"Your daddy died in the ring. You think that makes you a hero?" In this episode, we step back between the ropes for Creed II (2018), a sequel that hits just as hard emotionally as it does physically—where legacies collide, and the past comes back swinging.

Adonis Creed is now the heavyweight champion, but glory comes with a price. When Viktor Drago—son of the man who killed Apollo Creed—challenges him, it's more than just a title fight. It’s personal. It’s legacy. It’s unfinished business from a war that started decades ago.

We dive deep into the emotional and physical toll of Adonis’ journey, from the strain on his relationship with Bianca and the challenges of new fatherhood, to the weight of revenge and redemption. With Rocky still in his corner, but fighting battles of his own, Creed II becomes a story about family, forgiveness, and finding strength in vulnerability.

Join us as we explore whether vengeance is ever worth it, how the sins of the father haunt the sons, and why this sequel delivers far more than just another training montage. This is Creed at his crossroads—will he rise, or will the past drag him down?

The Hosts

Joe Walker is a Sports Coach and graduate of Loughborough University, with 16 years coaching experience and a degree in Sports Coaching. His first passion has always been movies and the stories that they tell.

James Marshall is a 2x National Championship winning athlete and graduate of Loughborough University. He has a background in a variety of sports including American Football, Athletics, and Swimming. He grew up with aspirations to pursue a life in Drama and Acting.

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