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🐢 Featuring Inspiring Stories from the Rocky Balboa / Sylvester Stallone Universe! Our Podcast is For Fans • About Fans • By Fans 🐢
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Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
❤️ 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!
🥊 Who loves Contenders Clothing? Want a permanent 20% off? Enter promo code "theyophillyfilmtour" during check out!
🎨 Welcome Jerry Scullion - creator and designer of the Rocky Coloring Book available at www.rockycoloringbook.com. This creative and incredibly talented designer brings impressive original ideas to the table. Even Sly gave him a special and unique acknowledgement! Additionally, Jerry is one of the best Rocky Dads the bubble has ever seen! Jerry talks about how the Rocky character has influenced his family values.
↪️ Jerry can be found on Instagram @jerryscullion @movie_prop_corn ___________________________________________________
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Friday Feb 07, 2025
Friday Feb 07, 2025
🌟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!! Welcome JIMMY FIORE, brother to our lovely EP 97 guest, Jenn Barone! One things for sure, AWESOMENESS is part of their genetic make up. Jim is, after all, THE ULTIMATE MALE! Why you ask? This wonderful guest is the guy who turned a dream into reality thanks to the inspiration Rocky provided! Full of fun and positivity, Jimmy will put you in a great mood! Welcome to the bubble Jimmy - you've found your people!
➡️ Jimmy Fiore can be found on Instagram @jimefiore
📣 Your attention please: another Rocky Bubble Roundtable INCOMINGGGGG! The topic: "which of the Rocky movies chose YOU?" All are invited to give their 2 minute answer. More details to come as we prepare for a fan-filled episode 125!
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Friday Jan 24, 2025
Friday Jan 24, 2025
📣 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 people he’s mentored from afar. As fan of Rocky and a “student” of Stallone, is there any better combination? The future is bright for this creative soul - Tune in to watch the amazing short film: RUMBLE!
↪️ John can be found on Instagram @johnfrostt ___________________________________________________
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Friday Jan 17, 2025
Friday Jan 17, 2025
🥊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 some very personal insights from his youth and how Rocky led the way to knowing he found his Adrian. Essentially, despite what some of our childhood experiences may have been, the Rocky & Adrian love story has taught several generations what a true loving relationship looks like.
🌟Vic, your interview was a pleasure and we WELCOME YOU to the ROCKY BUBBLE!
🤗You can find him on Instagram @vicvirtuous @victoryisourspodcast ___________________________________________________
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Friday Jan 10, 2025
Friday Jan 10, 2025
📣 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 long and difficult battle with cancer & he will be dearly missed by all of us. Until we meet again my dear friend, it will be a tougher journey without you.❤️
• Mike shows off some of his newest Rocky items from fans, Minix and the Sly Stallone Shop!
🌟 Welcome guest CHRISTOPHER MERCANTI! Now here’s a guy that’s gonna get us all movin’ to achieve our fitness goals! Prepare to be mightily impressed by this fitness transformation. Chris is a hard core Rocky fan who truly walks the walk. With hard work and dedication, Father Time does NOT have to get the best of you & this guy proves that concept! Great interview Chris - thank you for joining us and welcome to our ever growing ROCKY BUBBLE!
↪️ Chris can be found on Instagram @chris.mercantifitness ___________________________________________________
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Friday Oct 18, 2024
Friday Oct 18, 2024
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 & heartfelt stories including new and fabulous stories about Sly and his time on the set of ROCKY BALBOA! Thank you Mr. Benza for joining us on The Rocky Files - we appreciate your time and perspective on Sly and the Rocky influence on society!
• AJ Benza can be found on Instagram @a.j._benza
• You can listen to his podcast: AJ Benza Podcast - FAME IS A BITCH
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• Mike: @theyophillyfilmtour
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Friday Oct 11, 2024
Friday Oct 11, 2024
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 ups and downs life has delivered and how the ROCKY character provided guidance and companionship throughout the journey. This story proves ROCKY simply makes our lives better! Thank you Kevin for being so transparent and honest - we’ve ALL faced similar challenges. Your story will inspire others to endure the tough times!
➡️ Kevin can be found on Instagram @thekevinmarcum ___________________________________________________
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Friday Oct 04, 2024
Friday Oct 04, 2024
🌟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 SSS team!
↪️ Roz Runs the Berlin Marathon! Great job my dear - Yo ROZ! YOU DID IT!!
↪️ Tulsa King S2E3 review. Hint: fabulous episode!!
🥊 WELCOME BRAD MAYHAR! Many great stories from this hardcore Rocky fan since all the way back! The ROCKY movie saga has provided many generations countless moments of guidance. This guest has seen his share of challenges & has applied the Rocky philosophy every step of the way. Additionally, Brad shares a great story about meeting “the Fonz” (Henry Winkler) at The Alamo! Gotta hear this fun story about a chance meeting with one of Sly’s oldest friends! Thank you Brad for joining us on The Rocky Files. Your spirit shines!
↪️ Brad can be found on Instagram @bradmayhar
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🎨 Matt Beier on Instagram @matthias_beier_artist
🎨 George Paraschiv on Instagram @george_paraschiv_art ___________________________________________________
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Friday Sep 27, 2024
Friday Sep 27, 2024
🎵 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 Philadelphia location dates back more than 100 years. Greg shares the fascinating history and journey from then to now. Mike and Greg reminisce about how they met and how Sly came to select the Victor Cafe as the site for Adrian’s Restaurant.
💛 Greg, Thank you for joining The Rocky Files to share the rich history behind your restaurant. Listening to your life experiences and how hard, honest work leads to great rewards, is a sentiment our listeners will deeply appreciate. It’s easy to see why you’re so beloved amongst the Rocky Community! Thank you again and we welcome you back anytime!
↪️Greg can be found on Instagram: @victorcafe, @gregory.distefano, @gdiste3775
#victorcafe ___________________________________________________
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Friday Sep 20, 2024
Friday Sep 20, 2024
🍁 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 artist from Germany shares how Rocky has inspired him since he was a young child. Matt loves to paint images of Rocky because of his love for the character, no air of competition or bullying. Matt possesses the spirit of Rocky in many ways and his depictions of Rocky are unique and one of a kind. His dramatic painting style clearly expresses his emotional connection to this iconic character! Get ready to be impressed!
➡️ Matt can be found on Instagram @matthias_beier_artist
🌼 Stacy gives and update on her parents ___________________________________________________
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