feed03.fireside.fm Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:40:10 -0600 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) SlapperCast https://slappercast.fireside.fm Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:39:19 -0600 <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 © 2026 Blaggards 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> true Blaggards, stout Irish rock, band, houston Blaggards slappercast@blaggards.com yes Support the show! Episode 367: Arizona Thong https://slappercast.fireside.fm/367 24e774d6-9fc7-4c4b-a157-87c1fdd90639 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 367 Arizona Thong full Blaggards On the road to Arizona AGAIN 35:39 true This one starts with a long ramble on a weird phenomenon: what happens when people hit a certain level of wealth, power, or fame, and suddenly seem to go… off the rails. We kick around examples from music, comedy, and business, talk about “guardrails” (or the lack of them), and dig into how success can amplify whatever’s already under the hood.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This one starts with a long ramble on a weird phenomenon: what happens when people hit a certain level of wealth, power, or fame, and suddenly seem to go… off the rails. We kick around examples from music, comedy, and business, talk about “guardrails” (or the lack of them), and dig into how success can amplify whatever’s already under the hood.

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]]> This one starts with a long ramble on a weird phenomenon: what happens when people hit a certain level of wealth, power, or fame, and suddenly seem to go… off the rails. We kick around examples from music, comedy, and business, talk about “guardrails” (or the lack of them), and dig into how success can amplify whatever’s already under the hood.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+2duxYDVd ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 366: Don't Use Afrin https://slappercast.fireside.fm/366 2bcd27f1-f571-466f-8210-bd7533ddc1d5 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 366 Don't Use Afrin full Blaggards Paddy’s Day at a Texas Pub Isn’t What You Think 28:32 true SlapperCast Episode 366: "Don't Use Afrin"

In this episode of SlapperCast, we dig into what it’s actually like when a pub tries to survive (and thrive) through the biggest Irish day of the year, Texas-style. From the nonstop pressure and crowd dynamics to the behind-the-scenes decisions that can make or break the day, this one’s a real look at the logistics and chaos that most people never see.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 366: "Don't Use Afrin"

In this episode of SlapperCast, we dig into what it’s actually like when a pub tries to survive (and thrive) through the biggest Irish day of the year, Texas-style. From the nonstop pressure and crowd dynamics to the behind-the-scenes decisions that can make or break the day, this one’s a real look at the logistics and chaos that most people never see.

And because we can’t help ourselves, we also bounce into a bunch of other road-life territory, including a post-gig hang after Bullet Grill House in Point Blank, Texas, plus some tour talk and what we’ve got coming next.

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• Bullet Grill House recap (Point Blank, TX)
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]]> SlapperCast Episode 366: "Don't Use Afrin"

In this episode of SlapperCast, we dig into what it’s actually like when a pub tries to survive (and thrive) through the biggest Irish day of the year, Texas-style. From the nonstop pressure and crowd dynamics to the behind-the-scenes decisions that can make or break the day, this one’s a real look at the logistics and chaos that most people never see.

And because we can’t help ourselves, we also bounce into a bunch of other road-life territory, including a post-gig hang after Bullet Grill House in Point Blank, Texas, plus some tour talk and what we’ve got coming next.

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• Bullet Grill House recap (Point Blank, TX)
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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+pzZ6Hz5t ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 365: Digging Them Digging Us https://slappercast.fireside.fm/365 e8a7b530-b21c-4926-8f55-9c4b8debddf4 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 365 Digging Them Digging Us full Blaggards Changing the Setlist Mid-Show (Calling Audibles on Stage) 19:51 true SlapperCast Episode 365: "Digging Them Digging Us"

Blaggards hit the long road home from Parker, Arizona, after a very rewarding two-day engagement at the legendary DESERT BAR.

We start off talking about how we often change the set list during the show based on the audience response, and sometimes even the change how we play the songs... which is one of the most fun things about being in a band.

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Blaggards hit the long road home from Parker, Arizona, after a very rewarding two-day engagement at the legendary DESERT BAR.

We start off talking about how we often change the set list during the show based on the audience response, and sometimes even the change how we play the songs... which is one of the most fun things about being in a band.

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 365: "Digging Them Digging Us"

Blaggards hit the long road home from Parker, Arizona, after a very rewarding two-day engagement at the legendary DESERT BAR.

We start off talking about how we often change the set list during the show based on the audience response, and sometimes even the change how we play the songs... which is one of the most fun things about being in a band.

We talk about why song placement matters, how the last song can basically point at the next one, and what it takes for a band (especially the rhythm section) to make those decisions in real time

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+HtKtIYQj ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 364: Build It And They Will Come https://slappercast.fireside.fm/364 fbc785de-153a-411f-9ae9-e4ac0d0fe203 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 364 Build It And They Will Come full Blaggards Blaggards arrive at DESERT BAR in Parker, Arizona 12:37 true SlapperCast Episode 364: "Build It And They Will Come"

Today we trek across the treacherous dirt roads to the legendary DESERT BAR, get a tour of the bar from general manager Tina, and then talk about our first experiences there. Will the van survive??

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Today we trek across the treacherous dirt roads to the legendary DESERT BAR, get a tour of the bar from general manager Tina, and then talk about our first experiences there. Will the van survive??

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 364: "Build It And They Will Come"

Today we trek across the treacherous dirt roads to the legendary DESERT BAR, get a tour of the bar from general manager Tina, and then talk about our first experiences there. Will the van survive??

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+WpSq7Qxi ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 363: Marker For Parker https://slappercast.fireside.fm/363 0cad53d9-af84-4a1c-bdc3-bf288d6d36da Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 363 Marker For Parker full Blaggards Blaggards drive 20 hours to Parker, Arizona to play at the Desert Bar 15:51 true We recorded this one as we drove out to Parker, Arizona, for a two-day engagement at the legendary DESERT BAR, an off-the-grid, 100% solar-powered establishment only accessible by a long, winding and rocky dirt road.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston We recorded this one as we drove out to Parker, Arizona, for a two-day engagement at the legendary DESERT BAR, an off-the-grid, 100% solar-powered establishment only accessible by a long, winding and rocky dirt road.

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]]> We recorded this one as we drove out to Parker, Arizona, for a two-day engagement at the legendary DESERT BAR, an off-the-grid, 100% solar-powered establishment only accessible by a long, winding and rocky dirt road.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+bNz1KRwt ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 362: VagueCast https://slappercast.fireside.fm/362 1107778a-cc16-4f4b-9d8c-42f4fa9fc81a Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 362 VagueCast full Blaggards Blaggards Frontman Named 2026 Houston St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal 28:25 true SlapperCast Episode 362: "VagueCast"

This week, we share updates on upcoming Blaggards plans, including an all-originals midweek show with Lone Feather, Chad's solo originals project, early preparations for a late-October 2026 Ireland tour, and a rapidly filling tour calendar.

ALSO: Paddy has been named Grand Marshal of the 2026 Houston St. Patrick’s Day Parade!

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ALSO: Paddy has been named Grand Marshal of the 2026 Houston St. Patrick’s Day Parade!

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ALSO: Paddy has been named Grand Marshal of the 2026 Houston St. Patrick’s Day Parade!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+hY97I6Hu ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 361: Satan's Mushrooms https://slappercast.fireside.fm/361 976d9fc1-d1c6-476f-865c-1014415e7b1a Tue, 20 Jan 2026 02:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 361 Satan's Mushrooms full Blaggards Texas music venue owner talks about his love of LIVE MUSIC 33:38 true SlapperCast Episode 361: "Satan's Mushrooms"

This week we're talking with our good friend Cameron Crawford, co-owner of HOME SWEET FARM BIERGARTEN in Brenham, Texas!

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 361: "Satan's Mushrooms"

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 361: "Satan's Mushrooms"

This week we're talking with our good friend Cameron Crawford, co-owner of HOME SWEET FARM BIERGARTEN in Brenham, Texas!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+ETrB5GV6 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 360: Buried in Car Keys https://slappercast.fireside.fm/360 a34012ab-f2fc-484d-82ec-ee0257deeab4 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 360 Buried in Car Keys full Blaggards Blaggards look ahead to 2026 25:42 true SlapperCast Episode 360: "Buried in Car Keys"

This one was recorded Monday afternoon, while Turbo was helping Paddy set up some new recoding equipment at the Woodshed. We talk about our recent show at the Continental Club Houston, and our plans for 2026.

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 360: "Buried in Car Keys"

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+GOuO-wkv ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 359: Year of the Microscope https://slappercast.fireside.fm/359 aa5f2622-e667-4b63-829c-57013c6952b0 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 359 Year of the Microscope full Blaggards Blaggards in the studio mixing a new LIVE album 25:06 true This one was recorded during a recent mixing session for our forthcoming (and as of yet untitled) live album up at the Woodshed in Huntsvegas.

We talk about the live album, New Year's resolutions, and "Under Pressure", the legendary collaboration between David Bowie and Queen.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This one was recorded during a recent mixing session for our forthcoming (and as of yet untitled) live album up at the Woodshed in Huntsvegas.

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]]> This one was recorded during a recent mixing session for our forthcoming (and as of yet untitled) live album up at the Woodshed in Huntsvegas.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+s54-rVtO ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo My Friend Lemmy (Repost) https://slappercast.fireside.fm/358a 00e72552-dd1c-4a0f-b69d-de174a9173af Tue, 30 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) bonus Blaggards Patrick Devlin explores his musical roots in Dublin, Ireland 32:19 true SlapperCast Episode #002 (Repost): "My Friend Lemmy"

Chad interviews Paddy about his teenage years in Dublin, his first guitar, his first almost-gig, his first actual gig, and why he eventually decided to form a band.

(Originally posted on February 18th, 2019)

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode #002 (Repost): "My Friend Lemmy"

Chad interviews Paddy about his teenage years in Dublin, his first guitar, his first almost-gig, his first actual gig, and why he eventually decided to form a band.

(Originally posted on February 18th, 2019)

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]]> SlapperCast Episode #002 (Repost): "My Friend Lemmy"

Chad interviews Paddy about his teenage years in Dublin, his first guitar, his first almost-gig, his first actual gig, and why he eventually decided to form a band.

(Originally posted on February 18th, 2019)

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+Yl6KbfWU ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 358: Fear of the Duck https://slappercast.fireside.fm/358 a58230e2-7983-4f5d-bc64-361ecdd05c8e Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 358 Fear of the Duck full Blaggards From Iron Maiden to Will Wood: A Father-Daughter Journey Through Rock and Roll 49:45 true SlapperCast Episode 358: "Fear of the Duck"

This episode has three chapters:

1) A segment recapping our gig at Sherwood Celtic Yuletide Festival a couple weeks ago.

2) A VERY SPECIAL segment featuring a GREAT conversation about music between Patrick and his daughter TARA DEVLIN, recorded on the road to Sherwood. Tara, as the daughter of a Blaggard, grew up with rock as her soundtrack. She and her dad talk about how those CD collections shaped everything.

3) Blaggards performing "Fisherman's Blues" at Sherwood Celtic Yuletide Festival for Paddy's mom Ann Devlin.

MASSIVE thanks to Tara Devlin, Greg Fugate, and Shawn McHorse for providing video footage.

00:00:00 — Intro, Blaggards news
00:16:21 — A Father-Daughter Journey Through Rock and Roll
00:44:29 — "Fisherman's Blues" LIVE by Blaggards

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 358: "Fear of the Duck"

This episode has three chapters:

1) A segment recapping our gig at Sherwood Celtic Yuletide Festival a couple weeks ago.

2) A VERY SPECIAL segment featuring a GREAT conversation about music between Patrick and his daughter TARA DEVLIN, recorded on the road to Sherwood. Tara, as the daughter of a Blaggard, grew up with rock as her soundtrack. She and her dad talk about how those CD collections shaped everything.

3) Blaggards performing "Fisherman's Blues" at Sherwood Celtic Yuletide Festival for Paddy's mom Ann Devlin.

MASSIVE thanks to Tara Devlin, Greg Fugate, and Shawn McHorse for providing video footage.

00:00:00 — Intro, Blaggards news
00:16:21 — A Father-Daughter Journey Through Rock and Roll
00:44:29 — "Fisherman's Blues" LIVE by Blaggards

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 358: "Fear of the Duck"

This episode has three chapters:

1) A segment recapping our gig at Sherwood Celtic Yuletide Festival a couple weeks ago.

2) A VERY SPECIAL segment featuring a GREAT conversation about music between Patrick and his daughter TARA DEVLIN, recorded on the road to Sherwood. Tara, as the daughter of a Blaggard, grew up with rock as her soundtrack. She and her dad talk about how those CD collections shaped everything.

3) Blaggards performing "Fisherman's Blues" at Sherwood Celtic Yuletide Festival for Paddy's mom Ann Devlin.

MASSIVE thanks to Tara Devlin, Greg Fugate, and Shawn McHorse for providing video footage.

00:00:00 — Intro, Blaggards news
00:16:21 — A Father-Daughter Journey Through Rock and Roll
00:44:29 — "Fisherman's Blues" LIVE by Blaggards

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+dVk6YRo6 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 357: Christmas Warfare https://slappercast.fireside.fm/357 8dd8891e-edb1-4e09-bf1b-a1a76ee4df86 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 357 Christmas Warfare full Blaggards Blaggards talk about CHRISTMAS 46:20 true This week's episode is essentially an alternate version of BLAGGMAS 2025, a special Christmas-themed show that we recorded for the WHIP Radio, where we share some of our favorite Christmas songs.

If you want to hear the WHOLE program with the songs we're discussing, listen to Blaggmas 2025 on the WHIP at backlandradio.com:

  • Wednesday, Dec 17 — 7PM Central
  • Sunday, Dec 21 — 1 PM Central
  • CHRISTMAS EVE Tuesday, Dec 24 —1 PM Central
  • CHRISTMAS DAY, Wednesday, Dec 25 — 3 PM Central

00:00:00 — Intro
00:01:15 — Christmas traditions
00:06:04 — Joy to the World - Steve Lukather and Eddie Van Halen
00:08:56 — David Lee Roth should record a Christmas record
00:09:45 — Elvis Presley - I'll Be Home for Christmas and Blue Christmas
00:11:16 — I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonigth - Richard and Linda Thompson
00:12:53 — Merry Xmas Everybody - Slade
00:18:14 — Aging singing voices and David Lee Roth
00:19:42 — In defense of Sammy Hagar
00:22:27 — Father Christmas - the Kinks
00:25:10 — Everyday is Christmas (Since You're Gone) - Blaggards
00:30:11 — Merry Christmas (I Don't Want to FIght Tonight) - Ramones
00:32:34 — Fuck Christmas - Eric Idle
00:33:52 — Santa Claus is Back in Town - Elvis Presley
00:35:04 — Santa Claus is Coming to Town - Bruce Springsteen
00:35:51 — Fairytale of New York - the Pogues (performed by Blaggards)
00:39:50 — Songs that ruin Christmas

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week's episode is essentially an alternate version of BLAGGMAS 2025, a special Christmas-themed show that we recorded for the WHIP Radio, where we share some of our favorite Christmas songs.

If you want to hear the WHOLE program with the songs we're discussing, listen to Blaggmas 2025 on the WHIP at backlandradio.com:

  • Wednesday, Dec 17 — 7PM Central
  • Sunday, Dec 21 — 1 PM Central
  • CHRISTMAS EVE Tuesday, Dec 24 —1 PM Central
  • CHRISTMAS DAY, Wednesday, Dec 25 — 3 PM Central

00:00:00 — Intro
00:01:15 — Christmas traditions
00:06:04 — Joy to the World - Steve Lukather and Eddie Van Halen
00:08:56 — David Lee Roth should record a Christmas record
00:09:45 — Elvis Presley - I'll Be Home for Christmas and Blue Christmas
00:11:16 — I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonigth - Richard and Linda Thompson
00:12:53 — Merry Xmas Everybody - Slade
00:18:14 — Aging singing voices and David Lee Roth
00:19:42 — In defense of Sammy Hagar
00:22:27 — Father Christmas - the Kinks
00:25:10 — Everyday is Christmas (Since You're Gone) - Blaggards
00:30:11 — Merry Christmas (I Don't Want to FIght Tonight) - Ramones
00:32:34 — Fuck Christmas - Eric Idle
00:33:52 — Santa Claus is Back in Town - Elvis Presley
00:35:04 — Santa Claus is Coming to Town - Bruce Springsteen
00:35:51 — Fairytale of New York - the Pogues (performed by Blaggards)
00:39:50 — Songs that ruin Christmas

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]]> This week's episode is essentially an alternate version of BLAGGMAS 2025, a special Christmas-themed show that we recorded for the WHIP Radio, where we share some of our favorite Christmas songs.

If you want to hear the WHOLE program with the songs we're discussing, listen to Blaggmas 2025 on the WHIP at backlandradio.com:

  • Wednesday, Dec 17 — 7PM Central
  • Sunday, Dec 21 — 1 PM Central
  • CHRISTMAS EVE Tuesday, Dec 24 —1 PM Central
  • CHRISTMAS DAY, Wednesday, Dec 25 — 3 PM Central

00:00:00 — Intro
00:01:15 — Christmas traditions
00:06:04 — Joy to the World - Steve Lukather and Eddie Van Halen
00:08:56 — David Lee Roth should record a Christmas record
00:09:45 — Elvis Presley - I'll Be Home for Christmas and Blue Christmas
00:11:16 — I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonigth - Richard and Linda Thompson
00:12:53 — Merry Xmas Everybody - Slade
00:18:14 — Aging singing voices and David Lee Roth
00:19:42 — In defense of Sammy Hagar
00:22:27 — Father Christmas - the Kinks
00:25:10 — Everyday is Christmas (Since You're Gone) - Blaggards
00:30:11 — Merry Christmas (I Don't Want to FIght Tonight) - Ramones
00:32:34 — Fuck Christmas - Eric Idle
00:33:52 — Santa Claus is Back in Town - Elvis Presley
00:35:04 — Santa Claus is Coming to Town - Bruce Springsteen
00:35:51 — Fairytale of New York - the Pogues (performed by Blaggards)
00:39:50 — Songs that ruin Christmas

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+JYUmehuT ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 356: Dire Abba https://slappercast.fireside.fm/356 710fdd27-c7cf-4296-8fed-0fa3b802e21a Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 356 Dire Abba full Blaggards The thrill of a playing a SOLD-OUT show 43:53 true SlapperCast Episode 356: Dire Abba

This was recorded on the road home after two sold-out nights at Gillespie’s Irish Tavern in Richardson, TX

  • New Year’s resolutions
  • The story of how and why Kerfuffleful was written
  • Lyric writing talk — clichés that work, and why some lines just can’t be sung

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 356: Dire Abba

This was recorded on the road home after two sold-out nights at Gillespie’s Irish Tavern in Richardson, TX

  • New Year’s resolutions
  • The story of how and why Kerfuffleful was written
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]]> SlapperCast Episode 356: Dire Abba

This was recorded on the road home after two sold-out nights at Gillespie’s Irish Tavern in Richardson, TX

  • New Year’s resolutions
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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+VIgDKthr ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 355: Franksgiving https://slappercast.fireside.fm/355 4a3c2403-41f0-48d5-8115-eeca481877c3 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 355 Franksgiving full Blaggards Thanksgiving, SPAM, and Sammy Hagar vs David Lee Roth 28:31 true This one was recorded the day after Thanksgiving as we drove up to Richardson, Texas, for our two-night engagement at Gillespie's Irish Tavern.

We talk about Thanksgiving food, SPAM (the meat product), upcoming shows… PLUS: SAMMY HAGAR vs DAVID LEE ROTH.

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00:16:18 - Sammy Hagar vs David Lee Roth

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This one was recorded the day after Thanksgiving as we drove up to Richardson, Texas, for our two-night engagement at Gillespie's Irish Tavern.

We talk about Thanksgiving food, SPAM (the meat product), upcoming shows… PLUS: SAMMY HAGAR vs DAVID LEE ROTH.

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]]> This one was recorded the day after Thanksgiving as we drove up to Richardson, Texas, for our two-night engagement at Gillespie's Irish Tavern.

We talk about Thanksgiving food, SPAM (the meat product), upcoming shows… PLUS: SAMMY HAGAR vs DAVID LEE ROTH.

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00:16:18 - Sammy Hagar vs David Lee Roth

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+zKU4_CEw ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 354: Good Good Good https://slappercast.fireside.fm/354 695ecd45-9ff4-4e5e-a8cc-d3797ed16293 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 354 Good Good Good full Blaggards Acoustic gigs, live albums and IRELAND tour footage 13:42 true SlapperCast Episode 354: "Good Good Good"

This episode is pieced together in bits, for a couple different reasons. Chad is home sick with the flu, and Paddy's internet isn't working so well. So Paddy filmed a few segments on his own, and Turbo pitched in a short one as well.

Chad then fleshed out the rest of the episode with some footage that our friend Mike Gavis provided of us setting up and soundchecking from our final gig on the Ireland tour.

We also included the (nearly) full performance of RING OF FIRE from that night's show, including the moment where Seamus Geraghty, the bar manager, surprised us by opening the red loft door above the stage and filmed us from his perspective. MASSIVE thanks to Laurie Valenzi, Sharie Sartain, Mike and Seamus for providing the video footage.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 354: "Good Good Good"

This episode is pieced together in bits, for a couple different reasons. Chad is home sick with the flu, and Paddy's internet isn't working so well. So Paddy filmed a few segments on his own, and Turbo pitched in a short one as well.

Chad then fleshed out the rest of the episode with some footage that our friend Mike Gavis provided of us setting up and soundchecking from our final gig on the Ireland tour.

We also included the (nearly) full performance of RING OF FIRE from that night's show, including the moment where Seamus Geraghty, the bar manager, surprised us by opening the red loft door above the stage and filmed us from his perspective. MASSIVE thanks to Laurie Valenzi, Sharie Sartain, Mike and Seamus for providing the video footage.

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 354: "Good Good Good"

This episode is pieced together in bits, for a couple different reasons. Chad is home sick with the flu, and Paddy's internet isn't working so well. So Paddy filmed a few segments on his own, and Turbo pitched in a short one as well.

Chad then fleshed out the rest of the episode with some footage that our friend Mike Gavis provided of us setting up and soundchecking from our final gig on the Ireland tour.

We also included the (nearly) full performance of RING OF FIRE from that night's show, including the moment where Seamus Geraghty, the bar manager, surprised us by opening the red loft door above the stage and filmed us from his perspective. MASSIVE thanks to Laurie Valenzi, Sharie Sartain, Mike and Seamus for providing the video footage.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+VDjkSBx7 ]]> Patrick Devlin Turbo Episode 353: Turbo Corner https://slappercast.fireside.fm/353 0d48b6ea-7384-47d4-ad1a-909b95e5d08c Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 353 Turbo Corner full Blaggards Blaggards get back to work in Texas after IRELAND tour 13:17 true This one was recorded a few days ago out on Patrick's porch in Huntsvegas, right before rehearsal. We talk about our recent gig at Mosswood Ren Faire in Austin, and Turbo's newly completed recording/rehearsal studio.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This one was recorded a few days ago out on Patrick's porch in Huntsvegas, right before rehearsal. We talk about our recent gig at Mosswood Ren Faire in Austin, and Turbo's newly completed recording/rehearsal studio.

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]]> This one was recorded a few days ago out on Patrick's porch in Huntsvegas, right before rehearsal. We talk about our recent gig at Mosswood Ren Faire in Austin, and Turbo's newly completed recording/rehearsal studio.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+mJEk2UmH ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 352: Bus Full of Smiles https://slappercast.fireside.fm/352 2e0c3b0a-ffc8-47cc-9184-7ea30bbe2396 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 352 Bus Full of Smiles full Blaggards Blaggards recount their 11th Annual Worldwide Tour of IRELAND 27:08 true SlapperCast Episode 352: "Bus Full of Smiles"

This week, the four of us recount our Ireland tour and talk about our favorite gigs and experiences along the way.

MASSIVE THANKS to everyone in our group for providing video and photos from the tour.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 352: "Bus Full of Smiles"

This week, the four of us recount our Ireland tour and talk about our favorite gigs and experiences along the way.

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 352: "Bus Full of Smiles"

This week, the four of us recount our Ireland tour and talk about our favorite gigs and experiences along the way.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+shL-kAzZ ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 351: The Golden Spud https://slappercast.fireside.fm/351 fbe8fbea-b93d-4948-86d0-8d1ef2da694f Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 351 The Golden Spud full Blaggards Blaggards tour Ireland and meet a member of HORSLIPS 18:49 true This one was recorded in Killarney, on the sixth day of our 11th Annual Worldwide Tour of Ireland. This was in the lobby of the Plaza Hotel, so apologies for the noise.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This one was recorded in Killarney, on the sixth day of our 11th Annual Worldwide Tour of Ireland. This was in the lobby of the Plaza Hotel, so apologies for the noise.

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]]> This one was recorded in Killarney, on the sixth day of our 11th Annual Worldwide Tour of Ireland. This was in the lobby of the Plaza Hotel, so apologies for the noise.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+Xc8MIFOy ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 350: Blaggoween https://slappercast.fireside.fm/350 372c7060-5d9e-4305-8ba5-bfcb84842886 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 350 Blaggoween full Blaggards Our favorite "Halloween" songs 31:22 true SlapperCast Episode 350: "Blaggoween"

We recorded a special Halloween show for our friends at the WHIP Radio in Urbana, IL, which aired yesterday. We talk about some of our favorite SPOOKY songs, including stuff from the Pogues, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, David Bowie, John Lennon, Living Colour, Tom Waits, and more.

Herein is the whole show minus the actual music, plus a few inserts about this year's iRELAND tour, which is in progress as you read this. Well, if you're reading this the week the episode comes out. But.. okay, nevermind.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 350: "Blaggoween"

We recorded a special Halloween show for our friends at the WHIP Radio in Urbana, IL, which aired yesterday. We talk about some of our favorite SPOOKY songs, including stuff from the Pogues, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, David Bowie, John Lennon, Living Colour, Tom Waits, and more.

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 350: "Blaggoween"

We recorded a special Halloween show for our friends at the WHIP Radio in Urbana, IL, which aired yesterday. We talk about some of our favorite SPOOKY songs, including stuff from the Pogues, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, David Bowie, John Lennon, Living Colour, Tom Waits, and more.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+b_qqkxcn ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 349: Get Your Big Rocket Off My Device https://slappercast.fireside.fm/349 1f238dfa-6084-463a-beee-66ce0f2d6208 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 349 Get Your Big Rocket Off My Device full Blaggards The value of a dedicated live sound engineer 17:05 true 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 Annual Worldwide Tour of IRELAND.

MASSIVE thanks to Tara Devlin, Conor Devlin, and Kelly Burns-Shemenski for providing live video footage.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston 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 Annual Worldwide Tour of IRELAND.

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]]> 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 Annual Worldwide Tour of IRELAND.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+Hy8rgiwn ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 348: Some Kind of a Slap https://slappercast.fireside.fm/348 400e8db8-4343-44b1-9b1d-50738d0bc15a Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 348 Some Kind of a Slap full Blaggards Our favorite songs to cover (Thin Lizzy, Horslips, Social Distortion) 33:42 true 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!

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston 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!

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]]> 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!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+lq2iArXi ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 347: Pilfering Paddy https://slappercast.fireside.fm/347 be52d86d-b9b7-44b0-a2bc-ded8a0c5b6d9 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 347 Pilfering Paddy full Blaggards Blaggards talk about OFF-STAGE ETIQUETTE 30:07 true 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.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston 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.

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 347: "Pilfering Paddy"

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+Q_nt9388 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 346: Slapping Goats https://slappercast.fireside.fm/346 b871d1c3-f86c-405e-bb02-a034ea93be33 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 346 Slapping Goats full Blaggards Blaggards at Hound Song Brewing in Columbus, TX 11:09 true 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 be returning ASAP. Great beer, great food, fun family-friendly atmosphere, indoor stage with great sound, early evening show times. I mean, honestly, it's kind of perfect. Highly urge you all to join us there next time if you can.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston 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 be returning ASAP. Great beer, great food, fun family-friendly atmosphere, indoor stage with great sound, early evening show times. I mean, honestly, it's kind of perfect. Highly urge you all to join us there next time if you can.

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 346: "Slapping Goats"

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Hound Song is a GREAT venue, and we will be returning ASAP. Great beer, great food, fun family-friendly atmosphere, indoor stage with great sound, early evening show times. I mean, honestly, it's kind of perfect. Highly urge you all to join us there next time if you can.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+fvvpoYCm ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 345: Buy a Tuner https://slappercast.fireside.fm/345 c63e0f7b-5e36-409a-b51f-42ad38b5e6ed Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 345 Buy a Tuner full Blaggards What our band rehearsals were like in high school 30:21 true 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 admits his first band never got past the intro of Rainbow's “Since You’ve Been Gone.”

We also talk about our recent gig at Gillespie’s Irish Tavern, why some venues feel like instant homes, and what makes owners who invest in live music so important. From Oktoberfest to the Pirate Festival, we’ve got new shows on the horizon, plus a mission: to keep reminding people what music actually is in an age of AI.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston 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 admits his first band never got past the intro of Rainbow's “Since You’ve Been Gone.”

We also talk about our recent gig at Gillespie’s Irish Tavern, why some venues feel like instant homes, and what makes owners who invest in live music so important. From Oktoberfest to the Pirate Festival, we’ve got new shows on the horizon, plus a mission: to keep reminding people what music actually is in an age of AI.

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]]> 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 admits his first band never got past the intro of Rainbow's “Since You’ve Been Gone.”

We also talk about our recent gig at Gillespie’s Irish Tavern, why some venues feel like instant homes, and what makes owners who invest in live music so important. From Oktoberfest to the Pirate Festival, we’ve got new shows on the horizon, plus a mission: to keep reminding people what music actually is in an age of AI.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+kvumjkUx ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 344: Aggie Tightrope https://slappercast.fireside.fm/344 3c4b6555-e711-4b25-b864-5d2cd909e9c9 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 344 Aggie Tightrope full Blaggards Blaggards talk about recording a live album 18:17 true 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'all at the shows this week!

Wednesday, Sept 17 (Jeff Duncan on fiddle)
Under the Volcano, 8 PM
2349 Bissonnet St
Houston, TX 77005

Friday, Sept 19
Gillespie's Tavern at the Shire, 7:30 PM
3600 Shire Blvd suite #112
Richardson, TX 75082

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston 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'all at the shows this week!

Wednesday, Sept 17 (Jeff Duncan on fiddle)
Under the Volcano, 8 PM
2349 Bissonnet St
Houston, TX 77005

Friday, Sept 19
Gillespie's Tavern at the Shire, 7:30 PM
3600 Shire Blvd suite #112
Richardson, TX 75082

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]]> 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'all at the shows this week!

Wednesday, Sept 17 (Jeff Duncan on fiddle)
Under the Volcano, 8 PM
2349 Bissonnet St
Houston, TX 77005

Friday, Sept 19
Gillespie's Tavern at the Shire, 7:30 PM
3600 Shire Blvd suite #112
Richardson, TX 75082

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+V-gvXUg5 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 343: Calories Don't Count on the Road https://slappercast.fireside.fm/343 d8abbfac-b7fe-4a23-8a5e-e58a81538479 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 343 Calories Don't Count on the Road full Blaggards Blaggards drive 36 HOURS from Seattle to Houston 28:11 true Watch this episode on YouTube:
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As you'll hear, this one was recorded right as we pulled away from Murphy's Pub in Seattle, our last date on the tour… and thus began our 36 hour drive home.

ALSO we have the second half of our interview with John and Matt Werner of the Sassanachs. Check out last's week episode if you missed the first part:
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00:00:00 — Tour recap
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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/ooEr72ikd5E

As you'll hear, this one was recorded right as we pulled away from Murphy's Pub in Seattle, our last date on the tour… and thus began our 36 hour drive home.

ALSO we have the second half of our interview with John and Matt Werner of the Sassanachs. Check out last's week episode if you missed the first part:
https://youtu.be/pNeOZBz56D4

https://sassanachsmusic.com/

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]]> Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/ooEr72ikd5E

As you'll hear, this one was recorded right as we pulled away from Murphy's Pub in Seattle, our last date on the tour… and thus began our 36 hour drive home.

ALSO we have the second half of our interview with John and Matt Werner of the Sassanachs. Check out last's week episode if you missed the first part:
https://youtu.be/pNeOZBz56D4

https://sassanachsmusic.com/

00:00:00 — Tour recap
00:20:19 — Sassanachs interview PART TWO

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+X-evz45l ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 342: Stadium Show in a Shoebox https://slappercast.fireside.fm/342 7ae8f179-f91d-433d-9f48-0e19f0f60410 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 02:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 342 Stadium Show in a Shoebox full Blaggards Blaggards on the road to the Pacific Northwest (with the Sassanachs) 43:00 true SlapperCast Episode 342: "Stadium Show in a Shoebox"

This episode was recorded in two bits. The first is a vancast segment recorded on Monday, August 18th, as we drove from Montana to Oregon, shortly after dropping Frank off at the airport.

The second segment is a SassyCast recorded in Omaha a week earlier with our good friends Matt and John Werner of… you guessed it, the Sassanachs. This conversation will be split into two parts across two episodes.

Among other sassy things, the brothers tell us about their first band The Screaming Idiots, and the Sassanachs’ upcoming Christmas single “I Won’t Remember Christmas This Year.”

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 342: "Stadium Show in a Shoebox"

This episode was recorded in two bits. The first is a vancast segment recorded on Monday, August 18th, as we drove from Montana to Oregon, shortly after dropping Frank off at the airport.

The second segment is a SassyCast recorded in Omaha a week earlier with our good friends Matt and John Werner of… you guessed it, the Sassanachs. This conversation will be split into two parts across two episodes.

Among other sassy things, the brothers tell us about their first band The Screaming Idiots, and the Sassanachs’ upcoming Christmas single “I Won’t Remember Christmas This Year.”

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 342: "Stadium Show in a Shoebox"

This episode was recorded in two bits. The first is a vancast segment recorded on Monday, August 18th, as we drove from Montana to Oregon, shortly after dropping Frank off at the airport.

The second segment is a SassyCast recorded in Omaha a week earlier with our good friends Matt and John Werner of… you guessed it, the Sassanachs. This conversation will be split into two parts across two episodes.

Among other sassy things, the brothers tell us about their first band The Screaming Idiots, and the Sassanachs’ upcoming Christmas single “I Won’t Remember Christmas This Year.”

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+4lvPmiAV ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 341: Sympathy Eighty https://slappercast.fireside.fm/341 2f29cca8-f81c-40dd-a947-e590d44a32aa Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 341 Sympathy Eighty full Blaggards Blaggards road report from Montana and Nebraska 47:41 true SlapperCast Episode 341: "Sympathy Eighty"

We have a special guest this week: our dear friend JAY HOELLEN, whom we've talked about many times in the past (most recently last week in Episode 340). We had a great chat with Jay right before we headed to our gig at Buck's Bar & Grill in Venice, NE.

The opening segment was recorded a few days later with Frank in Hamilton, Montana, a few hours before our final performance at Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering.

00:00:00 — Updates from the road in Montana
00:12:44 — Hanging with JAY HOELLEN in Nebraska
00:46:21 — Happy Birthday LAURIE "Merch Maiden" VALENZI

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 341: "Sympathy Eighty"

We have a special guest this week: our dear friend JAY HOELLEN, whom we've talked about many times in the past (most recently last week in Episode 340). We had a great chat with Jay right before we headed to our gig at Buck's Bar & Grill in Venice, NE.

The opening segment was recorded a few days later with Frank in Hamilton, Montana, a few hours before our final performance at Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering.

00:00:00 — Updates from the road in Montana
00:12:44 — Hanging with JAY HOELLEN in Nebraska
00:46:21 — Happy Birthday LAURIE "Merch Maiden" VALENZI

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 341: "Sympathy Eighty"

We have a special guest this week: our dear friend JAY HOELLEN, whom we've talked about many times in the past (most recently last week in Episode 340). We had a great chat with Jay right before we headed to our gig at Buck's Bar & Grill in Venice, NE.

The opening segment was recorded a few days later with Frank in Hamilton, Montana, a few hours before our final performance at Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering.

00:00:00 — Updates from the road in Montana
00:12:44 — Hanging with JAY HOELLEN in Nebraska
00:46:21 — Happy Birthday LAURIE "Merch Maiden" VALENZI

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+4jN6cIof ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 340: Mister Snooze https://slappercast.fireside.fm/340 b805a69b-0b03-417f-8ff0-92c18a383fd9 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 340 Mister Snooze full Blaggards "We thought you were dead!" - The random chaos of touring life 26:37 true SlapperCast Episode 340: "Mister Snooze"

This one was recorded a week ago as we traveled from Weston to Omaha. We share stories about the legendary Jeff Quinn and the deep roots we’ve grown in Omaha because of him.

Along the way we recap our weekend at O’Malley’s Pub, and the strange circumstances that lead to us wondering whether or not Patrick was still alive.

Thanks to Duane Schrag for the video of us performing at O'Malley's!

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:07 — Remembering the mighty Jeff Quinn
00:11:37 — Tour recap
00:16:43 — We thought you were dead!

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 340: "Mister Snooze"

This one was recorded a week ago as we traveled from Weston to Omaha. We share stories about the legendary Jeff Quinn and the deep roots we’ve grown in Omaha because of him.

Along the way we recap our weekend at O’Malley’s Pub, and the strange circumstances that lead to us wondering whether or not Patrick was still alive.

Thanks to Duane Schrag for the video of us performing at O'Malley's!

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:07 — Remembering the mighty Jeff Quinn
00:11:37 — Tour recap
00:16:43 — We thought you were dead!

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 340: "Mister Snooze"

This one was recorded a week ago as we traveled from Weston to Omaha. We share stories about the legendary Jeff Quinn and the deep roots we’ve grown in Omaha because of him.

Along the way we recap our weekend at O’Malley’s Pub, and the strange circumstances that lead to us wondering whether or not Patrick was still alive.

Thanks to Duane Schrag for the video of us performing at O'Malley's!

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:07 — Remembering the mighty Jeff Quinn
00:11:37 — Tour recap
00:16:43 — We thought you were dead!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+l7GBRQ5m ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 339: The Most Important Date of the Year https://slappercast.fireside.fm/339 147cce20-02da-4189-98db-73aaab1b8509 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 339 The Most Important Date of the Year full Blaggards WORST thing about going on tour? 35:23 true SlapperCast Episode 339: "The Most Important Date of the Year"

Episode 339 one was recorded during the first two days of a nearly three-week tour.

First as we drove to Wichita, KS, for our gig at Barleycorn's, and then the next day (Paddy's birthday), as we drove to Weston, MO.

We marvel at how little this band complains, and share our favorite and least favorite things about touring.

Also at the beginning and the very end there's a short clip of Patrick receiving a piece of birthday cake from the staff at O'Malley's Pub last night after the show.

00:00:00 — Day One
00:06:41 — No complaints in this band
00:12:07 — Favorite and least favorite thing about touring
00:17:26 — Who's come to the most Blaggards shows?
00:21:02 — Day Two
00:21:43 — First gig recap

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 339: "The Most Important Date of the Year"

Episode 339 one was recorded during the first two days of a nearly three-week tour.

First as we drove to Wichita, KS, for our gig at Barleycorn's, and then the next day (Paddy's birthday), as we drove to Weston, MO.

