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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 Mar 22, 2024
Friday Mar 22, 2024
🥰 A sincere THANK YOU to each and every one of you who've been with us on this journey. This podcast is dedicated to you and all fans of the Rocky movie series. Week after week and year after year, it's been a privilege to be part of a community that's become so warmly connected. We take care of each other, show support, offer encouragement, compassion and love. This Rocky Bubble is the only place Mike & Stacy want to be!
😊 To every one who was able to join us for this hallmark episode, we are so grateful for your time and kind words. Your smiling faces are what make this episode so special. As we move forward, we look forward to all the new people we will meet and welcome into this amazing Rocky family!
🥊 Sly - all of this is dedicated to YOU. We love and deeply respect you - not only for your contribution to the entertainment industry but for all the ways you've touched our lives in a personal way. You will never truly know how much it's meant to all of us.
💛Much love and respect to everyone! Mike & Stacy at The Rocky Files🐢🐢 __________________________________________________ 🎙 The Rocky Files podcast is available on all major podcast platforms! ___________________________________________________ 🐢🐢 The Rocky Files on Instagram: @therockyfiles • Mike: @theyophillyfilmtour • Stacy: @had_me_at_yo 🔵 Our FaceBook Page @therockyfilespodcast 🔗🌳 linktr.ee/therockyfiles #sylvesterstallone #rocky #rockybalboa #balboa
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
🌟Happy 2024 to all of you in our amazing Rocky Bubble! Stacy begins with several fan shout outs as well as a huge THANK YOU for all the birthday wishes!
❤️ Mike shares what's been weighing on his mind and we focus on how, when, where and on whom, we should be spending our energy.
🤲🏻Who better than KIRSTY STRAIN to set the tone!? Her bright spirit and uplifting energy will start your year off right. Kirsty is an extraordinary individual who truly understands authenticity and guides everyone around to their best selves. As a communication coach she leads her clients to a more mindful and peaceful space. Kirsty can be found on Instagram @kirstystrain - OR - www.kirstystrain.com
🥰Thank you Kirsty for speaking to Mike's heart. Some moments require reminders of the strength we possess and the goodness we bring. All of us need to stand in our own light and not allow others to dim the brightness.
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🎙 The Rocky Files podcast is available on all major podcast platforms! ___________________________________________________
🐢🐢 The Rocky Files on Instagram: @therockyfiles
• Mike: @theyophillyfilmtour
• Stacy: @had_me_at_yo
🔵 Our FaceBook Page @therockyfilespodcast
🔗🌳 linktr.ee/therockyfiles
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
🌟Happy New Year to everyone in the Rocky Bubble! Mike and Stacy catch up after being off during Christmas week.
🐜🐜🐜 Once again Sly proves that he can do it all - even a voiceover for an animation! Did you see ANTZ? Rewind to 1998 and give it a stream, as always, Stallone delivers and his talent shines through!
🥊Welcome back to our weightloss heroes and past alumni:
•Adam James
•Austin Gomes
•Roz Kosacz
•Stephanie Murphy
🤩Each guest shares their weightloss and fitness journey to better health! Get ready to be motivated by four people who’ve been there and got it done!
➡️Find these guest on Instagram: @adam.j.7679 • @docg31marine • @rozkruns • @smurphyvocalist __________________________________________________
🎙 The Rocky Files podcast is available on all major podcast platforms! ___________________________________________________
🐢🐢 The Rocky Files on Instagram: @therockyfiles
• Mike: @theyophillyfilmtour
• Stacy: @had_me_at_yo
🔵 Our FaceBook Page @therockyfilespodcast
🔗🌳 linktr.ee/therockyfiles
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
🎄 A Christmas Surprise!! Sending a big Thank You to JOE CIOLLO for arranging such a wonderful group of friends! The Rocky Bubble means family & belonging and for Stacy, it's been a long wait!
👮🏼♂️ COP LAND dropped in 1997 - what were you up to? The Rocky Files duo does a quick review and shares what they were up to "back in the day." Mike's wife Sue, officially wins "best bride ever!"
🥊 BROOKLYN STRONG! Head over to www.bonfire.com, then type in "Brooklyn Strong" and you will be lead to all sorts of merchandise you can purchase to help support the Gonzalez family!
