Jagbags

Most Favored Guest Iva-Marie Palmer is back on the podcast, and this time the subject is her upcoming novel "Christmas People", which will be in stores September 30. She talks through her process for writing the novel, and also talks what she's doing now to promote the book. She also talks about the latest project she is working on, and also discusses her attitude towards critics. Tune in!

It's an ULTRA EFFICIENT recap episode! We talk more SNL cast maneuverings, Sly and the Family Stone's "There's A Riot Goin' On", Recently Discovered Top 40 Albums, Van Morrison's new LP "Remembering Now", "Major League" (in honor of Beave's Guardians Fever), the Cubs' playoff clinching, and the suddenly white-hot Guardians back from the dead! (And they assiduously avoid discussion of the Bears and...

The great Amy Seeley is BACK on Jagbags and this time we are discussing the career and influence of a man who truly changed television: the one and only David Letterman. We talk our favorite guests, favorite bits, favorite regulars, and why he was so popular for so long. Plus we learn about Amy's trip to New York to be a member of Dave's studio audience. It's a great 90 minutes of content about a...

In the latest recap episode, Beave and Len talk MLB baseball where Len chooses not to fret overly about the Cubs, while Beave is close to giving up on the Guardians' season. They also talk a little WNBA, and provide a mini-preview of the NFL season, specifically the Browns and Bears. They also discuss Len's INXS/Duran Duran bracket, where Beave considers legal action if "Suicide Blonde" does not w...

Wonderful Morgan Gire returns to the pod and we talk the movies of Mr. Val Kilmer. Were you a fan? What films were your favorites? Have you seen Kiss Kiss Bang Bang? (That will prove your worthiness as a film buff and a fan.) Plus Real Genius, Top Secret, Top Gun, Batman and THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU OF COURSE!!! Tune in for a freewheeling, fun episode (we absolutely bounced all over the place but...

With their backs against the wall, the Cubs take a series at Wrigley from the white-hot Brewers, reverting to their winning ways. The Guardians, meanwhile, stop hitting completely and tumble out of wild card contention. And Colson Montgomery announces himself as the newest White Sox star. The Chicago Sky play out the string and look for consistency, while Beave roots hard for the Golden State Valk...

Len and Beave discuss the iconic 60s TV series "Batman", and its impact on popular culture even today. They discuss favorite villains, favorite episodes, and ways that the series broke ground during its short three-year run. Tune in for some BAM! THWOK! POW! style banter, especially when Beave picks Eartha Kitt over Julie Newmar!

Throughout this entire recap episode, the genius of Paul Davis, his music and his hair come shining through. When not discussing Mr. Davis, Beave and Len discuss the results of the Billy Squier/Eddie Money Facebook bracket, as well as discuss the Guardians, Cubs, and White Sox (WOULD THE BREWERS PLEASE LOSE A GAME?!??). Plus we discuss the Chicago Sky, the Golden State Valkyries, and the rest of t...

On an extremely efficient episode of Jagbags, Len and Beave talk through their favorite performances associated with the successful MTV Unplugged series. They talk through performances by Nirvana, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Rod Stewart, Korn, and many more. They go through their playlists (check out the Smithereens' Unplugged EP), and argue over which concerts were the best. Tune in for MUSICAL AND...

The new recap episode is up and we talk "Adults" on Hulu. We recommend Season One completely -- hopefully there will be a Season Two! Len frets about Caleb Williams, the Sky and the Cubs, who are chasing the Brewers in the NL Central (would they PLEASE LOSE EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE?!??). Beave bows before the Guardians' Slade Cecconi. Len fills you in on The New Yorker, as he is all caught up, to the...

Len and Beave truly revisit the music of their youth when they talk the music of Billy Squier and Eddie Money! The two artists go up against each other in Len's latest Facebook bracket, and they go through all their (numerous) hits, career arcs, career-ending videos (OK, just one). Who's better? And where do they rank in the 80s pantheon? And why are Len and Beave going off the rails to also discu...

The Jagbags hosts return with a great recap episode! They talk MLB, the upcoming trade deadline, and the Emmanuel Clase gambling disgrace. Len is starting to lose patience with the Chicago Sky. He also rants about the Bulls' extension of Billy Donovan, as Beave enjoys. Beave reviews new documentaries on Pee Wee Herman and Billy Joel. Len reviews the book "Lorne" by Susan Morrison, and the compilat...

