Jagbags

Dec 11 2024 360 ep. 84 mins
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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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LITERARY EPISODE: What Are The Best Books of the 21st Century?

Dec 11 2024 77 mins  
In the latest literary episode, Beave and Len sit down in their comfy chairs in front of a roaring fire, light their pipes, and educate you on fine literature. Specifically, they talk the New York Times' recent list of the Top 100 Books of the 21st Century. How many have you read? We go through the ones we actually have read, the ones we have on our shelves but have not yet gotten

RECAP EPISODE: The Tragicomic Saga of Matt Eberflus

Dec 07 2024 90 mins  
Beave and Len go through the anonymous NFL players who appear on the league's all-time sack leaders. You can't believe how many players we never heard of. The Bears fire Matt Eberflus after another last second loss. The Cavs keep it rolling with a huge win over the Boston Celtics. Beave reviews the movie Wicked. Beave and Len reminisce about Bakers Square and Len discusses his love

The Movies of Morgan Freeman: Which Are His Best?

Dec 04 2024 80 mins  
The new Facebook bracket is here and the subject is Morgan Freeman movies! He has appeared in several classics, including "Glory", "Unforgiven", "The Shawshank Redemption", "The Dark Knight", and countless others. (And who can forget Easy Reader on The Electric Company?) His work ethic is without peer, and he can be seen in the new Paramount+ series "Lionness". Which Morgan Freeman

RECAP EPISODE: College Basketball Is Back In Full Swing!

Nov 30 2024 89 mins  
In the latest recap episode, we talk through the week that was in the NFL, NBA and COLLEGE HOOPS!!! We go through Ilinois, Northwestern, Loyola and DePaul and offer outlooks for the men's team seasons. Plus Beave reviews "The Penguin" and Len reviews "Wicked". Plus Beave talks the new album from Elvis Costello, and they both talk "London Calling" by the Clash. TUNE IN!

You Wanted The Best & You Got It! The Hottest Band in the Land: KISS!

Nov 26 2024 66 mins  
The subject is one of the most successful and controversial bands of all time: KISS. We talk their songs, albums, and impact. Where do they rank in the All-Time Rock Pantheon? Where does their live LP "Alive!" rank in the all-time Live Album Pantheon? What songs would you include in your 45-minute KISS playlist? Why is "KISS Meets The Phantom" better than "Citizen Kane"? Tune in fo

RECAP EPISODE: The New Cure Album is Outstanding.

Nov 22 2024 71 mins  
Beave pronounces the new Cure album as one of their very best, and a surefire "Top 10" ranking for the year. Len eats a delicious peanut butter nutella cupcake while Beave sulks with his green beans. Beave and Len bemoan the latest losses by the Chicago Bears (to the Packers at the end of the game) and the Cleveland Browns (to New Orleans). Beave celebrates the Cleveland Cavaliers'

Richard Pryor: There Will Never Be Another

Nov 20 2024 63 mins  
On the latest Jagbags we talk the comedy genius of the great Richard Pryor -- a true American original whose comedy sounds as fresh and (sadly) timeless as ever. We talk his comedy albums, his appearances on SNL, the short-lived but incredible "Richard Pryor Show", and movies such as "Silver Streak", "Lady Sings The Blues", and "Richard Pryor: Live In Concert", arguably the greates

RECAP EPISODE: "I Am Part of the Proud Eight Percent!"

Nov 15 2024 68 mins  
On this darkest of American times, we fearlessly bring you a recap episode for you to hopefully enjoy. Len continues to fall behind in his issues of the New Yorker. The Kansas City Chiefs continue their winning ways. The Browns inquire about just quitting at 2-7. The Chicago Bears take it on the chin from the Cardinals. The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to stay unbeaten and lay the

What is the Enduring Appeal of Starship Troopers?

Nov 13 2024 50 mins  
We talk the growing popularity of the 1997 sci-fi classic "Starship Troopers", starring Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards, Clancy Brown, Neil Patrick Harris and the great Michael Ironside. Directed by Paul Verhoeven. We talk through the plot, initial critical reaction, and box office performance. We then rate our favorite and least favorite performances, and talk about whether the s

RECAP EPISODE: The Cleveland Cavaliers Are Now 9-0

Nov 08 2024 75 mins  
We have a great recap episode in store for you! The Bears and Browns both lose while the Chiefs stay as the last unbeaten team in football. The Cavs stay as the last unbeaten team in basketball. Plus "I Recommend", Robert Christgau's A+ albums, Beave's 2024 album review, and undiscovered Top 40 hits! TUNE IN!!