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May 11, 2022 The Rocky Files EP 37: Comedian, Screenwriter, Producer, Celebrity Impressionist-NICKY PETITO!
🌟NICKY PETITO is much more than a funny-man. His story at its very core, is the purest example of how Rocky reminds us WE CAN RISE from the most unfair set of circumstances.
🤣Join us to hear how this amazing young man captured the spirit of Rocky as a young boy and how he turned a challenging start into a joyful life! As an actor, producer, screenwriter, comedian and celebrity impressionist, episode 37 delivers a ton of belly laughs!
❤️Nicky, thank you for being one of our most moving and inspiring guests! You put smiles on the faces of thousands every day and we wish you nothing but sunshine and rainbows!
💥Find him on Instagram @nickypetito __________________________________________________________________
🔊 The Rocky Files Merchandise now available from Rick Babcock! Find him on Instagram @rockobob33 to order your t-shirts, hats or custom street sign! __________________________________________________________________
The Rocky Files on Instagram: @therockyfiles
Mike: @theyophillyrockyfilmtour
Stacy: @had_me_at_yo
1 hr 39 min
May 05, 2022 The Rocky Files EP 36: Writer, Director, Actor & Recording Artist - KEVIN SAVO!
💥Meet KEVIN SAVO!! Writer, Director, Actor AND Rap Recording Artist! If Stallone’s life were a roadmap, Kevin has taken that journey very seriously. In many aspects of his life, both personal and professional, Kevin emulates the “Stallone-Way” like it were gospel!

🙏🏻When young people are this profoundly inspired by Rocky and Stallone, it gives me hope for the future! Let’s be sure we are spreading the values Rocky teaches to our young generation so we can turn out more people like Kevin!

🌟Mr. Savo, thank you for joining us on The Rocky Files! You are yet another example of the power Rocky has to guide and direct our best and brightest. We only see great things for your future!
Find him on Instagram: @savomusicct @theopenermovie ________________________________________________________________________
🔊 The Rocky Files Merchandise now available from Rick Babcock! Find him on Instagram @rockobob33 to order your t-shirts, hats or custom street sign! _________________________________________________________________________
The Rocky Files on Instagram: @therockyfiles
Mike: @theyophillyrockyfilmtour
Stacy: @had_me_at_yo
1 hr 10 min
April 24, 2022 The Rocky Files EP 35: Where are they now? Joe Spinell as Mr. Gazzo! Mike & Stacy Q&A session!
🐢EPISODE 35 features a new segment called “Where are they now?”
🌟Join us to hear about Joe Spinell who played Mr. Gazzo in ROCKY and ROCKY II. Joe was an amazing man with an amazing career. As always, Mike brings some interesting tidbits about Joe’s life!

➡️ Mike and Stacy continue the second half of the episode by answering the questions sent in by YOU! Stacy shares two personal "Rocky Moments" from her life and Mike answers several questions with thoughtful and interesting detail.
(🌟Joe Spinell “movie-style” trailer created by: @timwisteard 🌟) ________________________________________________________________________
🔊 The Rocky Files Merchandise now available from Rick Babcock!
Find him on Instagram @rockobob33 to order your t-shirts, hats or custom street sign! _________________________________________________________________________
The Rocky Files on Instagram: @therockyfiles
Mike: @theyophillyrockyfilmtour
Stacy: @had_me_at_yo
1 hr 14 min
April 16, 2022 The Rocky Files EP 34: FOR THE FANS • ABOUT THE FANS • BY THE FANS! Get Well Mike!!
💥Tune in for this 100% fan-created episode!! While Mike is recovering, I’d like to thank Tim and Tony C for stepping up! They have an announcement of their own!🤔
🎙We are also visited by “On the Street with Lorenzo Leonard” who will talk about his latest projects and what he’s been up to! @lorenzoleonard321
🧢Also, our very own Rick Babcock joins us to show off The Rocky Files T-shirts, hats and signs!👕 {Order yours: @rockobob33}
❤️Be sure to listen until the very end to hear a get-well message for Mike from the entire Rocky Files community!
