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Terry and Rob love the grind! Actor and television host Terry Crews (America's Got Talent, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) joins Rob Lowe to discuss working with Sylvester Stallone, hosting “America's Got Talent,” why Terry's collaboration with Cadillac is so full-circle for him and his family, and a very honest conversation about addiction and treatment. Plus, stick around for a special Father's Day Lowedown Line! This episode is brought to you by Macy's Macys.com/giftguide. Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube at YouTube.com/@LiterallyWithRobLowe! Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at 323-570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
McKay investigates the concept that the defining factor of success isn't staying perfectly motivated, but rather the courage to "begin again" every time life knocks you down. He explains that meaningful breakthroughs are often the result of quiet, repeated decisions made long before the world notices the "home run."Drawing on powerful narratives of late bloomers and resilient leaders, McKay shows how waiting is never wasted time. He shares the story of Bryan Torres, who spent 11 years in the minor leagues before a spectacular MLB debut, and Tara Westover, who overcame a survivalist upbringing to earn a PhD from Cambridge. By examining the lives of such icons as Grandma Moses, Sylvester Stallone, and Abraham Lincoln, McKay illustrates that our personal timelines are unique and that setbacks are often necessary preparation for a greater destiny. This episode provides listeners with a framework for letting go of past disappointments, utilizing the "I don't understand it" file for unexplained pain, and finding the resolve to go one more round.Main Themes:The Bryan Torres Story: Lessons from 11 years in the minor leaguesWhy the "waiting" period is actually a season of essential preparation"Nana korobi ya oki": The Japanese philosophy of falling seven times and rising eightTara Westover and the power of starting from scratch to achieve the impossibleThe "I Don't Understand It" file: A strategy for emotional release and moving forwardGrandma Moses and the myth of the "missed window" for successSylvester Stallone's "Rocky" moment: The conviction to bet on yourselfAbraham Lincoln: How a lifetime of political defeat built a national saviorShifting the focus from "Am I there yet?" to "Am I better than I was?"How tiny, consistent improvements compound into extraordinary characterTop 10 Quotes:"What if the waiting is not wasted? What if the years nobody notices are actually the years building the person capable of handling the moment?""Every time you decide again, you get a little better.""Disappointment can do one of two things: it can harden you or it can sharpen you.""The world only sees the harvest, but God sees the planting.""Fall seven times, rise eight.""Success is often built through tiny improvements repeated consistently.""Nobody becomes extraordinary instantly. People become extraordinary by repeatedly improving ordinary things.""Some flowers bloom early, some bloom late, but both are still flowers.""Goals eventually end, but character, the character you develop, remains.""When Lincoln lost, he did not restart from zero. He restarted from the experience that he gained."Show Links:Open Your Eyes with McKay Christensen
Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about a project from Tom Hanks that focuses on World War II, the premiere of “Sinatra: The Musical,” and Robert Pattinson’s new role as Chris Hansen. She also shares details about HBO’s […]
In this solo episode, Travis breaks down some of the biggest lessons he learned from his conversation with Randy Couture. Randy is a five-time UFC heavyweight champion, actor, entrepreneur, and former Olympic wrestling alternate who built an incredible career during the early “Wild West” days of mixed martial arts. From fighting professionally at age 33 to starring alongside Sylvester Stallone in The Expendables, Randy's story is a masterclass in resilience, calculated risk-taking, and embracing the underdog mentality. Travis shares key takeaways from their conversation that apply to business, entrepreneurship, personal growth, and life. On this episode we talk about: Why setting a clear goal and reverse engineering a plan changes everything How Randy Couture used “cookie cutter” systems to accomplish major life goals Why opportunities are useless unless you're willing to walk through the door The hidden advantage of being underestimated and overlooked How to silence negative internal dialogue and regain control of your mindset Why perfectionism keeps people from ever stepping into the arena The difference between ambition as a feeling versus ambition as a system What Randy's fighting career teaches about handling pressure and public failure Why high achievement often comes with personal sacrifice The importance of presence, balance, and honesty in long-term success How Randy transitioned from UFC champion to actor and entrepreneur Why taking imperfect action is more valuable than waiting for certainty Lessons on risk-taking from a man who entered professional fighting at 33 years old The power of consistently putting yourself in rooms where opportunities exist Quotes from the Episode: “Set the goal, draw the map, and go get it.” “Doors are always going to open. Whether you walk through them is up to you.” “Thoughts are not facts. They're just noise.” “Perfectionism is a hustle that keeps you out of the arena.” “Being the underdog is not a disadvantage — it's a gift.” A Word from Our Sponsors: - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer!- To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go tohttps://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney-Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joe, Kyle, and Rick review the 1983 American dance drama film and the sequel to Saturday Night Fever, "Staying Alive." Directed by Sylvester Stallone, written by Stallone and Norman Wexler, and music by Frank Stallone and the Bee Gees. The film stars John Travolta, Cynthia Rhodes, Finola Hughes, Frank Stallone, Julie Bovasso, and Steve Inwood. We ranked the 12 songs from the soundtrack and picked our favorite lines, characters, performers, and scenes. Enjoy!
Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer, Jodorowsky's Dune) and JOSH MILLER (writer, Sonic The Hedgehog, Violent Night) put on their headbands and head into the jungle to rescue James Cameron's original draft of FIRST BLOOD 2: THE MISSION, which Sylvester Stallone rewrote into RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD PART 2. They're joined on their mission by filmmaker HENRY DARROW MCCOMAS (Wolfman's Got Nards, The Camp Host). They also discuss First Blood author David Morrell's unique novelizations of the sequel films.Theme music by Brian J Casey
Physical media fans from the 1980s will have a lot to rejoice upon this week (if you still carry a fondness for certain films of your youth) but Erik Childress and Peter Sobczynski have plenty from various decades to add to your library this week. They include Bob Fosse's take on a free speech icon and the recent Academy Award winner for Best International Feature. Robert Wise's legendary haunted house film and a collection of classic cartoons. There is early work from Brian DePalma plus Art Carney as a private eye and Tony Randall in six roles. Plus, Peter finally caught up with Harry Hole. But for the nostalgia fans there is also the complete set of Sylvester Stallone's troubled war hero and Kevin Costner as the famed robber of the rich. John Lithgow adopts Bigfoot, Dan Aykroyd invades John Candy's vacation and Ron Howard delivers one of the quintessential comedies about family and parenting. Horror fans can take another New Years train ride with Jamie Lee Curtis or finally watch the “real” scenes of death your parents or video store may not have let you or lent you. Finally, a look at Joe Dante's Gremlins follow-up that 40+ years later still delights and still seeks a bigger audience.1:10 - Criterion (Lenny (4K), Sentimental Value (4K))13:19 - ClassicFlix (Fleischer Cartoons: Greatest Hits, Volume 1)15:20 - Shout Factory (The Haunting (1963) (4K))23:07 - Warner Archive (The 7 Faces of Dr. Lao, The Late Show)38:39 - Radiance (Hi, Mom! (4K))47:40 - Universal (Parenthood (4K))56:46 - Arrow (Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (4K))1:07:32 - Lionsgate (Rambo (Complete Collection) 4K)1:18:35 - Kino (Brit Noir: Collection I, Terror Train (4K), The Great Outdoors (4K), Harry and the Hendersons (4K), The Snowman (4K))2:16:38 - Vinegar Syndrome (Faces of Death 4K, Explorers 4K)2:42:25 - New Theatrical Titles On Blu-ray (Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, Heel, Anything That Moves)2:44:54 - New Blu-ray AnnouncementsCLICK ON THE FILMS TO RENT OR PURCHASE AND HELP OUT THE MOVIE MADNESS PODCAST OR BUY FROM MOVIEZYNGBe sure to check outErik's Weekly Box Office Column – At Rotten TomatoesCritics' Classics Series – At Elk Grove Cinema in Elk Grove Village, ILChicago Screening Schedule - All the films coming to theaters and streamingPhysical Media Schedule - Click & Buy upcoming titles for your library.(Direct purchases help the Movie Madness podcast with a few pennies.)Erik's Linktree - Where you can follow Erik and his work anywhere and everywhere.The Movie Madness Podcast has been recognized by Million Podcasts as one of the Top 100 Best Movie Review Podcasts as well as in the Top 60 Film Festival Podcasts and Top 100 Cinephile Podcasts. MillionPodcasts is an intelligently curated, all-in-one podcast database for discovering and contacting podcast hosts and producers in your niche perfect for PR pitches and collaborations.USE COUPON “MOVIEMADNESS” TO GET 10% OFF ALL DUBBY PRODUCTSSIGN UP FOR AUDIBLE This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit erikthemovieman.substack.com
You mean we've gone this long doing the podcast without an episode about Stallone? Sylvester Stallone? Well, we're rectifying that in a big way with a two-part extravaganza, both with guests! For this, part one, we've got longtime Demolition Man Matt, the DTVC on board. Are we ending this podcast on a Cliffhanger? Tune in to find out!
