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In 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 hope...

Beave 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 fin...

Renowned 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 yo...

Beave 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 tr...

Beave 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...

We 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...

Our 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!

The 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...

Len 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!

Beave 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"! Rollin...

Beave and Len pick their favorite albums of 2022. THAT'S ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW! Listen now for ultimate musical expertise.

Len 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 r...

Beave 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...

In 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...

In 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...

It'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...

On the latest Jagbags we talk one of the all-time legendary bands of all time: Rock Hall of Famers Cheap Trick. Are they Top 20 ALL-TIME? A hefty designation, and Beave argues why they belong. We talk their albums, their incendiary live performances (At Budokan, Music for Hangovers), their personnel, their best songs, best cover versions and their colorful personalities. We go through the Beatles'...

All you need to know about this new recap episode is that Leo Sayer's "Endless Flight" is involved, which makes this particular podcast episode OUR PINNACLE ACHIEVEMENT. Plus, Len has a salty sports week while shifting blame for the Bulls to Billy Donovan. Beave dissects the up-and-down Cavs and does his best Hubie Brown impersonation. He also officially adds Brad Underwood to his Enemies List. Be...

Longtime Friends of Jagbags (FOJ) Chris Marcum and Colin Milroy join the program to debate the merits of the music of the Motor City rocker Bob Seger. Chris, a widely acclaimed Segerist and lifelong fan, takes the "pro" side, while Colin, an anti-Seger activist and organizer, takes the "con" side. They discuss all Seger's hit songs, live albums and film contributions, and in particular, "The Littl...

In the latest recap episode, Len decides that he will have nothing more to do with the Chicago Bulls until further notice. Len further deplores the state of the Chicago Bears, though he does celebrate the continued improvement of Justin Fields. Beave celebrates the Cavs' third-place spot in the Eastern Conference while watching the Browns' playoff chances carefully and cautiously. We also talk abo...

The podcast is Jagbags. The subject is Mr. Steve Winwood. The verdict is EXPERTISE! Tune in for a lively discussion of the latest Facebook bracket, where we talk his solo work, plus the output as a member of Traffic, Blind Faith and the Spencer Davis Group as a teenage prodigy. What song do you think could win a bracket? Do you prefer his 80s output or his 70s songs? Is "Roll With It" annoying or...

On the latest recap episode, Beave and Len talk through Michigan's shattering defeat of Ohio State in The Game, the "box office flop" Strange World, Kacey Musgraves' "Star-Crossed", and argue over the current best teams in the NFL. Beave reviews albums by the Buzzcocks, Herbie Hancock, Devo, Pink Floyd and Elton John. Len talks through "Pinkerton" by Weezer, the Temptations' Greatest Hits, "Breakf...

Factory Theater living legend Amy Seeley joins Len and Beave and they are NOT messing around! The subject is ABBA, and should you choose to listen, get ready for hilarity and more importantly KNOWLEDGE. They go through Abba's hits, and discuss what makes their music so timeless and universal. They favorably compare ABBA to the Beatles, which sends them on an outstanding tangent on the seminal Pete...

Len and Beave's latest recap episode reviews "Wakanda Forever", as well as Bruce Springsteen's new album "Only The Strong Survive". Len discusses Zach LaVine's dustup with coach Billy Donovan, and resumes his role as chief counsel for the Elect Billy Wagner to the Hall of Fame Committee. Beave reviews albums by Janis Joplin, Joni MItchell and Tracy Chapman, while Len goes through albums by Jack Wh...

Two Swifties (Jessie Beyer and Rita Chandler) join Jagbags for a thorough discussion of the life and career of Taylor Swift. On the day where Beave risked life, limb and wallet to secure tickets for next year's Soldier Field show, Jessie and Rita talk through their favorite Taylor Swift albums and favorite songs. They talk about her latest LP, "Midnights", and rate their favorite songs from the re...