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Talking um… uh… Jimmy Stewart is back! Hosted by Tim Vanderburg and Michael Hutton, the podcast returns to explore why James Stewart still matters—on screen and off. Through conversation, reflection, and the occasional friendly tangent, the show looks beyond the films to the man behind them: his humanity and quiet decency that made him unforgettable. From IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE to his war service and how it affected him, the podcast revisits Stewart’s career with fresh perspective and renewed curiosity—at a time when an upcoming film, JIMMY, starring KJ Apa and directed by Aaron Burns, is shining a new light on his life and legacy. This loose, candid preview discussion talks about the intentions for the show. (And the hosts promise the audio quality gets better in the coming weeks!)

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Original podcast artwork: Kristin Baxter
Original podcast theme: David Gorham 
Special thanks: Janie McKirgan

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Actor, producer, and author Jimmy Hawkins shares his experience playing Tommy Bailey in IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946), his thoughts on director Frank Capra and the film's impact, working in the early days of television ('The Ruggles,' 'Annie Oakley,' 'The Donna Reed Show,' 'My Three Sons'), and a recurring nightmare featuring Gene Autry.

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

Original podcast artwork: Kristin Baxter
Original podcast theme: David Gorham 
Special thanks: Janie McKirgan

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Actor and musician Bill Mumy (‘Lost In Space’) talks about working with Jimmy Stewart in the movie ‘Dear Brigitte,’ meeting Brigitte Bardot, and matchmaking for “Weird Al” Yankovic.

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

Original podcast artwork: Kristin Baxter
Original podcast theme: David Gorham 
Special thanks: Janie McKirgan

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Actress Kim Novak talks about working with Jimmy Stewart and Alfred Hitchcock on ‘Vertigo,’ spending time with Jimmy at the Academy Awards in 1989, and her friendships with Frank Sinatra and Otto Preminger.

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Original podcast artwork: Kristin Baxter
Original podcast theme: David Gorham 
Special thanks: Janie McKirgan

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Author Robert Matzen talks about his book, Mission: Jimmy Stewart and the Fight for Europe, chronicling actor James Stewart’s history as a trainer, pilot, and squadron commander in World War II.

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Original podcast artwork: Kristin Baxter
Original podcast theme: David Gorham 
Special thanks: Janie McKirgan

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Impressionist Rich Little talks about his friendship with Jimmy Stewart, getting to know President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan, and appearing in the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts.

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Original podcast artwork: Kristin Baxter
Original podcast theme: David Gorham 
Special thanks: Janie McKirgan

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Founding board member of The Jimmy Stewart Museum, Carson Greene, Jr., talks about meeting Jimmy, organizing the Museum in Indiana, PA, hosting June Allyson, Janet Leigh, Ernest Borgnine, Carol Burnett, and more.

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Original podcast artwork: Kristin Baxter
Original podcast theme: David Gorham 
Special thanks: Janie McKirgan

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Karolyn Grimes, who played “ZuZu” Bailey in ‘It’s A Wonderful Life,’ talks about how the classic film has inspired others to become “real-life George Baileys,” and recalls acting with Jimmy Stewart, John Wayne, Cary Grant, and more.

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Original podcast artwork: Kristin Baxter
Original podcast theme: David Gorham 
Special thanks: Janie McKirgan

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Charles and Erna Reinhart talk about their book 'Jimmy Stewart on the Air' and its companion blog chronicling actor Jimmy Stewart’s extensive radio and recording work.

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Original podcast artwork: Kristin Baxter
Original podcast theme: David Gorham 
Special thanks: Janie McKirgan

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Judy Stewart talks about her family and her father Jimmy Stewart's legacy, including her time with him in England for the London production of ‘Harvey.’

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

Original podcast artwork: Kristin Baxter
Original podcast theme: David Gorham 
Special thanks: Janie McKirgan