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| The Dude Always Abides | 28 Jul 2026 | 00:10:59 | |
“The Dude abides.” We’re pouring a White Russian and heading back to 1990s Los Angeles to break down the Coen Brothers’ iconic cult classic, The Big Lebowski. In this essay episode, host Luke Ferris takes a solo dive into the film’s unique balance of LA noir, system structures, and cultural iconography. Despite The Dude being everywhere in modern pop culture, Luke shares what it was like watching this classic from start to finish for the very first time—and why holding it all loosely might just be the ultimate life lesson. --- 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 via social media at the links below. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode:
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| The Summer I Got Into The Doors | 21 Jul 2026 | 00:15:19 | |
Take a trip back to the hazy, sun-drenched Midwestern heat of July 2014. Host Luke Ferris takes the solo mic for a deeply personal essay episode reflecting on a formative, vagabond summer spent house-crashing, working menial internships, and driving endless miles across Michigan. It was a season of isolation, cheap beer, and beautiful mundanity—all set to a heavy, mystic, and psychedelic soundtrack. In this essay episode, Luke explores how the raw lore of Jim Morrison and The Doors found him at exactly the right time, romanticizing his solitude and putting him into a meditative state that culminated in a single, life-changing morning beach decision. --- 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 via social media at the links below. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode:
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| Novelizations | 12 May 2026 | 00:15:56 | |
There’s a forgotten form of writing, often ostracized by the publishing world, that deserves a reclamation–the novelization, In this essay episode, Luke Ferris dives into the "pulpy" and often misunderstood world of novelizations. Far from just being simple marketing gimmicks, these books offer a unique way to engage with our favorite films, filling in lore gaps and letting us spend more time with characters we already love. In this episode, we’ll dive into:
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| Judge a Book by Its Cover | 20 Dec 2022 | 00:22:34 | |
Book covers are a glimpse of the possibilities of a story. A preview of what you can experience with a flip of a page. 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 --- Sources for this episode:
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| The World Cup | 17 Nov 2022 | 00:23:04 | |
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 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 --- Sources for this episode:
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| Lip-Synching | 10 Nov 2022 | 00:12:39 | |
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. --- Sources for this episode:
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| Scary Movies | 20 Oct 2022 | 00:16:59 | |
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 via social media. --- Sources for this episode:
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| The Perfect SNL Sketch | 06 Oct 2022 | 00:09:10 | |
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: Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode:
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| Nostalgia Feedback Loop | 29 Sep 2022 | 00:09:36 | |
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 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: Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode:
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| Why Do We Love Star Wars? | 29 Sep 2022 | 00:11:35 | |
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 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: Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode:
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| Trailer - Least Important Things | 15 Sep 2022 | 00:02:03 | |
Least Important Things is a podcast about celebrating the most important of the least important things in pop culture and entertainment. In a world that’s increasingly divided, the seemingly insignificant things in our lives are what give us connection and purpose. Follow Least Important Things:
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| A Case for Ocean's Twelve | 05 May 2026 | 00:12:11 | |
What happens when you give an auteur director and the biggest movie stars in the world an all-expenses-paid trip to Europe to create a bombastic sequel? The often misunderstood Ocean’s Twelve. In this essay episode, Luke Ferris makes a case for Ocean’s Twelve and the brilliance behind this often derided sequel. --- 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 via social media at the links below. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode:
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| Ocean's Eleven | 28 Apr 2026 | 01:08:59 | |
“Do you think we need one more? Do you think we need one more… Okay, we’ll get one more.” We’re assembling the crew and heading to America’s playground to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Steven Soderbergh’s effortlessly cool heist masterpiece, Ocean's Eleven. Host Luke Ferris is joined by his own "Rusty" and "Linus"—Andy Warsen and Mike Wynne—to break down why this movie is one of the coolest and lasting pieces of pure movie-star entertainment. In this episode, we’ll dive into:
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| The Comfort of Movie Soundtracks | 21 Apr 2026 | 00:12:04 | |
