Episodes

  • Episode 12: Rocky VII: Rocky vs. Frankenstein - 2025

    Episode 12: Rocky VII: Rocky vs. Frankenstein - 2025
    Oct 24 2025
    Happy Halloween! Here is a bonus FULL LENGTH episode that was previously locked behind the paywall on our Ko-Fi page!

    Ty and Logan breakdown the fake film that was advertised heavily in the Talky Balboa podcast, as if it was a regular movie in the franchise. With exclusive clips from the movie! Finally Rocky VII: Rocky vs. Frankenstein is here! We break it all down - from the behind the scenes, all the way to the scary soundtrack! Truly the ultimate Halloween horror movie!

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    45 mins
  • Episode 11: Grudge Match - 2013

    Episode 11: Grudge Match - 2013
    Jul 15 2025
    Ty and Logan are back, and this time they watched... "a movie."

    Is it Rocky? Is it Raging Bull? Is it the episode you've been waiting for?
    Nope — it’s GRUDGE MATCH (2013), the long-awaited (?) heavyweight bout between Sylvester Stallone and Robert De Niro. Two cinematic legends. One final fight. Absolutely no reason for it to exist... except that we needed it to.

    Logan and Ty step into the ring to unpack this bizarre, aging-boxer comedy that pits Razor Sharp against The Kid McDonnen. There’s Kevin Hart. There’s a motion-capture suit. There’s... boxing I guess? And there’s definitely some very real punches thrown between two very real, very tired men.
    Is it canon? Absolutely not.
    Did we enjoy it? That’s complicated.But it IS a movie. Grudgement Day is upon us.

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    39 mins
  • Episode 10: Creed III - 2023

    Episode 10: Creed III - 2023
    Jun 16 2025
    Logan and Ty are finally back—and they’re wrapping up the franchise with Creed III! Or are they?

    It’s Michael B. Jordan’s directorial debut and the third arc in Adonis Creed’s journey—this time with absolutely zero Rocky Balboa. So who’s Adonis fighting now? None other than Dame Anderson! You remember him… right? That totally wasn’t a baked-in backstory pulled out just for this film… Can Bianca and Donnie find the right balance when their daughter carries a desire to start fighting! All this and more!!!! We are three-ing our Creed! Or is it Creeding our 3?

    Nonetheless, does the “Battle of Los Angeles” have enough punch to stand on its own? Are the anime-inspired fight scenes enough to carry the weight? And don’t miss our brand-new segment: Walky Balboa—you won’t want to miss it.

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    58 mins
  • [BONUS] The Homer They Fall - The Simpsons (S8E3) - 1996

    [BONUS] The Homer They Fall - The Simpsons (S8E3) - 1996
    May 9 2025
    "Fun's over, fellas! If you're gonna beat up my friend in my bar, there's a two-drink minimum!" Logan and Ty are back with a very special BONUS EPISODE of Talky Balboa to give you a little taste of what you can expect over on their Ko-Fi page: www.ko-fi.com/TalkyBalboa. In this episode, Homer Simpson is set to challenge Drederick Tatum for the Heavyweight Championship. There's just one problem—he can't win. His trainer Moe knows it. His wife Marge knows it. Everyone knows it... except Homer. We get a perfect Don King parody in Lucius Sweet, hilarious boxing montage spoofs, and all the over-the-top heart you’d expect from The Simpsons. This episode truly has it all! Sit back and enjoy as Logan and Ty cover this one down to the nose, down to the knob.

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    28 mins
  • Episode 9: Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago - The Ultimate Director's Cut - 2021

    Episode 9: Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago - The Ultimate Director's Cut - 2021
    May 2 2025
    We’re watching Rocky IV again—but this time, it’s The Ultimate Director’s Cut! During the pandemic lockdowns, Sylvester Stallone took the time to rework the film from the ground up. Gone is the robot, there’s more Apollo, and the scenes pack a lot more emotional punch. Logan and Ty sit down to explore the making of this new version, including the behind-the-scenes documentary that follows Stallone as he re-edits the classic. What changed in the soundtrack? How about the color grading? It feels like Stallone examined every inch and aspect of the film during the recut.

    But the biggest question: is it actually better than the original Rocky IV? Let’s find out.

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    48 mins
  • Episode 8: Creed II - 2018

    Episode 8: Creed II - 2018
    Apr 13 2025
    "That guy (Drago) broke things in me that ain't never been fixed. It ain't worth it. Not at all. " -Rocky to Adonis.

    Logan and Ty are back and ready to dive into the next evolution of the Rocky franchise with Creed II! If you thought Adonis Creed had finally laid his demons to rest after the first film… Don’t be so sure about that! Logan and Ty discuss the behind‑the‑scenes of how Steven Caple Jr. stepped up to direct this requel after Ryan Coogler passed the torch, and how Sylvester Stallone and Michael B. Jordan rallied the studio around a story that pits the son of Apollo against the son of the man who killed him. Ivan Drago himself, Dolph Lundgren almost didn't want to come back for this one until he got a text from Sly? Who knew! What about the cut hospital fight scene? Learn a bunch of behind the scenes trivia as we go the distance and cover Creed II - from Bianca's pregnancy, to the return of Max Kellerman the king of exposition, and does it live up to a sequel to Rocky IV? Not only that but we got your voicemail messages to get through as well! Get your gloves on, cause we're back!

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    50 mins
  • Episode 7: Creed - 2015

    Episode 7: Creed - 2015
    Mar 11 2025
    "I heard about a third fight between you and Apollo... Behind closed doors. That true?" Logan and Ty are back and ready to dive into the next evolution of the Rocky Franchise! If you thought Rocky Balboa had achieved his happy ending after the last film... Don't be so sure about that!

    Logan and Ty discuss the behind the scenes of how Ryan Coogler got HIS movie made and essentially gave us the birth of the 'Requel'. Michael B. Jordan’s knockout performance as Adonis Creed, Apollo's secret son. Bianca’s unforgettable music career (yes, we’re talking about “Grip”…)
    The return of Stallone & why he almost didn’t come back, but are we ever glad he did!!! Join Rocky, Adonis, Bianca, Logan, Ty as we explore what ageing is like through the eyes of a boxer and what true family really is.

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    47 mins
  • Episode 6: Rocky Balboa - 2006

    Episode 6: Rocky Balboa - 2006
    Feb 10 2025
    Welcome back to Talky Balboa, the podcast that takes you the distance with in-depth discussions on all things Rocky! This week, we’ve ditched the Roman numerals—it’s time for Rocky Balboa. The 2006 film that resurrected not just the character, but Sylvester Stallone’s career, proving that the Italian Stallion still had fight left in him.

    Join hosts Logan and Ty as they step into the ring to break down the film’s long and difficult journey to the big screen. From studio skepticism to Stallone’s unwavering determination, Rocky Balboa wasn’t just another sequel—it was a passion project that almost never happened. They'll explore the film’s underappreciated emotional depth, the themes of aging and legacy, and how it successfully brought the franchise back to its roots.

    Beyond the behind-the-scenes battles, they’ll also discuss the film’s powerful training montage, the emotional weight of Rocky’s return, and the modernized yet nostalgic soundtrack that helped set the tone for this comeback story. Was Rocky Balboa a perfect farewell? Or does it deserve even more recognition than it gets?

    Hear the full breakdown, and don’t forget to share your thoughts with us! Follow Talky Balboa on Instagram for more updates, discussions, and all things Rocky. @TalkyBalboa

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