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 overrated? Len, Beave and Billy discuss the movies they've seen, and shamefully admit to some classics that they have NOT ever seen. What genres were the best as well? Concert movies, dramas, comedies.....we work to cover it all! And don't forget to vote in the accompanying bracket on Len's Facebook page. Tune in NOW!

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 Four participants, Rolling Stone's Top 500 albums of all time, and the NBA as the regular season winds down to a close. Tune in....FOR CONTROVERSY!!!

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 his movies speak for an entire generation? We talk through his movies, books, past associates, and ultimately his legacy. Join us for EXPERTISE and witty repartee!

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, and welcome the return of MLB and FUTURE HALL OF FAMER FRANK SCHWINDEL. Beave reviews several records from Rolling Stone's Top 500, including Rush's "Moving Pictures" and Neutral Milk Hotel's "In The Aeroplane Over The Sea". And finally, Len and Beave share their initial thoughts on the NCAA Tournament, and who they expect to make this year's Final Four. Tune in for a classic episode!

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, featuring the best coaches in Chicago history. Phil Jackson, Mike Ditka, Joe Maddon, Joel Quenneville and Ozzie Guillen are all represented, plus noted punching bags Terry Bevington, Jim Boylen, Vinny del Negro, and Mike Quade. ALSO: Don Zimmer. Tune in for the anniversary celebration!

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, lament the Bulls and Cavs' slow starts to the second half of the season, and compare Ja Morant to Derrick Rose. They talk about Loyola and Illinois' chances for success in the NCAA Tournament. And finally, they talk "Don't Look Up", and Beave reviews a Mingus album while Len falls asleep. TUNE IN!

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 masterpieces. We take Len into Middle Earth, through the forests of Mirkwood, the Misty Mountains, into harrowing encounters with Smaug and the Eye of Sauron. Join our guests as we discuss the movies and also the books in great detail. Our guests discuss how they first got into the Tolkien catalog, and which movie they like best. Finally, Beave works with Matt to develop a prototype "Jagbags" adult diaper, and we talk through the genius of Brother Theodore. TUNE IN!!

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 all-Star Game, and Beave AVOIDS talking about the Cavs and LeBron. They talk college hoops and various local teams' postseason chances. And they talk two albums off Rolling Stone's Top 500 Albums List. Is Massive Attack's "Mezzanine" better than "The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society"? These are the issues we fearlessly tackle! Tune in NOW.

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 Awards. Len and Beave go through all the major categories, and talk through what to look for, and who may walk away with the coveted statue. Tune in for OSCARS EXPERTISE!

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's "Black Rose: A Rock Legend", while smashing furniture. Beave reviews albums by J Dilla and the Ramones, and Len catches wind of a rival mashed potato and water restaurant backed by Mr. Philip Michael Thomas! DRAMA!! Tune in at once.

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 decades.  What movies are his best?  What "Rocky" movie was his best?  Why is his face and speech slightly slurred?  Is "Victory" a good film?  Will he make any more Rambo or Rocky movies?  These questions, and much more, will be answered with the usual EXPERTISE that you've come to expect from the good people at Jagbags.  Tune in NOW!

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 trying to secure the emcee job for Len's opening of Mashwaters. Stacey King doubts Matthew Stafford's big game credentials while Beave and Len roll their eyes. Beave is on a Cavs mega-high! Len provides the Courtney Vandersloot Update. And DICKEY SIMPKINS IS THE GREATEST HOOPS ANALYST SINCE HUBIE BROWN. Tune in for an incredible recap!

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 best Mellencamp album of all time? Where does he rank alongside contemporaries such as Bob Seger, Tom Petty or Bruce Springsteen, especially when it comes to songwriting? We've got questions, and Sherrie's got answers. Tune in NOW!

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 potatoes are prominently involved. We go over the Chiefs' surprising defeat, talk Beave's motivation of the Dallas Mavericks' rise up the Western Conference, and the genius of Larry Hagman in the 70s movie "The Eagle Has Landed". TUNE IN!

