Our Hero De Niro

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Join Mike and Mike (no relation) as they embark on a cinematic adventure through Robert De Niro's legendary—and occasionally questionable—filmography, one randomly selected movie at a time. From iconic classics to 'What were they thinking?' moments, each episode is packed with recaps, lively discussions, and fresh takes on the works of one of cinema's greatest actors.

  1. vor 5 Tagen

    Bang the Drum Slowly (1973), with Philip (a.k.a. "Lips")

    This week, the Mikes are joined by returning guest Philip (a.k.a. Lips) to dig into Bang the Drum Slowly, a melancholy baseball drama about friendship, mortality, and the quiet bonds formed inside a clubhouse. We break down Robert De Niro's early-career performance as doomed catcher Bruce Pearson, Michael Moriarty's understated narration, and why the film works better as a character study than a traditional sports movie. Along the way, we debate De Niro's Southern accent, unpack the film's surprisingly restrained approach to tragedy, and reflect on what makes baseball such fertile ground for stories about masculinity and loss. Plus: boomerang discourse, Nicorette sponsorship dreams, and how often to replace your toilet brush.   Wikipedia page for Bang the Drum Slowly.   Films recommended this episode:   Eephus Jay Kelly Eight Men Out   Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @MikeBackAtYou and @mikethefab, email them at mike@ourherodeniro.com, check out their website ourherodeniro.com, and find them on social media at allmylinks.com/ourherodeniro.   Next week: Hands of Stone

    1 Std. 13 Min.

  2. 16. Juni

    Last Vegas (2013)

    This week, the Mikes dig into Last Vegas, a glossy, late-career comedy about aging, friendship, and one last shot at feeling young again. We break down Robert De Niro's grieving widower, Michael Douglas's midlife (late-life?) crisis engagement, and how the film juggles four leads while never quite giving any of them enough to do. Along the way, we debate whether the Vegas setting is totally wasted, unpack the film's surprisingly conservative take on aging and relationships, and question why any casino would comp that penthouse. Plus: LMFAO nostalgia, terrifying Stratosphere rides, and one of the strangest celebrity cameos you'll ever see.   Wikipedia page for Last Vegas.   Films recommended this episode:   The Game How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies   Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @MikeBackAtYou and @mikethefab, email them at mike@ourherodeniro.com, check out their website ourherodeniro.com, and find them on social media at allmylinks.com/ourherodeniro.   Next week: Bang the Drum Slowly   Supplemental links: MikeBackAtYou does SkyJump Las Vegas Mikethefab does X-Scream Las Vegas Picture of mikethefab wearing his glasses chain

    1 Std. 24 Min.

  3. 9. Juni

    The Mission (1986)

    This week, the Mikes dig into The Mission, a sweeping historical drama about faith, colonialism, and the moral cost of compromise. We break down Robert De Niro's redemption arc from slave trader to reluctant Jesuit, Jeremy Irons's quietly resolute Father Gabriel, and how the film's stunning cinematography and Ennio Morricone score elevate a story that sometimes struggles with character depth. Plus: waterfall death hypotheticals, oboe appreciation, and a surprisingly deep dive into 18th-century church politics.   Wikipedia page for The Mission.   Films recommended this episode:   Apocalypto Silence   Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @MikeBackAtYou and @mikethefab, email them at mike@ourherodeniro.com, check out their website ourherodeniro.com, and find them on social media at allmylinks.com/ourherodeniro.   Next week: Last Vegas

    58 Min.

  4. 2. Juni

    Hi, Mom! (1970)

    This week, the Mikes discuss Hi, Mom!, a chaotic, satirical follow-up to De Niro's debut Greetings that leans hard into voyeurism, counterculture absurdity, and some truly wild tonal swings. We break down De Niro's performance as the deeply unhinged Jon Rubin, the film's "peep art" premise, and how its first half blends dark comedy with experimental filmmaking before veering into something much stranger. Plus: early De Palma style, morally repugnant protagonists, and debating just how much of this movie is intentionally incoherent.   Wikipedia page for Hi, Mom!.   Films recommended this episode:   Blow Out The Empire Strikes Back (Project 4K80)   Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @MikeBackAtYou and @mikethefab, email them at mike@ourherodeniro.com, check out their website ourherodeniro.com, and find them on social media at allmylinks.com/ourherodeniro.   Next week: The Mission

