SlapperCast
281 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSlapperCast is a weekly podcast by Blaggards, a band based out of Houston, TX. Hosted by Patrick Devlin (lead singer & guitarist) and Chad Richard Smalley (bassist). Past guests include drummer Vinny Appice and comedian Doug Stanhope.
Full video versions of each episode are published on the SlapperCast YouTube channel. All episodes are mixed and edited by Chad.
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Episodes
Episode 270: Extra Slap on the Back
April 16, 2024 07:00 - 22 minutes - 13.8 MBSlapperCast Episode 270: "Extra Slap on the Back" This one recorded last night after Patrick returned from Philadelphia, where he attended the funeral of his much beloved brother-in-law Tim Mohan. There's so much to be said about Tim that I don't think we can articulate yet, but Patrick does his best to do so here. We then steer into more lighthearted topics, including our (possibly) newly-improved attitude about the Dallas area, thanks to venues like the Wounded Ostrich, where we're playing ...
Episode 269: Blueberry Doormats
April 09, 2024 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBThis one was recorded in bits as we drove ourselves separately to Beaumont and Brenham, intercut with clips from a performance of "Suspicious Minds" filmed with Turbo's 360 camera. Patrick first shares a conspiracy theory about the donut incident from last week's episode (https://youtu.be/KChkUuC4vKw?si=cic7RrrNlVemIjBF&t=163) We then catch Chad having "a moment" while driving home from Beaumont, trying to articulate what an amazing reception we got from the audience at Logon Cafe that night...
Episode 268: Hot Rod Blaggard
April 02, 2024 08:00 - 34 minutes - 16.2 MBSlapperCast Episode 268: "Hot Rod Blaggard" This one was recorded on the road to and from Little Rock this past Friday. We talk about: * our new Sensaphonic custom molded in-ear monitors, * an amazing BLAGGARDS HOT ROD built by our friends the Haley Brothers in Little Rock, Arkansas, and * yes... the Deviant Donut Debate continues. ALSO: Turbo's endorsement deals with Vratim shoes and Sleeved Washers. VRATIM Shoes (coupon code for $5 off: KEVINNEWTON) https://shop.vratim.com/?ref=okqodulh SL...
Episode 267: The Hairy and the Bald
March 27, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBThis week we catch up with Chris Steele of O'Bannon's Taphouse, Michael Logan of the Sherman Celtic Festival, and Doug & Susan Berry of the Lonestar Celtic Festival and Highland Games. https://www.obannonstaphouse.com/ https://www.blackwaterbrew.com/ https://www.bernhardtwinery.com/ https://www.shermancelticfest.com/ https://lonestarceltic.org/ 00:00:00 — Intro 00:01:32 — Chris Steele of O'Bannon's Taphouse 00:39:05 — Bernhardt Winery 00:40:30 — More upcoming shows 00:41:03 — Sherman Celtic F...
Episode 266: Gasoline and Shame
March 20, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes - 34.5 MBSlapperCast Episode 266: "Gasoline and Shame" Paddy, Turbo and Chad recap Paddy's Day weekend at Legacy Hall in Plano, TX, and of course the big day at O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station. MASSIVE THANKS to Laurie Valenzi, Greg Fugate, Kate Scott, and Jacquelyn Herendeen for providing video. 00:00:00 — Aggie crowd screaming "BLAGGARDS" 00:00:37 — Paddy's Day Eve at Legacy Hall 00:06:21 — Paddy's Day at O'Bannon's Taphouse 00:11:32 — "Children of the Grave" 00:15:26 — Aggie War Hymn 00:23:...
Episode 265: Slapfree
March 13, 2024 00:00 - 17 minutes - 8.44 MBSlapperCast Episode 265: "Slapfree" As we set out on a 27-hour drive home to Houston, we deliver a recap of our two-week tour through Arizona, Nevada, and California. Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social media YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/blaggards) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/blaggards/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/blaggards) Instagram ...
