Least Important Things

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

  1. 2d ago ·  Video

    The Other Mummy Movies

    Class is in session, and the reports are due. It’s the Least Important Things season four finale and the last episode of The Mummycast. In this episode, you’ll uncover all the “other mummy movies” throughout film history. From the 1932 Boris Karloff classic to the Scorpion King spin-offs, we’re discussing the evolution and strange turns mummy-based movies have taken for almost a century.  Host Luke Ferris is joined by Mike Wynne, who covered 2017’s The Mummy starring Tom Cruise, and Zach Hall, who watched all five The Scorpion King movies–yes, there are five. Plus, the guys share their final thoughts on the franchise as well as building our own fictional Mummy-based theme park world.  --- Catch new episodes of Least Important Things every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube. Sources for this episode: https://youtu.be/b7nmYiZ6cAg?si=AQbGs_x2LWrZ-HtS  https://youtu.be/bwTFXVdbeEw?si=0F5yf67zhezKvlUY https://youtu.be/1i6xNScZRP4?si=mtOuloPVTxa_c6wn https://youtu.be/nTnkLTRR6v8?si=R6dGEihI201TMS88 Interest in more monster movie history? Listen to our episode on the history of Hammer Horror: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2045015/episodes/13847362  Support Least Important Things on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LeastImportantThings  Send us Fan Mail Follow Least Important Things:  Letterboxd InstagramYouTubeTikTokFacebook All content falls under fair use: any copying of copyrighted material is done for a limited, educational and “transformative” purpose, such as to comment upon, criticize, or parody a copyrighted work. Such uses can be done without permission from the copyright owner.

    The Other Mummy Movies

  2. Aug 11 ·  Video

    The Smell of August

    Dank humidity, fresh-cut grass, sweat-soaked shirts, and hot rubber. Ask any former gridiron athlete, and they’ll recognize the chemical memory of August football—a potent mix of nostalgia, excitement, and dread.  In this essay episode, host Luke Ferris reflects on the brutal rites of late-summer pre-season, the sensory time machine of mandatory two-a-day practices, and how a millennial sports classic like Remember the Titans captured the exact physical and emotional toll of a team coming together under the blistering sun --- Catch new episodes of Least Important Things every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube. Sources for this episode: Royalty-free music and sound effects via Artlist.comhttps://youtu.be/uiqdA1B3_Nc?si=Hm985aciqVRPCv9c https://youtu.be/35MvdHBWjwU?si=ws7NbsY8ZUeQVXNG Support Least Important Things on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LeastImportantThings Send us Fan Mail Follow Least Important Things:  Letterboxd InstagramYouTubeTikTokFacebook All content falls under fair use: any copying of copyrighted material is done for a limited, educational and “transformative” purpose, such as to comment upon, criticize, or parody a copyrighted work. Such uses can be done without permission from the copyright owner.

    The Smell of August

  3. Aug 4 ·  Video

    The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

    “Here’s to Imoteph. May the bugger actually come back for this movie, please.” We’re dividing and conquering as we complete the trilogy to talk about the oft-forgotten third installment of The Mummy franchise for our special rewatch series, The Mummycast. It’s The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor!   Host Luke Ferris is joined by geopolitical history expert Mike Wynne and someone we didn’t recast, Zach Hall, to unpack the absurdity, the CGI yetis, and the absolute chaos of this action-adventure that looks as out of place as it did in August 2008.  --- Catch new episodes of Least Important Things every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube. Support Least Important Things on Patreon You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here. You can email the show at leastimportantthings@gmail.com or reach out via social media at the links below. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode: Royalty-free music and sound effects via Artlist.comThe Mummy 3 (2008) - Official Trailer 2 - Brendan Fraser Movie HDSend us Fan Mail Follow Least Important Things:  Letterboxd InstagramYouTubeTikTokFacebook All content falls under fair use: any copying of copyrighted material is done for a limited, educational and “transformative” purpose, such as to comment upon, criticize, or parody a copyrighted work. Such uses can be done without permission from the copyright owner.

    The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

  4. Jul 28 ·  Video

    The Dude Always Abides

    “The Dude abides.” We’re pouring a White Russian and heading back to 1990s Los Angeles to break down the Coen Brothers’ iconic cult classic, The Big Lebowski.   In this essay episode, host Luke Ferris takes a solo dive into the film’s unique balance of LA noir, system structures, and cultural iconography. Despite The Dude being everywhere in modern pop culture, Luke shares what it was like watching this classic from start to finish for the very first time—and why holding it all loosely might just be the ultimate life lesson. --- Catch new episodes of Least Important Things every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube. Support Least Important Things on Patreon You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here. You can email the show at leastimportantthings@gmail.com or reach out via social media at the links below. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode: Royalty-free music and sound effects via Artlist.comOfficial Trailer | The Big Lebowski | Screen BitesSend us Fan Mail Follow Least Important Things:  Letterboxd InstagramYouTubeTikTokFacebook All content falls under fair use: any copying of copyrighted material is done for a limited, educational and “transformative” purpose, such as to comment upon, criticize, or parody a copyrighted work. Such uses can be done without permission from the copyright owner.

