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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RECAP EPISODE: Was .38 Special SNUBBED from the Rock Hall?
May 13, 2022 21:30 - 1 hour - 213 MBIn a marathon recap episode, we talk the 2022 Rock Hall inductees, the Guardians' ninth inning miracle on the South Side, the amazing James Wade, the new Doctor Strange movie, Suzanne Vega, and SEVEN reviews from Rolling Stone's Top 500 Albums! Plus the cheating Dallas Mavericks, the Cubs' roller coaster start, and Beave UNLOADS on Tom Waits. Tune in for EXPERTISE!
Paul Thomas Anderson vs. Wes Anderson -- Which Director Do You Like Best?
May 11, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 174 MBWe talk the movies of Paul Thomas Anderson and Wes Anderson on the newest Jagbags. Which movies do you like best? Which director is better? Who had the better debut? We know how their movies and sensibilities are different, but how are they the same? We go through nearly all of their films, break them down for you, and compare each movie in chronological order. Tune in and see if you agree! JAGBAGS!!!
RECAP EPISODE: Len and Beave Talk Luther Vandross, "Ozark", and "Barry"!
May 07, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 171 MBBeave and Len give you a NO HOLDS BARRED discussion of various sports and entertainment topics for your listening pleasure! Barry! Ozark! Henry Winkler! Jason Bateman! Luther Vandross! Parliament! Lucky, lucky Luka! Tune in for expertise!
He Stands To Be Insulted And He Pays for The Privilege -- The Music of Elvis Costello
May 03, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 197 MBDiamond Listeners rejoice! We are giving you a musical two-fer with the newest episode of the podcast. We will talk the music of Elvis Costello, and then give you a SPECIAL TREAT with a quick discussion of the musical saint himself: Mr. Neil Diamond. We also get into John Parr briefly, and Beave fends off his latest admirer Ursula, and her posters. We talk the best Costello albums, songs, and compare him to other of his contemporaries. What Elvis albums are your favorites? And he is bet...
RECAP EPISODE: A Review of "Gaslit", plus "Children of Nuggets", and "The Bad Guys"
May 01, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 145 MBIn the latest recap episode, Beave and Len talk MLB, the Jekyll-Hyde Guardians, and the frustrating Cubs. Beave debuts his David Byrne Covid hairstyle, and lobbies for a podcast devoted entirely to Fisher Stevens. Len recommends the movie "The Bad Guys", and the "Children of Nuggets" compilation LP. Beave talks the new Julia Roberts/Sean Penn series "Gaslit" and gifts himself a Sydney Sweeney poster while wracked with Covid. He also reviews albums by Madvillain and Talking Heads. Tune in...
Len and Beave Try To Talk U2 But Wind Up Chatting About Top40Weekly.com
April 27, 2022 00:20 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBIn a daring recovery of the "lost" Jagbags episode, Len and a Covid-infested Beave try to talk the music of U2, but wind up going down the irresistible rabbit hole that IS Top40Weekly.com. Is DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince better than Sade? Is Bono a jagoff? Ted Nugent's 1975 self-titled LP -- all jams? What is the better album: The Joshua Tree or Achtung Baby? What songs would go on your 45-minute playlist? Tune in for FUN TIMES!
RECAP EPISODE: The Insufferable Ian Happ Will Lead the Cubs to GLORY!!!!
April 23, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBIn the new recap episode of Jagbags, Beave brings up Ian Happ as a future Hall of Famer, and Len responds forcefully. We talk the NBA playoffs, and Len contacts lawyers in connection with Luka Doncic's prolonged absence from the playoffs. We talk the Nets/Celtics series in particular, which seems to be the most evenly matched series of the playoffs to date. Len recommends the new Eddie Vedder solo album and the new Spoon album. And Beave submerges you in his Rolling Stone Top 500 with rev...
