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It’s been a fun year of conversations, movie making stories and behind-the-scenes secrets! In this special year-end episode, Movie Mike counts down his Top 5 Interviews of 2025 that include everyone from Robert Englund talking about playing Freddy Kruger, Finn Wolfhard from Stranger Things making his debut behind the camera,  director Zack Cregger on having one of the biggest movies at the box office this year with Weapons and more!

 

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It&rsquo;s been a fun year of conversations, movie making stories and behind-the-scenes secrets! In this special year-end episode, Movie Mike counts down his Top 5 Interviews of 2025 that include everyone from Robert Englund talking about playing Freddy Kruger, Finn Wolfhard from Stranger Things making his debut behind the camera,&nbsp; director Zack Cregger on having one of the biggest movies at the box office this year with Weapons and more!
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Movie Mike’s Movie Podcast is hosted by Mike D, head writer for The Bobby Bones Show and The BobbyCast, where he’s become known as the show’s resident movie expert. This podcast is your weekly deep dive into all things cinema, broken into three parts: past, present, and future. In the “past,” Mike explores movie history through themed deep dives, rankings, and fun film breakdowns that revisit the movies we love and the stories behind them. In the “present,” he delivers a spoiler-free review of a new release. whether it’s in theaters or streaming at home. Giving you his honest option if it's worth your time and money. And in the “future,” Mike heads into Movie Mike’s Trailer Park to break down the latest trailers and upcoming releases so you know what’s coming to a screen near you soon! Mike is a frequent moviegoer who loves digging into film facts and stories. He doesn’t claim to be a critic, just a guy who loves movies and talks about them like you would with a friend after the theater.

Movie Mike&rsquo;s Movie Podcast is hosted by Mike D, head writer for The Bobby Bones Show and The BobbyCast, where he&rsquo;s become known as the show&rsquo;s resident movie expert. This podcast is your weekly deep dive into all things cinema, broken into three parts: past, present, and future. In the &ldquo;past,&rdquo; Mike explores movie history through themed deep dives, rankings, and fun film breakdowns that revisit the movies we love and the stories behind them. In the &ldquo;present,&rdquo; he delivers a spoiler-free review of a new release. whether it&rsquo;s in theaters or streaming at home. Giving you his honest&nbsp;option if it's worth your time and money. And in the &ldquo;future,&rdquo; Mike heads into Movie Mike&rsquo;s Trailer Park to break down the latest trailers and upcoming releases so you know what&rsquo;s coming to a screen near you soon! Mike is a frequent moviegoer who loves digging into film facts and stories. He doesn&rsquo;t claim to be a critic, just a guy who loves movies and talks about them like you would with a friend after the theater.

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Top 5 Interviews of 2025: Finn Wolfhard of Stranger Things, Weapon’s Director Zach Cregger, Sinner’s Director Ryan Coogler, and more!

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CinemaCon Recap 2026

The Mummy Review

The End of Oak Street Trailer Park

CinemaCon 2026 went down last week which is basically a giant party in Las Vegas just for people who own movie theaters! He breaks down why movie theaters don’t make money on films and the top bankable actors according to theater owners. Mike shares the Top 5 things he is excited for after the event including the first look at the new Godzilla movie, new Spider-Man details, Avengers Doomsday and more! In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Lee Cronin's The Mummy. It’s about the young daughter of a journalist who  disappears into the desert without a trace. Eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she is returned to them, as what should be a joyful reunion turns into a living nightmare. Mike talks about where this movie went too far, the uncomfortable gore and what it means for the rest of the Blumhouse, Atomic Monster and New Line’s  major monster revival.  In the Trailer Park, Mikes about The End of Oak Street that features Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor run from dinosaurs in suburbia. Mike shares the reason we don’t get more dinosaur movies, what director Anne Hathaway says saved her career and a tragic story with a cast member. 

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CinemaCon 2026 went down last week which is basically a giant party in Las Vegas just for people who own movie theaters! He breaks down why movie theaters don&rsquo;t make money on films and the top bankable actors according to theater owners. Mike shares the Top 5 things he is excited for after the event including the first look at the new Godzilla movie, new Spider-Man details, Avengers Doomsday and more! In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Lee Cronin's The Mummy. It&rsquo;s about the young daughter of a journalist who&nbsp;&nbsp;disappears into the desert without a trace. Eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she is returned to them, as what should be a joyful reunion turns into a living nightmare. Mike talks about where this movie went too far, the uncomfortable gore and what it means for the rest of the Blumhouse, Atomic Monster and New Line&rsquo;s&nbsp;&nbsp;major monster revival.&nbsp;&nbsp;In the Trailer Park, Mikes about The End of Oak Street that features Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor run from dinosaurs in suburbia. Mike shares the reason we don&rsquo;t get more dinosaur movies, what director Anne Hathaway says saved her career and a tragic story with a cast member.&nbsp;
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Secret Vegas Meeting That Controls Hollywood + Movie Review: The Mummy + Trailer Park: The End of Oak Street

