It's A Long Road: The Rambo Series Podcast

Ryan Rebalkin
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Charge into the explosive world of John Rambo with *It's A Long Road: The Rambo Series Podcast*, the definitive deep-dive into Sylvester Stallone's legendary action franchise! Hosted by die-hard fan Ryan Rebalkin, alongside rotating co-hosts like Katie, Dominick Tartamella from the Movie Thoughts Podcast, and special guests such as author Nat Segaloff, this biweekly podcast delivers minute-by-minute breakdowns of every high-stakes mission—from the raw survival thriller of *First Blood* (1982) to the brutal vengeance of *Rambo: Last Blood* (2019), plus animated adventures in *Rambo: The Force of Freedom*. Tune in as the hosts unpack iconic explosions in *Rambo III*, dissect Stallone's intense stunts and Vietnam War themes in *Rambo* (2008), and celebrate family ties with bonus episodes featuring Frank Stallone. Packed with thrilling trivia challenges (spanning 200 questions across the series), behind-the-scenes secrets from books like *The Rambo Report*, listener emails, and geeky discussions on everything from M60 gun scenes to Rambo's call sign "Raven," it's a non-stop adrenaline rush blending analysis, humor, and heartfelt tributes to the one-man army's enduring legacy of resilience and redemption. Ideal for action aficionados, Stallone superfans, and anyone ready to yell "Nothing is over!" Grab your bow, rev up the theme song, and join the fight—it's a long road, but this podcast makes every step epic! Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more. Email: ramboseriespodcast@gmail.com

Episodes

  1. 09/17/2025

    First Blood - Kicking Off First Blood with the Podfather

    In this inaugural episode of "It's a Long Road: The Rambo Series Podcast," host Ryan dives into the Rambo franchise with his top-choice guest co-host, Craig Cohen—known as the "Podfather" and host of the SlyCast podcast—joined by Discord regular Donald for live commentary. The trio kicks off a scene-by-scene dissection of the 1982 classic First Blood, blending excitement for the series, shoutouts to prior interviews with author David Morrell, and reflections on Stallone's iconic role, while inviting listeners to join their Discord for real-time banter.

    46 min

  2. 09/16/2025

    David Morrell Interview

    In the premiere episode of "It's a Long Road: The Rambo Series Podcast," host Ryan, engages in a captivating conversation with David Morrell, the creator of the iconic Rambo character and author of the novel First Blood. Morrell shares personal insights into his challenging childhood in Ontario, Canada, the inspiration behind First Blood drawn from the Vietnam War and societal unrest of the 1960s, and the influence of real-life figures like Audie Murphy. The discussion delves into the thematic differences between the novel and the film, Morrell’s writing techniques, and the cultural impact of the Rambo franchise, including its influence on veterans and military personnel, culminating in a heartfelt reflection on the character’s legacy over its 50-year history.

    1h 14m

  3. EPISODE 1

    Rebuilding the Rambo Legacy

    Host Ryan Rebalkin addresses fans of the Rambo Series Podcast and related shows in a candid trailer, detailing the abrupt shutdown of his podcast network by Anchor/Spotify due to a single infraction. He announces the rebranding of the Last of the Action Heroes Podcast Network to the Sylvester Stallone and Friends Network, which will feature Rambo and other Stallone-related content, including Frank Stallone episodes. Ryan outlines the rebuild process on a new, user-friendly hosting platform, promising to reupload episodes in order, and invites listeners to check YouTube for up-to-date content while supporting the effort via Patreon.

    5 min

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Charge into the explosive world of John Rambo with *It's A Long Road: The Rambo Series Podcast*, the definitive deep-dive into Sylvester Stallone's legendary action franchise! Hosted by die-hard fan Ryan Rebalkin, alongside rotating co-hosts like Katie, Dominick Tartamella from the Movie Thoughts Podcast, and special guests such as author Nat Segaloff, this biweekly podcast delivers minute-by-minute breakdowns of every high-stakes mission—from the raw survival thriller of *First Blood* (1982) to the brutal vengeance of *Rambo: Last Blood* (2019), plus animated adventures in *Rambo: The Force of Freedom*. Tune in as the hosts unpack iconic explosions in *Rambo III*, dissect Stallone's intense stunts and Vietnam War themes in *Rambo* (2008), and celebrate family ties with bonus episodes featuring Frank Stallone. Packed with thrilling trivia challenges (spanning 200 questions across the series), behind-the-scenes secrets from books like *The Rambo Report*, listener emails, and geeky discussions on everything from M60 gun scenes to Rambo's call sign "Raven," it's a non-stop adrenaline rush blending analysis, humor, and heartfelt tributes to the one-man army's enduring legacy of resilience and redemption. Ideal for action aficionados, Stallone superfans, and anyone ready to yell "Nothing is over!" Grab your bow, rev up the theme song, and join the fight—it's a long road, but this podcast makes every step epic! Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more. Email: ramboseriespodcast@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Ryan Rebalkin
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Ryan Rebalkin