Empty Checking with Derek Brink: Episode 23

Thursday, February 1, 2018

Episode 23 - Wireless and Rechargeable

Shorter episode this week. I talk a little bit about my grandma to open things up. Next, I talk a bunch about the WWE and the arrival of Rowdy Ronda Rousey. Afterward, I discuss music including the new album from Black Rebel Motorcycle Club ("Wrong Creatures") alongside mentioning that my current listening is Annie Lennox and Rush, then I get excited about the Tragically Hip putting out a BluRay and Rufus Wainwright touring. I also talk about stuff I've got on order, but that hasn't arrived yet, including the oft-delayed Star Trek Mission Crate, a couple of cool t-shirts, and something of an accidentally more intimate nature. It's a shorter episode, but a fun one. Here's the player:

Time index:

0:00 - Intro and music
2:54 - Talkin' 'bout Grandma
8:52 - Music Break #1 - "Remember Me" from my "Sorry I Didn't Mean to Shout" release.
9:27 - WWE Wrestling Recap, including me being VERY excited about Ronda Rousey!
19:53 - Music Break #2 - The outro of "Good Things" off of my "Out from the Light" record.
20:22 - Music-talk, including the new album by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, my current listening--Annie Lennox and Rush, me being excited about the Tragically Hip's last gig being on Blu Ray, and a little bit of me being excited that Rufus Wainwright is coming to town.
29:25 - Music Break #3 - Part of "The Best" from my "Ink-Stained Fingers" album.
29:53 - Other stuff I ordered, including me bitching about Loot Crate delaying the Star Trek Mission Crate, some talk of t-shirts...and something a little more intimate...
44:19 - Music Break #4 - Chorus of "Not Okay" from the "Trigger Warnings and Sunshine" album.
44:55 - Outro, including some talk of darts and the retirement of the great Phil Taylor.

Here are some photos!

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club CDs. And also one from The Call on which Robert Levon Been takes over vocal duties in tribute to his dad.

The Star Trek pin I mentioned.

The Star Trek socks I mentioned.

The Star Trek comic book I mentioned.

This is on the back of the comic book. The Mission Crate. Which has yet to ship. They're advertising the thing they failed to send. But I guess it's at least good to know they have the boxes in.

This is my Grandma on her 92nd birthday. Celebrating our.........Irish..........heritage.

No comments:

Post a Comment

Basic Information About the Podcast

1. There may be some “strong” language. I speak the way I speak. I promise that I will try to avoid excessive profanity, but I can not guarantee that every podcast will be absolutely swear-word free. It is recommended that any listeners be 13+, due only to the potential of me using some "dirty" words.

2. There are likely to be spoilers in each podcast if I'm discussing something that has already aired. I assume that if you were interested, you'd have read/watched/listened to it by the time I'm posting about it...whatever "it" is.

3. Whenever possible, I’ll give you a preview of what I’m talking about from week to week, so you’ll know in advance if you’ll be bored. But I tend to go off topic.

4. Sometimes I’ll like the stuff I review. Sometimes I won’t. I will likely be fairly critical of some of the things I review. However, I will do my best to be fair. ACCURATE...but fair. If I absolutely hate something, I’ll let you know...but I will try not to just blindly blast something for the sake of it.

5. I’m going to try to take up enough time to make it WORTH your time. There’s nothing worse than settling in for someone’s podcast and then discovering that they only did 2 minutes. I’m going to try to keep it between 30-60 minutes each time.

6. It should be understood that I am not accountable for any comments made by any guest on the show. I reserve the right to edit any comments I find unacceptable in both recordings and written comments, but for the most part will leave any guest commentator's comments as in-tact as I can.

7. Each download will always be released ABSOLUTELY FREE OF CHARGE.

8. As of 2017, I do not have any sponsors and this podcast is a labor of love. Should any sponsorships or commercials appear, they will either be added by my web-host or a product that I have personally approved...but we're not there yet. If a webhost adds a commercial, it should not be assumed that I have endorsed the product.

9. Just have fun. This is supposed to be fun.