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 tea! Hear Beave defend George Harrison TO THE DEATH, while Len sniffs! Chuckle at Paul's semi-threats to bring Eric Clapton and Jimmie Nicol into the band! Marvel at Len's denigration of George's Hare Krishna friend in the corner! Applaud as Beave and Len extol Ringo Starr......AND Yoko!! Tune in now!!

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. And best of all, they go through the most exciting playoff weekend in the history of the NFL. Hear Len taunt Max Christie! Scratch your head at Beave's invention of "Rover" as the newest football position! Marvel at Beave's entry into the "400-351" section of Rolling Stone's Top 500 albums! TUNE IN IMMEDIATELY!

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. We take you through all the albums, and also construct a 45-minute playlist of the band's top jams. (OKen's playlist was called "Ultimate Tin Lizzy") We take you through ALL the "go to IKEA, buy all the furniture, take a break to assemble it all, and then smash them" jams. Riffs we should ALL wake up to! How did Thin Lizzy not have #1 hits in every country for 26 weeks?!?? TUNE IN AND YOUR LIFE WILL GET BETTER INSTANTLY!!

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 Eastern Conference picture, discuss the Cavs-Bulls marquee matchup at the United Center, and Beave tries not to gloat over LeBron's struggles. Beave recommends the STAR-STUDDED "The Liberation of L.B. Jones", and Len recommends David Gray's "Skellig". Tune in!!

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 job prospects for Matt Nagy. TUNE IN IMMEDIATELY!

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 make the postseason. Len sticks up for various magazines, and Beave reviews a jazz album, to Len's consternation. They discuss which album is better, Blondie's self-titled debut, or the Go-Gos' "Beauty & The Beat". Finally, the guys take on the first round of the NFL Playoffs, and provide their predictions. It's a SMORGASBORD of entertainment! Put us in your ear.

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 albums in his Top Ten, and has accepted the Prime Minister's invitation to come down under for a continental tour. Len and Beave also talk the "Jagbags shakes", concerning the fears of potential guests at the prospect of coming on the podcast and sitting in our giant collective shadow. We also discuss the spinoff episode "Catbags", where we talk about our cats. RATINGS BLOCKBUSTER!!

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 Hershey Kisses, review a Ghostface Killah album, and raise glasses of Mr. Pibb and Crystal Light to the celebrities that left us in 2021. Godspeed, Eddie Mekka. Put a little Jagbags in your ear!

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 end of the podcast, we will give you a catchphrase. Simply repeat this catchphrase on any of our social media channels, and you could win this outstanding book! Furthermore, we will go through the greatest TV dramas of all time, pick our top ten, and also discuss the best eras for television dramas. Is right now the best time to watch a television drama, or did the 70s rule the roost? Tune in, and tell a friend!

In the latest recap episode of Jagbags, Beave hires a truck to deliver Len's Christmas present. We talk the latest Marvel movie "No Way Home", discuss the current NFL playoff situation, and make plans for the upcoming HUGE GAME on January 19 between the Cavs and the Bulls! Plus Beave reviews albums by the Grateful Dead, Motorhead, Magnetic Fields, and much more! Put a little #Jagbags in your ear!

Perennial Jagbags favorite guest Jessie Beyer joins the program to talk all things Marvel movies. What are the best Marvel movies, and what characters are your favorite? Tune in to hear the cool 16-year-old perspective on the MCU! Jessie has seen all 28 movies, many of them three or four times, so her credentials are absolutely impeccable. We go through her reasons for her love of Marvel, favorite heroes and villains, as well as "the ones she thinks about rewatching the least". Tune in for the cool kid viewpoint!

The NBA recently released its list of the Top 75 players of all time. On the latest episode of Jagbags, Len and Beave cut their own list down to ten. Do any current players belong? Who's better, Magic or Bird? Russell or Chamberlain? Did Ben Gordon make the list. Brace yourself for controversy and STRONG OPINIONS!

It's the recap episode of Jagbags, and we've got a HOT ONE for you! Len enjoys grilled cheese and soup with his agent Regency, while Beave stays out in the cold. Len sends his workout video to Bulls management as part of his tryout for the COVID-depleted squad. Beave tries NOT to compare Evan Mobley to Bill Russell. The guys discuss their favorite sports announcers. Len prepares his "Roach B Gone" solution for Matt Nagy, and Beave trashes a Beach Boys album. JOIN US FOR EXPERTISE AND HILARITY!

