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, and lament another 76ers failure while celebrating the Miami Heat and the defeat of the Warriors. They make new predictions, since their original ones went out the window! Plus MLB, WNBA, "Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3", and Len's script ideas for "Guardians 4". Len's "I Recommend" is friendship! Plus Rolling Stone Top 500 and Len's Favorite 500 LPs. Tune in!

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 ever made? World War II? World War i? Civil War? Does Forrest Gump qualify as a war movie? We learn about Morgan's general aversion to Brian DePalma films. Morgan also throws MASH under the tank (as opposed to the bus). Tune in!

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 inferior. Len finds that "Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World" and its all star cast still holds up 13 years later. Plus: NBA Playoffs! Can LeBron and Steph make it back to the Finals again? MLB! Should the Guardians trade Shane Bieber? Will Justin Steele win 20 games? Can the Sox save their season? Plus Rolling Stone Top 500 and Len's own 500 favorite LPs! Check it.

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/McCartney or Jagger/Richards? Charlie Watts or Ringo? Brian Epstein or Andrew Loog Oldham? We argue all these questions and much, much more! Tune in for PODCASTING FISTICUFFS!

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 break down the White Sox's 10-game losing streak. They also discuss Gordon Lightfoot's best albums. Len gives you the WNBA season preview and shows off his new New York Liberty jersey. Plus Rolling Stone and Len's own top 500 albums. Tune in for podcast excellence!

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 greatest running back of all time? Wide receiver? Tight end? Len and Beave go through their own Top 10, then turn to their favorite and least favorite players of all time. Tune in as Len goes into a full on, no-holds-barred rant over the supreme jagoffery of Jay Cutler! It's truly cathartic. Put some Jagbags in your ear!

(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 with Cubs fever, and the guys analyze the White Sox's historically bad start to the season. Beave laments the Cavs' inability to handle the playoff pressure. Len finally unleashes a torrent of hate on Shaquille O'Neal's broadcasting ability, and feels much better afterwards. Len and Beave talk John Irving's "The Last Chairlift", after Beave finally finishes the 900-page book. They officially place the novel on the Tiers of Irving Novels. Len reviews the new Iggy Pop and Margo Price albums. Plus Rolling Stone Top 500 albums! Len's favorite records! Tune in now!

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 Street Blues", discuss the year's critical inventions (the camcorder and mobile phone, with no idea that one day they would combine), and the genius of Def Leppard's "Pyromania" (Beave is very obviously writing this summary). As an added bonus, we give you the album cover of America's seminal 1983 classic LP "Your Move". Tune in for nostalgia expertise!

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 own bracket. Len also contracts a mild case of Cubs Fever over the ball club's hot start. Beave talks the Cavs' chances in the playoffs, and the guys make their playoff predictions. Len continues to keep his finger on the pulse of hip-hop nation with his latest "I Recommend". Plus Beave rips off TEN reviews of Rolling Stone's Top 500, to Len's amazement. And the entire podcast devolves into a massive sing-along of the "South Park" soundtrack. Tune in!

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 detail, and also talk the team's most promising minor league prospects. We also talk White Sox and Cleveland Guardians, and provide brief synopses on both ball clubs. We then talk the new rules in effect for 2023, and how they will they change the game going forward. Finally, we give our predictions for Cy Young and MVP awards as well as postseason participants. Tune in! It's one of the best episodes of the year.

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 Mavericks. They also talk the NCAA Men's and Women's hoops championships, the Best Singers Facebook bracket, and the spirited responses to date, plus the new and upcoming seasons of "Succession" and "Barry". Finally, does Steely Dan's "Can't Buy A Thrill" and Depeche Mode's "Violator" belong in Rolling Stone's Top 500? And Len reveals his latest five albums from his personal Top 500 collection. (HINT: No Nick Gilder.) Tune in!

