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SlapperCast 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 tw...

SlapperCast 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, Doll...

SlapperCast 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...

SlapperCast 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 Down...

Here 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, Poc...

This 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 Pat...

This 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...

This 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 an...

This 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 — Fies...

A full recap of our recent visit to Arizona, where we played shows in Chandler, Lake Havasu and Bullhead City. 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 h...

SlapperCast 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 Bla...

Blaggards 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 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 re...

This 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...

Episode 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 doe...

SlapperCast 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...

This 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://y...

Watch 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...

SlapperCast 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...

SlapperCast 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 Tur...

SlapperCast 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-...

SlapperCast 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 —...

SlapperCast 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 Facebook Ban...

SlapperCast 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...

SlapperCast 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...

SlapperCast 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...