🌟 Mike shares more fantastic behind-the-scenes answers from Sly regarding the Tough Gym filming location! 💥 Episode 5 guest update: Chris Wynne! Chris on Instagram: @balboaboy1977 🥊 Kirsty Strain has a Cliffhanger close call! Kirsty on Instagram: @kirststrain ❤️ Lisa Bradshaw can help with your mindset and that ONE THING still left on your TO DO list! Lisa on Instagram: @lisabradshaw.co ✅ Sly began filming ROCKY BALBOA in 2005 and Mike's career begins! ♥️ Welcome TRISH TODISCO! How many...

💥Welcome to a jam-packed episode: 104 doesn't disappoint! 🥇What were you up to in 2004? Do you remember what event Stallone participated in that year? 🤗Rocky Bubble updates on: • Roz Kosacz (EP 9 & 64) • Larry Brehm (EP 42) • Joanne Yee (EP 13) • Ami Immergluck (EP 4) @joanneyee5 @rozkruns @larrybrehm @singinagain4u 🥊 MEET FRANK R! When you’re the brother of Jess The Runner (EP 49), it’s hard to be anything BUT amazing! It’s clearly in the DNA! Tonight, hear from this very Rocky...

🥊 WWE 40 just wrapped up in Philadelphia! The Sly Stallone Shop working with the tourism bureau and the “Make-A-Wish” Foundation, asked Mike to appear as Rocky. Congratulations to Mike for being asked by Sly to represent at this very special event for children of varying disabilities. 🌟 Stallone Y2K – we rewind and discuss some of Sly’s early 2K films 💥 OF COURSE I’M A ROCKY FAN contest update 💛 A special update from Danny Whatley (EP 3) 📚 Welcome MATT COTIGNOLA! This husband, father and...

🤔 Can you name our guest from 100 episodes ago? Introducing a new opening segment bringing video updates from our "centenarian" guests! So wonderful to see the smiling face Austin Gomes from Episode 2!! 💥Contest Announcement: "Of course I'm a Rocky Fan!" Now accepting videos of you walking around your house showing off your best Rocky gear and collectables! Send via DM on INSTAGRAM! 🥁Meet CHRIS MIHAS - Professional DJ & Percussionist from of CM Entertainment joins us for episode 102! We...

🥰 Season 2 of The Family Stallone is our opening topic and no surprise, each member of this wonderful family brings so much goodness to the world and to each other. The Rocky Files loves them! 🌟 Several Rocky Bubble updates from our fantastic community - this group is full of the best people on earth: all of you are filled with generosity, tenacity, hope and love! ✅ Buy your Cerberus Boxing T-Shirt NOW to support OLIVIA FORD on her boxing journey: https://cerberus-boxing.creator-sprin... 🥊...

🥰 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,...

🌟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...

🌟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...

🎄 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...

🥊 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...

🦃 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...

🎥 "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...

🌟 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...

🥊 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...

😔 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 **** ------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌟 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...

💥 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...

💥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...

⏭️ 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...

💥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...

🥊 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...

🥊💥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!...

🤠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...

🌟 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...

🚨 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...