Rocky III (1982) | Clubber Lang, Apollo Creed, Thunderlips & The Eye of the Tiger 🥊🔥🐯 episode artwork

EPISODE · Sep 12, 2026 · 1H 46M

Rocky III (1982) | Clubber Lang, Apollo Creed, Thunderlips & The Eye of the Tiger 🥊🔥🐯

from The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel · host Doug and Jamie

This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel is stepping into the ring for one of the most iconic sequels of the 1980s — Rocky III!Rocky is at the top of the world, but success has made him comfortable. Then along comes Clubber Lang, played by the legendary Mr. T, ready to knock Rocky off his throne. After a devastating loss and the death of Mickey, Rocky has to find his hunger again — and he gets some help from the last person you might expect: his former rival, Apollo Creed.We dig into everything, including:🥊 Mr. T's legendary introduction as Clubber Lang and why he instantly became one of Rocky's greatest opponents💀 Mickey's heartbreaking death and the impact it has on Rocky🏆 Rocky's transformation from hungry underdog to comfortable champion—and what happens when he loses that edge🤝 The unlikely friendship between Rocky and Apollo and one of the best training partnerships in the franchise🐯 The arrival of "Eye of the Tiger" and how it became permanently connected with Rocky💪 The incredible training sequences and Rocky's transformation under Apollo's guidance🤼 Hulk Hogan as Thunderlips and the absolutely bonkers charity wrestling match😂 Paulie's jealousy, Rocky's celebrity lifestyle, and the increasingly ridiculous perks of being heavyweight champion🥊 The first Rocky vs. Clubber Lang fight and the emotional rematch🎬 Sylvester Stallone directing and writing the movie while continuing to evolve the Rocky character🔥 Whether Rocky III is actually one of the best sequels in the entire franchiseAnd, of course, we'll be asking the big question: Can Rocky really beat Clubber Lang?🎥 Watch the full, unedited video review:👉 sequelsonly.com/rocky3We're joined by actress Katie Barberi for a fascinating conversation about her journey to Hollywood and a career that has taken her from cult movies to television and international stardom.Katie talks about:🎬 Her unique journey into the entertainment business👹 Garbage Pail Kids and being part of one of the most infamous cult movies of the '80s🤖 Not Quite Human II — the sequel we're covering next🇲🇽 Her extensive work in telenovelas and international television📺 Her recent projects and what she's been up to throughout her career😂 Plenty of stories, laughs, and behind-the-scenes Hollywood memories🎬 Next Movie: Not Quite Human II 🤖We'll be taking a trip back to the world of androids, '80s Disney-style sci-fi, and one very unusual sequel.📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com💬 Don't forget to rate, review, and share with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and anyone who still thinks Clubber Lang was just asking for a title shot. 🥊🔥🔮 Next Up: Katie Barberi 🎬

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