The Rocky Files

🌟 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 t...

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 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 Feb...

🌟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 di...

🎄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...

🎄 🎬 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 MI...

💥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)...

💥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 som...

🥊 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 collectibl...

💞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...

💥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...

💥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...

🥊 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...

💥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 @timwi...

💥 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 c...

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...

⏰ 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 o...

🐢🐢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:...

🐢🐢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 gre...

🥊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...

🥊 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 ma...

💥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...

👻 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!! _...

🐢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...

🐢 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...

💥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, ex...