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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.
Episodes
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Episode 239 - The FAB 15 Fake Bands
In this episode, your Papa Dave and I count down our Fab 15 Fake Bands. It was a lot of fun! Enjoy! Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com Bandcamp: http://derekbrink.bandcamp.com / http://fromthebrink.bandcamp.com email: [email protected] Spotify Playlists:...
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Episode 238 - Dropping the Falsetto
In this episode I talk about shows I've recently attended, including AC/DC with Foo Fighters, Kevin Smith, and Squeeze with Adam Ant and Haircut 100. I had fun finally doing an episode. Now it's your turn! Time got away from me this week, so I don't have a time index, but enjoy the following…
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EC Update 9-8-26.m4a
Busy holiday week messed up my schedule. Talk to you later in the week!
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Episode 237 - To Absent Friends
In this episode, I pay tribute to Dolly Parton and Tim Curry (with a nod to Peter Cullen, as well). I don't feel like this is enough. But it's something. Please enjoy. Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com email: [email protected] Bandcamp: http://derekbrink.bandcamp.com No outline this...
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Episode 236 - Article Implied
In this slightly delayed episode, I start by yelling at you about being frustrated with cover bands for a little bit...then I review new music by Punch Brothers, The Mountain Goats, New Pornographers, Joe Jackson, and Metric. This episode goes a lot of places. Maybe you'll like some of those...
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Ec update 8-19-26.m4a
I'm a little sick. So show coming later. Sleep now. Etc...
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Episode 235 - What I've Been Doing
WE'RE FINALLY BACK! And in this episode, I tell you what's been keeping me away, by talking about concerts from Rush, Aimee Mann, and ALL, plus I pay tribute to Glen Hansard. I enjoyed finally doing this one. Hope you enjoy finally hearing it. Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com Bandcamp:...
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EC Update 7-27-26.m4a
Holding off on a new episode until August 4th. Thanks for your patience!
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EC Update 7-17-26.m4a
No new episode this week--things are BUSY in my world! But this is the 8 minute version of what the show would've been this week anyway. Enjoy, and ill have a full episode for you again soon! Thanks!
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Episode 234 - Recording, Putting Stuff on My Laptop, and Thinking About Sammy Hagar...
In this episode, I don't bother with segments and end up just ranting about Sammy Hagar, the government, my new laptop, and recording music. Why weren't there segments? Laziness. Why were those the topics? Shut up. Enjoy! Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com Bandcamp:...
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Episode 233 - My 13 Favorite Mel Brooks Movies
In this episode, I talk a lot about Mel Brooks and rank his 13 theatrically released movies, all in celebration of the Melcentennial--Mel Brooks' 100th birthday! I had a lot of fun with this one--and at one point or another, I felt EVERY emotion. I think it's a good listen. Now it's your turn to...
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Episode 232 - All I Have to Say About the Elephant
In this episode, I talk about the biopic The Life and Death of Peter Sellers, then (mostly) new music from Neil Dimond, Modest Mouse, Paul McCartney, and the Beach Boys. I had fun. Maybe also that is a thing you could have. Fun, I mean. Enjoy! Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com Bandcamp:...
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Episode 231 - Shooting Fish Inside of Other Fish
In this episode, I give my thoughts on the Fender Stratocaster debacle, then hopefully win you back by talking about new music from Devin Townsend, Foo Fighters, Violet Grohl, Bruno Mars, and Yungblud. I had fun with this one, and I get all worked up a couple of times. Hope you enjoy it! Blog:...
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Episode 230 - Jim Ousley and The Agony of Stars
In this episode, I'm joined by my friend Jim Ousley, who has a new comic book in progress called "The Agony of Stars," with a Kickstarter active RIGHT NOW (6/2/26). We talk about the comic, but also about everything else, with primary topics being being a creative person, process, and how real…
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Episode 229 - Remembering How to Do the Show
In this episode, I'm getting back in the swing of doing the show by talking about the newest book by Tana French then reviewing two concerts I went to (on back to back nights)--David Byrne and Jason Isbell! I hope you enjoy this one as much as I enjoyed making it! (Or more!) Blog:...
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Episode 228 - the Fab 15 Supergroups
After many delays, your Uncle Derek and Papa Dave are finally BACK and this time we're counting down our Fab 15 Supergroups. This discussion solidified that we should really set ground-rules before making our lists...but it was still a lot of fun, and we hope you enjoy it! Dave's Spotify playlist...
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EC Update 4-26-26.m4a
Long story short, pending any serious storm damage, you should have the Fab 15 on Tuesday. Thanks for your patience!
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EC Update 4-18-26.m4a
UPDATE - My laptop is dead. I'm trying to revive it. If that doesn't work, I'll have to buy a new one. The show is currently trapped on it. I'll keep you posted. Sorry everybody.
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EC Update 4-14-26.m4a
I'm trying to at least do these again, when I'm struggling to upload an episode. At least that's something, right? Long story short, I'm editing a FAB 15 and you'll have it soon...but here's a brief update on what I've been doing in the interim. New episode by the weekend! I promise! (Barring...
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Episode 227 - On a Horse, Learning to Play the Banjo
In this episode, I talk about playing the banjo and the Beetlejuice movies. It's as classic as peanut butter and jelly. Biscuits and gravy. Peaches and Herb. Beetlejuice and banjos! It's a fun one. It turns out that I have a LOT of thoughts about Tim Burton. Enjoy! Blog:...
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Episode 226 - I Guess We're Doing Hot Picks Now
This week's episode is a little bit short, but no less sweet than usual. It's a fun one where I complain about the weather, then talk about new releases from Mumford & Sons, Mitski, and Squeeze. I had fun with it. You might too! Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com Bandcamp:...
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Episode 225 - The Muppet Movies Episode
In this episode I talk about the theatrically released Muppet movies, in chronological order. Because everyone loves the Muppets! Enjoy! No time index, since it's just the one subject--and I should clarify that I am spoiling every movie, if you haven't seen them. Blog:...
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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...
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Episode 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:...
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Episode 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]...
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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...
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Episode 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!...
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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...
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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...
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Episode 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…
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Episode 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...
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Episode 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:...
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Episode 215 - The Weather is Deflating My Head
In this episode--which is neither spooky, nor scary, despite the upload date--I talk about a bunch of new music and get mad at Taylor Swift fans (but maybe not in the way you think). It's a fun one. Check it out! Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com Bandcamp: http://derekbrink.bandcamp.com...
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Episode 214 - The Intent of a Good Show
In this slightly shorter (but if you ask me TWICE as fun!) episode, I mostly just talk about the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and the reunion of RUSH! I had a blast doing this one. I bet you at least sort of enjoy having it on in the background while you work or go to the gym...
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Episode 213 - The FAB 15 Van Halen Songs
In this episode, your Papa Dave joins us to count down the FAB 15 Van Halen Songs! (The episode also intermittently features my fridge fan humming. Sorry!) We're both big VH fans, and this one just happens to be coming out on the heels of the 5 year anniversary of the loss of Eddie Van Halen, so…
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Episode 212 - The Spinal Tap Episode
In this episode, I talk about all things Spinal Tap for the whole show! The original movie, the recent sequel, and a TON of stuff in-between that you might not even know exists! It was a lot of fun making this one. On a side note, I can't BEGIN to tell you how frustrating it was to realize this…
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Episode 211 - I'm Out There, Please Find Me
In this episode, I talk about music from Sabrina Carpenter, Margo Price, David Byrne, and Yungblud, then I talk about Only Murders in the Building and the Trekkies documentaries (and just kinda Star Trek in general). I had fun. Now I demand that you do, too! Blog…
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Episode 210 - I Can't Remember the Words that are Actually Words
After almost a three week accidental hiatus, I'm back with a slightly weird and slightly short episode! In this one I backtrack to correct my thinking on the recent releases by Coheed & Cambria and HAIM, then I talk about Mastodon, the Struts, and a bunch of Oktoberfest beers. I had fun. Maybe…
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Episode 209 - They Don't Seem Like that Kind of Guys (or Fisher Stevens Scares Cats)
In this episode, I talk about music from Murry Hammond, Hayes Carll, and The Wonder Years and then the movies The Phoenician Scheme, Throw Momma from the Train, and the TV show Columbo. I had a great time recording this one that I hope translates into your ears! Blog:...
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EC Update 8-18-25.m4a
I have an episode READY TO GO, but Microsoft has kneecapped me. Listen to this short update to find out how!
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EC Update 8-13-25.m4a
A new episode is coming soon! But here's why it isn't up yet...you know the drill!
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Episode 208 - The Fab 15 Feel Good Songs
You lucky ducks! It's a FAB 15 episode, featuring your Uncle Derek and Papa Dave! This week we're counting down our Fab 15 Feel Good Songs. Which was apparently a slightly more confusing topic than intended. But it's a fun listen and includes a nice review of the recent Devo show in St. Louis, up...
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Special Upload-Thoughts on the death of Hulk Hogan.m4a
SPECIAL UPLOAD: My thoughts on the death of Hulk Hogan. (Fab 15 episode still to come later tonight.)
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EC Update 7-22-25 - RIP Malcolm & Ozzy.m4a
A brief upload from the phone to say goodbye to Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Ozzy Osbourne. I wish I'd said everything I said better, but I think my heart is in the right place. Both sad losses. Hang in there until Thursday, and I'll upload a Fab 15 for you!
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EC Update 7-15-25.m4a
A quick update on why there's not a new episode yet, plus a very brief book review! There will be a FAB 15 uploaded soon, I promise!
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Episode 207 - Americanre
In this episode, we catch up on some music from James McMurtry, Pulp, Neil Young, HAIM, and S.G. Goodman. It's a slightly shorter episode, but packed with fun! Enjoy! Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com Music: http://derekbrink.bandcamp.com email: [email protected] Time Index: 0:00 - Intro...
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Episode 206 - BOX SETS!
In this episode, I talk about one of my favorite musical formats--the CD Box Set! That's right! It's a theme episode!!! Enjoy! Blog: http://emptychecking.blogspot.com Bandcamp: http://derekbrink.bandcamp.com email: [email protected] Time Index: ...there's just one topic. If you want to be a jerk...
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Episode 205 - Love & Mercy to Brian Wilson
I had a different episode ready to go, but given the day's news I needed to talk about Brian Wilson. This isn't a typical episode. It's very emotional, my thoughts are somewhat random and cloudy, and it's a little raw. But I needed to do something to pay tribute to one of my all-time heroes. I…
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Episode 204 - And We All Hate Ourselves
It has been a MONTH! But we're back! In this episode, I talk about a bunch of music I saw on Everybody's Live with John Mulaney, then I talk about the Karate Kid/Cobra Kai and Doctor Who. (I GO OFF when I'm talking about Doctor Who!) I had fun making it. Now it's your turn to have fun listening…
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EC Update 5-18-25.m4a
A quick update about the lack of an episode and how I'm doing following the tornado that ripped through St. Louis on Friday. Thanks for your patience. We'll talk soon.
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