Least Important Things
A podcast about celebrating the most important of the least important things in our lives.
Episodes
41 episodes since 2022
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales | Podcast of the Caribbean
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,...
August 22, 2024
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Season 2
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1:25:37
Hosting the Host with Audrey Ferris
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 F...
August 08, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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56:29
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides | Podcast of the Caribbean
Mike and Luke rewrite the franchise timeline in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. ---Watch this episode on YouTube.
July 24, 2024
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Season 2
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1:30:10
Why Do We Love Keanu Reeves?
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...
June 27, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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31:16
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End | Podcast of the Caribbean
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. ---
June 04, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:31:47
Why Do We Take Photos?
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 thou...
May 28, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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28:53
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest | Podcast of the Caribbean
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 fr...
April 16, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:23:51
Why Movies Use Black and White
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 ...
April 11, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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16:28
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl | Podcast of the Caribbean
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: ...
March 28, 2024
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Season 2
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1:28:59
Sequels
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.
March 14, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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23:43
The Halftime Show
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 c...
February 07, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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10:33
Dive Bars
Walking into your local dive bar feels like coming home. But these welcoming community staples are becoming rare. So, how do we preserve these taverns, pubs, dives, and local bars? Meet Matt and Mark Baldino, who saved a legendary Chica...
January 16, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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32:40
The Holiday Feeling
I didn't want to make this episode. Reluctantly...I'm proud to announce the first-ever Least Important Things Holiday Special. ---Subscribe to Leas...
December 18, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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13:03
The Perfect Day
The perfect day. We all have a vision of it in our heads. But is it obtainable? ---Subscribe to Least Important Things Monthly. This episode's topic came from t...
December 14, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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25:08
Rob Bell Goes to Space
The story for Rob Bell’s new book came to him in the middle of the night with a simple question—Where'd You Park Your Spaceship? In this special interview, learn how Rob's first f...
November 30, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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46:20
Show Hole
A show hole—the deep, dark pit of emotion when your favorite TV show concludes. Why does this feeling happen? And why don't we ever want our favorite shows to end? ---Subsc...
November 09, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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21:08
Hammer Horror
Learn about the small British production company Hammer Films, which pioneered a horror movie strategy used by independent studios today.---Listen to our Scary Movies episo...
October 26, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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18:27
Life Changing Meals
Life-changing meals don't have to be once in a lifetime. **SPOILERS for The Bear and The Menu**---Subscribe to Least Important Things Month...
October 12, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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15:59
The Joy of Creativity | From the Vault
A special "from the vault" episode from a defunct podcast featuring Audrey Ferris and a heartfelt conversation about why everyone can be creative. ---You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail
September 21, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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37:28
Walking Songs
Why does walking while listening to music come so naturally to us? Discover the best songs to walk to, why we love them, and how they can alter your mindset.
July 27, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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13:25
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One | Podcast: Impossible
Andy Warsen returns to recap Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning - Part 1 with Mike and Luke. PLUS special guest appearances and stories from guys' theater experience. **Spoilers begin at 00:18:00**Podcast: Impossible...
July 16, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:15:56
What Is Australian Rules Football?
In a special interview episode, Luke speaks with Terry Dehghani, the creator and host of Blues Aboard, a fan brand for the Australian Rules Football Club Carlton Athletic. They discuss what Australian Rules Football (AKA AFL, "the footy) is and...
July 13, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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11:45
Mission: Impossible - Fallout | Podcast: Impossible
The final rewatch of the miniseries requires extra team members. JD Alocilja and Justin Felten join Mike and Luke to discuss whether Mission Impossible: Fallout is the best M: I ever. Podcast: Impossible is a ...
June 29, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:16:10
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation | Podcast: Impossible
A long-time fan of the show, Andy Warsen, joins Mike and Luke to discuss the fifth installment in the franchise, Mission: Impossible - Rouge Nation.Podcast: Impossible is a special rewatch miniseries from Least Importan...
May 25, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:43:55