SlapperCast

A weekly podcast by Blaggards

About the show

SlapperCast is a weekly podcast by Blaggards, a band based out of Houston, TX. Hosted by Patrick Devlin (lead singer & guitarist) and Chad Richard Smalley (bassist). Past guests include drummer Vinny Appice and comedian Doug Stanhope.

Full video versions of each episode are published on the SlapperCast YouTube channel. All episodes are mixed and edited by Chad.

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Episodes

  • Episode 48: Happy New Year, Mr. Falcon

    January 7th, 2020  |  37 mins 9 secs

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

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    Episode 47: Ass Kicking Contest

    December 31st, 2019  |  35 mins 38 secs

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

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

    December 24th, 2019  |  47 mins 45 secs

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

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    Episode 45: Pulling Up Anchor

    December 17th, 2019  |  36 mins 59 secs

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

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    Episode 44: Sneakers in the Dryer, Please

    December 10th, 2019  |  50 mins 32 secs

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

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    Episode 43: Strange and Wonderful Beast

    December 3rd, 2019  |  1 hr 2 mins

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

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    Episode 42: Dark Cloud of Glam

    November 26th, 2019  |  57 mins 48 secs

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

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    Episode 41: Cover Story

    November 19th, 2019  |  1 hr 6 mins

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

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

    November 12th, 2019  |  1 hr 12 mins

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

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    Episode 39: Green Eggs & Spam

    November 5th, 2019  |  1 hr 17 mins

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

  • Episode 38: Next Stop: IRELAND

    October 22nd, 2019  |  51 mins 37 secs

    Patrick and Chad recount a great weekend of pirate-themed shows, and look ahead to next week's Ireland tour. Also: Chad revives his nearly 50 year-old Sherwood stereo receiver.

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    Episode 37: Napping at Ninety Miles Per Hour

    October 15th, 2019  |  32 mins 24 secs

    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.