Making Sense of Elvis Presley -- His Music and his Cultural Impact
April 19, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBNoted Elvis expert Christopher Marcum joins Jagbags to talk the life and career of a true American original: Elvis Presley. They talk his life, his music, books devoted to his life, his cultural impact.....and yes, his movies. We try to make sense of his 31 movies, his countless songs, the '68 comeback special, his output for Sun Records, as well as the upcoming Baz Luhrmann biopic. It's gonna be a HOT ONE! Tune in!
RECAP EPISODE: The Wrath of KWAN!!
April 17, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBBeave and Len celebrate the opening of the new MLB season by talking future Hall of Famer Steven Kwan! Plus, they share their predictions for the play-in and first round of the NBA playoffs. They also talk results to date from the 70s movie bracket, and Beave faxes himself several complaints. Tune in for EXPERTISE!
I'll Be The Boy In The Corduroy Pants -- The Music of Tom Petty
April 12, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBLA singer/songwriter Sherrie Adams joins Jagbags to talk the music of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Which album is better, Damn The Torpedoes or Full Moon Fever? Where does he rank in the all-time rock and roll pantheon? Is he better than the Eagles? Bruce Springsteen? And is Tom Petty appropriate music for "Spin The Bottle"? We answer these questions, and much much more on this informative, entertainment-packed episode. Tune in!!
RECAP EPISODE: Beave Talks the Mavericks' Impending First Round Exit; Len Faxes Luka Doncic
April 09, 2022 21:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBIn the recap episode of Jagbags, Beave provides tons of bulletin board material for Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks by doubling down on their playoff chances. Len touts Devin Booker as a worthy MVP candidate. The guys talk the thrilling NCAA championship game and Beave apologizes to Kansas for his lack of faith in them. Beave reviews "Winning Time" on HBO Max, while Len discusses the movie "Red Rocket". And tune in for still another review of an album featured in Rolling Stone's Top ...
What Was The Best Movie of the Seventies? A True Thoughtleader Joins To Share Thoughts
April 06, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBNoted Chicago theater legend Billy Bullion joins Jagbags for an in-depth look at the best movie of the 1970s, known as a "golden age" for filmmaking. Was it? What are the best, and which may be overrated? Len, Beave and Billy discuss the movies they've seen, and shamefully admit to some classics that they have NOT ever seen. What genres were the best as well? Concert movies, dramas, comedies.....we work to cover it all! And don't forget to vote in the accompanying bracket on Len's Faceb...
RECAP EPISODE: Hear Two Middle-Aged White Guys Discuss The Oscar Smack
April 01, 2022 23:20 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBLen and Beave provide their take on the infamous Academy Awards altercation between Will Smith and Chris Rock, and also discuss the telecast and award winners as a whole. They also talk the Final Four participants, Rolling Stone's Top 500 albums of all time, and the NBA as the regular season winds down to a close. Tune in....FOR CONTROVERSY!!!
The Movies of Kevin Smith: Which Are His Best?
March 22, 2022 23:30 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBLegendary Chicago actor Tucker Curtis joins Len and Beave for a spirited discussion of the writer/director Kevin Smith and his movies. Is Clerks a great movie? Are his movies overrated? Or did his movies speak for an entire generation? We talk through his movies, books, past associates, and ultimately his legacy. Join us for EXPERTISE and witty repartee!
RECAP EPISODE: March Madness Returns, and Beave Goes To Mexico To Rescue Alex
March 19, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBBeave fills in Len on his adventures south of the border rescuing the fugitive Alex with the help of Jimmer Fredette, Jack McDowell, and Andy Avalos. They also talk the week that was in the NBA, and welcome the return of MLB and FUTURE HALL OF FAMER FRANK SCHWINDEL. Beave reviews several records from Rolling Stone's Top 500, including Rush's "Moving Pictures" and Neutral Milk Hotel's "In The Aeroplane Over The Sea". And finally, Len and Beave share their initial thoughts on the NCAA Tourna...
Who are your favorite Chicago coaches of all time?
