Least Important Things

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...

Guess who's back? Back again. Well...not Jason Bourne.  Zach Hall, our number one, number two man, returns not for a franchise sequel but a franchise legacy. The boys crack each other up while trying to make sense of the plot of 2012's The Bourne Legacy .  --- The Bournecast is a special rewatch miniseries from Least Important Things that assesses and uncovers the legacy of the Bourne fr...

We have a trailer! Daniel Stephen from the Stuck on Sorna podcast joins Luke and Mike to break down the new trailer for Jurassic World Rebirth.  Watch this episode on YouTube. --- 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. Listen...

Discover how a terrible head cold led to binge-watching the TV show How I Met Your Mother , uncovering memories, perspective, and meaning.  --- 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...

Dr. Logan Matthews joins Luke and Mike to discuss the finale of the original Bourne trilogy— The Bourne Ultimatum .  --- 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 Least Important Things Monthly.  You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here .  You can email the show at leas...

A story about AirPods and a ragged high school copy of Fahrenheit 451.   --- 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  Send us Fan Mail Follow Least...

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...

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 Leas...

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...

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...

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 speci...

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 t...

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  --...

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. ---...