The Nerdologues Present: The Ketchup: Recent Episodes
The Ketchup
The Ketchup is the last music podcast on Earth. After some disaster wipes out most of the human race -- or so it seems -- an injured man named Del finds himself alone in a California bomb shelter with no memory of how he got there… but with a computer full of music. Rather than sit in silence, Del resurrects a teenage passion, the mock radio show, by broadcasting weekly rock missives into the void. The music helps Del remember. But is anybody listening?
The Nerdologues are proud to re-present this 50-episode serial podcast created by and starring the Emmy award-winning Gary Lucy, friend of the group and all-around great guy. We’ll be putting up a new episode of the Ketchup weekly and adding in some bonus material as we go. Now strap on those headphones. It’s the end of the world as we know it, and we feel fine. RSS Feed Subscribe on iTunes
What would a music podcast be without a coda? Learn the final fate of our heroes and villains here. No playlist for this episode. It's over! Thank you so much for following along with this Ketchup re-broadcast (or discovering it for the first time on the Nerdologues site!). And thanks, of course, to Gary Lucy for trusting us to take care of his wonderful show. Follow Gary on Twitter for more goodness!
This is it, folks. One last rock block. The end comes for us all, I guess. Enjoy our Spotify playlist for this episode -- hell, we did the whole series! And if you like the Nerdologues, give us a look on Patreon?
Limp Bizkit. Kid Rock. Fergie. What is going on?? Enjoy this week's Spotify playlist (IF YOU CAN!). And like the Ketchup on Facebook (WHILE YOU CAN!).
Remember all that talk about escape last week? Unfortunately, it looks like Del's not going anywhere. Help? Enjoy our Spotify playlist for the episode, and like the Ketchup on Facebook - while you still can!
Del dreams of escape, but the reality is he might be done for. Hopefully the music won't stop. Enjoy our Spotify playlist for this episode, and like the Ketchup on Facebook! The Nerdologues are on Patreon! If you dig what we do, check it out?
Del's trapped in the space where it all began. Might as well pass the time with some good music. Enjoy our Spotify playlist for the episode, and like the Ketchup on Facebook! Also, if you enjoy the Nerdologues, check out our Patreon page?
Del returns to his original base of operations, which gets him wondering about the future of his show. Enjoy the rock while it lasts? Here's our Spotify playlist for the episode! Like The Ketchup on Facebook while you're at it! And hey, the Nerdologues are on Patreon! If you want to see us do more cool stuff, check it out?
It's not easy to get around in the post-apocalypse, and Del might have just stranded himself some place he doesn't want to be. Let's shield ourselves with great music! Enjoy our Spotify playlist for this chapter, and like the Ketchup on Facebook! If you like the Nerdologues and the stuff we do, help us keep it going with Patreon maybe?!
Del prepares to set off on an errand for his weird hosts. Is this his last show from Zzyzzx? Eh, I'm sure everything will be fine. Enjoy our Spotify playlist for the episode, and like the Ketchup on Facebook, please! And again, the Nerdologues are on Patreon! If you want to see us continue to create and support rad stuff, check it out?
Del's health is improving, but he's starting to feel empty inside. Can Future Islands, Hozier, Blink 182 and more pull him out of his funk? Enjoy our Spotify playlist for this episode, and like the Ketchup on Facebook, please! Also: the Nerdologues are on Patreon. If you like the stuff we do and want us to do more, check it out?
On top of his failing health, Del's got to deal with a jilted acquaintance showing up in Zzyzzx. Only the good tunes can get him through! Enjoy our Spotify playlist for this week's episode, and like the Ketchup on Facebook! Also, the Nerdologues are on Patreon! If you want to support more cool stuff like this show, help us out?
Things are kind of settling... or maybe unsettling... into a new normal for Del in Zzyzzx, but his end of days may not be too far off. Enjoy our Spotify playlist for this chapter, and like The Ketchup on Facebook! Also, the Nerdologues are on Patreon now! If you like the stuff we do, help us do more of it!
Del's shambling hosts are getting restless and his health's failing. Maybe the End of Days Inn in Zzyzzx isn't the best spot for a rock and roll radio show. But hey, we've got Ted Leo, Death Cab, Garbage, and more! Enjoy our Spotify playlist for this episode, and like us on Facebook! And hey, if you think the Nerdologues are cool and do cool stuff, check out our Patreon page to help us do even more of it!