We marvel at how little this band complains, and share our favorite and least favorite things about touring.

Also at the beginning and the very end there's a short clip of Patrick receiving a piece of birthday cake from the staff at O'Malley's Pub last night after the show.

00:00:00 — Day One
00:06:41 — No complaints in this band
00:12:07 — Favorite and least favorite thing about touring
00:17:26 — Who's come to the most Blaggards shows?
00:21:02 — Day Two
00:21:43 — First gig recap

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 339: "The Most Important Date of the Year"

Episode 339 one was recorded during the first two days of a nearly three-week tour.

First as we drove to Wichita, KS, for our gig at Barleycorn's, and then the next day (Paddy's birthday), as we drove to Weston, MO.

We marvel at how little this band complains, and share our favorite and least favorite things about touring.

Also at the beginning and the very end there's a short clip of Patrick receiving a piece of birthday cake from the staff at O'Malley's Pub last night after the show.

00:00:00 — Day One
00:06:41 — No complaints in this band
00:12:07 — Favorite and least favorite thing about touring
00:17:26 — Who's come to the most Blaggards shows?
00:21:02 — Day Two
00:21:43 — First gig recap

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+tbpLWRLv ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 338: Elmo with a @#$%& https://slappercast.fireside.fm/338 5e1cc186-e850-4b00-880d-c8b6f76850c9 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 01:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 338 Elmo with a @#$%& full Blaggards Blaggards talk about their latest photo shoot 34:29 true This one was recorded on the road to Nacogdoches for our first-ever gig at Fredonia Brewery (which was a GREAT time, by the way). We talk about our recent show at the Continental Club Houston, and the professional photo shoot we did recently with Krystiee Lee. ALSO: Turbo's recent victory in court.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This one was recorded on the road to Nacogdoches for our first-ever gig at Fredonia Brewery (which was a GREAT time, by the way). We talk about our recent show at the Continental Club Houston, and the professional photo shoot we did recently with Krystiee Lee. ALSO: Turbo's recent victory in court.

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]]> This one was recorded on the road to Nacogdoches for our first-ever gig at Fredonia Brewery (which was a GREAT time, by the way). We talk about our recent show at the Continental Club Houston, and the professional photo shoot we did recently with Krystiee Lee. ALSO: Turbo's recent victory in court.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+_cERY4wC ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 337: Free Stewie https://slappercast.fireside.fm/337 e3e21eaf-bae3-4feb-be83-5fdd07cc4a88 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 337 Free Stewie full Blaggards Rock band argues about ice cream 31:34 true SlapperCast Episode 337: "Free Stewie"

This one was recorded on the road to Beaumont with our special guest star: Turbo's eldest son Kaiden (a.k.a. Stewie). On the docket this week: arguing about ice cream, songs we should cover… PLUS if we had 20 minutes to play for the world… what songs would we choose?

00:00:00 — Intro
00:02:13 — Ice Cream Argument
00:08:14 — Paddy's Pet Peeve Piece
00:10:18 — White Board Rounds

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 337: "Free Stewie"

This one was recorded on the road to Beaumont with our special guest star: Turbo's eldest son Kaiden (a.k.a. Stewie). On the docket this week: arguing about ice cream, songs we should cover… PLUS if we had 20 minutes to play for the world… what songs would we choose?

00:00:00 — Intro
00:02:13 — Ice Cream Argument
00:08:14 — Paddy's Pet Peeve Piece
00:10:18 — White Board Rounds

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 337: "Free Stewie"

This one was recorded on the road to Beaumont with our special guest star: Turbo's eldest son Kaiden (a.k.a. Stewie). On the docket this week: arguing about ice cream, songs we should cover… PLUS if we had 20 minutes to play for the world… what songs would we choose?

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00:02:13 — Ice Cream Argument
00:08:14 — Paddy's Pet Peeve Piece
00:10:18 — White Board Rounds

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+TV07uC24 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 336: Dripping Hard https://slappercast.fireside.fm/336 d40c2892-4bc3-4f98-9589-05e315ec4217 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 336 Dripping Hard full Blaggards No one ever fully conquers stage fright 36:01 true This one was recorded during the drive home from Weston, MO. We talk about stage fright—how it still hits hard, how we deal with it, and how the nerves never fully go away.

00:00 — First segment
10:11 — Paddy's Pet Peeve Piece
13:27 — Playing after Bill Kirchen
15:55 — Stage Fright
25:46 — Blaggards overture?
28:49 — Great coffee shop in Leavenworth KS
30:31 — Michael Coakley lost a finger
33:38 — Final segment

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This one was recorded during the drive home from Weston, MO. We talk about stage fright—how it still hits hard, how we deal with it, and how the nerves never fully go away.

00:00 — First segment
10:11 — Paddy's Pet Peeve Piece
13:27 — Playing after Bill Kirchen
15:55 — Stage Fright
25:46 — Blaggards overture?
28:49 — Great coffee shop in Leavenworth KS
30:31 — Michael Coakley lost a finger
33:38 — Final segment

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]]> This one was recorded during the drive home from Weston, MO. We talk about stage fright—how it still hits hard, how we deal with it, and how the nerves never fully go away.

00:00 — First segment
10:11 — Paddy's Pet Peeve Piece
13:27 — Playing after Bill Kirchen
15:55 — Stage Fright
25:46 — Blaggards overture?
28:49 — Great coffee shop in Leavenworth KS
30:31 — Michael Coakley lost a finger
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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+2t2gl_54 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 335: Won't Get Fueled Again https://slappercast.fireside.fm/335 92f14016-5e26-4a7e-bb93-5ffb53a4eed4 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 01:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 335 Won't Get Fueled Again full Blaggards Band drives all night to the next gig 48:04 true This one was recorded shortly after we hit the road for Weston, Missouri, in the wee hours of Friday morning.

Discussed: awkward doctor visits, failed dietary choices, massage preferences, and the Continental Club Houston's 25th Anniversary.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This one was recorded shortly after we hit the road for Weston, Missouri, in the wee hours of Friday morning.

Discussed: awkward doctor visits, failed dietary choices, massage preferences, and the Continental Club Houston's 25th Anniversary.

Rick Gillis:
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]]> This one was recorded shortly after we hit the road for Weston, Missouri, in the wee hours of Friday morning.

Discussed: awkward doctor visits, failed dietary choices, massage preferences, and the Continental Club Houston's 25th Anniversary.

Rick Gillis:
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJaU6rw754l-Z0HQ4SB3gwA

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+gck0-3df ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 334: One-Thousand Three Hundred and Forty-Four I-Don't-Give-a-Damn Percent https://slappercast.fireside.fm/334 9ccb396b-da0a-4e47-a95e-595e277c94a5 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 334 One-Thousand Three Hundred and Forty-Four I-Don't-Give-a-Damn Percent full Blaggards Drummer almost gets RUN OVER by his own truck 27:00 true SlapperCast Episode 334: "One-Thousand Three Hundred and Forty-Four I-Don't-Give-a-Damn Percent"

Episode 334 was recorded right after rehearsal this past Thursday. Weird story of the week: Turbo almost getting run over by his own truck.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 334: "One-Thousand Three Hundred and Forty-Four I-Don't-Give-a-Damn Percent"

Episode 334 was recorded right after rehearsal this past Thursday. Weird story of the week: Turbo almost getting run over by his own truck.

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 334: "One-Thousand Three Hundred and Forty-Four I-Don't-Give-a-Damn Percent"

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+eG71-Lhb ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 333: You Can’t Spell Rock Without Rick https://slappercast.fireside.fm/333 8d4828d4-37a0-47db-8632-26240c0082dd Tue, 01 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 333 You Can’t Spell Rock Without Rick full Blaggards Why Your Résumé Probably Sucks (And How to Fix It) - Blaggards talk with RICK GILLIS 59:06 true SlapperCast Episode 333: "You Can’t Spell Rock Without Rick"

Our dear friend Rick Gillis joins us to talk résumés, self-worth, and his latest brainchild: a book called “Your Work Does Not Speak for Itself — YOU Do.” We talk about Houston, hard hats, job boards, performance reviews, and why calling someone on the phone is now considered an act of wild rebellion.

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Our dear friend Rick Gillis joins us to talk résumés, self-worth, and his latest brainchild: a book called “Your Work Does Not Speak for Itself — YOU Do.” We talk about Houston, hard hats, job boards, performance reviews, and why calling someone on the phone is now considered an act of wild rebellion.

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 333: "You Can’t Spell Rock Without Rick"

Our dear friend Rick Gillis joins us to talk résumés, self-worth, and his latest brainchild: a book called “Your Work Does Not Speak for Itself — YOU Do.” We talk about Houston, hard hats, job boards, performance reviews, and why calling someone on the phone is now considered an act of wild rebellion.

📚 https://rickgillis.com

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+N2DqnUGP ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 332: Lightning Round https://slappercast.fireside.fm/332 7b558cae-0494-4c47-bdac-8bcc7d961a8a Tue, 24 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 332 Lightning Round full Blaggards Cake or pie? 44:36 true SlapperCast Episode 332: "Lightning Round"

A spontaneous and very fun episode recorded in Turbo's office this past Thursday afternoon right after the three of us had lunch together.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+Droe4n72 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 331: Rain on my Parade https://slappercast.fireside.fm/331 9df5e8cc-3c74-44bd-b086-5d07a0e5e9b9 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 331 Rain on my Parade full Blaggards Blaggards on Father's Day 42:45 true Episode 331 was recorded remotely on Father's Day while a thunderstorm was roaring through the Houston area. And yes, it gets silly.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+hLV7rJOS ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 330: Blagzilian https://slappercast.fireside.fm/330 d599d5d0-78ae-4f64-9d5a-19e369f87c1b Tue, 10 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 330 Blagzilian full Blaggards Blaggards talk about colonoscopies and crap drivers 31:37 true SlapperCast Episode 330: "Blagzilian"

This one was recorded on the deck out at the Huntsvegas Woodshed, right before our rehearsal last week. Patrick shares a pet peeve about crap drivers, and tells us about his recent colonoscopy/endoscopy. We also talk about our upcoming IRELAND TOUR in October.

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 330: "Blagzilian"

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+hOHxFYFX ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 329: Bro-Free Day https://slappercast.fireside.fm/329 8383a904-e78b-4b31-a5f3-e807937ddde2 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 329 Bro-Free Day full Blaggards Blaggards invent a new caffeinated beverage 30:48 true SlapperCast Episode 329: "Bro-Free Day"

This one was recorded during our long drive home from Pennsylvania after a brief string of gigs in Asheville NC, Rockville MD, and Prospect Park, PA. Total success thanks to three terrific venues and our extended Blaggards family, and we even invented a new beverage called "SlapperCaff".

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 329: "Bro-Free Day"

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+axTuv0C0 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 328: NC17 https://slappercast.fireside.fm/328 83a8253e-fc70-43f1-9cfd-e580076a5807 Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 328 NC17 full Blaggards Blaggards talks about favorite musicals, Paddy's recent solo acoustic gig, and Chad's Patreon for his solo music. 38:44 true Episode 328 was recorded this past Thursday morning as we drove up to Asheville, North Carolina.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+4YHq0MFb ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 327: Sweet F*** All https://slappercast.fireside.fm/327 eed69b99-9e8e-45d9-a1b9-05fa5f7143c5 Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 327 Sweet F*** All full Blaggards Blaggards talk about face tattoos 30:07 true Episode 327 was recorded on Saturday, May 10, as we drove home from the Nacogdoches Scottish Festival. We discuss, amongst other silly things, face tattoos: if we had one, what would it be and where on our face would it go?

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]]> Episode 327 was recorded on Saturday, May 10, as we drove home from the Nacogdoches Scottish Festival. We discuss, amongst other silly things, face tattoos: if we had one, what would it be and where on our face would it go?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+28g2UWkb ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 326: U-Turn of America https://slappercast.fireside.fm/326 d0eb8c31-18a7-4939-9a05-a248c55ea09b Tue, 13 May 2025 01:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 326 U-Turn of America full Blaggards BEST and WORST JOBS we've ever had 42:50 true SlapperCast Episode 326: "U-Turn of America"

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fL4M71Y6CpQ

Episode 326 was recorded on Sunday, May 4, as we drove home from Beaumont where we played an early evening show at Logon Cafe.

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Take 2, which is a bit longer than take 1, will be coming to Patreon soon.

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Episode 326 was recorded on Sunday, May 4, as we drove home from Beaumont where we played an early evening show at Logon Cafe.

There, as part of our soundcheck we recorded two takes of "Rainy Night in Soho" by the Pogues, parts of which appear in this episode... and the complete take is available on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/slappercast-326-128732775

Take 2, which is a bit longer than take 1, will be coming to Patreon soon.

The camera was set at the last minute not positioned very well, so unfortunately you can't see Frank very well. Oops!

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 326: "U-Turn of America"

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Episode 326 was recorded on Sunday, May 4, as we drove home from Beaumont where we played an early evening show at Logon Cafe.

There, as part of our soundcheck we recorded two takes of "Rainy Night in Soho" by the Pogues, parts of which appear in this episode... and the complete take is available on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/slappercast-326-128732775

Take 2, which is a bit longer than take 1, will be coming to Patreon soon.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+HYeYKlk4 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 325: Paddy Fields https://slappercast.fireside.fm/325 a8dc8d31-8adf-4555-ab4c-7856caea4310 Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 325 Paddy Fields full Blaggards Blaggards talk about smoking bans in bars 22:58 true SlapperCast Episode 325: "Paddy Fields"

Episode 325 was recorded en route to Brenham on Saturday, May 3. We reminisce about the old days before smoking bans were passed in many major metropolitan areas, and Turbo tells us about his vacation in Bora Bora.

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 325: "Paddy Fields"

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+5vWnpYSl ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 324: Slap On Down the Road https://slappercast.fireside.fm/324 2cdd0fc2-054d-4d3b-aded-dc617fffb6a6 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 324 Slap On Down the Road full Blaggards What BLAGGARDS songs made the biggest first impression on us? 21:45 true SlapperCast Episode 324: "Slap On Down the Road"

Episode 324 was recorded on Saturday, April 19, as we drove to Bastrop for our gig at Gracie's. On the agenda today: almonds or cashews, what Blaggards song made the biggest first impression on us, and a few other typically silly topics

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 324: "Slap On Down the Road"

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+yJ1pJ-_b ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 323: Hand Me the Vaseline and a Screw https://slappercast.fireside.fm/323 d3045a57-4dd2-415d-8ed7-cac67b10a116 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 03:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 323 Hand Me the Vaseline and a Screw full Blaggards Blaggards talk about saving a sinking jet ski 38:48 true Episode 323 was recorded on the porch in Huntsvegas, right before rehearsal. Somewhat different camera set-up than usual, as you'll notice.

Up until this point, Patrick and Turbo had a crazy day which you'll hear all about. PLUS: getting electrocuted, camping, etc. You know, the usual stuff.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Episode 323 was recorded on the porch in Huntsvegas, right before rehearsal. Somewhat different camera set-up than usual, as you'll notice.

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]]> Episode 323 was recorded on the porch in Huntsvegas, right before rehearsal. Somewhat different camera set-up than usual, as you'll notice.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+nqGg-o_A ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 322: Masturdating Advice https://slappercast.fireside.fm/322 e7b32194-1264-45dc-b8ab-3442bab1a525 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 322 Masturdating Advice full Blaggards Blaggards reflect on 322 episodes of SlapperCast 39:21 true SlapperCast Episode 322: "Masturdating Advice"

Episode 322 was recorded this past Friday morning, one of the first remote recordings we've done in awhile. We reflect on how far we've come with SlapperCast, our individual senses of humor, how audiences respond to Patrick's dark humor, parenting teenagers, plus a little tease about future Ireland tour plans.

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Episode 322 was recorded this past Friday morning, one of the first remote recordings we've done in awhile. We reflect on how far we've come with SlapperCast, our individual senses of humor, how audiences respond to Patrick's dark humor, parenting teenagers, plus a little tease about future Ireland tour plans.

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 322: "Masturdating Advice"

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+-f3mJJKs ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 321: Fourteen Ts https://slappercast.fireside.fm/321 651d6519-b293-445e-9127-9f6bd57d7067 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 321 Fourteen Ts full Blaggards Blaggards on the road to Weston, Missouri 25:20 true SlapperCast Episode 321: "Fourteen Ts"

Episode 321 was recorded on Friday March 28 as we drove up to Weston, MO. Another odd selection of topics, including worst haircuts we ever had.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+RgvO3zNG ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 320: Extra Romeo https://slappercast.fireside.fm/320 b269d1a9-8fbf-4af3-ab6c-fc8c8eed7cd0 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 320 Extra Romeo full Blaggards Blaggards driving home after Sherman Celtic Festival 27:58 true Episode 320 was recorded on March 23 while driving home after playing Saturday and Sunday at the Sherman Celtic Festival. Saturday was noteworthy for being the first time ever that Blaggards played without Chad there, as he was attending his brother's wedding in Austin.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Episode 320 was recorded on March 23 while driving home after playing Saturday and Sunday at the Sherman Celtic Festival. Saturday was noteworthy for being the first time ever that Blaggards played without Chad there, as he was attending his brother's wedding in Austin.

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]]> Episode 320 was recorded on March 23 while driving home after playing Saturday and Sunday at the Sherman Celtic Festival. Saturday was noteworthy for being the first time ever that Blaggards played without Chad there, as he was attending his brother's wedding in Austin.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+fwbKNXTh ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 319: Eastbound and Round https://slappercast.fireside.fm/319 5ded479f-291c-480f-8de5-82605652bf58 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 319 Eastbound and Round full Blaggards Blaggards on the road home after Paddy's Day 44:00 true Episode 319 was recorded on Paddy's Day shortly after leaving Cork & Barrel in Round Rock, the final date in a 5-day string of gigs. We were exhausted by this point, so the topic selection eventually becomes… well, pretty bizarre.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Episode 319 was recorded on Paddy's Day shortly after leaving Cork & Barrel in Round Rock, the final date in a 5-day string of gigs. We were exhausted by this point, so the topic selection eventually becomes… well, pretty bizarre.

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]]> Episode 319 was recorded on Paddy's Day shortly after leaving Cork & Barrel in Round Rock, the final date in a 5-day string of gigs. We were exhausted by this point, so the topic selection eventually becomes… well, pretty bizarre.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+kDCfidU6 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 318: Deer-Free https://slappercast.fireside.fm/318 fb3d0b9f-3233-42ae-a3d8-e11c164e5744 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 318 Deer-Free full Blaggards Blaggards talk about Paddy's Day 2025 24:50 true SlapperCast Episode 318: "Deer-Free"

Episode 318 was recorded in the van right after our annual marathon Paddy's Day gig at O'Bannon's in College Station. What a day! What a night!

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 318: "Deer-Free"

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+pnpCWbzx ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 317: Salted Caramel Pretzel Froyo https://slappercast.fireside.fm/317 38c2a759-d469-496c-bdc4-72b2ed3bfea0 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 317 Salted Caramel Pretzel Froyo full Blaggards Favorite restaurants and if there was a dish named after us what would it be 22:24 true This one was recorded this past Saturday while we drove up to Mineral Wells, TX, to play at the brand new Blind Pig General Store & Speakeasy.

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]]> This one was recorded this past Saturday while we drove up to Mineral Wells, TX, to play at the brand new Blind Pig General Store & Speakeasy.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+wDDalXpY ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 316: Lit and High and Don't Give a Care https://slappercast.fireside.fm/316 cebc4f76-5e92-4543-835b-6527be0dc1f3 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 316 Lit and High and Don't Give a Care full Blaggards Blaggards at Folklore Festival 2025 11:44 true Episode 316 was recorded Saturday March 1st at Karbach Brewing in Houston, TX, shortly before our show there as part of Circle of Barhaven's Folklore Festival. This is a GREAT ren faire-themed event held at Karbach annually, and you don't want to miss it next time!

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Episode 316 was recorded Saturday March 1st at Karbach Brewing in Houston, TX, shortly before our show there as part of Circle of Barhaven's Folklore Festival. This is a GREAT ren faire-themed event held at Karbach annually, and you don't want to miss it next time!

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]]> Episode 316 was recorded Saturday March 1st at Karbach Brewing in Houston, TX, shortly before our show there as part of Circle of Barhaven's Folklore Festival. This is a GREAT ren faire-themed event held at Karbach annually, and you don't want to miss it next time!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+glI66R9- ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 315: Sweet Home Alabaster https://slappercast.fireside.fm/315 14ef445e-e692-4a50-97b9-c58359bd4bc6 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 01:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 315 Sweet Home Alabaster full Blaggards Blaggards talk about pouring a proper Guinness 33:35 true This one was recorded on the way home from Beaumont last night, at the tail end of a busy three-gig weekend.

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]]> This one was recorded on the way home from Beaumont last night, at the tail end of a busy three-gig weekend.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+r3GBHShW ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 314: Thumb Model https://slappercast.fireside.fm/314 509c0c72-8e31-475e-840b-d2469a119cb5 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 314 Thumb Model full Blaggards What would we do if Blaggards broke up? 28:32 true This one was recorded right after a two-night engagement at O'Malley's Pub in Weston, MO. Among the topics discussed: vocal warm-up exercises and what would we do if Blaggards broke up.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This one was recorded right after a two-night engagement at O'Malley's Pub in Weston, MO. Among the topics discussed: vocal warm-up exercises and what would we do if Blaggards broke up.

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]]> This one was recorded right after a two-night engagement at O'Malley's Pub in Weston, MO. Among the topics discussed: vocal warm-up exercises and what would we do if Blaggards broke up.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+SVD_4Cql ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 313: Palette Cleanser https://slappercast.fireside.fm/313 2bd9c60e-2376-4f9b-9cb3-7a4f29510e7d Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 313 Palette Cleanser full Blaggards Blaggards talk about safe words, invisibility, and sex robots 24:13 true SlapperCast Episode 313: "Palette Cleanser"

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 313: "Palette Cleanser"

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 313: "Palette Cleanser"

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+1MYo6D8x ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 312: God of Travel https://slappercast.fireside.fm/312 c88a3e69-cb84-49fe-be9e-f46c04c5abd5 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 01:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 312 God of Travel full Blaggards Blaggards share itinerary for IRELAND TOUR 2025 30:05 true SlapperCast Episode 312: "God of Travel"

This week we're joined by Dennis O'Carroll of Doc's Irish Tours to talk about this year's Ireland tour, preceded by an additional segment we recorded while taking a break from rehearsal.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 312: "God of Travel"

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 312: "God of Travel"

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+eFEXuYRz ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 311: Red Sox Field https://slappercast.fireside.fm/311 5507abd3-0fcc-4fb0-9e19-79b60ac07104 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 311 Red Sox Field full Blaggards Blaggards talk about beards and snow 23:57 true This episode was recorded this past Wednesday right before rehearsal. We talk about guitars, beards and snow.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This episode was recorded this past Wednesday right before rehearsal. We talk about guitars, beards and snow.

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]]> This episode was recorded this past Wednesday right before rehearsal. We talk about guitars, beards and snow.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+BhHHtZEx ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 310: O.G. Fester https://slappercast.fireside.fm/310 a77b2eac-466e-4a56-b925-f030a9cc1447 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 310 O.G. Fester full Blaggards Blaggards telling gig stories in the studio 41:13 true SlapperCast Episode 310: "O.G. Fester"

This one was recorded last Wednesday at the Woodshed right before rehearsal. This is a typically rambly conversation where we tell stories from past gigs, and somehow wind up talking about what celebrities we think we resemble.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 310: "O.G. Fester"

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 310: "O.G. Fester"

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+Q6VbT8aH ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 309: Horsestory https://slappercast.fireside.fm/309 abe17f30-2303-4450-a508-9f0c537b9ec5 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 309 Horsestory full Blaggards Changing our minds about music?DISCUSSED: Bob Dylan, Rush, Horslips, et al 29:06 true SlapperCast Episode 309: Horsestory

This week, Paddy asks us the question: what was the last thing you changed your mind about?

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 309: Horsestory

This week, Paddy asks us the question: what was the last thing you changed your mind about?

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 309: Horsestory

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+E6cUCuJl ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 308: Full-Time Manscaper https://slappercast.fireside.fm/308 ce272c5f-6f03-4b96-a286-caecf93aa361 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 308 Full-Time Manscaper full Blaggards Blaggards on the road in Arizona 17:34 true This one was recorded in the van during our short Arizona tour as we drove from Lake Havasu City to Bullhead City.

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]]> This one was recorded in the van during our short Arizona tour as we drove from Lake Havasu City to Bullhead City.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+F908njRr ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 307: Tap-Free Zone https://slappercast.fireside.fm/307 c29daca3-d360-463d-b83a-47e5a2ddf167 Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 307 Tap-Free Zone full Blaggards Our Plans for 2025 20:35 true This was recorded right after rehearsal on December 20th, and a small bit of it appeared at the beginning of last week's episode. This time we mainly talk about plans & predictions for 2025.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This was recorded right after rehearsal on December 20th, and a small bit of it appeared at the beginning of last week's episode. This time we mainly talk about plans & predictions for 2025.

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]]> This was recorded right after rehearsal on December 20th, and a small bit of it appeared at the beginning of last week's episode. This time we mainly talk about plans & predictions for 2025.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+spPn4Jw9 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 306: Blagmas Highlights https://slappercast.fireside.fm/306 e462e45e-1d58-4b8c-b14e-f5dfc7883bfd Tue, 24 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 306 Blagmas Highlights full Blaggards Our Favorite Christmas Songs 29:23 true Here some highlights from our Christmas radio show for the WHIP. You can listen to the whole show on backlandradio.com on Christmas Eve at 3 PM CST and Christmas Day at 1 PM CST and hear the entire program with all the songs we talk about it (well, most of them, anyway).

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Here some highlights from our Christmas radio show for the WHIP. You can listen to the whole show on backlandradio.com on Christmas Eve at 3 PM CST and Christmas Day at 1 PM CST and hear the entire program with all the songs we talk about it (well, most of them, anyway).

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]]> Here some highlights from our Christmas radio show for the WHIP. You can listen to the whole show on backlandradio.com on Christmas Eve at 3 PM CST and Christmas Day at 1 PM CST and hear the entire program with all the songs we talk about it (well, most of them, anyway).

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+tXNIl87A ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 305: In For a Penny, In For a Pounding https://slappercast.fireside.fm/305 da1ab028-0aac-40a0-ab16-b9394f9e65b9 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 305 In For a Penny, In For a Pounding full Blaggards Blaggards look forward to 2025 24:14 true Recorded up in Hunstvegas last week during a break on a long rehearsal day. We talk about our favorite band moments from the past year and what we're looking forward to in 2025.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Recorded up in Hunstvegas last week during a break on a long rehearsal day. We talk about our favorite band moments from the past year and what we're looking forward to in 2025.

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]]> Recorded up in Hunstvegas last week during a break on a long rehearsal day. We talk about our favorite band moments from the past year and what we're looking forward to in 2025.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+-txaDwwf ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 304: Many Thoughts, One Mouth https://slappercast.fireside.fm/304 bb0442e4-750d-4f88-a9e1-4f343ecdef97 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 304 Many Thoughts, One Mouth full Blaggards Music or Lyrics First? 35:21 true Watch this episode on YouTube:
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This week talk about songwriting, recording, working out arrangements on stage, and Turbo talks about the podcast he guested on recently.

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]]> Watch this episode on YouTube:
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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+oCy-Aeju ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 303: Reslaption https://slappercast.fireside.fm/303 f5dc2ec6-6048-4672-a62a-73e62911d7a3 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 02:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 303 Reslaption full Blaggards Blaggards on future recording projects 11:07 true SlapperCast Episode 303: "Reslaption"

Recorded in bits the day before we return to KBTX in Bryan, TX, to pre-record a new arrangement of our song "Everyday is Christmas (Since You're Gone)".

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Recorded in bits the day before we return to KBTX in Bryan, TX, to pre-record a new arrangement of our song "Everyday is Christmas (Since You're Gone)".

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Recorded in bits the day before we return to KBTX in Bryan, TX, to pre-record a new arrangement of our song "Everyday is Christmas (Since You're Gone)".

Camera work in Patrick segment by Conor Devlin.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+8Y7VOf2a ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 302: Rebel Soul https://slappercast.fireside.fm/302 7e890c87-ba16-46b0-95df-e70070be1c5e Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 302 Rebel Soul full Blaggards Blaggards remember Lonesome Larry Williams (The WHIP Radio) 34:35 true This one was recorded on Sunday November 17, shortly after leaving Urbana, Illinois, where we played a show at Rose Bowl Tavern for the Celebration of Life for Lonesome Larry Williams, the legendary DJ of the Whip Radio (formerly WWHP based out of Farmer City, IL).

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This one was recorded on Sunday November 17, shortly after leaving Urbana, Illinois, where we played a show at Rose Bowl Tavern for the Celebration of Life for Lonesome Larry Williams, the legendary DJ of the Whip Radio (formerly WWHP based out of Farmer City, IL).

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]]> This one was recorded on Sunday November 17, shortly after leaving Urbana, Illinois, where we played a show at Rose Bowl Tavern for the Celebration of Life for Lonesome Larry Williams, the legendary DJ of the Whip Radio (formerly WWHP based out of Farmer City, IL).

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+_jqBz8Vn ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 301: Trapped in the Closet https://slappercast.fireside.fm/301 522def4c-43af-4b7b-9e70-b3943a2aafcc Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 301 Trapped in the Closet full Blaggards Does musical creativity FADE with age? 39:26 true SlapperCast Episode 301: "Locked in the Closet"

This one was recorded on the road up to Hot Springs, Arkansas, the first show date on a three-gig mini tour that also included Normal and Urbana, Illinois.

This week we address the question: creativity fade with age?

00:00:00 — Intro and gig updates
00:06:43 — Does creativity fade with age?
00:26:23 — IRELAND TOUR UPDATE
00:26:48 — Turbo releases music from his old band the Easykill
00:38:01 — More IRELAND TOUR updates

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 301: "Locked in the Closet"

This one was recorded on the road up to Hot Springs, Arkansas, the first show date on a three-gig mini tour that also included Normal and Urbana, Illinois.

This week we address the question: creativity fade with age?

00:00:00 — Intro and gig updates
00:06:43 — Does creativity fade with age?
00:26:23 — IRELAND TOUR UPDATE
00:26:48 — Turbo releases music from his old band the Easykill
00:38:01 — More IRELAND TOUR updates

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 301: "Locked in the Closet"

This one was recorded on the road up to Hot Springs, Arkansas, the first show date on a three-gig mini tour that also included Normal and Urbana, Illinois.

This week we address the question: creativity fade with age?

00:00:00 — Intro and gig updates
00:06:43 — Does creativity fade with age?
00:26:23 — IRELAND TOUR UPDATE
00:26:48 — Turbo releases music from his old band the Easykill
00:38:01 — More IRELAND TOUR updates

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+IIywGLYQ ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 300: Gobbledy Girl https://slappercast.fireside.fm/300 c8e4f3d4-7912-4877-b9a5-2a7e33b9cf61 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 01:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 300 Gobbledy Girl full Blaggards Blaggards on the art of writing SET LISTS 41:25 true Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/mdtzBXwrGIg

Episode 300 was recorded over this past weekend when we played two days at STEAMPUNK NOVEMBER, a festival in Venus, Texas, just south of Dallas-Fort Worth. We talk about the importance of set lists, what makes a good one, and when they should be changed on the fly. Interspersed throughout is footage of us putting together the set lists for the weekend.

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Episode 300 was recorded over this past weekend when we played two days at STEAMPUNK NOVEMBER, a festival in Venus, Texas, just south of Dallas-Fort Worth. We talk about the importance of set lists, what makes a good one, and when they should be changed on the fly. Interspersed throughout is footage of us putting together the set lists for the weekend.

JOIN US IN IRELAND Oct 27–Nov 4!
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]]> Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/mdtzBXwrGIg

Episode 300 was recorded over this past weekend when we played two days at STEAMPUNK NOVEMBER, a festival in Venus, Texas, just south of Dallas-Fort Worth. We talk about the importance of set lists, what makes a good one, and when they should be changed on the fly. Interspersed throughout is footage of us putting together the set lists for the weekend.

JOIN US IN IRELAND Oct 27–Nov 4!
Sign up before Thanksgiving and get $100 off:
https://blaggards.com/ireland/

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+I9c7aIsM ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 299: The Next Tier of Slappage https://slappercast.fireside.fm/299 dbeae33a-73d2-4c1b-8825-cf57e1ed7dfc Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 299 The Next Tier of Slappage full Blaggards Halloween stories and IRELAND TOUR 2025 news 27:05 true Episode 299 was recorded on the way to Whispering Grove Faire in Kirbyville. We mostly talk about Halloween, and share stories from Halloweens past.

ALSO: we have news about IRELAND TOUR 2025... full itinerary should be coming sometime this week.

00:00:00 — Intro
00:01:54 — Halloween stories
00:21:35 — Ireland 2025 news

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Episode 299 was recorded on the way to Whispering Grove Faire in Kirbyville. We mostly talk about Halloween, and share stories from Halloweens past.

ALSO: we have news about IRELAND TOUR 2025... full itinerary should be coming sometime this week.

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]]> Episode 299 was recorded on the way to Whispering Grove Faire in Kirbyville. We mostly talk about Halloween, and share stories from Halloweens past.

ALSO: we have news about IRELAND TOUR 2025... full itinerary should be coming sometime this week.

00:00:00 — Intro
00:01:54 — Halloween stories
00:21:35 — Ireland 2025 news

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+K-1-orsf ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 298: Irish Music Being Tased https://slappercast.fireside.fm/298 8fdd0961-182d-4dd4-8a27-2f589f6f8026 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 298 Irish Music Being Tased full Blaggards Blaggards appear on KBTX News 3 28:56 true Episode 298 was recorded at Sweet Eugene's House of Java in College Station, shortly after we did our live tv spot at KBTX in Bryan. Highlights from our interview with Alex Egan at KBTX are included here, along with our performance of "PLFM" at the end of the episode.

We also talk about things that "trigger" us (or at least piss us off), as well what songs we're looking forward to recording at "The Woodshed", our new recording studio in Huntsville.

To watch the entire KBTX interview with Alex, click here:
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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Episode 298 was recorded at Sweet Eugene's House of Java in College Station, shortly after we did our live tv spot at KBTX in Bryan. Highlights from our interview with Alex Egan at KBTX are included here, along with our performance of "PLFM" at the end of the episode.

We also talk about things that "trigger" us (or at least piss us off), as well what songs we're looking forward to recording at "The Woodshed", our new recording studio in Huntsville.

To watch the entire KBTX interview with Alex, click here:
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]]> Episode 298 was recorded at Sweet Eugene's House of Java in College Station, shortly after we did our live tv spot at KBTX in Bryan. Highlights from our interview with Alex Egan at KBTX are included here, along with our performance of "PLFM" at the end of the episode.

We also talk about things that "trigger" us (or at least piss us off), as well what songs we're looking forward to recording at "The Woodshed", our new recording studio in Huntsville.

To watch the entire KBTX interview with Alex, click here:
https://www.kbtx.com/video/2024/10/25/free-music-friday-blaggards-interview/

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+GaCLBdYW ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 297: The Turbo Tango https://slappercast.fireside.fm/297 6b3320e6-7905-4f1a-8eec-dca3d7614d29 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 297 The Turbo Tango full Blaggards Blaggards recording studio is near completion 21:03 true SlapperCast Episode 297: "The Turbo Tango"

This episode was recorded Monday evening, with topics ranging from what cell phones do to our brains to our excitement about the (nearly completed) newly remodeled recording studio at Patrick's house in Huntsville.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 297: "The Turbo Tango"

This episode was recorded Monday evening, with topics ranging from what cell phones do to our brains to our excitement about the (nearly completed) newly remodeled recording studio at Patrick's house in Huntsville.

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 297: "The Turbo Tango"

This episode was recorded Monday evening, with topics ranging from what cell phones do to our brains to our excitement about the (nearly completed) newly remodeled recording studio at Patrick's house in Huntsville.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+vs0ThV8b ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 296: Slap in, Slap on https://slappercast.fireside.fm/296 cda3a988-31f9-4987-b6c7-10babfaba299 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 296 Slap in, Slap on full Blaggards Biggest Drawbacks of Being in a Band 17:13 true SlapperCast Episode 296: "Slap in, Slap on"

Here's another one recorded in bits, with Chad driving home from our gig in Huntsville, Patrick on vacation, and Turbo on his back patio at home. This week, Patrick gave us these questions:

  • What's the BIGGEST drawback of being in a band
  • Pick one thing you'd change about yourself
  • Name an olympic sport you could compete in... with one year of training?

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 296: "Slap in, Slap on"

Here's another one recorded in bits, with Chad driving home from our gig in Huntsville, Patrick on vacation, and Turbo on his back patio at home. This week, Patrick gave us these questions:

  • What's the BIGGEST drawback of being in a band
  • Pick one thing you'd change about yourself
  • Name an olympic sport you could compete in... with one year of training?

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 296: "Slap in, Slap on"

Here's another one recorded in bits, with Chad driving home from our gig in Huntsville, Patrick on vacation, and Turbo on his back patio at home. This week, Patrick gave us these questions:

  • What's the BIGGEST drawback of being in a band
  • Pick one thing you'd change about yourself
  • Name an olympic sport you could compete in... with one year of training?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+b1IAa8zQ ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 295: Mexterisk https://slappercast.fireside.fm/295 df0c7046-9422-471d-9c10-3d2363f0ec4c Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 295 Mexterisk full Blaggards Blaggards first week back from Ireland 18:21 true SlapperCast Episode 295: "Mexterisk"

This one was recorded in bits this past weekend as we drove to and from our gigs. Patrick tasked us with answering these questions:

Q: Favorite smell
Q: Favorite food
Q: Favorite exercise
Q: Favorite waste of time
Q: Do you believe in life after love

Chad also tells a story about two cocktail glasses getting smashed on his pedal board, and the crazy-but-rewarding gig schedule we had this past weekend.

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:30 — Ireland tour recap
00:02:08 — Love to victims of hurrican season
00:02:49 — QUESTIONS
00:03:17 — Favorite smell
00:03:48 — Favorite Food
00:06:48 — Favorite exercise
00:08:02 — Favorite waste of time
00:10:43 — Chad's broken glass story
00:13:20 — Different instruments
00:14:28 — Favorite bands
00:15:36 — Chad's donut story & thoughts on band commitment

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 295: "Mexterisk"

This one was recorded in bits this past weekend as we drove to and from our gigs. Patrick tasked us with answering these questions:

Q: Favorite smell
Q: Favorite food
Q: Favorite exercise
Q: Favorite waste of time
Q: Do you believe in life after love

Chad also tells a story about two cocktail glasses getting smashed on his pedal board, and the crazy-but-rewarding gig schedule we had this past weekend.

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:30 — Ireland tour recap
00:02:08 — Love to victims of hurrican season
00:02:49 — QUESTIONS
00:03:17 — Favorite smell
00:03:48 — Favorite Food
00:06:48 — Favorite exercise
00:08:02 — Favorite waste of time
00:10:43 — Chad's broken glass story
00:13:20 — Different instruments
00:14:28 — Favorite bands
00:15:36 — Chad's donut story & thoughts on band commitment

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 295: "Mexterisk"

This one was recorded in bits this past weekend as we drove to and from our gigs. Patrick tasked us with answering these questions:

Q: Favorite smell
Q: Favorite food
Q: Favorite exercise
Q: Favorite waste of time
Q: Do you believe in life after love

Chad also tells a story about two cocktail glasses getting smashed on his pedal board, and the crazy-but-rewarding gig schedule we had this past weekend.

