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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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Saturday May 27, 2023
Saturday May 27, 2023
🥊Original ROCKY has been Going the Distance since 1976! For the better part of 50 years, this beloved character has inspired millions of people to achieve, create, overcome and never quit! Episode 76 is dedicated to a Rocky Generation and the timeless story within them. ROCKY isn't just a movie, it's a tool bag for LIFE. A philosophy that lives on the inside!
🌟In celebration, Mike and Stacy have a little fun by dressing appropriately for the occasion!
❤️Special Thanks to Tim Wisteard the Video Wizard for putting together a beautiful video that's just PERFECT for this special episode!
💥Mick's Gym, Bricks & Miniatures? What does this all have in common? A big shout out to Rick Babcock and Tony DeGennaro for making Mighty Mick's Gym more authentic for our epic displays! Turns out Mike DOES have a brick that's going in the mail! Hmmmmm who's gonna get it??
🤯A Rocky painting takes a journey to Philadelphia and has a story you won't believe. Let's just say some Rocky fans use their talents for the highest good. No surprise, because that's what Rocky fans do!
🤌🏻What do ya get when you cross Rocky Balboa and Tony Soprano!? WELCOME BACK NICKY PETITO! (Writer, Actor, Producer, Comedian & Impressionist) He’s not just a Tony Soprano impersonator - his "Paulie" is one of the best around! This multitalented individual brings an hour of fun and laughs!
➡️You can find Nicky on Instagram @nickypetito __________________________________________________
🎙 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 May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
🌟A new weekly opener begins - Stallone Throwback Facts!
🥊 Rocky Memorabilia May continues with Rocky art & a clothing haul from Contenders Clothing!
💥 Did you know Mike is a cover-boy? Mike can really strike a pose and the cover of this magazine will never be the same!
🐅 When can you claim Rocky as a birthright?
Our next guest, Tony "Tornado" Penecale, has the formula:
•Born in 1976… ✅
•Born in Philadelphia… ✅
•Born Italian… ✅
🫧🫧If the Rocky Bubble ever appoints a mascot…THIS IS THE GUY! This episode brings one of the best and certainly BRIGHTEST in the Rocky-Spirit category! Tony makes no secret of his fandom - every year you will find him at the ROCKY RUN in full Rocky gear! Listen in to enjoy several funny and fantastic stories from Mr. “Tornado” himself! 🌪️
➡️ Tony can be found on Instagram @tornadotp __________________________________________________
🎙 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 May 05, 2023
Friday May 05, 2023
🥊Welcome to ROCKY MEMORABILIA MAY!! We will be celebrating all things Rocky "stuff" - action figures, clothing, art, posters, replica props and more!
🎙{Insert announcer voice here}🎙 "In this episooooode... a true podcasting legend, an epic wrestling referee, an undefeated wrestling champion, the one and only "Dirty Mike" of the 8th ranked wrestling podcast of all tiiiiiiimmmme.... MICHAEEEEEEELLLLL DEEEELLLLLSSS! (AKA, Michael Delss of the Dirty Ugly Wrestling Podcast!) 🤣
🌟Mikey D. joins Mike and Stacy for an extremely enthusiastic episode 74! Mike lives the Rocky philosophy day-in and day-out! He creatively weaved his way into the industry of his greatest passion - wrestling! You can hear more from this entertaining guest on his podcast, Dirty Ugly Wrestling Podcast. Also be sure to follow him on Facebook and Instagram @mikeyd_duwpodcast! __________________________________________________
🎙 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 Apr 28, 2023
Friday Apr 28, 2023
🥊Who's that ONE PERSON who pushed you, supported you or made you see things in a different way? As Apollo April continues, the stories are pouring in... Who was the "Apollo" in YOUR life?
❤️ Sending a very special Happy Birthday to our favorite actress, Talia Shire!
🌟The Rocky Files GOT TALENT!! Awards, Promotions and Bruises??? Oh MY! Alumni updates on three of our most talented guests!
