Podcasts by Jagbags
Jagbags is a new podcast featuring Len Foote and Mike Beyer. Every week, Len
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"Beave&Len Talk Baseball" from 2023-12-14T10:36:50.422896
Beave and Len discuss the current baseball season, focusing in particular on the Cubs, White Sox and Indians.
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Hear Two Middle-Aged White Guys Discuss DISCO! from 2023-12-14T10:36:50.405526
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 whet...
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Beave and Len Try To Preview the NFL Season But Wind Up Bashing Jay Cutler Instead from 2023-12-14T10:36:50.400244
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...
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Rolling Stone's Newest Top 500 Albums List -- So Many Pavement LPs, So Little Time! from 2023-12-14T10:36:50.381306
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...
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This episode on standup comedians is BLUE (please tip your wait staff)! from 2023-12-14T10:36:50.363046
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 pantheo...
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Two Halls of Fame. Two Outsiders Looking In. Tune In! It's URGENT! from 2023-12-14T10:36:50.346123
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...
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Ultimate Analysis:"Cobra Kai"and"The Boys" from 2023-12-14T10:36:50.339286
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) ch...
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Beave&Len Present The DEFINITIVE Top Ten Albums of 2020 from 2023-12-14T10:36:50.310685
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. Bea...
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Get The Laugh Track -- We're Talking The Best Sitcoms Ever from 2023-12-14T10:36:50.291372
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 exp...
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Who Are Your Top Ten Movie Directors? Len&Beave Weigh In from 2023-12-14T10:36:50.272718
In the most expertise-filled episode of Jagbags yet, Beave and Len discuss their favorite film directors. Len makes several excellent points while Beave spaces out. Beave goes full-on pretentious...
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Who Will Win The World Series in 2021? And Other Baseball Musings from 2023-12-14T10:36:50.253725
Len and Beave welcome Jagbags baseball correspondent Anthony D'Andrea for two PLUS hours of nothing but baseball! No record reviews, movie talk, or .38 Special jokes. Just the national pastime an...
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Who Is Your Favorite Actor? We Talk To Someone Whose Favorite is Wesley Snipes. Now Learn. from 2023-12-14T10:36:50.233475
Len and Beave welcome the legendary Kirk Pynchon to Jagbags, and the topic is one of Kirk's favorites -- the life and work of the one and only Wesley Snipes. From "Blade" to "White Men Can't Jump" ...
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What Musical Act Ruled The Seventies? from 2023-12-14T10:36:50.214260
Was it Bowie or Abba? Queen or Led Zeppelin? The Bee Gees or Fleetwood Mac? It takes two brave experts to tackle this subject, and Jagbags breaks it down and supplies you the correct answer. Pl...
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The Movies of Quentin Tarantino -- Which Are His Best? from 2023-12-14T10:36:50.208136
The noted cinema authority Eric Roach joins Jagbags for a SPIRITED discussion of the work of Mr. Quentin Tarantino. Which movies are his best? His worst? What Tarantino characters stand out the ...
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A Cleveland Sports Fan Discusses LeBron James from 2023-12-14T10:36:50.188230
In the most personal episode of Jagbags yet, Beave talks to Len about his all-time favorite NBA player LeBron James. Where does he rank as far as all-time basketball greats? Has he gotten over Th...
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What is Bob Dylan's Best Album? His Best Song? WE ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS. from 2023-12-14T10:36:50.166928
Long time Jagbags listener Bruce Hollett joins Len and Beave to lend his EXPERTISE to a discussion of Bob Dylan's albums, songs, lyricism and overall cultural impact. We provide our respective lis...
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Who Is Better: Styx or Journey? (Be Careful How You Answer) from 2023-12-14T10:36:50.148297
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...
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RED RIFLE! (or, the 2021 NFL Season Preview Episode) from 2023-12-14T10:36:50.143071
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 ex...
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Is"Caddyshack"the Greatest Comedy of Them All? from 2023-12-14T10:36:50.121132
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 wa...
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A Cubs Fan and An Indians Fan Reminisce About the 2016 World Series from 2023-12-14T10:36:50.102372
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 M...
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Rolling Stone's Top 100 Songs of All Time: No Black Sabbath? Then This List is FALSE!!!! from 2023-12-14T10:36:50.083654
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 Sabba...
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Who Should Be Inducted Into The Baseball Hall of Fame? The Ballad of Lefty O'Doul from 2023-12-14T10:36:50.077793
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 p...
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A Look At Blue-Eyed FM Soul: Daryl Hall John Oates from 2023-12-14T10:36:50.071830
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. ...
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RECAP EPISODE: Len and Beave Review"No Way Home", And Rank It Against Other Spidey Movies from 2023-12-14T10:36:50.043845
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 p...
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Get The Kleenex, Ice Cream, and Blanket: We're Talking The Best TV Dramas of all Time from 2023-12-14T10:36:50.035357
In our exciting BOOK GIVEAWAY episode, we are offering all Jagbags listeners the chance to win an autographed copy of the seminal horror book "Chasing The Boogeyman", by Richard Chizmar. At the en...
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RECAP EPISODE: Obviously Demar DeRozan is Better Than Michael Jordan, and Other Musings from 2023-12-14T10:36:50.028538
In the latest recap episode, Len and Beave talk the Bulls' white hot streak, ponder why Mike Glennon continues to get NFL starts (HINT: he makes delicious chili), recommend wonderful Hot Cocoa Hers...
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Peter Jackson Redefines the Beatles with"Get Back": Beave&Len's Expert Review from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.998738
Beave & Len deconstruct the Peter Jackson masterpiece "The Beatles: Get Back" and give you their favorite moments from this 8-hour magnum opus. Listen as Beave and Len THROW DOWN over toast and te...
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RECAP EPISODE: Len Enjoys Silent Mashed Potatoes&Water with Sean Penn, Later Laments the Fallen Chiefs from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.992668
In the latest recap episode that is sure to break listenership records, Len recounts the SORDID and SHOCKING tale of his latest meeting with his agent and celebrity author Sean Penn. Mashed potato...
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And This Is All That We've Learned About Living -- The Songs of John Mellencamp from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.986945
LA-based singer/songwriter Sherrie Adams joins Len and Beave to discuss the songs and albums of Indiana music legend John Mellencamp. Which songs are his best? His most underrated? What is the b...
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Two Fans Convince Len Of the Greatness of J.R.R. Tolkien from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.965955
Noted Chicago actors Jill Oliver and Matt Engle join Jagbags to take on the world's most daunting task: Convincing Len that the works of J.R.R. Tolkien (Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit) are masterpi...
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RECAP EPISODE: Beave and Len Talk College Hoops and Party at LiqrBox with Meryl Streep from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.959439
Beave and Len celebrate their record week of listenership with a wild party at LiqrBox, featuring Meryl Streep's constant needs of high fives from Len. They talk the week that was in the NBA, lame...
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RECAP EPISODE: Hear Two Middle-Aged White Guys Discuss The Oscar Smack from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.942865
Len and Beave provide their take on the infamous Academy Awards altercation between Will Smith and Chris Rock, and also discuss the telecast and award winners as a whole. They also talk the Final ...
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What Was The Best Movie of the Seventies? A True Thoughtleader Joins To Share Thoughts from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.936587
Noted Chicago theater legend Billy Bullion joins Jagbags for an in-depth look at the best movie of the 1970s, known as a "golden age" for filmmaking. Was it? What are the best, and which may be o...
