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Watch this episode on YouTube:
\nhttps://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 for the weekend.
\n\nJOIN US IN IRELAND Oct 27–Nov 4!
\nSign up before Thanksgiving and get $100 off:
\nhttps://blaggards.com/ireland/
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nEpisode 299 was recorded on the way to Whispering Grove Faire in Kirbyville. We mostly talk about Halloween, and share stories from Halloweens past.
\n\nALSO: we have news about IRELAND TOUR 2025... full itinerary should be coming sometime this week.
\n\n00:00:00 — Intro
\n00:01:54 — Halloween stories
\n00:21:35 — Ireland 2025 news
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nEpisode 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.
\n\nWe also talk about things that "trigger" us (or at least piss us off), as well what songs we're looking forward to recording at "The Woodshed", our new recording studio in Huntsville.
\n\nTo watch the entire KBTX interview with Alex, click here:
\nhttps://www.kbtx.com/video/2024/10/25/free-music-friday-blaggards-interview/
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSlapperCast Episode 297: "The Turbo Tango"
\n\nThis 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.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSlapperCast Episode 296: "Slap in, Slap on"
\n\nHere'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:
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSlapperCast Episode 295: "Mexterisk"
\n\nThis one was recorded in bits this past weekend as we drove to and from our gigs. Patrick tasked us with answering these questions:
\n\nQ: Favorite smell
\nQ: Favorite food
\nQ: Favorite exercise
\nQ: Favorite waste of time
\nQ: 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-rewarding gig schedule we had this past weekend.
\n\n00:00:00 — Intro
\n00:00:30 — Ireland tour recap
\n00:02:08 — Love to victims of hurrican season
\n00:02:49 — QUESTIONS
\n00:03:17 — Favorite smell
\n00:03:48 — Favorite Food
\n00:06:48 — Favorite exercise
\n00:08:02 — Favorite waste of time
\n00:10:43 — Chad's broken glass story
\n00:13:20 — Different instruments
\n00:14:28 — Favorite bands
\n00:15:36 — Chad's donut story & thoughts on band commitment
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSlapperCast Episode 294: "Imminent Peril"
\n\nThis 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.
\n\n00:00:00 — Ireland Tour recap
\n00:06:10 — Patrick's surprise phone conversations with HORSLIPS
\n00:13:11 — More Ireland tour recap
\n00:13:51 — Cliffs of Moher
\n00:14:53 — Westport gig
\n00:17:38 — Favorite part of the tour
\n00:21:33 — Ireland 2025: JOIN US
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis 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.
\n\nBlaggards in Dublin: Whiskey in the Jar (March 2010):
\nhttps://youtu.be/g16z5LKb7L8?si=QR12BbuKdWW3x93f
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSlapperCast Episode 292: "Better Dead Than Red"
\n\nThis one was recorded in bits this past Friday night as we all drove separately to College Station.
\n\nMain topic in this episode: what advice do we give that we don't follow?
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSlapperCast Episode 291: Musicians Don't Get Paid Enough
\n\nWe 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.
\n\n00:01:49 — What's Lake Havasu City like?
\n00:03:40 — Playing gigs in 100+ degree weather
\n00:05:41 — Musicians don't get paid enough
\n00:06:52 — How to fix bad coffee on the road
\n00:08:10 — SnackerCast
\n00:09:48 — Traveling professions are hard
\n00:11:26 — More on playing gigs in extreme heat
\n00:14:14 — More on Havasu
\n00:19:24 — Similarities between Galveston & Lake Havasu City
\n00:21:43 — Wrap-up and THANK YOU
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis 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.
\n\nHad some audio problems in the "van", so apologies for the choppy volume levels.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis 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.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nEpisode 288 was recorded during our drive up to Little Rock a couple weeks ago. In this one, we talk mostly about food. Enjoy!
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis 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.
\n\n00:00:00 — Intro
\n00:00:12 — Before Beaumont - Paddy, Turbo & Frank
\n00:07:58 — King for a day, what would you take away
\n00:11:27 — What habit would you remove
\n00:19:46 — After Beaumont - Chad
\n00:23:08 — After Beaumont - Paddy, Turbo & Frank
\n00:32:01 — After Brenham - Paddy & Turbo
\n00:47:16 — After Brenham - Frank
\n00:49:32 — After Brenham - Chad
\n00:54:43 — Wrap-up and THANK YOU
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis 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.
\n\n00:00:00 — Intro
\n00:01:42 — SASSANACHS Part 2
\n00:11:15 — Sassanachs history
\n00:35:12 — Mattie's Pub Tour
\n00:40:46 — Rules for JAY DAY 5.0
\n00:41:07 — Vancast: Tour recap
\n00:43:39 — Jay Day recap
\n00:45:54 — Patrick discovers Jay's stash
\n00:47:05 — Jay Singing Happy Happy Birthday
\n00:53:15 — Over/under segment idea
\n01:06:38 — Revisting tour date ranking predictions from Episode 284
\n01:08:12 — Best coffee of the tour
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Sassanachs.
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\n\nYou 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.
\n\n00:00:00 — VanCast Pt 1 - Intro
\n00:01:22 — Rich proposal on stage
\n00:02:48 — Recapping Weston shows
\n00:04:43 — MEET THE SASSANACHS
\n00:32:49 — VanCast Pt 2 - Pet peeves
\n00:35:36 — Best sandwich?
\n00:40:30 — Caffeine limits
\n00:45:18 — Wrap up and THANK YOU
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Sassanachs.
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\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Blaggards on the road to Weston, Missouri","date_published":"2024-07-23T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/bc484e12-df36-4476-a21c-8e9696a3ec2a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28294537,"duration_in_seconds":3519}]},{"id":"219cb654-50aa-4f91-ba87-4aff18dd7376","title":"Episode 283: Conjoined Slap","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/283","content_text":"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. \n\nWe will playing with them at Emma Creek Barn in Hesston, Kansas on Sunday, July 21:\nhttps://blaggards.com/2024/07/blaggards-at-emma-creek-barn-in-hesston-sun-jul-21/\n\nTHIS ONE - The Sassanachs\nhttps://youtu.be/5_SNKNo9iQA?si=c5rozVDcq6p9nZNk\n\nCOME OUT YE BLACK AND TANS - The Sassanachs\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x5z_ZgMv2g\n\nMAN DOWN - The Sassanachs\nhttps://youtu.be/5ePOpFABm8w?si=_9rXct_oyJCt8RbO\n\nDONALD WHERE'S YOUR TROUSERS? - The Sassanachs\nhttps://youtu.be/D5u0kRIDDBA?si=DK1DisKFIQSBPTM4\n\nThe Espionage Act:\nhttps://teaband.bigcartel.com/\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guests: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton and Sassanachs.","content_html":"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.
\n\nWe will playing with them at Emma Creek Barn in Hesston, Kansas on Sunday, July 21:
\nhttps://blaggards.com/2024/07/blaggards-at-emma-creek-barn-in-hesston-sun-jul-21/
THIS ONE - The Sassanachs
\nhttps://youtu.be/5_SNKNo9iQA?si=c5rozVDcq6p9nZNk
COME OUT YE BLACK AND TANS - The Sassanachs
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x5z_ZgMv2g
MAN DOWN - The Sassanachs
\nhttps://youtu.be/5ePOpFABm8w?si=_9rXct_oyJCt8RbO
DONALD WHERE'S YOUR TROUSERS? - The Sassanachs
\nhttps://youtu.be/D5u0kRIDDBA?si=DK1DisKFIQSBPTM4
The Espionage Act:
\nhttps://teaband.bigcartel.com/
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: Kevin "Turbo" Newton and Sassanachs.
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\nhttps://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
\n\nTHIS ONE - The Sassanachs
\nhttps://youtu.be/5_SNKNo9iQA?si=c5rozVDcq6p9nZNk
COME OUT YE BLACK AND TANS - The Sassanachs
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x5z_ZgMv2g
MAN DOWN - The Sassanachs
\nhttps://youtu.be/5ePOpFABm8w?si=_9rXct_oyJCt8RbO
DONALD WHERE'S YOUR TROUSERS? - The Sassanachs
\nhttps://youtu.be/D5u0kRIDDBA?si=DK1DisKFIQSBPTM4
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: Kevin "Turbo" Newton and Sassanachs.
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\n\n"The Ghost of Orval Faubus"
\nhttps://vimeo.com/user197839203
Gene Reid Band on Spotify:
\nhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7padcBRGhbGEihjAOEWjPc
Gene Reid Band on Facebook:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/GeneReidBand
00:00:00 — HuntsVegas conversation pt. 1
\n00:19:37 — Gene Reid interview
\n00:40:20 — HuntsVegas conversation pt. 2
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: Gene Reid and Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
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\n\n(Video of Patrick's solo show courtesy of Lisa Gabhart Smith)
\n\n00:00:00 — Turbo's Waffle House Beanie etc.
\n00:04:15 — Turbo's travel plans
\n00:04:46 — Prodigious Saps (Chad's other podcast)
\n00:14:15 — Internet distractions, selfies and social media
\n00:25:18 — Chad rediscovering old songs of his
\n00:28:33 — Lightning Round
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"How much social media is too much?","date_published":"2024-06-25T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/dee30eb0-d93e-48e5-afe7-1805056dbb06.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28004507,"duration_in_seconds":2534}]},{"id":"a8dc91fd-b5fb-466e-9093-309076e4f811","title":"Episode 279: My Boyfriend Ate the Car","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/279","content_text":"Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AuA1mwWYXNc?si=uMQAcxsGyFZSINXQ\n\nThis one was recorded last week on the porch at Patriick's lake house while we were taking a break from rehearsal.\n\nWe talk about gigs gone wrong, gigs gone right and other strange tales from the many, many years we've been in this band.\n\n00:00:00 — Intro\n00:06:49 — Gigs gone wrong\n00:32:06 — Best keyboard player in rock?\n00:35:29 — Dueling piano bars\n00:42:25 — Getting old bands back together?\n00:44:54 — Rehearsal stories\n00:48:59 — Choosing music as a lifestyle\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AuA1mwWYXNc?si=uMQAcxsGyFZSINXQ
\n\nThis one was recorded last week on the porch at Patriick's lake house while we were taking a break from rehearsal.
\n\nWe talk about gigs gone wrong, gigs gone right and other strange tales from the many, many years we've been in this band.
\n\n00:00:00 — Intro
\n00:06:49 — Gigs gone wrong
\n00:32:06 — Best keyboard player in rock?
\n00:35:29 — Dueling piano bars
\n00:42:25 — Getting old bands back together?
\n00:44:54 — Rehearsal stories
\n00:48:59 — Choosing music as a lifestyle
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Gigs gone wrong and other crazy musician stories","date_published":"2024-06-18T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/a8dc91fd-b5fb-466e-9093-309076e4f811.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32776948,"duration_in_seconds":4089}]},{"id":"16219370-b9fd-494a-b49f-f3fa4a760dc3","title":"Episode 278: Blueberry Jagger","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/278","content_text":"This week, we continue the conversation we started in Episode 276 about the Greatest Frontman of ALL Time... what does that actually mean?\n\nALSO: stage fright and nervousness before shows. \n\n00:00:00 — Intro\n00:05:16 — What makes a great frontman?\n00:15:30 — More on working on vocal harmonies\n00:20:31 — How important is STAGE BANTER for a front person?\n00:29:59 — Who would you want as Front WOMAN?\n00:33:07 — Most famous case of stage fright?\n00:36:50 — Do we get nervous before shows?\n00:47:19 — Talking to musicians in the middle of a song\n00:49:32 — Blaggards fans in Tuscany\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"This week, we continue the conversation we started in Episode 276 about the Greatest Frontman of ALL Time... what does that actually mean?
\n\nALSO: stage fright and nervousness before shows.
\n\n00:00:00 — Intro
\n00:05:16 — What makes a great frontman?
\n00:15:30 — More on working on vocal harmonies
\n00:20:31 — How important is STAGE BANTER for a front person?
\n00:29:59 — Who would you want as Front WOMAN?
\n00:33:07 — Most famous case of stage fright?
\n00:36:50 — Do we get nervous before shows?
\n00:47:19 — Talking to musicians in the middle of a song
\n00:49:32 — Blaggards fans in Tuscany
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"What defines a great FRONT PERSON in a band?","date_published":"2024-06-11T01:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/16219370-b9fd-494a-b49f-f3fa4a760dc3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27894741,"duration_in_seconds":3465}]},{"id":"c132b265-529e-4c9c-a192-a9603068d3b7","title":"Episode 277: Raw Kangaroo","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/277","content_text":"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. \n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"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.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Getting to know multi-instrumentalist FRANK SARTAIN","date_published":"2024-06-04T01:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/c132b265-529e-4c9c-a192-a9603068d3b7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22407250,"duration_in_seconds":2795}]},{"id":"be8fa83c-fc26-4010-b3c9-472bfc56bb55","title":"Episode 276: F★ck the Ability","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/276","content_text":"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. \n\nOn the menu this week:\n\n\n What are listening to lately?\nIs DAVID LEE ROTH the greatest front man of all time?\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"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.
\n\nOn the menu this week:
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Is DAVID LEE ROTH the greatest front man of all time?","date_published":"2024-05-28T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/be8fa83c-fc26-4010-b3c9-472bfc56bb55.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26542659,"duration_in_seconds":3309}]},{"id":"596d14ec-7a29-4682-9b08-ffd8b9afe688","title":"Episode 275: Leg Day","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/275","content_text":"SlapperCast Episode 275: \"Leg Day\"\n\nA tough question... who's the better band, HORSLIPS or THIN LIZZY?\n\n00:00:00 — Intro\n00:01:44 — Horslips or Thin Lizzy?\n00:07:58 — Recapping our rehearsal \n00:09:09 — Show updates\n00:10:57 — Leg day\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"SlapperCast Episode 275: "Leg Day"
\n\nA tough question... who's the better band, HORSLIPS or THIN LIZZY?
\n\n00:00:00 — Intro
\n00:01:44 — Horslips or Thin Lizzy?
\n00:07:58 — Recapping our rehearsal
\n00:09:09 — Show updates
\n00:10:57 — Leg day
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Who's the better band: HORSLIPS or THIN LIZZY?","date_published":"2024-05-21T01:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/596d14ec-7a29-4682-9b08-ffd8b9afe688.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10256956,"duration_in_seconds":1139}]},{"id":"fd48693e-7ad9-4043-b77c-4bb4d3724e42","title":"Episode 274: Frank the Tank","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/274","content_text":"SlapperCast Episode 274: \"Frank the Tank\"\n\nThis week we introduce you to our friend FRANK SARTAIN, the mysterious special musical guest we've been teasing for the past few weeks. Frank joined us on keyboards and trumpet this past Friday at the Grand Stafford Theater in Bryan and did a GREAT job.\n\nThanks to Greg Fugate, we have footage from the show as well. Greg has also posted a lot of it in the Official Blaggards Facebook Group if you want to go watch more of it there.\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"SlapperCast Episode 274: "Frank the Tank"
\n\nThis week we introduce you to our friend FRANK SARTAIN, the mysterious special musical guest we've been teasing for the past few weeks. Frank joined us on keyboards and trumpet this past Friday at the Grand Stafford Theater in Bryan and did a GREAT job.
\n\nThanks to Greg Fugate, we have footage from the show as well. Greg has also posted a lot of it in the Official Blaggards Facebook Group if you want to go watch more of it there.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Blaggards introduce a special musical guest in Bryan, Texas","date_published":"2024-05-14T04:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/fd48693e-7ad9-4043-b77c-4bb4d3724e42.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19293378,"duration_in_seconds":1187}]},{"id":"e16c981a-93c4-4f94-90b3-df071837bf55","title":"Episode 273: Touch the Cloak","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/273","content_text":"SlapperCast Episode 273: \"Touch the Cloak\"\n\nPatrick and Chad recorded this one separately while driving out to a private party gig in Richmond. We also talk about crawfish, a traffic jam story from a 2011 tour, a few follow-up thoughts on last week's show in College Station, and finally a dead singer joke from Patrick at the end.\n\nWe tease a secret special guest in this episode… someone who joined us for the gig in Richmond and will also be joining us in Bryan this Friday May 10, 2024. There's a clip of us performing with this guest in this episode, and longer clip is on PATREON.\n\n00:00:00 — Intro\n00:04:14 — Paddy explains crawfish\n00:06:35 — Chad's traffic jam story\n00:08:49 — Paddy talks about our private party gig\n00:09:26 — Patrick follows up on last week's show\n00:13:41 — Patrick teases special guest\n00:14:34 — Performance clips with special guest (audio only)\n00:16:10 — The road home\n00:16:57 — Tha art of the \"dummy check\"\n00:18:23 — Patrick's joke\n00:19:57 — Upcoming shows\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\n","content_html":"SlapperCast Episode 273: "Touch the Cloak"
\n\nPatrick and Chad recorded this one separately while driving out to a private party gig in Richmond. We also talk about crawfish, a traffic jam story from a 2011 tour, a few follow-up thoughts on last week's show in College Station, and finally a dead singer joke from Patrick at the end.
\n\nWe tease a secret special guest in this episode… someone who joined us for the gig in Richmond and will also be joining us in Bryan this Friday May 10, 2024. There's a clip of us performing with this guest in this episode, and longer clip is on PATREON.
\n\n00:00:00 — Intro
\n00:04:14 — Paddy explains crawfish
\n00:06:35 — Chad's traffic jam story
\n00:08:49 — Paddy talks about our private party gig
\n00:09:26 — Patrick follows up on last week's show
\n00:13:41 — Patrick teases special guest
\n00:14:34 — Performance clips with special guest (audio only)
\n00:16:10 — The road home
\n00:16:57 — Tha art of the "dummy check"
\n00:18:23 — Patrick's joke
\n00:19:57 — Upcoming shows
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSlapperCast Episode 272: "Bleating Hearts"
\n\nThis is another driving-separately episode, this time on the road to College Station, where after soundcheck we spent a few minutes chatting with owner Chris Steele on the back patio of O'Bannon's. Paddy also shares some tips on yoga exercises to help with singing.
\n\n00:02:53 — Patrick's yoga tips
\n00:06:16 — Turbo's best song predictions
\n00:07:47 — Paddy's predictiions
\n00:09:55 — Chad's predictions
\n00:10:13 — Chris Steele of O'Bannon's
\n00:15:05 – The drive home (recapping the gig)
\n00:16:27 — Drunk chick on stage
\n00:17:59 — Patrick talks about rehearsal timing
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Blaggards Road Diary: College Station, Texas","date_published":"2024-05-01T04:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/b736a25a-18ba-4180-8046-b81af536083e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21000593,"duration_in_seconds":1296}]},{"id":"79b1ff2f-001a-470f-b454-fef635030cfc","title":"Episode 271: IRELAND TOUR 2024","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/271","content_text":"SlapperCast Episode 271: \"Sell Hard, Buy Soft\"\n\nJOIN US in IRELAND September 2024:\nhttps://blaggards.com/ireland/\n\nThis one was recorded on the way home from McKinney after the Lone Star Celtic Festival, which unfortunately lost a whole day to rain, but recovered nicely the next day with absolutely perfect weather.\n\nWe also welcome back Dennis from Doc's Irish Tours, who runs down the entire itinerary for two week tour of IRELAND coming up this September. We'll be visiting the North and the South, and you can join us for both or choose one or the other. Dennis and Patrick also discuss tips on flights, clothing, and currency.\n\nALSO: our van \"Vicki Von Klap\" breaks 200,000 miles!\n\n00:00:00 — Preview\n00:00:35 — On the road home from McKinney\n00:06:00 — Donut Debate Interlude (and thank you KATE!)\n00:09:15 — Vicki 200,000 miles\n00:14:52 — Ireland Tour Itineraries\n00:15:33 — 1st Week: NORTH\n00:18:30 — Both groups overlap in Dublin\n00:19:07 — 2nd leg: SOUTH\n00:21:33 — No two tours are the same\n00:23:12 — Packing tips\n00:24:11 — Currency\n00:27:01 — Driivers Sean & Tony will be there\n00:28:31 — Consider arriving a day or two early\n00:31:06 — Midwest dates will be rescheduled\n00:31:18 — Turbo's new snares\n00:32:29 — More on molded in-ears\n00:33:19 — Recording projects\n00:33:41 — Patrick's double pneumonia\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guests: Dennis O'Carroll and Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"SlapperCast Episode 271: "Sell Hard, Buy Soft"
\n\nJOIN US in IRELAND September 2024:
\nhttps://blaggards.com/ireland/
This one was recorded on the way home from McKinney after the Lone Star Celtic Festival, which unfortunately lost a whole day to rain, but recovered nicely the next day with absolutely perfect weather.
\n\nWe also welcome back Dennis from Doc's Irish Tours, who runs down the entire itinerary for two week tour of IRELAND coming up this September. We'll be visiting the North and the South, and you can join us for both or choose one or the other. Dennis and Patrick also discuss tips on flights, clothing, and currency.
\n\nALSO: our van "Vicki Von Klap" breaks 200,000 miles!
\n\n00:00:00 — Preview
\n00:00:35 — On the road home from McKinney
\n00:06:00 — Donut Debate Interlude (and thank you KATE!)
\n00:09:15 — Vicki 200,000 miles
\n00:14:52 — Ireland Tour Itineraries
\n00:15:33 — 1st Week: NORTH
\n00:18:30 — Both groups overlap in Dublin
\n00:19:07 — 2nd leg: SOUTH
\n00:21:33 — No two tours are the same
\n00:23:12 — Packing tips
\n00:24:11 — Currency
\n00:27:01 — Driivers Sean & Tony will be there
\n00:28:31 — Consider arriving a day or two early
\n00:31:06 — Midwest dates will be rescheduled
\n00:31:18 — Turbo's new snares
\n00:32:29 — More on molded in-ears
\n00:33:19 — Recording projects
\n00:33:41 — Patrick's double pneumonia
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: Dennis O'Carroll and Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
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\n\nThis one recorded last night after Patrick returned from Philadelphia, where he attended the funeral of his much beloved brother-in-law Tim Mohan. There's so much to be said about Tim that I don't think we can articulate yet, but Patrick does his best to do so here.
\n\nWe then steer into more lighthearted topics, including our (possibly) newly-improved attitude about the Dallas area, thanks to venues like the Wounded Ostrich, where we're playing next month, and big events like the Lone Star Celtic Festival in McKinney, which we'll be playing this coming weekend.
\n\nLone Star Celtic Festival
\nhttps://lonestarceltic.org/
Prodigious Saps (Chad's other podcast)
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@prodigioussaps
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis one was recorded in bits as we drove ourselves separately to Beaumont and Brenham, intercut with clips from a performance of "Suspicious Minds" filmed with Turbo's 360 camera.
\n\nPatrick first shares a conspiracy theory about the donut incident from last week's episode (https://youtu.be/KChkUuC4vKw?si=cic7RrrNlVemIjBF&t=163)
\n\nWe then catch Chad having "a moment" while driving home from Beaumont, trying to articulate what an amazing reception we got from the audience at Logon Cafe that night.
\n\nThen we see Turbo's killer drum solo in the middle of "Suspicious Minds" from our show at HSF Biergarten in Brenham, followed by an adlib from Patrick that apparently some people there thought was rehearsed.
\n\nJOIN US IN IRELAND Fall 2024... North, South or BOTH:
\nhttps://blaggards.com/ireland/
00:00:00 — "Suspicious Minds" in Brenham
\n00:00:14 — Turbo Road Rage
\n00:00:17 — Intro to Episode 269
\n00:00:28 — Patrick's conspiracy theory
\n00:03:07 — Meet our special guest
\n00:04:06 — Turbo's SlapperCast theme
\n00:04:17 — Chad on audience response
\n00:04:52 — Patrick raves about Logon Cafe
\n00:05:53 — Chad waxes philosophical about the band
\n00:08:47 — Turbo drum solo at HSF Biergarten
\n00:09:40 — Patrick's banter after Turbo's solo
\n00:09:53 — Chad's thoughts after Brenham show
\n00:10:20 — Ireland Tour 2024
\n00:10:57 — Chad asks a favor
\n00:12:06 — Final comments from Paddy
\n00:12:24 — More "Suspicious Minds"
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
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\n\nThis one was recorded on the road to and from Little Rock this past Friday. We talk about:
\n\nALSO: Turbo's endorsement deals with Vratim shoes and Sleeved Washers.
\n\nVRATIM Shoes (coupon code for $5 off: KEVINNEWTON)
\nhttps://shop.vratim.com/?ref=okqodulh
SLEEVED WASHERS
\nhttps://www.sleevedwashers.com
00:00:00 — On the road to Little Rock
\n00:00:46 — Custom Molded In-Ears Received
\n00:02:43 — Deviant Donut Debate Part 3
\n00:08:40 — Turbo's endorsement with Vratim Shoes
\n00:17:16 — Turbo's endorsement with Sleeved Washers
\n00:23:00 — Chad's top endorsement picks
\n00:26:27 — The road home from Little Rock
\n00:26:42 — First experience with Sensaphonic Custom Molded In-Ears
\n00:33:07 — Blaggards Hot Rod by the Haley Brothers
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Custom Molded In-Ear Monitors: First Experiences, Deviant Donut Debate Part 3","date_published":"2024-04-02T03:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/362a21e0-2c48-453c-abe0-224eec470c16.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17013636,"duration_in_seconds":2061}]},{"id":"4814331f-e0c3-4a39-85ef-ac5f257d3355","title":"Episode 267: The Hairy and the Bald","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/267","content_text":"This week we catch up with Chris Steele of O'Bannon's Taphouse, Michael Logan of the Sherman Celtic Festival, and Doug & Susan Berry of the Lonestar Celtic Festival and Highland Games.\n\nhttps://www.obannonstaphouse.com/\nhttps://www.blackwaterbrew.com/\nhttps://www.bernhardtwinery.com/\nhttps://www.shermancelticfest.com/\nhttps://lonestarceltic.org/\n\n00:00:00 — Intro\n00:01:32 — Chris Steele of O'Bannon's Taphouse\n00:39:05 — Bernhardt Winery\n00:40:30 — More upcoming shows\n00:41:03 — Sherman Celtic Festival & Highland Games\n00:41:21 — Michael Logan of Sherman Celtic \n00:51:55 — Lone Star Celtic Festival & Highland Games\n00:52:06 — Doug & Susan Berry of Lone Star Celtic\n01:08:33 — Wrap up and THANK YOU\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Chris Steele.","content_html":"This week we catch up with Chris Steele of O'Bannon's Taphouse, Michael Logan of the Sherman Celtic Festival, and Doug & Susan Berry of the Lonestar Celtic Festival and Highland Games.
\n\nhttps://www.obannonstaphouse.com/
\nhttps://www.blackwaterbrew.com/
\nhttps://www.bernhardtwinery.com/
\nhttps://www.shermancelticfest.com/
\nhttps://lonestarceltic.org/
00:00:00 — Intro
\n00:01:32 — Chris Steele of O'Bannon's Taphouse
\n00:39:05 — Bernhardt Winery
\n00:40:30 — More upcoming shows
\n00:41:03 — Sherman Celtic Festival & Highland Games
\n00:41:21 — Michael Logan of Sherman Celtic
\n00:51:55 — Lone Star Celtic Festival & Highland Games
\n00:52:06 — Doug & Susan Berry of Lone Star Celtic
\n01:08:33 — Wrap up and THANK YOU
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Chris Steele.
","summary":"Interviews with Chris Steele of O'Bannon's Taphouse, Michael Logan of the Sherman Celtic Festival, and Doug & Susan Berry of the Lonestar Celtic Festival","date_published":"2024-03-26T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/4814331f-e0c3-4a39-85ef-ac5f257d3355.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":49396977,"duration_in_seconds":4172}]},{"id":"bb8a3ff0-95e2-40ae-95a1-803f4c6de90c","title":"Episode 266: Gasoline and Shame","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/266","content_text":"SlapperCast Episode 266: \"Gasoline and Shame\"\n\nPaddy, Turbo and Chad recap Paddy's Day weekend at Legacy Hall in Plano, TX, and of course the big day at O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station. \n\nMASSIVE THANKS to Laurie Valenzi, Greg Fugate, Kate Scott, and Jacquelyn Herendeen for providing video.\n\n00:00:00 — Aggie crowd screaming \"BLAGGARDS\"\n00:00:37 — Paddy's Day Eve at Legacy Hall\n00:06:21 — Paddy's Day at O'Bannon's Taphouse\n00:11:32 — \"Children of the Grave\"\n00:15:26 — Aggie War Hymn\n00:23:05 — Revisiting the Donut Debate\n00:25:39 — Wrap-up and THANK YOU\n00:26:46 — \"That Woman's Got Me Drinking\"\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"SlapperCast Episode 266: "Gasoline and Shame"
\n\nPaddy, Turbo and Chad recap Paddy's Day weekend at Legacy Hall in Plano, TX, and of course the big day at O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station.
\n\nMASSIVE THANKS to Laurie Valenzi, Greg Fugate, Kate Scott, and Jacquelyn Herendeen for providing video.
\n\n00:00:00 — Aggie crowd screaming "BLAGGARDS"
\n00:00:37 — Paddy's Day Eve at Legacy Hall
\n00:06:21 — Paddy's Day at O'Bannon's Taphouse
\n00:11:32 — "Children of the Grave"
\n00:15:26 — Aggie War Hymn
\n00:23:05 — Revisiting the Donut Debate
\n00:25:39 — Wrap-up and THANK YOU
\n00:26:46 — "That Woman's Got Me Drinking"
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Recapping Paddy's Day Weekend 2024","date_published":"2024-03-20T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/bb8a3ff0-95e2-40ae-95a1-803f4c6de90c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":36140253,"duration_in_seconds":1710}]},{"id":"7541519e-a6bf-4ec8-88c7-fe748ecc9973","title":"Episode 265: Slapfree","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/265","content_text":"SlapperCast Episode 265: \"Slapfree\"\n\nAs we set out on a 27-hour drive home to Houston, we deliver a recap of our two-week tour through Arizona, Nevada, and California.\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"SlapperCast Episode 265: "Slapfree"
\n\nAs we set out on a 27-hour drive home to Houston, we deliver a recap of our two-week tour through Arizona, Nevada, and California.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"On the Road Home From California ","date_published":"2024-03-12T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/7541519e-a6bf-4ec8-88c7-fe748ecc9973.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8854965,"duration_in_seconds":1073}]},{"id":"62d0a1bb-2350-4811-afd1-2ef30b89a59d","title":"Episode 264: Wonkity","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/264","content_text":"SlapperCast Episode 264: \"Wonkity\"\n\nThis week: Paddy, Heide and Chad address the question: are we happy with our music careers right now? \n\nWhat would we have done differently with our careers if we could go back in time? \n\nWatch this episode on YouTube: \nhttps://youtu.be/H6u_YICCjvo\n\n00:00:00 — Intro\n00:00:45 — Blaggards peak season / a gig takes a day\n00:04:57 — How long have we been playing music?\n00:05:30 — Are we happy with our music careers now?\n00:11:27 — Music is a field of research\n00:15:02 — What would we change if we could go back in time\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Heide Riggs.","content_html":"SlapperCast Episode 264: "Wonkity"
\n\nThis week: Paddy, Heide and Chad address the question: are we happy with our music careers right now?
