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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mdtzBXwrGIg Episode 300 was recorded over this past weekend when we played two days at STEAMPUNK NOVEMBER, a festival in Venus, Texas, just south of Dallas-Fort Worth. We talk about the importance of set lists, what makes a good one, and when they should be changed on the fly. Interspersed throughout is footage of us putting together the set lists fo...

Episode 299 was recorded on the way to Whispering Grove Faire in Kirbyville. We mostly talk about Halloween, and share stories from Halloweens past. ALSO: we have news about IRELAND TOUR 2025... full itinerary should be coming sometime this week. 00:00:00 — Intro 00:01:54 — Halloween stories 00:21:35 — Ireland 2025 news Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us on social media YouTub...

Episode 298 was recorded at Sweet Eugene's House of Java in College Station, shortly after we did our live tv spot at KBTX in Bryan. Highlights from our interview with Alex Egan at KBTX are included here, along with our performance of "PLFM" at the end of the episode. We also talk about things that "trigger" us (or at least piss us off), as well what songs we're looking forward to recording at "Th...

SlapperCast Episode 297: "The Turbo Tango" This episode was recorded Monday evening, with topics ranging from what cell phones do to our brains to our excitement about the (nearly completed) newly remodeled recording studio at Patrick's house in Huntsville. Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram Become a Patron Join Blaggards on P...

SlapperCast Episode 296: "Slap in, Slap on" Here's another one recorded in bits, with Chad driving home from our gig in Huntsville, Patrick on vacation, and Turbo on his back patio at home. This week, Patrick gave us these questions: What's the BIGGEST drawback of being in a band Pick one thing you'd change about yourself Name an olympic sport you could compete in... with one year of training? Sho...

SlapperCast Episode 295: "Mexterisk" This one was recorded in bits this past weekend as we drove to and from our gigs. Patrick tasked us with answering these questions: Q: Favorite smell Q: Favorite food Q: Favorite exercise Q: Favorite waste of time Q: Do you believe in life after love Chad also tells a story about two cocktail glasses getting smashed on his pedal board, and the crazy-but-rewardi...

SlapperCast Episode 294: "Imminent Peril" This one was recorded in the lobby of the Nox Hotel in Galway during our 2024 Ireland tour. We recap the tour, frustrations and triumphs at the shows, the crowd reactions, all the wonderful people we have with us and the people we've met along the way, and Patrick gushes about his recent phone conversations with two members of a legendary Irish rock band....

This is a partial repost of Episode 4, where Patrick talks about what is was like growing up in Ireland, and returniing many years later to perform there with Blaggards. Blaggards in Dublin: Whiskey in the Jar (March 2010): https://youtu.be/g16z5LKb7L8?si=QR12BbuKdWW3x93f Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram Become a Patron Join...

SlapperCast Episode 292: "Better Dead Than Red" This one was recorded in bits this past Friday night as we all drove separately to College Station. Main topic in this episode: what advice do we give that we don't follow? 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, liv...

SlapperCast Episode 291: Musicians Don't Get Paid Enough We recorded this one shortly after leaving Lake Havasu City where we played a string of three shows over the weekend, two of which were outdoor gigs. One of those was in EXTREME heat conditions, which leads us into a discussion of how musicians really don't get paid enough for the kind of work that we do. 00:01:49 — What's Lake Havasu City l...

This one was recorded in bits, mostly on August 16 as we drove to our gig at Gracie's in Bastrop, TX. Patrick drove separately that day, so he recorded a bit by himself earlier this evening to round this episode out. Topics include why we settled on our chosen instruments, and how our different personalities blend to form a whole band. Had some audio problems in the "van", so apologies for the cho...

This was recorded a couple weeks ago as we drove home from Hot Springs, Arkansas, after playing shows there and in Little Rock. The topics iinclude ideal places to live, among other things. 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 othe...

Episode 288 was recorded during our drive up to Little Rock a couple weeks ago. In this one, we talk mostly about food. Enjoy! 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 Que...

