The Fallout Lounge

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.