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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Celebrating Twenty Years of Hippohorsey Donkeymonkey!
June 27, 2023 22:16 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBLen and Beave gather together past and present members of the Chicago improv troup Hippohorsey Donkeymonkey for a recap of their past performances, their favorite memories and shows, and hilarious stories. Tune in to hear all the hilarity, and the group will also be playing a special 20th Anniversary Performance at the Greenhouse Theater in Chicago, July 29 at 7:30 pm! Put some #Jagbags in your ear!
RECAP EPISODE: "Lane Call" is A Timeless Walk Down Memory Lane
June 23, 2023 20:23 - 2 hours - 117 MBBeave officially recommends "Lane Call" at the Factory Theater on Howard Street. You'll absolutely love this play that is simultaneously nostalgic and timeless. You don't need to have lived in the Chicagoland area to enjoy this terrific show. Tickets on sale now! Also, Len celebrates the Cubs' latest hot streak. Beave bemoans the Guardians' pitch woes. With the 2023 NBA Finals in the books, Len and Beave get nostalgic over Michael Jordan's greatest NBA Finals game. Plus "I Recommend", ...
Fun, Fun, Fun: The Music of the Beach Boys
June 20, 2023 21:18 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBBeave and Len debate the music and the impact of the Beach Boys. Beave argues the band's significant impact, rivalry with the Beatles, and the greatness of their album Pet Sounds, while Len sniffs in disdain. Beave tries to educate Len on the cultural impact of the song "Chug-A-Lug". They compare 45-minute playlists (which can be found on Spotify), talk their favorite albums, and the subsequent solo efforts of Brian Wilson. Tune in for some California jams!
RECAP EPISODE: The Denver Nuggets Are 2023 NBA Champs!
June 16, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 75 MBBeave and Len talk through the results of the 90s bracket, and critique the final choices left in the bracket. The Denver Nuggets win the 2023 NBA Finals, while Len and Beave follow along with delight. The Cubs and Guardians continue to yo-yo through the season while their fans go along for the ride. Also, f*ck the Yankees and Cardinals. Beave recommends "The Maltese Falcon", while Len thanks Ron-Ron for introducing him to Coke Move. Beave demands that Ron-Ron get a raise! Plus, Rolling...
What Are The Greatest Rom-Coms Of All Time?
June 14, 2023 03:58 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBFactory Theater legend Jenny Kirkland Laffey joins the podcast to talk through the greatest rom-coms of all time! Hear Jenny disparage Julia Roberts while Len looks sadly at "My Best Friend's Wedding" atop his all-time list. Hear Jenny and Len disparage pretty much every last one of Beave's rom-com choices! And hear Jenny and Beave reminisce about the Factory classic rom-com "The Barbara Walters Interviews"! Tune in for romance AND comedy!
RECAP EPISODE: "Spider-Man: Across The Spider Verse" is Fantastic
June 10, 2023 02:36 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBLen and Beave talk the new Sony Marvel movie, "Spider-Man: Across The Spider Verse", and give it a collective thumbs-up. The Factory Theater's Lane Call begins previews tonight and we talk through the latest Chicago premier in great detail. Beave analyzes the play of Cody Zeller and Christian Braun in the NBA Finals, while Len disapproves. They also talk the Sox and Cubs, and discuss what would need to happen for the Cubs to get on a long winning streak. Len's Sky Fever is at "moderate" s...
What Was The Very Best Musical Act Of The 90s?
June 06, 2023 23:10 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBBeave and Len go through Len's latest Facebook bracket, asking people to vote for the best musical act of the 90s. What bands would you rate as #1 seeds? Beave lobbies for Sugar Ray's and Pantera's inclusion. They talk the dearth of metal bands in the bracket. They also talk about the ten best selling albums of the 90s (Beave was about 50%) and the ten best selling songs of the 90s (Beave completely whiffed on every last one). They talk more about Hootie & The Blowfish, Shania Twain, and...
RECAP EPISODE: The Chicago Sky Are Off to a Blazing Start and Len has SKY FEVER!
June 02, 2023 21:16 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBBeave and Len plug their upcoming Factory Theater shows. They also talk through the season finale of Succession, and who deserves an Emmy the most. They talk the NBA Conference Finals, and the Celtics' miraculous near-comeback. Beave makes fun of Cody Zeller again and Len defends him vigorously. The Cubs are in Len's doghouse, and the Guardians are very close to Beave's. And the Chicago Sky are tearing it up! Len applauds GM/coach James Wade and the Sky's 3-1 start. Plus "I Recommend",...
