Derek Brink explains what purchases have emptied out his checking account, in real time.
Episodes
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
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