Episodes
Thursday Feb 22, 2018
Episode 26 - This Episode Would Look Fantastic in Sequins
Thursday Feb 22, 2018
Thursday Feb 22, 2018
Be sure to check out the companion blog at http://emptychecking.blogspot.com! On this week's episode I mostly just talk about the Olympics and my love of Rufus Wainwright, including my thoughts about his show in St. Louis on February 16. I also touch on a few personal things and complain about stuff. The usual. But this episode ended up meaning a lot to me, so I hope you enjoy it! Time indexes: 0:00 - Introduction and personal stuff. 9:48 - Music Break 1 - "Earned" from my "Things I Meant to Say" album. 10:21 - Olympics-talk... 23:19 - Music Break 2 - "Angel" off of my "Out from the Light" album. 23:50 - My thoughts on Rufus Wainwright, his show in St. Louis last week, and his impact on my life. It gets a little personal. 59:08 - "Sometimes You Say Goodbye" from my "Sorry, I Didn't Mean to Shout" album. 59:40 - Outro stuff. I briefly touch on wrestling, my disappointment in LootCrate, and my brother's new dog. Then I flounder trying to figure out howto say goodbye. Thanks for your support!
Friday Feb 16, 2018
Episode 25 - Nice to Be on the Podium
Friday Feb 16, 2018
Friday Feb 16, 2018
Check out the companion blog at http://emptychecking.blogspot.com! On this week's episode I talk about what I've seen so far from the Winter Olympics, then discuss music from Mr. Big (including an RIP to Pat Torpey), Roxy Music, Big Star, and AC Newman. After that, I talk about this week's happenings in the WWE. Also some other stuff. It's a fun one. Time indexes: 0:00 - Intro Stuff/State of the Podcast 6:10 - Music Break 1 - "In My Heart" from my "Out from the Light" album. 6:40 - Olympics!!! 17:53 - Music Break 2 - "Simple Things" from my "Things I Meant to Say" album. 12:23 - Music stuff (with a tribute to Pat Torpey at the top) 38:46 - Music Break 3 - "Everything" from my "Grounds" album. 39:17 - This week in the WWE. Including the revelation that I'm not a fan of the Undertaker. 55:10 - Music Break 4 - "Live Your Life" from my "Sorry, I Didn't Mean to Shout" release. 55:30 - Outro and touching on some loose ends.
Thursday Feb 08, 2018
Episode 24 - I Know A Lot About Kelsey Grammer (And So Can You!)
Thursday Feb 08, 2018
Thursday Feb 08, 2018
Be sure to check out the accompanying blog at http://emptychecking/blogspot.com for more stuff! This one's all over the place. I talk about the Superbowl and tell a story about how I thought Prince died almost 20 years before he did. I pay tribute to John Mahoney and that descends into talking about all the terrible things that have happened to Kelsey Grammer over the years. I talk a little about my love of The Office. Then I also get into talking about playing Zelda: Breath of the Wild, poorly explain what amiibos do, and stuff like that... Of course, there's talk about the WWE as well. And I talk about new music from Novo Amor/Ed Tullett. All that, plus a bunch of other stuff! Here are the times for those who wish to skip stuff: 0:00 - Opening remarks and intro music. 3:15 - Music Break 1 - "What Matters Most" off of my "Something to Look Forward To" album. 3:46 - Me pretending to know about football and talking about the Superbowl. (Including a story about how I thought Prince died in 1997 at the 11:48 mark.) 19:06 - Tribute to John Mahoney and a weirdly long examination of my encyclopedic knowledge of the misfortunes that have befallen Kelsey Grammer. 27:22 - I talk about how I like The Office a little. 30:27 - Music Break 2 - "Born in This Town" from my "Out from the Light" album. 30:57 - Gaming talk, with particular emphasis on Zelda: Breath of the Wild 42:57 - Music Break 3 - "El Santo Frente a la Muerte!" from the "Sorry, I Didn't Mean to Shout" release. 43:39 - This week in the WWE. 58:11 - Music Break 4 - "Being There" from the "Things I Meant to Say" album, featuring background vocals by Becky Outlaw, who has just a ridiculously cool last name. 58:43 - Music talk, including my thoughts on "Heiress" by Novo Amor and Ed Tullett 1:07:03 - Outro Music Thanks for your support!
Thursday Feb 01, 2018
Episode 23 - Wireless and Rechargeable
Thursday Feb 01, 2018
Thursday Feb 01, 2018
Be sure to check out the accompanying blog at http://emptychecking.blogspot.com. Shorter episode this week. I talk a little bit about my grandma to open things up. Next, I talk a bunch about the WWE and the arrival of Rowdy Ronda Rousey. Afterward, I discuss music including the new album from Black Rebel Motorcycle Club ("Wrong Creatures") alongside mentioning that my current listening is Annie Lennox and Rush, then I get excited about the Tragically Hip putting out a BluRay and Rufus Wainwright touring. I also talk about stuff I've got on order, but that hasn't arrived yet, including the oft-delayed Star Trek Mission Crate, a couple of cool t-shirts, and something of an accidentally more intimate nature. It's a shorter episode, but a fun one. Thanks for listening! Time index: 0:00 - Intro and music 2:54 - Talkin' 'bout Grandma 8:52 - Music Break #1 - "Remember Me" from my "Sorry I Didn't Mean to Shout" release. 9:27 - WWE Wrestling Recap, including me being VERY excited about Ronda Rousey! 19:53 - Music Break #2 - The outro of "Good Things" off of my "Out from the Light" record. 20:22 - Music-talk, including the new album by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, my current listening--Annie Lennox and Rush, me being excited about the Tragically Hip's last gig being on Blu Ray, and a little bit of me being excited that Rufus Wainwright is coming to town. 29:25 - Music Break #3 - Part of "The Best" from my "Ink-Stained Fingers" album. 29:53 - Other stuff I ordered, including me bitching about Loot Crate delaying the Star Trek Mission Crate, some talk of t-shirts...and something a little more intimate... 44:19 - Music Break #4 - Chorus of "Not Okay" from the "Trigger Warnings and Sunshine" album. 44:55 - Outro, including some talk of darts and the retirement of the great Phil Taylor.