\n\nWhat would we have done differently with our careers if we could go back in time?
\n\nWatch this episode on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/H6u_YICCjvo
00:00:00 — Intro
\n00:00:45 — Blaggards peak season / a gig takes a day
\n00:04:57 — How long have we been playing music?
\n00:05:30 — Are we happy with our music careers now?
\n00:11:27 — Music is a field of research
\n00:15:02 — What would we change if we could go back in time
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Heide Riggs.
","summary":"Are we happy with our music careers? ","date_published":"2024-03-05T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/62d0a1bb-2350-4811-afd1-2ef30b89a59d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18999690,"duration_in_seconds":1843}]},{"id":"c9c90937-a5f5-4d8a-9d6c-82a921cd20e1","title":"Episode 263: Straight Flace","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/263","content_text":"SlapperCast Episode 263: \"Straight Flace\"\n\nRecorded while driving home from a Mardi Gras gig in Galveston where Turbo almost got run over by a car during the show.\n\nAlso: Westward tour dates, Billy Joel, gig disasters, tall tales and fake accents. \n\n00:00:00 — Intro\n00:00:25 — Turbo's close call \n00:03:02 — Paddy's technical problems\n00:03:25 — West Coast Tour\n00:05:14 — Galveston gig recap\n00:07:26 — Patrick's improv\n00:10:11 — More on Turbo's close call\n00:10:31 — Other gig disasters\n00:15:45 — Why Billy Joel wrote \"BIG SHOT\"\n00:19:54 — Irish pronunciation of \"Joel\" and \"Film\"\n00:22:27 — Tall tales and fake accents we've heard at shows\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"SlapperCast Episode 263: "Straight Flace"
\n\nRecorded while driving home from a Mardi Gras gig in Galveston where Turbo almost got run over by a car during the show.
\n\nAlso: Westward tour dates, Billy Joel, gig disasters, tall tales and fake accents.
\n\n00:00:00 — Intro
\n00:00:25 — Turbo's close call
\n00:03:02 — Paddy's technical problems
\n00:03:25 — West Coast Tour
\n00:05:14 — Galveston gig recap
\n00:07:26 — Patrick's improv
\n00:10:11 — More on Turbo's close call
\n00:10:31 — Other gig disasters
\n00:15:45 — Why Billy Joel wrote "BIG SHOT"
\n00:19:54 — Irish pronunciation of "Joel" and "Film"
\n00:22:27 — Tall tales and fake accents we've heard at shows
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Close Calls and Tall Tales at Shows","date_published":"2024-02-27T04:30:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/c9c90937-a5f5-4d8a-9d6c-82a921cd20e1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17303407,"duration_in_seconds":2115}]},{"id":"3cdd7ccb-88c8-4b9c-9dc7-3f178f0cd3ab","title":"Episode 262: Choppy on the Inside","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/262","content_text":"SlapperCast Episode 262: \"Choppy on the Inside\"\n\nWhile taking a break from rehearsal, Blaggards discuss backing tracks, direct sound gear, Stratocasters and in-ear monitors.\n\n00:00:04 — Intro\n00:02:02 — Tour Updates\n00:04:30 — Should bands use backing tracks?\n00:09:17 — Patrick's tire story\n00:11:16 — More on backing tracks\n00:13:18 — Direct gear and in-ear monitors\n00:21:32 — RIP Mojo Nixon\n00:25:26 — SJC Custom Drums\n00:29:56 — Davee Bryan's Stratocaster\n00:40:31 — Wrap-up and THANK YOU\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"SlapperCast Episode 262: "Choppy on the Inside"
\n\nWhile taking a break from rehearsal, Blaggards discuss backing tracks, direct sound gear, Stratocasters and in-ear monitors.
\n\n00:00:04 — Intro
\n00:02:02 — Tour Updates
\n00:04:30 — Should bands use backing tracks?
\n00:09:17 — Patrick's tire story
\n00:11:16 — More on backing tracks
\n00:13:18 — Direct gear and in-ear monitors
\n00:21:32 — RIP Mojo Nixon
\n00:25:26 — SJC Custom Drums
\n00:29:56 — Davee Bryan's Stratocaster
\n00:40:31 — Wrap-up and THANK YOU
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Should Bands Use Backing Tracks? ","date_published":"2024-02-20T02:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/3cdd7ccb-88c8-4b9c-9dc7-3f178f0cd3ab.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21294629,"duration_in_seconds":2584}]},{"id":"c173a1a1-eebf-4b16-b38e-dc92df98ada2","title":"Episode 261: Nostradamus on Bass","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/261","content_text":"SlapperCast Episode 261: \"Nostradamus on Bass\"\n\nThis 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. \n\nUnfolding throughout the episode is the story of how two soundguys at two different venues got intertwined with one name, erroneously and yet also somewhat precognitively... because of one befuddled bass player. \n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"SlapperCast Episode 261: "Nostradamus on Bass"
\n\nThis 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.
\n\nUnfolding throughout the episode is the story of how two soundguys at two different venues got intertwined with one name, erroneously and yet also somewhat precognitively... because of one befuddled bass player.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"An odd road-trip to Beaumont","date_published":"2024-02-13T05:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/c173a1a1-eebf-4b16-b38e-dc92df98ada2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15287816,"duration_in_seconds":935}]},{"id":"512edb99-ae8e-4049-8c0e-0297d066c4b2","title":"Episode 260: Overslapped","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/260","content_text":"SlapperCast Episode 260: \"Overslapped\"\n\nThis 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. \n\nThis week we catch up with Heide and talk about franchise bands, bands with no original members left, Hothouse Flowers, Dolly Parton, our friend Luba Dvorak's new album \"Dumpster Fire\", and of course… Thin Lizzy. \n\nAlso: what songs should we cover on our next album?\n\nLUBA DVORAK\nhttps://www.lubadvorak.com/\n\n00:00:00 — Intro\n00:00:44 — Updates and upcoming shows\n00:06:44 — Paddy's Day in College Station\n00:09:54 — Franchise Bands\n00:13:58 — Hothouse Flowers\n00:16:24 — Luba Dvorak\n00:17:32 — Dolly Parton\n00:19:22 — Thin Lizzy\n00:21:30 — What cover songs should Blaggards do on next album?\n00:30:08 — Welsh Rugby Team Story\n00:33:47 — Wrap up and THANK YOU\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Heide Riggs.","content_html":"SlapperCast Episode 260: "Overslapped"
\n\nThis 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.
\n\nThis week we catch up with Heide and talk about franchise bands, bands with no original members left, Hothouse Flowers, Dolly Parton, our friend Luba Dvorak's new album "Dumpster Fire", and of course… Thin Lizzy.
\n\nAlso: what songs should we cover on our next album?
\n\nLUBA DVORAK
\nhttps://www.lubadvorak.com/
00:00:00 — Intro
\n00:00:44 — Updates and upcoming shows
\n00:06:44 — Paddy's Day in College Station
\n00:09:54 — Franchise Bands
\n00:13:58 — Hothouse Flowers
\n00:16:24 — Luba Dvorak
\n00:17:32 — Dolly Parton
\n00:19:22 — Thin Lizzy
\n00:21:30 — What cover songs should Blaggards do on next album?
\n00:30:08 — Welsh Rugby Team Story
\n00:33:47 — Wrap up and THANK YOU
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Heide Riggs.
","summary":"Are \"franchise\" bands... really bands?","date_published":"2024-02-06T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/512edb99-ae8e-4049-8c0e-0297d066c4b2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22367175,"duration_in_seconds":2166}]},{"id":"4eb20036-af78-484d-9b59-7fa463eab701","title":"Episode 259: Dock Curious","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/259","content_text":"SlapperCast Episode 259: \"Dock Curious\"\n\nPART 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. \n\nPART TWO: Recorded in the van with Turbo on our way home from our gig at the Wounded Ostrich in Deep Ellum, Dallas. We had a GREAT time at the show, and thus the energy levels in this segment are high. We talk about our experience at the gig, and Turbo also brings us up to speed on his recent visit to Costa Mesa for a special SJC Custom Drums event. Also we do a few \"shine-a-lights\" on songs we've been digging on recently, which had been missing from the last few episodes.\n\n00:00:00 — Intro\n00:00:57 — Elvis’s comic book influences\n00:01:46 — More on Elvis\n00:10:43 — What if Phil Lynott and Elvis collaborated?\n00:16:10 — Mötley Crüe using backing tracks live\n00:19:56 — Brian Robertson (Thin Lizzy guitarist)\n00:22:06 — Our love of Thin Lizzy\n00:25:54 — Patrick's Shine-a-light\n00:26:38 — Wounded Ostrich gig recap\n00:33:17 — Turbo's SJC Event recap\n00:44:09 — Upcoming shows\n00:44:52 — Shine-a-lights\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"SlapperCast Episode 259: "Dock Curious"
\n\nPART 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.
\n\nPART TWO: Recorded in the van with Turbo on our way home from our gig at the Wounded Ostrich in Deep Ellum, Dallas. We had a GREAT time at the show, and thus the energy levels in this segment are high. We talk about our experience at the gig, and Turbo also brings us up to speed on his recent visit to Costa Mesa for a special SJC Custom Drums event. Also we do a few "shine-a-lights" on songs we've been digging on recently, which had been missing from the last few episodes.
\n\n00:00:00 — Intro
\n00:00:57 — Elvis’s comic book influences
\n00:01:46 — More on Elvis
\n00:10:43 — What if Phil Lynott and Elvis collaborated?
\n00:16:10 — Mötley Crüe using backing tracks live
\n00:19:56 — Brian Robertson (Thin Lizzy guitarist)
\n00:22:06 — Our love of Thin Lizzy
\n00:25:54 — Patrick's Shine-a-light
\n00:26:38 — Wounded Ostrich gig recap
\n00:33:17 — Turbo's SJC Event recap
\n00:44:09 — Upcoming shows
\n00:44:52 — Shine-a-lights
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Phil Lynott & Elvis: What if They Collaborated?","date_published":"2024-01-30T01:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/4eb20036-af78-484d-9b59-7fa463eab701.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28033848,"duration_in_seconds":2986}]},{"id":"fa57f418-a563-4792-a5c8-b78cee9de1bb","title":"Episode 258: A Thong Made of Broken Glass","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/258","content_text":"SlapperCast Episode 258: \"A Thong Made of Broken Glass\"\n\nThis week we're talking about Thin Lizzy's ninth studio album, \"Black Rose: A Rock Legend\". \n\n00:00:00 — Intro\n00:00:36 — Thin Lizzy and \"Black Rose\"\n00:01:47 — Favorite songs off the album\n00:10:33 — Gary Moore\n00:15:17 — Gary's impersonation of Phil\n00:16:15 — Producer Tony Visconti\n00:18:56 — Why we love the title track \n00:22:28 — Brian Downey\n00:25:26 — Paddy's live Thin Lizzy recommendations\n00:28:09 — How many lost Lizzy songs are there\n00:35:55 — How do compositional skills work\n00:41:22 — Phil vs. Gary on songwriting\n00:48:04 — New wave and punk influence on \"Black Rose\" album\n00:50:21 — Phil's impersonation of Bob Geldof\n00:50:34 — Wrap up and THANK YOU\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"SlapperCast Episode 258: "A Thong Made of Broken Glass"
\n\nThis week we're talking about Thin Lizzy's ninth studio album, "Black Rose: A Rock Legend".
\n\n00:00:00 — Intro
\n00:00:36 — Thin Lizzy and "Black Rose"
\n00:01:47 — Favorite songs off the album
\n00:10:33 — Gary Moore
\n00:15:17 — Gary's impersonation of Phil
\n00:16:15 — Producer Tony Visconti
\n00:18:56 — Why we love the title track
\n00:22:28 — Brian Downey
\n00:25:26 — Paddy's live Thin Lizzy recommendations
\n00:28:09 — How many lost Lizzy songs are there
\n00:35:55 — How do compositional skills work
\n00:41:22 — Phil vs. Gary on songwriting
\n00:48:04 — New wave and punk influence on "Black Rose" album
\n00:50:21 — Phil's impersonation of Bob Geldof
\n00:50:34 — Wrap up and THANK YOU
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Blaggards talk about \"Black Rose\" by THIN LIZZY","date_published":"2024-01-23T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/fa57f418-a563-4792-a5c8-b78cee9de1bb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":35033441,"duration_in_seconds":3129}]},{"id":"9f1a70d3-b22c-41d5-8e0f-041778f80516","title":"Episode 257: A Little Less Conversation","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/257","content_text":"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.\n\nLike 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. \n\n\n\nFind the audio-only podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Pocket Casts, etc. \n\n\nhttps://slappercast.fireside.fm\n\n\nBlaggards main channel\n\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/blaggards\n\n\nJoin our MAILING LIST\n\n\nhttps://blaggards.com/mailinglist/\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nhttps://blaggards.com/shows/\nhttps://www.facebook.com/blaggards/ev...\nhttps://www.bandsintown.com/blaggards\n\n\nFollow us\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/blaggards/\nhttps://twitter.com/blaggards/\nhttps://www.instagram.com/blaggards/\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"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.
\n\nLike 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.
\n\nFind the audio-only podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Pocket Casts, etc.
\n\n\n\nBlaggards main channel
\n\n\n\nJoin our MAILING LIST
\n\n\n\nShow dates
\n\nFollow us
\n\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Why ELVIS is our Superhero","date_published":"2024-01-16T05:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/9f1a70d3-b22c-41d5-8e0f-041778f80516.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20937216,"duration_in_seconds":2617}]},{"id":"5ee7e902-80b3-4bcf-b4bf-7a156864fbc4","title":"Episode 256: Soul-Bearing Stuff","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/256","content_text":"This week we focus on one of our biggest influences as a band... THIN LIZZY.\n\nAlso a little bit about the recent bombshell interview with comedian Kat Williams.\n\n00:00:00 — Intro\n00:00:47 — Gary Moore\n00:03:59 — Patrick's early memories of Thin Lizzy\n00:05:14 — Lynott's lyrics\n00:06:07 — Lynott's free time style of singing\n00:12:15 — Thank you Woody & Ireland Tour 2024\n00:15:11 — More on how Patrick got into Thin Lizzy\n00:19:21 — Iron Maiden or Thin Lizzy?\n00:20:01 — What if Thin Lizzy had played LIVE AID (1985)?\n00:22:28 — Thin Lizzy's guitarists\n00:27:16 — Thin Lizzy name origin\n00:31:37 — Thin Lizzy's progression of style\n00:36:33 — \"The Rocker\" and Eric Bell\n00:42:11 — Tangent time: Kat Williams controversy\n00:46:45 — Tangent time: Spotify hoax albums\n00:51:31 — 2024 Blaggards tour plans\n00:54:03 — Your favorite Thin Lizzy songs? Best first album for new listeners?\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"This week we focus on one of our biggest influences as a band... THIN LIZZY.
\n\nAlso a little bit about the recent bombshell interview with comedian Kat Williams.
\n\n00:00:00 — Intro
\n00:00:47 — Gary Moore
\n00:03:59 — Patrick's early memories of Thin Lizzy
\n00:05:14 — Lynott's lyrics
\n00:06:07 — Lynott's free time style of singing
\n00:12:15 — Thank you Woody & Ireland Tour 2024
\n00:15:11 — More on how Patrick got into Thin Lizzy
\n00:19:21 — Iron Maiden or Thin Lizzy?
\n00:20:01 — What if Thin Lizzy had played LIVE AID (1985)?
\n00:22:28 — Thin Lizzy's guitarists
\n00:27:16 — Thin Lizzy name origin
\n00:31:37 — Thin Lizzy's progression of style
\n00:36:33 — "The Rocker" and Eric Bell
\n00:42:11 — Tangent time: Kat Williams controversy
\n00:46:45 — Tangent time: Spotify hoax albums
\n00:51:31 — 2024 Blaggards tour plans
\n00:54:03 — Your favorite Thin Lizzy songs? Best first album for new listeners?
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Why Everyone Should Listen to THIN LIZZY ","date_published":"2024-01-09T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/5ee7e902-80b3-4bcf-b4bf-7a156864fbc4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":41726433,"duration_in_seconds":3481}]},{"id":"01644a8f-2aaf-445c-8d59-7c235cb8d246","title":"Episode 255: Constipated Satan","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/255","content_text":"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. \n\nInterspersed 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.\n\n00:00:00 — Intro\n00:00:17 — Turbo's birthday\n00:00:49 — Alley Cats Coffee in Texarkana\n00:03:30 — THANK YOU KELLI\n00:04:33 — Road updates\n00:06:47 — Song kills\n00:07:27 — Chris Rea\n00:09:33 — Bob Seger\n00:10:27 — Bad Religion & Social Distortion\n00:13:10 — THE SOUND OF MUSIC\n00:15:29 — Gary Moore & Stuart Copeland? (and other dream team-ups)\n00:18:29 — Smoking and singing\n00:32:01 — THANK YOU KATE SCOTT\n00:33:35 — The road home...\n00:42:23 — New Year's Resolutions for 2024\n00:47:18 — Turbo's eye finally fixes itself\n00:49:59 — Wrap up and THANK YOU\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"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.
\n\nInterspersed 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.
\n\n00:00:00 — Intro
\n00:00:17 — Turbo's birthday
\n00:00:49 — Alley Cats Coffee in Texarkana
\n00:03:30 — THANK YOU KELLI
\n00:04:33 — Road updates
\n00:06:47 — Song kills
\n00:07:27 — Chris Rea
\n00:09:33 — Bob Seger
\n00:10:27 — Bad Religion & Social Distortion
\n00:13:10 — THE SOUND OF MUSIC
\n00:15:29 — Gary Moore & Stuart Copeland? (and other dream team-ups)
\n00:18:29 — Smoking and singing
\n00:32:01 — THANK YOU KATE SCOTT
\n00:33:35 — The road home...
\n00:42:23 — New Year's Resolutions for 2024
\n00:47:18 — Turbo's eye finally fixes itself
\n00:49:59 — Wrap up and THANK YOU
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
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\n\nTowards 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 and completely soaked through. But thankfully the bar manager allowed us to commander the covered area of the patio.
\n\nThere were hints online that the turnout that night would be good, but we were still knocked out by how many people showed up, especially considering the weather… and by the time we started playing it was standing room only and packed to the gills. This was the first gig we'd played in Austin since Fadó closed in 2018, so it was quite a thrill to see so many old friends and familiar faces, and of course all our new friends as well.
\n\nChris Buckley joined us on fiddle for this show and did a FANTASTIC job. Also, towards the end of the show, Tara joined us to sing "Fairytale of New York", which made the night even more special.
\n\nIn between the two segments is a bit of video that Turbo filmed from the stage shortly after we'd all raised a toast, where you can see how jam-packed the patio was at Kelly's.
\n\nCheers to you all....HAPPY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
\n\nVideo by TARA DEVLIN and ASHLEY TENNYSON
\n\nSJC factory footage by KAIDEN NEWTON
\n\nAdditional photos by JEFF COHEN (https://www.moonshineimages.com)
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Blaggards return to Austin for the first time since Fadó closed in 2018. ALSO: Turbo's new SJC Drum Kit","date_published":"2023-12-26T01:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/99018444-2c98-46d2-b6ed-bdc6aa40f598.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19058599,"duration_in_seconds":2342}]},{"id":"de3200c6-8d41-456c-9310-bd5546d096b9","title":"Episode 253: A Good Kick in the Face","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/253","content_text":"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.\n\n00:00:00 — Intro / Happy Christmas\n00:01:37 — Shane's passing\n00:04:48 — Shane as an Irish immigrant\n00:06:19 — Broad Majestic Shannon\n00:09:07 — Old Main Drag\n00:10:15 — Bottle of Smoke\n00:12:42 — Sit Down By The Fire\n00:13:35 — Fiesta\n00:17:14 — Transmetropolitan\n00:19:22 — More on Broad Majestic Shannon\n00:20:04 — Thousands are Sailing\n00:22:39 — Song With No Name\n00:23:25 — Mother Mo Chroi\n00:24:36 — Summer in Siam\n00:27:05 — Fairytale of New York\n00:30:15 — Boys From the County Hell\n00:31:39 — More on \"Old Main Drag\"\n00:34:24 — Rock n' Roll Paddy\n00:37:47 — Blaggards looking ahead to 2024\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Heide Riggs.","content_html":"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.
\n\n00:00:00 — Intro / Happy Christmas
\n00:01:37 — Shane's passing
\n00:04:48 — Shane as an Irish immigrant
\n00:06:19 — Broad Majestic Shannon
\n00:09:07 — Old Main Drag
\n00:10:15 — Bottle of Smoke
\n00:12:42 — Sit Down By The Fire
\n00:13:35 — Fiesta
\n00:17:14 — Transmetropolitan
\n00:19:22 — More on Broad Majestic Shannon
\n00:20:04 — Thousands are Sailing
\n00:22:39 — Song With No Name
\n00:23:25 — Mother Mo Chroi
\n00:24:36 — Summer in Siam
\n00:27:05 — Fairytale of New York
\n00:30:15 — Boys From the County Hell
\n00:31:39 — More on "Old Main Drag"
\n00:34:24 — Rock n' Roll Paddy
\n00:37:47 — Blaggards looking ahead to 2024
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Heide Riggs.
","summary":"Blaggards talk about favoriite POGUES songs ","date_published":"2023-12-19T06:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/de3200c6-8d41-456c-9310-bd5546d096b9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":37157614,"duration_in_seconds":2887}]},{"id":"b16c8483-e523-47ca-8b05-02a885d9ae2c","title":"Episode 252: Havasu or Bust","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/252","content_text":"A full recap of our recent visit to Arizona, where we played shows in Chandler, Lake Havasu and Bullhead City. \n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"A full recap of our recent visit to Arizona, where we played shows in Chandler, Lake Havasu and Bullhead City.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Blaggards recap a short but amazing three-day tour of Arizona","date_published":"2023-12-12T10:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/b16c8483-e523-47ca-8b05-02a885d9ae2c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28287576,"duration_in_seconds":3453}]},{"id":"9fe1d737-5150-4e80-8a0a-b7c5f9a725ba","title":"Episode 251: Rest in Peace, Shane","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/251","content_text":"SlapperCast Episode 251: \"Rest in Peace, Shane\"\n\nThis 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. \n\n00:00:00 — Intro and what we're up to on the road\n00:01:43 — Patrick on writing songs for Blaggards\n00:07:32 — The joy of rehearsal\n00:11:08 — Stage volume and dynamics\n00:13:54 — Cheers to Moxie's Dad\n00:15:20 — Worst venues for live sound in early Blaggards days\n00:22:38 — RIP Shane MacGowan\n00:36:48 — Thank you Rochelle Fugate\n00:37:29 — Song kills\n00:41:03 — Patrick's least favorite superlative\n00:41:58 — Back to song kills / shine-a-lights\n00:47:14 — Ireland Tour 2024 news\n00:49:44 — Fairytale of New York - Blaggards single version\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"SlapperCast Episode 251: "Rest in Peace, Shane"
\n\nThis 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.
\n\n00:00:00 — Intro and what we're up to on the road
\n00:01:43 — Patrick on writing songs for Blaggards
\n00:07:32 — The joy of rehearsal
\n00:11:08 — Stage volume and dynamics
\n00:13:54 — Cheers to Moxie's Dad
\n00:15:20 — Worst venues for live sound in early Blaggards days
\n00:22:38 — RIP Shane MacGowan
\n00:36:48 — Thank you Rochelle Fugate
\n00:37:29 — Song kills
\n00:41:03 — Patrick's least favorite superlative
\n00:41:58 — Back to song kills / shine-a-lights
\n00:47:14 — Ireland Tour 2024 news
\n00:49:44 — Fairytale of New York - Blaggards single version
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Writing songs for Blaggards, why we love rehearsing, worst stage volume experiences, and a requiem for Shane MacGowan","date_published":"2023-12-05T07:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/9fe1d737-5150-4e80-8a0a-b7c5f9a725ba.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26670108,"duration_in_seconds":3292}]},{"id":"f0ea551f-c1d6-4853-8c6f-8bdf50082062","title":"Episode 250: Unicorn Naughty Bits","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/250","content_text":"Blaggards regroup afterThanksgiving and prepare for a tour through Arizona... featuring footage from Paddy's visit to the mountains of Santa Fe, New Mexico. \n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"Blaggards regroup afterThanksgiving and prepare for a tour through Arizona... featuring footage from Paddy's visit to the mountains of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Blaggards Prepare for Arizona Tour ","date_published":"2023-11-28T01:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/f0ea551f-c1d6-4853-8c6f-8bdf50082062.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":35224944,"duration_in_seconds":1912}]},{"id":"2a5f64cd-cbd6-4389-953f-e080cf42a230","title":"Episode 249: Seventh Day Without Sugar","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/249","content_text":"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.\n\nSHINE-A-LIGHTS:\n\nHARRY NILSSON - Spaceman\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7xOZVBAWtw\n\nRV · Faith No More\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHm3GIs2lMY\n\nJesper Kyd - Prison Break (Track 3) with the new song \"Rejects Unite\"\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBz1VMvYUYg\n\nThe Interrupters - \"Family (feat. Tim Armstrong)\"\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ct4sjUQNcw\n\nThe Specials - Do the dog (1980 live)\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PquxnJkAeAk\n\n00:00:00 — Intro (Patrick with Oscar Wilder in Dublin)\n00:00:06 — Greetings and introductions\n00:00:59 — Day 7 of No Sugar\n00:01:17 — Arizona Tour Dates\n00:03:19 — New Blaggards Christmas Cards \n00:05:03 — ROCK THE SHELTER\n00:10:21 — Turbo's memory vs. Chad's memory\n00:12:35 — Song kills / shine-a-lights\n00:13:22 — Auto-tune in popular music\n00:15:26 — More song kills etc.\n00:23:20 – What song(s) should Blaggards open with?\n00:24:54 — Cheers to Enzo Valenzi\n00:26:27 — A moment with Sean, driver of Bus 2 on our Ireland Tour\n\n\n\nFind the audio-only podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Pocket Casts, etc. \n\n\nhttps://slappercast.fireside.fm\n\n\nBlaggards main channel\n\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/blaggards\n\n\nJoin our MAILING LIST\n\n\nhttps://blaggards.com/mailinglist/\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nhttps://blaggards.com/shows/\nhttps://www.facebook.com/blaggards/ev...\nhttps://www.bandsintown.com/blaggards\n\n\nFollow us\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/blaggards/\nhttps://twitter.com/blaggards/\nhttps://www.instagram.com/blaggards/\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"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.
\n\nSHINE-A-LIGHTS:
\n\nHARRY NILSSON - Spaceman
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7xOZVBAWtw
RV · Faith No More
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHm3GIs2lMY
Jesper Kyd - Prison Break (Track 3) with the new song "Rejects Unite"
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBz1VMvYUYg
The Interrupters - "Family (feat. Tim Armstrong)"
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ct4sjUQNcw
The Specials - Do the dog (1980 live)
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PquxnJkAeAk
00:00:00 — Intro (Patrick with Oscar Wilder in Dublin)
\n00:00:06 — Greetings and introductions
\n00:00:59 — Day 7 of No Sugar
\n00:01:17 — Arizona Tour Dates
\n00:03:19 — New Blaggards Christmas Cards
\n00:05:03 — ROCK THE SHELTER
\n00:10:21 — Turbo's memory vs. Chad's memory
\n00:12:35 — Song kills / shine-a-lights
\n00:13:22 — Auto-tune in popular music
\n00:15:26 — More song kills etc.
\n00:23:20 – What song(s) should Blaggards open with?
\n00:24:54 — Cheers to Enzo Valenzi
\n00:26:27 — A moment with Sean, driver of Bus 2 on our Ireland Tour
Find the audio-only podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Pocket Casts, etc.
\n\n\n\nBlaggards main channel
\n\n\n\nJoin our MAILING LIST
\n\n\n\nShow dates
\n\nFollow us
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"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","date_published":"2023-11-21T01:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/2a5f64cd-cbd6-4389-953f-e080cf42a230.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13218412,"duration_in_seconds":1619}]},{"id":"06427f59-c678-49e9-9c78-fd3a1f5c03ec","title":"Episode 248: Dander Up","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/248","content_text":"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.\n\nDiscussed: \n\n\nThe weird trend of doing slow, depressing covers of upbeat songs\nTracy Chapman, Oasis, Strung Out, The Beatles, Danzig\nThe power of live music to bring people together\nWhy does Turbo look like a drummer?\nFunny stories about our friend Chris Heinrich, who used to run sound at the Continental Club Houston\n\n\n00:00:00 — Intro/Show Updates\n00:01:21 — Ireland tour updates\n00:04:45 — Sherwood's \"Hynafol\" event\n00:09:52 — Song kills\n00:24:48 — Prodigy\n00:27:06 — Last Christmas (Wham)\n00:28:16 — Tara's song kill\n00:33:54 — Don't take live music for granted\n00:36:51 — You look like a drummer\n00:41:32 — Funny soundguy stories\n00:46:10 — Wrap and THANK YOU\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"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.