Episode 264: Wonkity
March 05, 2024 06:00 - 30 minutes - 18.1 MBSlapperCast Episode 264: "Wonkity" This week: Paddy, Heide and Chad address the question: are we happy with our music careers right now? What would we have done differently with our careers if we could go back in time? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/H6u_YICCjvo 00:00:00 — Intro 00:00:45 — Blaggards peak season / a gig takes a day 00:04:57 — How long have we been playing music? 00:05:30 — Are we happy with our music careers now? 00:11:27 — Music is a field of research 00:15...
Episode 263: Straight Flace
February 27, 2024 10:30 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MBSlapperCast Episode 263: "Straight Flace" Recorded while driving home from a Mardi Gras gig in Galveston where Turbo almost got run over by a car during the show. Also: Westward tour dates, Billy Joel, gig disasters, tall tales and fake accents. 00:00:00 — Intro 00:00:25 — Turbo's close call 00:03:02 — Paddy's technical problems 00:03:25 — West Coast Tour 00:05:14 — Galveston gig recap 00:07:26 — Patrick's improv 00:10:11 — More on Turbo's close call 00:10:31 — Other gig disasters 00:15:45 ...
Episode 262: Choppy on the Inside
February 20, 2024 08:00 - 43 minutes - 20.3 MBSlapperCast Episode 262: "Choppy on the Inside" While taking a break from rehearsal, Blaggards discuss backing tracks, direct sound gear, Stratocasters and in-ear monitors. 00:00:04 — Intro 00:02:02 — Tour Updates 00:04:30 — Should bands use backing tracks? 00:09:17 — Patrick's tire story 00:11:16 — More on backing tracks 00:13:18 — Direct gear and in-ear monitors 00:21:32 — RIP Mojo Nixon 00:25:26 — SJC Custom Drums 00:29:56 — Davee Bryan's Stratocaster 00:40:31 — Wrap-up and THANK YOU Show ...
Episode 261: Nostradamus on Bass
February 13, 2024 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBSlapperCast Episode 261: "Nostradamus on Bass" This is a short but very complex episode. An unusual situation required us to drive to an out-of-town gig in three different vehicles. Patrick, Chad and Turbo recorded segments individually while driving, and our friend Greg Fugate provided footage of the live show at Logon Cafe. Unfolding throughout the episode is the story of how two soundguys at two different venues got intertwined with one name, erroneously and yet also somewhat precognitive...
Episode 260: Overslapped
February 06, 2024 06:00 - 36 minutes - 21.3 MBSlapperCast Episode 260: "Overslapped" This is our TWO-HUNDREDTH video episode of SlapperCast! We started with Episode 60 during the shutdowns in 2020... we wouldn't be able to keep doing this without loyal viewers like YOU, so thank you all so much for tuning in every week. This week we catch up with Heide and talk about franchise bands, bands with no original members left, Hothouse Flowers, Dolly Parton, our friend Luba Dvorak's new album "Dumpster Fire", and of course… Thin Lizzy. Also: ...
Episode 259: Dock Curious
January 30, 2024 07:00 - 49 minutes - 26.7 MBSlapperCast Episode 259: "Dock Curious" PART ONE: Patrick and Chad continue our conversations about Elvis, Phil Lynott and Thin LIzzy. We imagine what might have been if Philo and Elvis had collaborated, and also talk about Lizzy guitarist Brian Robertson ("Robbo"), who was only 17 years old when Phil Lynott hired him as the first replacement for Eric Bell. PART TWO: Recorded in the van with Turbo on our way home from our gig at the Wounded Ostrich in Deep Ellum, Dallas. We had a GREAT time ...
