Podcast Summary: The Bobby Bones Show

Episode: The Best Adventure Mike D Went on With Bobby
Host: Bobby Bones (Premiere Networks)
Guest: Mike Diestro
Date: February 14, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode is a listener Q&A with Bobby Bones and Mike Diestro, focusing on Mike’s most memorable adventure with Bobby, his running habits and music preferences, a moving update, language and family insights, and his deep love for movies. The tone is friendly, introspective, and often humorous, revealing behind-the-scenes moments from their lives and the show.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Best Adventure With Bobby: Dancing With the Stars in LA (01:21)

• Mike’s Top Adventure: Moving to LA for 3–4 months while Bobby was on Dancing With the Stars.

• "My College Experience": Mike reflects on sharing a small apartment with a roommate, likening it to "living in a dorm," which he never did in college.

• Lifestyle in LA: Days felt like being in school—radio in the morning, Bobby to the dance studio, Mike finished up work or explored.

• Challenges: “We didn't do any laundry…we were just kind of getting by, as two people living in a dorm room.” (Mike, 02:44)

• Nashville Shuttles: They’d occasionally return to Nashville during the stint—often for tour stops.

  “That was like, that one distinct memory of being gone for a long time where we had an apartment…That was my college experience.”
  (Mike Diestro, 01:33)

2. Mike’s Running Schedule & Mindset (03:46)

• Not Always Training: Mike clarifies he hasn’t trained for a marathon in three years but tries to run 40 miles a week.

• Routine: “My long run is usually on Sundays…I'll do 20 miles. That’s my long run.” (Mike, 04:14)

• Why He’s Not Racing: He gets too competitive at races—goes out too fast and “burns out at mile 20.”

• Flexibility: Runs 20 miles on Sunday, and two additional 10-mile runs during the week.

  “Never gotta get ready if you stay ready or whatever.”
  (Bobby Bones, 04:09)

3. Running in the Cold & Gear (05:15)

• Cold Tolerance: Mike describes how he’s gotten used to running in very cold weather, layering up with masks and heavy clothes.
• Observations: He comments on people running in just shorts and long sleeves in icy conditions, wondering, “You must be from Canada, man.” (Mike, 06:16)

4. Top Five Favorite Running Songs/Artists (06:30)

• Genres: Prefers 2000s punk rock and 80s hardcore for running.

• Top Artists, Not Songs:

  1. Slipknot – for intensity at the run’s midpoint.
  2. Blink 182 – but not the radio singles, only deep cuts.
  3. 80s Hardcore – Black Flag, Minor Threat, Misfits, Descendants.
  4. Wu-Tang Clan – 90s rap energy.
  5. Banner Pilot – A little-known mid-2000s punk band that once let Mike’s band open for them.

  “I think my number one running genre is probably anything from the 2000s…punk rock, nostalgia.”
  (Mike Diestro, 06:47)

• Honorable Mentions: Post Malone, Tyler, the Creator (his most modern regular pick).

• Cannot Run to Podcasts: Mike says he needs music, not talk, for running motivation.

  “I could not listen to people talking while running.”
  (Mike Diestro, 11:54)

5. Moving Update & Minimalism (12:33)

• Forced Move: The house Mike’s renting will be sold; they need to move by May’s end.
• Minimalist Approach: Recently decluttered, discarding everything that didn’t fit in his car from a previous move.
• Emotional Relief: “I had this kind of breakdown…Why do I even have all this stuff?” (Mike, 14:03)
• Learning: Now more cautious about new purchases: “It also helps you with not spending money on stupid things down the line.”

6. Eddie’s Spanish Proficiency & Language Nuances (16:29)

• Eddie’s Spanish: Mike says Eddie is “pretty good” but may miss subtle meanings; understanding is harder than speaking for learners.
• Language Maintenance: Mike himself feels rusty if not speaking regularly, usually practices with his parents.
• Cultural Nuances: Translation challenges—Southern phrases or family slang that don’t move easily between languages.
• Bobby's Reflection: On how few Americans are bilingual, “We should have five languages. We're smart enough, we can figure it out.”

7. Love of Movies & Movie-Watching Habits (21:01)

• Why So Many Movies: Mike has always loved going to theaters, associating it with childhood.
• Family Influence: “My dad’s never sat through an entire movie…If we ever go to the movies, he stays awake until he finishes his popcorn and then he’s out.” (Mike, 21:59)
• Making It a Point: As the host of a movie podcast—and with a movie theater pass—he makes time to watch everything.
• Subscription Model: “I have saved so much money with that thing. I think movie subscriptions are, like, the best thing ever.”

8. Rotten Tomatoes, Reviews, & Avoiding Influence (23:51)

• Becoming a Critic: Mike explains it's no longer possible for outsiders to become Rotten Tomatoes critics.

• Independent Reviews: Refuses to check ratings before reviewing—doesn’t want to be influenced.

• Review Process: He uses a stopwatch to record how much “real time” he loses track of—a barometer for movie quality.

• TV Shows: Sometimes checks ratings for big time investments, but cares most about a movie's runtime.

  “If I look at a rating going into a movie, I get influenced. So I don’t look at ratings until I’ve already recorded my review.”
  (Mike Diestro, 24:18)

Notable Quotes

• Mike Diestro on LA Adventure:
  “That was my college experience…because I never had a college experience where I lived on campus, I didn't never had a dorm room.” (01:33)

• On Running Discipline:
  “I can run 20 at, like, just the cruising speed. But when I do a marathon, I get too competitive and then I start out too fast. It’s hard for me to, like, find your balance.” (Mike, 04:25)

• On Decluttering:
  “I had this kind of breakdown where I was fixing something in our closet, and my entire closet just went all the way down…Why do I even have all this stuff?” (Mike, 14:03)

• On Language Loss:
  “The hard thing about Spanish now for me is that I don’t get to speak it that often. Even me, I feel rusty in just speaking it. Understanding it’s still 100%…” (Mike, 16:34)

• On Movie Review Ethics:
  “If I look at a rating going into a movie, I get influenced. So I don't look at ratings until I've already recorded my review.” (Mike, 24:18)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Listener Q&A Begins: 00:44
• Best Adventure With Bobby (Dancing With the Stars LA): 01:21
• Running Routine & Long Runs: 03:46
• Running in the Cold: 05:15
• Top Running Songs/Artists: 06:30
• Moving Update & Minimalism: 12:33
• Spanish/Language Discussion (“How bad is Eddie’s Spanish?”): 16:29
• Mike’s Movie Passion Origin: 21:01
• Rotten Tomatoes Critic Process: 23:51
• Movie Review Philosophy: 24:18

Episode Conclusion

The episode closes with Mike plugging his podcast Movie Mike’s Movie Podcast, where he does weekly reviews, historical context, and upcoming releases, and a reminder to follow the show and submit questions for future episodes.

Perfect For:
Fans of the Bobby Bones Show, running enthusiasts, music lovers, movie geeks, and anyone interested in behind-the-scenes life tidbits from show members. The tone is warm, conversational, and offers unique personal insights into both Mike and Bobby's worlds.