Join Ryan and Ruban as they take a close and heartfelt look at one of the most beloved and emotionally raw scenes in the entire Rocky franchise: the famous Rocky & Adrian beach scene in Rocky III.

After struggling to fully commit to Apollo’s high-energy training, Rocky finally sits down with Adrian on the beach and tells her the real reason he hasn’t been training properly. Fear, doubt, pressure, and the shadow of Mickey’s death all come pouring out in one of the most vulnerable moments Rocky Balboa ever has on screen.

We break down the writing, the performances, the quiet power of the ocean backdrop, Adrian’s perfect response, and why this scene remains a high point of the series — even decades later.

Join Ryan and Ruban as they continue their journey through Rocky III — and this one gets complicated fast.

Rocky truly cannot sing, cannot dance… but Apollo Creed is determined to transform him into something flashy and new, training him with all the showmanship and swagger he’s got. Meanwhile, Paulie keeps throwing curveballs that make it very hard to root for him — and even harder to defend him through a modern lens.

We don’t shy away: the guys navigate the jungle of political correctness, cringe-worthy lines, character complexity, and how these moments land today. Is Paulie redeemable? Is Apollo’s training genius or pure 80s cheese? We dig in.

Join Ryan and special guest host Kyle as they dive into the early moments of Rocky III — specifically the beginning of Apollo Creed’s bold attempt to retrain Rocky Balboa in his own flashy, high-energy style.

We explore how Apollo starts reshaping Rocky, the cultural clash, the 80s showmanship, and the electric dynamic between the two fighters. But things take a darker turn when Paulie lets his true colors show — particularly regarding race — in ways that are impossible to ignore today.

This episode doesn’t shy away from the uncomfortable moments. We talk about what these scenes meant then, how they land now, and what they reveal about the characters and the era

Join Ryan and Ruban as they tackle one of the most talked-about and eyebrow-raising moments in the entire Rocky series: the scene where Apollo Creed propositions Rocky!

Yes, you read that right. Things get flirty, things get bold, and yes — we all get curious. Ryan and Ruban break down the context, the tone, the 80s energy, the subtext (or lack thereof?), and why this scene still sparks so much conversation among fans today.

Is it pure 80s bravado? A deeper character moment? Just pure fun? We go there.

Ryan is once again joined by fellow Canadian and passionate Rocky fan Tyler Morgan for this emotional continuation.

This episode dives into two of the heaviest moments in Rocky III:

• Mickey’s heartbreaking death and what it truly means for Rocky
• Rocky’s devastating loss in the ring at the hands of Clubber Lang

We close the episode with the incredibly moving cast tribute to Burgess Meredith featuring words from:
Sylvester Stallone, Burt Young, Talia Shire, and Carl Weathers

Also in this episode:

• Tyler shares his children’s book (link below)
• We talk about his comedy work with The Live Dudes

📖 Tyler’s children’s book: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01IFZEA6G
🎤 The Live Dudes comedy: @thelivedudes
📺 YouTube: @livedudes

Ryan is joined by fellow Canadian and die-hard Rocky fan Tyler Morgan for a heartfelt and fun episode of Going the Distance!

In this one we focus on one of the most emotional threads in the entire Rocky series: Mickey’s ailing health and what it means for Rocky, the story, and the fans. We also cover plenty of other classic Rocky moments, memories, and discussion points that only true fans will appreciate.

Plus—Tyler talks about his own comedy work with The Live Dudes!
Check out their comedy here:
TikTok/Instagram: @thelivedudes
YouTube: @livedudes

Ryan and Ruban celebrate this huge milestone by tearing into one of the most awkward and hilarious moments in the entire Rocky saga: Rocky’s failed training sequence in the hotel room from Rocky III. Mickey’s frustration boils over, Rocky can’t help but ham it up for the cameras, and Paulie… well, Paulie does what Paulie does best when it comes to selling stuff.

Is this the low point of Rocky’s preparation or secretly genius character work? We unpack the comedy, the cringe, and everything in between.

Thanks for sticking with us through 50 episodes—here’s to many more! Drop your thoughts below: what’s your favorite (or least favorite) Rocky training moment?

Join Ryan and Ruban as they reunite for an electrifying deep dive into Rocky III! Get ready for insights on the tension-filled statue unveiling that sets the stage for chaos, plus Clubber Lang's unforgettable showdown where he throws down the gauntlet—and something extra cheeky aimed at Adrian. Will this spark fly or fizzle? Tune in to hear their takes on these classic moments that keep the Rocky saga legendary.

Rocky tries to serenade Adrian with a late-night performance of "Take Me Back"… only to end up in one of the craziest charity matches ever against the Mountain of Molten Lust himself — Thunderlips (Hulk Hogan)!

In this episode of Going the Distance, we break down the iconic bedroom scene, Adrian’s hilarious singing attempt, and the complete Thunderlips vs Rocky charity fight with tons of laughs, wild observations, and classic 80s Rocky energy. Plus, we had some glorious live technical difficulties to start the show.

Expect non-stop banter, Stallone trivia, and pure Rocky III chaos.

Join Ryan, Ruban, and special guest Kyle as we dive into one of the wildest and most chaotic scenes in Rocky III!
Season 3 rolls on as we unpack Paulie's drunken night of "fun" that lands him behind bars, followed by his explosive confrontation with Rocky in a gritty parking garage brawl. What the heck is going on with this guy? Is Paulie just comic relief, or is there something deeper beneath the booze and bad decisions?

This episode is packed with laughs, heated debates, and classic Rocky character analysis—perfect for fans who love the messy, human side of the franchise. Don't miss it!