Champions of Cinema

Are these the best sports movies ever made? Or just another glass jawed journeyman looking for a payday? Joe Walker and James Marshall are a coach and athlete duo who both studied and competed at Loughborough University and share a passion for the silver screen when the lights go down. Join them on their search for the Champions of Cinema!

Champions of Cinema is a sports podcast hosted by Joe Walker and James Marshall, with 31 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Joe Walker and James Marshall hosts Champions of Cinema, a sports show with 31 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  Rocky Cinematic Universe Awards - The Final Bell

  May 13, 20251h 9mS3

  <p>"Every champion was once a contender who refused to give up." In this special roundup episode, we lace up the gloves one last time for The Final Bell—an all-out celebration of the Rocky Cinematic Universe. From the gritty streets of Philadelphia to the bright lights of modern-day L.A., this is our definitive awards ceremony honouring the legends, rivals, mentors, and moments that made the saga iconic.</p><p>Who stood tallest in the ring as the ultimate Protagonist? Which rival packed the hardest emotional punch as Best Antagonist? From unforgettable montages to heart-pounding soundtracks, powerful scripts to vi...

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  Episode #9

  Creed III (2023) – If You Bury the Past, Can You Still Outrun It?

  May 6, 20251h 2mS3

  <p>"You can't run from your past." In this episode, we step into uncharted territory with Creed III (2023)—the first Rocky universe film without Rocky himself, and a bold, emotional chapter that tests Adonis Creed like never before.</p><p>Now retired and thriving outside the ring, Adonis has built a life of success, family, and legacy. But when Damian Anderson—an old friend turned forgotten rival—shows up with a grudge and something to prove, Adonis is forced to confront the guilt, secrets, and choices that shaped him.</p><p>We break down the film’s shift into a more per...

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  Episode #8

  Creed II (2018) – What Happens When Revenge Becomes a Family Business?

  Apr 29, 20251h 3mS3

  <p>"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.</p><p>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.</p><p>We dive de...

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  Episode #7

  "Creed (2016) – Can You Earn a Legacy That Was Never Yours to Begin With?"

  Apr 22, 20251h 20mS3

  <p>"You're born with a name, but you earn your legacy." In this episode, we lace up the gloves for Creed (2016), the powerful rebirth of the Rocky franchise that introduces a new fighter with a familiar name—and an even bigger shadow to step out from under.</p><p>Adonis Johnson, the son of boxing legend Apollo Creed, is fighting more than just opponents in the ring—he’s fighting for identity, for respect, and for a chance to forge his own path. With Rocky Balboa stepping into the role of mentor, this is a story about mentorship, legacy, and the hu...

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  Episode #6

  Rocky Balboa (2006) - Why can't Stallone and Co work out that Boxers don't make good actors in boxing films?

  Apr 15, 20251h 19mS3

  <p>"this Podcast's gonna be the best podcast in the world. This podcast's gonna be something better than anything I ever knew." In this episode, we step back into the ring for Rocky Balboa (2006), where the Italian Stallion is now facing his biggest opponent yet: time.</p><p>After a decade of living with the ghosts of his past, Rocky returns to the ring, but this time it’s not about fame or glory—it’s about proving to himself that he’s still got what it takes. It’s a story of second chances, resilience, and the raw determination to never s...

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