Rocky III (1982)

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May 11, 2026 · 1h 28m

About this episode

The episode discusses the cultural impact and themes of the film Rocky III, set in the nostalgic context of 1982.

Imagine…travelling back to a time before the Internet…before Mountain Dew Livewire…and before the neo-post apocalypse… This Summer, Apocalypse Video asks the question: Where Were You In ‘82? The time is May 28th, 1982…Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder are on the top of the charts with Ebony and Ivory …and former underdog Sylvester Stallone is about to release a film that will kick off a summer movie season like no other. The film is Rocky III , and it's about to go the distance… NOW!! I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we travel back to a summer with virtually nothing but bangers are fellow cinephiles and former prize fighters Mike, Ryan, and Jackie. Topics of discussion in this episode include the origin of Mr. T’s famous catch phrase; Rocky III proves once and for all that wrestling is real, damn it! ; and finally, Rocky Balboa uses the Homer Simpson strategy of boxing to defeat his most powerful adversary yet. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can also Like Us on Facebook , Follow Us on Instagram , or shoot us an email at apocalypsevideopod@gmail.com And with the final bell ringing, we leave Rocky behind to bask in the glory of…

People in this episode

Host: Dave

Guests: Mike, Ryan, Jackie

Topics covered

1982 film release
Rocky III analysis
pop culture nostalgia
catchphrases in film
boxing strategies
summer movie season

Keywords

Rocky III
1982
Sylvester Stallone
Mr. T
boxing
pop culture
film reviews

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Rocky III, Ebony and Ivory, Annie