🌟 OLIVIA FORD is a NATIONAL CHAMPION! Congratulations to you and Shawn McFadden for this impressive win. It's a testament to your commitment to the sport and to each other! You both are the real life "Rocky / Micky" team!
📚 Meet children’s author JENNIFER BARONE! This guest is all heart and zeros in on what really matters in this short life of ours. Rocky has been a significant influence in Jennifer's life since she was a young child and it's been a guiding light all along. As far as relationships are concerned, what’s the best part of being a Rocky fan? When you’re an Adrian, you just KNOW when a “Rocky” shows up in your life! Our episode 97 guest explains meeting her husband in exactly this way. Luciano, never worry about how Jennifer feels. In our conversation she compares the both of you to our favorite couple in the whole world!
❤️ Jennifer, thank you for being such a lovely guest both inside and out. Your students are lucky to have such a talented person guiding them along in this chaotic world. Your books will certainly help these little children make sense of the challenges they face. Looking forward to your 4th book! Keep us posted! Anyone interested in purchasing these amazing books can find them on Amazon or Barnes&Noble.
➡️Jennifer can be found on Instagram @jennbar11 __________________________________________________
🎙 The Rocky Files podcast is available on all major podcast platforms! __________________________________________________
🔊 The Rocky Files Merchandise now available from Rick Babcock! Find him on Instagram @rockobob33 to order your t-shirts, hats, custom street sign or clock! ___________________________________________________
🐢🐢 The Rocky Files on Instagram: @therockyfiles
• Mike: @theyophillyfilmtour
• Stacy: @had_me_at_yo
🔵 Our FaceBook Page @therockyfilespodcast
🔗🌳 linktr.ee/therockyfiles
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Friday Dec 08, 2023
🥊 One of the best years of Mike's life - 1996 was the year he met the one and only Sylvester Stallone! Yet another story that never gets old! Read this and more in his book "Cue The Rocky Music" available wherever books are sold! @amazon
💥 Congratulations to Tony C. & Tony D. for the opportunity of meeting Sly on Philadelphia's inaugural ROCKY DAY! Special thanks to the City of Philadelphia for recognizing Sly in the way & special thanks to the Sly Stallone Shop for selecting the two Tony's from our bubble! Both are true and dedicated fans and understand the gravity of this meeting event! @SlyStalloneShop @visitphilly
🌟 Welcome Patrick Ganino! Hand-picked by the Sly Stallone Shop, Patrick is the creative mind behind the championship belt painting on the back of the building! He has a prolific portfolio that ranges in topic and size. From his website www.patrickganino.com: "He approaches each commission with an eye for the client’s individual taste and style, a passion for creating unique and lasting designs, and a wealth of experience in delighting even the most exacting clients. CT mural artist Patrick Ganino is the owner of Creative Evolution, a full-service decorative painting company that has operated in Connecticut and surrounding states since 1999. His clients have included successful business owners, celebrities, and high-profile interior designers. His work has been featured in many newspaper and magazine articles, yet his responsiveness and personal dedication to clients remains his first priority. Over the past few years, CT mural artist Patrick Ganino has also been involved in television work for shows such as Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Bar Rescue, Tabitha’s Salon Takeover, and Ramsey’s Kitchen Nightmares. His ability to work under pressure and quickly adapt in order to meet strict deadlines enables him to successfully complete these demanding projects." @paganino1976
💜 Thank you Patrick for joining us for episode 96! It's easy to see why you were the artist picked for the job!
➡️ Patrick can be found on Instagram @patrickganino
➡️ His personal website: www.patrickganino.com __________________________________________________
🎙 The Rocky Files podcast is available on all major podcast platforms! __________________________________________________
🔊 The Rocky Files Merchandise now available from Rick Babcock! Find him on Instagram @rockobob33 to order your t-shirts, hats, custom street sign or clock! ___________________________________________________
🐢🐢 The Rocky Files on Instagram: @therockyfiles
• Mike: @theyophillyfilmtour
• Stacy: @had_me_at_yo
🔵 Our FaceBook Page @therockyfilespodcast
🔗🌳 linktr.ee/therockyfiles
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
🦃 Mike and Stacy catch up after Thanksgiving break and take some time to brag about a couple Rocky Bubble superstars! (Rick & Roz are the bomb-dot-com!)
