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 199: Hot Chad in the City

    December 6th, 2022  |  44 mins 7 secs

    This week we talk about the Pogues' second album "Rum Sodomy & the Lash", some special upcoming gigs, and Chad's recent trip to Dayton and New York City.

  • Episode 198: Bored by Beige

    November 29th, 2022  |  1 hr 7 mins

    Obscenely high ticket prices, Heide's gig with Marie Osmond, Shane MacGowan, the Pogues, Steel Panther, Thin Lizzy, Blaze Bayley, Dolly Parton, and a bunch of other stuff.

  • Episode 197: Direction with a D

    November 22nd, 2022  |  35 mins 39 secs

    Another epic night at O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station.

  • Episode 196: Squeezing the Toad

    November 15th, 2022  |  16 mins 11 secs

    Discussed: Rory Gallagher, Adrian Belew, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne, George Harrison, Elvis Presley, and Mariah Carey.

  • Episode 195: Blaggards Tour of Ireland 2023

    November 8th, 2022  |  38 mins 33 secs

    This week we talk with the man who is putting together our 2023 Ireland Tour: DENNIS O'CARROLL of Doc's Irish Tours.

  • Episode 194: Janitor, Jouster or Jester

    November 1st, 2022  |  32 mins 48 secs

    A road report following two really fun shows in Richmond and College Station.

  • Episode 193: Pennies in a Strip Club

    October 25th, 2022  |  42 mins 47 secs

    A new version of our 2020 Christmas song, Bruce Springsteen's early material, Blaze Bayley performing with Iron Maiden, and more.

  • Episode 192: Drug Dealers & Dog Shaggers

    October 18th, 2022  |  31 mins 54 secs

    This week, we talk about the brilliant comedian Doug Stanhope and the thrill of hearing him talk about us on his podcast, upcoming tour plans for January, and next year's IRELAND tour.

  • Episode 191: Blind Guy in a Brothel

    October 11th, 2022  |  49 mins 21 secs

    IRELAND tour in Fall 2023, Fall 2022 show dates, and Chad's new podcast "Prodigious Saps"

  • Episode 190: Turbo, Beer & Brenham

    October 4th, 2022  |  18 mins 52 secs

    Recorded on the way home from our gig at HSF Biegarten in Brenham, TX.

  • Episode 189: Eat 'em UP Kats!

    September 27th, 2022  |  23 mins 37 secs

    SlapperCast Episode 189 was recorded on the way to our gig at Lewisville Western Days, and again afterwards as we drove Heide back to Dallas Love Field Airport. Special guest: Patrick's daughter, Tara Devlin.

  • Episode 188: The Softest of All Balls

    September 20th, 2022  |  16 mins 50 secs

    Recapping our three-day gig at ScotFest in Broken Arrow, OK.