Jagbags

Remember concerts? In this new episode, Len and Beave take a walk down memory lane and recall their favorite concerts, plus the worst ones they've ever seen, artists they wish they would have caught in concert, and so much more. Plus -- Beave auditions for a Crystal Light sponsorship, Len breaks down his love for Don Johnson, and they thank their regular listeners. Give us a like, or a rating, or...

The guys explore a new podcasting topic with a discussion of the literary work of the author John Irving. What books rank as his very best, and what makes his work such interesting reading? Tune in for the bonus story of Len's no-holds-barred interview with the cantankerous Irving, and how they butted heads. Also: Len gets banned from Twitter for quoting Bangles lyrics, listeners provide feedback...

In this episode, Len and Beave discuss their favorite American sitcoms of all time. Beave describes his love for Three's Company and the genius of John Ritter while Len wrinkles his nose. Len expounds on the amazing comic wit of Tina Fey while Beave rolls his eyes. But they agree on Cheers! Also, they talk sports, music, and Crystal Light. Tune in!

In this episode, Beave and Len go through Len's 64-song Aerosmith bracket and come away with a winner. Was Aerosmith the greatest band of the 70s? They may very well have been! Tune in for the JAMS!

Len and Beave continue their marathon podcasting ways with a no-holds-barred look at the grunge era of the early 90s. What was the all-time best grunge album? Who is better, Nirvana or Pearl Jam? If Len hates jazz so much, why does he continually bring it up? Find out the answers to all these and more when you put a little Jagbags in your ear.

In another gigantic podcast, Beave and Len discuss their favorite movies, TV and books of 2020 for your enjoyment. Beave shares his joy over the Browns' amazing victory over the evil Steelers, while Len continues his hip-hop education by listening to albums on Rolling Stone's Top 500 Albums of All Time. Come hear the podcast that is reaching unprecedented heights of popularity in Germany and Nepal...

In the guys' first episode of 2021, Len and Beave present a MAMMOTH PODCAST SLAB for your enjoyment. Can you handle it? They review the previous year in music and pick their ten best albums. Beave celebrates his wild sports weekend while Len adds even more job responsibilities to his already overworked writing staff. Tune in for NFL and NBA analysis, Nicolas Cage's specific diet requirements, coll...

Len and Beave talk the music and the influence of the seminal 80s girl bands the Go-Gos and the Bangles. Len dangles a treacherous new fedora-influenced merchandising plan in front of Beave, and the guys discover they have a burgeoning new fan base in Germany. Len tells you why Nick Foles is the greatest Bears quarterback since Sid Luckman, while Beave's Cleveland sports neuroses flare up once aga...

It's the most wonderful time of the year and Len and Beave are celebrating like the LiqrBox VIPs they are! Join them as they talk through their favorite holiday traditions, songs, movies and TV specials. Furthermore, Beave has strong words for Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, and Len ponders putting his son under the expert hoops tutelage of Chicago music critic Greg Kot. Tune in now!

Join us as we break down the seminal 2020 ESPN documentary on the Chicago Bulls' final championship season. We talk all things MJ, Pippen, Phil Jackson, Horace, Rodman, Paxson, and Jock Bushner. Who was the Bulls' toughest opponent? Is Michael Jordan the greatest of them all? Was Jackson a good coach, or did he just have good timing? Tune in for EXPERTISE!

Len and Beave discuss two of the hottest series currently streaming on TV: "Cobra Kai" and "The Boys". They rate each show on a scale of 1 to 10, and discuss their favorite (and most annoying) characters on each show. Also, they recap the Foreigner bracket, talk NFL and college hoops, and Len actually deigns to listen to a jazz album!! 2020 keeps delivering! Tune in.

This week's episode is a true smorgasbord of pop culture musings. We finally settle on the newest Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, and discuss the merits of Omar Vizquel, the steroid players, and one Mr. William Wagner. Then we discuss Len's new Foreigner bracket, and compare their musical output with bands in the Rock Hall. Tune in for UNUSUAL HEAT!!!

