Episode 116 - Rocky
Crack some eggs and punch that beef, it's time for Rocky! Sports month (Sports-pril?) begins with John G. Avildsen's 1976 cultural phenomenon about the little Philadelphian that could.. kinda. We discuss the real life inspiration behind Rocky, Chuck Wepner, the insanity of throwing out a Thanksgiving turkey, the mathematics of an iconic score and the legend Sylvester Stallone has created around himself. Also: Swirlies, bocce ball, weak legs and the great Talia Shire. Check it out!
Listen to our interview with director Jeff Feuerzeig here on YouTube
Listen to director Jeff Feuerzeig discuss Chuck Wepner on the Past Our Prime Podcast
Check out the insane video where Sylvester Stallone meets Rocky Balboa here on YouTube
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