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Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Step into the ring with *Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast*, the ultimate celebration of Sylvester Stallone's iconic underdog saga. Hosted by passionate Rocky superfan Ryan Rebalkin, this dedicated feed dives deep into every punch, montage, and heartfelt moment of the *Rocky* franchise—one film at a time, in glorious chronological order. Whether you're reliving the gritty streets of Philadelphia in the original *Rocky* or breaking down the epic family legacy in *Rocky Balboa*, Ryan…
Episodes
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky V (Episode 9) - Heart, Fire, and Headlines: “Balboa’s Boy” Takes Over
Ryan Rebalkin and guest host Kyle continue their Rocky V breakdown with one of the film’s longest stretches: Rocky and Tommy visit Father Carmine for a…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky V (Episode 8) - Chickie Comes Back for Seconds: Robert Gets Laid Out Again
Ryan Rebalkin welcomes first-time guest host Craig from SlyCast – The Sylvester Stallone Fan Podcast as they continue their scene-by-scene Rocky V breakdown…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky V (Episode 7) - Tommy Gunn Comes to Dinner: Too Much Garlic at the Balboas?
Ryan Rebalkin and guest host Kyle sit down for the next chapter of their Rocky V breakdown: Tommy Gunn having dinner at the Balboas’. The young fighter is now…
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Rocky V (Episode 6) - Prison Yard Playground: Rocky Jr’s Brutal Welcome Home
Ryan Rebalkin and special guest Kyle pick up the Rocky V breakdown right where they left off. The Balboas are back in the old neighborhood, and Rocky Jr…
Going The Distance: The Rocky Series PodcastRocky V (Episode 5) - Tommy Gunn Introduction & Duke Confrontation
Ryan, Ruban, and guest host Andrew pick up after the Mickey flashback as the Balboas settle back into the old neighborhood. We cover Rocky giving Robert street…
Going The Distance: The Rocky Series PodcastRocky V (Episode 4) - Auction & Mickey Flashback
We cover the emotional auction of the Balboas’ belongings, Rocky Jr. on the motorcycle, Rocky reconnecting with his old clothes and past, the visit to Andy’s…
Going The Distance: The Rocky Series PodcastRocky V (Episode 3) - From Wealth to Bankruptcy
Ryan and Ruban dig into the shocking revelation that the Balboas have lost everything thanks to Paulie’s power-of-attorney mistake, the shady accountant, and…
Going The Distance: The Rocky Series PodcastRocky V (Episode 2) - House, Naked Teacher Drawing & Goodnight Kiss
Continuing our Season 5 Rocky V breakdown on Going the Distance! Ryan, Ruban, and special guest Andrew pick up right where we left off at the airport press…
Going The Distance: The Rocky Series PodcastRocky V (Episode 1 ) - Box Office, Street Fight & Mickey Flashback
This is our Season 5 opener and the first live guest recording as Ryan and Ruban welcome local Rocky fan and boxing enthusiast Andrew to break down Rocky V.We…
Going The Distance: The Rocky Series PodcastJoe Matarese Interview
Join Ryan for an amazing interview with stand-up comedian Joe Matarese!Joe Matarese is a South Jersey/Philadelphia-area comedian known for his sharp…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Robert Doornick Interview
Robert Doornick, creator of the iconic SICO Robot from Rocky IV, joins the podcast! Robert shares how SICO was designed as a therapeutic tool for special needs…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Trisha Morrison Interview
Trisha Morrison, widow of Tommy Morrison (Tommy Gunn in Rocky V), joins the podcast for a heartfelt interview. Trisha shares stories from Tommy's room filled…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Tim Carr Interview
Tim Carr, best known as Rocky Jr.'s friend in Rocky Balboa, joins the podcast for a lively interview! Tim shares stories from the Rocky set, working with…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Ira Green Interview
Ira Green, powerful Italian rock vocalist known for her fiery covers of “Eye of the Tiger” and “No Easy Way Out,” joins the podcast! Ira shares her musical…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Robert Tepper Interview
Robert Tepper, the voice behind the iconic Rocky IV montage song “No Easy Way Out,” joins the podcast for a candid conversation. From his New Jersey roots and…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Jim Toscano Interview
Jim Toscano joins the Rocky Series Podcast to discuss his feature documentary The Pretender about Mike Kunda — the ultimate Rocky Balboa impersonator and…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky IV (Episode 15) - Celebrating Rocky IV & Beyond!
