Sylvester Stallone and His Friends' Films Podcast

Rocky II (Episode 7) - Mickey's Tough Love & Rock Bottom Scene

Join Ryan, Kyle, and Katie for another fun-filled episode of One More Round: The Rocky Series Podcast as we break down key scenes from Rocky II! We discuss Rocky's emotional rock bottom, his heartfelt conversation with Mickey at the gym, the powerful stairs scenes, and what it means for the Italian Stallion's future in the ring. Plus: Sly news with the hilarious Paramount+ "Stallone Face" Super Bowl commercial featuring his daughters, updates on his upcoming reality show, an in-depth email from our favorite German listener Patrick about the toxic drama on the Stallone Zone forum regarding Creed III, and speculation on Creed IV. We also play Rocky trivia and chat vacations, vacation policies, and more! 0:00 - Intro & Listener Vacations 3:53 - Sly News: Paramount+ Commercial & Reality Show 7:14 - Email from Patrick: Stallone Zone Forum Drama & Creed Thoughts 17:58 - Creed III/IV Discussion & Gatekeeping 23:50 - Rocky Trivia 25:50 - Rocky II Scene Breakdown: Walk with Butkus & Mickey Reunion 31:28 - "You'll Go Blind" Eye Test & Emotional Locker Room Talk 42:34 - Rock Bottom & Working at the Gym 47:15 - Episode Wrap-Up & Trivia Answers

Rocky II (Episode 6) - Meat Montage, Adrian Drama & Fight Talk

Join us on One More Round: The Rocky Series Podcast as we dive deep into Rocky II! We discuss the meat montage, Adrian's pregnancy tensions, Paulie's dockside wisdom, Rocky's eye injury struggles, fan emails, trivia, and why this sequel's fight and montages still hit hard.  From Rocky hitting the slabs to debates on the rematch, Apollo's pressure, and classic Rocky-isms – this episode is packed with laughs, insights, and Rocky love. 0:00 - Intro & Hosts Check-In (Hangovers & Anti-Anxiety Meds) 1:50 - Listener Emails: Simon on Edits & Rocky’s Grammar 5:45 - YouTube Comments & Creed 3 News Tease 7:15 - Andreas Comments: Adrian Pressure & Rocky II Fight Analysis 11:45 - Donald on Rocky II Fight Rules & Slips 17:05 - Pam Anderson Sly Story & Meat Montage Preview 19:50 - Rocky Home from Work & Adrian Scene 27:55 - Full Meat Montage Discussion 31:20 - Rocky Gets Laid Off & Paulie at the Docks 39:05 - Basement Fight Decision & Adrian Argument 53:25 - Punching Bag Frustration & Episode Wrap

Rocky II (Episode 5) - Office Jobs, Meat Factory & Apollo's Wife Name Reveal

Join Ryan, Katie, and Kyle on One More Round as they dive deep into Rocky II! From Rocky's hilarious office job interviews and Adrian's unwavering support to Paulie's thumb-breaking side hustle at the meat factory, this episode is packed with laughs, fan emails, trivia, and hidden details you might have missed. We discuss Stallone's real-life home sales, Facebook's wild self-harm flag on a movie quote, listener stories from Spain, and so much more. Perfect for Rocky fans, movie buffs, and anyone who loves classic underdog stories. 0:00 - Intro & Listener Emails 7:35 - Jamie's Email from Barcelona 15:44 - YouTube Comments & Facebook Drama 20:24 - Stallone Real Estate News 24:10 - Film Discussion: Rocky's Reading & Office Job Hunt 39:43 - Zoo Scene & Religious Themes 47:08 - Paulie at the Meat Factory & Joe Frazier Nod 53:34 - Rocky Trivia

Rocky II (Episode 4) - Apollo's Hate Mail, Pregnancy Reveal & Cringy Commercial

Join Ryan, Katie, and Kyle on One More Round as they dive deep into Rocky II! In this episode, we react to Apollo Creed reading brutal hate mail, Rocky's neighborhood stickball game, Adrian's pregnancy reveal at the hospital, and the hilariously cringy Beast Aftershave commercial shoot. We discuss Rocky and Adrian's baby dreams, Apollo's mid-century modern mansion, continuity questions (like the cufflinks), Philly geography facts from listener Brian, and plenty of laughs along the way. 0:00 - Intro, Holidays, Patreon & Tulsa King Update 5:30 - Listener Email: Philly Geography in Rocky II (Ambulance Route & Zoo) 11:00 - Apollo Reading Hate Mail Scene Breakdown 20:00 - Cufflink Continuity Theory & Rocky V Connection 28:00 - Rocky Playing Stickball with Neighborhood Kids 31:30 - Adrian's Pregnancy Reveal & Hospital Scene 42:00 - Smart Deal Toy Commercial & Cringy Shoot Meltdown 59:00 - Director Drama, "Punchy" Explanation & Trivia Game 1:05:00 - Outro & Next Episode Tease

Rocky II (Episode 3) - Wedding, Shopping Spree, Brain Damage & Adrian's Sweaters

In this episode, Ryan, Katie, and Kyle discuss Rocky II (1979), picking up after the iconic first fight. The crew covers Rocky and Adrian’s sweet (and awkward) married life, the neighborhood jukebox singers, the shopping spree with the Smokey and the Bandit Trans Am, the new house tour with sky-high taxes, Butkus in his Eagles jersey, brain damage banter, and plenty of Rocky-isms. Plus, they tackle listener emails, Tulsa King crossovers, trivia questions, and more! * 0:00 - Intro & Listener Emails * 6:30 - Tulsa King Rocky Crossover & Simon's Film * 14:00 - Rocky & Adrian Wedding Night & Coitus Talk * 22:00 - Neighborhood Jukebox & Carrying Adrian Home * 33:00 - Shopping Spree, Trans Am & Tiger Jacket * 43:00 - New House Tour, Bricks & Mortgage Details * 52:00 - Trivia Answers & Bum Count * 1:02:00 - Overall Thoughts & Wrap-Up