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RECAP EPISODE: Beave Talks the Mavericks'Impending First Round Exit; Len Faxes Luka Doncic from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.930532
In the recap episode of Jagbags, Beave provides tons of bulletin board material for Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks by doubling down on their playoff chances. Len touts Devin Booker as a wort...
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RECAP EPISODE: A Review of"Gaslit", plus"Children of Nuggets", and"The Bad Guys" from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.906214
In the latest recap episode, Beave and Len talk MLB, the Jekyll-Hyde Guardians, and the frustrating Cubs. Beave debuts his David Byrne Covid hairstyle, and lobbies for a podcast devoted entirely t...
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He Stands To Be Insulted And He Pays for The Privilege -- The Music of Elvis Costello from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.901033
Diamond Listeners rejoice! We are giving you a musical two-fer with the newest episode of the podcast. We will talk the music of Elvis Costello, and then give you a SPECIAL TREAT with a quick dis...
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RECAP EPISODE: Len and Beave Talk Luther Vandross,"Ozark", and"Barry"! from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.896008
Beave and Len give you a NO HOLDS BARRED discussion of various sports and entertainment topics for your listening pleasure! Barry! Ozark! Henry Winkler! Jason Bateman! Luther Vandross! Parlia...
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A Celebration of Prince, By Those Who Knew Him Best from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.871925
Prince's good friend Kirk Pynchon comes back to Jagbags to discuss the life and career of His Royal Badness. We talk his best (and worst) albums, and construct 45-minute playlists covering his hit...
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RECAP EPISODE: Who Will WIn the NBA Finals? Beave and Len Make Their Picks from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.866841
In the newest recap episode, the specter of Franklin Sampson looms large over the podcast. Beave tries to stay awake after moving his entire family into a new home. Len likes the Cubs' competitiv...
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What Musical Act Ruled The 80s? from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.862190
This COMPREHENSIVE episode of Jagbags goes over all the entrants in Len's newest bracket: "What Musical Acts Dominated the 80s"? Beave tries to guess the top four seeds in the bracket, while Len ...
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RECAP EPISODE: Where Does Stephen Curry Rank All-Time? from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.837637
Len celebrates the opening of his amazing mashed-potatoes-and-water vibed restaurant Mashwaters, with an A-List celebrity turnout, Beave's jazz sextet, Richard Daley's drunken antics, Mickey Morand...
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The Films of Martin Scorsese -- Which Are His Best? from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.831665
We're talking the films of one of the great American masters on the new Jagbags: the one and only Martin Scorsese. We talk his best films, his most underrated (and overrated), his best documentar...
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RECAP EPISODE: Does Zach LaVine Deserve A Max Contract? from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.824496
It's a sports-filled recap episode, as we talk the Browns' trade of Baker Mayfield, the Bulls signing of Andre Drummond and Zach LaVine, the improving Cubs, the sinking Guardians, the Sky's chances...
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RECAP EPISODE: Len and Beave Talk This Year's Emmy Nominations from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.799477
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 Atlant...
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What Are The Greatest Music Videos Of All Time? from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.794437
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 wa...
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Be Careful What You Do Cause The Lie Becomes The Truth: The Songs of The Jacksons from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.773911
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-nam...
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RECAP EPISODE: Jagbags Night at Wrigley: A Smashing Success! from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.767941
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 dow...
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What Are The Greatest TV Series of All Time? Rolling Stone Magazine Has Their List, And We Have Commentary from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.735494
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 show...
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RECAP EPISODE: Understand The Genius of John Hiatt from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.730069
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", includin...
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What SNL Characters Are Your Favorite? from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.724575
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 cha...
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RECAP EPISODE: Ohio State Goes Down In Flames, Len Talks Supertramp and Weezer, and Beave hears from Steve Ontiveros from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.689304
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 ...
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So Glad We Made It: The Music of Steve Winwood from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.684059
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 a...
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RECAP EPISODE: We've Given Up On The Chicago Bulls from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.678199
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 celeb...
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Listen To The Music: The Songs of the Doobie Brothers from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.649070
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, a...
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RECAP EPISODE: Len Crows Over the Illegal Celebrity-Studded New Year's Eve Party at Beave's Place from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.643899
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...
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The Movies of Keanu Reeves: Which Are His Best? from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.616945
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 "Jo...
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RECAP EPISODE: Super Bowl-Bound Chiefs! from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.612102
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 Tournamen...
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You Know How Easy It Is To Hurt Me: The Music of the Brothers Gibb from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.607072
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 slightes...
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They Threw Me Down In A Lazaretto: The Music of Jack White from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.581136
Jagbags favorite Sherrie Adams joins Jagbags once again and this time the subject is Jack White. Which albums are his best? What incarnation was better -- White Stripes, the Raconteurs, or the De...
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RECAP EPISODE: John Irving's"The Last Chairlift"Is Truly Excellent from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.576182
On the latest recap episode, Len and Beave talk John Irving's "The Last Chairlift", and recommend the book with enthusiasm. Len decides to refrain from reviewing Future's "Puffin' On Zootiez" and ...
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RECAP EPISODE: Planters'Bold&Savory Peanuts Are An Essential Staple from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.550367
Beave and Len talk about the Final Four in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Alex launches his new business venture: "AlexGPT", in league with his business advisor Hancock Caruso. The Jagbag...
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Who Is The Best Singer of All Time? from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.545235
Len and Beave talk through the latest Facebook bracket, which asks the Diamond Listeners to pick the best singer of all time. What constitutes a great singer? Is Bob Dylan a great singer? Why ar...
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RECAP EPISODE: Beave Crows as Luka Doncic Pads His Stats And Misses The Playoffs from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.539529
Beave and Len go through their latest recap episode with aplomb, as they talk the upcoming end of the NBA season, and the success of Beave's Demotivational Campaign against the disappointing Dallas...
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Who Are Your Favorite (And Least Favorite) NFL Players Of All Time? from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.518999
The 200th EPISODE of Jagbags delves into the question of the greatest football players in the history of the National Football League. Is Tom Brady in fact the greatest? If not, who? Who is the ...
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RECAP EPISODE: Farewell, Gordon Lightfoot from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.513772
Beave and Len take you through the first round of the NBA playoffs and make predictions for the second round matchups. Beave analyzes what went wrong for the Cavs against the Knicks. The guys bre...
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Who was better: The Beatles or The Rolling Stones? from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.508085
The latest episode features an ULTIMATE DEBATE over who was better: The Beatles or the Stones. Let It Be or Let It Bleed? Exile on Main Street or the White Album? London or Liverpool? Lennon...
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RECAP EPISODE: The Chicago Sky Are Off to a Blazing Start and Len has SKY FEVER! from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.473741
Beave and Len plug their upcoming Factory Theater shows. They also talk through the season finale of Succession, and who deserves an Emmy the most. They talk the NBA Conference Finals, and the Ce...
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What Was The Very Best Musical Act Of The 90s? from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.467772
Beave and Len go through Len's latest Facebook bracket, asking people to vote for the best musical act of the 90s. What bands would you rate as #1 seeds? Beave lobbies for Sugar Ray's and Pantera...
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OKen, Beave and Len Educate You On Queen and Introduce the PANTHEON! from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.423213
Ultimate Jams Expert Scott OKen comes back on the podcast to talk the music of Queen. We go through their discography and talk favorite Queen albums and songs. We each talk about our Ultimate 45-...
