Going The Distance - The Rocky Series

In the final chapter of our look back at RAW DEAL, John and Kevin discuss the evolution of an icon, Schwarzenegger’s need for a tailor, unceremonious send-offs, method-acting nurses, Arnold-sized air vents, and a buffet of movies from 1986. This episode covers 1:21:42 - 1:42:37; Monique “saves” Kaminski, Kaminski goes all Commando, Kaminski goes all Terminator, Rocca and Patrovita go with a whimper, Baxter’s choice, a scene lifted from Casablanca, and Harry’s medical miracle. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

When an Asian city is overrun by the undead, the only chance for survival are a rogue army of robots and a lone mercenary named... Max Gatling! Yes, this month we're talking Dolph, zombies, and robots in 2013's Battle of the Damned! In this post-apocalyptic adventure, Lundgren stars as Max Gatling, a tough as nails soldier who is sent into a zombie-infested city to rescue an industrialist's daughter. Luckily, he has a small group of survivors and a few robots at his side to help him see his mission through! Joining me to chat this one is Ryan Rebalkin from Going the Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast! In what ways does this film cut corners in lieu of its budget (and to its advantage!)? How did Dolph and director, Christopher Hatton make the most of what was offered their way? And how is Dolph able to successfully outun the undead? Listen in as Ryan and I join the fight in the Battle of the Damned! Major thanks to Ryan Rebalkin for joining me! Please check out his podcast, Going the Distance: The Rocky Series

In the PENULTIMATE episode of our breakdown of RAW DEAL, Kevin and John make a simple plot complicated, talk Keller’s new horse, Harry’s beer binge, Teen Wolf dance moves, strange flexes, and the iconic Ralph Foody. This episode covers 1:01:02 - 1:21:42; Kaminski’s disastrous date, ‘Miller Time’ with Harry, a $100 million heist, Lamanski gets taken out, Kaminski gets exposed, Keller hatches a plan, and Kaminski takes out Keller but Harry gets wounded. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

Topics include Bond's skiing story, cocktails, and where Fekkish is. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

As the movie ends and the credits roll, Jason and Doug reflect on the season and on Rocky II as a whole. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

Apollo graciously hands the belt over to Rocky and raises Rocky's hand as they announce him the winner.    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

Rocky gets up first and is crowned new Heavyweight Champion of the world. Guest - Dave Barrel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

Duke pleads with Apollo to stay away from Rocky but it falls on deaf ears as one punch sends both fighters to the canvas. Guest - Dave Barrel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

Mickey Urges Rocky to turn it on and Rocky responds by delivering some brutal punches on Apollo. Guest - Jonathan Howell & Ben Howell --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

Duke gives Apollo some Sage advice that Apollo will no doubt ignore. Guests - Matt Greenberg & Greg Peterson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

As the fight goes on, Apollo's trainer urges Apollo to stay away from Rocky. Guests - Matt Greenberg & Greg Peterson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

In the 3rd episode of our RAW DEAL retrospective, John and Kevin delve deep on method acting goons, topless drag queens, the rules of golf, the world’s worst monster, and mimosa versus Sunny Delight - all while sipping on Dickel! This episode covers 40:50 - 1:01:02; Monique takes Kaminski home, Keller and Kaminski go clubbing, Patrovita throws a party, a mall brawl, Kaminski casual suggests a bombing, and Harry tips his hand. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

In the second chapter of our breakdown of RAW DEAL, Kevin and John talk adequate meals, underground casinos, loose candy, random mannequins, the underrated Robert Davi, and the movie’s appalling lack of nudity. This episode covers 20:32 - 40:50; Kaminski gets briefed… again, casino carnage, a failed hit on Patrovita, Kaminski meets Rocca and Keller, Kaminski meets Monique, Kaminski meets the cops, a raid on Patrovita, and the don hatches a scheme. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

32 movies got us ready by pushing the limits on our five senses. At this point we had nowhere to go but up up up! Joining the boys this week are not one but TWO special guests this week - Katie and Aimee!! Check them out at https://www.instagram.com/macramedforyou/ https://www.instagram.com/dk_bakes/     Check us out at: williswaypod.com Josh’s Ranking of Bruce Willis Films: https://letterboxd.com/cosmicjosh/list/bruce-willis-ranked/ Kendrick’s Ranking of Bruce Willis Films: https://letterboxd.com/special_k/list/bruce-willis-ranked/ Email us: williswaypod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

The fight is moving right along. Guest - Eric Guzman --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

We go from montage to slow motion as we see Rocky give some of his famous body shots to Apollo. Guest - Eric Guzman --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

A montage helps move the fight along. Guest - Eric Guzman --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

The fighters trade punches as the fight goes on. Guest - Eric Guzman --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

We get some Apollo being Apollo this minute. Guest - Chris Gore --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

The fight continues. Guests - Tommy and Greg from Answering The Ten Count --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message