Del's found a new civilization... kind of... in Zzyzzx. Time to get back to the rock & roll! Nothing else could possibly go wrong! Enjoy our Spotify playlist for this episode, and like us on Facebook! Also, the Nerdologues just launched a Patreon campaign! It'd be swell if you wanted to support us so we can do more cool stuff like host this show!
Del's got a new home base, but who are his hosts? Not even the Cranberries prepared him for this. Welcome to Zzyzzx, baby! Enjoy our Spotify playlist for the episode, and like us on Facebook!
The music keeps rolling, but Del does not. He's stuck in his car on the highway surrounded by... something. Is it the end? Enjoy our Spotify playlist for the episode! And be our Facebook bros!
Del takes his show on the road! Are road trips still as satisfying when pretty much all of humanity's been wiped out? Enjoy our Spotify playlist for this episode, and like the Ketchup on Facebook, plz!
Del was born to run. Enjoy our Spotify playlist for the episode here! And like The Ketchup on Facebook!
From a whisper to a scream. Del's gotta get away. Enjoy our Spotify playlist for the episode, and follow The Ketchup on Facebook!
Del learns that relationships take compromise, even at the end of the world. But how much is too much? Enjoy our Spotify playlist for this chapter! And follow The Ketchup on Facebook, dude!
Trouble in paradise for Del and his lady? Naah, I'm sure everything's fine. How couldn't it be with rock & roll like Cheap Trick, PJ Harvey, Cypress Hill and more? Here's the Chapter 29 Spotify playlist! Also, follow The Ketchup on Facebook!
Somehow, Del's got a lady and the loneliness is gone. Maybe the post-apocalypse isn't so bad? Check out our Spotify playlist for this chapter, and follow us on Facebook, dog!
Del ponders the pros and cons of going to rescue his crush from a gang of mad monks. It's still the post-apocalypse. How did we come to this? Enjoy this week's music on Spotify, friend! And get on the Ketchup Facebook page too!
Del goes on-location to stake out his weird neighbors and man, is he gonna be surprised at what he sees. Plus Supertramp, PJ Harvey, KISS, and more! Hey, you! Follow The Ketchup on Facebook! And enjoy this week's Spotify playlist for the episode!
Del pays another visit to his neighbors and learns an important lesson from Matchbox 20. Check out our Spotify playlist for full tracks from this episode! And follow The Ketchup on Facebook!
Del recovers from last week's trip and starts to feel optimistic about the prospect of listeners in this wasteland of a world. Plus The Thrills, Broken Social Scene, Metallica and more! Here's the Spotify list for this episode, y'all! Follow The Ketchup on Facebook too!
Del's made first contact with other survivors -- what the heck did they give him? Either way, the rock's gonna flow with Sweet, Elvis Costello, the Scorpions, and more. You can listen to the complete songs featured in this episode via our Spotify playlist! And keep up with the Ketchup on Facebook while you're at it!
Del's found people! Is he ready to meet them? All the insecurities of human interaction come rushing back in, buouyed only by Mates of State, My Morning Jacket, the Pixies and more! Here's this week's Spotify playlist. Follow us on Facebook too!
Del unleashes some EXTRA ROCK in this oversized Ketchup. What's renewed his vigor for life? And who Talks Dirty better, Jason Derulo or Poison? Here's our Spotify playlist for the episode! For more Ketchup goodness, follow our Facebook page!
After that encounter a few weeks ago, Del goes out looking for signs of survivors... but this episode has no sign of Survivor! Enjoy the Spotify playlist for this episode, and follow The Ketchup on Facebook, eh?!
More signs of life?! This week Del ponders the relationship of material possessions to happiness and we share in the Kooks, Pharrell Williams, Rainbow, and more! Here's our Spotify playlist for the episode. Follow The Ketchup on Facebook while you're at it!
After Del's harrowing experience last week, our boy gets a bit of a reset... but maybe don't mess with him. Learn about the FIVE KINDS OF MUSIC in this episode, where we play everything "from Ozomotli to Jody Watley"! Check out our Spotify playlist for chapter eighteen, and follow The Ketchup on Facebook! Also, this month's sensational poster is from Mr. Gary Lucy himself! Who knew he could art so hard?!
KISS, Oasis, the Presidents of the United States of America... oh my God, who's out there?? Enjoy the Spotify playlist for this episode, and follow The Ketchup on Facebook while you're at it!
