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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 brings the energy of a champion. Joined by his brother Ruban, fellow superfans, amateur boxers and even musicians behind the films' anthems (shoutout to Robert Tepper's "No Easy Way Out"), each episode unpacks scenes with infectious enthusiasm, behind-the-scenes trivia, and personal stories that capture why *Rocky* still inspires millions to "go the distance."
From dissecting the legendary training montages and rematches, this podcast isn't just analysis—it's a knockout conversation that honors the heart, humor, and hustle of the Italian Stallion. It's perfect for die-hard fans, casual viewers, and anyone chasing their own eye-of-the-tiger moment.
Tune in for laughs, insights, and motivation that hits harder than Apollo Creed's left hook. Lace up your boots—it's time to go the distance!
Whether you're reliving the gritty streets of Philadelphia in the original *Rocky* or breaking down the epic family legacy in *Rocky Balboa*, Ryan brings the energy of a champion. Joined by his brother Ruban, fellow superfans, amateur boxers and even musicians behind the films' anthems (shoutout to Robert Tepper's "No Easy Way Out"), each episode unpacks scenes with infectious enthusiasm, behind-the-scenes trivia, and personal stories that capture why *Rocky* still inspires millions to "go the distance."
From dissecting the legendary training montages and rematches, this podcast isn't just analysis—it's a knockout conversation that honors the heart, humor, and hustle of the Italian Stallion. It's perfect for die-hard fans, casual viewers, and anyone chasing their own eye-of-the-tiger moment.
Tune in for laughs, insights, and motivation that hits harder than Apollo Creed's left hook. Lace up your boots—it's time to go the distance!
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Ryan interviews Bill Conti. Not much more to say. Speechless on this side of the mic; grateful Conti wasn’t.The composer behind *Gonna Fly Now* and the *Rocky* scores — the steps, the montage, the bell. They talk the music, the films, and whatever else made it onto the tape.If you only ever hear one Going the Distance episode, make it this one. Subscribe, share, leave a review so the next fan finds it. Ryan: Rocky series feeds. Bill Conti’s work is already in your head.
Ryan talks to Wayne David — writer and director of the intended feature *SLY & I*. The hook: you hit rock bottom and Sylvester Stallone appears to steer you toward the dream. A 4K promotional pitch trailer already exists. Watch that first, then the interview.They cover *SLY & I* and Wayne’s other work — how the pitch was built, what the feature was meant to be, and what happens after a trailer finds an audience.
Ryan talks to John Rivoli — official licensed fine artist for Rocky and Creed, launching Icons in Art with Stallone’s notes on every piece. Jersey Shore, eight when *Rocky* hit, thirteen theatrical viewings, opening night for the rest. Design agency since 2001: style guides for Potter through *Wonder Woman*. MGM called for the 35th; Tuesday night flight to present in Sly’s Beverly Hills office. Life-size IV statue. Sly asking about texture. Later: paintings hung at Café Roma, then one in Sly’s house.Prints: 11×14 at $55 shipped domestic; signed limited 18×24, 1,976 each, $200. Giclée, museum paper, Pennsylvania press. Listener code **GTD10** for 10% off at iconsinart.com. Giveaway: homepage popup, tag three friends, win a signed large of your choice, Creed pieces incoming. Rambo paintings if Lionsgate ever sits still.Ryan’s housekeeping: frog in the throat, five weeks dark for a house-hunt and instructor course, BC to Quebec, Ruban goes remote, subscribe and review, *Worst of the Best* still running. Never Patreon, never mid-roll ads.John: iconsinart.com, Instagram/Twitter/Facebook @IconsInArt. Ryan: Rocky feeds.
Ryan sits down with Michael Gelbart — comedian, screenwriter, author. Credits include *The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson*, *Comics Unleashed*, Starz, Disney Channel, TeenNick, Nickelodeon, Lifetime, sold-out rooms, and two prime-time specials. Debut novel *The Other Oprahs* (“hilariously inspiring”). Five pilots, eight features (four optioned). Wrote and co-starred in Lifetime’s *A Very Cool Christmas*. CDs *Hello Comedy Lovers* and *14 Smash Hits* still rotate on SiriusXM.They talk *Rocky V*, the whole run, and where the franchise goes next. Audience-friendly, crowd-work sharp, material that isn’t the usual boxing-pod recap.Michael: michaelgelbart.com | *The Other Oprahs* on Amazon. Ryan: Going the Distance / Rocky series feeds. Like, subscribe, email the show.
Ryan found Mike Ricksecker the way he finds guests — #Rocky on X. Mike is an author, “ghostorian,” and the voice behind Hunt Road Media: paranormal investigations, *Edge of the Rabbit Hole*, *Inside the Upside Down*, publishing, and the occasional Mike’s Morning Mug. Day job. Four hours of sleep. Partner Shauna on camera.The hook: at seven he wrote a Rocky III where Apollo and Rocky become friends and Rocky fights a Russian. After IV he told his mom the series was better broke — then V took the money. Years before *Rocky Balboa* he dreamed Adrian dying. He does not call it psychic. Jung’s collective unconscious. Ryan answers with his own grade-school *Small Soldiers* story from 1985.Then they stay in Mike’s lane: why nights feel louder, cloaked figures, names in the dark, ghost vs demon, an Edmond cleansing, reincarnation, Dolores Cannon, déjà vu. Fan-only Creed III take: Rocky stays retired (Ryan would start III at a funeral; Mike won’t kill him). Rambo V still sounds fun.Hunt Road Media on YouTube. Podcasts wherever you listen. Follow Ryan’s Rocky feed and keep hashtagging.
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