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Jagbags
by Michael Beyer, Len Foote
Jagbags is a new podcast featuring Len Foote and Mike Beyer. Every week, Len & Mike discuss a new topic based in music, sports, or overall pop culture.
Episodes
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Iva-Marie Palmer Talks Her Debut Novel "Christmas People"
Most Favored Guest Iva-Marie Palmer is back on the podcast, and this time the subject is her upcoming novel "Christmas People", which will be in stores September 30. She talks through her process for writing the novel, and also talks what she's doing now to promote the book. She also talks about...
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RECAP EPISODE: The Cubs Are In! Can The Guardians Sneak In Too?
It's an ULTRA EFFICIENT recap episode! We talk more SNL cast maneuverings, Sly and the Family Stone's "There's A Riot Goin' On", Recently Discovered Top 40 Albums, Van Morrison's new LP "Remembering Now", "Major League" (in honor of Beave's Guardians Fever), the Cubs' playoff clinching, and the...
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It's The Ultimate David Letterman Episode!
The great Amy Seeley is BACK on Jagbags and this time we are discussing the career and influence of a man who truly changed television: the one and only David Letterman. We talk our favorite guests, favorite bits, favorite regulars, and why he was so popular for so long. Plus we learn about Amy's...
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RECAP EPISODE: What Are The Best Performances of the 21st Century?
In the latest recap episode, Beave and Len talk MLB baseball where Len chooses not to fret overly about the Cubs, while Beave is close to giving up on the Guardians' season. They also talk a little WNBA, and provide a mini-preview of the NFL season, specifically the Browns and Bears. They also...
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What Are Val Kilmer's Best Movies?
Wonderful Morgan Gire returns to the pod and we talk the movies of Mr. Val Kilmer. Were you a fan? What films were your favorites? Have you seen Kiss Kiss Bang Bang? (That will prove your worthiness as a film buff and a fan.) Plus Real Genius, Top Secret, Top Gun, Batman and THE ISLAND OF DR....
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RECAP EPISODE: The Cubs Right The Ship!!
With their backs against the wall, the Cubs take a series at Wrigley from the white-hot Brewers, reverting to their winning ways. The Guardians, meanwhile, stop hitting completely and tumble out of wild card contention. And Colson Montgomery announces himself as the newest White Sox star. The...
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Holy Homework, Batman! The Best of the Iconic 60s TV Series
Len and Beave discuss the iconic 60s TV series "Batman", and its impact on popular culture even today. They discuss favorite villains, favorite episodes, and ways that the series broke ground during its short three-year run. Tune in for some BAM! THWOK! POW! style banter, especially when Beave...
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RECAP EPISODE: Len and Beave will ALWAYS Find Paul Davis The Finest
Throughout this entire recap episode, the genius of Paul Davis, his music and his hair come shining through. When not discussing Mr. Davis, Beave and Len discuss the results of the Billy Squier/Eddie Money Facebook bracket, as well as discuss the Guardians, Cubs, and White Sox (WOULD THE BREWERS...
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An Efficient Look at "MTV Unplugged"
On an extremely efficient episode of Jagbags, Len and Beave talk through their favorite performances associated with the successful MTV Unplugged series. They talk through performances by Nirvana, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Rod Stewart, Korn, and many more. They go through their playlists (check…
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RECAP EPISODE: Get to Hulu NOW to watch "Adults"
The new recap episode is up and we talk "Adults" on Hulu. We recommend Season One completely -- hopefully there will be a Season Two! Len frets about Caleb Williams, the Sky and the Cubs, who are chasing the Brewers in the NL Central (would they PLEASE LOSE EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE?!??). Beave bows...
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Who's Better: Billy Squier or Eddie Money?
Len and Beave truly revisit the music of their youth when they talk the music of Billy Squier and Eddie Money! The two artists go up against each other in Len's latest Facebook bracket, and they go through all their (numerous) hits, career arcs, career-ending videos (OK, just one). Who's better?...
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RECAP EPISODE: The Documentary "And So It Goes" is Must-See
The Jagbags hosts return with a great recap episode! They talk MLB, the upcoming trade deadline, and the Emmanuel Clase gambling disgrace. Len is starting to lose patience with the Chicago Sky. He also rants about the Bulls' extension of Billy Donovan, as Beave enjoys. Beave reviews new...
