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 • 105 episodes

Least Important Things

Latest Episodes

Watching National Treasure Every 4th of July

Every year on the 4th of July, Luke Ferris and his friends watch 2004’s National Treasure starring Nicolas Cage. But why?In this essay episode, you’ll uncover the treasure map of how this tradition started, including:&n...

June 30, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 40 • 10:46

Nolan

“The cinema substitutes for our gaze a world more in harmony with our desires.” - Andre BazinWe are strapping into our theater seats and preparing our senses for the overwhelming, practical-effects-driven world of cinema's premiere moder...

June 23, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 39 • 19:39

Why the World Cup Creates Moments of Joy

In this rewind episode, Luke Ferris reflects on why the World Cup is so popular, how it generates moments of human joy, and why you should tune in this year. ---Catch new episodes of Least Important Things every Tuesday w...

June 16, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 38 • 22:43

The Mummy (1999)

Press play if you'd rather be watching the 1999 cinematic masterpiece The Mummy (and its sequels) starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz. Host Luke Ferris is joined by Mike Wynne and Zach Hall to kick off the inaugural "...

June 09, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 37 • 1:42:47

Best Summer Movies

It’s the time for beaches, bonfires, basking in the afternoon sunshine, going on roadtrips, and it’s also one of the most exciting seasons for movies.But here’s the challenge when picking a summertime flick: choosing a movie.The l...

June 02, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 36 • 24:03