The Ascertainers

Send us Fan Mail This was a tough one to give a title to, as we covered a lot of ground and nothing too specifically.  Some decent laughs though! Gong Show / Match Game babes Tom Jones--Lady Killer Bourbon Jim The Beyond Burger Smash experiment update Newt's--You can also get a salad Songs of the week  Mark--Tryin' by Eagles Jim--Gator Country by Molly Hatchet Dwight Yoakam / Tom Petty C...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back.  Pretty laid-back episode for you this time. The gout Thanks Reader's Digest Carlos Mencia BeeGees Errors & Omissions Charlie's 100 yard dash fantasy Ewwww Rick Springfield Spoiler Alert:  To Live and Die in LA RIP Jim Marshall RIP Brian Wilson Beach Boys PeeWee, Phil and Norm Newt's--be part of history! #NewtsAppleAvalley TheAscertainers@gmail.com...

Send us Fan Mail Buckle up.  This one goes off road.  A few laughs to be had. Enjoy. Enhanced intro Myriad--take 9 Shaking or nodding? Help from ChatGPT Our fake song You can't see AI live Mark loves kids Shoutout Mancini's Newt's--Your Experimental Burger Leader Errors & Omissions Pee Wee As Himself Doc The Groundlings #NewtsAppleValley #Smash The Ascertainers@gmail.com Pee-wee...

Send us Fan Mail Your boys got things sorted out and are back to our old selves.   Shout out Nilsson and Donovan Things came to a head Lilt Spelling Bee An attempt at a professional intro Jim's doppelganger from Modern Family Theme music appreciation Quagmire Steve Miller, The Baby's and Billy Idol RIP Rick Derringer Wierd Al Yep--Meatloaf Tom Petty--Runnin' Down a Dream Doc Used Gr...

Send us Fan Mail Of course, we mean RUNNING races, which is what we end spending an unusal amount of time discussing.  We do talk about drummers too. Beyond middle age Break in routine Attitude Adjustment Golf Newt's--What's your favorite burger??? Memorial Day Toast Thanks for your service, Mark Steve Tyler vs Kenny the Jet revisted ChatGPT decides the winner Pompatus High Diving With t...

Send us Fan Mail We were recently reminded that we are a technically a music podcast, so we set out to talk about our favorite 4 piece rock bands from the 60's, 70's and 80's.  In the words of Burt Reynolds (as played by the late, great Norm McDonald): Bon Apetit. How are we talking about Meatloaf again?? Powered by Newt's, Apple Valley Errors & Omissions Steve Lukather Ken...

Send us Fan Mail Mad Men era slogans Sellouts Shoutout sister Karen Mark's epic guy move Choose your regret Why Jim was bad in school Osmosis New Burger at Newt's is worth your attention Touche' Cory Your Zebra (the band) leader Amyl & the Sniffers concert review Another Alice Cooper story Check out Sheer Mag (see below) Shoutout Troy G The HR Dept at the Vatican #Newt's #B...

Send us Fan Mail Tonight, we're joined by Jim's wife, Kris.  She brings her cheery personality and fact-checking skills. Spring has sprung New friend at Newt's Attitude Adjustment It's still just myriad Dr Hirt and Dr Payne Hernia check Errors & Omissions Belichick's chick The Blob Chubby Checker Oscar Rules Fluffer TV Talk Peter Wolf Paul Revere and the Raiders Bar co...

Send us Fan Mail Going into this one we each had a bad feeling.... Don't take romance advice from a duck J Geils Band Shoutout Soul Asylum  Mark can't stand it Errors & Omissions Hull people B-52's He writes the songs Elton and Bernie Pat K's Plaid Shirt (as seen at Newt's) Newt's--try the Peanut Butter Bacon Smash Burger Nutty Buddy Contact:  TheAscertainers@gmai...

Send us Fan Mail Jim's brother Jeff joins us for his 4th guest spot.  Kind of an odds n ends episode with some decent laughs. Powered by Newt's Apple Valley The Man's Mall Robbie Robertson--good guy or dick? Billy Powell Columbia Record Club Slap Shot Wide World of Sports F-1 racing Jim's fear of work finding out Kirk Cousins Stone Fruit Radio Game update--still not fully baked...

Send us Fan Mail The post-colonoscopy episode.  Let's see if Jim sounds like he's not as full of sh1t. Procedure notes Met a legend at Newt's (shoutout Greg and Bonnie) Newt's--Legendary Burgers How not to invite a potential guest Most strangers are probably cooler than you  Mark pulls "The Dentist" Bacon denier Errors & Omissions More Kris Kristofferson facts We...

Send us Fan Mail Another one where we record two in one night--this one is number two (in more ways than one?). March Madness (a little late) Names Street games / Improvised bases Childhood injuries Newt's--where it all began RIP Fountain Valley--we need a new golf course The Last Radio Game? Machete guy Was Hi-Fi Kenny the original MyPi11ow guy? Kris Kristoferson Mac Davis Yet another refere...

