Least Important Things

A podcast about movies, friendship, and finding meaning in the most important of the least important things in our lives.

Podcasting since 2022 • 119 episodes

Least Important Things

Latest Episodes

Military Movies

Military and war movies have occupied a complex, inescapable place in Hollywood since the medium's inception. In this essay episode, we reflect on the cinematic history of the war film: from the colossal output of World War II featu...

November 10, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 7 • 15:01

The Death of the Teen Dramedy

Remember when high schoolers looked like thirty-year-olds and every problem could be solved by a grand romantic gesture?In this discussion episode, Luke Ferris, Mike Wynne, and Zach Hall explore the cinematic tragedy of the death of the ...

November 03, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 6 • 1:22:55

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

Every autumn, millions of us chase that specific brand of nostalgia: the crunch of leaves underfoot, the glowing jack-o'-lanterns, and the thrill of getting free candy while dressed up as a beloved character. Thankfully, you can find this in on...

October 27, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 5 • 8:09

Lawrence of Arabia

How can the most boring movie you've ever seen become one of the most awe-inspiring? Just 25 years and a bit of perspective. In this episode, host Luke Ferris reflects on revisiting Lawrence of Arabia—the one film he famous...

October 20, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 4 • 10:09

Plane Movies

Plane travel is painful, but picking the right in-flight movie can turn a cramped cabin into the ultimate modern-day video store. In this essay episode, host Luke Ferris explores high-altitude cinematic comfort, the survival art of airplane mov...

October 13, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 3 • 16:53