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Friend of the podcast Jill Oliver is back with an in-depth discussion of the 2000 Best Picture winner "Gladiator", as well as the 2024 sequel, both directed by Ridley Scott. Which movie is better? Did "Gladiator" deserve the Best Picture Academy Award? Who gave the best performance in either film? What happened to Oliver Reed during filming of "Gladiator"? Is "Gladiator 2" a good movie? Tune in!
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We get our NFL playoff predictions to you just as the games begin! Plus the CFP semifinals, the unbelievable Cleveland Cavaliers, the Bulls' Zach LaVine saga, and the gauntlet that is the Big Ten basketball standings. Beave turns to Russian literature while Len naps. Len reviews "Shogun", "Nobody Wants This", and "Man On The Inside". And Len keeps up with The New Yorker flawlessly!!!
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In the newest Jagbags, we talk the music of both Heart and Pat Benatar. "Barracuda" won the Facebook bracket over "Heartbreaker". Were you happy with the results? Which artist do you prefer and which songs/albums are your favorite? Do you believe they belong in the Rock Hall? We go through our 45-minute playlists, talk favorite albums, and talk about songs we hoped would do well in the bracket. (Beave: "Promises In The Dark" should have won) JAGBAGS!
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Beave and Len talk the end of the NFL season, as well as preview potential playoff matchups. They also discuss the white-hot Cleveland Cavaliers, who have won 31 out of their first 35 games. They talk college hoops, Len's forgiveness of Brad Underwood, and the gauntlet that is the Big Ten basketball schedule. Beave reviews "Nosferatu" and Len reviews "A Complete Unknown", "The Penguin", "Fallout", and "Mr .& Mrs. Smith". They discuss Robert Christgau's latest A+ album, "Two Sevens Clash", by Culture. Plus undiscovered Top 40 hits and the Carpenters put out a 2024 Christmas album! JAGBAGS!
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Did you know that Grand Funk Railroad sold out Shea Stadium faster than the Beatles themselves? In the latest Jagbags, we delve into the career and music of Grand Funk Railroad, providing you our favorite albums, first memories, 45-minute playlists, and other delights! Tune in for end of year JAMS!
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Len and Beave go through the ten main characters on "The Bear", and rank them from 10 to number one. How would you rank them? Plus NFL, NBA, the Guardians and Cubs' latest trades, "I Recommend", and the golden age of Chicago college hoops continues! Finally Beave forgets the secret top 40 hits, and we discuss David Remnick's pickleball habits. Tune in!
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Len and Beave examine the music of the mercurial and prolific Van Morrison, who continues to churn out records even in the 2020s. We discuss our first memories of his music, rank our favorite albums, compose our signature 45-minute playlists, and discuss his work with Them. Tune in!
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Beave visits the home studios in Woodridge, IL for a jam-packed recap episode, eats 3,029 Hershey Kisses in the process, explains Mr. Pibb's pulling sponsorship because of his "Shawshank Redemption" review, and then slips into a diabetic coma under the holiday tree. The Bears and Browns are both forgettable, but we still talk NFL and the charmed Chiefs. Who can challenge them for NFL supremacy? Plus NBA, college hoops (Northwestern beats Illinois in Evanston), college football playoffs, "I Recommend", CCR's "Willy & The Poorboys", unknown Top 40 hits, and Beave and Len forget to rank the characters in "The Bear".
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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 to, and ones that may have been snubbed but are still fantastic. Tune in for some good book recommendations!
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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 of rice pilaf. They discuss the album "Strong Persuader" by Robert Cray. Beave reviews the new Tyler The Creator album. Plus Unknown Top 40 hits! Tune in!
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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 performance is your favorite, and which Freeman film has sailed under the radar unfairly? Tune in for ultimate Freeman!
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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!
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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 for ultimate jams!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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