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 aren't Kenny Rogers or Huey Lewis in this bracket? Beave struggles to name the #1 seeds in the bracket, while guessing the #2 seeds instantly. The studio audience in Woodridge, IL heckles some of the omissions from the bracket, to everyone's surprise. Len makes some last-second switches to the bracket, and the singers who were cut express their displeasure through multiple faxes to Beave. Tune in for musical learnings.

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 Jagbags accountants manage a myriad of issues related to the podcast's exploding listenership numbers. Beave recommends the new documentary on Amazon Prime about Reggie Jackson. Len bravely talks about his obsession with Vanilla Orange Coke during March Madness. Len recommends Planters "Bold & Savory" Peanuts and refrains from eating the snack throughout the podcast. Plus Rolling Stone's Top 500 albums of all time, Len's personal collection of best 500 albums. And Len and Beave hope Franklin Sampson's recent fondness for sloe gin fizz subsides quickly!

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 complete discography of heavy metal's finest quartet, plus the solo careers of Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio. What albums are Sabbath's very best? What songs go on your Sabbath 45-minute playlist? What is their most underrated album? Who had the better solo career: Ozzy or Dio? Where does Sabbath rank all-time in the Heavy Metal Pantheon? Tune in for ultimate table-busting jams!

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 overall showing in the tournament. Beave goes to Timothy O'Toole's on Ontario & Fairbanks to take the edge off his blood pressure while watching the Wildcats. Len watches an entire day of college basketball, then goes to play basketball. The NBA is headed toward the playoffs and Beave has just been elected President of the Evan Mobley Hall of Fame Society. And finally.....SHETLAND!!!! Understand the brilliance!

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 is your favorite Cruise performance? Will we ever get a Les Grossman movie? What did you think of the Katie Holmes saga? Should he ever win an Oscar? We ponder these questions and much more -- TUNE IN!

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 care. Beave fills Len in on his darkness retreat, and what he learned. The guys discuss the Chicago Bears' recent trade with Carolina, and what that means for the team next season. Len hates Brad Underwood and does not care. Beave recommends a jazz LP, to Len's chagrin. Beave also disparages James Taylor, making an enemy for life in Len Foote. Finally, Len hates Brad Underwood and does not care. Tune in!

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 would be your personal #1 seeds? And finally, does Porky's belong in the bracket or not? Tune in for expertise with a capital E!

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 instead discusses Rob Sheffield's top 100 songs of 1983 (SPOILER ALERT: The #1 song is "Electric Avenue" by Eddy Grant). Plus college hoops, and Illinois' revenge win over the slumping Northwestern Wildcats. Len shifts his anti-Brad Underwood campaign into overdrive. Beave talks the Oscar nominees for Best Documentary, and Len reviews Best Picture "Women Talking". Tune in!

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 Dead Weather? Sherrie goes through her top 5 albums with the guys and listens politely as they list their incorrect choices. Beave reads faxes from a hurt Bruce Springsteen, wondering when Sherrie would like to talk about his music -- while Sherrie pronounces him the "Middle Manager" as opposed to "The Boss". We also talk Jack White's guacamole scandal, and why specifically he hates the Black Keys. Tune in for ultimate rock riffs!

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. Beave submits the idea of "Jazzbags" to Regency Van Pelt, while Len laughs and laughs. Beave makes his NCAA tournament ticket reservations and buys purple socks and other Wildcat merch. Len connects with the youth of today by reviewing the new cocaine-themed Pusha T album, They talk the recent horrific NBA All-Star Game and the complete lack of defense. Plus "I Recommend", Rolling Stone, Pavement jokes, and Len's all-time top 500 albums. Tune IN!

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 rate their albums. If "Rumours" never existed, which LP is their best? What songs belong on a 45-minute playlist? Which Stevie Nicks song is their very best? Should they have tried to do a grunge album in the 90s? And are you a Peter Green fan? (You should be.) We leave no stone unturned. Tune in to gain musical knowledge, Room 222-style!

