Movie Mike's Movie Podcast

Mike talks to  Frédéric Yonnet  who is a French musician and Harmonicist whose sound caught the attention of legendary director, Martin Scorsese.   Frédéric talks about how he is featured on the score for "Killers of the Flower Moon '' and how recording music for a movie works. He also talks about his friendship with comedian Dave Chappelle. In the Movie Review, Mike gives his thoughts on the ‘hor...

Mike and Kelsey give their spoiler version of  Martin Scorsese’s Killer of the Flower Moon .   They recap the film, best and worst moments and how changes were made from the book and how it altered the story. I repeat, ****CONTAINS SPOILERS****.   Listen if you’ve seen the movie…or you don’t care about having it ruined for you.  New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike...

Movie Mike talks with Ángel Manuel Soto who is the director of DC’s Blue Beetle  He shares the piece of his personal life he specifically put into the movie, casting Xolo Maridueña as The Blue Beetle, honoring the comic book legacy and committing to the use of Spanish in the film. Mike gets into a discussion after the interview about a recent article by Study Finds about the healing power of film...

In this episode, Mike breaks down Rolling Stone’s list of the 50 Worst Decisions in Movie History. He adds in his own list of terrible movie business decisions that either cost studios big money or left fans disappointed. In the Movie Review, Mike and Kelsey share why Dumb Money was an unexpected hit. Dumb Money is  the true story of the GameStop short squeeze, led by Keith Gill, aka Roaring Kitty...

Movie Mike’s Movie Podcast is hosted by Mike D who is a writer + producer on The Bobby Bones Show and The BobbyCast where he has been dubbed as the ‘resident movie expert’. Mike is a frequent moviegoer and researcher of movie history. He’s just a guy who loves movies! This podcast will explore the behind-the-scenes of your favorite movies. Everything from horror, animated, superhero, dramas, comed...

In this episode, Movie Mike and Kelsey share the best and worst movies they watched in the last month. They also added movies they have reviewed after seeing them in theaters but are now available for you to stream at home. In the movie review, Mike gives his thoughts on Hulu’s alien invasion thriller called “No One Will Save You” and why he split on how he feels about the movie. In the Trailer Pa...

In this episode, Movie Mike responds to legendary Director Martin Scorsese who said recently that we need to “fight back” against thinking “that’s what movies are” by watching movies from filmmakers like Christopher Nolan. Mike talks about the Top 10 highest grossing non franchise movies of all-time. Mike shares why he thinks Scorsese is out of touch by sharing 5 non-franchise / non-superhero movi...

In This Episode, take a cinematic musical journey with Movie Mike as he shares his top 7 times that composer Hans Zimmer went HARD on a movie soundtrack. The movies range from The Dark Knight to the Lion King to Inception and more. In the Movie Review, Mike gives his thoughts on A Haunting In Venice and where it fits in the franchise, who would love this movie and is it worth seeing in theaters or...

In this episode, Mike talks about Disney’s 100-disc limited edition set that will be available next month. The $1,500 dollar box set features 100 animated films from Disney and shares which of the 100 films he would keep and which should be locked away forever.  In the Movie Review, Mike talks about the new horror film The Nun II. His thoughts on if it’s better than the original, where it ranks in...

Movie Mike takes you on a journey of core memory movie moments that live in his head from his life. Mike talks about the film moments that have shaped his love for cinema and how they changed him forever. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about the R-Rated raunchy comedy Bottoms. He talks about his love of the over exaggerated use of comedy, why it’s a breath of fresh air in the genre and what makes...

Mike and Kelsey share what they think were the best and worst movies of the 2023 summer movie season. Plus honorable mentions that you should check out or avoid. In the Spoiler-Free Movie Review, Mike talks about Gran Turismo which tells the true story of Jann Mardenborough, a Gran Turismo video game expert who became a professional racer of actual cars on actual tracks.  Mike shares how it differ...

Mike gives his spoiler version of   DC’s Blue Beetle.   He recaps the film, going to see it with his mom, the cliche moments he overlooked and if we’ll ever get another film because of the mid-credits scene. I repeat, ****CONTAINS SPOILERS****.  Listen if you’ve seen the movie…or you don’t care about having it ruined for you.  New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike o...