Ryan and Ruban celebrate on Ruban's couch with a special milestone episode wrapping up Rocky IV season. They read heartfelt listener emails, share fan stories…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky IV (Episode 14) - Rocky IV Ending Breakdown: Paulie Kiss, Drago Beatdown & Iconic Speech
We went the distance with Rocky IV! We watch the epic final fight in Moscow as Rocky Balboa faces Ivan Drago on Christmas Day. Packed with play-by-play…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky IV (Episode 13) - Training Montages: Hearts on Fire & Nature vs Machines
Deep dive into Rocky IV’s training sequences in Episode 14 of Going The Distance! Guest Kyle joins to break down Paulie roasting marshmallows to Alvin and the…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky IV (Episode 12) - Paulie’s Robot & Burning Heart Training Montage
Join us for a fun deep dive into Rocky IV as we break down the scenes right after the "No Easy Way Out" montage! Big Gun Doug from the Rocky Minute podcast…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky IV (Episode 11) - "What He Died For" – Rocky’s Emotional Eulogy & Drago Trash Talk
In this special live episode of Going the Distance – The Rocky Series Podcast, Ryan and Ruban break down Apollo Creed's funeral and the explosive press…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky IV (Episode 10) - Apollo vs Drago: The Brutal Fight That Changed Everything
In this episode of Going the Distance – The Rocky Series Podcast, Ryan is joined by special guest host Big Gun Doug Greenberg from the Rocky Minute podcast for…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky IV (Episode 9) - Drago’s Ring Reveal & James Brown Performance
Welcome to The Rocky Series Podcast: Going the Distance — Episode 9 of our Rocky IV coverage!Ryan and Ruban break down the iconic exhibition fight entrance…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky IV (Episode 8) - Apollo Creed vs. Drago Press Conference Breakdown
Welcome to The Rocky Series Podcast: Going the Distance — Episode 8 of our Rocky IV coverage!Ryan and Ruban dive into the tense press conference scene between…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky IV (Episode 7) - Creed 2 Trailer Full Analysis | Rocky, Drago & Creed Legacy
Special Creed II Trailer Breakdown episode! Ryan is joined by frequent guest Kyle for an emergency hot-take on the brand-new Creed II trailer.We go…
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Rocky IV (Episode 6) - Apollo Creed’s Powerful Speech: “Without Some War to Fight…”
Welcome back to The Rocky Series Podcast: Going the Distance — Episode 6 of our Rocky IV coverage!Ryan and Ruban break down one of the most emotional and…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky IV (Episode 5) - The Setup is Simple… But It Takes the Whole Episode!
Ryan is joined by our good friend Kyle Pederson, who steps in to help with hosting duties on this episode of Going The Distance.In Rocky IV Episode 5, the guys…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky IV (Episode 4) - Creed II Trailer Reaction + Amazing Rocky II Trivia from Derek Wayne Johnson
How amazing is this episode? After a 4-month hiatus, Ryan and Ruban are finally back on The Rocky Series Podcast!In this return episode, the brothers break…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky IV (Episode 3) - Drago’s Insane Punching Power & The Absolute Idiocy of SICO the Robot
Join Ryan and Ruben as they continue dissecting Rocky IV in this fun and lively episode of The Rocky Series Podcast!In this part of the journey, the brothers…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky IV (Episode 2) - Apollo’s Pool Scene, SICO Robot, Drago Arrives in USA & Grace Jones Connection
Ryan and Ruban are back with another fun and lively episode of The Rocky Series Podcast as they continue their journey through Rocky IV!In this episode, the…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky IV (Episode 1) - Opening Scenes, Apollo vs Drago & Stallone Movies in Between
Join Ryan and Ruban as they kick off the epic journey through Rocky IV! In this live-recorded episode, the brothers break down the explosive opening scenes of…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Patty Negri Interview - Sylvester Stallone Picked Her to Sing With Frank Stallone on Rocky III
In this fun and fascinating episode of The Rocky Series Podcast, host Ryan sits down with actress, singer, psychic medium, and Rocky III dancer Patty…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Derek Wayne Johnson Interview - John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
Join Ryan (@RyanRebalkin) as he sits down with Derek Wayne Johnson (@derekwaynejohnson), the director and producer of the acclaimed documentary John G…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky III (Episode 14) - Wrapping Up Rocky III – Redemption, Rivalry & Glory Liv
Join Ryan (@RyanRebalkin) and special guest host Kyle Pederson as we bring the Rocky III journey to an epic close!Tonight, we wrap up the entire film — diving…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky III (Episode 13) - Rocky III Training Montage: The Glorious Apollo Moment We Finally Break Down!
Join Ryan (@ryan.rebalkin) and Ruban (@rebalkin) live for Episode 59 of the podcast — and tonight we finally reach one of the most uplifting and beloved…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky III (Episode 12) - The Beach Scene That Changed Everything
Join Ryan and Ruban as they take a close and heartfelt look at one of the most beloved and emotionally raw scenes in the entire Rocky franchise: the famous…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky III (Episode 11) - Rocky Can’t Sing or Dance – But Apollo’s Gonna Try!
