Updates
Keep up with the latest news by following us on Social Media or reading some of the recent news-worthy buzz below.
Last year, when iHeartMedia green-lighted our pitch for George Bailey Was Never Born, a 10-episode audio-documentary podcast series released this November about the movie…
Whose “It’s a Wonderful Life” Is It Anyway?
December 25, 2023 | THE NATION
December 18, 2023 | MORGENSTERN’S BOOKS
Husband and wife producing team Ray Nowosielski and Ruth Vaca seem to everywhere these days. Their latest creation is the 10-episode podcast series, "George…
Meet Ray Nowosielski & Ruth Vaca
Pod Crashing 286 With Kurt Engfehr From The Podcast George Bailey Was Never Born
December 18, 2023 | POD CRASHING
Pod Crashing Episode 286 With Kurt Engfehr From Joseph The Angel George Bailey Was Never Born, a one-of-a-kind podcast experience, takes a definitive look at…
December 18, 2023 | KURT ENGFEHR RADIO HOUR
If you are in Atlanta, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Charlotte, Minneapolis-St. Cloud, Detroit, Columbus, Seattle, Philadelphia or New York City metro, we hope you caught our co-creator Kurt Engfehr during his morning "radio tour" talking about George Bailey Was Never Born with Bill Maine on WDUN, Lee Matthews on KTOK/KAKC, Arroe Collins on WRFX (and nationally on iHeartRadio), Johnny Rock Lassman on WHMH, Paul Miller on WPHM, Stacy Dino & Greg on WSNY, Amanda Bacon on KONP, Tim DeMoss on WFIL and Bart Busterna on WLAD!
Radio Interviews
December 15, 2023 | THE MOVIEFILM PODCAST
From George Bailey to Axel Foley, we run the gamut with this week's show! First up, we're joined by special guests Ray Nowosielski and Ruth Vaca to discuss their…
George Bailey & Axel Foley
December 13, 2023 | THE DEVIL MAKES THREE PODCAST
Christmas Special! Ray Nowosielski on American character and "It's a Wonderful Life"
Ray Nowosielski is a documentarian, podcaster, and journalist. He produced the new show, "George Bailey Was Never Born," a ten episode podcast series from I Heart Radio…
‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Shares This Strange Connection With Robin Williams
December 13, 2023 | COLLIDER
It's a Wonderful Life is an indisputable Christmas classic. Everyone knows the story of how Jimmy Stewart's George Bailey, having been beaten down by misfortune after misfortune…
The team behind a new podcast called “George Bailey Was Never Born“, Ray Nowosielski and Dave Cassidy both make their first appearance on the podcast. The podcast takes…
Ep 786: Mark Barden • Ray Nowosielski & Dave Cassidy
December 11, 2023 | FILMWAX RADIO
Joel McHale Discusses Putting a Gen Z Spin on a Classic Frank Capra Film
December 9, 2023 | COLLIDER
When it comes to Christmas movies, so many of us turn to perennial classics to get us in the mood for some festive, fireplace-crackling fun. But if you’re looking…
December 7, 2023 | STOLENDRESS ENTERTAINMENT
Dan and Jay’s Comedy Hour Episode 281 – From Gomer to Cabby – with Ray Nowosielski
Dan and Jay talk with Jay’s buddy Ray Nowosielski of the great new podcast George Bailey Was Never Born.
B-town Podcast Tells Backstory of Classic ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
December 1, 2023 | BLOOM MAGAZINE
Local podcast producers Ray Nowosielski and his wife, Ruth Vaca, are on a mission this holiday season — to share the true backstory of the beloved holiday classic…
iHeart Unwraps Christmas Classic In ‘George Bailey’ Podcast
November 27, 2023 | RADIO INK
A new podcast from iHeartPodcasts, Double Asterisk, and True Stories goes behind the scenes on one of the greatest Christmas movies of all time: It’s a Wonderful Life…
A new podcast ‘George Bailey Was Never Born’ now available just in time for ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ festival weekend in Seneca Falls
November 27, 2023 | SENECAFALLS.COM
Town Supervisor Mike Ferrara can be heard in Episode 2 and Episode 5 in addition to other family relatives. The podcast returns to Seneca Falls in Episodes 7 & 10…
Podcast available on 'It's a Wonderful Life' movie and Seneca Falls ties
November 24, 2023 | FINGER LAKES TIMES
A special podcast exploring the history of the “It’s a Wonderful Life” movie and phenomenon will be part of this year’s annual four-day festival celebrating the iconic film.
“George Bailey Was Never Born” Has A New Take On “It’s A Wonderful Life”
November 21, 2023 | MEDIUM
It’s a Wonderful life is a Christmas classic. However, when it was released in 1946, It’s a Wonderful Life was not an immediate hit with audiences. In fact, it put director Frank Capra…
IT’S A WONDERFUL PODCAST: ‘George Bailey Was Never Born’ goes in-depth on holiday classic It’s A Wonderful Life (series)
November 21, 2023 | FINGER LAKES 1
George Bailey Was Never Born, a one-of-a-kind podcast experience, takes a definitive look at It’s a Wonderful Life, one of the most popular films of all time, the story of…
Emmy Award Winning Producer Kurt Engfehr and NAACP Image Award Nominee Ray Nowosielski Team Up With iHeartPodcasts For New Series “George Bailey Was Never Born”
November 21, 2023 | IHEARTMEDIA.COM
NEW YORK – November 21, 2023 – Today, iHeartPodcasts, Emmy Award-winning producer Kurt Engher and 2022 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Podcast nominee Ray Nowosielski…
November 21, 2023 | TOM MULLEN TALKS MOVIES
George Bailey Was Never Born with Ray Nowosielski
Creator and producer of the podcast, Ray Nowosielski, joins Tom [Mullen] to discuss the new series and the many perspectives from which this classic film can be viewed.
November 16, 2023 | INDIANA BUSINESS JOURNAL
Indiana podcaster revisits the many layers of ‘It‘s a Wonderful Life’
Selected by the American Film Institute as the most inspiring film of all time, “It’s a Wonderful Life” made an underdog’s journey to the hearts of viewers.
November 10, 2023 | FINGER LAKES DAILY NEWS
It’s A Wonderful Podcast-Live From Seneca Falls
It is almost time, for “It’s a Wonderful Life” in Seneca Falls. The town, many believe is the real-life Bedford Falls, holds its annual celebration next month-December 7th through the 10th….
Advance preview of 'George Bailey Was Never Born' podcast at Sinkhole on Sunday
November 9, 2023 | THE HERALD-TIMES
Come meet the Bloomingtonians behind George Bailey Was Never Born, the new iHeartMedia one-of-a-kind podcast event about America, the Christmas classic "It’s a Wonderful Life," …
November 8, 2023 | ARCADIA UNIVERSITY NEWS
Dr. Noakes Featured on iHeart Radio Podcast
Dr. John Noakes, dean of the School of Education and associate provost at Arcadia, is featured on the iHeart Radio podcast, “George Bailey Was Never Born.” The third episode of the series…
iHeart Radio comes to SF to talk about 'It's A Wonderful Life' movie
September 29, 2023 | FINGER LAKES TIMES
SENECA FALLS — A production team from iHeart Radio will visit this Seneca County community to talk with local people about the “It’s A Wonderful Life” movie and its ties to Seneca Falls…