A CAVALCADE OF STARS SHOWED OUT for the fifth anniversay episode of Jagbags! Join us as a parade of JagCore members (and beloved friends) come in hot with their respective top 5 lists, one for each year we have been in existence. It truly was a night to remember, so tune in for all the anniversary fun! We will talk about the after parties for years to come. JAGBAGS!

Beave and Len talk the movies of Bruce Willis. Which ones were your favorites? We talk our favorites, most underrated, whether he's a good actor or not, and more! Tune in.

On the latest recap episode, Len talks the first-place Cubs, while Beave bemoans the Guardians' ten-game losing streak. Beave and Len compare the mustaches of Kyle Manzardo and Sun-Times reporter Vinnie Duber. Len reviews "Jurassic World", while Beave takes you through "The Gilded Age" and the new Netflix series "Department Q". Len falls behind on the New Yorker. Beave talks a little too much abou...

Len and Beave talk through their favorite Chicago sports announcers, in conjunction with Len's now-completed Facebook bracket. Beave tries to guess the top seeds and successfully guesses seeds two and three. We also talk national sports announcers, what makes a good announcer, and even throw in a smattering of Cleveland sports announcer as well. And we talk our favorite (and least favorite) sports...

JagCore member Kirk Pynchon comes back on the pod and this time the subject is Steely Dan. As with all our music profiles, we go through their albums, do a 45-minute playlist, and come up with best sports for a Steely Dan highlight soundtrack (golf, pickleball). Join us for a look into the world of Donald Fagen, Walter Becker, Michael McDonald, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, jazz, and peerless studio produc...

Beave and Len talk through a wide variety of topics on the latest recap episode, including the NBA draft, the ASCENDANT Golden State Valkyries, Angel Reese's improved play, the Cubs' continued hold on first place, the improving Sox, and the sinking Guardians. Plus Iva-Marie Palmer joins the pod for a little 5th anniversary celebration and Top 5 lists, Len keeps everyone up to date on the New Yorke...

The great Scott OKen returns to Jagbags once again to discuss the all-time guitar master Jimi Hendrix, and his brief but influential career. WIll his music live on? Why has it continued to be so popular, some 55 years after his death? What is his best album? Where might his music have gone in the 70s, 80s and beyond? What songs belong on a tight 45-minute playlist? We talk his releases, compilatio...

The Pacers extend OKC to Game 7 in the Finals before finally bowing in defeat. Plus we go through the Cubs lineup and Len provides thumbs up or thumbs down (and Len gives periodic thumbs down throughout to Alex Caruso). Plus Guardians, White Sox, WNBA, Beave reviews a new book (The Bronx is Burning), and Len talks about the 30 for 30 episodes on the Baltimore Colts football band and the story of t...

Friend of the podcast Kevin Stern rejoins Jagbags to talk through the music of the Chairman of the Board: Mr. Frank Sinatra. Will his music live on? Did he put out the very first concept album? What is his influence in 2025, and will his legacy connect with the incoming generation? What are his very best songs and albums? We each created a 45-minute playlist (one is "Sinatra Sobs", another "Sinatr...

Beave and Len continue to argue about the NBA Finals. Marlana May Carlson joins the pod to provide her top 5 U2 songs. Beave continues to review Elvis Costello's autobiography. Len mourns the season-ending injury to Courtney Vandersloot, and discusses where the Chicago Sky go from here. Len's Cubs fever also intensifies. Len reads the Atlantic and listens to Hendrix's "First Rays of the New Rising...

Beave and Len discuss the career and films of Robert Redford, from his debut in "Barefoot In The Park" to his recent appearances in Marvel movies. We also talk the legacy of the Sundance Film Festival, as well as his directorial accomplishments. Was he actually a good actor, or just a pretty face? What are his best films, both as an actor and director? Tune in for cinema discussion!

In the latest recap, Len discusses how the Cubs are absolutely for real. Beave and Len talk the NBA Finals matchup between the Pacers and Thunder. They make their predictions on who will win (Len says OKC in 5, Beave says OKC in 6). The Chicago Sky get their first wins of the season. The Cleveland Guardians flounder about in the AL Central standings. And the Sox make strides! Beave has more though...

On the new Jagbags, Beave and Len go through their favorite songs that somehow either languished on the Billboard charts, or remained a deep cut stashed away somewhere on an obscure album. If you've ever loved a song, and wondered how the heck it didn't dominate radio and become a #1 hit, this podcast is for you! What are some of your favorite songs that went nowhere commerically? Tell us in the c...