Episode Archive: The Ketchup

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What would a music podcast be without a coda? Learn the final fate of our heroes and villains here. 

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This is it, folks. One last rock block. The end comes for us all, I guess.

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Remember all that talk about escape last week? Unfortunately, it looks like Del's not going anywhere. Help?

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Del dreams of escape, but the reality is he might be done for. Hopefully the music won't stop.

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Del's trapped in the space where it all began. Might as well pass the time with some good music. 

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Del returns to his original base of operations, which gets him wondering about the future of his show. Enjoy the rock while it lasts?

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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!

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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.

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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?

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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!

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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. 

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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!

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Del's found a new civilization... kind of... in Zzyzzx. Time to get back to the rock & roll! Nothing else could possibly go wrong!

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Del's got a new home base, but who are his hosts? Not even the Cranberries prepared him for this. Welcome to Zzyzzx, baby!

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The music keeps rolling, but Del does not. He's stuck in his car on the highway surrounded by... something. Is it the end? 

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Del takes his show on the road! Are road trips still as satisfying when pretty much all of humanity's been wiped out? 

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Del learns that relationships take compromise, even at the end of the world. But how much is too much? 

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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? 

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Somehow, Del's got a lady and the loneliness is gone. Maybe the post-apocalypse isn't so bad? 

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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? 

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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!

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Del pays another visit to his neighbors and learns an important lesson from Matchbox 20. 

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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!

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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. 

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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!

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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?

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After that encounter a few weeks ago, Del goes out looking for signs of survivors... but this episode has no sign of Survivor!

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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!

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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"!

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KISS, Oasis, the Presidents of the United States of America... oh my God, who's out there??

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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!

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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!

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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. 

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Del finds new purpose after his recent personal troubles. He also finds great tunes by Rush, INXS, Neon Trees, and more!

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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.

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Del's having some issues. Will Neko Case, Dr. Dog, Parquet Courts, and more help? 

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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. 

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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. 

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The Eels, the Breeders, ELO, and more provide the soundtrack as Del explores the space outside his bunker. 

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The Flaming Lips, the Go! Team, Cults, and everything changes (for real). 

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Letters to Cleo, Michael Jackson, My Bloody Valentine... and Del tries to go outside? 

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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?

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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!

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Stereolab, the Strokes, Gnarls Barkley, and more carry Del through a recollection of his job as a 911 operator -- and what might have been. 

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This week, Del gives us a tour of his bunker and we listen to Blue Oystery Cult, Wild Flag, the Talking Heads, and more. 

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The first episode of the Ketchup introduces us to our mysterious (even to him) narrator Del and kicks off with some great tunes by Metric, Hank Williams, the Cold War Kids, and more!

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This brief introduction sets the stage for the 50-episode serial podcast The Ketchup: The Last Music Podcast on Earth.