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It's the Fifth Anniversary Jagbags Episode!
A CAVALCADE OF STARS SHOWED OUT for the fifth anniversay episode of Jagbags! Join us as a parade of JagCore members (and beloved friends) come in hot with their respective top 5 lists, one for each year we have been in existence. It truly was a night to remember, so tune in for all the…
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The Movies of Bruce Willis: Which Are His Best?
Beave and Len talk the movies of Bruce Willis. Which ones were your favorites? We talk our favorites, most underrated, whether he's a good actor or not, and more! Tune in.
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RECAP EPISODE: Brewers Loom, But Cubs Keep Hold on First Place
On the latest recap episode, Len talks the first-place Cubs, while Beave bemoans the Guardians' ten-game losing streak. Beave and Len compare the mustaches of Kyle Manzardo and Sun-Times reporter Vinnie Duber. Len reviews "Jurassic World", while Beave takes you through "The Gilded Age" and the…
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Who Are your Favorite Chicago Sports Announcers?
Len and Beave talk through their favorite Chicago sports announcers, in conjunction with Len's now-completed Facebook bracket. Beave tries to guess the top seeds and successfully guesses seeds two and three. We also talk national sports announcers, what makes a good announcer, and even throw in a...
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The Cuervo Gold, The Fine Colombian: The Music of Steely Dan
JagCore member Kirk Pynchon comes back on the pod and this time the subject is Steely Dan. As with all our music profiles, we go through their albums, do a 45-minute playlist, and come up with best sports for a Steely Dan highlight soundtrack (golf, pickleball). Join us for a look into the world…
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RECAP EPISODE: VALKYRIES RISE! Plus Other Sports and Pop Culture
Beave and Len talk through a wide variety of topics on the latest recap episode, including the NBA draft, the ASCENDANT Golden State Valkyries, Angel Reese's improved play, the Cubs' continued hold on first place, the improving Sox, and the sinking Guardians. Plus Iva-Marie Palmer joins the pod…
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The Traffic Lights Turn Blue Tomorrow: The Music of Jimi Hendrix
The great Scott OKen returns to Jagbags once again to discuss the all-time guitar master Jimi Hendrix, and his brief but influential career. WIll his music live on? Why has it continued to be so popular, some 55 years after his death? What is his best album? Where might his music have gone in the...
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RECAP EPISODE: The Oklahoma City Thunder Win Their First NBA Finals
The Pacers extend OKC to Game 7 in the Finals before finally bowing in defeat. Plus we go through the Cubs lineup and Len provides thumbs up or thumbs down (and Len gives periodic thumbs down throughout to Alex Caruso). Plus Guardians, White Sox, WNBA, Beave reviews a new book (The Bronx is...
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Start Spreading The News: The Music of Frank Sinatra
Friend of the podcast Kevin Stern rejoins Jagbags to talk through the music of the Chairman of the Board: Mr. Frank Sinatra. Will his music live on? Did he put out the very first concept album? What is his influence in 2025, and will his legacy connect with the incoming generation? What are his...
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RECAP EPISODE: Go See "The Phoenician Scheme"
Beave and Len continue to argue about the NBA Finals. Marlana May Carlson joins the pod to provide her top 5 U2 songs. Beave continues to review Elvis Costello's autobiography. Len mourns the season-ending injury to Courtney Vandersloot, and discusses where the Chicago Sky go from here. Len's…
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What Are Robert Redford's Best Movies?
Beave and Len discuss the career and films of Robert Redford, from his debut in "Barefoot In The Park" to his recent appearances in Marvel movies. We also talk the legacy of the Sundance Film Festival, as well as his directorial accomplishments. Was he actually a good actor, or just a pretty…
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RECAP EPISODE: THE 2025 NBA Finals Are Underway!
In the latest recap, Len discusses how the Cubs are absolutely for real. Beave and Len talk the NBA Finals matchup between the Pacers and Thunder. They make their predictions on who will win (Len says OKC in 5, Beave says OKC in 6). The Chicago Sky get their first wins of the season. The…
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Great Songs That Were Not Big Hits (or Even Released)
On the new Jagbags, Beave and Len go through their favorite songs that somehow either languished on the Billboard charts, or remained a deep cut stashed away somewhere on an obscure album. If you've ever loved a song, and wondered how the heck it didn't dominate radio and become a #1 hit, this...
