The Fallout Lounge

You want comedy, and you don't have time to dick around. Introducing The Fallout Lounge, the scripted comedy sketch show that's in and out of your brain in minutes, leaving it refreshed and sparkling clean. It's not a podcast–it's a podsnack™! Created by a guy who wrote hundreds of funny radio commercials and then got fired.

Compilation 15: Happy "Only the Presidents We Like" Day 02/17/2025

Compilation 15: Happy "Only the Presidents We Like" Day If you've been twiddling your opposables. waiting for just the right moment to catch up on the Fallout Lounge, your derelict ship has come in. Seven, count 'em, seven sketches, each one honed to a glossy comedic sheen, lined up like chuckle soldiers for your ears to inspect. So download, guffaw, and then, well, then you'll want to subscribe! You'll also want to write us a comment, or a sonnet if you're really inspired. Not to mention you'll be moved to give us a 5-star rating. You can follow us on Threads and Instagram at @falloutlounge. We won't sell you merch. Not our merch, anyway. You're welcome to our vintage "Hall & Oates: We Hate Each Other Tour" t-shirt, though. /episode/index/show/falloutlounge/id/35289565

God's Ted Talk 02/03/2025

God's Ted Talk If the world makes no sense and you're grasping for answers, you're in luck. Here's God--yes, THAT God--to explain everything. Written and produced by Bob Merlotti. Voices by David Pasquesi, Dave Gerbosi, Russell Arons, Meg Ruddy, and Will Becton. Music, sound design, and mix by David Gerbosi. /episode/index/show/falloutlounge/id/35135585

Death of Democracy (repost) 01/20/2025

Death of Democracy (repost) American history will be made this week, and the week after that (it's how history works). But if you don't want to wait, here's a spoiler! Written by Bob Merlotti. Voices by David Pasquesi, Andy Bobrow, Meg Ruddy, Dave Gerbosi, and Bob Merlotti. Music, sound design, and mix by David Gerbosi. /episode/index/show/falloutlounge/id/34923670

Holiday Doldrums (repost from 2019) 12/23/2024

Holiday Doldrums (repost from 2019) Happy Holidays from the Fallout Lounge! May your days be merry and bright--although this classic sketch oughta tamp that brightness down a bit. Written, directed, and produced by Bob Merlotti. Voice by David Pasquesi. Sound design, music and mix by Dave Gerbosi. /episode/index/show/falloutlounge/id/34590080

The Tree Planter 11/11/2024

The Tree Planter It's up to all of us to leave the world a little better than we found it. That said, we're under no contractual obligation to do so. Written, directed, and produced by Bob Merlotti. Voices by David Pasquesi, Andrés duBouchet, Meg Ruddy, and Kathy Nagler (get well soon, Kathy!). Mix and sound design by Dave Gerbosi. /episode/index/show/falloutlounge/id/33850392

Sgt. Big Bill Matznick 10/21/2024

Sgt. Big Bill Matznick It's your patriotic duty to be an informed voter. And to be an informed voter, you must listen to hyperbolic political ads introducing new candidates. Hey, there's one right here! Written, directed, and produced by Bob Merlotti. Voices by Andrés duBouchet, Dennis Ryan, and Meg Ruddy. Sound design, music, and mix by Dave Gerbosi. /episode/index/show/falloutlounge/id/33554252

Barbra: One Singular Note 04/08/2024

Barbra: One Singular Note There's only one Barbra Streisand, and in her latest offering to her adoring fans, there's only one note. Written, directed, and produced by Bob Merlotti. Vocals by Kathy Nagler. Voices by Kathy Nagler, Dennis Ryan, Chris Cady, Monica Orozco, and Katherine Pryor. Sound design, music, and mix by Dave Gerbosi. /episode/index/show/falloutlounge/id/30682088

Bags of Brothers 02/19/2024

Bags of Brothers Tired of the same old World Wars on Netflix? Then hold onto your camo shorts, because you're ready for the next level of combat entertainment! Written, directed, and produced by Bob Merlotti. Voices by David Pasquesi, Andy Bobrow, Kathy Nagler, Meg Ruddy, Chris Cady, Dave Gerbosi, and Bob Merlotti. Sound design, music, and mix by Dave Gerbosi. /episode/index/show/falloutlounge/id/29989763

It's a Young Man's Game 12/04/2023

It's a Young Man's Game It's time for the game show that answers the question, "How badly do you want to be on television?" Park your dignity at the studio door and humiliate yourself for fame, cash, and merchandise! Written by Bob Merlotti. Voices by Andrés duBouchet, TV's John Montgomery, Meg Ruddy, Chris Cady, Russell Arons, Dave Gerbosi, and Bob Merlotti. Sound design, music, and mix by Dave Gerbosi. /episode/index/show/falloutlounge/id/28924063

