The Ascertainers

Send us a textTaking a rare break from music (pause for laughter) to bring you a universally popular topic--Pizza. Of course, we get to it and then distract ourselves a time or three. During Errors and Omissions, we get very close to passing out while laughing. Sci Fi philosophyJim's gets his podcast review from MarkJay MohrBrokeback denialNewt's promo--we again get sidetracked, bu

Send us a textThis one is a tad spicy and faster paced. Makes up for when we usually mail it in.Early shot at Noah LylesConvention synopsisJim's playing hurtTodd O shoutoutMark's fashion masteryWhite socks--in or outNewt's--New bartender Beth is legitRadio GameErrors & OmissionsWord game in last write up (answers in the hashtags below)Offensive CommercialsArmour Hot DogsJohnson

Send us a textWe went into this episode with the best intentions of talking about singers with average-to-bad voices that worked perfectly for their band, but then Jim made a life choice at dinner. He ordered a big salad and somehow that decision--and its aftermath--took up a healthy portion of the episode. Should've known better.Touch and GoBert Convey referenceDoes Jim correct Ma

Send us a textNobody doesn't like Sara Lee, and nobody doesn't like Little River Band. It had to be said. Join us as we rip on each other for a solid 45 minutes (but in a good way).Your non-political oasisRadio Game enhancement $$More on Mark's giant watchGolf controversy (and bonus Goldmember reference)Shoutout potential new listener LeeAnn (D.O.B. 1990)Noah Lyles--the Ram Jam of

Send us a textWhen you hit rock bottom, you've got nowhere else to go but up! Our daubers were down after last episode, but we rallied and this one is just about as good/bad as the average. Some laughs, some interesting trivia, and (spoiler alert), nobody wins the radio game.DavenportSears--what happened?Newt's--New Bartender--possibly named BethA rare Audrey sightingErrors and Omi

Send us a textDue to scheduling issues and a bout with Covid, we had a 3-week hiatus from recording. You might think we'd be rejuvenated and ready to deliver some mind-blowing stuff, but we both agreed that this episode might be one of our most low-key yet. Maybe you like that sort of thing, but we are working on bouncing back with some more upbeat stuff for our next couple.Now you

Send us a textSuper-guest Steve (Mark's friend, not Jim's brother--who is no slouch) is on for our first ever successful 3rd recording in one session. We really wanted to talk about 1981 music, but what do you know? We talked mostly about cars of that era.Around the world with SteveGuest Newt's spokesmanRadio GameWater bedsAaand we're talking cars againPre cup holderEl DordoHow I m

Send us a textThis is part two of our recording session with Mark's HS buddy, Steve. So much natural conversation that we dang near blew through without an introduction and even omitted the Radio Game. You're welcome.Bob Dylan fadingBruce Springsteen still gives itThat time Ted Nugent babysat SteveOregon TrailNewt's: Because we asked nicelyLife lessons from Charlie Daniels Band con

Send us a textToday we are joined by Mark's best friend from High School, Steve (not to be confused with Jim's brother Steve). If you judge someone's character by the company they keep, Mark must be a good dude.RIP SaxophonistsNewt's--New Burger of the Month and we're not even madEven more disorganized liveShoutout Jim's car guy, GriffinMark's hidden accomplishmentsCheck out the bi

Send us a textWe dial it down in terms of tone and volume from last episode with Jim's family. Throwing another music one at you --seeing as we are supposed to be a music podcast and all.Public correctionsNewt's and Mark's baconShoutout Feegee (creators of our theme music)Mark's championship editing skillsFree Tootsie Pops, er no?UnfrostedRadio GameVery partially true The Office fu