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We follow up the delightfully wholesome matinee episode with Jim's Mom with this s**t show of debauchery.  Right on brand and maybe a little over the line (which, by the way, is the brand) there are laughs to be enjoyed on this one.  Bon apetit.

• Fueled by red beer
• Old home week at Newt's
• Sweet Hot Chicken Sammy
• Errors and Omissions--tooth talk
• Bands that shuffled the line up
  • Deep Purple, Pink Floyd, Journey, Whitesnake, The Who, Rush, The Beatles, Gin Blossoms, The Refreshments, The Doors., Lynyrd Skynyrd, Judas Priest, INXS

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AC/DC - Touch Too Much (Official Video)

Zoolander reference:  "Asian gang".. "I'm pretty sure it was... Asian."

Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers - "Banditos" LIVE (High Quality)

You're welcome:  Sublime - Saw Red with Gwen Stefani (Live at the KROQ Weenie Roast 6-17-1995)

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It's the beginning of the Holiday Season so we asked Jim's Mom, Ellie, if she'd like to join us and class up the joint a bit.  We'd like to have Mark's Mom on, but her agent is playing hardball.  

• Shout out Apple Valley License Bureau
• Age gaps
• Newt's--Jim goes rogue
• More George Washington tooth talk
• The Hands Story
• Thanksgiving favorites
• Radio Game
• The Chin
• Driving
• Life During Wartime
• First cars
• Heartbreaker
• Make a Difference!

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#HappyHolidays

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We got our years a little bit out of order, but this week is 1979 albums.  The fall off between 1979 and 80 is kind of the beginning of the end, so we need a new premise.  Some decent laughs on this one.  Enjoy--and thanks for listening

• You had ONE job
• Mccarthur Park
• Newt's Seriously Great Burgers
• Boat piss
• Bootleg wine
• Singer transitions
• Pink Floyd history lesson
• 1979 Albums--AC DC, THe B-52's, The Cars, Supertramp, Led Zep, Pink Floyd

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Richard Harris - MacArthur Park (Official Audio) | Featured in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Accept - Balls to the Wall - YouTube

Bon Scott (The Valentines) - Build Me Up Buttercup (1969) - YouTube That's Bon Scott on backup vocals

Kids in the Hall - S03E08 - Freedom of Speech ("You use the word 'ascertain' too much.")

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Here we go on a first of two recordings in one session.  We haven't done a double in a while, and next week you'll find out why.  Original plan was to talk 1979, but time got away, and we improvised.

• Bootleg/Pirate Radio
• Purple People Eaters
• Mark goes blue
• Let us salvage your week
• USA!
• Ta Daah!
• Newt's:  Contract discussions
• Rennaissance Fair
• Back to Newt's--Pulltab winners!
• Radio Game
• Who doesn't like Loverboy?
• Apologies to our last guest, Jeff S
• It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
• Guess Who fun fact
• 1980's Albums--Not the worst, but a big drop off

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Xanadu--not the good one:  Olivia Newton John Xanadu Original Version Remastered HD (1980)

Kyle Kinane (referenced--go to 1:00:15):  Kyle Kinane: Whiskey Icarus - Full Special



 

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We were overdue for a guest, so we invited neighbor Jeff from WI to come on and impart his wisdom on us.  We were going to talk about state stereotypes, but we wound up just shooting the breeze and learning a thing or two about MN's neighbor to the east.  We'll do music next time.  

• Special guest neighbor Jeff
• Nobody prepared
• Newt's--featuring Cory the Comedian
• All the best, MJ
• Mark's civic duty
• Jim's chili win
• Radio Game
• RIP Quincy Jones
• WI/MN streerotypes
• Jeff ate a smoke
• Vikings/Packers
• Now you have a friend in the robotics business
• No boners
• RIP Leinenkugels beer
• Dairy farm facts
• Home, Health, Hands, Hendrix

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Following up on the smashing success of our inaugural Mount Rushmore series, we explore 1978, which happens to be a very strong year for rock music.

