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In the latest recap episode, Beave talks about the latest Star Wars series, "Andor", and provides his review. He also gives his final opinion on Robert Pirsig's "Zen & The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance". Len and Beave discuss the conclusion of the SNL character bracket and the shocking victory of "Wayne's World". Len recommends the latest issue of The New Yorker and its article on The Spice Girls....

In a Jagbags first, Len and Beave explore all things 1972 for you. They go through some of the best movies of the year (The Godfather, Deliverance), television (All In The Family, Sanford & Son), music (Bowie, Elton John, Deep Purple), sports (Lakers' first championship, Munich Olympics), and inventions (the Egg McMuffin! Atari games! MR. PIBB!). Take a walk down memory lane with the guys, and enj...

In the latest recap episode, we talk sports, Fairleigh-Dickinson University and music as always! Len spends a LOT of time extolling the genius of BTO, to the chagrin of Diamond Listener Matt Engle. Beave decries the very existence of Pavement, and wonders how Rolling Stone can rank their album "Wowee Zowee" ahead of the Beatles' "Help". Len wonders about the health of Zach Lavine while exchanging...

SNL has been on the air for 47 years, and in that time so many characters have come and gone. Which characters are your favorite? Which SNL cast member had the best characters? Which popular characters do you actively despise? In a 96-character bracket, which characters would be your top seeds? Are the Blues Brothers actual SNL characters, or just musical guests and therefore ineligible? Which SNL...

The newest recap episode features a ton of great music, including Johnny Cash, John Hiatt, the goddam Outfield, and the Byrds. We review albums from these artists, plus our "I Recommend", including Beave's struggles with Robert Pirsig. We also talk the World Series, the Cavs' hot start, the Kyrie Irving issue, and the Bears' recent moves. Tune in at once!

In September, Rolling Stone unveiled its list of the Top 50 TV Series of all time. And Len and Beave are close on the heels of this list with EXPERTISE! What shows were rated properly? What shows absolutely do not belong? Can one season qualify a series for greatest of all time? Should game shows be considered? Talk Shows? WHY WASN'T MIAMI VICE ON THIS LIST??? We go through all these questions and...

In the latest recap episode Len reviews five records from his personal list of all-time Top 500 favorite records, including Son Volt's "Okemah and the Melody of Riot" and Lisa Loeb's "Firecracker". Len also celebrates the Chicago Bears' thrilling upset of the New England Patriots in Foxboro, and expresses high hopes for the Bulls. Beave reviews Curtis Mayfield's "Curtis" and Led Zeppelin's "Houses...

Beave and Len discuss the upcoming 2022-23 NBA season and predict the NBA Finals matchups. Len invites Luka Doncic to Mashwaters for complimentary mashed potatoes, to Beave's chagrin. Len predicts Ayo Dosunmu will become a star in Lonzo Ball's absence. Beave worries about how Donovan Mitchell will fit in with the Cavs. We talk through the Bulls and Cavs in great detail, and also pick teams that wi...

Beave tries to concentrate on his podcasting duties, while the deciding ALDS Game 5 undergoes a rain delay. Len and Beave decide to blast Uncle Tupelo while heading down to LiqrBox. They talk through the Guardians/Yankees series to date, in particular the classic Game 3. They also suffer through the mandatory NFL segment where they are forced to discuss the crappy Bears and crappier Browns. Beave...

Len and Beave explore the life and music of the legendary Elton John. They try to select a 45-minute playlist of his best songs (an impossible task), and discuss his place in the annals of 70s rock. They compare him to other singer-songwriters from that era (including Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, etc.) and also compare him to other top-selling artists of all time. What songs are your favorites, and...

In the latest recap episode, Beave celebrates the Guardians' advancement to the next round of the MLB playoffs against the hated New York Yankees.  Len and Beave do a final debrief on the Cubs and Sox.  Both Len and Beave refuse to talk about the Bears or Browns, based on their pathetic recent weekends.  Beave derides the first quarter of the book "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance".   Len...

In a very special episode of Jagbags, Beave and Len talk through their favorite memories of the famed Wrigley Field. What are yours? From Jose Cardenal to Bruce Sutter to Ryne Sandberg to Andre Dawson to Mark Prior to Anthony Rizzo to Ian Happ, we have you covered. They try to explain what makes Wrigley such a special place, and why it attracts visitors from all over the world. There is so much th...

Len and Beave talk through Jagbags Night and attending celebrities that wished us well, including Belinda Carlisle, Sean Penn, Tom Ricketts, Swift and his sons, and GULLIVER! Plus Beave breaks down the Guardians' chances against Tampa, as well as the Cardinals' recipe for self-destruction. Beave reviews the new documentary on Sinead O'Connor, "Nothing Compares". Len reviews the new John Irving 900...