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RECAP EPISODE: Here Come The RESURGENT Cubs! from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.419215
We talk the Cubs' incredible rise, the Guardians' puzzling moves, and the White Sox's sell-off on the latest Jagbags! Plus Jagbags Night at the upcoming Earth, Wind & Fire/Lionel Richie concert, t...
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What Are The Greatest Fast Food Offerings of All Time? from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.413752
Beave and Len discuss Len's newest bracket, which asks Facebook users to vote on their very favorite fast food items of all time. Culver's or Popeye's? Big Mac or Whopper? McDonald's Fries or Ar...
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RECAP EPISODE: What Is The Best Soft Drink Of All Time? from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.383437
The newest recap episode is here with an IN-DEPTH DISCUSSION of Len's newest Facebook bracket, on pop (the drink, not music). They discuss the different brands of soft drinks, and speculate as to ...
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CAROLINA RED RIFLE! It's the 2023 NFL Season Preview from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.377866
NFL insider Matt Beyer joins Jagbags for the annual 2023 NFL season preview! We go through every division and predict the division winners. We pick playoff teams and predict the Super Bowl matchu...
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Same As It Ever Was: The Music of Talking Heads from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.342829
With the remastered version of "Stop Making Sense" currently playing in Chicago and other cities, plus Len's newest Talking Heads bracket, the time is right to discuss their music, their impact and...
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RECAP EPISODE: No, We Actually Will NOT Be Talking Chicago Sports This Week from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.338032
You know what? It's our podcast, and so we get to do whatever we want. That means as a result of one of the worst weeks in Chicago/Cleveland sports history, we will NOT be talking the Guardians, ...
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RECAP EPISODE: A CLASSIC World Series Game 1, plus Luka Doncic Trash-Faxes Beave from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.304610
In the latest recap episode, Luka Doncic gets the Mavericks off to a hot start and then taunts Beave via fax. Len recommends the greatest hits of Dave Edmunds. Beave recommends "The Saint of Seco...
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The Movies of Steven Spielberg: Which Are His Best? from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.299294
Friend of the podcast Morgan Gire joins Len and Beave for a THOROUGH REVIEW of movies directed by the legendary Steven Spielberg. We go through our very favorites (Morgan has strong feelings on bo...
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RECAP EPISODE:"Fargo"is Back And Is OUTSTANDING! from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.268051
Len and Beave discuss the genius of Season Five of "Fargo", and talk Jon Hamm, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Dave Foley (with music by Grand Funk Railroad!!). We also address the Browns' rough afternoo...
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The Movies of Spike Lee: Which Are His Best? from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.263588
We talk the career, the commercials, the documentaries and above all the movies of Mr. Spike Lee. We go through our favorite movies of his, as well as the countless careers he helped to launch. W...
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RECAP EPISODE: Northwestern Does It Again! from 2023-12-14T10:36:49.258938
Beave celebrates Northwestern's incredible triumph over #1 Purdue in Evanston. Len texts Matthew Nicholson furiously, urging him to show a little more on-court intensity and put the restaurant bus...
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Calling Out In Transit: The Music of R.E.M. from 2023-12-12T22:38:25
Ultimate Spotify maven Marlana May Carlson comes back on Jagbags to talk the career and the music of Athens-based college radio legends R.E.M. What albums are their best? How did you first come ...
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It's the ULTIMATE HEAVY METAL EPISODE!! from 2023-11-28T22:45:15
Jagbags welcomes Val Kyriakopoulos back to the podcast for an ESSENTIAL DISCUSSION of all things heavy metal. We talk our favorite heavy metal bands and albums, and present our curated 45-minute T...
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MINI RECAP: Is This The Year Billy Wagner Finally Makes The Hall of Fame? from 2023-11-24T23:22:34
Due to college basketball constraints, Beave and Len record the shortest Jagbags episode of all time. The guys discuss the current Hall of Fame induction candidates, plus they assess Billy Wagner'...
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I Know You Deceived Me, Now Here's a Surprise: A Discussion of The Who from 2023-11-21T22:57:39
Jag Core Member Bruce Hollett joins the podcast, resplendent in his "Five-Time Guest" purple blazer to discuss the music and the influence of the Who. What is their best album? Their best song? ...
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RECAP EPISODE: Len Watches"The Eras Tour"And May Now Be An Official Swiftie from 2023-11-17T23:02:50
Len goes to see "The Eras Tour" and receives his official Swiftie Card afterwards. Beave celebrates the Browns' unbelievable comeback win over the Baltimore Ravens. Len also celebrates the Bears'...
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What Are The Worst Songs Of All TIme? from 2023-11-15T01:06:30
Ever get that horrific earwormy song in your head, and it won't go away? Of course you do -- everyone does. But what songs are the single worst? Friend of the podcast Marlana May Carlson joins t...
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RECAP EPISODE: The Cubs Shock The Baseball World And Hire Craig Counsell from 2023-11-10T22:44:51
In the latest recap episode, Len asks Beave about his favorite moments from the latest Halloween "party" (i.e. unwanted home invasion), particularly hanging out with the cast fro "The Bear". Len t...
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Do NOT Call Yourself A William Friedkin Fan Unless You've Seen"SORCERER"! from 2023-10-31T22:04:22
Friend of the podcast Eric Roach rejoins Jagbags to talk the films of the late William Friedkin, who recently passed away at the age of 87. We go through his movies, including "The French Connecti...
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RECAP EPISODE: Len Visits The Chocolate Shoppe and GORGES on a Peanut Butter Cup! from 2023-10-28T13:42:24
In the latest recap episode, the Patriots try to take revenge on Beave for his incendiary comments about their current squad, with Tucker Curtis lurking nearby. We talk the World Series matchup th...
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What Are The Greatest Horror Movies Of All Time? from 2023-10-24T21:45:01
Halloween is just around the corner, and in the spirit of the season we discuss our favorite horror movies of all time! Our horror movie Fan Supreme Matt Beyer joins us for a discussion of our fav...
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RECAP EPISODE: Beave Checks Out The Darkness Concert and Encounters Salty The Kickass Roadie from 2023-10-20T21:47:53
On the newest Jagbags episode, Beave gives his review of The Darkness at The Vic, on Sheffield and Belmont featuring Salty, The Greatest Roadie Of All Time. Len reads a word from our sponsor. Len...
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It's The 2023 NBA Season Preview: Can the Denver Nuggets Repeat As Champs? from 2023-10-17T21:47:24
Beave and Len come at you with their way-too-early 2023 NBA Season Preview Episode! Why did the Bulls stand pat, and what is management's actual vision for the team? Can the Cavs make The Leap to...
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RECAP EPISODE: Oh! What A Shame! The Patriots Are Officially Awful from 2023-10-13T22:26:26
The guys wish Laura Foote a happy birthday! Former Bulls coach Jim Boylen obtains a new job at the Checkers drive-thru! We break that new job down. Beave and Len review the MLB playoffs and pick...
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The Movies of Tim Burton: Which Are His Best? from 2023-10-10T21:42:50
Podcaster, movie critic and friend of Jagbags Morgan Gire comes back to talk the films of the eccentric Tim Burton. Which films are his very best? Which ones are most overrated? Underrated? Is ...
