Rocky Balboa never actually lived in Philly (since he is the fictional character portrayed by actor Sylvester Stallone). But if you take a look around the city, he definitely has a home here. Rocky is on posters, shirts, and mugs. He’s even quoted in a mayonnaise billboard along the highway. The pinnacle of the character’s influence can be seen in the long lines at the Philadelphia Museum of Art leading up to a statue of his likeness. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Paul Farber, co-founder of Monument Lab and the curator of Rising Up: Rocky and the Making of Monuments – a new exhibit exploring why people are so fixated on Rocky and what this lore says about the impact of monuments on culture. Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning.Call or text us: 215-259-8170Instagram: @citycastphillySupport our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor: membership.citycast.fmAdvertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertiseLearn more about the sponsors of this episode: City Fitness Women Against Abuse Free Library of Philadelphia