{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast","title":"Rocky IV (Episode 8) - Apollo Creed vs. Drago Press Conference Breakdown","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/05e49db0\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1825,"description":"Welcome to The Rocky Series Podcast: Going the Distance — Episode 8 of our Rocky IV coverage!Ryan and Ruban dive into the tense press conference scene between Apollo Creed and Ivan Drago, plus the emotional locker room moment with Rocky and Apollo. We break down Apollo’s over-the-top bravado, Drago’s intimidating silence, the building tension, and Rocky’s growing concern for his friend’s safety.We also discuss the timeline correction from listener Henry, give a shoutout to the late Burt Reynolds, and thank our growing community of listeners and reviewers (including the Wizard of Words).If you love deep Rocky analysis, brotherly banter, and classic 80s movie moments, this one’s for you.0:00 – Intro, housekeeping & iTunes review shoutout (Wizard of Words)2:00 – Facebook & Twitter growth thanks5:15 – Press conference scene begins (magazine covers)7:40 – Apollo’s “American style” bravado11:30 – Drago’s silence & Apollo’s quick wit14:10 – Drago’s wife speaks & tension rises17:50 – Rocky’s concern in the locker room21:45 – “You sound like an old man” & timeline discussion24:50 – Burt Reynolds tribute27:30 – Final thoughts & “Ding ding” sign-off","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/f446Q3CxCTjHVzJBt6bW8obFoxTibotInVFRWbCgfuY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81ZTA3/ZGRiMGNiZTZmZTk0/NTRmM2EzMmM0NTIx/YmU3MC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}