Chris Sanders is the creator of Disney’s Lilo and Stitch. He talks to Mike about the 20th anniversary of the movie, how he first drew Stitch in the 80’s for a kid’s book and how he ended up becoming the voice in the movie.  Chris also shares why music was so important to the development of the story and when we can expect a new installment in the franchise. Mike also talks to Lou Diamond Phillips...

Class is in session on this episode of Movie Mike's Movie Podcast! Get ready to relive your school days with a double dose of cinematic nostalgia as Mike shares his Top 10 movies that he thinks embody the high school and college experience.  Whether you're reminiscing about the awkwardness of adolescence or the wild adventures of college life, we've got your ultimate movie playlist covered. Mike g...

In this episode, Mike goes into a nostalgia-filled journey as he shares his Top 5 Movies that take place in the Summer. The topic was inspired after seeing Theater Camp which serves this week’s spoiler-free movie review with Mike and Kelsey. The PG-13 rated comedy is about the lives of staff members of an upstate New York theatre camp who must band together when their beloved founder falls into a...

Mike does a deep dive on the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles released in 1990 and why he thinks it’s one of the best movies of all-time.  He talks about what the movie meant to him as a kid vs. now as an adult, his theories on the movie and its adult themes and things you may not know about the movie. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about the new animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant...

Coming off the hype of Oppenheimer, Mike dives deep into the visionary filmography of the legendary director, Christopher Nolan. Mike shares what makes his Top 10 films from mind-bending concepts to breathtaking visuals, he explores the unique storytelling and directorial brilliance that have made Nolan a revered name in Hollywood. In this week’s Movie Review, Mike gives his spoiler-free thoughts...

In honor of Barbenheimer weekend, Mike talks about iconic movies that were released on the exact same day and which one inevitably won at the box office. Mike dissects the strategies and marketing hype that contributed to the film financial showdowns.  In the Movie Review Double Feature, Mike first talks about Barbie and shares his thoughts on the film's story, visuals, and overall comedy and char...

In this episode, Movie Mike takes you through the world of superhero suits. He explains why he doesn’t like Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine costume from the Deadpool 3 set and shares his list of the "Top 10 Best Superhero Suits of All-Time." Mike dives deep into the realm of spandex and capes and a look back at the most iconic designs that have become legendary. In the Spoiler-free Movie Review, Mike sha...

Needs movie recommendations both new and old? Mike and Kelsey share their Best and Worst movies they watched of the Month for June. They rate and review movies they saw in theaters / streaming and give you recommendations on what to see and what to avoid. In the Spoiler-Free Movie Review, Mike shares his thoughts on Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny  which is the fifth installment in the franc...

Producer Eddie ( @ProducerEddie) from The Bobby Bones Show sits down with Movie Mike and they talk about Rope directed by Alfred Hitchcock.  Eddie gives his reasoning why it is one of his favorite movies, why he is fascinated with classic movies and a usual eastern egg to look for in every Alfred Hitchcock movie. Mike talks about why he enjoyed about Rope, movie stars of the 40’s, what director sh...

On this episode, Movie Mike dives into the world of visual artistry and shares his top 5 favorite movie posters, discussing the iconic designs and captivating imagery that have left a lasting impression.  That leads into an interview with acclaimed director Lee Cronin ( @curleecronin ) to talk about his latest movie ‘Evil Dead Rise' which is available to stream now on Max. He talks about the scien...

Mike and Kelsey share their experience recently meeting Tom Hanks in Nashville on how it happened, what he’s like in real life, what they said to him and how they got a picture with him. Mike also shares his list of movie star encounters that include Gwyneth Paltrow, Nicole Kidman, Dennis Quaid and more! Mike gives his spoiler-free review of The Flash  starring Ezra Miller as the Flash, Michael Ke...

Mike gives his spoiler version of  Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.  He recaps the film and share his thoughts on the unexpected moments, issue with the ending and the cameo he was most excited for. I repeat, ****CONTAINS SPOILERS****.  Listen if you’ve seen the movie…or you don’t care about having it ruined for you.  New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on Tik...

On this episode, Movie Mike and Kelsey share their thoughts, insights, and opinions on the best and worst films they've recently watched, providing you with a curated list of must-see gems and cautionary tales. Looking for the perfect movie to enjoy from the comfort of your own home? Mike gives his top recommendation from each of the major streaming services. In the Movie Review,  Mikes gives his...