Ryan welcomes friends Sean and Brad from **Eh & B! The PNW Sports Show** for more Rambo III coverage on It’s a Long Road!  

We pick up right after Troutman’s capture, dive into the intense interrogation with the Russian commander, Troutman’s powerful “We had our Vietnam” speech, the prophetic dialogue about the Afghan people, and the epic horseback trek through the mountains with Mousa.  

Expect plenty of laughs, wrestling stories, Sly vs. Arnold debate, and real talk about the franchise’s life lessons.  

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00:00 Intro & Guest Welcome  
01:15 Sean & Brad Intro + Wrestling Stories  
05:00 Eh & B! Podcast Background  
05:45 Rambo Franchise Fandom Overview  
08:29 Sean’s Rocky/Rambo Origin Story  
11:31 Rambo 3 Production Facts  
12:34 Sly vs. Arnold & Military Realism  
16:20 Picking Up After Troutman’s Capture  
43:03 Russian Commander Interrogation Begins  
49:24 Troutman’s “We Had Our Vietnam” Speech  
54:23 Mountain Trek with Mousa  
56:05 Afghan Prayer & Prayer of Crom Comparison  
59:15 Closing & Guest Plugs  

Continuing Season 3 of It’s a Long Road with special guest Dan from the Retrospectors YouTube channel (Sega retro gaming & online multiplayer on original hardware)! We break down key early Rambo III scenes: Rambo’s refusal of the Afghanistan mission (“I’m not ready yet”), the contemplative rooftop moments, Troutman’s bizarrely planned nighttime operation that goes sideways, and Rambo’s decision to go in unofficially.

Dan shares how he discovered the podcast via James Rolfe, his Sega roots (Phantasy Star stories!), and how a younger fan found Rocky & Rambo in the early 2000s. Like, comment your thoughts on the mission planning, and subscribe!

Check out Dan’s channel: Retrospectors (Sega-focused retro gaming content).

00:00 Intro & Guest Welcome  
00:44 Dan’s Channel & How He Found the Podcast  
03:11 Sega Gaming Talk & Phantasy Star Story  
09:27 Rambo/Sega Games & Sly Fandom Origins  
15:37 Dan’s Path to Rocky & Rambo  
32:33 “I’m Not Ready Yet” Scene & Analogy  
35:31 Troutman’s Nighttime Mission Begins  
41:07 Mission Failure & Capture  
43:36 Rambo Learns the News & Goes Unofficial  
45:12 Closing & Full Circle Discussion  

Host Ryan kicks off Rambo III coverage with special guest Nikki from the Beat the Cult podcast. We dive into the film’s unique opening: Rambo’s intense stick-fighting match in Thailand, his self-flagellation and guilt, Troutman’s surprise arrival at the monastery, and the pitch for the Afghanistan mission.

Nikki shares her Sly Stallone fandom origin story (Rocky IV inspiration during her weight-loss journey), first viewings of the Rambo films, and fresh perspective on the character. Like, comment, and subscribe!

Follow Nikki / Beat the Cult on YouTube (and Twitter).

00:00 Intro & Guest Welcome  
00:53 Nikki’s Beat the Cult Podcast & Atheist Perspective  
07:31 Nikki’s Sly Fandom & Weight Loss Journey  
16:29 First Time Watching Rambo 3  
20:30 Rambo III Opening Credits & Stick Fight Setup  
27:22 Stick Fight Sequence & Self-Flagellation  
36:27 Troutman Arrives at the Monastery  
40:19 Afghanistan Mission Pitch  
43:49 Closing Thoughts & Episode Wrap  

Sylvester Stallone stars in the 2002 (filmed 1999) horror/thriller Eye See You (ICU) (aka Detox)! The crew dives into this overlooked slasher where Stallone plays an FBI agent tracking a cop killer who ends up in a remote Wyoming rehab facility with other troubled officers.

We discuss the bizarre kills (eye-drilling, impalements), weak plot, future tech predictions that didn’t land, strong supporting cast moments (Robert Patrick, Charles S. Dutton, Polly Walker), and why this one flopped despite the talent involved.

Dive into the 1993 Sylvester Stallone sci-fi action classic Demolition Man! The crew breaks down Stallone as John Spartan, Wesley Snipes as the chaotic Simon Phoenix, Sandra Bullock as Huxley, and the wild utopian future society complete with three seashells, simulated sex, and cryo-prison twists.

We cover the over-the-top action, hilarious one-liners, future tech predictions that came true, casting stories, and why this leave-your-brain-at-the-door buddy-cop movie still delivers. From the Taco Bell showdown to the epic finale, we discuss what holds up and what doesn’t.

Join the Stallone fan podcast crew for a deep dive into the 1981 classic Victory (aka Escape to Victory)! We break down Sylvester Stallone’s POW soccer drama with Michael Caine, Pelé, and Max von Sydow — covering the epic match, real soccer legends on screen, escape plans, John Huston’s direction, and tons of fun trivia.

From Stallone’s training injuries and on-set demands to the legendary bicycle kick, halftime escape chaos, and that crowd-rush finale, we discuss what makes this sports-war hybrid still hold up. Great cast chemistry, impressive cinematography, and plenty of laughs along the way.

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

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

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

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