The Ascertainers

Episode 164: Y is The Billy Preston of Vowels

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2162255/fan_mail/new] No real topic on this one, but we cover a lot of ground.  pretty easy listen.  Enjoy. * Long Pants Theory * Kevin Nealon * Agree to agree * Kevin Harlan and Trent Tucker * Brady vs Romo * NYC * Horse nap * The Breadwinner * Mr Ed * Old sitcoms & Spinoffs * Song of the Week: * Possum Kingdom--The Toadies * Sea of Joy--Blind Faith * Chili talk--The Loon * Toadies show review * Shoutout Mike from Montana and Randy * Knee Job #NewtsAppleValley TheAcertainers@gmail.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj6a__KgDC8&list=RDlj6a__KgDC8&start_radio=1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAalP0jeqV4  https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=possum+kingdom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOZ5VcQIiFc&list=RDcOZ5VcQIiFc&start_radio=1

Episode 163: More Cover Songs

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2162255/fan_mail/new] We revisit an unending topic with cover tunes this week.  Fair amount of hazing to go along with some laughs. * Song Sung Blue * Cock-eyed * Side effects * Golf recap * Mark's new Motorbike * Pressure cooker * Pun of the Day * Get on over to Newt's * Inverted golf course * Song of the Week * Sugaree--Jorma Kaukonen * Love Hurts--The Everly Brothers * Cover songs * VH did it right * Grammar meltdown * Bill Shatner * Pearl Jam covers Pink Floyd * Black Crowes guy covers Velvet Underground * Foo Fighters cover The Doors * Joan Jett covers The Arrows * Pearl Jam and Post Malone cover Jay Frank Wilson & the Cavaliers * Hot or hideous (nothing in between) #NewtsAppleValleyMN TheAscertainers@gmail.com The Ascertainers | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Ascertainers/100094539404602/] Jorma Kaukonen -- Sugaree [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qsttcz5601k] Everly Brothers - Love Hurts [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFE2SnliiV0] (AUDIO RESTORED) William Shatner "Sings" 'Rocket Man' 1978 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wI4jMxveyI]

Episode 162: Yungblud Wasn't That Bad

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2162255/fan_mail/new] We're joined by Jim's wife for this one.  We cover a bit of ground and have some laughs. * Big Whack * Money back guarantee * Incense * RIP Wolves and Wild * Victoire' * MN sports futility * Dystopian * Facial recognition * Schlitz * Yungblud concert review * The opposite of David Lee Roth * Mark's Green Day connection * Songs of the Week: * Vascular--Pierre * Love Removal Machine--The Cult * Happy Birthday Mark! #NewtsAppleValleyMN TheAscertainers@gmail.com Pierre - "Vascular" [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuAjCXXDQho] The Cult - Love Removal Machine HD - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6PgftKbQnQ] YUNGBLUD - Hello Heaven, Hello (Official Music Video) - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrZX47RbeJs] (the good part starts at 2:50) Dillinger Four - Doublewhiskeycokenoice [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVEqoyTufa0]  (You be the judge--did Green Day rip them off?)

Episode 161: What if the Bee Gee's Were Hot?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2162255/fan_mail/new] Get ready with us as we talk about places we shop...  No, really, it's a decent episode. * Big box bourbon * Costco virgin * On to Aldi * Gator Roll * RIP Dave Mason * Golf smack * Careful in traffic * RIP Joe Senser * Songs of the Week: * ETI-- Blue Öyster Cult  * How Can You Mend a Broken Heart--Bee Gee's * What if they were hot? * Watch the Bee Gee's documentary form around 2020 * Chest hair #NewtsAppleValleyMN #BestSponsorEver TheAscertainers@gmail.com Blue Öyster Cult - E.T.I. (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence) (Live) 10/9/1981 [Digitally Restored] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMC2p_mWueY] Bee Gees - How Can You Mend A Broken Heart (Live in Las Vegas, 1997 - One Night Only) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PciJq0qYJj8] It’s The PERFECT Cover 🤫⛳️ #golf #golfer #golflife [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/98ug1ah7rZs]

Episode 160: Sidney Crosby Stills, Nash & Young

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2162255/fan_mail/new] We talk a bit of sports on this one, hence the Wheel of Fortune Before and After-inspired title.  IYKYK... * Mark's family recap * Keep it Shrimple * Green Room * Yungblud preview * Newt's--Not a Bad Seat in the House * Special Newt's shoutout--Sarah * Best in Show * The Farting Contest * Nerd Alert * Karen flashback * Self-righteous * Boilermakers * Nocturnal Mom's * Vaccuums * Songs of the Week: * Don't Be Cruel--Billy Swan * Is She Hiding a Broken Heart--Remo Drive * Neil Young vs Diamond Dave * Minnesota Sports Disappointment * Joe Pesci or Joe Piscopo? #NewtsAppleValleyMN #SarahRocks TheAscertainers@gmail.com Billy Swan - Don't Be Cruel (Audio) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BP-xffG3ksI] Dusty Springfield - Son of a Preacher Man (Official Audio) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAZLgsDRUv4] Remo Drive "Is She Hiding a Broken Heart" New/Unreleased Song LIVE - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tnx8KD8kom0]