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RECAP EPISODE: What's Robert Christgau's Deal With The Album "Have Moicy"?
Len and Beave scratch their heads at Robert Christgau's A+ grade for the 1976 album "Have Moicy". But he is the Dean of American music critics, so he just knows more, right? Plus "I Recommend", Len reads the New Yorker and provides his insights, Beave reviews the new Beach Bunny LP, undiscovered...
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What Are Demi Moore's Best Movies?
Len and Beave go through the career and films of Demi Moore, who shockingly lost Best Actress earlier this year for her performance in "The Substance". What were her best performances? Is she in fact a good actress? What is the key to her appeal? What movies are among her best? Has anyone seen...
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RECAP EPISODE: Pete Crow-Armstrong is the King of the North Side
On the newest recap episode, Len discusses his plans to marry Pete Crow-Armstrong. We also talk the Cleveland Guardians' relative struggles and the White Sox's relative improvement. The NBA Conference Finals are set and they make their predictions on who will win. Len discusses the Chicago Sky's...
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It's the WNBA 2025 Preview!
JagCore member Christopher Marcum comes back to the podcast and the subject is the WNBA 2025 season preview. What player is set for a breakout year? Can the return of Courtney Vandersloot to Chicago energize the Sky? Will Angel Reese start to make layups? Is this the season Caitlin Clark wins her...
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RECAP EPISODE: It's Time To Acknowledge John Oliver as The King
The newest recap episode is out and Len recommends a John Oliver segment for about the 250th time (this one on minor league baseball teams that rename themselves -- hilarious). We also talk NBA playoffs and Beave tries not to fret over the Cavs. We talk MLB and the Cubs' efforts to fend off the...
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All RIghty Then! Outside of Ace Ventura, Which Movies Are Jim Carrey's Best?
The legendary Jill Oliver comes back to Jagbags to talk Jim Carrey movies, best characters, and discuss the secret of his appeal and his comedy success. Did he deserve an Oscar nomination for "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective"? (He did.) Plus we talk our favorite Carrey movies and performances, our…
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RECAP EPISODE: Go See Marvel Thunderbolts! Ultimate David Harbour
In our latest recap episode, we talk the amazing first round of the NBA playoffs, plus the Cubs' first-place standing and the Guardians' cautious success. (We will also be better about the Sox moving forward, especially now that Vinnie Duber is covering them.) Plus Len recommends "Thunderbolts"…
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Why Is WIllem Dafoe a National Treasure?
Len and Beave discuss the staggering amount of films that feature the incomparable Willem Dafoe. Which ones are your favorite? We talk our top 5 favorite films, list some of our favorite performances, lament the fact he has never won an Oscar, and much more! Tune in for ULTIMATE DAFOE!
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RECAP EPISODE: Cavs Look Great in First Round of Playoffs, but Storm Clouds Loom
In the latest recap, Len and Beave discuss the first round of the NBA playoffs, as well as MLB and the continuing journalism of the celebrated Chicago Sun-Times columnist Vinnie Duber. Plus "I Recommend", PJ Harvey, Jason Isbell, the New Yorker, and undiscovered Top 40 hits! Tune in NOW for recap...
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What Are The Best Albums of This Century?
Len and Beave go through their favorite albums of this first quarter century. From Taylor Swift to Beyonce to D'Angelo, and more, we go through our own personal top ten LPs from 2000 to this year. Tell us yours, and tune in for some great music discussion!
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RECAP EPISODE: Who Are The Most (and Least) Likable Chicago Cubs Ever?
Len and Beave go through their most likable Cubs (Mr. Mickey Morandini, etc.) and their least likable Cubs (Dave Kingman has now entered the chat). Plus they talk the Cubs' continued fast start, and the Guardians' mini-run to second place. The NBA playoffs are underway and the guys talk the Cavs'...
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What Is The Ultimate Legacy of Sammy Sosa?
Now that the dust has settled, and time has passed, Len and Beave examine the career and legacy of Sammy Sosa, who hit 609 home runs and will likely not be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Was he a great player, truly, or just a stat padder who could never come through in the clutch? How…
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RECAP EPISODE: The Beave/Ashanti Beef Begins
Beave forgets to listen to all of Ashanti's top 40 hits as part of his assigned podcast duties, drawing her ire and scorn. We also go through the NBA playoffs and the start of the MLB season. Len contracts a mild but growing case of Cubs Fever("I'm ordering my World Series tickets"), while…
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The Movies of Warren Beatty: Which Are His Best?
