SlapperCast

SlapperCast Episode 374: O-LIMP-ia This one was recorded on a break during rehearsal out at the Huntsvegas Woodshed. We talk about good venues, bad venue deals, pay-to-play nonsense, what makes a band worth seeing, and what "tribute" band would we want to be in? https://www.cascadecelticfestival.com/ https://blaggards.com/shows/ Topics discussed: Upcoming shows at Home Sweet Farm in Brenham, TX, a...

SlapperCast Episode 373: "BlagFeather" This one was recorded at Houston's wonderful NIRVANA Indian Restaurant (14543 Memorial Drive) with our friends Gerry Diaz and Mike McManus from the excellent local Houston band Lonefeather. We talk about songwriting, influences, upcoming shows, our long personal histories with Houston's music scene, and the pervasive feeling that these two bands were somehow...

This week on SlapperCast, we talk about the Houston spots and local businesses that keep live music alive, how much we loved playing with Lonefeather at the Big Top last week, and what’s coming up for the band as Turbo pushes through these next few weeks before his knee replacement surgery. Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram B...

SlapperCast Episode 371: "Don't Hit the Good Knee" This week on SlapperCast, we’re talking Turbo’s looming knee surgery, what it means for the upcoming shows, and which old Blaggards tunes might make their way back into the set as old friends step in behind the kit during Turbo's absence. We also detour into some grisly childhood injury stories. You have been warned! 00:00:00 — Intro 00:03:15 — Tu...

SlapperCast Episode 370: "Saint Whippy’s Mandatory Paddy Hooley Hour" This week’s SlapperCast is a big one. We’ve got an important update from Turbo about his upcoming knee replacement and what it means for the band in the months ahead, plus a special Paddy’s Day segment we recorded for Auntie Lori and WHIP/Backland Radio, where we dig into some of the Irish artists and songs that shaped Blaggards...

This one was recorded on March 2 in Tombstone, Arizona, the day after our gig at Tombstone Brewing Company. Before heading out for Kingman, we spent the morning talking with some of the local business owners, all of them passionate as hell about what they do and full of great stories. We sat out on the brewery patio with taproom manager Don Phillips and owner Matt Brown (via phone), talking about...

SlapperCast Episode 368: "High Hygiene" This one was recorded right after playing a gig at the American Legion Post 107 in Phoenix. We look back on one of the more memorable stops of the Arizona run — getting made honorary American Legion members, dealing with some awful coffee, trading hitchhiking stories, and heading down the road to Tombstone for the next leg of the tour. Show dates Blaggards.c...

This one starts with a long ramble on a weird phenomenon: what happens when people hit a certain level of wealth, power, or fame, and suddenly seem to go… off the rails. We kick around examples from music, comedy, and business, talk about “guardrails” (or the lack of them), and dig into how success can amplify whatever’s already under the hood. Then the convo swerves into stand-up comedy heroes, t...

SlapperCast Episode 366: "Don't Use Afrin" In this episode of SlapperCast, we dig into what it’s actually like when a pub tries to survive (and thrive) through the biggest Irish day of the year, Texas-style. From the nonstop pressure and crowd dynamics to the behind-the-scenes decisions that can make or break the day, this one’s a real look at the logistics and chaos that most people never see. An...

SlapperCast Episode 365: "Digging Them Digging Us" Blaggards hit the long road home from Parker, Arizona, after a very rewarding two-day engagement at the legendary DESERT BAR. We start off talking about how we often change the set list during the show based on the audience response, and sometimes even the change how we play the songs... which is one of the most fun things about being in a band. W...

SlapperCast Episode 364: "Build It And They Will Come" Today we trek across the treacherous dirt roads to the legendary DESERT BAR, get a tour of the bar from general manager Tina, and then talk about our first experiences there. Will the van survive?? Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram Become a Patron Join Blaggards on Patreo...

We recorded this one as we drove out to Parker, Arizona, for a two-day engagement at the legendary DESERT BAR, an off-the-grid, 100% solar-powered establishment only accessible by a long, winding and rocky dirt road. Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram Become a Patron Join Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tr...