What Are The Greatest Western Movies of All Time?
May 30, 2023 20:49 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBBeave and Len talk about the genre of Western movies. Beave does not include "Tombstone" in his all-time Top Ten, and prepares to get yelled at. They talk "Lone Star", which devolves into a discussion of the movies of John Sayles. Plus "Stagecoach", "Unforgiven", "The Searchers", "The Wild Bunch", "Rio Bravo", "The Good, The Bad & The Ugly", "Shane", "High Noon", and much more. They talk "Hud", which disintegrates into Beave mooning over Patricia Neal. They talk "McCabe & Mrs. Miller", a...
RECAP EPISODE: The Legend Of Christopher Morel
May 26, 2023 21:27 - 1 hour - 103 MBIn the newest recap episode, Beave and Len discuss the latest episode of Succession, and which cast member is turning in the best performance this season. They talk Christopher Morel's unbelievable start to the 2023 season. Len keeps his pulse on the teen beat with his review of the new album from Boygenius. (He also reviews the new Rita Wilson album) Beave ponders a potential Shane Bieber trade. The NBA Finals are nearly upon us, and Beave and Len talk the Nuggets and Heat. Plus Rollin...
What Are The Greatest Inventions of all Time?
May 23, 2023 21:48 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBIn a Jagbags episode that can be best described as "off the beaten path", Len and Beave talk through the most influential, greatest inventions of all time. As part of Len's latest Facebook bracket, they guys talk through the light bulb, the Internet, the plane, the automobile, the potato chip, the plow, the fork, LSD, Viagra, AI, and sliced bread, among many others. Which invention to you consider the greatest? Tune in for Len and Beave's thoughts!
RECAP EPISODE: Can the Lakers Shock the NBA World?
May 20, 2023 11:55 - 1 hour - 108 MBLen and Beave spend way too much time talking the latest episode of Succession. Scroll to the 30-minute mark to avoid any spoiler talk! They also talk the results of the NBA second round playoffs, and lament another 76ers failure while celebrating the Miami Heat and the defeat of the Warriors. They make new predictions, since their original ones went out the window! Plus MLB, WNBA, "Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3", and Len's script ideas for "Guardians 4". Len's "I Recommend" is friends...
What Are The Greatest War Movies Of All Time?
May 16, 2023 21:55 - 2 hours - 111 MBFilm expert Morgan Gire joins Beave and Len for a deep dive into the war movies genre! What are the best movies of that genre, and which are the most overrated? What is the best Vietnam movie ever made? World War II? World War i? Civil War? Does Forrest Gump qualify as a war movie? We learn about Morgan's general aversion to Brian DePalma films. Morgan also throws MASH under the tank (as opposed to the bus). Tune in!
RECAP EPISODE: Give ALL OF THE OSCARS to John Wick 4!
May 12, 2023 22:03 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBOn the latest recap episode of Jagbags, Beave tells everyone to rush out and see John Wick 4 while Len sniffs with superiority. Len recommends the latest issue of The New Yorker while Beave feels inferior. Len finds that "Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World" and its all star cast still holds up 13 years later. Plus: NBA Playoffs! Can LeBron and Steph make it back to the Finals again? MLB! Should the Guardians trade Shane Bieber? Will Justin Steele win 20 games? Can the Sox save their season...
Who was better: The Beatles or The Rolling Stones?
May 09, 2023 20:17 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBThe latest episode features an ULTIMATE DEBATE over who was better: The Beatles or the Stones. Let It Be or Let It Bleed? Exile on Main Street or the White Album? London or Liverpool? Lennon/McCartney or Jagger/Richards? Charlie Watts or Ringo? Brian Epstein or Andrew Loog Oldham? We argue all these questions and much, much more! Tune in for PODCASTING FISTICUFFS!
RECAP EPISODE: Farewell, Gordon Lightfoot
May 06, 2023 18:54 - 1 hour - 85 MBBeave and Len take you through the first round of the NBA playoffs and make predictions for the second round matchups. Beave analyzes what went wrong for the Cavs against the Knicks. The guys break down the White Sox's 10-game losing streak. They also discuss Gordon Lightfoot's best albums. Len gives you the WNBA season preview and shows off his new New York Liberty jersey. Plus Rolling Stone and Len's own top 500 albums. Tune in for podcast excellence!
Who Are Your Favorite (And Least Favorite) NFL Players Of All Time?
