Jagbags
317 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago -Jagbags is a new podcast featuring Len Foote and Mike Beyer. Every week, Len & Mike discuss a new topic based in music, sports, or overall pop culture.
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Who's Better - The Carpenters or Barry Manilow?
January 02, 2024 22:47 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBIn a preview of Len's latest Facebook bracket, Jagbags attempts to settle the age-old question head-on. We compare the numerous hits of Barry Manilow and the Carpenters, discuss what made them so popular, and rank them alongside other musical titans in the Easy Listening Pantheon. Tune in for lots of cheese, corn and syrup!
RECAP EPISODE: Can Joe Flacco Deliver A Super Bowl?
December 31, 2023 01:54 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBBeave ponders the utter improbability of the Joe Flacco story in Cleveland, while Len hopes for the drafting of another wide receiver for Justin Fields and the Bears. The guys talk trading Zach Lavine and (gasp) Donovan Mitchell? They discuss the fact that Illinois and (gasp) Northwestern may be two of the Big Ten's top men's basketball teams. Plus "I Recommend", Len's Favorite 500 Albums, albums that should have made Rolling Stone's Top 500 Albums, and more! Put JAGBAGS in your ear!
Enjoy Every Sandwich: The Music of Warren Zevon
December 28, 2023 16:01 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBLen and Beave work to untangle the complicated life and music of iconoclastic musician Warren Zevon. They go through their favorite albums, compose a 45-minute playlist, and go through some of Zevon's wildest bouts of alcohol and self-destructive excess. Tune in for great music and stranger-than-fiction LA stories.
HOLIDAY RECAP EPISODE: Len Celebrates Leo Sayer's Wedding with a Sayer-Themed Holiday House
December 22, 2023 22:19 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBLen masks his pain over the Bears' heartbreaking loss in Cleveland by decorating his home to reflect the holiday season in the spirit of Leo Sayer and his wedding to his girlfriend Donatella PIccinetti. Beave podcasts from the streets in his new David Njoku-styled hairdo, while Len disapproves. The Bulls go on a post-Zach Lavine winning run, while Len celebrates Coby White, Patrick WIlliams, and Andre Drummond's jeans and comb. Beave describes the U2 concert at Sphere in Las Vegas. Len re...
We Rewatch "The Postman" and "The Doors" (So You Don't Have To)
December 19, 2023 23:31 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBLen and Beave rewatch two notable 90s film releases, "The Doors" starring Val Kilmer (and Titus Welliver in an unforgettable cameo), and "The Postman", directed by and starring Kevin Costner. We discuss our opinions of each movie, and why it succeeded (or failed). Len discusses his hatred for GIovanni Ribisi, and wonders aloud how many Kevin Costner love scenes remained on the cutting floor. Beave reminisces about how things were so much better in the sixties, while Len sighs.
RECAP EPISODE: Beave FINALLY Finishes the Rolling Stone Top 500
December 15, 2023 20:59 - 1 hour - 76 MBIn an accomplishment that ranks with the building of the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China, Beave finishes his review of Rolling Stone's Top 500 Albums of all Time. He ranks the last five and then considers retirement, as there are no more mountains left to climb. We also talk the upcoming Bears/Browns game and how that will undoubtedly be a preview of Super Bowl LVIII. The Bulls are a different (and better) team without Zach Lavine. The Cavs go on a upward swing. Illinois tak...
Calling Out In Transit: The Music of R.E.M.
December 12, 2023 22:38 - 1 hour - 102 MBUltimate Spotify maven Marlana May Carlson comes back on Jagbags to talk the career and the music of Athens-based college radio legends R.E.M. What albums are their best? How did you first come to the band and what was your initial take? Did you ever see them in concert? What R.E.M. tunes make the best children's songs? What is their worst album? Most overrated songs? Did you listen to any albums after "Up"? And is "Automatic For The People" their masterpiece or the moment they hit r...
RECAP EPISODE: Northwestern Does It Again!
