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 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Episode 13: Allergic to Sleeves

    April 30th, 2019  |  45 mins 6 secs

    Slow songs, set lists, sound checks, stolen gear, etc.