Derek Brink explains what purchases have emptied out his checking account, in real time.
Episodes
Monday Sep 30, 2024
Monday Sep 30, 2024
I hope you're enjoying the Fab 15 Songs About Rain, or that you'll listen soon if you haven't yet. But I needed to take a moment to acknowledge the death of Kris Kristofferson, so I'm uploading this brief message. Thanks. -Uncle Derek
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
In this episode, your Papa Dave and Uncle Derek are picking out Fab 15 Songs About Rain! It's sort of an Autumnal episode and it's a lot of fun. Check it out!
Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
email: db@derekbrink.com
Bandcamp: http://derekbrink.bandcamp.com
Dave's Blog: http://davidbrink.home.blog
Spotify Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/317eypfciiajkyay2kxloz3kreoa?si=f046115ad0514079
- 0:00 - Intro, including discussion of list-making, rules for this list, links, and the last time Dave rode a horse.
- 12:15 - The List Begins
- 12:15 - #15
- 15:41 - #14
- 21:14 - #13
- 25:56 - #12
- 31:40 - #11
- 36:38 - #10
- 42:37 - #9
- 44:37 - #8
- 51:01 - #7
- 56:14 - #6
- 1:03:29 - #5
- 1:06:22 - #4
- 1:09:22 - #3
- 1:12:16 - #2
- 1:16:54 - #1
- 1:22:18 - Honorable Mentions
- 1:39:08 - The Final 15
- 1:43:26 - Picking #1
- 1:45:57 - Confirmed Final List and outro
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Monday Sep 09, 2024
In this episode I talk about music from Jason Isbell, John Craigie, and Nick Cave. Then I also talk about Boy/Pod Meets World, Little Shop of Horrors, and the present season of Only Murders in the Building. Plus some of my usual nonsense. It's a fun one! Enjoy!
Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
Bandcamp: http://derekbrink.bandcamp.com
Email: db@derekbrink.com
Time Index:
- 0:00 - Intro
- 12:55 - All My Days
- 13:25 - Recent Music Things
- 13:25 - Jason Isbell in St. Louis
- 21:16 - John Craigie - Pagan Church
- 24:59 - Nick Cave - Wild God
- 30:57 - Forever Home
- 31:27 - Recent Watching
- 31:27 - Boy Meets World/Pod Meets World
- 41:26 - Little Shop of Horrors
- 48:25 - Only Murders in the Building Season 4 (SPOILERS!)
- 56:39 - You Only Hurt the Ones You Love
- 57:09 - Outro
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
In this episode, I talk about music from Mr. Big and Talking Heads. I also talk about So I Married and Axe Murderer, The Drew Carey Show, and Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me. I also learn that there's about to be a new Godspeed You Black Emperor album in real time and get excited about it. It's kinda all over the place. Enjoy!
Time Index:
- 0:00 - Intro
- 9:37 - Losing Sleep
- 10:07 - Mr. Big - Ten
- 14:57 - Talking Heads - Stop Making Sense
- 21:13 - I Wanna Write Songs For You
- 21:43 - The Drew Carey Show
- 28:34 - So I Married and Axe Murderer
- 33.50 - Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me
- 38:40 - Jean Jacket
- 39:10 - Outro
Sunday Aug 18, 2024
Sunday Aug 18, 2024
In this (unwittingly delayed) episode, I talk about new releases from Johnny Cash, Cage the Elephant, and Vampire Weekend, then the new graphic novel "Youth Group" by Bowen McCurdy and Jordan Morris. It's a short, but fun one! Enjoy!
blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
email: db@derekbrink.com
Time Index:
- 0:00 - Intro
- 10:38 - Lectio Divina
- 11:08 - New Music Releases
- 11:48 - Johnny Cash
- 17:09 - Vampire Weekend
- 22:00 - Cage the Elephant
- 25:56 - Deeper Than Oceans
- 26:26 - Youth Group
- 27:22 - The Cycle: Part 4
- 27:52 - Outro
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
I was startled to learn that I'm past due for a new episode. Sorry! Here's an explanation. but TLDR, there'll be a new episode this weekend, assuming nothing bad or weird happens. Thanks for your patience, Checkmates!
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
In this episode, your Papa Dave and I count down our Fab 15 Concerts that we attended together. It's a fun talk and hopefully it'll inspire you to check out some bands for the first time, or revisit some old favorites.
SPOILER ALERT (for real) - I am now posting the lists at the blog. So if you don't want to be spoiled, don't visit the blog until after you listen!
...speaking of which...
Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
email: db@derekbrink.com
Dave's Blog: http://davidbrink.home.blog
Spotify Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/317eypfciiajkyay2kxloz3kreoa?si=f046115ad0514079
Time Index (spoiler free):
0:00 - Intro
11:08 - #15
20:30 - #14
28:46 - #13
38:42 - #12
49:47 - #11
54:11 - #10
1:04:43 - #9
1:19:18 - #8
1:27:40 - #7
1:36:49 - #6
1:56:49 - #5
2:09:33 - #4
2:11:31 - #3
2:20:10 - #2
2:25:22 - #1
2:38:41 - Honorable Mentions and so on...
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
If you think YOU'RE frustrated by the lack of a new episode, just imagine how I feel! Is this update full of empty promises, or will these promises actually happen? Only time will tell!
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
A quick update on where the show has been and when it will be back. (Spoiler alert: SOON!) Thanks for your patience as I've had stuff going on, off mic.
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
In this episode, I mostly talk about the newest albums by the Decemberists and Billie Eilish. But I also pay tribute to Martin Mull and whine about Doctor Who. It's a shorter episode, so it's a good jump-on point, if you're looking for one! Enjoy!
Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
email: db@derekbrink.com
Time Index:
0:00 - Intro and a tribute to Martin Mull.
16:58 - Live Your Life
17:30 - Music Releases
18:38 - Decemberists - As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again
23:38 - Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft
27:54 - I Hope You're Happy
28:25 - Outro, including griping about Doctor Who