Derek Brink explains what purchases have emptied out his checking account, in real time.
Episodes
Aug 2, 2023
Aug 2, 2023
1 hr 1 min
In this episode I pay tribute to Tony Bennett, Sinead O'Connor, and Paul Reubens. Then I talk about the new seasons of Futurama and Good Omens. And we close out with a review of the Paramore show (with Foals and The Linda Lindas) that I saw this past weekend. That and other stuff. It's a fun episode that covers a lot of ground.
Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
email: db@derekbrink.com
Time Index:
- 0:00 - Intro
- 13:43 - Coming Storm
- 14:13 - RIP to Tony Bennett, Sinead O'Connor, and Paul Reubens
- 32:48 - Absent Friends
- 33:18 - TV!
- 33:53 - Futurama Season 11
- 36:27 - Good Omens 2
- 42:53 - Intervention
- 43:23 - Paramore/The Linda Lindas
- 56:05 - You Only Hurt the Ones You Love
- 56:35 - Outro
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
2 hr 48 min
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
Jul 19, 2023
Jul 19, 2023
6 min
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!
Jul 4, 2023
Jul 4, 2023
52 min
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.
Jun 29, 2023
Jun 29, 2023
11 min
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!
Jun 21, 2023
Jun 21, 2023
1 hr 2 min
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
Jun 14, 2023
Jun 14, 2023
43 min
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!
Jun 4, 2023
Jun 4, 2023
55 min
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
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2023
2 min
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.
May 23, 2023
May 23, 2023
1 hr 6 min
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