The Ascertainers

Send us Fan MailThis episode is definitely in the top 160.  Enjoy.Monday Night Football dramaUsed to be funnyVoices carryShoutout Kent and LinnNewt's--your spot for romanceWing Man faux pasShoutout show advisor--CharlieMy wreath guy has gameFuture show intern--Pat KThe Newt's backstoryRIP Donnie IrisRob CorddryTom Brady Fan ClubKeynote speakersMark Cuban--not that badSCTV documentary teaseMaria Bamford documentarySongs of the WeekAh Leah--Donnie IrisLove Spreads--Stone Roses#NewtsAppleValleyMN#[email protected] Iris - Ah! Leah! (Official Music Video)The Stone Roses - Love Spreads

Send us Fan MailWe are back in the Dojio (Dojo/Studio--copyright pending)...Mark gets back to Newt'sTighten upEnough with the political ads alreadySide effects includeLike a RockErrors & OmmishThe Princess BrideSex tape"You know I can hear you..."RIP Patrick StewartAre those real?Songs of the WeekAll the Way From Memphis--Mott the HoopleLove Doesn't Kill You--FastballThe Ascertainers Platform?Newt's--Saving the best for lastMock turtleneck#NewtsAppleValleyMN#ColinBalesBenefitFund

Send us Fan MailThanks for coming back!  We resolved most of our audio issues brought about by taking the show on the road to Mark's place.  No excuses now.  Blame Jim's hairThe human disposalAbe's 60thAndy's got the goutFake knee updatePizza review--BricksworthShoutout Pat KGI Joe with the Bob Dole GripTry to be funny SNLTaylor Swift shadeThe downfall of music?Newt's--You're Still the OneRIP a bunch of peopleNew SKU for MyPillowDeath talk (but in a good way)Songs of the Week:Sports--Viagra BoysIt's all Over Now,  Baby Blue--ThemThe Heating Dude#NewtsAppleValleyMN#[email protected] Boys - Sports (Official Video)Them - It's All Over Now, Baby Blue ( ROCKER 1972 )

Send us Fan MailSince Mark is recovering from his knee replacement, we took the show on the road (to his house).  The audio is seriously iffy--thanks for your understanding.  We know what caused it and it will be fixed!  Also--the wives join us!Mark's knee replacementNurse RatchetThe bump in the nightThe knee fairy?Our temporary set upMark's class reunionDixie from EmergencyHi Karen!YokoNewt's--They do takeout too!MarkGPTLaugh riotSongs of the Week:Superstar--The CarpentersSign of the Times--Harry StylesNicole--Point BlankKilling the Blues--Robert Plant and Alison KraussBob Dole grip#NewtsAppleValleyMN#[email protected] - Superstar - YouTubeHarry Styles - Sign of the Times (Official Video)Nicole - POINT BLANKRobert Plant & Alison Krauss - Killing The Blues (Live Jools Holland 2008)

Send us Fan MailWe don't talk about the Gophers the whole time, Jim just liked that title so much...  This is a sports-heavy episode, though.  It moves along rather nicely for us.Medical Minute'MericaMark reviews Cygnus X-1Wax on whacks offMaybe just leave the Band-Aid onNewt's--it'll be moistGet well soon, Ellie (Jim's mom)the Whimpy DietTale of two QB'sBig props, Brian FloresHead Coach bona fidesThey don't fire the playersYou can't spit in hereMark and PJ sitting in a tree...Ski-U-MehFrogtownFootball color guysSongs of the Week:Allison--Elvis CostelloPump it Up--Elvis Costello & the AttractionsCan I get some more Chalamet over here?#NewtsAppleValleyMN#[email protected] COSTELLO Alison 1977Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Pump It Up