March 11, 2022 05:30 - 1 hour - 100 MBLen and Beave celebrate their 100th episode of Jagbags with a WILD party at LiqrBox, with Meryl Streep, Holly Hunter, and Brad Pitt in attendance. They also talk the latest Facebook bracket, featuring the best coaches in Chicago history. Phil Jackson, Mike Ditka, Joe Maddon, Joel Quenneville and Ozzie Guillen are all represented, plus noted punching bags Terry Bevington, Jim Boylen, Vinny del Negro, and Mike Quade. ALSO: Don Zimmer. Tune in for the anniversary celebration!
RECAP EPISODE: Beave and Len Talk College Hoops and Party at LiqrBox with Meryl Streep
March 05, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBBeave and Len celebrate their record week of listenership with a wild party at LiqrBox, featuring Meryl Streep's constant needs of high fives from Len. They talk the week that was in the NBA, lament the Bulls and Cavs' slow starts to the second half of the season, and compare Ja Morant to Derrick Rose. They talk about Loyola and Illinois' chances for success in the NCAA Tournament. And finally, they talk "Don't Look Up", and Beave reviews a Mingus album while Len falls asleep. TUNE IN!
Two Fans Convince Len Of the Greatness of J.R.R. Tolkien
March 02, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBNoted Chicago actors Jill Oliver and Matt Engle join Jagbags to take on the world's most daunting task: Convincing Len that the works of J.R.R. Tolkien (Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit) are masterpieces. We take Len into Middle Earth, through the forests of Mirkwood, the Misty Mountains, into harrowing encounters with Smaug and the Eye of Sauron. Join our guests as we discuss the movies and also the books in great detail. Our guests discuss how they first got into the Tolkien catalog, and w...
RECAP EPISODE: Is Massive Attack's "Mezzanine" Better Than "The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society"?
February 25, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBBeave and Len reflect on their massively successful Oscar watch party, and their A-List guests. In particular, they discuss the movies "Coda" and "The Tragedy of Macbeth". They talk about the NBA all-Star Game, and Beave AVOIDS talking about the Cavs and LeBron. They talk college hoops and various local teams' postseason chances. And they talk two albums off Rolling Stone's Top 500 Albums List. Is Massive Attack's "Mezzanine" better than "The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Soci...
Who Will Win Oscars in 2022? Beave and Len Tell You Their Picks
February 23, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBSpecial guest Nicolas Cage joins Beave and Len to talk through his latest sequel "Pig 2: The Quickening" before getting tossed out of the studio so as to better focus on the upcoming 94th Academy Awards. Len and Beave go through all the major categories, and talk through what to look for, and who may walk away with the coveted statue. Tune in for OSCARS EXPERTISE!
RECAP EPISODE: Cooper Kupp is the Finest, and VANDERSLOOT and the Sky Are Running It Back!
February 18, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBIn the latest recap episode of Jagbags, Len and Beave talk through the results of the Super Bowl. Beave tries to avoid gloating about LeBron while celebrating the Cavs. Len recommends Thin Lizzy's "Black Rose: A Rock Legend", while smashing furniture. Beave reviews albums by J Dilla and the Ramones, and Len catches wind of a rival mashed potato and water restaurant backed by Mr. Philip Michael Thomas! DRAMA!! Tune in at once.
The Movies of Sylvester Stallone: Which Are His Best? (There Aren't A Lot to Choose From)
February 16, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBLen & Beave explore the life and career of 75-year-old Sylvester Stallone, the only actor in the history of U.S. cinema to have starred in a box office number one film across six consecutive decades. What movies are his best? What "Rocky" movie was his best? Why is his face and speech slightly slurred? Is "Victory" a good film? Will he make any more Rambo or Rocky movies? These questions, and much more, will be answered with the usual EXPERTISE that you've come to expect from the good ...