Maintenant Vous Savez, c'est aussi Maintenant Vous Savez - Santé et Maintenant Vous Savez - Culture. Les stars, les paillettes, le tapis rouge. La mythologie du festival de Cannes est constituée d'éléments plus glamour les uns que les autres. Mais il ne faudrait pas oublier les films. Et plus particulièrement ceux qui offusquent leurs spectateurs, les retournent, et les divisent parfois. Les films qui ont scandalisé la croisette ont aussi fait l'histoire du plus grand festival de cinéma. Y a-t-il des des sujets plus polémiques que d'autres ? Ces réactions condamnent-elles les films en lice ? Ou participent-elles à faire la publicité de l'œuvre ? Ecoutez la suite dans cet épisode de "Maintenant vous savez - Culture". Un podcast Bababam Originals, écrit et réalisé par Jonathan Aupart. Première diffusion : mai 2022 À écouter aussi : Quels sont les pires scandales écologiques causés par des tournages de films ? Sylvester Stallone, Fabrice Luchini, Cameron Diaz... qui sont ces célébrités passées par le porno ? Qu'est-ce que le toying, cette pratique mal considérée dans le graffiti ? Retrouvez tous les épisodes de "Maintenant vous savez - Culture". Suivez Bababam sur Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel locks itself inside Escape Plan 2: Hades — the sequel that takes the grounded prison-break concept from the original and launches it into full sci-fi action insanity.With shifting prisons, digital mind games, endless betrayals, and a whole lot of punching, Escape Plan 2 somehow manages to be both wildly confusing and incredibly entertaining.We dig into everything, including:
In this powerful episode of the What Are You Made Of? show, host Mike C-Roc sits down with world-class success coach, speaker, and #1 international best-selling author Kurek Ashley for a deeply personal and inspiring conversation about resilience, mindset, and overcoming life's toughest challenges. Kurek opens up about the recent loss of his youngest brother and shares how his “Four Ps of Power” — perception, perturbation, persistence, and purpose — have guided him through unimaginable hardships, including a helicopter crash, personal tragedies, and setbacks throughout his life and career.The conversation dives into the realities of success, the importance of perspective, and what it truly means to “practice what you preach” when life tests you. Kurek also reflects on his journey through Hollywood, his friendships with icons like Sylvester Stallone and John Travolta, and the mentorship that shaped his career both on and off screen. From learning discipline and vocabulary mastery to navigating auditions and scriptwriting, Kurek reveals the mindset and habits that helped him evolve from a driven young actor into an internationally recognized transformational leader.This episode is packed with wisdom on personal growth, persistence, emotional resilience, and turning adversity into fuel for a greater purpose. Whether you're facing challenges in business, relationships, or life itself, this conversation will leave you inspired to keep moving forward and make the best out of every situation.Website- kurekashley.com Social Media Links/Handles:https://www.facebook.com/kurek.ashley1https://www.instagram.com/kurekashley/?hl=en
On today's show, we dive into one of the most famous and well-regarded American movies ever made: Rocky! I chat with friend of the show and MUBI podcast host Rico Gagliano about the legacy of Rocky, moments we all remember, concise screenwriting, an undeniable score, and Sylvester Stallone's career at large. We talk about our individual experiences with the movie and its sequels, how it won Best Picture, and how it became the highest-grossing movie of 1976, as well as consider the lineage of sports movie franchises. Listen to Rico's work on the MUBI podcast here. follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below:https://linktr.ee/martynstrangeSupport me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/martynstrange Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Moon Valjean is back from Vegas and somehow managed to visit casinos without gambling, which honestly sounds medically impossible. Instead, he spent his trip hunting down incredible local food, debating the meaning of rice pilaf, and discovering that Vegas off-strip dining prices now require a small business loan. The gang breaks down the bizarre sociology of weekday Vegas flights, why old people apparently own the city Monday through Wednesday, and how airplane emotions hit differently when you're watching a devastating movie at 30,000 feet while trying not to cry next to strangers.Things somehow spiral — as they always do on this daily comedy show — into a full-blown debate about airport etiquette, “Jetway Jesus,” and whether families with babies should board planes first or last. There's also discussion about the horrifying reality of airplane emergency cards, weird travel behavior, and one absolutely insane story involving a man getting onto an airport runway and being sucked into a plane engine. So yeah… maybe don't snack during that segment.The crew also dives into one of the greatest weird-news stories of the year: a guy throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal and immediately discovering that Hawaii does NOT play around. Enter: The Ambassador of Aloha — the unidentified local hero who allegedly beat the guy's ass so thoroughly that the entire community united to protect his identity like he's Batman in flip-flops. Federal charges, local pride, seal justice… this segment has everything.Elsewhere in the episode, the gang discusses Missouri turtle season, roadside turtle rescue etiquette, and why taking home a box turtle is apparently both illegal and a terrible life choice. Lern reveals her strange turtle friendship history, Rafe discusses leprosy armadillos, and somehow Sylvester Stallone's pet turtles from Rocky become part of the conversation because this show has fully abandoned traditional structure.Then comes the flip-flop war.A viral TikTok sparks one of the most passionate debates in recent Rizz Show history after a woman begs men to stop wearing flip-flops entirely. Rafe delivers a deeply serious anti-sandal manifesto involving combat readiness, urinal splashback, and leadership qualities during emergencies. Moon reveals he has literally never owned flip-flops because his toes “don't work like that,” and the entire room somehow turns this into an existential discussion about masculinity, footwear, and public respectability. It's exactly the kind of nonsense you expect from a daily comedy show operating on caffeine and bad decisions.And because the Internet refuses to let humanity evolve peacefully, the crew also uncovers terrifying trends like “ball maxing” and “pheromone maxing” — including teenage boys intentionally refusing to shower in hopes their natural musk will attract women. Spoiler alert: it mostly attracts concern, bacterial buildup, and intervention from family members armed with buckets of water.This episode is packed with weird news, sarcastic humor, pop culture commentary, emotional airplane confessions, Vegas stories, celebrity nonsense, bizarre trends, and the exact kind of beautifully chaotic conversation that makes The Rizzuto Show your favorite daily comedy show from St. Louis.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Moon Valjean is back from Vegas and somehow managed to visit casinos without gambling, which honestly sounds medically impossible. Instead, he spent his trip hunting down incredible local food, debating the meaning of rice pilaf, and discovering that Vegas off-strip dining prices now require a small business loan. The gang breaks down the bizarre sociology of weekday Vegas flights, why old people apparently own the city Monday through Wednesday, and how airplane emotions hit differently when you're watching a devastating movie at 30,000 feet while trying not to cry next to strangers.The crew get into a full-blown debate about airport etiquette, “Jetway Jesus,” and whether families with babies should board planes first or last. There's also discussion about the horrifying reality of airplane emergency cards, weird travel behavior, and one absolutely insane story involving a man getting onto an airport runway and being sucked into a plane engine. So yeah… maybe don't snack during that segment.The crew also dives into one of the greatest weird-news stories of the year: a guy throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal and immediately discovering that Hawaii does NOT play around. Enter: The Ambassador of Aloha — the unidentified local hero who allegedly beat the guy's ass so thoroughly that the entire community united to protect his identity like he's Batman in flip-flops. Federal charges, local pride, seal justice… this segment has everything.Elsewhere in the episode, the gang discusses Missouri turtle