The Bobby Bones Show: Best Bits Q&A – Must Watch Scary Movies This Month & Mike D Might Be A Swiftie

Date: October 11, 2025
Hosts: Morgan & Mike D
Podcast Network: Premiere Networks

Episode Overview

This episode of the "Best Bits" from The Bobby Bones Show features Morgan and Mike D diving into listener Q&A. The conversation ranges from personal stories—like Mike D's experience with braces and household musical tastes—to behind-the-scenes stories about prepping the show's popular games, and a full-tilt discussion on must-watch scary movies for October. Plus, Mike D's surprising Swiftie status, tips for adults with braces, moviegoing habits, and top picks for Halloween films.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Listener Shoutouts & Mike D’s Teeth Journey

• Listener Shoutouts: Fans appreciate Mike D's smile and vulnerability on the show.
• Mike D’s Teeth Story: Mike shares hesitation about “fixing” his chipped tooth, deciding to keep it for the character it adds, and opens up about the mysteries of adult dental experiences.
  • “All the pain I went through to get just these on, I’m like, nah, I’m not doing that again.” – Mike D [03:41]

2. Mike D the Swiftie? Navigating Musical Differences in a Marriage (04:35–06:22)

• Is Mike or his wife a Swiftie?
  • Mike D’s wife is a huge Taylor Swift fan; Mike enjoys Swift’s music through her enthusiasm and sometimes participates in Swift-related activities.
  • The couple "swaps" interests: Mike D gets his wife to try horror movies, she brings him into the Taylor Swift universe.
  • “We both have our things that we're, like, super into…like, she hates horror movies, but every now and then I can get her to watch one. Very rarely, though.” – Mike D [05:08]
• Mutually Loved Interests: Superhero movies are a meeting place for the couple.
  • Mike would probably attend a Taylor Swift concert with his wife but draws the line at Jonas Brothers shows.

3. Behind the Scenes: Prepping Show Games (06:22–11:16)

• Hardest to Prepare: "Easy Trivia" is the most challenging, given the constant need for new categories and questions that must have one unambiguous correct answer. Ambiguity leads to on-air disputes.
  • “Any little thing that’s a little bit off where there could be a discrepancy is so hard to do.” – Mike D [06:28]
• Favorite Game (No More): Music-based games were Mike D’s favorite to create, but copyright issues ended these on the show.
• Creative Process:
  • Mike logs new trivia questions regularly, spending about 30–45 minutes weekly on game material.
  • If new game ideas don’t "flow" after 10–20 minutes, he abandons them—a creative process he likens to songwriting.
  • Game ideas often come from random things he overhears.
  • “The best songs are ones that they say just like fall out of them. Kind of the same thing with games.” – Mike D [10:03]

4. Reflections on Parenthood & Changing Perspectives (11:16–14:36)

• Baby Talk: With many friends having children intentionally in their 30s, Mike D shares how this has normalized and made parenthood feel more attainable to him.
• Media and Mindset: Growing up around teen pregnancies shaped his views; as an adult, seeing the positives of planned parenthood is shifting his thinking.
  • “What scared me about having kids is a lot of people just talk about the negative…but it hasn’t been until really recently where I’ve seen the benefits of it.” – Mike D [13:19]
• Morgan’s Reflection: Sharing both the hardships and joys of parenting matters. The rewards, like seeing kids grow into impactful adults, are often overlooked.

5. Pro Tips for Adults with Braces (19:44–21:50)

• Foods to Avoid: Popcorn, nuts, sticky candy are out.
• Adult Empathy: Adults are more likely to follow dental rules out of appreciation for cost and time involved.
• Snack Hacks: Mike D recommends “PopCorners” as a crunchy alternative, and suggests cutting up apples instead of biting.
  • “This is expensive, and this is taking time out of my day…I’m going to do everything you tell me to do.” – Mike D [20:21]

6. Movie Buff Segment: Mike D’s Top 5 Favorite Movies (21:52–27:24)

Asked by “Monster”

