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 med…

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 Bournec…

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 Cof…

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 …

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 fr…

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…

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 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 …

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…

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 Imp…

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…

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 arti…

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 …

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 s…

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 leastimportantth…

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 b…

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 M…

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 …

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 link…

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…

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 le…

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 a…

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 t…

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 …

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 s…

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 …

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…

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 a…

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 med…

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 o…

In a special interview episode, Luke speaks with Terry Dehghani, the creator and host of Blues Aboard, a fan brand for the Australian Rules Football Club Carlton Athletic. They discuss what Australian Rules Football (AKA AFL, "the footy) is and the passion behind the fans of his boyhood club. --- You can follow Terry at Blues Abroad. --- You can be…

The final rewatch of the miniseries requires extra team members. JD Alocilja and Justin Felten join Mike and Luke to discuss whether Mission Impossible: Fallout is the best M: I ever. 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 eve…

A long-time fan of the show, Andy Warsen, joins Mike and Luke to discuss the fifth installment in the franchise, Mission: Impossible - Rouge Nation. 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 leadin…

Why do we choose to follow a sports team? What attracts us? Keeps us? And suspends our disbelief that a group of people playing a game wearing the same colors matters? --- 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 …

Daniel Stephen from the Stuck on Sorna podcast joins Mike and Luke to investigate the fourth installment in the franchise, Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol. 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 …

Jim Hargrove joins the team to discuss J.J. Abram's Mission: Impossible III. 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 investig…

Live music concerts, shows, and gigs are one of the most potent acts of the human experience. But how do you participate in live music? Why do your concert memories last? And where is live music heading as a communal happening? --- You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here. You can email the show at leastimportantthings@gmail.com or r…

Zach Hall joins the team to discuss John Woo's Mission: Impossible 2. 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…

Today, access to entertainment takes moments and taps. But does our unbridled access to choice end up paralyzing us? --- 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…

Welcome to Podcast: Impossible, 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 influence of this franchise on culture, cinema, a…

What's the greatest of all time G.O.A.T debate? Why do we have them? And is there a definitive outcome to these debates in pop culture, food, and entertainment? --- 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 ab…

A special conversation with Meg Schmidt, an art director with publisher Harper Collins. She was so brilliant in our Judge a Book by Its Cover episode that we decided to release the full interview. --- 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.…

Book covers are a glimpse of the possibilities of a story. A preview of what you can experience with a flip of a page. But how are book covers created? What goes into the process of picking the colors, imagery, and fonts? And why do book covers matter? Featuring special guest Meg Schmidt, art director at publisher Harper Collins. --- You can be par…

The 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup is upon us in an unlikely time and place, with geopolitical pressures clouding the event's clarity of international competition. So why is the World Cup so popular? What does it say about the changing landscapes in sports fandom? And why should you tune in this year? --- You can be part of the show by leaving a voicema…

From TikTok to game shows, lip-synching is more prominent than ever in our cultural language. But is there a more significant power in the art of the lip synch? --- This episode features YOU, the listeners. Give us your feedback by leaving a voicemail here, emailing the show at leastimportantthings@gmail.com, or sending a message via social media. …

Bumps in the night, masked monsters, and sinister scenarios are more than meets the eye when it comes to scary movies and the horror genre. --- This episode features Curtis Felten (@curtisjamesfelten) and YOU, the listeners. Give us your feedback by leaving a voicemail here, emailing the show at leastimportantthings@gmail.com, or sending a message …

What's the perfect Saturday Night Live sketch? The answer might surprise you. --- You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail about why you love Star Wars or what you'd like to hear next. Leave a voicemail here. For you introverts, you can email the show at leastimportantthings@gmail.com or reach out to me on social media: Instagram Twitter …

Nostalgia has been a much-debated topic in pop culture over the past decade. But you cannot deny nostalgia's power in our subconscious, especially while we're consuming and creating entertainment. So, why is nostalgia so influential in the art we consume? And as consumers and creators, how can we use the power of nostalgia for good? --- You can be …

In 1977, the cinematic industry changed on one weekend, when an upstart science fiction picture opened on May 25th. Fifty years later, Star Wars has become the most prominent media franchise in the world. But how did this space-opera pop picture turn into global mythology and pseudo-religion? Why do we love Star Wars? --- You can be part of the sho…

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