Derek Brink explains what purchases have emptied out his checking account, in real time.
Episodes
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
In advance, a computer issue led to me not having a time-index for this episode. Sorry... But I talk about a lot of stuff! I bid farewell to Terry Funk, Bray Wyatt, Bob Barker, and Arleen Sorkin. Then I talk about music from Old 97s, Beth Bombara, Mammoth WVH, Extreme, and Gord Downie/Bob Rock. And I close out talking about the Venture Bros, Asteroid City, and by giving my two-cents on the unfortunate comments made by Alice Cooper. There's a lot going on in this one, and it's MOSTLY fun! Check it out!
Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
email: db@derekbrink.com
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
This episode was recorded the week of 8/14 and delayed out of respect to a friend. Please excuse anything that seems slightly off-time for whatever week it actually is now.
In this episode, I talk about one of my basses that I've had for 30 years, then about music stuff related to Neil Young, The Band, and Bob Dylan, then about I Love Lucy. Super current subjects in this episode! :) But it's fun. I liked listening to it during editing, and I don't like the sound of my own voice. So that tells you something. Enjoy!
Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
email: db@derekbrink.com
- 0:00 - Intro
- 9:19 - One Man (from Grounds)
- 9:49 - 1993ish Ibanez EX Series Bass (Laverne)
- 29:11 - Leave It (by union jack)
- 29:48 - Music Stuff
- 30:11 - Neil Young - Chrome Dreams
- 40:31 - The Last Waltz (For some reason I say "MORTON Scorsese" at one point. Let it go.
- 46:55 - The Rolling Thunder Review: A Bob Dylan Story
- 52:36 - Pneuma (from Departure)
- 53:06 - I Love Lucy
- 1:01:38 - Lectio Divina (from Departure)
- 1:02:08 - Outro
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
A quick update. I won't be uploading an episode today out of respect for a friend. Back next week. Thanks for your patience.
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
In this episode I sell my soul to Liquid Death without them asking me to, and also talk about music by Anohni and the Johnsons, Guided by Voices, Taylor Swift, and Neil Young, and the book Hyperbole and a Half. I had a lot of fun with this one. Maybe also you can do that?
Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
Email: db@derekbrink.com
Time Index:
- 0:00 - Introduction/Derek talks about water for a long time.
- 9:25 - You and You Alone
- 9:55 - Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh
- 17:41 - Forever Home
- 18:11 - Music Reviews
- 18:48 - Anohni and the Johnsons - My Back was a Bridge for You to Cross
- 23:05 - Guided by Voices - Welshpool Frillies
- 26:09 - Taylor Swift - Speak Now (Taylor's Version)
- 33:04 - Neil Young - Freedom, Ragged Glory, Weld, and Arc
- 42:35 - Indelible
- 43:05 - Outro
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
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
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
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
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
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!
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
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.
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
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!