Rambo: First Blood Part II - (Episode 8) | Rampage Breakdown – Mud, Arrows & Explosions
Ryan sits down with **Robert Bruzio**, screenwriter of the underdog baseball drama **Bottom of the Ninth** starring Joe Manganiello. They discuss the film's journey, Rocky connections (John G. Avildsen, Bert Young, Sly Stallone), working on the set of Rocky Balboa, and the passion behind telling redemption stories.
Robert shares incredible stories about cold-calling legends, Italian-American themes, and what it’s like to see your words come to life on screen.
0:00 – Intro & Robert Bruzio welcome
2:55 – Bottom of the Ninth background & Joe Manganiello
9:12 – Rocky connections & John Avildsen
13:12 – Meeting Sly Stallone on Rocky Balboa set
18:14 – Writing process & underdog themes
23:32 – Rambo First Blood Part 2 discussion
29:48 – Final thoughts & upcoming projects
Robert shares incredible stories about cold-calling legends, Italian-American themes, and what it’s like to see your words come to life on screen.
0:00 – Intro & Robert Bruzio welcome
2:55 – Bottom of the Ninth background & Joe Manganiello
9:12 – Rocky connections & John Avildsen
13:12 – Meeting Sly Stallone on Rocky Balboa set
18:14 – Writing process & underdog themes
23:32 – Rambo First Blood Part 2 discussion
29:48 – Final thoughts & upcoming projects
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