RECAP EPISODE: The Rock Hall Is A FARCE Without Judas Priest, Plus Dickey Simpkins Is The Greatest
February 12, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBLen and Beave vote for their own candidates for Rock Hall enshrinement. Fueled by gallons of coffee, Beave lays out the case for Judas Priest with INTENSITY. Andy Avalos sends multiple faxes trying to secure the emcee job for Len's opening of Mashwaters. Stacey King doubts Matthew Stafford's big game credentials while Beave and Len roll their eyes. Beave is on a Cavs mega-high! Len provides the Courtney Vandersloot Update. And DICKEY SIMPKINS IS THE GREATEST HOOPS ANALYST SINCE HUBIE BR...
And This Is All That We've Learned About Living -- The Songs of John Mellencamp
February 09, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBLA-based singer/songwriter Sherrie Adams joins Len and Beave to discuss the songs and albums of Indiana music legend John Mellencamp. Which songs are his best? His most underrated? What is the best Mellencamp album of all time? Where does he rank alongside contemporaries such as Bob Seger, Tom Petty or Bruce Springsteen, especially when it comes to songwriting? We've got questions, and Sherrie's got answers. Tune in NOW!
RECAP EPISODE: Len Enjoys Silent Mashed Potatoes & Water with Sean Penn, Later Laments the Fallen Chiefs
February 05, 2022 01:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBIn the latest recap episode that is sure to break listenership records, Len recounts the SORDID and SHOCKING tale of his latest meeting with his agent and celebrity author Sean Penn. Mashed potatoes are prominently involved. We go over the Chiefs' surprising defeat, talk Beave's motivation of the Dallas Mavericks' rise up the Western Conference, and the genius of Larry Hagman in the 70s movie "The Eagle Has Landed". TUNE IN!
Peter Jackson Redefines the Beatles with "Get Back": Beave & Len's Expert Review
February 02, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBBeave & Len deconstruct the Peter Jackson masterpiece "The Beatles: Get Back" and give you their favorite moments from this 8-hour magnum opus. Listen as Beave and Len THROW DOWN over toast and tea! Hear Beave defend George Harrison TO THE DEATH, while Len sniffs! Chuckle at Paul's semi-threats to bring Eric Clapton and Jimmie Nicol into the band! Marvel at Len's denigration of George's Hare Krishna friend in the corner! Applaud as Beave and Len extol Ringo Starr......AND Yoko!! Tune in...
RECAP EPISODE: The Greatest Weekend in NFL Playoff History -- And More
January 29, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBLen and Beave invent the new musical genre of jazzgrass, make sinister plans for Grayson Allen, and talk about their impending Supreme Court appearance to argue Billy Wagner for the Hall of Fame. And best of all, they go through the most exciting playoff weekend in the history of the NFL. Hear Len taunt Max Christie! Scratch your head at Beave's invention of "Rover" as the newest football position! Marvel at Beave's entry into the "400-351" section of Rolling Stone's Top 500 albums! TUNE...
OKen Tells You Why Every Thin Lizzy Cut Is A Complete Certified JAM.
January 26, 2022 01:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBDon't screw around. Download this episode RIGHT NOW. Then prepare to flip tables and take a 2X4 to every window in sight -- because we're talking the music of the legendary rock outfit Thin Lizzy. We take you through all the albums, and also construct a 45-minute playlist of the band's top jams. (OKen's playlist was called "Ultimate Tin Lizzy") We take you through ALL the "go to IKEA, buy all the furniture, take a break to assemble it all, and then smash them" jams. Riffs we should ALL ...
RECAP EPISODE: Jackson Mahomes is a Jagoff, And We Want The Packers to Lose The Super Bowl 77-0
January 22, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBIn the latest recap episode, Beave introduces Len to the completely insufferable Jackson Mahomes, and both bemoan the possibility of either Brady or Rodgers in the Super Bowl. We outline the NBA Eastern Conference picture, discuss the Cavs-Bulls marquee matchup at the United Center, and Beave tries not to gloat over LeBron's struggles. Beave recommends the STAR-STUDDED "The Liberation of L.B. Jones", and Len recommends David Gray's "Skellig". Tune in!!
