🤪This week's opener is a unique one to say the least!

• Has Mike become a Peeping Tom?

• Did Thunderlips have a side hustle as a choreographer?

• Is our girl from Jersey a children’s book writer!??

🥊Regardless of the answers, THIS Rocky Bubble is THE BEST!

📣 Welcome back DIANA HILL - one of the sweetest “Adrians” in the Rocky Bubble ever! Her genuine spirit shines bright and this lovely lady continues to apply the Rocky Philosophy to all aspects of her life! One thing she doesn't take for granted: THE ROCKY BUBBLE = LIFELONG FRIENDS! Thank You Diana for being such a wonderful guest and showing everyone just how special our community is!!! We love you and will always have your back!

➡️Diana can be found on Instagram: @dianavillarreal80

📚Books by Jessica Schirripa Ferrara: Available on Amazon and at Barnes & Nobles: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Jess...

➡️She is also on Instagram @jerseyjesse

🇬🇧 UK Rocky Tour Booking Information:

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🥊Welcome to Episode 128! Our opener includes:

🤗THE ROCKY FILES filed for ADOPTION and WE WON! Welcome to the family CAMILLA HUNT! At just 16 years old, this lovely girl has an understanding of ROCKY well beyond her years. Just when you think the interview is over, this wonderful wordsmith unleashes the poems!! DO NOT MISS the Rocky Lyricist. Poems for Rocky, Rambo, Drago and a farewell from Adrian. Get your tissues because I can promise you one thing, you are NOT prepared for the depth of this young lady - Get ready to be wow’d!

➡️You can find Camilla on Instagram @sweet.dorky.crazy _____________________________________________

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💛 RIP Hulk Hogan with Michael Delss • Memories of Hulk Hogan and Thunderlips will forever be some of the most exciting and unforgettable scenes from our childhood. You'd be hard pressed to find a more energetic and "larger-than-life" performer! Both of these personas were some of the best entertainment Terry Bollea gave to the world. While Terry himself is surrounded by much controversy, it's my hope and wish that his latest convictions transformed his heart and attitudes. Mike and I would like to thank Michael Delss for joining us to celebrate what he contributed to Rocky and WWE - He was truly one of a kind!

🥊 Welcome Back SEAN O'DONNELL! Sean returns to The Rocky Files with updates from his life in Ireland. Here's a guy who’s truly marching through the “keep punching” journey. After some ongoing struggles and honest self-reflection, Sean got up and made some significant changes. With the help of his own "Adrian," Sean credits one lovely lady for the many times she's stood by his side. May we never forget who we were before our troubles came our way. May we surround ourselves with Mickeys and Adrians to guide us along. In Sean's case, that person’s name is Irene. 💜

🥰 Thank you Sean for sharing your story straight from the heart. Each of us can learn from your story and be reminded that the Rocky-way is never far if we simply embrace it. The Rocky Bubble is always here for you in the good and the bad. We love you always! ➡️ You can find Sean O'Donnell on Instagram: @balboa1976 ➡️ Irene Graven: @renerups ___________________________________________________

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** PLEASE NOTE: This episode was recorded PRIOR to the news of HULK HOGAN's passing. May he Rest In Peace. We will be discussing his amazing life next week.*** ___________________________________________________

🥊The Rocky Files is BACK with Andrew Dice KUNDA!! Yup, you read that right - Oh Michael!

❤️Stacy shares a few updates about her life.

➡️ Hypothetical question: supposing Tommy Gunn were a real person, how would his life have ended up after Rocky 5? Sly sends The Rocky Files his answer.

✅ Sly Comms x2! Mike lets us listen to 2 voice messages from Sly answering a couple questions Mike sent him. Great questions Mike and we always love hearing Sly's responses. ___________________________________________________

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❤️ Stacy shares some special thoughts and memories about her father Charles Norman Smith. Everyone is welcome to adopt Norman as their dad too - she explains why. May he Rest in Peace; March 6, 1935 - February 19, 2025.

🥰 Happy Birthday to Mike and Dee Kunda! All of the Rocky Bubble sends you love and special birthday wishes!

🥊 Who loves Contenders Clothing? Want a permanent 20% off? Enter promo code "theyophillyfilmtour" during check out!

🎨 Welcome Jerry Scullion - creator and designer of the Rocky Coloring Book available at www.rockycoloringbook.com. This creative and incredibly talented designer brings impressive original ideas to the table. Even Sly gave him a special and unique acknowledgement! Additionally, Jerry is one of the best Rocky Dads the bubble has ever seen! Jerry talks about how the Rocky character has influenced his family values.

↪️ Jerry can be found on Instagram @jerryscullion @movie_prop_corn ___________________________________________________

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🌟This weeks extended opener is full of pure GOLD:

• Mike shares some great tid-bits direct from Sly. Thank you Sly for sending Mike such great information! We're proud to share anything from you with our Rocky Bubble family & always so appreciative of your time!

• The UK Rocky Tour Group descends on Philadelphia and of course, Mike's house!