season, roadside turtle rescue etiquette, and why taking home a box turtle is apparently both illegal and a terrible life choice. Lern reveals her strange turtle friendship history, Rafe discusses leprosy armadillos, and somehow Sylvester Stallone's pet turtles from Rocky become part of the conversation because this show has fully abandoned traditional structure.Then comes the flip-flop war.A viral TikTok sparks one of the most passionate debates in recent Rizz Show history after a woman begs men to stop wearing flip-flops entirely. And because the Internet refuses to let humanity evolve peacefully, the crew also uncovers terrifying trends like “ball maxing” and “pheromone maxing” — including teenage boys intentionally refusing to shower in hopes their natural musk will attract women. Spoiler alert: it mostly attracts concern, bacterial buildup, and intervention from family members armed with buckets of water.Chelcie Lynn joins the gang in studio ahead of her sold-out Pageant show, and somehow within minutes the conversation turns into stories about cruise ship scandals, public indecency rumors, and tiny Gene Simmons impersonators allegedly becoming legends of the sea. Honestly? That sentence still undersells how weird this episode gets.Meanwhile, the Crap on Celebrities segment absolutely refuses to behave. The crew covers musicians getting hit with flying objects during concerts, stolen Beyoncé music, celebrity confessions that should've stayed private forever, and Sharon Osbourne allegedly prioritizing dogs over humans during a house fire. Normal morning show stuff.Then things somehow get emotional when Rizz tells the tragic story of Gary the fish — including a homemade strawberry-container coffin, a backyard funeral attempt, and one very unfortunate gust of wind. RIP Gary. You deserved better than becoming airborne.Chelsea Lynn stopped by before her sold-out Loose Lips tour show and immediately exposed the glamorous reality of touring comedy life: nobody's paying $500 for venue water bottles. The gang gets into dressing room riders, expensive catering, why comedians are apparently hauling their own snacks to venues, and how Moon would absolutely exploit tour rider loopholes strictly for fresh tube socks. Which honestly? Respect.Then the show completely derails into one of the greatest games we've ever played on the show: “Nickelback, Creed, or Alice In Chains.” Sounds easy until somebody starts reading lyrics without the music and suddenly every song sounds like a divorced stepdad screaming into a Monster Energy drink at 2AM.Also: if “Look at this photograph” activated sleeper-agent memories in your brain, we sincerely apologize.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.Mom Is Told Her Son Is ‘Pheromone Maxxing' After He Refused To Shower For 10 DaysThe Doctor Shortage Is Getting Worse. Your Pharmacist Can HelpOlder adults are growing more interested in cannabis edibles, researchers say — here's whyElderly Cruise Passenger Dies After Mobility Scooter Plunges Off Pier in BahamasSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week on GENZ/X™, JM & Braxton take us to 2007 and 1981! First, an in-depth analysis of the Michael Bay opus, Transformers with Shia and Megan Fox! Then, into the Way Back Machine for the 1981 Vietnam-related classic First Blood with Sylvester Stallone and Brian Dennehy. 006 GENZ/X™ The World’s Greatest Generational Podcast Apple […] The post 006 GENZX | God didn’t make Rambo, Megatron made him. appeared first on The LEFT Show.
Dangerous Dave heads back to 1985 for an explosive deep dive into one of the biggest action sequels of the entire decade — Rambo: First Blood Part II!From jungle warfare and massive explosions to the unforgettable rise of 80s action cinema, this episode breaks down how Sylvester Stallone transformed John Rambo from tragic war veteran into a global pop culture icon.This huge episode includes:A packed What Happened Way Back When featuring lesser-known songs, movies, and TV shows from 1985Retro Headlines from the UK and USA massive Dangerous Deep Dive into the making, cast, plot, and legacy of Rambo IIRetro Rumble: Stallone vs Arnold SchwarzeneggerObscure 80s advertsUnderrated television gemsOne Season WondersToybox Time MachineAnd a huge Danger Zone debate asking:
In this week's episode of Born to Watch, the boys step back into the ring for a full Creed 2015 Movie Review, diving deep into the legacy sequel that had the impossible task of continuing one of cinema's most iconic franchises. The Rocky series is sacred ground for movie lovers, sports fans and anyone who's ever wanted to punch frozen meat in a warehouse while inspirational music blasts in the background. But can Creed escape the shadow of Rocky Balboa and become something more than just another nostalgia cash grab?Whitey, G-Man and Dan on the Land lace up the gloves to unpack Ryan Coogler's 2015 boxing drama starring Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone and Tessa Thompson. The boys discuss whether Adonis Creed's search for identity mirrors the movie's own struggle to forge a new path while still leaning heavily on the Rocky formula fans know and love.The crew debates whether Creed should've been a "hit it and quit it" one-off film, with Whitey arguing the sequels may have actually hurt the legacy of the original movie. There's also a breakdown of the emotional parallels between Rocky and Apollo Creed, why sports movies continue to hit men directly in the soul, and whether boxing films are basically mandatory viewing for blokes everywhere.Dan on the Land brings his own unique "pugilist" expertise to the review after heading straight from boxing training into the recording session. Naturally, this leads to discussions about outlaw dirt bike gangs, whiskey-throttling into barbed wire fences, and whether Michael B. Jordan actually fights like a real boxer or just looks good doing it on camera.The boys also dive into the film's incredible cinematography, especially the famous one-shot fight scene against Leo Sporino. Dan explains why the boxing choreography in Creed is miles ahead of the original Rocky films, while Whitey questions whether the movie rushes Adonis into world-level fights too quickly without earning it first.There's a huge conversation about the movie's emotional side, too. Does Creed actually succeed as a character study in the same way the original Rocky did? Was Rocky's cancer storyline genuinely moving or just emotional manipulation? And did the filmmakers wait too long before finally unleashing the iconic Rocky music cues everyone was waiting for?As always, the episode goes completely off the rails in classic Born to Watch fashion. The boys somehow detour into discussions about awkward TV scenes, The Wire connections, Ryan Gosling in The Big Short, The Hateful Eight, bum jokes, cowboy hats in Cape Town clubs, and why Whitey believes Pretty Ricky Conlan is one of the weakest final opponents in the entire Rocky universe.There's also a deep dive into Ryan Coogler's career, including Fruitvale Station, Black Panther and Sinners, plus a breakdown of Michael B. Jordan's rise to superstardom. The boys discuss Stallone's Oscar-nominated performance as Rocky Balboa and whether he was robbed of the Academy Award after winning the Golden Globe.On top of all that, you'll get the usual Born to Watch segments, including Overs and Unders, Hit/Sleeper/Dud, box office breakdowns, Rotten Tomatoes scores, and the famous Critical Thinking segment where the boys tackle the important questions, like whether you can realistically wear a grey tracksuit into a hip hop club.If you love boxing movies, Rocky nostalgia, hilarious tangents and three Aussie idiots trying to unpack one of the best sports dramas of the modern era, this episode is for you.JOIN THE CONVERSATION Is Creed the best Rocky movie since the original? Did the sequels ruin the legacy of Creed? Was Stallone robbed of the Oscar? And most importantly… could you catch the chicken?#Creed #Rocky #CreedReview #MichaelBJordan #SylvesterStallone #BoxingMovies #BornToWatch #MoviePodcast #SportsMovies #FilmReview
In this episode of The 80s and 90s Uncensored, Milo is joined by returning guest host Katie Geilenkirch of the Retromade Podcast. They take sides to battle over who has the biggest box office success, the biggest muscles, who has the talent, and of course, who would win in an all-out brawl between Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone. Who will be the top dog? Tune in to find out. Fore more Retromade: https://www.facebook.com/retromadepodcast https://retromade.captivate.fm/ https://www.youtube.com/@RetromadePodcast For more from the 80s and 90s Web: the80sand90s.com Instagram: @The80sand90sCom YouTube: The 80s and 90s Overlooked If you enjoy this episode, don't keep it a secret, tell a friend and/or share it on social media so others can experience it as well.
Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text to 307-200-8222 Monday - Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm MT. https://RushToReason.com HOUR 1 Friday's episode of Rush to Reason opens with John Rush and Andy Peth discussing Colorado's Republican infighting, which takes center stage as they sound off on the lawsuit challenging the state's open primary system. Are Republicans losing because of election rules—or because they refuse to face Colorado's political reality? Ron Hanks, Scott Bottoms supporters, and the “Davidian” wing of the party come under heavy criticism as John and Andy debate strategy, candidate quality, and the future of the GOP. Could Greg Lopez's independent run make an already difficult 2026 race even worse? Then Andy Peth dives into one of the most controversial movie adaptations of the year with Animal Farm, uncovers a surprise hidden gem in The Sheep Detectives, and steps back into brutal tournament combat with Mortal Kombat 2. Which movie completely missed the point of its source material? Which one became an unexpected four-star favorite? And which film is pure fun for longtime fans? Find the complete breakdown of Andy's Movie Reviews ➡️ https://www.rushtoreason.com/movie-reviews-2/ Movie Reviews • 14:54— Animal Farm review begins • 30:02 — The Sheep Detectives review begins • 42:51 — Mortal Kombat 2 review begins HOUR 2 Hour 2 of Rush to Reason swings from heartfelt emotion to full-blown movie mayhem. John Rush opens the hour with his annual Mother's Day tribute, featuring the powerful “World's Toughest Job” interview that reminds listeners just how much moms sacrifice every single day. The emotional moment quickly gives way to one of the most entertaining Friday movie hours yet as John, Andy Peth, callers, and listeners launch into an endless stream of fight movies, legendary action scenes, and unforgettable movie brawls. From Roadhouse, Rocky, The Matrix, and John Wick to Lethal Weapon, Predator, Saving Private Ryan, Batman Begins, and 300, the hour becomes a celebration of classic action films, martial arts legends, war movies, and cult favorites. Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Jackie Chan, Tom Cruise, Jason Statham, Sylvester Stallone, and Denzel Washington all enter the conversation as the crew debates what truly makes a great fight movie—storytelling, choreography, humor, or pure entertainment. Whether it's emotional tributes, brutal boxing matches, sword fights, kung fu classics, or hilarious comedy battles, Hour 2 delivers nonstop nostalgia and movie fun.
Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text to 307-200-8222 Monday - Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm MT. https://RushToReason.com HOUR 1 Friday's episode of Rush to Reason opens with John Rush and Andy Peth discussing Colorado's Republican infighting, which takes center stage as they sound off on the lawsuit challenging the state's open primary system. Are Republicans losing because of election rules—or because they refuse to face Colorado's political reality? Ron Hanks, Scott Bottoms supporters, and the “Davidian” wing of the party come under heavy criticism as John and Andy debate strategy, candidate quality, and the future of the GOP. Could Greg Lopez's independent run make an already difficult 2026 race even worse? Then Andy Peth dives into one of the most controversial movie adaptations of the year with Animal Farm, uncovers a surprise hidden gem in The Sheep Detectives, and steps back into brutal tournament combat with Mortal Kombat 2. Which movie completely missed the point of its source material? Which one became an unexpected four-star favorite? And which film is pure fun for longtime fans? Find the complete breakdown of Andy's Movie Reviews ➡️ https://www.rushtoreason.com/movie-reviews-2/ Movie Reviews • 14:54— Animal Farm review begins • 30:02 — The Sheep Detectives review begins • 42:51 — Mortal Kombat 2 review begins HOUR 2 Hour 2 of Rush to Reason swings from heartfelt emotion to full-blown movie mayhem. John Rush opens the hour with his annual Mother's Day tribute, featuring the powerful “World's Toughest Job” interview that reminds listeners just how much moms sacrifice every single day. The emotional moment quickly gives way to one of the most entertaining Friday movie hours yet as John, Andy Peth, callers, and listeners launch into an endless stream of fight movies, legendary action scenes, and unforgettable movie brawls. From Roadhouse, Rocky, The Matrix, and John Wick to Lethal Weapon, Predator, Saving Private Ryan, Batman Begins, and 300, the hour becomes a celebration of classic action films, martial arts legends, war movies, and cult favorites. Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Jackie Chan, Tom Cruise, Jason Statham, Sylvester Stallone, and Denzel Washington all enter the conversation as the crew debates what truly makes a great fight movie—storytelling, choreography, humor, or pure entertainment. Whether it's emotional tributes, brutal boxing matches, sword fights, kung fu classics, or hilarious comedy battles, Hour 2 delivers nonstop nostalgia and movie fun.
Imagine…travelling back to a time before the Internet…before Mountain Dew Livewire…and before the neo-post apocalypse…This Summer, Apocalypse Video asks the question: Where Were You In ‘82?The time is May 28th, 1982…Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder are on the top of the charts with Ebony and Ivory…and former underdog Sylvester Stallone is about to release a film that will kick off a summer movie season like no other. The film is Rocky III, and it's about to go the distance…NOW!!I'm your host, Dave, and joining me as we travel back to a summer with virtually nothing but bangers are fellow cinephiles and former prize fighters Mike, Ryan, and Jackie.Topics of discussion in this episode include the origin of Mr. T's famous catch phrase; Rocky III proves once and for all that wrestling is real, damn it!; and finally, Rocky Balboa uses the Homer Simpson strategy of boxing to defeat his most powerful adversary yet.Be sure to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can also Like Us on Facebook, Follow Us on Instagram, or shoot us an email at apocalypsevideopod@gmail.com And with the final bell ringing, we leave Rocky behind to bask in the glory of victory. When we return, we'll catch up with everyone's favorite orphan as she sings of the trials of her hard knock life in Annie.
