Tim and Michael talk about The Spirit of St. Louis (1957), Billy Wilder’s chronicle of Charles Lindbergh’s historic solo flight across the Atlantic. Along the way, they discuss other historical figures James Stewart might have played—and both get a little loopy from the altitude.

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

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

Hosts Michael and Tim begin a new series focused on the biographical films of Jimmy Stewart, starting with The Glenn Miller Story (1954).

How does this film compare to another musician biopic, The Buddy Holly Story (1978)? What is Michael’s connection to Buddy Holly—beyond growing up in Lubbock? And are these fellows obsessed with Jimmy’s frequent co-star Harry Morgan of M*A*S*H fame?

Join us as we take a look at one of Jimmy’s all-time biggest box office hits.

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

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

Concluding their look at the films Jimmy Stewart made with Alfred Hitchcock (with spoilers galore), Tim and Michael get into Vertigo (1958). Along the way they touch on the revival of The Muppet Show (2026), lunchboxes, and comic books for the first several minutes (with some Jimmy nods for good measure).

They also rank their favorites of the films. What are yours? Reach out to us at podcast@jimmy.org and you could be featured on a future episode. Enjoy.

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

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