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:30 — Ireland tour recap
00:02:08 — Love to victims of hurrican season
00:02:49 — QUESTIONS
00:03:17 — Favorite smell
00:03:48 — Favorite Food
00:06:48 — Favorite exercise
00:08:02 — Favorite waste of time
00:10:43 — Chad's broken glass story
00:13:20 — Different instruments
00:14:28 — Favorite bands
00:15:36 — Chad's donut story & thoughts on band commitment

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+-6oFRxah ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 294: Imminent Peril https://slappercast.fireside.fm/294 3218c05b-08e9-466d-a8ef-8ec3054c9f37 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 294 Imminent Peril full Blaggards Blaggards on touring IRELAND & speaking with members of HORSLIPS 23:10 true SlapperCast Episode 294: "Imminent Peril"

This one was recorded in the lobby of the Nox Hotel in Galway during our 2024 Ireland tour. We recap the tour, frustrations and triumphs at the shows, the crowd reactions, all the wonderful people we have with us and the people we've met along the way, and Patrick gushes about his recent phone conversations with two members of a legendary Irish rock band.

00:00:00 — Ireland Tour recap
00:06:10 — Patrick's surprise phone conversations with HORSLIPS
00:13:11 — More Ireland tour recap
00:13:51 — Cliffs of Moher
00:14:53 — Westport gig
00:17:38 — Favorite part of the tour
00:21:33 — Ireland 2025: JOIN US

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 294: "Imminent Peril"

This one was recorded in the lobby of the Nox Hotel in Galway during our 2024 Ireland tour. We recap the tour, frustrations and triumphs at the shows, the crowd reactions, all the wonderful people we have with us and the people we've met along the way, and Patrick gushes about his recent phone conversations with two members of a legendary Irish rock band.

00:00:00 — Ireland Tour recap
00:06:10 — Patrick's surprise phone conversations with HORSLIPS
00:13:11 — More Ireland tour recap
00:13:51 — Cliffs of Moher
00:14:53 — Westport gig
00:17:38 — Favorite part of the tour
00:21:33 — Ireland 2025: JOIN US

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 294: "Imminent Peril"

This one was recorded in the lobby of the Nox Hotel in Galway during our 2024 Ireland tour. We recap the tour, frustrations and triumphs at the shows, the crowd reactions, all the wonderful people we have with us and the people we've met along the way, and Patrick gushes about his recent phone conversations with two members of a legendary Irish rock band.

00:00:00 — Ireland Tour recap
00:06:10 — Patrick's surprise phone conversations with HORSLIPS
00:13:11 — More Ireland tour recap
00:13:51 — Cliffs of Moher
00:14:53 — Westport gig
00:17:38 — Favorite part of the tour
00:21:33 — Ireland 2025: JOIN US

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+Thu7orpl ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 293: 1-800-CALL-SMALLS https://slappercast.fireside.fm/293 66fd9d46-326a-453e-9f2a-03d3a76db69c Tue, 24 Sep 2024 17:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 293 1-800-CALL-SMALLS full Blaggards Patrick talks about growing up in Ireland and returning to perform there 22:35 true This is a partial repost of Episode 4, where Patrick talks about what is was like growing up in Ireland, and returniing many years later to perform there with Blaggards.

Blaggards in Dublin: Whiskey in the Jar (March 2010):
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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This is a partial repost of Episode 4, where Patrick talks about what is was like growing up in Ireland, and returniing many years later to perform there with Blaggards.

Blaggards in Dublin: Whiskey in the Jar (March 2010):
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]]> This is a partial repost of Episode 4, where Patrick talks about what is was like growing up in Ireland, and returniing many years later to perform there with Blaggards.

Blaggards in Dublin: Whiskey in the Jar (March 2010):
https://youtu.be/g16z5LKb7L8?si=QR12BbuKdWW3x93f

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+ngz1LoTg ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 292: Better Dead Than Red https://slappercast.fireside.fm/292 166cfff3-0a21-4939-a9e2-ca16b9b56c62 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 292 Better Dead Than Red full Blaggards Best advice we give but don't follow 12:56 true SlapperCast Episode 292: "Better Dead Than Red"

This one was recorded in bits this past Friday night as we all drove separately to College Station.

Main topic in this episode: what advice do we give that we don't follow?

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 292: "Better Dead Than Red"

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 292: "Better Dead Than Red"

This one was recorded in bits this past Friday night as we all drove separately to College Station.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+3FQIt_E0 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 291: Musicians Don't Get Paid Enough https://slappercast.fireside.fm/291 d38fd94e-6da0-4acf-b302-1b2575a52f13 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 291 Musicians Don't Get Paid Enough full Blaggards Musicians Don't Get Paid Enough 23:22 true SlapperCast Episode 291: Musicians Don't Get Paid Enough

We recorded this one shortly after leaving Lake Havasu City where we played a string of three shows over the weekend, two of which were outdoor gigs. One of those was in EXTREME heat conditions, which leads us into a discussion of how musicians really don't get paid enough for the kind of work that we do.

00:01:49 — What's Lake Havasu City like?
00:03:40 — Playing gigs in 100+ degree weather
00:05:41 — Musicians don't get paid enough
00:06:52 — How to fix bad coffee on the road
00:08:10 — SnackerCast
00:09:48 — Traveling professions are hard
00:11:26 — More on playing gigs in extreme heat
00:14:14 — More on Havasu
00:19:24 — Similarities between Galveston & Lake Havasu City
00:21:43 — Wrap-up and THANK YOU

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 291: Musicians Don't Get Paid Enough

We recorded this one shortly after leaving Lake Havasu City where we played a string of three shows over the weekend, two of which were outdoor gigs. One of those was in EXTREME heat conditions, which leads us into a discussion of how musicians really don't get paid enough for the kind of work that we do.

00:01:49 — What's Lake Havasu City like?
00:03:40 — Playing gigs in 100+ degree weather
00:05:41 — Musicians don't get paid enough
00:06:52 — How to fix bad coffee on the road
00:08:10 — SnackerCast
00:09:48 — Traveling professions are hard
00:11:26 — More on playing gigs in extreme heat
00:14:14 — More on Havasu
00:19:24 — Similarities between Galveston & Lake Havasu City
00:21:43 — Wrap-up and THANK YOU

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 291: Musicians Don't Get Paid Enough

We recorded this one shortly after leaving Lake Havasu City where we played a string of three shows over the weekend, two of which were outdoor gigs. One of those was in EXTREME heat conditions, which leads us into a discussion of how musicians really don't get paid enough for the kind of work that we do.

00:01:49 — What's Lake Havasu City like?
00:03:40 — Playing gigs in 100+ degree weather
00:05:41 — Musicians don't get paid enough
00:06:52 — How to fix bad coffee on the road
00:08:10 — SnackerCast
00:09:48 — Traveling professions are hard
00:11:26 — More on playing gigs in extreme heat
00:14:14 — More on Havasu
00:19:24 — Similarities between Galveston & Lake Havasu City
00:21:43 — Wrap-up and THANK YOU

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+l_-qHwrt ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 290: Sidetrackable https://slappercast.fireside.fm/290 eeabcef0-faa5-4665-9990-714743e0d5cb Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 290 Sidetrackable full Blaggards Blaggards on chosen instruments & effects 25:06 true This one was recorded in bits, mostly on August 16 as we drove to our gig at Gracie's in Bastrop, TX. Patrick drove separately that day, so he recorded a bit by himself earlier this evening to round this episode out. Topics include why we settled on our chosen instruments, and how our different personalities blend to form a whole band.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This one was recorded in bits, mostly on August 16 as we drove to our gig at Gracie's in Bastrop, TX. Patrick drove separately that day, so he recorded a bit by himself earlier this evening to round this episode out. Topics include why we settled on our chosen instruments, and how our different personalities blend to form a whole band.

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]]> This one was recorded in bits, mostly on August 16 as we drove to our gig at Gracie's in Bastrop, TX. Patrick drove separately that day, so he recorded a bit by himself earlier this evening to round this episode out. Topics include why we settled on our chosen instruments, and how our different personalities blend to form a whole band.

Had some audio problems in the "van", so apologies for the choppy volume levels.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+hvTwCSdF ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 289: Disarmed Guards https://slappercast.fireside.fm/289 6cfd7c66-daa8-4fe4-ae4e-4aefbbcb9f6c Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 289 Disarmed Guards full Blaggards What's the ideal place to live for a Blaggard? 20:31 true This was recorded a couple weeks ago as we drove home from Hot Springs, Arkansas, after playing shows there and in Little Rock. The topics iinclude ideal places to live, among other things.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This was recorded a couple weeks ago as we drove home from Hot Springs, Arkansas, after playing shows there and in Little Rock. The topics iinclude ideal places to live, among other things.

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]]> This was recorded a couple weeks ago as we drove home from Hot Springs, Arkansas, after playing shows there and in Little Rock. The topics iinclude ideal places to live, among other things.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+LRleLM4G ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 288: SnackerCast https://slappercast.fireside.fm/288 f74ad49c-15a6-4fee-83cb-74a7f4e23779 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 288 SnackerCast full Blaggards Blaggards talk about food 33:34 true Episode 288 was recorded during our drive up to Little Rock a couple weeks ago. In this one, we talk mostly about food. Enjoy!

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]]> Episode 288 was recorded during our drive up to Little Rock a couple weeks ago. In this one, we talk mostly about food. Enjoy!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+I-tP1xkI ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 287: Monkey-Bum Hot https://slappercast.fireside.fm/287 d446b78c-e524-4412-8c05-2f447683237b Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 287 Monkey-Bum Hot full Blaggards Blaggards on the road to Beaumont and Brenham 55:26 true This one was recorded a couple weeks ago on the road to and from our shows in Beaumont and Brenham with our friend, multi-instrumentalist FRANK SARTAIN.

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:12 — Before Beaumont - Paddy, Turbo & Frank
00:07:58 — King for a day, what would you take away
00:11:27 — What habit would you remove
00:19:46 — After Beaumont - Chad
00:23:08 — After Beaumont - Paddy, Turbo & Frank
00:32:01 — After Brenham - Paddy & Turbo
00:47:16 — After Brenham - Frank
00:49:32 — After Brenham - Chad
00:54:43 — Wrap-up and THANK YOU

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This one was recorded a couple weeks ago on the road to and from our shows in Beaumont and Brenham with our friend, multi-instrumentalist FRANK SARTAIN.

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:12 — Before Beaumont - Paddy, Turbo & Frank
00:07:58 — King for a day, what would you take away
00:11:27 — What habit would you remove
00:19:46 — After Beaumont - Chad
00:23:08 — After Beaumont - Paddy, Turbo & Frank
00:32:01 — After Brenham - Paddy & Turbo
00:47:16 — After Brenham - Frank
00:49:32 — After Brenham - Chad
00:54:43 — Wrap-up and THANK YOU

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]]> This one was recorded a couple weeks ago on the road to and from our shows in Beaumont and Brenham with our friend, multi-instrumentalist FRANK SARTAIN.

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:12 — Before Beaumont - Paddy, Turbo & Frank
00:07:58 — King for a day, what would you take away
00:11:27 — What habit would you remove
00:19:46 — After Beaumont - Chad
00:23:08 — After Beaumont - Paddy, Turbo & Frank
00:32:01 — After Brenham - Paddy & Turbo
00:47:16 — After Brenham - Frank
00:49:32 — After Brenham - Chad
00:54:43 — Wrap-up and THANK YOU

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+F-sUFGxp ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Episode 286: Jay Day 5.0 https://slappercast.fireside.fm/286 876cb742-6116-4df2-9fe3-6aa515ee34ed Tue, 06 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 286 Jay Day 5.0 full Blaggards An Evening with the SASSANACHS (Part 2)... and Jay Day 5.0 1:09:05 true This one was recorded right after leaving the Hoellen residence in Yutan, Nebraska, where we played a show for our friend Jay's 50th birthday bash, "Jay Day". We recap the tour, showering love and praise on our Omaha extended famiily, and eventually wind up talking about food again. Surprise!BUT FIRST we have PART 2 of our in-person conversation with THE SASSANACHS.

00:00:00 — Intro
00:01:42 — SASSANACHS Part 2
00:11:15 — Sassanachs history
00:35:12 — Mattie's Pub Tour
00:40:46 — Rules for JAY DAY 5.0
00:41:07 — Vancast: Tour recap
00:43:39 — Jay Day recap
00:45:54 — Patrick discovers Jay's stash
00:47:05 — Jay Singing Happy Happy Birthday
00:53:15 — Over/under segment idea
01:06:38 — Revisting tour date ranking predictions from Episode 284
01:08:12 — Best coffee of the tour

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This one was recorded right after leaving the Hoellen residence in Yutan, Nebraska, where we played a show for our friend Jay's 50th birthday bash, "Jay Day". We recap the tour, showering love and praise on our Omaha extended famiily, and eventually wind up talking about food again. Surprise!BUT FIRST we have PART 2 of our in-person conversation with THE SASSANACHS.

00:00:00 — Intro
00:01:42 — SASSANACHS Part 2
00:11:15 — Sassanachs history
00:35:12 — Mattie's Pub Tour
00:40:46 — Rules for JAY DAY 5.0
00:41:07 — Vancast: Tour recap
00:43:39 — Jay Day recap
00:45:54 — Patrick discovers Jay's stash
00:47:05 — Jay Singing Happy Happy Birthday
00:53:15 — Over/under segment idea
01:06:38 — Revisting tour date ranking predictions from Episode 284
01:08:12 — Best coffee of the tour

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]]> This one was recorded right after leaving the Hoellen residence in Yutan, Nebraska, where we played a show for our friend Jay's 50th birthday bash, "Jay Day". We recap the tour, showering love and praise on our Omaha extended famiily, and eventually wind up talking about food again. Surprise!BUT FIRST we have PART 2 of our in-person conversation with THE SASSANACHS.

00:00:00 — Intro
00:01:42 — SASSANACHS Part 2
00:11:15 — Sassanachs history
00:35:12 — Mattie's Pub Tour
00:40:46 — Rules for JAY DAY 5.0
00:41:07 — Vancast: Tour recap
00:43:39 — Jay Day recap
00:45:54 — Patrick discovers Jay's stash
00:47:05 — Jay Singing Happy Happy Birthday
00:53:15 — Over/under segment idea
01:06:38 — Revisting tour date ranking predictions from Episode 284
01:08:12 — Best coffee of the tour

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+3H2GA1p_ ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Sassanachs Episode 285: Sassy Slapper Sunday https://slappercast.fireside.fm/285 4f368a6d-ac01-4ac5-b460-7eacd44efec8 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 285 Sassy Slapper Sunday full Blaggards An Evening with the SASSANACHS 46:53 true SlapperCast Episode 285: "Sassy Slapper Sunday"

You asked for more SassyCast and so it shall be...A week ago Sunday, we joined all the members of the SASSANACHS in Matt Werner's basement pub in Hesston, Kansas, right after we'd all played a really fun show at Emma Creek Barn. This is just PART ONE of a longer discussion.

00:00:00 — VanCast Pt 1 - Intro
00:01:22 — Rich proposal on stage
00:02:48 — Recapping Weston shows
00:04:43 — MEET THE SASSANACHS
00:32:49 — VanCast Pt 2 - Pet peeves
00:35:36 — Best sandwich?
00:40:30 — Caffeine limits
00:45:18 — Wrap up and THANK YOU

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 285: "Sassy Slapper Sunday"

You asked for more SassyCast and so it shall be...A week ago Sunday, we joined all the members of the SASSANACHS in Matt Werner's basement pub in Hesston, Kansas, right after we'd all played a really fun show at Emma Creek Barn. This is just PART ONE of a longer discussion.

00:00:00 — VanCast Pt 1 - Intro
00:01:22 — Rich proposal on stage
00:02:48 — Recapping Weston shows
00:04:43 — MEET THE SASSANACHS
00:32:49 — VanCast Pt 2 - Pet peeves
00:35:36 — Best sandwich?
00:40:30 — Caffeine limits
00:45:18 — Wrap up and THANK YOU

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 285: "Sassy Slapper Sunday"

You asked for more SassyCast and so it shall be...A week ago Sunday, we joined all the members of the SASSANACHS in Matt Werner's basement pub in Hesston, Kansas, right after we'd all played a really fun show at Emma Creek Barn. This is just PART ONE of a longer discussion.

00:00:00 — VanCast Pt 1 - Intro
00:01:22 — Rich proposal on stage
00:02:48 — Recapping Weston shows
00:04:43 — MEET THE SASSANACHS
00:32:49 — VanCast Pt 2 - Pet peeves
00:35:36 — Best sandwich?
00:40:30 — Caffeine limits
00:45:18 — Wrap up and THANK YOU

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+HPCHIzTF ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Turbo Sassanachs Episode 284: Maximum Peril https://slappercast.fireside.fm/284 bc484e12-df36-4476-a21c-8e9696a3ec2a Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 284 Maximum Peril full Blaggards Blaggards on the road to Weston, Missouri 58:39 true Here's a very highly-caffeinated episode, recorded in the van shortly after we hit the road for Weston, Missouri at 10 PM last Thursday night. After that is a brief recap of our second night at O'Malley's in Weston, recorded right after leaving the pub.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Here's a very highly-caffeinated episode, recorded in the van shortly after we hit the road for Weston, Missouri at 10 PM last Thursday night. After that is a brief recap of our second night at O'Malley's in Weston, recorded right after leaving the pub.

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]]> Here's a very highly-caffeinated episode, recorded in the van shortly after we hit the road for Weston, Missouri at 10 PM last Thursday night. After that is a brief recap of our second night at O'Malley's in Weston, recorded right after leaving the pub.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+b4cHdf-3 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 283: Conjoined Slap https://slappercast.fireside.fm/283 219cb654-50aa-4f91-ba87-4aff18dd7376 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 283 Conjoined Slap full Blaggards Musical Influences & Dream Gigs with THE SASSANACHS (Part 2) 26:31 true This week we welcome back our friends THE SASSANACHS (https://sassanachsmusic.com/), who just released four new songs. This is PART TWO of our conversation, this time focusing on musical influences, fantasy gigs and dream gigs.

We will playing with them at Emma Creek Barn in Hesston, Kansas on Sunday, July 21:
https://blaggards.com/2024/07/blaggards-at-emma-creek-barn-in-hesston-sun-jul-21/

THIS ONE - The Sassanachs
https://youtu.be/5_SNKNo9iQA?si=c5rozVDcq6p9nZNk

COME OUT YE BLACK AND TANS - The Sassanachs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x5z_ZgMv2g

MAN DOWN - The Sassanachs
https://youtu.be/5ePOpFABm8w?si=_9rXct_oyJCt8RbO

DONALD WHERE'S YOUR TROUSERS? - The Sassanachs
https://youtu.be/D5u0kRIDDBA?si=DK1DisKFIQSBPTM4

The Espionage Act:
https://teaband.bigcartel.com/

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week we welcome back our friends THE SASSANACHS (https://sassanachsmusic.com/), who just released four new songs. This is PART TWO of our conversation, this time focusing on musical influences, fantasy gigs and dream gigs.

We will playing with them at Emma Creek Barn in Hesston, Kansas on Sunday, July 21:
https://blaggards.com/2024/07/blaggards-at-emma-creek-barn-in-hesston-sun-jul-21/

THIS ONE - The Sassanachs
https://youtu.be/5_SNKNo9iQA?si=c5rozVDcq6p9nZNk

COME OUT YE BLACK AND TANS - The Sassanachs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x5z_ZgMv2g

MAN DOWN - The Sassanachs
https://youtu.be/5ePOpFABm8w?si=_9rXct_oyJCt8RbO

DONALD WHERE'S YOUR TROUSERS? - The Sassanachs
https://youtu.be/D5u0kRIDDBA?si=DK1DisKFIQSBPTM4

The Espionage Act:
https://teaband.bigcartel.com/

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]]> This week we welcome back our friends THE SASSANACHS (https://sassanachsmusic.com/), who just released four new songs. This is PART TWO of our conversation, this time focusing on musical influences, fantasy gigs and dream gigs.

We will playing with them at Emma Creek Barn in Hesston, Kansas on Sunday, July 21:
https://blaggards.com/2024/07/blaggards-at-emma-creek-barn-in-hesston-sun-jul-21/

THIS ONE - The Sassanachs
https://youtu.be/5_SNKNo9iQA?si=c5rozVDcq6p9nZNk

COME OUT YE BLACK AND TANS - The Sassanachs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x5z_ZgMv2g

MAN DOWN - The Sassanachs
https://youtu.be/5ePOpFABm8w?si=_9rXct_oyJCt8RbO

DONALD WHERE'S YOUR TROUSERS? - The Sassanachs
https://youtu.be/D5u0kRIDDBA?si=DK1DisKFIQSBPTM4

The Espionage Act:
https://teaband.bigcartel.com/

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+DlBKE_OK ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Sassanachs Episode 282: Porky-Pigging It https://slappercast.fireside.fm/282 8e6481a7-15d5-42af-a6b8-6557391d0cd7 Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 282 Porky-Pigging It full Blaggards Recording & songwriting with THE SASSANACHS (Part 1) 52:11 true Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/WBIXuhSDqG8

This week we welcome back our friends THE SASSANACHS, who just released four new songs. This is PART ONE of our conversation with them about their new songs and their influences. ALSO we will be playing with them

THIS ONE - The Sassanachs
https://youtu.be/5_SNKNo9iQA?si=c5rozVDcq6p9nZNk

COME OUT YE BLACK AND TANS - The Sassanachs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x5z_ZgMv2g

MAN DOWN - The Sassanachs
https://youtu.be/5ePOpFABm8w?si=_9rXct_oyJCt8RbO

DONALD WHERE'S YOUR TROUSERS? - The Sassanachs
https://youtu.be/D5u0kRIDDBA?si=DK1DisKFIQSBPTM4

https://sassanachsmusic.com/

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/WBIXuhSDqG8

This week we welcome back our friends THE SASSANACHS, who just released four new songs. This is PART ONE of our conversation with them about their new songs and their influences. ALSO we will be playing with them

THIS ONE - The Sassanachs
https://youtu.be/5_SNKNo9iQA?si=c5rozVDcq6p9nZNk

COME OUT YE BLACK AND TANS - The Sassanachs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x5z_ZgMv2g

MAN DOWN - The Sassanachs
https://youtu.be/5ePOpFABm8w?si=_9rXct_oyJCt8RbO

DONALD WHERE'S YOUR TROUSERS? - The Sassanachs
https://youtu.be/D5u0kRIDDBA?si=DK1DisKFIQSBPTM4

https://sassanachsmusic.com/

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]]> Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/WBIXuhSDqG8

This week we welcome back our friends THE SASSANACHS, who just released four new songs. This is PART ONE of our conversation with them about their new songs and their influences. ALSO we will be playing with them

THIS ONE - The Sassanachs
https://youtu.be/5_SNKNo9iQA?si=c5rozVDcq6p9nZNk

COME OUT YE BLACK AND TANS - The Sassanachs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x5z_ZgMv2g

MAN DOWN - The Sassanachs
https://youtu.be/5ePOpFABm8w?si=_9rXct_oyJCt8RbO

DONALD WHERE'S YOUR TROUSERS? - The Sassanachs
https://youtu.be/D5u0kRIDDBA?si=DK1DisKFIQSBPTM4

https://sassanachsmusic.com/

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+z8ZTKLIu ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Sassanachs Episode 281: The Mighty GENE REID https://slappercast.fireside.fm/281 44a15542-ec43-4881-bea9-b4677e69ae44 Tue, 02 Jul 2024 02:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 281 The Mighty GENE REID full Blaggards Blaggards in conversation with the mighty GENE REID 47:31 true Meet our good friend the GENE REID, award-winning songwriter and guitarist. We'll be playing with Gene at Hibernia Irish Tavern in Little Rock on August 9!

"The Ghost of Orval Faubus"
https://vimeo.com/user197839203

Gene Reid Band on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7padcBRGhbGEihjAOEWjPc

Gene Reid Band on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/GeneReidBand

00:00:00 — HuntsVegas conversation pt. 1
00:19:37 — Gene Reid interview
00:40:20 — HuntsVegas conversation pt. 2

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Meet our good friend the GENE REID, award-winning songwriter and guitarist. We'll be playing with Gene at Hibernia Irish Tavern in Little Rock on August 9!

"The Ghost of Orval Faubus"
https://vimeo.com/user197839203

Gene Reid Band on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7padcBRGhbGEihjAOEWjPc

Gene Reid Band on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/GeneReidBand

00:00:00 — HuntsVegas conversation pt. 1
00:19:37 — Gene Reid interview
00:40:20 — HuntsVegas conversation pt. 2

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]]> Meet our good friend the GENE REID, award-winning songwriter and guitarist. We'll be playing with Gene at Hibernia Irish Tavern in Little Rock on August 9!

"The Ghost of Orval Faubus"
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00:00:00 — HuntsVegas conversation pt. 1
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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+svhPdDKp ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Gene Reid Episode 280: Film It When You Open It https://slappercast.fireside.fm/280 dee30eb0-d93e-48e5-afe7-1805056dbb06 Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 280 Film It When You Open It full Blaggards How much social media is too much? 42:14 true This week we talk about pervasive nerddom and why Chad had to start a separate podcast to scratch that itch. Also: Patrick hates selfies, Chad can't remember any song titles, and Turbo gives music listening advice for, shall we say... special occasions.

(Video of Patrick's solo show courtesy of Lisa Gabhart Smith)

00:00:00 — Turbo's Waffle House Beanie etc.
00:04:15 — Turbo's travel plans
00:04:46 — Prodigious Saps (Chad's other podcast)
00:14:15 — Internet distractions, selfies and social media
00:25:18 — Chad rediscovering old songs of his
00:28:33 — Lightning Round

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week we talk about pervasive nerddom and why Chad had to start a separate podcast to scratch that itch. Also: Patrick hates selfies, Chad can't remember any song titles, and Turbo gives music listening advice for, shall we say... special occasions.

(Video of Patrick's solo show courtesy of Lisa Gabhart Smith)

00:00:00 — Turbo's Waffle House Beanie etc.
00:04:15 — Turbo's travel plans
00:04:46 — Prodigious Saps (Chad's other podcast)
00:14:15 — Internet distractions, selfies and social media
00:25:18 — Chad rediscovering old songs of his
00:28:33 — Lightning Round

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]]> This week we talk about pervasive nerddom and why Chad had to start a separate podcast to scratch that itch. Also: Patrick hates selfies, Chad can't remember any song titles, and Turbo gives music listening advice for, shall we say... special occasions.

(Video of Patrick's solo show courtesy of Lisa Gabhart Smith)

00:00:00 — Turbo's Waffle House Beanie etc.
00:04:15 — Turbo's travel plans
00:04:46 — Prodigious Saps (Chad's other podcast)
00:14:15 — Internet distractions, selfies and social media
00:25:18 — Chad rediscovering old songs of his
00:28:33 — Lightning Round

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+KvInMGHx ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 279: My Boyfriend Ate the Car https://slappercast.fireside.fm/279 a8dc91fd-b5fb-466e-9093-309076e4f811 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 02:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 279 My Boyfriend Ate the Car full Blaggards Gigs gone wrong and other crazy musician stories 1:08:09 true Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AuA1mwWYXNc?si=uMQAcxsGyFZSINXQ

This one was recorded last week on the porch at Patriick's lake house while we were taking a break from rehearsal.

We talk about gigs gone wrong, gigs gone right and other strange tales from the many, many years we've been in this band.

00:00:00 — Intro
00:06:49 — Gigs gone wrong
00:32:06 — Best keyboard player in rock?
00:35:29 — Dueling piano bars
00:42:25 — Getting old bands back together?
00:44:54 — Rehearsal stories
00:48:59 — Choosing music as a lifestyle

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AuA1mwWYXNc?si=uMQAcxsGyFZSINXQ

This one was recorded last week on the porch at Patriick's lake house while we were taking a break from rehearsal.

We talk about gigs gone wrong, gigs gone right and other strange tales from the many, many years we've been in this band.

00:00:00 — Intro
00:06:49 — Gigs gone wrong
00:32:06 — Best keyboard player in rock?
00:35:29 — Dueling piano bars
00:42:25 — Getting old bands back together?
00:44:54 — Rehearsal stories
00:48:59 — Choosing music as a lifestyle

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]]> Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AuA1mwWYXNc?si=uMQAcxsGyFZSINXQ

This one was recorded last week on the porch at Patriick's lake house while we were taking a break from rehearsal.

We talk about gigs gone wrong, gigs gone right and other strange tales from the many, many years we've been in this band.

00:00:00 — Intro
00:06:49 — Gigs gone wrong
00:32:06 — Best keyboard player in rock?
00:35:29 — Dueling piano bars
00:42:25 — Getting old bands back together?
00:44:54 — Rehearsal stories
00:48:59 — Choosing music as a lifestyle

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+5E7Ub2it ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 278: Blueberry Jagger https://slappercast.fireside.fm/278 16219370-b9fd-494a-b49f-f3fa4a760dc3 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 278 Blueberry Jagger full Blaggards What defines a great FRONT PERSON in a band? 57:45 true This week, we continue the conversation we started in Episode 276 about the Greatest Frontman of ALL Time... what does that actually mean?

ALSO: stage fright and nervousness before shows.

00:00:00 — Intro
00:05:16 — What makes a great frontman?
00:15:30 — More on working on vocal harmonies
00:20:31 — How important is STAGE BANTER for a front person?
00:29:59 — Who would you want as Front WOMAN?
00:33:07 — Most famous case of stage fright?
00:36:50 — Do we get nervous before shows?
00:47:19 — Talking to musicians in the middle of a song
00:49:32 — Blaggards fans in Tuscany

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week, we continue the conversation we started in Episode 276 about the Greatest Frontman of ALL Time... what does that actually mean?

ALSO: stage fright and nervousness before shows.

00:00:00 — Intro
00:05:16 — What makes a great frontman?
00:15:30 — More on working on vocal harmonies
00:20:31 — How important is STAGE BANTER for a front person?
00:29:59 — Who would you want as Front WOMAN?
00:33:07 — Most famous case of stage fright?
00:36:50 — Do we get nervous before shows?
00:47:19 — Talking to musicians in the middle of a song
00:49:32 — Blaggards fans in Tuscany

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]]> This week, we continue the conversation we started in Episode 276 about the Greatest Frontman of ALL Time... what does that actually mean?

ALSO: stage fright and nervousness before shows.

00:00:00 — Intro
00:05:16 — What makes a great frontman?
00:15:30 — More on working on vocal harmonies
00:20:31 — How important is STAGE BANTER for a front person?
00:29:59 — Who would you want as Front WOMAN?
00:33:07 — Most famous case of stage fright?
00:36:50 — Do we get nervous before shows?
00:47:19 — Talking to musicians in the middle of a song
00:49:32 — Blaggards fans in Tuscany

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+qvRlfB4p ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 277: Raw Kangaroo https://slappercast.fireside.fm/277 c132b265-529e-4c9c-a192-a9603068d3b7 Tue, 04 Jun 2024 01:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 277 Raw Kangaroo full Blaggards Getting to know multi-instrumentalist FRANK SARTAIN 46:35 true This week we we learn more about our friend, the brilliant FRANK SARTAIN, who has been playing keyboards and trumpet with us for the past few weeks.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week we we learn more about our friend, the brilliant FRANK SARTAIN, who has been playing keyboards and trumpet with us for the past few weeks.

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]]> This week we we learn more about our friend, the brilliant FRANK SARTAIN, who has been playing keyboards and trumpet with us for the past few weeks.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+-U7uEe1a ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 276: F★ck the Ability https://slappercast.fireside.fm/276 be8fa83c-fc26-4010-b3c9-472bfc56bb55 Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 276 F★ck the Ability full Blaggards Is DAVID LEE ROTH the greatest front man of all time? 55:09 true Here's one we recorded on May 17 while driving up to Dallas for our show at the Wounded Ostrich, and also a bit on the way back.

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  • What are listening to lately?
  • Is DAVID LEE ROTH the greatest front man of all time?

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Here's one we recorded on May 17 while driving up to Dallas for our show at the Wounded Ostrich, and also a bit on the way back.

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  • What are listening to lately?
  • Is DAVID LEE ROTH the greatest front man of all time?

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]]> Here's one we recorded on May 17 while driving up to Dallas for our show at the Wounded Ostrich, and also a bit on the way back.

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  • What are listening to lately?
  • Is DAVID LEE ROTH the greatest front man of all time?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+Y3oL0dkP ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 275: Leg Day https://slappercast.fireside.fm/275 596d14ec-7a29-4682-9b08-ffd8b9afe688 Tue, 21 May 2024 01:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 275 Leg Day full Blaggards Who's the better band: HORSLIPS or THIN LIZZY? 18:59 true SlapperCast Episode 275: "Leg Day"

A tough question... who's the better band, HORSLIPS or THIN LIZZY?

00:00:00 — Intro
00:01:44 — Horslips or Thin Lizzy?
00:07:58 — Recapping our rehearsal
00:09:09 — Show updates
00:10:57 — Leg day

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 275: "Leg Day"

A tough question... who's the better band, HORSLIPS or THIN LIZZY?

00:00:00 — Intro
00:01:44 — Horslips or Thin Lizzy?
00:07:58 — Recapping our rehearsal
00:09:09 — Show updates
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]]> SlapperCast Episode 275: "Leg Day"

A tough question... who's the better band, HORSLIPS or THIN LIZZY?

00:00:00 — Intro
00:01:44 — Horslips or Thin Lizzy?
00:07:58 — Recapping our rehearsal
00:09:09 — Show updates
00:10:57 — Leg day

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+2Bq9S1JL ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 274: Frank the Tank https://slappercast.fireside.fm/274 fd48693e-7ad9-4043-b77c-4bb4d3724e42 Tue, 14 May 2024 04:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 274 Frank the Tank full Blaggards Blaggards introduce a special musical guest in Bryan, Texas 19:47 true SlapperCast Episode 274: "Frank the Tank"

This week we introduce you to our friend FRANK SARTAIN, the mysterious special musical guest we've been teasing for the past few weeks. Frank joined us on keyboards and trumpet this past Friday at the Grand Stafford Theater in Bryan and did a GREAT job.

Thanks to Greg Fugate, we have footage from the show as well. Greg has also posted a lot of it in the Official Blaggards Facebook Group if you want to go watch more of it there.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 274: "Frank the Tank"

This week we introduce you to our friend FRANK SARTAIN, the mysterious special musical guest we've been teasing for the past few weeks. Frank joined us on keyboards and trumpet this past Friday at the Grand Stafford Theater in Bryan and did a GREAT job.

Thanks to Greg Fugate, we have footage from the show as well. Greg has also posted a lot of it in the Official Blaggards Facebook Group if you want to go watch more of it there.

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 274: "Frank the Tank"

This week we introduce you to our friend FRANK SARTAIN, the mysterious special musical guest we've been teasing for the past few weeks. Frank joined us on keyboards and trumpet this past Friday at the Grand Stafford Theater in Bryan and did a GREAT job.

Thanks to Greg Fugate, we have footage from the show as well. Greg has also posted a lot of it in the Official Blaggards Facebook Group if you want to go watch more of it there.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+Pv3u3MLR ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 273: Touch the Cloak https://slappercast.fireside.fm/273 e16c981a-93c4-4f94-90b3-df071837bf55 Tue, 07 May 2024 03:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 273 Touch the Cloak full Blaggards Blaggards tease a special musical guest 20:20 true SlapperCast Episode 273: "Touch the Cloak"

Patrick and Chad recorded this one separately while driving out to a private party gig in Richmond. We also talk about crawfish, a traffic jam story from a 2011 tour, a few follow-up thoughts on last week's show in College Station, and finally a dead singer joke from Patrick at the end.

We tease a secret special guest in this episode… someone who joined us for the gig in Richmond and will also be joining us in Bryan this Friday May 10, 2024. There's a clip of us performing with this guest in this episode, and longer clip is on PATREON.

00:00:00 — Intro
00:04:14 — Paddy explains crawfish
00:06:35 — Chad's traffic jam story
00:08:49 — Paddy talks about our private party gig
00:09:26 — Patrick follows up on last week's show
00:13:41 — Patrick teases special guest
00:14:34 — Performance clips with special guest (audio only)
00:16:10 — The road home
00:16:57 — Tha art of the "dummy check"
00:18:23 — Patrick's joke
00:19:57 — Upcoming shows

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 273: "Touch the Cloak"

Patrick and Chad recorded this one separately while driving out to a private party gig in Richmond. We also talk about crawfish, a traffic jam story from a 2011 tour, a few follow-up thoughts on last week's show in College Station, and finally a dead singer joke from Patrick at the end.

We tease a secret special guest in this episode… someone who joined us for the gig in Richmond and will also be joining us in Bryan this Friday May 10, 2024. There's a clip of us performing with this guest in this episode, and longer clip is on PATREON.

00:00:00 — Intro
00:04:14 — Paddy explains crawfish
00:06:35 — Chad's traffic jam story
00:08:49 — Paddy talks about our private party gig
00:09:26 — Patrick follows up on last week's show
00:13:41 — Patrick teases special guest
00:14:34 — Performance clips with special guest (audio only)
00:16:10 — The road home
00:16:57 — Tha art of the "dummy check"
00:18:23 — Patrick's joke
00:19:57 — Upcoming shows

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 273: "Touch the Cloak"

Patrick and Chad recorded this one separately while driving out to a private party gig in Richmond. We also talk about crawfish, a traffic jam story from a 2011 tour, a few follow-up thoughts on last week's show in College Station, and finally a dead singer joke from Patrick at the end.

We tease a secret special guest in this episode… someone who joined us for the gig in Richmond and will also be joining us in Bryan this Friday May 10, 2024. There's a clip of us performing with this guest in this episode, and longer clip is on PATREON.

00:00:00 — Intro
00:04:14 — Paddy explains crawfish
00:06:35 — Chad's traffic jam story
00:08:49 — Paddy talks about our private party gig
00:09:26 — Patrick follows up on last week's show
00:13:41 — Patrick teases special guest
00:14:34 — Performance clips with special guest (audio only)
00:16:10 — The road home
00:16:57 — Tha art of the "dummy check"
00:18:23 — Patrick's joke
00:19:57 — Upcoming shows

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+1Ogr3X3B ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 272: Bleating Hearts https://slappercast.fireside.fm/272 b736a25a-18ba-4180-8046-b81af536083e Wed, 01 May 2024 04:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 272 Bleating Hearts full Blaggards Blaggards Road Diary: College Station, Texas 21:36 true SlapperCast Episode 272: "Bleating Hearts"

This is another driving-separately episode, this time on the road to College Station, where after soundcheck we spent a few minutes chatting with owner Chris Steele on the back patio of O'Bannon's. Paddy also shares some tips on yoga exercises to help with singing.

