The Nerdologues Present: The Ketchup

The Nerdologues Present: 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

Episodes

Epilogue

June 30, 2016 • 5 mins
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!
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Chapter Forty-Eight

June 30, 2016 • 47 mins
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?
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Chapter Forty-Seven

June 23, 2016 • 30 mins
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!). 
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Chapter Forty-Six

June 16, 2016 • 36 mins
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!
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Chapter Forty-Five

June 9, 2016 • 35 mins
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? 
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Chapter Forty-Four

June 2, 2016 • 32 mins
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?
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Chapter Forty-Three

May 26, 2016 • 35 mins
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? 
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Chapter Fourty-Two

May 19, 2016 • 35 mins
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?!
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Chapter Forty-One

May 12, 2016 • 35 mins
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?   
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Chapter Fourty

May 5, 2016 • 36 mins
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?
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Chapter Thirty-Nine

April 28, 2016 • 34 mins
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? 
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Chapter Thirty-Eight

April 21, 2016 • 36 mins
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!
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Chapter Thirty-Seven

April 14, 2016 • 38 mins
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!
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Chapter Thirty-Six

April 7, 2016 • 33 mins
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!
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Chapter Thirty-Five

March 31, 2016 • 37 mins
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!
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Chapter Thirty-Four

March 24, 2016 • 30 mins
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!
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Chapter Thirty-Three

March 17, 2016 • 25 mins
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!
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Chapter Thirty-Two

March 10, 2016 • 34 mins
Del was born to run.  Enjoy our Spotify playlist for the episode here! And like The Ketchup on Facebook!
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Chapter Thirty-One

March 3, 2016 • 43 mins
From a whisper to a scream. Del's gotta get away.  Enjoy our Spotify playlist for the episode, and follow The Ketchup on Facebook!
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Chapter Thirty

February 25, 2016 • 43 mins
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!
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