Episode 258: A Thong Made of Broken Glass
January 23, 2024 06:00 - 52 minutes - 33.4 MBSlapperCast Episode 258: "A Thong Made of Broken Glass" This week we're talking about Thin Lizzy's ninth studio album, "Black Rose: A Rock Legend". 00:00:00 — Intro 00:00:36 — Thin Lizzy and "Black Rose" 00:01:47 — Favorite songs off the album 00:10:33 — Gary Moore 00:15:17 — Gary's impersonation of Phil 00:16:15 — Producer Tony Visconti 00:18:56 — Why we love the title track 00:22:28 — Brian Downey 00:25:26 — Paddy's live Thin Lizzy recommendations 00:28:09 — How many lost Lizzy songs are ...
Episode 257: A Little Less Conversation
January 16, 2024 11:00 - 43 minutes - 20 MBHere is our ELVIS episode. How we first became aware of him, why we love him, his music, his sense of humor, favorite songs, the movies, the impersonators, and his legacy. Like with Thin Lizzy and the Pogues, this is only the beginning of what is sure to be an ongoing conversation about one of our biggest heroes. Find the audio-only podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Pocket Casts, etc. * https://slappercast.fireside.fm Blaggards main channel * https://www.youtube...
Episode 256: Soul-Bearing Stuff
January 09, 2024 06:00 - 58 minutes - 39.8 MBThis week we focus on one of our biggest influences as a band... THIN LIZZY. Also a little bit about the recent bombshell interview with comedian Kat Williams. 00:00:00 — Intro 00:00:47 — Gary Moore 00:03:59 — Patrick's early memories of Thin Lizzy 00:05:14 — Lynott's lyrics 00:06:07 — Lynott's free time style of singing 00:12:15 — Thank you Woody & Ireland Tour 2024 00:15:11 — More on how Patrick got into Thin Lizzy 00:19:21 — Iron Maiden or Thin Lizzy? 00:20:01 — What if Thin Lizzy had play...
Episode 255: Constipated Satan
January 02, 2024 06:00 - 51 minutes - 24.1 MBThis one was recorded on the road to our last two gigs of 2023 in Little Rock and Brenham. It also happened to be Turbo's birthday. Interspersed throughout are some great moments of us listening to "The Lonely Goatherd" from THE SOUND OF MUSIC as we were driving back to Texas late at night. 00:00:00 — Intro 00:00:17 — Turbo's birthday 00:00:49 — Alley Cats Coffee in Texarkana 00:03:30 — THANK YOU KELLI 00:04:33 — Road updates 00:06:47 — Song kills 00:07:27 — Chris Rea 00:09:33 — Bob Seger 00...
Episode 254: Fresh Batch of Soap
December 26, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBThis one was recorded en route to our gig at Kelly's Irish Pub in Austin, and again on the way home, with Patrick daughter's Tara running camera and joining in the conversation. Towards the end of the first segment we encountered a torrential downpour that got so loud we had to stop recording. It was still raining when we arrived at Kelly's, and the wooden stage area was exposed to the elements and completely soaked through. But thankfully the bar manager allowed us to commander the covered a...
Episode 253: A Good Kick in the Face
December 19, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutes - 35.4 MBThis week, continuing our tribute to the late great Shane MacGowan, we talk about our favorite songs by the Pogues plus a few of Shane's solo numbers with the Popes. 00:00:00 — Intro / Happy Christmas 00:01:37 — Shane's passing 00:04:48 — Shane as an Irish immigrant 00:06:19 — Broad Majestic Shannon 00:09:07 — Old Main Drag 00:10:15 — Bottle of Smoke 00:12:42 — Sit Down By The Fire 00:13:35 — Fiesta 00:17:14 — Transmetropolitan 00:19:22 — More on Broad Majestic Shannon 00:20:04 — Thousands ar...
Episode 252: Havasu or Bust
December 12, 2023 16:00 - 57 minutes - 27 MBA full recap of our recent visit to Arizona, where we played shows in Chandler, Lake Havasu and Bullhead City. Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social media YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/blaggards) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/blaggards/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/blaggards) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/blaggards/) Become a Patron ...
