{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Going The Distance: The Rocky Series Podcast","title":"Derek Wayne Johnson Interview - John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/de8ecf2f\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3326,"description":"Join Ryan (@RyanRebalkin) as he sits down with Derek Wayne Johnson (@derekwaynejohnson), the director and producer of the acclaimed documentary John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs!In this incredible interview, Derek shares his passion for bringing the story of John G. Avildsen — the Oscar-winning visionary behind Rocky, The Karate Kid, and so many inspiring underdog tales — to life. We dive into Avildsen's journey, the heart behind his iconic films, rare insights from the making of the doc, and why his name deserves to be celebrated more.It was a real pleasure and full of genuine movie love — expect heartfelt moments, behind-the-scenes energy, and motivation to go watch (or re-watch) those classics!Be sure to check out and buy John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs — available on Prime Video, Amazon, and more platforms. ","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}