What Were The Best Movies and TV Shows of 2021?
January 19, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBBeave and Len take you through the best movies and TV shows of 2021, and also cover off on the best sports moment of the year. Len picks his best books of 2021, and finally the guys discuss future job prospects for Matt Nagy. TUNE IN IMMEDIATELY!
RECAP EPISODE: Len and Beave's NFL Playoff Preview
January 14, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBIn the latest recap episode of Jagbags, Len and Beave rank Caruso, Ball, and Vucevic for the Bulls, discuss the Cavs' pickup of Rajon Rondo, and debate whether Northwestern has what it takes to make the postseason. Len sticks up for various magazines, and Beave reviews a jazz album, to Len's consternation. They discuss which album is better, Blondie's self-titled debut, or the Go-Gos' "Beauty & The Beat". Finally, the guys take on the first round of the NFL Playoffs, and provide their pred...
What Were The Best Albums of 2021? Two Middle-Aged White Men Tell You Theirs
January 11, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBTwo middle-aged white men talk about their favorite albums of 2021, and Beave is proud of having only one jazz album in the Top 10. SPOILER ALERT: No Imagine Dragons. Beave has THREE Australian albums in his Top Ten, and has accepted the Prime Minister's invitation to come down under for a continental tour. Len and Beave also talk the "Jagbags shakes", concerning the fears of potential guests at the prospect of coming on the podcast and sitting in our giant collective shadow. We also dis...
RECAP EPISODE: Obviously Demar DeRozan is Better Than Michael Jordan, and Other Musings
January 08, 2022 01:44 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBIn the latest recap episode, Len and Beave talk the Bulls' white hot streak, ponder why Mike Glennon continues to get NFL starts (HINT: he makes delicious chili), recommend wonderful Hot Cocoa Hershey Kisses, review a Ghostface Killah album, and raise glasses of Mr. Pibb and Crystal Light to the celebrities that left us in 2021. Godspeed, Eddie Mekka. Put a little Jagbags in your ear!
Get The Kleenex, Ice Cream, and Blanket: We're Talking The Best TV Dramas of all Time
January 05, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 84 MBIn our exciting BOOK GIVEAWAY episode, we are offering all Jagbags listeners the chance to win an autographed copy of the seminal horror book "Chasing The Boogeyman", by Richard Chizmar. At the end of the podcast, we will give you a catchphrase. Simply repeat this catchphrase on any of our social media channels, and you could win this outstanding book! Furthermore, we will go through the greatest TV dramas of all time, pick our top ten, and also discuss the best eras for television dramas....
RECAP EPISODE: Len and Beave Review "No Way Home", And Rank It Against Other Spidey Movies
January 01, 2022 00:30 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBIn the latest recap episode of Jagbags, Beave hires a truck to deliver Len's Christmas present. We talk the latest Marvel movie "No Way Home", discuss the current NFL playoff situation, and make plans for the upcoming HUGE GAME on January 19 between the Cavs and the Bulls! Plus Beave reviews albums by the Grateful Dead, Motorhead, Magnetic Fields, and much more! Put a little #Jagbags in your ear!
What is the best Marvel movie of all time?
December 29, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBPerennial Jagbags favorite guest Jessie Beyer joins the program to talk all things Marvel movies. What are the best Marvel movies, and what characters are your favorite? Tune in to hear the cool 16-year-old perspective on the MCU! Jessie has seen all 28 movies, many of them three or four times, so her credentials are absolutely impeccable. We go through her reasons for her love of Marvel, favorite heroes and villains, as well as "the ones she thinks about rewatching the least". Tune in f...
Who Are The Top 10 NBA Players Of All Time?