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 assuredly making the NCAA Tournament). They talk the amazing sports Sunday, plus Cavs! Bulls! Chicago Sky and the indomitable James Wade! Plus Rolling Stone Top 500 and Len's personal best 500 albums! Come SAVOR THE TRIUMPH!!

In addition to previewing the upcoming Academy Awards set for March 12, Len contemplates firing his staff after a three-day no-sleep bender. Beave launches his write-in Best Actor campaign for Tom Cruise while Len sighs with disgust. Beave also repeatedly apologizes to Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand for falling asleep during "The Tragedy of Macbeth" last year. They talk through their hopes for Oscar winners, and who they think will actually win. And as an added bonus, they each present their All-time Top Ten Best Actress winners! Tune in for Oscar excellence!

Beave receives piles of faxes from angry fans (namely Brian Duncan), angry about his disparagement of Nolan Ryan, Kobe Bryant and Hakeem Olajuwon, etc. Len and Beave talk through the Brothers Gibb bracket. Beave and Len make their Super Bowl predictions. Can the Northwestern Wildcats make the NCAA Tournament? Why can't the Bulls get it together? What Rock Hall nominees should be enshrined? And finally.....we bid a tearful farewell to Chicago hoops legend Courtney Vandersloot. Tune in for 90+ minutes of solid entertainment!

Renowned music critic and dance minor Kirk Pynchon joins Jagbags to talk the music of Robin, Barry, Maurice, and Andy Gibb. What song is their best? Is "Stayin' Alive" a good song in the slightest, or a wet fart? What were the best parts of the recent documentary, "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart"? Were the Bee Gees a disco group or a pop group? We take on the REAL questions on this episode. If you are a serious Bee Gees fan, you will approve of this episode. If you are just a casual fan, then you need to learn! Tune in now!

Beave goes to LiqrBox to pry Len from the dance floor celebrating the Chiefs' AFC Championship. The guys break down both conference championships in detail. Beave makes plans for a NCAA Tournament appearance by Northwestern, thoroughly jinxing the team in the process. Len texts the Milwaukee Bucks GM, offering Caruso AND Drummond for Giannis. Len continues to master the ins and outs of the WNBA trade machines, while watching the Sky become gutted. Beave recommends the Chicago Art Institute and Len recommends a documentary and THREE albums. Plus Rolling Stone AND Len's Top 500 albums! TUNE IN!

Beave and Len take on the elusive Keanu Reeves, and discuss what makes him tick. Which movie is his very best? From "Bill & Ted" to "Point Break" to "The Matrix" to the genius trilogy that is "John Wick", we break down his acting chops, his onscreen presence, and try to identify the secret to his success. We go through nearly all of his movies, from the good to the not-so-good, and talk about his stoner-with-a-heart persona. We pick his Top Five movies as well. Tune in for expertise!

We break down the second round of the NFL playoffs on the newest Jagbags. Beave and Len discuss ways to break up the Bulls. Beave and Len talk college hoops, and the WHITE HOT Northwestern Wildcats! Len bemoans the potential loss of Sloot by the Chicago Sky. Beave reviews another 70s war movie "Cross of Iron", while Len naps. Len recommends the book "Three Girls of Bronzeville", by Dawn Turner, as well as the movie "Nope". Plus Rolling Stone's Top 500 Albums and Len's Favorite 500 Albums. Tune in without delay!

Our Special Jams Correspondent Susan Donatello joins Jagbags for an in-depth discussion of New Wave heroes the Police, plus Sting's solo career. Which Police album was the best? What solo Sting album is your favorite? What Sting/Police songs would make your all-time 45-minute Spotify playlist? Did Sting make the finest lute album in the history of the form? We answer these questions and much more!

