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 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.
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Episode 12: Fried Chicken Tech for Meat Loaf
April 23rd, 2019 | 56 mins 5 secs
Ridiculous song requests, favorite venues, closed venues that we miss, Patrick's guitars, Blaggards on vinyl.
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Episode 11: 666 Acacia Avenue
April 16th, 2019 | 58 mins 23 secs
Patrick and Chad talk about their experiences in the recording studio.
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Episode 10: Just Kidding, Lars
April 9th, 2019 | 1 hr 12 mins
How long does it take two Blaggards to list their top five desert island discs? The world may never know.
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Episode 9: Fifteen Dead Bodies
April 2nd, 2019 | 1 hr 4 mins
Patrick and Chad continue their discussion on influences, this time with a focus on their chosen instruments and vocal styles.
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Episode 8: Gerbil on Cocaine
March 26th, 2019 | 40 mins 55 secs
influences
Patrick and Chad begin exploring their musical influences… this is just the start of what will likely be an ongoing discussion across many episodes.
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Episode 7: Surgery Falling Out of a Plane
March 17th, 2019 | 33 mins 25 secs
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Paddy and Chad reflect on the big day before their 14-hour long show at O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station, TX.