SlapperCast
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.
Show episodes
SlapperCast Episode 349: "Get Your Big Rocket Off My Device" This one was recorded early Sunday afternoon in front of Cornerstone Methodist Church, shortly before our gig as part of their annual "Trunk or Treat" event. We talk about the value of having a dedicated sound person, and look forward to next week's 11th Annu
SlapperCast Episode 348: "Some Kind of a Slap" Patrick and Chad talk about their favorite cover songs in our current repertoire, our upcoming new LIVE album, and this year's IRELAND tour which is only two weeks away! Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards
SlapperCast Episode 347: "Pilfering Paddy" This week we recap last weekend's Third Annual Pirate Festival at HSF Biergarten in Brenham, and talk about proper off-stage etiquette, and musicians who have remained dedicated to their message and their craft against all odds. Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/
SlapperCast Episode 346: "Slapping Goats" This one was recorded on Saturday right before our show at Hound Song Brewing in Columbus, TX, with brief recaps recorded as we drove home afterwards, PLUS a clip of us performing Slapper's Medley courtesy of our dear friend Greg Fugate. Hound Song is a GREAT venue, and we will
SlapperCast Episode 345: "Buy a Tuner" This week we’re looking back at our earliest band rehearsals—Turbo's garage days when the neighbors hated it, the cops would shut them down, and they were cranking everything to 10. Chad recalls the endless nights of tuning with his high school band Elemental Penguin, and Patrick
SlapperCast Episode 344: "Aggie Tightrope" Due to some connectivity problems and logistical challenges, this one was recorded in several different bits. We talk about the live album we recently recorded at O'Bannon's in College Station, and talk a bit about our recent gig at Barrow Brewing in Salado, TX. Hope to see y'