• 5. Twister – Mike’s "most-watched" comfort film.
• 4. Lilo & Stitch – Favorite Disney animated classic (the OG).
• 3. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) – Emotionally charged nostalgia and appreciation for animatronics.
  • “I don’t know if it holds up if you’re watching it for the first time…If you’re not a Ninja Turtles fan, you probably couldn’t watch it and think, this is great.” – Mike D [23:20; 23:44]
• 2. Spider-Man 2 (Tobey Maguire) – The best Spider-Man story arc to him, skipping the origin and plunging into the action and character.
  • “For me, Tobey Maguire is my Spider-Man.” – Mike D [24:19]
• 1. The Dark Knight – Timelessness, best villain, and versatile storytelling make it the all-time favorite.
  • “It has the best opening scene of all time, the best villain, and I feel like Christian Bale is overall the most well-rounded Batman.” – Mike D [25:30]
• Superhero Hot Take: Morgan and Mike agree that formative childhood versions of Batman and Spider-Man stick, and generational shifts eventually redeem once-maligned franchises (like the Star Wars prequels).

7. Moviegoing Habits: “Do You See Every Movie in Theaters?” (28:23–29:58)

• Mike’s Method: Picks the likely biggest box office draw to see in theaters every week.
  • Usually sees 2–3 movies a week (sometimes three in one day, at different theaters!).
  • Only streams at home if he can’t make a theatrical run or if it’s a straight-to-streaming release.
  • “It’s not uncommon for me to go twice in a day.” – Mike D [29:24]
  • “The best day ever…my best weeks are days where I can see three new movies in theaters. I feel accomplished after that.” – Mike D [29:58]

8. Must-Watch Scary Movies for October (30:06–33:15)

Listener Jess asks for essential scary movie picks for October:

• Classic Slasher:
  • Halloween (the original) is Mike D’s #1 must-watch every October.
    • “Whenever October 1st hits, I have to watch that movie.” – Mike D [30:21]
  • Recalls endless Halloween marathons on AMC as a personal ritual.
• Family-Friendly Picks:
  • Hocus Pocus (Morgan’s favorite)
  • Halloween Town (Morgan’s added family fave)
  • Hubie Halloween (Netflix/Adam Sandler)—“a slow burner classic” with tons of rewatch potential.
  • Haunted Mansion (Disney, mid-2020s remake)—surprisingly entertaining.
  • Frankenweenie (Tim Burton claymation, “spooky but fun”)
    • “The Disney family friendly Halloween movies are good…My favorite subgenre of horror.” – Mike D [32:04; 32:41]
  • Horror’s Versatility: Mike D loves that horror can cover everything from R-rated slashers to family-friendly claymation.
• “Something everybody can watch in my favorite genre. Let’s go!” – Mike D [33:07]

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Taylor Swift:
  “I don’t not like Taylor Swift, but I don’t actively seek out her music. But because my wife is such a huge Swifty, I’ve listened to every song and I’ve listened to every new album.” – Mike D [04:39]
• On Creative Game Writing:
  “If you have to do anything and you hit a brick wall…just throw it out. It’s not good.” – Mike D [10:43]
• On Movie Marathons:
  “The most I’ve ever seen in one day was three. Two different theaters, three movies.” – Mike D [29:28]
• On Generational Film Nostalgia:
  “Right now, the last Star Wars trilogy is seen as, like, the worst by everybody. But to some kid who experienced those for the first time...those are gonna be their favorite movies.” – Mike D [27:24]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Intro & Listener Shoutouts: 03:03–03:27
• Adopting Swiftie Life: 04:35–06:22
• Prepping Show Games & Creativity: 06:22–11:16
• On Parenthood & Growing Up Perspectives: 11:16–14:36
• Tips for Adults with Braces: 19:44–21:50
• Mike D’s Top 5 Movies: 21:52–27:24
• Theater vs. Streaming Habits: 28:23–29:58
• Must-Watch Scary Movies: 30:06–33:15

Conclusion

For listeners seeking behind-the-scenes insight, laughs, and movie recommendations—especially for the Halloween season—this episode delivers. From navigating musical tastes in marriage and the real talk about kids, to the perennial debate about the best superhero movie, Morgan and Mike D keep it lively, relatable, and fun.

Listen to Mike D’s own deep dives on "Movie Mike’s Movie Podcast," new episodes every Monday—especially for more movie picks!