Noted ratings grabber and horror film expert Matt Beyer comes on the program once again to talk the movies of John Carpenter. Put down the Christmas present wrapping and tree trimming, because nothing says the holidays like a robust discussion of "The Thing"! We go through our Top 10 favorite Carpenter movies and label them as "Good", "Great", or just "OK" (Editor's note: John Carpenter does not make bad movies). Also, Matt and Len make plans for a solo venture, to Beave's consternation, and Philip Michael Thomas sends angry faxes to the program. Tune in!

Len & Beave review the week that was in the NFL, NBA, and college hoops scene. They also take a look at the New York Times' Top 25 books of the last 125 years and pick out some of their favorites. Len compares Nagy to a cockroach, and is elected President of the Matt Thomas Fan Club. Beave reviews TWO albums from the Rolling Stone Top 500 list, and Len sings the hits of Chic while preparing to storm the LiqrBox dance floor. Beave talks about the Australian pop music scene, while Len takes a brief nap. Tune in!

Len and Beave break down the newest Facebook bracket, this time covering the music of living legends Daryl Hall & John Oates. They discuss their Hall of Fame career and impact on American music. Which era was better -- their 70s folk or 80s straight pop? If you were charge of Hall & Oates concerts, which song would you choose to open with? What song is your go-to volume raiser? What is their most underrated song? Why the heck did they hire G.E. Smith? We discuss all this and more. Tune in!!

In the latest recap episode of Jagbags, Beave kicks the Browns to the curb and welcomes the long lost Cavs home. Len delights in the glorious exploits of the legendary Red Rifle. Beave actually provides a negative review of a jazz album while Len faints in shock. And Len prepares his newest campaign to get Billy Wagner into the Baseball Hall of Fame, hiring the "Wagner Women" who ride on bicycles in all 50 states, as well the "Wagner Wings" in the form of biplanes dropping leaflets with his stats. Hopefully tonight's podcast is the one that pushes Billy over the top! Finally, the candidacy of Lefty O'Doul is raised, and you will absolutely enjoy his story. Tune in.

Rolling Stone just released its newest list of the Top 100 songs of all time, and Len and Beave are here to give the last word on the legitimacy of any list that does NOT include AC/DC, Black Sabbath or Motorhead! Is Waterloo Sunset one of the greatest songs of all time? Should Strange Fruit be the only jazz tune on the list? Where the f*ck is .38 Special? Is "I Want To Hold Your Hand" one of the Beatles' best? AND WHERE IS DAY TRIPPER? Tune in to hear the songs that Len and Beave would throw out, and if you agree with their choices, you too may be a Jagbags Diamond Listener!

On the latest recap episode of Jagbags, Len and Beave discuss the continued resurgence of the Chicago Bulls, the Cavs' injury woes, and Len's franchising plans for his "Red Riflin' It" podcast featuring a 15-minute mustache grooming tutorial, and 15 more minutes devoted to Mr. Dalton's hair. Red Rifle burgers, Red Rifle jeans.....they're all coming! Plus Len and Beave attempt to fix Dire Straits, talk about "Succession", and laud the new Modest Mouse album. Put some Jagbags in your ear!

Beave and Len fearlessly take on Shea Serrano's excellent new book "Hip-Hop (And Other Things)", and use it as a launching pad for their own thoughts on the genre. They go through their favorite hip-hop albums, rappers, and songs, and also discuss the book in detail. Haven't you always wanted to hear the middle-aged perspective on rap? Tune in and tell five friends!!

Songs from our teenage years have been proven to create a dopamine rush. The creation of a mix tape is a lost art, requiring time, artistic vision, concentration, reflection, trial and error, commitment, and much, much more. Len and Beave combine a sneak preview of Shea Serrano's new book "Hip-Hop (And Other Things)", with songs that would go on their own "Magic Age Mixtape", covering songs from their own teenage years. Get ready for all the Raydio, Spandau Ballet and Van Halen you can handle! Plus, NFL, NBA, and "I Recommend". Put our recap episode in your ear!