In this essay episode, Luke Ferris explores the evocative power of film scores and why we find such deep resonance in the music that follows us long after the credits roll. Luke will examine how soundtracks allow us to rewatch movies in our minds and provide thematic connection beyond the screen. We’ll dive into:
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| Spring Break at the Movies | 14 Apr 2026 | 00:12:37 | |
For those of us in northern climates, spring break is a strange American pastime—a desperate search for vitamin D to escape the "sprinter" (spring-winter) slush. But for the "holdovers" who stay behind, the empty streets and gray skies offer a different kind of magic: the cinema. In this essay episode, Luke Ferris explores the unique nostalgia of the spring break movie season. From childhood memories to the recent "quadrant-bursting" success of Project Hail Mary, Luke discusses why the theater remains the ultimate escape for those left behind. He’ll dive into:
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| Sorting Records | 07 Apr 2026 | 00:12:21 | |
After five moves in five years, Luke Ferris is finally unpacking the last of his boxes—the ones that contain his most precious cargo: his record collection. In this essay episode, we explore the strange power of things that finally make us feel at home. --- 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 via social media at the links below. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode:
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| Waiting for Guffman | 31 Mar 2026 | 01:00:57 | |
Pack your bags and grab your "Remains of the Day" lunchbox. This week on Least Important Things, we are traveling to the "Stool Capital of the World"—Blaine, Missouri—to rewatch the 1997 mockumentary masterpiece, Waiting for Guffman. Mike Wynne returns to the podcast with Luke Ferris to discuss the ambitious musical celebration Red, White and Blaine and the man with the dream: Corky St. Clair. From the improvised genius of Christopher Guest and Eugene Levy to the late Catherine O'Hara, we break down why this film is the blueprint for every modern self-aware comedy. In this episode, we discuss:
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| The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (25th Anniversary Rewatch) | 24 Mar 2026 | 01:39:56 | |
We are journeying back to Middle-earth to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the film that changed cinema forever: Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. In this special rewatch, Luke Ferris is joined by his two older siblings—the people responsible for his Tolkien obsession—Jay Ferris and Anna Guerink. Together, they discuss the theatrical release of the first film in the greatest trilogy of all time. We’ll venture into:
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| A St. Patrick's Day Tale | 17 Mar 2026 | 00:28:43 | |
In a special St. Patrick’s Day episode, Luke Ferris reads “A Legend of Knockmany” from the Irish Fairy Book. So curl up in a wool blanket, grab a cup of tea or a pint, and settle in for a folk tale that goes deep into the lineage of Irish culture. --- 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 via social media at the links below. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode:
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| The Oscars Are My Super Bowl | 10 Mar 2026 | 00:12:47 | |
The Academy Awards is a dramatic cocktail of pop culture obsession and a rare "monoculture" experience. In this episode, Luke Ferris explores why we still tune in 70 years later, even as the "magic" of movie-star mystery has been replaced by social media intimacy. Luke explains the mechanics of the show and why the most moving moments often happen far away from the headlines. In this episode, we discuss:
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| The Mummy Returns | 14 Jul 2026 | 01:37:34 | |
The Mummy Returns…again? Zach Hall and Mike Wynne join Luke Ferris for the second installment of The Mummycast, our franchise rewatch series on The Mummy. This time, the boys return to the dessert for the often derided follow-up to the 1999 classic to discuss everything from Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson’s infamous digital film debut to Horus the falcon, the real hero of the story. --- 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 via social media at the links below. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode:
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| Does It Hold Up? | 03 Mar 2026 | 01:15:12 | |
It's time to crank up the pop culture oven in the kitchen of nostalgia because this week, Luke Ferris is joined by Zach Hall to deconstruct the "Secret Recipe" for media that stands the test of time—and the ingredients that cause others to sour. From the rediscovered love of The Mummy to the questionable lineage of Monopoly, we’re diving deep into the vault to see what still holds a candle to the flame and what needs to be relegated to a "cautionary tale". In this episode, we discuss:
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| All the President's Men Is Still Teaching Me | 24 Feb 2026 | 00:10:24 | |
Fifty years after its release, All the President’s Men still feels as relevant as ever. In this essay episode, Luke Ferris explores how a 1970s procedural about two reporters in a newsroom managed to capture the soul of a 13-year-old in 2006—and why it still resonates at age 33. We’ll dive into:
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| A Knight's Tale | 17 Feb 2026 | 01:03:30 | |
"The seeker of serenity, the protector of Italian virginity, the enforcer of our Lord God—the one, the only, Sir Ulrich von Lichtenstein!" We’ll dive into:
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| High School Musical | 10 Feb 2026 | 01:22:36 | |
We're all in this together.
