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 vi...

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 Thin...

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 Im...

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 riv...

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 Least Important Things on Patreon You can be part of the show by leaving a voicem...

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 Tues...

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 Thin...

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 ...

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 Luke Soldano—to rank the best of the best of Windy City cinema. In part one, the group discusses...

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@g...

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 ...

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 rea...

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 leastimportantthings@gmail.com or reach out via social media at the links below. Read our article...

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 a special rewatch miniseries from Least Important Things, where we accept the mission of discussi...

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 Jackson, Jim Hargrove, Bri and Andy Warsen, and Shannon Wynne. --- Watch this episode on YouTu...

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 articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com ---...

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. Subscribe to Least Important Things Monthly. You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here....

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 sound effects via Artlist.comChannel Surfing in the Early Evening in the ...

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 franchise. Watch this episode on YouTube. Subscribe to Least Important Things Monthly. Y...

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 to Stuck on Sorna. Follow Daniel on Instagram. Subscribe to Least Important Things Mon...