Episode 251: Rest in Peace, Shane
December 05, 2023 13:00 - 54 minutes - 25.4 MBSlapperCast Episode 251: "Rest in Peace, Shane" This episode was recorded during our 20 hour drive out to Arizona, when we found out about the passing of the legendary Shane MacGowan, lead singer and primary songwriter of the Pogues. There can be little doubt that without Shane, Blaggards would not exist. 00:00:00 — Intro and what we're up to on the road 00:01:43 — Patrick on writing songs for Blaggards 00:07:32 — The joy of rehearsal 00:11:08 — Stage volume and dynamics 00:13:54 — Cheers t...
Episode 250: Unicorn Naughty Bits
November 28, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutes - 33.6 MBBlaggards regroup afterThanksgiving and prepare for a tour through Arizona... featuring footage from Paddy's visit to the mountains of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social media YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/blaggards) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/blaggards/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/blaggards) Instagram (https://...
Episode 249: Seventh Day Without Sugar
November 21, 2023 07:00 - 26 minutes - 12.6 MBThis one was recorded en route to College Station, with Patrick's daughter Tara running camera once again. We talk about Patrick giving up sugar, our upcoming Arizona tour dates, ROCK THE SHELTER benefit at the Continental Club Houston, the disturbing prevalence of autotune in popular music, and why Turbo hates killing songs. SHINE-A-LIGHTS: HARRY NILSSON - Spaceman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7xOZVBAWtw RV · Faith No More https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHm3GIs2lMY Jesper Kyd - Prison B...
Episode 248: Dander Up
November 14, 2023 06:00 - 47 minutes - 22.1 MBEpisode 248 was recorded en route to Sherwood Forest Faire for a show during their "Hynafol" role-playing event. Our special guest this week is Patrick's daughter Tara, who runs camera and joins in the discussion. Discussed: The weird trend of doing slow, depressing covers of upbeat songs Tracy Chapman, Oasis, Strung Out, The Beatles, Danzig The power of live music to bring people together Why does Turbo look like a drummer? Funny stories about our friend Chris Heinrich, who used to run soun...
Episode 247: Skyscrapers of Dublin
November 07, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBSlapperCast Episode 247: "Skyscrapers of Dublin" Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yEY2I6w-zis Instead of getting some rest upon returning home from Ireland this past Thursday, Patrick, Turbo and Chad dove straight into another three days of gigs. Episode 247 was recorded on the way to Saturday's gig in Galveston at AXECADE during the Lone Star Rally (the largest motorcycle rally in Texas). We recap the Ireland tour, do some song kills and shine-a-lights, and Patrick talks abou...
Episode 246: Leprechaun Pig
October 31, 2023 13:00 - 14 minutes - 6.69 MBThis one was recorded in the lobby of the Killarney Plaza Hotel on the fourth night of our 2023 Ireland Tour, with footage from the tour interspersed throughout. We give you an update on the trip so far, with an eye on next year. This tour, our ninth one so far, has been going wonderfully and I think we can say without hesitation that it's the best one yet. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qXdUgZJftHY?si=Q7QQsFLJM54UXFfo Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) ...
Episode 245: Chip Chop Chip, Mr. Falcon
October 24, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MBWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VQozl5YBYzE Episode 245 was recorded over a week in advance, as we knew we'd be busy getting ready for Ireland. This was on the way to our first gig at the Southeast Texas Renaissance Faire in Kirbyville, the morning after our gig at the Pub McDonough in Granbury. Lots of music discussion in this episode, and also some talk about music biopics. This morning (Tuesday Oct 24, 2023), we are on our way to Dublin. This'll be the first time we've vi...
Episode 244: Interc★nty
October 17, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 14.7 MBSlapperCast Episode 244: "Interc★nty" Recorded on the road en route to Granbury, TX, this episode is mostly about songs we're sick of vs. songs we still love. Chris Isaak, Jonathan Richman, the Vapors, the Goo Goo Dolls, the Venomous Pinks, etc. Also, Patrick and Chad try to articulate why they detest most mainstream rock from the 1990s. 00:00:00 — Intro / Show Updates 00:03:29 — Turbo and Chad's close call 00:04:28 — More Show Updates 00:07:04 — Song kills / shine-a-lights 00:25:36 — Mainstr...