Send us Fan MailWe are joined by Jim's wife, Kris who had quite a week.  Between her exotic train trip to Milwaukee (jealous?) and her class reunion, we're just glad she found time to hang out with us.Mark's Japanese beer reviewShoutout Linda--our loyal Milwaukee listener!Train travel recapThere'll be no smokin' on the busThe Amish--what's their deal?Errors & OmmissionsCondoleezza RiceThe Class Reunion...Mark's body doubleSongs of the WeekKeep on Lovin' You -- REO SpeedwagonReady For Love -- The Mick Ralphs versionZugzegk -- Angine de PoitrineShatner does metalProm storiesShe ended up leaving with Jim (happily ever after)#NewtsAppleValleyMN#[email protected] to songs of the week will be up soon

Send us Fan MailWe are joined by our mystery guest one more time.  It's the second recording of the night and our guy Maverick is loosened up and ready to rip!  Even so, this is a surprisingly insightful hang--but fun as hell.Duct tape and regretJamie Foxx roasts a dudeJohn Marshall HSPlan A was comedyOpen mikeI'm the dadComedy talkMark's the straight manGay 90'sGolf recapNewts Apple Pie Shake--get itHow to eat a bananaFruits n VegHydrateSongs of the Week:Melissa--The Allman BrothersFigure it Out--Royal BloodSince You Been Gone--Rainbow#NewtsAppleValleyMN#ColinBalesBenefitFundJAMIE FOXX DESTROYS Comedian | I'm Your ConscienceAllman Brothers Blues Band - Melissa - Acoustic - Live Music - Gregg & Dickie Betts - VideoRoyal Blood - Figure It Out (Official Video)Rainbow - Since You've Been Gone

Send us Fan MailNot really a knee slapper, but talking about what's on most people's minds 25 years later.Shoutout Reilly with the hairShoutout our guy Kent and his dateStep 1: Go to Newt's.  Step 2: Get the Cuban.Remembering 9/1125 years later much has changedFirst respondersVeterans in powerWill we ever be united again?2001--a look backLunatic fringeApologies to the Corvette ClubStill the best country in the worldSongs of the WeekAll These Things That I've Done--The KillersSilver Dollar--April Wine#NewtsAppleValley#ColinBalesBenefitFundThe Killers - All These Things That I've Done (Official Music Video)April Wine - Silver Dollar (1978)[email protected]

Send us Fan MailAlways good to have the Mystery Guest stop by for a round of golf, some tasty eats and some quality conversation.  Don't forget to check out the links at the bottom with Songs of the Week.Call me MaverickGolf recapNewt's guest reviewerErrors & OmmishhhDon't hate our Dolly7 BrewKrispy KremeBad move Buc-ee'sNerd stuffK-MartYard kidsVikingsSong of the WeekJoker and the Thief--WolfmotherTravelin' Man--Bob SegerSteady as She Goes--The RaconteursIt Might Get Loud#NewtsAppleValleyMN#[email protected] - Joker and the ThiefBob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band Travellin' Man & Beautiful Loser LIVE w Lyrics in DescriptionGlastonbury 2008 Live video The Raconteurs Steady As She GoesTim Robinson | King of the Slams (Best Scene)It Might Get Loud | Official Trailer (2009)

Send us Fan MailWe lost a legend in Dolly Parton.  We try to honor her contributions to society--the Ascertainer's way.Artificial StupidityNewt's--Undefeated NachosLunar EclipseColin Bales Benefit FundBela Karolyi factsJohn Paul Jones--not a good dudeOne False MoveChristopher Nolan MoviesThey Call Me GazMarv AlbertFrank BeardMoon landing?RIP Dolly Parton and Tim CurryOnly in AmericaShame on you Barbara WaltersTrue givingSongs of the WeekIt's All Wrong But It's Alright--Dolly PartonMercy Mercy Mercy--Cannonball Adderley #NewtsAppleValleyMNColinBalesBenefitFundTheAscertainers@gmail.comDOLLY PARTON :: It's All Wrong But It's All RightCannonball Adderley - Mercy Mercy Mercy, Walk Tall. With Joe Zawinul, Nat Adderley