May 02, 2023 21:13 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBThe 200th EPISODE of Jagbags delves into the question of the greatest football players in the history of the National Football League. Is Tom Brady in fact the greatest? If not, who? Who is the greatest running back of all time? Wide receiver? Tight end? Len and Beave go through their own Top 10, then turn to their favorite and least favorite players of all time. Tune in as Len goes into a full on, no-holds-barred rant over the supreme jagoffery of Jay Cutler! It's truly cathartic. P...
RECAP EPISODE: We're Talking Season 4 of "Succession"
April 29, 2023 01:17 - 1 hour - 92.9 MB(SPOILER NOTE: In order to avoid all "Succession" spoilers, start this episode at the 25-minute mark) Beave and Len talk the newest season of "Succession", and talk the plot twists. Len deals with Cubs fever, and the guys analyze the White Sox's historically bad start to the season. Beave laments the Cavs' inability to handle the playoff pressure. Len finally unleashes a torrent of hate on Shaquille O'Neal's broadcasting ability, and feels much better afterwards. Len and Beave talk John...
What Were The Best Movies, TV and Music of 1983?
April 26, 2023 00:06 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBLen and Beave step into Saul Spartacus' time machine and go directly to the year 1983, where they talk Scarface, Strange Brew, Risky Business, rip on Mama's Family, debate "Buffalo Bill" and "Hill Street Blues", discuss the year's critical inventions (the camcorder and mobile phone, with no idea that one day they would combine), and the genius of Def Leppard's "Pyromania" (Beave is very obviously writing this summary). As an added bonus, we give you the album cover of America's seminal 1983 ...
RECAP EPISODE: Is Evan Mobley Ready for Prime Time?
April 21, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBBeave returns from a week of spelunking and quail hunting to rejoin the podcast for the newest recap episode. The guys talk the results of the Best Singer bracket, and Len resolves to fill out his own bracket. Len also contracts a mild case of Cubs Fever over the ball club's hot start. Beave talks the Cavs' chances in the playoffs, and the guys make their playoff predictions. Len continues to keep his finger on the pulse of hip-hop nation with his latest "I Recommend". Plus Beave rips of...
It's The MLB 2023 Season Preview Episode!
April 12, 2023 02:09 - 2 hours - 117 MBLen and Beave welcome back Jagbags baseball expert Anthony D'Andrea back to the program for a complete overview of the upcoming 2023 MLB season. We go through the Cubs major league roster in great detail, and also talk the team's most promising minor league prospects. We also talk White Sox and Cleveland Guardians, and provide brief synopses on both ball clubs. We then talk the new rules in effect for 2023, and how they will they change the game going forward. Finally, we give our predict...
RECAP EPISODE: Beave Crows as Luka Doncic Pads His Stats And Misses The Playoffs
April 08, 2023 17:31 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBBeave and Len go through their latest recap episode with aplomb, as they talk the upcoming end of the NBA season, and the success of Beave's Demotivational Campaign against the disappointing Dallas Mavericks. They also talk the NCAA Men's and Women's hoops championships, the Best Singers Facebook bracket, and the spirited responses to date, plus the new and upcoming seasons of "Succession" and "Barry". Finally, does Steely Dan's "Can't Buy A Thrill" and Depeche Mode's "Violator" belong in R...
Who Is The Best Singer of All Time?
April 04, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBLen and Beave talk through the latest Facebook bracket, which asks the Diamond Listeners to pick the best singer of all time. What constitutes a great singer? Is Bob Dylan a great singer? Why aren't Kenny Rogers or Huey Lewis in this bracket? Beave struggles to name the #1 seeds in the bracket, while guessing the #2 seeds instantly. The studio audience in Woodridge, IL heckles some of the omissions from the bracket, to everyone's surprise. Len makes some last-second switches to the brac...
RECAP EPISODE: Planters' Bold & Savory Peanuts Are An Essential Staple
April 01, 2023 00:51 - 1 hour - 79 MBBeave and Len talk about the Final Four in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Alex launches his new business venture: "AlexGPT", in league with his business advisor Hancock Caruso. The Jagbags accountants manage a myriad of issues related to the podcast's exploding listenership numbers. Beave recommends the new documentary on Amazon Prime about Reggie Jackson. Len bravely talks about his obsession with Vanilla Orange Coke during March Madness. Len recommends Planters "Bold & Savory" ...