Puerta al Cielo Water 11/06/2023

Puerta al Cielo Water When you want the very best in bottled water, when price is no object and your moral compass hasn't left the junk drawer in years, reach for an ice-cold Puerta al Cielo! Let the parched naysayers call it "blood water"--we call it thirst-quenching! Written by Bob Merlotti. Voices by Andrés duBouchet, Chris Cady, and Russell Arons. Sound design, music, vocals, and mix by Dave Gerbosi. /episode/index/show/falloutlounge/id/28528340

NFL Halftime Show (repost) 09/05/2023

NFL Halftime Show (repost) It's football season! Time for every American to stock up on beer, artery-clogging foodstuffs, and to become an amateur expert on concussion protocol! It's also time for what promises to be a perennial favorite--or at least a perennial repost. Voices by both our regular cast and the proverbial "cast of thousands." Sound design and mix by Dave Gerbosi. /episode/index/show/falloutlounge/id/27949419

Hernia-Mesh & Stoolwater 08/21/2023

Hernia-Mesh & Stoolwater Summer's almost over. If you haven't planned a trip yet, why not visit a quaint little hamlet unspoiled by crass tourism? Voices by Andrés duBouchet, Dave Gerbosi, Russell Arons, and Chris Cady. Sound design and mix by Dave Gerbosi. /episode/index/show/falloutlounge/id/27793188

Congressional Hand Job 07/31/2023

Congressional Hand Job Finally, a bipartisan podcast you can share with friends across the political spectrum! We consider this a modern spin on School House Rock's "I'm Just a Bill"--with a happy ending. Voices by Andrés duBouchet, Dave Gerbosi, Russell Arons, and Bob Merlotti. Sound design and mix by Dave Gerbosi. /episode/index/show/falloutlounge/id/27591825

Compilation 14: A Home in the 'Burbs and a White Picket Line 07/24/2023

Compilation 14: A Home in the 'Burbs and a White Picket Line Many of you have a little extra time on your hands right now, whether you're engaged in a leisurely game of Jarts or joining your entertainment colleagues for a midday stroll. In any case, please enjoy this compilation, which features seven of our latest sketches. It'll provide your ears with a half-hour of summer distraction while you chase the ice cream truck or demand a living wage. Download, subscribe, and, while you've got the free time, please give us a 5-star rating as a sign of solidarity. And follow us on Threads and Instagram at @falloutlounge. /episode/index/show/falloutlounge/id/27530172

Agnostic Heaven 07/03/2023

Agnostic Heaven The trouble with most afterlifes is that you have to commit to them sight unseen. Wouldn't it be better if you were matched with an afterlife based on your beliefs, or lack thereof? Now, you can be! Voices by David Pasquesi, Andy Bobrow, Russell Arons, and Dave Gerbosi. Sound design and mix by Dave Gerbosi. /episode/index/show/falloutlounge/id/27337104

The American Bidet Company 06/21/2023

The American Bidet Company Why haven't bidets caught on in the U.S.? We definitely consume enough Taco Bell products to warrant their use. Finally, there's an American-made bidet that'll make you squat down and take notice! Voices by Barry Burdiak, Andrés duBouchet, Kathy Nagler, Russell Arons, Dave Gerbosi, and Bob Merlotti. Sound design, music, and mix by Dave Gerbosi. /episode/index/show/falloutlounge/id/27224994

Pinnacle Pictures 06/12/2023

Pinnacle Pictures The golden age of adult movies didn't happen by accident. It took the efforts of dedicated, hard-working individuals. Give a listen and gain some respect for the titans who once ruled the porn industry. Voices by Andrés duBouchet, Andy Bobrow, and Russell Arons. Sound design and mix by Dave Gerbosi. /episode/index/show/falloutlounge/id/27120672

The Waikiki Collection Agency 06/05/2023

The Waikiki Collection Agency We can all agree that one of our most welcoming, friendly states is Hawaii--the Aloha State! That is, of course, unless you owe Hawaii money. Then they play hard coconut. VO by Andrés duBouchet, Music, vocals, and mix by Dave Gerbosi. /episode/index/show/falloutlounge/id/27006501

Two Popes 2 (repost) 05/30/2023

Two Popes 2 (repost) Let's pause to honor a recently fallen cast member, Pope Benedict XVI, who right this very moment may be looking down and wishing us struck by lightning for claiming him as a cast member. Or looking up, who knows! And if you pray really hard, a brand new sketch will ascend from the underworld next week! /episode/index/show/falloutlounge/id/26994138

