'The Flight of the Phoenix' (1965), disaster and survival movies, and "Could this have used a giant sand worm?"

Send us Fan Mail Hosts Michael and Tim talk *The Flight of the Phoenix*—celebrating its remarkable ensemble cast led by James Stewart, Ernest Borgnine, Peter Finch, George Kennedy, and Richard Attenborough. Spoilers, for sure as they discuss the film's unforgettable character dynamics, the shocking reveal of Hardy Krueger’s engineer, the ingenious construction of the makeshift Phoenix aircraft, and the leadership lessons at the heart of the story. It’s an engrossing, tense tale of survival that remains one of Jimmy’s most compelling later-career 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