Del enjoys the quiet retail life in Redmont, picks up a new hobby, and maybe gets a new love interest? I mean, if she's alive? Plus the Dandy Warhols, Death Cab, Kid Cudi and more! Here's the Spotify playlist for this episode! And hey, you, follow The Ketchup on Facebook!
Del's finally mustered up the courage to go out into the world, and now he's set up shop -- literally -- in the nearby town of Redmont, CA. There may not be much commerce in this new world, but at least there's great art like U2, the Buzzcocks, and Yes! Enjoy our Spotify playlist for Chapter 15 here and follow The Ketchup on Facebook, yeah! Also, I forgot to post this last week -- it's November's poster by the amazing Claire Friedman!
Del finally gets out of the bunker to do some real exploring. Will he discover any civilization? At least he's discovered some more great music. Here's the Spotify playlist for this episode. Follow the Ketchup on Facebook, dudes!
Del finds new purpose after his recent personal troubles. He also finds great tunes by Rush, INXS, Neon Trees, and more! Here's our Spotify playlist for the episode! And follow The Ketchup on Facebook, ya dig?
Del begins to feel the weight of some seriously questionable decisions. Does morality exist in a world with no other people? At least he's still got rock and roll. Here's our Spotify playlist for the episode, and follow The Ketchup on Facebook, eh?
Del's having some issues. Will Neko Case, Dr. Dog, Parquet Courts, and more help? Check out the Spotify playlist for this episode and follow The Ketchup on Facebook!
This week, Judas Priest, Billy Joel, Tame Impala and more provide the soundtrack as Del finds lots of things: Cars. Drugs. Alcohol. Something else that's alive. If you liked the music from this episode, check out our Chapter 10 Playlist on Spotify. Also, follow the Ketchup Facebook page!
Del visits the house outside his bunker and gets a shock from his past to the tune of Modest Mouse, the Police, Lou Reed, and more. Here' s the Chapter Nine Spotify playlist and here's the Ketchup Facebook page, which is way cool! It's a new month, which means it's time for a new poster! This post-apocalyptic vision comes courtesy of Logan Dean!
The Eels, the Breeders, ELO, and more provide the soundtrack as Del explores the space outside his bunker. Check out our Chapter Eight playlist on Spotify and also follow the Ketchup Facebook page, huh?!
The Flaming Lips, the Go! Team, Cults, and everything changes (for real). Check out this week's Spotify playlist and follow the Ketchup Facebook page, dude!
Letters to Cleo, Michael Jackson, My Bloody Valentine... and Del tries to go outside? Here's the Spotify playlist for this episode, and here's the Ketchup Facebook page, which is all sorts of fun!
This week, Del begins to feel the weight of his situation. Can songs from Rufus Wainwright, Run DMC, Van Halen, and more help him feel better? Check out this week's Spotify playlist and follow the Ketchup Facebook page for more fun! Also, it's a new month, so we've got new art! September's Ketchup poster comes courtsey of the wonderful Andrea Bell.
This week, Del reflects on a particularly significant personality from his days as a 911 operator, kicks off the Ketchup book club, and rocks out to MGMT, the Walkmen, and Miley Cyrus! If you're a crazy person and would like to read along as part of the Ketchup book club, we won't stop you! You can get Night Probe! for a cool buck fifty on Amazon. Here's the Spotify playlist for chapter four. "Like" the Ketchup Facebook page for more goodness!
Stereolab, the Strokes, Gnarls Barkley, and more carry Del through a recollection of his job as a 911 operator -- and what might have been. Here's the playlist for Chapter Three! And make sure to follow the Ketchup Facebook page!
This week, Del gives us a tour of his bunker and we listen to Blue Oystery Cult, Wild Flag, the Talking Heads, and more. There's no place like home. Follow Ketchup writer/producer Gary Lucy on Twitter and check out The Ketchup Facebook page! And here's our Spotify playlist for The Ketchup Episode Two.
Alone in a bunker, possibly the last person alive -- what's a music junkie to do? Start a mock radio show, of course! The Ketchup is the Last Music Podcast on Earth, and over the next 48 weeks Del's going to share his extensive musical library -- and his not-so-extensive memories -- with you. Who is this man? Has most of the population of Earth really been destroyed? I don't know, but the music's good! Follow Gary Lucy on Twitter and check out the Ketchup Facebook page! You can hear the playlist for Chapter One here! Our awesome Ketchup art for the month comes courtesy of Kevin Budnik!
This short prologue sets up the events you're about to hear in the next year of weekly episodes from The Ketchup: The Last Music Podcast on Earth.