\n\nDiscussed:
\n\n00:00:00 — Intro/Show Updates
\n00:01:21 — Ireland tour updates
\n00:04:45 — Sherwood's "Hynafol" event
\n00:09:52 — Song kills
\n00:24:48 — Prodigy
\n00:27:06 — Last Christmas (Wham)
\n00:28:16 — Tara's song kill
\n00:33:54 — Don't take live music for granted
\n00:36:51 — You look like a drummer
\n00:41:32 — Funny soundguy stories
\n00:46:10 — Wrap and THANK YOU
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Slow, depressing covers of upbeat songs | The power of live music to bring people together | Why does Turbo look like a drummer?","date_published":"2023-11-14T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/06427f59-c678-49e9-9c78-fd3a1f5c03ec.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23187395,"duration_in_seconds":2871}]},{"id":"3a6695b6-b13f-4a07-9dec-1c6ea5532093","title":"Episode 247: Skyscrapers of Dublin","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/247","content_text":"SlapperCast Episode 247: \"Skyscrapers of Dublin\"\n\nWatch this episode on YouTube:\nhttps://youtu.be/yEY2I6w-zis\n\nInstead 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 Texas). \n\nWe recap the Ireland tour, do some song kills and shine-a-lights, and Patrick talks about how he once got arrested at Houston's now defunct Westheimer Arts Festival.\n\nALSO we welcome two special guests: Cameron and Julia Crawford, the owners of our much beloved Home Sweet Farm Biergarten in Brenham, who came with us to Ireland and joined Patrick in conversation one night in Cork.\n\nWhatever Happened To (Demo) - John Lennon\nhttps://youtu.be/nh2Xz06kb4M?si=Tj6VrCoDAhEGXV6N&t=15\n\nUltimate Devotion - Strung Out\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXrDcrKTqlA\n\nMen At Work - Overkill (Patrick refers to it as \"Ghosts\")\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY7S6EgSlCI\n\nHynafol: A Medieval Fantasy Experience at Sherwood Forest Faire\nhttps://hynafol.com/\n\n00:00:00 — Intro\n00:00:46 — Houston Skyline & Arts Scene\n00:03:02 — When Patrick got arrested\n00:04:18 — IRELAND TOUR Recap\n00:06:53 – Our drivers Tony, Sean & Danny\n00:08:05 — Our sound engineers in Galway & Cork\n00:11:17 — The Pew - Houston band\n00:13:37 — Song kills / shine-a-lights\n00:24:00 — Julia & Cameron Crawford in Cork\n00:27:49 — Upcoming tour dates\n00:30:00 — Wrap up and THANK YOU\n00:31:24 — Julia & Cameron closing remarks\n00:32:04 – Tour moments from Dublin & Galway\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"SlapperCast Episode 247: "Skyscrapers of Dublin"
\n\nWatch this episode on YouTube:
\nhttps://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 Texas).
\n\nWe recap the Ireland tour, do some song kills and shine-a-lights, and Patrick talks about how he once got arrested at Houston's now defunct Westheimer Arts Festival.
\n\nALSO we welcome two special guests: Cameron and Julia Crawford, the owners of our much beloved Home Sweet Farm Biergarten in Brenham, who came with us to Ireland and joined Patrick in conversation one night in Cork.
\n\nWhatever Happened To (Demo) - John Lennon
\nhttps://youtu.be/nh2Xz06kb4M?si=Tj6VrCoDAhEGXV6N&t=15
Ultimate Devotion - Strung Out
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXrDcrKTqlA
Men At Work - Overkill (Patrick refers to it as "Ghosts")
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY7S6EgSlCI
Hynafol: A Medieval Fantasy Experience at Sherwood Forest Faire
\nhttps://hynafol.com/
00:00:00 — Intro
\n00:00:46 — Houston Skyline & Arts Scene
\n00:03:02 — When Patrick got arrested
\n00:04:18 — IRELAND TOUR Recap
\n00:06:53 – Our drivers Tony, Sean & Danny
\n00:08:05 — Our sound engineers in Galway & Cork
\n00:11:17 — The Pew - Houston band
\n00:13:37 — Song kills / shine-a-lights
\n00:24:00 — Julia & Cameron Crawford in Cork
\n00:27:49 — Upcoming tour dates
\n00:30:00 — Wrap up and THANK YOU
\n00:31:24 — Julia & Cameron closing remarks
\n00:32:04 – Tour moments from Dublin & Galway
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Blaggards recap their 9th Annual Tour of IRELAND","date_published":"2023-11-07T03:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/3a6695b6-b13f-4a07-9dec-1c6ea5532093.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16195122,"duration_in_seconds":1997}]},{"id":"24bcfffc-5584-4f00-8b0c-5c0b29807370","title":"Episode 246: Leprechaun Pig","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/246","content_text":"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.\n\nWatch this episode on YouTube: \nhttps://youtu.be/qXdUgZJftHY?si=Q7QQsFLJM54UXFfo\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"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.
\n\nWatch this episode on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/qXdUgZJftHY?si=Q7QQsFLJM54UXFfo
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Blaggards on the road in IRELAND","date_published":"2023-10-31T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/24bcfffc-5584-4f00-8b0c-5c0b29807370.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7010347,"duration_in_seconds":857}]},{"id":"c29f0f3c-e644-4087-83bc-382a98eb69d2","title":"Episode 245: Chip Chop Chip, Mr. Falcon","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/245","content_text":"Watch this episode on YouTube: \nhttps://youtu.be/VQozl5YBYzE\n\nEpisode 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. \n\nThis morning (Tuesday Oct 24, 2023), we are on our way to Dublin. This'll be the first time we've visited Ireland since we started doing video on SlapperCast, so next week's episode should be pretty interesting.\n\nBands discussed: Horslips, Jonathan Richman, AFI, Ignite, Moody Blues, Elvis Presley, Genesis and more.\n\n00:00:00 — Tour Updates\n00:04:06 — Song kills & shine-a-lights\n00:23:09 — Tribute Bands: Yes or No?\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"Watch this episode on YouTube:
\nhttps://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.
\n\nThis morning (Tuesday Oct 24, 2023), we are on our way to Dublin. This'll be the first time we've visited Ireland since we started doing video on SlapperCast, so next week's episode should be pretty interesting.
\n\nBands discussed: Horslips, Jonathan Richman, AFI, Ignite, Moody Blues, Elvis Presley, Genesis and more.
\n\n00:00:00 — Tour Updates
\n00:04:06 — Song kills & shine-a-lights
\n00:23:09 — Tribute Bands: Yes or No?
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Tribute Bands: Yes or No?","date_published":"2023-10-24T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/c29f0f3c-e644-4087-83bc-382a98eb69d2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18490228,"duration_in_seconds":2290}]},{"id":"7b594861-79cc-4ba8-a21e-f68b57320e5c","title":"Episode 244: Interc★nty","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/244","content_text":"SlapperCast Episode 244: \"Interc★nty\"\n\nRecorded 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.\n\n00:00:00 — Intro / Show Updates\n00:03:29 — Turbo and Chad's close call\n00:04:28 — More Show Updates\n00:07:04 — Song kills / shine-a-lights\n00:25:36 — Mainstream 90s rock was BORING!\n00:28:16 — Springsteen is \"the Folk Rammstein\"\n00:31:16 — Wrap up and THANK YOU\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"SlapperCast Episode 244: "Interc★nty"
\n\nRecorded 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.
\n\n00:00:00 — Intro / Show Updates
\n00:03:29 — Turbo and Chad's close call
\n00:04:28 — More Show Updates
\n00:07:04 — Song kills / shine-a-lights
\n00:25:36 — Mainstream 90s rock was BORING!
\n00:28:16 — Springsteen is "the Folk Rammstein"
\n00:31:16 — Wrap up and THANK YOU
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Jonathan Richman, the Vapors and the Venomous Pinks | Also: why is 90s mainstream rock so BORING? ","date_published":"2023-10-17T03:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/7b594861-79cc-4ba8-a21e-f68b57320e5c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15398153,"duration_in_seconds":1910}]},{"id":"402a7cbf-5785-4dd1-a074-89851a624d6f","title":"Episode 243: Manscaping Accident","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/243","content_text":"SlapperCast Episode 243: \"Manscaping Accident\"\n\nStructurally 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 Turbo's house. So we filmed two separate sequences on the way there, and then one together on the way home with Patrick on a video call. \n\nThis was great fun to edit, hope y'all enjoy it.\n\nWatch this episode of YouTube:\nhttps://youtu.be/0envYoS3A3g?si=9_tSwd_gi0mptUBo\n\nSLAYER - Mandatory Suicide Live (1988)\nhttps://youtu.be/wg5CWgq4Y7w?si=xSVWsYFS5yoLgjJF\n\nAdriano Celentano - Prisencolinensinainciusol\nhttps://youtu.be/-VsmF9m_Nt8?si=99VOy_K9RYwXl5Dy\n\nblink-182 - DANCE WITH ME (Official Video)\nhttps://youtu.be/LUEYNuVeA9Y?si=Dv0wmWUczGSLSzPR\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"SlapperCast Episode 243: "Manscaping Accident"
\n\nStructurally 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 Turbo's house. So we filmed two separate sequences on the way there, and then one together on the way home with Patrick on a video call.
\n\nThis was great fun to edit, hope y'all enjoy it.
\n\nWatch this episode of YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/0envYoS3A3g?si=9_tSwd_gi0mptUBo
SLAYER - Mandatory Suicide Live (1988)
\nhttps://youtu.be/wg5CWgq4Y7w?si=xSVWsYFS5yoLgjJF
Adriano Celentano - Prisencolinensinainciusol
\nhttps://youtu.be/-VsmF9m_Nt8?si=99VOy_K9RYwXl5Dy
blink-182 - DANCE WITH ME (Official Video)
\nhttps://youtu.be/LUEYNuVeA9Y?si=Dv0wmWUczGSLSzPR
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Slayer, Adriano Celentano, Blink 182 and IRELAND","date_published":"2023-10-10T03:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/402a7cbf-5785-4dd1-a074-89851a624d6f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14191077,"duration_in_seconds":1734}]},{"id":"1ce20a1c-895c-4df9-a6bf-9c56b9ad97bc","title":"Episode 242: National Coffee Day","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/242","content_text":"SlapperCast Episode 242: \"National Coffee Day\"\n\nEpisode 242, recorded yesterday on the road to our gig in Lewisville, TX, and again on the way home. \n\nKelli's Song Kill Playlist:\nhttps://spotify.link/czv0iS6kfDb\n\nWatch this episode on YouTube:\nhttps://youtu.be/EaxJuY-gdTA\n\nONE MORE TIME - BLINK 182\nhttps://youtu.be/fSKQRDq3RkM?si=SeRiDyOhHrugg-P_\n\nDON'T CHANGE - INXS\nhttps://youtu.be/sLm3Khusq_8?si=s3Q-OAmWVBz5hRvq\n\nLOVE AIN'T NO STRANGER - WHITESNAKE\nhttps://youtu.be/unHzLEA6gvI?si=z4dpVg0jEgJs55xv\n\nTHE ROCKER - THIN LIZZY (Guitar Solo Cover)\nhttps://youtu.be/oGazeE9GwEE?si=CpC1eYHhb4vV5eVk&t=130\n\n00:00:00 — Intro\n00:00:21 — New Patches\n00:00:45 — IRELAND TOUR 2023 is SOLD OUT\n00:01:56 — Houston heat wave relief incoming\n00:04:24 — Least humorous comedian?\n00:08:22 — PRINCE or MICHAEL JACKSON?\n00:10:22 — BLINK 182 or GREEN DAY?\n00:11:14 — IRON MAIDEN or JUDAS PRIEST?\n00:12:06 — The True BIG FOUR?\n00:12:52 — How Patrick get into METAL\n00:15:52 — Patrick's favorite guitar players\n00:21:33 — THANK YOU KELLI NAVARRO\n00:21:56 — Kelli's Spotify playlist of our killed songs\n00:23:19 — HUEY LEWIS\n00:26:44 — JOHN SYKES\n00:28:47 — More IRELAND TOUR Updates\n00:30:13 — What National Day Was This Show Recorded On\n00:34:15 — Biggest Pet Peeve with Social Media\n00:40:31 — Song kills / resurrections\n00:49:20 — Blaggards SECRETS\n01:02:55 — New Patches\n01:03:05 — New T-Shirt for sale ONLINE ONLY\n01:04:37 — Damn Fine Coffee\n01:05:27 — Botany Bay with Mark Kenneth\n01:05:59 — Thank you BENDT DISTILLING\n01:07:30 — THANK YOU KATE SCOTT and Gig Recap\n01:10:52 — Perc Coffeehouse in Lewisville\n01:12:04 — Damn Fine Coffee (again)\n01:13:20 — More on Perc Coffeehouse\n01:22:54 — Upcoming shows\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"SlapperCast Episode 242: "National Coffee Day"
\n\nEpisode 242, recorded yesterday on the road to our gig in Lewisville, TX, and again on the way home.
\n\nKelli's Song Kill Playlist:
\nhttps://spotify.link/czv0iS6kfDb
Watch this episode on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/EaxJuY-gdTA
ONE MORE TIME - BLINK 182
\nhttps://youtu.be/fSKQRDq3RkM?si=SeRiDyOhHrugg-P_
DON'T CHANGE - INXS
\nhttps://youtu.be/sLm3Khusq_8?si=s3Q-OAmWVBz5hRvq
LOVE AIN'T NO STRANGER - WHITESNAKE
\nhttps://youtu.be/unHzLEA6gvI?si=z4dpVg0jEgJs55xv
THE ROCKER - THIN LIZZY (Guitar Solo Cover)
\nhttps://youtu.be/oGazeE9GwEE?si=CpC1eYHhb4vV5eVk&t=130
00:00:00 — Intro
\n00:00:21 — New Patches
\n00:00:45 — IRELAND TOUR 2023 is SOLD OUT
\n00:01:56 — Houston heat wave relief incoming
\n00:04:24 — Least humorous comedian?
\n00:08:22 — PRINCE or MICHAEL JACKSON?
\n00:10:22 — BLINK 182 or GREEN DAY?
\n00:11:14 — IRON MAIDEN or JUDAS PRIEST?
\n00:12:06 — The True BIG FOUR?
\n00:12:52 — How Patrick get into METAL
\n00:15:52 — Patrick's favorite guitar players
\n00:21:33 — THANK YOU KELLI NAVARRO
\n00:21:56 — Kelli's Spotify playlist of our killed songs
\n00:23:19 — HUEY LEWIS
\n00:26:44 — JOHN SYKES
\n00:28:47 — More IRELAND TOUR Updates
\n00:30:13 — What National Day Was This Show Recorded On
\n00:34:15 — Biggest Pet Peeve with Social Media
\n00:40:31 — Song kills / resurrections
\n00:49:20 — Blaggards SECRETS
\n01:02:55 — New Patches
\n01:03:05 — New T-Shirt for sale ONLINE ONLY
\n01:04:37 — Damn Fine Coffee
\n01:05:27 — Botany Bay with Mark Kenneth
\n01:05:59 — Thank you BENDT DISTILLING
\n01:07:30 — THANK YOU KATE SCOTT and Gig Recap
\n01:10:52 — Perc Coffeehouse in Lewisville
\n01:12:04 — Damn Fine Coffee (again)
\n01:13:20 — More on Perc Coffeehouse
\n01:22:54 — Upcoming shows
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Blaggards on Prince, Iron Maiden, John Sykes and National Coffee Day","date_published":"2023-10-03T03:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/1ce20a1c-895c-4df9-a6bf-9c56b9ad97bc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":41334337,"duration_in_seconds":5136}]},{"id":"61047ae9-d2cb-4e45-a081-487b32789919","title":"Episode 241: The Low-Hanging Fruit Edition","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/241","content_text":"SlapperCast Episode 241: \"The Low-Hanging Fruit Edition\"\n\nRecorded 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.\n\n(Additional video footage courtesy of Ellen Reeves)\n\n00:00:00 — Show updates\n00:04:08 — What Blaggards songs should be \"killed\"?\n00:11:43 — Songs kills / resurrections\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\n","content_html":"SlapperCast Episode 241: "The Low-Hanging Fruit Edition"
\n\nRecorded 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.
\n\n(Additional video footage courtesy of Ellen Reeves)
\n\n00:00:00 — Show updates
\n00:04:08 — What Blaggards songs should be "killed"?
\n00:11:43 — Songs kills / resurrections
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSlapperCast 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.
\n\nHeide 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.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"What famous musicians would we be afraid to piss off?","date_published":"2023-09-19T01:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/ccbfd747-570e-47b6-949d-274805366457.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26971088,"duration_in_seconds":3360}]},{"id":"ff98c4b7-6f0c-467d-973d-1d9a89db9ea2","title":"Episode 239: Shepherd's Pie","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/239","content_text":"SlapperCast Episode 239: Shepherd's Pie\n\nThis 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 original one.\n\nAlso MASSIVE thanks to Shawn McHorse and Scarlett Pettis for providing video footage!\n\nStacie \"The1Moxie\":\nhttps://www.tiktok.com/@the1moxie\nhttps://www.instagram.com/the1moxie\n\n00:00:00 — Nancy Whiskey intro LIVE at Sherwood Celtic\n00:00:06 — On the road to Sherwood Forest Faire\n00:01:25 — Meet Jackie and Moxie\n00:02:06 — Recapping Molly's Pub Kingwood show\n00:05:04 — Building a band from dead people\n00:09:52 — Tour updates\n00:11:37 — How Turbo & Moxie met on MySpace\n00:18:05 — Get to know Jackie\n00:22:13 — Dealing with the heat wave\n00:24:50 — Nancy Whiskey LIVE at Sherwood Celtic\n00:25:22 — Recap of Sherwood Celtic Music Festival 2023\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"SlapperCast Episode 239: Shepherd's Pie
\n\nThis 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 original one.
\n\nAlso MASSIVE thanks to Shawn McHorse and Scarlett Pettis for providing video footage!
\n\nStacie "The1Moxie":
\nhttps://www.tiktok.com/@the1moxie
\nhttps://www.instagram.com/the1moxie
00:00:00 — Nancy Whiskey intro LIVE at Sherwood Celtic
\n00:00:06 — On the road to Sherwood Forest Faire
\n00:01:25 — Meet Jackie and Moxie
\n00:02:06 — Recapping Molly's Pub Kingwood show
\n00:05:04 — Building a band from dead people
\n00:09:52 — Tour updates
\n00:11:37 — How Turbo & Moxie met on MySpace
\n00:18:05 — Get to know Jackie
\n00:22:13 — Dealing with the heat wave
\n00:24:50 — Nancy Whiskey LIVE at Sherwood Celtic
\n00:25:22 — Recap of Sherwood Celtic Music Festival 2023
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"En route to and from Sherwood Celtic Music Festival 2023","date_published":"2023-09-12T01:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/ff98c4b7-6f0c-467d-973d-1d9a89db9ea2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15475449,"duration_in_seconds":1912}]},{"id":"9121381b-fcbd-45da-9507-cad190642d5a","title":"Episode 238: The Years That Should Have Killed Me","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/238","content_text":"SlapperCast Episode 238: The Years That Should Have Killed Me\n\nThis episode was recorded on Saturday, August 26, on our way to College Station. \n\n00:00:00 — Intro and tour updates\n00:00:22 — O'Bannon's 18th Birthday\n00:09:20 — More gig updates\n00:10:18 — Guinness in plastic cups?\n00:12:38 — Why are ceramic cups best for coffee?\n00:15:32 — Live music or sex? \n00:17:02 — Song kills / resurrections\n00:22:02 — The Years That Should Have Killed Me\n00:29:40 — Rory Gallagher\n00:31:07 — Gerry McAvoy\n00:34:42 — STOP MAKING SENSE (Talking Heads) 2023 Remix\n00:38:22 — Pennywise\n00:40:52 — Wrap up and THANK YOU\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"SlapperCast Episode 238: The Years That Should Have Killed Me
\n\nThis episode was recorded on Saturday, August 26, on our way to College Station.
\n\n00:00:00 — Intro and tour updates
\n00:00:22 — O'Bannon's 18th Birthday
\n00:09:20 — More gig updates
\n00:10:18 — Guinness in plastic cups?
\n00:12:38 — Why are ceramic cups best for coffee?
\n00:15:32 — Live music or sex?
\n00:17:02 — Song kills / resurrections
\n00:22:02 — The Years That Should Have Killed Me
\n00:29:40 — Rory Gallagher
\n00:31:07 — Gerry McAvoy
\n00:34:42 — STOP MAKING SENSE (Talking Heads) 2023 Remix
\n00:38:22 — Pennywise
\n00:40:52 — Wrap up and THANK YOU
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Rory Gallagher, Gerry McAvoy & Stop Making Sense 2023 Remix","date_published":"2023-09-05T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/9121381b-fcbd-45da-9507-cad190642d5a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20317233,"duration_in_seconds":2526}]},{"id":"01f222ae-864a-46ce-b365-d33019f74a38","title":"Episode 237: Song & Cymbals","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/237","content_text":"SlapperCast 237: \"Song & Cymbals\" \n\nThis is a fun one, recorded in the van shortly after leaving the Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering in Hamilton, Montana.\n\n00:00:00 — Intro / Bitterroot Celtic Gathering & Games recap\n00:09:07 — The food we ate at the festival\n00:10:59 — Our van snacks\n00:13:24 — Turbo serenaded at grocery store\n00:15:53 — The story of Heide's misplaced boots\n00:19:01 — Song kills & resurrections\n00:30:19 — If you ruled the world\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"SlapperCast 237: "Song & Cymbals"
\n\nThis is a fun one, recorded in the van shortly after leaving the Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering in Hamilton, Montana.
\n\n00:00:00 — Intro / Bitterroot Celtic Gathering & Games recap
\n00:09:07 — The food we ate at the festival
\n00:10:59 — Our van snacks
\n00:13:24 — Turbo serenaded at grocery store
\n00:15:53 — The story of Heide's misplaced boots
\n00:19:01 — Song kills & resurrections
\n00:30:19 — If you ruled the world
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Recorded on the road shortly after leaving the Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering in Hamilton, Montana.","date_published":"2023-08-29T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/01f222ae-864a-46ce-b365-d33019f74a38.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19032613,"duration_in_seconds":2361}]},{"id":"4564b570-b6a1-4fa1-81e2-78cc87a282a6","title":"Episode 236: Special Hug Class","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/236","content_text":"This week we give you an update from the road, recorded during a day off while staying with our friends Jay, Jill, Kate & Kyle Hoellen in Yutan, NE. In this episode we talk about music production styles and— most importantly–COFFEE.\n\nWe also have PART TWO of our conversation with our friends brothers Matt and John Werner of SASSANACHS (https://sassanachsmusic.com), wherein we talk about recording, what makes a great band and a great audience, and—possibly even more importantly—BEER.\n\nAlso discussed: SLAYER and Turbo's old band PUMMEL.\n\n00:00:12 — Intro / Tour Updates\n00:06:59 — Great sound engineers we've worked with\n00:08:48 — Music producers we admire\n00:23:14 — What would you do if you ruled the world?\n00:23:53 — Coffee\n00:32:30 — Song kills / resurrections\n00:42:06 — SASSANACHS PT 2\n00:48:47 — Beer\n00:59:00 — More tour updates\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guests: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton and Sassanachs.","content_html":"This week we give you an update from the road, recorded during a day off while staying with our friends Jay, Jill, Kate & Kyle Hoellen in Yutan, NE. In this episode we talk about music production styles and— most importantly–COFFEE.
\n\nWe also have PART TWO of our conversation with our friends brothers Matt and John Werner of SASSANACHS (https://sassanachsmusic.com), wherein we talk about recording, what makes a great band and a great audience, and—possibly even more importantly—BEER.
\n\nAlso discussed: SLAYER and Turbo's old band PUMMEL.
\n\n00:00:12 — Intro / Tour Updates
\n00:06:59 — Great sound engineers we've worked with
\n00:08:48 — Music producers we admire
\n00:23:14 — What would you do if you ruled the world?
\n00:23:53 — Coffee
\n00:32:30 — Song kills / resurrections
\n00:42:06 — SASSANACHS PT 2
\n00:48:47 — Beer
\n00:59:00 — More tour updates
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: Kevin "Turbo" Newton and Sassanachs.
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\n\nThis is part one of a two-part conversation... tune in next week for part two.
\n\nALSO discussed: Phil Lynott, Living Colour, Unwritten Law, and more.
\n\nCHEERS!
\n\n00:00:00 — Intro / tour updates
\n00:01:30 — Sassanachs segment
\n00:36:18 — Bands that place image above music
\n00:41:18 — Thx for Paddy's birthday well wishes
\n00:41:56 — Turbo's new haircut
\n00:45:24 — Song kills / resurrections
\n01:01:46 — Cover songs that are better than the original
\n01:07:09 — If you ruled the world...
\n01:09:18 — Wrap up and THANK YOUs
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
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\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
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\n\n00:00:00 — Intro and gig updates
\n00:14:09 — Turbo's Endorsement Deal with SJC Custom Drums
\n00:20:37 — More gig updates
\n00:22:00 — TRILOGY BREW
\n00:27:19 — Song kills / resurrections
\n00:37:23 — Ireland Tour updates
\n00:39:50 — Upcoming tour dates
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
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\n\n00:00:00 — Intro / Rocky Road to Dublin call-and-response
\n00:00:47 — Report from the road
\n00:05:52 — More "Rocky Road to Dublin" LIVE
\n00:17:51 — Song kills / resurrections
\n00:25:44 — Thoughts on TOM PETTY
\n00:31:22 — Tuning instruments on stage at the worst possible time
\n00:36:59 — Upcoming shows
\n00:42:19 — Wrap up and THANK YOU
\n00:43:02 — Heide playing "Drowsy Maggie" LIVE
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Blaggards report from the road, recorded en route from Weston, MO, to Little Rock, AR.","date_published":"2023-07-25T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/95dd25c2-26cb-46ae-b6b8-9e3754f6480c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":42342786,"duration_in_seconds":2640}]},{"id":"999ab596-d526-460f-8b7e-2cb1e331ed21","title":"Episode 231: Mosquito Repellent","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/231","content_text":"Heide joins us from Phoenix to talk about upcoming tour dates.\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"Heide joins us from Phoenix to talk about upcoming tour dates.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"The Doors, John Lennon, Bowling for Soup and the Ramones","date_published":"2023-07-18T01:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/999ab596-d526-460f-8b7e-2cb1e331ed21.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24474072,"duration_in_seconds":1969}]},{"id":"8b2b2fc0-0139-43ee-879d-cd125ea4259d","title":"Episode 230: Ahoy There!","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/230","content_text":"This week's episode starts with a spontaneous vancast segment, the impetus being Turbo's admission that he'd never seen a James Bond movie before. \n\nWe're then joined by Heide for a round of song kills & resurrections, and then finally we welcome back Dennis \"Doc\" O'Carroll from Doc's Irish Tours, who gives us some essential travel tips for our Ireland tour this October. Everything you need to know about currency exchange, VAT refunds, jet lag and more.\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guests: Dennis O'Carroll, Heide Riggs, and Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"This week's episode starts with a spontaneous vancast segment, the impetus being Turbo's admission that he'd never seen a James Bond movie before.
\n\nWe're then joined by Heide for a round of song kills & resurrections, and then finally we welcome back Dennis "Doc" O'Carroll from Doc's Irish Tours, who gives us some essential travel tips for our Ireland tour this October. Everything you need to know about currency exchange, VAT refunds, jet lag and more.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: Dennis O'Carroll, Heide Riggs, and Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"James Bond, Jerry Reed, Dolly Parton, JAIN and Ireland travel tips","date_published":"2023-07-11T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/8b2b2fc0-0139-43ee-879d-cd125ea4259d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":34906379,"duration_in_seconds":3094}]},{"id":"63a01e90-cca0-4e48-8f8a-12c009846315","title":"Episode 229: Body Unbuilding","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/229","content_text":"SlapperCast Episode 229: \"Body Unbuilding\"\n\nThis episode was recorded this past Saturday en route to Home Sweet Farm Biegarten in Brenham and again on the way back home.\n\nThis week we also welcome our friend, fiddler HEIDI PITTMAN of the band PEACH PANIC, a great band based in Calgary, Canada.\n\nhttps://peachpanic.com\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@peachpanicband\n\nWatch on YouTube:\nhttps://youtu.be/d3aA61HAk5Y\n\n00:00:00 — Intro / Band Updates\n00:02:14 — Kevin's encounter with Blaggards fan at Fall Out Boy concert\n00:09:06 — Heidi Pittman of Peach Panic\n00:32:32 — Heidi Pittman Interview\n00:32:32 — The Road Home from Brenham\n00:40:55 — Song kills / resurrections\n00:40:58 - Dropkick Murphys\n00:44:23 - Ron Kavana\n00:46:43 - Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons\n00:49:04 - Dropkick Murphys (again)\n00:51:19 - Lionel Richie\n00:53:13 — Most useful invention for rock musicians?\n00:59:08 — Deer sighting\n00:59:16 — Patrick's raccoon story\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guests: Heidi Pittman and Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"SlapperCast Episode 229: "Body Unbuilding"
\n\nThis episode was recorded this past Saturday en route to Home Sweet Farm Biegarten in Brenham and again on the way back home.
\n\nThis week we also welcome our friend, fiddler HEIDI PITTMAN of the band PEACH PANIC, a great band based in Calgary, Canada.
\n\nhttps://peachpanic.com
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@peachpanicband
Watch on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/d3aA61HAk5Y
00:00:00 — Intro / Band Updates
\n00:02:14 — Kevin's encounter with Blaggards fan at Fall Out Boy concert
\n00:09:06 — Heidi Pittman of Peach Panic
\n00:32:32 — Heidi Pittman Interview
\n00:32:32 — The Road Home from Brenham
\n00:40:55 — Song kills / resurrections
\n00:40:58 - Dropkick Murphys
\n00:44:23 - Ron Kavana
\n00:46:43 - Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons
\n00:49:04 - Dropkick Murphys (again)
\n00:51:19 - Lionel Richie
\n00:53:13 — Most useful invention for rock musicians?
\n00:59:08 — Deer sighting
\n00:59:16 — Patrick's raccoon story
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: Heidi Pittman and Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
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\n\nReally fun music discussion this week, with everything from Kid Rock and Stevie Wonder to Elvis and Jerry Reed to Kenny Rogers and Richard Marx (topics in the time code chapters below).
\n\nWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FVPjgsKLEns
\n\n00:00:00 — Intro
\n00:05:31 — College Station gig highlights
\n00:12:03 — Song kills / resurrections
\n00:12:13 - Kid Rock
\n00:13:12 - Poison & Skid Row
\n00:15:00 - Thin Lizzy
\n00:16:05 - Gwen Stefani (No Doubt) / Talk Talk
\n00:19:28 - Stevie Wonder
\n00:21:02 - Elvis (Lieber & Stoller)
\n00:21:37 - Elvis & Eddie Rabbit
\n00:23:42 - Elvis & Dolly Parton
\n00:24:31 - Elvis & Jerry Reed
\n00:26:19 - Kenny Rogers & Richard Marx
\n00:28:01 — Van Halen & David Bowie at US Festival 1983
\n00:31:19 — More notes on College Station gig
\n00:37:25 — Wrap-up
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
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\n\nThis week, Heide joins us remotely from Phoenix. This episode gets very silly.