This week the Bad Dads take a pounding with The Bleeder (2016), the Liev Schreiber-led biopic of Chuck Wepner — the Bayonne brawler whose improbable 15-round fight with Muhammad Ali inspired Sylvester Stallone to write Rocky. The film charts Wepner's rise from club fighter and liquor delivery man to brief, cocaine-fuelled celebrity — and his long, self-inflicted fall back down again.The Dads discuss:· Liev Schreiber's committed central performance and the stacked supporting cast (Naomi Watts, Elisabeth Moss, Ron Perlman, Jim Gaffigan)· The film's tonal debt to Boogie Nights — same era, same cocaine, same gravitational pull· Why The Bleeder is more entertaining than it is illuminating, and whether that's enough· Chuck Wepner's actual boxing record, the real Ali fight, and the legendary grizzly bear incident· The Stallone connection: Rocky, the botched Rocky II audition, and the money Wepner never saw Also this week:· Top Five Vigilantes — featuring Travis Bickle, Batman, V for Vendetta, The Boondock Saints, Law Abiding Citizen, Nobody, Death Wish (1974), Rolling Thunder, Kick-Ass, The Punisher, Harry Brown, and Miss Marple· Viewing chat: Beef (Season 2, Netflix) | The Boys (Season 5) | Apex (Netflix)· Walking football season update: Played 18, Won 14, Drew 2, Lost 1 — and a cup final incoming Films/shows mentioned: The Bleeder (2016), Rocky (1976), Boogie Nights (1997), Beef (Season 2), The Boys (Season 5), Apex (2025), Death Wish (1974), Rolling Thunder (1977), Law Abiding Citizen (2009), Nobody (2021), Kick-Ass (2010), Super (2010), The Punisher, Harry Brown (2009), V for Vendetta (2005), Inglourious Basterds (2009), Hard Candy (2005), Promising Young Woman (2020), Taxi Driver (1976), The Equalizer, Mad Max (1979), Taken (2008)You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!We love to hear from our listeners! By which I mean we tolerate it. If it hasn't been completely destroyed yet you can usually find us on twitter @dads_film, on Facebook Bad Dads Film Review, on email at baddadsjsy@gmail.com or on our website baddadsfilm.com. Until next time, we remain... Bad Dads
It's May, so we have a new theme: DECADES! Every episode we're covering this month either came out 10, 20, 30, or 40 years ago. We're kicking it off with one celebrating it's 40th anniversary on May 23, it's George P. Cosmato's COBRA starring Sylvester Stallone, Brigitte Nielsen, Brian Thompson, and Reni Santoni! (And a bevy of character actors Corey fawns all over.) From IMDB: A tough-on-crime street cop must protect the only surviving witness to a strange murderous cult with far-reaching plans. GO SEE MOVIES! ENJOY! Love and Rockets, Corey and Joseph ------------------ If you'd like to show your support for members of WGA, SAG, IATSE, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation: Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages
Become a Member for early access, ad-free listening, video versions and exclusive content: https://benlionelscott.com/subscribe — Stop running from the smoke, because the fear you face head-on is the very thing that teaches you, strengthens you, and carries you to the life you were too scared to claim. Spoken by: Ed Mylett instagram.com/edmylett Andy Elliot instagram.com/officialandyelliott Sylvester Stallone instagram.com/officialslystallone Eric Thomas instagram.com/etthehiphoppreacher Les Brown instagram.com/thelesbrown Ray Lewis instagram.com/raylewis Robin Sharma instagram.com/robinsharma Music: Zack Hemsey - Vengeance (Ben Lionel Scott Remix) Zack Hemsey facebook.com/zackhemseymusic 2WEI - Take The Crown 2WEI twitter.com/2weimusic
Send us Fan MailJay and Rhea welcome Philadelphia Inquirer sports columnist and author Mike Sielski to the show — and they're leading with a number that should terrify every sports league in America: Peacock lost $432 million in a single quarter, with cumulative losses now north of $11 billion since 2020. The gang breaks down the real culprit: younger audiences don't watch sports the way Gen X and Boomers did, and streaming kills the "channel-flipping" behavior that created casual fans in the first place. Meanwhile, NHL playoff ratings are surging on basic cable while the NBA tanks on Amazon — and nobody in power seems willing to say the quiet part out loud.THEN: Michael opened to $200 million worldwide with a 40% critic score and a 96% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes — one of the widest gaps in movie history. Is this proof that professional film critics have completely lost the plot? The gang debates whether audiences go to biopics for journalism or for the music, why Bohemian Rhapsody set this template a decade ago, and what it means that newspapers like the Philadelphia Inquirer no longer even employ film critics.ALL THAT PLUS: Mike Sielski on why letting your subject have editorial control turns biography into whitewashing — and how he kept his independence writing about both Kobe Bryant and Sylvester Stallone. Netflix's Untold series somehow makes a University of Florida documentary that doesn't mention Aaron Hernandez. The Last Dance lets Michael Jordan take shots at a dead GM with no rebuttal. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 is exactly as good as you hoped. The Boys Episode 5 is back and leaning in. Zodiac might genuinely be the best movie of the 2000s. Mike's new book Going the Distance: Stallone, Philly, and the Story of Rockydrops in November — pre-orders matter. Jay's dad secretly put raw eggs in his childhood milkshakes. And much MUCH more!MAKE SURE TO VISIT OUR SPONSOR: Steven Singer Jewelers!The TV Show is a weekly podcast hosted by Jay Black, with regular guests Angelo Cataldi and Rhea Hughes. Each week, we dive into the new Golden Age of Television, with a discussion of the latest shows and news.
Send us Fan MailThis week on the show!Discover the making of a king in the Michael Jackson Biopic:MichaelI blink. I twitch. I jump. I click. I whistle. I shout in:I SwearSome Messes can't be cleaned up David spade and Theo Von star in:Busboysand finally Being this close to death makes you feel alive in the Netflix exclusive: APEXReady for my verdict? Let's get into it!*Support the show by leaving a review on Apple podcast or Spotify! *You can now listen to The Movie Wire on YouTube! Listen and subscribe here!Make sure you check out the Gaming Views PodcastListen Here! If you haven't tuned in, followed, or subscribed to The Cultworthy Cinema Podcast and The Movie Wire's crossover show Back 2 the Balcony, now is your time, because this week, we discuss the under the radar 1987 Sylvester Stallone film: Over the Top. Watch HereSupport the show
Cathy and Todd discuss Rocky IV, the 1985 film that Sylvester Stallone wrote, directed, and starred in, grossing $300 million on a $31 million budget and spending six weeks at number one over Christmas. They break down Apollo Creed’s shocking death at the hands of Ivan Drago and the real story of Brigitte Nielsen sliding a photo under Stallone’s hotel room door and landing a role he wrote specifically for her. They dig into what the film is really about, whether Drago is a villain or the Soviet state’s most tragic victim, how every great sports movie is secretly about an individual fighting an institution that doesn’t want them to win, and why a film that won five Razzie Awards is still so beloved to this day. This is our last entry for Rocky month! Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy's Substack Order Restoring our Girls Join Team Zen Links shared in this episode: For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. This week's sponsor(s): Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. David Serrano- Certified Financial Planner- 815-370-3780 MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys Other Ways to Support Us Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook Buy and leave a review for Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World Find everything ZPR on our Resources Page Guys- Complete a MenLiving Connect profile
The Spocklight crew are joined by 2000AD expert and host of the Mega City Book Club podcast, Eamonn Clarke, to dissect the second big screen stab at adapting the galaxy's greatest lawman to the big screen, comparing Alex Garland's vision to the comic source material and the 1995 Sylvester Stallone starring Blockbuster. As usual you can find SPOCKLIGHT on: X - @spocklightpod INSTAGRAM – @spocklightpod BLUESKY - @spocklightpod.bsky.social FACEBOOK – https://www.facebook.com/spocklightpod/ EMAIL - spocklightpod@gmail.com Please Follow, like, share and all that good stuff. Check out Mega City Book Club and Liam's episode covering Judge Dredd story, Beyond the Call of Duty here: https://megacitybookclub.blogspot.com/2026/03/323-beyond-call-of-duty.html Credit for our wonderful theme music goes to the incredibly talented, Adam Johnston. Our beautiful artwork was created by Stephen Trumble, see more on Instagram @stephentrumbleanimation
Scott Proposki spent 28 years photographing the White House, National Geographic shoots, and celebrities like Sylvester Stallone and Robin Williams. Then COVID hit, and a 28-year career disappeared in 24 hours.In this conversation we get into:What actually happens when your identity dies overnightWhy $1 million in sales paid him less than $200K soloThe 3 words from Bill Belichick that restarted his careerWhy AI is not the death of photography (or any creative business)This is not a "how I bounced back in 30 days" story. Scott went silent for three years before he could even start rebuilding. That detail matters. If you have ever felt trapped by the business you built, watched your industry shift overnight, or wondered whether scaling is actually worth it, this one is for you.
