Empty Checking with Derek Brink

Episode 158 - The Fab 15 U2 Songs

In this episode, your Uncle Derek and Papa Dave are counting down their Fab 15 U2 Songs! It's a fun listen and a good talk. Check it out!

Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
Email: db@derekbrink.com
Mondaves: http://davidbrink.home.blog
Papa Dave's Fab 15 Spotify Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/317eypfciiajkyay2kxloz3kreoa?si=f046115ad0514079

 

Time Index:

• 0:00 - Long intro, because there's a lot to say!
• 27:45 - #15 - WHERE IS 1?
• 34:28 - #14 - We're going to talk about Songs of Innocence...
• 41:20 - #13 - I don't think I can think of the melody to that...
• 49:12 - #12 - We're not gonna match at all.
• 57:20 - #11 - Do you wanna hear something funny?
• 1:02:30 - #10 - That's a two-fer! And you're welcome!
• 1:07:46 - #9 - A classic drum-line...or bass line...or something...
• 1:16:51 - #8 - The best groove they ever had.
• 1:22:58 - #7 - Dave didn't even think about it.
• 1:25:57 - #6 - Bono sounding very important...
• 1:31:51 - #5 - Derek tells a long, unnecessary, personal story. But it's my show, and I'm the one editing it. So there.
• 1:47:56 - #4 - If I could put Dave's "ehh...course it is" soundwave on a shirt, I would... (This one merits the time.)
• 2:00:09 - #3 - Dave's redemption.
• 2:12:32 - #2 - We are at my house and I am going to leave.
• 2:22:14 - #1 - Obvious answers, but also free concert advice.
• 2:30:20 - Honorable mentions. (And I seem to be having trouble saying the word "honorable" in this particular episode.)
• 2:35:43 - Picking the final 15.
• 2:41:36 - Picking #1.
• 2:43:19 - THE FINAL 15!
• 2:46:05 - Outro

EC Update 7-19-23.m4a

I AM SICK. You'll be getting a Fab 15 soon, but here's me talking about why you haven't yet. Be back with you as soon as I can. Thanks for your patience!

Episode 157 - Diligence--Always Diligence

In this episode, I state my irritation re: fireworks, newfound fondness for shorts, and also talk about music from Bobbie Nelson/Amanda Shires and Drive-By Truckers, and my essential Summer movies: Meatballs, The Great Outdoors, and The Burbs! Dig it!

Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
Email: db@derekbrink.com

Time Index:

• 0:00 - Intro and Derek doesn't like fireworks, but bought shorts!
• 11:48 - Nobody Else
• 12:18 - New Music
  • 12:18 - Bobbie Nelson and Amanda Shires
  • 20:03 - DBT
• 25:55 - That Was Then
• 26:25 - Movies
  • 28:22 - Meatballs (And a surprising porno recommendation.)
  • 33:19 - The Great Outdoors
  • 37:54 - The Burbs
• 42:45 - Always
• 43:15 - Outro, etc.

EC Update 6-29-23.m4a

It's...been a rough couple days. Sorry. Here's an explanation of why there hasn't been a show this week. I'll be back as soon as I can be. (I imagine next week.) Until then, thanks for your patience!

Episode 156 - I Feel Like the Sun Did Something Negative to Me

In this episode, I take a whole hour to talk about my trip to the Open Highway Music Festival. I saw a bunch of cool bands and had a great experience. Check it out!

Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
Email: db@derekbrink.com

Time Index:

• 0:00 - Intro (I feel bad leaving the cats...)
• 9:21 - The Last Folk Singers
• 9:51 - Open Highway Music Festival 2023 (Festival overview, food, etc.)
  • 19:30 - Beth Bombara
  • 22:16 - The Heavy Heavy
  • 24:24 - Blackberry Smoke
  • 31:00 - Talking about getting Jason Isbell's autograph...
  • 41:23 - Sleepy Rubies
  • 45:22 - SG Goodman
  • 49:28 - Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
• 57:57 - Outlaw
• 58:14 - Outro

Episode 155 - Where Do You Get an Overproduced Poncho?