🤖 "Judge Dredd" kept Sly very busy in 1995! Mike shares a HUGE moment from the same year - if you've read the book "Cue the Rocky Music" you may already know all about it. Tune in to relive this unforgettable moment!
➡️ The new Sly Stallone Shop gets a facelift from a very talented artist Patrick Ganino - Mike shares a picture showing it's progress so far! @paganino1976
🌟 The first OFFICIAL ROCKY DAY arrives December 3rd! Are you gonna be there?
❤️🩹 Sly appeared on episode 102 of the Unwaxed Podcast with his daughters Sistine and Sophia. Mike and Stacy share their thoughts regarding this very special episode. Congratulations and kudos to Sistine and Sophia for a beautifully conducted interview! We appreciate you hosting your father and creating a space where he feels comfortable sharing such deeply personal details. @unwaxedpodcast
💥 Welcome MIKE LYNAUGH!! Mike is an impressive professional photographer who’s covered the White House Press Room, the Pentagon, Capitol Hill, NASA, the NHL and US Military! Mike joins us to share a few personal moments from his life where “keep punchin” was the only option… and it paid off!
📸 Mike takes us on a walk through Rocky history! Could you imagine knowing you were standing in the EXACT spot where all these images were born? Our episode 95 guest shares this amazing photo technique blending the past with present day, making these moments come alive!
💥 Check out his book “Ghosts of the Field” now used in many schools to help teach US history and make it come alive for thousands of students. More amazing talent, once again, gets added to our impressive Rocky Bubble!
↪️ Mike can be found on Instagram: @mlynaugh __________________________________________________
🎙 The Rocky Files podcast is available on all major podcast platforms! __________________________________________________
🔊 The Rocky Files Merchandise now available from Rick Babcock! Find him on Instagram @rockobob33 to order your t-shirts, hats, custom street sign or clock!
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🐢🐢 The Rocky Files on Instagram: @therockyfiles
• Mike: @theyophillyfilmtour
• Stacy: @had_me_at_yo
🔵 Our FaceBook Page @therockyfilespodcast
🔗🌳 linktr.ee/therockyfiles
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
🎥 "The Specialist" from 1994 kicks off this episode and Mike finds the Wizard! Say what?!?
🌟 Thank you Tony Montalbano for sharing the key details on the mysterious Red Watch!
🥊 It's storytime again: Many Mike Moments on the way! It’s always a fun trip down memory lane…. All the way back to ‘93/‘94! Fun photos of "Rocky" and "Carter" are revealed!
• Rocky Run Highlights!
• Run Roz Run!
•Raminder finally receives his surprise!
❤️Our episode 94 guest brings all the right stuff to this ever growing Rocky Bubble! Meet Jason Nike of Backtrack Cinema! Jason shares his love for Rocky V and how it made all the difference during a critical season of his life. He states “Rocky saved my life” and the rest of his story is worth every moment of your time!
🥰 Thank you Jason for your honest and open heart. We’re all connected by the same difficult moments and Rocky has provided a path forward. You are living the Rocky philosophy!
➡️ Jason can be found on Instagram @btcinema
➡️ Or on his YouTube Channel "Backtrack Cinema" __________________________________________________
🎙 The Rocky Files podcast is available on all major podcast platforms! __________________________________________________
🔊 The Rocky Files Merchandise now available from Rick Babcock! Find him on Instagram @rockobob33 to order your t-shirts, hats, custom street sign or clock! ___________________________________________________
🐢🐢 The Rocky Files on Instagram: @therockyfiles
• Mike: @theyophillyfilmtour
• Stacy: @had_me_at_yo
🔵 Our FaceBook Page @therockyfilespodcast
🔗🌳 linktr.ee/therockyfiles
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Friday Nov 10, 2023
🌟 It was a very good year! What were you doing in 1993?
🥊Who's ready for the Rocky Run? Stacy wants to bring the virtual participants together. She will be going LIVE on 11/11 at 3pm ET and invites all the virtual walkers/runners to join her!