Message us ANONYMOUSLYEverybody, freeze! Cause Ben and Paul are talking about listener pick, "Demolition Man," (d. Brambilla 1993) with another listener pick, our Guest: Matthew Fosket! This futurist/fascist film stars Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, and Sandra Bullock. We drop some of the best "Late Night Tubi's," rehash Stallone v. Schwarzenegger, and break open some serious scientific questions. After our through rigorous testing, countless research hours, visual enhancement, map/terrain comparisons, and side by side analyzation...well, those are balls. We couldn't figure out the 3 seashell thing. 4/28!More Matt Fosket:A Nightmare on Elm Street Street (2010)****A member of the “Review Review,” family is in the fight of her life, you can help! - TAP/CLICK Support the show**All episodes contain explicit language**Main Artwork - Ben McFadden'Review Review Intro/Outro' Themes - Jamie Henwood"What Are We Watching?" & "Whatcha Been Doin'?" Themes - Matthew Fosket"Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul RootLead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFaddenProduced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root ("Shelf Help" - Paul Root)Podcast/Program Concept - Paul Root
The 1981 film Escape To Victory is a World War Two tale of a football match in a prisoner of war camp in Nazi Germany starring Sylvester Stallone, Michael Caine and Max von Sydow. The climax of the movie is the match between the POWs and the Germans. In the prisoners' team against the Nazis, Caine and Stallone play alongside actual footballers including Bobby Moore, the legendary Pele and former England and Ipswich Town player Russell Osman.He tells Maggie Ayre what it was like filming with both Hollywood and footballing greats.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive and testimony. Sporting Witness is for those fascinated by sporting history. We take you to the events that have shaped the sports world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes, you become a fan in the stands as we take you back in time to examine memorable victories and agonising defeats from all over the world. You'll hear from people who have achieved sporting immortality, or those who were there as incredible sporting moments unfolded.Recent episodes explore the forgotten football Women's World Cup, the plasterer who fought a boxing legend, international football's biggest ever beating and the man who swam the Amazon river. We look at the lives of some of the most famous F1 drivers, tennis players and athletes as well as people who've had ground-breaking impact in their chosen sporting field, including: the most decorated Paralympian, the woman who was the number 1 squash player in the world for nine years, and the first figure skater to wear a hijab. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the tennis player who escaped the Nazis, how a man finally beat a horse in a race, and how the FIFA computer game was created.(Photo: The cast of Escape to Victory. Credit: MGM/Alamy)
Tulsa King Season 3 ratchets up the action, emotion, and explosions all at the hands of Director, Stunt Coordinator, FREDDIE POOLE! We sit down with the Emmy-nominated filmmaker to get his take on what went into crafting the biggest, baddest, and boldest stunts yet for the Sylvester Stallone led mafia series airing now on Paramount Plus! NEW MERCH AND KUNG FU DRIVE-IN COFFEE HERE! https://kungfudrivein-shop.fourthwall.com/ https://brewdragoncoffee.com/collections/poison-clan SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein The Brightest Stars Shine at the Drive-In! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com
Rocky Balboa never actually lived in Philly (since he is the fictional character portrayed by actor Sylvester Stallone). But if you take a look around the city, he definitely has a home here. Rocky is on posters, shirts, and mugs. He's even quoted in a mayonnaise billboard along the highway. The pinnacle of the character's influence can be seen in the long lines at the Philadelphia Museum of Art leading up to a statue of his likeness. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Paul Farber, co-founder of Monument Lab and the curator of Rising Up: Rocky and the Making of Monuments – a new exhibit exploring why people are so fixated on Rocky and what this lore says about the impact of monuments on culture. Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor: membership.citycast.fm Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: City Fitness Women Against Abuse Free Library of Philadelphia
You won't want to miss this Energy News Beat podcast with our special guest, Dan Doyle, author of " Roughnecks & Riches: A Start-Up in the Great American Fracking Boom". Little did Dan know that his book and the oil patch would be so important in delivering low-cost energy to the US and world markets. Dan is the President and Owner at Reliance Well Services and Arena Resources. This is quite a book, and the experiences are extremely relevant to the Energy Markets right now. We had a great talk, and if you can imagine a book that is a crossover from Landman goes to Harvard Business School, thrown in with Tulsa King starring Sylvester Stallone, you get a better idea of how cool the book really is. Connect with Dan on his LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-doyle-a90b442b/Check out Dan on X @DanDoyleOilYou can buy the book at https://a.co/d/02XyKvaI1. Author & Industry BackgroundThe speaker, Dan Doyle, discusses his book "Roughnecks and Riches" and his extensive experience as both a writer and a professional in the oil and gas industry.2. Energy Industry ChallengesThe conversation covers the current state of the energy sector, including:Controversies surrounding fossil fuelsThe shift toward renewable energyRegulatory and policy challenges3. Business OperationsDan Doyle details his two companies:A fracking companyAn exploration and production companyOperations across multiple regions (Appalachian Basin, Illinois Basin, Powder River Basin)4. Energy Policy & RegulationSignificant discussion about how policies in key states (New York, California, Pennsylvania) impact:Oil and gas industry operationsEnergy consumer costsEnergy security5. Fossil Fuels vs. Renewable EnergyA central debate covering:The reliability and affordability of natural gasLimitations of renewable energy for baseload powerThe role of fossil fuels in energy security6. Industry Perception & CompetitionThe challenges the oil and gas industry faces:Public perceptionRegulatory hurdlesCompetition from renewable energy sources7. Political & Economic ImplicationsDiscussion of how current energy policies, particularly under the Biden administration, may affect the industry and the 2028 elections.Check out the Energy News Beat SubStack https://theenergynewsbeat.substack.com/A shout-out to Steve Reese and the Reese Energy Consulting group for sponsoring the Podcast https://reeseenergyconsulting.com/.. https://www.data2.ai/resources/the-decision-lag-reportAnd we have WellDatabase rolling in as a new sponsor. https://welldatabase.com/
Soccer legend and longtime friend Alexi Lalas joins us to talk about the 1981 movie "Victory" starring Michael Caine and Sylvester Stallone. On Sale Now! Stuck in the '80s: 20 Years of Conversations with Pop Culture Icons Who Defined a Decade, by podcast creator Steve Spears, is finally for sale as both a paperback and ebook. Featuring more than 60 interviews from the podcast, along with insider stories and other previously unpublished insights, the book is available on most online bookstore websites including: Amazon Barnes and Noble Walmart Our Sponsors The 2027 lineup of The 80s Cruise has been announced. Join us Feb. 27 to March 6 onboard Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas along with Chaka Khan, Night Ranger, Loverboy, DMC, John Waite, Peter Hook & the Light, Public Image Ltd., DJ Jazzy Jeff, Bob Geldof and the Boomtown Rats, Stryper, The Romantics, Nick Heyward of Haircut 100, Bulletboys, Katrina of Katrina and the Waves, Slim Jom Phantom, the Plimsouls and more. We will have a promo code for you soon. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the podcast hosts. Find out more at our official Patreon page. The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 21st year in 2026, at sit80s.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Send us Fan MailEric and Neil tackle the very fun and entertaining Sylvester Stallone movie, Demolition Man. We both were surprised how much we liked it after not seeing it in ages. Stallone and Snipes are both having a great time. Grab Some Taco Bell and join us!
