Derek Brink explains what purchases have emptied out his checking account, in real time.
Episodes
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
In this episode, I talk about music from Murry Hammond, Hayes Carll, and The Wonder Years and then the movies The Phoenician Scheme, Throw Momma from the Train, and the TV show Columbo. I had a great time recording this one that I hope translates into your ears!
Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
Bandcamp: http://derekbrink.bandcamp.com
email: db@derekbrink.com
Time Index:
- 0:00 - Intro (Including a defense of Taylor Swift)
- 17:41 - TralfamadOverture
- 18:11 - Recent Listening
- 18:28 - Murry Hammond - Trail Songs of the Deep
- 23:12 - Hayes Carll - We're Only Human
- 28:55 - The Wonder Years (In general)
- 35:52 - You've Got to Laugh
- 36:22 - Recent Viewing
- 36:47 - The Phoenician Scheme
- 43:46 - Throw Momma from the Train
- 48:25 - Columbo
- 56:02 - If It's Raining
- 56:32 - Outro
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
I have an episode READY TO GO, but Microsoft has kneecapped me. Listen to this short update to find out how!
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
A new episode is coming soon! But here's why it isn't up yet...you know the drill!
Thursday Jul 24, 2025
Thursday Jul 24, 2025
You lucky ducks! It's a FAB 15 episode, featuring your Uncle Derek and Papa Dave! This week we're counting down our Fab 15 Feel Good Songs. Which was apparently a slightly more confusing topic than intended. But it's a fun listen and includes a nice review of the recent Devo show in St. Louis, up top! Join us, won't you?
Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
Bandcamp: http://derekbrink.bandcamp.com
email: db@derekbrink.com
Spotify Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/317eypfciiajkyay2kxloz3kreoa?si=f046115ad0514079
Time Index:
- 0:00 - Intro
- 2:11 - Dave and Derek talk about Devo
- 13:02 - Explanation of the topic and rules for the list
- 18:57 - The list begins:
- 19:04 - #15
- 26:27 - #14
- 32:02 - #13
- 36:37 - #12
- 42:00 - #11
- 47:40 - #10
- 52:39 - #9
- 57:41 - #8
- 1:02:37 - #7
- 1:12:21 - #6
- 1:14:50 - #5
- 1:23:30 - #4
- 1:27:58 - #3
- 1:35:14 - #2
- 1:40:16 - #1
- 1:42:20 - Honorable Mentions
- 1:54:08 - The FINAL 15 and picking a number 1
Thursday Jul 24, 2025
Thursday Jul 24, 2025
SPECIAL UPLOAD: My thoughts on the death of Hulk Hogan. (Fab 15 episode still to come later tonight.)
Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
A brief upload from the phone to say goodbye to Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Ozzy Osbourne. I wish I'd said everything I said better, but I think my heart is in the right place. Both sad losses. Hang in there until Thursday, and I'll upload a Fab 15 for you!
Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
A quick update on why there's not a new episode yet, plus a very brief book review! There will be a FAB 15 uploaded soon, I promise!
Sunday Jul 06, 2025
Sunday Jul 06, 2025
In this episode, we catch up on some music from James McMurtry, Pulp, Neil Young, HAIM, and S.G. Goodman. It's a slightly shorter episode, but packed with fun! Enjoy!
Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
Music: http://derekbrink.bandcamp.com
email: db@derekbrink.com
Time Index:
- 0:00 - Intro
- 11:41 - You and You Alone
- 12:11 - Recent Listening:
- 12:47 - James McMurtry - The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy
- 17:30 - Pulp - More
- 21:51 - Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts - Talkin to the Trees
- 25:00 - HAIM - I Quit
- 34:32 - S.G. Goodman - Planting By the Signs
- 38:54 - The High Road
- 39:26 - Outro
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
In this episode, I talk about one of my favorite musical formats--the CD Box Set! That's right! It's a theme episode!!! Enjoy!
Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
Bandcamp: http://derekbrink.bandcamp.com
email: db@derekbrink.com
Time Index:
...there's just one topic. If you want to be a jerk and skip the intro, the "show" starts at 6:57. But...really? You don't have just short of 7 minutes to hear about my day? Wow...
The music in this episode is all from my Departure album:
Deeper Than Oceans
Lectio Divina
Thanks!
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
I had a different episode ready to go, but given the day's news I needed to talk about Brian Wilson. This isn't a typical episode. It's very emotional, my thoughts are somewhat random and cloudy, and it's a little raw. But I needed to do something to pay tribute to one of my all-time heroes. I hope you enjoy it.
Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
email: db@derekbrink.com