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Episodes
Saturday Dec 18, 2021
Saturday Dec 18, 2021
In this episode I talk about stuff going on in my life (including my desire to get a cat or two), then I bid farewell to Mike Nesmith, review a box of beer, and talk about new music from Floating Points/Pharoah Sanders, Mastodon, Swallow the Sun, Aimee Mann, and Modest Mouse. I had fun with it. Maybe you also will?
Remember to check out the companion blog at http://emptychecking.blogspot.com and feel free to e-mail me at db@derekbrink.com with questions, comments, and what-have-you--I almost always reply unless you called me something mean!
Time Breakdown:
- 0:00 - Intro
- Talking about Cats - 14:51
- The Beatles and My Grandma - 20:09
- Rest in Peace, Mike Nesmith - 24:32
- 32:22 - Music Break - Fight for Peace
- 32:52 - Schlafly's Stout Bout
- 47:29 - Music Break - Malfunction
- 47:59 - New Music
- Floating Points & Pharoah Sanders - "Promises" - 49:30
- Mastodon - Hushed and Grim - 53:20
- Swallow the Sun - Moonflowers - 55:52
- Aimee Mann - Queens of the Summer Hotel - 59:53
- Modest Mouse - The Golden Casket - 1:02:56
- 1:07:05 - Music Break - If It's Raining
- 1:07:35 - Outro
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Just a quick note that there isn't a new update today but there will be Friday. Sorry! But talk to you soon.
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Wanna hear me yell about the Beatles for a little over an hour? Shut up! Of course you do. And this is that!
Check out the companion blog at http://emptychecking.blogspot.com and e-mail me with your questions/comments at db@derekbrink.com!
Time index:
0:00 - Intro
10:04 - Musical Break - "Beautiful Disaster"
10:50 - Talking about "Get Back," the Beatles Documentary.
1:22:58 - Musical Break - "Outlaw"
1:23:26 - Outro
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Quick update to let you know that not only am I COVID-free, the show is coming back THIS WEEK! Thanks for your patience and I'll talk to you (for a lot longer) soon!
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
In a re-do of a thing I initially uploaded (then deleted) last night...here's a brief update on why the show is going to experience a hopefully brief hiatus. Short version I've been exposed to COVID and I'm awaiting a test and am in no mood to do the show properly. So here's me saying that for a long time.
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Join my brother Dave and me for the conclusion of our two-part talk on The Rocky Horror Picture Show! I'm a little more focused. Dave remains fine despite my interjections! And so on!
Dave mentioned the St. Louis shadow-cast in this episode, so please check them out on Facebook here: Flustered Mustard | Facebook.
Check out the companion blog at http://emptychecking.blogspot.com and/or e-mail me your questions and comments at db@derekbrink.com!
No time breakdown this week since it's all one topic, but I hope you enjoy it!
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