This podcast is fascinating. Not only does it delve into the specific complexities of the story of that statue, but it expands out to show how that story relates to so many issues today.
A real fighter
03/12/2023
Curmudgicus
The research performed on this piece was very superficial. I expect better from NPR.
The fictional character "Rocky Balboa" is based upon Chuck Wepner. Don King decided to give a no-name a shot at the title and picked Wepner, known as the "Bayonne bleeder," that chance. Wepner lasted 15 rounds, exactly the number of rounds that Rocky lasted in the first movie against Apollo Creed. Wepner also knocked Muhammad Ali down, something that nobody was doing at that stage in Ali's career.
So fun’
02/18/2023
srt309
As a 5the generation Philly girl who watched the original movie as a teenager, this was a great way to learn more about the back story. Thanks!
It’s so good.
01/25/2023
Murr11
Love this podcast- creative and keeps you listening.
