Empty Checking with Derek Brink

By Empty Checking with Derek Brink

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

· Arts

5

22 ratings

Download on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

FAQs about Empty Checking with Derek Brink:

How many episodes does Empty Checking with Derek Brink have?

The podcast currently has 308 episodes available.

Empty Checking with Derek Brink episodes:

February 26, 2026 Episode 224 - The One Where I Bought an Autoharp
In this episode, I talk about recent releases from Geese and Wednesday, then I talk about buying an Autoharp. That's the show! Enjoy!
Sorry there's not a time index...but here are the links...although really there's not anything that corresponds to the Bandcamp page, since I'm just noodling...but whatever!
Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
Bandcamp: http://derekbrink.bandcamp.com
email: [email protected]
...more
46min
February 11, 2026Episode 223 - Bask in My Reflected Joy
In this episode, I pay my respects to Catherine O'Hara, then talk about my newest (vintage) guitar and the long-since-canceled TV show Andy Richter Controls the Universe. I had fun with this one! Enjoy!
Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
Bandcamp: http://derekbrink.bandcamp.com
email: [email protected]
Time Index:
0:00 - Intro
6:41 - I Go*
7:11 - Rest in Peace Catherine O'Hara
25:18 - Racing the Rain*
25:49 - Silvertone Guitar
38:20 - After the Storm*
38:51 - Andy Richter Controls the Universe
51:34 - Losing Sleep*
52:04 - Introduction to Racing the Rain
55:43 - Racing the Rain (Electric Version)
59:59 - Outro
*All songs except "Racing the Rain" were just me noodling on the guitar this week, so there's not much to download, unless you just wanna go to Bandcamp and find the full songs.
...more
1h 1min
January 23, 2026Episode 222 - Chinese Buffets and Mispronunciations
In this episode, I'm low on stuff to talk about because I haven't bought anything lately, so I talk about movies from the recent (25-35 years) Rocky & Bullwinkle universe. It's a show! Enjoy!
Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
Bandcamp: http://derekbrink.bandcamp.com
email: [email protected]
The subjects this week are pretty intertwined, so I didn't do a time index. But if you're interested in the songs used in this episode they are as follows:
Vagabond
Racing the Rain
Bite the Habanero (Theme Song)
...more
51min
January 09, 2026 EC RANT 1-8-26.m4a
Given the week's happenings, we're postponing the first official show of 2026 for a week, or thereabout. I spent about 11 minutes ranting here. The only thing that seems appropriate to say right now is rest in peace Renee Good and ABOLISH ICE.
We will return with a normal episode as soon as possible. Probably next week.
Thanks for listening. Keep talking.
...more
12min
December 24, 2025Episode 221 - The FAB 15 Albums of 2025
It's a Christmas...well...not "miracle." But it's happening near the day! In the final Fab 15 (and EC episode) of 2025, your Uncle Derek and Papa Dave are counting down our favorite albums of 2025. It was a really fun talk and we hope you'll enjoy it and maybe find a few new things to listen to! Enjoy!
Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
Bandcamp: http://derekbrink.bandcamp.com
email: [email protected]
Spotify Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/317eypfciiajkyay2kxloz3kreoa?si=f046115ad0514079
Time Index:
0:00 - Intro
14:39 - The List Begins!
14:39 - #15
20:23 - #14
27:55 - #13
33:43 - #12
38:47 - #11
45:46 - #10
50:35 - #9
57:45 - #8
1:05:42 - #7
1:11:37 - #6
1:18:03 - #5
1:29:06 - #4
1:38:54 - #3
1:49:11 - #2
1:54:46 - #1
2:00:50 - Honorable Mentions
2:18:07 - This is Your Christmas
2:18:37 - The FINAL 15 and Outro
...more
2h 25min
December 17, 2025 Episode 220 - SPECIAL EPISODE - Processing the Death of Rob Reiner
This is an unfortunately "special" episode, in which I try to process the murder of Rob and Michele Reiner, while also celebrating some of my favorite movies, directed by Rob, and honoring their memory and legacy. I'm not happy with the episode. It's too rambly and aimless. But it's something.
I don't even have a good episode photo because all of my DVDs/BluRays are in stacks for the annual re-sorting that I do at the end of every year. So I can't easily physically get to my Rob Reiner movies to take a picture...but maybe this cover photo is appropriate. "None more black" and all that.
Let's try to have a happier episode soon, okay everybody?
...more
57min
December 04, 2025 Episode 219 - SPECIAL EPISODE - A Tribute to Michael Feldman
This episode is very raw and emotional. It absolutely comes with a trigger warning, if you are negatively effected by grief, death, mourning, or just-plain hearing someone struggle with loss.
Sometime on Sunday morning, November 30th, 2025, my friend Michael Feldman passed away, after a lengthy battle with cancer. I had been in bands with Mike for about 25 years. He's someone who will remain in my heart forever.
Later that evening, I sat down in front of a microphone, played one of Mike's albums, and recorded this episode, while I listened (and beyond). What you're hearing here isn't my prettiest moment--I cry several times--and it is NOT the place I would begin listening to this show...but I needed to do it, for myself, and for my friend.
This barely scratches the surface of my memories of Mike. But it's something. I hope there's something in it that speaks to you. Thanks for listening.
Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
email: [email protected]