00:02:53 — Patrick's yoga tips
00:06:16 — Turbo's best song predictions
00:07:47 — Paddy's predictiions
00:09:55 — Chad's predictions
00:10:13 — Chris Steele of O'Bannon's
00:15:05 – The drive home (recapping the gig)
00:16:27 — Drunk chick on stage
00:17:59 — Patrick talks about rehearsal timing

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 272: "Bleating Hearts"

This is another driving-separately episode, this time on the road to College Station, where after soundcheck we spent a few minutes chatting with owner Chris Steele on the back patio of O'Bannon's. Paddy also shares some tips on yoga exercises to help with singing.

00:02:53 — Patrick's yoga tips
00:06:16 — Turbo's best song predictions
00:07:47 — Paddy's predictiions
00:09:55 — Chad's predictions
00:10:13 — Chris Steele of O'Bannon's
00:15:05 – The drive home (recapping the gig)
00:16:27 — Drunk chick on stage
00:17:59 — Patrick talks about rehearsal timing

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 272: "Bleating Hearts"

This is another driving-separately episode, this time on the road to College Station, where after soundcheck we spent a few minutes chatting with owner Chris Steele on the back patio of O'Bannon's. Paddy also shares some tips on yoga exercises to help with singing.

00:02:53 — Patrick's yoga tips
00:06:16 — Turbo's best song predictions
00:07:47 — Paddy's predictiions
00:09:55 — Chad's predictions
00:10:13 — Chris Steele of O'Bannon's
00:15:05 – The drive home (recapping the gig)
00:16:27 — Drunk chick on stage
00:17:59 — Patrick talks about rehearsal timing

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+x9CHlyPh ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 271: IRELAND TOUR 2024 https://slappercast.fireside.fm/271 79b1ff2f-001a-470f-b454-fef635030cfc Tue, 23 Apr 2024 22:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 271 IRELAND TOUR 2024 full Blaggards Full details on our two-week IRELAND TOUR in September 2024 38:01 true SlapperCast Episode 271: "Sell Hard, Buy Soft"

JOIN US in IRELAND September 2024:
https://blaggards.com/ireland/

This one was recorded on the way home from McKinney after the Lone Star Celtic Festival, which unfortunately lost a whole day to rain, but recovered nicely the next day with absolutely perfect weather.

We also welcome back Dennis from Doc's Irish Tours, who runs down the entire itinerary for two week tour of IRELAND coming up this September. We'll be visiting the North and the South, and you can join us for both or choose one or the other. Dennis and Patrick also discuss tips on flights, clothing, and currency.

ALSO: our van "Vicki Von Klap" breaks 200,000 miles!

00:00:00 — Preview
00:00:35 — On the road home from McKinney
00:06:00 — Donut Debate Interlude (and thank you KATE!)
00:09:15 — Vicki 200,000 miles
00:14:52 — Ireland Tour Itineraries
00:15:33 — 1st Week: NORTH
00:18:30 — Both groups overlap in Dublin
00:19:07 — 2nd leg: SOUTH
00:21:33 — No two tours are the same
00:23:12 — Packing tips
00:24:11 — Currency
00:27:01 — Driivers Sean & Tony will be there
00:28:31 — Consider arriving a day or two early
00:31:06 — Midwest dates will be rescheduled
00:31:18 — Turbo's new snares
00:32:29 — More on molded in-ears
00:33:19 — Recording projects
00:33:41 — Patrick's double pneumonia

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 271: "Sell Hard, Buy Soft"

JOIN US in IRELAND September 2024:
https://blaggards.com/ireland/

This one was recorded on the way home from McKinney after the Lone Star Celtic Festival, which unfortunately lost a whole day to rain, but recovered nicely the next day with absolutely perfect weather.

We also welcome back Dennis from Doc's Irish Tours, who runs down the entire itinerary for two week tour of IRELAND coming up this September. We'll be visiting the North and the South, and you can join us for both or choose one or the other. Dennis and Patrick also discuss tips on flights, clothing, and currency.

ALSO: our van "Vicki Von Klap" breaks 200,000 miles!

00:00:00 — Preview
00:00:35 — On the road home from McKinney
00:06:00 — Donut Debate Interlude (and thank you KATE!)
00:09:15 — Vicki 200,000 miles
00:14:52 — Ireland Tour Itineraries
00:15:33 — 1st Week: NORTH
00:18:30 — Both groups overlap in Dublin
00:19:07 — 2nd leg: SOUTH
00:21:33 — No two tours are the same
00:23:12 — Packing tips
00:24:11 — Currency
00:27:01 — Driivers Sean & Tony will be there
00:28:31 — Consider arriving a day or two early
00:31:06 — Midwest dates will be rescheduled
00:31:18 — Turbo's new snares
00:32:29 — More on molded in-ears
00:33:19 — Recording projects
00:33:41 — Patrick's double pneumonia

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 271: "Sell Hard, Buy Soft"

JOIN US in IRELAND September 2024:
https://blaggards.com/ireland/

This one was recorded on the way home from McKinney after the Lone Star Celtic Festival, which unfortunately lost a whole day to rain, but recovered nicely the next day with absolutely perfect weather.

We also welcome back Dennis from Doc's Irish Tours, who runs down the entire itinerary for two week tour of IRELAND coming up this September. We'll be visiting the North and the South, and you can join us for both or choose one or the other. Dennis and Patrick also discuss tips on flights, clothing, and currency.

ALSO: our van "Vicki Von Klap" breaks 200,000 miles!

00:00:00 — Preview
00:00:35 — On the road home from McKinney
00:06:00 — Donut Debate Interlude (and thank you KATE!)
00:09:15 — Vicki 200,000 miles
00:14:52 — Ireland Tour Itineraries
00:15:33 — 1st Week: NORTH
00:18:30 — Both groups overlap in Dublin
00:19:07 — 2nd leg: SOUTH
00:21:33 — No two tours are the same
00:23:12 — Packing tips
00:24:11 — Currency
00:27:01 — Driivers Sean & Tony will be there
00:28:31 — Consider arriving a day or two early
00:31:06 — Midwest dates will be rescheduled
00:31:18 — Turbo's new snares
00:32:29 — More on molded in-ears
00:33:19 — Recording projects
00:33:41 — Patrick's double pneumonia

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+K5Sc2cFm ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Dennis O'Carroll Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 270: Extra Slap on the Back https://slappercast.fireside.fm/270 7322f775-fce9-442c-a95e-e330feead66e Tue, 16 Apr 2024 02:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 270 Extra Slap on the Back full Blaggards Are Blaggards learning to love Dallas? 22:32 true SlapperCast Episode 270: "Extra Slap on the Back"

This one recorded last night after Patrick returned from Philadelphia, where he attended the funeral of his much beloved brother-in-law Tim Mohan. There's so much to be said about Tim that I don't think we can articulate yet, but Patrick does his best to do so here.

We then steer into more lighthearted topics, including our (possibly) newly-improved attitude about the Dallas area, thanks to venues like the Wounded Ostrich, where we're playing next month, and big events like the Lone Star Celtic Festival in McKinney, which we'll be playing this coming weekend.

Lone Star Celtic Festival
https://lonestarceltic.org/

Prodigious Saps (Chad's other podcast)
https://www.youtube.com/@prodigioussaps

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 270: "Extra Slap on the Back"

This one recorded last night after Patrick returned from Philadelphia, where he attended the funeral of his much beloved brother-in-law Tim Mohan. There's so much to be said about Tim that I don't think we can articulate yet, but Patrick does his best to do so here.

We then steer into more lighthearted topics, including our (possibly) newly-improved attitude about the Dallas area, thanks to venues like the Wounded Ostrich, where we're playing next month, and big events like the Lone Star Celtic Festival in McKinney, which we'll be playing this coming weekend.

Lone Star Celtic Festival
https://lonestarceltic.org/

Prodigious Saps (Chad's other podcast)
https://www.youtube.com/@prodigioussaps

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 270: "Extra Slap on the Back"

This one recorded last night after Patrick returned from Philadelphia, where he attended the funeral of his much beloved brother-in-law Tim Mohan. There's so much to be said about Tim that I don't think we can articulate yet, but Patrick does his best to do so here.

We then steer into more lighthearted topics, including our (possibly) newly-improved attitude about the Dallas area, thanks to venues like the Wounded Ostrich, where we're playing next month, and big events like the Lone Star Celtic Festival in McKinney, which we'll be playing this coming weekend.

Lone Star Celtic Festival
https://lonestarceltic.org/

Prodigious Saps (Chad's other podcast)
https://www.youtube.com/@prodigioussaps

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+jwWNVAY5 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 269: Blueberry Doormats https://slappercast.fireside.fm/269 5cc8f344-e023-4bab-9e7a-848113df0d0a Tue, 09 Apr 2024 02:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 269 Blueberry Doormats full Blaggards Audience interaction is VITAL for live music 13:43 true This one was recorded in bits as we drove ourselves separately to Beaumont and Brenham, intercut with clips from a performance of "Suspicious Minds" filmed with Turbo's 360 camera.

Patrick first shares a conspiracy theory about the donut incident from last week's episode (https://youtu.be/KChkUuC4vKw?si=cic7RrrNlVemIjBF&t=163)

We then catch Chad having "a moment" while driving home from Beaumont, trying to articulate what an amazing reception we got from the audience at Logon Cafe that night.

Then we see Turbo's killer drum solo in the middle of "Suspicious Minds" from our show at HSF Biergarten in Brenham, followed by an adlib from Patrick that apparently some people there thought was rehearsed.

JOIN US IN IRELAND Fall 2024... North, South or BOTH:
https://blaggards.com/ireland/

00:00:00 — "Suspicious Minds" in Brenham
00:00:14 — Turbo Road Rage
00:00:17 — Intro to Episode 269
00:00:28 — Patrick's conspiracy theory
00:03:07 — Meet our special guest
00:04:06 — Turbo's SlapperCast theme
00:04:17 — Chad on audience response
00:04:52 — Patrick raves about Logon Cafe
00:05:53 — Chad waxes philosophical about the band
00:08:47 — Turbo drum solo at HSF Biergarten
00:09:40 — Patrick's banter after Turbo's solo
00:09:53 — Chad's thoughts after Brenham show
00:10:20 — Ireland Tour 2024
00:10:57 — Chad asks a favor
00:12:06 — Final comments from Paddy
00:12:24 — More "Suspicious Minds"

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This one was recorded in bits as we drove ourselves separately to Beaumont and Brenham, intercut with clips from a performance of "Suspicious Minds" filmed with Turbo's 360 camera.

Patrick first shares a conspiracy theory about the donut incident from last week's episode (https://youtu.be/KChkUuC4vKw?si=cic7RrrNlVemIjBF&t=163)

We then catch Chad having "a moment" while driving home from Beaumont, trying to articulate what an amazing reception we got from the audience at Logon Cafe that night.

Then we see Turbo's killer drum solo in the middle of "Suspicious Minds" from our show at HSF Biergarten in Brenham, followed by an adlib from Patrick that apparently some people there thought was rehearsed.

JOIN US IN IRELAND Fall 2024... North, South or BOTH:
https://blaggards.com/ireland/

00:00:00 — "Suspicious Minds" in Brenham
00:00:14 — Turbo Road Rage
00:00:17 — Intro to Episode 269
00:00:28 — Patrick's conspiracy theory
00:03:07 — Meet our special guest
00:04:06 — Turbo's SlapperCast theme
00:04:17 — Chad on audience response
00:04:52 — Patrick raves about Logon Cafe
00:05:53 — Chad waxes philosophical about the band
00:08:47 — Turbo drum solo at HSF Biergarten
00:09:40 — Patrick's banter after Turbo's solo
00:09:53 — Chad's thoughts after Brenham show
00:10:20 — Ireland Tour 2024
00:10:57 — Chad asks a favor
00:12:06 — Final comments from Paddy
00:12:24 — More "Suspicious Minds"

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]]> This one was recorded in bits as we drove ourselves separately to Beaumont and Brenham, intercut with clips from a performance of "Suspicious Minds" filmed with Turbo's 360 camera.

Patrick first shares a conspiracy theory about the donut incident from last week's episode (https://youtu.be/KChkUuC4vKw?si=cic7RrrNlVemIjBF&t=163)

We then catch Chad having "a moment" while driving home from Beaumont, trying to articulate what an amazing reception we got from the audience at Logon Cafe that night.

Then we see Turbo's killer drum solo in the middle of "Suspicious Minds" from our show at HSF Biergarten in Brenham, followed by an adlib from Patrick that apparently some people there thought was rehearsed.

JOIN US IN IRELAND Fall 2024... North, South or BOTH:
https://blaggards.com/ireland/

00:00:00 — "Suspicious Minds" in Brenham
00:00:14 — Turbo Road Rage
00:00:17 — Intro to Episode 269
00:00:28 — Patrick's conspiracy theory
00:03:07 — Meet our special guest
00:04:06 — Turbo's SlapperCast theme
00:04:17 — Chad on audience response
00:04:52 — Patrick raves about Logon Cafe
00:05:53 — Chad waxes philosophical about the band
00:08:47 — Turbo drum solo at HSF Biergarten
00:09:40 — Patrick's banter after Turbo's solo
00:09:53 — Chad's thoughts after Brenham show
00:10:20 — Ireland Tour 2024
00:10:57 — Chad asks a favor
00:12:06 — Final comments from Paddy
00:12:24 — More "Suspicious Minds"

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+LqdSQiCD ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 268: Hot Rod Blaggard https://slappercast.fireside.fm/268 362a21e0-2c48-453c-abe0-224eec470c16 Tue, 02 Apr 2024 03:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 268 Hot Rod Blaggard full Blaggards Custom Molded In-Ear Monitors: First Experiences, Deviant Donut Debate Part 3 34:21 true SlapperCast Episode 268: "Hot Rod Blaggard"

This one was recorded on the road to and from Little Rock this past Friday. We talk about:

  • our new Sensaphonic custom molded in-ear monitors,
  • an amazing BLAGGARDS HOT ROD built by our friends the Haley Brothers in Little Rock, Arkansas, and
  • yes... the Deviant Donut Debate continues.

ALSO: Turbo's endorsement deals with Vratim shoes and Sleeved Washers.

VRATIM Shoes (coupon code for $5 off: KEVINNEWTON)
https://shop.vratim.com/?ref=okqodulh

SLEEVED WASHERS
https://www.sleevedwashers.com

00:00:00 — On the road to Little Rock
00:00:46 — Custom Molded In-Ears Received
00:02:43 — Deviant Donut Debate Part 3
00:08:40 — Turbo's endorsement with Vratim Shoes
00:17:16 — Turbo's endorsement with Sleeved Washers
00:23:00 — Chad's top endorsement picks
00:26:27 — The road home from Little Rock
00:26:42 — First experience with Sensaphonic Custom Molded In-Ears
00:33:07 — Blaggards Hot Rod by the Haley Brothers

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 268: "Hot Rod Blaggard"

This one was recorded on the road to and from Little Rock this past Friday. We talk about:

  • our new Sensaphonic custom molded in-ear monitors,
  • an amazing BLAGGARDS HOT ROD built by our friends the Haley Brothers in Little Rock, Arkansas, and
  • yes... the Deviant Donut Debate continues.

ALSO: Turbo's endorsement deals with Vratim shoes and Sleeved Washers.

VRATIM Shoes (coupon code for $5 off: KEVINNEWTON)
https://shop.vratim.com/?ref=okqodulh

SLEEVED WASHERS
https://www.sleevedwashers.com

00:00:00 — On the road to Little Rock
00:00:46 — Custom Molded In-Ears Received
00:02:43 — Deviant Donut Debate Part 3
00:08:40 — Turbo's endorsement with Vratim Shoes
00:17:16 — Turbo's endorsement with Sleeved Washers
00:23:00 — Chad's top endorsement picks
00:26:27 — The road home from Little Rock
00:26:42 — First experience with Sensaphonic Custom Molded In-Ears
00:33:07 — Blaggards Hot Rod by the Haley Brothers

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 268: "Hot Rod Blaggard"

This one was recorded on the road to and from Little Rock this past Friday. We talk about:

  • our new Sensaphonic custom molded in-ear monitors,
  • an amazing BLAGGARDS HOT ROD built by our friends the Haley Brothers in Little Rock, Arkansas, and
  • yes... the Deviant Donut Debate continues.

ALSO: Turbo's endorsement deals with Vratim shoes and Sleeved Washers.

VRATIM Shoes (coupon code for $5 off: KEVINNEWTON)
https://shop.vratim.com/?ref=okqodulh

SLEEVED WASHERS
https://www.sleevedwashers.com

00:00:00 — On the road to Little Rock
00:00:46 — Custom Molded In-Ears Received
00:02:43 — Deviant Donut Debate Part 3
00:08:40 — Turbo's endorsement with Vratim Shoes
00:17:16 — Turbo's endorsement with Sleeved Washers
00:23:00 — Chad's top endorsement picks
00:26:27 — The road home from Little Rock
00:26:42 — First experience with Sensaphonic Custom Molded In-Ears
00:33:07 — Blaggards Hot Rod by the Haley Brothers

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+d01Enkhf ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 267: The Hairy and the Bald https://slappercast.fireside.fm/267 4814331f-e0c3-4a39-85ef-ac5f257d3355 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 20:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 267 The Hairy and the Bald full Blaggards Interviews with Chris Steele of O'Bannon's Taphouse, Michael Logan of the Sherman Celtic Festival, and Doug & Susan Berry of the Lonestar Celtic Festival 1:09:32 true This week we catch up with Chris Steele of O'Bannon's Taphouse, Michael Logan of the Sherman Celtic Festival, and Doug & Susan Berry of the Lonestar Celtic Festival and Highland Games.

https://www.obannonstaphouse.com/
https://www.blackwaterbrew.com/
https://www.bernhardtwinery.com/
https://www.shermancelticfest.com/
https://lonestarceltic.org/

00:00:00 — Intro
00:01:32 — Chris Steele of O'Bannon's Taphouse
00:39:05 — Bernhardt Winery
00:40:30 — More upcoming shows
00:41:03 — Sherman Celtic Festival & Highland Games
00:41:21 — Michael Logan of Sherman Celtic
00:51:55 — Lone Star Celtic Festival & Highland Games
00:52:06 — Doug & Susan Berry of Lone Star Celtic
01:08:33 — Wrap up and THANK YOU

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week we catch up with Chris Steele of O'Bannon's Taphouse, Michael Logan of the Sherman Celtic Festival, and Doug & Susan Berry of the Lonestar Celtic Festival and Highland Games.

https://www.obannonstaphouse.com/
https://www.blackwaterbrew.com/
https://www.bernhardtwinery.com/
https://www.shermancelticfest.com/
https://lonestarceltic.org/

00:00:00 — Intro
00:01:32 — Chris Steele of O'Bannon's Taphouse
00:39:05 — Bernhardt Winery
00:40:30 — More upcoming shows
00:41:03 — Sherman Celtic Festival & Highland Games
00:41:21 — Michael Logan of Sherman Celtic
00:51:55 — Lone Star Celtic Festival & Highland Games
00:52:06 — Doug & Susan Berry of Lone Star Celtic
01:08:33 — Wrap up and THANK YOU

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]]> This week we catch up with Chris Steele of O'Bannon's Taphouse, Michael Logan of the Sherman Celtic Festival, and Doug & Susan Berry of the Lonestar Celtic Festival and Highland Games.

https://www.obannonstaphouse.com/
https://www.blackwaterbrew.com/
https://www.bernhardtwinery.com/
https://www.shermancelticfest.com/
https://lonestarceltic.org/

00:00:00 — Intro
00:01:32 — Chris Steele of O'Bannon's Taphouse
00:39:05 — Bernhardt Winery
00:40:30 — More upcoming shows
00:41:03 — Sherman Celtic Festival & Highland Games
00:41:21 — Michael Logan of Sherman Celtic
00:51:55 — Lone Star Celtic Festival & Highland Games
00:52:06 — Doug & Susan Berry of Lone Star Celtic
01:08:33 — Wrap up and THANK YOU

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+6PI_1Ahn ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Chris Steele Episode 266: Gasoline and Shame https://slappercast.fireside.fm/266 bb8a3ff0-95e2-40ae-95a1-803f4c6de90c Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 266 Gasoline and Shame full Blaggards Recapping Paddy's Day Weekend 2024 28:30 true SlapperCast Episode 266: "Gasoline and Shame"

Paddy, Turbo and Chad recap Paddy's Day weekend at Legacy Hall in Plano, TX, and of course the big day at O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station.

MASSIVE THANKS to Laurie Valenzi, Greg Fugate, Kate Scott, and Jacquelyn Herendeen for providing video.

00:00:00 — Aggie crowd screaming "BLAGGARDS"
00:00:37 — Paddy's Day Eve at Legacy Hall
00:06:21 — Paddy's Day at O'Bannon's Taphouse
00:11:32 — "Children of the Grave"
00:15:26 — Aggie War Hymn
00:23:05 — Revisiting the Donut Debate
00:25:39 — Wrap-up and THANK YOU
00:26:46 — "That Woman's Got Me Drinking"

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 266: "Gasoline and Shame"

Paddy, Turbo and Chad recap Paddy's Day weekend at Legacy Hall in Plano, TX, and of course the big day at O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station.

MASSIVE THANKS to Laurie Valenzi, Greg Fugate, Kate Scott, and Jacquelyn Herendeen for providing video.

00:00:00 — Aggie crowd screaming "BLAGGARDS"
00:00:37 — Paddy's Day Eve at Legacy Hall
00:06:21 — Paddy's Day at O'Bannon's Taphouse
00:11:32 — "Children of the Grave"
00:15:26 — Aggie War Hymn
00:23:05 — Revisiting the Donut Debate
00:25:39 — Wrap-up and THANK YOU
00:26:46 — "That Woman's Got Me Drinking"

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 266: "Gasoline and Shame"

Paddy, Turbo and Chad recap Paddy's Day weekend at Legacy Hall in Plano, TX, and of course the big day at O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station.

MASSIVE THANKS to Laurie Valenzi, Greg Fugate, Kate Scott, and Jacquelyn Herendeen for providing video.

00:00:00 — Aggie crowd screaming "BLAGGARDS"
00:00:37 — Paddy's Day Eve at Legacy Hall
00:06:21 — Paddy's Day at O'Bannon's Taphouse
00:11:32 — "Children of the Grave"
00:15:26 — Aggie War Hymn
00:23:05 — Revisiting the Donut Debate
00:25:39 — Wrap-up and THANK YOU
00:26:46 — "That Woman's Got Me Drinking"

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+SGpY6coY ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 265: Slapfree https://slappercast.fireside.fm/265 7541519e-a6bf-4ec8-88c7-fe748ecc9973 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 19:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 265 Slapfree full Blaggards On the Road Home From California 17:53 true SlapperCast Episode 265: "Slapfree"

As we set out on a 27-hour drive home to Houston, we deliver a recap of our two-week tour through Arizona, Nevada, and California.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 265: "Slapfree"

As we set out on a 27-hour drive home to Houston, we deliver a recap of our two-week tour through Arizona, Nevada, and California.

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 265: "Slapfree"

As we set out on a 27-hour drive home to Houston, we deliver a recap of our two-week tour through Arizona, Nevada, and California.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+dqGlJlKK ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 264: Wonkity https://slappercast.fireside.fm/264 62d0a1bb-2350-4811-afd1-2ef30b89a59d Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 264 Wonkity full Blaggards Are we happy with our music careers? 30:43 true SlapperCast Episode 264: "Wonkity"

This week: Paddy, Heide and Chad address the question: are we happy with our music careers right now?

What would we have done differently with our careers if we could go back in time?

Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/H6u_YICCjvo

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:45 — Blaggards peak season / a gig takes a day
00:04:57 — How long have we been playing music?
00:05:30 — Are we happy with our music careers now?
00:11:27 — Music is a field of research
00:15:02 — What would we change if we could go back in time

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 264: "Wonkity"

This week: Paddy, Heide and Chad address the question: are we happy with our music careers right now?

What would we have done differently with our careers if we could go back in time?

Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/H6u_YICCjvo

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:45 — Blaggards peak season / a gig takes a day
00:04:57 — How long have we been playing music?
00:05:30 — Are we happy with our music careers now?
00:11:27 — Music is a field of research
00:15:02 — What would we change if we could go back in time

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 264: "Wonkity"

This week: Paddy, Heide and Chad address the question: are we happy with our music careers right now?

What would we have done differently with our careers if we could go back in time?

Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/H6u_YICCjvo

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:45 — Blaggards peak season / a gig takes a day
00:04:57 — How long have we been playing music?
00:05:30 — Are we happy with our music careers now?
00:11:27 — Music is a field of research
00:15:02 — What would we change if we could go back in time

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+ZkYBSkO5 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Episode 263: Straight Flace https://slappercast.fireside.fm/263 c9c90937-a5f5-4d8a-9d6c-82a921cd20e1 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 04:30:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 263 Straight Flace full Blaggards Close Calls and Tall Tales at Shows 35:15 true SlapperCast Episode 263: "Straight Flace"

Recorded while driving home from a Mardi Gras gig in Galveston where Turbo almost got run over by a car during the show.

Also: Westward tour dates, Billy Joel, gig disasters, tall tales and fake accents.

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:25 — Turbo's close call
00:03:02 — Paddy's technical problems
00:03:25 — West Coast Tour
00:05:14 — Galveston gig recap
00:07:26 — Patrick's improv
00:10:11 — More on Turbo's close call
00:10:31 — Other gig disasters
00:15:45 — Why Billy Joel wrote "BIG SHOT"
00:19:54 — Irish pronunciation of "Joel" and "Film"
00:22:27 — Tall tales and fake accents we've heard at shows

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 263: "Straight Flace"

Recorded while driving home from a Mardi Gras gig in Galveston where Turbo almost got run over by a car during the show.

Also: Westward tour dates, Billy Joel, gig disasters, tall tales and fake accents.

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:25 — Turbo's close call
00:03:02 — Paddy's technical problems
00:03:25 — West Coast Tour
00:05:14 — Galveston gig recap
00:07:26 — Patrick's improv
00:10:11 — More on Turbo's close call
00:10:31 — Other gig disasters
00:15:45 — Why Billy Joel wrote "BIG SHOT"
00:19:54 — Irish pronunciation of "Joel" and "Film"
00:22:27 — Tall tales and fake accents we've heard at shows

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 263: "Straight Flace"

Recorded while driving home from a Mardi Gras gig in Galveston where Turbo almost got run over by a car during the show.

Also: Westward tour dates, Billy Joel, gig disasters, tall tales and fake accents.

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:25 — Turbo's close call
00:03:02 — Paddy's technical problems
00:03:25 — West Coast Tour
00:05:14 — Galveston gig recap
00:07:26 — Patrick's improv
00:10:11 — More on Turbo's close call
00:10:31 — Other gig disasters
00:15:45 — Why Billy Joel wrote "BIG SHOT"
00:19:54 — Irish pronunciation of "Joel" and "Film"
00:22:27 — Tall tales and fake accents we've heard at shows

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+JkRNDNwi ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 262: Choppy on the Inside https://slappercast.fireside.fm/262 3cdd7ccb-88c8-4b9c-9dc7-3f178f0cd3ab Tue, 20 Feb 2024 02:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 262 Choppy on the Inside full Blaggards Should Bands Use Backing Tracks? 43:04 true SlapperCast Episode 262: "Choppy on the Inside"

While taking a break from rehearsal, Blaggards discuss backing tracks, direct sound gear, Stratocasters and in-ear monitors.

00:00:04 — Intro
00:02:02 — Tour Updates
00:04:30 — Should bands use backing tracks?
00:09:17 — Patrick's tire story
00:11:16 — More on backing tracks
00:13:18 — Direct gear and in-ear monitors
00:21:32 — RIP Mojo Nixon
00:25:26 — SJC Custom Drums
00:29:56 — Davee Bryan's Stratocaster
00:40:31 — Wrap-up and THANK YOU

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 262: "Choppy on the Inside"

While taking a break from rehearsal, Blaggards discuss backing tracks, direct sound gear, Stratocasters and in-ear monitors.

00:00:04 — Intro
00:02:02 — Tour Updates
00:04:30 — Should bands use backing tracks?
00:09:17 — Patrick's tire story
00:11:16 — More on backing tracks
00:13:18 — Direct gear and in-ear monitors
00:21:32 — RIP Mojo Nixon
00:25:26 — SJC Custom Drums
00:29:56 — Davee Bryan's Stratocaster
00:40:31 — Wrap-up and THANK YOU

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While taking a break from rehearsal, Blaggards discuss backing tracks, direct sound gear, Stratocasters and in-ear monitors.

00:00:04 — Intro
00:02:02 — Tour Updates
00:04:30 — Should bands use backing tracks?
00:09:17 — Patrick's tire story
00:11:16 — More on backing tracks
00:13:18 — Direct gear and in-ear monitors
00:21:32 — RIP Mojo Nixon
00:25:26 — SJC Custom Drums
00:29:56 — Davee Bryan's Stratocaster
00:40:31 — Wrap-up and THANK YOU

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+b0Z7-Twk ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 261: Nostradamus on Bass https://slappercast.fireside.fm/261 c173a1a1-eebf-4b16-b38e-dc92df98ada2 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 261 Nostradamus on Bass full Blaggards An odd road-trip to Beaumont 15:35 true SlapperCast Episode 261: "Nostradamus on Bass"

This is a short but very complex episode. An unusual situation required us to drive to an out-of-town gig in three different vehicles. Patrick, Chad and Turbo recorded segments individually while driving, and our friend Greg Fugate provided footage of the live show at Logon Cafe.

Unfolding throughout the episode is the story of how two soundguys at two different venues got intertwined with one name, erroneously and yet also somewhat precognitively... because of one befuddled bass player.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 261: "Nostradamus on Bass"

This is a short but very complex episode. An unusual situation required us to drive to an out-of-town gig in three different vehicles. Patrick, Chad and Turbo recorded segments individually while driving, and our friend Greg Fugate provided footage of the live show at Logon Cafe.

Unfolding throughout the episode is the story of how two soundguys at two different venues got intertwined with one name, erroneously and yet also somewhat precognitively... because of one befuddled bass player.

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 261: "Nostradamus on Bass"

This is a short but very complex episode. An unusual situation required us to drive to an out-of-town gig in three different vehicles. Patrick, Chad and Turbo recorded segments individually while driving, and our friend Greg Fugate provided footage of the live show at Logon Cafe.

Unfolding throughout the episode is the story of how two soundguys at two different venues got intertwined with one name, erroneously and yet also somewhat precognitively... because of one befuddled bass player.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+dIYwpsV7 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 260: Overslapped https://slappercast.fireside.fm/260 512edb99-ae8e-4049-8c0e-0297d066c4b2 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 260 Overslapped full Blaggards Are "franchise" bands... really bands? 36:06 true SlapperCast Episode 260: "Overslapped"

This is our TWO-HUNDREDTH video episode of SlapperCast! We started with Episode 60 during the shutdowns in 2020... we wouldn't be able to keep doing this without loyal viewers like YOU, so thank you all so much for tuning in every week.

This week we catch up with Heide and talk about franchise bands, bands with no original members left, Hothouse Flowers, Dolly Parton, our friend Luba Dvorak's new album "Dumpster Fire", and of course… Thin Lizzy.

Also: what songs should we cover on our next album?

LUBA DVORAK
https://www.lubadvorak.com/

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:44 — Updates and upcoming shows
00:06:44 — Paddy's Day in College Station
00:09:54 — Franchise Bands
00:13:58 — Hothouse Flowers
00:16:24 — Luba Dvorak
00:17:32 — Dolly Parton
00:19:22 — Thin Lizzy
00:21:30 — What cover songs should Blaggards do on next album?
00:30:08 — Welsh Rugby Team Story
00:33:47 — Wrap up and THANK YOU

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 260: "Overslapped"

This is our TWO-HUNDREDTH video episode of SlapperCast! We started with Episode 60 during the shutdowns in 2020... we wouldn't be able to keep doing this without loyal viewers like YOU, so thank you all so much for tuning in every week.

This week we catch up with Heide and talk about franchise bands, bands with no original members left, Hothouse Flowers, Dolly Parton, our friend Luba Dvorak's new album "Dumpster Fire", and of course… Thin Lizzy.

Also: what songs should we cover on our next album?

LUBA DVORAK
https://www.lubadvorak.com/

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:44 — Updates and upcoming shows
00:06:44 — Paddy's Day in College Station
00:09:54 — Franchise Bands
00:13:58 — Hothouse Flowers
00:16:24 — Luba Dvorak
00:17:32 — Dolly Parton
00:19:22 — Thin Lizzy
00:21:30 — What cover songs should Blaggards do on next album?
00:30:08 — Welsh Rugby Team Story
00:33:47 — Wrap up and THANK YOU

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 260: "Overslapped"

This is our TWO-HUNDREDTH video episode of SlapperCast! We started with Episode 60 during the shutdowns in 2020... we wouldn't be able to keep doing this without loyal viewers like YOU, so thank you all so much for tuning in every week.

This week we catch up with Heide and talk about franchise bands, bands with no original members left, Hothouse Flowers, Dolly Parton, our friend Luba Dvorak's new album "Dumpster Fire", and of course… Thin Lizzy.

Also: what songs should we cover on our next album?

LUBA DVORAK
https://www.lubadvorak.com/

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:44 — Updates and upcoming shows
00:06:44 — Paddy's Day in College Station
00:09:54 — Franchise Bands
00:13:58 — Hothouse Flowers
00:16:24 — Luba Dvorak
00:17:32 — Dolly Parton
00:19:22 — Thin Lizzy
00:21:30 — What cover songs should Blaggards do on next album?
00:30:08 — Welsh Rugby Team Story
00:33:47 — Wrap up and THANK YOU

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+dqQQpDP0 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Episode 259: Dock Curious https://slappercast.fireside.fm/259 4eb20036-af78-484d-9b59-7fa463eab701 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 259 Dock Curious full Blaggards Phil Lynott & Elvis: What if They Collaborated? 49:46 true SlapperCast Episode 259: "Dock Curious"

PART ONE: Patrick and Chad continue our conversations about Elvis, Phil Lynott and Thin LIzzy. We imagine what might have been if Philo and Elvis had collaborated, and also talk about Lizzy guitarist Brian Robertson ("Robbo"), who was only 17 years old when Phil Lynott hired him as the first replacement for Eric Bell.

PART TWO: Recorded in the van with Turbo on our way home from our gig at the Wounded Ostrich in Deep Ellum, Dallas. We had a GREAT time at the show, and thus the energy levels in this segment are high. We talk about our experience at the gig, and Turbo also brings us up to speed on his recent visit to Costa Mesa for a special SJC Custom Drums event. Also we do a few "shine-a-lights" on songs we've been digging on recently, which had been missing from the last few episodes.

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:57 — Elvis’s comic book influences
00:01:46 — More on Elvis
00:10:43 — What if Phil Lynott and Elvis collaborated?
00:16:10 — Mötley Crüe using backing tracks live
00:19:56 — Brian Robertson (Thin Lizzy guitarist)
00:22:06 — Our love of Thin Lizzy
00:25:54 — Patrick's Shine-a-light
00:26:38 — Wounded Ostrich gig recap
00:33:17 — Turbo's SJC Event recap
00:44:09 — Upcoming shows
00:44:52 — Shine-a-lights

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 259: "Dock Curious"

PART ONE: Patrick and Chad continue our conversations about Elvis, Phil Lynott and Thin LIzzy. We imagine what might have been if Philo and Elvis had collaborated, and also talk about Lizzy guitarist Brian Robertson ("Robbo"), who was only 17 years old when Phil Lynott hired him as the first replacement for Eric Bell.

PART TWO: Recorded in the van with Turbo on our way home from our gig at the Wounded Ostrich in Deep Ellum, Dallas. We had a GREAT time at the show, and thus the energy levels in this segment are high. We talk about our experience at the gig, and Turbo also brings us up to speed on his recent visit to Costa Mesa for a special SJC Custom Drums event. Also we do a few "shine-a-lights" on songs we've been digging on recently, which had been missing from the last few episodes.

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:57 — Elvis’s comic book influences
00:01:46 — More on Elvis
00:10:43 — What if Phil Lynott and Elvis collaborated?
00:16:10 — Mötley Crüe using backing tracks live
00:19:56 — Brian Robertson (Thin Lizzy guitarist)
00:22:06 — Our love of Thin Lizzy
00:25:54 — Patrick's Shine-a-light
00:26:38 — Wounded Ostrich gig recap
00:33:17 — Turbo's SJC Event recap
00:44:09 — Upcoming shows
00:44:52 — Shine-a-lights

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 259: "Dock Curious"

PART ONE: Patrick and Chad continue our conversations about Elvis, Phil Lynott and Thin LIzzy. We imagine what might have been if Philo and Elvis had collaborated, and also talk about Lizzy guitarist Brian Robertson ("Robbo"), who was only 17 years old when Phil Lynott hired him as the first replacement for Eric Bell.

PART TWO: Recorded in the van with Turbo on our way home from our gig at the Wounded Ostrich in Deep Ellum, Dallas. We had a GREAT time at the show, and thus the energy levels in this segment are high. We talk about our experience at the gig, and Turbo also brings us up to speed on his recent visit to Costa Mesa for a special SJC Custom Drums event. Also we do a few "shine-a-lights" on songs we've been digging on recently, which had been missing from the last few episodes.

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:57 — Elvis’s comic book influences
00:01:46 — More on Elvis
00:10:43 — What if Phil Lynott and Elvis collaborated?
00:16:10 — Mötley Crüe using backing tracks live
00:19:56 — Brian Robertson (Thin Lizzy guitarist)
00:22:06 — Our love of Thin Lizzy
00:25:54 — Patrick's Shine-a-light
00:26:38 — Wounded Ostrich gig recap
00:33:17 — Turbo's SJC Event recap
00:44:09 — Upcoming shows
00:44:52 — Shine-a-lights

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+cIpXj66z ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 258: A Thong Made of Broken Glass https://slappercast.fireside.fm/258 fa57f418-a563-4792-a5c8-b78cee9de1bb Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 258 A Thong Made of Broken Glass full Blaggards Blaggards talk about "Black Rose" by THIN LIZZY 52:09 true SlapperCast Episode 258: "A Thong Made of Broken Glass"

This week we're talking about Thin Lizzy's ninth studio album, "Black Rose: A Rock Legend".

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:36 — Thin Lizzy and "Black Rose"
00:01:47 — Favorite songs off the album
00:10:33 — Gary Moore
00:15:17 — Gary's impersonation of Phil
00:16:15 — Producer Tony Visconti
00:18:56 — Why we love the title track
00:22:28 — Brian Downey
00:25:26 — Paddy's live Thin Lizzy recommendations
00:28:09 — How many lost Lizzy songs are there
00:35:55 — How do compositional skills work
00:41:22 — Phil vs. Gary on songwriting
00:48:04 — New wave and punk influence on "Black Rose" album
00:50:21 — Phil's impersonation of Bob Geldof
00:50:34 — Wrap up and THANK YOU

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 258: "A Thong Made of Broken Glass"

This week we're talking about Thin Lizzy's ninth studio album, "Black Rose: A Rock Legend".