December 08, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBBeave celebrates Northwestern's incredible triumph over #1 Purdue in Evanston. Len texts Matthew Nicholson furiously, urging him to show a little more on-court intensity and put the restaurant business on hold. Len discusses the Chiefs, NFL refs, and how the 4-8 Bears can make the playoffs. Beave celebrates the return of Joe Flacco to the Browns. Plus the Bulls, Cavs and NBA in-season tournament that no one understands. And "I Recommend" (San Francisco Sounds, Joyride), Rolling Stone Top...
The Movies of Spike Lee: Which Are His Best?
December 05, 2023 23:09 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBWe talk the career, the commercials, the documentaries and above all the movies of Mr. Spike Lee. We go through our favorite movies of his, as well as the countless careers he helped to launch. We discuss our first memories of his work (Mars Blackmon, Nike commercials with Michael Jordan) to Do The Right Thing, to X, He Got Game, 4 Little Girls, Da 5 Bloods, and many many more. Put some Jagbags in your ear!
RECAP EPISODE: "Fargo" is Back And Is OUTSTANDING!
December 01, 2023 22:47 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBLen and Beave discuss the genius of Season Five of "Fargo", and talk Jon Hamm, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Dave Foley (with music by Grand Funk Railroad!!). We also address the Browns' rough afternoon in Denver, the Bulls' efforts to trade Zach Lavine, Meryl Streep's luminous performance in "Only Murders In The Building", the Cavs' up-and-down start to the NBA season, plus Beave approaches the end of Rolling Stone's Top 500 Albums of all Time! Soon, he will have no purpose in life. TUNE IN!
It's the ULTIMATE HEAVY METAL EPISODE!!
November 28, 2023 22:45 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBJagbags welcomes Val Kyriakopoulos back to the podcast for an ESSENTIAL DISCUSSION of all things heavy metal. We talk our favorite heavy metal bands and albums, and present our curated 45-minute Table Busting Playlists. We also talk about what got us into heavy metal initially, and how the music has changed over the years. We also talk speed metal, thrash, doom metal (riffs), and jazz metal (to Len's chagrin). Get ready to turn it up ear-bleeding levels and prepare your 2X4 to smash every...
MINI RECAP: Is This The Year Billy Wagner Finally Makes The Hall of Fame?
November 24, 2023 23:22 - 32 minutes - 30 MBDue to college basketball constraints, Beave and Len record the shortest Jagbags episode of all time. The guys discuss the current Hall of Fame induction candidates, plus they assess Billy Wagner's chances. You know his credentials! Hear Beave's reviews of Rolling Stone's all-time Top 500 Albums of all Time, plus Len's Favorite 500 Albums. And that's it! Happy holidays! Enjoy the leftovers.
I Know You Deceived Me, Now Here's a Surprise: A Discussion of The Who
November 21, 2023 22:57 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBJag Core Member Bruce Hollett joins the podcast, resplendent in his "Five-Time Guest" purple blazer to discuss the music and the influence of the Who. What is their best album? Their best song? What songs would you put in a tight 45-minute playlist? What was their influence on punk music? How albums are produced and staged? So many questions, and we provide answers to you in less than an hour. Substitute no lies for fact! Put some Jagbags in your ear!
RECAP EPISODE: Len Watches "The Eras Tour" And May Now Be An Official Swiftie
November 17, 2023 23:02 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBLen goes to see "The Eras Tour" and receives his official Swiftie Card afterwards. Beave celebrates the Browns' unbelievable comeback win over the Baltimore Ravens. Len also celebrates the Bears' win over Carolina while scanning the sidelines for Red Rifle. Beave talks the Cavs' slow start, while Len ponders trade possibilities for Zach Lavine. The Michigan cheating scandal comes under scrutiny, Beave and Len talk NU possibly going back to the NCAA tourney, and Beave recommends "It Ain't ...
What Are The Worst Songs Of All TIme?
