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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.

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.

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.