Empty Checking with Derek Brink

Episode 136 - Rest in Peace, Kevin Conroy

In this "special episode," I talk about Kevin Conroy and share my grief at his passing. I'm 100% sure my thoughts are incomplete and imperfect. But I hope you hear my heart. Kevin Conroy was MY Batman. He WAS Batman. This goes some small way in expressing my admiration and mourning.

Please check out http://emptychecking.blogspot.com for some relevant info/links. Or e-mail me at db@derekbrink.com to talk about your memories and feelings for Kevin Conroy.

Otherwise...go out there and be Batman, folks.

Episode 135 - Music Ketchup?

I'm finally back doing my solo-act! And in this one I mostly tell some stories and catch up on some recent releases from Julian Lennon, Demi Lovato, Taylor Swift, The Pixies, Flogging Molly, and Dropkick Murphys. It's fun. Come have fun with me! :)

And feel free to check out the companion blog at http://emptychecking.blogspot.com and e-mail me at db@derekbrink.com.

Time Index:

• 0:00 - Intro
• 17:20 - Church Girls
• 17:50 - Music Reviews (Intro)
  • 18:41 - Julian Lennon - Jude
  • 21:38 - Flogging Molly - Anthem
  • 24:02 - Dropkick Murphys - This Machine Still Kills Fascists
  • 27:51 - Pixies - Doggerel
  • 29:53 - Demi Lovato - Holy Fvck
  • 37:47 - Taylor Swift - Midnights
• 47:01 - Being There
• 47:31 - Outro

EC Update - Oct 21, 2022 01:06

I've been under the weather and recorded a quick update from my phone telling you...pretty much just that... New episode as soon as I'm able!

Episode 134 - An Interview with Jim Ousley (PREORDER THE ATONEMENT BELL NOW!)

This was a really fun episode for me, in which I basically got to fan-boy all over one of my friends for a long time. Jim Ousley has been writing cool comics, music, haikus, and other stuff for years, and his newest project, The Atonement Bell (available everywhere 11/9) is some of his best work yet, in my opinion. I was excited to talk to him about the story, but also to talk about everything else under the sun. Check it out!

Also check out the companion blog at http://emptychecking.blogspot.com for photos and more. And always feel free to e-mail me at db@derekbrink.com with your thoughts and questions.

No time index this week, since it's an interview. Just sit back and enjoy it, knowing that the FULL version was 2.5 hours long, but I edited it down to and hour and 42 minutes, for your sake. :) 

EC Update 10-11-22.m4a

In a few days, you'll be listening to me talk to my friend Jim Ousely about his upcoming comic, The Atonement Bell (out 11/9!) and a myriad of other things. Here's me telling you why you should...and why it's still a couple days away. :)

Episode 133 - You Can’t Fake Blushing

I'm back on my own this week and I kept it pretty simple. I give a life update, then talk about The Sandman, Glenn Tilbrook, and an awesome beer I had last week. Check it out!

Remember to check out the companion blog at http://emptychecking.blogspot.com for photos and more. And you can e-mail me your thoughts at db@derekbrink.com.

Time Index:

• 0:00 - Intro
  • 6:07 - It's been a weird week...
  • 7-ish Minutes (I didn't write it down) - I start talking about a home renovation project...
  • 13:22 - The Thing in the Wall
• 18:43 - Born in this Town
• 19:13 - The Sandman
• 31:34 - Being There
• 32:04 - Glenn Tilbrook and Squeeze
  • 36:31 - Heavy Riff Velvet Underbrown
  • 38:29 - Back to talking about Glenn Tilbrook
• 48:14 - Diner
• 48:44 - Outro/Coming Attractions

EC Pocket Episode 9-28-22.m4a

A quick upload to say Rest in Peace to Coolio. I talk a little bit about my experience with Gangsta's Paradise and why Coolio was important to me. It just felt important to say it. Full episode coming over the weekend.

Episode 132 -The Fab Fift-Queen!

In this episode, Dave is back for another Fab 15, and we're paying tribute to Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II by listing our Fab 15 songs by Queen! (Go with it!) It's a super-fun episode and if you're not a Queen fan, the final list would serve as a GREAT introduction! So check it out, darlings!

Please remember to visit the companion blog at http://emptychecking.blogspot.com and e-mail me at db@derekbrink.com with your questions, comments, objections, and lunch order--I'll get there as soon as I can.

Time Index:

• 0:00 - Intro
  • 3:08 - Discussing the death of Queen Elizabeth II
  • 6:51 - Our Queen credentials, ground rules, and ranking the top three.
• 19:09 - #15 - Where we were when Freddie died, plus naming two songs.
• 25:31 - #14 - A creepy "good."
• 31:42 - #13 - ALIENS!
• 37:07 - #12 - Acoustic tracks and drag.
• 44:33 - #11 - We gonna get bombed? And a little love for John Deacon
• 54:33 - #10 - The robot's name is Frank.
• 1:07:12 - #9 - Derek regrets an omission.
• 1:10:02 - #8 - Right back to Dave, and Derek might cry.
• 1:19:14 - #7 - Derek is 15 again.
• 1:21:30 - #6 - What do they call jukeboxes in England?
• 1:25:23 - #5 - It doesn't matter what it's about!
• 1:33:28 - #4 - We should start catering these things.
• 1:45:33 - #3 - BETTER THAN BO RHAP?!?
• 1:54:27 - #2 & #1 - I think we're done! (Spoiler alert...we were not...)
• 1:56:02 - Seven spaces to fill: Building the final list.
  • 1:56:26 - Agreed songs from the initial lists.
  • 1:58:20 - Honorable mentions.
• 2:15:51 - Picking a number one!
• 2:17:22 - THE FINAL LIST!
• 2:18:38 - Talking about Roger Taylor and our final thoughts.

EC Update 9-13-22.m4a

A quick update with an announcement of coming attractions for this weekend! talk to you Friday or Saturday!

Episode 131 - The Fab 15 Movies of 1989

In this episode, I'm joined by my brother Dave for a Fab 15! This week, we're counting down our respective Fab 15 Movies of 1989. '89 is widely regarded as the biggest blockbuster movie year EVER, and we decided to tackle deciding which are the ones that are REALLY worth talking about. To us, anyway. Your opinion may differ. :)

If your opinion does (or does not!) differ, feel free to express it at the companion blog at http://emptychecking.blogspot.com or by e-mailing me at db@derekbrink.com, where I almost always reply.

No time index this week, both because it's all just the one topic, and because I spent about 9 hours editing this thing and listening to it again to create the time index would've made me crazy...thanks for your patience with that! And enjoy the show!