Ellen and Mark step into the ring to explore cinema's most heavyweight genre, fifty years on from Sylvester Stallone's smash-hit film Rocky. What is it about the boxing movie that makes it not just a sports movie, but a genre of its very own? Critic Christina Newland gives Mark a punchy rundown of how boxing movies throughout history - from Body And Soul to Raging Bull - have tackled themes of race, class and identity.Ellen speaks to former world cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew, who moved from the ring to the big screen in 2016, acting in the Creed films. And Ellen also talks to actor Amir-El Masry, who played the Yemeni-heritage, Yorkshire-born maverick boxing champion Prince Naseem Hamid in the electrifying 2026 biopic Giant. Producer: Jane Long A Prospect Street production for BBC Radio 4
"Crime is the disease. Meet the Cure.""The strong arm of the law."Back in the spring and summer of 1986, those were among several snappy taglines for this highly anticipated action thriller starring Oscar-winner Sylvester Stallone as his direct follow-up to TWO smash successes lead by him the previous year: Rambo: First Blood Part II and Rocky IV. THIS time, he was playing the ultimate cop named Marion Cobretti (nickname: Cobra) who was on the hunt around Los Angeles for a brutal serial killer (or serial killers?) named the Night Slasher played by veteran character Brian Thompson (The Terminator, Miracle Mile, The X-Files). This film was directed by George P. Cosmatos (Rambo, Tombstone) though apparently it ended up being co-directed by Stallone himself. There was much hype for this film when it was released in May 1986 though the reviews were pretty poor, mostly related to its very simplistic plot and extreme violence and.....it did ok at the box office. It wasn't the blockbuster which it was expected to be but the film made solid money at the worldwide box office. Since then, it has garnered an increasingly rabid cult following and is now looked upon as one of Sly's most quotable films....his answer to Dirty Harry. Let's see how it holds up forty years later and find out if.....THIS is where the law stops.....and HE starts. ;) Host & Editor: Geoff GershonProducer: Marlene Gershon Send us Fan MailSupport the showhttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/
I am the law!Yes, it's the first of a Judge Dredd themed double bill as we tackle the 1995 version starring Sylvester Stallone and various other actors speaking at different volumes throughout the film.Josh chose this one but we have our first double lister for a while as Jamie had it down too.But, is it underrated, under seen or even both?Give it a listen!Links to the pod and our social media can be found here. Just select your link of choice!https://linktr.ee/justfilmsandthatpodIf you'd like to get in touch for anything or even suggest a film for us to look at, the email is filmsandthatpod@gmail.comWe're on all the usual social media platforms if just search for Just Films and that and you should find us. Alternatively, all out social media is also linked above!Give us a follow on Letterboxd!https://letterboxd.com/justfilms_that/If you want to support us then you can do so via our Kofi page which is linked below:https://ko-fi.com/justfilmsthatAnything you donate to us will be massively appreciated and will go straight back into the cost of running and growing the podcast!Thank you to Dan and Tom who did our artwork and music! Click the links below to check out more of their fantastic work!Tom (Music)https://www.thomasgeorgemusic.com/Dan (Artwork)https://www.instagram.com/dan_vanguardcomic/Josh on Social Media:Twitter: @JoshieMcsquashyJamie on Social Media:Twitter: @JayAllerton Instagram: @allertonjamie Jamie's other Podcast: Twitter: @bestmovie2pod Instagram @bestmovie2pod Available wherever you get your podcasts. Give it a listen!Cheers!The Just Films & That team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cathy and Todd discuss Rocky (1976), a film that feels more like a documentary than a traditional sports movie, set in the working-class neighborhoods of Philadelphia and made on a shoestring budget by writer and star Sylvester Stallone and director John G. Avildsen. The story follows Rocky Balboa, a small-time boxer and part-time debt collector living an almost invisible life, who unexpectedly gets a shot at the heavyweight title against champion Apollo Creed as a publicity stunt. At its core, the film is about Rocky trying to prove he's not a “bum,” developing his relationship with Adrian, and wrestling with the deeper question of self-worth over winning. It's a grounded, human portrait of people searching for meaning and wanting their lives to matter, even if they don't win. They'll continue with Rocky II next week as part of their Rocky Month series. Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy's Substack Order Restoring our Girls Join Team Zen Links shared in this episode: For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. This week's sponsor(s): Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. David Serrano- Certified Financial Planner- 815-370-3780 MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys Other Ways to Support Us Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook Buy and leave a review for Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World Find everything ZPR on our Resources Page Guys- Complete a MenLiving Connect profile
It's the third installment of "Misfired Cannons," and time to look at what happens when Cannon Films decides to work with one of Hollywood's biggest megastars. Sylvester Stallone was riding high off the success of both the Rocky and Rambo franchises in the mid-80s, so deciding to launch a new action franchise with the notoriously frugal and not always successful Cannon might have seemed a strange, unexpected move. So what sort of deal did Cannon offer Stallone to make it hard to resist? What other surprising 80s hit was Stallone originally attached to and oddly led to the creation of this film? Why is there controversy regarding who really directed the movie? How effective is the movie's blend of action and horror? We discuss all this and more, as we look at 1986's Cobra, pig! Our Twitter Our Facebook Our Instagram Our YouTube Trev's Letterboxd Chris' Letterboxd
Pat McAfee Wants To Save Wrestling? Or is he just saving TKO's bottom line? On Episode 443 of the First Black Champ podcast, we break down McAfee inserting himself into Randy Orton vs Cody Rhodes on the road to WrestleMania and why reports say this was a TKO‑ordered move tied to WWE's ESPN partnership. We also talk about Ari Emanuel trying to turn McAfee into the next Sylvester Stallone, how Hollywood ambitions could reshape his WWE role, and why some in the company think this is the wrong kind of “heat.”Then we jump back to WWF Superstars of Wrestling 1988, recapping the post‑SummerSlam era with Sean Mooney, Akeem, the Blue Blazer, Powers of Pain, Big Boss Man and King Haku debuts, and why 1988 might be the best WWF year before the Attitude Era. We show love to Owen Hart being ahead of his time, clown the Akeem gimmick, debate Dino Bravo's terrible finisher, and explain why managers really ran the WWF.Bang Be Known returns as we talk Trick Williams being accompanied by Lil Yachty, how Bang called a rapper walking Trick to WrestleMania weeks ago, and Yachty firing back at fans on Twitter/X about “deserving” his WWE moment. We also look at the mid‑card “grudge” stories, ask if these WrestleMania matches actually move us, and question WWE's lazy approach to picking contenders for the Intercontinental Championship ladder match.We run through the full rumored WrestleMania card – CM Punk vs Roman Reigns, Stephani Vaquer vs Liv Morgan, Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton, Jade Cargill vs Rhea Ripley, Sami Zayn vs Trick Williams, the Intercontinental Title ladder match, AJ Lee vs Becky Lynch, Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar, Jacob Fatu vs Drew McIntyre, Seth Rollins vs Gunther, Finn Balor vs Dominik Mysterio, the Women's Tag Title four‑way, plus a possible Usos & LA Knight vs Logan Paul, Austin Theory & iShowSpeed showdown – and decide what we actually care about and what's just filler. If you love deep‑cut WWF history, modern booking talk, and unfiltered Black wrestling conversation, this is your episode.
