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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 Oct 13, 2023
Friday Oct 13, 2023
💥 Episode 90 brings us to the year 1990! What's the only film that matters that year!? ROCKY V!!! Mike and Stacy show some love to R5 and discuss the key take aways from this essential chapter of Rocky's life.
🌟THE SLY STALLONE SHOP is officially open at the base of the Rocky Steps! Congratulations to Sly for getting it done! It's been a long time coming and like everything else, Mr. Stallone makes the impossible happen! If anyone visits the new store, please send pictures our way!
🤣 FEDORA INTERVENTION: Mike needs some help! The Fedora Fetish is officially out of control. Of course, Mike has the perfect built-in excuse - work uniform requirements! We should all be so lucky.
❤️ Some well deserved shout outs to Jay & Deb Kunda, the one and only Roz Kosacz, and Expendables star Joanne Yee!
🥊Welcome Stallone Tribute Artist JADE ROBERTS! Meet an impressionist who possesses the utmost respect for all of Sly’s iconic characters. While Jade Roberts is inspired by each character, he is most inspired by how Stallone himself brings their qualities to life. Join us to hear from a genuine Stallone fan who brings these characters to life in ways even he never expected!
➡️ Jade can be found on FaceBook and Instagram @thejaderoberts
🎥 Video clip deadline for Back Track Cinema is October 15th! Jason Nike invites you to send a 30 second - 2 minute video clip explaining your favorite Rocky scene and why it means so much to you. Please send your video to Instagram @btcinema by October 15th!
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🎙 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
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Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
💥Vacation drama ensues between Mike and Stacy as they discuss the events of the past week. After much listening, compromise and therapy, the “divorce” has been called off. Sending a big thank you to Rick and Deb Babcock for the massive display of hospitality for Stacy and her parents during this random drop-in while driving through Syracuse. Rick’s Rocky Cave is among the best we’ve ever seen!
🌟 Stallone stars in Tango & Cash in 1989 and Mike gets swept off his feet in a McDonalds parking lot. Wait, what?!? Sue and Mike lock eyes in the drive-thru and the rest, as they say, is history. Mike’s explanation of this moment is the sweetest and Mike could never be where he is without his lovely wife Sue!
🎥 Mike and Tim star in Expendables 4… well, almost! The cutting room floor is a brutal place but we have proof they were there!
🥊 Mike gets an inside view from Mighty Micks Gym. Must be nice to have friends in high places!
❤️ Episode 89 is full of many wonderful updates from the best fans on earth – our very own Rocky Bubble! Stacy shares an exciting list of news from our Rocky family.
➡️ In lieu of a guest, Mike and Stacy discuss some key moments from Sylvester Stallone’s interview at the Toronto International Film Festival. Sly answers some rare questions giving us insight to his unmatched creative process. The full interview is available on YouTube at: 
• SYLVESTER STALLONE | In Conversation ...
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🎙 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
Saturday Sep 23, 2023
Saturday Sep 23, 2023
⏭️ In this rewind to 1988, the year of RAMBO III, Mike and Stacy get lost in Rambo Forest discussing several fun details and tid bits. Both share stories from their lives and what they were up to at the time.
🥊 Mike gets a call from The MANN Center in Philadelphia to participate in the Rocky event with a live symphony orchestra. So many wonderful moments happened that evening but most importantly who was there with him! The Kunda Family shows up for each other and his brother captured some wonderful pictures from this special event!
💥Welcome Mike's brother - Jason Kunda! The talent in the Kunda Family just doesn’t stop! Jason has a passion of his own and skills like his are becoming rarer with every passing year. Tune in to see the treasures he creates with his wife Deb and where you can find them! (Hint: Etsy) Additionally, Jason shares his passion for Rambo, Rocky, Family and..... woodworking! Absolutely beautiful products can be found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/JDKCraftsmen!