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:36 — Thin Lizzy and "Black Rose"
00:01:47 — Favorite songs off the album
00:10:33 — Gary Moore
00:15:17 — Gary's impersonation of Phil
00:16:15 — Producer Tony Visconti
00:18:56 — Why we love the title track
00:22:28 — Brian Downey
00:25:26 — Paddy's live Thin Lizzy recommendations
00:28:09 — How many lost Lizzy songs are there
00:35:55 — How do compositional skills work
00:41:22 — Phil vs. Gary on songwriting
00:48:04 — New wave and punk influence on "Black Rose" album
00:50:21 — Phil's impersonation of Bob Geldof
00:50:34 — Wrap up and THANK YOU

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 258: "A Thong Made of Broken Glass"

This week we're talking about Thin Lizzy's ninth studio album, "Black Rose: A Rock Legend".

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:36 — Thin Lizzy and "Black Rose"
00:01:47 — Favorite songs off the album
00:10:33 — Gary Moore
00:15:17 — Gary's impersonation of Phil
00:16:15 — Producer Tony Visconti
00:18:56 — Why we love the title track
00:22:28 — Brian Downey
00:25:26 — Paddy's live Thin Lizzy recommendations
00:28:09 — How many lost Lizzy songs are there
00:35:55 — How do compositional skills work
00:41:22 — Phil vs. Gary on songwriting
00:48:04 — New wave and punk influence on "Black Rose" album
00:50:21 — Phil's impersonation of Bob Geldof
00:50:34 — Wrap up and THANK YOU

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+UVIVEegQ ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 257: A Little Less Conversation https://slappercast.fireside.fm/257 9f1a70d3-b22c-41d5-8e0f-041778f80516 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 257 A Little Less Conversation full Blaggards Why ELVIS is our Superhero 43:37 true Here is our ELVIS episode. How we first became aware of him, why we love him, his music, his sense of humor, favorite songs, the movies, the impersonators, and his legacy.

Like with Thin Lizzy and the Pogues, this is only the beginning of what is sure to be an ongoing conversation about one of our biggest heroes.

Find the audio-only podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Pocket Casts, etc.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Here is our ELVIS episode. How we first became aware of him, why we love him, his music, his sense of humor, favorite songs, the movies, the impersonators, and his legacy.

Like with Thin Lizzy and the Pogues, this is only the beginning of what is sure to be an ongoing conversation about one of our biggest heroes.

Find the audio-only podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Pocket Casts, etc.

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]]> Here is our ELVIS episode. How we first became aware of him, why we love him, his music, his sense of humor, favorite songs, the movies, the impersonators, and his legacy.

Like with Thin Lizzy and the Pogues, this is only the beginning of what is sure to be an ongoing conversation about one of our biggest heroes.

Find the audio-only podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Pocket Casts, etc.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+ijeT8Nkn ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 256: Soul-Bearing Stuff https://slappercast.fireside.fm/256 5ee7e902-80b3-4bcf-b4bf-7a156864fbc4 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 256 Soul-Bearing Stuff full Blaggards Why Everyone Should Listen to THIN LIZZY 58:01 true This week we focus on one of our biggest influences as a band... THIN LIZZY.

Also a little bit about the recent bombshell interview with comedian Kat Williams.

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:47 — Gary Moore
00:03:59 — Patrick's early memories of Thin Lizzy
00:05:14 — Lynott's lyrics
00:06:07 — Lynott's free time style of singing
00:12:15 — Thank you Woody & Ireland Tour 2024
00:15:11 — More on how Patrick got into Thin Lizzy
00:19:21 — Iron Maiden or Thin Lizzy?
00:20:01 — What if Thin Lizzy had played LIVE AID (1985)?
00:22:28 — Thin Lizzy's guitarists
00:27:16 — Thin Lizzy name origin
00:31:37 — Thin Lizzy's progression of style
00:36:33 — "The Rocker" and Eric Bell
00:42:11 — Tangent time: Kat Williams controversy
00:46:45 — Tangent time: Spotify hoax albums
00:51:31 — 2024 Blaggards tour plans
00:54:03 — Your favorite Thin Lizzy songs? Best first album for new listeners?

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week we focus on one of our biggest influences as a band... THIN LIZZY.

Also a little bit about the recent bombshell interview with comedian Kat Williams.

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:47 — Gary Moore
00:03:59 — Patrick's early memories of Thin Lizzy
00:05:14 — Lynott's lyrics
00:06:07 — Lynott's free time style of singing
00:12:15 — Thank you Woody & Ireland Tour 2024
00:15:11 — More on how Patrick got into Thin Lizzy
00:19:21 — Iron Maiden or Thin Lizzy?
00:20:01 — What if Thin Lizzy had played LIVE AID (1985)?
00:22:28 — Thin Lizzy's guitarists
00:27:16 — Thin Lizzy name origin
00:31:37 — Thin Lizzy's progression of style
00:36:33 — "The Rocker" and Eric Bell
00:42:11 — Tangent time: Kat Williams controversy
00:46:45 — Tangent time: Spotify hoax albums
00:51:31 — 2024 Blaggards tour plans
00:54:03 — Your favorite Thin Lizzy songs? Best first album for new listeners?

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]]> This week we focus on one of our biggest influences as a band... THIN LIZZY.

Also a little bit about the recent bombshell interview with comedian Kat Williams.

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:47 — Gary Moore
00:03:59 — Patrick's early memories of Thin Lizzy
00:05:14 — Lynott's lyrics
00:06:07 — Lynott's free time style of singing
00:12:15 — Thank you Woody & Ireland Tour 2024
00:15:11 — More on how Patrick got into Thin Lizzy
00:19:21 — Iron Maiden or Thin Lizzy?
00:20:01 — What if Thin Lizzy had played LIVE AID (1985)?
00:22:28 — Thin Lizzy's guitarists
00:27:16 — Thin Lizzy name origin
00:31:37 — Thin Lizzy's progression of style
00:36:33 — "The Rocker" and Eric Bell
00:42:11 — Tangent time: Kat Williams controversy
00:46:45 — Tangent time: Spotify hoax albums
00:51:31 — 2024 Blaggards tour plans
00:54:03 — Your favorite Thin Lizzy songs? Best first album for new listeners?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+4d1TE6gn ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 255: Constipated Satan https://slappercast.fireside.fm/255 01644a8f-2aaf-445c-8d59-7c235cb8d246 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 255 Constipated Satan full Blaggards On the road to our last two gigs of 2023 in Little Rock and Brenham. It also happened to be Turbo's birthday. 51:58 true This one was recorded on the road to our last two gigs of 2023 in Little Rock and Brenham. It also happened to be Turbo's birthday.

Interspersed throughout are some great moments of us listening to "The Lonely Goatherd" from THE SOUND OF MUSIC as we were driving back to Texas late at night.

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:17 — Turbo's birthday
00:00:49 — Alley Cats Coffee in Texarkana
00:03:30 — THANK YOU KELLI
00:04:33 — Road updates
00:06:47 — Song kills
00:07:27 — Chris Rea
00:09:33 — Bob Seger
00:10:27 — Bad Religion & Social Distortion
00:13:10 — THE SOUND OF MUSIC
00:15:29 — Gary Moore & Stuart Copeland? (and other dream team-ups)
00:18:29 — Smoking and singing
00:32:01 — THANK YOU KATE SCOTT
00:33:35 — The road home...
00:42:23 — New Year's Resolutions for 2024
00:47:18 — Turbo's eye finally fixes itself
00:49:59 — Wrap up and THANK YOU

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This one was recorded on the road to our last two gigs of 2023 in Little Rock and Brenham. It also happened to be Turbo's birthday.

Interspersed throughout are some great moments of us listening to "The Lonely Goatherd" from THE SOUND OF MUSIC as we were driving back to Texas late at night.

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:17 — Turbo's birthday
00:00:49 — Alley Cats Coffee in Texarkana
00:03:30 — THANK YOU KELLI
00:04:33 — Road updates
00:06:47 — Song kills
00:07:27 — Chris Rea
00:09:33 — Bob Seger
00:10:27 — Bad Religion & Social Distortion
00:13:10 — THE SOUND OF MUSIC
00:15:29 — Gary Moore & Stuart Copeland? (and other dream team-ups)
00:18:29 — Smoking and singing
00:32:01 — THANK YOU KATE SCOTT
00:33:35 — The road home...
00:42:23 — New Year's Resolutions for 2024
00:47:18 — Turbo's eye finally fixes itself
00:49:59 — Wrap up and THANK YOU

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]]> This one was recorded on the road to our last two gigs of 2023 in Little Rock and Brenham. It also happened to be Turbo's birthday.

Interspersed throughout are some great moments of us listening to "The Lonely Goatherd" from THE SOUND OF MUSIC as we were driving back to Texas late at night.

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:17 — Turbo's birthday
00:00:49 — Alley Cats Coffee in Texarkana
00:03:30 — THANK YOU KELLI
00:04:33 — Road updates
00:06:47 — Song kills
00:07:27 — Chris Rea
00:09:33 — Bob Seger
00:10:27 — Bad Religion & Social Distortion
00:13:10 — THE SOUND OF MUSIC
00:15:29 — Gary Moore & Stuart Copeland? (and other dream team-ups)
00:18:29 — Smoking and singing
00:32:01 — THANK YOU KATE SCOTT
00:33:35 — The road home...
00:42:23 — New Year's Resolutions for 2024
00:47:18 — Turbo's eye finally fixes itself
00:49:59 — Wrap up and THANK YOU

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+RDl-hUPn ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 254: Fresh Batch of Soap https://slappercast.fireside.fm/254 99018444-2c98-46d2-b6ed-bdc6aa40f598 Tue, 26 Dec 2023 01:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 254 Fresh Batch of Soap full Blaggards Blaggards return to Austin for the first time since Fadó closed in 2018. ALSO: Turbo's new SJC Drum Kit 39:02 true This one was recorded en route to our gig at Kelly's Irish Pub in Austin, and again on the way home, with Patrick daughter's Tara running camera and joining in the conversation.

Towards the end of the first segment we encountered a torrential downpour that got so loud we had to stop recording. It was still raining when we arrived at Kelly's, and the wooden stage area was exposed to the elements and completely soaked through. But thankfully the bar manager allowed us to commander the covered area of the patio.

There were hints online that the turnout that night would be good, but we were still knocked out by how many people showed up, especially considering the weather… and by the time we started playing it was standing room only and packed to the gills. This was the first gig we'd played in Austin since Fadó closed in 2018, so it was quite a thrill to see so many old friends and familiar faces, and of course all our new friends as well.

Chris Buckley joined us on fiddle for this show and did a FANTASTIC job. Also, towards the end of the show, Tara joined us to sing "Fairytale of New York", which made the night even more special.

In between the two segments is a bit of video that Turbo filmed from the stage shortly after we'd all raised a toast, where you can see how jam-packed the patio was at Kelly's.

Cheers to you all....HAPPY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Video by TARA DEVLIN and ASHLEY TENNYSON

SJC factory footage by KAIDEN NEWTON

Additional photos by JEFF COHEN (https://www.moonshineimages.com)

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This one was recorded en route to our gig at Kelly's Irish Pub in Austin, and again on the way home, with Patrick daughter's Tara running camera and joining in the conversation.

Towards the end of the first segment we encountered a torrential downpour that got so loud we had to stop recording. It was still raining when we arrived at Kelly's, and the wooden stage area was exposed to the elements and completely soaked through. But thankfully the bar manager allowed us to commander the covered area of the patio.

There were hints online that the turnout that night would be good, but we were still knocked out by how many people showed up, especially considering the weather… and by the time we started playing it was standing room only and packed to the gills. This was the first gig we'd played in Austin since Fadó closed in 2018, so it was quite a thrill to see so many old friends and familiar faces, and of course all our new friends as well.

Chris Buckley joined us on fiddle for this show and did a FANTASTIC job. Also, towards the end of the show, Tara joined us to sing "Fairytale of New York", which made the night even more special.

In between the two segments is a bit of video that Turbo filmed from the stage shortly after we'd all raised a toast, where you can see how jam-packed the patio was at Kelly's.

Cheers to you all....HAPPY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Video by TARA DEVLIN and ASHLEY TENNYSON

SJC factory footage by KAIDEN NEWTON

Additional photos by JEFF COHEN (https://www.moonshineimages.com)

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]]> This one was recorded en route to our gig at Kelly's Irish Pub in Austin, and again on the way home, with Patrick daughter's Tara running camera and joining in the conversation.

Towards the end of the first segment we encountered a torrential downpour that got so loud we had to stop recording. It was still raining when we arrived at Kelly's, and the wooden stage area was exposed to the elements and completely soaked through. But thankfully the bar manager allowed us to commander the covered area of the patio.

There were hints online that the turnout that night would be good, but we were still knocked out by how many people showed up, especially considering the weather… and by the time we started playing it was standing room only and packed to the gills. This was the first gig we'd played in Austin since Fadó closed in 2018, so it was quite a thrill to see so many old friends and familiar faces, and of course all our new friends as well.

Chris Buckley joined us on fiddle for this show and did a FANTASTIC job. Also, towards the end of the show, Tara joined us to sing "Fairytale of New York", which made the night even more special.

In between the two segments is a bit of video that Turbo filmed from the stage shortly after we'd all raised a toast, where you can see how jam-packed the patio was at Kelly's.

Cheers to you all....HAPPY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Video by TARA DEVLIN and ASHLEY TENNYSON

SJC factory footage by KAIDEN NEWTON

Additional photos by JEFF COHEN (https://www.moonshineimages.com)

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+0ltp7KYS ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 253: A Good Kick in the Face https://slappercast.fireside.fm/253 de3200c6-8d41-456c-9310-bd5546d096b9 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 253 A Good Kick in the Face full Blaggards Blaggards talk about favoriite POGUES songs 48:07 true This week, continuing our tribute to the late great Shane MacGowan, we talk about our favorite songs by the Pogues plus a few of Shane's solo numbers with the Popes.

00:00:00 — Intro / Happy Christmas
00:01:37 — Shane's passing
00:04:48 — Shane as an Irish immigrant
00:06:19 — Broad Majestic Shannon
00:09:07 — Old Main Drag
00:10:15 — Bottle of Smoke
00:12:42 — Sit Down By The Fire
00:13:35 — Fiesta
00:17:14 — Transmetropolitan
00:19:22 — More on Broad Majestic Shannon
00:20:04 — Thousands are Sailing
00:22:39 — Song With No Name
00:23:25 — Mother Mo Chroi
00:24:36 — Summer in Siam
00:27:05 — Fairytale of New York
00:30:15 — Boys From the County Hell
00:31:39 — More on "Old Main Drag"
00:34:24 — Rock n' Roll Paddy
00:37:47 — Blaggards looking ahead to 2024

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week, continuing our tribute to the late great Shane MacGowan, we talk about our favorite songs by the Pogues plus a few of Shane's solo numbers with the Popes.

00:00:00 — Intro / Happy Christmas
00:01:37 — Shane's passing
00:04:48 — Shane as an Irish immigrant
00:06:19 — Broad Majestic Shannon
00:09:07 — Old Main Drag
00:10:15 — Bottle of Smoke
00:12:42 — Sit Down By The Fire
00:13:35 — Fiesta
00:17:14 — Transmetropolitan
00:19:22 — More on Broad Majestic Shannon
00:20:04 — Thousands are Sailing
00:22:39 — Song With No Name
00:23:25 — Mother Mo Chroi
00:24:36 — Summer in Siam
00:27:05 — Fairytale of New York
00:30:15 — Boys From the County Hell
00:31:39 — More on "Old Main Drag"
00:34:24 — Rock n' Roll Paddy
00:37:47 — Blaggards looking ahead to 2024

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]]> This week, continuing our tribute to the late great Shane MacGowan, we talk about our favorite songs by the Pogues plus a few of Shane's solo numbers with the Popes.

00:00:00 — Intro / Happy Christmas
00:01:37 — Shane's passing
00:04:48 — Shane as an Irish immigrant
00:06:19 — Broad Majestic Shannon
00:09:07 — Old Main Drag
00:10:15 — Bottle of Smoke
00:12:42 — Sit Down By The Fire
00:13:35 — Fiesta
00:17:14 — Transmetropolitan
00:19:22 — More on Broad Majestic Shannon
00:20:04 — Thousands are Sailing
00:22:39 — Song With No Name
00:23:25 — Mother Mo Chroi
00:24:36 — Summer in Siam
00:27:05 — Fairytale of New York
00:30:15 — Boys From the County Hell
00:31:39 — More on "Old Main Drag"
00:34:24 — Rock n' Roll Paddy
00:37:47 — Blaggards looking ahead to 2024

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+f6WpxMsh ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Episode 252: Havasu or Bust https://slappercast.fireside.fm/252 b16c8483-e523-47ca-8b05-02a885d9ae2c Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 252 Havasu or Bust full Blaggards Blaggards recap a short but amazing three-day tour of Arizona 57:33 true A full recap of our recent visit to Arizona, where we played shows in Chandler, Lake Havasu and Bullhead City.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston A full recap of our recent visit to Arizona, where we played shows in Chandler, Lake Havasu and Bullhead City.

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]]> A full recap of our recent visit to Arizona, where we played shows in Chandler, Lake Havasu and Bullhead City.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+5X81FQiX ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 251: Rest in Peace, Shane https://slappercast.fireside.fm/251 9fe1d737-5150-4e80-8a0a-b7c5f9a725ba Tue, 05 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 251 Rest in Peace, Shane full Blaggards Writing songs for Blaggards, why we love rehearsing, worst stage volume experiences, and a requiem for Shane MacGowan 54:52 true SlapperCast Episode 251: "Rest in Peace, Shane"

This episode was recorded during our 20 hour drive out to Arizona, when we found out about the passing of the legendary Shane MacGowan, lead singer and primary songwriter of the Pogues. There can be little doubt that without Shane, Blaggards would not exist.

00:00:00 — Intro and what we're up to on the road
00:01:43 — Patrick on writing songs for Blaggards
00:07:32 — The joy of rehearsal
00:11:08 — Stage volume and dynamics
00:13:54 — Cheers to Moxie's Dad
00:15:20 — Worst venues for live sound in early Blaggards days
00:22:38 — RIP Shane MacGowan
00:36:48 — Thank you Rochelle Fugate
00:37:29 — Song kills
00:41:03 — Patrick's least favorite superlative
00:41:58 — Back to song kills / shine-a-lights
00:47:14 — Ireland Tour 2024 news
00:49:44 — Fairytale of New York - Blaggards single version

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 251: "Rest in Peace, Shane"

This episode was recorded during our 20 hour drive out to Arizona, when we found out about the passing of the legendary Shane MacGowan, lead singer and primary songwriter of the Pogues. There can be little doubt that without Shane, Blaggards would not exist.

00:00:00 — Intro and what we're up to on the road
00:01:43 — Patrick on writing songs for Blaggards
00:07:32 — The joy of rehearsal
00:11:08 — Stage volume and dynamics
00:13:54 — Cheers to Moxie's Dad
00:15:20 — Worst venues for live sound in early Blaggards days
00:22:38 — RIP Shane MacGowan
00:36:48 — Thank you Rochelle Fugate
00:37:29 — Song kills
00:41:03 — Patrick's least favorite superlative
00:41:58 — Back to song kills / shine-a-lights
00:47:14 — Ireland Tour 2024 news
00:49:44 — Fairytale of New York - Blaggards single version

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 251: "Rest in Peace, Shane"

This episode was recorded during our 20 hour drive out to Arizona, when we found out about the passing of the legendary Shane MacGowan, lead singer and primary songwriter of the Pogues. There can be little doubt that without Shane, Blaggards would not exist.

00:00:00 — Intro and what we're up to on the road
00:01:43 — Patrick on writing songs for Blaggards
00:07:32 — The joy of rehearsal
00:11:08 — Stage volume and dynamics
00:13:54 — Cheers to Moxie's Dad
00:15:20 — Worst venues for live sound in early Blaggards days
00:22:38 — RIP Shane MacGowan
00:36:48 — Thank you Rochelle Fugate
00:37:29 — Song kills
00:41:03 — Patrick's least favorite superlative
00:41:58 — Back to song kills / shine-a-lights
00:47:14 — Ireland Tour 2024 news
00:49:44 — Fairytale of New York - Blaggards single version

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+dzng6Vg0 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 250: Unicorn Naughty Bits https://slappercast.fireside.fm/250 f0ea551f-c1d6-4853-8c6f-8bdf50082062 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 01:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 250 Unicorn Naughty Bits full Blaggards Blaggards Prepare for Arizona Tour 31:52 true Blaggards regroup afterThanksgiving and prepare for a tour through Arizona... featuring footage from Paddy's visit to the mountains of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Blaggards regroup afterThanksgiving and prepare for a tour through Arizona... featuring footage from Paddy's visit to the mountains of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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]]> Blaggards regroup afterThanksgiving and prepare for a tour through Arizona... featuring footage from Paddy's visit to the mountains of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+w6uPsaNe ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 249: Seventh Day Without Sugar https://slappercast.fireside.fm/249 2a5f64cd-cbd6-4389-953f-e080cf42a230 Tue, 21 Nov 2023 01:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 249 Seventh Day Without Sugar full Blaggards Patrick giving up sugar, our upcoming Arizona tour dates, ROCK THE SHELTER benefit at the Continental Club Houston, the disturbing prevalence of autotune in popular music, and why Turbo hates killing songs 26:59 true This one was recorded en route to College Station, with Patrick's daughter Tara running camera once again. We talk about Patrick giving up sugar, our upcoming Arizona tour dates, ROCK THE SHELTER benefit at the Continental Club Houston, the disturbing prevalence of autotune in popular music, and why Turbo hates killing songs.

SHINE-A-LIGHTS:

HARRY NILSSON - Spaceman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7xOZVBAWtw

RV · Faith No More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHm3GIs2lMY

Jesper Kyd - Prison Break (Track 3) with the new song "Rejects Unite"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBz1VMvYUYg

The Interrupters - "Family (feat. Tim Armstrong)"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ct4sjUQNcw

The Specials - Do the dog (1980 live)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PquxnJkAeAk

00:00:00 — Intro (Patrick with Oscar Wilder in Dublin)
00:00:06 — Greetings and introductions
00:00:59 — Day 7 of No Sugar
00:01:17 — Arizona Tour Dates
00:03:19 — New Blaggards Christmas Cards
00:05:03 — ROCK THE SHELTER
00:10:21 — Turbo's memory vs. Chad's memory
00:12:35 — Song kills / shine-a-lights
00:13:22 — Auto-tune in popular music
00:15:26 — More song kills etc.
00:23:20 – What song(s) should Blaggards open with?
00:24:54 — Cheers to Enzo Valenzi
00:26:27 — A moment with Sean, driver of Bus 2 on our Ireland Tour

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This one was recorded en route to College Station, with Patrick's daughter Tara running camera once again. We talk about Patrick giving up sugar, our upcoming Arizona tour dates, ROCK THE SHELTER benefit at the Continental Club Houston, the disturbing prevalence of autotune in popular music, and why Turbo hates killing songs.

SHINE-A-LIGHTS:

HARRY NILSSON - Spaceman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7xOZVBAWtw

RV · Faith No More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHm3GIs2lMY

Jesper Kyd - Prison Break (Track 3) with the new song "Rejects Unite"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBz1VMvYUYg

The Interrupters - "Family (feat. Tim Armstrong)"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ct4sjUQNcw

The Specials - Do the dog (1980 live)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PquxnJkAeAk

00:00:00 — Intro (Patrick with Oscar Wilder in Dublin)
00:00:06 — Greetings and introductions
00:00:59 — Day 7 of No Sugar
00:01:17 — Arizona Tour Dates
00:03:19 — New Blaggards Christmas Cards
00:05:03 — ROCK THE SHELTER
00:10:21 — Turbo's memory vs. Chad's memory
00:12:35 — Song kills / shine-a-lights
00:13:22 — Auto-tune in popular music
00:15:26 — More song kills etc.
00:23:20 – What song(s) should Blaggards open with?
00:24:54 — Cheers to Enzo Valenzi
00:26:27 — A moment with Sean, driver of Bus 2 on our Ireland Tour

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]]> This one was recorded en route to College Station, with Patrick's daughter Tara running camera once again. We talk about Patrick giving up sugar, our upcoming Arizona tour dates, ROCK THE SHELTER benefit at the Continental Club Houston, the disturbing prevalence of autotune in popular music, and why Turbo hates killing songs.

SHINE-A-LIGHTS:

HARRY NILSSON - Spaceman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7xOZVBAWtw

RV · Faith No More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHm3GIs2lMY

Jesper Kyd - Prison Break (Track 3) with the new song "Rejects Unite"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBz1VMvYUYg

The Interrupters - "Family (feat. Tim Armstrong)"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ct4sjUQNcw

The Specials - Do the dog (1980 live)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PquxnJkAeAk

00:00:00 — Intro (Patrick with Oscar Wilder in Dublin)
00:00:06 — Greetings and introductions
00:00:59 — Day 7 of No Sugar
00:01:17 — Arizona Tour Dates
00:03:19 — New Blaggards Christmas Cards
00:05:03 — ROCK THE SHELTER
00:10:21 — Turbo's memory vs. Chad's memory
00:12:35 — Song kills / shine-a-lights
00:13:22 — Auto-tune in popular music
00:15:26 — More song kills etc.
00:23:20 – What song(s) should Blaggards open with?
00:24:54 — Cheers to Enzo Valenzi
00:26:27 — A moment with Sean, driver of Bus 2 on our Ireland Tour

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+2zjgkHib ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 248: Dander Up https://slappercast.fireside.fm/248 06427f59-c678-49e9-9c78-fd3a1f5c03ec Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 248 Dander Up full Blaggards Slow, depressing covers of upbeat songs | The power of live music to bring people together | Why does Turbo look like a drummer? 47:51 true Episode 248 was recorded en route to Sherwood Forest Faire for a show during their "Hynafol" role-playing event. Our special guest this week is Patrick's daughter Tara, who runs camera and joins in the discussion.

Discussed:

  • The weird trend of doing slow, depressing covers of upbeat songs
  • Tracy Chapman, Oasis, Strung Out, The Beatles, Danzig
  • The power of live music to bring people together
  • Why does Turbo look like a drummer?
  • Funny stories about our friend Chris Heinrich, who used to run sound at the Continental Club Houston

00:00:00 — Intro/Show Updates
00:01:21 — Ireland tour updates
00:04:45 — Sherwood's "Hynafol" event
00:09:52 — Song kills
00:24:48 — Prodigy
00:27:06 — Last Christmas (Wham)
00:28:16 — Tara's song kill
00:33:54 — Don't take live music for granted
00:36:51 — You look like a drummer
00:41:32 — Funny soundguy stories
00:46:10 — Wrap and THANK YOU

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Episode 248 was recorded en route to Sherwood Forest Faire for a show during their "Hynafol" role-playing event. Our special guest this week is Patrick's daughter Tara, who runs camera and joins in the discussion.

Discussed:

  • The weird trend of doing slow, depressing covers of upbeat songs
  • Tracy Chapman, Oasis, Strung Out, The Beatles, Danzig
  • The power of live music to bring people together
  • Why does Turbo look like a drummer?
  • Funny stories about our friend Chris Heinrich, who used to run sound at the Continental Club Houston

00:00:00 — Intro/Show Updates
00:01:21 — Ireland tour updates
00:04:45 — Sherwood's "Hynafol" event
00:09:52 — Song kills
00:24:48 — Prodigy
00:27:06 — Last Christmas (Wham)
00:28:16 — Tara's song kill
00:33:54 — Don't take live music for granted
00:36:51 — You look like a drummer
00:41:32 — Funny soundguy stories
00:46:10 — Wrap and THANK YOU

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]]> Episode 248 was recorded en route to Sherwood Forest Faire for a show during their "Hynafol" role-playing event. Our special guest this week is Patrick's daughter Tara, who runs camera and joins in the discussion.

Discussed:

  • The weird trend of doing slow, depressing covers of upbeat songs
  • Tracy Chapman, Oasis, Strung Out, The Beatles, Danzig
  • The power of live music to bring people together
  • Why does Turbo look like a drummer?
  • Funny stories about our friend Chris Heinrich, who used to run sound at the Continental Club Houston

00:00:00 — Intro/Show Updates
00:01:21 — Ireland tour updates
00:04:45 — Sherwood's "Hynafol" event
00:09:52 — Song kills
00:24:48 — Prodigy
00:27:06 — Last Christmas (Wham)
00:28:16 — Tara's song kill
00:33:54 — Don't take live music for granted
00:36:51 — You look like a drummer
00:41:32 — Funny soundguy stories
00:46:10 — Wrap and THANK YOU

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+5ooSLIA- ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 247: Skyscrapers of Dublin https://slappercast.fireside.fm/247 3a6695b6-b13f-4a07-9dec-1c6ea5532093 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 247 Skyscrapers of Dublin full Blaggards Blaggards recap their 9th Annual Tour of IRELAND 33:17 true SlapperCast Episode 247: "Skyscrapers of Dublin"

Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/yEY2I6w-zis

Instead of getting some rest upon returning home from Ireland this past Thursday, Patrick, Turbo and Chad dove straight into another three days of gigs. Episode 247 was recorded on the way to Saturday's gig in Galveston at AXECADE during the Lone Star Rally (the largest motorcycle rally in Texas).

We recap the Ireland tour, do some song kills and shine-a-lights, and Patrick talks about how he once got arrested at Houston's now defunct Westheimer Arts Festival.

ALSO we welcome two special guests: Cameron and Julia Crawford, the owners of our much beloved Home Sweet Farm Biergarten in Brenham, who came with us to Ireland and joined Patrick in conversation one night in Cork.

Whatever Happened To (Demo) - John Lennon
https://youtu.be/nh2Xz06kb4M?si=Tj6VrCoDAhEGXV6N&t=15

Ultimate Devotion - Strung Out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXrDcrKTqlA

Men At Work - Overkill (Patrick refers to it as "Ghosts")
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY7S6EgSlCI

Hynafol: A Medieval Fantasy Experience at Sherwood Forest Faire
https://hynafol.com/

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:46 — Houston Skyline & Arts Scene
00:03:02 — When Patrick got arrested
00:04:18 — IRELAND TOUR Recap
00:06:53 – Our drivers Tony, Sean & Danny
00:08:05 — Our sound engineers in Galway & Cork
00:11:17 — The Pew - Houston band
00:13:37 — Song kills / shine-a-lights
00:24:00 — Julia & Cameron Crawford in Cork
00:27:49 — Upcoming tour dates
00:30:00 — Wrap up and THANK YOU
00:31:24 — Julia & Cameron closing remarks
00:32:04 – Tour moments from Dublin & Galway

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 247: "Skyscrapers of Dublin"

Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/yEY2I6w-zis

Instead of getting some rest upon returning home from Ireland this past Thursday, Patrick, Turbo and Chad dove straight into another three days of gigs. Episode 247 was recorded on the way to Saturday's gig in Galveston at AXECADE during the Lone Star Rally (the largest motorcycle rally in Texas).

We recap the Ireland tour, do some song kills and shine-a-lights, and Patrick talks about how he once got arrested at Houston's now defunct Westheimer Arts Festival.

ALSO we welcome two special guests: Cameron and Julia Crawford, the owners of our much beloved Home Sweet Farm Biergarten in Brenham, who came with us to Ireland and joined Patrick in conversation one night in Cork.

Whatever Happened To (Demo) - John Lennon
https://youtu.be/nh2Xz06kb4M?si=Tj6VrCoDAhEGXV6N&t=15

Ultimate Devotion - Strung Out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXrDcrKTqlA

Men At Work - Overkill (Patrick refers to it as "Ghosts")
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY7S6EgSlCI

Hynafol: A Medieval Fantasy Experience at Sherwood Forest Faire
https://hynafol.com/

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:46 — Houston Skyline & Arts Scene
00:03:02 — When Patrick got arrested
00:04:18 — IRELAND TOUR Recap
00:06:53 – Our drivers Tony, Sean & Danny
00:08:05 — Our sound engineers in Galway & Cork
00:11:17 — The Pew - Houston band
00:13:37 — Song kills / shine-a-lights
00:24:00 — Julia & Cameron Crawford in Cork
00:27:49 — Upcoming tour dates
00:30:00 — Wrap up and THANK YOU
00:31:24 — Julia & Cameron closing remarks
00:32:04 – Tour moments from Dublin & Galway

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 247: "Skyscrapers of Dublin"

Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/yEY2I6w-zis

Instead of getting some rest upon returning home from Ireland this past Thursday, Patrick, Turbo and Chad dove straight into another three days of gigs. Episode 247 was recorded on the way to Saturday's gig in Galveston at AXECADE during the Lone Star Rally (the largest motorcycle rally in Texas).

We recap the Ireland tour, do some song kills and shine-a-lights, and Patrick talks about how he once got arrested at Houston's now defunct Westheimer Arts Festival.

ALSO we welcome two special guests: Cameron and Julia Crawford, the owners of our much beloved Home Sweet Farm Biergarten in Brenham, who came with us to Ireland and joined Patrick in conversation one night in Cork.

Whatever Happened To (Demo) - John Lennon
https://youtu.be/nh2Xz06kb4M?si=Tj6VrCoDAhEGXV6N&t=15

Ultimate Devotion - Strung Out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXrDcrKTqlA

Men At Work - Overkill (Patrick refers to it as "Ghosts")
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY7S6EgSlCI

Hynafol: A Medieval Fantasy Experience at Sherwood Forest Faire
https://hynafol.com/

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:46 — Houston Skyline & Arts Scene
00:03:02 — When Patrick got arrested
00:04:18 — IRELAND TOUR Recap
00:06:53 – Our drivers Tony, Sean & Danny
00:08:05 — Our sound engineers in Galway & Cork
00:11:17 — The Pew - Houston band
00:13:37 — Song kills / shine-a-lights
00:24:00 — Julia & Cameron Crawford in Cork
00:27:49 — Upcoming tour dates
00:30:00 — Wrap up and THANK YOU
00:31:24 — Julia & Cameron closing remarks
00:32:04 – Tour moments from Dublin & Galway

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+MXW4HnGM ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 246: Leprechaun Pig https://slappercast.fireside.fm/246 24bcfffc-5584-4f00-8b0c-5c0b29807370 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 246 Leprechaun Pig full Blaggards Blaggards on the road in IRELAND 14:17 true This one was recorded in the lobby of the Killarney Plaza Hotel on the fourth night of our 2023 Ireland Tour, with footage from the tour interspersed throughout. We give you an update on the trip so far, with an eye on next year. This tour, our ninth one so far, has been going wonderfully and I think we can say without hesitation that it's the best one yet.

Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/qXdUgZJftHY?si=Q7QQsFLJM54UXFfo

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This one was recorded in the lobby of the Killarney Plaza Hotel on the fourth night of our 2023 Ireland Tour, with footage from the tour interspersed throughout. We give you an update on the trip so far, with an eye on next year. This tour, our ninth one so far, has been going wonderfully and I think we can say without hesitation that it's the best one yet.

Watch this episode on YouTube:
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]]> This one was recorded in the lobby of the Killarney Plaza Hotel on the fourth night of our 2023 Ireland Tour, with footage from the tour interspersed throughout. We give you an update on the trip so far, with an eye on next year. This tour, our ninth one so far, has been going wonderfully and I think we can say without hesitation that it's the best one yet.

Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/qXdUgZJftHY?si=Q7QQsFLJM54UXFfo

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+M2rukCV5 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 245: Chip Chop Chip, Mr. Falcon https://slappercast.fireside.fm/245 c29f0f3c-e644-4087-83bc-382a98eb69d2 Tue, 24 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 245 Chip Chop Chip, Mr. Falcon full Blaggards Tribute Bands: Yes or No? 38:10 true Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/VQozl5YBYzE

Episode 245 was recorded over a week in advance, as we knew we'd be busy getting ready for Ireland. This was on the way to our first gig at the Southeast Texas Renaissance Faire in Kirbyville, the morning after our gig at the Pub McDonough in Granbury. Lots of music discussion in this episode, and also some talk about music biopics.

This morning (Tuesday Oct 24, 2023), we are on our way to Dublin. This'll be the first time we've visited Ireland since we started doing video on SlapperCast, so next week's episode should be pretty interesting.

Bands discussed: Horslips, Jonathan Richman, AFI, Ignite, Moody Blues, Elvis Presley, Genesis and more.

00:00:00 — Tour Updates
00:04:06 — Song kills & shine-a-lights
00:23:09 — Tribute Bands: Yes or No?

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/VQozl5YBYzE

Episode 245 was recorded over a week in advance, as we knew we'd be busy getting ready for Ireland. This was on the way to our first gig at the Southeast Texas Renaissance Faire in Kirbyville, the morning after our gig at the Pub McDonough in Granbury. Lots of music discussion in this episode, and also some talk about music biopics.

This morning (Tuesday Oct 24, 2023), we are on our way to Dublin. This'll be the first time we've visited Ireland since we started doing video on SlapperCast, so next week's episode should be pretty interesting.

Bands discussed: Horslips, Jonathan Richman, AFI, Ignite, Moody Blues, Elvis Presley, Genesis and more.

00:00:00 — Tour Updates
00:04:06 — Song kills & shine-a-lights
00:23:09 — Tribute Bands: Yes or No?

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]]> Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/VQozl5YBYzE

Episode 245 was recorded over a week in advance, as we knew we'd be busy getting ready for Ireland. This was on the way to our first gig at the Southeast Texas Renaissance Faire in Kirbyville, the morning after our gig at the Pub McDonough in Granbury. Lots of music discussion in this episode, and also some talk about music biopics.

This morning (Tuesday Oct 24, 2023), we are on our way to Dublin. This'll be the first time we've visited Ireland since we started doing video on SlapperCast, so next week's episode should be pretty interesting.

Bands discussed: Horslips, Jonathan Richman, AFI, Ignite, Moody Blues, Elvis Presley, Genesis and more.

00:00:00 — Tour Updates
00:04:06 — Song kills & shine-a-lights
00:23:09 — Tribute Bands: Yes or No?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+-BAieVIm ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 244: Interc★nty https://slappercast.fireside.fm/244 7b594861-79cc-4ba8-a21e-f68b57320e5c Tue, 17 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 244 Interc★nty full Blaggards Jonathan Richman, the Vapors and the Venomous Pinks | Also: why is 90s mainstream rock so BORING? 31:50 true SlapperCast Episode 244: "Interc★nty"

Recorded on the road en route to Granbury, TX, this episode is mostly about songs we're sick of vs. songs we still love. Chris Isaak, Jonathan Richman, the Vapors, the Goo Goo Dolls, the Venomous Pinks, etc. Also, Patrick and Chad try to articulate why they detest most mainstream rock from the 1990s.

00:00:00 — Intro / Show Updates
00:03:29 — Turbo and Chad's close call
00:04:28 — More Show Updates
00:07:04 — Song kills / shine-a-lights
00:25:36 — Mainstream 90s rock was BORING!
00:28:16 — Springsteen is "the Folk Rammstein"
00:31:16 — Wrap up and THANK YOU

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 244: "Interc★nty"

Recorded on the road en route to Granbury, TX, this episode is mostly about songs we're sick of vs. songs we still love. Chris Isaak, Jonathan Richman, the Vapors, the Goo Goo Dolls, the Venomous Pinks, etc. Also, Patrick and Chad try to articulate why they detest most mainstream rock from the 1990s.

