Jagbags

Jagbags

By Michael Beyer, Len FooteComedySportsMusicImprovBaseballMusic Commentary
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Jagbags episodes

  • What SNL Characters Are Your Favorite?
    SNL has been on the air for 47 years, and in that time so many characters have come and gone. Which characters are your favorite? Which SNL cast member had the best characters? Which popular characters do you actively despise? In a 96-character bracket, which characters would be your top seeds? Are the Blues Brothers actual SNL characters, or just musical guests and therefore ineligible? Which SNL hosts came up with the best characters? We go through all these burning questions for you. Tune in!
    1 hr 18 min
  • RECAP EPISODE: Understand The Genius of John Hiatt
    The newest recap episode features a ton of great music, including Johnny Cash, John Hiatt, the goddam Outfield, and the Byrds. We review albums from these artists, plus our "I Recommend", including Beave's struggles with Robert Pirsig. We also talk the World Series, the Cavs' hot start, the Kyrie Irving issue, and the Bears' recent moves. Tune in at once!
    1 hr 43 min
  • What Are The Greatest TV Series of All Time? Rolling Stone Magazine Has Their List, And We Have Commentary
    In September, Rolling Stone unveiled its list of the Top 50 TV Series of all time. And Len and Beave are close on the heels of this list with EXPERTISE! What shows were rated properly? What shows absolutely do not belong? Can one season qualify a series for greatest of all time? Should game shows be considered? Talk Shows? WHY WASN'T MIAMI VICE ON THIS LIST??? We go through all these questions and much more, in a spirited debate! Tune in for our long-awaited thoughts on Rolling Stone's latest!
    1 hr 48 min
  • RECAP EPISODE: Remember When Lisa Loeb Was Unstoppable?
    In the latest recap episode Len reviews five records from his personal list of all-time Top 500 favorite records, including Son Volt's "Okemah and the Melody of Riot" and Lisa Loeb's "Firecracker". Len also celebrates the Chicago Bears' thrilling upset of the New England Patriots in Foxboro, and expresses high hopes for the Bulls. Beave reviews Curtis Mayfield's "Curtis" and Led Zeppelin's "Houses of the Holy" from Rolling Stone's Top 500 Albums of the All Time. They also talk Creed, Linkin Park and Nirvana. Tune in for KNOWLEDGE.
    1 hr 52 min
  • 2023 NBA Preview: Is This The Year Ayo Makes The Leap?
    Beave and Len discuss the upcoming 2022-23 NBA season and predict the NBA Finals matchups. Len invites Luka Doncic to Mashwaters for complimentary mashed potatoes, to Beave's chagrin. Len predicts Ayo Dosunmu will become a star in Lonzo Ball's absence. Beave worries about how Donovan Mitchell will fit in with the Cavs. We talk through the Bulls and Cavs in great detail, and also pick teams that will make a huge improvement and those who are a bit overrated. Tune in for hoops EXPERTISE!
    1 hr 6 min
  • RECAP EPISODE: It's The Game 5 ALDS Rain Delay Podcast!
    Beave tries to concentrate on his podcasting duties, while the deciding ALDS Game 5 undergoes a rain delay. Len and Beave decide to blast Uncle Tupelo while heading down to LiqrBox. They talk through the Guardians/Yankees series to date, in particular the classic Game 3. They also suffer through the mandatory NFL segment where they are forced to discuss the crappy Bears and crappier Browns. Beave recommends the documentary "Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead", and Len recommends a trip to the Brookfield Zoo. And then Rolling Stone's Top 500 albums of all time! And Len's personal Top 500 albums of all time! Understand Possum Kingdom! Tune in for EXCELLENCE.
    1 hr 29 min
  • Count The Headlights On The Highway: The Music of Elton John
    Len and Beave explore the life and music of the legendary Elton John. They try to select a 45-minute playlist of his best songs (an impossible task), and discuss his place in the annals of 70s rock. They compare him to other singer-songwriters from that era (including Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, etc.) and also compare him to other top-selling artists of all time. What songs are your favorites, and what are your favorite Elton John albums? Tune in for melodic expertise!
    1 hr 5 min
  • RECAP EPISODE: Meryl Streep Wants to Give You A High Five!

    In the latest recap episode, Beave celebrates the Guardians' advancement to the next round of the MLB playoffs against the hated New York Yankees.  Len and Beave do a final debrief on the Cubs and Sox.  Both Len and Beave refuse to talk about the Bears or Browns, based on their pathetic recent weekends.  Beave derides the first quarter of the book "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance".   Len reviews Neil Young's latest album, "Toast".  and the Cowboy Junkies' "Songs of the Recollection".  Plus Len reviews incredibly obscure albums (to Beave, anyway) for his personal Top 500 list.  Beave ponders Bjork and whether he should play her album "Post" at his next party.  And Beave reveals his hatred of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, to Len's delight. Tune in!

    1 hr 40 min
  • What Are Your Favorite Memories of Wrigley Field?
    In a very special episode of Jagbags, Beave and Len talk through their favorite memories of the famed Wrigley Field. What are yours? From Jose Cardenal to Bruce Sutter to Ryne Sandberg to Andre Dawson to Mark Prior to Anthony Rizzo to Ian Happ, we have you covered. They try to explain what makes Wrigley such a special place, and why it attracts visitors from all over the world. There is so much that is unique about the appeal of Wrigley, and we encapsulate it for you in great detail. Finally, they talk through their very favorite memories of Wrigley over the years, which makes for a terrific episode. Tune in now!
    1 hr 19 min
  • RECAP EPISODE: Jagbags Night at Wrigley: A Smashing Success!
    Len and Beave talk through Jagbags Night and attending celebrities that wished us well, including Belinda Carlisle, Sean Penn, Tom Ricketts, Swift and his sons, and GULLIVER! Plus Beave breaks down the Guardians' chances against Tampa, as well as the Cardinals' recipe for self-destruction. Beave reviews the new documentary on Sinead O'Connor, "Nothing Compares". Len reviews the new John Irving 900-page epic, "The Last Chairlift". Len reviews Wilco's "Sky Blue Sky" while Beave tries not to gag. Beave reviews Weezer and Van Halen's debut albums and decries their ridiculous ratings (with support from Len). Tune in at once!
    1 hr 39 min

About Jagbags

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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.