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FAQs about The Ascertainers:How many episodes does The Ascertainers have?The podcast currently has 135 episodes available.
November 21, 2025Episode 135: Markus InterruptusSend us a textWe are just getting back to this following our hiatus, and either Jim was way too amped up or Mark sabotaged Jim in editing to make it sound like he was interrupting--a lot. You be the judge.I scream you screamShoutout Alex and Paul for our theme musicGleemerThank you for your service, MarkBack to ice cream noveltiesFarewell Pat and SueThe lost art of imaginationMystery TheaterRetsynWatermelonRobert Redford RevisitedJane Goodall--overratedWas Madonna hot?Charlie DanielsYou'll look back and laughWho played it better?Member's Only and Earth ShoesNewt's--we saved the best for last#NewtsAppleValley[email protected]Gleemer - Live at Washington D.C [FULL SET | 11/7/25]Helen Reddy - Angie Baby (The Glen Campbell Music Show / BBC2 / HQ / 1975) - YouTubeThe Charlie Daniels Band - Uneasy Rider - 8/21/1980 - Oakland Auditorium (Official) - YouTube...more37minPlay
November 14, 2025Episode 134: Not Dead YetSend us a textHey everybody--did you miss us? We had to take a couple of weeks off because Joe Rogan's representation suggested that our ratings were becoming problematic. We rode it out and are glad you came back!The streak is brokenMark has something to sayShoutout the wonderful Dianne!Gateway meatHow to get a Dr Sponge bath confessionsPuddySong of the WeekThe Question--Moody BluesBlack Diamond--The Replacements (cover)RIP Ace FrehleyDry for rest of the year for one of usJust stop it, RushLandman and Tulsa KingCruisesDead PoolRight in the Giza!Space dicks#NewtsAppleValley[email protected]Moody Blues - Question (1970)Black DiamondAce Frehley - New York groove (Kiss Solo albums 1978)...more37minPlay
October 10, 2025Episode 133: Back to ItSend us a textBack from 3 weeks off and it only kind of shows. Jim is sorry for the excessive use of the F word. Stick and stones, people...Bucket trapNewt's--Exciting new menu item: Milkshakes!Shoutout Lance from ThinkDrinkDisneySong of the Week:VanHalen--Ain't Talkin' 'Bout LoveGovernment Mule and Friends--Soul ShineRIP Local Newsman Stan TurnerDeviled HamCoach pantsChief ExportHands and Feet and other popular phrasesMark's multi-screen experience#Newt's#ThinkDrinkDisneyShane Gillis: mattress bit - YouTubeAin't Talkin' 'Bout Love (2015 Remaster)Gregg Allman, Trey Anastasio, Derek Trucks and Gov't Mule - "Soulshine" Live | The Jammys | 2002...more37minPlay
October 03, 2025Episode 132: Blast From the PastSend us a textDue to scheduling conflicts (we're both very popular), we had to reach into the pantry and pull an episode off the shelf. This one can be described as old and sorta loose. Grow up. We spend as much time trying to conceal the date of the recording as anything else.Mark singsNewt's gets their beer's worth on this oneClassic Civil Defense WarningRadio Game--have you missed it?2nd AlbumsBetter Cars singer?Mark's visit to churchBest last name everAscertainers DoppelgangersUndergarment or pastryThe glider incidentCockpit#Newt's#Bacon[email protected]Denis Leary Does That Mean I Can Sue Dan Fogelberg mpgThe Cars - Shoo Be Doo/ Gimme Some Slack (Live On Fridays)The Cars - Candy-O 1979...more35minPlay
September 26, 2025Episode 131: Extra Innings With our Mystery GuestSend us a textThey say size doesn't matter (well Mark does, anyway), but this one flowed so well, that we ran long. No extra charge. This is the second episode of the recording session with our Mystery Guest. Wide ranging topics and some deep insights that our regular listeners (both of you) might not be used to.Slacks/Trousers/PantsMalcolm in the MiddleHow guys communicateNicknamesPowered by Newt'sWhat Mark sawTeachers used to mean businessOur first phone guestSchool lunch or brown bagWe get serious for a bitHumble beginningsGood luck, young peopleFaces of DeathFootball starGolf smackSongs of the week:JJ Kale--Crazy MamaAlbert King and SRV--Stormy MondayPUP--ReservoirWe finally talk some musicBack to golf#NewtsAppleValley#SorryGregfromFourthGrade[email protected]J.J. Cale - Crazy Mama (Live Session @ Paradise Studios)Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan - Stormy Monday (Blues Jam Session 1983)PUP - RESERVOIR (Official Video)BB King with John Mayer, Tedeschi Trucks, Finale, Hollywood Bowl 9-5-12 part 1Be Excellent to each other...more1h 5minPlay
