Of course, we mean RUNNING races, which is what we end spending an unusal amount of time discussing.  We do talk about drummers too.Beyond middle ageBreak in routineAttitude AdjustmentGolfNew...

We were recently reminded that we are a technically a music podcast, so we set out to talk about our favorite 4 piece rock bands from the 60's, 70's and 80's.  In the words of Burt Reynolds (as played by the late, great Norm McDonald): Bon...

Mad Men era slogansSelloutsShoutout sister KarenMark's epic guy moveChoose your regretWhy Jim was bad in schoolOsmosisNew Burger at Newt's is worth your attentionTouch...

Tonight, we're joined by Jim's wife, Kris.  She brings her cheery personality and fact-checking skills.Spring has sprungNew friend at Newt'sAttitude AdjustmentIt's still just myriadDr Hirt an...

Going into this one we each had a bad feeling....Don't take romance advice from a duckJ Geils Band ShoutoutSoul Asylum Mark can't stand itErrors & OmissionsHull peopleB-...

Jim's brother Jeff joins us for his 4th guest spot.  Kind of an odds n ends episode with some decent laughs.Powered by Newt's Apple ValleyThe Man's MallRobbie Robertson--good guy or dick?Billy Powell<...

The post-colonoscopy episode.  Let's see if Jim sounds like he's not as full of sh1t.Procedure notesMet a legend at Newt's (shoutout Greg and Bonnie)Newt's--Legendary BurgersHow not to invite a potent...

Another one where we record two in one night--this one is number two (in more ways than one?).March Madness (a little late)NamesStreet games / Improvised basesChildhood injuriesNewt's--where it al...

With local radios station 92KQRS changing formats, we are preparing for the demise of the Radio Game.  Probably a victory for our listeners, but Mark and Jim are taking it kind of hard (pun not intended).Medical Minute:  C...

Typical mindless banter followed by a rare, important message to men.  We almost got to Dire Straits.Student of comedySpring has sprungA message to potential guestsRomper RoomNewt's--Smashing...

We had an impromptu 5 person recording featuring Mark, Jim, Jim's wife Kris, son Alex and Daughter-in-Law Sara.  Ambitious topic of Comedy Movies meant we had to get to the topic in record time.  Fun episode--hope you enjoy.

Your boys took a field trip to go see Becoming Led Zeppelin at the theater and boy are our arms tired...  Jellybean strategies--a complete guideErrors & Omissions--Rock & Roll Hall of Fame editionShout...

Today we are joined by OG listener and former guest, Charlie from the neighborhood.  You can tell he's more comfortable this time around and it was a fun one to record.Mark "lost" his notesParking paddleTyrone...

This is one of those where it is the second episode recorded on the same night.  Traditionally these are a little loose.  This one is no exception.#1 podcast on Jim's blockThe BeltIce fish trip weekend re...

"We've been letting people down for 99 episodes!"     --Jim"It's all ball bearings these days"     --The guy from Ajax (a/k/a Gordon Liddy, a/k/a Irwin M. "Fletch" Fletcher)International ...

This one is another where we recorded two episodes in one night.  Since this is the second of the night, the language gets a little rough (earmuffs for sure).  Sorry, Mom.  Also, thanks for listening!Post-middle age

Today's effort begins with a heavily edited story about Jim's rodent exploits.  It goes downhill from there.Powered by Newt'sKayla and BobShoutout Jenson Creative for our kick ass shirtsPerfume ads an...

Big week for The Ascertainers.  Your boys hit the town to attend a Bee Gee's tribute show and looked fabulous!  We also got our t-shirts in, so we feel more official.Not much of an update this week, other than (for a change) we...

Feeling a tad overconfident from our last couple of episodes, we leave home without a map, compass, or a clue as to where we're going.  And you get to listen to it.  ENJOY!What's another word for Thesaurus?Mouse a...

Recorded on New Year's Eve.  A masterclass in distraction.Newt's--Come for the Toast PointsThe Evil Knievel of Fish TacosPitcher NightErrors and OmissionsRadio GameBeer Stories<...

So, we were planning on saving this one for Episode 100, but let's face it--there's a pretty good chance we don't make it that far....  We welcome half of big-time rock band feegee--the ones who do our theme song--Alex and Paul.&nb...

We kick off 2025's first episode with an array of sighs.  Seems about right.Daylight Savings Time: The days aren't the only thing getting longer--amiright?Pull tab bluesNewt's--It's the place to be!Pa...

This one comes in a little hot at the start.  Possibly the grind of 92 weeks or so of Friday night recording sessions is taking its toll?  Nah, we got back on track quickly enough.  Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas/Happy Hannu...

This one was recorded in a matinee session the day after Thanksgiving.  Hangovers were in play for two of the three involved.  Jim's brother, Jeff is our guest.Canned cranberryScurvyAlmost a sports podcas...

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.  ...