00:00:00 — Intro / Show Updates
00:03:29 — Turbo and Chad's close call
00:04:28 — More Show Updates
00:07:04 — Song kills / shine-a-lights
00:25:36 — Mainstream 90s rock was BORING!
00:28:16 — Springsteen is "the Folk Rammstein"
00:31:16 — Wrap up and THANK YOU

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 244: "Interc★nty"

Recorded on the road en route to Granbury, TX, this episode is mostly about songs we're sick of vs. songs we still love. Chris Isaak, Jonathan Richman, the Vapors, the Goo Goo Dolls, the Venomous Pinks, etc. Also, Patrick and Chad try to articulate why they detest most mainstream rock from the 1990s.

00:00:00 — Intro / Show Updates
00:03:29 — Turbo and Chad's close call
00:04:28 — More Show Updates
00:07:04 — Song kills / shine-a-lights
00:25:36 — Mainstream 90s rock was BORING!
00:28:16 — Springsteen is "the Folk Rammstein"
00:31:16 — Wrap up and THANK YOU

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+7vQuQqKg ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 243: Manscaping Accident https://slappercast.fireside.fm/243 402a7cbf-5785-4dd1-a074-89851a624d6f Tue, 10 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 243 Manscaping Accident full Blaggards Slayer, Adriano Celentano, Blink 182 and IRELAND 28:54 true SlapperCast Episode 243: "Manscaping Accident"

Structurally this is our weirdest episode yet, recorded in three separate bits and stitched together like Frankenstein's monster. Because of time constraints with Turbo flying back into town Saturday afternoon (a flight he nearly missed by hair, as you'll hear), Paddy drove himself to and from our gig in Brenham while Turbo and Chad carpooled from Turbo's house. So we filmed two separate sequences on the way there, and then one together on the way home with Patrick on a video call.

This was great fun to edit, hope y'all enjoy it.

Watch this episode of YouTube:
https://youtu.be/0envYoS3A3g?si=9_tSwd_gi0mptUBo

SLAYER - Mandatory Suicide Live (1988)
https://youtu.be/wg5CWgq4Y7w?si=xSVWsYFS5yoLgjJF

Adriano Celentano - Prisencolinensinainciusol
https://youtu.be/-VsmF9m_Nt8?si=99VOy_K9RYwXl5Dy

blink-182 - DANCE WITH ME (Official Video)
https://youtu.be/LUEYNuVeA9Y?si=Dv0wmWUczGSLSzPR

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 243: "Manscaping Accident"

Structurally this is our weirdest episode yet, recorded in three separate bits and stitched together like Frankenstein's monster. Because of time constraints with Turbo flying back into town Saturday afternoon (a flight he nearly missed by hair, as you'll hear), Paddy drove himself to and from our gig in Brenham while Turbo and Chad carpooled from Turbo's house. So we filmed two separate sequences on the way there, and then one together on the way home with Patrick on a video call.

This was great fun to edit, hope y'all enjoy it.

Watch this episode of YouTube:
https://youtu.be/0envYoS3A3g?si=9_tSwd_gi0mptUBo

SLAYER - Mandatory Suicide Live (1988)
https://youtu.be/wg5CWgq4Y7w?si=xSVWsYFS5yoLgjJF

Adriano Celentano - Prisencolinensinainciusol
https://youtu.be/-VsmF9m_Nt8?si=99VOy_K9RYwXl5Dy

blink-182 - DANCE WITH ME (Official Video)
https://youtu.be/LUEYNuVeA9Y?si=Dv0wmWUczGSLSzPR

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 243: "Manscaping Accident"

Structurally this is our weirdest episode yet, recorded in three separate bits and stitched together like Frankenstein's monster. Because of time constraints with Turbo flying back into town Saturday afternoon (a flight he nearly missed by hair, as you'll hear), Paddy drove himself to and from our gig in Brenham while Turbo and Chad carpooled from Turbo's house. So we filmed two separate sequences on the way there, and then one together on the way home with Patrick on a video call.

This was great fun to edit, hope y'all enjoy it.

Watch this episode of YouTube:
https://youtu.be/0envYoS3A3g?si=9_tSwd_gi0mptUBo

SLAYER - Mandatory Suicide Live (1988)
https://youtu.be/wg5CWgq4Y7w?si=xSVWsYFS5yoLgjJF

Adriano Celentano - Prisencolinensinainciusol
https://youtu.be/-VsmF9m_Nt8?si=99VOy_K9RYwXl5Dy

blink-182 - DANCE WITH ME (Official Video)
https://youtu.be/LUEYNuVeA9Y?si=Dv0wmWUczGSLSzPR

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+y66jZbi5 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 242: National Coffee Day https://slappercast.fireside.fm/242 1ce20a1c-895c-4df9-a6bf-9c56b9ad97bc Tue, 03 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 242 National Coffee Day full Blaggards Blaggards on Prince, Iron Maiden, John Sykes and National Coffee Day 1:25:36 true SlapperCast Episode 242: "National Coffee Day"

Episode 242, recorded yesterday on the road to our gig in Lewisville, TX, and again on the way home.

Kelli's Song Kill Playlist:
https://spotify.link/czv0iS6kfDb

Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/EaxJuY-gdTA

ONE MORE TIME - BLINK 182
https://youtu.be/fSKQRDq3RkM?si=SeRiDyOhHrugg-P_

DON'T CHANGE - INXS
https://youtu.be/sLm3Khusq_8?si=s3Q-OAmWVBz5hRvq

LOVE AIN'T NO STRANGER - WHITESNAKE
https://youtu.be/unHzLEA6gvI?si=z4dpVg0jEgJs55xv

THE ROCKER - THIN LIZZY (Guitar Solo Cover)
https://youtu.be/oGazeE9GwEE?si=CpC1eYHhb4vV5eVk&t=130

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:21 — New Patches
00:00:45 — IRELAND TOUR 2023 is SOLD OUT
00:01:56 — Houston heat wave relief incoming
00:04:24 — Least humorous comedian?
00:08:22 — PRINCE or MICHAEL JACKSON?
00:10:22 — BLINK 182 or GREEN DAY?
00:11:14 — IRON MAIDEN or JUDAS PRIEST?
00:12:06 — The True BIG FOUR?
00:12:52 — How Patrick get into METAL
00:15:52 — Patrick's favorite guitar players
00:21:33 — THANK YOU KELLI NAVARRO
00:21:56 — Kelli's Spotify playlist of our killed songs
00:23:19 — HUEY LEWIS
00:26:44 — JOHN SYKES
00:28:47 — More IRELAND TOUR Updates
00:30:13 — What National Day Was This Show Recorded On
00:34:15 — Biggest Pet Peeve with Social Media
00:40:31 — Song kills / resurrections
00:49:20 — Blaggards SECRETS
01:02:55 — New Patches
01:03:05 — New T-Shirt for sale ONLINE ONLY
01:04:37 — Damn Fine Coffee
01:05:27 — Botany Bay with Mark Kenneth
01:05:59 — Thank you BENDT DISTILLING
01:07:30 — THANK YOU KATE SCOTT and Gig Recap
01:10:52 — Perc Coffeehouse in Lewisville
01:12:04 — Damn Fine Coffee (again)
01:13:20 — More on Perc Coffeehouse
01:22:54 — Upcoming shows

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 242: "National Coffee Day"

Episode 242, recorded yesterday on the road to our gig in Lewisville, TX, and again on the way home.

Kelli's Song Kill Playlist:
https://spotify.link/czv0iS6kfDb

Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/EaxJuY-gdTA

ONE MORE TIME - BLINK 182
https://youtu.be/fSKQRDq3RkM?si=SeRiDyOhHrugg-P_

DON'T CHANGE - INXS
https://youtu.be/sLm3Khusq_8?si=s3Q-OAmWVBz5hRvq

LOVE AIN'T NO STRANGER - WHITESNAKE
https://youtu.be/unHzLEA6gvI?si=z4dpVg0jEgJs55xv

THE ROCKER - THIN LIZZY (Guitar Solo Cover)
https://youtu.be/oGazeE9GwEE?si=CpC1eYHhb4vV5eVk&t=130

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:21 — New Patches
00:00:45 — IRELAND TOUR 2023 is SOLD OUT
00:01:56 — Houston heat wave relief incoming
00:04:24 — Least humorous comedian?
00:08:22 — PRINCE or MICHAEL JACKSON?
00:10:22 — BLINK 182 or GREEN DAY?
00:11:14 — IRON MAIDEN or JUDAS PRIEST?
00:12:06 — The True BIG FOUR?
00:12:52 — How Patrick get into METAL
00:15:52 — Patrick's favorite guitar players
00:21:33 — THANK YOU KELLI NAVARRO
00:21:56 — Kelli's Spotify playlist of our killed songs
00:23:19 — HUEY LEWIS
00:26:44 — JOHN SYKES
00:28:47 — More IRELAND TOUR Updates
00:30:13 — What National Day Was This Show Recorded On
00:34:15 — Biggest Pet Peeve with Social Media
00:40:31 — Song kills / resurrections
00:49:20 — Blaggards SECRETS
01:02:55 — New Patches
01:03:05 — New T-Shirt for sale ONLINE ONLY
01:04:37 — Damn Fine Coffee
01:05:27 — Botany Bay with Mark Kenneth
01:05:59 — Thank you BENDT DISTILLING
01:07:30 — THANK YOU KATE SCOTT and Gig Recap
01:10:52 — Perc Coffeehouse in Lewisville
01:12:04 — Damn Fine Coffee (again)
01:13:20 — More on Perc Coffeehouse
01:22:54 — Upcoming shows

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 242: "National Coffee Day"

Episode 242, recorded yesterday on the road to our gig in Lewisville, TX, and again on the way home.

Kelli's Song Kill Playlist:
https://spotify.link/czv0iS6kfDb

Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/EaxJuY-gdTA

ONE MORE TIME - BLINK 182
https://youtu.be/fSKQRDq3RkM?si=SeRiDyOhHrugg-P_

DON'T CHANGE - INXS
https://youtu.be/sLm3Khusq_8?si=s3Q-OAmWVBz5hRvq

LOVE AIN'T NO STRANGER - WHITESNAKE
https://youtu.be/unHzLEA6gvI?si=z4dpVg0jEgJs55xv

THE ROCKER - THIN LIZZY (Guitar Solo Cover)
https://youtu.be/oGazeE9GwEE?si=CpC1eYHhb4vV5eVk&t=130

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:21 — New Patches
00:00:45 — IRELAND TOUR 2023 is SOLD OUT
00:01:56 — Houston heat wave relief incoming
00:04:24 — Least humorous comedian?
00:08:22 — PRINCE or MICHAEL JACKSON?
00:10:22 — BLINK 182 or GREEN DAY?
00:11:14 — IRON MAIDEN or JUDAS PRIEST?
00:12:06 — The True BIG FOUR?
00:12:52 — How Patrick get into METAL
00:15:52 — Patrick's favorite guitar players
00:21:33 — THANK YOU KELLI NAVARRO
00:21:56 — Kelli's Spotify playlist of our killed songs
00:23:19 — HUEY LEWIS
00:26:44 — JOHN SYKES
00:28:47 — More IRELAND TOUR Updates
00:30:13 — What National Day Was This Show Recorded On
00:34:15 — Biggest Pet Peeve with Social Media
00:40:31 — Song kills / resurrections
00:49:20 — Blaggards SECRETS
01:02:55 — New Patches
01:03:05 — New T-Shirt for sale ONLINE ONLY
01:04:37 — Damn Fine Coffee
01:05:27 — Botany Bay with Mark Kenneth
01:05:59 — Thank you BENDT DISTILLING
01:07:30 — THANK YOU KATE SCOTT and Gig Recap
01:10:52 — Perc Coffeehouse in Lewisville
01:12:04 — Damn Fine Coffee (again)
01:13:20 — More on Perc Coffeehouse
01:22:54 — Upcoming shows

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+LW9bnUgA ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 241: The Low-Hanging Fruit Edition https://slappercast.fireside.fm/241 61047ae9-d2cb-4e45-a081-487b32789919 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 241 The Low-Hanging Fruit Edition full Blaggards What songs of our own would we kill? Also discussed: Greg Kihn, Thin Lizzy, Grand Slam, Barry Manilow and Squeeze. 23:04 true SlapperCast Episode 241: "The Low-Hanging Fruit Edition"

Recorded en route to Round Rock, Patrick and Chad talk about recent exploits and wonder which songs of their own should be killed. Discussed: Greg Kihn, Thin Lizzy, Grand Slam, Barry Manilow and Squeeze.

(Additional video footage courtesy of Ellen Reeves)

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 241: "The Low-Hanging Fruit Edition"

Recorded en route to Round Rock, Patrick and Chad talk about recent exploits and wonder which songs of their own should be killed. Discussed: Greg Kihn, Thin Lizzy, Grand Slam, Barry Manilow and Squeeze.

(Additional video footage courtesy of Ellen Reeves)

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 241: "The Low-Hanging Fruit Edition"

Recorded en route to Round Rock, Patrick and Chad talk about recent exploits and wonder which songs of their own should be killed. Discussed: Greg Kihn, Thin Lizzy, Grand Slam, Barry Manilow and Squeeze.

(Additional video footage courtesy of Ellen Reeves)

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00:11:43 — Songs kills / resurrections

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+3_1-ky58 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 240: Hamsterdam https://slappercast.fireside.fm/240 ccbfd747-570e-47b6-949d-274805366457 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 240 Hamsterdam full Blaggards What famous musicians would we be afraid to piss off? 56:00 true SlapperCast Episode 240 was recorded on the way to College Station and back. We recap some recent shows, and talk about Renaissance festivals and the amazing dedication that rennies have to that whole experience.

Heide joins us for the second segment on the ride home, where we kill some songs and talk about what famous musicians we might be afraid to piss off.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 240 was recorded on the way to College Station and back. We recap some recent shows, and talk about Renaissance festivals and the amazing dedication that rennies have to that whole experience.

Heide joins us for the second segment on the ride home, where we kill some songs and talk about what famous musicians we might be afraid to piss off.

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 240 was recorded on the way to College Station and back. We recap some recent shows, and talk about Renaissance festivals and the amazing dedication that rennies have to that whole experience.

Heide joins us for the second segment on the ride home, where we kill some songs and talk about what famous musicians we might be afraid to piss off.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+HqzOT6jE ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 239: Shepherd's Pie https://slappercast.fireside.fm/239 ff98c4b7-6f0c-467d-973d-1d9a89db9ea2 Tue, 12 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 239 Shepherd's Pie full Blaggards En route to and from Sherwood Celtic Music Festival 2023 31:52 true SlapperCast Episode 239: Shepherd's Pie

This one was recorded en route to and from Sherwood Forest Faire for their annual Celtic Music Festival. Special guest stars this time: Stacie "The1Moxie" Newton and Jackie, who together did a terrific job filling in for Merch Maiden during the festival. The whole experience was wonderful as always, and the new Greenwoode stage is a HUGE improvement over the original one.

Also MASSIVE thanks to Shawn McHorse and Scarlett Pettis for providing video footage!

Stacie "The1Moxie":
https://www.tiktok.com/@the1moxie
https://www.instagram.com/the1moxie

00:00:00 — Nancy Whiskey intro LIVE at Sherwood Celtic
00:00:06 — On the road to Sherwood Forest Faire
00:01:25 — Meet Jackie and Moxie
00:02:06 — Recapping Molly's Pub Kingwood show
00:05:04 — Building a band from dead people
00:09:52 — Tour updates
00:11:37 — How Turbo & Moxie met on MySpace
00:18:05 — Get to know Jackie
00:22:13 — Dealing with the heat wave
00:24:50 — Nancy Whiskey LIVE at Sherwood Celtic
00:25:22 — Recap of Sherwood Celtic Music Festival 2023

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 239: Shepherd's Pie

This one was recorded en route to and from Sherwood Forest Faire for their annual Celtic Music Festival. Special guest stars this time: Stacie "The1Moxie" Newton and Jackie, who together did a terrific job filling in for Merch Maiden during the festival. The whole experience was wonderful as always, and the new Greenwoode stage is a HUGE improvement over the original one.

Also MASSIVE thanks to Shawn McHorse and Scarlett Pettis for providing video footage!

Stacie "The1Moxie":
https://www.tiktok.com/@the1moxie
https://www.instagram.com/the1moxie

00:00:00 — Nancy Whiskey intro LIVE at Sherwood Celtic
00:00:06 — On the road to Sherwood Forest Faire
00:01:25 — Meet Jackie and Moxie
00:02:06 — Recapping Molly's Pub Kingwood show
00:05:04 — Building a band from dead people
00:09:52 — Tour updates
00:11:37 — How Turbo & Moxie met on MySpace
00:18:05 — Get to know Jackie
00:22:13 — Dealing with the heat wave
00:24:50 — Nancy Whiskey LIVE at Sherwood Celtic
00:25:22 — Recap of Sherwood Celtic Music Festival 2023

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 239: Shepherd's Pie

This one was recorded en route to and from Sherwood Forest Faire for their annual Celtic Music Festival. Special guest stars this time: Stacie "The1Moxie" Newton and Jackie, who together did a terrific job filling in for Merch Maiden during the festival. The whole experience was wonderful as always, and the new Greenwoode stage is a HUGE improvement over the original one.

Also MASSIVE thanks to Shawn McHorse and Scarlett Pettis for providing video footage!

Stacie "The1Moxie":
https://www.tiktok.com/@the1moxie
https://www.instagram.com/the1moxie

00:00:00 — Nancy Whiskey intro LIVE at Sherwood Celtic
00:00:06 — On the road to Sherwood Forest Faire
00:01:25 — Meet Jackie and Moxie
00:02:06 — Recapping Molly's Pub Kingwood show
00:05:04 — Building a band from dead people
00:09:52 — Tour updates
00:11:37 — How Turbo & Moxie met on MySpace
00:18:05 — Get to know Jackie
00:22:13 — Dealing with the heat wave
00:24:50 — Nancy Whiskey LIVE at Sherwood Celtic
00:25:22 — Recap of Sherwood Celtic Music Festival 2023

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+siGamitt ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 238: The Years That Should Have Killed Me https://slappercast.fireside.fm/238 9121381b-fcbd-45da-9507-cad190642d5a Tue, 05 Sep 2023 02:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 238 The Years That Should Have Killed Me full Blaggards Rory Gallagher, Gerry McAvoy & Stop Making Sense 2023 Remix 42:06 true SlapperCast Episode 238: The Years That Should Have Killed Me

This episode was recorded on Saturday, August 26, on our way to College Station.

00:00:00 — Intro and tour updates
00:00:22 — O'Bannon's 18th Birthday
00:09:20 — More gig updates
00:10:18 — Guinness in plastic cups?
00:12:38 — Why are ceramic cups best for coffee?
00:15:32 — Live music or sex?
00:17:02 — Song kills / resurrections
00:22:02 — The Years That Should Have Killed Me
00:29:40 — Rory Gallagher
00:31:07 — Gerry McAvoy
00:34:42 — STOP MAKING SENSE (Talking Heads) 2023 Remix
00:38:22 — Pennywise
00:40:52 — Wrap up and THANK YOU

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 238: The Years That Should Have Killed Me

This episode was recorded on Saturday, August 26, on our way to College Station.

00:00:00 — Intro and tour updates
00:00:22 — O'Bannon's 18th Birthday
00:09:20 — More gig updates
00:10:18 — Guinness in plastic cups?
00:12:38 — Why are ceramic cups best for coffee?
00:15:32 — Live music or sex?
00:17:02 — Song kills / resurrections
00:22:02 — The Years That Should Have Killed Me
00:29:40 — Rory Gallagher
00:31:07 — Gerry McAvoy
00:34:42 — STOP MAKING SENSE (Talking Heads) 2023 Remix
00:38:22 — Pennywise
00:40:52 — Wrap up and THANK YOU

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 238: The Years That Should Have Killed Me

This episode was recorded on Saturday, August 26, on our way to College Station.

00:00:00 — Intro and tour updates
00:00:22 — O'Bannon's 18th Birthday
00:09:20 — More gig updates
00:10:18 — Guinness in plastic cups?
00:12:38 — Why are ceramic cups best for coffee?
00:15:32 — Live music or sex?
00:17:02 — Song kills / resurrections
00:22:02 — The Years That Should Have Killed Me
00:29:40 — Rory Gallagher
00:31:07 — Gerry McAvoy
00:34:42 — STOP MAKING SENSE (Talking Heads) 2023 Remix
00:38:22 — Pennywise
00:40:52 — Wrap up and THANK YOU

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+oXOiDQWV ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 237: Song & Cymbals https://slappercast.fireside.fm/237 01f222ae-864a-46ce-b365-d33019f74a38 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 237 Song & Cymbals full Blaggards Recorded on the road shortly after leaving the Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering in Hamilton, Montana. 39:21 true SlapperCast 237: "Song & Cymbals"

This is a fun one, recorded in the van shortly after leaving the Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering in Hamilton, Montana.

00:00:00 — Intro / Bitterroot Celtic Gathering & Games recap
00:09:07 — The food we ate at the festival
00:10:59 — Our van snacks
00:13:24 — Turbo serenaded at grocery store
00:15:53 — The story of Heide's misplaced boots
00:19:01 — Song kills & resurrections
00:30:19 — If you ruled the world

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast 237: "Song & Cymbals"

This is a fun one, recorded in the van shortly after leaving the Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering in Hamilton, Montana.

00:00:00 — Intro / Bitterroot Celtic Gathering & Games recap
00:09:07 — The food we ate at the festival
00:10:59 — Our van snacks
00:13:24 — Turbo serenaded at grocery store
00:15:53 — The story of Heide's misplaced boots
00:19:01 — Song kills & resurrections
00:30:19 — If you ruled the world

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]]> SlapperCast 237: "Song & Cymbals"

This is a fun one, recorded in the van shortly after leaving the Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering in Hamilton, Montana.

00:00:00 — Intro / Bitterroot Celtic Gathering & Games recap
00:09:07 — The food we ate at the festival
00:10:59 — Our van snacks
00:13:24 — Turbo serenaded at grocery store
00:15:53 — The story of Heide's misplaced boots
00:19:01 — Song kills & resurrections
00:30:19 — If you ruled the world

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+EeOnMAfK ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 236: Special Hug Class https://slappercast.fireside.fm/236 4564b570-b6a1-4fa1-81e2-78cc87a282a6 Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 236 Special Hug Class full Blaggards BLAGGARDS on Tour | Special guests: SASSANACHS (Part 2 of 2) 1:03:03 true This week we give you an update from the road, recorded during a day off while staying with our friends Jay, Jill, Kate & Kyle Hoellen in Yutan, NE. In this episode we talk about music production styles and— most importantly–COFFEE.

We also have PART TWO of our conversation with our friends brothers Matt and John Werner of SASSANACHS (https://sassanachsmusic.com), wherein we talk about recording, what makes a great band and a great audience, and—possibly even more importantly—BEER.

Also discussed: SLAYER and Turbo's old band PUMMEL.

00:00:12 — Intro / Tour Updates
00:06:59 — Great sound engineers we've worked with
00:08:48 — Music producers we admire
00:23:14 — What would you do if you ruled the world?
00:23:53 — Coffee
00:32:30 — Song kills / resurrections
00:42:06 — SASSANACHS PT 2
00:48:47 — Beer
00:59:00 — More tour updates

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week we give you an update from the road, recorded during a day off while staying with our friends Jay, Jill, Kate & Kyle Hoellen in Yutan, NE. In this episode we talk about music production styles and— most importantly–COFFEE.

We also have PART TWO of our conversation with our friends brothers Matt and John Werner of SASSANACHS (https://sassanachsmusic.com), wherein we talk about recording, what makes a great band and a great audience, and—possibly even more importantly—BEER.

Also discussed: SLAYER and Turbo's old band PUMMEL.

00:00:12 — Intro / Tour Updates
00:06:59 — Great sound engineers we've worked with
00:08:48 — Music producers we admire
00:23:14 — What would you do if you ruled the world?
00:23:53 — Coffee
00:32:30 — Song kills / resurrections
00:42:06 — SASSANACHS PT 2
00:48:47 — Beer
00:59:00 — More tour updates

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]]> This week we give you an update from the road, recorded during a day off while staying with our friends Jay, Jill, Kate & Kyle Hoellen in Yutan, NE. In this episode we talk about music production styles and— most importantly–COFFEE.

We also have PART TWO of our conversation with our friends brothers Matt and John Werner of SASSANACHS (https://sassanachsmusic.com), wherein we talk about recording, what makes a great band and a great audience, and—possibly even more importantly—BEER.

Also discussed: SLAYER and Turbo's old band PUMMEL.

00:00:12 — Intro / Tour Updates
00:06:59 — Great sound engineers we've worked with
00:08:48 — Music producers we admire
00:23:14 — What would you do if you ruled the world?
00:23:53 — Coffee
00:32:30 — Song kills / resurrections
00:42:06 — SASSANACHS PT 2
00:48:47 — Beer
00:59:00 — More tour updates

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+QJ5HgK3H ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Sassanachs Episode 235: SassyCast https://slappercast.fireside.fm/235 2e902e61-d5da-4918-b706-e21b34831509 Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 235 SassyCast full Blaggards BLAGGARDS on Tour | Special guests: Sassanachs 1:12:59 true This week, we give you an update from the road AND introduce you to brothers Matt and John Werner of the band SASSANACHS (https://sassanachsmusic.com). We shared the stage with them twice this summer, most recently this past Saturday at Emma Creek Barn in Hesston KS. We LOVE these guys and can't wait to see them again… we know you'll dig them, too.

This is part one of a two-part conversation... tune in next week for part two.

ALSO discussed: Phil Lynott, Living Colour, Unwritten Law, and more.

CHEERS!

00:00:00 — Intro / tour updates
00:01:30 — Sassanachs segment
00:36:18 — Bands that place image above music
00:41:18 — Thx for Paddy's birthday well wishes
00:41:56 — Turbo's new haircut
00:45:24 — Song kills / resurrections
01:01:46 — Cover songs that are better than the original
01:07:09 — If you ruled the world...
01:09:18 — Wrap up and THANK YOUs

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week, we give you an update from the road AND introduce you to brothers Matt and John Werner of the band SASSANACHS (https://sassanachsmusic.com). We shared the stage with them twice this summer, most recently this past Saturday at Emma Creek Barn in Hesston KS. We LOVE these guys and can't wait to see them again… we know you'll dig them, too.

This is part one of a two-part conversation... tune in next week for part two.

ALSO discussed: Phil Lynott, Living Colour, Unwritten Law, and more.

CHEERS!

00:00:00 — Intro / tour updates
00:01:30 — Sassanachs segment
00:36:18 — Bands that place image above music
00:41:18 — Thx for Paddy's birthday well wishes
00:41:56 — Turbo's new haircut
00:45:24 — Song kills / resurrections
01:01:46 — Cover songs that are better than the original
01:07:09 — If you ruled the world...
01:09:18 — Wrap up and THANK YOUs

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]]> This week, we give you an update from the road AND introduce you to brothers Matt and John Werner of the band SASSANACHS (https://sassanachsmusic.com). We shared the stage with them twice this summer, most recently this past Saturday at Emma Creek Barn in Hesston KS. We LOVE these guys and can't wait to see them again… we know you'll dig them, too.

This is part one of a two-part conversation... tune in next week for part two.

ALSO discussed: Phil Lynott, Living Colour, Unwritten Law, and more.

CHEERS!

00:00:00 — Intro / tour updates
00:01:30 — Sassanachs segment
00:36:18 — Bands that place image above music
00:41:18 — Thx for Paddy's birthday well wishes
00:41:56 — Turbo's new haircut
00:45:24 — Song kills / resurrections
01:01:46 — Cover songs that are better than the original
01:07:09 — If you ruled the world...
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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+MyGIq5cV ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 234: I'd Rather Be Punched in the Eye https://slappercast.fireside.fm/234 953d1e1f-23fb-42e1-bd4b-c24ddb965f26 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 234 I'd Rather Be Punched in the Eye full Blaggards All four band members are on deck as we prepare to hit the road later this week! 33:58 true All four band members are on deck as we prepare to hit the road later this week! Also discussed: Turbo's new endorsement deal with SJC Custom Drums, Heide's ear-training class, Christopher Cross, Billy Joel, Living Colour and Spacehog.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston All four band members are on deck as we prepare to hit the road later this week! Also discussed: Turbo's new endorsement deal with SJC Custom Drums, Heide's ear-training class, Christopher Cross, Billy Joel, Living Colour and Spacehog.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+k6lUy3eR ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 233: Turbo Licking Culture https://slappercast.fireside.fm/233 9d807f29-65f8-4475-80cc-a22ee5285b1e Tue, 01 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 233 Turbo Licking Culture full Blaggards This week, Turbo breaks the news about his new endorsement deal with SJC Custom Drums! Also: the Police, Robyn Hitchcock and Propagandhi 42:14 true This week, Turbo breaks the news about his new endorsement deal with SJC Custom Drums! Also: the Police, Robyn Hitchcock and Propagandhi.

00:00:00 — Intro and gig updates
00:14:09 — Turbo's Endorsement Deal with SJC Custom Drums
00:20:37 — More gig updates
00:22:00 — TRILOGY BREW
00:27:19 — Song kills / resurrections
00:37:23 — Ireland Tour updates
00:39:50 — Upcoming tour dates

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week, Turbo breaks the news about his new endorsement deal with SJC Custom Drums! Also: the Police, Robyn Hitchcock and Propagandhi.

00:00:00 — Intro and gig updates
00:14:09 — Turbo's Endorsement Deal with SJC Custom Drums
00:20:37 — More gig updates
00:22:00 — TRILOGY BREW
00:27:19 — Song kills / resurrections
00:37:23 — Ireland Tour updates
00:39:50 — Upcoming tour dates

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]]> This week, Turbo breaks the news about his new endorsement deal with SJC Custom Drums! Also: the Police, Robyn Hitchcock and Propagandhi.

00:00:00 — Intro and gig updates
00:14:09 — Turbo's Endorsement Deal with SJC Custom Drums
00:20:37 — More gig updates
00:22:00 — TRILOGY BREW
00:27:19 — Song kills / resurrections
00:37:23 — Ireland Tour updates
00:39:50 — Upcoming tour dates

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+_kAPftPY ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 232: Bag of Teeth With Hair https://slappercast.fireside.fm/232 95dd25c2-26cb-46ae-b6b8-9e3754f6480c Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 232 Bag of Teeth With Hair full Blaggards Blaggards report from the road, recorded en route from Weston, MO, to Little Rock, AR. 44:00 true Blaggards report from the road, recorded en route from Weston, MO, to Little Rock, AR.

00:00:00 — Intro / Rocky Road to Dublin call-and-response
00:00:47 — Report from the road
00:05:52 — More "Rocky Road to Dublin" LIVE
00:17:51 — Song kills / resurrections
00:25:44 — Thoughts on TOM PETTY
00:31:22 — Tuning instruments on stage at the worst possible time
00:36:59 — Upcoming shows
00:42:19 — Wrap up and THANK YOU
00:43:02 — Heide playing "Drowsy Maggie" LIVE

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Blaggards report from the road, recorded en route from Weston, MO, to Little Rock, AR.

00:00:00 — Intro / Rocky Road to Dublin call-and-response
00:00:47 — Report from the road
00:05:52 — More "Rocky Road to Dublin" LIVE
00:17:51 — Song kills / resurrections
00:25:44 — Thoughts on TOM PETTY
00:31:22 — Tuning instruments on stage at the worst possible time
00:36:59 — Upcoming shows
00:42:19 — Wrap up and THANK YOU
00:43:02 — Heide playing "Drowsy Maggie" LIVE

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]]> Blaggards report from the road, recorded en route from Weston, MO, to Little Rock, AR.

00:00:00 — Intro / Rocky Road to Dublin call-and-response
00:00:47 — Report from the road
00:05:52 — More "Rocky Road to Dublin" LIVE
00:17:51 — Song kills / resurrections
00:25:44 — Thoughts on TOM PETTY
00:31:22 — Tuning instruments on stage at the worst possible time
00:36:59 — Upcoming shows
00:42:19 — Wrap up and THANK YOU
00:43:02 — Heide playing "Drowsy Maggie" LIVE

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+AMgiqDBy ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 231: Mosquito Repellent https://slappercast.fireside.fm/231 999ab596-d526-460f-8b7e-2cb1e331ed21 Tue, 18 Jul 2023 01:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 231 Mosquito Repellent full Blaggards The Doors, John Lennon, Bowling for Soup and the Ramones 32:49 true Heide joins us from Phoenix to talk about upcoming tour dates.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Heide joins us from Phoenix to talk about upcoming tour dates.

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]]> Heide joins us from Phoenix to talk about upcoming tour dates.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+IIEVB6Sf ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 230: Ahoy There! https://slappercast.fireside.fm/230 8b2b2fc0-0139-43ee-879d-cd125ea4259d Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 230 Ahoy There! full Blaggards James Bond, Jerry Reed, Dolly Parton, JAIN and Ireland travel tips 51:34 true This week's episode starts with a spontaneous vancast segment, the impetus being Turbo's admission that he'd never seen a James Bond movie before.

We're then joined by Heide for a round of song kills & resurrections, and then finally we welcome back Dennis "Doc" O'Carroll from Doc's Irish Tours, who gives us some essential travel tips for our Ireland tour this October. Everything you need to know about currency exchange, VAT refunds, jet lag and more.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week's episode starts with a spontaneous vancast segment, the impetus being Turbo's admission that he'd never seen a James Bond movie before.

We're then joined by Heide for a round of song kills & resurrections, and then finally we welcome back Dennis "Doc" O'Carroll from Doc's Irish Tours, who gives us some essential travel tips for our Ireland tour this October. Everything you need to know about currency exchange, VAT refunds, jet lag and more.

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]]> This week's episode starts with a spontaneous vancast segment, the impetus being Turbo's admission that he'd never seen a James Bond movie before.

We're then joined by Heide for a round of song kills & resurrections, and then finally we welcome back Dennis "Doc" O'Carroll from Doc's Irish Tours, who gives us some essential travel tips for our Ireland tour this October. Everything you need to know about currency exchange, VAT refunds, jet lag and more.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+w8KCJBdI ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Dennis O'Carroll Heide Riggs Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 229: Body Unbuilding https://slappercast.fireside.fm/229 63a01e90-cca0-4e48-8f8a-12c009846315 Tue, 04 Jul 2023 03:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 229 Body Unbuilding full Blaggards Dropkick Murphys, Ron Kavana & Lionel Richie | Guest: Heidi Pittman of Peach Panic 1:03:23 true SlapperCast Episode 229: "Body Unbuilding"

This episode was recorded this past Saturday en route to Home Sweet Farm Biegarten in Brenham and again on the way back home.

This week we also welcome our friend, fiddler HEIDI PITTMAN of the band PEACH PANIC, a great band based in Calgary, Canada.

https://peachpanic.com
https://www.youtube.com/@peachpanicband

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00:00:00 — Intro / Band Updates
00:02:14 — Kevin's encounter with Blaggards fan at Fall Out Boy concert
00:09:06 — Heidi Pittman of Peach Panic
00:32:32 — Heidi Pittman Interview
00:32:32 — The Road Home from Brenham
00:40:55 — Song kills / resurrections
00:40:58 - Dropkick Murphys
00:44:23 - Ron Kavana
00:46:43 - Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons
00:49:04 - Dropkick Murphys (again)
00:51:19 - Lionel Richie
00:53:13 — Most useful invention for rock musicians?
00:59:08 — Deer sighting
00:59:16 — Patrick's raccoon story

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 229: "Body Unbuilding"

This episode was recorded this past Saturday en route to Home Sweet Farm Biegarten in Brenham and again on the way back home.

This week we also welcome our friend, fiddler HEIDI PITTMAN of the band PEACH PANIC, a great band based in Calgary, Canada.

https://peachpanic.com
https://www.youtube.com/@peachpanicband

Watch on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/d3aA61HAk5Y

00:00:00 — Intro / Band Updates
00:02:14 — Kevin's encounter with Blaggards fan at Fall Out Boy concert
00:09:06 — Heidi Pittman of Peach Panic
00:32:32 — Heidi Pittman Interview
00:32:32 — The Road Home from Brenham
00:40:55 — Song kills / resurrections
00:40:58 - Dropkick Murphys
00:44:23 - Ron Kavana
00:46:43 - Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons
00:49:04 - Dropkick Murphys (again)
00:51:19 - Lionel Richie
00:53:13 — Most useful invention for rock musicians?
00:59:08 — Deer sighting
00:59:16 — Patrick's raccoon story

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 229: "Body Unbuilding"

This episode was recorded this past Saturday en route to Home Sweet Farm Biegarten in Brenham and again on the way back home.

This week we also welcome our friend, fiddler HEIDI PITTMAN of the band PEACH PANIC, a great band based in Calgary, Canada.

https://peachpanic.com
https://www.youtube.com/@peachpanicband

Watch on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/d3aA61HAk5Y

00:00:00 — Intro / Band Updates
00:02:14 — Kevin's encounter with Blaggards fan at Fall Out Boy concert
00:09:06 — Heidi Pittman of Peach Panic
00:32:32 — Heidi Pittman Interview
00:32:32 — The Road Home from Brenham
00:40:55 — Song kills / resurrections
00:40:58 - Dropkick Murphys
00:44:23 - Ron Kavana
00:46:43 - Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons
00:49:04 - Dropkick Murphys (again)
00:51:19 - Lionel Richie
00:53:13 — Most useful invention for rock musicians?
00:59:08 — Deer sighting
00:59:16 — Patrick's raccoon story

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+w06EK-zv ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heidi Pittman Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 228: Perfect Pomp https://slappercast.fireside.fm/228 7a46bbb6-ca26-43b4-9774-9a341ba8af4b Tue, 27 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 228 Perfect Pomp full Blaggards Thin Lizzy, Elvis, Dolly Parton, Jerry Reed & Kenny Rogers 38:32 true This week's episode was recorded on the way home from our gig in College Station, a special one played in honor of our friend Brooke Griffin, who is moving to Australia. MASSIVE thanks to Chris Steele and his O'Bannon's crew for making that night happen.

Really fun music discussion this week, with everything from Kid Rock and Stevie Wonder to Elvis and Jerry Reed to Kenny Rogers and Richard Marx (topics in the time code chapters below).

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FVPjgsKLEns

00:00:00 — Intro
00:05:31 — College Station gig highlights
00:12:03 — Song kills / resurrections
00:12:13 - Kid Rock
00:13:12 - Poison & Skid Row
00:15:00 - Thin Lizzy
00:16:05 - Gwen Stefani (No Doubt) / Talk Talk
00:19:28 - Stevie Wonder
00:21:02 - Elvis (Lieber & Stoller)
00:21:37 - Elvis & Eddie Rabbit
00:23:42 - Elvis & Dolly Parton
00:24:31 - Elvis & Jerry Reed
00:26:19 - Kenny Rogers & Richard Marx
00:28:01 — Van Halen & David Bowie at US Festival 1983
00:31:19 — More notes on College Station gig
00:37:25 — Wrap-up

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week's episode was recorded on the way home from our gig in College Station, a special one played in honor of our friend Brooke Griffin, who is moving to Australia. MASSIVE thanks to Chris Steele and his O'Bannon's crew for making that night happen.

Really fun music discussion this week, with everything from Kid Rock and Stevie Wonder to Elvis and Jerry Reed to Kenny Rogers and Richard Marx (topics in the time code chapters below).