🍑 Meet Tony Peach! A perfect last name for this truly sweet guy!! Once again Mike finds the best Rocky fans with the biggest hearts, who truly live up to our favorite quote “Keep Moving Forward” - This guest will give you a reason to smile!
Tony, welcome to our ever growing Rocky Bubble! __________________________________________________
🎙 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 Apr 21, 2023
Friday Apr 21, 2023
🥊 Another addition to Mike's Rocky room?!! Miniature Mighty Mick's Gym creator Josh Backhouse can be found on Instagram @joshback5. Congratulations Josh on the shout-out from Sly Stallone - Well Deserved!
🌟MEET FRANKIE SULLIVAN of the band SURVIVOR! Mr. Sullivan joins The Rocky Files to share the “Eye of the Tiger” journey that continues to this day. The best words to describe our time with this wonderful guy would be: honest, humble and transparent!
❤️Frankie shares stories and details never before told! From working with Stallone to the biggest names in the music industry, Frankie gives insight as to what "success" truly means. Anyone who has music industry aspirations, needs to hear his pearls of wisdom. One word... priceless!
🥰Frankie, thank you for everything you brought to this amazing interview. Your contribution to the Rocky franchise, along with the entire music industry, will forever be part of our most cherished memories. Learning more about you on a personal level makes the success you’ve achieved all the more deserving knowing it goes to such a kind heart and gentle soul.🥰
➡️ Frankie Sullivan can be found on Instagram @frankiesullivanofficial __________________________________________________
🎙 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 Apr 14, 2023
Friday Apr 14, 2023
💥Where might a golden ticket from 1985 bring you? Mike receives a small piece of Rocky IV production history from Tony Bruno! Thank you Tony B!
❤️ No more trash talkin' Rocky IV from Mike! The romancing of Rocky IV continues... No more picking on the R4 folks Mike!!
🥊 Some updates from Lisa Bradshaw and a couple Happy Birthdays for Jessica from Episode 49 and MGM artist, John Rivoli from episode 30!
💥Think you know your Rocky facts??? Uh huh…. Hold that thought! Get ready for some rapid-fire Rocky facts as CHRIS JAY from CONTENDERS CLOTHING COMPANY brings a mountain of Rocky knowledge! Have your notebooks and pens ready!!
🚐 If Mike ever needed a last minute fill-in to run his tours, this would be the guy! This episode is the deepest deep-dive we’ve ever taken into many, MANY details of all things Rocky!
➡️ Chris can be found on Instagram @contendersclothing and @armyoffreshmen
💻 Find all your favorite "entertainment merch" from Contenders Clothing at www.contendersclothing.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: @theyophillyrockyfilmtour
Stacy: @had_me_at_yo
🔵 Our FaceBook Page @therockyfilespodcast
🔗🌳 linktr.ee/therockyfiles
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Friday Apr 07, 2023
💥IT'S APOLLO APRIL!!! Mike and Stacy discuss Apollo Creed and the vastly talented actor, Carl Weathers! No one other than Mr. Weathers could have played Apollo quite as convincingly as he did! During this month we will discuss:
➡️What’s your favorite Apollo moment?
➡️Who was like Apollo in your life?
➡️What might have happened if Apollo lived?
➡️What’s you favorite Apollo quote?
• Send your thoughts to The Rocky Files via Instagram @therockyfiles!
💔Rough beginnings aren’t the entire story of someone’s life. Rough beginnings can lead to a mission driven life. THAT’s exactly what Mr. McFadden is! This guest is a current day Rocky and real life “student” of Stallone. NOT. ONE. SINGLE. THING. was ever given to this guy. Shawn has walked the walk (literally) through the same hallways as Mr. Stallone and nothing was gonna stop him. Millions have been inspired by Rocky, but for Shawn, it was a lifeline.