The NFL playoffs are underway and Len and Beave have you covered on Jagbags! Speaking of Jags, we go through Brett Maher's misadventures, Jacksonville's incredible comeback, Minnesota's inevitable defeat, the Bengals' survival, Trevor Lawrence's punchable face, and Brock Purdy skipping 7th period chemistry to defeat the Seahawks. Plus the confounding Bulls, Len's ongoing feud with Zach LaVine, "I Recommend", Rolling Stone, and Len's personal Top 500 albums. This is an hour and forty minutes of SOLID ENTERTAINMENT. Tune in!

Len and Beave go through their own Top 10 TV series, movies and books of 2022 and rank them for you, the lucky Jagbags listener! They also read through contributions from the Diamond Listeners and rank those shows as well. Tune in for a gigantic slab of expertise! And tell us your favorites as well. Put some end-of-year Jagbags in your ear!

Beave and Len celebrate "Jagbags Night" at Welsh-Ryan Arena with speeches, awards and parades. They also break down the Northwestern Wildcats and other local college basketball teams. They also provide their predictions for the upcoming NFL playoffs and give their Super Bowl predictions. Beave discusses a private conversation he had with Jennifer Beals, while Len fumes. Plus: "I Recommend"! Rolling Stone Top 500! Len takes you through the 80s with his latest album reviews! Tune in at one for podcasting excellence!

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

Len and Beave ring in the New Year with a discussion of an ILLEGAL GATHERING for New Year's Eve at Beave's place. We discuss the various terrible behaviors of celebs like Joel Higgins, Andy Avalos and Ken Burns at the party. They also talk new year's resolutions for their favorite NFL and NBA teams, plus an overview of the college football playoffs. Donovan Mitchell scores 71 points on the Bulls right underneath Len and Beave's noses. Beave makes more sports hot takes, plus "I Recommend", Rolling Stone's Top 500 Albums, and Len provides you INSIGHTS into his favorite 500 albums of all time. Tune in!

Beave and Len discuss the criminally underrated Doobie Brothers on the newest podcast. The Doobies had a gajillion hits in the 70s, featured one of the most iconic lead singers in music history, and yet were inducted into the Hall of Fame only a few years ago. Beave and Len talk their favorite Doobie Brothers albums, favorite songs, and present their 45-minute playlist of best Doobie Bros/Michael McDonald songs. Plus all the "What's Happening" content you can handle as an added bonus! Tune in now!

In the new holiday recap, Len officially welcomes Illinois coach Brad Underwood to the Jim Boylen Pantheon of Jagoff Coaches. Beave expresses anger over the Pittsburgh Steelers' failure to tackle with sportsmanship. Len refuses to watch the Packers as they potentially drive to the playoffs. The Browns' season ends at the hands of Red Rifle, to Len's delight. The Bulls potentially turn their season around thanks to Len and Beave's motivational ploys. Len and Beave discuss "Slow Horses" and The Backstreet Boys' Christmas album. Plus Rolling Stone's Top 500 albums list, and Len talks five more of his favorite albums for Beave's ultimate judgement. Tune in!

In the annals of 80s Southern rock, one band sort of reigned a bit supreme for like two years -- but those were GLORIOUS TIMES. That band is .38 Special. Beave finally gets his wish and the guys explore the life and career of the guys who brought you "Caught Up In You", "Hold On Loosely", "Second Chance", and, well there are others too. You'll never think about .38 Special the same way again. Find out how they got started, why they changed their band name from Sweet Rooster to .38 Special, and learn about other songs in Billboard's Top 10 during their all-too brief stay at the top. Tune in for education!

It's the Holiday Season! And at Jagbags we have full command of your holiday podcasting needs. We talk through the latest Facebook bracket where we talk the best holiday songs of all time. Len claims to have never heard of "The Friendly Beasts". We also talk the Bulls' season low point and how they can turn their season around. Plus NFL, "I Recommend", where Beave shares his thoughts on the World Cup championship game. And Rolling Stone's Top 500 album countdown rolls on, leading to a spirited argument over who is better: Daft Punk or Kraftwerk? Ring in the holidays with Jagbags!

