Empty Checking with Derek Brink

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Empty Checking with Derek Brink episodes

  • FAST CASH! - History of the World Part II

    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.

    21 min
  • Episode 148 - The Fab 15 Disney/Pixar Movies

    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: [email protected]

    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.
    • 2 hr 44 min
  • EC Update 3-2-23.m4a
    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!
    5 min
  • Episode 147 - This Whole Episode is a Subtweet

    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

    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
    • 59 min
  • Episode 146 - Get Blip-Blorp!

    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

    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
    • 52 min
  • Episode 145 - In Gord We Trust

    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

    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!

    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 144 - I Really Want a Beer...and a Vest

    In this slightly all over the place episode I talk about how much I hate the DMV, bid farewell to Sal Piro and David Crosby, consider wearing vests, and review new music from Iggy Pop and Guided By Voices. Check it out! Be there or don't!

    Companion blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com

    Time Index:

    • 0:00 - Intro, including me hating the DMV.
  • 15:00 - Born in this Town
  • 15:30 - RIP Sal Piro
  • 26:11 - Absent Friends
  • 26:41 - RIP David Crosby
  • 38:22 - Falling
  • 38:52 - Music Reviews - GBV and Iggy Pop
  • 45:29 - Church Girls
  • 46:00 - Outro
    • 56 min
  • Episode 143 - Fab 15Cover Songs

    In this episode, we are once again joined by Dave and we count down our Fab 15 Cover Songs. Y'know...like in the episode title! It's a fun talk with some funny moments and some good talk. Check it out!

    Remember to check out the companion blog at http://emptychecking.blogspot.com and e-mail me at [email protected] with your thoughts (preferably about the show)!

    Time Index:

    • 0:00 - Intro/Preface
  • 14:09 - Starting the list
    • 14:25 - #15 - We're both shocked Dave didn't think of this...
  • 20:08 - #14 - I want to stop saying something is higher on my list. And a brief tribute to David Crosby.
  • 26:49 - #13 - Stepping away from the Rock genre.
  • 31:01 - #12 - I didn't know that was a cover!
  • 37:51 - #11 - Derek yells the f-word.
  • 45:25 - #10 - It's easier to sing.
  • 48:53 - #9 - Yeah, but what if it rocked?
  • 53:36 - #8 - You wanna hear something funny? (1/4)
  • 1:00:30 - #7 - We find out Dave's wedding song, but that's not really part of the list. Shut up.
  • 1:11:55 - #6 - IT'S A SONG?!?/You know how to spell it...
  • 1:19:32 - #5 - You wanna hear something funny? (2/4)
  • 1:32:12 - #4 - ...say more.
  • 1:41:33 - #3 - You wanna hear something funny? (3/4)
  • 1:47:07 - #2 - You wanna hear something funny? (4/4)
  • 1:56:06 - #1 - Is Derek cheating?
  • 2:04:27 - Honorable Mentions...
  • 2:12:37 - Matches and making the final list.
  • 2:17:34 - The final 15.
  • 2:18:04 - Choosing #1.
  • 2:22:32 - Closing remarks, etc...
    • 2 hr 35 min
  • Episode 142 - Good is Good

    In this episode I talk about the new album my Margo Price, the weirdest movie I've ever seen in my life (The American Astronaut), Wall-E, and the Kurt Vonnegut documentary, "Unstuck in Time." It hangs together a lot better than it sounds... Dig it!

    Remember to visit the companion blog at http://emptychecking.blogspot.com. You can e-mail me your thoughts, arguments, and so on at [email protected]. And so on.

    Time Index:

    • 0:00 - Intro
  • 9:57 - I Hope You're Happy Now
  • 10:27 - Music Review - Margo Price - "Strays"
  • 19:10 - Bullsh*t
  • 19:40 - Movie Reviews
    • 20:09 - The American Astronaut
  • 31:45 - Wall-E
  • 40:38 - Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck in Time
  • 49:32 - That Weekend (Blue Tattoo)
  • 50:02 - Outro
    • 57 min

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