Episodes

  • RECAP EPISODE: The New Cure Album is Outstanding.

    RECAP EPISODE: The New Cure Album is Outstanding.
    Nov 22 2024
    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' blazing hot start. College basketball is underway and Jagbags star Matthew Nicholson warms up with mashed potatoes and green beans (!!). Plus "I Recommend", Robert Christgau's A+ Albums, and the Top 40 catalog of Air Supply and Akon. Join the witty banter!
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Richard Pryor: There Will Never Be Another

    Richard Pryor: There Will Never Be Another
    Nov 20 2024
    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 greatest stand-up film of all time. Tune in for interesting discussion.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • RECAP EPISODE: "I Am Part of the Proud Eight Percent!"

    RECAP EPISODE: "I Am Part of the Proud Eight Percent!"
    Nov 15 2024
    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 wood to the Golden State Warriors. Plus "I Recommend", Len is forced to listen to yet another jazz LP, Hugh Grant's "The Heretic", the SNL Cold Open, and much more! Tune in.
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • What is the Enduring Appeal of Starship Troopers?

    What is the Enduring Appeal of Starship Troopers?
    Nov 13 2024
    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 satire landed or not. What explains its enduring popularity, more than 25 years later? Tune in for cult movie discussion!
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    51 mins
  • RECAP EPISODE: The Cleveland Cavaliers Are Now 9-0

    RECAP EPISODE: The Cleveland Cavaliers Are Now 9-0
    Nov 8 2024
    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!!
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Two Turntables And A Microphone: The Music of Beck

    Two Turntables And A Microphone: The Music of Beck
    Nov 6 2024
    We are talking the music of Beck on the latest episode of Jagbags! We talk our favorite albums, and we each go through our 45-minute playlists as well. It's hard to believe he has been around for almost 30 years. Enjoy!
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    55 mins
  • RECAP EPISODE: We Talk NOTHING BUT DONUTS On The New Recap

    RECAP EPISODE: We Talk NOTHING BUT DONUTS On The New Recap
    Nov 2 2024
    It's a jam-packed recap episode where Beave reluctantly grills Len on his progress in keeping up with his New Yorker subscription (while Jennifer Beals waits in suspense). The Cavs are off to a white-hot start to the new NBA season. Bears lose a heartbreaker in DC on a Hail Mary. Indiana Fever fire their head coach, and the Yankees go down in the World Series, to America's delight. Plus, "I Recommend", Beave reviews the best jazz album of 2024 while Len naps, Recently Discovered Top 40 Hits, and DONUTS! Tune in now.
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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • What Is The Greatest Debut Album of All Time?

    What Is The Greatest Debut Album of All Time?
    Oct 30 2024
    Beave and Len discuss the greatest debut albums ever made, and provide their own favorite Top Ten. From the Cars to Pearl Jam to Hendrix to Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, and N.W.A., we cover all genres and talk the music acts that absolutely roared out of the gate with an all-time classic! Tune in for ultimate debut record discussion and some tremendous jams!
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    1 hr and 12 mins