Least Important Things

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. ---...

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...