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RECAP EPISODE:"Still"Is A Fantastic, Moving Experience from 2023-09-29T23:29:10
On a very personal recap episode of Jagbags, Len and Beave re-examine their relationship, all while talking the Cubs' fight for a wild card spot, the Chicago Bears' rough week, the burgeoning roman...
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I'm Not Dumb But I Can't Understand: The Music of the Kinks from 2023-09-26T21:32:10
Friend of the Jagbags Bruce Hollett joins us to discuss the music and career of the British power pop/punk pioneer the Kinks. Where do they rank in the all-time Rock Pantheon? What is their beat ...
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RECAP EPISODE: How The Cubs Can Make The National League Playoffs. from 2023-09-23T00:47:08
In the latest recap episode, Len spells out the Cubs' exact path to the playoffs, and whether he thinks they can do it. We close the chapter on the Chicago Sky's season, and Len provides his postm...
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You Know The Day Destroys The Night, Night Divides The Day: The Music of the Doors from 2023-09-19T21:50:13
The L.A. band the Doors continue to inspire strong opinions, even in 2023, and Beave and Len talk through the band's music in detail. Will their popularity come roaring back yet again, or has thei...
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RECAP EPISODE: The Printers'Row Lit Fest Is a Chicago Treasure from 2023-09-15T21:44:21
Beave and Len both attend the Printers Row Lit Fest downtown (unbeknownst to each other) and report back on their experiences. The Bears lose to Green Bay at home while the Browns beat Cincinnati ...
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Who Are The Greatest Movie Villains Of All Time? from 2023-09-12T22:28:24
Beave and Len discuss some of the most terrifying "villains" in cinema history. From Darth Vader to Annie Wilkes to Bellatrix and everyone in between, we go through an hour's worth of despicable b...
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RECAP EPISODE:"Dalgliesh"is BETTER than"Bosch"! from 2023-09-10T12:55:36
In the latest recap episode of Jagbags, the guys talk the BBC episode "Dalgliesh", and its superiority to "Bosch" (but not "Shetland"). Len reviews the book "Welcome to the Surface of Baseball", ...
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You Come At The King, You Best Not Miss: A Discussion of"The Wire" from 2023-08-29T21:52:04
Jamaal Johnson, host of the 950 Club Anime Podcast, joins Len and Beave for an in-depth discussion of the series many regard as the finest of all time: "The Wire". Join us for an in-depth discuss...
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RECAP EPISODE: Can Baker Mayfield Succeed In Tampa? from 2023-08-26T03:19:30
Len and Beave talk through the return of Baker Mayfield to a starting job in the NFL, and if he can succeed with the Buccaneers. The Cubs continue to roll on through the National League, and they ...
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INSIDE The Planet of the Apes! from 2023-08-22T22:38:10
Jagbags favorite guests Scott OKen and Morgan Gire join Beave and Len to talk the hugely successful "Planet of the Apes" movie franchise, which began in 1968 and is still going strong today. From ...
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RECAP EPISODE: Is Cody Bellinger the Best Free Agent Signing in Cubs History? from 2023-08-18T20:45:59
Len and Beave go through the results of the fast food bracket on Facebook. Beave is inspired to eat a BK chicken sandwich as a result, and immediately regrets it. Beave and Len discuss the Cubs' ...
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The Movies of Kevin Costner: Which Are His Best? from 2023-08-15T20:02:35
Len and Beave go through the entire filmography of Kevin Costner, who is riding high yet again after the massive success of "Yellowstone". From "The Untouchables" to "No Way Out" to "Bull Durham" ...
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RECAP MINI-EPISODE: It's Jagbags Night at the EWF/Lionel Richie Concert! from 2023-08-11T18:40:06
In a recap mini-episode, Len and Beave talk Jagbags Night at the Earth, Wind & Fire/Lionel Richie concert at the United Center. They discuss both performances, as well as the multiple honors lavis...
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RECAP EPISODE: Len and Beave Talk"Barbie"and"Oppenheimer" from 2023-07-28T21:17:55
The "Barbenheimer" opening weekend has come and gone -- and Jagbags has you covered! We talk both movies on the latest recap episode, and provide our reviews. Also, Red Rifle loses his grip on th...
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From Jefferson Airplane to Starship: The Evolution of An American Band from 2023-07-25T20:58:06
Beave and Len walk through the band originally known as Jefferson Airplane, and trace it through its evolution to Jefferson Starship and then eventually Starship. Are they an underrated band? Was...
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RECAP EPISODE: We Argue"Asteroid City"(And the Emmys) from 2023-07-21T20:31:06
Beave and Len channel their inner Siskel & Ebert as they argue about the new Wes Anderson movie "Asteroid City". They also talk about the new Indiana Jones movie as well. They also talk through t...
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LITERARY EPISODE: Iva-Marie Palmer Returns With"The Jules Verne Prophecy" from 2023-07-19T04:02:05
Acclaimed author Iva-Marie Palmer returns to the podcast to discuss her newest young adult book, "The Jules Verne Prophecy", written with Larry Schwartz. Iva discusses her writing process with Len...
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RECAP EPISODE: Jagbags Is Back, But James Wade is Not. from 2023-07-14T20:36:08
Summer Len and Punchy Beave return to the podcast with an ELECTRIC recap! Beave tells about his productive journey to Hollywood to pitch various projects related to his iconic character Ron, from ...
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Celebrating Twenty Years of Hippohorsey Donkeymonkey! from 2023-06-27T22:16:11
Len and Beave gather together past and present members of the Chicago improv troup Hippohorsey Donkeymonkey for a recap of their past performances, their favorite memories and shows, and hilarious ...
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RECAP EPISODE:"Lane Call"is A Timeless Walk Down Memory Lane from 2023-06-23T20:23:14
Beave officially recommends "Lane Call" at the Factory Theater on Howard Street. You'll absolutely love this play that is simultaneously nostalgic and timeless. You don't need to have lived in th...
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Fun, Fun, Fun: The Music of the Beach Boys from 2023-06-20T21:18:07
Beave and Len debate the music and the impact of the Beach Boys. Beave argues the band's significant impact, rivalry with the Beatles, and the greatness of their album Pet Sounds, while Len sniffs...
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RECAP EPISODE: The Denver Nuggets Are 2023 NBA Champs! from 2023-06-16T22:00:49
Beave and Len talk through the results of the 90s bracket, and critique the final choices left in the bracket. The Denver Nuggets win the 2023 NBA Finals, while Len and Beave follow along with del...
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What Are The Greatest Rom-Coms Of All Time? from 2023-06-14T03:58:02
Factory Theater legend Jenny Kirkland Laffey joins the podcast to talk through the greatest rom-coms of all time! Hear Jenny disparage Julia Roberts while Len looks sadly at "My Best Friend's Wedd...
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RECAP EPISODE:"Spider-Man: Across The Spider Verse"is Fantastic from 2023-06-10T02:36:47
Len and Beave talk the new Sony Marvel movie, "Spider-Man: Across The Spider Verse", and give it a collective thumbs-up. The Factory Theater's Lane Call begins previews tonight and we talk through...
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What Are The Greatest Western Movies of All Time? from 2023-05-30T20:49:40
Beave and Len talk about the genre of Western movies. Beave does not include "Tombstone" in his all-time Top Ten, and prepares to get yelled at. They talk "Lone Star", which devolves into a discu...
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RECAP EPISODE: The Legend Of Christopher Morel from 2023-05-26T21:27:10
In the newest recap episode, Beave and Len discuss the latest episode of Succession, and which cast member is turning in the best performance this season. They talk Christopher Morel's unbelievabl...