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Outcome Review

Backrooms Trailer

Mike’s favorite season is Summer Blockbuster season. However, he is feeling differently after the list came out of the Top 10 most anticipated movies of Summer 2026, according to 7,000+ people surveyed by Fandango. He tears into the list but also gives why he is hopeful that Gen Z will keep movie theaters alive. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about the Apple TV movie ‘Outcome’ starring Keanu Reeves. He plays Reef Hawk, a damaged Hollywood star who must look into his past to confront demons and make amends after he is extorted with a mysterious video clip. Mike shares his thoughts on Jonah Hill as a director, questions Keanu Reeves recent role choices and why this comedy falls flat. In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about the new horror movie called Backrooms. It stars Chiwetel Ejiofor as an employee who stumbles upon a mysterious doorway that leads into an endless nightmare space and is directed by Kane Parsons who is only 20 years old!

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Mike&rsquo;s favorite season is Summer Blockbuster season. However, he is feeling differently after the list came out of the Top 10 most anticipated movies of Summer 2026, according to 7,000+ people surveyed by Fandango. He tears into the list but also gives why he is hopeful that Gen Z will keep movie theaters alive. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about the Apple TV movie &lsquo;Outcome&rsquo; starring Keanu Reeves. He plays Reef Hawk, a damaged Hollywood star who must look into his past to confront demons and make amends after he is extorted with a mysterious video clip. Mike shares his thoughts on Jonah Hill as a director, questions Keanu Reeves recent role choices and why this comedy falls flat. In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about the new horror movie called Backrooms. It stars Chiwetel Ejiofor as an employee who stumbles upon a mysterious doorway that leads into an endless nightmare space and is directed by Kane Parsons who is only 20 years old!
New Episodes Every Monday!
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Outrage Over 10 Most Anticipated Summer Movies  + Movie Review: Outcome (Apple TV) + Trailer Park: Backrooms

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Super Mario Galaxy Review

Dune 3 Trailer Park

Mike and Kelsey return to give their Best and Worst Movies for March. Mike shares a movie theater take so diabolical that Kelsey has to call him out on it. Kelsey shares the movie that traumatized this month and put them both in a dark mental state. And the movie Mike watched without Kelsey knowing! In the Movie Review, Mike gives his thoughts on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie where Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach embark on an adventure across the galaxy. Mike shares why he thinks this was better than the original, Donald’s Glover’s performance as Yoshi stole the show, and his Top 5 Most Played Super Mario games of all-time. In the Trailer Park, Mike dives into Dune: Part Three and shares why he has had a hard time getting into the franchise, why people have ridiculed him for it but why the epic conclusion may be the most promising installment. 

New Episodes Every Monday!

Check out Kelsey’s new Book Account on IG @KelseyRodReads

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Mike and Kelsey return to give their Best and Worst Movies for March. Mike shares a movie theater take so diabolical that Kelsey has to call him out on it. Kelsey shares the movie that traumatized this month and put them both in a dark mental state. And the movie Mike watched without Kelsey knowing! In the Movie Review, Mike gives his thoughts on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie where Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach embark on an adventure across the galaxy. Mike shares why he thinks this was better than the original, Donald&rsquo;s Glover&rsquo;s performance as Yoshi stole the show, and his Top 5 Most Played Super Mario games of all-time. In the Trailer Park, Mike dives into Dune: Part Three and shares why he has had a hard time getting into the franchise, why people have ridiculed him for it but why the epic conclusion may be the most promising installment.&nbsp;
New Episodes Every Monday!
Check out Kelsey&rsquo;s new Book Account on IG <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kelseyrodreads">@KelseyRodReads</a>
Watch on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/mikedeestro">@MikeDeestro</a>
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Mike’s Diabolical Movie Take & Kelsey Traumatized by a Film  + Movie Review: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie + Trailer Park: Dune: Part Three

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Top 5 Interviews of 2025: Finn Wolfhard of Stranger Things, Weapon’s Director Zach Cregger, Sinner’s Director Ryan Coogler, and more!

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