About this episode

The episode discusses whether Rocky II is better than the original, along with various aspects of the film.

On today’s new episode, we dive into Rocky II and ask the big question: is this actually better than the original?   We also break down Stallone taking over the director’s chair, Apollo’s wounded pride and hate mail, Adrian’s polarizing storyline, and that absolutely legendary training montage through Philly. •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:02:30 - Memories of first viewing •0:06:00  - Pertinent movie details  •0:09:30  -  Critical and fan reviews •0:15:00 - Scene by scene breakdown  •1:29:00 - Modern day ratings —————————————————————— SPONSORS-  **ASPCA-  To learn more about Pet Health Insurance, visit http://aspcapetinsurance.com/breakfast  **Cedar Ridge Distillery-  Go check out our sponsor and order some whiskey.  http://cedarridgedistillery.com⁠ **K12-  See how K12 Powered Schools can help unlock your child’s full potential.  Enroll online today at http://K12.com/confused  **. Download the DraftKings Casino app and sign up with code CONFUSED to claim your Flex Spins and experience Cashingo—the feature you can’t play anywhere else! **TruDiagnostics- Our listeners can get 20% off at…

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