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What Are The Greatest Inventions of all Time? from 2023-05-23T21:48:16
In a Jagbags episode that can be best described as "off the beaten path", Len and Beave talk through the most influential, greatest inventions of all time. As part of Len's latest Facebook bracke...
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RECAP EPISODE: Can the Lakers Shock the NBA World? from 2023-05-20T11:55:41
Len and Beave spend way too much time talking the latest episode of Succession. Scroll to the 30-minute mark to avoid any spoiler talk! They also talk the results of the NBA second round playoffs...
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What Are The Greatest War Movies Of All Time? from 2023-05-16T21:55:41
Film expert Morgan Gire joins Beave and Len for a deep dive into the war movies genre! What are the best movies of that genre, and which are the most overrated? What is the best Vietnam movie eve...
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RECAP EPISODE: Give ALL OF THE OSCARS to John Wick 4! from 2023-05-12T22:03:53
On the latest recap episode of Jagbags, Beave tells everyone to rush out and see John Wick 4 while Len sniffs with superiority. Len recommends the latest issue of The New Yorker while Beave feels...
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RECAP EPISODE: We're Talking Season 4 of"Succession" from 2023-04-29T01:17:06
(SPOILER NOTE: In order to avoid all "Succession" spoilers, start this episode at the 25-minute mark) Beave and Len talk the newest season of "Succession", and talk the plot twists. Len deals wi...
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What Were The Best Movies, TV and Music of 1983? from 2023-04-26T00:06:12
Len and Beave step into Saul Spartacus' time machine and go directly to the year 1983, where they talk Scarface, Strange Brew, Risky Business, rip on Mama's Family, debate "Buffalo Bill" and "Hill ...
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RECAP EPISODE: Is Evan Mobley Ready for Prime Time? from 2023-04-21T20:00
Beave returns from a week of spelunking and quail hunting to rejoin the podcast for the newest recap episode. The guys talk the results of the Best Singer bracket, and Len resolves to fill out his...
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It's The MLB 2023 Season Preview Episode! from 2023-04-12T02:09:21
Len and Beave welcome back Jagbags baseball expert Anthony D'Andrea back to the program for a complete overview of the upcoming 2023 MLB season. We go through the Cubs major league roster in great...
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We're Done F*cking Around on Jagbags. Tonight We're Talking Some Goddam Black Sabbath from 2023-03-28T22:22:31
Secure all furniture, get your affairs in order, and grab a 2x4 because the topic of the latest podcast is goddam Black Sabbath. Factory Theater legends Val and OKen join us to go through the comp...
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RECAP EPISODE: Shetland is BETTER THAN BOSCH! from 2023-03-24T21:00
March Madness is upon us, and Len & Beave take you through the first round of the NCAA Tournament in full. They talk Northwestern and Illinois' showings (NU hooray, Ilini boo), plus the Big Ten's ...
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The Movies of Tom Cruise: Which Are His Best? from 2023-03-21T22:00
Len and Beave discuss the 40-plus year career of Tom Cruise. Is he a good actor? Or is he the ultimate Hollywood creation? What are his five best movies? Did he ever top "Risky Business"? What...
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RECAP EPISODE: It's The March Madness Podcast! PREPARE YOURSELF. from 2023-03-17T21:00
In the latest recap episode, Beave and Len talk the NCAA tournament seedings, and how they expect Northwestern and U of Illinois to perform in the tournament. Len hates Brad Underwood and does not...
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What Are The Best High School Movies Of All Time? from 2023-03-13T15:00
We go through the latest Facebook bracket, which covers the greatest high school movies of all time. Is "Back To The Future" a high school movie? What about the Harry Potter series? Which movies...
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RECAP EPISODE: Just Give the Oscar to Triangle of Sadness Now from 2023-02-24T23:00
Len and Beave go over the recent Jagbags Oscar Night, and give reviews of Triangle of Sadness (bonkers) and Causeway (Brian Tyree Henry). Len talks up Red Rifle Rehab, for all your rehab needs. B...
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Would You Stay If She Promised You Heaven? The Music of Fleetwood Mac from 2023-02-21T23:00
Len and Beave talk through the music and output of the legendary 70s (and 80s) icons Fleetwood Mac. From Peter Green to Bob Welch to StevieNicks/Lindsey Buckingham, we go through all the music and...
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LIVE FROM LIQRBOX RECAP EPISODE: Chiefs! NU Wildcats! Beave and Len Celebrate with Wild Abandon from 2023-02-17T21:00
Beave and Len take up permanent residence at LiqrBox celebrating the incredible success of the Kansas City Chiefs (Super Bowl champs) and the Northwestern Wildcats (defeating #1 Purdue and almost a...
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It's the 2022 Jagbags Oscars Preview! Who Will Win? from 2023-02-15T00:00
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...
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RECAP EPISODE: Fare Thee Well, Noble Sloot from 2023-02-10T23:00
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...
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RECAP EPISODE: The Legend of Brock Purdy? from 2023-01-28T01:00
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 Wildca...
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Just A Castaway: The Music of Sting and the Police from 2023-01-25T01:00
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 a...
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RECAP EPISODE: NFL Playoffs Are Underway! Len and Beave Dissect The Past Weekend and Make New Predictions from 2023-01-20T23:00
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...
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What Were The Best Movies, Books and TV Series of 2022? from 2023-01-18T01:00
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...
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RECAP EPISODE: It's Jagbags Night at the Illinois-Northwestern Game! from 2023-01-13T23:00
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 p...
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What Were The Best Albums of 2022? from 2023-01-10T23:00
Beave and Len pick their favorite albums of 2022. THAT'S ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW! Listen now for ultimate musical expertise.
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HOLIDAY RECAP EPISODE: Len Has Gained Forty Pounds and Really Hates Brad Underwood from 2022-12-31T02:00
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...
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It's The Holidays, Which Means You Need To Learn About .38 Special from 2022-12-29T01:00
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 ...
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RECAP EPISODE: What Is Your Favorite Holiday Song? from 2022-12-24T23:00
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 c...
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Hello There Ladies and Gents! Are You Ready To ROCK? The JAMS of Cheap Trick from 2022-12-21T00:00
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. ...
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RECAP EPISODE: Secure All Furniture Cause It's Goddam Leo Sayer Up In This B*tch from 2022-12-17T00:00
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 spor...
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Ultimate Debate: Does Bob Seger Rule, or Does Bob Seger Blow? from 2022-12-14T20:00
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 lifelo...
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Thank You For The Music: The Swedish Supergroup ABBA from 2022-11-30T00:00
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 KNO...
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RECAP EPISODE: Wakanda Forever, Zach LaVine vs. Billy Donovan, and the new Springsteen album from 2022-11-27T03:00
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...
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If I Just Showed Up At Your Party: The Music of Taylor Swift from 2022-11-23T01:00
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 f...
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RECAP EPISODE:"Andor"Is The Finest Star Wars Series of Them All from 2022-11-18T23:00
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 Mainte...
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In Praise of 1972: The Godfather, Bowie, and MR. PIBB! from 2022-11-17T04:00
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), ...
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RECAP EPISODE: BTO Hooray! Pavement Boo. Plus Zach LaVine,"Hustle", and Terry Kath from 2022-11-12T17:00
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...