Beave and Len discuss the latest Facebook bracket, which explores the hits of the Jackson family dynasty. From the Jackson 5 to the Jacksons, to Jermaine, LaToya, Marlon, Janet, and what's-his-name, we cover all the decades of amazing tunes and #1 hits. Beave tries to the guess the Number One seeds from the bracket. What is your favorite Jackson 5 song? Your favorite Janet song? Michael? And why d...

Beave celebrates the Guardians' Central Division title all weekend long at LiqrBox, while Len lauds the mound work of Cubs pitcher Adrian Sampson, better known as The Litigator. Beave and Len dream of a Guardians/Cardinals World Series. Beave also celebrates the Browns' dismantling of evil Pittsburgh, while Len confidently predicts the Bears' impending playoff appearance. Beave reviews "Confess, F...

Jagbags NFL correspondent Matt Beyer takes time off from his NFL Network gig to join the guys and provide his expert analysis. We go over the Browns, Bears, and the rest of the league. Will Mitch Trubisky thrive in Pittsburgh? Is Matt Eberflus a good hire for the Bears? What is Justin Fields' ceiling? Is Jalen Hurts Good? Does Baker Mayfield just need a change of scenery? Will Rodgers and Brady ev...

The Men of Jagbags return with a freewheeling episode that covers Beave's day at Riot Fest, the continuing playoff push of the Guardians, the end of the WNBA season, "The Gray Man" and "Everything, Everywhere, All At Once", plus albums by Bill Withers (Just As I Am), Neil Young (Tonight's The Night), Black Sabbath (their flawless debut), and Beck (Midnite Vultures). This is MUST LISTEN. Tune in NO...

After an unprecedented sabbatical to go to fantasy basketball camps and workplace solitary confinement, Beave and Len return with a TWO HOUR recap episode, where they talk all things Dave Grohl, the winding down of the MLB season and the start of the NFL season, Rolling Stone's Top 500 Albums List (Beave reviews "Alive" by Kiss), "I Recommend", and Len unveils his own "500 Favorite Albums" for Bea...

Len and Beave talk the new bracket available on Facebook, covering the most iconic music videos of all time. What music videos are your favorite? What four videos should be the #1 seeds? What was the first music video that you remember? What is the weirdest video of all time? Who will win the bracket? So many questions....and we answer them fearlessly. Tune in for EXPERTISE!

In the newest episode of Jagbags, Len and Beave talk the latest Emmy nominations, particularly "Succession", "Ozark", "Murders In The Building", and "Ted Lasso". Len laments the snubbing of Atlanta, and Beave makes mental notes on all the shows he has missed! They go into great detail on the characters of the show "Succession". (Which character is your favorite?) Plus, MLB, particularly the recent...

Len and Beave discuss the life and career of the legendary Neil Young. What are his top five albums? His top five songs. They talk through the impossible task of constructing a 45-minute playlist of great Neil tunes as well. Neil's prolific output, superior songwriting, and his collaborations with Crosby, Stills and Nash are also discussed. Finally, they discuss books devoted to the man and his mu...

Beave and Len kick off Season 3 of Jagbags with a hot HOT recap episode! Beave provides a review of the new Paramount Plus series "The Offer". Plus -- the guys go over the results of the Steve Martin bracket, in particular the movie "Three Amigos". Beave and Len receive an irate fax from Sox manager Tony LaRussa. Len's legal counsel Franklin Sampson has stern words for Beave, warning him to provid...

We're talking all things "The Godfather", "The Godfather, Part 2", and (briefly) "The Godfather, Part 3". Is "The Godfather" the greatest movie ever made? Is "The Godfather, Part 2" better? Who gave the best performance in those movies? What is the best scene in the movie? What's behind the universal appeal of these movies? We talk the main themes of the movies, the actors and artists who made the...

Len and Beave discuss the Chicago White Sox, and their prospects for the rest of this season. Beave strangely defends the Sox's chances for contention, and Len accuses Beave of being on Tony LaRussa (TL)'s payroll. They also talk through the Cubs' and Guardians' All-Star selections. Also, the Chicago Sky and the WNBA All-Star Game! Plus: Boylen! TOUGHNESS!! They also talk through the new trailer f...

Beave and Len talk about their favorite books they were assigned in school. Tune in for a spirited discussion of book titles such as "Charlotte's Web", "A Wrinkle In Time", "1984", and "To Kill A Mockingbird", among many others. Len talks about the SOPHISTICATED titles he read in high school, while Beave tries to talk Mad Magazine and Russian literature. There's also talk of Dickens, Kafka, Thomas...