrayal as a tormented Vietnam veteran grappling with PTSD, a groundbreaking depiction for its time. The conversation delves into Stallone’s nuanced acting,...

"It's a Long Road: The Rambo Series Podcast" kicks off with an engaging premiere episode, hosted by Ryan and featuring guest co-host Craig Cohen, the "Podfather" from the Sly Cast. This episode introduces the series' deep dive into the Rambo franchise, starting with First Blood . The hosts discuss the cultural and cinematic significance of Rambo, reflecting on its roots in David Morrell's novel an...

In this inaugural episode of the "It's a Long Road: The Rambo Series Podcast," host Ryan interviews David Morrell, the creator of the iconic character John Rambo from the novel "First Blood," published in 1972 and never out of print. Morrell shares personal insights into his challenging childhood in Canada, including time in an orphanage and on a Mennonite farm, which influenced themes of abandonm...

In episode five of One More Round: The Rocky Series Podcast, hosts Ryan, Katie (nursing rock-munching dog Bella back from surgery), and Kyle (post-kids' drop-off hangover-free) revel in fan emails sparking deep dives: Donald's Sly news roundup—$3,000 Planet Sly NFTs requiring three ($9K) for a Florida dinner (vs. $800 Comic-Con pics, now ~$970 inflation-adjusted), a Discord Q&A tease, reduced...

In episode four of One More Round: The Rocky Series Podcast, Katie returns triumphantly from her Ecuador quarantine (armed with superior coffee), joining Ryan and a late-arriving Kyle for a lively dive into emails and fan insights: Bob Oor's fascinating location crossovers linking Rocky's Main Street Gym to blaxploitation flicks like Hammer and breakdance classics Breakin'/Breakin' 2: Electric Boo...

In the third episode of One More Round: The Rocky Series Podcast, host Ryan checks in with a Covid-stricken Katie broadcasting remotely from an Ecuador hotel—symptom-free but quarantined amid Galápagos travel woes—while Kyle shares a low-key week, before reading fan emails: Brian Granko's location deep-dive on the Oscar De La Hoya Boxing Center and Rocky house rent (~$60/month in the '60s), plus E...

In episode two of One More Round: The Rocky Series Podcast, hosts Ryan, Katie, and Kyle kick off with personal updates—Ryan returning to the grind post-break, Kyle prepping for an Ecuador adventure amid a daycare-fueled cold, and Katie praising the crew—before diving into listener emails praising the deep-dive on Rocky's opening fight and spotlighting Sly's masterful non-verbal acting in the apart...

In the inaugural episode of One More Round: The Rocky Series Podcast, hosts Ryan, Katie, and Kyle dive into the gritty opening sequence of the original 1976 Rocky film, unpacking its raw symbolism and cultural grit as a cold open that thrusts viewers into post-industrial Philadelphia's decay. From the haunting Jesus motif in the Resurrection Gym—hinting at Rocky's Christ-like resurrection at age 3...

In this lively live-streamed episode of the Sylvester Stallone Podcast Network, hosts Ryan (from Going the Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast), Doug (from Rocky Minute), and Craig (from Sly Cast) reunite for a casual, beer-fueled roundtable on James Mangold's 1997 crime drama Copland. Joined by guest Jeff, the group dives into the film's stellar ensemble cast—including Sylvester Stallone, Robert D...

Join hosts Craig Cohen from the Sly Cast, Doug Greenberg from Rocky Minute, and Ryan Rebalkin from Going the Distance as they dive into a lively and humorous breakdown of the 1994 action film The Specialist. This episode, filled with witty banter and nostalgic reflections, explores the highs and lows of Sylvester Stallone’s bomb-expert character Ray Quick, alongside Sharon Stone, James Woods, and...

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