❤️Most importantly we get into a few little known secrets about Mike - We almost had to title this episode The Underwear Files! 🤣🤣🤣 There's no way to describe it - ya just need to tune in! The love and loyalty between these 2 brothers is a beautiful thing to witness. Kudos to Mr & Mrs Kunda for creating a household where a relationship like theirs can flourish. Their loyalty to each other is a testament to who the both of you are as people and parents. We all should have been so lucky!
➡️Jason can be found on Instagram @jkunda718 __________________________________________________
🎙 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 Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
💥Good news from Mike: the Pennsylvania escapee was FOUND! However, this story gives the phrase "too close for comfort" a whole new meaning! Job WELL DONE to the Pennsylvania State Police!
📽️ A year in the life of Stallone goes "Over The Top" in 1987! When's the last time you watched this "feel good" film?
🙏 The Stallone Family vacations in Italy and meet THE POPE!! Come to find out, he's a ROCKY fan!! What a moment! The Stallone's look like they're having a wonderful time and Italy clearly loves the entire family!
🏈 Congratulations to the Philadelphia Eagles on a strong start to the season!
🌈🌈 Double rainbows appear just in time for the 9/11 memorial in NYC - absolutely breathtaking!
🌟John Rivoli releases another beautiful piece called "He's CUT!" which can be found at www.iconsinart.com. John can be found on Instagram @john_rivoli
🌸 Mike finds himself outnumbered! Get ready folks, the ladies are taking over - THE ESTROGEN BRIGADE hijacks episode 87! Here are the latest “Adrians” to be added to our fabulous bubble:
❤️MEET MARIA! ❤️ This lovely lady is beautiful inside and out! Maria shares how Rocky has been a comfort during many chapters of her life. From going-for-it even when your afraid, to saying goodbye to loved ones, the Rocky saga can be “plugged in” to every major life event. The Rocky-philosophy has been a guiding light for these difficult times.
➡️ Maria can be found on Instagram @peachmaria
☘️MEET IRENE!☘️ Irene proves just how “Adrian” she can be! From super secret Rocky birthday plans, to continuing Rocky-related family traditions, this Rocky-hearted soul is specifically the kinda lady we need in the bubble. Irene brings all the ingredients of a true Rocky fan and you will instantly fall in love with her passion and sincerity! She is another beauty, inside and out!
➡️ Irene can be found on Instagram @renerups
🥰Do not miss the heart, soul and amazing Rocky-Spirit these two lovely women possess! It's no wonder they've become the best of friends thanks to the one and only Rocky tour worth taking:
🥊THE YO PHILLY FILM TOUR! Book your tickets well in advance for your trip to Philly at www.theyoyrockyfilmtour.net __________________________________________________
🎙 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 Sep 08, 2023
Friday Sep 08, 2023
🥊 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 the very last detail! You can contact Rick @rockobob33 on Instagram for one of your own! Thank you RICK!!!
🍇Welcome JOE MANGIARACINA! We may have just found the Zen Master of the Rocky Bubble! This guest will leave your heart and soul in perfect alignment after listening to his wonderful Rocky story. One missed opportunity doesn't mean it's over. Joe takes us down the path of finally meeting the big man himself! Thank you Joe for being such a lovely guest. The way you've lived your life and raised your family clearly shows your dedication to the Rocky philosophy!
➡️ Joe can be found on Instagram @mangiaman23 __________________________________________________
🎙 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 Sep 01, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
🥊💥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. In addition, his stunning collection of Rocky memorabilia will leave you WOW'd and wishing for more! Charlie captures the enthusiasm we all have on the inside and he lets it out - his smile lights up a room and his laughter is contagious!
❤️ Thank you Charlie for being a truly fun guest - our viewers will love you!