December 22, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBThe NBA recently released its list of the Top 75 players of all time. On the latest episode of Jagbags, Len and Beave cut their own list down to ten. Do any current players belong? Who's better, Magic or Bird? Russell or Chamberlain? Did Ben Gordon make the list. Brace yourself for controversy and STRONG OPINIONS!
RECAP EPISODE: Beave Reviews FOUR Albums From Rolling Stone's Top 500!
December 18, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBIt's the recap episode of Jagbags, and we've got a HOT ONE for you! Len enjoys grilled cheese and soup with his agent Regency, while Beave stays out in the cold. Len sends his workout video to Bulls management as part of his tryout for the COVID-depleted squad. Beave tries NOT to compare Evan Mobley to Bill Russell. The guys discuss their favorite sports announcers. Len prepares his "Roach B Gone" solution for Matt Nagy, and Beave trashes a Beach Boys album. JOIN US FOR EXPERTISE AND HI...
The Movies of John Carpenter: Which Are His Best?
December 15, 2021 02:30 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBNoted ratings grabber and horror film expert Matt Beyer comes on the program once again to talk the movies of John Carpenter. Put down the Christmas present wrapping and tree trimming, because nothing says the holidays like a robust discussion of "The Thing"! We go through our Top 10 favorite Carpenter movies and label them as "Good", "Great", or just "OK" (Editor's note: John Carpenter does not make bad movies). Also, Matt and Len make plans for a solo venture, to Beave's consternation, a...
RECAP EPISODE: What Is the Greatest Work of Fiction of the Last 125 Years?
December 10, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBLen & Beave review the week that was in the NFL, NBA, and college hoops scene. They also take a look at the New York Times' Top 25 books of the last 125 years and pick out some of their favorites. Len compares Nagy to a cockroach, and is elected President of the Matt Thomas Fan Club. Beave reviews TWO albums from the Rolling Stone Top 500 list, and Len sings the hits of Chic while preparing to storm the LiqrBox dance floor. Beave talks about the Australian pop music scene, while Len takes...
A Look At Blue-Eyed FM Soul: Daryl Hall John Oates
December 08, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBLen and Beave break down the newest Facebook bracket, this time covering the music of living legends Daryl Hall & John Oates. They discuss their Hall of Fame career and impact on American music. Which era was better -- their 70s folk or 80s straight pop? If you were charge of Hall & Oates concerts, which song would you choose to open with? What song is your go-to volume raiser? What is their most underrated song? Why the heck did they hire G.E. Smith? We discuss all this and more. Tun...
Who Should Be Inducted Into The Baseball Hall of Fame? The Ballad of Lefty O'Doul
December 03, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBIn the latest recap episode of Jagbags, Beave kicks the Browns to the curb and welcomes the long lost Cavs home. Len delights in the glorious exploits of the legendary Red Rifle. Beave actually provides a negative review of a jazz album while Len faints in shock. And Len prepares his newest campaign to get Billy Wagner into the Baseball Hall of Fame, hiring the "Wagner Women" who ride on bicycles in all 50 states, as well the "Wagner Wings" in the form of biplanes dropping leaflets with hi...
Rolling Stone's Top 100 Songs of All Time: No Black Sabbath? Then This List is FALSE!!!!
December 01, 2021 00:30 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBRolling Stone just released its newest list of the Top 100 songs of all time, and Len and Beave are here to give the last word on the legitimacy of any list that does NOT include AC/DC, Black Sabbath or Motorhead! Is Waterloo Sunset one of the greatest songs of all time? Should Strange Fruit be the only jazz tune on the list? Where the f*ck is .38 Special? Is "I Want To Hold Your Hand" one of the Beatles' best? AND WHERE IS DAY TRIPPER? Tune in to hear the songs that Len and Beave would...
RECAP EPISODE: Are The Bulls Legit NBA Title Contenders? And Can Dire Straits Be Fixed?