Episode 243: Manscaping Accident
October 10, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 13.5 MBSlapperCast Episode 243: "Manscaping Accident" Structurally this is our weirdest episode yet, recorded in three separate bits and stitched together like Frankenstein's monster. Because of time constraints with Turbo flying back into town Saturday afternoon (a flight he nearly missed by hair, as you'll hear), Paddy drove himself to and from our gig in Brenham while Turbo and Chad carpooled from Turbo's house. So we filmed two separate sequences on the way there, and then one together on the wa...
Episode 242: National Coffee Day
October 03, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 39.4 MBSlapperCast Episode 242: "National Coffee Day" Episode 242, recorded yesterday on the road to our gig in Lewisville, TX, and again on the way home. Kelli's Song Kill Playlist: https://spotify.link/czv0iS6kfDb Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EaxJuY-gdTA ONE MORE TIME - BLINK 182 https://youtu.be/fSKQRDq3RkM?si=SeRiDyOhHrugg-P_ DON'T CHANGE - INXS https://youtu.be/sLm3Khusq_8?si=s3Q-OAmWVBz5hRvq LOVE AIN'T NO STRANGER - WHITESNAKE https://youtu.be/unHzLEA6gvI?si=z4dpVg0jEgJs55x...
Episode 241: The Low-Hanging Fruit Edition
September 26, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBSlapperCast Episode 241: "The Low-Hanging Fruit Edition" Recorded en route to Round Rock, Patrick and Chad talk about recent exploits and wonder which songs of their own should be killed. Discussed: Greg Kihn, Thin Lizzy, Grand Slam, Barry Manilow and Squeeze. (Additional video footage courtesy of Ellen Reeves) 00:00:00 — Show updates 00:04:08 — What Blaggards songs should be "killed"? 00:11:43 — Songs kills / resurrections Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (ht...
Episode 240: Hamsterdam
September 19, 2023 06:00 - 56 minutes - 25.7 MBSlapperCast Episode 240 was recorded on the way to College Station and back. We recap some recent shows, and talk about Renaissance festivals and the amazing dedication that rennies have to that whole experience. Heide joins us for the second segment on the ride home, where we kill some songs and talk about what famous musicians we might be afraid to piss off. Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https:...
Episode 239: Shepherd's Pie
September 12, 2023 06:00 - 31 minutes - 14.8 MBSlapperCast Episode 239: Shepherd's Pie This one was recorded en route to and from Sherwood Forest Faire for their annual Celtic Music Festival. Special guest stars this time: Stacie "The1Moxie" Newton and Jackie, who together did a terrific job filling in for Merch Maiden during the festival. The whole experience was wonderful as always, and the new Greenwoode stage is a HUGE improvement over the original one. Also MASSIVE thanks to Shawn McHorse and Scarlett Pettis for providing video foota...
Episode 238: The Years That Should Have Killed Me
September 05, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBSlapperCast Episode 238: The Years That Should Have Killed Me This episode was recorded on Saturday, August 26, on our way to College Station. 00:00:00 — Intro and tour updates 00:00:22 — O'Bannon's 18th Birthday 00:09:20 — More gig updates 00:10:18 — Guinness in plastic cups? 00:12:38 — Why are ceramic cups best for coffee? 00:15:32 — Live music or sex? 00:17:02 — Song kills / resurrections 00:22:02 — The Years That Should Have Killed Me 00:29:40 — Rory Gallagher 00:31:07 — Gerry McAvoy 00...
Episode 237: Song & Cymbals
August 29, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBSlapperCast 237: "Song & Cymbals" This is a fun one, recorded in the van shortly after leaving the Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering in Hamilton, Montana. 00:00:00 — Intro / Bitterroot Celtic Gathering & Games recap 00:09:07 — The food we ate at the festival 00:10:59 — Our van snacks 00:13:24 — Turbo serenaded at grocery store 00:15:53 — The story of Heide's misplaced boots 00:19:01 — Song kills & resurrections 00:30:19 — If you ruled the world Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.c...
