The FAB 15 returns! And this time we're tackling the inevitable. The Fab 15 WHO SONGS! We were always bound to do this. So we did it. Dave and I are absolute fanatics about The Who, and you get to hear us gush about them for a looooooong time this week! Sit back, relax, call your job to tell them you're going to be late tomorrow, because you had to stay up listening to the end. It's a good one!

Remember you can visit the companion blog at http://emptychecking.blogspot.com and e-mail the show at [email protected], if you wanna.

Time Index:

• 0:00 - Intro

In this episode, I yell at you about JRR Tolkien and the Rings of Power for a long time, but also talk about music from Marc with a C and Neil Young, and share some "RIPs" to Bob McGrath, Christine McVie, and Kirstie Alley. The cover photo does not accurately represent the time spent on the topics represented, but whatever! It's a good one. Enjoy!

Remember to check out the companion blogs at http://emptychecking.blogspot.com. You can e-mail me with your responses/questions at [email protected].

Time Index:

• 0:00 - Intro

• RIPs - 7:30

In this long-overdue episode I talk about Boy Meet World, the related podcast Pod Meets World, music from Lou Reed, Wesley Willis, and Off, and a bunch of other stuff including the cats (you can hear McGuire meow!) and my newfound love of making stuff on a loom. It's kind of all over the place. And shorter than usual. What's not to love?

Remember to check out the companion blog at http://emptychecking.blogspot.com and e-mail me at [email protected] with your thoughts and questions and stuff.

Time index:

• 0:00 - Intro

• 2:51 - A little bit of wrestling talk, upon request.

• 23:46 - Wesley Willis

In this "special episode," I talk about Kevin Conroy and share my grief at his passing. I'm 100% sure my thoughts are incomplete and imperfect. But I hope you hear my heart. Kevin Conroy was MY Batman. He WAS Batman. This goes some small way in expressing my admiration and mourning.

Please check out http://emptychecking.blogspot.com for some relevant info/links. Or e-mail me at [email protected] to talk about your memories and feelings for Kevin Conroy.

Otherwise...go out there and be Batman, folks.

I'm finally back doing my solo-act! And in this one I mostly tell some stories and catch up on some recent releases from Julian Lennon, Demi Lovato, Taylor Swift, The Pixies, Flogging Molly, and Dropkick Murphys. It's fun. Come have fun with me! :)

And feel free to check out the companion blog at http://emptychecking.blogspot.com and e-mail me at [email protected].

Time Index:

• 0:00 - Intro

• 18:41 - Julian Lennon - Jude

This was a really fun episode for me, in which I basically got to fan-boy all over one of my friends for a long time. Jim Ousley has been writing cool comics, music, haikus, and other stuff for years, and his newest project, The Atonement Bell (available everywhere 11/9) is some of his best work yet, in my opinion. I was excited to talk to him about the story, but also to talk about everything else under the sun. Check it out!

Also check out the companion blog at http://emptychecking.blogspot.com for photos and more. And always feel free to e-mail me at [email protected] with your thoughts and questions.

No time index this week, since it's an interview. Just sit back and enjoy it, knowing that the FULL version was 2.5 hours long, but I edited it down to and hour and 42 minutes, for your sake. :) 

I'm back on my own this week and I kept it pretty simple. I give a life update, then talk about The Sandman, Glenn Tilbrook, and an awesome beer I had last week. Check it out!

Remember to check out the companion blog at http://emptychecking.blogspot.com for photos and more. And you can e-mail me your thoughts at [email protected].

Time Index:

• 0:00 - Intro

• 6:07 - It's been a weird week...

• 36:31 - Heavy Riff Velvet Underbrown