• Thank you to The Sly Stallone Shop for great customer service!

• Eye of the Tiger is ready for your next roadtrip - the commuters have spoken!

🎉The Rocky Files is all about FAMILY!! Welcome JIMMY FIORE, brother to our lovely EP 97 guest, Jenn Barone! One things for sure, AWESOMENESS is part of their genetic make up. Jim is, after all, THE ULTIMATE MALE! Why you ask? This wonderful guest is the guy who turned a dream into reality thanks to the inspiration Rocky provided! Full of fun and positivity, Jimmy will put you in a great mood! Welcome to the bubble Jimmy - you've found your people!

➡️ Jimmy Fiore can be found on Instagram @jimefiore

📣 Your attention please: another Rocky Bubble Roundtable INCOMINGGGGG! The topic: "which of the Rocky movies chose YOU?" All are invited to give their 2 minute answer. More details to come as we prepare for a fan-filled episode 125!

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📣 Episode 123 tackles the issue of A.I. in the creative space: Is it a good thing? Or a bad thing? Mike shares a reply from Sly on what A.I. could do for Rambo and Teasle! Let us know your thoughts in the LIVE CHAT.

• Mike shows off two Rocky statues from Blitzway!

• Stacy displays more Rocky art from Matthias Beier! (EP 116)

🎉 Welcome JOHN FROST, Director of the short film RUMBLE! Here’s a guy that not only loves Rocky but who’s also learned a ton from Stallone himself. Little does Sly know how many people he’s mentored from afar. As fan of Rocky and a “student” of Stallone, is there any better combination? The future is bright for this creative soul - Tune in to watch the amazing short film: RUMBLE!

↪️ John can be found on Instagram @johnfrostt ___________________________________________________

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🥊Welcome to episode 122!

↪️• To open, some alumni news from our very talented Rocky Bubble!

↪️• Mike shares several very fond memories of a dear friend who passed unknowingly.

♥️ WELCOME VICTOR BENITO!! VicVirtuous! VICtory is Ours podcast creator! This fine gentleman brings many fabulous qualities to the bubble and will be everyone's newest best friend. Victor brings that extra “something” - what that something is has no name, but somehow we know it when we see it!

💛 Victor carries the Rocky spirit deep in his soul & his authenticity is a rare thing. During his interview he shares some very personal insights from his youth and how Rocky led the way to knowing he found his Adrian. Essentially, despite what some of our childhood experiences may have been, the Rocky & Adrian love story has taught several generations what a true loving relationship looks like.

🌟Vic, your interview was a pleasure and we WELCOME YOU to the ROCKY BUBBLE!

🤗You can find him on Instagram @vicvirtuous @victoryisourspodcast ___________________________________________________

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📣 Mike & Stacy would like to send a very warm and sincere HAPPY NEW YEAR to the entire ROCKY BUBBLE! All of you have become like family and we feel so blessed to be part of such a special group!

😘Episode 121 kicks off with a BIG Thank You from Stacy for all of her birthday wishes!

• Congratulations to Sarah & Matt on their engagement! She said YES!

• We have a new Rocky bundle - Congratulations to the LUMIA family, welcome baby Dominic!

• Farewell to our dear friend Richard Handibode from episode 91. Richie bravely fought a long and difficult battle with cancer & he will be dearly missed by all of us. Until we meet again my dear friend, it will be a tougher journey without you.❤️

• Mike shows off some of his newest Rocky items from fans, Minix and the Sly Stallone Shop!

🌟 Welcome guest CHRISTOPHER MERCANTI! Now here’s a guy that’s gonna get us all movin’ to achieve our fitness goals! Prepare to be mightily impressed by this fitness transformation. Chris is a hard core Rocky fan who truly walks the walk. With hard work and dedication, Father Time does NOT have to get the best of you & this guy proves that concept! Great interview Chris - thank you for joining us and welcome to our ever growing ROCKY BUBBLE!

↪️ Chris can be found on Instagram @chris.mercantifitness ___________________________________________________

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Welcome to a Fun-Filled episode!

• The Home Office is real folks!! Mike takes us on a tour!

• Very exciting wedding and engagement news!

• Wait what? The Forrest Files? Mike, you have some explaining to do!

• RockyFest 2024 is on the way in DECEMBER!

• "One Hundred Episodes Ago" shoutout to: Jim Toscano EP 20!

• The year was 2020: a year of mortal kombat & celebrating a classic!

🤩 Welcome AJ BENZA! Rocky Balboa’s “LC LUCO” and creator of his own podcast (Fame is a Bitch) - this great guy shares several interesting & heartfelt stories including new and fabulous stories about Sly and his time on the set of ROCKY BALBOA! Thank you Mr. Benza for joining us on The Rocky Files - we appreciate your time and perspective on Sly and the Rocky influence on society!

• AJ Benza can be found on Instagram @a.j._benza

• You can listen to his podcast: AJ Benza Podcast - FAME IS A BITCH

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