The Fallout Lounge

It's the perfect time to revisit that magical eatery where you can fill the hole in your soul with gravy. All feeding troughs are now socially-distanced. 

Greetings, Fallout Loungers. As we ready new material for Season 3, we'll be posting popular sketches you may have missed. Keep an open mind for this one, and you'll be rewarded. It's a complete explanation of why Donald Trump will be getting a statue. Yes! We know!!

For those who've been curled up in the fetal position since Memorial Day, here's what you've missed--a compilation of sketches from the worst summer ever.  A giant thank you to all of our listeners! Share, review, and we'll see you soon for Season 3. #comedy

Tired of doing even the bare minimum to slow the spread of COVID-19? Now you can do even less! Written by Bob Merlotti. Voices by David Pasquesi, Katherine Pryor, Dave Gerbosi, and Kathy Nagler. Portions of chanting performed by the Von Trapps of Green Lake, Wisconsin: Dennis, Maureen, Zoe, and Grace Ryan, as well as TV's John Montgomery and Bob Merlotti. Recorded remotely, and mixed by Dave Gerbo...

"Break a leg" wasn't just a show biz bromide to creative genius Bob Fosse. Written by Bob Merlotti. Voices by Geoffrey Cantor, Andy Bobrow, Kathy Nagler, Meg Ruddy, and Dennis Ryan. Recorded at Gotham Podcast Studio, and mixed by Dave Gerbosi. 

Nature is beautiful and awe-inspiring. Except when it's disgusting and pathetic. Written by Bob Merlotti. Voices by Kathy Nagler, Shannon Bobo, and Dave Gerbosi.  Recorded at The Network Studios, and mixed by Dave Gerbosi. 

Craving something original in a talk show? We threw away the desk on this one. And the chair. Written by Bob Merlotti. Voices by Geoffrey Cantor, David Pasquesi, Dave Gerbosi, and Bob Merlotti.  Recorded at Gotham Podcast Studio, and mixed by Dave Gerbosi. 

You probably think all adult superstores are alike. Not so! Savvy consumers demand value for their perv dollar. Written by Bob Merlotti. Voices by David Pasquesi, Andy Bobrow, Kathy Nagler, TV's John Montgomery, and David Gerbosi. And introducing "Timmy." Recorded at The Network Studios. Mixed by Dave Gerbosi. 

Autonomous sensory meridian response, or ASMR, is soothing, mysterious, even sensual. But not to worry, we've fixed all that. Written by Bob Merlotti. Voices: Katherine Pryor and Dave Gerbosi. Recorded at home and mixed by Dave Gerbosi. 

You heard us. It's a bear giving fishing lessons. Voices: Andy Bobrow and TV's John Montgomery. Recorded at Network Studio in Culver City and mixed by Dave Gerbosi. 

We've stitched together another satchel of sketches into one big, comfy, comedy quilt for your listening convenience. If you're already a fan but have missed a few episodes, here's your chance to catch up. And if you're new to us, listen and share--then download the 4 previous compilations waiting to tickle your ear's funny bone. 

Finally, a vitamin so effective, you can actually see  it working.  Written by Bob Merlotti. Voices: Stevie Sant'angelo, Jillian Maryonovich, Katherine Pryor, Kathy Nagler, Andy Bobrow, and David Gerbosi. Recorded at Gotham Podcast Studios and at various homes. Mixed by Dave Gerbosi. 

Is summer the worst season, or simply not as good as the other three? Our favorite misanthropic DJ explores this and other sunburning issues.  Written by Bob Merlotti. Voice: David Pasquesi. Mixed by Dave Gerbosi. 

Ready to get back to dating after the lockdown? HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Oh, wait, you're serious? Then listen to this.  Written by Bob Merlotti. Voice: Kathy Nagler.  Recorded at Kathy Nagler's Ping-Pong Table, and mixed by Dave Gerbosi. 

We'd like to thank the talented dead celebrities who made this sketch possible. Written by Bob Merlotti. Voices: Andy Bobrow, Kathy Nagler, David Pasquesi, Meg Ruddy, TV's John Montgomery, David Gerbosi, and Bob Merlotti. Recorded at Network Studios in Culver City, and mixed by Dave Gerbosi. 

Elon Musk has proven manned space travel can be inexpensive and routine. What now? Here's the next giant leap for Musk kind. Written by Bob Merlotti. Voices: Geoff Cantor, Bob Merlotti, and Kathy Nagler. Recorded at Gotham Podcast Studio in New York, and mixed by Dave Gerbosi. 

After Early Today , Good Morning, America , and Live with Kelly and Ryan , comes the show for viewers who have a more relaxed approach to waking up during quarantine.  Written by Bob Merlotti. Voices: Andy Bobrow, Kathy Nagler, and Meg Ruddy.  Recorded at Network Studios in Culver City, and mixed by Dave Gerbosi. 

Please welcome our newest sponsor, the DNA testing company that gives you the results you truly want.  Written by Bob Merlotti. Voices: David Pasquesi, Kathy Nagler, Andy Bobrow, Meg Ruddy, TV's John Montgomery, Dave Gerbosi.  Recorded at Network Studios in Culver City, and mixed by Dave Gerbosi. 

You know what they say: there's a thin line between a virulent racist and a game show contestant with a targeted category focus. P.S. We love you, Alex! Written by Bob Merlotti. Vocals: Geoff Cantor, David Gerbosi, and Katherine Pryor. Recorded by VOs in self-quarantine, and mixed by David Gerbosi. 

It's a compilation! It's an anthology! It's eight sketches from our second season all smushed together for one-stop listening. Plug us in, and a mere 23 where-did-the-time-go minutes later, you'll have a snappy retort when your pushy friend insists you binge season 5 of  The Sassy Cow . "Have you heard ' The Fallout Lounge ?'" you'll counter, smugly. And just like that, you win the comedy standoff...

There's a national debate raging about when to restart the economy, given that reopening it too soon could lead to the deaths of thousands. Fortunately, we can count on corporations to take the moral high ground, as shown in this sketch.  Written by Bob Merlotti. Voices: Stevie Sant'angelo, TV's John Montgomery, Jillian Maryonovich, David Gerbosi, and Bob Merlotti.  Recorded at Network Studios and...

If presidential briefings and spending time with your family haven't pushed you over the edge yet, this world-weary DJ ought to do it. Written by Bob Merlotti. Voice: David Pasquesi. Recorded by David Pasquesi and mixed by David Gerbosi.     

If you're going to spend your home imprisonment giving yourself a hand, you may as well sing about it. Please listen to completion.  Written by Bob Merlotti. Vocal: David Gerbosi.  Recorded and mixed by David Gerbosi.   

You're sequestered, you're bored...how about a jigsaw puzzle to pass the time? With dedication and practice, you, too, may someday bask in the professional jigsaw circuit limelight, like these 1000-piece masters.  Written by Bob Merlotti. Voices: David Pasquesi and Kathy Nagler.  Recorded at The Network Studios and mixed by David Gerbosi.   

In times like these, snake oil salesmen emerge, eager to take advantage of the most vulnerable among us. Don't fall for scams, and if you're struggling with your mental health, find a professional to help. Not this guy. Written by Bob Merlotti. Voices: David Pasquesi and Meg Ruddy. Recorded at The Network Studios and mixed by David Gerbosi.