🌟Sly, if you’re reading this, our episode 70 guest has a very special message for you and it will be one of your favorites!
🥊Shawn, you are every bit as inspiring as Rocky and Sly. Your life, as it is today, proves you were a student of both! Thank you for giving us your time for this extra special episode.
• Shawn can be found on Instagram @shawn_mcfadden76 __________________________________________________
🎙 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: @theyophillyrockyfilmtour
Stacy: @had_me_at_yo
🔵 Our FaceBook Page @therockyfilespodcast
Friday Mar 31, 2023
Friday Mar 31, 2023
❤️The Rocky Files wants to wish Rick Babcock a very special Happy Birthday! Rewind to episode 22 to learn more about this devote Rocky fan, AND... he is also the new co-host on ROUND 14 PODCAST with Tony C!! Additionally, he is your resource for custom merchandise for your business or personal ideas! Rick can be found on Instagram @rockobob33 and @round14podcast
🥊Only Mike could come up with such a unique way to share a piece of Rocky-set history! If you find this in your mailbox, handle with care FOREVER!
🌎MIKE MEETS THE BEST ROCKY FANS ON THE PLANET! All the way from the UK, SUKHI BAJWA joins The Rocky Files for an episode full of Rocky-heart and Stallone-loyalty. This guest deeply admires both and he lives “Rocky” on the inside and out! You will love him in 7 seconds or less!
😍Sukhi, thank you for being such a wonderful guest! It’s always refreshing to find another true and sincere Rocky fan!
➡️ You can find Sukhi on Instagram @sukhi_ukstallone __________________________________________________
🎙 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: @theyophillyrockyfilmtour
Stacy: @had_me_at_yo
🔵 Our FaceBook Page @therockyfilespodcast
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Friday Mar 24, 2023
❤️ Stacy sends Sue Kunda a big Thank You for all her help and guidance!
🌟 While Mighty Mick's Gym is in the process of being remodeled and repurposed, Mike wastes no time making sure he grabs a piece of Rocky history. You will love this one! {Only Mike!}
🥊 Find out where you can order an exact replica of Mighty Mick's Gym! Check out Josh Backhouse on Instagram @joshback5
🐅👁☕️ Tiger Eye Coffee! Shipping to Tennessee needed ASAP!
🥊 When this guy puts his mind to it, you can bet your money on him! Gotta love a guy who chases the dreams in his heart! Our Episode 68 guest, Tony Montalbano, shares many personal stories from childhood to present day. No doubt you will enjoy hearing about his impressive combination of experiences. Tony's incredible journey navigating through the Rocky universe, is a true example of the “Keep Punchin” mindset we all learned from Rocky & Stallone!
➡️ Tony can be found on Instagram: @i_am_tonymontalbano
➡️ And on YouTube at: 
/ @theitalianstalli... __________________________________________________
🎙 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: @theyophillyrockyfilmtour
Stacy: @had_me_at_yo
🔵 Our FaceBook Page @therockyfilespodcast
Friday Mar 17, 2023
Friday Mar 17, 2023
🌟Several weeks ago Stallone posted handwritten "Rocky 7" script excerpts from his personal notebook. Mike reads several pages of scenes we will hopefully one day see on the big screen. (Or little screen? Hmmm... can you say 'mini-series'? One can dream!) You never know what the future holds! 🙏
☘️All the way from Ireland, Sean O'Donnell joins The Rocky Files and brings an extra dose of “Rocky Heart” to the show. During a very dark period of his life, the Rocky movies lit his path as he states, “it was the only thing that made me happy” 🥹
💚Sean, thank you for bringing such a rich Rocky spirit to this episode. Your story is a beautiful example of how Rocky becomes real when our victories are inspired by him!
➡️He can be found on Instagram @balboa1976 __________________________________________________
🎙 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: @theyophillyrockyfilmtour
Stacy: @had_me_at_yo
🔵 Our FaceBook Page @therockyfilespodcast