The Ascertainers
Music Musings & Other Drivel
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170 episodes
Episode 170--Ace and Gary Get Sushi
Is it hot enough for ya? We take a break from the heat and smoke of MN to hunker down in the dojio for your entertainment.The Swa episode recapHappy Birthday Renee! X-Golf in a pinchAce and Gary...
Episode 169: Liner Notes / Album Art
Jim's guy Swa joins us on this one. Opinions abound. Buckle up.Avid listenerHouse showsAn album a dayListening processBeatles controversyMetallica--OneBohemian Rhapsody / Wayne's...
Episode 168: How 'Bout a Fresca, America?
Hope everyone had an awesome 4th of July! Today we learn how much more cool Mark is than Jim (as if we didn't already know).Decorated Combat VeteranUSONewt's--Say hi to Cory. Or else.Still the ...
Episode 167: Guess Who Review at the Mystic Lake Amphitheater
Fresh 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 B...
Episode 166: The Cunning Linguist
We 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?Falli...
Episode 165: Rush Tour Predictions
We 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--Du...
Episode 164: Y is The Billy Preston of Vowels
No 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 RomoNYC
Episode 163: More Cover Songs
We 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...
Episode 162: Yungblud Wasn't That Bad
We'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 futilityDys...
Episode 161: What if the Bee Gee's Were Hot?
Get 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 tr...
Episode 160: Sidney Crosby Stills, Nash & Young
We 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 i...
Episode 159: Mark's Family Circus Part 2
Now that we are all comfortable with one another..... Adjust your volume accordingly.Introductions5K memoriesReading glassesNewt's--Good Food, Good TimesNeighborhood bandAre you com...
Episode 158: Mark's Mom and Sisters
Buckle 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)<...
Episode 157: Free For All
Don'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...
Episode 156: Season 4?
A 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 &...
Episode 155: Mark Meets Chuck Norris
So, 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....
Episode 154: RIP Chuck Norris
Fun little episode. Jim's swearing got way better.Minimum wage MarkGoldy's Run updateFishing for complimentsRace walkingNew knee updateChuck NorrisChuck Norris Facts
Episode 153: Miracle
Yes, 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--J...
Episode 152: Friday the 13th
We'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...
Episode 151: Singer Songwriter Cage Match
If 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.
Episode 150: Fresh From the Pantry
You 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 so...
Episode 149: The White Shorts Story
5 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 triathalon<...
Episode 148: Winter Olympics
When Mark came up with the idea for this project, he wanted it to be a sports podcast. Well, today he got his wish as we hit on the Olympics, and the Super Bowl with a little music and some laughs sprinkled in. Enjoy.Wea...