    55 Min.

  5. 26. Mai

    Freelancers (2012)

    This week, the Mikes tackle Freelancers, a grimy, low-rent crime drama that somehow assembles a stacked cast—including 50 Cent and Forest Whitaker—for a story that never quite comes together. We break down Robert De Niro's late-career corrupt cop energy, the film's muddled tone, and how its revenge-driven plot spirals into something both overly serious and unintentionally absurd. Along the way, we dig into the movie's straight-to-video feel, questionable character motivations, and whether there's anything here worth salvaging. Plus: extra-long COVID, remembering TRON: Legacy, and things you shouldn't do behind a dumpster.   Wikipedia page for Freelancers.   Films recommended this episode:   Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning Training Day   Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @MikeBackAtYou and @mikethefab, email them at mike@ourherodeniro.com, check out their website ourherodeniro.com, and find them on social media at allmylinks.com/ourherodeniro.   Next week: Hi, Mom!

    1 Std. 39 Min.
  6. All Mike'd Up – Graduation Special

    22. Mai

    All Mike'd Up – Graduation Special

    In this special graduation episode of All Mike'd Up, the Mikes commemorate MikeBackAtYou officially earning his Master of Social Work degree with a sprawling conversation about academia, ambition, burnout, and the weird passage of time. We recap the hooding ceremony, the endless commencement, and the unexpectedly emotional experience of closing out two intense academic years—while also reflecting on work ethic, adulthood, creativity, and why it actually matters to care deeply about the things you do. Plus: uncomfortable folding chairs, why people should stop half-assing their email jobs, and a heartfelt appreciation for the citizens of De Niro Nation.   Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @MikeBackAtYou and @mikethefab, email them at mike@ourherodeniro.com, check out their website ourherodeniro.com, and find them on social media at allmylinks.com/ourherodeniro.

    32 Min.

  7. 19. Mai

    Analyze That (2002), with Philip (a.k.a. "Lips")

    This week, the Mikes are joined by returning guest Philip (a.k.a. "Lips") to unpack Analyze That, the oddball sequel that sends mob boss Paul Vitti back from prison to the therapist's couch. We break down De Niro's comedic performance, Billy Crystal's increasingly frazzled psychiatrist, and why the movie leans harder into sitcom-style chaos than its predecessor. Along the way, we talk about the sequel's strange tonal shifts, its parade of mob-movie clichés, and whether the concept still works the second time around. Plus: Musical Talk, Ice Cream Talk, and the return of Car Talk.   Wikipedia page for Analyze That.   Films recommended this episode:   Superbad Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Dog Day Afternoon   Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @MikeBackAtYou and @mikethefab, email them at mike@ourherodeniro.com, check out their website ourherodeniro.com, and find them on social media at allmylinks.com/ourherodeniro.   Next week: Freelancers

    1 Std. 22 Min.

  8. 12. Mai

    Listener Mail 2: The Ballad of Bo Chilla

    This week, the Mikes open the mailbag for a chaotic, wide-ranging special dedicated entirely to the citizens of De Niro Nation. We respond to your questions, defend our takes, revisit past episodes, and engage (perhaps too earnestly) with both praise and criticism—including a certain infamous review that inspires the episode's title. Plus: podcast scope vs. De Niro's politics, generational locker room etiquette, backlog debates and workflow philosophy, incredible podcast artwork breakdowns, and entering "I see you trying to fuck on me" into the lexicon.   Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @MikeBackAtYou and @mikethefab, email them at mike@ourherodeniro.com, check out their website ourherodeniro.com, and find them on social media at allmylinks.com/ourherodeniro.   Supplemental link: Zoey's podcast art

    56 Min.
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Join Mike and Mike (no relation) as they embark on a cinematic adventure through Robert De Niro's legendary—and occasionally questionable—filmography, one randomly selected movie at a time. From iconic classics to 'What were they thinking?' moments, each episode is packed with recaps, lively discussions, and fresh takes on the works of one of cinema's greatest actors.

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