Empty Checking With Derek Brink

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 e-mail: db@derekbrink.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