We're Done F*cking Around on Jagbags. Tonight We're Talking Some Goddam Black Sabbath
March 28, 2023 22:22 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBSecure all furniture, get your affairs in order, and grab a 2x4 because the topic of the latest podcast is goddam Black Sabbath. Factory Theater legends Val and OKen join us to go through the complete discography of heavy metal's finest quartet, plus the solo careers of Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio. What albums are Sabbath's very best? What songs go on your Sabbath 45-minute playlist? What is their most underrated album? Who had the better solo career: Ozzy or Dio? Where does Sabb...
RECAP EPISODE: Shetland is BETTER THAN BOSCH!
March 24, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBMarch Madness is upon us, and Len & Beave take you through the first round of the NCAA Tournament in full. They talk Northwestern and Illinois' showings (NU hooray, Ilini boo), plus the Big Ten's overall showing in the tournament. Beave goes to Timothy O'Toole's on Ontario & Fairbanks to take the edge off his blood pressure while watching the Wildcats. Len watches an entire day of college basketball, then goes to play basketball. The NBA is headed toward the playoffs and Beave has just be...
The Movies of Tom Cruise: Which Are His Best?
March 21, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBLen and Beave discuss the 40-plus year career of Tom Cruise. Is he a good actor? Or is he the ultimate Hollywood creation? What are his five best movies? Did he ever top "Risky Business"? What is your favorite Cruise performance? Will we ever get a Les Grossman movie? What did you think of the Katie Holmes saga? Should he ever win an Oscar? We ponder these questions and much more -- TUNE IN!
RECAP EPISODE: It's The March Madness Podcast! PREPARE YOURSELF.
March 17, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBIn the latest recap episode, Beave and Len talk the NCAA tournament seedings, and how they expect Northwestern and U of Illinois to perform in the tournament. Len hates Brad Underwood and does not care. Beave fills Len in on his darkness retreat, and what he learned. The guys discuss the Chicago Bears' recent trade with Carolina, and what that means for the team next season. Len hates Brad Underwood and does not care. Beave recommends a jazz LP, to Len's chagrin. Beave also disparages J...
What Are The Best High School Movies Of All Time?
March 13, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBWe go through the latest Facebook bracket, which covers the greatest high school movies of all time. Is "Back To The Future" a high school movie? What about the Harry Potter series? Which movies would be your personal #1 seeds? And finally, does Porky's belong in the bracket or not? Tune in for expertise with a capital E!
RECAP EPISODE: John Irving's "The Last Chairlift" Is Truly Excellent
March 03, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBOn the latest recap episode, Len and Beave talk John Irving's "The Last Chairlift", and recommend the book with enthusiasm. Len decides to refrain from reviewing Future's "Puffin' On Zootiez" and instead discusses Rob Sheffield's top 100 songs of 1983 (SPOILER ALERT: The #1 song is "Electric Avenue" by Eddy Grant). Plus college hoops, and Illinois' revenge win over the slumping Northwestern Wildcats. Len shifts his anti-Brad Underwood campaign into overdrive. Beave talks the Oscar nominee...
They Threw Me Down In A Lazaretto: The Music of Jack White
March 01, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBJagbags favorite Sherrie Adams joins Jagbags once again and this time the subject is Jack White. Which albums are his best? What incarnation was better -- White Stripes, the Raconteurs, or the Dead Weather? Sherrie goes through her top 5 albums with the guys and listens politely as they list their incorrect choices. Beave reads faxes from a hurt Bruce Springsteen, wondering when Sherrie would like to talk about his music -- while Sherrie pronounces him the "Middle Manager" as opposed to "...
RECAP EPISODE: Just Give the Oscar to Triangle of Sadness Now
February 24, 2023 23:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBLen and Beave go over the recent Jagbags Oscar Night, and give reviews of Triangle of Sadness (bonkers) and Causeway (Brian Tyree Henry). Len talks up Red Rifle Rehab, for all your rehab needs. Beave submits the idea of "Jazzbags" to Regency Van Pelt, while Len laughs and laughs. Beave makes his NCAA tournament ticket reservations and buys purple socks and other Wildcat merch. Len connects with the youth of today by reviewing the new cocaine-themed Pusha T album, They talk the recent horr...
Would You Stay If She Promised You Heaven? The Music of Fleetwood Mac
February 21, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBLen and Beave talk through the music and output of the legendary 70s (and 80s) icons Fleetwood Mac. From Peter Green to Bob Welch to StevieNicks/Lindsey Buckingham, we go through all the music and rate their albums. If "Rumours" never existed, which LP is their best? What songs belong on a 45-minute playlist? Which Stevie Nicks song is their very best? Should they have tried to do a grunge album in the 90s? And are you a Peter Green fan? (You should be.) We leave no stone unturned. T...