➡️ You can find Charlie on Instagram @i.am.british.charlie __________________________________________________
🎙 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 Aug 25, 2023
Friday Aug 25, 2023
🤠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 (episode 38) - have your tissues ready! Marc Bomarito (episode 8) crowns Mike with a new title: The Heavyweight Champion of All Rocky Fans! WELL DONE ROCKY BUBBLE! This one got him right in the feelz!!❤️
💙Episode 84 brings a guest that truly connects with the Rocky Philosophy in every aspect - Meet Adam James! Life spares no one from trials and tribulations, and sometimes these chapters happen when we’re children. Join us to hear how the power of Rocky can comfort the spirit for an entire lifetime. Adam, thank you for sharing your incredible story - your heart is another wonderful find and the richness of your "Rocky-Spirit" next levels the entire Rocky Bubble!
➡️ Adam can be found on Instagram @adam.j.7679
🌟This episode closes out with info about Mike appearing on The Today Show Australia AND why the Syphard family (episode 25) continues to be so epic! Rocky fans are simply better humans. Bam! __________________________________________________
🎙 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
Saturday Aug 19, 2023
Saturday Aug 19, 2023
🌟 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 Wednesday evening at 7pm ET on YouTube.
😮 Was Rocky a towel thief? Mike asks Sly a question on a detail from Rocky II that most of us probably didn’t even notice. Rocky had a side-hustle that we never knew about!
🍕 Welcome Domenico Tolomeo! The legacy of Rocky has been passed between fathers and sons for 3 generations. Thanks to his father, Dom was introduced to Rocky at a very young age providing an entire tool box for life from the start. Rocky has inspired this wonderful guest to Keep Moving Forward since he was a young child. Domenico’s story is an example of how Rocky keeps the bond between father and son strong & his story will remind you that ROCKY means FAMILY! Dom brings all the right ingredients to the Rocky Bubble and our podcast exists specifically for guests like him! 💛🖤
➡️Domenico can be found on Instagram @mimmo_pizzaiolo.
🇬🇧 Dan West gets a special message from Mr. T and shares a picture of his red boxing gloves signed by “Clubber Lang”! Dan is hoping to help us get “T” on the pod! Fingers crossed!!
🎥 Tim Wisteard the Video Wizard strikes again! Thank you Tim for the wonderful birthday video for Mike – He absolutely loved it!! Little does Mike know how many more birthday wishes are on the way! (Shhh… Rocky Bubble video dropping Friday morning!) __________________________________________________
🎙 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 Aug 11, 2023
Friday Aug 11, 2023
🚨 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! (Shop now at www.slystalloneshop.com for a sneak peek)
🔒 The founder and creator of "An Experience With" finally gets what's coming to him. After ripping off stars and fans for many years, this conman is finally headed to jail. Verdict: Stephen Olexy - GUILTY!
🎙 A six-part podcast series called "THE STATUE" discusses the origins and inspirations behind the iconic Rocky statue in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Museum of Art hosted a panel of the participants, including our very own Mike Kunda! This episode features a profound moment where Mike's perspective proves he's the heart of the entire discussion.
👮🏼♂️ MEET SCOTT BAKER 💙 Our episode 82 guest abundantly understands the “round 14” mentality! Over and over again, from childhood to adulthood, LIFE delivered HITS that would have caused many of us to give up. Not this guy!
🎖️Leading by example is what Scott Baker is all about. If you want a glimpse into the heart of this wonderful guest, check out his book “A Warmer Shade of Blue” on Amazon/Kindle. The goodness in this book will warm you heart. Scott brings many beautiful stories to episode 82 and essentially proves he's Rocky in a police uniform!
↪️Scott can be found on Instagram @mrscottbaker
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🎙 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 Jul 28, 2023
Friday Jul 28, 2023
🎨 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, 🏃🏻 Health/Fitness, 🧘🏻Mental Wellbeing and 🎸 Metal Music get rolled into one? Many worlds collide inside this one dynamic guest! Andrew doesn’t spend time pointing fingers at him, or her or anybody. Tune in to hear from a man who took a seemingly “bad” situation and rewrote the ending. You’ll absolutely love hearing a story about how it’s all in the way we respond. 🥰
➡️ Andrew can be found on Instagram @andrewhaugofficial @andrewhaugradio __________________________________________________
🎙 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