September 19, 2025Episode 130: Mystery GuestSend us a textNobody is completely clear as to why today's guest is anonymous. Maybe he's famous or something. Jim's famous wife joins as well.Dick & JaneThe big anatomy book (the book is big, the anatomy is regular size)Bruce JennerousYour Digital OasisThe Body HumanGolf recap"Have you ever filmed yourself swinging?"Are the Packers for real?QB confidenceGumbaccoFreshen up gumMr Unlimited vs Dandy DonDIY BloodsportSchool-age McGuyverCome on, Buford!Songs of the Week:Brothers Loyalty--Boiling BloodSupertramp--On DarlingAudioslave--CochiseOur own conspiracy theoryCybertruckTemple of the Dog#Newt's#Gum[email protected]Brothers Loyalty "Boiling Blood" - YouTubeOh Darling (Remastered 2010)Audioslave - Cochise (Official Video)...more45minPlay
September 12, 2025Episode 129: With Apologies to SingaporeSend us a textI'd describe this one as bouncy and light. A couple of decent laughs to be had. Thanks for listening!The Optimistic Alligator TamerVacation Boxing in BangkokPoint of PrideMickey's Diner > or < Waffle HouseMN State FairAirplane was a cover?David Lee Roth is at it againSongs of the Week:Pink Floyd--Learning to FlyOutlaws--Green Grass and High TidesTalk show host primerESPN Anchor nostalgiaGroup photosLeonard SkinnerGuiness Book of World RecordsNewt's--saving the best for last#NewtsAppleValleyMN#GoodDaySir[email protected]Pink Floyd - Learning To Fly (Official Music Video HD)Green Grass & High TidesHello Muddah, Hello Fadduh (Camp Granada Song) with Lyrics Sing-Along, Allan Sherman, 1963, updated - YouTubeHall Pass - hot or not :))...more37minPlay
September 05, 2025Episode 128: The Best and the WorstSend us a textTook a couple of weeks off and the break might have paid off. You decide...Eric from JL BeersCracker BarrelShoutout guests Jack and JakeNewt's--How to eat for $2.13MN State FairThe miracle of birthSongs of the WeekWillie Wisely--ParadorBlind Melon--DriveWhat Jim thinks the road must be likeThe rest of the Police hate StingKeith Moon--overrated?Benny HillPhyllis DillerSteve Steven's footwearThe Prince Solo#NewtsAppleValleyMN[email protected]Willie Wisely & the Belle Bottoms - "Parador" Live @ Pan-O-Prog 07/12/25Blind Melon - DriveThree Is a Magic NumberPrince, Tom Petty & others - "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" Prince solo at @ 3:29...more39minPlay
August 29, 2025Episode 127: Jack and Jake Part 2Send us a textWe bring the adult neighbor kids back for a second round. We tackle some of life's most pressing questions. The power of enunciationGuest Newt's spotBoo hoo Billy JoelWe're Pontiac famousAn inch can be a lotThe Most Famous Person You've Ever MetBill Murray winsSongs of the WeekBilly Idol--Eyes Without a FaceRiley Green--Jesus SavesBilly Idol--Mony MonyWe skipped Mark--oopsWho Would You Like to Meet?How Would You Prove That You Were From the Future?What's the Biggest Animal You Could Take in a Fight?#NewtsAppleValley[email protected]Lou Holtz inspirational speechBilly Idol - Eyes Without A FaceRiley Green - Jesus Saves (Official Video)Billy Idol - Mony Mony (Live/1987)This is what I think Mark would have picked if we didn't skip him. Rush - Red Barchetta (Live (1981/Canada) ...more44minPlay
August 22, 2025Episode 126: Jack and Jake--OG Neighbor KidsSend us a textWe are joined by Jack and Jake. I list Jack first because it was supposed to be just Jack, but Jake pulled a big brother move. Entertaining episode!The GodfatherThe GuitarGolf (This episode brought to you by the letter G)OG Neighbor kids meet the new cropAt this point in the episode Mark has said about seven wordsThird Kid tribulationsDicklomat (copyright pending)Mr BasketballSongs of the Week:The Chain--Fleetwood MacCream--Prince & the New Power GenerationTired of Running--Dylan GossettEverything About You--Ugly Kid JoeNewt's promo--better late than never#NewtsAppleValleyMN[email protected]Fleetwood Mac - The Chain (Official Music Video) [HD]Prince & The New Power Generation - Cream (Official Music Video)Dylan Gossett - Tired of Running (Lyric Video)Ugly Kid Joe - Everything About You (Official Music Video)Les Claypool on his Metallica audition ( BB Video)Primus - Master of Puppets (Metallica Cover)...more40minPlay
FAQs about The Ascertainers:How many episodes does The Ascertainers have?The podcast currently has 135 episodes available.