The Rocky Files

🥊 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 th...

🥊💥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. I...

🤠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 (epis...

🌟 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 Wedn...

🚨 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! (...

🎨 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,...

🌞 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! 💞...

🌟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 Upda...

🌟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! 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥 🎙 The Rocky Files podcast is available on all major podcast platforms! __________________________________________________ 🔊 The Rocky Files Merchandise now available from Rick Babcock! Fi...

🥊 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...

🤣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...

🥊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 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...

🥊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.... MICHAEEEEEEELLL...

🥊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...

🥊 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...

💥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...

💥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 thoug...

❤️The Rocky Files wants to wish Rick Babcock a very special Happy Birthday! Rewind to episode 22 to learn more about this devote Rocky fan, AND... he is also the new co-host on ROUND 14 PODCAST with Tony C!! Additionally, he is your resource for custom merchandise for your business or personal ideas! Rick can be found on Instagram @rockobob33 and @round14podcast 🥊Only Mike could come up with such...

❤️ Stacy sends Sue Kunda a big Thank You for all her help and guidance! 🌟 While Mighty Mick's Gym is in the process of being remodeled and repurposed, Mike wastes no time making sure he grabs a piece of Rocky history. You will love this one! {Only Mike!} 🥊 Find out where you can order an exact replica of Mighty Mick's Gym! Check out Josh Backhouse on Instagram @joshback5 🐅👁☕️ Tiger Eye Coffee!...

🌟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 Hea...

🌟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....

🕷🕸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, sinceri...

🌟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 unsto...

💖 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 li...