SlapperCast

Episode 50: Meet Eric C. Hughes!

January 21st, 2020 | 1 hr 14 mins

This week we introduce you to our new drummer, Eric C. Hughes!

Episode 49: Thank You Mike!

January 14th, 2020 | 1 hr 23 mins

We are heartbroken to announce that Mike "The Machine" McAloon is leaving the band. This week on SlapperCast, we look back on 11 amazing years together as "the impenetrable trio".

Episode 48: Happy New Year, Mr. Falcon

January 7th, 2020 | 37 mins 9 secs

Patrick and Chad celebrate the dawn of 2020, the beginning of their second year of SlapperCast, also the beginning of a very exciting year for Blaggards.

Episode 47: Ass Kicking Contest

December 31st, 2019 | 35 mins 38 secs

A quick review of 2019 plus a few more hints about our plans for 2020. Also, a discussion about the art of stage presence and audience engagement, with kudos to Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze and Mojo Nixon.

Episode 46: Two Buildings, a Horse, a Dead Dog and a Coffee Shop

December 24th, 2019 | 47 mins 45 secs

Patrick and Chad shower praise upon Houston drumming legend Keith York, who filled in for Mike this past weekend in Longview and Little Rock.

Episode 45: Pulling Up Anchor

December 17th, 2019 | 36 mins 59 secs

Patrick and Chad talk about the band's plans for 2020.

Episode 44: Sneakers in the Dryer, Please

December 10th, 2019 | 50 mins 32 secs

A highly caffeinated discussion of imaginary musical collaborations (and some real ones) between legendary musicians.

Episode 43: Strange and Wonderful Beast

December 3rd, 2019 | 1 hr 2 mins

Patrick and Chad share stories of encounters with famous musicians, some of them heroes, and some not.

Episode 42: Dark Cloud of Glam

November 26th, 2019 | 57 mins 48 secs

Bands we dislike, bands once disliked but came to appreciate later, and bands we once liked but later lost interest in.

Episode 41: Cover Story

November 19th, 2019 | 1 hr 6 mins

What makes a good cover song? How does Blaggards choose the songs they cover? Why doesn't Blaggards cover Dropkick Murphys?

Episode 40: No Sticks, No Drum Kit, No Clue

November 12th, 2019 | 1 hr 12 mins

Eleven years ago, Blaggards embarked on a nine-date tour with no drummer... and yet somehow wound up with three drummers.

Episode 39: Green Eggs & Spam

November 5th, 2019 | 1 hr 17 mins

Patrick, Chad and Mike recount last week's IRELAND tour through Dublin, Bundoran, Sligo, and many the place between.

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