Send us Fan Mail With local radios station 92KQRS changing formats, we are preparing for the demise of the Radio Game.  Probably a victory for our listeners, but Mark and Jim are taking it kind of hard (pun not intended). Medical Minute:  Colonoscopy Prep Mr Science RIP Leonard Nimoy KQRS format change Jim's buddy won a car on the old KQ Don't let the door hit you Howard Stern The positi...

Send us Fan Mail Typical mindless banter followed by a rare, important message to men.  We almost got to Dire Straits. Student of comedy Spring has sprung A message to potential guests Romper Room Newt's--Smashing Burgers Fish Tacos--Costanza-style International Sensations Errors & Omissions Real Genius review It All Begins With a Song (Documentary) Medical Minute--Jim's PSA on the P...

Send us Fan Mail We had an impromptu 5 person recording featuring Mark, Jim, Jim's wife Kris, son Alex and Daughter-in-Law Sara.  Ambitious topic of Comedy Movies meant we had to get to the topic in record time.  Fun episode--hope you enjoy. It all starts at Newt's Errors $ Omissions (including an error in real time) Radio Game ASMR defined Comedy Movies    Monty Python & the Holy Gr...

Send us Fan Mail Your boys took a field trip to go see Becoming Led Zeppelin at the theater and boy are our arms tired...   Jellybean strategies--a complete guide Errors & Omissions--Rock & Roll Hall of Fame edition Shout out previous guest, Charlie Newt's promo--NEW BURGER Pete Townsend Rough Mix Radio Game Becoming Led Zeppelin--two thumbs up Controversial take Contact us at:  TheAs...

Send us Fan Mail Today we are joined by OG listener and former guest, Charlie from the neighborhood.  You can tell he's more comfortable this time around and it was a fun one to record. Mark "lost" his notes Parking paddle Tyrone "Ty" Chee and other martial arts It's Take Your Kid to AC/DC Day Hibbing MN facts MN State High School Hockey Tournament Charlie commands th...

Send us Fan Mail This is one of those where it is the second episode recorded on the same night.  Traditionally these are a little loose.  This one is no exception. #1 podcast on Jim's block The Belt Ice fish trip weekend recap Mark's medical team--Dave and Lucas John Mayer--cool guy or dick? Music Theory 101:  AC/DC Mark's buddy, Eric "A combination of Conway Twitty and Ron Je...

Send us Fan Mail "We've been letting people down for 99 episodes!"      --Jim "It's all ball bearings these days"      --The guy from Ajax (a/k/a Gordon Liddy, a/k/a Irwin M. "Fletch" Fletcher) International sensation.  G'day Mate! MyShirt (it took us 2 years to develop...) Our origin story What you need to do your very own podcast Angel Heart sidebar Y...

Send us Fan Mail This one is another where we recorded two episodes in one night.  Since this is the second of the night, the language gets a little rough (earmuffs for sure).  Sorry, Mom.  Also, thanks for listening! Post-middle age AI proof Powered by Newt's home of the best burger in Apple Valley, MN Stand-up comedy trauma Do comedian's think they're funny? SNL current cast revie...

Send us Fan Mail Today's effort begins with a heavily edited story about Jim's rodent exploits.  It goes downhill from there. Powered by Newt's Kayla and Bob Shoutout Jenson Creative for our kick ass shirts Perfume ads and other lady stuff Errors and Omissions Radio Game "He really grew into his looks" The world's worst guess on who sang I Can See Clearly Now Merle Ha...

Send us Fan Mail Big week for The Ascertainers.  Your boys hit the town to attend a Bee Gee's tribute show and looked fabulous!  We also got our t-shirts in, so we feel more official. Not much of an update this week, other than (for a change) we both thought this was a pretty good episode--some laughs, some good-natured ribbing (phrasing), and of course, we break down our favorite Bee Gee&apo...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling a tad overconfident from our last couple of episodes, we leave home without a map, compass, or a clue as to where we're going.  And you get to listen to it.  ENJOY! What's another word for Thesaurus? Mouse alert Newt's--Lovely Burgers! Earth Wind and Fire--Seriously?? Errors & Omissions 3.2 beer explained Debbie Downer Political theory R.I.P Bob Uecker R...

Send us Fan Mail Recorded on New Year's Eve.  A masterclass in distraction. Newt's--Come for the Toast Points The Evil Knievel of Fish Tacos Pitcher Night Errors and Omissions Radio Game Beer Stories Reach us at TheAscertainers@gmail.com #Newt's

Send us Fan Mail So, we were planning on saving this one for Episode 100, but let's face it--there's a pretty good chance we don't make it that far....   We welcome half of big-time rock band feegee--the ones who do our theme song--Alex and Paul.  They did a great job, but somehow, Jim found the need to talk way too much.   The Ascertainers theme, live and unplugged Awkward Intros T...