Jagbags

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", and takes in a Chicago Dogs game in Rosemont. Plus, the Cubs slide into the playoff driver's seat! The Guardians lose by a couple of touchdowns to officially exit the playoff race! The Sox haven't found their stadium shooter! The Chicago Sky fight hard for the final remaining playoff spot. And album reviews galore! Put a little Jagbags in your ear.

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 matchups. We take a deep dive into both the Chicago Bears and the Cleveland Browns and their prospects for the season. We predict the MVP winners for 2023 as well. We also preview the upcoming Andy Dalton/Baker Mayfield GRUDGE MATCH when the Panthers take on the Buccaneers! Put a little Jagbags in your ear!

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 what drink may win. (Len and Beave are both rooting for Green River.) Len officially contracts Cubs Fever, and dares to dream of the postseason and a division title. Beave expresses cautious hope over the Guardians, with a month to go. They also lament the Chicago Sky's season, which is hanging by a thread. Plus "I Recommend", Rolling Stone's Top 500 Albums, and Len's Favorite 500 Albums. Tune in for PODCAST EXPERTISE!

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 discussion of each season, which characters are our favorite, the best lines from the series, the best episodes, which actors have gone on to have the most successful careers, and much more! Tune in for an outstanding discussion.

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 talk through the impact of Swanson and Bellinger on this team (and Happ!!). Beave talks whether Terry Francona's time in Cleveland is coming to an end. And they discuss whether the Sox will move to Dubuque or Cedar Rapids. It's do-or-die time for the Chicago Sky as the WNBA season comes to an end. Beave recommends Community Tavern in the Six Corners neighborhood, despite tangling with the surly bartender Slatterson. Len recommends the upcoming book "Kind of a Big Deal", which details the making of the movie Anchorman. Plus Rolling Stone's Top 500 and Len's Favorite 500 Albums. Tune in!

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 the original movie starring Charlton Heston to next year's highly anticipated "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes", we talk pretty much all the movies, all the TV shows, all the cartoons, and all the comic books! Join us for an excellent discussion, whether you are an expert or a novice (You can skip if you are a "Beneath The Planet of the Apes" fan, or if you are the famous Hollywood director Tim Burton). Tune in for ACTION-PACKED DISCUSSION!

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' signing of Cody Bellinger, and where it ranks on the franchise's all-time list of free agent signings. Beave bemoans the Guardians' horrific loss to Tampa while expressing hope for Tanner Bibee and Gavin Williams. Len goes through the Chicago Sky's recent rough patch, as well as the Bears' promise for the coming year. Plus Beave recommends a jazz album, to Len's horror! Finally Len gives his review of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles". Plus Rolling Stone's Top 500 Albums and Len's Favorite 500 Albums! Tune in for pop culture!

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" to "A Perfect World", we trace Costner's massive hot streak until the twin debacles of "Waterworld" and "The Postman". We rank our Top 5 favorite Costner movies, talk favorite Costner performances, discuss some hidden gems ("Thirteen Days", "The Upside of Anger"), go through the bombs, and of course talk his comeback with "Yellowstone". Tune in for ULTIMATE COSTNER!

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 lavished upon us at ceremonies throughout the night. (The Q&A after the show was ELECTRIC!) Plus, the Cubs are now within striking distance of the playoffs, Jose Ramirez flattens Tim Anderson with one punch, and the Chicago Sky show signs of life. Tune in for podcast efficiency!

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 Arby's Curly Fries? Chik-Fil-A or not? The controversy and interest is already brimming over the latest bracket and we break it down in great detail. What would be your top seeds? What is your dark horse to win it all? Is Starbucks fast food? These are the questions we answer, and much more! Tune in.