Least Important Things

After five years of walkable bliss, Luke Ferris has finally relented to the great American tradition: the daily commute. But in the transition from city sidewalks to suburban boulevards, he rediscovered a forgotten magic on the FM dial. In this episode, we explore the "surrender of choice" found in local independent radio (shoutout to Grand Rapids’ own WYCE ) and how the cinematic "...

Are you having a holly, jolly Christmas? Well, you’re about to… Welcome to the first-ever LIT Holiday Special! Luke Ferris and Mike Wynne answer listener questions about Christmas movies, holiday traditions, and more.  --- Catch new episodes of Least Important Things every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube .  Support Least Important Things on Patreon You can be part of the show...

Uncover how the lore of J.R.R. Tolkien's comprehensive work—from The Lord of the Rings to The Silmarillion —speaks to a deeper understanding of life and death compared to the teachings of religion, philosophy, and science.   --- Catch new episodes of Least Important Things every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube .  Support Least Important Things on Patreon You can be part o...

On a cold, snowy Sunday night, Luke Ferris drove to the movie theater to see the new film from acclaimed Norwegian director Joachim Trier called S entimental Value .  Here's what he learned... --- Catch new episodes of Least Important Things every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube .  Support Least Important Things on Patreon You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemai...

Learn how a TV antenna and an old Super Friends episode led to clarity about the human relationship to technology.  --- Catch new episodes of Least Important Things every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube .  Support Least Important Things on Patreon You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here .  You can email the show at leastimportantthings@gmail.com or reach out vi...

String up your Christmas lights and charge your walkie-talkies, today we’re discussing why we love Stranger Things . Joining Luke Ferris in the first-ever outdoor recorded episode is Audrey Ferris to discuss the sensational and nostalgic Netflix show, which is coming up on its fifth and final season.  --- Catch new episodes of Least Important Things every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts or...

Welcome to a traditional like any other.  In this episode, we’re pitting the fiercest alien monsters together in a 16-team bracket tournament, where in one shining moment, we’ll crown the best alien monster in movies and television.   Joining Luke Ferris is an expert alien-analyst panel: Mike Wynne and Zach Hall.  --- Catch new episodes of Least Important Things every Tuesday wherever you get your...

We’re celebrating 30 years since the release of Pierce Brosnan’s debut as James Bond 007 in GoldenEye.  Joining Luke for the podcast's first Bond rewatch are Mike Wynne and Zach Hall—aka 001 and 002. --- Catch new episodes of Least Important Things every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube .  Support Least Important Things on Patreon You can be part of the show by leaving a v...

In honor of the spooky season, we’re rewatching and discussing the found-footage monster-movie hit Cloverfield .  Joining Luke is Curtis Felten, who saw this movie five times in theaters, and cinephile taste-maker Jacob Felten. The friends reminisce on the cultural sensation that was Cloverfield and why this movie has stood the test of time.  --- Catch new episodes of Least Important Things every...

October is the best month for sports fans, so it is the perfect time for another athletics episode focusing on the leaders, playcallers, and mentors. So, who are the best coaches from movies and television?  Luke Ferris, Mike Wynne, and professional volleyball coach Tucker Bitting break down the best and worst of the coaching profession in pop culture.  --- Catch new episodes of Least Important Th...

In any sport across the globe, rivalries are the competitions that players circle on their calendars, journalists debate at nausium, and where fans unleash their deepest loyalties.  But in the bitterness and intensity, is there a deeper emotion that makes rivalries so special?  In this episode, we'll uncover why sports fans can't live without their rivals.  Featuring friends of the show,...

Cage. Travolta. Two faces enter. One wins. It’s John Woo’s Face/Off , featuring Luke Ferris and his John Travolta and Nicholas Cage–Mike Wynne and Zach Hall.  The boys discuss the outlandish performances, wild Woo action tropes, and why this movie still resonates with audiences.  --- Catch new episodes of Least Important Things every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube .  Support...

The 2000s were a critical period of transition for movie trailers. From the “In a World” setup to quick-cutting character narrations, the years from 2000 to 2009 laid the groundwork for the needle drop and "BRAAAM" trailers we know today. Luke Ferris and Zach Hall discuss why this era was so integral in the evolution of movie trailers and highlight their favorite trailers of the decade. ...

It’s the seminal Millennial childhood classic– The Parent Trap– directed by Nancy Meyers and starring Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid, and Natasha Richardson.  Luke Ferris is joined by a group of Camp Walden campers (Beth Donaldson, Ian McKay, and Audrey Ferris) to discuss the legacy, internet theories, and timeless fashion of this Disney remake.  --- Catch new episodes of Least Important Things every...

The epic deep-dish-sized conclusion of the 10 best Chicago movies.  Luke Ferris is joined by a cast of Chicagoians—Mel Slattery, Eric Bailey, Jason Oscar, and Luke Soldano—to rank the best of the best of Windy City cinema.  In part two, the group finalizes the rankings of the top 10 and reveals the best Chicago movie.  Play along at home with our rankings spreadsheet and view the complete list of...

This episode's shoulders are so big that we had to split it into two parts.  We are ranking the 10 best Chicago movies based on the criteria of: The movie must be set in Chicago or capture the city's spirit in its narrative.  The movie has to have scenes shot on location in the city of Chicago. Luke Ferris is joined by a cast of Chicagoians—Mel Slattery, Eric Bailey, Jason Oscar, and Luk...

No, this isn't a dream. Least Important Things is back for a new season, and Luke Ferris and Mike Wynne are kicking off season four discussing 2010's Inception , directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Leonardo DiCaprio.  --- Catch new episodes of Least Important Things every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube .  Support Least Important Things on Patreon You can be p...

Join Mike and Luke for their raw and ruckus reactions to Jurassic World Rebirth.*  *BEWARE OF SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE  --- Jurassic Pod is a podcast 65 million years in the making. In this show, we excavate, theorize, and decipher the evolution of the Jurassic Park films and their fandom.  Check out the Jurassic Pod archived episodes. You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here .  You...

Mike and Luke preview Jurassic World Rebirth, breaking down the latest trailer and what to expect in the newest installment of the franchise.  --- Jurassic Pod is a podcast 65 million years in the making. In this show, we excavate, theorize, and decipher the evolution of the Jurassic Park films and their fandom.  Check out the Jurassic Pod archived episodes. You can be part of the show by leaving...

When Tottenham Hotspur Football Club won their first trophy in 17 years, the feeling was one of relief and unexperienced joy. Find out why these moments are what make sports fans sacrifice their time, energy, and passion for a game.  How the Premier League Kept Me Sane Article World Cup Episode --- You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here .  You can email the show at leastimportantt...

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning is here, and we've got the team together to provide post-theater reactions to all the death-defying stunts, paradoxes, doves(?), storage capacities, and more that you've come to expect from this unstoppable franchise.  The Team: Luke Ferris, Mike Wynne, Zach Hall, Bri Warsen, Andy Warnse, Justin Felten, and Jay Ferris.  --- Podcast Impossible is...

Join Luke and Mike in the biggest episode of the podcast yet— The Final Reckoning Preview Extravaganza .  A panel of guests from all the Least Important Things rewatch series to preview Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning , celebrate the franchise, and attempt the impossible mission of rating Tom Cruise's best hair in the series.  Special thanks to: Zach Hall, Daniel Stephen, Greg Jacks...

We are living in a golden age of the spy thriller across TV and film. Uncover why this genre has seen a recent uptick in popularity and what entries stand above the rest.  --- 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 ar...

You know his name. He doesn't.  Luke and Mike close out The Bourne Cast with the final (?) installment of the series 2016's Jason Bourne . PLUS, the first-ever "Franchise Leasties and Besties Awards." --- The Bournecast is a special rewatch miniseries from Least Important Things that assesses and uncovers the legacy of the Bourne franchise.  Watch this episode on YouTube.  Subs...

Learn why rediscovery reminds us of who we are.  --- 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...