Join Ryan and Ruban as they continue their journey through Rocky III — and this one gets complicated fast.Rocky truly cannot sing, cannot dance… but Apollo…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky III (Episode 10) - Apollo Begins Training Rocky – And Paulie Shows His True Colors
Join Ryan and special guest host Kyle as they dive into the early moments of Rocky III — specifically the beginning of Apollo Creed’s bold attempt to retrain…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky III (Episode 9) - Apollo’s Bold Proposition to Rocky!
Join Ryan and Ruban as they tackle one of the most talked-about and eyebrow-raising moments in the entire Rocky series: the scene where Apollo Creed…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky III (Episode 8) - Mickey’s Death & Rocky’s Heartbreak Loss to Clubber
Ryan is once again joined by fellow Canadian and passionate Rocky fan Tyler Morgan for this emotional continuation.This episode dives into two of the heaviest…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky III (Episode 7) - Mickey’s Health Crisis
Ryan is joined by fellow Canadian and die-hard Rocky fan Tyler Morgan for a heartfelt and fun episode of Going the Distance!In this one we focus on one of the…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky III (Episode 6) - Rocky Cringey Hotel Training Disaster
Ryan and Ruban celebrate this huge milestone by tearing into one of the most awkward and hilarious moments in the entire Rocky saga: Rocky’s failed training…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky III (Episode 5) - Statue Drama & Clubber's Bold Moves!
Join Ryan and Ruban as they reunite for an electrifying deep dive into Rocky III! Get ready for insights on the tension-filled statue unveiling that sets the…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky III (Episode 4) - Rocky Tries to Serenade Adrian… Then Fights Thunderlips!
Rocky tries to serenade Adrian with a late-night performance of "Take Me Back"… only to end up in one of the craziest charity matches ever against the Mountain…
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Rocky III (Episode 3) - Paulie's Drunken Night & Parking Garage Brawl!
Join Ryan, Ruban, and special guest Kyle as we dive into one of the wildest and most chaotic scenes in Rocky III!Season 3 rolls on as we unpack Paulie's…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky III (Episode 2) - Clubber Lang's Rage & Ringside Challenge
Rocky Balboa basks in fame with celebrity hangouts, TV commercials, and lavish gifts like fur coats for Adrian. Meanwhile, the unstoppable Clubber Lang trains…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky III (Episode 1) - Why This Opening Hits So Hard
Join Ryan and Ruban as they kick off Season 3 with a deep dive into Rocky III!We stalk our prey in the night and break down the electrifying opening montage of…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Brad Upton Interview
Join Ryan and Ruban on the Going the Distance podcast as they dive into Rocky Balboa vibes, the art of humor, and the real grind of a comedian's life, with…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Kirsty Strain Interview
Ryan chats with Scottish actress and Rocky superfan Kirsty Strain (known for Burnistoun and River City) about her lifelong passion for the Rocky franchise, her…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
James Rolfe Interview
Ryan and Ruban sit down with legendary YouTuber, filmmaker, and die-hard Rocky fanatic James Rolfe (the Angry Video Game Nerd from Cinemassacre) for an…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rutanya Alda Interview
Ryan sits down with veteran actress Rutanya Alda for an engaging career-spanning conversation, delving into her iconic roles as Angela in The Deer Hunter…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky II (Episode 12) - We DID IT! Celebrating Rocky II and the End of Season 2
Ryan and Ruban mark the triumphant close of Season 2 with an in-depth wrap-up of Rocky II, blending heartfelt reflections on the film's iconic rematch and…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky II (Episode 11) - There Ain't Gonna Be No Rematch... Until Super Fight II!
Super Fan Mat joins hosts Ryan and Ruban to dive into the highly anticipated rematch between Apollo Creed and Rocky Balboa in Super Fight II. Despite earlier…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky II (Episode 10) - The Montage That Turns an Underdog Into a Legend!
Ryan and Ruban lace up for the ultimate deep dive into Rocky II’s legendary training montage: raw eggs flying, chicken chasing, Mickey screaming “Speed…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky II (Episode 9) - Adrian in a Coma & Rocky Prays Hard
Ryan and Ruban dive deep into the gut-punch moments of Rocky II: Adrian flatlines, Rocky prays at the hospital chapel, Mickey’s loyalty gets tested, and Paulie…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky II (Episode 8) - Paulie Accused of Being Al Capone
Ryan and Ruban break down the legendary press conference where Paulie gets accused of being Al Capone, Rocky’s grocery list becomes a national tragedy, and…
- Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast
Rocky II (Episode 7) - Apollo Trashes Rocky Old-School Style
Ryan, Ruban, and Super Fan Kyle go ringside as the Balboa household cracks under money woes, Rocky’s stubborn pride, and one very damaged eye. Adrian’s fed up…
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Rocky II (Episode 6) - Rocky Sells His Ride to a Skinny Paulie
Yo Adrian, we did it again – this time with mega-fan Kyle crashing the mic! Rocky’s broke as hell, selling his beloved car to a frighteningly skinny Paulie…