🎙️ Talky Balboa: A podcast where @imtyjordan & @heyheylogan_ go the distance reviewing every Rocky film. 💥 Join us for an in-depth journey through the ultimate boxing movie franchise as we explore every punch, training montage, and underdog triumph.
🥊🎬From Apollo Creed's flashy entrances to Rocky's gritty climbs up the Philadelphia Museum steps, we break down the stories, themes, and unforgettable characters that have made Rocky a cinematic legend.
Expect analysis, behind-the-scenes trivia, and plenty of passionate debates about what makes this franchise a timeless classic.Whether you're a longtime fan or stepping into the ring for the first time, Talky Balboa is your definitive guide to the world of Rocky, Creed, and everything in between. Hit subscribe, and let’s go the distance! 🥇🏆
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With I Play Rocky hitting theatres this November, Logan and Ty hit the red carpet at the Calgary International Film Festival for an early screening of the 2026 biographical drama about the making of the 1976 classic Rocky. Directed by Peter Farrelly and starring Anthony Ippolito as Sylvester Stallone, the film tells the story of the underdog who fought to get his screenplay made and refused to give up on his dream of playing the iconic boxer himself.
Before stepping into the theatre, Logan and Ty share their expectations for the film before breaking down their thoughts in a spoiler-free review. SPOILER WARNING! Once the gloves come off, the duo dives into behind-the-scenes trivia, what the movie gets right and wrong about the making of Rocky, and even a few thoughts on the soundtrack. Then, it's time to go the distance and deliver their final scores. Does I Play Rocky live up to the legacy of one of cinema's greatest underdog stories? Tune in to find out!
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1 Oct 2026
Episode 21: Paradise Alley - 1978
Warning, we were very hungover during this episode... We’re going back to the beginning! This week on Talky Balboa, Logan and Ty tackle Sylvester Stallone’s 1978 directorial debut, Paradise Alley. Stallone plays Cosmo Carboni — a hustler trying to make a better life for himself and his brothers in 1940s Hell’s Kitchen. (Lenny and Victor are the other two)
It’s wrestling, family drama, questionable fashion, and peak early Stallone. We’re breaking down the movie, Stallone’s first crack at directing, and whether Paradise Alley deserves more attention as we continue our journey through the Stallone filmography.
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29 Sept 2026
Episode 20: Cop Land - 1997
This movie rules! Sylvester Stallone takes a break from punching people in the face and steps into the world of small-town cops, corruption, and a whole lot of New Jersey accents. This week on Talky Balboa, Logan and Ty dive into 1997’s Cop Land, Stallone’s surprisingly dramatic turn alongside Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, and Harvey Keitel. Is it a Stallone movie? Is it a cop thriller? Is it somehow both? We’re breaking it all down as we continue our journey through the Stallone filmography.
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