Jagbags

In 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!

Perennial 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...

The 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!

It'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"...

Noted 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 m...

Len & 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 sto...

Len 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...

In 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...

Rolling 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...

On 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,...

Beave 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!!

Songs 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 t...

Beave 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 F...

On 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 S...

Len 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 Conferen...

Len 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,...

Len and Beave fearlessly take on the Herculean task of picking their personal Top Ten Actresses list. The results may surprise you! Len expresses respect for Beave while plotting career moves with his agent. Beave sends congratulatory fruit baskets to those who made his list, while Len sends engraved plaques and t-shirts. Diane Lane expresses TOTAL OUTRAGE at being left off. Glenn Close is filing...

Beave and Len discuss the impact of the seminal 1980 comedy "Caddyshack", which has assumed epic proportions 41 years later. Where does it rank on the list of all-time great comedy films? What was the best scene? Which performance was in fact the best? And which secondary character is the best. The guys discuss this plus, plus MLB, NFL, and Rolling Stone Top 500. Tune in for movie expertise!

Len and Beave examine the career of the legendary Eddie Murphy, perhaps the biggest overnight success in the history of Saturday Night Live. What characters were his best? What movies were his best, and what movie do you expect to win the upcoming Facebook bracket? Did he deserve the Oscar for Dreamgirls? Has his standup material aged well? Where does he rank all-time on the list of comedy greats?...

Chicago actor Christopher Marcum joins Jagbags to discuss the life and legacy of the Grateful Dead. What are their best songs? What is their lasting influence? What is a Wookie? Is Corey Hart their true musical rival? And what does "help slip Frank" mean? (If you don't know, you are what the kids call a "casual", and you must "take the L".) Plus we talk MLB, particularly the White Sox, Bears and B...

Beave and Len welcome acclaimed young adult author Iva-Marie Palmer to the program. Iva talks about the process behind the writing of some of her most successful books, which include the Gabby Garcia series for young adults, The End of the World as We Know It, and Gimme Everything You Got. Iva also discusses how she got started in the literature field, some of her own favorite authors, the Los Ang...

Beave and Len welcome the prominent NFL insider Matt Beyer to the program, and talk Browns, Bears, and predictions for the upcoming NFL season. Is this the Browns' year at last? Will Cleveland explode and slide into Lake Erie at season's end? What will be your favorite moment of the Andy Dalton Era? Who will be this year's MVP? And where in the world can Red Rifle merch be purchased? Plus Rolling...

Len and Beave take on the newest Facebook bracket, and it's a MUSICAL SEVENTIES BLOODBATH! Dennis DeYoung and Styx take on Steve Perry and Journey in a battle for jam supremacy. We break down the bracket, pick our top ten songs from each group, and share our favorite memories of each band. Additionally, we talk MLB, the Lauri Markkanen trade to the Cavs, Rolling Stone Top 500....and ALEX GOES MISS...

In the music industry, there's only one person known as The Boss. His name is Bruce Springsteen, and Beave and Len cover his albums and songs in GREAT detail. They compare Springsteen to his contemporaries, pick his top 5 albums and songs, and debate his overrated and underrated work. Plus: New writing staff additions, an EXHAUSTIVE MLB overview, Rolling Stone Top 500, plus Beave disapproves of Jo...

Beave celebrates his birthday IN STUDIO with Len, as they discuss the life and work of the great Jodie Foster. Do her Oscar turns hold up today? What movies are overrated or underrated? How does she compare to some of her contemporaries of the time? We also talk through MLB, more talk show content, the immortal Chad Everett, and Cleveland-based sports trading cards. It's a very special episode tha...