Episode 236: Special Hug Class
August 22, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 30.7 MBThis week we give you an update from the road, recorded during a day off while staying with our friends Jay, Jill, Kate & Kyle Hoellen in Yutan, NE. In this episode we talk about music production styles and— most importantly–COFFEE. We also have PART TWO of our conversation with our friends brothers Matt and John Werner of SASSANACHS (https://sassanachsmusic.com), wherein we talk about recording, what makes a great band and a great audience, and—possibly even more importantly—BEER. Also discu...
Episode 235: SassyCast
August 15, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 38.8 MBThis week, we give you an update from the road AND introduce you to brothers Matt and John Werner of the band SASSANACHS (https://sassanachsmusic.com). We shared the stage with them twice this summer, most recently this past Saturday at Emma Creek Barn in Hesston KS. We LOVE these guys and can't wait to see them again… we know you'll dig them, too. This is part one of a two-part conversation... tune in next week for part two. ALSO discussed: Phil Lynott, Living Colour, Unwritten Law, and mor...
Episode 234: I'd Rather Be Punched in the Eye
August 08, 2023 05:00 - 33 minutes - 18.4 MBAll four band members are on deck as we prepare to hit the road later this week! Also discussed: Turbo's new endorsement deal with SJC Custom Drums, Heide's ear-training class, Christopher Cross, Billy Joel, Living Colour and Spacehog. Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social media YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/blaggards) Facebook (https://www.faceb...
Episode 233: Turbo Licking Culture
August 01, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 26.9 MBThis week, Turbo breaks the news about his new endorsement deal with SJC Custom Drums! Also: the Police, Robyn Hitchcock and Propagandhi. 00:00:00 — Intro and gig updates 00:14:09 — Turbo's Endorsement Deal with SJC Custom Drums 00:20:37 — More gig updates 00:22:00 — TRILOGY BREW 00:27:19 — Song kills / resurrections 00:37:23 — Ireland Tour updates 00:39:50 — Upcoming tour dates Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) B...
Episode 232: Bag of Teeth With Hair
July 25, 2023 05:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBBlaggards report from the road, recorded en route from Weston, MO, to Little Rock, AR. 00:00:00 — Intro / Rocky Road to Dublin call-and-response 00:00:47 — Report from the road 00:05:52 — More "Rocky Road to Dublin" LIVE 00:17:51 — Song kills / resurrections 00:25:44 — Thoughts on TOM PETTY 00:31:22 — Tuning instruments on stage at the worst possible time 00:36:59 — Upcoming shows 00:42:19 — Wrap up and THANK YOU 00:43:02 — Heide playing "Drowsy Maggie" LIVE Show dates Blaggards.com (https:/...
Episode 231: Mosquito Repellent
July 18, 2023 06:00 - 32 minutes - 23.3 MBHeide joins us from Phoenix to talk about upcoming tour dates. Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social media YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/blaggards) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/blaggards/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/blaggards) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/blaggards/) Become a Patron Join Blaggards on Patreon (https://www.patreon.co...
Episode 230: Ahoy There!
July 11, 2023 05:00 - 51 minutes - 33.3 MBThis week's episode starts with a spontaneous vancast segment, the impetus being Turbo's admission that he'd never seen a James Bond movie before. We're then joined by Heide for a round of song kills & resurrections, and then finally we welcome back Dennis "Doc" O'Carroll from Doc's Irish Tours, who gives us some essential travel tips for our Ireland tour this October. Everything you need to know about currency exchange, VAT refunds, jet lag and more. Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blagga...