November 15, 2023 01:06 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBEver get that horrific earwormy song in your head, and it won't go away? Of course you do -- everyone does. But what songs are the single worst? Friend of the podcast Marlana May Carlson joins the podcast to discuss those types of songs. This is a podcast episode where violence is threatened, angst revealed, and impotent nightmarish scenarios are played out and relived over and over -- through the power of song. Join us, if you dare!
RECAP EPISODE: The Cubs Shock The Baseball World And Hire Craig Counsell
November 10, 2023 22:44 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBIn the latest recap episode, Len asks Beave about his favorite moments from the latest Halloween "party" (i.e. unwanted home invasion), particularly hanging out with the cast fro "The Bear". Len talks new Cubs manager Craig Counsell, while Beave wonders about the new Guardians skipper Stephen Vogt. They also talk about the winner of the Steven Spielberg movie bracket, the latest Bears and Browns news, NBA, and "I Recommend"! Put some Jagbags in your ear!
The Movies of Steven Spielberg: Which Are His Best?
November 07, 2023 23:44 - 1 hour - 107 MBFriend of the podcast Morgan Gire joins Len and Beave for a THOROUGH REVIEW of movies directed by the legendary Steven Spielberg. We go through our very favorites (Morgan has strong feelings on both Hook and The Post), as well as his more underrated features (Duel) and more overrated works (E.T.). What will we say about your favorite Spielberg films? Tune in for a true Spielberg immersion!
RECAP EPISODE: A CLASSIC World Series Game 1, plus Luka Doncic Trash-Faxes Beave
November 03, 2023 16:43 - 1 hour - 56 MBIn the latest recap episode, Luka Doncic gets the Mavericks off to a hot start and then taunts Beave via fax. Len recommends the greatest hits of Dave Edmunds. Beave recommends "The Saint of Second Chances", on Netflix. Beave and Len cry about their favorite NFL teams' performances. Plus, the World Series, the NBA's first week of games, and we get even closer to the end of Rolling Stone's Top 500 Albums of all time! And Len's Favorite 500 Albums! Check us out!
Do NOT Call Yourself A William Friedkin Fan Unless You've Seen "SORCERER"!
October 31, 2023 22:04 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBFriend of the podcast Eric Roach rejoins Jagbags to talk the films of the late William Friedkin, who recently passed away at the age of 87. We go through his movies, including "The French Connection", "The Exorcist", "To Live & Die in LA", "Cruising", and especially the unsung MASTERWORK "Sorcerer", starring Roy Scheider. Why did "Sorcerer" come and go without so much as a whimper at the box office? What made Friedkin's best work so compelling? Did the ends justify the means with Friedkin...
RECAP EPISODE: Len Visits The Chocolate Shoppe and GORGES on a Peanut Butter Cup!
October 28, 2023 13:42 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBIn the latest recap episode, the Patriots try to take revenge on Beave for his incendiary comments about their current squad, with Tucker Curtis lurking nearby. We talk the World Series matchup that has all of America breathless with anticipation: Rangers! Diamondbacks! Both the Bears and Browns win, and the guys make Super Bowl plans and talk trash. Len goes to town on the offerings of the Chocolate Shoppe, on Devon, while Beave tries to channel his inner teen girl with a review of boygen...
What Are The Greatest Horror Movies Of All Time?
October 24, 2023 21:45 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBHalloween is just around the corner, and in the spirit of the season we discuss our favorite horror movies of all time! Our horror movie Fan Supreme Matt Beyer joins us for a discussion of our favorite slasher, vampire, monster, supernatural possession, and zombie movies of all time! We also get into our all-time Top Ten Horror Movies Ever Made, and our Scariest Scenes of all Time. Dim the lights, put on some John Carpenter music, and dig in with some HORROR JAGBAGS!
