SlapperCast

SlapperCast Episode 350: "Blaggoween" We recorded a special Halloween show for our friends at the WHIP Radio in Urbana, IL, which aired yesterday. We talk about some of our favorite SPOOKY songs, including stuff from the Pogues, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, David Bowie, John Lennon, Living Colour, Tom Waits, and more. Herein is the whole show minus the actual music, plus a few inserts about this ye...

SlapperCast Episode 349: "Get Your Big Rocket Off My Device" This one was recorded early Sunday afternoon in front of Cornerstone Methodist Church, shortly before our gig as part of their annual "Trunk or Treat" event. We talk about the value of having a dedicated sound person, and look forward to next week's 11th Annual Worldwide Tour of IRELAND. MASSIVE thanks to Tara Devlin, Conor Devlin, and K...

SlapperCast Episode 348: "Some Kind of a Slap" Patrick and Chad talk about their favorite cover songs in our current repertoire, our upcoming new LIVE album, and this year's IRELAND tour which is only two weeks away! 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 347: "Pilfering Paddy" This week we recap last weekend's Third Annual Pirate Festival at HSF Biergarten in Brenham, and talk about proper off-stage etiquette, and musicians who have remained dedicated to their message and their craft against all odds. Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram Become a Patron Join...

SlapperCast Episode 346: "Slapping Goats" This one was recorded on Saturday right before our show at Hound Song Brewing in Columbus, TX, with brief recaps recorded as we drove home afterwards, PLUS a clip of us performing Slapper's Medley courtesy of our dear friend Greg Fugate. Hound Song is a GREAT venue, and we will be returning ASAP. Great beer, great food, fun family-friendly atmosphere, indo...

SlapperCast Episode 345: "Buy a Tuner" This week we’re looking back at our earliest band rehearsals—Turbo's garage days when the neighbors hated it, the cops would shut them down, and they were cranking everything to 10. Chad recalls the endless nights of tuning with his high school band Elemental Penguin, and Patrick admits his first band never got past the intro of Rainbow's “Since You’ve Been G...

SlapperCast Episode 344: "Aggie Tightrope" Due to some connectivity problems and logistical challenges, this one was recorded in several different bits. We talk about the live album we recently recorded at O'Bannon's in College Station, and talk a bit about our recent gig at Barrow Brewing in Salado, TX. Hope to see y'all at the shows this week! Wednesday, Sept 17 (Jeff Duncan on fiddle) Under the...

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ooEr72ikd5E As you'll hear, this one was recorded right as we pulled away from Murphy's Pub in Seattle, our last date on the tour… and thus began our 36 hour drive home. ALSO we have the second half of our interview with John and Matt Werner of the Sassanachs. Check out last's week episode if you missed the first part: https://youtu.be/pNeOZBz56D4 ht...

SlapperCast Episode 342: "Stadium Show in a Shoebox" This episode was recorded in two bits. The first is a vancast segment recorded on Monday, August 18th, as we drove from Montana to Oregon, shortly after dropping Frank off at the airport. The second segment is a SassyCast recorded in Omaha a week earlier with our good friends Matt and John Werner of… you guessed it, the Sassanachs. This conversa...

SlapperCast Episode 341: "Sympathy Eighty" We have a special guest this week: our dear friend JAY HOELLEN, whom we've talked about many times in the past (most recently last week in Episode 340). We had a great chat with Jay right before we headed to our gig at Buck's Bar & Grill in Venice, NE. The opening segment was recorded a few days later with Frank in Hamilton, Montana, a few hours befor...

SlapperCast Episode 340: "Mister Snooze" This one was recorded a week ago as we traveled from Weston to Omaha. We share stories about the legendary Jeff Quinn and the deep roots we’ve grown in Omaha because of him. Along the way we recap our weekend at O’Malley’s Pub, and the strange circumstances that lead to us wondering whether or not Patrick was still alive. Thanks to Duane Schrag for the vide...

SlapperCast Episode 339: "The Most Important Date of the Year" Episode 339 one was recorded during the first two days of a nearly three-week tour. First as we drove to Wichita, KS, for our gig at Barleycorn's, and then the next day (Paddy's birthday), as we drove to Weston, MO. We marvel at how little this band complains, and share our favorite and least favorite things about touring. Also at the...

