Derek Brink explains what purchases have emptied out his checking account, in real time.
Episodes
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
I know. I'm uploading the episode late. Very sorry. Life has been crazy.
But this episode is fun! I talk about Wrestlemania, Bono's book, U2's special with David Letterman, Greg the Bunny, Red Dwarf, and I try to get you to date me, all in under an hour! Check it out!
- 0:00 - Intro
- 5:19 - Wrestlemania Wrap-up...and I yell at wrestling fans.
- 26:51 - Forever Home
- 27:20 - More U2 Stuff, including "A Sort of Homecoming" and Bono's book "Surrender."
- 43:10 - You Only Hurt the Ones You Love
- 43:41 - Recent Watching
- Greg the Bunny - 44:49
- Red Dwarf - 51:42
- 58:01 - You're Weird
- 58:32 - Outro
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Sorry Checkmates...no new episode this week. But I wanted to at least talk to you for a couple of minutes and tell you why. Thanks for your continued support. The show will return next week, assuming nothing bad happens to me in the meantime. Thanks again!
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
In another FAST CASH episode (that's almost too long to be a FAST CASH), I talk about the new U2 release, "Songs of Surrender." And that's it. I also whine about being tired. But it's mostly U2.
Companion blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
e-mail the show: db@derekbrink.com
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
In a format I suddenly remembered I used to do sometimes, here's a super-short "FAST CASH" episode of the show, where we're out in like 20 minutes. In it, I give my thoughts on Mel Brooks' "History of the World Part II" which is now streaming on Hulu. There's some spoiler-ish stuff, so bear that in mind.
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
In one of our most chair-squeakingest episodes so far, we list our Fab 15 Disney/Pixar movies! This one might touch some nerves--and we HEAR you, and you're right! But we had a lot of fun with this one, and we hope you will too.
Visit the companion blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
e-mail the show: db@derekbrink.com
Time Index:
- 0:00 - Intro, rules, and so on...
- 13:38 - #15 - Anything I say is going to be wrong.
- 21:40 - #14 - They're changing Splash Mountain.
- 28:48 - #13 - ALWAYS my number 13... (Also, it's Sterling Holloway. Sorry.)
- 38:24 - #12 - This time I KNOW... (And I officially start swearing.)
- 43:00 - #11 - Sweet battle-vest...
- 51:14 - #10 - One of the best villains. (Also, yes, it was Scuttle. Sorry again.)
- 59:15 - #9 - Another Big and Huge One
- 1:04:37 - #8 - You've gotta look good.
- 1:12:23 - #7 - Sorry everybody...
- 1:20:07 - #6 - If you're going to hold Disney's feet to the flame on magic, we can't make this list.
- 1:33:19 - #5 - Dave teed me up...
- 1:39:01 - #4 - Well that was quick...
- 1:39:30 - #3 - The best Disney villain ever(?)
- 1:50:34 - #2 - Dave peels back some layers. (Also: Partionally.)
- 2:03:54 - #1 - CUE THE CLOWN HORN! (There is now, canonically, a furry episode of the Fab 15.)
- 2:14:07 - Honorable Mentions
- 2:33:58 - Picking the final 15.
- 2:38:13 - Picking #1 (which wasn't hard...)
- 2:39:44 - Closing remarks and whatnot.
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
A quick update on why there's not a new episode yet! short version...stuff is busy, the recording session went long, and I've got a new album coming out on 3/3 at derekbrink.bandcamp.com. So it'll be out on Tuesday. Thanks for your patience!
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
There WILL be a new episode this week...just not on Tuesday. Thanks for your understanding!
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
In this kinda grumpy episode, I share some personal stuff then talk about music from Michael Penn and the Decemberists, because their music helped me through a rough week. This one has a slightly different tone, but I think it still manages to be fun.
Companion blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
e-mail: db@derekbrink.com
Time Index:
- 0:00 - Intro, including me hating my new phone and ranting about how to podcast real good...
- 26:47 - Diner
- 27:17 - Music to have a bad week by...
- 28:04 - Michael Penn - Mr. Hollywood, Jr. 1947
- 37:25 - ...I get weirdly mad defending the Decemberists, who I only sort of like...
- 53:02 - Napalm
- 53:32 - Outro
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
In this episode I'm all over the place bidding farewell to Burt Bacharach, complaining about streaming services, praising Vox Machina, and talking about my new vests. It's fun! Give it a shot!
Visit the Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
E-mail me: db@derekbrink.com
Time Index:
- 0:00 - Intro, including talk of vests!
- 17:48 - Nobody Else
- 18:18 - RIP Burt Bacharach
- 29:25 - Who I Am
- 29:55 - TV stuff, including talk of Vox Machina and a weird rant about streaming media being terrible.
- 41:35 - Always
- 42:05 - Outro
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
In this episode I mostly talk about Gord Downie and The Tragically Hip, but there's also some mildly personal stuff at the start and some surprisingly deep personal stuff at the end. So it's got some layers. Make like an archaeologist and dig it!
The companion blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
E-mail me: db@derekbrink.com
Time index:
- 0:00 - Intro
- 18:51 - Coming Storm
- 19:21 - Gord Downie and The Tragically Hip
- 47:44 - Give It Up
- 48:14 - Outro and a personal story about the cats.
Thanks, Checkmates!