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FAQs about The Ascertainers:How many episodes does The Ascertainers have?The podcast currently has 158 episodes available.
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
April 24, 2026Episode 157: Free For AllSend us Fan MailDon't let the title fool you, it's not about the Motor City Madman, Ted Nugent. It's just a topic-free zone this time around.Kdoctor JimMansfield BarPun of the DayTune in for Mark's whole family next week!Will Karen hurt Jim?Golf SmackNewt's--Cory brings the heat Lack of pull tab disciplineJim survived his 5KApple Valley Car ClinicRIP Dash Crofts and Sif KroftPaul McCartney DocSongs of the Weak:The Show Must Go On--Leo SayerEgypt Texas--Shadowy Men on a Shadowy PlanetBracket blunderShoutout Big Al#NewtsAppleValleyMN[email protected]The Show Must Go On - Leo Sayer | The Midnight SpecialShadowy Men On A Shadowy Planet - Egypt Texas...more42minPlay
April 17, 2026Episode 156: Season 4?Send us Fan MailA bonus episode (2nd recording of the night) from a few weeks back. Jim's lack of profanity is almost too pure.March MadnessYearbook BracketologyLighten up KarenWhat's with the toys?Newt's > CheersThis one's for you LarsSongs of the WeekYour Smiling Face--James TaylorLady Oh--Neil DiamondKids In the Hall--Record Store SnobGreatest Hits--According to who(m)Neil Diamond--Hot August NightRicky's out of prison alreadyEvil record labelsPrince appreciationBeatle Fight#NewtsAppleValleyMN[email protected]James Taylor - Your Smiling Face (Blossom Music Festival, Jul 18, 1979)Neil Diamond - Lady-oh (Live @ the greek theatre)[1976].Prince: Guitar...more45minPlay
April 10, 2026Episode 155: Mark Meets Chuck NorrisSend us Fan MailSo, after three years of doing this project, Mark decides that he should mention the time he and his wife flew from LA to Las Vegas on a nearly empty plane. The only other passengers? Chuck Norris and his wife. Really.Golf recapSushi goutGoldy's 5k prepMark meets Chuck NorrisNewt's new featureAnnette O'TooleTJ's HomebrewBourbonRIP MN Vikings legendsChuck Norris story verified on air by Mark's wifeRIP Jim's friend Kevin LSongs of the WeekRoof with a Hole--Meat PuppetsDog and Butterfly--HeartHeart appreciationLive well everybody#NewtsAppleValleyMN[email protected]Roof With A Hole - Meat PuppetsHeart Dog And Butterfly 2025...more45minPlay
April 04, 2026Episode 154: RIP Chuck NorrisSend us Fan MailFun little episode. Jim's swearing got way better.Minimum wage MarkGoldy's Run updateFishing for complimentsRace walkingNew knee updateChuck NorrisChuck Norris FactsDo you think Chuck ever ate at Newt's?Jeff Beck / Stevie WonderFive Finger Death PunchSongs of the Week:I Still Believe -- The CallNo Woman No Cry --Bob Marley and the WailersSwearing updateSomething in Paris#NewtsAppleValleyMN[email protected]Waynes World 2 Fight SceneThe Call - I Still Believe (Great Design)(Remastered)Bob Marley & The Wailers - No Woman, No Cry (Live At The Rainbow 4th June 1977)...more40minPlay
March 27, 2026Episode 153: MiracleSend us Fan MailYes, the movie Miracle, and no, this episode isn't that old--Mark just takes a while to watch movies. Also, we loosen up a bit on copyright infringement and play a few notes. Come and get us--might help our ratings.Finally--Jim apologizes for his profanity and is working on it (still).How February worksChicken whoreRight?Joe Walsh--So What?Advice to RushSongs of the WeekWelcome to the Club--Joe WalshSelling the Drama--LiveCasey Kasem does Bon ScottMusical tasteMark's Miracle review (a few years late)Follow us on Facebook already#NewtsAppleValleyMNWelcome to the Club - Joe WalshLive - Selling The Drama - YouTubeBill Hader discusses cut Casey Kasem sketch with Kevin PollakBeyonce and Justin Timberlake single ladies...more35minPlay