\n\nDiscussed this week:
\n\nWatch on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/6IELSUgQbnw
00:00:00 — Intro
\n00:00:30 — Happy Anniversary to Heide & Ryan
\n00:03:29 — Turbo's Father's Day
\n00:09:03 — Song kills / resurrections
\n00:24:52 — Upcoming plans for the band
\n00:33:44 — Full album cover project nominations
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
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\n\nWatch on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/QEL1LnhHJAw
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
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\n\nWatch on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/DtJ7oexpsgw
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Stage mishaps we've experienced during shows over the years, and how we overcame them. ","date_published":"2023-06-06T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/b162ebf7-f283-43cb-a435-b6e812c2e741.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":34281435,"duration_in_seconds":4267}]},{"id":"56b587d0-3d43-4687-801e-2ec405cad671","title":"Episode 224: Math on the Fly","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/224","content_text":"SlapperCast Episode 224: \"Math on the Fly\"\n\nHere is a spirited discussion recorded shortly after leaving our gig in Brenham a couple weeks ago, again filmed by Patrick's daughter Tara. We recap the gig, raving about HSF Biergarten and the terrific audience (interspersed with lots of video from the night), and then ramble on a bit about chocolate ice cream.\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"SlapperCast Episode 224: "Math on the Fly"
\n\nHere is a spirited discussion recorded shortly after leaving our gig in Brenham a couple weeks ago, again filmed by Patrick's daughter Tara. We recap the gig, raving about HSF Biergarten and the terrific audience (interspersed with lots of video from the night), and then ramble on a bit about chocolate ice cream.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"A spirited discussion recorded shortly after leaving a gig at HSF Biergarten in Brenham","date_published":"2023-05-30T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/56b587d0-3d43-4687-801e-2ec405cad671.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20081087,"duration_in_seconds":1246}]},{"id":"6e0e0f63-e3ea-4a81-ba31-433e4bc0047a","title":"Episode 223: Hammer with a Wig","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/223","content_text":"This one was recorded en route to our gig at HSF Biergarten in Brenham, TX, one of our favorite places to play. Patrick's daughter Tara joins us again, running camera and participating in the discussions. This week we do an extensive lightning round of favorite movies, directors, comedians, etc.\n\nAlso: should DELILAH be banned because of its lyrics?\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\n","content_html":"This one was recorded en route to our gig at HSF Biergarten in Brenham, TX, one of our favorite places to play. Patrick's daughter Tara joins us again, running camera and participating in the discussions. This week we do an extensive lightning round of favorite movies, directors, comedians, etc.
\n\nAlso: should DELILAH be banned because of its lyrics?
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week we again welcome Dennis O'Carroll, who gives us an update on our IRELAND TOUR coming up this Fall, October 25–November 2. We are close to selling this one out, and after that there will be a waiting list for the next one!
\n\nAlso we have a vancast segment recorded en route to College Station to help the Aggies celebrate graduation day at O'Bannon's Taphouse. Special guest: Tara Devlin, Patrick's daughter, who handles most of the camerawork and joins us in a round of song kills & resurrections.
\n\nJoin Blaggards in IRELAND Fall 2023:
\nhttps://blaggards.com/ireland/
Watch on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/wLUkyu1YApM
Extra material from this episode is available on Patreon:
\nhttps://www.patreon.com/posts/slappercast-222-83061576
\nhttps://www.patreon.com/posts/slappercast-222-82911845
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: Dennis O'Carroll and Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"An update on our IRELAND TOUR 2023 with Dennis of Doc's Irish Tours","date_published":"2023-05-16T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/582d0a6d-9676-4494-ad19-36b7ec2a873f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":47309471,"duration_in_seconds":2737}]},{"id":"acf79134-4068-4cac-8ff0-f648ca5817b7","title":"Episode 221: Four Tracks of Slap","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/221","content_text":"This week we get caught up with Heide and talk about feedback we've gotten from SlapperCast listeners and some future guests we're looking forward to. The Kill & Shine segment goes deep this time; artists discussed include Chris de Burgh, Deep Purple, Flatfoot 56, Gaelic Storm, Def Leppard, Traveling Wilburys, Glen Campbell, Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper.\n\nWatch on YouTube:\nhttps://youtu.be/DZia3QIAh_I\n\nAn extended version of this episode is available on Patreon:\nhttps://www.patreon.com/posts/slappercast-221-82489733\n\n00:00:00 — Intro/Personal updates\n00:05:29 — Future SlapperCast Plans\n00:10:14 — Song kills / resurrections\n00:27:24 — Lightning Round\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"This week we get caught up with Heide and talk about feedback we've gotten from SlapperCast listeners and some future guests we're looking forward to. The Kill & Shine segment goes deep this time; artists discussed include Chris de Burgh, Deep Purple, Flatfoot 56, Gaelic Storm, Def Leppard, Traveling Wilburys, Glen Campbell, Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper.
\n\nWatch on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/DZia3QIAh_I
An extended version of this episode is available on Patreon:
\nhttps://www.patreon.com/posts/slappercast-221-82489733
00:00:00 — Intro/Personal updates
\n00:05:29 — Future SlapperCast Plans
\n00:10:14 — Song kills / resurrections
\n00:27:24 — Lightning Round
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Blaggards talk about new podcast ideas, Deep Purple, Glen Campbell and Buddy Holly","date_published":"2023-05-09T04:30:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/acf79134-4068-4cac-8ff0-f648ca5817b7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15035904,"duration_in_seconds":1879}]},{"id":"f03308b1-56eb-44d5-a414-38de756b2ada","title":"Episode 220: Fistories","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/220","content_text":"Episode 220 was recorded on the way home from the Grapevine Lake Celtic Heritage Festival, where we played three sets with the brilliant MARK KENNETH on accordion. We recap the day and give props to our fellow bands on the bill, PLUNK MURRAY and RIVER DRIVER, and of course the festival organizers who have been working so hard to keep this great festival growing year after year.\n\nALSO: Chuck Berry, Lemmy Kilmister, Colin Hay of Men at Work, the ELVIS '68 Comeback Special, and a few questions for our SlapperCast listeners and Patreon supporters.\n\nWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Bf5Vfh-PcKk\n\n00:00:00 — Intro\n00:00:48 — Recapping Grapevine Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games\n00:03:01 — PLUNK MURRAY\n00:06:12 — MARK KENNETH\n00:08:22 — THANK YOU KATE SCOTT\n00:08:48 — RIVER DRIVER\n00:19:23 — \"Wagon Wheel\" with PLUNK MURRAY\n00:30:57 — PATREON exclusives\n00:32:43 — Questions for SlapperCast listeners\n00:34:38 — Retired SlapperCast theme music\n00:42:02 — Favorite songs heard at Grapevine Celtic\n00:42:30 — Men at Work's \"Land Down Under\" / Colin Hay\n00:46:59 — Song kills / resurrections\n00:50:39 — Chuck Berry\n00:55:36 — BONUS: Killable Elvis songs\n00:56:21 — ELVIS '68 Comeback Special\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"Episode 220 was recorded on the way home from the Grapevine Lake Celtic Heritage Festival, where we played three sets with the brilliant MARK KENNETH on accordion. We recap the day and give props to our fellow bands on the bill, PLUNK MURRAY and RIVER DRIVER, and of course the festival organizers who have been working so hard to keep this great festival growing year after year.
\n\nALSO: Chuck Berry, Lemmy Kilmister, Colin Hay of Men at Work, the ELVIS '68 Comeback Special, and a few questions for our SlapperCast listeners and Patreon supporters.
\n\nWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Bf5Vfh-PcKk
\n\n00:00:00 — Intro
\n00:00:48 — Recapping Grapevine Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games
\n00:03:01 — PLUNK MURRAY
\n00:06:12 — MARK KENNETH
\n00:08:22 — THANK YOU KATE SCOTT
\n00:08:48 — RIVER DRIVER
\n00:19:23 — "Wagon Wheel" with PLUNK MURRAY
\n00:30:57 — PATREON exclusives
\n00:32:43 — Questions for SlapperCast listeners
\n00:34:38 — Retired SlapperCast theme music
\n00:42:02 — Favorite songs heard at Grapevine Celtic
\n00:42:30 — Men at Work's "Land Down Under" / Colin Hay
\n00:46:59 — Song kills / resurrections
\n00:50:39 — Chuck Berry
\n00:55:36 — BONUS: Killable Elvis songs
\n00:56:21 — ELVIS '68 Comeback Special
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"BLAGGARDS on 2023 Grapevine Lake Celtic Heritage Festival. ALSO: Chuck Berry, Lemmy, Colin Hay, and ELVIS '68 Comeback Special","date_published":"2023-05-02T03:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/f03308b1-56eb-44d5-a414-38de756b2ada.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":30222259,"duration_in_seconds":3692}]},{"id":"5bfcc10e-313e-4902-8b90-5bb9c5952af8","title":"Episode 219: Camels of Cabo","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/219","content_text":"Episode 219 was recorded EARLY in the morning this past Saturday as we drove up to the Grapevine Lake Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games, where we played with our old friend, accordionist Mark Kenneth. We also talk about the show we played the night before with the Kaleidoscope Project, a terrific Houston-based band that you should all check out ASAP, and reminisce about the late '90s/early 2000s Houston music scene.\n\nWe did record another segment on the way home that evening, but that quickly turned into Episode 220, which y'all will hear next week. \n\n(Live performance footage by Greg Fugate and Kate Scott)\n\nWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uZAeQ1o8MoM\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"Episode 219 was recorded EARLY in the morning this past Saturday as we drove up to the Grapevine Lake Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games, where we played with our old friend, accordionist Mark Kenneth. We also talk about the show we played the night before with the Kaleidoscope Project, a terrific Houston-based band that you should all check out ASAP, and reminisce about the late '90s/early 2000s Houston music scene.
\n\nWe did record another segment on the way home that evening, but that quickly turned into Episode 220, which y'all will hear next week.
\n\n(Live performance footage by Greg Fugate and Kate Scott)
\n\nWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uZAeQ1o8MoM
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Blaggards on the road to Grapevine, Texas","date_published":"2023-04-25T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/5bfcc10e-313e-4902-8b90-5bb9c5952af8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24645332,"duration_in_seconds":3065}]},{"id":"c917736c-8e18-4def-825f-83d560c44651","title":"Episode 218: Even the Mosquitoes Apologized","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/218","content_text":"This week we jump straight into song kills and resurrections, which leads into a discussion of bands that have switched lead singers and the pecularities of grunge rock. We then recap our recent gig at Spirit Haven Ranch in Flatonia, Texas, where a terrific stage crew helped us recover from a sudden rain storm. \n\nWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_7s-ovzGrVU\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"This week we jump straight into song kills and resurrections, which leads into a discussion of bands that have switched lead singers and the pecularities of grunge rock. We then recap our recent gig at Spirit Haven Ranch in Flatonia, Texas, where a terrific stage crew helped us recover from a sudden rain storm.
\n\nWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_7s-ovzGrVU
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Rolling with inclement weather on stage & the joy of a great stage crew","date_published":"2023-04-18T03:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/c917736c-8e18-4def-825f-83d560c44651.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":34106245,"duration_in_seconds":2646}]},{"id":"1a8d4f47-749e-4613-9aaa-b4c839759dc1","title":"Episode 217: Whore of the Highway","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/217","content_text":"SlapperCast Episode 217 \"Whore of the Highway\"\n\nThis week, the whole band gets together to recap last month's Florida tour, share some highlights from Paddy's Day, and share some stories about the first van Patrick bought for the band: the much beloved DEIRDRE, an old Ford Econoline Conversion Van that will soon be memorialized in song.\n\nWatch on YouTube:\nhttps://youtu.be/R5Letp87rQY\n\n00:00:00 — Intro\n00:00:59 — June tour plans in the works\n00:01:39 — Recapping Florida tour dates\n00:19:53 — Song kills/resurrections\n00:35:14 — Heide's underrated band pick\n00:39:09 — Thank you to Larry Blackwell\n00:44:21 — West Coast Tour Plans?\n00:46:24 — Turbo's snare stand snafu\n00:49:46 — Deirde, Patrick's old Ford conversion van\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"SlapperCast Episode 217 "Whore of the Highway"
\n\nThis week, the whole band gets together to recap last month's Florida tour, share some highlights from Paddy's Day, and share some stories about the first van Patrick bought for the band: the much beloved DEIRDRE, an old Ford Econoline Conversion Van that will soon be memorialized in song.
\n\nWatch on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/R5Letp87rQY
00:00:00 — Intro
\n00:00:59 — June tour plans in the works
\n00:01:39 — Recapping Florida tour dates
\n00:19:53 — Song kills/resurrections
\n00:35:14 — Heide's underrated band pick
\n00:39:09 — Thank you to Larry Blackwell
\n00:44:21 — West Coast Tour Plans?
\n00:46:24 — Turbo's snare stand snafu
\n00:49:46 — Deirde, Patrick's old Ford conversion van
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Recapping Florida Tour Dates & Remembering our First Van","date_published":"2023-04-11T03:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/1a8d4f47-749e-4613-9aaa-b4c839759dc1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":42129117,"duration_in_seconds":3236}]},{"id":"ab71ce1a-454d-4966-ab74-92ca32071105","title":"Episode 216: Damn Your Mouth","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/216","content_text":"This week we talk about the unequaled, sublime poetry-in-motion that is a well-run Waffle House.\n\nALSO: Who are your most underrated bands?\n\nWatch and comment on YouTube:\nhttps://youtu.be/Ik4j_KkbTf4\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"This week we talk about the unequaled, sublime poetry-in-motion that is a well-run Waffle House.
\n\nALSO: Who are your most underrated bands?
\n\nWatch and comment on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/Ik4j_KkbTf4
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Why BLAGGARDS love Waffle House ","date_published":"2023-04-04T03:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/ab71ce1a-454d-4966-ab74-92ca32071105.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":43530540,"duration_in_seconds":4038}]},{"id":"78af5805-d7c8-4ac4-845c-b21538f01225","title":"Episode 215: First In, Last Out","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/215","content_text":"This week we welcome back our friend Chris Steele to recap our epic 12-hour Paddy's Day gig at O'Bannon's Taphouse, and make some BIG plans for next year. We also kill and ressurrect a few songs, and welcome another special guest... Patrick's french bulldog Gangie. \n\nPatrick and Chad then talk about the \"Celebration of Life\" memorial event we participated in this past Sunday for our dear friend DAVEE BRYAN at Molly's Pub Downtown. \n\nMany thanks to Stacie Newton and Lynette Gordon Ness for providing the video footage used in this episode!\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Chris Steele.","content_html":"This week we welcome back our friend Chris Steele to recap our epic 12-hour Paddy's Day gig at O'Bannon's Taphouse, and make some BIG plans for next year. We also kill and ressurrect a few songs, and welcome another special guest... Patrick's french bulldog Gangie.
\n\nPatrick and Chad then talk about the "Celebration of Life" memorial event we participated in this past Sunday for our dear friend DAVEE BRYAN at Molly's Pub Downtown.
\n\nMany thanks to Stacie Newton and Lynette Gordon Ness for providing the video footage used in this episode!
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Chris Steele.
","summary":"Recapping Paddy's Day with Chris Steele of O'Bannon's Taphouse and Celebrating the Life of Davee Bryan","date_published":"2023-03-28T02:45:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/78af5805-d7c8-4ac4-845c-b21538f01225.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":56354688,"duration_in_seconds":3522}]},{"id":"432c1adb-2000-4843-81bf-b9dd677bd278","title":"Episode 214: Paddy Ready","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/214","content_text":"This was recorded on Thursday, March 16, as we were driving to our gig in Longview, the day before our marathon Paddy's Day gig in College Station. This episode is a short one since we had such a busy week, but we plan to do a full recap of Paddy's Day with O'Bannon's owner Chris Steele ASAP... so MUCH more to come.\n\nMany thanks to Laurie Valenzi Buell for contributing video for this episode!\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"This was recorded on Thursday, March 16, as we were driving to our gig in Longview, the day before our marathon Paddy's Day gig in College Station. This episode is a short one since we had such a busy week, but we plan to do a full recap of Paddy's Day with O'Bannon's owner Chris Steele ASAP... so MUCH more to come.
\n\nMany thanks to Laurie Valenzi Buell for contributing video for this episode!
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Blaggards get ready for Paddy's Day 2023 in Aggieland","date_published":"2023-03-21T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/432c1adb-2000-4843-81bf-b9dd677bd278.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10221936,"duration_in_seconds":1257}]},{"id":"afef3a88-1523-483f-9281-90d99f9fc5da","title":"Episode 213: Southern Fried: A Report From the Road","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/213","content_text":"This week's show was recorded shortly after leaving our last date on the tour in Punta Gorda. We recap our tour dates in Little Rock, Birmingham, Atlanta, Lake Worth, Key West and Punta Gorda, share some stories from the road and kill/resurrect a few songs.\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"This week's show was recorded shortly after leaving our last date on the tour in Punta Gorda. We recap our tour dates in Little Rock, Birmingham, Atlanta, Lake Worth, Key West and Punta Gorda, share some stories from the road and kill/resurrect a few songs.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"We recap our tour through Little Rock, Birmingham, Atlanta, Lake Worth, Key West and Punta Gorda.","date_published":"2023-03-14T10:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/afef3a88-1523-483f-9281-90d99f9fc5da.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24464625,"duration_in_seconds":3044}]},{"id":"1c43b4f1-5a27-4bec-9753-0b49bb667fd4","title":"Episode 212: Poking the Cage (A Report From the Road)","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/212","content_text":"SlapperCast Episode 212: \"Poking the Cage\"\n\nEpisode 212 was recorded shortly after leaving Little Rock for Birmingham. We get caught up on recent shows and talk about what's coming up before talking about a recent video by Rick Beato in which he talks about how the future of the music industry is really completely in the hands of creators now, instead of record labels and radio stations.\n\n00:00:00 — Intro/Tour Updates\n00:15:33 — Thoughts on music industry changes\n00:32:15 — Songs kills/resurrections\n00:52:48 — \"Mason's Apron\" live at Hibernia Irish Tavern in Little Rock\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"SlapperCast Episode 212: "Poking the Cage"
\n\nEpisode 212 was recorded shortly after leaving Little Rock for Birmingham. We get caught up on recent shows and talk about what's coming up before talking about a recent video by Rick Beato in which he talks about how the future of the music industry is really completely in the hands of creators now, instead of record labels and radio stations.
\n\n00:00:00 — Intro/Tour Updates
\n00:15:33 — Thoughts on music industry changes
\n00:32:15 — Songs kills/resurrections
\n00:52:48 — "Mason's Apron" live at Hibernia Irish Tavern in Little Rock
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"A report from the road, and a conversation about changes in the music industry","date_published":"2023-03-07T10:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/1c43b4f1-5a27-4bec-9753-0b49bb667fd4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":30028441,"duration_in_seconds":3276}]},{"id":"3021d62b-f3af-4cc6-8ea8-c906b373bbd7","title":"Episode 211: Lord Steele (Looking Ahead to Paddy's Day in College Station)","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/211","content_text":"Here is our new interview with our old friend CHRIS STEELE, owner of O'Bannon's Taphouse and Blackwater Draw Brewing Company. We've been playing Paddy's Day at O'Bannon's nearly every year since 2011, and we're THRILLED to be doing it again this year for the first time since 2020. We talk with Chris about the history of his big Paddy's Day Street Festival, what's new at his brewery, and the remarkable popularity of IPAs.\n\nSong Resurrections:\n\n\nEarly in the Morning - Harry Nilsson\nhttps://youtu.be/vrUnYcPIvzM\nDaughter of the Everglades - Rory Gallagher\nhttps://youtu.be/TUlxr3xegm0\nWorking Class Whore - Pulley\nhttps://youtu.be/eZotP9u0-6U\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guests: Chris Steele and Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"Here is our new interview with our old friend CHRIS STEELE, owner of O'Bannon's Taphouse and Blackwater Draw Brewing Company. We've been playing Paddy's Day at O'Bannon's nearly every year since 2011, and we're THRILLED to be doing it again this year for the first time since 2020. We talk with Chris about the history of his big Paddy's Day Street Festival, what's new at his brewery, and the remarkable popularity of IPAs.
\n\nSong Resurrections:
\n\nEarly in the Morning - Harry Nilsson
\nhttps://youtu.be/vrUnYcPIvzM
Daughter of the Everglades - Rory Gallagher
\nhttps://youtu.be/TUlxr3xegm0
Working Class Whore - Pulley
\nhttps://youtu.be/eZotP9u0-6U
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: Chris Steele and Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Chris Steele of O'Bannon's Taphouse and Blackwater Draw Brewing Co.","date_published":"2023-02-28T01:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/3021d62b-f3af-4cc6-8ea8-c906b373bbd7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":52988758,"duration_in_seconds":4148}]},{"id":"efad6e3b-d450-43e2-8c67-0dfdb77efd79","title":"Episode 210: Nancy Frisky","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/210","content_text":"This week's episode was recorded on the way to College Station for a show at O'Bannon's Taphouse for the Great Guinness Toast, an annual tradition we've kept up with O'Bannon's for ages. \n\nWe talk about Patrick's recent trip back to Ireland, his botched flight home with Southwest Airlines, Ireland travel tips, and get back to some killing some songs. Interspersed are clips from the show, soundcheck, and the Guinness Toast itself, featuring O'Bannon's Owner Chris Steele.\n\nResurrections:\n\n\nIggy Pop - The Passenger\nhttps://youtu.be/-fWw7FE9tTo\nStill Falls the Rain - Roxy Music\nhttps://youtu.be/4ok6srI_gLY\nhttps://youtu.be/v6sosLhIcL4 (LIVE)\nIrish Ways - Ron Kavana\nhttps://youtu.be/pkl36jZuV4Y\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"This week's episode was recorded on the way to College Station for a show at O'Bannon's Taphouse for the Great Guinness Toast, an annual tradition we've kept up with O'Bannon's for ages.
\n\nWe talk about Patrick's recent trip back to Ireland, his botched flight home with Southwest Airlines, Ireland travel tips, and get back to some killing some songs. Interspersed are clips from the show, soundcheck, and the Guinness Toast itself, featuring O'Bannon's Owner Chris Steele.
\n\nResurrections:
\n\nIggy Pop - The Passenger
\nhttps://youtu.be/-fWw7FE9tTo
Still Falls the Rain - Roxy Music
\nhttps://youtu.be/4ok6srI_gLY
\nhttps://youtu.be/v6sosLhIcL4 (LIVE)
Irish Ways - Ron Kavana
\nhttps://youtu.be/pkl36jZuV4Y
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Patrick Returns from a Voyage Home to Ireland | Great Guinness Toast at O'Bannon's ","date_published":"2023-02-21T02:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/efad6e3b-d450-43e2-8c67-0dfdb77efd79.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":42032899,"duration_in_seconds":2619}]},{"id":"0f3252ae-6797-47c5-bc18-f820d9a016be","title":"Episode 209: Calibration Zone","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/209","content_text":"This episode features bassist Chad and drummer Kevin—\"the Rhythm Sexy\" as lead singer/guitarist Patrick calls them—doing a whole show on their own while Patrick is off in Ireland for the week. \n\nHerein, the Rhythm Sexy discusses:\n\n\nhome recording studio projects,\nhow Kevin got his nickname \"Turbo\",\nKevin and Chad's earliest band experiences during their teens and early 20s,\nThe importance of leadership and communication in bands,\nand Kevin's record label experience with one of his early bands.\n\n\nWatch on YouTube:\nhttps://youtu.be/okn8tuFCpk4\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"This episode features bassist Chad and drummer Kevin—"the Rhythm Sexy" as lead singer/guitarist Patrick calls them—doing a whole show on their own while Patrick is off in Ireland for the week.
\n\nHerein, the Rhythm Sexy discusses:
\n\nWatch on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/okn8tuFCpk4
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Home recording studios, band nicknames, early band experiences","date_published":"2023-02-14T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/0f3252ae-6797-47c5-bc18-f820d9a016be.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":39089318,"duration_in_seconds":3375}]},{"id":"ebe268a6-f404-41f5-ab55-4e2e90547038","title":"Episode 208: Huntsvegas","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/208","content_text":"SlapperCast Episode 208 was recorded last week right before a rehearsal at Patrick's lake house in Hunstville, often affectionately referred to as \"Huntsvegas\". We talk about \"ear worm\" songs, why people hated (and still hate) disco music, and what famous people we'd choose to \"ride or die\" with in a post-apocalyptic scenario. \n\nInterspersed throughout are bits of footage from our rehearsal, working on new arrangements of Shane MacGowan's \"Nancy Whiskey\" and David Bowie's \"Ziggy Stardust\".\n\n00:00:00—Nancy Whiskey rehearsal (part 1)\n00:00:35—Intro\n00:01:04—Ziggy Stardust rehearsal (part 1)\n00:01:50—Personal updates\n00:04:52—Rehearsal banter\n00:05:10—Upcoming show in Galveston for Mardi Gras\n00:06:46—RIP Andy Greene\n00:10:03—Kevin's trip to Red Rocks Amphitheatre\n00:12:27—Touring Plans\n00:16:35—Nancy Whiskey rehearsal (part 2)\n00:17:23—Ear worm songs (best, worst, or both)\n00:22:12—Disco\n00:30:05—Celebrity Survival Choices\n00:49:00—Ziggy Stardust rehearsal (part 2)\n00:49:21—Song kills/resurrections\n01:02:37—Outro\n01:02:57—End of rehearsal\n\nPowered by Chaptered.app\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"SlapperCast Episode 208 was recorded last week right before a rehearsal at Patrick's lake house in Hunstville, often affectionately referred to as "Huntsvegas". We talk about "ear worm" songs, why people hated (and still hate) disco music, and what famous people we'd choose to "ride or die" with in a post-apocalyptic scenario.
\n\nInterspersed throughout are bits of footage from our rehearsal, working on new arrangements of Shane MacGowan's "Nancy Whiskey" and David Bowie's "Ziggy Stardust".
\n\n00:00:00—Nancy Whiskey rehearsal (part 1)
\n00:00:35—Intro
\n00:01:04—Ziggy Stardust rehearsal (part 1)
\n00:01:50—Personal updates
\n00:04:52—Rehearsal banter
\n00:05:10—Upcoming show in Galveston for Mardi Gras
\n00:06:46—RIP Andy Greene
\n00:10:03—Kevin's trip to Red Rocks Amphitheatre
\n00:12:27—Touring Plans
\n00:16:35—Nancy Whiskey rehearsal (part 2)
\n00:17:23—Ear worm songs (best, worst, or both)
\n00:22:12—Disco
\n00:30:05—Celebrity Survival Choices
\n00:49:00—Ziggy Stardust rehearsal (part 2)
\n00:49:21—Song kills/resurrections
\n01:02:37—Outro
\n01:02:57—End of rehearsal
Powered by Chaptered.app
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"\"Ear worm\" songs, why people hated (and still hate) disco music, and what famous people we'd choose to \"ride or die\" with in a post-apocalyptic scenario ","date_published":"2023-02-06T23:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/ebe268a6-f404-41f5-ab55-4e2e90547038.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":36245195,"duration_in_seconds":3804}]},{"id":"a74a901e-97bc-4e40-8250-e2150d92734e","title":"Episode 207: Lightly Tased (Blaggards in Angleton, TX)","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/207","content_text":"SlapperCast 207: \"Lightly Tased\"\nBlaggards talk about singing, musicianship, stage volume and hearing troubles with accordionist David Mendoza at the Dirty South in Angleton, TX.\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guests: David Mendoza and Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"SlapperCast 207: "Lightly Tased"
\nBlaggards talk about singing, musicianship, stage volume and hearing troubles with accordionist David Mendoza at the Dirty South in Angleton, TX.
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: David Mendoza and Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Singing, musicianship, stage volume and hearing troubles. SPECIAL GUEST: David Mendoza","date_published":"2023-01-31T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/a74a901e-97bc-4e40-8250-e2150d92734e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":30085468,"duration_in_seconds":3166}]},{"id":"58a5c123-61c7-47b0-bcb3-b564bf27df02","title":"Episode 206: Two-Hundred & Sexy (Blaggards in Bisbee, AZ)","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/206","content_text":"Episode 206 was filmed on the last date of our tour in beautiful Bisbee, Arizona, home of our friend, comedian Doug Stanhope. We rhapsodize about Bisbee, the joys of drinking cold coffee, and recall some funny shit from the early days of the band.\n\nResurrections:\n\n\"Mother\" — Danzig\nhttps://youtu.be/7inLYcK369M\n\n\"Psychobilly Freakout\" — Reverend Horton Heat\nhttps://youtu.be/qn4lJqbv7So\n\n\"We Are 138\" — Misfits\nhttps://youtu.be/SOqVs-K1eEo\n\n\"Lonesome Train (On A Lonesome Track)\" — Johnny Burnette & The Rock 'N' Roll Trio\nhttps://youtu.be/poR_jMgvmdY\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"Episode 206 was filmed on the last date of our tour in beautiful Bisbee, Arizona, home of our friend, comedian Doug Stanhope. We rhapsodize about Bisbee, the joys of drinking cold coffee, and recall some funny shit from the early days of the band.
\n\nResurrections:
\n\n"Mother" — Danzig
\nhttps://youtu.be/7inLYcK369M
"Psychobilly Freakout" — Reverend Horton Heat
\nhttps://youtu.be/qn4lJqbv7So
"We Are 138" — Misfits
\nhttps://youtu.be/SOqVs-K1eEo
"Lonesome Train (On A Lonesome Track)" — Johnny Burnette & The Rock 'N' Roll Trio
\nhttps://youtu.be/poR_jMgvmdY
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Episode 206 was filmed on the last date of our tour in beautiful Bisbee, Arizona — home of our friend, comedian Doug Stanhope.","date_published":"2023-01-24T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/58a5c123-61c7-47b0-bcb3-b564bf27df02.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15563075,"duration_in_seconds":1924}]},{"id":"46aa5d96-71ce-4e21-bdbe-ffdfa7b1387a","title":"Episode 205: Drive More, Crank Less","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/205","content_text":"SlapperCast Episode 205: \"Drive More, Crank Less\"\nBlaggards report from the road in West Texas and Arizona.\n\nSteve Coogan - 'Alan Partridge meets Martin Brennan'\nhttps://youtu.be/lEjEGbAFzJU\n\nSong picks:\nJimmy Eat World - The Middle \nhttps://youtu.be/oKsxPW6i3pM\n\nGary Numan - Metal\nhttps://youtu.be/kLfz2bbxxuM\n\nHere it Goes Again - OK Go\nhttps://youtu.be/dTAAsCNK7RA\n\nCareless Whisper - Wham\nhttps://youtu.be/izGwDsrQ1eQ\n\nEmerald - Thin Lizzy\nhttps://youtu.be/izGwDsrQ1eQ\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"SlapperCast Episode 205: "Drive More, Crank Less"
\nBlaggards report from the road in West Texas and Arizona.
