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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 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
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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
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
🔗🌳 linktr.ee/therockyfiles
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