It's a solo-show this time with me talking about the movies Yesterday and Ghostbusters Afterlife, as well as the new albums from Coheed & Cambria and Wilco. That plus cat talk. And talk of a bench. And my dishwasher almost exploding. It covers a lot of ground!

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Time Index:

I'm Happy with the Bench

• 0:00 Intro

• 4:23 - I got a bench.

• 17:26 - Yesterday

• 34:32 - Coheed & Cambria: Vaxis II - A Window of the Waking Mind

This week's episode sees Dave and me list our Fab 15 Songs of Summer! Fun, sun, sand, surfing, drinking, maybe a little reading when you need to recharge and everybody's like "come on Derek, everybody's going" but you're still like, "nah." Y'know. Summer! It's a fun episode and I think you'll dig it!

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Time Index:

• 0:00 - Intro

• 14:10 - #15 - I'm glad you feel safe.

This is a shorter than usual episode--a good jump-on point for the newbie! In it I talk about recent releases from Rufus Wainwright and also the movies The Elephant Man and the Jack Benny version of To Be or Not To Be. It's a fun one. But you don't have to take my word for it!

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Time Index:

• 0:00 - Intro (I HAVE A COUCH!)

• 21:10 - The Elephant Man

In this episode I talk about music from Drive-By Truckers, Neil Young, Craig Finn, Bloc Party, and Chamber Band. And if that's not enough, I also talk about books by Neil Gaiman and Mel Brooks! It's a fun episode in which I manage to talk about a BUNCH of stuff in a relatively concise manner, for me! Enjoy!

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Time Index (Sorry this is a little brief--I'm on a limited schedule!):

• 0:00 - Intro

In this kinda bananas episode, my brother Dave returns and we compile a new Fab 15 list--the Fab 15 Movie Soundtracks! It was a lot of fun and all over the place with a lot of music and movies represented. It's a good time. Remember to check out the companion blog at http://emptychecking.blogspot.com and feel free to email me with your own list (or other stuff) at [email protected] and I'll reply and maybe even read your e-mail on the air!

Time index:

• 0:00 - Intro

In this episode, I talk about the new season of The Kids in the Hall, finish up the thoughts I started last week on How I Met Your Mother, and then talk about new music from Eytan Mirsky and old music from Chamber Band. All that plus a couple of cats! THERE ARE SPOILERS FOR THE KITH SERIES AND HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER. Consult the time-index below if needed/desired.

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Time index:

• 0:00 - Intro

• 8:35 - The Kids in the Hall 2022 season

• 34:34 - Eytan Mirsky - Lord Have Mirsky

In this episode, I'm back on my own and talking about Kurt Vile, Willie Nelson, Japanese Breakfast, Drop Dead Fred, How I Met Your Mother, and my cats! I had fun with it. I bet you will too!

Remember to check out the companion blog at http://emptychecking.blogspot.com and e-mail me your thoughts or a facsimile thereof at [email protected]. Thanks for your support!

Time breakdown:

• 0:00 - Intro

• Welcome and Cat Chat - 0:00

• Kurt Vile - Watch My Moves - 14:50

• Drop Dead Fred - 40:05

• I bought a lawnmower - 1:00:46