SlapperCast

Episode 66: Necrophobia

May 12th, 2020  |  49 mins 31 secs

Why band members sometimes quit after decades, surprisingly good solo careers, belated appreciation for Duran Duran and Power Station, and a very loud bird.

This is an unusually low-fi episode of SlapperCast, recorded on Zoom because Chad was feeling a little under the weather.

Episode 65: Ratt Poison

May 5th, 2020  |  1 hr 12 mins

What makes a good interviewer, the old days of radio, and how some famous musicians completely stumbled into their primary instrument.

Episode 64: Inside Manscaping Joke

April 28th, 2020  |  1 hr 13 mins

Eric's Three Dog Night story, coffee we brew at home, best concerts, loudest concerts and worst concerts, and bands that would or should break up if a member dies.

Episode 63: Take Paint Off a Jumbo Jet

April 21st, 2020  |  1 hr 2 mins

This week on #SlapperCast: Eric's ELO report, favorite female artists, lip-syncing and using prerecorded tracks on stage, favorite podcasts, inspiring and annoying things that audiences do.

Episode 62: Does a Sack of Flour Make a Big Biscuit?

April 14th, 2020  |  1 hr 49 mins

What we did (and didn't) for Easter, wardrobe changes, when will we tour again, Eric's affinity for cooking, Chad's Sicilian heritage, Patrick's love affair with coffee, favorite songs to play, Space Hog, ELO, Saxon, the Kinks, and more.

Episode 61: Thank Elvis Every Day

April 7th, 2020  |  1 hr 46 mins

We discuss how the pandemic is affecting our lives and try to predict what things will be like when the bars finally reopen. Also: favorite record producers, Phil Spector, YouTube copyright issues, Elvis Presley's '68 Comeback Special.

Episode 60: Difficult Listening Hour

March 31st, 2020  |  1 hr 32 mins

This week on #SlapperCast, we discuss life in the time of coronavirus, cover vs. tribute bands, and progressive rock vs. metal.

Episode 59: At Least You Get To Do Your Own Prostate Exam

March 24th, 2020  |  1 hr 5 mins

We continue to try to get a grip on how much our lives may change as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Episode 58: Happy Saint Paddy's Day

March 17th, 2020  |  1 hr 7 mins

Today we discuss how the world is changing for musicians and bar industry people due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Episode 57: Paddy, Not Patty

March 10th, 2020  |  1 hr 7 mins

The effect that coronavirus may or may not have on musicians, the correct (only) way to spell "Paddy's Day", annoying and/or hilarious song request behavior, and people crashing gigs (jumping on stage uninvited).

Episode 56: Rock n' Roll Cures All

March 3rd, 2020  |  39 mins 58 secs

Patrick and Chad are sick but we're recording a show anyway because we CARE. Also: stories about gigs in inclement weather and even more Ireland tour info!

Episode 55: What's Your Favorite Humming Noise?

February 25th, 2020  |  1 hr 9 mins

This week we talk about upcoming tour dates, what it's like to perform music in parades, and a bunch of other crazy stuff. Also: more Ireland tour details!