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...

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 l...

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this episode, Luke Ferris explores why we still tune in 70 years later, even as the "magic" of movie-star mystery has been replaced by so...

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...

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 i...

"The seeker of serenity, the protector of Italian virginity, the enforcer of our Lord God—the one, the only, Sir Ulrich von Lichtenstein!"In this episode, Luke Ferris celebrates the 25th anniversary of the 2001 rock-and-roll medieval ma...

We're all in this together. In this episode, we’re going back 20 years to 2006 to rewatch a movie that defined a generation of Disney Channel kids: High School Musical. Joining host Luke Ferris are two Wildcats who were there a...

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....

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...

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 real...

"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 T...

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.I...

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. ---<...

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. ...

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 epi...

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

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 no...

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. ...

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 epi...

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 Felte...

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, ...

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 dee...

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 ac...

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.

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 Donaldso...