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FAQs about The Ascertainers:How many episodes does The Ascertainers have?The podcast currently has 167 episodes available.
July 03, 2026Episode 167: Guess Who Review at the Mystic Lake AmphitheaterSend us Fan MailFresh from seeing the Guess Who and Don Felder at the new Amphitheater in town, this one is primarily a music podcast--finally. Pretty good rant toweard the end.Grandpa JimMystic Lake Amphitheater $20 Beer Night!Shoutout the best sponsor ever--Newt's Apple ValleyGreat Seats, huh?Senior Citizens Shuttle Shit ShowDon Felder stole the show (spoiler alert)Hotel CaliforniaRestroom reviewSong of the Week:James Dean--EaglesRock On- David EssexGuess Who--literallyOn stage KleenexRandy BachmanPercussion Guy rant#NewtsAppleValleyMN Newt's Apple ValleyThe [email protected]Check out The Ascertainers on Facebook The Ascertainers | FacebookEagles James DeanDavid Essex Rock On (music video)...more46minPlay
June 26, 2026Episode 166: The Cunning LinguistSend us Fan MailWe recorded with Jim's guy Swa last weekend. My man can talk, thus requiring some extra editing time. Therefore, we grabbed this one from the shelf recorded just a few weeks ago. EnjoyBeer or Bourbon?Falling KnifeTell us what you think--reallyPun of the DayAging perspectiveMr SeedsYet another Shark Tank ideaWho turns down Indy?RIP Kyle BuschNo RagratsTommy Lee Jones projectsCourtship of Eddie's FatherSong of the Week:One for My Baby--Frank SinatraTake Me--George JonesJim's linguistics rantNice name, Hugh JackmanEr no?Celebrity sightingsBanned content#NewtsAppleValleyMN#SharkTankThe [email protected]Frank Sinatra - One For My Baby (Live At Royal Festival Hall / 1962)George Jones- "Take Me" from "A Poem is a Naked Person"...more42minPlay
June 19, 2026Episode 165: Rush Tour PredictionsSend us Fan MailWe had to go into the pantry to pull this episode off the shelf. From April.Cheez-It rehabSafety offSerious Rush conversation (Mark even says something nice)Song of the WeekOrdinary World--Duran DuranThe Things We Do for Love--10ccLost Boys rant and a halfMovie Fight!Cracker wheelsRod & Custom ShowExpensive hobby1993 hit list#NewtsAppleValleyMNThe [email protected]Follow us on Facebook and visit for some vintage audio clipsDuran Duran - Ordinary World (Official Music Video)10cc - The Things We Do For Love...more38minPlay
June 12, 2026Episode 164: Y is The Billy Preston of VowelsSend us Fan MailNo real topic on this one, but we cover a lot of ground. pretty easy listen. Enjoy.Long Pants TheoryKevin NealonAgree to agreeKevin Harlan and Trent TuckerBrady vs RomoNYCHorse napThe BreadwinnerMr EdOld sitcoms & SpinoffsSong of the Week:Possum Kingdom--The ToadiesSea of Joy--Blind FaithChili talk--The LoonToadies show reviewShoutout Mike from Montana and RandyKnee Job#NewtsAppleValley[email protected]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj6a__KgDC8&list=RDlj6a__KgDC8&start_radio=1https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAalP0jeqV4 https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=possum+kingdomhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOZ5VcQIiFc&list=RDcOZ5VcQIiFc&start_radio=1...more42minPlay
June 05, 2026Episode 163: More Cover SongsSend us Fan MailWe revisit an unending topic with cover tunes this week. Fair amount of hazing to go along with some laughs.Song Sung BlueCock-eyedSide effectsGolf recapMark's new MotorbikePressure cookerPun of the DayGet on over to Newt'sInverted golf courseSong of the WeekSugaree--Jorma KaukonenLove Hurts--The Everly BrothersCover songsVH did it rightGrammar meltdownBill ShatnerPearl Jam covers Pink FloydBlack Crowes guy covers Velvet UndergroundFoo Fighters cover The DoorsJoan Jett covers The ArrowsPearl Jam and Post Malone cover Jay Frank Wilson & the CavaliersHot or hideous (nothing in between)#NewtsAppleValleyMN[email protected]The Ascertainers | FacebookJorma Kaukonen -- SugareeEverly Brothers - Love Hurts(AUDIO RESTORED) William Shatner "Sings" 'Rocket Man' 1978...more41minPlay
