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
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Episode 29: Randy Hill of Little Outfit
August 20th, 2019 | 1 hr 27 mins
An epic conversation with our good friend Randy Hill of local Houston band Little Outfit.
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Episode 28: Another Four Shirt Night
August 13th, 2019 | 1 hr 3 mins
Patrick and Chad discuss vinyl records, Blaggards becoming an LLC, Houston's summer heat, our upcoming Ireland tour, Brexit, and our upcoming "Blaggards Live" podcast.
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Episode 27: Hair Tips From Bald People
August 6th, 2019 | 48 mins 30 secs
Patrick 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.
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Episode 26: The Bee Gees Need Some Dive Bombs
July 30th, 2019 | 47 mins 12 secs
What legendary bands do Patrick and Chad wish they could have played in? Could Elvis have been saved?
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Episode 25: ARRRRrrrr
July 23rd, 2019 | 46 mins 26 secs
Patrick and Chad of Blaggards talk about their gig at Lone Star Pirate Festival and all the hard work that went on behind the scenes, their upcoming Ireland tour, the old days of vinyl records, and more.
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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.