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FVPjgsKLEns

00:00:00 — Intro
00:05:31 — College Station gig highlights
00:12:03 — Song kills / resurrections
00:12:13 - Kid Rock
00:13:12 - Poison & Skid Row
00:15:00 - Thin Lizzy
00:16:05 - Gwen Stefani (No Doubt) / Talk Talk
00:19:28 - Stevie Wonder
00:21:02 - Elvis (Lieber & Stoller)
00:21:37 - Elvis & Eddie Rabbit
00:23:42 - Elvis & Dolly Parton
00:24:31 - Elvis & Jerry Reed
00:26:19 - Kenny Rogers & Richard Marx
00:28:01 — Van Halen & David Bowie at US Festival 1983
00:31:19 — More notes on College Station gig
00:37:25 — Wrap-up

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]]> This week's episode was recorded on the way home from our gig in College Station, a special one played in honor of our friend Brooke Griffin, who is moving to Australia. MASSIVE thanks to Chris Steele and his O'Bannon's crew for making that night happen.

Really fun music discussion this week, with everything from Kid Rock and Stevie Wonder to Elvis and Jerry Reed to Kenny Rogers and Richard Marx (topics in the time code chapters below).

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FVPjgsKLEns

00:00:00 — Intro
00:05:31 — College Station gig highlights
00:12:03 — Song kills / resurrections
00:12:13 - Kid Rock
00:13:12 - Poison & Skid Row
00:15:00 - Thin Lizzy
00:16:05 - Gwen Stefani (No Doubt) / Talk Talk
00:19:28 - Stevie Wonder
00:21:02 - Elvis (Lieber & Stoller)
00:21:37 - Elvis & Eddie Rabbit
00:23:42 - Elvis & Dolly Parton
00:24:31 - Elvis & Jerry Reed
00:26:19 - Kenny Rogers & Richard Marx
00:28:01 — Van Halen & David Bowie at US Festival 1983
00:31:19 — More notes on College Station gig
00:37:25 — Wrap-up

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+zGCu3uK1 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 227: Team Rage https://slappercast.fireside.fm/227 059de9c5-8fc9-4f4f-9b1c-d9dbe20c5dc9 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 03:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 227 Team Rage full Blaggards Rory Gallagher, Nils Lofgren, Nerf Herder, Alex DePue, and Beside Bowie: the Mick Ronson Story 36:08 true SlapperCast Episode 227: "Team Rage"

This week, Heide joins us remotely from Phoenix. This episode gets very silly.

Discussed this week:

  • The Smiths
  • Rory Gallagher
  • Nils Lofgren
  • Flobots
  • Nerf Herder
  • the Beatles
  • Alex DePue
  • Beside Bowie: the Mick Ronson Story

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https://youtu.be/6IELSUgQbnw

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:30 — Happy Anniversary to Heide & Ryan
00:03:29 — Turbo's Father's Day
00:09:03 — Song kills / resurrections
00:24:52 — Upcoming plans for the band
00:33:44 — Full album cover project nominations

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 227: "Team Rage"

This week, Heide joins us remotely from Phoenix. This episode gets very silly.

Discussed this week:

  • The Smiths
  • Rory Gallagher
  • Nils Lofgren
  • Flobots
  • Nerf Herder
  • the Beatles
  • Alex DePue
  • Beside Bowie: the Mick Ronson Story

Watch on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/6IELSUgQbnw

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:30 — Happy Anniversary to Heide & Ryan
00:03:29 — Turbo's Father's Day
00:09:03 — Song kills / resurrections
00:24:52 — Upcoming plans for the band
00:33:44 — Full album cover project nominations

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 227: "Team Rage"

This week, Heide joins us remotely from Phoenix. This episode gets very silly.

Discussed this week:

  • The Smiths
  • Rory Gallagher
  • Nils Lofgren
  • Flobots
  • Nerf Herder
  • the Beatles
  • Alex DePue
  • Beside Bowie: the Mick Ronson Story

Watch on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/6IELSUgQbnw

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:30 — Happy Anniversary to Heide & Ryan
00:03:29 — Turbo's Father's Day
00:09:03 — Song kills / resurrections
00:24:52 — Upcoming plans for the band
00:33:44 — Full album cover project nominations

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+1kO2Z4pr ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 226: Galveston, Oh Galveston https://slappercast.fireside.fm/226 f0846c09-3dd6-43ad-8c02-d465405c2b20 Tue, 13 Jun 2023 03:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 226 Galveston, Oh Galveston full Blaggards Driving to Galveston and telling stories from the early days of the band. ALSO: what album should cover in its entirety? 43:12 true Episode 226 was recorded en route to a gig in Galveston and on the way back home. We talk about the Molly's Pub tour we started this weekend, share some stories from the early days of the band, and muse about what album of another band would we like to cover in its entirety.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Episode 226 was recorded en route to a gig in Galveston and on the way back home. We talk about the Molly's Pub tour we started this weekend, share some stories from the early days of the band, and muse about what album of another band would we like to cover in its entirety.

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]]> Episode 226 was recorded en route to a gig in Galveston and on the way back home. We talk about the Molly's Pub tour we started this weekend, share some stories from the early days of the band, and muse about what album of another band would we like to cover in its entirety.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+3Zp2XZSP ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 225: Take the Lid Off the Pot https://slappercast.fireside.fm/225 b162ebf7-f283-43cb-a435-b6e812c2e741 Tue, 06 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 225 Take the Lid Off the Pot full Blaggards Stage mishaps we've experienced during shows over the years, and how we overcame them. 1:11:07 true Recorded en route to Little Rock, Arkansas, for a Sunday evening show at Hibernia Irish Tavern. This week, we tell some stories about stage mishaps we've experienced during shows over the years, and how we overcame them.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Recorded en route to Little Rock, Arkansas, for a Sunday evening show at Hibernia Irish Tavern. This week, we tell some stories about stage mishaps we've experienced during shows over the years, and how we overcame them.

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]]> Recorded en route to Little Rock, Arkansas, for a Sunday evening show at Hibernia Irish Tavern. This week, we tell some stories about stage mishaps we've experienced during shows over the years, and how we overcame them.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+o3v1GRjY ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 224: Math on the Fly https://slappercast.fireside.fm/224 56b587d0-3d43-4687-801e-2ec405cad671 Tue, 30 May 2023 08:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 224 Math on the Fly full Blaggards A spirited discussion recorded shortly after leaving a gig at HSF Biergarten in Brenham 20:46 true SlapperCast Episode 224: "Math on the Fly"

Here is a spirited discussion recorded shortly after leaving our gig in Brenham a couple weeks ago, again filmed by Patrick's daughter Tara. We recap the gig, raving about HSF Biergarten and the terrific audience (interspersed with lots of video from the night), and then ramble on a bit about chocolate ice cream.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 224: "Math on the Fly"

Here is a spirited discussion recorded shortly after leaving our gig in Brenham a couple weeks ago, again filmed by Patrick's daughter Tara. We recap the gig, raving about HSF Biergarten and the terrific audience (interspersed with lots of video from the night), and then ramble on a bit about chocolate ice cream.

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 224: "Math on the Fly"

Here is a spirited discussion recorded shortly after leaving our gig in Brenham a couple weeks ago, again filmed by Patrick's daughter Tara. We recap the gig, raving about HSF Biergarten and the terrific audience (interspersed with lots of video from the night), and then ramble on a bit about chocolate ice cream.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+PoJXqFYx ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 223: Hammer with a Wig https://slappercast.fireside.fm/223 6e0e0f63-e3ea-4a81-ba31-433e4bc0047a Tue, 23 May 2023 06:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 223 Hammer with a Wig full Blaggards Favorite movies, directors, comedians, etc. Also: should DELILAH be banned because of its lyrics? 45:49 true This one was recorded en route to our gig at HSF Biergarten in Brenham, TX, one of our favorite places to play. Patrick's daughter Tara joins us again, running camera and participating in the discussions. This week we do an extensive lightning round of favorite movies, directors, comedians, etc.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This one was recorded en route to our gig at HSF Biergarten in Brenham, TX, one of our favorite places to play. Patrick's daughter Tara joins us again, running camera and participating in the discussions. This week we do an extensive lightning round of favorite movies, directors, comedians, etc.

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]]> This one was recorded en route to our gig at HSF Biergarten in Brenham, TX, one of our favorite places to play. Patrick's daughter Tara joins us again, running camera and participating in the discussions. This week we do an extensive lightning round of favorite movies, directors, comedians, etc.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+jS6dU6x4 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 222: IRELAND TOUR 2023 is almost SOLD OUT! https://slappercast.fireside.fm/222 582d0a6d-9676-4494-ad19-36b7ec2a873f Tue, 16 May 2023 06:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 222 IRELAND TOUR 2023 is almost SOLD OUT! full Blaggards An update on our IRELAND TOUR 2023 with Dennis of Doc's Irish Tours 45:37 true This week we again welcome Dennis O'Carroll, who gives us an update on our IRELAND TOUR coming up this Fall, October 25–November 2. We are close to selling this one out, and after that there will be a waiting list for the next one!

Also we have a vancast segment recorded en route to College Station to help the Aggies celebrate graduation day at O'Bannon's Taphouse. Special guest: Tara Devlin, Patrick's daughter, who handles most of the camerawork and joins us in a round of song kills & resurrections.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week we again welcome Dennis O'Carroll, who gives us an update on our IRELAND TOUR coming up this Fall, October 25–November 2. We are close to selling this one out, and after that there will be a waiting list for the next one!

Also we have a vancast segment recorded en route to College Station to help the Aggies celebrate graduation day at O'Bannon's Taphouse. Special guest: Tara Devlin, Patrick's daughter, who handles most of the camerawork and joins us in a round of song kills & resurrections.

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]]> This week we again welcome Dennis O'Carroll, who gives us an update on our IRELAND TOUR coming up this Fall, October 25–November 2. We are close to selling this one out, and after that there will be a waiting list for the next one!

Also we have a vancast segment recorded en route to College Station to help the Aggies celebrate graduation day at O'Bannon's Taphouse. Special guest: Tara Devlin, Patrick's daughter, who handles most of the camerawork and joins us in a round of song kills & resurrections.

Join Blaggards in IRELAND Fall 2023:
https://blaggards.com/ireland/

Watch on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/wLUkyu1YApM

Extra material from this episode is available on Patreon:
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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+Nd9Ig7rP ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Dennis O'Carroll Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 221: Four Tracks of Slap https://slappercast.fireside.fm/221 acf79134-4068-4cac-8ff0-f648ca5817b7 Tue, 09 May 2023 04:30:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 221 Four Tracks of Slap full Blaggards Blaggards talk about new podcast ideas, Deep Purple, Glen Campbell and Buddy Holly 31:19 true This week we get caught up with Heide and talk about feedback we've gotten from SlapperCast listeners and some future guests we're looking forward to. The Kill & Shine segment goes deep this time; artists discussed include Chris de Burgh, Deep Purple, Flatfoot 56, Gaelic Storm, Def Leppard, Traveling Wilburys, Glen Campbell, Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week we get caught up with Heide and talk about feedback we've gotten from SlapperCast listeners and some future guests we're looking forward to. The Kill & Shine segment goes deep this time; artists discussed include Chris de Burgh, Deep Purple, Flatfoot 56, Gaelic Storm, Def Leppard, Traveling Wilburys, Glen Campbell, Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper.

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]]> This week we get caught up with Heide and talk about feedback we've gotten from SlapperCast listeners and some future guests we're looking forward to. The Kill & Shine segment goes deep this time; artists discussed include Chris de Burgh, Deep Purple, Flatfoot 56, Gaelic Storm, Def Leppard, Traveling Wilburys, Glen Campbell, Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper.

Watch on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/DZia3QIAh_I

An extended version of this episode is available on Patreon:
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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+bKJVkLOS ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 220: Fistories https://slappercast.fireside.fm/220 f03308b1-56eb-44d5-a414-38de756b2ada Tue, 02 May 2023 03:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 220 Fistories full Blaggards BLAGGARDS on 2023 Grapevine Lake Celtic Heritage Festival. ALSO: Chuck Berry, Lemmy, Colin Hay, and ELVIS '68 Comeback Special 1:01:32 true Episode 220 was recorded on the way home from the Grapevine Lake Celtic Heritage Festival, where we played three sets with the brilliant MARK KENNETH on accordion. We recap the day and give props to our fellow bands on the bill, PLUNK MURRAY and RIVER DRIVER, and of course the festival organizers who have been working so hard to keep this great festival growing year after year.

ALSO: Chuck Berry, Lemmy Kilmister, Colin Hay of Men at Work, the ELVIS '68 Comeback Special, and a few questions for our SlapperCast listeners and Patreon supporters.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Bf5Vfh-PcKk

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:48 — Recapping Grapevine Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games
00:03:01 — PLUNK MURRAY
00:06:12 — MARK KENNETH
00:08:22 — THANK YOU KATE SCOTT
00:08:48 — RIVER DRIVER
00:19:23 — "Wagon Wheel" with PLUNK MURRAY
00:30:57 — PATREON exclusives
00:32:43 — Questions for SlapperCast listeners
00:34:38 — Retired SlapperCast theme music
00:42:02 — Favorite songs heard at Grapevine Celtic
00:42:30 — Men at Work's "Land Down Under" / Colin Hay
00:46:59 — Song kills / resurrections
00:50:39 — Chuck Berry
00:55:36 — BONUS: Killable Elvis songs
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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Episode 220 was recorded on the way home from the Grapevine Lake Celtic Heritage Festival, where we played three sets with the brilliant MARK KENNETH on accordion. We recap the day and give props to our fellow bands on the bill, PLUNK MURRAY and RIVER DRIVER, and of course the festival organizers who have been working so hard to keep this great festival growing year after year.

ALSO: Chuck Berry, Lemmy Kilmister, Colin Hay of Men at Work, the ELVIS '68 Comeback Special, and a few questions for our SlapperCast listeners and Patreon supporters.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Bf5Vfh-PcKk

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:48 — Recapping Grapevine Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games
00:03:01 — PLUNK MURRAY
00:06:12 — MARK KENNETH
00:08:22 — THANK YOU KATE SCOTT
00:08:48 — RIVER DRIVER
00:19:23 — "Wagon Wheel" with PLUNK MURRAY
00:30:57 — PATREON exclusives
00:32:43 — Questions for SlapperCast listeners
00:34:38 — Retired SlapperCast theme music
00:42:02 — Favorite songs heard at Grapevine Celtic
00:42:30 — Men at Work's "Land Down Under" / Colin Hay
00:46:59 — Song kills / resurrections
00:50:39 — Chuck Berry
00:55:36 — BONUS: Killable Elvis songs
00:56:21 — ELVIS '68 Comeback Special

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]]> Episode 220 was recorded on the way home from the Grapevine Lake Celtic Heritage Festival, where we played three sets with the brilliant MARK KENNETH on accordion. We recap the day and give props to our fellow bands on the bill, PLUNK MURRAY and RIVER DRIVER, and of course the festival organizers who have been working so hard to keep this great festival growing year after year.

ALSO: Chuck Berry, Lemmy Kilmister, Colin Hay of Men at Work, the ELVIS '68 Comeback Special, and a few questions for our SlapperCast listeners and Patreon supporters.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Bf5Vfh-PcKk

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:48 — Recapping Grapevine Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games
00:03:01 — PLUNK MURRAY
00:06:12 — MARK KENNETH
00:08:22 — THANK YOU KATE SCOTT
00:08:48 — RIVER DRIVER
00:19:23 — "Wagon Wheel" with PLUNK MURRAY
00:30:57 — PATREON exclusives
00:32:43 — Questions for SlapperCast listeners
00:34:38 — Retired SlapperCast theme music
00:42:02 — Favorite songs heard at Grapevine Celtic
00:42:30 — Men at Work's "Land Down Under" / Colin Hay
00:46:59 — Song kills / resurrections
00:50:39 — Chuck Berry
00:55:36 — BONUS: Killable Elvis songs
00:56:21 — ELVIS '68 Comeback Special

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+kApiPfAu ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 219: Camels of Cabo https://slappercast.fireside.fm/219 5bfcc10e-313e-4902-8b90-5bb9c5952af8 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 219 Camels of Cabo full Blaggards Blaggards on the road to Grapevine, Texas 51:05 true Episode 219 was recorded EARLY in the morning this past Saturday as we drove up to the Grapevine Lake Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games, where we played with our old friend, accordionist Mark Kenneth. We also talk about the show we played the night before with the Kaleidoscope Project, a terrific Houston-based band that you should all check out ASAP, and reminisce about the late '90s/early 2000s Houston music scene.

We did record another segment on the way home that evening, but that quickly turned into Episode 220, which y'all will hear next week.

(Live performance footage by Greg Fugate and Kate Scott)

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Episode 219 was recorded EARLY in the morning this past Saturday as we drove up to the Grapevine Lake Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games, where we played with our old friend, accordionist Mark Kenneth. We also talk about the show we played the night before with the Kaleidoscope Project, a terrific Houston-based band that you should all check out ASAP, and reminisce about the late '90s/early 2000s Houston music scene.

We did record another segment on the way home that evening, but that quickly turned into Episode 220, which y'all will hear next week.

(Live performance footage by Greg Fugate and Kate Scott)

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]]> Episode 219 was recorded EARLY in the morning this past Saturday as we drove up to the Grapevine Lake Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games, where we played with our old friend, accordionist Mark Kenneth. We also talk about the show we played the night before with the Kaleidoscope Project, a terrific Houston-based band that you should all check out ASAP, and reminisce about the late '90s/early 2000s Houston music scene.

We did record another segment on the way home that evening, but that quickly turned into Episode 220, which y'all will hear next week.

(Live performance footage by Greg Fugate and Kate Scott)

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+fujYoGaA ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 218: Even the Mosquitoes Apologized https://slappercast.fireside.fm/218 c917736c-8e18-4def-825f-83d560c44651 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 218 Even the Mosquitoes Apologized full Blaggards Rolling with inclement weather on stage & the joy of a great stage crew 44:06 true This week we jump straight into song kills and resurrections, which leads into a discussion of bands that have switched lead singers and the pecularities of grunge rock. We then recap our recent gig at Spirit Haven Ranch in Flatonia, Texas, where a terrific stage crew helped us recover from a sudden rain storm.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week we jump straight into song kills and resurrections, which leads into a discussion of bands that have switched lead singers and the pecularities of grunge rock. We then recap our recent gig at Spirit Haven Ranch in Flatonia, Texas, where a terrific stage crew helped us recover from a sudden rain storm.

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]]> This week we jump straight into song kills and resurrections, which leads into a discussion of bands that have switched lead singers and the pecularities of grunge rock. We then recap our recent gig at Spirit Haven Ranch in Flatonia, Texas, where a terrific stage crew helped us recover from a sudden rain storm.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+EzHhFl80 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 217: Whore of the Highway https://slappercast.fireside.fm/217 1a8d4f47-749e-4613-9aaa-b4c839759dc1 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 217 Whore of the Highway full Blaggards Recapping Florida Tour Dates & Remembering our First Van 53:56 true SlapperCast Episode 217 "Whore of the Highway"

This week, the whole band gets together to recap last month's Florida tour, share some highlights from Paddy's Day, and share some stories about the first van Patrick bought for the band: the much beloved DEIRDRE, an old Ford Econoline Conversion Van that will soon be memorialized in song.

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00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:59 — June tour plans in the works
00:01:39 — Recapping Florida tour dates
00:19:53 — Song kills/resurrections
00:35:14 — Heide's underrated band pick
00:39:09 — Thank you to Larry Blackwell
00:44:21 — West Coast Tour Plans?
00:46:24 — Turbo's snare stand snafu
00:49:46 — Deirde, Patrick's old Ford conversion van

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 217 "Whore of the Highway"

This week, the whole band gets together to recap last month's Florida tour, share some highlights from Paddy's Day, and share some stories about the first van Patrick bought for the band: the much beloved DEIRDRE, an old Ford Econoline Conversion Van that will soon be memorialized in song.

Watch on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/R5Letp87rQY

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:59 — June tour plans in the works
00:01:39 — Recapping Florida tour dates
00:19:53 — Song kills/resurrections
00:35:14 — Heide's underrated band pick
00:39:09 — Thank you to Larry Blackwell
00:44:21 — West Coast Tour Plans?
00:46:24 — Turbo's snare stand snafu
00:49:46 — Deirde, Patrick's old Ford conversion van

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 217 "Whore of the Highway"

This week, the whole band gets together to recap last month's Florida tour, share some highlights from Paddy's Day, and share some stories about the first van Patrick bought for the band: the much beloved DEIRDRE, an old Ford Econoline Conversion Van that will soon be memorialized in song.

Watch on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/R5Letp87rQY

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:59 — June tour plans in the works
00:01:39 — Recapping Florida tour dates
00:19:53 — Song kills/resurrections
00:35:14 — Heide's underrated band pick
00:39:09 — Thank you to Larry Blackwell
00:44:21 — West Coast Tour Plans?
00:46:24 — Turbo's snare stand snafu
00:49:46 — Deirde, Patrick's old Ford conversion van

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+Q0PbEMIA ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 216: Damn Your Mouth https://slappercast.fireside.fm/216 ab71ce1a-454d-4966-ab74-92ca32071105 Tue, 04 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 216 Damn Your Mouth full Blaggards Why BLAGGARDS love Waffle House 1:07:18 true This week we talk about the unequaled, sublime poetry-in-motion that is a well-run Waffle House.

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]]> This week we talk about the unequaled, sublime poetry-in-motion that is a well-run Waffle House.

ALSO: Who are your most underrated bands?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+-8rag9jk ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 215: First In, Last Out https://slappercast.fireside.fm/215 78af5805-d7c8-4ac4-845c-b21538f01225 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 02:45:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 215 First In, Last Out full Blaggards Recapping Paddy's Day with Chris Steele of O'Bannon's Taphouse and Celebrating the Life of Davee Bryan 58:42 true This week we welcome back our friend Chris Steele to recap our epic 12-hour Paddy's Day gig at O'Bannon's Taphouse, and make some BIG plans for next year. We also kill and ressurrect a few songs, and welcome another special guest... Patrick's french bulldog Gangie.

Patrick and Chad then talk about the "Celebration of Life" memorial event we participated in this past Sunday for our dear friend DAVEE BRYAN at Molly's Pub Downtown.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week we welcome back our friend Chris Steele to recap our epic 12-hour Paddy's Day gig at O'Bannon's Taphouse, and make some BIG plans for next year. We also kill and ressurrect a few songs, and welcome another special guest... Patrick's french bulldog Gangie.

Patrick and Chad then talk about the "Celebration of Life" memorial event we participated in this past Sunday for our dear friend DAVEE BRYAN at Molly's Pub Downtown.

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]]> This week we welcome back our friend Chris Steele to recap our epic 12-hour Paddy's Day gig at O'Bannon's Taphouse, and make some BIG plans for next year. We also kill and ressurrect a few songs, and welcome another special guest... Patrick's french bulldog Gangie.

Patrick and Chad then talk about the "Celebration of Life" memorial event we participated in this past Sunday for our dear friend DAVEE BRYAN at Molly's Pub Downtown.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+yfnFDIgG ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Chris Steele Episode 214: Paddy Ready https://slappercast.fireside.fm/214 432c1adb-2000-4843-81bf-b9dd677bd278 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 214 Paddy Ready full Blaggards Blaggards get ready for Paddy's Day 2023 in Aggieland 20:57 true This was recorded on Thursday, March 16, as we were driving to our gig in Longview, the day before our marathon Paddy's Day gig in College Station. This episode is a short one since we had such a busy week, but we plan to do a full recap of Paddy's Day with O'Bannon's owner Chris Steele ASAP... so MUCH more to come.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This was recorded on Thursday, March 16, as we were driving to our gig in Longview, the day before our marathon Paddy's Day gig in College Station. This episode is a short one since we had such a busy week, but we plan to do a full recap of Paddy's Day with O'Bannon's owner Chris Steele ASAP... so MUCH more to come.

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]]> This was recorded on Thursday, March 16, as we were driving to our gig in Longview, the day before our marathon Paddy's Day gig in College Station. This episode is a short one since we had such a busy week, but we plan to do a full recap of Paddy's Day with O'Bannon's owner Chris Steele ASAP... so MUCH more to come.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+_eo6czvt ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 213: Southern Fried: A Report From the Road https://slappercast.fireside.fm/213 afef3a88-1523-483f-9281-90d99f9fc5da Tue, 14 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 213 Southern Fried: A Report From the Road full Blaggards We recap our tour through Little Rock, Birmingham, Atlanta, Lake Worth, Key West and Punta Gorda. 50:44 true This week's show was recorded shortly after leaving our last date on the tour in Punta Gorda. We recap our tour dates in Little Rock, Birmingham, Atlanta, Lake Worth, Key West and Punta Gorda, share some stories from the road and kill/resurrect a few songs.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week's show was recorded shortly after leaving our last date on the tour in Punta Gorda. We recap our tour dates in Little Rock, Birmingham, Atlanta, Lake Worth, Key West and Punta Gorda, share some stories from the road and kill/resurrect a few songs.

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]]> This week's show was recorded shortly after leaving our last date on the tour in Punta Gorda. We recap our tour dates in Little Rock, Birmingham, Atlanta, Lake Worth, Key West and Punta Gorda, share some stories from the road and kill/resurrect a few songs.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+MpaiPde_ ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 212: Poking the Cage (A Report From the Road) https://slappercast.fireside.fm/212 1c43b4f1-5a27-4bec-9753-0b49bb667fd4 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 212 Poking the Cage (A Report From the Road) full Blaggards A report from the road, and a conversation about changes in the music industry 54:36 true SlapperCast Episode 212: "Poking the Cage"

Episode 212 was recorded shortly after leaving Little Rock for Birmingham. We get caught up on recent shows and talk about what's coming up before talking about a recent video by Rick Beato in which he talks about how the future of the music industry is really completely in the hands of creators now, instead of record labels and radio stations.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 212: "Poking the Cage"

Episode 212 was recorded shortly after leaving Little Rock for Birmingham. We get caught up on recent shows and talk about what's coming up before talking about a recent video by Rick Beato in which he talks about how the future of the music industry is really completely in the hands of creators now, instead of record labels and radio stations.

00:00:00 — Intro/Tour Updates
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]]> SlapperCast Episode 212: "Poking the Cage"

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00:00:00 — Intro/Tour Updates
00:15:33 — Thoughts on music industry changes
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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+gQ2tY6al ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 211: Lord Steele (Looking Ahead to Paddy's Day in College Station) https://slappercast.fireside.fm/211 3021d62b-f3af-4cc6-8ea8-c906b373bbd7 Tue, 28 Feb 2023 01:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 211 Lord Steele (Looking Ahead to Paddy's Day in College Station) full Blaggards Chris Steele of O'Bannon's Taphouse and Blackwater Draw Brewing Co. 1:09:08 true Here is our new interview with our old friend CHRIS STEELE, owner of O'Bannon's Taphouse and Blackwater Draw Brewing Company. We've been playing Paddy's Day at O'Bannon's nearly every year since 2011, and we're THRILLED to be doing it again this year for the first time since 2020. We talk with Chris about the history of his big Paddy's Day Street Festival, what's new at his brewery, and the remarkable popularity of IPAs.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Here is our new interview with our old friend CHRIS STEELE, owner of O'Bannon's Taphouse and Blackwater Draw Brewing Company. We've been playing Paddy's Day at O'Bannon's nearly every year since 2011, and we're THRILLED to be doing it again this year for the first time since 2020. We talk with Chris about the history of his big Paddy's Day Street Festival, what's new at his brewery, and the remarkable popularity of IPAs.

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]]> Here is our new interview with our old friend CHRIS STEELE, owner of O'Bannon's Taphouse and Blackwater Draw Brewing Company. We've been playing Paddy's Day at O'Bannon's nearly every year since 2011, and we're THRILLED to be doing it again this year for the first time since 2020. We talk with Chris about the history of his big Paddy's Day Street Festival, what's new at his brewery, and the remarkable popularity of IPAs.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+np0htMJE ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Chris Steele Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 210: Nancy Frisky https://slappercast.fireside.fm/210 efad6e3b-d450-43e2-8c67-0dfdb77efd79 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 210 Nancy Frisky full Blaggards Patrick Returns from a Voyage Home to Ireland | Great Guinness Toast at O'Bannon's 43:39 true This week's episode was recorded on the way to College Station for a show at O'Bannon's Taphouse for the Great Guinness Toast, an annual tradition we've kept up with O'Bannon's for ages.

We talk about Patrick's recent trip back to Ireland, his botched flight home with Southwest Airlines, Ireland travel tips, and get back to some killing some songs. Interspersed are clips from the show, soundcheck, and the Guinness Toast itself, featuring O'Bannon's Owner Chris Steele.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week's episode was recorded on the way to College Station for a show at O'Bannon's Taphouse for the Great Guinness Toast, an annual tradition we've kept up with O'Bannon's for ages.

We talk about Patrick's recent trip back to Ireland, his botched flight home with Southwest Airlines, Ireland travel tips, and get back to some killing some songs. Interspersed are clips from the show, soundcheck, and the Guinness Toast itself, featuring O'Bannon's Owner Chris Steele.

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]]> This week's episode was recorded on the way to College Station for a show at O'Bannon's Taphouse for the Great Guinness Toast, an annual tradition we've kept up with O'Bannon's for ages.

We talk about Patrick's recent trip back to Ireland, his botched flight home with Southwest Airlines, Ireland travel tips, and get back to some killing some songs. Interspersed are clips from the show, soundcheck, and the Guinness Toast itself, featuring O'Bannon's Owner Chris Steele.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+u_q7ae0K ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 209: Calibration Zone https://slappercast.fireside.fm/209 0f3252ae-6797-47c5-bc18-f820d9a016be Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 209 Calibration Zone full Blaggards Home recording studios, band nicknames, early band experiences 56:15 true This episode features bassist Chad and drummer Kevin—"the Rhythm Sexy" as lead singer/guitarist Patrick calls them—doing a whole show on their own while Patrick is off in Ireland for the week.

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  • home recording studio projects,
  • how Kevin got his nickname "Turbo",
  • Kevin and Chad's earliest band experiences during their teens and early 20s,
  • The importance of leadership and communication in bands,
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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This episode features bassist Chad and drummer Kevin—"the Rhythm Sexy" as lead singer/guitarist Patrick calls them—doing a whole show on their own while Patrick is off in Ireland for the week.

Herein, the Rhythm Sexy discusses:

  • home recording studio projects,
  • how Kevin got his nickname "Turbo",
  • Kevin and Chad's earliest band experiences during their teens and early 20s,
  • The importance of leadership and communication in bands,
  • and Kevin's record label experience with one of his early bands.

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]]> This episode features bassist Chad and drummer Kevin—"the Rhythm Sexy" as lead singer/guitarist Patrick calls them—doing a whole show on their own while Patrick is off in Ireland for the week.

Herein, the Rhythm Sexy discusses:

  • home recording studio projects,
  • how Kevin got his nickname "Turbo",
  • Kevin and Chad's earliest band experiences during their teens and early 20s,
  • The importance of leadership and communication in bands,
  • and Kevin's record label experience with one of his early bands.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+7P35NuTd ]]> Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 208: Huntsvegas https://slappercast.fireside.fm/208 ebe268a6-f404-41f5-ab55-4e2e90547038 Mon, 06 Feb 2023 23:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 208 Huntsvegas full Blaggards "Ear worm" songs, why people hated (and still hate) disco music, and what famous people we'd choose to "ride or die" with in a post-apocalyptic scenario 1:03:24 true SlapperCast Episode 208 was recorded last week right before a rehearsal at Patrick's lake house in Hunstville, often affectionately referred to as "Huntsvegas". We talk about "ear worm" songs, why people hated (and still hate) disco music, and what famous people we'd choose to "ride or die" with in a post-apocalyptic scenario.

Interspersed throughout are bits of footage from our rehearsal, working on new arrangements of Shane MacGowan's "Nancy Whiskey" and David Bowie's "Ziggy Stardust".

00:00:00—Nancy Whiskey rehearsal (part 1)
00:00:35—Intro
00:01:04—Ziggy Stardust rehearsal (part 1)
00:01:50—Personal updates
00:04:52—Rehearsal banter
00:05:10—Upcoming show in Galveston for Mardi Gras
00:06:46—RIP Andy Greene
00:10:03—Kevin's trip to Red Rocks Amphitheatre
00:12:27—Touring Plans
00:16:35—Nancy Whiskey rehearsal (part 2)
00:17:23—Ear worm songs (best, worst, or both)
00:22:12—Disco
00:30:05—Celebrity Survival Choices
00:49:00—Ziggy Stardust rehearsal (part 2)
00:49:21—Song kills/resurrections
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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 208 was recorded last week right before a rehearsal at Patrick's lake house in Hunstville, often affectionately referred to as "Huntsvegas". We talk about "ear worm" songs, why people hated (and still hate) disco music, and what famous people we'd choose to "ride or die" with in a post-apocalyptic scenario.

Interspersed throughout are bits of footage from our rehearsal, working on new arrangements of Shane MacGowan's "Nancy Whiskey" and David Bowie's "Ziggy Stardust".

00:00:00—Nancy Whiskey rehearsal (part 1)
00:00:35—Intro
00:01:04—Ziggy Stardust rehearsal (part 1)
00:01:50—Personal updates
00:04:52—Rehearsal banter
00:05:10—Upcoming show in Galveston for Mardi Gras
00:06:46—RIP Andy Greene
00:10:03—Kevin's trip to Red Rocks Amphitheatre
00:12:27—Touring Plans
00:16:35—Nancy Whiskey rehearsal (part 2)
00:17:23—Ear worm songs (best, worst, or both)
00:22:12—Disco
00:30:05—Celebrity Survival Choices
00:49:00—Ziggy Stardust rehearsal (part 2)
00:49:21—Song kills/resurrections
01:02:37—Outro
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]]> SlapperCast Episode 208 was recorded last week right before a rehearsal at Patrick's lake house in Hunstville, often affectionately referred to as "Huntsvegas". We talk about "ear worm" songs, why people hated (and still hate) disco music, and what famous people we'd choose to "ride or die" with in a post-apocalyptic scenario.

Interspersed throughout are bits of footage from our rehearsal, working on new arrangements of Shane MacGowan's "Nancy Whiskey" and David Bowie's "Ziggy Stardust".

00:00:00—Nancy Whiskey rehearsal (part 1)
00:00:35—Intro
00:01:04—Ziggy Stardust rehearsal (part 1)
00:01:50—Personal updates
00:04:52—Rehearsal banter
00:05:10—Upcoming show in Galveston for Mardi Gras
00:06:46—RIP Andy Greene
00:10:03—Kevin's trip to Red Rocks Amphitheatre
00:12:27—Touring Plans
00:16:35—Nancy Whiskey rehearsal (part 2)
00:17:23—Ear worm songs (best, worst, or both)
00:22:12—Disco
00:30:05—Celebrity Survival Choices
00:49:00—Ziggy Stardust rehearsal (part 2)
00:49:21—Song kills/resurrections
01:02:37—Outro
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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+M5_EqSd9 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 207: Lightly Tased (Blaggards in Angleton, TX) https://slappercast.fireside.fm/207 a74a901e-97bc-4e40-8250-e2150d92734e Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 207 Lightly Tased (Blaggards in Angleton, TX) full Blaggards Singing, musicianship, stage volume and hearing troubles. SPECIAL GUEST: David Mendoza 52:46 true SlapperCast 207: "Lightly Tased"
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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast 207: "Lightly Tased"
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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+g4q7KL0O ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley David Mendoza Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 206: Two-Hundred & Sexy (Blaggards in Bisbee, AZ) https://slappercast.fireside.fm/206 58a5c123-61c7-47b0-bcb3-b564bf27df02 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 206 Two-Hundred & Sexy (Blaggards in Bisbee, AZ) full Blaggards Episode 206 was filmed on the last date of our tour in beautiful Bisbee, Arizona — home of our friend, comedian Doug Stanhope. 32:04 true Episode 206 was filmed on the last date of our tour in beautiful Bisbee, Arizona, home of our friend, comedian Doug Stanhope. We rhapsodize about Bisbee, the joys of drinking cold coffee, and recall some funny shit from the early days of the band.

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"Mother" — Danzig
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"Psychobilly Freakout" — Reverend Horton Heat
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"We Are 138" — Misfits
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"Lonesome Train (On A Lonesome Track)" — Johnny Burnette & The Rock 'N' Roll Trio
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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston, bisbee arizona, doug stanhope Episode 206 was filmed on the last date of our tour in beautiful Bisbee, Arizona, home of our friend, comedian Doug Stanhope. We rhapsodize about Bisbee, the joys of drinking cold coffee, and recall some funny shit from the early days of the band.

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"Mother" — Danzig
https://youtu.be/7inLYcK369M

"Psychobilly Freakout" — Reverend Horton Heat
https://youtu.be/qn4lJqbv7So

"We Are 138" — Misfits
https://youtu.be/SOqVs-K1eEo

"Lonesome Train (On A Lonesome Track)" — Johnny Burnette & The Rock 'N' Roll Trio
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Resurrections:

"Mother" — Danzig
https://youtu.be/7inLYcK369M

"Psychobilly Freakout" — Reverend Horton Heat
https://youtu.be/qn4lJqbv7So

"We Are 138" — Misfits
https://youtu.be/SOqVs-K1eEo

"Lonesome Train (On A Lonesome Track)" — Johnny Burnette & The Rock 'N' Roll Trio
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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+-muh3lID ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 205: Drive More, Crank Less https://slappercast.fireside.fm/205 46aa5d96-71ce-4e21-bdbe-ffdfa7b1387a Tue, 17 Jan 2023 04:30:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 205 Drive More, Crank Less full Blaggards Blaggards report from the road in West Texas and Arizona. 30:58 true SlapperCast Episode 205: "Drive More, Crank Less"
Blaggards report from the road in West Texas and Arizona.

Steve Coogan - 'Alan Partridge meets Martin Brennan'
https://youtu.be/lEjEGbAFzJU

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Jimmy Eat World - The Middle
https://youtu.be/oKsxPW6i3pM

Gary Numan - Metal
https://youtu.be/kLfz2bbxxuM

Here it Goes Again - OK Go
https://youtu.be/dTAAsCNK7RA

Careless Whisper - Wham
https://youtu.be/izGwDsrQ1eQ

Emerald - Thin Lizzy
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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 205: "Drive More, Crank Less"
Blaggards report from the road in West Texas and Arizona.

Steve Coogan - 'Alan Partridge meets Martin Brennan'
https://youtu.be/lEjEGbAFzJU

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Jimmy Eat World - The Middle
https://youtu.be/oKsxPW6i3pM

Gary Numan - Metal
https://youtu.be/kLfz2bbxxuM

Here it Goes Again - OK Go
https://youtu.be/dTAAsCNK7RA

Careless Whisper - Wham
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]]> SlapperCast Episode 205: "Drive More, Crank Less"
Blaggards report from the road in West Texas and Arizona.