March 20, 2026Episode 152: Friday the 13thSend us Fan MailWe've got your basic Friday the 13th episode complete with a black cat sighting moments before recording. Were we cursed?Kick 'em in the %*#@Hello SharksNewt's 101Friday the 13thSongs of the WeekTryin'--The EaglesSee You Later--Soul AsylumJust regular-stitiousKevin Nealon2026 Golf predictionsKyler Murray is a VikingVolstead HouseJello shotsWhiskey--all you want!Shoutout Tommy#NewtsAppleValleyMN[email protected]Tryin' - The Eagles (1971)See You Later Soul AsylumMr. Subliminal - Saturday Night LiveI put Q-Tips deep in my ear 😂 SILLY SILLY FUNY BOY is available for early access NOW on @800pgm...more42minPlay
March 13, 2026Episode 151: Singer Songwriter Cage MatchSend us Fan MailIf at first you don't succeed, try 151 more times. This episode is a reflection of that ambition. But really, it's not that bad--although Mark says he edited out so much dead air that Jim sounds a bit manic toward the end.BrothersUSA!Captain CrunchShot gunning CheetosThe next Jimmy StewartRIP Robert DuvalWar MoviesRIP Lou HoltzPipe CultureRIP Neil SedakaSinger Songwriter fight to the finish!Songs of the Week:All I Wanna Do--Sherly CrowWelcome Home--Bachman Turner OverdriveThe Guess Who is coming to townNice note from Pat and SueThanks for stopping by#NewtsAppleValleyMN[email protected]Sheryl Crow - All I Wanna Do (original music video)Welcome Home (Live At Budokan, Tokyo / 1976)FLAMIN' HOT | Official Trailer | Searchlight PicturesLou Holtz inspirational speech...more42minPlay
March 06, 2026Episode 150: Fresh From the PantrySend us Fan MailYou would think that our 150th episode might be a little bit more impressive... Think of this as our way of showing how comfortable we are with you, the listeners (both of you). Kind of like leftovers can be great comfort food or something like that.The Tree of WoeNewt's--Apple Valley's finest, the sponsorship origin storyThe Medical Minute: Mark's knees and Rudy GobertMossball Torsion throwback concert footageNeighborhood origin storyDragnet drug slangThe CaliforniansDixieSongs of the Week:Not Dead Yet--Lord HuronScreaming in the Night--KrokusPlodding rock favorites#NewtsAppleValleyMN#LoveThyNeighbor[email protected]Lord Huron - Not Dead Yet (Official Video)Krokus - Screaming in the Night (Official Video)...more41minPlay
February 27, 2026Episode 149: The White Shorts StorySend us Fan Mail5 time guest Chantz and his buddy Alex join us for a matinee recording. Of course we started the festivities at our awesome sponsor--Newt's in Apple Valley MN. Jim's pending 5KChantz's harrowing triathalonThe white shorts story and other tales of horrorOlympic stuffAnti-Grease hateJack BlackEpic moviesSports shmortsDiseases with human namesSongs of the Week:Evenflow--Pearl JamChildren of the Sun--Billy ThorpAt Night in Dreams--White DenimThe Girl From Ipanema--Astrud GilbertoMore ASL commentaryCommination breakdownDomo arigato HunterAce and Gary are hitting the townShoutout Tommy in Texas#Newts[email protected]Pearl Jam - Even Flow (Official Video)Children of the Sun (TX '79) - Billy ThorpeWhite Denim - At Night In Dreams (Live on KEXP)Astrud Gilberto and Stan Getz - The Girl From Ipanema (1964) LIVE...more49minPlay
FAQs about The Ascertainers:How many episodes does The Ascertainers have?The podcast currently has 158 episodes available.