Noted podcast influencers Len and Beave break down the 40-plus years of Saturday Night Live, and offer their takes on each era, plus their favorite cast members and sketches. Additionally, they take controversial stances on beloved SNL icons, and also avoid any discussion of Gary Kroeger whatsoever. Tune in for this MAMMOTH episode!!

NU super fan Kevin Stern joins Len and Beave for a spirited countdown of the greatest games in the history of Northwestern University football. We talk the Rose Bowl season, the Cardiac Cats of 2000, and rip Clayton Thorson repeatedly. From the 1995 upset of Notre Dame to the glorious 2018 Holiday Bowl championship, we relive the obvious choices, and throw in a few surprises. You don't have to be...

Len and Beave discuss the musical output of the one and only David Bowie. Did he in fact have the greatest run of superior albums in the history of music? What are his top 5 songs? Why did he consent to do "Dancin' In The Streets" with Mick Jagger? Additionally, the guys talk sports, the Nicolas Cage bracket winner, and read a fan letter from a Nepalese admirer. Tune in!

Len & Beave welcome the hilarious Chicago comedian Jayson Acevedo to the program, and rank our all time-favorite comedians. We discuss Louis CK's and Bill Cosby's right place in the comedy pantheon, make the correlation between lovers of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Dane Cook fans, and get Jayson's insights on what makes a successful comedian. Do NOT bring the kids for this one!

Len and Beave take on the movies of the singular Nicolas Cage and break down their favorites. At one time during the 90s, he commanded as much as $40 million per movie. Was he worth it? What are his four best movies? Is he a believable action hero? And is "Mandy" the finest movie in the history of the form? Tune in and find out what people from the Netherlands to Nepal already know!

Len and Beave welcome their first guests to Jagbags -- a pair of One Direction's most dedicated stans. Jessie Beyer and Rita Chandler share their thoughts on One Direction's best work, who has the most satisfying solo career, and why Chelsea boots should be viewed suspiciously. Tune in for a HIGH ENERGY teen-fueled podcast!

Len & Beave pay tribute to the late great Eddie Van Halen in the latest episode of Jagbags. They compare David Lee Roth to Sammy Hagar, pick their favorite albums and songs, and pretend Gary Cherone never existed. Tune in for the JAMS!

In this podcast episode, Len and Beave go through Rolling Stone's Top 500 Albums of All Time PAINSTAKINGLY. Did Lauryn Hill really record the 10th best LP ever? What is Stevie Wonder's best album? Shoegaze -- why? And how did Semisonic's Dan Wilson weasel his way onto the selection committee? We answer these questions and more!

In the latest episode of Jagbags, Len and Beave talk through the upcoming AC/DC Facebook bracket, and discuss the music of one of the great hard rock bands of the 70s. Or are they heavy metal? They also talk sports before the conversation breaks down into the personal habits of several stars of Dawson's Creek. Tune in!

In the latest episode of Jagbags, Len and Beave talk all things "The Office". They go through the show's best intro scenes, favorite characters, and all-time greatest episodes. You'll learn why Len drives his writing staff to the point of total exhaustion, and you'll enjoy Beave's jealousy over Len's new European fan club. Tune in!

Len and Beave discuss their all-time favorite Steve Martin movies, stand-up routines, SNL appearances, writings, etc.

In the NFL season preview episode of Jagbags, Len and Beave talk through the NFL season, focusing mainly on the Bears and the Browns. Will Baker Mayfield have a big year? Who is Jedrick Wills, Jr.? Is Matt Nagy a good coach? And what made Jay Cutler such a lousy QB? All this and more on tonight's episode!

Beave and Len may have been children, but they WERE there for the disco craze. Tune in for an expert unpacking of disco's best songs, as found in Len's 96-song Facebook bracket. They discuss whether "Heart of Glass" is disco, make fun of the movie " The Disco Exorcist", and lament the sad fate of "Makin' It". Join us!