On the latest Jagbags we talk one of the all-time legendary bands of all time: Rock Hall of Famers Cheap Trick. Are they Top 20 ALL-TIME? A hefty designation, and Beave argues why they belong. We talk their albums, their incendiary live performances (At Budokan, Music for Hangovers), their personnel, their best songs, best cover versions and their colorful personalities. We go through the Beatles' influence on the band, where "At Budokan" ranks as far as all-time live albums are concerned, and much much more! It's a JAM PACKED episode! Tune in now.

All you need to know about this new recap episode is that Leo Sayer's "Endless Flight" is involved, which makes this particular podcast episode OUR PINNACLE ACHIEVEMENT. Plus, Len has a salty sports week while shifting blame for the Bulls to Billy Donovan. Beave dissects the up-and-down Cavs and does his best Hubie Brown impersonation. He also officially adds Brad Underwood to his Enemies List. Beave talks "Doctor Sleep" in the I Recommend section, and the guys talk multiple albums. But tune in for the genius of SAYER!

Longtime Friends of Jagbags (FOJ) Chris Marcum and Colin Milroy join the program to debate the merits of the music of the Motor City rocker Bob Seger. Chris, a widely acclaimed Segerist and lifelong fan, takes the "pro" side, while Colin, an anti-Seger activist and organizer, takes the "con" side. They discuss all Seger's hit songs, live albums and film contributions, and in particular, "The Little Drummer Boy". They also take Len and Beave's Ultimate Seger Playlist and give each tune a letter grade. Tune in to hear assumptions being challenged and minds being changed!

In the latest recap episode, Len decides that he will have nothing more to do with the Chicago Bulls until further notice. Len further deplores the state of the Chicago Bears, though he does celebrate the continued improvement of Justin Fields. Beave celebrates the Cavs' third-place spot in the Eastern Conference while watching the Browns' playoff chances carefully and cautiously. We also talk about the book "The Killer Angels", college football and hoops highlights, and SO MANY album reviews. Tune in for expertise in every area!

The podcast is Jagbags. The subject is Mr. Steve Winwood. The verdict is EXPERTISE! Tune in for a lively discussion of the latest Facebook bracket, where we talk his solo work, plus the output as a member of Traffic, Blind Faith and the Spencer Davis Group as a teenage prodigy. What song do you think could win a bracket? Do you prefer his 80s output or his 70s songs? Is "Roll With It" annoying or great? Does he belong in the Rock Hall of Fame? Where does "Gimme Some Lovin'" rank all-time? These are the questions we tackle on Jagbags. Tune in now. Now! NOW!

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

Factory Theater living legend Amy Seeley joins Len and Beave and they are NOT messing around! The subject is ABBA, and should you choose to listen, get ready for hilarity and more importantly KNOWLEDGE. They go through Abba's hits, and discuss what makes their music so timeless and universal. They favorably compare ABBA to the Beatles, which sends them on an outstanding tangent on the seminal Peter Jackson documentary "Get Back". They discuss ABBA's rightful place in the 70s music canon, and conclude the podcast with an in-depth look back at "ABBArama", Amy's monster hit show that both saluted ABBA and ruled the Factory (and Chicago) in the mid-90s. Hit "Listen", and then settle in because you will be thoroughly entertained for the next 90 minutes!

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

Two Swifties (Jessie Beyer and Rita Chandler) join Jagbags for a thorough discussion of the life and career of Taylor Swift. On the day where Beave risked life, limb and wallet to secure tickets for next year's Soldier Field show, Jessie and Rita talk through their favorite Taylor Swift albums and favorite songs. They talk about her latest LP, "Midnights", and rate their favorite songs from the record. They also talk about how they became Swifties, what they are hoping to see at the upcoming concert, and present their definitive 45-minute Taylor Swift playlist. Tune in for Ultimate Swift Expertise!