Quick update on why there won't be a full episode this weekend. Wish me well! I wish you well too!

Empty Checking with Derek Brink

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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 

Episode 105 - Out-fold?

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!

Episode 104 - Almost Moving Backwards

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.

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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!

Episode 103 - I Don‘t Know Words

Sep 8, 2021 21:18 - Quick Update

This one's probably a tough listen. Trigger warnings for discussion of depression and suicide. This upload is an all-too-brief tribute to wrestling personality Daffney Unger, who passed away apparently by her own hand. The long and short of it is PLEASE REACH OUT if you need to. Just needed to say something. This was a horrible loss and it hit me hard.

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In this episode I talk about a bunch of stuff that's been on my mind from the world of music. I also drink too much Sherry and get really angry at Eric Clapton. (There's maybe a minor trigger warning, as I point out that Eric volunteered the information that he raped his first wife in an interview from 1999). But otherwise it's fun! Check out the companion blog at http://emptychecking.blogspot.com for photos and more stuff. E-mail me with your questions and comments at db@derekbrink.com and maybe I'll read whatever name you provide to me on the air sometime if I feel like it! Here's the breakdown: 0:00 - Intro, including a brief summary of the sad moments of the life of Kelsey Grammar and also an email from a Checkmate named Sarah! 11:10 - Music Break - After the Storm 11:40 - Musical Musings (Mostly!) RIP Dusty Hill (14:22) RIP Charlie Watts (21:23) Eric Clapton is a dumb jerk (30:08) Neil Young is the Anti-Clapton (37:06) The Who's "Who's Next" is 50 years old! (42:28) Pearl Jam's "Ten" is 30! (46:29) Pearl Jam's "No Code" is also 15! (51:10) And...also I talk about the Spice Girls... (52:25) 55:41 - Music Break - Some People Never Change 56:11 - Outro Thanks for your support!

Episode 102 - Mostly Musical Musings

In this episode I talk about the movies of Wes Anderson. I cover all 9 that are currently out, alongside some personal stuff...etc... You know the format of the show by now! (Fair warning, spoilers abound for each movie.) Check out the companion blog at http://emptychecking.blogspot.com for photos and more stuff! Feel free to e-mail your questions and comments to db@derekbrink.com!  Here's how the times break down. 0:00 - Intro 10:05 - Music Break - If I'd Known You 10:32 - General Comments on Wes Anderson and how I became a fan. 22:36 - Bottle Rocket 26:24 - Rushmore 32:17 - The Royal Tenenbaums 40:25 - The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou 48:47 - The Darjeeling Limited 53:44 - Fantastic Mr. Fox 57:47 - Moonrise Kingdom 1:02:26 - The Grand Budapest Hotel 1:10:00 - Isle of Dogs - And a side discussion of Asian representation. 1:29:53 - Final Thoughts on Wes Anderson 1:33:32 - Music Break - Heaven Knows 1:34:03 - Outro Thanks for your support!

Episode 101 - Wes Anderson Movies (aka - Wes Anders-erverse?)

We did it, kids! We made it to 100 episodes! This one is completely fan-driven. I just sit and address listener mail for the whole episode. It was fun. I talked about wine, comics, wrestling, swearing, a recent twitter fight, and if I prefer the Beatles or the Stones, among other things. In the episode I mention that my buddy (and one-time podcast guest) Jim Ousley has a Kickstarter going for his newest comic book venture. Back The Atonement Bell at this link. Or you can pick up some back issues of Butcher Queen here, or the volume 1 trade here. Otherwise, thanks for 100 episodes! Check out the blog at http://emptychecking.blogspot.com for pictures and more stuff! Here's the time index: 0:00 - Intro 9:27 - Music Break - Live Your Life 9:58 - Emily asks about alcohol. 18:40 - Music Break - Every Day 19:09 - Jack N asks about comic books. 27:53 - Music Break - The Party Years 28:24 - Shannon asks about wrestling. 41:48 - Music Break - Bullshit 42:20 - "Percy" asks about cussing. 47:16 - Music Break - Danielle 47:46 - A different Danielle requests more theme shows. 54:16 - Music Break - Heaven Knows 54:48 - Rick asks about a recent Twitter fight. 1:11:48 - Music Break - Midlife Suicide 1:12:19 - Dr. Poop asks rock and roll questions. 1:21:51 - Music Break - Useless 1:21:51 - Outro 

Episode 100!!! - Listener Mail Extravaganza!

A quick update on what the hell happened and why episode #100 isn't up yet. short version: Sorry!

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As mentioned in the last episode, no new episode this week, but here's a quick reminder to send in your emails to db@derekbrink.com for episode #100! It'll be recorded and uploaded next weekend so you've got a *little* time...but it's running out quick!

EC Update and Reminder 7-25-21 - Email me!.m4a

God's holy trousers! There's a new episode of Empty Checking! In this long-awaited return you're getting a half-year report on music that has come out in 2021 and also my review of a couple books by Tatiana de Rosnay. This is episode #99, which means episode #100 is up next! I'm taking two weeks between because I want to get some listener mail in to read on the show and I want to give you plenty of time to send it in to db@derekbrink.com (or to comment on the Podbean page or at the companion blog at http://emptychecking.blogspot.com). Thanks so much for your patience and support. It's good to be back!

Episode 99 - Stay With Me As I Google It (Who is Sam Smith?)

In this 8 minute almost-episode I explain that my computer isn't letting me into my account but my phone is. Who knows? I also babble about The Tragically Hip and Gord Downie for a little while. So we're getting close! :) Talk to you soon!

EC Update 6-22-21.m4a

Look...I had too much vodka before recording this...but basically I promised to record a new episode for 6/20. And I think I meant it this time. Thanks for your patience. This has been a very difficult period, but I'm glad I have this outlet. new episode on Father's Day. I mostly promise. Probably for sure. Maybe. Probably. Listen to the thing. If you want. And so on.

EC Update 6-18-21.m4a

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