LIVE FROM LIQRBOX RECAP EPISODE: Chiefs! NU Wildcats! Beave and Len Celebrate with Wild Abandon
February 17, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBBeave and Len take up permanent residence at LiqrBox celebrating the incredible success of the Kansas City Chiefs (Super Bowl champs) and the Northwestern Wildcats (defeating #1 Purdue and almost assuredly making the NCAA Tournament). They talk the amazing sports Sunday, plus Cavs! Bulls! Chicago Sky and the indomitable James Wade! Plus Rolling Stone Top 500 and Len's personal best 500 albums! Come SAVOR THE TRIUMPH!!
It's the 2022 Jagbags Oscars Preview! Who Will Win?
February 15, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBIn addition to previewing the upcoming Academy Awards set for March 12, Len contemplates firing his staff after a three-day no-sleep bender. Beave launches his write-in Best Actor campaign for Tom Cruise while Len sighs with disgust. Beave also repeatedly apologizes to Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand for falling asleep during "The Tragedy of Macbeth" last year. They talk through their hopes for Oscar winners, and who they think will actually win. And as an added bonus, they each p...
RECAP EPISODE: Fare Thee Well, Noble Sloot
February 10, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 95.1 MBBeave receives piles of faxes from angry fans (namely Brian Duncan), angry about his disparagement of Nolan Ryan, Kobe Bryant and Hakeem Olajuwon, etc. Len and Beave talk through the Brothers Gibb bracket. Beave and Len make their Super Bowl predictions. Can the Northwestern Wildcats make the NCAA Tournament? Why can't the Bulls get it together? What Rock Hall nominees should be enshrined? And finally.....we bid a tearful farewell to Chicago hoops legend Courtney Vandersloot. Tune in f...
You Know How Easy It Is To Hurt Me: The Music of the Brothers Gibb
February 07, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBRenowned music critic and dance minor Kirk Pynchon joins Jagbags to talk the music of Robin, Barry, Maurice, and Andy Gibb. What song is their best? Is "Stayin' Alive" a good song in the slightest, or a wet fart? What were the best parts of the recent documentary, "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart"? Were the Bee Gees a disco group or a pop group? We take on the REAL questions on this episode. If you are a serious Bee Gees fan, you will approve of this episode. If you are just a casual ...
RECAP EPISODE: Super Bowl-Bound Chiefs!
February 03, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBBeave goes to LiqrBox to pry Len from the dance floor celebrating the Chiefs' AFC Championship. The guys break down both conference championships in detail. Beave makes plans for a NCAA Tournament appearance by Northwestern, thoroughly jinxing the team in the process. Len texts the Milwaukee Bucks GM, offering Caruso AND Drummond for Giannis. Len continues to master the ins and outs of the WNBA trade machines, while watching the Sky become gutted. Beave recommends the Chicago Art Institu...
The Movies of Keanu Reeves: Which Are His Best?
February 01, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBBeave and Len take on the elusive Keanu Reeves, and discuss what makes him tick. Which movie is his very best? From "Bill & Ted" to "Point Break" to "The Matrix" to the genius trilogy that is "John Wick", we break down his acting chops, his onscreen presence, and try to identify the secret to his success. We go through nearly all of his movies, from the good to the not-so-good, and talk about his stoner-with-a-heart persona. We pick his Top Five movies as well. Tune in for expertise!
RECAP EPISODE: The Legend of Brock Purdy?
January 28, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBWe break down the second round of the NFL playoffs on the newest Jagbags. Beave and Len discuss ways to break up the Bulls. Beave and Len talk college hoops, and the WHITE HOT Northwestern Wildcats! Len bemoans the potential loss of Sloot by the Chicago Sky. Beave reviews another 70s war movie "Cross of Iron", while Len naps. Len recommends the book "Three Girls of Bronzeville", by Dawn Turner, as well as the movie "Nope". Plus Rolling Stone's Top 500 Albums and Len's Favorite 500 Album...
Just A Castaway: The Music of Sting and the Police
January 25, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBOur Special Jams Correspondent Susan Donatello joins Jagbags for an in-depth discussion of New Wave heroes the Police, plus Sting's solo career. Which Police album was the best? What solo Sting album is your favorite? What Sting/Police songs would make your all-time 45-minute Spotify playlist? Did Sting make the finest lute album in the history of the form? We answer these questions and much more!