Episode 229: Body Unbuilding
July 04, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 36.4 MBSlapperCast Episode 229: "Body Unbuilding" This episode was recorded this past Saturday en route to Home Sweet Farm Biegarten in Brenham and again on the way back home. This week we also welcome our friend, fiddler HEIDI PITTMAN of the band PEACH PANIC, a great band based in Calgary, Canada. https://peachpanic.com https://www.youtube.com/@peachpanicband Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/d3aA61HAk5Y 00:00:00 — Intro / Band Updates 00:02:14 — Kevin's encounter with Blaggards fan at Fall Out Bo...
Episode 228: Perfect Pomp
June 27, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBThis week's episode was recorded on the way home from our gig in College Station, a special one played in honor of our friend Brooke Griffin, who is moving to Australia. MASSIVE thanks to Chris Steele and his O'Bannon's crew for making that night happen. Really fun music discussion this week, with everything from Kid Rock and Stevie Wonder to Elvis and Jerry Reed to Kenny Rogers and Richard Marx (topics in the time code chapters below). Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FVPjgsKLEns 00:00:00...
Episode 227: Team Rage
June 20, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes - 16.5 MBSlapperCast Episode 227: "Team Rage" This week, Heide joins us remotely from Phoenix. This episode gets very silly. Discussed this week: * The Smiths * Rory Gallagher * Nils Lofgren * Flobots * Nerf Herder * the Beatles * Alex DePue * Beside Bowie: the Mick Ronson Story Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6IELSUgQbnw 00:00:00 — Intro 00:00:30 — Happy Anniversary to Heide & Ryan 00:03:29 — Turbo's Father's Day 00:09:03 — Song kills / resurrections 00:24:52 — Upcoming plans for the band 00:33:...
Episode 226: Galveston, Oh Galveston
June 13, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBEpisode 226 was recorded en route to a gig in Galveston and on the way back home. We talk about the Molly's Pub tour we started this weekend, share some stories from the early days of the band, and muse about what album of another band would we like to cover in its entirety. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QEL1LnhHJAw Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us ...
Episode 225: Take the Lid Off the Pot
June 06, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 32.7 MBRecorded en route to Little Rock, Arkansas, for a Sunday evening show at Hibernia Irish Tavern. This week, we tell some stories about stage mishaps we've experienced during shows over the years, and how we overcame them. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DtJ7oexpsgw Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social media YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/blagga...
Episode 224: Math on the Fly
May 30, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBSlapperCast Episode 224: "Math on the Fly" Here is a spirited discussion recorded shortly after leaving our gig in Brenham a couple weeks ago, again filmed by Patrick's daughter Tara. We recap the gig, raving about HSF Biergarten and the terrific audience (interspersed with lots of video from the night), and then ramble on a bit about chocolate ice cream. Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www....
Episode 223: Hammer with a Wig
May 23, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes - 21.2 MBThis one was recorded en route to our gig at HSF Biergarten in Brenham, TX, one of our favorite places to play. Patrick's daughter Tara joins us again, running camera and participating in the discussions. This week we do an extensive lightning round of favorite movies, directors, comedians, etc. Also: should DELILAH be banned because of its lyrics? Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsin...
Episode 222: IRELAND TOUR 2023 is almost SOLD OUT!
May 16, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes - 45.1 MBThis week we again welcome Dennis O'Carroll, who gives us an update on our IRELAND TOUR coming up this Fall, October 25–November 2. We are close to selling this one out, and after that there will be a waiting list for the next one! Also we have a vancast segment recorded en route to College Station to help the Aggies celebrate graduation day at O'Bannon's Taphouse. Special guest: Tara Devlin, Patrick's daughter, who handles most of the camerawork and joins us in a round of song kills & resurr...
Episode 221: Four Tracks of Slap
May 09, 2023 09:30 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBThis week we get caught up with Heide and talk about feedback we've gotten from SlapperCast listeners and some future guests we're looking forward to. The Kill & Shine segment goes deep this time; artists discussed include Chris de Burgh, Deep Purple, Flatfoot 56, Gaelic Storm, Def Leppard, Traveling Wilburys, Glen Campbell, Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DZia3QIAh_I An extended version of this episode is available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/...