Beave and Len welcome two Star Trek experts (Tim Amos and John Kuczaj) to discuss the entire Star Trek franchise. You do NOT have to be a fan of the series to enjoy their take on the original series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and so on! Is "The Wrath of Khan" the best Star Trek movie of them all? (HINT: Yes, it is) What series is the best? Where does "Star Trek V - The Final Frontier" rank? What characters (and villains) were the most enjoyable? We cover it ALL! No recaps, no albums, no sports....all science fiction for a solid two hours! Boldly go where no podcast listener has gone before!

On the five-year anniversary of the 2016 World Series, Len and Beave share their memories of that fateful October. They go through the divisional playoff series, talk strategies, and rail on Joe Maddon whenever possible. They discuss the biggest disappointments of the Series and their reactions to seminal moments. It's a wonderful walk down memory lane (for Len, anyway)! Plus NFL, the 2021 World Series, the Bulls' torrid start, "I Recommend", and Beave's Album Immersion!! Listen now!!

Len and Beave discuss the life and work of the legendary Bill Murray over boxes of Mike & Ike, washed down with generous helpings of Crystal Light and Mr. Pibb. Which movies would be top seeds in your bracket? Where does Bill Murray rank in the all time SNL Pantheon? Which Wes Anderson movie is your favorite? And "Garfield" -- why? Plus NFL, the World Series, the future Bulls-Cavs Eastern Conference Finals, and the coming end of the Rolling Stone Top 500 Album rankings. OR IS IT?? Tune in and tell a friend!

Len and Beave welcome the first night of the NBA season with hoops EXPERTISE!! They preview the upcoming seasons for the Bulls and Cavs, predict the NBA Finals outcomes, talk about players they expect to make a big leap forward, and discuss potential Hall of Fame players -- OH, WHO CARES!!! COURTNEY VANDERSLOOT IS THE FINEST BASKETBALL PLAYER CHICAGO HAS SEEN SINCE MR. JORDAN HIMSELF!!! Plus MLB, NFL, a certified letter from a disgruntled Susanna Hoffs fan, and much, much more!

Len and Beave fearlessly take on the Herculean task of picking their personal Top Ten Actresses list. The results may surprise you! Len expresses respect for Beave while plotting career moves with his agent. Beave sends congratulatory fruit baskets to those who made his list, while Len sends engraved plaques and t-shirts. Diane Lane expresses TOTAL OUTRAGE at being left off. Glenn Close is filing multiple lawsuits in multiple states. And Meryl Streep is celebrating at LiqrBox with the guys! Plus MLB playoffs, NFL/Red Rifle, Rolling Stone Top 500, "I Recommend", and more!!!

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

Len and Beave examine the career of the legendary Eddie Murphy, perhaps the biggest overnight success in the history of Saturday Night Live. What characters were his best? What movies were his best, and what movie do you expect to win the upcoming Facebook bracket? Did he deserve the Oscar for Dreamgirls? Has his standup material aged well? Where does he rank all-time on the list of comedy greats? Plus Red Rifle blows off Cleveland, the darkest hour for Matt Nagy, hate for the Cardinals, I Recommend, and Rolling Stone Top 500 albums. This one's a BARNBURNER!!!

Chicago actor Christopher Marcum joins Jagbags to discuss the life and legacy of the Grateful Dead. What are their best songs? What is their lasting influence? What is a Wookie? Is Corey Hart their true musical rival? And what does "help slip Frank" mean? (If you don't know, you are what the kids call a "casual", and you must "take the L".) Plus we talk MLB, particularly the White Sox, Bears and Browns, Rolling Stone Top 500, and Christopher destroys Beave with an EGREGIOUS "I Recommend"! Tune in now!!

Beave and Len welcome acclaimed young adult author Iva-Marie Palmer to the program. Iva talks about the process behind the writing of some of her most successful books, which include the Gabby Garcia series for young adults, The End of the World as We Know It, and Gimme Everything You Got. Iva also discusses how she got started in the literature field, some of her own favorite authors, the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, and of course the White Sox! Plus, the NFL Week 1, MLB's final days, "I Recommend", and Rolling Stone's Top 500 Albums. Tune in!

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

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

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

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