This one was recorded a couple weeks ago on the road to and from our shows in Beaumont and Brenham with our friend, multi-instrumentalist FRANK SARTAIN. 00:00:00 — Intro 00:00:12 — Before Beaumont - Paddy, Turbo & Frank 00:07:58 — King for a day, what would you take away 00:11:27 — What habit would you remove 00:19:46 — After Beaumont - Chad 00:23:08 — After Beaumont - Paddy, Turbo & Frank...

This one was recorded right after leaving the Hoellen residence in Yutan, Nebraska, where we played a show for our friend Jay's 50th birthday bash, "Jay Day". We recap the tour, showering love and praise on our Omaha extended famiily, and eventually wind up talking about food again. Surprise! BUT FIRST we have PART 2 of our in-person conversation with THE SASSANACHS. 00:00:00 — Intro 00:01:42 — SA...

SlapperCast Episode 285: "Sassy Slapper Sunday" You asked for more SassyCast and so it shall be...A week ago Sunday, we joined all the members of the SASSANACHS in Matt Werner's basement pub in Hesston, Kansas, right after we'd all played a really fun show at Emma Creek Barn. This is just PART ONE of a longer discussion. 00:00:00 — VanCast Pt 1 - Intro 00:01:22 — Rich proposal on stage 00:02:48 —...

Here's a very highly-caffeinated episode, recorded in the van shortly after we hit the road for Weston, Missouri at 10 PM last Thursday night. After that is a brief recap of our second night at O'Malley's in Weston, recorded right after leaving the pub. Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram Become a Patron Join Blaggards on Patre...

This week we welcome back our friends THE SASSANACHS ( https://sassanachsmusic.com/ ), who just released four new songs. This is PART TWO of our conversation, this time focusing on musical influences, fantasy gigs and dream gigs. We will playing with them at Emma Creek Barn in Hesston, Kansas on Sunday, July 21: https://blaggards.com/2024/07/blaggards-at-emma-creek-barn-in-hesston-sun-jul-21/ THIS...

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WBIXuhSDqG8 This week we welcome back our friends THE SASSANACHS, who just released four new songs. This is PART ONE of our conversation with them about their new songs and their influences. ALSO we will be playing with them THIS ONE - The Sassanachs https://youtu.be/5_SNKNo9iQA?si=c5rozVDcq6p9nZNk COME OUT YE BLACK AND TANS - The Sassanachs https://...

Meet our good friend the GENE REID, award-winning songwriter and guitarist. We'll be playing with Gene at Hibernia Irish Tavern in Little Rock on August 9! "The Ghost of Orval Faubus" https://vimeo.com/user197839203 Gene Reid Band on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7padcBRGhbGEihjAOEWjPc Gene Reid Band on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeneReidBand 00:00:00 — HuntsVegas conversation p...

This week we talk about pervasive nerddom and why Chad had to start a separate podcast to scratch that itch. Also: Patrick hates selfies, Chad can't remember any song titles, and Turbo gives music listening advice for, shall we say... special occasions. (Video of Patrick's solo show courtesy of Lisa Gabhart Smith) 00:00:00 — Turbo's Waffle House Beanie etc. 00:04:15 — Turbo's travel plans 00:04:46...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AuA1mwWYXNc?si=uMQAcxsGyFZSINXQ This one was recorded last week on the porch at Patriick's lake house while we were taking a break from rehearsal. We talk about gigs gone wrong, gigs gone right and other strange tales from the many, many years we've been in this band. 00:00:00 — Intro 00:06:49 — Gigs gone wrong 00:32:06 — Best keyboard player in rock? 00:35:29 —...

This week, we continue the conversation we started in Episode 276 about the Greatest Frontman of ALL Time... what does that actually mean? ALSO: stage fright and nervousness before shows. 00:00:00 — Intro 00:05:16 — What makes a great frontman? 00:15:30 — More on working on vocal harmonies 00:20:31 — How important is STAGE BANTER for a front person? 00:29:59 — Who would you want as Front WOMAN? 00...

This week we we learn more about our friend, the brilliant FRANK SARTAIN, who has been playing keyboards and trumpet with us for the past few weeks. 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 Sla...

Here's one we recorded on May 17 while driving up to Dallas for our show at the Wounded Ostrich, and also a bit on the way back. On the menu this week: What are listening to lately? Is DAVID LEE ROTH the greatest front man of all time? Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram Become a Patron Join Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podca...