Audrey Ferris joins Luke for a very special holiday episode of Least Important Things–a rewatch and discussion of the 2005 Christmas classic, The Family Stone . --- Subscribe to Least Important Things Monthly. You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here . You can email the show at leastimportantthings@gmail.com or reach out via social media at the links below. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode: Royalty-free mu...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Is this the best movie in the Bourne franchise? In the second episode of The Bournecast , Luke and Mike are joined by a friend of the pod, Jim Hargrove, to rewatch and discuss The Bourne Supremacy (2004). Highlights include Jim and Luke convincing Mike that this franchise is incredible, praise for Pam Landy, and Leasties and Besties. --- The Bournecast is a special rewatch miniseries from Least Important Things, in which we assess and uncover the legacy of the Bourne franchise. Subscribe to Leas...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast What’s so special about this bean that produces the nectar of the gods? Why has coffee stood the test of time amongst beverage trends? And what makes the perfect cup of coffee? In this episode, we will explore the experience of coffee, how it’s made, and why we love it. Featuring, Casey Lucas, a professional coffee roaster and owner of Reverent Coffee. Buy his delicious coffee here . --- Subscribe to Least Important Things Monthly. You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here . You ca...
Nov 12, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast We have a teaser trailer and title of the next and final(?) chapter of the Mission: Impossible franchise–Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning, releasing to theaters in May 2025. We break down the trailer frame by frame and rate our excitement level. Plus, a special surprise call by a friend of the show. --- Podcast Impossible is a special rewatch miniseries from Least Important Things, where we accept the mission of watching every Mission Impossible movie. Our task is to investigate the improba...
Nov 12, 2024•37 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast You asked for the Bourne franchise, and we couldn't resist. In the first episode of The Bournecast , Luke and Mike rewatch and discuss The Bourne Identity (2002). Highlights include a new segment on the show, a conversation about the first installment's generational impact, and why Nicky Parsons is the best understaffed government employee in the franchise. --- The Bournecast is a special rewatch miniseries from Least Important Things, in which we assess and uncover the legacy of the B...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast I’ve always loved Halloween, but I’ve kept it a secret. My relationship with the holidays has always intrigued and haunted me. So, join me as I uncover why my turbulent relationship with Halloween is rooted in the Satanic Panic of the 90s, cultural heritage, and lore. We’ll cross the Atlantic to Ireland to understand the ancient festival of Samhain (So-wen) and its traditions, which influenced the modern celebration of Halloween and my longings for meaning. --- Subscribe to Least Important Thing...
Oct 22, 2024•20 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast A story about a first-generation iPod shuffle, a Lincoln Navigator, and a summer vacation in 2006. --- Subscribe to Least Important Things Monthly. You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here . You can email the show at leastimportantthings@gmail.com or reach out via social media at the links below. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode: Royalty-free music and sound effects via Artlist.com The White Stripes - Litt...
Oct 08, 2024•8 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast The Jurassic Pod boys are back to discuss all things Jurassic World: Rebirth. Daniel Stephen from the Stuck on Sorna podcast joins Mike and Luke to break down the latest news about the next installment in the franchise. Plus, plot predictions and Daniel shares his interaction with new Jurassic star Scarlett Johansson on the Captain America: Winter Soldier set. Watch this episode on YouTube. --- Subscribe to Least Important Things Monthly. Check out the Jurassic Pod archived episodes. Listen to S...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Blind spots. We’ve all got them in our pop culture resume. But it’s funny that we can know so much about a movie TV show without even seeing it. Vivi has never seen any of the Indiana Jones films. So, we decided to connect and discuss her before and after the experience of watching Raiders of the Lost Ark , the first Indiana Jones film. *This is the official kick-off episode of season 3. Stay tuned for more episodes. --- Watch this episode on YouTube . Subscribe to Least Important Things Monthly...
Sep 24, 2024•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales marks the franchise's last installment (for now). Mike and Luke recap the (almost) concise storyline, Johnny Depp's phoning-in Jack Sparrow, and their reflections on the franchise. PLUS, the guys announce the next rewatch miniseries franchise. --- Watch this episode on YouTube . Subscribe to Least Important Things Monthly. You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here . You can email the show at leastimportantthings@gmail.com o...
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast As listeners of this podcast, you all have a vested interest in the work of Luke Ferris. While you probably don’t want to know what he ate for lunch today like Swifties, you may be interested to learn more about the man behind the mic. Audrey Ferris (Luke’s wife and guest host) indulges your curiosities. --- Watch this episode on YouTube. Subscribe to Least Important Things Monthly. You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here . You can email the show at leastimportantthings@gmail.com...
Aug 08, 2024•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mike and Luke rewrite the franchise timeline in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides . --- Watch this episode on YouTube . Subscribe to Least Important Things Monthly. You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here . You can email the show at leastimportantthings@gmail.com or reach out via social media at the links below. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode: Royalty-free music and sound effects via Artlist.c...
Jul 24, 2024•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Keanu Reeves has been headling blockbusters, indie darlings, and cult comedies for decades. Recently, the internet has fallen in love with his humbleness, cool hobbies, and “memeable” reactions. In this episode, we'll dive deep into the reasons why we love this Canadian import. Featuring LIT regular and Keanu Reeves fan Zach Hall. --- Subscribe to Least Important Things Monthly. You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here . You can email the show at leastimportantthings@gmail.co...
Jun 27, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Everybody's got daddy issues in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End . Special guest Jess Reichenbach rescues Mike and Luke from devolving into a Davy Jone's locker of plotline fever dreams. --- Watch this episode on YouTube. Subscribe to Least Important Things Monthly. You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here . You can email the show at leastimportantthings@gmail.com or reach out via social media at the links below. Read our articles and learn more about the sh...