(🌟All “movie-style”trailers created by: @timwisteard 🌟)
_________________________________________________________________________ The Rocky Files on Instagram: @therockyfiles
Mike: @theyophillyrockyfilmtour
Stacy: @had_me_at_yo
1 hr 21 min
April 16, 2022 The Rocky Files EP 33: Robert Bruzio - Writer, Producer, Actor, Director
🌟Meet Robert Bruzio! Writer, Producer, Actor, Director. Tonight, hear from yet another Stallone-Inspired individual who is as determined as Sly to bring something meaningful to the world! Robert shares some amazing stories about his journey and the significant people he’s met along the way. His story is a prime example of what can happen when the stars align!
❤️Robert, thank you so much for joining us on The Rocky Files - you have a genuinely heartwarming way about you! What you’ve accomplished thus far is so impressive leaving no doubt why you stand with the best in the industry!
Find him on Instagram: @robertbruzio
________________________________________________________________________ 🔊 The Rocky Files Merchandise now available from Rick Babcock! Find him on Instagram @rockobob33 to order your t-shirts, hats or custom street signs. _________________________________________________________________________ The Rocky Files on Instagram: @therockyfiles
Mike: @theyophillyrockyfilmtour
Stacy: @had_me_at_yo
1 hr 24 min
April 04, 2022 The Rocky Files EP 32: Rocky-Love from the UK! Guests Marco A Naylor and Sean Wallage
🌟Some serious Rocky-Love comin' at ya from the UK by Marco A. Naylor and Sean Wallage of the Facebook page: ROCKY BALBOA- GOING THE DISTANCE! Join us to hear how their FaceBook group became part of a SuperBowl commercial!
Find Marco on Instagram @officialrockjock76
💥 You will also enjoy all the best stories from their epic 45th Anniversary Tour with Mike Kunda of The Yo Philly Rocky Film Tour - The ONLY Rocky immersion experience worth your time!
Find Mike on Instagram @theyophillyrockyfilmtour
🥊Thank you Marco and Sean for being such fun guests! It's always heartwarming to be reminded that the "Rocky Effect" reaches every corner of the globe! ________________________________________________________________________
🔊 The Rocky Files Merchandise now available from Rick Babcock!
Find him on Instagram @rockobob33 to order your t-shirts, hats or custom street sign _________________________________________________________________________
The Rocky Files on Instagram: @therockyfiles
Mike: @theyophillyrockyfilmtour
Stacy: @had_me_at_yo
1 hr 3 min
March 26, 2022 The Rocky Files EP 31: Derek Wayne Johnson - Director • Writer • Producer
🌟DIRECTOR, WRITER, PRODUCER: DEREK WAYNE JOHNSON!🌟
💥Are you ready for this DOUBLE LENGTH episode!?! Grab a drink, a snack and cozy up on your couch for this deep dive into the creative heart and mind of Derek Wayne Johnson.
➡️Derek shares his story from the very beginning, to the present, to his plans for the future. He also discusses the key influencers and mentors throughout his filmmaking journey. You will be left inspired by this brilliant yet humble individual. His documentary style is as moving as the Rocky movies themselves.
Now available on Amazon Prime by DWJ:
➡️Stallone, Frank That Is
➡️ King of the Underdogs
➡️40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
❤️ Derek, thank you so much for giving us a window into your creative process and the chance to hear your personal story. We have no doubt that one day a documentary will be made all about YOU!
Find him on Instagram @dwjohnson16 ______________________________________________________________
The Rocky Files on Instagram: @therockyfiles
Mike: @theyophillyrockyfilmtour
Stacy: @had_me_at_yo
1 hr 46 min
March 12, 2022 The Rocky Files EP 30: MGM Official Rocky Artist - John Rivoli!