RECAP EPISODE: Beave Checks Out The Darkness Concert and Encounters Salty The Kickass Roadie
October 20, 2023 21:47 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBOn the newest Jagbags episode, Beave gives his review of The Darkness at The Vic, on Sheffield and Belmont featuring Salty, The Greatest Roadie Of All Time. Len reads a word from our sponsor. Len talks Tyson Bagent, Eberflus, the shaky Luke Getsy, and the improved Bears defense. Beave celebrates a Top 5 All-Time New Browns Win over the 49ers in Cleveland. They talk the MLB Playoffs, and the failures of the Braves and Dodgers. Plus "I Recommend", the WNBA Finals, Rolling Stone's Top 500 A...
It's The 2023 NBA Season Preview: Can the Denver Nuggets Repeat As Champs?
October 17, 2023 21:47 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBBeave and Len come at you with their way-too-early 2023 NBA Season Preview Episode! Why did the Bulls stand pat, and what is management's actual vision for the team? Can the Cavs make The Leap to contender status? Is Evan Mobley ready to get MVP votes? Can the Denver Nuggets repeat as NBA champs? Does Damian Lillard now make the Milwaukee Bucks a contender? Does LeBron have more greatness left? Is Victor Wembanyana Next? All these questions and more! Put some Jagbags in your ear.
RECAP EPISODE: Oh! What A Shame! The Patriots Are Officially Awful
October 13, 2023 22:26 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBThe guys wish Laura Foote a happy birthday! Former Bulls coach Jim Boylen obtains a new job at the Checkers drive-thru! We break that new job down. Beave and Len review the MLB playoffs and pick their post-season favorites. They talk the Bears' big win over Washington as well, and provide their scouting report on the upcoming opponent Minnesota. They also celebrate the terrible starts for New England and Green Bay. Plus WNBA Finals! I Recommend! Rolling Stone Top 500 Albums! And Len'...
The Movies of Tim Burton: Which Are His Best?
October 10, 2023 21:42 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBPodcaster, movie critic and friend of Jagbags Morgan Gire comes back to talk the films of the eccentric Tim Burton. Which films are his very best? Which ones are most overrated? Underrated? Is Planet of the Apes in fact his worst film, or is another movie more deserving of the title? We talk all this, plus we compare him to other directors and talk about the diverse array of A-list stars that have appeared in his movies over the years. Put some Jagbags in your ear!
RECAP EPISODE: No, We Actually Will NOT Be Talking Chicago Sports This Week
October 06, 2023 21:56 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBYou know what? It's our podcast, and so we get to do whatever we want. That means as a result of one of the worst weeks in Chicago/Cleveland sports history, we will NOT be talking the Guardians, Cubs, Browns, Bears, or ANY OF IT! So instead we flip the script and talk "I Recommend" ("The Creator", Studs Terkel's "Division Street"), Rolling Stone's Top 500 Albums, Len's Favorite 500 Albums, and Len's successful tour of dramatic readings of top 80s song lyrics. EAT IT, LARRY FROM SCHAUMBURG...
Same As It Ever Was: The Music of Talking Heads
October 03, 2023 23:36 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBWith the remastered version of "Stop Making Sense" currently playing in Chicago and other cities, plus Len's newest Talking Heads bracket, the time is right to discuss their music, their impact and the chances for a reunion. What was their best album? (They had no bad albums.) What would go on your 45-minute Ultimate Playlist? Where do they rank in the Musical Pantheon Rating System? First Pantheon, or lower? We also discuss whether "Stop Making Sense" is in fact the greatest concert mo...
RECAP EPISODE: "Still" Is A Fantastic, Moving Experience
September 29, 2023 23:29 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBOn a very personal recap episode of Jagbags, Len and Beave re-examine their relationship, all while talking the Cubs' fight for a wild card spot, the Chicago Bears' rough week, the burgeoning romance between Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, Terry Francona's final days in Cleveland, the dominant Browns defense, "Still", nominated for seven Emmy Awards and starring Michael J. Fox, and much more! Tune in for the soul-baring.