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RECAP EPISODE: Remember When Lisa Loeb Was Unstoppable? from 2022-10-28T21:00
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"....
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2023 NBA Preview: Is This The Year Ayo Makes The Leap? from 2022-10-26T00:00
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 predict...
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RECAP EPISODE: It's The Game 5 ALDS Rain Delay Podcast! from 2022-10-21T23:00
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 thr...
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Count The Headlights On The Highway: The Music of Elton John from 2022-10-18T22:00
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 roc...
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RECAP EPISODE: Meryl Streep Wants to Give You A High Five! from 2022-10-15T21:00
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 a...
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What Are Your Favorite Memories of Wrigley Field? from 2022-10-12T03:00
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 D...
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RECAP EPISODE: GUARDIANS FEVER! IT'S CATCHING FIRE WITH EVERYONE! from 2022-09-30T23:00
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 drea...
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NEW ORLEANS RED RIFLE! It's The 2022 NFL Preview Episode from 2022-09-27T23:00
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...
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NEW RECAP EPISODE: Beave Attends Riot Fest, Guardians Look Playoff-Bound, and Everything, Everywhere All At Once! from 2022-09-23T22:00
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,...
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RECAP EPISODE: The MAMMOTH RETURN of Len and Beave!!! from 2022-09-16T21:15
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, th...
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When You're Old Enough To Repay But Young Enough To Sell: The Music of Neil Young from 2022-07-27T01:00
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 playlis...
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RECAP EPISODE: You Can't Refuse"The Offer" from 2022-07-23T03:00
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 Ma...
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Is"The Godfather"The Greatest Movie of All Time? from 2022-07-20T00:00
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 ...
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RECAP EPISODE: Will Tony LaRussa Finish The Season? And is Beave Now On His Payroll? from 2022-07-16T01:00
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 LaRus...
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LITERARY EPISODE: What Were Your Favorite Books Assigned in School? from 2022-07-12T22:00
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 ...
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It's The Largest, Most Knowledge-Packed Podcast Episode on New Wave in Recorded History! from 2022-06-29T00:00
Internationally acclaimed New Wave expert Marlana May Carlson joins Jagbags for a MAMMOTH discussion of all things New Wave music, as well as . Take a trip down memory lane, as Marlana spins the N...
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RECAP EPISODE: The New Black Keys Album is GREAT. from 2022-06-24T23:00
In the newest Jagbags, Len directs you to the jams, with a review of the new Black Keys album. Len's elderly agent suggests a cure for Beave's scratchy throat, veiled as a threat of job loss. Bea...
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The Films of the Coen Brothers: Which Are Their Best? from 2022-06-21T23:00
Noted cinema expert Bruce Hollett joins the podcast to talk all things Ethan & Joel Coen and their amazing movies. Bruce gets over his dissatisfaction with the Jagbags green room craft service to ...
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RECAP EPISODE: Beave and Len's Podcast is Hijacked by the 80s Classic"Stripped to Kill" from 2022-06-18T22:00
Beave and Len started out this podcast episode with the best of intentions, but once they learned about the seminal 1987 sexploitation classic "Stripped To Kill", ALL BETS ARE OFF. Marvel at their...
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All You Need Are Looks And A Whole Lot Of Money: The Mystery of Billy Joel from 2022-06-15T01:00
Forget what you thought you knew about Mr. Billy Joel. This podcast is, without question, the most important and the final word on this subject. We dissect all the albums. We make the 45-minute ...
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RECAP EPISODE: Only the Chicago Sky are more important to hoops than Kobe Bryant!!! from 2022-06-12T18:00
Beave and Len discuss Kobe Bryant's most rabid Facebook fan, and Len shares MANY thoughts about the Cubs, including optimism and pessimism. Len delights in the name "Konnor Pilkington". Beave and...
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RECAP EPISODE: The Genius of Roxy Music; Regency Van Pelt Rejects Beave's Pilot Pitches Yet Again; Len Enjoys A Perfect Chicago Sports Day from 2022-05-31T00:00
In the latest recap episode, the Jagbags' brilliant legal counsel Franklin Sampson bests Neil Diamond's team in a court of law. Len celebrates a perfect Chicago sports day with the Cubs and Sky a...
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It's The 2022 MLB Overview Episode (plus an Ozark discussion)!! from 2022-05-29T23:30
It's been a while since our last podcast, but we are attempting to make up for it with a MAMMOTH discussion of all things MLB! The 2022 baseball season is swinging into June, and our Jagbags base...
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RECAP EPISODE: The Legend of Spencer Dinwiddie from 2022-05-22T22:00
Len celebrates the Dallas Mavericks' advance into the Western Conference Finals while Beave pouts and cries. Lil Wayne teams up with Beave to grandly predict the Golden State Warriors' sweep. ...
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LITERARY EPISODE: The Arrested Adolescence of Nick Hornby from 2022-05-17T23:40
Len and Beave discuss the work of Nick Hornby in rhyme and riddle, like two true literary dudes. From "High Fidelity" to "About A Boy" to "Fever Pitch" to his latest work, "Just Like You", we brea...
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RECAP EPISODE: Was .38 Special SNUBBED from the Rock Hall? from 2022-05-13T21:30
In a marathon recap episode, we talk the 2022 Rock Hall inductees, the Guardians' ninth inning miracle on the South Side, the amazing James Wade, the new Doctor Strange movie, Suzanne Vega, and SEV...
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Paul Thomas Anderson vs. Wes Anderson -- Which Director Do You Like Best? from 2022-05-11T22:00
We talk the movies of Paul Thomas Anderson and Wes Anderson on the newest Jagbags. Which movies do you like best? Which director is better? Who had the better debut? We know how their movies an...
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Len and Beave Try To Talk U2 But Wind Up Chatting About Top40Weekly.com from 2022-04-27T00:20
In a daring recovery of the "lost" Jagbags episode, Len and a Covid-infested Beave try to talk the music of U2, but wind up going down the irresistible rabbit hole that IS Top40Weekly.com. Is DJ J...
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RECAP EPISODE: The Insufferable Ian Happ Will Lead the Cubs to GLORY!!!! from 2022-04-23T00:00
In the new recap episode of Jagbags, Beave brings up Ian Happ as a future Hall of Famer, and Len responds forcefully. We talk the NBA playoffs, and Len contacts lawyers in connection with Luka Don...
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Making Sense of Elvis Presley -- His Music and his Cultural Impact from 2022-04-19T22:00
Noted Elvis expert Christopher Marcum joins Jagbags to talk the life and career of a true American original: Elvis Presley. They talk his life, his music, books devoted to his life, his cultural ...
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RECAP EPISODE: The Wrath of KWAN!! from 2022-04-17T03:00
Beave and Len celebrate the opening of the new MLB season by talking future Hall of Famer Steven Kwan! Plus, they share their predictions for the play-in and first round of the NBA playoffs. They...
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I'll Be The Boy In The Corduroy Pants -- The Music of Tom Petty from 2022-04-12T23:00
LA singer/songwriter Sherrie Adams joins Jagbags to talk the music of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Which album is better, Damn The Torpedoes or Full Moon Fever? Where does he rank in the all-...
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The Movies of Kevin Smith: Which Are His Best? from 2022-03-22T23:30
Legendary Chicago actor Tucker Curtis joins Len and Beave for a spirited discussion of the writer/director Kevin Smith and his movies. Is Clerks a great movie? Are his movies overrated? Or did h...