    The Dude Always Abides

  5. Jul 21 ·  Video

    The Summer I Got Into The Doors

    Take a trip back to the hazy, sun-drenched Midwestern heat of July 2014. Host Luke Ferris takes the solo mic for a deeply personal essay episode reflecting on a formative, vagabond summer spent house-crashing, working menial internships, and driving endless miles across Michigan. It was a season of isolation, cheap beer, and beautiful mundanity—all set to a heavy, mystic, and psychedelic soundtrack.  In this essay episode, Luke explores how the raw lore of Jim Morrison and The Doors found him at exactly the right time, romanticizing his solitude and putting him into a meditative state that culminated in a single, life-changing morning beach decision. --- Catch new episodes of Least Important Things every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube. Support Least Important Things on Patreon You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here. You can email the show at leastimportantthings@gmail.com or reach out via social media at the links below. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode: Royalty-free music and sound effects via Artlist.comTHE DOORS | Official Trailer | STUDIOCANALHotelroom Freakout Scene - Apocalypse NowSend us Fan Mail Follow Least Important Things:  Letterboxd InstagramYouTubeTikTokFacebook All content falls under fair use: any copying of copyrighted material is done for a limited, educational and “transformative” purpose, such as to comment upon, criticize, or parody a copyrighted work. Such uses can be done without permission from the copyright owner.

    The Summer I Got Into The Doors

  6. Jul 14 ·  Video

    The Mummy Returns

    The Mummy Returns…again? Zach Hall and Mike Wynne join Luke Ferris for the second installment of The Mummycast, our franchise rewatch series on The Mummy.  This time, the boys return to the dessert for the often derided follow-up to the 1999 classic to discuss everything from Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson’s infamous digital film debut to Horus the falcon, the real hero of the story.  --- Catch new episodes of Least Important Things every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube. Support Least Important Things on Patreon You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here. You can email the show at leastimportantthings@gmail.com or reach out via social media at the links below. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode: Royalty-free music and sound effects via Artlist.comThe Mummy Returns Official Trailer #1 - Brendan Fraser Movie (2001) HDSend us Fan Mail Follow Least Important Things:  Letterboxd InstagramYouTubeTikTokFacebook All content falls under fair use: any copying of copyrighted material is done for a limited, educational and “transformative” purpose, such as to comment upon, criticize, or parody a copyrighted work. Such uses can be done without permission from the copyright owner.

    The Mummy Returns

  7. Jun 30 ·  Video

    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:  National Treasure’s generational legacy. The best National Treasure moments and quotes.Why National Treasure was memorable before it became a meme.And the meaning of the annual tradition of watching National Treasure on the 4th of July. --- Catch new episodes of Least Important Things every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube. Support Least Important Things on Patreon You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here. You can email the show at leastimportantthings@gmail.com or reach out via social media at the links below. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode: Royalty-free music and sound effects via Artlist.comNational Treasure (2004) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailersnational treasure » riley poole being my spirit animalSend us Fan Mail Follow Least Important Things:  Letterboxd InstagramYouTubeTikTokFacebook All content falls under fair use: any copying of copyrighted material is done for a limited, educational and “transformative” purpose, such as to comment upon, criticize, or parody a copyrighted work. Such uses can be done without permission from the copyright owner.

    Watching National Treasure Every 4th of July

  8. Jun 23 ·  Video

    Nolan

    “The cinema substitutes for our gaze a world more in harmony with our desires.” - Andre Bazin We are strapping into our theater seats and preparing our senses for the overwhelming, practical-effects-driven world of cinema's premiere modern master—Christopher Nolan. Host Luke Ferris takes a deeply personal journey through the filmography of his generational director, tracking how a filmmaker can completely captivate a movie-obsessed teenager and follow them all the way into adulthood. In this episode, we’ll dive into: The Nolan Experience: Breaking down the foundational pillars of a Nolan film, from the overwhelming sensory overload of his in-camera spectacles to the intricate "cinematic chess" of his timelines.The Tenet Reckoning: Luke opens up about his stubborn, five-and-a-half-year refusal to stream Tenet at home out of theatrical loyalty, the internet's "film bro" discourse, and the realization that a Nolan movie is always worth watching.The Ultimate Journey: Looking ahead to Nolan’s next impossible IMAX challenge—The Odyssey—and how it mirrors Jean-Luc Godard’s 1963 French New Wave masterpiece, Contempt.And much more…--- Catch new episodes of Least Important Things every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube. Support Least Important Things on Patreon You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here. You can email the show at leastimportantthings@gmail.com or reach out via social media at the links below. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com --- Sources for this episode: Royalty-free music and sound effects via Artlist.comThe Odyssey | Official New TrailerGodard's narrated opening credits (Les mépris / Contempt, 1963)The Joker's Bank Robbery / Opening Scene in IMAX | The Dark Knight (2008) Movie Clip 4K HDRHeat (1995) - The Coffee Shop Scene | Academy ConversationsTENET - Official TrailerSend us Fan Mail Follow Least Important Things:  Letterboxd InstagramYouTubeTikTokFacebook All content falls under fair use: any copying of copyrighted material is done for a limited, educational and “transformative” purpose, such as to comment upon, criticize, or parody a copyrighted work. Such uses can be done without permission from the copyright owner.

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

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  • Creator
    Least Important Things
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    111
  • Rating
    Explicit
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