➡️ The Netflix Documentary SLY has been a sensation and the worldwide reaction is varied and intense. Mike and Stacy dedicate episode 93 to discussing the many aspects and complexities of the details shared by Sylvester Stallone. Both professional and deeply personal stories stirred the emotions of millions; in this episode we discuss our "take aways" and our "wishes" for our favorite actor, writer & director of all time. Thank you Sly, for sharing your heart with the world. __________________________________________________
🎙 The Rocky Files podcast is available on all major podcast platforms! __________________________________________________
🔊 The Rocky Files Merchandise now available from Rick Babcock! Find him on Instagram @rockobob33 to order your t-shirts, hats, custom street sign or clock! ___________________________________________________
🐢🐢 The Rocky Files on Instagram: @therockyfiles
• Mike: @theyophillyfilmtour
• Stacy: @had_me_at_yo
🔵 Our FaceBook Page @therockyfilespodcast
🔗🌳 linktr.ee/therockyfiles
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Friday Nov 03, 2023
🥊 It's been a busy October - some exciting updates from the Rocky Bubble!
🌟 It's 1992 - how about a little support for "Stop or My Mom Will Shoot!"?
💜 Remembering BURT YOUNG - Mike and Stacy share a few excerpts from old interviews. Several fans give Burt a heartfelt shout out. Mike discusses some sweet and funny moments with Mr. Young.
💥 The Minutia Minute brought to you by: Mike Kunda! Sly answers another very interesting question from Mike. Perhaps some of us Rocky fans are thinking too much! 🤣🤣 __________________________________________________
🎙 The Rocky Files podcast is available on all major podcast platforms! __________________________________________________
🔊 The Rocky Files Merchandise now available from Rick Babcock!
Find him on Instagram @rockobob33 to order your t-shirts, hats, custom street sign or clock! ___________________________________________________
🐢🐢 The Rocky Files on Instagram: @therockyfiles
• Mike: @theyophillyfilmtour
• Stacy: @had_me_at_yo
🔵 Our FaceBook Page @therockyfilespodcast
🔗🌳 linktr.ee/therockyfiles
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
😔 BURT YOUNG 1940 - 2023 • Farewell Dear Friend • You're All Heart Burt • RIP 💛 **** Episode 91 was recorded prior to the knowledge of Burt's passing ****
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🌟 If Siskel & Ebert say "Two Thumbs Up" then so does The Rocky Files! Mike shares some unknown stories from the 1991 movie, Oscar!
👻 Who's ready for Halloween? CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT: Rocky / Stallone Costume Contest! If you're planning on dressing like any character from any of Sly's movies, please send some pictures our way. We will post them all! 🎃
🎥 Mike and Stacy take some time to revisit a few old video clips of Sly with commentary on Rocky, life's challenges and the importance of pushing through.
💙 Meet Richie Handibode! Life spares no one from difficulties and this story is no exception but ... our episode 91 guest is "Keep Punchin" personified. Folks, Richard is all about hope, courage and perseverance. From personal losses to medical struggles, much like Rocky, he continues to be good natured and holds a smile on his face for everyone. This former NYPD sergeant and survivor of 9/11, found a way to make a silver lining from such an unforgettable day, and improve the lives of those effected. This addition to the Rocky Bubble brings something extra special and deeply admired - the will and motivation to Keep Moving Forward!
➡️ Richie Handibode can be found on Instagram @richard_handibode_jr
🤯 Part 2 to "Cue the Rocky Music"??? Yes, you read that right! Mike is considering that it may be time to continue the story. I know... while the rest of us are out here like "Yeah! No kidding!!!" Time to get to it Michael! Who agrees with me??!?!?
🤔 Episode 91 closes out with an interesting question. One that we will be asking all of you: What makes a sports film a "sports" film? __________________________________________________
🎙 The Rocky Files podcast is available on all major podcast platforms! __________________________________________________
🔊 The Rocky Files Merchandise now available from Rick Babcock! Find him on Instagram @rockobob33 to order your t-shirts, hats, custom street sign or clock! ___________________________________________________
🐢🐢 The Rocky Files on Instagram: @therockyfiles
• Mike: @theyophillyfilmtour
• Stacy: @had_me_at_yo
🔵 Our FaceBook Page @therockyfilespodcast
🔗🌳 linktr.ee/therockyfiles