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EPISODE · Jan 6, 2026 · 16 MIN

What the Car Radio Taught Me About Change

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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.In this episode, we explore the "surrender of choice" found in local independent radio (shoutout to Grand Rapids’ own WYCE) and how the cinematic "vibe" of Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood helped Luke transform road rage into a Cliff Booth-inspired state of mind. From the diegetic beats of Baby Driver to the neon-soaked streets of Drive, we’re looking at how the music coming through your speakers can turn a mundane 15-minute crawl into a meaningful moment of community.---Catch new episodes of Least Important Things every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube. Support Least Important Things on PatreonYou can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here. You can email the show at [email protected] 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.comONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD - Official Trailer (HD)No Easy Way Out - Rocky IV [HD Audio]Best car scene ever Tommy BoyBaby Driver Opening Scene (2017) | Movieclips Coming SoonDRIVE Legendary Intro with Ryan Gosling (Full Scene)Once Upon A Time In Hollywood - Brad Pitt driving scene - Cliff boothonce upon a time in hollywood brad pitt driving sceneSend us Fan MailFollow Least Important Things: Letterboxd InstagramYouTubeTikTokFacebookAll 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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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. In this episode, we explore the "surrender of choice" found in local independent radio (shoutout to Grand Rapids’ own WYCE) and how the cinematic "vibe" of Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood helped Luke transform road rage into a Cliff Booth-ins...

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