Is this the best movie in the Bourne franchise?  In the second episode of The Bournecast, Luke and Mike are joined by a friend of the pod, Jim Hargrove, to rewatch and discuss The Bourne Supremacy (2004).Hig...

What’s so special about this bean that produces the nectar of the gods? Why has coffee stood the test of time amongst beverage trends? And what makes the perfect cup of coffee?In this episode, we will explore the experi...

We have a teaser trailer and title of the next and final(?) chapter of the Mission: Impossible franchise–Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning, releasing to theaters in May 2025. We break down the trailer frame by frame and rate ou...

You asked for the Bourne franchise, and we couldn't resist.In the first episode of The Bournecast, Luke and Mike rewatch and discuss The Bourne Identity (2002).Highlights include a new segment on the show, a conv...

I’ve always loved Halloween, but I’ve kept it a secret. My relationship with the holidays has always intrigued and haunted me. So, join me as I uncover why my turbulent relationship with Halloween is rooted in the Satanic Panic of t...

A story about a first-generation iPod shuffle, a Lincoln Navigator, and a summer vacation in 2006. ---Subscribe to Least Important Things Monthly. You can b...

The Jurassic Pod boys are back to discuss all things Jurassic World: Rebirth. Daniel Stephen from the Stuck on Sorna podcast joins Mike and Luke to break down the latest news about the next installment in the franchise. Plus, plot p...

Blind spots. We’ve all got them in our pop culture resume. But it’s funny that we can know so much about a movie TV show without even seeing it. Vivi has never seen any of the Indiana Jones films. So, we decided to connect and discu...

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,...

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...

Mike and Luke rewrite the franchise timeline in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. ---Watch this episode on YouTube. 

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...

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.  ---

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...

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...

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 ...

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: ...

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. 

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...