Steve Coogan - 'Alan Partridge meets Martin Brennan'
\nhttps://youtu.be/lEjEGbAFzJU
Song picks:
\nJimmy Eat World - The Middle
\nhttps://youtu.be/oKsxPW6i3pM
Gary Numan - Metal
\nhttps://youtu.be/kLfz2bbxxuM
Here it Goes Again - OK Go
\nhttps://youtu.be/dTAAsCNK7RA
Careless Whisper - Wham
\nhttps://youtu.be/izGwDsrQ1eQ
Emerald - Thin Lizzy
\nhttps://youtu.be/izGwDsrQ1eQ
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
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\n\nhttps://classicrockbob.com/
\nhttps://twitter.com/bobruggiero2
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Bob Ruggiero.
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\nPogues Tribute Show Recap | The Art of Soundcheck
The first episode of 2023 features Patrick and Chad recapping our recent Pogues tribute show at the Continental Club Houston with accordionist David Mendoza, discussing the art of the soundcheck, looking back on a momentous 2022, and looking forward to an even more remarkable 2023.
\n\nInterspersed is a lot of footage from the Pogues Tribute show, including footage provided by Sean Glynn, Jon Riesenfeld and Tara Devlin... thank you all!
\n\nALSO: a look back at a 2020 recording session for "Wagon Wheel", A.K.A "Segway" (off our album #BLAGMATIC), with video footage from the studio featuring keyboardist Patrick Brennan.
\n\nSong picks:
\nThe Pogues - Medley: The Recruiting Sergeant / Rocky Road To Dublin / The Galway Races
\nhttps://youtu.be/1RXfmLQejrg
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: David Mendoza.
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\n\nBlaggards Pay Tribute to Musical Mentors the Pogues at Special Show — Bob Ruggiero for Houston Press
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
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\n\nBUY TICKETS: https://tinyurl.com/ykj427tv
\n\nAlso: an update on our 2023 Ireland Tour AND a big announcement that has something to do with O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station... WHAT COULD IT BE?!?
\n\nWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vm7MwlGrpwA
\n\nMendoza Custom Woodworks:
\nhttps://www.instagram.com/mendozaworkshtx/
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: David Mendoza and Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
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\n\nThe show is bookended by a bit of footage from the Austin gig... first a soundcheck of "Fairytale of New York" by the Pogues, and then our own "PLFM" towards the end of the night. Many thanks to Scarlett Pettis for the video!
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
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\n\nJohn Fullbright LIVE at Mucky Duck in Houston:
\nhttps://youtu.be/oOgtepqP2Po
Dr. Richard Smalley: "Our Energy Challenge" — September 23, 2003
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0BA3F5AE488BA180
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nBoth of our gigs last week were rained out, and Friday night we took advantage of the downtime to record an episode of SlapperCast with Heide. We talk about obscenely high ticket prices, Heide's recent gig with Marie Osmond, Shane MacGowan, the Pogues, Steel Panther, Thin Lizzy, Blaze Bayley, Dolly Parton, and a bunch of other stuff.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Heide Riggs.
","summary":"Obscenely high ticket prices, Heide's gig with Marie Osmond, Shane MacGowan, the Pogues, Steel Panther, Thin Lizzy, Blaze Bayley, Dolly Parton, and a bunch of other stuff.","date_published":"2022-11-29T02:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/dd423777-b5f8-4000-a711-451ebb48277f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32574668,"duration_in_seconds":4022}]},{"id":"f790cca9-8cc1-4429-9491-44bc1ef5638b","title":"Episode 197: Direction with a D","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/197","content_text":"Another epic night at O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station.\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"Another epic night at O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Another epic night at O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station.","date_published":"2022-11-22T02:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/f790cca9-8cc1-4429-9491-44bc1ef5638b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17193200,"duration_in_seconds":2139}]},{"id":"279c45cb-dd22-411f-b316-355f116dc3b4","title":"Episode 196: Squeezing the Toad","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/196","content_text":"This week on SlapperCast: we kill some songs (some of them being Christmas song), resurrect a few in return, and decide which of the killed songs we’d prefer to cover if we had to. Discussed: Rory Gallagher, Adrian Belew, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne, George Harrison, Elvis Presley, and Mariah Carey.\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"This week on SlapperCast: we kill some songs (some of them being Christmas song), resurrect a few in return, and decide which of the killed songs we’d prefer to cover if we had to. Discussed: Rory Gallagher, Adrian Belew, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne, George Harrison, Elvis Presley, and Mariah Carey.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
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\n\nJoin Blaggards in IRELAND Fall 2023
\nhttps://blaggards.com/ireland/
Doc's Golf Tours
\nhttps://www.docsgolftours.com
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: Dennis O'Carroll and Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
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\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
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\n\nSONG PICKS:
\n\n\n\nDISCUSSED:
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week, we talk about the brilliant comedian Doug Stanhope and the thrill of hearing him talk about us on his podcast, upcoming tour plans for January, and next year's IRELAND tour. We then do the usual round of song kills & revivals before Patrick leads us through a series of "lightning round" questions. Special guest star this week: Heide's golden retriever Ben, here to talk about his upcoming DVD release.
\n\nDoug Stanhope talking about Blaggards on Day 29 of "Another 30 Days in the Hole" (starts at 9:06):
\nhttps://youtu.be/3snqVKu0gv8?t=546
Join BLAGGARDS in Ireland in Fall 2023:
\nhttps://blaggards.com/ireland/
Chad's new podcast Prodigious Saps:
\nhttps://linktr.ee/prodigioussaps
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Heide Riggs.
","summary":"This week, we talk about the brilliant comedian Doug Stanhope and the thrill of hearing him talk about us on his podcast, upcoming tour plans for January, and next year's IRELAND tour. ","date_published":"2022-10-18T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/d2cf512b-977b-44d4-acd1-64db6bae386a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15811817,"duration_in_seconds":1914}]},{"id":"70e3d59b-501f-4e44-b58e-44d2b7e86a70","title":"Episode 191: Blind Guy in a Brothel","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/191","content_text":"SlapperCast Episode 191 was recorded in a leisurely manner this past Sunday night in Patrick's living room, which we haven't done in awhile. After Patrick tells us how his laptop got destroyed by a falling mirror, we touch on our latest bit of big news: we're FINALLY going back to Ireland next Fall, and we hope you'll join us. It's going to be a blast. \n\nAlso for the first time in a long while, we have a couple shows coming up at two Molly's Pub locations (Molly Maguire's and Molly's Conroe). This prompts Patrick and Chad to talk about the great Eamonn Finnerty, co-owner of Molly's Pubs, who was instrumental in helping Blaggards get off the ground in Houston, starting with Patrick's earlier band On the Dole. \n\nChad announces his new podcast Prodigious Saps, a nerdy Superman-inspired show he launched this week with his old friend Brendan Jones, former lead singer of local Houston band Zsu-Zsu's Petals and co-founder of the Tesla City Stories. The first episode is out now as an audio-only podcast and a full video on YouTube.\n\nAlso discussed: the documentary \"Under the Volcano\" about George Martin's legendary AIR Studio in Montserrat, the Police, Motörhead, Paul Simon and Orville Peck.\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\n","content_html":"SlapperCast Episode 191 was recorded in a leisurely manner this past Sunday night in Patrick's living room, which we haven't done in awhile. After Patrick tells us how his laptop got destroyed by a falling mirror, we touch on our latest bit of big news: we're FINALLY going back to Ireland next Fall, and we hope you'll join us. It's going to be a blast.
\n\nAlso for the first time in a long while, we have a couple shows coming up at two Molly's Pub locations (Molly Maguire's and Molly's Conroe). This prompts Patrick and Chad to talk about the great Eamonn Finnerty, co-owner of Molly's Pubs, who was instrumental in helping Blaggards get off the ground in Houston, starting with Patrick's earlier band On the Dole.
\n\nChad announces his new podcast Prodigious Saps, a nerdy Superman-inspired show he launched this week with his old friend Brendan Jones, former lead singer of local Houston band Zsu-Zsu's Petals and co-founder of the Tesla City Stories. The first episode is out now as an audio-only podcast and a full video on YouTube.
\n\nAlso discussed: the documentary "Under the Volcano" about George Martin's legendary AIR Studio in Montserrat, the Police, Motörhead, Paul Simon and Orville Peck.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nEpisode 190 was recorded on the way home from Home Sweet Farm Biergarten in Brenham, TX, a fantastic music venue that we will be returning to as often as possible.
\n\nMany thanks to Susan Smith Cates for providing the video footage from the show!
\n\nWatch and subscribe on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/W5eO_Eozh70
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Recorded on the way home from our gig at HSF Biegarten in Brenham, TX.","date_published":"2022-10-04T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/57a8b9e5-319c-4679-81d4-a74f3497dab7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18272025,"duration_in_seconds":1132}]},{"id":"5cf2f308-2272-4589-84da-1a540764c361","title":"Episode 189: Eat 'em UP Kats!","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/189","content_text":"SlapperCast Episode 189 was recorded right after we picked up Heide at Dallas Love Field on the way to our gig at Lewisville Western Days, and again afterwards as we drove her back to the airport before driving home to Houston. Yes... she literally flew in and flew out the very same day just to play this one gig with us. Jet-setting is becoming one of Heide's superpowers.\n\nSpecial guest this week for the very first time: Patrick's daughter Tara Devlin, who joins us to kill/shine a light on some music, and also contributed video footage of our show in Lewisvile. Thanks Tara!\n\nWatch/Subscribe on YouTube:\nhttps://youtu.be/-T3QKUOHiWo\n\nSong picks:\n\n\nKEVIN: CeeLo Green - FUCK YOU\nCHAD: The Pound Is Sinking · Paul McCartney\nHEIDE: Piece of My Heart · Big Brother & The Holding Company and Janis Joplin\nTARA: The Bidding · Tally Hall\nTARA: Ruler of Everything · Tally Hall\nPATRICK: Hell Broke Luce · Tom Waits\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"SlapperCast Episode 189 was recorded right after we picked up Heide at Dallas Love Field on the way to our gig at Lewisville Western Days, and again afterwards as we drove her back to the airport before driving home to Houston. Yes... she literally flew in and flew out the very same day just to play this one gig with us. Jet-setting is becoming one of Heide's superpowers.
\n\nSpecial guest this week for the very first time: Patrick's daughter Tara Devlin, who joins us to kill/shine a light on some music, and also contributed video footage of our show in Lewisvile. Thanks Tara!
\n\nWatch/Subscribe on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/-T3QKUOHiWo
Song picks:
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"SlapperCast Episode 189 was recorded on the way to our gig at Lewisville Western Days, and again afterwards as we drove Heide back to Dallas Love Field Airport. Special guest: Patrick's daughter, Tara Devlin.","date_published":"2022-09-27T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/5cf2f308-2272-4589-84da-1a540764c361.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17205837,"duration_in_seconds":1417}]},{"id":"070b7548-7369-4a91-bb58-b6ebd253d16d","title":"Episode 188: The Softest of All Balls","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/188","content_text":"This is a quick but highly spirited episode we recorded immediately upon leaving our three day stint at ScotFest in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Special guest this week is our own \"Merch Maiden\" Laurie Valenzi Buell, who pulled some strings to get us in to see ZZ Top Saturday night at Hard Rock Casino in Tulsa.\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs, Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton, and Laurie Valenzi Buell.","content_html":"This is a quick but highly spirited episode we recorded immediately upon leaving our three day stint at ScotFest in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Special guest this week is our own "Merch Maiden" Laurie Valenzi Buell, who pulled some strings to get us in to see ZZ Top Saturday night at Hard Rock Casino in Tulsa.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs, Kevin "Turbo" Newton, and Laurie Valenzi Buell.
","summary":"Recapping our three-day gig at ScotFest in Broken Arrow, OK.","date_published":"2022-09-20T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/070b7548-7369-4a91-bb58-b6ebd253d16d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8188699,"duration_in_seconds":1010}]},{"id":"9eaa6c1c-9565-494d-9987-6e27110ce7df","title":"Episode 187: Huzzah for \"No The\"","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/187","content_text":"SlapperCast Episode 187 was recorded on the way to Sherwood Forest Faire and on the way back. It was a LONG but amazing day. SPECIAL GUEST STAR: a cascade of funny incidents where it had to be pointed out there's no THE in Blaggards. \n\nThe night before we'd played at Molly's Pub in Kingwood, and didn't get home until 2:30 AM. We then had to leave for Sherwood at 8:30 AM, each of us getting maybe two hours of sleep in the meantime. The final segment was recorded on the way home with a brilliant night sky featuring the moon and Jupiter that shows up remarkably well on the video.\n\nIn the middle, we included a staged promo clip that Sherwood Forest Faire posted during the day, featuring Patrick & Kevin talking up the festival before being interrupted by Piper Gunn, a bagpiper from Branson, MO. That's followed by some Patrick Devlin stage banter moments during our last set as the sun sank below the trees. This includes a cameo by our friend Snicker Furfoot, Sherwood's Master of Ceremonies, who appears again at the very end of the episode.\n\nSong picks:\n\n\nBetter By You, Better Than Me · Spooky Tooth\nThe Lonely Goatherd - Julie Andrews (THE SOUND OF MUSIC)\nFoo Fighters ft. Shane Hawkins Perform \"My Hero\" \nTwilight Ale House · Genesis\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"SlapperCast Episode 187 was recorded on the way to Sherwood Forest Faire and on the way back. It was a LONG but amazing day. SPECIAL GUEST STAR: a cascade of funny incidents where it had to be pointed out there's no THE in Blaggards.
\n\nThe night before we'd played at Molly's Pub in Kingwood, and didn't get home until 2:30 AM. We then had to leave for Sherwood at 8:30 AM, each of us getting maybe two hours of sleep in the meantime. The final segment was recorded on the way home with a brilliant night sky featuring the moon and Jupiter that shows up remarkably well on the video.
\n\nIn the middle, we included a staged promo clip that Sherwood Forest Faire posted during the day, featuring Patrick & Kevin talking up the festival before being interrupted by Piper Gunn, a bagpiper from Branson, MO. That's followed by some Patrick Devlin stage banter moments during our last set as the sun sank below the trees. This includes a cameo by our friend Snicker Furfoot, Sherwood's Master of Ceremonies, who appears again at the very end of the episode.
\n\nSong picks:
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Recorded on the way to Sherwood Forest Faire, during the festival, and on the way back. SPECIAL GUEST STAR: a cascade of funny incidents where it had to be pointed out there's no THE in Blaggards. ","date_published":"2022-09-13T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/9eaa6c1c-9565-494d-9987-6e27110ce7df.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10423338,"duration_in_seconds":1280}]},{"id":"9f546fda-3ff9-49f5-984d-075529e4b3cd","title":"Episode 186: The Woodshed","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/186","content_text":"Episode 186 was filmed in the van last Friday right after we left No Label Brewing in search of some fast food. We talk about our great experience playing at No Label, and during the song killing segment we discuss the merits and faults of Mötley Crüe and Guns N' Roses. Songs resurrections this week from Benny Mardones and Richie Barrett. \n\nALSO: a few words for our dear old friend and fellow lifer musician Davee Bryan, whom we recently learned is terminally ill with cancer. Patrick met Davee when Patrick was bartending in Houston during the early 1990s, and Davee later essentially served as Patrick's mentor when Patrick first started performing live. Years later, after being introduced by Patrick, Davee and Chad did an acoustic duo for several months before Blaggards got started. Chad also contributed backing vocals to Davee's 2004 album Is Anyone Driving This Bus? produced by Jack Saunders. Davee later moved to Lake Worth, Florida, where he has been writing and performing ever since.\n\nThis episode concludes with a clip of Davee performing his excellent original song \"The Only One\" at the Foundry in Athens, GA, September 2015, filmed by his daughter Missy (original video).\n\nDAVEE BRYAN - Is Anyone Driving This Bus? (Full Album)\n\nBenny Mardones - Into the Night\n\nRichie Barrett - Some Other Guy\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\n","content_html":"Episode 186 was filmed in the van last Friday right after we left No Label Brewing in search of some fast food. We talk about our great experience playing at No Label, and during the song killing segment we discuss the merits and faults of Mötley Crüe and Guns N' Roses. Songs resurrections this week from Benny Mardones and Richie Barrett.
\n\nALSO: a few words for our dear old friend and fellow lifer musician Davee Bryan, whom we recently learned is terminally ill with cancer. Patrick met Davee when Patrick was bartending in Houston during the early 1990s, and Davee later essentially served as Patrick's mentor when Patrick first started performing live. Years later, after being introduced by Patrick, Davee and Chad did an acoustic duo for several months before Blaggards got started. Chad also contributed backing vocals to Davee's 2004 album Is Anyone Driving This Bus? produced by Jack Saunders. Davee later moved to Lake Worth, Florida, where he has been writing and performing ever since.
\n\nThis episode concludes with a clip of Davee performing his excellent original song "The Only One" at the Foundry in Athens, GA, September 2015, filmed by his daughter Missy (original video).
\n\nDAVEE BRYAN - Is Anyone Driving This Bus? (Full Album)
\n\nBenny Mardones - Into the Night
\n\nRichie Barrett - Some Other Guy
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nEpisode 185 was recorded in the van immediately after leaving our beloved O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station. This was drummer Kevin Newton's first gig with us there, and suffice it to say, the Aggies did not disappoint.
\n\nSpecial guest stars: a pub full of Aggies singing the War Hymn with us, filmed by Lauren Severin for O'Bannon's.
\n\nSong picks:
\n\n\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Recorded in the van immediately after leaving our beloved O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station. This was drummer Kevin Newton's first gig with us there, and suffice it to say, the Aggies did not disappoint. ","date_published":"2022-08-30T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/7d107286-b8df-4511-a664-03d080303bff.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13433545,"duration_in_seconds":1667}]},{"id":"d3e8db33-318f-4873-9eb1-e1eef56879f8","title":"Episode 184: Ansel Adams Mode (Heading Home from Montana)","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/184","content_text":"SlapperCast Episode 184 was recorded while driving through winding mountain roads shortly after we left Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering in Hamilton, Montana. \n\nYou can enjoy the view with us on YouTube:\nhttps://youtu.be/LemyHo_RKpw\n\nWe got home last night after driving about 30 hours, dropping Heide and Kevin off at Denver International Airport about midway through. Patrick and Chad drove the rest of the way, down through Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle. It'd been awhile since we'd done one of those marathon cross-country drives… they can be rough, but this one was surprisingly smooth and enjoyable.\n\nAs we talked about in last week's episode, this was drummer Kevin Newton's first tour with us (his very first show was in Wichita, KS). Kevin, a great drummer with terrific stage presence, has been working his ASS off learning the songs, and practically moved heaven and earth to fit this tour into his busy schedule, and we are beyond grateful. Both he and Heide absolutely SLAYED it and were an absolute joy to travel with. Suffice it to say we're all VERY excited about moving forward with this line-up.\n\nSong picks:\n\n\nThe Gothard Sisters - Dragonfly\nThe Byrne Brothers at Celtic Fest Ohio 2022\nAlison Krauss, Shawn Colvin, Jerry Douglas — The Boxer\nTin Machine - You Belong in Rock & Roll\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"SlapperCast Episode 184 was recorded while driving through winding mountain roads shortly after we left Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering in Hamilton, Montana.
\n\nYou can enjoy the view with us on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/LemyHo_RKpw
We got home last night after driving about 30 hours, dropping Heide and Kevin off at Denver International Airport about midway through. Patrick and Chad drove the rest of the way, down through Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle. It'd been awhile since we'd done one of those marathon cross-country drives… they can be rough, but this one was surprisingly smooth and enjoyable.
\n\nAs we talked about in last week's episode, this was drummer Kevin Newton's first tour with us (his very first show was in Wichita, KS). Kevin, a great drummer with terrific stage presence, has been working his ASS off learning the songs, and practically moved heaven and earth to fit this tour into his busy schedule, and we are beyond grateful. Both he and Heide absolutely SLAYED it and were an absolute joy to travel with. Suffice it to say we're all VERY excited about moving forward with this line-up.
\n\nSong picks:
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Recorded while driving through winding mountain roads shortly after we left Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering in Hamilton, Montana.","date_published":"2022-08-23T16:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/d3e8db33-318f-4873-9eb1-e1eef56879f8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19443774,"duration_in_seconds":1207}]},{"id":"465d6d9f-21cd-449e-9330-c3779924c506","title":"Episode 183: Double the Red (Introducing Kevin Newton on Drums)","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/183","content_text":"Recorded in the van en route to Omaha in the midst of our Midwest tour, we introduce you to drummer Kevin \"Thunderstick\" Newton, who had played his first show with us in Wichita only a couple nights before. Kevin is an absolute powerhouse on stage and we can't for you all to meet him!\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin \"Turbo\" Newton.","content_html":"Recorded in the van en route to Omaha in the midst of our Midwest tour, we introduce you to drummer Kevin "Thunderstick" Newton, who had played his first show with us in Wichita only a couple nights before. Kevin is an absolute powerhouse on stage and we can't for you all to meet him!
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: Heide Riggs and Kevin "Turbo" Newton.
","summary":"Recorded in the van en route to Omaha, we introduce you to drummer Kevin \"Thunderstick\" Newton, who had played his first show with us in Wichita only a couple nights before.\r\n","date_published":"2022-08-16T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/465d6d9f-21cd-449e-9330-c3779924c506.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16282260,"duration_in_seconds":2018}]},{"id":"e465ce90-3763-4363-ad09-45494dd0e289","title":"Episode 182: Trey \"Low End\" McGee — Blaggards Getting Ready to Hit the Road","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/182","content_text":"Heide Riggs joins us this week to talk about her new Glasser carbon composite fiddle and the ABBA tribute band she worked with recently. ALSO some news about our next tour up the midwest which starts THIS WEEK!\n\nArtists discussed this week: Oasis, Linda Ronstadt, Paula Cole, Guided By Voices, Foster the People, Rod Stewart, and Mozart.\n\nSongs Rescued\n\n\nAlison - Linda Ronstadt\nI Am A Tree · Guided By Voices\nMaggie May · Rod Stewart\n\n\nShow notes\n\n\nGlasser ★ NY\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Heide Riggs.","content_html":"Heide Riggs joins us this week to talk about her new Glasser carbon composite fiddle and the ABBA tribute band she worked with recently. ALSO some news about our next tour up the midwest which starts THIS WEEK!
\n\nArtists discussed this week: Oasis, Linda Ronstadt, Paula Cole, Guided By Voices, Foster the People, Rod Stewart, and Mozart.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Heide Riggs.
","summary":"As we prepare to hit the road, Heide Riggs joins us to talk about her new Glasser carbon composite fiddle and the ABBA tribute band she worked with recently. ","date_published":"2022-08-09T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/e465ce90-3763-4363-ad09-45494dd0e289.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24772519,"duration_in_seconds":2814}]},{"id":"83aa4c4d-bbe4-424a-92f9-5eed1916ec0d","title":"Episode 181: Slapping Onwards","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/181","content_text":"This week on SlapperCast: Patrick and Chad talk about some off-the-cuff home recording they did over the weekend, which resulted in a fully-produced cover of Johnny Cash's \"Don't Take Your Guns to Town\" that we think turned out rather nicely (available on Patreon). \n\nWe also talk about songwriting, mixing and music production, and this week's song kill/rescue segment leads into a discussion about animosity within bands that are either the result of success or simply persist because of it. \n\nArtists mentioned: John Fogerty, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Led Zeppelin, Robert Plant, Clannad, the Police, the Who, the Ramones, the Kinks, et al. \n\nSongs killed:\n\n\nJohn Fogerty — Centerfield\nLed Zeppelin — Rock and Roll\n\n\nSongs rescued:\n\n\nCCR — Ramble Tamble\nRobert Plant — Ship of Fools\nClannad — Closer to Your Heart \n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nA longer, unedited version of this episode is available on Patreon.\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\n","content_html":"This week on SlapperCast: Patrick and Chad talk about some off-the-cuff home recording they did over the weekend, which resulted in a fully-produced cover of Johnny Cash's "Don't Take Your Guns to Town" that we think turned out rather nicely (available on Patreon).
\n\nWe also talk about songwriting, mixing and music production, and this week's song kill/rescue segment leads into a discussion about animosity within bands that are either the result of success or simply persist because of it.
\n\nArtists mentioned: John Fogerty, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Led Zeppelin, Robert Plant, Clannad, the Police, the Who, the Ramones, the Kinks, et al.
\n\nSongs killed:
\n\n\n\nSongs rescued:
\n\n\n\nA longer, unedited version of this episode is available on Patreon.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nPatrick, Chad & Heide talk about solo gig experiences: the good, the tough, and the weird.
\n\nAlso discussed: Rory Gallagher, Thin Lizzy, George Harrison, David Byrne, Eminem and Leonard Cohen.
\n\nRESCUED MUSIC:
\n\n\n\nKILLED MUSIC:
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Heide Riggs.
","summary":"Patrick, Chad & Heide talk about solo gig experiences: the good, the tough, and the weird. \r\n\r\nAlso discussed: Rory Gallagher, Thin Lizzy, George Harrison, David Byrne, Eminem and Leonard Cohen.","date_published":"2022-07-26T01:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/2a6699df-5301-439f-a4ea-9cfd27d699df.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":40316419,"duration_in_seconds":4877}]},{"id":"a4698233-8fb4-414c-9e40-fcb47fa78cc5","title":"Episode 179: Chef in a Burger Shop","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/179","content_text":"Drummer Mike McAloon joins us again for a marathon episode recorded in the van on the way to College Station and afterwards on the road back home. We talk about both of our recent reunion shows with Chris Buckley at the Continental Club Houston and O'Bannon's Taphouse, and this week's music discussion steers us through Crazy Arm, Stiff Little Fingers, David Bowie, Sheryl Crow, Joni Mitchell and Crowded House.\n\nBut the cornerstone of this episode is a long, hunger-fueled conversation about classic Houston restaurants and coffee shops, past and present. This conversation was nearly an hour long, but is cut short on the show because Chad's phone ran out of storage. \n\nAn extended, unexpurgated version of this episode is available to our Patreon supporters:\nhttps://www.patreon.com/posts/slappercast-179-69265640\n\nWatch this episode on YouTube:\nhttps://youtu.be/55xS4gIhxdA\n\nRESCUED MUSIC:\n\n\nCrazy Arm - 'Fear Up'\nShe'll Drive the Big Car · David Bowie\nNobody's Hero · Stiff Little Fingers\nAlternative Ulster · Stiff Little Fingers\nSuspect Device · Stiff Little Fingers\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Mike McAloon.","content_html":"Drummer Mike McAloon joins us again for a marathon episode recorded in the van on the way to College Station and afterwards on the road back home. We talk about both of our recent reunion shows with Chris Buckley at the Continental Club Houston and O'Bannon's Taphouse, and this week's music discussion steers us through Crazy Arm, Stiff Little Fingers, David Bowie, Sheryl Crow, Joni Mitchell and Crowded House.
\n\nBut the cornerstone of this episode is a long, hunger-fueled conversation about classic Houston restaurants and coffee shops, past and present. This conversation was nearly an hour long, but is cut short on the show because Chad's phone ran out of storage.
\n\nAn extended, unexpurgated version of this episode is available to our Patreon supporters:
\nhttps://www.patreon.com/posts/slappercast-179-69265640
Watch this episode on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/55xS4gIhxdA
RESCUED MUSIC:
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Mike McAloon.
","summary":"The cornerstone of this episode is a long, late-night-hunger-fueled conversation about classic Houston restaurants, past and present, which got cut short only because Chad's phone ran out of storage. ","date_published":"2022-07-19T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/a4698233-8fb4-414c-9e40-fcb47fa78cc5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":42202488,"duration_in_seconds":5264}]},{"id":"852eed86-7201-4e00-a332-8a789540615f","title":"Episode 178: Reclunion: Mike McAloon Returns","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/178","content_text":"Mike \"the Machine\" McAloon is returning to play THREE shows with us this month, along with Chris Buckley on fiddle! Mike also joins us on the show this week to talk about the old days of the band, as well as Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler, Violent Femmes, Jimi Hendrix, the Rolling Stones & Kris Kristofferson. \n\nAlso: a few words about the sudden passing of Patrick's lifelong friend, Barrie Dunphy.\n\nRescued songs:\n\n\nMark Knopfler - Boom, Like That\nJimi Hendrix - Ezy Rider\nKris Kristofferson - The Silver Tongued Devil and I\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Mike McAloon.","content_html":"Mike "the Machine" McAloon is returning to play THREE shows with us this month, along with Chris Buckley on fiddle! Mike also joins us on the show this week to talk about the old days of the band, as well as Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler, Violent Femmes, Jimi Hendrix, the Rolling Stones & Kris Kristofferson.
\n\nAlso: a few words about the sudden passing of Patrick's lifelong friend, Barrie Dunphy.
\n\nRescued songs:
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Mike McAloon.
","summary":"Mike McAloon is returning to play THREE shows with us this month and joins us on the show this week.","date_published":"2022-07-12T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/852eed86-7201-4e00-a332-8a789540615f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32130785,"duration_in_seconds":3867}]},{"id":"6c330ecb-3009-4567-9f9a-d8ba79177b30","title":"Episode 177: Fiddle for Felons","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/177","content_text":"Fiddler Heide Riggs joins us again to talk about ear training in music, weird audition experiences from the past, Roy Orbison, George Harrison, Prince, Barry Gibb, Johann Sebastian Bach, best music for road trips, et al. Also: more news on our ongoing drummer auditions. \n\nRescued music:\n\n\nDon't Let Me Wait Too Long · George Harrison\nCrying · Roy Orbison\nRunning Scared · Roy Orbison\nWhen You Were Mine · Prince\nMargarita · The Traveling Wilburys\n\n\nDiscussed:\n\n\nBackseat Delilah (June Narnia's new band)\n\n\nJoin the mailing list\n\n\nblaggards.com/mailinglist\n\n\nBlaggards merch\n\n\nblaggards.com/store\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Heide Riggs.","content_html":"Fiddler Heide Riggs joins us again to talk about ear training in music, weird audition experiences from the past, Roy Orbison, George Harrison, Prince, Barry Gibb, Johann Sebastian Bach, best music for road trips, et al. Also: more news on our ongoing drummer auditions.