I'm Not Dumb But I Can't Understand: The Music of the Kinks
September 26, 2023 21:32 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBFriend of the Jagbags Bruce Hollett joins us to discuss the music and career of the British power pop/punk pioneer the Kinks. Where do they rank in the all-time Rock Pantheon? What is their beat album? Their best song? Are they underrated or properly rated? Why were they destined to live in the shadow of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones? We go through our 45-minute all-time Kinks Playlist (an impossible task), and try to remember the exact word-for-word titles of the Kinks' most succe...
RECAP EPISODE: How The Cubs Can Make The National League Playoffs.
September 23, 2023 00:47 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBIn the latest recap episode, Len spells out the Cubs' exact path to the playoffs, and whether he thinks they can do it. We close the chapter on the Chicago Sky's season, and Len provides his postmortem for the team, and areas they need to improve in the off-season. (He also officially announces his candidacy for the Sky head coaching job.) We talk Bears' and Browns' bad Week 2 losses, plus Len previews the upcoming Chiefs/Bears matchup. Plus "I Recommend", where Beave reviews "Shrinking" ...
You Know The Day Destroys The Night, Night Divides The Day: The Music of the Doors
September 19, 2023 21:50 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBThe L.A. band the Doors continue to inspire strong opinions, even in 2023, and Beave and Len talk through the band's music in detail. Will their popularity come roaring back yet again, or has their time passed at last? Was Jim Morrison the first art rock poet, or was he a drunken fraud? Does the music hold up 50 years later? What was the secret of the band's appeal (make no mistake, at their zenith they were as big as anyone)? Tune in for some strange days.
RECAP EPISODE: The Printers' Row Lit Fest Is a Chicago Treasure
September 15, 2023 21:44 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBBeave and Len both attend the Printers Row Lit Fest downtown (unbeknownst to each other) and report back on their experiences. The Bears lose to Green Bay at home while the Browns beat Cincinnati definitively. The Cubs continue their postseason push, and the Chicago Sky make the WNBA playoffs. Plus "I Recommend", Rolling Stone's Top 500 Albums, and Len's All-Time Favorite 500 Albums. Tune in for podcasting DELIGHTS!
Who Are The Greatest Movie Villains Of All Time?
September 12, 2023 22:28 - 1 hour - 57 MBBeave and Len discuss some of the most terrifying "villains" in cinema history. From Darth Vader to Annie Wilkes to Bellatrix and everyone in between, we go through an hour's worth of despicable behavior by the people film goers love to hate. Who was the scariest? The most devious? Most overrated? And which villains had a point to their behavior? We cover it all (while forgetting so many along the way). Put some Jagbags in your ear!
RECAP EPISODE: "Dalgliesh" is BETTER than "Bosch"!
September 10, 2023 12:55 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBIn the latest recap episode of Jagbags, the guys talk the BBC episode "Dalgliesh", and its superiority to "Bosch" (but not "Shetland"). Len reviews the book "Welcome to the Surface of Baseball", and takes in a Chicago Dogs game in Rosemont. Plus, the Cubs slide into the playoff driver's seat! The Guardians lose by a couple of touchdowns to officially exit the playoff race! The Sox haven't found their stadium shooter! The Chicago Sky fight hard for the final remaining playoff spot. And ...
CAROLINA RED RIFLE! It's the 2023 NFL Season Preview
September 05, 2023 22:45 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBNFL insider Matt Beyer joins Jagbags for the annual 2023 NFL season preview! We go through every division and predict the division winners. We pick playoff teams and predict the Super Bowl matchups. We take a deep dive into both the Chicago Bears and the Cleveland Browns and their prospects for the season. We predict the MVP winners for 2023 as well. We also preview the upcoming Andy Dalton/Baker Mayfield GRUDGE MATCH when the Panthers take on the Buccaneers! Put a little Jagbags in you...
RECAP EPISODE: What Is The Best Soft Drink Of All Time?
