Derek Brink explains what purchases have emptied out his checking account, in real time.
Episodes
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!
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
In this episode, I take a whole hour to talk about my trip to the Open Highway Music Festival. I saw a bunch of cool bands and had a great experience. Check it out!
Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
Email: db@derekbrink.com
Time Index:
- 0:00 - Intro (I feel bad leaving the cats...)
- 9:21 - The Last Folk Singers
- 9:51 - Open Highway Music Festival 2023 (Festival overview, food, etc.)
- 19:30 - Beth Bombara
- 22:16 - The Heavy Heavy
- 24:24 - Blackberry Smoke
- 31:00 - Talking about getting Jason Isbell's autograph...
- 41:23 - Sleepy Rubies
- 45:22 - SG Goodman
- 49:28 - Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
- 57:57 - Outlaw
- 58:14 - Outro
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
In this episode, I talk about new music from Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Ben Folds, The Damned, Rufus Wainwright, and Dropkick Murphys. I've had some computer issues and absolutely lost the file I made with the time-index in it...I'm not making that again...so it's not here! But visit the blog for pictures or whatever. :)
Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
Email: db@derekbrink.com
Thanks!
Sunday Jun 04, 2023
Sunday Jun 04, 2023
Better late than never! It was a struggle to find the time this week, but there is finally a new episode! In this one, I dive deep into talking about my new Telecaster, bid farewell to Tina Turner, and review new music from Paul Simon, The National, and Foo Fighters. That, plus commentary on a good natured cat-fight in the background. It's a fun one! Check it out! (One note: I didn't have time to re-listen. If there are any weird audio glitches, I apologize. Busy week.)
Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
Email: db@derekbrink.com
Time Index:
- 0:00 - Intro
- 7:33 - Talking about my new Jason Isbell Telecaster
- 20:44 - Untitled Guitar Riff - But it bears enough similarity to a known one, let's call it "Skuttle."
- 21:14 - Rest in Peace Tina Turner
- 28:56 - "Just Another Day" verse riff
- 29:27 - New Music Releases (Paul Simon, The National, Foo Fighters)
- 43:13 - "Bullshit" riff
- 43:43 - Outro/Follow up on TOTK
- 52:58 - "Just Another Day" Solo
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Very brief update from inside my very hot car to yell you that I'm aware that a new episode didn't go up yet this week, but I'm still planning on doing one. So...that.