We examine the career and movies of Hollywood legend Warren Beatty on the newest Jagbags. We go through all his movies and discuss their merits. We also rank his movies, discuss his more underrated and overrated films, and discuss his abilities as an actor and director. We also talk his influence...
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RECAP EPISODE: Why Nile Rodgers Found "Their Satanic Majesties Request" So Influential
We talk the NCAA national championship games for men's and women's basketball on the latest Jagbags. Plus we talk the start of the MLB season, NBA playoff preview, Robert Christgau's review of Gogol Bordello's album Super Taranta, and Greil Marcus' latest book on Bob Dylan. Plus Len tears up the...
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Jump In! Celebrate! We Talk the Music of the Pointer Sisters and Kool & The Gang
Len's latest Facebook bracket pits the music of two 80s legends: Kool and the Gang vs. The Pointer Sisters. Which songs are your favorite? What song in particular should win this bracket? We talk our own favorite songs, go through our 45-minute playlists, and discuss whether the Pointer Sisters…
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RECAP EPISODE: Len and Beave Talk About Immaculate Grid In GREAT DETAIL.
The newest recap episode runs a bit light, but is sports heavy. Len and Beave still talk Final Four, the opening of the MLB season, and the sprint to the finish for the NBA before devolving completely into the pent-up discussion of Immaculate Grid that they have always wanted to have. We also…
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What Are The Best Live Albums of All Time?
Beave and Len are back and this time the subject is the best live albums ever recorded. Which ones are your favorite? We submit our top ten favorite live LPs of all time, as well as our toughest omissions. Beave includes way too many jazz albums, to Len's chagrin. They discuss what makes a great...
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RECAP EPISODE: March Madness Continues, Bulls Surging, Cavs Sputtering
Beave and Len talk through the first round of the NCAA Tournament, which soon devolves into several boring stories about their own dominance of the pickup games at Queen of Angels. Len considers renaming his oldest son "Grant Funk". Beave is NOT PANICKING over the Cavs' recent stumbles. Len...
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It's the 2025 MLB Preview!
The MLB season kicks off today and we have you covered on our annual season preview! Baseball authority Anthony D'Andrea is back (as he is every spring) to help you make sense of the season, and what to look for, particularly from the Chicago Cubs. You can't find these takes anywhere else but…
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If Only I'd Thought of the Right Words: The Music of the Cure
JagCore member Marlana May Carlson returns with authority, and this time the subject is UK rock/goth legends The Cure. We go through their music in the usual painstaking detail, ranking all their albums with each of us providing a 45-minute playlist. What are their best albums? Best songs? Did…
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RECAP EPISODE: March Madness Is Here and Len is Officially Secluded
We talk March Madness and go through our thoughts on who will win this year's tournament. "THE STORIES ARE HERE ALREADY!!" Len cries with glee. In particular, we focus on Illinois (and its new lease on life coach Brad Underwood), who has a chance to advance to at least the Sweet Sixteen. Plus…
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SUCH A LONG WAY TO GO: The Greatness of Yacht Rock
Join treasured guest Christopher Marcum as we set sail on a mellow smooth sea of sound and explore the greatness of yacht rock. We attempt to define the genre, talk the Web series that started it all, and discuss the recent (excellent) documentary on the genre (found on Max). We argue "yacht or...
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RECAP EPISODE: JAZZ ALERT! Get Ready For Beave's Jazz Album Review
In the latest recap episode, Beave reviews Chick Corea's "Trilogy 3", while Len takes a well-deserved nap. The Bulls embark on their longest winning streak of the season. Conference tournament time is on us at last, and Len and Beave plot the path for Northwestern to WIN THE WHOLE ENCHILADA. Plus…
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The Movies of Gene Hackman: Which Are His Best?
We discuss the late great Gene Hackman on the new Jagbags. From Bonnie & Clyde to The Royal Tenenbaums, we go through nearly all of his movies and discuss our favorites, our least favorites, and ones we still haven't seen. We also talk through his impact, his ultimate legacy, and what made him…
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Jagbags is a new podcast featuring Len Foote and Mike Beyer. Every week, Len & Mike discuss a new topic based in music, sports, or overall pop culture.
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