• Jim forgets his dollar--again
• Mount Rushmore explained--again
• Another thanks to feegee for our original theme music
• Pat K's email 
• Eddie Money miss
• Newt's--Apple Valley Minnesota's premiere juicy burger, ice cold beer, fresh-popped popcorn and always hot pulltab box Emporium.  Check 'em out--but leave two spots at the bar for The Ascertainers if you please.
• Daylight savings
• Radio Game
• Highland, NY listener--who are you??
• 1978--what a year for rock albums!!!  VH, Cars, Journey, Dire Straits, Boston, Al Stewart....., George Thorogood, Cheap Trick, Police, Molly Hatchet and more!
• Thanks to anyone who has listened!  We really do appreciate your support.

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#SockTalk
#BobPizza

The Ascertainers pick for best song from best album of 1978:  Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love (2015 Remaster) - YouTube

Because 'Merica:  Gator Country - YouTube

And one for the female listeners (if we ever get one):  Journey - Patiently (Official Audio)

Just for fun:  California Man

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Instead of just talking about cool albums from a great year, 1977, Jim decides that we come up with a definitive top 4 each.  Mark did not understand the assignment, which is as entertaining as it is disappointing.

• Mark's red beer in his giant mug
• Vikings choke again
• Iceland's famous Penis Museum
• Newt's was HOPPING!
• Shoutout neighbor Amy
• Mark feels bad about hammering Kansas and the headphone guy from the bar
• Breadbasket shot on national TV
• Radio Game--ho hum, another winner!!
• 1977 Mount Rushmore of cool albums--Skynryd, Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, Foreigner. Rush, Jackson Browne, Steve Miller, Clapton
• Balls on his vest
• Ramones fail

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The Icelandic Phallological Museum
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Look, they're not all first round picks. OK?
--Allen Gamble to Terry Hoitz, The Other Guys

• It's not your fault
• Mark starts swearing
• Right in the breadbasket
• Newt's--Pull tab Winners!
• PUP list for curling is apparently a thing
• Radio Game--Newt's staff picks
• Headphone guy at the bar
• Another Shark Tank idea
• 1976 Rock Albums--Boston, Leftoverature, 2112, Hotel California, Frampton Comes Alive and more

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First Round Picks:  The Other Guys: He can't believe his work partner is married to someone that beautiful (youtube.com)

Because Jim does these write ups:  Rush - 2112 - 12/10/1976 - Capitol Theatre (Official) (youtube.com)

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It's Episode 82 already.  You'd think the product would be far better by now.  There are actually a few good laughs on this one, so please enjoy and thank you for listening!

• Venus Flytrap
• Mark's musical frustrations
• Jim's airport reunion
• MN Vikings remain undefeated at 5-0
• Go Lynx?
• Jim's wreath kid
• The Schenker brothers
• Newts--Apple Vally MN's Premier Burger, Beer, Popcorn and Pulltab Emporium
• Radio Game
• Boogie Shoes
• 1975 Classic Rock Albums
• Born to Run, Physical Graffiti, Toys in the Attic and more

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Back at it after a week off.  Give it a listen to see if it made any difference.

• Visit to the Corporate Office
• Newt's Come for the Burgers, stay for Sara's new hair style!
• "Up North"
• Shoutout Jim's old friends Bruce S and Rob K
• How will the Vikings blow it this year?
• RIP Pete Rose--they made an example out of you
• Updating "the list"
• Heaven's Gate
• RIP Kris Kristofferson
• Radio Game
• 1970 through 1974 Classic Rock Albums
• Led Zeppelin III and IV, Black Sabbath Paranoid, Who's Next, Doors, Dark Side and more
• Frank Zappa--the original Jesse Ventura

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#Budgie
#Hawkwind

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Sunday Morning Coming Down Kris Kristofferson & Johnny Cash - Sunday morning coming down (1978 Johnny Cash Christmas Show) (youtube.com)

Queen, It's Late Queen - Its Late (youtube.com)

Neighbors, The Doors scene "Neighbors" (1981) Earl sees Captain Vic cooking spaghetti (youtube.com)