Jun 04, 2024•2 hr 32 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast Why do we take photos? What compels us to capture life on digital or celluloid? And why does it matter? Special thanks to Carlos Rivera and Kelsey Gould for lending their wise thoughts on this episode. --- Subscribe to Least Important Things Monthly. You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here . You can email the show at leastimportantthings@gmail.com or reach out via social media at the links below. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- ...
May 28, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Everything gets a plotline in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest . Second mate Zach Hall returns for another wild franchise sequel and helps Mike and Luke navigate the plotlines and choices of this billion-dollar franchise follow-up. --- Watch this episode on YouTube . Subscribe to Least Important Things Monthly. You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here . You can email the show at leastimportantthings@gmail.com or reach out via social media at the links below. Read ou...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast After 80 years since the invention of color film, why are movies still using black and white? What makes our greatest directors, photographers, and social app filters resort to the two-toned spectrum when the possibilities of color are endless to what our human pupils can see? --- Watch this episode on YouTube . Subscribe to Least Important Things Monthly. You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here . You can email the show at leastimportantthings@gmail.com or reach out via social me...
Apr 11, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Your old buccaneering mates, Luke Ferris and Mike Wynne return for a new rewatch series on The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Set sail with the co-hosts for the first installment from the series, The Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl . Podcast of the Caribbean is a special rewatch miniseries from Least Important Things, hosted by Luke Ferris and Mike Wynne, where they set sail to discover the legend and legacy of The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Check out Least Impor...
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sequels are as old as cinema itself. But why do they keep getting made, and why do they matter? --- Watch a video version of this episode on YouTube . Subscribe to Least Important Things Monthly. You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here . You can email the show at leastimportantthings@gmail.com or reach out via social media at the links below. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode: Royalty-free music and sound ...
Mar 14, 2024•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Super Bowl halftime show is more than a break in the game. It's a rare unifying spectacle in our culture. --- Subscribe to Least Important Things Monthly. You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here . You can email the show at leastimportantthings@gmail.com or reach out via social media at the links below. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode: Royalty-free music and sound effects via Artlist.com Super Bo...
Feb 07, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Walking into your local dive bar feels like coming home. But these welcoming community staples are becoming rare. So, how do we preserve these taverns, pubs, dives, and local bars? Meet Matt and Mark Baldino, who saved a legendary Chicago local dive, Guthries Tavern . --- Subscribe to Least Important Things Monthly. You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here . You can email the show at leastimportantthings@gmail.com or reach out via social media at the links below. Read our articles...
Jan 16, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast I didn't want to make this episode. Reluctantly...I'm proud to announce the first-ever Least Important Things Holiday Special . --- Subscribe to Least Important Things Monthly. You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here . You can email the show at leastimportantthings@gmail.com or reach out via social media at the links below. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode: Royalty-free music and sound effects v...
Dec 18, 2023•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast The perfect day. We all have a vision of it in our heads. But is it obtainable? --- Subscribe to Least Important Things Monthly. This episode's topic came from the mind of Mike Wynne. If you have an idea for a Least Important Things episode, leave a voicemail here , email the show at leastimportantthings@gmail.com , or reach out via social media at the links below. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode: Royalty-free musi...
Dec 14, 2023•25 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast The story for Rob Bell’s new book came to him in the middle of the night with a simple question— Where'd You Park Your Spaceship? In this special interview, learn how Rob's first fiction book evolved from that question, being an outsider in science fiction writing, and how these characters and world changed his being. --- Click here to get the book and learn more about Rob Bell. Subscribe to Least Important Things Monthly. You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here . You c...
Nov 30, 2023•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast A show hole—the deep, dark pit of emotion when your favorite TV show concludes. Why does this feeling happen? And why don't we ever want our favorite shows to end? --- Subscribe to Least Important Things Monthly. You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here . You can email the show at leastimportantthings@gmail.com or reach out to me on social media. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode: Royalty-free music an...
Nov 09, 2023•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Learn about the small British production company Hammer Films, which pioneered a horror movie strategy used by independent studios today. --- Listen to our Scary Movies episode. Subscribe to Least Important Things Monthly. You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here . You can email the show at leastimportantthings@gmail.com or reach out to me on social media. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode: Royalty-free mus...
Oct 26, 2023•18 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast Life-changing meals don't have to be once in a lifetime. **SPOILERS for The Bear and The Menu ** --- Subscribe to Least Important Things Monthly (our newsletter). You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here . You can email the show at leastimportantthings@gmail.com or reach out to me on social media. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode: Royalty-free music and sound effects via Artlist.com The Bear(2022)- Se...
Oct 12, 2023•16 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast A special "from the vault" episode from a defunct podcast featuring Audrey Ferris and a heartfelt conversation about why everyone can be creative. --- You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here . You can email the show at leastimportantthings@gmail.com or reach out to me on social media. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Send us a text Follow Least Important Things: Letterboxd Instagram YouTube TikTok Facebook All content f...
Sep 21, 2023•37 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast Why does walking while listening to music come so naturally to us? Discover the best songs to walk to, why we love them, and how they can alter your mindset. Listen to the LIT Walking Songs playlist . --- You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here . You can email the show at leastimportantthings@gmail.com or reach out to me on social media. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode: Royalty-free music via Artlist.com...
Jul 27, 2023•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Andy Warsen returns to recap Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning - Part 1 with Mike and Luke. PLUS special guest appearances and stories from guys' theater experience. **Spoilers begin at 00:18:00** Podcast: Impossible is a special rewatch miniseries from Least Important Things. Mike Wynne (of Jurassic Pod fame) joins Luke in accepting the mission of watching every Mission: Impossible movie leading up to the seventh installment in the series. Their task is to investigate the improbable influ...
Jul 16, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast 
