Tim and Michael dive into the second collaboration between Jimmy Stewart and Frank Capra—the film that launched Stewart into stardom and gave us one of cinema’s most enduring portraits of idealism. In between linking some fun Capra movie crossovers, they explore how Jefferson Smith’s wide-eyed sincerity and moral backbone feel as urgent as ever.

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

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

In this episode, Tim and Michael begin a series on Jimmy Stewart’s collaborations with director Frank Capra, beginning with the 1938 Best Picture winner You Can’t Take It With You. They explore Capra’s recurring themes—community over wealth, spiritual richness over status—and reflect on Jimmy Stewart’s lighter pre-war persona versus his deeper post-war screen presence.

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

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

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!)

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

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