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Episodes
Sunday Oct 31, 2021
Sunday Oct 31, 2021
Today's episode is part one of a two-part conversation my brother Dave and I had about The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Listen as I trail off and stop paying attention! Marvel as Dave struggles to get back to what he was talking about as I keep derailing him. Gasp as I completely forget how to talk or listen to another human being! And have fun! :)
No time-breakdown this week because it's pretty much all Rocky Horror...but in this installment we talk more about the movie itself, and in the next episode we'll get into the fan-experience.
Meanwhile, check out the companion blog at http://emptychecking.blogspot.com and email your questions and comments to db@derekbrink.com!
Thanks for your support!
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
This episode is a vodka-fueled mess, which should be fun for all of us. I talk about music from Drive-By Truckers, Buffalo Nichols, Tony Bennett/Lady Gaga, Colleen Green, The Velvet Underground, and Guided By Voices. I also talk about the book Girl, Interrupted. And did I mention there was vodka? Check it out!
Remember to check out the companion blog at http://emptychecking.blogspot.com for photos and more. And e-mail me your questions and complaints at db@derekbrink.com!
Here's how the time shakes out:
- 0:00 - Intro including talk of why I took a couple weeks off and other things.
- 11:58 - Music Break - I Hope You're Happy
- 12:28 - Recent music releases and stuff like that!
- 13:18 - Drive-By Truckers show in St. Louis, 10/5/21.
- 22:01 - Buffalo Nichols
- 28:30 - Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga - Love for Sale
- 34:07 - Colleen Green - Cool
- 38:48 - I'll Be Your Mirror - Velvet Underground tribute album
- 42:09 - Guided By Voices - It's not them. It couldn't be them. It is them!
- 45:17 - Music Break - Denouement
- 45:47 - Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen
- 57:58 - Music Break - Lonely
- 58:28 - Outro
Thank you for your support!
Saturday Oct 02, 2021
Saturday Oct 02, 2021
Quick update on why there won't be a full episode this weekend. Wish me well! I wish you well too!
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Monday Sep 27, 2021
This episode has some good stuff in it! I talk at length about the career of Norm Macdonald in response to an e-mail from a fan. Then I talk about music from Sheryl Crow, David Crosby, Metallica, and the Spice Girls. (You read that right.) And whatever else!
Remember to check out the companion blog at http://emptychecking.blogspot.com and e-mail me with your questions/comments at db@derekbrink.com. Thanks as always!
Time index:
- 0:00 - Intro
- 10:12 - Listener Mail/The Career of Norm Macdonald
- 31:32 - Music break - Useless
- 32:03 - New (and old!) releases:
- Sheryl Crow - Live at the Ryman (and More!) - 32:45
- David Crosby - For Free - 39:37
- Metallica - Black Album 30th Anniversary - 45:08
- Spice Girls - Spice (25th Anniversary!) - 54:09
- 59:52 - Music Break - The Party Years
- 1:00:23 - Outro
Saturday Sep 18, 2021
Saturday Sep 18, 2021
In this episode I play my album "Almost Moving Backwards" in its entirety and talk over it so you can't really enjoy it. I talk about the influences on the album and cover some personal stuff too. IF this type of episode isn't your thing, we'll be back to normal next week. But in the meantime, I hope you have fun with it. Oh, and there are more photos on the blog than I said there would be, so please visit http://emptychecking.blogspot.com for more stuff! I even put a couple things up there that didn't come up in the show! Also remember to e-mail me your questions and comments at db@derekbrink.com.
And download the album here: https://derekbrink.bandcamp.com/album/almost-moving-backwards
Here's how the time breaks down:
- 0:00 - Intro
- Drink along with Derek! - 2:25
- Billie Eilish follow-up; and e-mail from D.F.
- 8:53 - Almost Moving Backwards Commentary
- Live Your Life - 8:53
- Then and Again - 12:40
- Rebecca - 18:41
- After the Storm - 23:22
- Every Day - 25:41
- Everybody's Wrong - 29:43
- Some People Never Change - 24:17
- Another Protest Song - 36:50
- Danielle - 40:25
- Heaven Knows - 44:53
- Those Things - 50:51
- Futile - 53:44
- 58:04 - Outro
As always, thanks for your support, Checkmates!
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
I spend about 20 minutes bidding farewell to one of our funniest comedians. Norm Macdonald was special. I am very sad that he's gone.
Friday Sep 10, 2021
Friday Sep 10, 2021
This episode sees me struggle to pronounce things more than usual while talking about Billie Eilish, Japanese Breakfast, Iron Maiden, The Grand Tour, and more! I had fun, anyway! Maybe you will also!
Check out the companion blog at http://emptychecking.blogspot.com and e-mail me with you questions and objections at db@derekbrink.com!
Here's how the time shakes out:
- 0:00 - Intro, including a mention of the passing of Daffney Unger.
- 17:27 - Music Break - Born In This Town
- 17:57 - Music Stuff!
- Billie Eilish - 23:06
- Japanese Breakfast - 29:21
- Iron Maiden - 35:23
- 47:32 - Music Break - Lectio Divina
- 48:02 - Outro and more!
- Talk of The Grand Tour - 48:38
- Talking about sushi for some reason - 55:13
- Next time on Empty Checking! - 59:32
Thanks for your support!
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Thursday Sep 02, 2021
Thursday Sep 02, 2021
This one's probably a tough listen. Trigger warnings for discussion of depression and suicide. This upload is an all-too-brief tribute to wrestling personality Daffney Unger, who passed away apparently by her own hand. The long and short of it is PLEASE REACH OUT if you need to. Just needed to say something. This was a horrible loss and it hit me hard.
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
In this episode I talk about a bunch of stuff that's been on my mind from the world of music. I also drink too much Sherry and get really angry at Eric Clapton. (There's maybe a minor trigger warning, as I point out that Eric volunteered the information that he raped his first wife in an interview from 1999). But otherwise it's fun!
Check out the companion blog at http://emptychecking.blogspot.com for photos and more stuff. E-mail me with your questions and comments at db@derekbrink.com and maybe I'll read whatever name you provide to me on the air sometime if I feel like it!
Here's the breakdown:
- 0:00 - Intro, including a brief summary of the sad moments of the life of Kelsey Grammar and also an email from a Checkmate named Sarah!
- 11:10 - Music Break - After the Storm
- 11:40 - Musical Musings (Mostly!)
- RIP Dusty Hill (14:22)
- RIP Charlie Watts (21:23)
- Eric Clapton is a dumb jerk (30:08)
- Neil Young is the Anti-Clapton (37:06)
- The Who's "Who's Next" is 50 years old! (42:28)
- Pearl Jam's "Ten" is 30! (46:29)
- Pearl Jam's "No Code" is also 15! (51:10)
- And...also I talk about the Spice Girls... (52:25)
- 55:41 - Music Break - Some People Never Change
- 56:11 - Outro
Thanks for your support!