Forty years ago, Rocky Balboa ended the Cold War with a left hook and a heartfelt speech about change. In this special anniversary episode, Dave, Hunter and special guests, JC and Blu-Ray Dan go the distance on Rocky IV—both the original theatrical cut and Stallone’s 2021 director’s cut (Rocky vs. Drago).
We wax poetic about every sweat-soaked musical montage—from the guilt-fueled Lamborghini drive to the Siberian soul search that gave us Peak Beard Rocky. We debate the necessity of a robot butler in a boxing movie (spoiler: we’re not fans), and dive into the iconic training sequences that turned snow into sweat and mountains into treadmills.
Whether you prefer your montages with Survivor or Vince DiCola, this episode is a love letter to the most gloriously over-the-top entry in the franchise. If you grew up quoting “I must break you,” this one’s for you.
Put on your cold weather gear, queue up “Hearts on Fire,” and let’s climb that snowy mountain together.
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