\n\nRescued music:
\n\nDiscussed:
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Heide Riggs.
","summary":"Ear training in music and past audition experiences. Special guest: Heide Riggs.","date_published":"2022-07-05T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/6c330ecb-3009-4567-9f9a-d8ba79177b30.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32676800,"duration_in_seconds":3837}]},{"id":"39859e37-152d-418d-ba02-07594f974567","title":"Episode 175: Destroying in a Good Way: Our Search for a New Drummer Begins","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/175","content_text":"Right after we finished recording Episode 174, Eric suddenly told us he was leaving the band effective immediately. Since making this news public we've been practically overwhelmed with messages from prospective drummers, which has been very encouraging. This week, joined by fiddler Heide Riggs, we bring you up to speed while looking ahead to the future.\n\n\nWatch this episode on YouTube.\n\n\n\nBlaggards is looking for a drummer\n\n\nThis week's rescued music:\n\n\nJethro Tull - Benefit\nBilly Joel - The Downeaster 'Alexa'\nMark Knopfler - The Trawlerman's Song\nMark Knopfler - So Far From the Clyde\nRammstein - Dicke Titten\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Heide Riggs.","content_html":"Right after we finished recording Episode 174, Eric suddenly told us he was leaving the band effective immediately. Since making this news public we've been practically overwhelmed with messages from prospective drummers, which has been very encouraging. This week, joined by fiddler Heide Riggs, we bring you up to speed while looking ahead to the future.
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
This week's rescued music:
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Heide Riggs.
","summary":"Blaggards is looking for a new drummer. This week, joined by fiddler Heide Riggs, we bring you up to speed while looking ahead to the future.","date_published":"2022-06-21T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/39859e37-152d-418d-ba02-07594f974567.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26708525,"duration_in_seconds":3059}]},{"id":"40042e1c-4322-4d41-a432-76eb5a8fe5d8","title":"Episode 174: Eric Clapton Ruins Everything","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/174","content_text":"This week, we talk about Patrick's recent solo acoustic show, dig into some music history, and kill/rescue some music. \n\nShow notes\n\n\nLeslie DeHaven Fine Art\nhttps://ldehavenfineart.com\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\n","content_html":"This week, we talk about Patrick's recent solo acoustic show, dig into some music history, and kill/rescue some music.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nEpisode 173 was recorded in the van shortly after leaving the Nick in Birmingham, AL, the final date of our "Beast Coast" tour. Heide Riggs joins us again to talk about our experiences on the road, and of course we kill/rescue some songs as well.
\n\nWe'll be going out on the road again with Heide in July & August. In meantime, we have a couple shows with Chris Buckley coming up in mid-July (Houston & College Station).
\n\nBut before all that: this THURSDAY, June 9th, Paddy will be playing a solo acoustic show at the Big Top in Houston, sharing the bill with Hugh Morrison and Joe Walmsley. Paddy goes on first at 9 PM.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Heide Riggs.
","summary":"Episode 173 was recorded in the van shortly after leaving the Nick in Birmingham, AL, the final date of our \"Beast Coast\" tour. Heide Riggs joins us again to talk about our experiences on the road, and of course we kill/rescue some songs as well. ","date_published":"2022-06-07T01:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/034b0cea-bf47-4568-a188-d14e36b731d8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20995892,"duration_in_seconds":2608}]},{"id":"c4ef39c0-efc9-40b7-b5c4-7436f3780492","title":"Episode 172: Roar of Authority","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/172","content_text":"Episode 172 was recorded late at night in Broomall, PA, a few hours after our gig in Rockville, MD. This is the second time we've done a show at the DevMo household (first time was Episode 138 last September). Fiddler Heide Riggs joins us to recap the tour so far, kill some overplayed songs and shine a light on some (by our estimation) underrated/under-appreciated music. Featuring a guest appearances by our gracious host, Tim Mohan.\n\nPicks of the week:\n\n\nTruth & Soul — Fishbone\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2HM4oKrAsg&list=OLAK5uy_knoa12_psCCjP1gOKhAmCSNzan1lE-03U\nMisplaced Childhood — Marillion\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7SDuWgTXU4&list=PLDD6nAEVVZxFumOISzBdoRneqI3-CipIY\nHollywood Africans — Jon Batiste\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMqvTBzIpH8&list=PLA21LtQPc9iBqHHtGl8EoH8_jj7z2jAUp\nIrish Ways — Ron Kavana\nhttps://youtu.be/pkl36jZuV4Y\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Heide Riggs.","content_html":"Episode 172 was recorded late at night in Broomall, PA, a few hours after our gig in Rockville, MD. This is the second time we've done a show at the DevMo household (first time was Episode 138 last September). Fiddler Heide Riggs joins us to recap the tour so far, kill some overplayed songs and shine a light on some (by our estimation) underrated/under-appreciated music. Featuring a guest appearances by our gracious host, Tim Mohan.
\n\nPicks of the week:
\n\nTruth & Soul — Fishbone
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2HM4oKrAsg&list=OLAK5uy_knoa12_psCCjP1gOKhAmCSNzan1lE-03U
Misplaced Childhood — Marillion
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7SDuWgTXU4&list=PLDD6nAEVVZxFumOISzBdoRneqI3-CipIY
Hollywood Africans — Jon Batiste
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMqvTBzIpH8&list=PLA21LtQPc9iBqHHtGl8EoH8_jj7z2jAUp
Irish Ways — Ron Kavana
\nhttps://youtu.be/pkl36jZuV4Y
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Heide Riggs.
","summary":"Fiddler Heide Riggs joins us to recap the tour so far, kill some overplayed songs and shine a light on some (by our estimation) underrated/under-appreciated music. Featuring a guest appearances by our gracious host, Tim Mohan.","date_published":"2022-05-31T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/c4ef39c0-efc9-40b7-b5c4-7436f3780492.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22000137,"duration_in_seconds":2739}]},{"id":"ecd3fd3a-051b-42cb-b3bf-7a395dbaf452","title":"Episode 171: Vegan Vampire","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/171","content_text":"A quick show as we're getting ready to hit the road for our East Coast tour. As always, we kill some songs and continue our new feature of rescuing underrated songs & albums.\n\nSome of you have expressed frustration with the songs we've chosen to kill, but loyal listeners will note that we OFTEN disagree with each other about what constitutes good (or bad) music… this week is no exception.\n\nMOONAGE DAYDREAM - Official Teaser Trailer HD:\nhttps://youtu.be/L61SJbLhTqE\n\nRescued music:\n\n\nQuiet Village — Martin Denny\nhttps://youtu.be/sMx1Osbktjw\nGold — Spandau Ballet\nhttps://youtu.be/ntG50eXbBtc\nChanges — Charles Bradley\nhttps://youtu.be/z8qTC47S8Fw\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\n","content_html":"A quick show as we're getting ready to hit the road for our East Coast tour. As always, we kill some songs and continue our new feature of rescuing underrated songs & albums.
\n\nSome of you have expressed frustration with the songs we've chosen to kill, but loyal listeners will note that we OFTEN disagree with each other about what constitutes good (or bad) music… this week is no exception.
\n\nMOONAGE DAYDREAM - Official Teaser Trailer HD:
\nhttps://youtu.be/L61SJbLhTqE
Quiet Village — Martin Denny
\nhttps://youtu.be/sMx1Osbktjw
Gold — Spandau Ballet
\nhttps://youtu.be/ntG50eXbBtc
Changes — Charles Bradley
\nhttps://youtu.be/z8qTC47S8Fw
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week we kill some songs submitted by SlapperCast listeners, and introduce a new segment: "rescuing" under-appreciated albums/songs from obscurity.
\n\nRescued albums:
\n\nMadness - One Step Beyond (Full Album)
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv_kJCMN4EU&list=PLwTsihu-EGpBBLKR4Tkalp9AndzH7yYp3
Brendan Benson - One Mississippi (Full Album)
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxBaqFJAw6U&list=PL95BC3BE5944163FD
Bottle Rockets - Brooklyn Side (Full Album)
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MLuzY-0myg&list=PLX66jEixZe1zs1S1BYaQTiBddHyebf-vp
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nRecorded while driving home from our first ever gig at Home Sweet Farm Biergarten in Brenham. It was a GREAT night and we can't wait to come back.
\n\nGreg Fugate posted a few videos from the show on our official Facebook group, by the way. Thanks Greg!
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on SlapperCast, as recently promised, we have a long discussion about band names, good and bad, spinning off a bunch of tangents along the way.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week's episode of #SlapperCast was recorded in the van right as we hit the road for Taylor last Friday to play at Black Sparrow Music Parlor. We talk about upcoming tour dates, kill some songs, yell at shitty drivers, and discuss good/bad musician-actors.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nAt long last, this week we're joined by our old friend the Mighty Orq, brilliant guitar player, songwriter, and tremendously talented vocalist who has been all over the Houston music scene for decades. Blaggards have been honored to share the stage with Orq and his band many times in the past and it is an absolute thrill to finally have him on the show. We talk about Orq's influences, songwriting, how his latest live album came together, and what's coming up next for his band.
\n\nOrq is also a brilliant photographer and did our latest promo shots, but we didn't get around to talking about that this time. Not to worry, he will be back!
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: The Mighty Orq.
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\n\nWatch this episode on YouTube.
\n\n\n\nLuba Dvorak / American Sin (video)
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Luba Dvorak.
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\n\nMark has been a fixture in the Houston music scene for years, playing bass with countless acts on stage and in the studio, including the Mighty Orq, the Allen Oldies Band, Trish Cramblet, Katie Rushing, Sam Morrow, Leon III, Charlie & the Regrets, and Mike Stinson... just to name a few. We talk about songwriting, the state of today's so-called "country music" and the shape of the music industry in general... and of course, kill off a few songs.
\n\nWatch this episode on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/q0HFIusQIkM
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Mark Riddell.
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\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nHere is Episode 162 of SlapperCast, recorded right after we all got home from an extremely sunny and windy show at Bumpy Pickle in Houston. This week we slay a few more songs, recap our Paddy's Week shows, and heap praise upon fiddler Heide Riggs, the Basil Trio, and some of our coolest and most dedicated fans.
\n\nHeide Riggs:
\nhttps://www.heidehilleriggs.com/
The Basil Trio:
\nhttps://basiltrio.com
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on SlapperCast: fiddler Heide Riggs is back with us for Paddy's Week in Dallas & Houston, more songs to erase from history, and awkward fan encounters.
\n\nOur new single "Come Out Ye Black & Tans" is out NOW:
\nhttps://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/blaggards/come-out-ye-black--tans
Watch this episode on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/m88GMfutfRM
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Heide Riggs.
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\n\nWatch this episode on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/jVrbYdBXT9I
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on SlapperCast: our upcoming Paddy's Week shows, more songs we'd like to erase, Bruce Dickinson's Spoken Word tour, and Paddy's review of GHOST live in concert.
\n\nWatch on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/3FZFLnjNCsk
Blaggards on PickleJar:
\nhttps://pkle.live/blaggards
Paddy's Day T-shirts:
\nhttps://blaggards.com/product-category/paddysday/
BLAGMATIC Workshirts:
\nhttps://blaggards.com/store/blagmatic-workshirt/
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nMore songs, repertoires, musicians, careers & decades we wish we could erase from history.
\n\nWatch on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/WPZakl3YFh8
Blaggards on PickleJar:
\nhttps://pkle.live/blaggards
Paddy's Day T-shirts:
\nhttps://blaggards.com/product-category/paddysday/
BLAGMATIC Workshirts:
\nhttps://blaggards.com/store/blagmatic-workshirt/
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on #SlapperCast, we recap our tour through Wichita KS, Weston MO, Omaha NE, Saint Charles IL, Normal IL, Lawrence KS, and Little Rock AR. Also discussed: absinthe, Thin Lizzy, traveling rocks, and weed.
\n\nJoin us on PickleJar:
\nhttps://pkle.live/blaggards
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nWe're touring so there's no time for a full episode this week... but here's a quick update from the road recorded en route to Omaha from Weston, Missouri.
\n\nSiena Francis House:
\nhttps://sienafrancis.org/
Blaggards Brew Coffee:
\nhttps://blaggards.com/product-category/coffee/
Blaggards on PickleJar:
\nhttps://pkle.live/blaggards
BLAGMATIC Workshirts:
\nhttps://blaggards.com/store/blagmatic-workshirt/
BLAGMATIC Limited Edition Vinyl:
\nhttps://blaggards.com/store/blagmatic-limited-edition-vinyl/
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week we recap our recent recording session at Edgewater Studios with recording and mixing engineer John Shelton. Also, praise for our friend, Houston-area bassist Mark Riddell, who has a new album coming out VERY soon (also recorded at Edgewater)... and some thoughts about New Orleans.
\n\nA 21-minute documentary of this session is on our Patreon, a sort of "fly on the wall" perspective of our working process:
\nhttps://www.patreon.com/posts/recording-jan-13-61265280
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on SlapperCast we’re thrilled to introduce you to our good friend, the brilliant luthier and guitar tech Liam Leach, creator of the newest guitar and bass you’ve seen us playing recently. Both were built as part of his training at the prestigious Galloup School Of Guitar Building And Repair.
\n\nChad has been using Liam’s “Bravocado” bass exclusively since Liam gave it to him in early October, and used it during our recent recording session for “Come out Ye Black & Tans”, which we’ll be talking about next week.
\n\n
Watch this episode on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/QH1LB-sWN68
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Liam Leach.
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\n\nHeide's website
\nhttps://www.heidehilleriggs.com
Heide's book "Fidder's Full Circle"
\nhttps://www.heidehilleriggs.com/new-products
TICKETS for our March 16 & 17 shows with Heide in Dallas and Houston:
\nhttps://blaggards.com/2022/01/paddys-week-in-dallas-houston/
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Heide Riggs.
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\n\nWatch this episode on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/_I-Wa8BGmeQ
![\"\"](\"https://blaggards.com/wp-content/uploads/heights-promo-copy-2-3.jpg\")
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Tim Aballo.
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In this episode, we share a few stories about places we've played that, shall we say, did not make the best decisions with regards to running a music venue.
\n\nVitriol and profanity included, while the actual names of the venues have been artfully censored to protect the not-so-innocent.
\n\nWatch this episode on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/9dNWhdP_x8Q
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nPaddy and Chad discuss last-minute Christmas shopping, New Year's Resolutions (weight loss & songwriting), coffee, and the amp-modeling gear we've been using on stage for guitar and bass.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nROCK THE SHELTER, childhood memories of record stores & computers, and other random stuff.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nAs they prepare to pack and ship limited edition vinyl orders, Patrick and Chad tell the TRUE story behind two of the more enigmatic numbers on BLAGMATIC: "Wagon Wheel" and "Sweet 16". ALSO: some background info on how "PLFM" was written.
\n\nBLAGMATIC Limited Edition Vinyl
\nhttps://blaggards.com/store/blagmatic-limited-edition-vinyl/
ALBUM REVIEW: BLAGMATIC by Jack Gonzo — Scoundrel's Inn
\nhttps://scoundrelsinn.com/2021/12/11/album-review-blagmatic/
BLAGGARDS BREW Coffee
\nhttps://blaggards.com/product-category/coffee/
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on #SlapperCast, Mark Kavanaugh returns with his friend Flint Bhaltair to talk about their company, Catch My Carbon, which aims to offset carbon emissions by reforesting Ireland with native Irish trees.
\n\nHelp Re-Forest Ireland and Offset Your CO2 ($5/tree):
\nhttps://blaggards.com/store/reforest-ireland/
Catch My Carbon:
\nhttps://www.catchmycarbon.ie/
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: Flint Bhaltair and Mark Kavanagh.
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\n\nSiena Francis House
\nhttps://sienafrancis.org
Blaggards Brew Coffee
\nhttps://blaggards.com/product-category/coffee/
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Chris Knauf.
","summary":"This week we're joined by Chris Knauf, Chief Development Officer of Siena Francis House, beneficiary of our Blaggards Brew Coffee sales.","date_published":"2021-11-30T02:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/f5439d44-41d5-4fd4-af31-848b1d80a5aa.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14296813,"duration_in_seconds":1577}]},{"id":"34ff39b4-c45d-4b31-ac9b-b95768315fa8","title":"Episode 146: Beaumont's Wild Kingdom","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/146","content_text":"Recorded in the van shortly after leaving our Thursday night gig in Beaumont, ECH recounts his experiences at PASIC 2021.\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\n","content_html":"Recorded in the van shortly after leaving our Thursday night gig in Beaumont, ECH recounts his experiences at PASIC 2021.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on SlapperCast, Paddy and Chad talk about this weekend's reunion show with drummer Mike McAloon and fiddler Chris Buckley.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nAn update from the van: Eric talks about preparing for Percussive Arts Society International Convention 2021.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\n![\"\"](\"https://blaggards.com/wp-content/uploads/slappercast-143-3.jpg\")
This week on SlapperCast: Trunk or treating, musicians & humor, and Christmas music we don't hate.
\n\nWatch this episode on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/mRYhb2am6V0
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\n![\"\"](\"https://blaggards.com/wp-content/uploads/slappercast-142.jpg\")
This week on #SlapperCast, as we leave a rowdy gig in the Texas Rennaissance Faire campgrounds, we continue our discussion of music biopics. What would it take to make a good one, what makes them bad, and a few ideas we have for good ones.
\n\n(CORRECTION from Chad: "Bowie was kicking a cocaine addiction during his Berlin Trilogy period, not heroin. My bad.")
\n\nWatch this episode on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/dVFAfUghQ2s
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThe story behind BLAGMATIC's "hidden" track, the audiobook of Bruce Springsteen's autobiography, why music biopics are often bad, and what makes them good when they're good.
\n\nNOTE: Stevie Van Vandt does indeed read the audiobook of his memoir, and it pretty much sounds exactly as ECH envisioned it (see link below).
\n\nALBUM REVIEW: BLAGGARDS – Blagmatic (2021) — London Celtic Punks
\nhttps://londoncelticpunks.wordpress.com/2021/10/17/album-review-blaggards-blagmatic-2021/
BORN TO RUN — Bruce Springsteen (audiobook)
\nhttps://www.audible.com/pd/Born-to-Run-Audiobook/B01BNVRCFA
Unrequited Infatuations: A Memoir — Stevie Van Zandt (audiobook)
\nhttps://www.audible.com/pd/Unrequited-Infatuations-Audiobook/1549190865
John Denver PMRC Hearing
\nhttps://youtu.be/hozr5TSn42s
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\n![\"\"](\"http://blaggards.com/wp-content/uploads/slappercast-140.jpg\")
Recorded on the road to Weston, MO, AND on the road home from Hesston, KS, with longtime Blaggards fiddler Chris Buckley.
\n\nWatch this episode on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/rEHZGQhk17I
Blaggards Brew SINNERMAN Coffee:
\nhttps://blaggards.com/store/blaggards-brew-sinnerman-coffee/
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Christopher Buckley.
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This week on #SlapperCast: a few words about David Lee Roth's recently announced retirement, AND a couple of BIG surprises we were presented with this past Saturday night in Round Rock.
\n\nWatch this episode on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/x-9_PYaE54w
David Lee Roth Announces Retirement: ‘I’m Throwing in the Shoes’
\nhttps://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/david-lee-roth-retirement-announcement-1235993/
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on #SlapperCast: At the end of our day off in Philly, we have a slightly drunken discussion about how bands tend to mishandle alcohol at gigs, and how it makes everyone else's job in this industry unnecessarily difficult. With special guest: Patrick's sister Sinéad Devlin.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nA report from the road en route from Oklahoma to Illinois.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on #SlapperCast, as Tropical Storm Nicholas approaches Houston, we talk about recent shows and get ready to hit the road.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\n![\"\"](\"https://blaggards.com/wp-content/uploads/slappercast-135-2.jpg\")
This week on #SlapperCast, we recap our experience opening for 38 Special at Houston's Arena Theatre the night before, while driving to an early afternoon gig at Kemah Boardwalk.
\n\nFeaturing special guests Fiddler Jeff Duncan and Laurie "Merch Maiden" Valenzi Buell.
\n\nWatch this episode on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/wSNKjW-7hZA
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: Jeff Duncan and Laurie Valenzi Buell.
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\n\nreflect on the recent passing of Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts.
Watch this episode on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/kALtvETc1cE
Promo video for our upcoming gigs with the Outsiders PBR by Tim "Elvirus" Aballo:
\n\n\n\nTickets for 38 Special and Blaggards (Sep 3):
\n\n\n\nPre-order BLAGMATIC on vinyl:
\n\n\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on SlapperCast: recent press coverage for BLAGMATIC, our LP album covers have arrived (watch on YouTube), and vinyl pre-orders are OPEN. ALSO: our upcoming gig at Houston's Arena Theatre opening for 38 Special, AND a special performance by Eric's dog Ringo.
\n\nTickets for 38 Special and Blaggards (Sep 3):
\n\n\n\nPre-order BLAGMATIC on vinyl:
\n\nhttps://blaggards.com/store/blagmatic-limited-edition-vinyl-lp-pre-order/
Worth The Wait: Blaggards Celebrate Their New Album Blagmatic — Gladys Fuentes, Houston Press
\nhttps://www.houstonpress.com/music/things-to-do-blaggards-blagmatic-release-show-at-continental-club-11733046
Music Preview Pick: Blaggards — Andrew Dansby, Houston Chronicle
\nhttps://preview.houstonchronicle.com/event/music/blaggards-2
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on SlapperCast, while on the road to Blackwater Draw Brewing Company in Bryan, TX, we talk about vinyl pre-orders for #BLAGMATIC, and discuss the remarkable resurgence of vinyl and its recent explosion in popularity. Also: pre-show rituals, and this Saturday's BLAGMATIC CD Release Party at the Continental Club Houston.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on #SlapperCast:
\n\nBlaggards perform "Sweet 16" (from #BLAGMATIC) LIVE at Blackwater Draw Brewing Company:
\nhttps://youtu.be/MHIx5TIXpKQ
BLAGMATIC is now live on streaming services everywhere:
\nhttps://blaggards.com/2021/07/blagmatic-streaming-sunday-august-1st/
Buy the CD and/or MP3 Download at blaggards.com:
\nhttps://blaggards.com/store/blagmatic-cd/
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on #SlapperCast: Things are getting hairy again, people, so STAY SAFE! Also, we pay our respects to the recently departed David Steele (long-time doorman at the Continental Club Houston), ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill, and Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison.
\n\nBLAGMATIC CD Release Party at Continental Club Houston:
\nhttps://blaggards.com/2021/08/blagmatic-cd-release-party-at-continental-club-houston/
Our new album #BLAGMATIC is now available on streaming services everywhere:
\nhttps://blaggards.com/2021/07/blagmatic-streaming-sunday-august-1st/
ZZ Top plays "Tush" live, Dusty Hill on lead vocals (1980):
\nhttps://youtu.be/Kt3Y9TtR1h8
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on #SlapperCast, we report on the first vinyl test pressings of BLAGMATIC, talk about our midwest tour and 'WILD ROVING OMAHA'... and recap a recent experience with an ill-prepared and poorly managed sound crew.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week's #SlapperCast was recorded in the van late Friday night en route from Wichita KS to Weston MO.
\n\nSpecial guest star: sudden torrential downpour.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on SlapperCast:
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nBLAGMATIC CDs are in stock! This week on SlapperCast, we express how happy we are with how the new CD came out.
\n\nAlso: details about the forthcoming limited LP release of BLAGMATIC, and songs we wish we could erase from existence.
\n\nJoin us in OMAHA July 18-22:
\nhttps://blaggards.com/store/wild-roving-omaha-2021/
Buy BLAGMATIC:
\nhttps://blaggards.com/store/blagmatic-cd/
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on #SlapperCast: our good friend Tim Aballo of the Outsiders PBR joins us again to talk about songwriting, recording, and our ideal opening, middle, and closing bands (living or dead) for a concert.
\n\nhttps://blaggards.com/store/blagmatic-cd/
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Tim Aballo.
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\n\nAlso MASSIVE THANKS to our friends at The Whip Radio for putting together the wonderful radio ad for #BLAGMATIC. You can hear BLAGMATIC on The Whip at https://www.backlandradio.com.
\n\nPre-order our new album BLAGMATIC:
\nhttps://blaggards.com/store/blagmatic-cd/
Hear our new single MOONSHINER:
\nhttps://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/blaggards/moonshiner
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Joe Walmsley.
","summary":"Like a true Liverpudlian, our old friend singer-songwriter Joe Walmsley forged his career performing in pubs AND at sea, and has now called San Antonio home for 15 years. So many great stories, too many for one show!","date_published":"2021-06-22T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/852ec227-241c-4652-927e-6ae6baa759be.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27030137,"duration_in_seconds":3184}]},{"id":"ee90f310-bcc1-4383-8a6a-77a2a016db57","title":"Episode 123: \"Bass Brain\" with Allen Hill","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/123","content_text":"Our good friend Allen Hill returns to SlapperCast to talk about his new single \"Yeah Yeah Yeah\" and how he approaches everything in life as a bass player. Also: our new album BLAGMATIC is open for pre-orders!\n\nYeah Yeah Yeah - Allen Hill\nhttps://youtu.be/zRLJfsVAW4Q\nhttps://orcd.co/1jlkq1l\nhttps://www.allenhillentertainment.com/\n\nCooking With Max:\nhttps://youtu.be/PHdcWHQXm8g\n\nPre-Order BLAGMATIC, the new album from Blaggards:\nhttps://blaggards.com/store/blagmatic-cd/\n\nJoin us on RewardMusic\n\n\nhttps://blaggards.rewardmusic.com\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Allen Hill.","content_html":"Our good friend Allen Hill returns to SlapperCast to talk about his new single "Yeah Yeah Yeah" and how he approaches everything in life as a bass player. Also: our new album BLAGMATIC is open for pre-orders!
\n\nYeah Yeah Yeah - Allen Hill
\nhttps://youtu.be/zRLJfsVAW4Q
\nhttps://orcd.co/1jlkq1l
\nhttps://www.allenhillentertainment.com/
Cooking With Max:
\nhttps://youtu.be/PHdcWHQXm8g
Pre-Order BLAGMATIC, the new album from Blaggards:
\nhttps://blaggards.com/store/blagmatic-cd/
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Allen Hill.
","summary":"Allen Hill talks about his new single \"Yeah Yeah Yeah\" and how he approaches everything in life as a bass player. Also: our new album BLAGMATIC is open for pre-orders!","date_published":"2021-06-15T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/ee90f310-bcc1-4383-8a6a-77a2a016db57.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":33776234,"duration_in_seconds":3955}]},{"id":"7f478b29-103c-420d-8949-fe8ced3a9cd4","title":"Episode 122: Subdued Hughes","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/122","content_text":"This week on SlapperCast: stage etiquette for bands and fans. Also: praise heaped upon our fellow Houston musicians.\n\nJoin us on RewardMusic\n\n\nhttps://blaggards.rewardmusic.com\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\n","content_html":"This week on SlapperCast: stage etiquette for bands and fans. Also: praise heaped upon our fellow Houston musicians.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nHere's the latest episode of SlapperCast, recorded around the table at Patrick's house on Thursday morning right before a rehearsal. The night before this, we had just received the final album cover artwork for BLAGMATIC from our friend Vicente, which leads into a discussion of album artwork in general.
\n\nThe new album pre-order is coming VERY VERY soon, folks! Many exciting things are happening, and you can hear us brimming over with abundantly appropriate enthusiasm in this episode.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week, we struggle to express our excitement about the cover artwork for our upcoming album BLAGMATIC.
\n\nJoin us in Omaha this July
\nhttps://blaggards.com/2021/05/wild-roving-omaha-2021/
SlapperCast Episode 21: The Man From Omaha
\nhttps://slappercast.fireside.fm/21
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on #SlapperCast:
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on SlapperCast:
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on SlapperCast:
\n\n** The Outsiders PBR**
\nhttp://theoutsidersrocknroll.com
Drinking with Pete and Tim
\nhttps://drinkingwithpeteandtim.podbean.com
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Tim Aballo.
","summary":"This week on SlapperCast: the master for our new album BLAGMATIC is in our hands, Blaggards COFFEE is on the way, AND Tim Aballo's UFO story","date_published":"2021-05-04T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/cf47a006-79e5-4ca4-b27c-1a9c0c1388db.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":31544516,"duration_in_seconds":3519}]},{"id":"8f831993-e4b5-4336-b683-a9d54e14dfea","title":"Episode 116: Tim Aballo of the Outsiders PBR","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/116","content_text":"This week we're joined by our old friend, the amazingly talented and always hilarious Tim Aballo, lead singer and guitarist of the punkabilly trio the Outsiders and co-host of the podcast Drinking with Pete and Tim. This is just part one of a much longer conversation... part two coming next week!\n\nAlso: more news about our new album \"Blagmatic\", favorite record stores in Houston, and what we've been listening to lately.\n\nShow notes\n\nChase the Moon — the Outsiders PBR\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07Lc63vc3qU\n\nhttp://theoutsidersrocknroll.com\nhttps://www.facebook.com/theoutsiderspunkabillyrebels\nhttps://www.instagram.com/theoutsiderspbr/\nhttps://twitter.com/theoutsiderspbr\n\nThe Brew Shoppe\nhttp://thebrewshoppe.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/thebrewshoppe/\nhttps://www.facebook.com/TheBrewShoppe\n\nDrinking with Pete and Tim\nhttps://drinkingwithpeteandtim.podbean.com\nhttps://www.facebook.com/DrinkingwithPeteandTim\n\nRewardMusic\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on RewardMusic \n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Tim Aballo.","content_html":"This week we're joined by our old friend, the amazingly talented and always hilarious Tim Aballo, lead singer and guitarist of the punkabilly trio the Outsiders and co-host of the podcast Drinking with Pete and Tim. This is just part one of a much longer conversation... part two coming next week!
\n\nAlso: more news about our new album "Blagmatic", favorite record stores in Houston, and what we've been listening to lately.