Join SP3, Tru Draw Josh, Miss Krssi Luv & special guestJon Escudero of Dirt Sheet Radio for an all-new edition of our flagship podcast Tru Heel Heat 375 discussing the latest wrestling news including: TIME STAMPS: 0:00 SP3 as HHH talk about Cody vs Orton being taken over by Pat McAfee 3:42 Intro 7:55 SP3 & Josh welcome you to the show 10:00 Why Pat McAfee is the next Sylvester Stallone? / Why McAfee was needed for Cody vs Orton? / McAfee lowest of lows & Sakura Genesis highest of highs 19:17 Why Ari Emmanuel meddles in Cody Rhodes angles? / Ari is the real life Ari Gold / bad wrestling is what we live for 24:25 Who the Orton mystery caller could have been? / breaking down the Pat McAfee promo / Royal Family line makes no sense 34:10 New Japan making us proud to be wrestling fans / worst SmackDown ever? / AEW still winning fan perception war / was McAfee WCW 2000 bad? / Tru Heel Roll Call 49:23 WWE SmackDown recap ft. Pat McAfee heel turn 54:28 20 years of story between Cody & Orton has been more about Pat McAfee, Jelly Roll & Stephanie McMahon? 1:03:11 Is WWE creatively cooked? / what will be WWE breaking point w/HHH? / SP3 only loyal to NJPW / Has fan perception been a focal point for WWE? 1:15:20 WWE Raw on Netflix recap ft. GUNTHER return for Seth Rollins 1:28:43 Pat McAfee fallout & why TKO & ESPN is to blame? / over-reliance on celebrities 1:36:48 2009 Randy Orton is really back & so is 2009 WWE / ESPN coverage of WWE / WWE no longer soap opera for rednecks, now it's for upper class 1:45:19 GUNTHER vs Seth Rollins news & Bron Breakker cleared? 1:57:17 More WWE news - John Cena hosting Mania desperate? / iShowSpeed at Mania? / Lil Yachty at WM42? / IYO vs Asuka / McMahon vs Grant case update 2:23:34 WWE NXT recap ft. Kendal Grey vs Lola Vice banger 2:28:40 WWE Evolve, AAA Rey de Reyes Week 3 & TNA IMPACT recaps 2:32:25 More WWE/TNA news - Dani Luna leaves TNA, Dave Meltzer loves Kendal Grey & more 2:54:45 Miss Krssi Luv joins the show for TIK TOK TIME - WrestleMania matches fantasy draft 3:28:14 AEW Dynamite & last Saturday's Collision recaps ft. Chris Jericho's return 3:43:30 AEW Thursday Night Collision recap ft. Hurt Syndicate & Hikaru Shida returns 3:47:33 Jericho return update / Cody promo news & more McAfee talk / who should replace Cody? 4:06:03 More AEW news - Kyle Fletcher & Josh Alexander injuries / Lady Frost leaves AEW / Willie Mack controversy 4:18:48 NJPW Sakura Genesis recap ft. Callum Newman becoming IWGP Heavyweight Champion 4:31:26 TJPW Grand Princess, CMLL Martes Populares & Super Viernes recaps / Thunder Rosa signs w/CMLL 4:42:10 Best, Worst, Moments & Matches of the Week 4:47:02 WWE NXT Stand & Deliver predictions Like, share, comment and subscribe to support! #WWE #WrestleMania #AEW #AEWDynasty #NJPW #CMLL #AAA #TNA #ROH #njSG #ChrisJericho #PatMcAfee #RandyOrton #CodyRhodes Welcome to the Tru Heel Heat Wrestling YouTube channel where we cover the sport of professional wrestling including all WWE TV shows (Raw, Smackdown, & NXT), AEW Dynamite/Dark, IMPACT Wrestling, NJPW, ROH, Dark Side of the Ring and more. Our weekly podcast hosted by SP3, Top Guy JJ & Miss Krssi Luv breaking down the weekly wrestling news and present unfiltered, honest thoughts and opinions for wrestling fans by wrestling fans, drops every Saturday. We also include PPV reviews, countdowns, and exclusive interviews with wrestlers from all promotions hosted by a wide range of personalities such as Romeo, Chris G, Ness, StatKing, Drunk Guy JJ, J-News and more. Subscribe and enable ALL notifications to stay posted for the latest wrestling WWE news, highlights, commentary, updates and more.Become a member of Tru Heels Facebook community: www.facebook.com/groups/1336177103130224/Subscribe to Tru Heel Heat on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC0AmFQmsRyQYPKyRm5hDwNgFollow Tru Heels on Twitter: twitter.com/truheelheatFollow Tru Heels on Instagram: www.instagram.com/truheelheat/
Producer Stewart Bailey (The Daily Show, Last Call with Carson Daly) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 1975 Paul Bartel film, Death Race 2000, starring David Carradine and Sylvester Stallone. Sandy McCallum plays Mr. President. Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons Second In Command https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com For more full length episodes like this, and the entire back catalog of Veep rewatches, go to patreon.com/secondincommand and become a Patron.
In 1980, an option was taken out on Judge Dredd with a view of getting a movie of Mega City One's legendary law enforcer to the big screen. In the years that followed, it looked like Tony Scott might direct a film based on 2000AD comics' most famous character, with Arnold Schwarzenegger sniffing around. In the end, 1995 saw a seasoned movie star in Sylvester Stallone and a twentysomething British film director called Danny Cannon realising the film. Turned out to be quite a story... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(00:00) Toucher and Hardy talk about some Sylvester Stallone movies, including Cobra and Over the Top. (21:49) Team USA fell 3-2 in the WBC Final last night. (34:33) The Bruins fell in overtime, 3-2, to the Canadiens on Tuesday night. Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Welcome back to The Kristian Harloff Show, your home for the latest movie news, Marvel updates, Star Wars discussions, DC rumors, box office analysis, and Hollywood industry breakdowns. Kristian Harloff dives into the biggest entertainment headlines and what they mean for the future of movies, streaming, and the biggest franchises in pop culture. On today's episode, Kristian discusses new reports about Marvel Studios' Avengers: Doomsday and whether the highly anticipated MCU film will avoid becoming a massive cameo-fest. With fans expecting huge multiverse appearances and major character returns, the question is whether Marvel plans to keep the focus on story and core characters rather than endless surprise cameos. We also talk about James Cameron's Avatar franchise as the legendary filmmaker reveals that Avatar 4 is "very likely" as development continues on the future of the massive sci-fi saga. With Avatar 3 on the horizon and the long-term roadmap for Pandora expanding, Cameron's latest comments offer insight into how far the series could go. In classic action movie news, Sylvester Stallone is producing a new Rambo prequel, expanding the iconic action franchise that began with First Blood. What could this prequel explore about John Rambo's early life and military history, and how might Stallone remain involved with the project? Finally, we dive into the upcoming Spider-Noir live-action series, as the showrunner discusses the possible connection to the Spider-Verse and how the new show might fit into Sony's expanding Spider-Man universe. Could this series tie into the animated Spider-Verse films or stand as its own noir-inspired Marvel story? If you love Marvel news, Avatar updates, Spider-Man rumors, action movie franchises, and the biggest entertainment stories of the day, make sure to subscribe to The Kristian Harloff Show for daily discussions, reactions, and deep dives into everything happening in Hollywood. SPONSOR: FACTOR: Head to https://www.factormeals.com/kristian50off and use code kristian50off to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year! *Offer only valid for new Factor customers with code and qualifying auto-renewing subscription purchase. Make healthier eating easy with Factor.
It's triple D today: Denis, David, and Dana. That's right—Denis Leary, aka Conan O'Brien's comedy cousin, joins the pod to reminisce about the Boston comedy scene of the '80s, including his time at Emerson College's Comedy Workshop. Denis gets into why he never did Saturday Night Live—even though he would've landed there during the guys' era—and reflects on his iconic film roles, including Demolition Man, plus what it was like golfing with Sylvester Stallone. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices