Least Important Things

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 tun...

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 pa...

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...

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....

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 p...

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@gmai...

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 t...

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 em...

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...

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 sa...

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 a...

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.leastimportantth...

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 sh...

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...

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 lear...

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.  Subsc...

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...

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...

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.c...

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  ---...

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 t...

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 l...

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 part of the show by leaving a voicemail he...

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 every Mission: Impossible movie leading up to the se...

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 leading up to the seventh installment in the series. T...