...more
1h 23min
November 27, 2025Episode 218 - Doing the Hard Part by Existing
It's a Thanksgiving treat! There's a new episode of Empty Checking!
In advance, I ended up doing something else and did NOT get the nap I was hoping for throughout the episode...but at least I got to talk about music from Cheap Trick, Envy of None, Drive-By Truckers, and Hayley Williams, then about the last Downton Abbey movie, Frasier, and the King of the Hill revival! I had fun doing this one, even though it was willfully rushed and could've been time spent napping. Hope it makes your Thanksgiving Day/weekend pass a little more happily.
Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
Bandcamp: http://derekbrink.bandcamp.com
email: [email protected]
Time Index:
0:00 - Intro
8:01 - Forever Home
8:32 - Recent Listening
8:32 - Cheap Trick - All Washed Up
13:46 - Envy of None - Stij(e)en Wavz (That's as close as I can get to their dumb spelling without using characters that won't show up on some computers)
18:38 - Drive-By Truckers - The Definitive Decoration Day
25:15 - Hayley Williams - Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party
31:20 - You and You Alone
31:51 - Recent Watching
31:51 - Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
43:33 - Frasier
45:28 - King of the Hill (Revival Series)
52:01 - Indelible
52:32 - Outro
...more
55min
November 17, 2025Episode 217 - The Fab 15 Rush Songs
In this episode, Your Uncle Derek and Papa Dave are counting down their Fab 15 Rush songs! Rush is one of our collective favorite bands, and narrowing it down to just 15 was a TOUGH battle. We had a lot of fun rehashing old stories and talking about music that means a lot to us. We hope you enjoy this one, as the subject is very close(r) to our hearts!
Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
Bandcamp: http://derekbrink.bandcamp.com
email: [email protected]
Spotify Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/317eypfciiajkyay2kxloz3kreoa?si=f046115ad0514079
Time Index:
0:00 - Intro
11:55 - #15
15:42 - #14
23:46 - #13
33:51 - #12
43:24 - #11
50:04 - #10
53:48 - #9
1:02:08 - #8
1:12:50 - #7
1:12:58 - #6
1:15:40 - #5
1:23:17 - #4
1:33:05 - #3
1:38:53 - #2
1:50:23 - #1
2:02:31 - Honorable Mentions and Other Subjects
2:19:32 - Music Break: Greetings from Far Away
2:19:50 - The Final 15 and Closing Thoughts
...more
2h 26min
November 08, 2025Episode 216 - Get Gabbin'
It's a new episode of the thing! I talk about Dropkick Murphys, Alison Brown and Steve Martin, The Who, Downton Abbey, and a semi-obscure movie called Still Crazy. I had a lot of fun with this one, despite a lot of back pain. Enjoy!
Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com
Bandcamp: http://derekbrink.bandcamp.com
email: [email protected]
Time Index:
0:00 - Intro
11:39 - I Hope You're Happy
12:10 - Recent Listening
12:24 - Dropkick Murphys - For the People
16:09 - Alison Brown & Steve Martin - Safe Sensible and Sane
22:18 - The Who - Who Are You Super Deluxe Edition
29:30 - Useless
30:00 - Recent Watching
30:32 - Downton Abbey Movies
40:59 - Still Crazy
47:20 - That Weekend (Blue Tattoo)
47:51 - Outro
...more
54min

FAQs about Empty Checking with Derek Brink:

How many episodes does Empty Checking with Derek Brink have?

The podcast currently has 308 episodes available.