🌟Meet the official Rocky artist of MGM - John Rivoli! John gave us a FULL HOUR to answer the questions sent in by YOU, The Rocky Files fans!! We discuss moments from his childhood, his journey into painting, meeting Sly, becoming the MGM official artist AND what the future holds next for this incredibly talented and innovative soul!
❤️John thanks for being such a gracious guest and giving us a peek into your process and explaining how and why painting this iconic figure is so personal to you!Find him on Instagram @john_rivoliOr on his website: www.iconsinart.com
➡️Mike and Stacy begin by reflecting on the journey to 30 EPISODES! Many thanks and much gratitude to Anthony for being such a huge part of what it took to get us off the ground! We wouldn't have even made it onto YouTube without our TechWizard Anthony!
➡️Also, The Rocky Files t-shirt reveal and where to find 'em! Instagram @rockobob33
🥊Mike talks about how he met John and how the two became key ambassadors to the Rocky Community over the years!______________________________________________________________The Rocky Files on Instagram: @therockyfilesMike: @theyophillyrockyfilmtour Stacy: @had_me_at_yo
1 hr 29 min
March 05, 2022 The Rocky Files EP 29: Fear Not, Doctor Rocky to the Rescue! (aka Brock Smith) w/Co-Host Tim W!
💥The Rocky Files is proud to introduce DR. ROCKY!! Say what?!? That’s right… if you’ve got a problem, you can be sure our next guest, Brock Smith, will “prescribe” you a cure!
✅ Feeling fearful? ROCKY III
✅ Feeling inadequate? ROCKY
✅ Got a score to settle? ROCKY IV
✅ Need your priorities adjusted? ROCKY V
✅ Still got stuff in the basement? ROCKY BALBOA
🥊From his personal life to his coaching style, “Rocky” has been the cure-all to any situation life has thrown his way! Brock, thanks for being a truly uplifting and enthusiastic guest! The Rocky Community understands exactly how you feel! 🌟 Find him on Instagram: @brockelvis
🎙"Welcome back" to our returning guest co-host Tim Wisteard!
🦠Not even COVID can stop him! 🦠
Find him on Instagram: @timwisteard and @timmyandtony2jabronis
➡️This high energy episode 29 begins with Mike's story about his amazing three-day 45th Rocky Anniversary tour with a Rocky-fan group from the UK!🇬🇧
➡️Stacy reveals her Adrian Winter Hat, knit by Diane Herlihy! Get yours @balboa_yo_ on Instagram!
➡️ Find out who's been stalking Hulk Hogan! ______________________________________________________________
The Rocky Files on Instagram: @therockyfiles
Mike: @theyophillyrockyfilmtour
Stacy: @had_me_at_yo
1 hr 10 min
February 26, 2022 The Rocky Files EP 28: Can watching Rocky movies lead to a better life? Bryant Cooley says YES!
🌟 What does it look like when you apply the lessons from the Rocky movies to your life!?? It looks like Bryant Cooley! Instagram: @wbcooley2020
➡️ Join us to hear how the “apartment scene” drastically redirected Bryant’s life. Since applying the Rocky-Philosophy, he has:
✅ Gotten a job that reflects what he’s worth
✅ Found his Adrian
✅ Become a Rocky-Dad
✅ Is living a Rocky-Life
❤️ Bryant thank you for being such a lovely guest. You’re a beautiful example of how the Rocky values can only mean good things for our lives!
➡️ Mike and Stacy go-it-alone to host this heartfelt episode. Mike begins by explaining his Squiggy hairdo and a story about meeting the actor David Lander. Stacy reveals a sample of The Rocky Files T-shirts coming soon! Happy Birthday to Mike's mom, Dee! We also discuss Sly's latest very personal message to his fans. Mike explains what it was like to meet Sico the Rocky IV robot! ______________________________________________________________ The Rocky Files Team on Instagram: @therockyfiles Mike: @theyophillyrockyfilmtour Anthony: @rockyfiles_cohost Stacy: @had_me_at_yo
44 min