Going The Distance - The Rocky Series

On this month's episode, we're taking a look at the 2012 siege thriller, Stash House! In this variation on Panic Room and Assault on Precinct 13, Sean Faris and Brianna Evigan are a young married couple who buy a recently foreclosed house. Yet unbeknownst to them, the house is actually the property of a drug syndicate... And they've sent a couple of their enforcers to retrieve what's rightfully theirs! Dolph Lundgren plays Spector, a beleaguered company man working for the cartel who will do anything to ensure that his job is seen through! Yes, Dolph goes back to playing a villain once again, albiet in a smaller film, but there's still some fun to be had! Joining me to discuss this one is Cam Sully from The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast! Which tropes of the confined thriller subgenre does this film play with, and which does it leave out? What's with all the security camera footage? What works with Dolph's villainous character... and what doesn't? And just what was stripped from this film, narratively? Listen

In the amazing conclusion to our series on THE RUNNING MAN, John and Kevin go deep on the 1987 action movie hall of fame class, 4XL undies, top electricity villains, third act problems, Arnie’s stuntman, and the bourbon takes hold of John. This episode covers 1:18:58 - 1:35:00; Killian celebrates, Ben Richards and Amber join the resistance, the rebels attack, the crowd turns on Killian, Amber takes out Dynamo, Richards dispatches Killian, Amber and Richards smooch. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

Ryan , Kyle and Katie continue our Creed II coverage!  Adonis and Bianca work out the aftermath of battle ! Join our FB group ! https://bit.ly/3m3IDPM Join our Twitter! https://bit.ly/3GIjims Join our Discord! https://bit.ly/3oTfoRs Join our Patreon! https://bit.ly/3IL7fX7 email us: gtdwithrr@gmail.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

Business is about to pick up! In the 4th chapter of our look back at THE RUNNING MAN, Kevin and John discuss Schwarzenegger’s drinking habits, Dynamo’s demons, rad lightning effects, and ask the age old question “how many one-liners is too many?” This episode covers 58:00 - 1:18:58; Buzzsaw injures Laughlin, Weiss breaks the ICS code, Richards kills Buzzsaw, Dynamo dispatches Weiss, Richards rescues Amber, Laughlin’s dying wish, Fireball enters the game, the crowd embraces Richards, the duplicity of the game is revealed, Richards torches Fireball, and Amber and Richards are captured.     --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

Moody and Groo, after a sizzling, controversial "Week that Was", delve into the end of JCVD Phase I with the Muscles from Brussels headed to the USA, Gladiator style!  Join our FB group https://bit.ly/3JtfebF  Join our Twitter https://bit.ly/3EBBIUf Join our Discord! https://bit.ly/3oTfoRs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

“It’s time to start RUNNING!!!” The 3rd episode of our breakdown of THE RUNNING MAN has got everything! Epic burps, leather daddies, razor wire, Gilligan’s Island, and everything you ever wanted to know about American Gladiators! This episode covers 40:33 - 58:00; Richards, Laughlin, and Weiss start the game, Amber is captured, Subzero meets his match, Buzzsaw & Dynamo enter the arena, Amber is launched into the game, and Weiss discovers the source of ICS’s propaganda network. Join our FB group https://bit.ly/3JtfebF  Join our Twitter https://bit.ly/3EBBIUf Join our Discord! https://bit.ly/3oTfoRs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

“It’s SHOWTIME!” In the second episode of our retrospective on THE RUNNING MAN, John and Kevin talk about Paula Abdul and the Laker Girls, Schwarzenegger’s most layered performances, chicken nuggets, the movie’s strange connection to King Kong, and what exactly is Cadre? This episode covers 19:02 - 40:33; Killian is taken by Ben Richards, Richards tries to flee with Amber, Richards is captured, Killian gives Richards an ultimatum, a LONG dance number, Amber breaks into ICS, and “I’ll be back.” Join our FB group https://bit.ly/3JtfebF  Join our Twitter https://bit.ly/3EBBIUf Join our Discord! https://bit.ly/3oTfoRs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

Welcome back as we kick off a brand new series on an Arnold Schwarzenegger classic - THE RUNNING MAN! In our first chapter, Kevin and John discuss Richard Bachman, rock royalty, lingerie workouts, raspberry berets, and John’s grandmother’s action movie habit. This episode covers 00:00 - 19:02; the Bakersfield Massacre, a prison break, Ben Richards meets the resistance, Damon Killian visits ICS, and Ben kidnaps Amber. Join our FB group https://bit.ly/3JtfebF  Join our Twitter https://bit.ly/3EBBIUf Join our Discord! https://bit.ly/3oTfoRs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

Welcome to our whiskey-fueled final episode on STREET FIGHTER! Kevin, John, and Andrew are back to discuss Dhalsim’s hair loss, Sawada’s big moment, science versus magic, busty Buddhas, elephant celebrations, and the movie’s disastrous production. This episode covers 1:16:35 - 1:35:00; Finally some street fighting(!), Guile and Bison face off, let the looting begin, Bison goes god-mode, Ryu and Ken reunite to defeat Sagat and Vega, Guile defeats Bison, the hostages are saved, and the victors strike their win poses! Join our FB group https://bit.ly/3JtfebF  Join our Twitter https://bit.ly/3EBBIUf Join our Discord! https://bit.ly/3oTfoRs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