September 01, 2023 21:46 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBThe newest recap episode is here with an IN-DEPTH DISCUSSION of Len's newest Facebook bracket, on pop (the drink, not music). They discuss the different brands of soft drinks, and speculate as to what drink may win. (Len and Beave are both rooting for Green River.) Len officially contracts Cubs Fever, and dares to dream of the postseason and a division title. Beave expresses cautious hope over the Guardians, with a month to go. They also lament the Chicago Sky's season, which is hanging ...
You Come At The King, You Best Not Miss: A Discussion of "The Wire"
August 29, 2023 21:52 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBJamaal Johnson, host of the 950 Club Anime Podcast, joins Len and Beave for an in-depth discussion of the series many regard as the finest of all time: "The Wire". Join us for an in-depth discussion of each season, which characters are our favorite, the best lines from the series, the best episodes, which actors have gone on to have the most successful careers, and much more! Tune in for an outstanding discussion.
RECAP EPISODE: Can Baker Mayfield Succeed In Tampa?
August 26, 2023 03:19 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBLen and Beave talk through the return of Baker Mayfield to a starting job in the NFL, and if he can succeed with the Buccaneers. The Cubs continue to roll on through the National League, and they talk through the impact of Swanson and Bellinger on this team (and Happ!!). Beave talks whether Terry Francona's time in Cleveland is coming to an end. And they discuss whether the Sox will move to Dubuque or Cedar Rapids. It's do-or-die time for the Chicago Sky as the WNBA season comes to an end...
INSIDE The Planet of the Apes!
August 22, 2023 22:38 - 2 hours - 115 MBJagbags favorite guests Scott OKen and Morgan Gire join Beave and Len to talk the hugely successful "Planet of the Apes" movie franchise, which began in 1968 and is still going strong today. From the original movie starring Charlton Heston to next year's highly anticipated "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes", we talk pretty much all the movies, all the TV shows, all the cartoons, and all the comic books! Join us for an excellent discussion, whether you are an expert or a novice (You can ski...
RECAP EPISODE: Is Cody Bellinger the Best Free Agent Signing in Cubs History?
August 18, 2023 20:45 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBLen and Beave go through the results of the fast food bracket on Facebook. Beave is inspired to eat a BK chicken sandwich as a result, and immediately regrets it. Beave and Len discuss the Cubs' signing of Cody Bellinger, and where it ranks on the franchise's all-time list of free agent signings. Beave bemoans the Guardians' horrific loss to Tampa while expressing hope for Tanner Bibee and Gavin Williams. Len goes through the Chicago Sky's recent rough patch, as well as the Bears' promise...
The Movies of Kevin Costner: Which Are His Best?
August 15, 2023 20:02 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBLen and Beave go through the entire filmography of Kevin Costner, who is riding high yet again after the massive success of "Yellowstone". From "The Untouchables" to "No Way Out" to "Bull Durham" to "A Perfect World", we trace Costner's massive hot streak until the twin debacles of "Waterworld" and "The Postman". We rank our Top 5 favorite Costner movies, talk favorite Costner performances, discuss some hidden gems ("Thirteen Days", "The Upside of Anger"), go through the bombs, and of cours...
RECAP MINI-EPISODE: It's Jagbags Night at the EWF/Lionel Richie Concert!
August 11, 2023 18:40 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBIn a recap mini-episode, Len and Beave talk Jagbags Night at the Earth, Wind & Fire/Lionel Richie concert at the United Center. They discuss both performances, as well as the multiple honors lavished upon us at ceremonies throughout the night. (The Q&A after the show was ELECTRIC!) Plus, the Cubs are now within striking distance of the playoffs, Jose Ramirez flattens Tim Anderson with one punch, and the Chicago Sky show signs of life. Tune in for podcast efficiency!
What Are The Greatest Fast Food Offerings of All Time?
August 09, 2023 02:38 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBBeave and Len discuss Len's newest bracket, which asks Facebook users to vote on their very favorite fast food items of all time. Culver's or Popeye's? Big Mac or Whopper? McDonald's Fries or Arby's Curly Fries? Chik-Fil-A or not? The controversy and interest is already brimming over the latest bracket and we break it down in great detail. What would be your top seeds? What is your dark horse to win it all? Is Starbucks fast food? These are the questions we answer, and much more! Tu...
