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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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