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Tim and Michael saddle up for The Naked Spur (1953), Jimmy Stewart's gripping Western with director Anthony Mann. Along the way, they inexplicably spend the entire episode calling Janet Leigh's character Lina “Linnie,” welcome a surprise visit from one of Bedford Falls' most beloved citizens, and discuss where The Naked Spur ranks among the celebrated Stewart-Mann Westerns. It's a lively ride through one of Jimmy's finest performances.

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Special thanks: Jen Buckles, Janie McKirgan, Tim Harley

Original podcast artwork: Kristin Baxter
Original podcast theme: David Gorham

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Tim and Michael explore how Jimmy Stewart remained a familiar and relevant presence during the final decades of his life—from embracing the early days of home video and pioneering HBO original programming, to appearing in memorable commercials and reading his poetry on The Tonight Show.

They look at Jimmy’s pioneering commentary track for Winchester ’73, Dana Carvey’s memorable Saturday Night Live Stewart impersonations, and the ways new generations continued to discover him. Along the way, Michael gets a long-overdue introduction to The Simpsons, including the Rear Window-spoofing episode “Bart of Darkness.”

And they consider how the qualities associated with Jimmy—decency, humility, kindness and quiet conviction—continue to echo through characters from Kermit the Frog to Ted Lasso.

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Special thanks: Jen Buckles, Janie McKirgan, Tim Harley

Original podcast artwork: Kristin Baxter
Original podcast theme: David Gorham

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Tim and Michael talk to Jen Lilley ('Days of Our Lives,' 'Winter Love Story') about how faith has driven her decisions in unexpected ways, and how she feels the film JIMMY has the potential to bring healing to the current division in our country and culture. Do not miss this interview or the film — chronicling the most turbulent period in actor Jimmy Stewart's life — premiering nationwide in theaters on November 6, starring KJ Apa.

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Special thanks: Jen Buckles, Janie McKirgan, Tim Harley

Original podcast artwork: Kristin Baxter
Original podcast theme: David Gorham

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Tim and Michael welcome singer MŌRIAH to the podcast to talk about performing the song “Home to Me” for the upcoming film JIMMY (2026). The film chronicles the most pivotal years in the life of Academy Award-winning actor and decorated U.S. veteran James Stewart. MŌRIAH reflects on her gratitude for her family, how her definition of success has evolved over the years, and the “quiet conviction” that guides her approach to life and her work.

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Special thanks: Jen Buckles, Janie McKirgan, Tim Harley

Original podcast artwork: Kristin Baxter
Original podcast theme: David Gorham

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Film fans Tim and Michael discuss the groundbreaking MGM film The Mortal Storm, which depicts the dark rise of totalitarianism in 1930s Germany—and led to all MGM films being banned in the country during that era. Starring Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, Robert Young, Frank Morgan, and Robert Stack, the film also features appearances by several future stars of It’s a Wonderful Life. Along the way, the hosts discuss films by Wes Anderson and Steven Spielberg, a recent viewing of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, and movies they’re looking forward to.

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Special thanks: Jen Buckles, Janie McKirgan, Tim Harley

Original podcast artwork: Kristin Baxter
Original podcast theme: David Gorham

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Tim talks to old pal and fellow Jimmy Stewart fan Michael Archer about his love for The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962). Michael also shares stories from several days spent with actor Denver Pyle, who appeared in the film and amassed 267 acting credits across television and film, including Bonnie and Clyde, The Dukes of Hazzard, and The Andy Griffith Show. Learn what advice Pyle gave about making it as “a fat guy” in Hollywood, and hear Michael revisit a harrowing encounter between two guys fighting over the last copy of Platoon (1986) while he was working at a video store. (Remember those?)

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Special thanks: Jen Buckles, Janie McKirgan, Tim Harley

Original podcast artwork: Kristin Baxter
Original podcast theme: David Gorham

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On the heels of our episode detailing Jimmy's military history, we're proud to re-present this episode focusing on the history of one of Jimmy's most enduring friendships. Join host Tim Vanderburg as he visits with Scott Eyman, author of the best-selling book, 'Hank & Jim: The Fifty-Year Friendship of Henry Fonda and James Stewart.' It's an excellent, well-researched account of the relationship between Stewart, Fonda, and their close-knit circle of friends.

Special note: Grant Fonda, composer of the score for Jimmy (2026) is the great-great grandnephew of Henry Fonda.

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Special thanks: Jen Buckles, Janie McKirgan, Tim Harley

Original podcast artwork: Kristin Baxter
Original podcast theme: David Gorham

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Joining us for this episode is Dr. Jared Frederick, Assistant Teaching Professor of History at Penn State Altoona and host of YouTube's Reel History. A lifelong Jimmy Stewart fan and supporter of The Jimmy Stewart Museum, Jared explores Jimmy's family military legacy, his service during World War II, and war-related films including The Mortal Storm (1940), It's a Wonderful Life (1946), The Glenn Miller Story (1954), Shenandoah (1965), and the upcoming film, Jimmy (2026). He also examines how post-traumatic stress and personal loss shaped Jimmy's life and career. You won't want to miss this one.

In association with The Jimmy Stewart Museum https://jimmy.org/

Special thanks: Jen Buckles, Janie McKirgan, Tim Harley

Original podcast artwork: Kristin Baxter
Original podcast theme: David Gorham