RECAP EPISODE: Here Come The RESURGENT Cubs!
August 04, 2023 19:52 - 1 hour - 101 MBWe talk the Cubs' incredible rise, the Guardians' puzzling moves, and the White Sox's sell-off on the latest Jagbags! Plus Jagbags Night at the upcoming Earth, Wind & Fire/Lionel Richie concert, the latest Stone Temple Pilots album, Rolling Stone's Top 500 Albums, and Len's Favorite 500 Albums. Tune in NOW for podcasting wonderment!
OKen, Beave and Len Educate You On Queen and Introduce the PANTHEON!
August 02, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBUltimate Jams Expert Scott OKen comes back on the podcast to talk the music of Queen. We go through their discography and talk favorite Queen albums and songs. We each talk about our Ultimate 45-minute Playlist and go into some deep Queen cuts. We discuss Freddie Mercury and Brian May's place in music history. And then, we talk the Ultimate Rock Pantheon and its many levels. What bands are charter members of the First Pantheon? Second Pantheon? Third? And who does NOT belong? Is Bost...
RECAP EPISODE: Len and Beave Talk "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer"
July 28, 2023 21:17 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBThe "Barbenheimer" opening weekend has come and gone -- and Jagbags has you covered! We talk both movies on the latest recap episode, and provide our reviews. Also, Red Rifle loses his grip on the Carolina Panthers starting job, while Len petitions the Supreme Court to overturn the decision. Plus, Cubs resurgent! Guardians floundering! Rolling Stone Top 500 Albums.....almost finished! And Len's Favorite 500! Put some Jagbags in your ear.
From Jefferson Airplane to Starship: The Evolution of An American Band
July 25, 2023 20:58 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBBeave and Len walk through the band originally known as Jefferson Airplane, and trace it through its evolution to Jefferson Starship and then eventually Starship. Are they an underrated band? Was Grace Slick in fact the most badass rock star of them all? What are their best songs? Is Starship even worthy of discussion? What is their all-time best album? Did you know they also did a rooftop concert in New York? Why was Grace Slick ultimately thrown out of the band? All these questions ...
RECAP EPISODE: We Argue "Asteroid City" (And the Emmys)
July 21, 2023 20:31 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBBeave and Len channel their inner Siskel & Ebert as they argue about the new Wes Anderson movie "Asteroid City". They also talk about the new Indiana Jones movie as well. They also talk through the latest Emmy nominations, and discuss shows like "White Lotus", "The Bear", "Abbott Elementary", and of course "Succession". They also talk about the WNBA All-Star Game, the Northwestern hazing scandal, Cubs, Guardians and White Sox, and of course our reviews of Rolling Stone Top 500 Albums and L...
LITERARY EPISODE: Iva-Marie Palmer Returns With "The Jules Verne Prophecy"
July 19, 2023 04:02 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBAcclaimed author Iva-Marie Palmer returns to the podcast to discuss her newest young adult book, "The Jules Verne Prophecy", written with Larry Schwartz. Iva discusses her writing process with Len and Beave, and reveals how she got the idea for the new book. They talk about the role an editor plays in the writing of a book, how to best write for ages 9-12, her favorite LA indie bookstores, and also find time to discuss her all-time favorite team the Los Angeles Clippers! Tune in for an exc...
RECAP EPISODE: Jagbags Is Back, But James Wade is Not.
July 14, 2023 20:36 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBSummer Len and Punchy Beave return to the podcast with an ELECTRIC recap! Beave tells about his productive journey to Hollywood to pitch various projects related to his iconic character Ron, from the hit Factory show "Lane Call" (Everyone responded by going on strike). James Wade leaves the Chicago Sky for an assistant coaching job with the Raptors, and Len puts in his name for consideration as a replacement. We also talk second half previews for the Cubs, Guardians, and officially give up...