SlapperCast Episode 362: "VagueCast" This week, we share updates on upcoming Blaggards plans, including an all-originals midweek show with Lone Feather, Chad's solo originals project, early preparations for a late-October 2026 Ireland tour, and a rapidly filling tour calendar. ALSO: Paddy has been named Grand Marshal of the 2026 Houston St. Patrick’s Day Parade! The Best of Steven Seagal - SenseiS...

SlapperCast Episode 361: "Satan's Mushrooms" This week we're talking with our good friend Cameron Crawford, co-owner of HOME SWEET FARM BIERGARTEN in Brenham, Texas! https://www.homesweetfarmbrenham.com/ Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram Become a Patron Join Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough m...

SlapperCast Episode 360: "Buried in Car Keys" This one was recorded Monday afternoon, while Turbo was helping Paddy set up some new recoding equipment at the Woodshed. We talk about our recent show at the Continental Club Houston, and our plans for 2026. Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram Become a Patron Join Blaggards on Patr...

This one was recorded during a recent mixing session for our forthcoming (and as of yet untitled) live album up at the Woodshed in Huntsvegas. We talk about the live album, New Year's resolutions, and "Under Pressure", the legendary collaboration between David Bowie and Queen. Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram Become a Patron...

SlapperCast Episode #002 (Repost): "My Friend Lemmy" Chad interviews Paddy about his teenage years in Dublin, his first guitar, his first almost-gig, his first actual gig, and why he eventually decided to form a band. (Originally posted on February 18th, 2019) Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram Become a Patron Join Blaggards o...

SlapperCast Episode 358: "Fear of the Duck" This episode has three chapters: 1) A segment recapping our gig at Sherwood Celtic Yuletide Festival a couple weeks ago. 2) A VERY SPECIAL segment featuring a GREAT conversation about music between Patrick and his daughter TARA DEVLIN, recorded on the road to Sherwood. Tara, as the daughter of a Blaggard, grew up with rock as her soundtrack. She and her...

This week's episode is essentially an alternate version of BLAGGMAS 2025, a special Christmas-themed show that we recorded for the WHIP Radio, where we share some of our favorite Christmas songs. If you want to hear the WHOLE program with the songs we're discussing, listen to Blaggmas 2025 on the WHIP at backlandradio.com: Wednesday, Dec 17 — 7PM Central Sunday, Dec 21 — 1 PM Central CHRISTMAS EVE...

SlapperCast Episode 356: Dire Abba This was recorded on the road home after two sold-out nights at Gillespie’s Irish Tavern in Richardson, TX New Year’s resolutions The story of how and why Kerfuffleful was written Lyric writing talk — clichés that work, and why some lines just can’t be sung Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram...

This one was recorded the day after Thanksgiving as we drove up to Richardson, Texas, for our two-night engagement at Gillespie's Irish Tavern. We talk about Thanksgiving food, SPAM (the meat product), upcoming shows… PLUS: SAMMY HAGAR vs DAVID LEE ROTH. 00:00:00 - Thanksgving, etc 00:16:18 - Sammy Hagar vs David Lee Roth Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us on social media YouT...

SlapperCast Episode 354: "Good Good Good" This episode is pieced together in bits, for a couple different reasons. Chad is home sick with the flu, and Paddy's internet isn't working so well. So Paddy filmed a few segments on his own, and Turbo pitched in a short one as well. Chad then fleshed out the rest of the episode with some footage that our friend Mike Gavis provided of us setting up and sou...

This one was recorded a few days ago out on Patrick's porch in Huntsvegas, right before rehearsal. We talk about our recent gig at Mosswood Ren Faire in Austin, and Turbo's newly completed recording/rehearsal studio. Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram Become a Patron Join Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tr...

SlapperCast Episode 352: "Bus Full of Smiles" This week, the four of us recount our Ireland tour and talk about our favorite gigs and experiences along the way. MASSIVE THANKS to everyone in our group for providing video and photos from the tour. Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram Become a Patron Join Blaggards on Patreon for...

This one was recorded in Killarney, on the sixth day of our 11th Annual Worldwide Tour of Ireland. This was in the lobby of the Plaza Hotel, so apologies for the noise. Anyway, this has been a WONDERFUL tour… we'll have more stories to tell next week! Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram Become a Patron Join Blaggards on Patreon...