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RECAP EPISODE: March Madness Returns, and Beave Goes To Mexico To Rescue Alex from 2022-03-19T21:00
Beave fills in Len on his adventures south of the border rescuing the fugitive Alex with the help of Jimmer Fredette, Jack McDowell, and Andy Avalos. They also talk the week that was in the NBA, a...
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Who are your favorite Chicago coaches of all time? from 2022-03-11T05:30
Len and Beave celebrate their 100th episode of Jagbags with a WILD party at LiqrBox, with Meryl Streep, Holly Hunter, and Brad Pitt in attendance. They also talk the latest Facebook bracket, featu...
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RECAP EPISODE: Is Massive Attack's"Mezzanine"Better Than"The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society"? from 2022-02-25T23:00
Beave and Len reflect on their massively successful Oscar watch party, and their A-List guests. In particular, they discuss the movies "Coda" and "The Tragedy of Macbeth". They talk about the NBA...
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Who Will Win Oscars in 2022? Beave and Len Tell You Their Picks from 2022-02-23T22:00
Special guest Nicolas Cage joins Beave and Len to talk through his latest sequel "Pig 2: The Quickening" before getting tossed out of the studio so as to better focus on the upcoming 94th Academy ...
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RECAP EPISODE: Cooper Kupp is the Finest, and VANDERSLOOT and the Sky Are Running It Back! from 2022-02-18T23:00
In the latest recap episode of Jagbags, Len and Beave talk through the results of the Super Bowl. Beave tries to avoid gloating about LeBron while celebrating the Cavs. Len recommends Thin Lizzy'...
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The Movies of Sylvester Stallone: Which Are His Best? (There Aren't A Lot to Choose From) from 2022-02-16T01:00
Len & Beave explore the life and career of 75-year-old Sylvester Stallone, the only actor in the history of U.S. cinema to have starred in a box office number one film across six consecutive dec...
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RECAP EPISODE: The Rock Hall Is A FARCE Without Judas Priest, Plus Dickey Simpkins Is The Greatest from 2022-02-12T02:00
Len and Beave vote for their own candidates for Rock Hall enshrinement. Fueled by gallons of coffee, Beave lays out the case for Judas Priest with INTENSITY. Andy Avalos sends multiple faxes tryi...
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RECAP EPISODE: The Greatest Weekend in NFL Playoff History -- And More from 2022-01-29T02:00
Len and Beave invent the new musical genre of jazzgrass, make sinister plans for Grayson Allen, and talk about their impending Supreme Court appearance to argue Billy Wagner for the Hall of Fame. ...
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OKen Tells You Why Every Thin Lizzy Cut Is A Complete Certified JAM. from 2022-01-26T01:00
Don't screw around. Download this episode RIGHT NOW. Then prepare to flip tables and take a 2X4 to every window in sight -- because we're talking the music of the legendary rock outfit Thin Lizzy...
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RECAP EPISODE: Jackson Mahomes is a Jagoff, And We Want The Packers to Lose The Super Bowl 77-0 from 2022-01-22T00:00
In the latest recap episode, Beave introduces Len to the completely insufferable Jackson Mahomes, and both bemoan the possibility of either Brady or Rodgers in the Super Bowl. We outline the NBA E...
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What Were The Best Movies and TV Shows of 2021? from 2022-01-19T01:00
Beave and Len take you through the best movies and TV shows of 2021, and also cover off on the best sports moment of the year. Len picks his best books of 2021, and finally the guys discuss future...
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RECAP EPISODE: Len and Beave's NFL Playoff Preview from 2022-01-14T22:00
In the latest recap episode of Jagbags, Len and Beave rank Caruso, Ball, and Vucevic for the Bulls, discuss the Cavs' pickup of Rajon Rondo, and debate whether Northwestern has what it takes to mak...
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What Were The Best Albums of 2021? Two Middle-Aged White Men Tell You Theirs from 2022-01-11T22:00
Two middle-aged white men talk about their favorite albums of 2021, and Beave is proud of having only one jazz album in the Top 10. SPOILER ALERT: No Imagine Dragons. Beave has THREE Australian ...
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What is the best Marvel movie of all time? from 2021-12-29T01:00
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 ...
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Who Are The Top 10 NBA Players Of All Time? from 2021-12-22T01:00
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,...
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RECAP EPISODE: Beave Reviews FOUR Albums From Rolling Stone's Top 500! from 2021-12-18T06:00
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 Bu...
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The Movies of John Carpenter: Which Are His Best? from 2021-12-15T02:30
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 not...
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RECAP EPISODE: What Is the Greatest Work of Fiction of the Last 125 Years? from 2021-12-10T02:00
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....
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RECAP EPISODE: Are The Bulls Legit NBA Title Contenders? And Can Dire Straits Be Fixed? from 2021-11-28T19:00
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 feat...
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LITERARY EPISODE: Two Middle-Aged White Guys Discuss Hip Hop!! from 2021-11-23T23:00
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 h...
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RECAP EPISODE: What's on YOUR Magic Age Mixtape? from 2021-11-18T22:00
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, comm...
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A Conversation with Two Star Trek Fans from 2021-11-16T21:00
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 seri...
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The Movies of Bill Murray: Which Are His Best? from 2021-10-26T22:00
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 ...
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VANDERSLOOT!! VANDERSLOOT! VANDERSLOOT! (Or, the NBA Season Preview) from 2021-10-20T01:00
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 ex...
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Who Are Your Top Ten Film Actresses? Len and Beave Weigh In from 2021-10-13T00:00
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 wit...
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The Characters of Eddie Murphy -- Which Are His Best? from 2021-09-28T22:00
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 be...
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The Grateful Dead: Believe It If You Need It! from 2021-09-21T22:00
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 t...
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Getting Literary with Len&Beave: A Conversation with author Iva-Marie Palmer from 2021-09-14T22:00
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 Gar...
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Broken Heroes on a Last Chance Power Drive -- The Songs of Springsteen from 2021-08-25T01:30
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 cont...
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The Movies of Jodie Foster -- Which Are Her Best? from 2021-08-17T22:00
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...
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It's the Late Night Episode! With your hosts Len and Beave from 2021-08-13T04:00
Who is the greatest late night talk show host of them all? Who is the worst? And who were the finest guests in talk show history? In the latest episode of Jagbags, Beave and Len break down the e...
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Only When I'm Dancing Can I Feel This Free -- The Songs of Madonna from 2021-07-28T01:00
Len and Beave assess the life and work of the living legend Madonna. What are her best albums? Or is she primarily a singles artist? We go through her controversies, her past relationships, her ...
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Only When I'm Dancing Can I Feel This Free -- The Songs of Madonna from 2021-07-28T01:00
Len and Beave assess the life and work of the living legend Madonna. What are her best albums? Or is she primarily a singles artist? We go through her controversies, her past relationships, her ...
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The Movies of Sean Penn -- Which Are His Best? from 2021-07-21T01:30
Len and Beave celebrate the one-year anniversary of Jagbags with a sumptuous meal, a Facebook livestream, and a podcast dedicated to the life and films of Mr. Sean Penn! We also read certified let...
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What Are The Ten Best Sports Books Ever Written? from 2021-07-13T23:00
If you love a good sports book, then this is the podcast episode for you. We each go over our ten favorite sports books of all time, from baseball to golf to hoops to football (barely). We also t...
