{"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 9) - Drago’s Ring Reveal & James Brown Performance","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f12ab560\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2106,"description":"Welcome to The Rocky Series Podcast: Going the Distance — Episode 9 of our Rocky IV coverage!Ryan and Ruban break down the iconic exhibition fight entrance between Apollo Creed and Ivan Drago — the dramatic ring reveal, James Brown’s legendary “Living in America” performance, the over-the-top Las Vegas dancers, Drago’s stunned reaction, and Apollo’s show-stopping entrance.We discuss the symbolism (King Kong vibes, golden calf), the crowd’s excitement vs. the audience’s dread, Rocky’s growing concern, and why this sequence is pure 80s spectacle.If you love Rocky IV deep dives, 80s movie analysis, and brotherly banter, this one’s for you.0:00 – Intro, housekeeping & listener story (Cobra Kai fan)3:24 – Drago’s underground entrance & Russian trainer pep talk6:52 – Arena reveal & “Living in America” buildup9:18 – James Brown performance & Las Vegas dancers14:20 – Apollo’s grand entrance & golden calf symbolism19:30 – Rocky, Tony & Paulie’s reactions22:45 – Apollo vs. Drago stare-down & tension27:50 – 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}