Ryan , Kyle and Katie continue our Creed II coverage!  Rocky visits Adonis in the hospital ! Join our FB group ! https://bit.ly/3m3IDPM Join our Twitter! https://bit.ly/3GIjims Join our Discord! https://bit.ly/3oTfoRs Join our Patreon! https://bit.ly/3IL7fX7 email us: gtdwithrr@gmail.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

We continue viewing the next few years of Rocky’s life in montage form as we’re joined by Mat Marchand to talk about Rocky’s opponents, the Rocky timeline, and his magazine covers.   Guest - Mat Marchand Join our FB group https://bit.ly/3JtfebF  Join our Twitter https://bit.ly/3EBBIUf  Join our Discord! https://bit.ly/3oTfoRs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

Craig Cohen from Slycast Doug Greenberg from Rocky Minute  Ryan Rebalkin from Going The Distance join forces and breakdown the 1986 film by Sylvester Stallone - Cobra  This movie's a disease, we're the cure.  Join our FB group https://bit.ly/3m3IDPM Join our Twitter https://bit.ly/3mY3c0m  Join our Discord! https://bit.ly/3oTfoRs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

In our PENULTIMATE episode on STREET FIGHTER, John, Kevin, and Andrew talk catch phrases, cape affectations, unreliable mutagen, sumo boners, chambers on chambers, Guile’s insufficient qualifications, and the genius and dedication of Raul Julia. This episode covers 57-39 - 1:16:35; Guile goes into stealth mode, Bison sinks Guile, Blanka escapes his chamber, Guile infiltrates Bison’s base, Dhalsim saves Blanka, Guile begins the rescue, chaos reigns, Ken and Rye part ways. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

Originally published December 2014. On the ninth episode of SlyCast: The Sylvester Stallone Fan Podcast, hosts Craig Cohen, Jeff Ferry and Jeff Hulit discuss 1987's Over the Top. Join our FB group https://bit.ly/3JtfebF  Join our Twitter https://bit.ly/3EBBIUf Join our Discord! https://bit.ly/3oTfoRs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

Ryan , Kyle and Katie continue our Creed II coverage!  We cover the first Adonis vs Viktor fight ! Join our FB group ! https://bit.ly/3m3IDPM Join our Twitter! https://bit.ly/3GIjims Join our Discord! https://bit.ly/3oTfoRs Join our Patreon! https://bit.ly/3IL7fX7 email us: gtdwithrr@gmail.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

On this month's episode, we're looking at the most recent effort from both Dolph Lundgren AND Scott Adkins -- Castle Falls! Yes, we realize that we're jumping way ahead in the filmography of Dolph, but this film is just too cool to not discuss now! In fact, not only is Dolph in front of the camera, but he also steps behind the camera once again, marking his return to directing in ten years (not to mention his sixth starring/directing gig!)! In this throwback to the action films of the '80's and '90's, Lundgren and Adkins play two regular working class men with some very real money problems... However, over $3 million that is ripe for the taking sits in an abandoned hospital that is ready to be demolished. Standing in their way though is a gang of deadly thieves who are also laying claim to the loot! Returning to the show to help me chat this one is Mike Fury, author of the books, Life of Action, Volume I and Life of Action, Volume II! How did the onset of Covid hamper and help this film's production? How do D

We jump from Rocky II right into the beginning montage of Rocky III with a bang. Fireworks explode and Rocky begins defending his championship title, but not all is right as we see a not so happy Paulie going along for the ride. We also talk about the Mickey/Rocky relationship and the theme song, The Eye of the Tiger. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

Rocky Balboa: Moody and Groo into the final chapter in the Rocky franchise, before Creed came along! Do you agree with their assessments? Let them know! Join our FB group https://bit.ly/3JtfebF  Join our Twitter https://bit.ly/3EBBIUf Join our Discord! https://bit.ly/3oTfoRs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

In part 3 of our series on STREET FIGHTER, things are getting weird! Kevin and John are once again joined by Andrew to explore elaborate magic, onboard VCRs, skull chandeliers, Star Wars scenes, god awful storytelling, Deejay the DJ, and the rise and fall of mutagen. This episode covers 39:12 - 57:39; a decoy circus at the Thieves’ Den, Ryu and Ken endear themselves to M. Bison, Chun Li and company get captured, Guile goes rogue with his army, Bison falls into Chun Li’s honey pot, Guile watches some home movies, and Bison regains control. Join our FB group https://bit.ly/3JtfebF  Join our Twitter https://bit.ly/3EBBIUf Join our Discord! https://bit.ly/3oTfoRs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

Topics include feeling sorry for a villain, Rocky's house, and the fate of little Marie and Steps. Join our FB group https://bit.ly/3JtfebF  Join our Twitter https://bit.ly/3EBBIUf Join our Discord! https://bit.ly/3oTfoRs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message