In this episode I talk about stuff going on in my life (including my desire to get a cat or two), then I bid farewell to Mike Nesmith, review a box of beer, and talk about new music from Floating Points/Pharoah Sanders, Mastodon, Swallow the Sun, Aimee Mann, and Modest Mouse. I had fun with it. Maybe you also will?

Remember to check out the companion blog at http://emptychecking.blogspot.com and feel free to e-mail me at db@derekbrink.com with questions, comments, and what-have-you--I almost always reply unless you called me something mean!

Time Breakdown:

• 0:00 - Intro
  • Talking about Cats - 14:51
  • The Beatles and My Grandma - 20:09
  • Rest in Peace, Mike Nesmith - 24:32
• 32:22 - Music Break - Fight for Peace
• 32:52 - Schlafly's Stout Bout
• 47:29 - Music Break - Malfunction
• 47:59 - New Music
  • Floating Points & Pharoah Sanders - "Promises" - 49:30
  • Mastodon - Hushed and Grim - 53:20
  • Swallow the Sun - Moonflowers - 55:52
  • Aimee Mann - Queens of the Summer Hotel - 59:53
  • Modest Mouse - The Golden Casket - 1:02:56
• 1:07:05 - Music Break - If It's Raining
• 1:07:35 - Outro