In this episode, I talk about new music from Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Ben Folds, The Damned, Rufus Wainwright, and Dropkick Murphys. I've had some computer issues and absolutely lost the file I made with the time-index in it...I'm not making that again...so it's not here! But visit the blog for pictures or whatever. :)

Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
Email: db@derekbrink.com

Thanks!

Episode 154 - Sweaty Since My Birthday

Better late than never! It was a struggle to find the time this week, but there is finally a new episode! In this one, I dive deep into talking about my new Telecaster, bid farewell to Tina Turner, and review new music from Paul Simon, The National, and Foo Fighters. That, plus commentary on a good natured cat-fight in the background. It's a fun one! Check it out! (One note: I didn't have time to re-listen. If there are any weird audio glitches, I apologize. Busy week.)

Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
Email: db@derekbrink.com

Time Index:

• 0:00 - Intro
  • 7:33 - Talking about my new Jason Isbell Telecaster
• 20:44 - Untitled Guitar Riff - But it bears enough similarity to a known one, let's call it "Skuttle."
• 21:14 - Rest in Peace Tina Turner
• 28:56 - "Just Another Day" verse riff
• 29:27 - New Music Releases (Paul Simon, The National, Foo Fighters)
• 43:13 - "Bullshit" riff
• 43:43 - Outro/Follow up on TOTK
• 52:58 - "Just Another Day" Solo

EC Update 5-31-23.m4a

Very brief update from inside my very hot car to yell you that I'm aware that a new episode didn't go up yet this week, but I'm still planning on doing one. So...that.

Episode 153 - I Wanna Run Around and Hit a Guy with a Sword Until He Dies

In this episode, I get mad about gaming (and I REALLY get there!), happy about the Muppets, happy about music, and very happy about the achievements of a friend. Meanwhile, Jonco the cat goes mad with power (and a cardboard box). It's a fun episode! I do a lot of cussing! Dig it!

Companion Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
Email: db@derekbrink.com
The Jim Ousley Episode: https://emptychecking.blogspot.com/2022/10/episode-134-interview-with-jim-ousley.html 

• 0:00 - Intro
• 17:24 - All My Days
• 17:54 - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
• 42:30 - You Only Hurt the Ones You Love
• 43:00 - The Muppets Mayhem
• 49:00 - Afraid
• 49:30 - Recent Music Releases:
  • 49:38 - Ed Sheeran
  • 56:25 - New Pornographers
• 59:49 - You're Weird
• 1:00:19 - Outro

Episode 152 - FAB 15 TV Show Themes

We're back with a new FAB 15! This time it's the FAB 15 TV Show Themes. It's a fun talk. Your Uncle Derek and Papa Dave are on stunningly different pages this time, so you get to hear about a whole lot of songs! Check it out!

Companion Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
Email: db@derekbrink.com

• 0:00 - Intro
• 17:26 - #15 - It should be higher / It's an obscure pull
• 22:49 - #14 - If you wanna start talking, I'll Google.
• 27:47 - #13 - Derek explains Butt-Rock.
• 33:43 - #12 - I dipped into kids shows.
• 39:40 - #11 - Would you like a banana?
• 50:50 - #10 - Too many alongs...
• 57:22 - #9 - You're over there giggling.
• 1:06:08 - #8 - Ya' hear that, Daniel Dae Kim?
• 1:14:24 - #7 - It WAS written for the show.
• 1:17:20 - #6 - Snaps and whistling...
• 1:23:46 - #5 - I changed bananas to nuts.
• 1:32:04 - #4 - INELIGIBLE
• 1:39:24 - #3 - Making the final list is going to be so hard...
• 1:42:58 - #2 - Senior Pranks...
• 1:50:02 - #1 - You will NEVER HEAR IT.
• 1:53:41 - Figuring out the 15...
  • 1:53:58 - Music Break to symbolize time passing - Lectio Divina
  • 1:54:27 - A FAB 15, in principle...
  • 1:55:48 - Picking #1
• 2:01:28 - Honorable Mentions, Alan Thicke, and Bob Ross.
• 2:19:47 - Restatement of the final list and outro.

(TV Static used in the "15" was listed for free use at https://depositphotos.com/80510860/stock-photo-tv-damage-television-static-noise.html)