web02.fireside.fm Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:31:11 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) SlapperCast - Episodes Tagged with “Band History” https://slappercast.fireside.fm/tags/band%20history Tue, 04 Jun 2019 02:00:00 -0500 <p>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. </p> <p>Full video versions of each episode are published on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgPnYk70e080KQnQcCeTCgw">SlapperCast YouTube channel</a>. All episodes are mixed and edited by Chad.</p> en-us episodic A weekly podcast by Blaggards Blaggards <p>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. </p> <p>Full video versions of each episode are published on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgPnYk70e080KQnQcCeTCgw">SlapperCast YouTube channel</a>. All episodes are mixed and edited by Chad.</p> yes Blaggards, stout Irish rock, band, houston Blaggards slappercast@blaggards.com Episode 18: Epiphany's Little Sister https://slappercast.fireside.fm/18 241512b7-c29e-494e-89f8-f4a647bd9417 Tue, 04 Jun 2019 02:00:00 -0500 Blaggards 18 Epiphany's Little Sister full Blaggards 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. 40:46 no Hello from Las Vegas! This week, Paddy and Chad talk about how Blaggards (https://blaggards.com) got booked in Las Vegas by the legendary Derek Warfield, the band's longtime relationship with Celtic FC supporters, their unique arrangement of Fields of Athenry, the perils of people-pleasing in the arts, and a tip of the hat to the remarkable bravery of stand-up comedians. https://blaggards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0758-1030x773.jpg Blaggards with Derek Warfield in February 2009 (Photo by Jon Riesenfeld) (https://blaggards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0758-1030x773.jpg) Show notes Interview with Derek Warfield (https://youtu.be/Nk0wxt149cQ) — The Plough &amp; the Stars Celtic fans at Glasgow Cross having a party (https://youtu.be/5DYRc43EqG0) Celtic fans singing "Fields of Athenry" during the match against Rangers on September 10th, 2016 (https://youtu.be/GBCmbhThv-U) "Never play to the gallery" (https://youtu.be/h48hGHALFC4) — David Bowie David Bowie: A look back at his ’90s era – when he got weird again (https://www.fabulousfreaks.uk/blog/david-bowie-a-look-back-at-his-90s-era-when-he-got-weird-again) — Great interview with Reeves Gabrels on his friendship and collaboration with David Bowie Patton Oswalt Reveals What Keeps Creative People From Creating (https://youtu.be/krkgKGq54tI) — OffCamera with Sam Jones David Letterman on Robin Williams (https://radiopublic.com/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast-GOMp76/ep/s1!0db58#t=2400) — WTF with Marc Maron (about 40 minutes in) Pete Townshend talks about Jimi Hendrix (https://youtu.be/fTrvu5-Uruk?t=1270) Join us in IRELAND this Fall Ireland 2019 - Are you in? (https://blaggards.com/2019/02/ireland-october-2019-are-you-in/) Ireland tour pricing and itinerary (PDF) (https://blaggards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blaggards-irelandtour-2019.pdf) Sign up for the Ireland tour online (https://www.hammondtours.com/product/blaggards/) Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/blaggards/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/blaggards) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/blaggards/) Become a Patron Join Blaggards on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/blaggards) for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives. Rate us Rate and review SlapperCast on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/slappercast-a-weekly-talk-show-with-blaggards/id1452061331) Questions? If you have questions for a future Q&amp;A episode, * leave a comment on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/blaggards), or * tweet them to us (https://twitter.com/blaggards) with the hashtag #slappercast. blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston, Celtic FC, music, bands, musicians Hello from Las Vegas! This week, Paddy and Chad talk about how Blaggards got booked in Las Vegas by the legendary Derek Warfield, the band's longtime relationship with Celtic FC supporters, their unique arrangement of Fields of Athenry, the perils of people-pleasing in the arts, and a tip of the hat to the remarkable bravery of stand-up comedians.


Blaggards with Derek Warfield in February 2009 (Photo by Jon Riesenfeld)

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]]> Hello from Las Vegas! This week, Paddy and Chad talk about how Blaggards got booked in Las Vegas by the legendary Derek Warfield, the band's longtime relationship with Celtic FC supporters, their unique arrangement of Fields of Athenry, the perils of people-pleasing in the arts, and a tip of the hat to the remarkable bravery of stand-up comedians.


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]]> Episode 1: Prehistoric Blaggards https://slappercast.fireside.fm/1 de241998-157b-48b9-8c4f-b6fc7cd9d3ee Fri, 08 Feb 2019 10:00:00 -0600 Blaggards 1 Prehistoric Blaggards full Blaggards Patrick (lead singer and guitar) and Chad (bass and vocals) talk about the bands they were in before Blaggards, how Blaggards got their name, why there's no "the" in the name, and other tidbits from the early days of their fifteen-plus years as bandmates. This first episode started off as an audio test, but actually turned into an interesting discussion so we decided to let it roll. 20:50 no <p>Patrick (lead vocals &amp; guitar) and Chad (bass &amp; vocals) talk about the bands they were in before Blaggards, how they met, how the band got its name, and other anecdotes from the early days of their fifteen-plus years as bandmates.</p> <p>This first episode started off as an audio test, but actually turned into an interesting discussion so we decided to let it roll.</p> Join us in IRELAND this Fall Ireland 2019 - Are you in? (https://blaggards.com/2019/02/ireland-october-2019-are-you-in/) Ireland tour pricing and itinerary (PDF) (https://blaggards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blaggards-irelandtour-2019.pdf) Sign up for the Ireland tour online (https://www.hammondtours.com/product/blaggards/) Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/blaggards/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/blaggards) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/blaggards/) Become a Patron Join Blaggards on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/blaggards) for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives. Rate us Rate and review SlapperCast on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/slappercast-a-weekly-talk-show-with-blaggards/id1452061331) Questions? If you have questions for a future Q&amp;A episode, * leave a comment on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/blaggards), or * tweet them to us (https://twitter.com/blaggards) with the hashtag #slappercast. blaggards, band, stout irish rock, live music, houston Patrick (lead vocals & guitar) and Chad (bass & vocals) talk about the bands they were in before Blaggards, how they met, how the band got its name, and other anecdotes from the early days of their fifteen-plus years as bandmates.

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