About the show
The members of Blaggards, a band that's been together for over 15 years with a fan base that spans the globe, share their experiences and occasionally chat with guests.
"The official podcast of all things Blaggards. Found on all major pod platforms and delivered weekly, it’s a behind-the-music view of the band, with tidbits for new fans (it’s just Blaggards, not The Blaggards, newbs) and cool stuff for longtime followers (Episode 5 discusses how the band’s music has been used in films like How to Be Single and TV shows like The Good Wife). Its engaging hosts are smart and funny. An interesting aside is the podcast also offers occasional glimpses back at Houston’s music community." — Jesse Sendejas, Houston Press
Cover photo by Caroline Brewton.
SlapperCast: a weekly talk show with Blaggards on social media
Episode List
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Episode 24: No Sleeves, No Service
July 16th, 2019 | 57 mins 41 secs
Patrick and Chad recount the band's weekend of shows in Weston MO and Omaha NE.
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Episode 23: Jamaican Lucky Charms
July 9th, 2019 | 54 mins 58 secs
This week: Stories from O'Malley's Pub in Weston, MO, fake Irish accents, and the joys of live streaming our shows.
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Episode 22: Dance To Live Music with José Figueroa
July 2nd, 2019 | 1 hr 24 mins
Visual artist and filmmaker José G. Figueroa joins us for an epic discussion of Houston’s music scene.
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Episode 21: The Man From Omaha
June 25th, 2019 | 48 mins 3 secs
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.
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Episode 20: Duct Tape Grandma to the Chair
June 18th, 2019 | 54 mins 33 secs
Patrick and Chad of Blaggards recount the band's tour through Las Vegas, San Diego, Bullhead City and Phoenix.
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Episode 19: MacGyver & Wonder Woman
June 11th, 2019 | 58 mins 28 secs
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.
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Episode 18: Epiphany's Little Sister
June 4th, 2019 | 40 mins 46 secs
band history, personal histories
How Blaggards got booked in Vegas by the legendary Derek Warfield, the band's longtime connection with Celtic FC Supporters, their unique arrangement of Fields of Athenry, the perils of people-pleasing in the arts, and the remarkable bravery of stand-up comedians.
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Episode 17: Hold Me
May 28th, 2019 | 21 mins 23 secs
Chad waxes nostalgic about Fitzgerald's, one of Houston's oldest music venues that closed in December 18 and was torn down last week.
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Episode 16: Chocolate is a Vegetable, Right?
May 21st, 2019 | 1 hr 14 mins
Interests outside of music, how we "wind down" between shows, how the band has held together for so long, favorite foods, and the joys of Houston humidity.
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Episode 15: Sandwich Time
May 14th, 2019 | 50 mins 8 secs
What would we be doing now if Blaggards had never happened? A very good question with a very long answer.
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Episode 14: Julie Andrews Called Me
May 7th, 2019 | 32 mins 53 secs
Wireless guitar systems, stage set-ups, mandolin, fifth members, favorite movie soundtracks, Patrick's hair
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Episode 13: Allergic to Sleeves
April 30th, 2019 | 45 mins 6 secs
Slow songs, set lists, sound checks, stolen gear, etc.