Talky Balboa

Hokey Smokes! It's a new episode of everyones favorite Rocky Balboa podcast!!! Ty and Logan are back with maybe the most wild Rocky movie yet!!! The 2000 film The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle. Adding some much needed low quality animation to the franchise! It also takes a bold swing and completely recast Rocky! How will it hold up to all the other films? Buckle up! This Robert De Niro vehicl...

Logan and Ty sat down and watched the grainy leaked version of the Rocky 5 Workprint. Being HUGE fans of Rocky V (we are being sarcastic) we thought, what a good idea to dive into the strange afterlife of Rocky V and the infamous workprint that changed everything.  While the theatrical release took a hit for its 90s-style editing,  it is rumored that director John G. Avildsen was so frustrated wit...

While it’s tough to pin down a definitive "grand total" for the Rocky franchise, the numbers are staggering. Across nine films, including the Creed saga, the franchise has racked up an estimated 60 to 70+ awards over five decades—yet only 3 of those are Academy Awards! It’s time to settle the score and hand out some hardware of our own. Welcome to The Talkies! We’re rolling out the red carpet for...

Yo, Adrian! If you love Rocky (1976) and Rocky II (1979), you’ve probably asked yourself: do these movies work perfectly as a double feature? Your Talky Balboa hosts, Ty and Logan, went the distance to find out. We binged both films back-to-back and went straight to the recording booth while the adrenaline was still pumping. Join us as we unpack behind-the-scenes trivia, analyze the legendary soun...

"Don't Count Out The Ham and Egger!" And don't count out Talky Balboa! Ty and Logan are back for Season 2 of the podcast that is the complete compendium of the Rocky Franchise. The year is 2020, and Bob's Burgers is doing an episode all about Gene being way overbearring on his mother... BUT the B plot is all about a knockoff Rocky film! We get The Ham and Egger! He's like Rocky but isn't... Does h...

Happy Halloween! Here is a bonus FULL LENGTH episode that was previously locked behind the paywall on our Ko-Fi page! Ty and Logan breakdown the fake film that was advertised heavily in the Talky Balboa podcast, as if it was a regular movie in the franchise. With exclusive clips from the movie! Finally Rocky VII: Rocky vs. Frankenstein is here! We break it all down - from the behind the scenes, al...

Ty and Logan are back, and this time they watched... " a movie."  Is it Rocky? Is it Raging Bull? Is it the episode you've been waiting for? Nope — it’s  GRUDGE MATCH  (2013), the long-awaited (?) heavyweight bout between Sylvester Stallone and Robert De Niro. Two cinematic legends. One final fight. Absolutely no reason for it to exist... except that we needed it to.  Logan and Ty step into the ri...

Logan and Ty are finally back—and they’re wrapping up the franchise with Creed III ! Or are they?  It’s Michael B. Jordan’s directorial debut and the third arc in Adonis Creed’s journey—this time with absolutely zero Rocky Balboa. So who’s Adonis fighting now? None other than Dame Anderson! You remember him… right? That totally wasn’t a baked-in backstory pulled out just for this film… Can Bianca...

"Fun's over, fellas! If you're gonna beat up my friend in my bar, there's a two-drink minimum!"  Logan and Ty are back with a very special BONUS EPISODE of Talky Balboa to give you a little taste of what you can expect over on their Ko-Fi page:  www.ko-fi.com/TalkyBalboa . In this episode, Homer Simpson is set to challenge Drederick Tatum for the Heavyweight Championship. There's just one problem—...

We’re watching Rocky IV again —but this time, it’s The Ultimate Director’s Cut ! During the pandemic lockdowns, Sylvester Stallone took the time to rework the film from the ground up. Gone is the robot, there’s more Apollo, and the scenes pack a lot more emotional punch. Logan and Ty sit down to explore the making of this new version, including the behind-the-scenes documentary that follows Stallo...

"That guy (Drago) broke things in me that ain't never been fixed. It ain't worth it. Not at all. " -Rocky to Adonis.   Logan and Ty are back and ready to dive into the next evolution of the Rocky franchise with Creed II! If you thought Adonis Creed had finally laid his demons to rest after the first film… Don’t be so sure about that! Logan and Ty discuss the behind‑the‑scenes of how Steven Caple J...

"I heard about a third fight between you and Apollo... Behind closed doors. That true?" Logan and Ty are back and ready to dive into the next evolution of the Rocky Franchise! If you thought Rocky Balboa had achieved his happy ending after the last film... Don't be so sure about that!  Logan and Ty discuss the behind the scenes of how Ryan Coogler got HIS movie made and essentially gave us the bir...

Welcome back to Talky Balboa, the podcast that takes you the distance with in-depth discussions on all things Rocky! This week, we’ve ditched the Roman numerals—it’s time for Rocky Balboa. The 2006 film that resurrected not just the character, but Sylvester Stallone’s career, proving that the Italian Stallion still had fight left in him. Join hosts Logan and Ty as they step into the ring to break...

Welcome back to Talky Balboa, the podcast that takes you the distance with in-depth discussions of the Rocky franchise! This week, we're tackling the often-maligned, the controversial, the… Rocky V. Considered by many the black sheep of the family, this film took a sharp turn from the bombastic heights of Rocky IV, leaving many fans feeling more bruised than triumphant. Join Logan and Ty as they s...

After the bromance of Apollo Creed and Rocky Balboa in Rocky III, The Italian Stallion faces his most brutal opponent yet: Ivan Drago. Join hosts @heyheylogan_ and @imtyjordan for another thrilling episode of Talky Balboa, as we dissect the 1985 classic, Rocky IV. This episode plunges into the heart of the Cold War, exploring the film's political undertones, the iconic training montages (Rocky vs....

Send us a voicemail! Speakpipe.com/TalkyBalboa  Rocky was a lot of fun, and in Rocky II, the champ finally won! Now, it's time for Rocky III, where Clubber Lang, played by none other than Mr. T, enters the ring. Hosts @heyheylogan_ and @imtyjordan are back with another episode of Talky Balboa, the limited podcast series diving into the iconic Rocky films.  We've covered the first two movies, and n...

I guess there is a rematch!!! WHAT! In this knockout sequel episode of Talky Balboa, hosts @imtyjordan and @heyheylogan_ return to the ring to break down Rocky II—the thrilling continuation of Rocky Balboa’s story. Picking up right where the original left off, this 1979 classic follows the Italian Stallion as he faces the challenges of newfound fame, endorsements, marriage, and the ultimate decisi...

In the debut episode of Talky Balboa, hosts @imtyjordan and @heyheylogan_ step into the ring to kick off their deep dive into the Rocky franchise—starting with the 1976 classic that started it all. 🥇This episode explores the origins of Rocky, the ultimate underdog story that redefined sports films and launched Sylvester Stallone into stardom. The hosts break down the film’s gritty portrayal of Ph...

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