November 28, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBOn the latest recap episode of Jagbags, Len and Beave discuss the continued resurgence of the Chicago Bulls, the Cavs' injury woes, and Len's franchising plans for his "Red Riflin' It" podcast featuring a 15-minute mustache grooming tutorial, and 15 more minutes devoted to Mr. Dalton's hair. Red Rifle burgers, Red Rifle jeans.....they're all coming! Plus Len and Beave attempt to fix Dire Straits, talk about "Succession", and laud the new Modest Mouse album. Put some Jagbags in your ear!
LITERARY EPISODE: Two Middle-Aged White Guys Discuss Hip Hop!!
November 23, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBBeave and Len fearlessly take on Shea Serrano's excellent new book "Hip-Hop (And Other Things)", and use it as a launching pad for their own thoughts on the genre. They go through their favorite hip-hop albums, rappers, and songs, and also discuss the book in detail. Haven't you always wanted to hear the middle-aged perspective on rap? Tune in and tell five friends!!
RECAP EPISODE: What's on YOUR Magic Age Mixtape?
November 18, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBSongs from our teenage years have been proven to create a dopamine rush. The creation of a mix tape is a lost art, requiring time, artistic vision, concentration, reflection, trial and error, commitment, and much, much more. Len and Beave combine a sneak preview of Shea Serrano's new book "Hip-Hop (And Other Things)", with songs that would go on their own "Magic Age Mixtape", covering songs from their own teenage years. Get ready for all the Raydio, Spandau Ballet and Van Halen you can han...
A Conversation with Two Star Trek Fans
November 16, 2021 21:00 - 2 hours - 116 MBBeave and Len welcome two Star Trek experts (Tim Amos and John Kuczaj) to discuss the entire Star Trek franchise. You do NOT have to be a fan of the series to enjoy their take on the original series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and so on! Is "The Wrath of Khan" the best Star Trek movie of them all? (HINT: Yes, it is) What series is the best? Where does "Star Trek V - The Final Frontier" rank? What characters (and villains) were the most enjoyable? We cover it ALL! N...
A Cubs Fan and An Indians Fan Reminisce About the 2016 World Series
November 02, 2021 22:00 - 2 hours - 121 MBOn the five-year anniversary of the 2016 World Series, Len and Beave share their memories of that fateful October. They go through the divisional playoff series, talk strategies, and rail on Joe Maddon whenever possible. They discuss the biggest disappointments of the Series and their reactions to seminal moments. It's a wonderful walk down memory lane (for Len, anyway)! Plus NFL, the 2021 World Series, the Bulls' torrid start, "I Recommend", and Beave's Album Immersion!! Listen now!!
The Movies of Bill Murray: Which Are His Best?
October 26, 2021 22:00 - 2 hours - 116 MBLen and Beave discuss the life and work of the legendary Bill Murray over boxes of Mike & Ike, washed down with generous helpings of Crystal Light and Mr. Pibb. Which movies would be top seeds in your bracket? Where does Bill Murray rank in the all time SNL Pantheon? Which Wes Anderson movie is your favorite? And "Garfield" -- why? Plus NFL, the World Series, the future Bulls-Cavs Eastern Conference Finals, and the coming end of the Rolling Stone Top 500 Album rankings. OR IS IT?? Tune...
VANDERSLOOT!! VANDERSLOOT! VANDERSLOOT! (Or, the NBA Season Preview)
October 20, 2021 01:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBLen and Beave welcome the first night of the NBA season with hoops EXPERTISE!! They preview the upcoming seasons for the Bulls and Cavs, predict the NBA Finals outcomes, talk about players they expect to make a big leap forward, and discuss potential Hall of Fame players -- OH, WHO CARES!!! COURTNEY VANDERSLOOT IS THE FINEST BASKETBALL PLAYER CHICAGO HAS SEEN SINCE MR. JORDAN HIMSELF!!! Plus MLB, NFL, a certified letter from a disgruntled Susanna Hoffs fan, and much, much more!