RECAP EPISODE: NFL Playoffs Are Underway! Len and Beave Dissect The Past Weekend and Make New Predictions
January 20, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBThe NFL playoffs are underway and Len and Beave have you covered on Jagbags! Speaking of Jags, we go through Brett Maher's misadventures, Jacksonville's incredible comeback, Minnesota's inevitable defeat, the Bengals' survival, Trevor Lawrence's punchable face, and Brock Purdy skipping 7th period chemistry to defeat the Seahawks. Plus the confounding Bulls, Len's ongoing feud with Zach LaVine, "I Recommend", Rolling Stone, and Len's personal Top 500 albums. This is an hour and forty minute...
What Were The Best Movies, Books and TV Series of 2022?
January 18, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBLen and Beave go through their own Top 10 TV series, movies and books of 2022 and rank them for you, the lucky Jagbags listener! They also read through contributions from the Diamond Listeners and rank those shows as well. Tune in for a gigantic slab of expertise! And tell us your favorites as well. Put some end-of-year Jagbags in your ear!
RECAP EPISODE: It's Jagbags Night at the Illinois-Northwestern Game!
January 13, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBBeave and Len celebrate "Jagbags Night" at Welsh-Ryan Arena with speeches, awards and parades. They also break down the Northwestern Wildcats and other local college basketball teams. They also provide their predictions for the upcoming NFL playoffs and give their Super Bowl predictions. Beave discusses a private conversation he had with Jennifer Beals, while Len fumes. Plus: "I Recommend"! Rolling Stone Top 500! Len takes you through the 80s with his latest album reviews! Tune in at ...
What Were The Best Albums of 2022?
January 10, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBBeave and Len pick their favorite albums of 2022. THAT'S ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW! Listen now for ultimate musical expertise.
RECAP EPISODE: Len Crows Over the Illegal Celebrity-Studded New Year's Eve Party at Beave's Place
January 07, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBLen and Beave ring in the New Year with a discussion of an ILLEGAL GATHERING for New Year's Eve at Beave's place. We discuss the various terrible behaviors of celebs like Joel Higgins, Andy Avalos and Ken Burns at the party. They also talk new year's resolutions for their favorite NFL and NBA teams, plus an overview of the college football playoffs. Donovan Mitchell scores 71 points on the Bulls right underneath Len and Beave's noses. Beave makes more sports hot takes, plus "I Recommend",...
Listen To The Music: The Songs of the Doobie Brothers
January 04, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBBeave and Len discuss the criminally underrated Doobie Brothers on the newest podcast. The Doobies had a gajillion hits in the 70s, featured one of the most iconic lead singers in music history, and yet were inducted into the Hall of Fame only a few years ago. Beave and Len talk their favorite Doobie Brothers albums, favorite songs, and present their 45-minute playlist of best Doobie Bros/Michael McDonald songs. Plus all the "What's Happening" content you can handle as an added bonus! Tun...
HOLIDAY RECAP EPISODE: Len Has Gained Forty Pounds and Really Hates Brad Underwood
December 31, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBIn the new holiday recap, Len officially welcomes Illinois coach Brad Underwood to the Jim Boylen Pantheon of Jagoff Coaches. Beave expresses anger over the Pittsburgh Steelers' failure to tackle with sportsmanship. Len refuses to watch the Packers as they potentially drive to the playoffs. The Browns' season ends at the hands of Red Rifle, to Len's delight. The Bulls potentially turn their season around thanks to Len and Beave's motivational ploys. Len and Beave discuss "Slow Horses" a...
It's The Holidays, Which Means You Need To Learn About .38 Special
December 29, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBIn the annals of 80s Southern rock, one band sort of reigned a bit supreme for like two years -- but those were GLORIOUS TIMES. That band is .38 Special. Beave finally gets his wish and the guys explore the life and career of the guys who brought you "Caught Up In You", "Hold On Loosely", "Second Chance", and, well there are others too. You'll never think about .38 Special the same way again. Find out how they got started, why they changed their band name from Sweet Rooster to .38 Special...
RECAP EPISODE: What Is Your Favorite Holiday Song?
December 24, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBIt's the Holiday Season! And at Jagbags we have full command of your holiday podcasting needs. We talk through the latest Facebook bracket where we talk the best holiday songs of all time. Len claims to have never heard of "The Friendly Beasts". We also talk the Bulls' season low point and how they can turn their season around. Plus NFL, "I Recommend", where Beave shares his thoughts on the World Cup championship game. And Rolling Stone's Top 500 album countdown rolls on, leading to a s...