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The Movies of Brad Pitt -- Which Are His Best? from 2021-06-30T01:00
Beave and Len explore the cinematic career of the living legend himself Brad Pitt. Which films are his best? Is he in fact a good actor? And how did he revolutionize Hollywood? Tune in for our ...
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What Is The Greatest Action Movie of Them All? from 2021-06-23T01:25
Sound engineer, composer and producer extraordinaire Declan Beyer joins Jagbags to discuss his favorite topic of all time: action movies. What are the very best action movies ever made? Are M...
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Literary Episode: Two Teens Explain Harry Potter to You from 2021-06-16T00:00
Special guests Rita Chandler and Jessie Beyer return to the program, and their energy is truly infectious! They go through all things Harry Potter for you, the Jagbags listener. Which are better,...
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Literary Episode: Is Stephen King the greatest author of the last 50 years? from 2021-05-26T00:00
Len and Beave welcome acclaimed literary authority Colin Milroy to the program, where they talk the work of the novelist Stephen King. Are his books of the last decade even better than his earlier...
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What Songs Would Make Your Ultimate Solo Beatles Playlist? Len and Beave Pick Theirs from 2021-05-19T00:00
Beave and Len take on the combined solo efforts of John, Paul, George and Ringo, and break them down for your musical pleasure. What's the best solo Beatle LP? The most underrated? The worst? T...
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In Praise of Sea Goats, Aquarian Runes, and Courts of the Crimson King -- The Prog Rock Episode is Here! from 2021-05-11T23:00
Put on your headphones, light some incense, and get the lava lamp out of storage -- cause we're gonna talk prog rock and it's gonna get loud. What are your favorite prog rock bands? What IS prog ...
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The Movies of Denzel Washington -- Which Are His Best? from 2021-04-28T00:00
Beave and Len break down the career and movies of the living legend himself, Denzel Washington. Which movies are your favorite, and which Denzel movie do you think wins Len's latest bracket? Also...
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Is There Such A Thing As A Bad Pixar Movie? from 2021-04-21T01:00
Len and Beave talk the movies of Brad Bird, Pete Docter, and the other geniuses at Pixar Animation Studios. They discuss their favorite (and least favorite) Pixar movies, best moments, most unforg...
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What is the greatest Led Zeppelin album? OKEN ANSWERS YOU. from 2021-04-13T23:00
We are through messing around on this podcast! The subject is Led Zeppelin. The guest is Scott OKen. The result are jams upon jams, followed by more TABLE-BUSTING JAMS!! We talk through Jimmy P...
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What is Stevie Wonder's all-time best song? Best album? WE SUPPLY ANSWERS. from 2021-03-31T00:30
In preparation for Len's upcoming bracket, the guys get down to business and dissect the work of the living legend Mr. Stevie Wonder. What is his best song of all-time? His best album? His most ...
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Who will win Oscars in 2021? Len&Beave Argue This Point and Also Talk Notable Oscar Snubs from 2021-03-23T22:00
The Oscar nominations for 2021 have been released, and Jagbags is here to break it down for your listening entertainment! We talk egregious Oscar snubs as well, plus some Oscar trivia. We spend w...
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Len&Beave Talk The Return of March Madness, Then Argue Over The Rock Hall from 2021-03-16T23:00
March Madness is BACK and Beave and Len have you covered! Tune in for an expert assessment of this year's NCAA men's basketball bracket, and hear the picks to win it all. Then the guys switch gea...
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Lightsabers, Leia, and Sith Lords: The Star Wars episode is here at last! from 2021-03-10T03:30
Len and Beave finally tackle the billion-dollar juggernaut that is the Star Wars franchise. They talk their favorite movies and characters from the series, and Len tries to keep a straight face wh...
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A Celebration of Genesis (Even Squonk) from 2021-02-24T01:00
In this latest episode, Beave and Len discuss all things Genesis. Did the band crumble after Peter Gabriel's departure, or improve? Why the hate for Phil Collins? Were Mike and the Mechanics in ...
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What was the best concert you ever saw? The worst? The loudest? The first? from 2021-02-17T00:00
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 caug...
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Literary Episode: What is John Irving's best work? from 2021-02-10T02:00
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 ...
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Flip Every Table Because Len and Beave are About to Talk Aerosmith from 2021-01-27T03:00
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 ...
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Singles, Soundgarden, and Seattle -- Beave and Len Explore Grunge from 2021-01-19T23:00
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?...
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Len and Beave Solve the Mystery of"Best Movies and TV of 2020"for You from 2021-01-13T01:00
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, whi...
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Len&Beave Try to Discuss the Go-Gos and the Bangles but Fedora Jazzman Interrupts Once Again from 2020-12-30T01:40:35
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 t...
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Len&Beave's TEXTBOOK HOLIDAY PODCAST!! from 2020-12-22T22:25:56
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 sp...
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Beave&Len Get Down To"The Last Dance" from 2020-12-16T00:48:10
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. ...
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The Most Definitive, Influential Podcast Episode of All Time Explains SNL to You from 2020-11-25T02:41:13
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 ta...
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The Ten Greatest Football Games in Northwestern History from 2020-11-18T00:21:49
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 20...
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Did David Bowie's run of great albums eclipse even the Beatles? from 2020-11-10T23:10:19
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 co...
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The Movies of Nicolas Cage -- Which Are His Best? from 2020-10-27T21:44:07
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...
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Beave&Len Interview Two One Direction Stans from 2020-10-19T21:41:07
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...
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Len&Beave Don't Feel Tardy -- A Salute to the Music of Van Halen from 2020-10-14T03:45:15
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 Chero...
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Beave&Len Try To Talk AC/DC but Wind Up Arguing about James van der Beek from 2020-09-29T20:47:11
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? Th...
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Beave&Len's Ultimate Deconstruction of"The Office" from 2020-09-23T02:31:29
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 L...
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"One, two, three, four, five, six martinis, and your lard omelet."The Genius Of Steve Martin from 2020-09-16T02:32:40
Len and Beave discuss their all-time favorite Steve Martin movies, stand-up routines, SNL appearances, writings, etc.
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The Movies of Jack Nicholson -- Which Are His Best? from 2020-08-26T14:30:25
Beave and Len provide their expertise on the movies of Jack Nicholson. They discuss his greatest performances, argue over Prizzi's Honor, and even get into Sir Laurence Olivier (way over their hea...
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Which Rolling Stones Albums Are Merely Good, And Which Are Great? from 2020-08-19T01:01:24
Len & Beave dissect the musical output of the Rolling Stones, and discuss their albums, songs and various band members.
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Len&Beave's NBA Playoffs Preview from 2020-08-13T03:08:24
Len & Beave break down the upcoming NBA Playoffs, discuss the teams most likely to do well, pick their season MVPs, butcher the pronunciation of top Eastern European player names, and lament the Bu...
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The Movies Of Tom Hanks -- Which Are His Best? from 2020-07-28T20:14:06
Len and Beave discuss a new bracket of Tom Hanks movies, and the all-time Hanks Final Four may surprise you! As a bonus, they conclude with a discussion of great songs featuring the cowbell.
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"Beave&Len Rank The Beatles'Albums - IN ORDER!" from 2020-07-22T01:57:11
Len and Beave fearlessly rank the (U.K.) discography of the Fab Four, from worst to best.
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Beave&Len's Favorite Comic Strips from 2020-07-15T01:16:02
Beave and Len discuss their very favorite comic strips.
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