Funky Barbaro 05/15/2023

Funky Barbaro The New York Times' hugely popular podcast "The Daily," hosted by Michael Barbaro, provides listeners with in-depth reporting and analysis on the important issues of the day. But until now, you couldn't dance to it. Written by Bob Merlotti. Mix by Dave Gerbosi. /episode/index/show/falloutlounge/id/26846157

Chimp GPT 05/08/2023

Chimp GPT Scientists, PETA, and the entertainment community are in agreement that live primates should not be used in film. But what do monkeys have to say? Voices by David Pasquesi, Kathy Nagler, and Dennis Ryan. Mix by Dave Gerbosi. /episode/index/show/falloutlounge/id/26774205

Welcome to the Fallout Lounge! 05/03/2023

Welcome to the Fallout Lounge! New listener? Wonder what the Fallout Lounge is all about, or where to start? This trailer will give you the details you need to begin your comedic journey (spoiler alert: it ends in a dark alley behind Long John Silver's). /episode/index/show/falloutlounge/id/26737779

Welcome to the Fallout Lounge! 05/01/2023

Compilation 13: Bad Luck Adjacent 10/10/2022

Compilation 13: Bad Luck Adjacent Friday the 14th, walking in front of a ladder, and a killer asteroid hitting the planet next to you. That's the thrill of near catastrophe you'll feel when you listen to our latest compilation. Six hilarious sketches, stitched together like a Human Centipede, each one barely skirting disaster. Should you download it? Share? Subscribe? Yes, all of those things, lest you anger our intern Jason, who murders his victims while they're listening to unfunny podcasts. /episode/index/show/falloutlounge/id/24640308

Newman's Own 09/26/2022

Newman's Own The recent HBO documentary about Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward drew critical raves and fresh tomatoes. But there's more to the story, as we recently learned by bugging the Newman's Own boardroom. Written by Bob Merlotti. Voices by David Pasquesi, Russell Arons, and Dave Gerbosi. Sound design and mix by Dave Gerbosi. /episode/index/show/falloutlounge/id/24490671

We Had a Good Run 09/19/2022

We Had a Good Run Once in a blue election cycle, an artist emerges with their stubby finger on the faint pulse of the nation. Share this alternative national anthem with a patriot who's bullish about America! Written by Bob Merlotti. Vocals, music, and mix by Dave Gerbosi. /episode/index/show/falloutlounge/id/24400911

NFL Halftime Show 09/12/2022

NFL Halftime Show Even the most rabid NFL fan can watch only so many concussions before they crave an expert to analyze those concussions. This halftime show has everything you'll ever need. Ever. Written by Bob Merlotti. Voices by Andrés duBouchet, David Pasquesi, Andy Bobrow, Patrick Schumacker, Kathy Nagler, Chris Cady, Barry Burdiak, Meg Ruddy, Dennis Ryan, TV's John Montgomery, Dave Merhar, Dave Gerbosi, Susan Gerbosi, Dave "News" Hughes, and Bob Merlotti. Sound design and mix by Dave Gerbosi. /episode/index/show/falloutlounge/id/24324987

Toaster Oven 09/05/2022

Toaster Oven Some days you're the fly, some days you're the windshield, and some days you stick your hand in a toaster oven. Written by Bob Merlotti. Voice by David Pasquesi, and introducing "Luna" and "Wolfie." Mix by Dave Gerbosi. /episode/index/show/falloutlounge/id/24257313

Pantone 2022 Color of the Year 08/29/2022

Pantone 2022 Color of the Year It's time to paint over Pantone Color of the Year 2021 with a sassy new selection. Color us mixing a strong drink. Written by Bob Merlotti. Voices by Kathy Nagler, Barry Burdiak, Meg Ruddy, and Stevie Sant'Angelo. Mix by Dave Gerbosi. /episode/index/show/falloutlounge/id/24178443

Deckswabber NA 08/22/2022

Deckswabber NA Tired of non-alcoholic beers that lack gusto? Hoist three sheets to the wind with the bold new NA brew that's cresting with flavor! Written by Bob Merlotti. Voices by David Pasquesi, Barry Burdiak, Chris Cady, Meg Ruddy, Kathy Nagler, Dennis Ryan, TV's John Montgomery, Dave Gerbosi, and Bob Merlotti. Music and mix by Dave Gerbosi. /episode/index/show/falloutlounge/id/24129864

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