This one was recorded on the road to Nacogdoches for our first-ever gig at Fredonia Brewery (which was a GREAT time, by the way). We talk about our recent show at the Continental Club Houston, and the professional photo shoot we did recently with Krystiee Lee. ALSO: Turbo's recent victory in court. Krystiee Lee Photography https://www.krystieeleephotography.com/ Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook B...

SlapperCast Episode 337: "Free Stewie" This one was recorded on the road to Beaumont with our special guest star: Turbo's eldest son Kaiden (a.k.a. Stewie). On the docket this week: arguing about ice cream, songs we should cover… PLUS if we had 20 minutes to play for the world… what songs would we choose? 00:00:00 — Intro 00:02:13 — Ice Cream Argument 00:08:14 — Paddy's Pet Peeve Piece 00:10:18 —...

This one was recorded during the drive home from Weston, MO. We talk about stage fright—how it still hits hard, how we deal with it, and how the nerves never fully go away. 00:00 — First segment 10:11 — Paddy's Pet Peeve Piece 13:27 — Playing after Bill Kirchen 15:55 — Stage Fright 25:46 — Blaggards overture? 28:49 — Great coffee shop in Leavenworth KS 30:31 — Michael Coakley lost a finger 33:38 —...

This one was recorded shortly after we hit the road for Weston, Missouri, in the wee hours of Friday morning. Discussed: awkward doctor visits, failed dietary choices, massage preferences, and the Continental Club Houston's 25th Anniversary. Rick Gillis: https://rickgillis.com Prodigious Saps: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJaU6rw754l-Z0HQ4SB3gwA Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Fo...

SlapperCast Episode 334: "One-Thousand Three Hundred and Forty-Four I-Don't-Give-a-Damn Percent" Episode 334 was recorded right after rehearsal this past Thursday. Weird story of the week: Turbo almost getting run over by his own truck. Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram Become a Patron Join Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podc...

SlapperCast Episode 333: "You Can’t Spell Rock Without Rick" Our dear friend Rick Gillis joins us to talk résumés, self-worth, and his latest brainchild: a book called “Your Work Does Not Speak for Itself — YOU Do.” We talk about Houston, hard hats, job boards, performance reviews, and why calling someone on the phone is now considered an act of wild rebellion. 📚 https://rickgillis.com 00:00:00 —...

SlapperCast Episode 332: "Lightning Round" A spontaneous and very fun episode recorded in Turbo's office this past Thursday afternoon right after the three of us had lunch together. 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 mixes, and other exclus...

Episode 331 was recorded remotely on Father's Day while a thunderstorm was roaring through the Houston area. And yes, it gets silly. 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 mixes, and other exclusives. Rate us Rate and review SlapperCast on iTun...

SlapperCast Episode 330: "Blagzilian" This one was recorded on the deck out at the Huntsvegas Woodshed, right before our rehearsal last week. Patrick shares a pet peeve about crap drivers, and tells us about his recent colonoscopy/endoscopy. We also talk about our upcoming IRELAND TOUR in October. Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook Twitter Inst...

SlapperCast Episode 329: "Bro-Free Day" This one was recorded during our long drive home from Pennsylvania after a brief string of gigs in Asheville NC, Rockville MD, and Prospect Park, PA. Total success thanks to three terrific venues and our extended Blaggards family, and we even invented a new beverage called "SlapperCaff". Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us on social media...

Episode 328 was recorded this past Thursday morning as we drove up to Asheville, North Carolina. 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 mixes, and other exclusives. Rate us Rate and review SlapperCast on iTunes Questions? If you have questions...

Episode 327 was recorded on Saturday, May 10, as we drove home from the Nacogdoches Scottish Festival. We discuss, amongst other silly things, face tattoos: if we had one, what would it be and where on our face would it go? 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,...

SlapperCast Episode 326: "U-Turn of America" Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fL4M71Y6CpQ Episode 326 was recorded on Sunday, May 4, as we drove home from Beaumont where we played an early evening show at Logon Cafe. There, as part of our soundcheck we recorded two takes of "Rainy Night in Soho" by the Pogues, parts of which appear in this episode... and the complete take is availab...