May 29, 2026Episode 162: Yungblud Wasn't That BadSend us Fan MailWe're joined by Jim's wife for this one. We cover a bit of ground and have some laughs.Big WhackMoney back guaranteeIncenseRIP Wolves and WildVictoire'MN sports futilityDystopianFacial recognitionSchlitzYungblud concert reviewThe opposite of David Lee RothMark's Green Day connectionSongs of the Week:Vascular--PierreLove Removal Machine--The CultHappy Birthday Mark!#NewtsAppleValleyMN[email protected]Pierre - "Vascular"The Cult - Love Removal Machine HD - YouTubeYUNGBLUD - Hello Heaven, Hello (Official Music Video) - YouTube (the good part starts at 2:50)Dillinger Four - Doublewhiskeycokenoice (You be the judge--did Green Day rip them off?)...more46minPlay
May 22, 2026Episode 161: What if the Bee Gee's Were Hot?Send us Fan MailGet ready with us as we talk about places we shop... No, really, it's a decent episode.Big box bourbonCostco virginOn to AldiGator RollRIP Dave MasonGolf smackCareful in trafficRIP Joe SenserSongs of the Week:ETI-- Blue Öyster Cult How Can You Mend a Broken Heart--Bee Gee'sWhat if they were hot?Watch the Bee Gee's documentary form around 2020Chest hair#NewtsAppleValleyMN#BestSponsorEver[email protected]Blue Öyster Cult - E.T.I. (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence) (Live) 10/9/1981 [Digitally Restored]Bee Gees - How Can You Mend A Broken Heart (Live in Las Vegas, 1997 - One Night Only)It’s The PERFECT Cover 🤫⛳️ #golf #golfer #golflife...more41minPlay
May 15, 2026Episode 160: Sidney Crosby Stills, Nash & YoungSend us Fan MailWe talk a bit of sports on this one, hence the Wheel of Fortune Before and After-inspired title. IYKYK...Mark's family recapKeep it ShrimpleGreen RoomYungblud previewNewt's--Not a Bad Seat in the HouseSpecial Newt's shoutout--SarahBest in ShowThe Farting ContestNerd AlertKaren flashbackSelf-righteousBoilermakersNocturnal Mom'sVaccuumsSongs of the Week:Don't Be Cruel--Billy SwanIs She Hiding a Broken Heart--Remo DriveNeil Young vs Diamond DaveMinnesota Sports DisappointmentJoe Pesci or Joe Piscopo?#NewtsAppleValleyMN#SarahRocks[email protected]Billy Swan - Don't Be Cruel (Audio)Dusty Springfield - Son of a Preacher Man (Official Audio)Remo Drive "Is She Hiding a Broken Heart" New/Unreleased Song LIVE - YouTube...more45minPlay
May 08, 2026Episode 159: Mark's Family Circus Part 2Send us Fan MailNow that we are all comfortable with one another..... Adjust your volume accordingly.Introductions5K memoriesReading glassesNewt's--Good Food, Good TimesNeighborhood bandAre you comfortable?We Are Family--Sister SledgeYou're My Girl--April WineLovely Day--Bill WithersShoutout our logo designer--SelenaJim's joke fails miserablySweet Caroline--Neil DiamondState FairRIP PrinceJulio Iglesias ConcertBad BunnyKaren--our own version of AlexaCrippledHistoric documentTattoos#NewtsAppleValley[email protected]...more42minPlay
May 01, 2026Episode 158: Mark's Mom and SistersSend us Fan MailBuckle up! We've got 8 voices on this one (Jim's wife is on too). Mark's Mom is an absolute DELIGHT! And sister Karen let Jim live.Welcome Renee, Denise, Polli, Karen and Marlene (with Kris in the background)Bible terminologyCoolio?6th grader at a Pat Benatar concert Newt's gets a 4 star Yelp reviewMars, the pulltab queenEver been arrested?Mark is an AngelJC PenneyThe Pine TreeBackyard campoutMars and Ellie?2 pots a day...Poor duckTwinsNice watchFirst cocert? Led ZeppelinCard clubDinosaurs#NewtsIsTheBest[email protected]...more48minPlay
FAQs about The Ascertainers:How many episodes does The Ascertainers have?The podcast currently has 167 episodes available.