\n\nChase the Moon — the Outsiders PBR
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07Lc63vc3qU
http://theoutsidersrocknroll.com
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/theoutsiderspunkabillyrebels
\nhttps://www.instagram.com/theoutsiderspbr/
\nhttps://twitter.com/theoutsiderspbr
The Brew Shoppe
\nhttp://thebrewshoppe.com
\nhttps://www.instagram.com/thebrewshoppe/
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/TheBrewShoppe
Drinking with Pete and Tim
\nhttps://drinkingwithpeteandtim.podbean.com
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/DrinkingwithPeteandTim
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Tim Aballo.
","summary":"Part One of our conversation with Tim Aballo, lead singer and guitarist of the punkabilly trio the Outsiders Punkabilly Rebels and co-host of the podcast Drinking with Pete and Tim ","date_published":"2021-04-27T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/8f831993-e4b5-4336-b683-a9d54e14dfea.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":36388132,"duration_in_seconds":4222}]},{"id":"b53719ce-3c7a-4795-a27b-1d42efa3a184","title":"Episode 115: The Drink Which Shall Not Be Named","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/115","content_text":"Alcohol and musicians… how well do they mix? Also: more news about our forthcoming new album \"Blagmatic\".\n\nJoin us on RewardMusic\n\n\nhttps://blaggards.rewardmusic.com\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\n","content_html":"Alcohol and musicians… how well do they mix? Also: more news about our forthcoming new album "Blagmatic".
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on #SlapperCast, we reveal the title of our forthcoming album, talk about the unusual narrator of the audio book version of Tony Iommi's autobiography, recap our recent gigs at the Continental Club Houston and Cork & Barrel in Round Rock, and pay respects to our dearly departed friend, David Carr.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nRattle snakes, wild boars, hot sauce, the "Danger Zone Fire Smoke Burger" story, reckless drivers, drinking stories from Ireland, in-ear monitors, Tony Iommi's autobiography, Black Sabbath, Ronnie James Dio, masking up to help keep your local music venues in business, and ambient accompaniment provided by lawnmowers, leaf blowers, truck brakes and car alarms.
\n\nFreedom Hot Sauce
\nhttps://freedomhotsauce.com
Merica Bourbon
\nhttps://mericabourbon.com
Cork & Barrel - Round Rock, TX
\nhttps://corkandbarrelpub.com
The Continental Club Houston
\nhttps://continentalclub.com/houston/
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nUpcoming shows, coffee talk, favorite salsas, favorite Mexican restaurants.
\n\nhttps://blaggards.rewardmusic.com
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nWe've finally gone back to work! We recap a VERY busy week, and also share some highlights from our recent Paddy's Day show for the WHIP Radio.
\n\nhttps://blaggards.rewardmusic.com
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week we are THRILLED to welcome legendary drummer Vinny Appice! We talk about his experiences playing with Black Sabbath, Dio, Last In Line, Rick Derringer, John Lennon et al, plus a lot of talk about technique, feel, and band chemistry.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Vinny Appice.
","summary":"Legendary drummer VINNY APPICE of Black Sabbath, Dio, Heaven and Hell, Last in Line, et al.","date_published":"2021-03-16T01:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/0c285317-061e-47cb-9fa7-cc56c777277c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27258727,"duration_in_seconds":3036}]},{"id":"dd2f636b-4df6-4ce9-91dc-0b7533869988","title":"Episode 109: Wild, Wild World of Weston","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/109","content_text":"This week we're joined by our friend Michael Coakley, co-owner of one of the greatest and most unique venues we've ever played: O'Malley's Pub and Weston Brewing Co. in Weston, Missouri.\n\nALSO: tons of news about upcoming shows this month, and our experiences with getting our first dose of the COVID vaccine.\n\nShow notes\n\n\nWeston Brewing Co. \nhttps://westonirish.com\nFolk Singer Bob Reeder Recounts His Harrowing Battle with Covid-19\nhttp://kcstudio.org/what-i-went-through-is-life-changing-bob-reeder/\n\n\nJoin us in IRELAND Fall 2021\n\n\nIreland 2021 — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Michael Coakley.","content_html":"This week we're joined by our friend Michael Coakley, co-owner of one of the greatest and most unique venues we've ever played: O'Malley's Pub and Weston Brewing Co. in Weston, Missouri.
\n\nALSO: tons of news about upcoming shows this month, and our experiences with getting our first dose of the COVID vaccine.
\n\nWeston Brewing Co.
\nhttps://westonirish.com
Folk Singer Bob Reeder Recounts His Harrowing Battle with Covid-19
\nhttp://kcstudio.org/what-i-went-through-is-life-changing-bob-reeder/
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Michael Coakley.
","summary":"Michael Coakley, co-owner O'Malley's Pub and Weston Brewing Co.","date_published":"2021-03-09T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/dd2f636b-4df6-4ce9-91dc-0b7533869988.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27285835,"duration_in_seconds":3036}]},{"id":"e1e96bbc-2ac4-4917-8a93-388f934238e8","title":"Episode 108: The Pipes, The Pipes Are Falling","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/108","content_text":"We talk more about the fallout from the Big Texas Freeze, and we're joined by Patrick's brother Cormac Devlin, an Irish politician and member of the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, to discuss how Ireland has been handling COVID-19. \n\nJoin us in IRELAND Fall 2021\n\n\nIreland 2021 — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Cormac Devlin.","content_html":"We talk more about the fallout from the Big Texas Freeze, and we're joined by Patrick's brother Cormac Devlin, an Irish politician and member of the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, to discuss how Ireland has been handling COVID-19.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Cormac Devlin.
","summary":"More fallout from the Big Texas Freeze, and we talk with Patrick's brother Cormac, a politician in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland.","date_published":"2021-03-02T03:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/e1e96bbc-2ac4-4917-8a93-388f934238e8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22610685,"duration_in_seconds":2624}]},{"id":"a6e9932c-ed98-4389-9a95-1dc561bef26c","title":"Episode 107: The Houston Tundra","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/107","content_text":"This week, we vent about the statewide power failure of the Big Texas Freeze and let the expletives fly. The show is occasionally interrupted by internet outages and phone calls from plumbers.\n\nShow notes\n\n\nEric's Instagram\nhttps://www.instagram.com/echdrums/\nWhat Makes STEVE LUKATHER Great? THE INTERVIEW\nhttps://youtu.be/OuCscgfbtw4\nLionel Richie - Running With The Night\nhttps://youtu.be/J0iN1QWj_i0\nBaker Street - Gerry Rafferty (Long Version)\nhttps://youtu.be/dU6w56epBdc\n\n\nJoin us in IRELAND Fall 2021\n\n\nIreland 2021 — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\n","content_html":"This week, we vent about the statewide power failure of the Big Texas Freeze and let the expletives fly. The show is occasionally interrupted by internet outages and phone calls from plumbers.
\n\nEric's Instagram
\nhttps://www.instagram.com/echdrums/
What Makes STEVE LUKATHER Great? THE INTERVIEW
\nhttps://youtu.be/OuCscgfbtw4
Lionel Richie - Running With The Night
\nhttps://youtu.be/J0iN1QWj_i0
Baker Street - Gerry Rafferty (Long Version)
\nhttps://youtu.be/dU6w56epBdc
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nA brief but fun episode where we talk about what we've been up to, what we're listening to, and what's coming down the pike.
\n\nReleasing this episode early for all our Texas friends stuck home today during the big freeze. Stay warm and safe everyone!
\n\nPatrick on Derek Warfield's live stream show (segment starts at 45:45)
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/theyoungwolfetones/videos/124502109554724
New Blaggards video: Wild Rover
\nhttps://youtu.be/_HOlf6eIfkY
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nWe've got gigs! We've got new videos and music! And we talk about sports! What?
\n\nDrinking with Pete & Tim - featuring the premiere of our song "Second Worst Girlfriend"
\nhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/7ls3CkWbdZVroVsGakV0Ah?si=rmBw99jgQRGC9Yr9RU5X4w
Friday Live Show #39 - Derek Warfield & the Young Wolfe Tones with special guest Patrick Devlin
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/932798360862012/
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week: more stories of unfortunate one-off incidents with various musicians either sitting in with us... or trying to sit in with us.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week we talk about drummer posture, Eric's set list archive, things we wish we had saved from our childhood, sharing gear with other bands, and what we think of other musicians inviting themselves on stage.
\n\nWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XG57Bk-Yo-w
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\n**Re-uploaded to replace wrong audio **
\n\nThis week on SlapperCast we talk with Patrick's childhood friend Mark Kavanagh, who joins us from all the way over in Westport, Ireland!
\n\nMark tells us about his company Catch My Carbon, which aims to offset carbon emissions by reforesting Ireland with native Irish trees, and shares a bunch of great stories from their youth growing up in Dublin.
\n\nWatch on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/jE4wp6r3TYo
Catch My Carbon
\nhttps://www.catchmycarbon.ie
Third Barrel Brewing - Dublin, Ireland
\nhttps://thirdbarrel.com
Mary Kavanagh, Irish Artist (Mark's mom)
\nhttps://newirishart.com/irish-artists/mary-kavanagh-artist
Next Level Urgent Care COVID-19 vaccine sign-up
\nhttps://www.nextlevelurgentcare.com/covid-19-vaccine-information/
COVID-19 Vaccine Information - Texas Health & Human Services
\nhttps://dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/immunize/vaccine.aspx
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Mark Kavanagh.
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\n\nApologies for the poor sound quality - we had some wifi performance issues on this episode.
\n\nClare Island - Saw Doctors (Rickie O'Neill on Drums)
\nhttps://youtu.be/EMOQtNuaOAI
Dublin Grooves - Rickie O'Neill
\nhttps://youtu.be/-MBseXaYM-M
Actor and Saw Doctors drummer Rickie O'Neill raises money for charity
\nhttps://youtu.be/9doOIeFm-5U
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Rickie O'Neill.
","summary":"This week we talk with our dear friend Rickie O'Neill, drummer for the Saw Doctors","date_published":"2021-01-12T10:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/116d5f3f-eafe-442f-adcc-0572cc06971b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":40003064,"duration_in_seconds":4329}]},{"id":"eac003c0-b894-403d-be5b-aeea4273e1b7","title":"Episode 100: That's a Long Walk, Son","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/100","content_text":"First episode of 2021! This week we talk about: \n\n\nWhat we did on New Year's (hint: we weren't performing)\nExodus documentary \"Assorted Atrocities\"\nShane MacGowan documentary \"Crock of Gold\"\nWho Mark Knopfler should collaborate with\nThe ideal structure for a New Year's Eve gig\nOur upcoming \"Reward Music\" siteFirst episode of 2021! This week we talk about what we did on New Year's, and who Mark Knopfler should collaborate with.\n\n\nShow notes\n\n\nAssorted Atrocities - Exodus documentary\nSaw Doctors (Rickie O'Neill on Drums) - Clare Island\nIggy Pop and Elvis Costello Talk Early Tours, New Records, Punk | Musicians on Musicians\nBrian Johnson’s A Life On The Road: Mark Knopfler\n\n\nJoin us in IRELAND Fall 2021\n\n\nIreland 2021 — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\n","content_html":"First episode of 2021! This week we talk about:
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nLast #SlapperCast of 2020!
\n\nThis week:
\n\nAlso, high praise for recording/mixing engineer Paul Beebe and mastering engineer Chris Longwood for their excellent work on our latest single, "Everyday is Christmas (Since You're Gone)".
\n\nThanks to Garrett Mahanay for his question!
\n\nWatch the video edition on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/KikpWktqlSo
Blaggards - "Everyday is Christmas (Since You're Gone)" — music video
\nhttps://youtu.be/kakNyfr8XX8
Our cover of "Fairytale of New York"
\nhttps://youtu.be/wzyy8Z8a2LM
Bon Jovi's cover of "Fairytale of New York"
\nhttps://youtu.be/KB9vvxYocW0
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week we have a stunning conversation with the mighty Ash Soan—speaking to us from his recording studio all the way over in Norfolk, UK.
\n\nAsh is a brilliant drummer, recording and touring musician with a resumé a mile long and loads of amazing stories to tell, of which you'll hear plenty in this episode (Sinéad O'Connor, Van Morrison, Del Amitri, Adele, Rick Wakeman, Terry Reid, et al). We also talk about how the pandemic has affected touring musicians and road crew, and what things might be like when we're able to resume business as usual. But the main focus of this conversation turned out to be the underappreciated art of "playing for the song".
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Ash Soan.
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\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Tony Scalzo.
","summary":"This week we chat with the brilliant Tony Scalzo, one of the lead singers and songwriters of Fastball.","date_published":"2020-12-15T09:45:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/7300804d-5970-4279-8e45-e9f6049f06b6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":38702437,"duration_in_seconds":4624}]},{"id":"726c3036-a734-43fa-b884-0844207d339d","title":"Episode 96: Bound and Gigged","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/96","content_text":"This week on #SlapperCast, we talk about TWO new Christmas singles Blaggards are releasing this month (one cover and one original), and TWO exciting guests we’ll have on the show soon. Then we gush about a legendary drummer (or TWO) we hope to have on the show soon as well.\n\nShow notes\n\n\nBlaggards Merch Store\nPre-save our cover of \"Fairytale of New York\" on Spotify, or hear it NOW by joining us on Patreon\nFastball Live from 3TEN (Sep 9, 2020)\nZildjian LIVE! - Ash Soan (sweet spot at 4:10)\n\n\nJoin us in IRELAND Fall 2021\n\n\nIreland 2021 — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\n","content_html":"This week on #SlapperCast, we talk about TWO new Christmas singles Blaggards are releasing this month (one cover and one original), and TWO exciting guests we’ll have on the show soon. Then we gush about a legendary drummer (or TWO) we hope to have on the show soon as well.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on SlapperCast, we talk about favorite Christmas traditions, favorite (and least favorite) Christmas songs. Thanks Greg for the question!
\n\nAlso: brand new Blaggards coffee mugs are for sale for a limited time at blaggards.com
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nAfter a recent exposure at a gig, we've all thankfully tested NEGATIVE for COVID-19. During this show, you hear us discover one gig is cancelled while we firm up another one. Eric shares some fascinating things he learned about the late great Neil Peart during a PASIC roundtable that he moderated last week. Also, we've recorded a new Christmas single which will be out SOON!
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on SlapperCast, Eric talks about his adventures with Percussive Arts Society... also favorite instrumentals. Thanks Greg for the question!
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on SlapperCast, we talk about the joy of being able to play live again during the pandemic, even if only a limited capacity. Also, artists we'd like to record/write with.
\n\nThanks to Bob for the question!
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nHere is Part Two of our conversation with Doug Stanhope. In this segment, Doug spends much of his time essentially interviewing us, which again shows you what a genuine person he is. Can't wait to have him on the show again.
\n\nTopic list:
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Doug Stanhope.
","summary":"Part Two of our epic conversation with comedian Doug Stanhope","date_published":"2020-11-03T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/469cda9b-62c6-409e-ba27-e0fcf6b1fa18.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24649949,"duration_in_seconds":2833}]},{"id":"0465c383-ad5c-4ac3-b57f-d2901db743e5","title":"Episode 90: You've Got a Friend in Bisbee — Doug Stanhope (Part One)","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/90","content_text":"This week on SlapperCast, we're thrilled to have comedian Doug Stanhope on the show! This is a long conversation split into two parts (part two will be out next week).\n\n(PARENTAL ADVISORY for sexually explicit content)\n\n\ndougstanhope.com\nDigging Up Mother - Doug Stanhope\nNo Encore for the Donkey (audio book on Audible) - Doug Stanhope\nThe Dying of a Last Breed - Doug Stanhope (Amazon Prime Video)\n\n\nJoin us in IRELAND Fall 2021\n\n\nIreland 2021 — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Doug Stanhope.","content_html":"This week on SlapperCast, we're thrilled to have comedian Doug Stanhope on the show! This is a long conversation split into two parts (part two will be out next week).
\n\n(PARENTAL ADVISORY for sexually explicit content)
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Doug Stanhope.
","summary":"Part one of a long conversation with comedian Doug Stanhope","date_published":"2020-10-27T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/0465c383-ad5c-4ac3-b57f-d2901db743e5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":39099857,"duration_in_seconds":3962}]},{"id":"98a4fd0e-08cb-4dac-9f14-8658de7d2103","title":"Episode 89: Bands we used to dislike & 1980s fashion choices","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/89","content_text":"\n\nThis week on SlapperCast:\n\n\nbands we once disliked but now have grown to like\n1980s haircuts and fashion choices\n\n\nThanks Greg for the question!\n\nJoin us in IRELAND Fall 2021\n\n\nIreland 2021 — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\n","content_html":"![\"\"](\"http://blaggards.com/wp-content/uploads/SlapperCast-89-YouTube.jpg\")
This week on SlapperCast:
\n\nThanks Greg for the question!
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on #SlapperCast, we recap this past weekend's mini-tour as we drive home from Omaha... our first out-of-state road trip since the pandemic began. Also, a long discussion about the recently departed Eddie Van Halen.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on Slappercast, we talk about best/worst live bands, opening songs, encores, etc.
\n\nWe're also giving away a case of Blackwater Draw Brewing Co.'s "I Wity the Fool" to one lucky winner in the Houston area. To enter the drawing, go watch this episode on YouTube, subscribe, and leave a comment there telling us about your favorite (or least favorite) live band, opening, encore, etc. BY TUESDAY OCTOBER 13. Recipient must be of legal drinking age in Texas.
\n\nCheers!
\n\n\n\nTopics:
\n\nWatch on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/DVUAKC58Y6U
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on #SlapperCast: a free-form discussion of metal/prog drummers, recent gigs, and how we're learning to navigate this seemingly never-ending pandemic as professional musicians.
\n\nTopic list:
\n• What coffee are we drinking today?
\n• Patrick’s coffee brewing tips
\n• Praise for drummer Dave Lombardo of Slayer and Mr. Bungle
\n• Dave Lombardo’s on-and-off again relationship with Slayer
\n• Lombardo vs. drummer Paul Bostaph
\n• New tour dates in early October (Wichita KS, Omaha NE, etc.)
\n• T-Bone Tom’s in Kemah on October 23rd
\n• Acoustic Blaggards shows... without a fiddle player?
\n• Many thanks to Tim Kennedy for providing video footage from our performance at the Sherwood Virtual Celtic Gathering
\n• Our recent show at Blackwater Draw Brewing Co. in Bryan TX
\n• Eric’s new drum kit
\n• Texas Governor Greg Abbott is choking our pubs and breweries
\n• Praise for Chris Buckley, former Blaggard fiddler who played with us last week
\n• Time signature changes vs. “feel” in rock music
\n• Eric’s favorite Rush song
\n• Eric’s upcoming PASIC roundtable discussion on Neil Peart, featuring Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater
\n• Do prog bands take themselves too seriously?
\n• Our habit of teasing audiences with brief bits of classic rock songs we have no intention of actually playing
\n• Our new album is in the mixing stage
\n• Looking forward to getting out-of-state for the first time since the pandemic started
\n• Memories of our first road trip with Eric back in 2017
\n• NEXT WEEK: a giveaway of Blackwater Brewing Co. beer on Episode 87
\n• Upcoming Houston-area shows in November
\n• People who request songs and then disappear
\n• Song requests that make no sense
\n• Billy Joel’s overt Beatles influence on “Nylon Curtain”
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on #SlapperCast: record store memories from our youth, disappointing albums, musicians we like but wouldn't want to work with, difficult working relationships in bands.
\n\nFriday September 25: Blaggards LIVE on Facebook from Blackwater Draw Brewing Co.
Chuck Berry Hail! Hail! Rock 'N' Roll (1987) - Bonus Clip: Chuck & Keith Rehearse
Topics:
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSeptember is National Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month, and this week on #SlapperCast, we talk with musician and author Cindy Heywood, a proud survivor of anxiety disorder and suicidal depression.
\n\nCindy is a fierce defender of the rights of all who suffer from addiction and mental illness. She's a well-known mentor on internationally published suicide prevention forums, and her and editorials have been featured in internationally published magazines. She is currently working on the second edition of her book "Super Invisible Nobody", which details her recovery from anxiety disorder and suicidal depression.
\n\n\n\nTopic list:
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Cindy Heywood.
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\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Slade Ham.
","summary":"This week we're joined by our longtime friend, comedian Slade Ham! We talk about the similarities between comedians and musicians, regarding things like creative process, work ethic, and plagiarism.\r\n","date_published":"2020-09-08T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/feee644a-7a52-486f-93ff-3d1a744095d0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":48597152,"duration_in_seconds":6074}]},{"id":"b862019f-30f8-4da4-aa9b-a1251e487bff","title":"Episode 82: More Than Twenty, Less Than a Million","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/82","content_text":"This week on #SlapperCast:\n\n\nHouston's near-miss with Hurricane Laura\nAn update on last week's show (Episode 81) with pub/brewery owner Chris Steele and his efforts to reopen his businesses during the pandemic under current TABC restrictions\nUpcoming guest: comedian Slade Ham\nThe op-ed battle between Jerry Seinfeld and James Altucher about the fate of New York City \nHow the pandemic is affecting retail space and office space real estate\nDo we have any strange pre-show rituals?\nHow audience feedback affects musicians and comedians \nHow many marriages are Blaggards responsible for?\nWhy we miss the routine of loading in/setting up/breaking down/loading out gear at shows\nThe importance of a quick load-out after a show\nStruggles with weight loss/maintenance during the pandemic\nWill we do a #SlapperCast live stream?\nWe will we record and release our version of Danny Boy?\n\n\nMany thanks to Kelli for your questions!\n\nWatch this episode on YouTube:\nhttps://youtu.be/KTIUoy1mh-s\n\nShow notes\n\n\nNYC Is Dead Forever… Here’s Why — James Altucher\nhttps://jamesaltucher.com/blog/nyc-is-dead-forever-heres-why/\nJerry Seinfeld: So You Think New York Is ‘Dead’ (It’s not.)\nhttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/24/opinion/jerry-seinfeld-new-york-coronavirus.html\nSorry Seinfeld: Your Love of NYC Won’t Change the Facts About Its Crisis — James Altucher\nhttps://jamesaltucher.com/blog/sorry-seinfeld-nyc-crisis/\nSlade Runner: Houston/Mr. Wizard's World — Slade Ham\nhttps://youtu.be/7qpGszjT_9U\nDigging Up Mother — Doug Stanhope\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Digging-Up-Mother-Love-Story/dp/0306825384\\\n\n\nJoin us in IRELAND Fall 2021\n\n\nIreland 2021 — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\n","content_html":"This week on #SlapperCast:
\n\nMany thanks to Kelli for your questions!
\n\nWatch this episode on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/KTIUoy1mh-s
NYC Is Dead Forever… Here’s Why — James Altucher
\nhttps://jamesaltucher.com/blog/nyc-is-dead-forever-heres-why/
Jerry Seinfeld: So You Think New York Is ‘Dead’ (It’s not.)
\nhttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/24/opinion/jerry-seinfeld-new-york-coronavirus.html
Sorry Seinfeld: Your Love of NYC Won’t Change the Facts About Its Crisis — James Altucher
\nhttps://jamesaltucher.com/blog/sorry-seinfeld-nyc-crisis/
Slade Runner: Houston/Mr. Wizard's World — Slade Ham
\nhttps://youtu.be/7qpGszjT_9U
Digging Up Mother — Doug Stanhope
\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Digging-Up-Mother-Love-Story/dp/0306825384\\
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on #SlapperCast, we talk with our dear friend Chris Steele, owner of O'Bannon's Taphouse and Blackwater Draw Brewing Co. in Bryan–College Station, Texas.
\n\nWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/M3LH57ok7UE
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Chris Steele.
","summary":"This week: Chris Steele, owner of O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station and Blackwater Draw Brewing Co. in Bryan.","date_published":"2020-08-25T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/dc2d39a6-a9e9-4d7b-84d2-fb21431d3bd8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29932778,"duration_in_seconds":3389}]},{"id":"11fab048-06c0-4414-b188-643c48c47eb4","title":"Episode 80: The Slums of Killiney","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/80","content_text":"This week on #SlapperCast, Patrick's brother Andrew Devlin joins us to talk about his company PitchHub. \n\n\nWhat Andrew's life has been like with three young boys virtual learning from home\nWhy Andrew prefers Spotify over other streaming music services\nAndrew's company PitchHub, which helps businesses create video content to use online\nPitchHub's concept of helping clients create a \"video business card\"\nHow PitchHub could be useful for musicians\nWhy PitchHub has so much work with realtors\nHow the pandemic is affecting the real estate business, as people no longer have to worry about living close to work\nHow music venues might adapt to the pandemic\nThe challenge of adding real applause to live stream performances\nHow late night talk show hosts have adapted to working from home \nWorking on song arrangements in the recording studio instead of on stage\n\n\nWatch this episode on YouTube: \nhttps://youtu.be/66cBy-PqV-I \n\nShow notes\n\n\nPitchHub\nEric C. Hughes drum lessons (echdrumlessons.com)\nPatrick leading a Saint Paddy's Day crowd in College Station to welcome his nephew Patrick (Andrew's son) to the world\n\n\nJoin us in IRELAND Fall 2021\n\n\nIreland 2021 — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Andrew Devlin.","content_html":"This week on #SlapperCast, Patrick's brother Andrew Devlin joins us to talk about his company PitchHub.
\n\nWatch this episode on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/66cBy-PqV-I
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Andrew Devlin.
","summary":"Patrick's brother Andrew joins us to talk about his company PitchHub, and how online video has taken on greater importance during the pandemic.","date_published":"2020-08-18T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/11fab048-06c0-4414-b188-643c48c47eb4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":31915155,"duration_in_seconds":3517}]},{"id":"a5533537-4e31-40a9-802d-8571902d6df7","title":"Episode 79: Can't Get Rid of the Tramp Stamp","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/79","content_text":"Former drummer and Forever Blaggard Mike McAloon rejoins us for a whole episode!\n\n\nHelp save live music venues at Save our Stages\nHow life has changed for Mike since he left the band\nMike's assessment of Eric's drumming in Blaggards\nEric's assessment of Mike's drumming in Blaggards\nThe generational differences between Mike and Eric's approach to drumming and musicianship in general\nGreat 1990s drummers\nHow Mike first became a drummer\nWhat Mike misses about being in Blaggards\nFavrorite gig we've ever played as Blaggards\nHow the bar industry and live music have been suffering during the pandemic\nHow Mike's dad was instrumental in getting Mike into Blaggards\nChris Longwood has agreed to master the new Blaggards album\n\n\nShow Notes\n\n\nMatt Cameron's drum fill into final chorus of Soundgarden's \"Black Hole Sun\"\nAaron Comess | PASIC 2018\nLife is a Highway — Tom Cochrane\n\n\nJoin us in IRELAND Fall 2021\n\n\nIreland 2021 — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Mike McAloon.","content_html":"Former drummer and Forever Blaggard Mike McAloon rejoins us for a whole episode!
\n\nHelp save live music venues at Save our Stages
How life has changed for Mike since he left the band
Mike's assessment of Eric's drumming in Blaggards
Eric's assessment of Mike's drumming in Blaggards
The generational differences between Mike and Eric's approach to drumming and musicianship in general
Great 1990s drummers
How Mike first became a drummer
What Mike misses about being in Blaggards
Favrorite gig we've ever played as Blaggards
How the bar industry and live music have been suffering during the pandemic
How Mike's dad was instrumental in getting Mike into Blaggards
Chris Longwood has agreed to master the new Blaggards album
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Mike McAloon.
","summary":"Former drummer and Forever Blaggard Mike McAloon rejoins us for a whole episode!","date_published":"2020-08-11T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/a5533537-4e31-40a9-802d-8571902d6df7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":37731158,"duration_in_seconds":4274}]},{"id":"f3ae07e8-4268-4d1d-a9a2-8d97ac16aa39","title":"Episode 78: Rabbit Hole Central","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/78","content_text":"This week on #SlapperCast:\n\n\nEric's memories of 1978\nSessions LIVE show on Thursday, August 13 at 5 PM Central\nDrive-in concerts?\nBlaggards FACE MASKS will soon be available\nWhen Eric got \"cut off\" with the Derailers at Applebee's in Santa Fe, NM\nHow people's opinions tend to fly out of control on social media\nMore new BLAGGARDS songs brewing the studio\nLiberty DeVitto's biography (former Billy Joel drummer)\nOur dream interview subjects (alive or dead)\nThe importance of interviewing family members as a historical document\nRealistic interview subjects\nThe art of conducting a good interview\n\n\nJoin us in IRELAND Fall 2021\n\n\nIreland 2021 — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us on social media\n\n\nYouTube\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\n","content_html":"This week on #SlapperCast:
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on #SlapperCast, we welcome our longtime fiddler, the incomparable Jeff Duncan! Jeff has been performing and recording with us since 2008, and will be prominently featured on our forthcoming new album.
\n\nTopics include:
\n\nWatch on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/WOW-TDCtx2U
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Jeff Duncan.
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\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on SlapperCast:
\n\nWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/S98pgB6g1I0
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on #SlapperCast:
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on SlapperCast:
\n\nWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aLc-tcsep-I
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nA freeform conversation during a thunderstorm.
\n\nAs the rain falls, we talk about our ongoing recording sessions for the new album, re-examine our opinion of Buc-ee's, reminisce about Two Pesos (and how much better it was than Taco Cabana), heap praise upon H-E-B and Whataburger, and indulge in a bit of nerdy gear talk.
\n\nWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/p9vXry_sgxc
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nMusic that has influenced us outside of the "rock" genre, as well as other influences outside of music altogether. Thanks to Bob for the questions!
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week: bands that should have had bigger careers.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nWhy are people fired from bands? Some personal anecdotes may offer a few clues.
\n\nSlapperCast usually comes out on Tuesday, but we're releasing this episode a bit early so that we may join the rest of the music industry in observing #BlackoutTuesday, a day of silence on social media to provoke accountability and change. Please stay safe. #TheShowMustBePaused
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nBars are reopening and things are getting weird. This week we talk about the safety precautions bar owners have implemented, and the flak they're taking from customers as a result. Also: bands that would benefit from better singers, overcoming nervousness on stage, the importance of good stage banter: how much is too little, when it does become too much, and should it ever be scripted or rehearsed?
\n\nWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mg3aLrno7uI
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on SlapperCast: bars in Texas are about to re-open! Also: more unusually good solo careers, revisiting our opinions on the Eagles, and drummers that make or break a band.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on #SlapperCast, we talk about why band members sometimes quit after decades (Bun E. Carlos of Cheap Trick), and the odd situations where they don't quit even when they can't stand each other (The Ramones). Also: surprisingly good solo careers, belated appreciation for Duran Duran and Power Station, and a very loud bird.