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| Groundhog Day Mental Health Lessons | 02 Feb 2026 | 00:13:45 | |
Well, it's Groundhog Day...again. In this episode, Luke Ferris explores the 1993 dark-comedy classic Groundhog Day and the mental health lessons it offers about isolation, burnout, and the search for meaning in the mundane. We’ll dive into:
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| George Smiley - The Hero for Middle Aged Men | 27 Jan 2026 | 00:16:51 | |
When we think of the quintessential British hero, our minds often jump to the high-octane world of James Bond or the eccentric brilliance of Sherlock Holmes. But as we grow older, the "throne of cool" begins to look a little different. In this episode, Luke explores the "anti-Bond": George Smiley. Created by John le Carré, Smiley isn't a dashing super-spy; he is an overweight, bespectacled desk worker whose marriage is failing and whose glory days seem long behind him. Yet, it is precisely this "averageness" that makes him one of the most compelling figures in 20th-century fiction. We’ll dive into:
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| The Magical Thinking of Snow Days | 20 Jan 2026 | 00:14:05 | |
For anyone who grew up in a northern climate, the phrase “snow day” carries a weight of pure, unadulterated magic. In this episode, host Luke Ferris explores the transition from the childhood wonder of "cosmic intervention" to the grounded reality of shoveling the driveway as an adult. --- 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 via social media at the links below. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode:
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| Grosse Pointe Blank | 13 Jan 2026 | 01:19:58 | |
"Ten years. Ten years!" It's time to go back to high school for a special Grosse Pointe, Michigan, reunion episode centered on the 1997 action-comedy cult classic, Grosse Pointe Blank. Grosse Pointers Mike Wynne and Peter Tellarico join Luke Ferris to discuss the film's accuracy to 90s suburban Michigan. From the auto industry references to the snacks at the Ultimart, the boys explore why this film was rejected by its namesake city, yet remains a nostalgic cult classic amongst movie fans (and Gen Xers). --- 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 via social media at the links below. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode:
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| What the Car Radio Taught Me About Change | 06 Jan 2026 | 00:16:38 | |
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 "vibe" of Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood helped Luke transform road rage into a Cliff Booth-inspired state of mind. From the diegetic beats of Baby Driver to the neon-soaked streets of Drive, we’re looking at how the music coming through your speakers can turn a mundane 15-minute crawl into a meaningful moment of community. --- 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 via social media at the links below. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode:
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| Holiday Special | 16 Dec 2025 | 01:03:44 | |
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 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:
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| Watching National Treasure Every 4th of July | 30 Jun 2026 | 00:10:46 | |
Every year on the 4th of July, Luke Ferris and his friends watch 2004’s National Treasure starring Nicolas Cage. But why? In this essay episode, you’ll uncover the treasure map of how this tradition started, including:
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| What The Lord of the Rings Taught Me About Life and Death | 11 Dec 2025 | 00:36:56 | |
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 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:
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| The Sentimental Value of Movie Theaters | 02 Dec 2025 | 00:08:34 | |
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 Sentimental 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 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:
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| I Got an Antenna for My TV and Learned Something New About Humanity | 25 Nov 2025 | 00:18:33 | |
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 via social media at the links below. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode:
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| Why We Love Stranger Things | 18 Nov 2025 | 01:07:42 | |
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 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 via social media at the links below. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode:
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| Alien Monster Tournament | 11 Nov 2025 | 01:20:56 | |
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 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 via social media at the links below. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode:
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| GoldenEye | 04 Nov 2025 | 01:44:41 | |
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 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:
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| Cloverfield | 28 Oct 2025 | 01:20:24 | |
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 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 via social media at the links below. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode:
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| Best Coaches From Movies & TV | 21 Oct 2025 | 01:26:06 | |
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 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 via social media at the links below. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode:
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| Why We Secretly Love Our Rivals | 14 Oct 2025 | 00:33:20 | |
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, Andy Warsen and Greg Jackson, who hold separate camps in the Michigan vs Michigan State rivalry. --- 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 via social media at the links below. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode:
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| Face/Off | 07 Oct 2025 | 01:32:57 | |
Cage. Travolta. Two faces enter. One wins. --- 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 via social media at the links below. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode:
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| Nolan | 23 Jun 2026 | 00:19:39 | |
“The cinema substitutes for our gaze a world more in harmony with our desires.” - Andre Bazin We are strapping into our theater seats and preparing our senses for the overwhelming, practical-effects-driven world of cinema's premiere modern master—Christopher Nolan. Host Luke Ferris takes a deeply personal journey through the filmography of his generational director, tracking how a filmmaker can completely captivate a movie-obsessed teenager and follow them all the way into adulthood. In this episode, we’ll dive into:
--- 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 via social media at the links below. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode:
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| Best 2000s Movie Trailers | 30 Sep 2025 | 01:51:13 | |
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. --- Support Least Important Things on Patreon Catch new episodes of Least Important Things every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube. Sources for this episode:
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| The Parent Trap (1998) | 23 Sep 2025 | 00:59:49 | |
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 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 via social media at the links below. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode:
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| Best Chicago Movies - Part Two | 16 Sep 2025 | 00:55:45 | |
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 Chicago movies that meet our criteria. Listen to Part One --- Support Least Important Things on Patreon Catch new episodes of Least Important Things every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube. Sources for this episode:
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| Best Chicago Movies - Part One | 09 Sep 2025 | 01:29:04 | |
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:
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 one, the group discusses the criteria for the best Chicago movies, honorable mentions, and begins ranking the top 10. Play along at home with our rankings spreadsheet and view the complete list of Chicago movies that meet our criteria. --- Catch new episodes of Least Important Things every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube. Support Least Important Things on Patreon: Sources for this episode:
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| Inception | 02 Sep 2025 | 01:15:03 | |
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 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:
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| Jurassic World Rebirth REACTIONS | Jurassic Pod | 07 Jul 2025 | 00:53:38 | |
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 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:
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| Jurassic World Rebirth Preview Show | Jurassic Pod | 30 Jun 2025 | 00:28:01 | |
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 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:
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