\n\nThis is an unusually low-fi episode of SlapperCast, recorded remotely with Zoom because Chad was feeling a little under the weather. Apologies for the crap sound quality.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week we talk about what makes a good interviewer, the old days of radio, and how some famous musicians completely stumbled into playing the instrument they're known for.
\n\nWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-IfnPanBRB8
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on #SlapperCast, 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.
\n\nWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lLhhZoxBNyo
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on #SlapperCast: Eric's ELO report, favorite female artists, our thoughts on lip-syncing and using pre-recorded tracks on stage, favorite podcasts, inspiring and annoying things that audiences do.
\n\nThank you Greg and Scott for your questions!
\n\nWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FXUsd10_HA4
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on SlapperCast: what we did (and didn't) on 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, the Kinks, and more.
\n\nThank you Ellen, Erin, Sarah and Sean for your questions!
\n\nWatch full video episode on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/K19oehRFzfU
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nWe discuss how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting our lives and try to predict what things will be like when the bars finally reopen.
\n\nAlso: favorite record producers (Martin Birch, Mutt Lange, Todd Rundgren, etc.), Joe Rogan vs. Carlos Mencia, the insanity and brilliance of Phil Spector, copyright issues on YouTube, and Elvis Presley’s ’68 Comeback Special.
\n\nWe're now doing video! Watch this episode on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/VKPJb3f-Uac
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on SlapperCast, we discuss life in the time of coronavirus, cover bands vs. tribute bands, progressive rock vs. metal, and line-up changes in famous bands.
\n\nAlso, for the first time ever, this episode is on video! Watch and subscribe on YouTube:
\nhttps://youtu.be/3zIE4VOvvts
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nToday, we try to get a grip on how much our personal and professional lives have changed—and will continue to change—as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Not only for musicians like us, but the bar and restaurant owners and staff with whom we've forged our careers.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nHappy St. Paddy's Day! Today we discuss how the world is changing for musicians and bar industry people due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
\n\nWe'll be streaming LIVE on Facebook THIS AFTERNOON (March 17, 2020) at 4 PM Central.
\n\nSupport Blaggards on Patreon and get bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week we talk about all our upcoming Paddy's Day week shows, 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).
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nWe're sick but we're recording a show anyway because we CARE. Also: stories about gigs in inclement weather and even more Ireland tour info!
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nPatrick, Eric and Chad 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.
\n\nAn extended version of this episode is available to our Patreon supporters with extra conversation about Steely Dan and drummer Bernard Purdie.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on SlapperCast, you'll learn why music stands and rock n' roll do not mix. Also, more details on this year's Ireland tour!
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week: Eric's experiences playing John Doe (of the band 'X'), the Hollisters, Mike Barfield, et al. Also: what it takes to forge a career in music, what makes a good music scene, and: SlapperCast is one year old!
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week on SlapperCast, listen in on a new rhythm section getting to know each other one-on-one for the first time. Chad and Eric geek out over musical influences, personal histories and obsessions: the Beatles, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead, New York City, David Bowie, Tin Machine, Hunt Sales, Reeves Gabrels, XTC, Andy Partridge, Colin Moulding, Robyn Hitchcock, Todd Rundgren, Utopia, et al.
\n\nAlso: new Ireland Tour news!
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nNew drummer Eric talks with Patrick and Chad about his first three shows as a Blaggard: a standing-room only crowd at T-Bone Toms in Kemah, a massive turnout at Pinballz Kingdom just south of Austin, and a SOLD OUT show at Bernhardt Winery in Plantersville.
\n\n![\"\"](\"https://blaggards.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_4274.jpg\")
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week we're thrilled to introduce you to our new drummer, Eric C. Hughes! Eric is a long-time friend of ours who has actually filled in for Mike several times before. His resume reads like a “who’s who” of the Austin and Houston music scene: Allen Hill, David Beebe, The Derailers, Jesse Dayton, Mike Stinson, Archie Bell, members of Fastball... and now BLAGGARDS.
\n\n![\"\"](\"https://blaggards.com/wp-content/uploads/My-Post-30.jpg\")
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nWe are heartbroken to announce that our drummer Mike "The Machine" McAloon will be leaving the band soon. This week on SlapperCast, Mike, Patrick and Chad bring you up to speed on what's been going on behind the scenes, and look back on 11 amazing years together as "the impenetrable trio".
\n\n![\"\"](\"http://blaggards.com/wp-content/uploads/My-Post-28-1.jpg\")
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Mike McAloon.
","summary":"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\". ","date_published":"2020-01-14T02:30:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/881113f4-7f09-432c-b23c-06e3b03a3930.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":40034832,"duration_in_seconds":5004}]},{"id":"7175109f-c58d-462f-b552-5e4c22971bb8","title":"Episode 48: Happy New Year, Mr. Falcon ","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/48","content_text":"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. Discussed: plans for new singles, Chad's ongoing weight-loss journey, a new online store, touring plans for 2020 (in the US and Ireland), and how we once seriously considered moving the band to Philadelphia.\n\n\nBook a house concert\n\n\nJoin us in IRELAND Fall 2020\n\n\nIreland 2020 — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us\n\n\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\n","content_html":"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. Discussed: plans for new singles, Chad's ongoing weight-loss journey, a new online store, touring plans for 2020 (in the US and Ireland), and how we once seriously considered moving the band to Philadelphia.
\n\n\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nA 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.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nPatrick and Chad shower praise upon their old friend and Houston drumming legend Keith York, who filled in for Mike this past weekend in Longview, TX, and Little Rock, AR.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nPatrick and Chad talk about the band's plans for 2020.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nA highly caffeinated discussion of imaginary musical collaborations (and some real ones) between legendary musicians.
\n\nCORRECTION: Rick Rubin actually produced six albums with Johnny Cash (including the posthumous American VI), not just two as we incorrectly surmised during the episode.
\n\n![\"\"](\"https://blaggards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/My-Post-22.jpg\")
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nPatrick and Chad share stories of various encounters with famous musicians, some of them heroes, some not. Learn about when Yngwie Malmsteen hit on Patrick's girlfriend, when Chad danced next to David Byrne in New York, and when Billy Gibbons (of ZZ Top) made sure Patrick hadn't cut his hair.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week we explore bands we dislike, bands we once disliked but came to appreciate later, and bands we used to like but lost interest in.
\n\nDiscussed: Anthrax, KISS, Poison, Rush, Triumph, Genesis, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Deep Purple, the Who, Duran Duran, the Smiths, Van Halen, Eric Clapton, Cream, Peter Gabriel, David Bowie, Motörhead, et al.
\n\nAlso: more on the perils of smartphone addiction and how it can disrupt creativity, as well as the essential exchange of energy between performer and audience.
\n\nSend us your questions and we'll answer them on the show by
\n\nWhat makes a good cover song? How does Blaggards choose the songs they cover? Why doesn't Blaggards cover any Dropkick Murphys songs? Also: O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station is the #1 Guinness seller in Texas, Ireland tour timeframe for 2020, and Rock the Shelter XXXII.
\n\n\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nEleven years ago, Blaggards embarked on a nine-date tour through the Midwest with no drummer... and yet somehow wound up with three drummers. This ultimately leads to a discussion of how this band, like every other band that ever existed, has always been a delicate balance of personalities, talents, and temperaments.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nPatrick, Chad and Mike recount last week's IRELAND tour through Dublin, Bundoran, Sligo, and many the place between.
\n\nTopics include:
\n\n![\"\"](\"https://blaggards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/4EC289BC-D588-4F2C-88D8-2784D477F969.jpeg\")
\nBlaggards at the Fairy Bridges, Bundoran, Ireland (Photo by Laurie Valenzi Buell)
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Mike McAloon.
","summary":"Patrick, Chad and Mike recount last week's IRELAND tour through Dublin, Bundoran, Sligo, and many the place between. ","date_published":"2019-11-05T06:15:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/f4c46279-6e6e-4fca-88ec-a722192d51ec.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":37556844,"duration_in_seconds":4678}]},{"id":"4e7a5da4-af08-4738-89a9-73d43287538a","title":"Episode 38: Next Stop: IRELAND","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/38","content_text":"Patrick and Chad recount a fun weekend of pirate-themed shows—including Saturday night when the Astros won the game that sent them to the 2019 World Series—and look ahead to next week's Ireland tour. Also: Chad revives his nearly 50 year-old Sherwood stereo receiver.\n\nJoin us in IRELAND this Fall\n\n\nIreland 2019 - Are you in?\nIreland tour pricing and itinerary (PDF)\nSign up for the Ireland tour online\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us\n\n\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\n","content_html":"Patrick and Chad recount a fun weekend of pirate-themed shows—including Saturday night when the Astros won the game that sent them to the 2019 World Series—and look ahead to next week's Ireland tour. Also: Chad revives his nearly 50 year-old Sherwood stereo receiver.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThe whole band and our 'Merch Maiden' Laurie recount a fantastic weekend of shows in Cape Girardeau and Weston, MO.
\n\nRecorded on Chad's iPhone at the Java Break in Lawrence, KS.
\n\n![\"\"](\"https://blaggards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/A50B0705-94FB-46BE-B9DD-406E8F795809.jpeg\")
\nRecording SlapperCast at the Java Break in Lawrence, KS (Photo by Laurie Valenzi Buell)
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guests: Laurie Valenzi Buell and Mike McAloon.
","summary":"The whole band and 'Merch Maiden' Laurie recount a fantastic weekend on the road through Cape Girardeau and Weston, MO. Recorded at the Java Break in Lawrence, KS.","date_published":"2019-10-15T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/efe96d2e-f4af-40df-a886-a81fe6111fe4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19456498,"duration_in_seconds":1944}]},{"id":"d6d941c4-5490-46e3-bd13-4c5838281e25","title":"Episode 36: The Manscaping Manual (Vol. 1)","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/36","content_text":"\n\nPatrick and Chad discover that Houston Astros games can peacefully co-exist with live music at pubs, reminisce about the '94-'95 Houston Rockets championship seasons, and talk about how they're endeavoring to free themselves from their smart phones. Also: books they've read recently, with kudos to poet/novelist Paul Auster and Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead.\n\nShow notes\n\n\n1994-95 Houston Rockets - Double Clutch\nLuv Ya Blue — Mack Hayes\nLemmy: The Definitive Biography — Mick Wall\nLemmy (documentary film)\nLemmy buys the Beatles Mono Box\nWhy Write? — Paul Auster\nBoom, Like That — Mark Knopfler's song about McDonald's founder Ray Kroc\nGrinding It Out: The Making of McDonald's — Ray Kroc (the book that inspired Mark Knopfler's song)\nThe Founder — movie about Ray Kroc starring Michael Keaton\n\n\nJoin us in IRELAND this Fall\n\n\nIreland 2019 - Are you in?\nIreland tour pricing and itinerary (PDF)\nSign up for the Ireland tour online\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us\n\n\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\n","content_html":"![\"\"](\"https://blaggards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/fullsizeoutput_5509-e1570502071925.jpeg\")
Patrick and Chad discover that Houston Astros games can peacefully co-exist with live music at pubs, reminisce about the '94-'95 Houston Rockets championship seasons, and talk about how they're endeavoring to free themselves from their smart phones. Also: books they've read recently, with kudos to poet/novelist Paul Auster and Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nPatrick talks about his favorite home recording device. Chad complains about how the digital age has rotted his brain, and pines for the old days when devices had one singular purpose. Also: memories of long gone Houston music venues, and Patrick's love of the Houston Astros.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nPatrick and Chad talk about house concerts and private engagements, and then discuss the many catastrophic flooding events that have hit Houston in recent times, including last week's Tropical Storm Imelda.
\n\n![\"\"](\"https://blaggards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/21056227_10159371981130604_4733349944223131112_o-e1569344696894.jpg\")
\nPhoto by Slade Ham of Patrick & son Conor on the flood waters of Hurricane Harvey, August 2017.
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\n![\"\"](\"https://blaggards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/IMG_4067-e1568693055621.jpg\")
Our longtime friend and Houston music scene legend Allen Hill joins us for a wonderfully wide-ranging discussion of live music, recording, songwriting, the Houston music scene, bass guitar, his experiences playing with Archie Bell and Chuck Berry... and Allen's brand new solo record "All Over the Map"!
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Allen Hill.
","summary":"Houston music legend Allen Hill joins us for a wonderfully wide-ranging discussion of live music, Houston, playing bass for Chuck Berry, and Allen's new solo record \"All Over the Map\". ","date_published":"2019-09-16T11:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/7da728b4-00d9-4e0d-a509-bffb9b0e6bb4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":37632721,"duration_in_seconds":4464}]},{"id":"8b811464-06b5-4ff4-933a-7eae215bdf93","title":"Episode 32: Burn Your Guitars","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/32","content_text":"\n\nPatrick and Chad rhapsodize at length about the amazing Mark Knopfler concert they saw this past Friday in Sugar Land, TX.\n\nShow notes\n\n\nMark Knopfler\nMark Knopfler on his guitar picking technique\nSpeedway at Nazareth — Mark Knopfler, Sailing to Philadelphia\nMark Knopfler stops time in Sugar Land — Andrew Dansby, Houston Chronicle\nShelly Yakus talks about recording Mark Knopfler's guitar for \"Romeo and Juliet\" — Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro\n\n\nJoin us in IRELAND this Fall\n\n\nIreland 2019 - Are you in?\nIreland tour pricing and itinerary (PDF)\nSign up for the Ireland tour online\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us\n\n\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\n","content_html":"![\"\"](\"https://blaggards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/IMG_4042-e1568128190573.jpg\")
Patrick and Chad rhapsodize at length about the amazing Mark Knopfler concert they saw this past Friday in Sugar Land, TX.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\n![\"\"](\"https://blaggards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/IMG_3790.jpg\")
Patrick and Chad talk about recent shows, house concerts, our upcoming Ireland tour, and the importance of recording and listening back to our own live shows in regards to our new sister podcast Blaggards LIVE.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nAt long last, this week we're joined by our longtime friend, the massively talented Paul Beebe... musician, vocalist, songwriter, producer, arranger, audio engineer, owner of Beebe Gunn Studio, and member of more bands than we can count. He also happens to be recording our new record.
\n\n![\"\"](\"https://blaggards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/IMG_3903-e1566905346840.jpg\")
\nChad and Patrick with Paul Beebe
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Paul Beebe.
","summary":"At long last, we're joined by our longtime friend, the massively talented Paul Beebe, musician, vocalist, songwriter, producer, arranger and audio engineer at Beebe Gunn Studio.","date_published":"2019-08-27T07:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/2babcf83-f10e-43a8-aab5-e01b0daaecb8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":42411549,"duration_in_seconds":5661}]},{"id":"08706f0f-ccc0-4da8-93ab-eac4ffc9186b","title":"Episode 29: Randy Hill of Little Outfit","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/29","content_text":"An epic conversation with our good friend Randy Hill of local Houston band Little Outfit.\n\n\nRandy with Patrick & Chad right after recording the show.\n\nShow notes\n\n\nLittle Outfit — Facebook, Instagram\n\n\nJoin us in IRELAND this Fall\n\n\nIreland 2019 - Are you in?\nIreland tour pricing and itinerary (PDF)\nSign up for the Ireland tour online\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us\n\n\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Randy Hill.","content_html":"An epic conversation with our good friend Randy Hill of local Houston band Little Outfit.
\n\n![\"\"](\"https://blaggards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/IMG_3852-e1566308129728.jpg\")
\nRandy with Patrick & Chad right after recording the show.
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Randy Hill.
","summary":"An epic conversation with our good friend Randy Hill of local Houston band Little Outfit.","date_published":"2019-08-20T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/08706f0f-ccc0-4da8-93ab-eac4ffc9186b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":39376532,"duration_in_seconds":5246}]},{"id":"09288491-9dde-47dc-bf39-d50312c9850a","title":"Episode 28: Another Four Shirt Night","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/28","content_text":"Patrick and Chad have a leisurely discussion about vinyl records (yes, again), people who've helped the band along throughout the years, Blaggards becoming an LLC, Houston's summer heat, our upcoming Ireland tour, stories from our first Ireland tour, Brexit's effect on Ireland, and our upcoming \"Blaggards Live\" podcast. \n\nShow notes\n\n\nBUY NOW: Lone Star Pirate Festival T-shirt benefitting Camp Hope\nPitchHub\nBlaggards PitchHub video\n\n\nJoin us in IRELAND this Fall\n\n\nIreland 2019 - Are you in?\nIreland tour pricing and itinerary (PDF)\nSign up for the Ireland tour online\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us\n\n\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\n","content_html":"Patrick and Chad have a leisurely discussion about vinyl records (yes, again), people who've helped the band along throughout the years, Blaggards becoming an LLC, Houston's summer heat, our upcoming Ireland tour, stories from our first Ireland tour, Brexit's effect on Ireland, and our upcoming "Blaggards Live" podcast.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nPatrick and Chad talk about how to stay focused and positive when you're self-employed, why daily exercise is essential, favorite album covers, and Chad raves about his new Apple Watch.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nPatrick and Chad talk about their recent shows in San Antonio and Plantersville, and then address a question about what legendary bands they wish they could have played in. This leads to a discussion of how Elvis Presley might have been saved.
\n\nAlso, our IRELAND tour is definitely happening! SIGN UP TODAY!
\n\n![\"\"](\"https://blaggards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/dorian-svart-poster.jpg\")
\nPoster art by Vicente Yuste.
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nPatrick and Chad recount this past Saturday's first annual Lone Star Pirate Festival and all the hard work that went on behind the scenes. We also talk about our upcoming Ireland tour (JOIN US -- see details below), reminisce about the old days of vinyl LPs, and shine some much-deserved light upon two legendary houston businesses: Cactus Music and Rockin' Robin Guitars.
\n\n![\"\"](\"https://blaggards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/67215251_10220049404691908_3224487658575101952_o-1030x579.jpg\")
\nBlaggards at Lone Star Pirate Festival (Photo by Laurie Valenzi Buell)
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nPatrick and Chad recount the band's weekend of shows: two nights at O'Malley's in Weston, Missouri, and a house concert in Omaha, Nebraska.
\n\n![\"\"](\"https://blaggards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/67073450_2567245003288752_7893149158373064704_n.jpg\")
\nBlaggards playing a house concert in Omaha NE (Photo by Sienna Oehler Nania)
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\n![\"\"](\"https://blaggards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0950-e1562664898904-1030x554.jpg\")
\nMike and Paddy with O’Malley’s owner Michael Coakley.
Patrick, Chad, and Mike sing the praises of O'Malley's Pub, an amazing music venue, pub and brewery in Weston, MO, where we'll be playing this weekend (July 12 & 13, 2019), as well as in October for Weston Irish Fest. Then we spend some time musing at the many odd fake Irish accents we frequently encounter in our line of work, and also talk about how much fun we've been having with our Facebook live streams.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Mike McAloon.
","summary":"This week: Stories from O'Malley's Pub in Weston, MO, fake Irish accents, and the joys of live streaming our shows.","date_published":"2019-07-09T04:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/e913446f-2e7d-428e-b940-9c7905f6cdcd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26302291,"duration_in_seconds":3298}]},{"id":"cc52d502-479f-4fc0-bcb4-a6e616c5447f","title":"Episode 22: Dance To Live Music with José Figueroa","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/22","content_text":"\n\nOur first actual guest on the show, artist and filmmaker José Figueroa of Dance To Live Music, joins us for an epic discussion about Houston’s vibrant music scene... and José’s upcoming documentary film about that very subject.\n\n\nDance To Live Music on Facebook\nDance To Live Music on Instagram\n\n\nJoin us in IRELAND this Fall\n\n\nIreland 2019 - Are you in?\nIreland tour pricing and itinerary (PDF)\nSign up for the Ireland tour online\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us\n\n\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: José G. Figueroa.","content_html":"![\"\"](\"https://blaggards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/65518467_542446842265_3048947453219831808_n-e1562138359221.jpg\")
Our first actual guest on the show, artist and filmmaker José Figueroa of Dance To Live Music, joins us for an epic discussion about Houston’s vibrant music scene... and José’s upcoming documentary film about that very subject.
\n\n\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: José G. Figueroa.
","summary":"Visual artist and filmmaker José G. Figueroa joins us for an epic discussion of Houston’s music scene.","date_published":"2019-07-02T05:30:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/cc52d502-479f-4fc0-bcb4-a6e616c5447f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":39496570,"duration_in_seconds":5042}]},{"id":"e4513fd8-8b9a-41cc-8fea-3bdd68adf088","title":"Episode 21: The Man From Omaha","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/21","content_text":"Patrick, Mike and Chad tell the story of our dear friend Jeff Quinn—the subject of our song \"The Man From Omaha\"—who passed away from ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) in February 2015. Jeff’s spirit was so strong that it’s still hard to believe he’s gone. In the short time we knew him, every second of his life was a celebration, and we were honored to be a part of it. He loved to laugh and was always smiling. His friendship also gave us a whole new extended family and second home in Omaha, Nebraska, something we know will always endure. \n\n(This episode is put together from two different recording sessions: one from several months ago with just Patrick and Chad, and another with Mike recorded yesterday afternoon.)\n\n\nPlease consider donating to ALS Association. Thanks!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us in IRELAND this Fall\n\n\nIreland 2019 - Are you in?\nIreland tour pricing and itinerary (PDF)\nSign up for the Ireland tour online\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us\n\n\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\nSpecial Guest: Mike McAloon.","content_html":"Patrick, Mike and Chad tell the story of our dear friend Jeff Quinn—the subject of our song "The Man From Omaha"—who passed away from ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) in February 2015. Jeff’s spirit was so strong that it’s still hard to believe he’s gone. In the short time we knew him, every second of his life was a celebration, and we were honored to be a part of it. He loved to laugh and was always smiling. His friendship also gave us a whole new extended family and second home in Omaha, Nebraska, something we know will always endure.
\n\n(This episode is put together from two different recording sessions: one from several months ago with just Patrick and Chad, and another with Mike recorded yesterday afternoon.)
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If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Mike McAloon.
","summary":"Patrick, Mike and Chad tell the story of our dear friend Jeff Quinn, the subject of our song \"The Man From Omaha\", who passed away from ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) in February 2015. ","date_published":"2019-06-25T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/e4513fd8-8b9a-41cc-8fea-3bdd68adf088.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21759248,"duration_in_seconds":2883}]},{"id":"73971b6c-cb65-4b15-b27f-de02e521de8b","title":"Episode 20: Duct Tape Grandma to the Chair","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/20","content_text":"Less than a day after getting home, Patrick and Chad recount the band's two-week West Coast tour through Las Vegas, San Diego, Bullhead City and Phoenix. Also, we get some insight into Patrick's family history and give a lot of love to our hometown of Houston.\n\n\nA receipt from the store of Patrick's grandfather and namesake (Photo by Mike McAloon)\n\nShow notes\n\n\nThe Field Irish Pub — San Diego\nHalf Door Brewing Co. — San Diego\nLazy Harry's Bar & Grill — Bullhead City, AZ\nThe Dubliner Irish Pub — Phoenix\nLive streams set 1 and set 2 from Lazy Harry's\nLive streams set 1 and set 2 from the Dubliner\nDriving through the Jacumba Mountains — Chad's Instagram\nDriving through Southern California is like visiting several different planets. — Chad's Instagram\n\n\nJoin us in IRELAND this Fall\n\n\nIreland 2019 - Are you in?\nIreland tour pricing and itinerary (PDF)\nSign up for the Ireland tour online\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us\n\n\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\n","content_html":"Less than a day after getting home, Patrick and Chad recount the band's two-week West Coast tour through Las Vegas, San Diego, Bullhead City and Phoenix. Also, we get some insight into Patrick's family history and give a lot of love to our hometown of Houston.
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\nA receipt from the store of Patrick's grandfather and namesake (Photo by Mike McAloon)
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
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At long last, Mike and Wes have their debut on the show and share a bit about their musical histories. Also: stories of our experiences in Las Vegas and last year's trip to Philadelphia, and a few crazy incidents with drunk people at our shows.
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\nBlaggards and Sean South CSC from Ireland at June 8, 2019, at Ri Ra Las Vegas.
Mike's previous bands:
\n\n\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nSpecial Guest: Mike McAloon.
","summary":"Mike and Wes share a bit about their musical histories. Also: stories of our experiences in Las Vegas and memorable incidents with drunk people at our shows.","date_published":"2019-06-11T01:30:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ddadec07-f9e9-4920-ae00-dd92a0b30bd1/599f9935-eac9-4aea-a150-5fbce6feb4e4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":42103685,"duration_in_seconds":3508}]},{"id":"241512b7-c29e-494e-89f8-f4a647bd9417","title":"Episode 18: Epiphany's Little Sister","url":"https://slappercast.fireside.fm/18","content_text":"Hello from Las Vegas! This week, Paddy and Chad talk about how Blaggards got booked in Las Vegas by the legendary Derek Warfield, the band's longtime relationship with Celtic FC supporters, their unique arrangement of Fields of Athenry, the perils of people-pleasing in the arts, and a tip of the hat to the remarkable bravery of stand-up comedians. \n\n\nBlaggards with Derek Warfield in February 2009 (Photo by Jon Riesenfeld)\n\nShow notes\n\n\nInterview with Derek Warfield — The Plough & the Stars\nCeltic fans at Glasgow Cross having a party\nCeltic fans singing \"Fields of Athenry\" during the match against Rangers on September 10th, 2016\n\"Never play to the gallery\" — David Bowie\nDavid Bowie: A look back at his ’90s era – when he got weird again — Great interview with Reeves Gabrels on his friendship and collaboration with David Bowie\nPatton Oswalt Reveals What Keeps Creative People From Creating — OffCamera with Sam Jones\nDavid Letterman on Robin Williams — WTF with Marc Maron (about 40 minutes in)\nPete Townshend talks about Jimi Hendrix\n\n\nJoin us in IRELAND this Fall\n\n\nIreland 2019 - Are you in?\nIreland tour pricing and itinerary (PDF)\nSign up for the Ireland tour online\n\n\nShow dates\n\n\nBlaggards.com \nFacebook\nBandsintown\n\n\nFollow us\n\n\nFacebook\nTwitter\nInstagram\n\n\nBecome a Patron\n\n\nJoin Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.\n\n\nRate us\n\n\nRate and review SlapperCast on iTunes \n\n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode, \n\n\nleave a comment on Patreon, or \ntweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.\n","content_html":"Hello from Las Vegas! This week, Paddy and Chad talk about how Blaggards got booked in Las Vegas by the legendary Derek Warfield, the band's longtime relationship with Celtic FC supporters, their unique arrangement of Fields of Athenry, the perils of people-pleasing in the arts, and a tip of the hat to the remarkable bravery of stand-up comedians.
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\nBlaggards with Derek Warfield in February 2009 (Photo by Jon Riesenfeld)
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nChad waxes nostalgic about Fitzgerald's, one of Houston's oldest music venues that closed last year... and was torn down last week to make way for a parking lot.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nPatrick and Chad talk about their interests outside of music, how they "wind down" between shows, how the band has held together for so long, favorite foods, and the joys of Houston humidity. Also plenty of odd diversions, including a story about Chad's unlikely-but-true connection to the '90s movie "Reality Bites".
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nWhat would Paddy and Chad be doing now if Blaggards had never happened? A very good question with a very long answer. The discussion takes us down the winding road of Houston history and the dramatic changes the music industry has seen in the digital era.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nPatrick and Chad talk about wireless guitar systems, mandolins in Blaggards music, why Blaggards doesn't have a fifth member, our favorite movie soundtracks, and the often hilarious obsession our fans have with Patrick's hair.
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\nPatrick wirelessly roaming O'Malley's Pub (Photo by Kelly Howe)
If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nPaddy and Chad talk about the artful placement of slow songs, set lists, sound checks, stolen gear, and other forms of chaos.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nWhat are some of the most ridiculous song requests we've received? What are some of our favorite venues to play? What venues do we miss that have closed? What guitars does Patrick use? Will we ever hear Blaggards on vinyl?
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nAfter a brief conversation about David Lee Roth's new podcast, Patrick and Chad talk about their experiences in the recording studio, sing the praises of great sound engineers, and also share a few pointers for fledgling musicians of all ages.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nTwo listener questions take us an entire episode to answer... first, we compare Shane MacGowan of the Pogues to Ronnie Drew and Luke Kelly of the Dubliners. Then follows a ridiculously long discussion of our top five(ish) desert island discs.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nWhy did Patrick choose guitar? Why did Chad choose bass? Why did they both stop using amplifiers on stage? Do they still get nervous before a show? When the hell are Mike and Wes going to be on the show? All these questions and more are sort-of kinda answered this week on SLAPPERCAST...
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nPatrick and Chad of Blaggards begin a long discussion about their musical influences, to be continued next week in Episode 9.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nPaddy and Chad talk about how different Saint Patrick's Day is in Ireland compared to the USA, how they first started playing at O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station back in 2005, and how they've been playing Paddy's Day there every year since 2011.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nThis week, an old list of Blaggards show dates from the band's first East Coast tour in March 2006 triggers a slew of memories, including a detour into the early days of MySpace. We also reminisce about our first gig at Fadó Irish Pub in Austin, and how Chad earned the nickname \"Mr. Whiskers\".
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nPatrick and Chad tell the story of how the band's instrumental tune \"Kerfuffleful\" was written and recorded for the movie How To Be Single, how \"Drunken Sailor\" and \"Big Strong Man\" came to be featured on an episode of the CBS series The Good Wife, and how \"Big Strong Man\" was used in the British film The Kid. We also take a look at how podcasting and internet radio has helped us get our music out there throughout the years.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nPatrick and Chad talk about their experiences in Ireland with an eye on Blaggards' next tour there in October 2019.
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nWhat do we look for in truck stops? What are our favorite songs to play live? Do we play house concerts? When's our new record coming out? What "Spinal Tap" moments have we had in the band? Best and worst gig?
\n\nIf you have questions for a future Q&A episode,
\n\nPatrick and Chad talk about their earliest influences, Patrick's teenage years in Dublin, his first guitar, his first almost-gig, his first actual gig, and why he eventually decided to form a band.
\n\nRelated links:
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\n\nPatrick (lead vocals & guitar) and Chad (bass & vocals) talk about the bands they were in before Blaggards, how they met, how the band got its name, and other anecdotes from the early days of their fifteen-plus years as bandmates.
\n\nThis first episode started off as an audio test, but actually turned into an interesting discussion so we decided to let it roll.
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