Steve Coogan - 'Alan Partridge meets Martin Brennan'
https://youtu.be/lEjEGbAFzJU

Song picks:
Jimmy Eat World - The Middle
https://youtu.be/oKsxPW6i3pM

Gary Numan - Metal
https://youtu.be/kLfz2bbxxuM

Here it Goes Again - OK Go
https://youtu.be/dTAAsCNK7RA

Careless Whisper - Wham
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Emerald - Thin Lizzy
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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+1qyMSG1k ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 204: Top Dog Bob https://slappercast.fireside.fm/204 908e7c2a-8113-40d6-98cc-5f60f1cc907d Tue, 10 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 204 Top Dog Bob full Blaggards Blaggards talk with Music Journalist BOB RUGGIERO 42:45 true This week we talk with our old friend Bob Ruggiero, music journalist and author, who's been writing for the Houston Press for over 27 years. He was the first journalist to write about Blaggards (he also did a couple articles about Patrick's previous band On the Dole). Bob not only covers the local scene, he's also interviewed countless big names like Eddie Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Brian Wilson, Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson of Thin Lizzy, Alice Cooper, Peter Frampton, and Dave Mason... just to name just a few. We we were also thrilled to learn during this conversation that Bob is currently working on a book that compiles some of his best interviews over the years.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week we talk with our old friend Bob Ruggiero, music journalist and author, who's been writing for the Houston Press for over 27 years. He was the first journalist to write about Blaggards (he also did a couple articles about Patrick's previous band On the Dole). Bob not only covers the local scene, he's also interviewed countless big names like Eddie Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Brian Wilson, Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson of Thin Lizzy, Alice Cooper, Peter Frampton, and Dave Mason... just to name just a few. We we were also thrilled to learn during this conversation that Bob is currently working on a book that compiles some of his best interviews over the years.

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]]> This week we talk with our old friend Bob Ruggiero, music journalist and author, who's been writing for the Houston Press for over 27 years. He was the first journalist to write about Blaggards (he also did a couple articles about Patrick's previous band On the Dole). Bob not only covers the local scene, he's also interviewed countless big names like Eddie Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Brian Wilson, Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson of Thin Lizzy, Alice Cooper, Peter Frampton, and Dave Mason... just to name just a few. We we were also thrilled to learn during this conversation that Bob is currently working on a book that compiles some of his best interviews over the years.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+EsyUmdoN ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Bob Ruggiero Episode 203: Motivational Orgy https://slappercast.fireside.fm/203 507b7e88-b132-4112-ad15-327214c55648 Tue, 03 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 203 Motivational Orgy full Blaggards Pogues Tribute Show Recap & The Art of Soundcheck 47:53 true SlapperCast Episode 203: "Motivational Orgy"
Pogues Tribute Show Recap | The Art of Soundcheck

The first episode of 2023 features Patrick and Chad recapping our recent Pogues tribute show at the Continental Club Houston with accordionist David Mendoza, discussing the art of the soundcheck, looking back on a momentous 2022, and looking forward to an even more remarkable 2023.

Interspersed is a lot of footage from the Pogues Tribute show, including footage provided by Sean Glynn, Jon Riesenfeld and Tara Devlin... thank you all!

ALSO: a look back at a 2020 recording session for "Wagon Wheel", A.K.A "Segway" (off our album #BLAGMATIC), with video footage from the studio featuring keyboardist Patrick Brennan.

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The Pogues - Medley: The Recruiting Sergeant / Rocky Road To Dublin / The Galway Races
https://youtu.be/1RXfmLQejrg

AdrianBelew • "Big Blue Sun"

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 203: "Motivational Orgy"
Pogues Tribute Show Recap | The Art of Soundcheck

The first episode of 2023 features Patrick and Chad recapping our recent Pogues tribute show at the Continental Club Houston with accordionist David Mendoza, discussing the art of the soundcheck, looking back on a momentous 2022, and looking forward to an even more remarkable 2023.

Interspersed is a lot of footage from the Pogues Tribute show, including footage provided by Sean Glynn, Jon Riesenfeld and Tara Devlin... thank you all!

ALSO: a look back at a 2020 recording session for "Wagon Wheel", A.K.A "Segway" (off our album #BLAGMATIC), with video footage from the studio featuring keyboardist Patrick Brennan.

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The Pogues - Medley: The Recruiting Sergeant / Rocky Road To Dublin / The Galway Races
https://youtu.be/1RXfmLQejrg

AdrianBelew • "Big Blue Sun"

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 203: "Motivational Orgy"
Pogues Tribute Show Recap | The Art of Soundcheck

The first episode of 2023 features Patrick and Chad recapping our recent Pogues tribute show at the Continental Club Houston with accordionist David Mendoza, discussing the art of the soundcheck, looking back on a momentous 2022, and looking forward to an even more remarkable 2023.

Interspersed is a lot of footage from the Pogues Tribute show, including footage provided by Sean Glynn, Jon Riesenfeld and Tara Devlin... thank you all!

ALSO: a look back at a 2020 recording session for "Wagon Wheel", A.K.A "Segway" (off our album #BLAGMATIC), with video footage from the studio featuring keyboardist Patrick Brennan.

Song picks:
The Pogues - Medley: The Recruiting Sergeant / Rocky Road To Dublin / The Galway Races
https://youtu.be/1RXfmLQejrg

AdrianBelew • "Big Blue Sun"

https://youtu.be/RYuFRO8xrl4

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+VSntMxw_ ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley David Mendoza Episode 202: Front to Back https://slappercast.fireside.fm/202 70ee16ed-01ee-4cac-a96d-1943535cf8ec Tue, 27 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 202 Front to Back full Blaggards This week we look back on 2022 and talk about our personal goals for 2023. Also: Turbo surprises Patrick with a special gift. 46:01 true For the first time, we have all four Blaggards on an episode that wasn't (entirely) filmed in the van! This week we look back on 2022 and talk about our personal goals for 2023. Also: Turbo surprises Patrick with a special gift.

Blaggards Pay Tribute to Musical Mentors the Pogues at Special Show — Bob Ruggiero for Houston Press

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston For the first time, we have all four Blaggards on an episode that wasn't (entirely) filmed in the van! This week we look back on 2022 and talk about our personal goals for 2023. Also: Turbo surprises Patrick with a special gift.

Blaggards Pay Tribute to Musical Mentors the Pogues at Special Show — Bob Ruggiero for Houston Press

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]]> For the first time, we have all four Blaggards on an episode that wasn't (entirely) filmed in the van! This week we look back on 2022 and talk about our personal goals for 2023. Also: Turbo surprises Patrick with a special gift.

Blaggards Pay Tribute to Musical Mentors the Pogues at Special Show — Bob Ruggiero for Houston Press

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+8oJ_Mgqb ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 201: A Very, Very Poguey Episode https://slappercast.fireside.fm/201 70ca80f9-518f-4959-9185-4ac56d63abc0 Tue, 20 Dec 2022 01:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 201 A Very, Very Poguey Episode full Blaggards Blaggards Prepare for a Tribute to the Pogues in Houston with Accordionist David Mendoza 35:59 true This week we introduce you to our friend, the brilliant David Mendoza, who will be joining us on accordion for a special tribute to #thePogues on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30 at the Continental Club Houston.

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Also: an update on our 2023 Ireland Tour AND a big announcement that has something to do with O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station... WHAT COULD IT BE?!?

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vm7MwlGrpwA

Mendoza Custom Woodworks:
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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week we introduce you to our friend, the brilliant David Mendoza, who will be joining us on accordion for a special tribute to #thePogues on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30 at the Continental Club Houston.

BUY TICKETS: https://tinyurl.com/ykj427tv

Also: an update on our 2023 Ireland Tour AND a big announcement that has something to do with O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station... WHAT COULD IT BE?!?

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vm7MwlGrpwA

Mendoza Custom Woodworks:
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]]> This week we introduce you to our friend, the brilliant David Mendoza, who will be joining us on accordion for a special tribute to #thePogues on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30 at the Continental Club Houston.

BUY TICKETS: https://tinyurl.com/ykj427tv

Also: an update on our 2023 Ireland Tour AND a big announcement that has something to do with O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station... WHAT COULD IT BE?!?

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vm7MwlGrpwA

Mendoza Custom Woodworks:
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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+UUTa24JB ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton David Mendoza Episode 200: Double C-Note https://slappercast.fireside.fm/200 a46c7dc9-d5ba-4c85-976c-834f5b144cd0 Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 200 Double C-Note full Blaggards The new kids—Heide & Kevin—tell us a little more about themselves and then we get into some song kills & ressurections. 32:43 true Our 200th episode finds us on the road to Austin to play a gig at the Hyatt Regency. The new kids—Heide & Kevin—tell us a little more about themselves before we get into some song kills & ressurections. We also talk about how classic TV show themes are so much better than what we have now, and Patrick shares a story of how he caught his mom listening to one of his Iron Maiden records.

The show is bookended by a bit of footage from the Austin gig... first a soundcheck of "Fairytale of New York" by the Pogues, and then our own "PLFM" towards the end of the night. Many thanks to Scarlett Pettis for the video!

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Our 200th episode finds us on the road to Austin to play a gig at the Hyatt Regency. The new kids—Heide & Kevin—tell us a little more about themselves before we get into some song kills & ressurections. We also talk about how classic TV show themes are so much better than what we have now, and Patrick shares a story of how he caught his mom listening to one of his Iron Maiden records.

The show is bookended by a bit of footage from the Austin gig... first a soundcheck of "Fairytale of New York" by the Pogues, and then our own "PLFM" towards the end of the night. Many thanks to Scarlett Pettis for the video!

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]]> Our 200th episode finds us on the road to Austin to play a gig at the Hyatt Regency. The new kids—Heide & Kevin—tell us a little more about themselves before we get into some song kills & ressurections. We also talk about how classic TV show themes are so much better than what we have now, and Patrick shares a story of how he caught his mom listening to one of his Iron Maiden records.

The show is bookended by a bit of footage from the Austin gig... first a soundcheck of "Fairytale of New York" by the Pogues, and then our own "PLFM" towards the end of the night. Many thanks to Scarlett Pettis for the video!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+4bIyQnVg ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 199: Hot Chad in the City https://slappercast.fireside.fm/199 513b6cb0-69fa-4200-92db-665cba45b1ba Tue, 06 Dec 2022 01:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 199 Hot Chad in the City full Blaggards 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. 44:07 true 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. Also discussed: Shane MacGowan, Prince, Sinéad O'Connor & John Fullbright.

John Fullbright LIVE at Mucky Duck in Houston:
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Dr. Richard Smalley: "Our Energy Challenge" — September 23, 2003
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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston 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. Also discussed: Shane MacGowan, Prince, Sinéad O'Connor & John Fullbright.

John Fullbright LIVE at Mucky Duck in Houston:
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Dr. Richard Smalley: "Our Energy Challenge" — September 23, 2003
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]]> 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. Also discussed: Shane MacGowan, Prince, Sinéad O'Connor & John Fullbright.

John Fullbright LIVE at Mucky Duck in Houston:
https://youtu.be/oOgtepqP2Po

Dr. Richard Smalley: "Our Energy Challenge" — September 23, 2003
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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+AqDlT5_d ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 198: Bored by Beige https://slappercast.fireside.fm/198 dd423777-b5f8-4000-a711-451ebb48277f Tue, 29 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 198 Bored by Beige full Blaggards 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. 1:07:02 true Both of our gigs last week were rained out, and Friday night we took advantage of the downtime to record an episode of SlapperCast with Heide. We talk about obscenely high ticket prices, Heide's recent gig with Marie Osmond, Shane MacGowan, the Pogues, Steel Panther, Thin Lizzy, Blaze Bayley, Dolly Parton, and a bunch of other stuff.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Both of our gigs last week were rained out, and Friday night we took advantage of the downtime to record an episode of SlapperCast with Heide. We talk about obscenely high ticket prices, Heide's recent gig with Marie Osmond, Shane MacGowan, the Pogues, Steel Panther, Thin Lizzy, Blaze Bayley, Dolly Parton, and a bunch of other stuff.

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]]> Both of our gigs last week were rained out, and Friday night we took advantage of the downtime to record an episode of SlapperCast with Heide. We talk about obscenely high ticket prices, Heide's recent gig with Marie Osmond, Shane MacGowan, the Pogues, Steel Panther, Thin Lizzy, Blaze Bayley, Dolly Parton, and a bunch of other stuff.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+Ud7qTQvx ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Episode 197: Direction with a D https://slappercast.fireside.fm/197 f790cca9-8cc1-4429-9491-44bc1ef5638b Tue, 22 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 197 Direction with a D full Blaggards Another epic night at O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station. 35:39 true Another epic night at O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Another epic night at O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station.

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

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+XHe1rB6f ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 196: Squeezing the Toad https://slappercast.fireside.fm/196 279c45cb-dd22-411f-b316-355f116dc3b4 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 196 Squeezing the Toad full Blaggards Discussed: Rory Gallagher, Adrian Belew, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne, George Harrison, Elvis Presley, and Mariah Carey. 16:11 true This week on SlapperCast: we kill some songs (some of them being Christmas song), resurrect a few in return, and decide which of the killed songs we’d prefer to cover if we had to. Discussed: Rory Gallagher, Adrian Belew, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne, George Harrison, Elvis Presley, and Mariah Carey.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week on SlapperCast: we kill some songs (some of them being Christmas song), resurrect a few in return, and decide which of the killed songs we’d prefer to cover if we had to. Discussed: Rory Gallagher, Adrian Belew, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne, George Harrison, Elvis Presley, and Mariah Carey.

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]]> This week on SlapperCast: we kill some songs (some of them being Christmas song), resurrect a few in return, and decide which of the killed songs we’d prefer to cover if we had to. Discussed: Rory Gallagher, Adrian Belew, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne, George Harrison, Elvis Presley, and Mariah Carey.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+yXc2eB6L ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 195: Blaggards Tour of Ireland 2023 https://slappercast.fireside.fm/195 d8efffe7-e6a4-423f-9bf7-f3590695087e Tue, 08 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 195 Blaggards Tour of Ireland 2023 full Blaggards This week we talk with the man who is putting together our 2023 Ireland Tour: DENNIS O'CARROLL of Doc's Irish Tours. 38:33 true This week we talk with the man who is putting our 2023 Ireland Tour together: Dennis O'Carroll of Doc's Irish Tours and Doc's Golf Tours.

Join Blaggards in IRELAND Fall 2023
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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week we talk with the man who is putting our 2023 Ireland Tour together: Dennis O'Carroll of Doc's Irish Tours and Doc's Golf Tours.

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]]> This week we talk with the man who is putting our 2023 Ireland Tour together: Dennis O'Carroll of Doc's Irish Tours and Doc's Golf Tours.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+cELTCUd6 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Dennis O'Carroll Episode 194: Janitor, Jouster or Jester https://slappercast.fireside.fm/194 37dd835a-35d5-4746-b058-ed0711e5d52d Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 194 Janitor, Jouster or Jester full Blaggards A road report following two really fun shows in Richmond and College Station. 32:48 true SlapperCast 194 was pieced together from two segments filmed in the van following our two shows this past weekend, along with some footage shot Saturday night in College Station with a very rowdy crowd at our obeloved O'Bannon's. This includes footage from Chad's camera set up stage right, a brief clip captured by Kevin from behind the drum kit between songs, and a clip filmed from the audience by our friend Ellen Reeves.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast 194 was pieced together from two segments filmed in the van following our two shows this past weekend, along with some footage shot Saturday night in College Station with a very rowdy crowd at our obeloved O'Bannon's. This includes footage from Chad's camera set up stage right, a brief clip captured by Kevin from behind the drum kit between songs, and a clip filmed from the audience by our friend Ellen Reeves.

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]]> SlapperCast 194 was pieced together from two segments filmed in the van following our two shows this past weekend, along with some footage shot Saturday night in College Station with a very rowdy crowd at our obeloved O'Bannon's. This includes footage from Chad's camera set up stage right, a brief clip captured by Kevin from behind the drum kit between songs, and a clip filmed from the audience by our friend Ellen Reeves.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+ZAbjWVwl ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 193: Pennies in a Strip Club https://slappercast.fireside.fm/193 40b054c6-6856-4312-ae87-4444f9f31d06 Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 193 Pennies in a Strip Club full Blaggards A new version of our 2020 Christmas song, Bruce Springsteen's early material, Blaze Bayley performing with Iron Maiden, and more. 42:47 true This week we talk about an upcoming new version of our song "Everyday is Christmas (Since You're Gone)", the difficult listening of Bruce Springsteen's early material, and Patrick's memories of seeing Blaze Bayley perform with Iron Maiden in the '90s contrasted with seeing YES perform this past week.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week we talk about an upcoming new version of our song "Everyday is Christmas (Since You're Gone)", the difficult listening of Bruce Springsteen's early material, and Patrick's memories of seeing Blaze Bayley perform with Iron Maiden in the '90s contrasted with seeing YES perform this past week.

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]]> This week we talk about an upcoming new version of our song "Everyday is Christmas (Since You're Gone)", the difficult listening of Bruce Springsteen's early material, and Patrick's memories of seeing Blaze Bayley perform with Iron Maiden in the '90s contrasted with seeing YES perform this past week.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+e8nUneSQ ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 192: Drug Dealers & Dog Shaggers https://slappercast.fireside.fm/192 d2cf512b-977b-44d4-acd1-64db6bae386a Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 192 Drug Dealers & Dog Shaggers full Blaggards 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. 31:54 true 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. We then do the usual round of song kills & revivals before Patrick leads us through a series of "lightning round" questions. Special guest star this week: Heide's golden retriever Ben, here to talk about his upcoming DVD release.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston 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. We then do the usual round of song kills & revivals before Patrick leads us through a series of "lightning round" questions. Special guest star this week: Heide's golden retriever Ben, here to talk about his upcoming DVD release.

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]]> 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. We then do the usual round of song kills & revivals before Patrick leads us through a series of "lightning round" questions. Special guest star this week: Heide's golden retriever Ben, here to talk about his upcoming DVD release.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+arPUAhTg ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Episode 191: Blind Guy in a Brothel https://slappercast.fireside.fm/191 70e3d59b-501f-4e44-b58e-44d2b7e86a70 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 191 Blind Guy in a Brothel full Blaggards IRELAND tour in Fall 2023, Fall 2022 show dates, and Chad's new podcast "Prodigious Saps" 49:21 true SlapperCast Episode 191 was recorded in a leisurely manner this past Sunday night in Patrick's living room, which we haven't done in awhile. After Patrick tells us how his laptop got destroyed by a falling mirror, we touch on our latest bit of big news: we're FINALLY going back to Ireland next Fall, and we hope you'll join us. It's going to be a blast.

Also for the first time in a long while, we have a couple shows coming up at two Molly's Pub locations (Molly Maguire's and Molly's Conroe). This prompts Patrick and Chad to talk about the great Eamonn Finnerty, co-owner of Molly's Pubs, who was instrumental in helping Blaggards get off the ground in Houston, starting with Patrick's earlier band On the Dole.

Chad announces his new podcast Prodigious Saps, a nerdy Superman-inspired show he launched this week with his old friend Brendan Jones, former lead singer of local Houston band Zsu-Zsu's Petals and co-founder of the Tesla City Stories. The first episode is out now as an audio-only podcast and a full video on YouTube.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 191 was recorded in a leisurely manner this past Sunday night in Patrick's living room, which we haven't done in awhile. After Patrick tells us how his laptop got destroyed by a falling mirror, we touch on our latest bit of big news: we're FINALLY going back to Ireland next Fall, and we hope you'll join us. It's going to be a blast.

Also for the first time in a long while, we have a couple shows coming up at two Molly's Pub locations (Molly Maguire's and Molly's Conroe). This prompts Patrick and Chad to talk about the great Eamonn Finnerty, co-owner of Molly's Pubs, who was instrumental in helping Blaggards get off the ground in Houston, starting with Patrick's earlier band On the Dole.

Chad announces his new podcast Prodigious Saps, a nerdy Superman-inspired show he launched this week with his old friend Brendan Jones, former lead singer of local Houston band Zsu-Zsu's Petals and co-founder of the Tesla City Stories. The first episode is out now as an audio-only podcast and a full video on YouTube.

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 191 was recorded in a leisurely manner this past Sunday night in Patrick's living room, which we haven't done in awhile. After Patrick tells us how his laptop got destroyed by a falling mirror, we touch on our latest bit of big news: we're FINALLY going back to Ireland next Fall, and we hope you'll join us. It's going to be a blast.

Also for the first time in a long while, we have a couple shows coming up at two Molly's Pub locations (Molly Maguire's and Molly's Conroe). This prompts Patrick and Chad to talk about the great Eamonn Finnerty, co-owner of Molly's Pubs, who was instrumental in helping Blaggards get off the ground in Houston, starting with Patrick's earlier band On the Dole.

Chad announces his new podcast Prodigious Saps, a nerdy Superman-inspired show he launched this week with his old friend Brendan Jones, former lead singer of local Houston band Zsu-Zsu's Petals and co-founder of the Tesla City Stories. The first episode is out now as an audio-only podcast and a full video on YouTube.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+LmyrWWu9 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 190: Turbo, Beer & Brenham https://slappercast.fireside.fm/190 57a8b9e5-319c-4679-81d4-a74f3497dab7 Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 190 Turbo, Beer & Brenham full Blaggards Recorded on the way home from our gig at HSF Biegarten in Brenham, TX. 18:52 true Episode 190 was recorded on the way home from Home Sweet Farm Biergarten in Brenham, TX, a fantastic music venue that we will be returning to as often as possible.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Episode 190 was recorded on the way home from Home Sweet Farm Biergarten in Brenham, TX, a fantastic music venue that we will be returning to as often as possible.

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]]> Episode 190 was recorded on the way home from Home Sweet Farm Biergarten in Brenham, TX, a fantastic music venue that we will be returning to as often as possible.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+a97YRUT3 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 189: Eat 'em UP Kats! https://slappercast.fireside.fm/189 5cf2f308-2272-4589-84da-1a540764c361 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 189 Eat 'em UP Kats! full Blaggards 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. 23:37 true SlapperCast Episode 189 was recorded right after we picked up Heide at Dallas Love Field on the way to our gig at Lewisville Western Days, and again afterwards as we drove her back to the airport before driving home to Houston. Yes... she literally flew in and flew out the very same day just to play this one gig with us. Jet-setting is becoming one of Heide's superpowers.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 189 was recorded right after we picked up Heide at Dallas Love Field on the way to our gig at Lewisville Western Days, and again afterwards as we drove her back to the airport before driving home to Houston. Yes... she literally flew in and flew out the very same day just to play this one gig with us. Jet-setting is becoming one of Heide's superpowers.

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 189 was recorded right after we picked up Heide at Dallas Love Field on the way to our gig at Lewisville Western Days, and again afterwards as we drove her back to the airport before driving home to Houston. Yes... she literally flew in and flew out the very same day just to play this one gig with us. Jet-setting is becoming one of Heide's superpowers.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+kAoWbxOD ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 188: The Softest of All Balls https://slappercast.fireside.fm/188 070b7548-7369-4a91-bb58-b6ebd253d16d Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 188 The Softest of All Balls full Blaggards Recapping our three-day gig at ScotFest in Broken Arrow, OK. 16:50 true This is a quick but highly spirited episode we recorded immediately upon leaving our three day stint at ScotFest in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Special guest this week is our own "Merch Maiden" Laurie Valenzi Buell, who pulled some strings to get us in to see ZZ Top Saturday night at Hard Rock Casino in Tulsa.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This is a quick but highly spirited episode we recorded immediately upon leaving our three day stint at ScotFest in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Special guest this week is our own "Merch Maiden" Laurie Valenzi Buell, who pulled some strings to get us in to see ZZ Top Saturday night at Hard Rock Casino in Tulsa.

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]]> This is a quick but highly spirited episode we recorded immediately upon leaving our three day stint at ScotFest in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Special guest this week is our own "Merch Maiden" Laurie Valenzi Buell, who pulled some strings to get us in to see ZZ Top Saturday night at Hard Rock Casino in Tulsa.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+YIioY4Z6 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Kevin "Turbo" Newton Laurie Valenzi Buell Episode 187: Huzzah for "No The" https://slappercast.fireside.fm/187 9eaa6c1c-9565-494d-9987-6e27110ce7df Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 187 Huzzah for "No The" full Blaggards Recorded on the way to Sherwood Forest Faire, during the festival, and on the way back. SPECIAL GUEST STAR: a cascade of funny incidents where it had to be pointed out there's no THE in Blaggards. 21:20 true SlapperCast Episode 187 was recorded on the way to Sherwood Forest Faire and on the way back. It was a LONG but amazing day. SPECIAL GUEST STAR: a cascade of funny incidents where it had to be pointed out there's no THE in Blaggards.

The night before we'd played at Molly's Pub in Kingwood, and didn't get home until 2:30 AM. We then had to leave for Sherwood at 8:30 AM, each of us getting maybe two hours of sleep in the meantime. The final segment was recorded on the way home with a brilliant night sky featuring the moon and Jupiter that shows up remarkably well on the video.

In the middle, we included a staged promo clip that Sherwood Forest Faire posted during the day, featuring Patrick & Kevin talking up the festival before being interrupted by Piper Gunn, a bagpiper from Branson, MO. That's followed by some Patrick Devlin stage banter moments during our last set as the sun sank below the trees. This includes a cameo by our friend Snicker Furfoot, Sherwood's Master of Ceremonies, who appears again at the very end of the episode.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 187 was recorded on the way to Sherwood Forest Faire and on the way back. It was a LONG but amazing day. SPECIAL GUEST STAR: a cascade of funny incidents where it had to be pointed out there's no THE in Blaggards.

The night before we'd played at Molly's Pub in Kingwood, and didn't get home until 2:30 AM. We then had to leave for Sherwood at 8:30 AM, each of us getting maybe two hours of sleep in the meantime. The final segment was recorded on the way home with a brilliant night sky featuring the moon and Jupiter that shows up remarkably well on the video.

In the middle, we included a staged promo clip that Sherwood Forest Faire posted during the day, featuring Patrick & Kevin talking up the festival before being interrupted by Piper Gunn, a bagpiper from Branson, MO. That's followed by some Patrick Devlin stage banter moments during our last set as the sun sank below the trees. This includes a cameo by our friend Snicker Furfoot, Sherwood's Master of Ceremonies, who appears again at the very end of the episode.

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 187 was recorded on the way to Sherwood Forest Faire and on the way back. It was a LONG but amazing day. SPECIAL GUEST STAR: a cascade of funny incidents where it had to be pointed out there's no THE in Blaggards.

The night before we'd played at Molly's Pub in Kingwood, and didn't get home until 2:30 AM. We then had to leave for Sherwood at 8:30 AM, each of us getting maybe two hours of sleep in the meantime. The final segment was recorded on the way home with a brilliant night sky featuring the moon and Jupiter that shows up remarkably well on the video.

In the middle, we included a staged promo clip that Sherwood Forest Faire posted during the day, featuring Patrick & Kevin talking up the festival before being interrupted by Piper Gunn, a bagpiper from Branson, MO. That's followed by some Patrick Devlin stage banter moments during our last set as the sun sank below the trees. This includes a cameo by our friend Snicker Furfoot, Sherwood's Master of Ceremonies, who appears again at the very end of the episode.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+0N_7hAW1 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 186: The Woodshed https://slappercast.fireside.fm/186 9f546fda-3ff9-49f5-984d-075529e4b3cd Tue, 06 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 186 The Woodshed full Blaggards Filmed in the van last Friday right after we left No Label Brewing in search of some fast food. We discuss the faults & merits of Mötley Crüe and Guns N' Roses, and resurrect songs from Benny Mardones and Richie Barrett. ALSO: a few words for our dear old friend and fellow lifer musician Davee Bryan. 28:28 true Episode 186 was filmed in the van last Friday right after we left No Label Brewing in search of some fast food. We talk about our great experience playing at No Label, and during the song killing segment we discuss the merits and faults of Mötley Crüe and Guns N' Roses. Songs resurrections this week from Benny Mardones and Richie Barrett.

ALSO: a few words for our dear old friend and fellow lifer musician Davee Bryan, whom we recently learned is terminally ill with cancer. Patrick met Davee when Patrick was bartending in Houston during the early 1990s, and Davee later essentially served as Patrick's mentor when Patrick first started performing live. Years later, after being introduced by Patrick, Davee and Chad did an acoustic duo for several months before Blaggards got started. Chad also contributed backing vocals to Davee's 2004 album Is Anyone Driving This Bus? produced by Jack Saunders. Davee later moved to Lake Worth, Florida, where he has been writing and performing ever since.

This episode concludes with a clip of Davee performing his excellent original song "The Only One" at the Foundry in Athens, GA, September 2015, filmed by his daughter Missy (original video).

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Episode 186 was filmed in the van last Friday right after we left No Label Brewing in search of some fast food. We talk about our great experience playing at No Label, and during the song killing segment we discuss the merits and faults of Mötley Crüe and Guns N' Roses. Songs resurrections this week from Benny Mardones and Richie Barrett.

ALSO: a few words for our dear old friend and fellow lifer musician Davee Bryan, whom we recently learned is terminally ill with cancer. Patrick met Davee when Patrick was bartending in Houston during the early 1990s, and Davee later essentially served as Patrick's mentor when Patrick first started performing live. Years later, after being introduced by Patrick, Davee and Chad did an acoustic duo for several months before Blaggards got started. Chad also contributed backing vocals to Davee's 2004 album Is Anyone Driving This Bus? produced by Jack Saunders. Davee later moved to Lake Worth, Florida, where he has been writing and performing ever since.

This episode concludes with a clip of Davee performing his excellent original song "The Only One" at the Foundry in Athens, GA, September 2015, filmed by his daughter Missy (original video).

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Benny Mardones - Into the Night

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]]> Episode 186 was filmed in the van last Friday right after we left No Label Brewing in search of some fast food. We talk about our great experience playing at No Label, and during the song killing segment we discuss the merits and faults of Mötley Crüe and Guns N' Roses. Songs resurrections this week from Benny Mardones and Richie Barrett.

ALSO: a few words for our dear old friend and fellow lifer musician Davee Bryan, whom we recently learned is terminally ill with cancer. Patrick met Davee when Patrick was bartending in Houston during the early 1990s, and Davee later essentially served as Patrick's mentor when Patrick first started performing live. Years later, after being introduced by Patrick, Davee and Chad did an acoustic duo for several months before Blaggards got started. Chad also contributed backing vocals to Davee's 2004 album Is Anyone Driving This Bus? produced by Jack Saunders. Davee later moved to Lake Worth, Florida, where he has been writing and performing ever since.

This episode concludes with a clip of Davee performing his excellent original song "The Only One" at the Foundry in Athens, GA, September 2015, filmed by his daughter Missy (original video).

DAVEE BRYAN - Is Anyone Driving This Bus? (Full Album)

Benny Mardones - Into the Night

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+a-7jQ4Mh ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 185: Epitomy of a Publican (Why Blaggards Love the Aggies and O'Bannon's Taphouse) https://slappercast.fireside.fm/185 7d107286-b8df-4511-a664-03d080303bff Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 185 Epitomy of a Publican (Why Blaggards Love the Aggies and O'Bannon's Taphouse) full Blaggards Recorded in the van immediately after leaving our beloved O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station. This was drummer Kevin Newton's first gig with us there, and suffice it to say, the Aggies did not disappoint. 27:47 true Episode 185 was recorded in the van immediately after leaving our beloved O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station. This was drummer Kevin Newton's first gig with us there, and suffice it to say, the Aggies did not disappoint.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Episode 185 was recorded in the van immediately after leaving our beloved O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station. This was drummer Kevin Newton's first gig with us there, and suffice it to say, the Aggies did not disappoint.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+EXtGXXbj ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 184: Ansel Adams Mode (Heading Home from Montana) https://slappercast.fireside.fm/184 d3e8db33-318f-4873-9eb1-e1eef56879f8 Tue, 23 Aug 2022 16:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 184 Ansel Adams Mode (Heading Home from Montana) full Blaggards Recorded while driving through winding mountain roads shortly after we left Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering in Hamilton, Montana. 20:07 true SlapperCast Episode 184 was recorded while driving through winding mountain roads shortly after we left Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering in Hamilton, Montana.

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We got home last night after driving about 30 hours, dropping Heide and Kevin off at Denver International Airport about midway through. Patrick and Chad drove the rest of the way, down through Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle. It'd been awhile since we'd done one of those marathon cross-country drives… they can be rough, but this one was surprisingly smooth and enjoyable.

As we talked about in last week's episode, this was drummer Kevin Newton's first tour with us (his very first show was in Wichita, KS). Kevin, a great drummer with terrific stage presence, has been working his ASS off learning the songs, and practically moved heaven and earth to fit this tour into his busy schedule, and we are beyond grateful. Both he and Heide absolutely SLAYED it and were an absolute joy to travel with. Suffice it to say we're all VERY excited about moving forward with this line-up.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston SlapperCast Episode 184 was recorded while driving through winding mountain roads shortly after we left Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering in Hamilton, Montana.

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We got home last night after driving about 30 hours, dropping Heide and Kevin off at Denver International Airport about midway through. Patrick and Chad drove the rest of the way, down through Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle. It'd been awhile since we'd done one of those marathon cross-country drives… they can be rough, but this one was surprisingly smooth and enjoyable.

As we talked about in last week's episode, this was drummer Kevin Newton's first tour with us (his very first show was in Wichita, KS). Kevin, a great drummer with terrific stage presence, has been working his ASS off learning the songs, and practically moved heaven and earth to fit this tour into his busy schedule, and we are beyond grateful. Both he and Heide absolutely SLAYED it and were an absolute joy to travel with. Suffice it to say we're all VERY excited about moving forward with this line-up.

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]]> SlapperCast Episode 184 was recorded while driving through winding mountain roads shortly after we left Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering in Hamilton, Montana.

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We got home last night after driving about 30 hours, dropping Heide and Kevin off at Denver International Airport about midway through. Patrick and Chad drove the rest of the way, down through Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle. It'd been awhile since we'd done one of those marathon cross-country drives… they can be rough, but this one was surprisingly smooth and enjoyable.

As we talked about in last week's episode, this was drummer Kevin Newton's first tour with us (his very first show was in Wichita, KS). Kevin, a great drummer with terrific stage presence, has been working his ASS off learning the songs, and practically moved heaven and earth to fit this tour into his busy schedule, and we are beyond grateful. Both he and Heide absolutely SLAYED it and were an absolute joy to travel with. Suffice it to say we're all VERY excited about moving forward with this line-up.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+MlnwBkeM ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 183: Double the Red (Introducing Kevin Newton on Drums) https://slappercast.fireside.fm/183 465d6d9f-21cd-449e-9330-c3779924c506 Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 183 Double the Red (Introducing Kevin Newton on Drums) full Blaggards Recorded in the van en route to Omaha, we introduce you to drummer Kevin "Thunderstick" Newton, who had played his first show with us in Wichita only a couple nights before. 33:38 true Recorded in the van en route to Omaha in the midst of our Midwest tour, we introduce you to drummer Kevin "Thunderstick" Newton, who had played his first show with us in Wichita only a couple nights before. Kevin is an absolute powerhouse on stage and we can't for you all to meet him!

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Recorded in the van en route to Omaha in the midst of our Midwest tour, we introduce you to drummer Kevin "Thunderstick" Newton, who had played his first show with us in Wichita only a couple nights before. Kevin is an absolute powerhouse on stage and we can't for you all to meet him!

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]]> Recorded in the van en route to Omaha in the midst of our Midwest tour, we introduce you to drummer Kevin "Thunderstick" Newton, who had played his first show with us in Wichita only a couple nights before. Kevin is an absolute powerhouse on stage and we can't for you all to meet him!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+esgN9iVF ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Kevin "Turbo" Newton Episode 182: Trey "Low End" McGee — Blaggards Getting Ready to Hit the Road https://slappercast.fireside.fm/182 e465ce90-3763-4363-ad09-45494dd0e289 Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 182 Trey "Low End" McGee — Blaggards Getting Ready to Hit the Road full Blaggards As we prepare to hit the road, Heide Riggs joins us to talk about her new Glasser carbon composite fiddle and the ABBA tribute band she worked with recently. 46:54 true Heide Riggs joins us this week to talk about her new Glasser carbon composite fiddle and the ABBA tribute band she worked with recently. ALSO some news about our next tour up the midwest which starts THIS WEEK!

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Heide Riggs joins us this week to talk about her new Glasser carbon composite fiddle and the ABBA tribute band she worked with recently. ALSO some news about our next tour up the midwest which starts THIS WEEK!

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]]> Heide Riggs joins us this week to talk about her new Glasser carbon composite fiddle and the ABBA tribute band she worked with recently. ALSO some news about our next tour up the midwest which starts THIS WEEK!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+xV9rdKWe ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Episode 181: Slapping Onwards https://slappercast.fireside.fm/181 83aa4c4d-bbe4-424a-92f9-5eed1916ec0d Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 181 Slapping Onwards full Blaggards 46:08 true This week on SlapperCast: Patrick and Chad talk about some off-the-cuff home recording they did over the weekend, which resulted in a fully-produced cover of Johnny Cash's "Don't Take Your Guns to Town" that we think turned out rather nicely (available on Patreon).

We also talk about songwriting, mixing and music production, and this week's song kill/rescue segment leads into a discussion about animosity within bands that are either the result of success or simply persist because of it.

Artists mentioned: John Fogerty, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Led Zeppelin, Robert Plant, Clannad, the Police, the Who, the Ramones, the Kinks, et al.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week on SlapperCast: Patrick and Chad talk about some off-the-cuff home recording they did over the weekend, which resulted in a fully-produced cover of Johnny Cash's "Don't Take Your Guns to Town" that we think turned out rather nicely (available on Patreon).

We also talk about songwriting, mixing and music production, and this week's song kill/rescue segment leads into a discussion about animosity within bands that are either the result of success or simply persist because of it.

Artists mentioned: John Fogerty, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Led Zeppelin, Robert Plant, Clannad, the Police, the Who, the Ramones, the Kinks, et al.

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]]> This week on SlapperCast: Patrick and Chad talk about some off-the-cuff home recording they did over the weekend, which resulted in a fully-produced cover of Johnny Cash's "Don't Take Your Guns to Town" that we think turned out rather nicely (available on Patreon).

We also talk about songwriting, mixing and music production, and this week's song kill/rescue segment leads into a discussion about animosity within bands that are either the result of success or simply persist because of it.

Artists mentioned: John Fogerty, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Led Zeppelin, Robert Plant, Clannad, the Police, the Who, the Ramones, the Kinks, et al.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+jz5cZ8c1 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 180: Little Rockers https://slappercast.fireside.fm/180 2a6699df-5301-439f-a4ea-9cfd27d699df Tue, 26 Jul 2022 01:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 180 Little Rockers full Blaggards Patrick, Chad & Heide talk about solo gig experiences: the good, the tough, and the weird. Also discussed: Rory Gallagher, Thin Lizzy, George Harrison, David Byrne, Eminem and Leonard Cohen. 1:21:17 true Patrick, Chad & Heide talk about solo gig experiences: the good, the tough, and the weird.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Patrick, Chad & Heide talk about solo gig experiences: the good, the tough, and the weird.

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]]> Patrick, Chad & Heide talk about solo gig experiences: the good, the tough, and the weird.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+wZPGTgff ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Episode 179: Chef in a Burger Shop https://slappercast.fireside.fm/179 a4698233-8fb4-414c-9e40-fcb47fa78cc5 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 179 Chef in a Burger Shop full Blaggards The cornerstone of this episode is a long, late-night-hunger-fueled conversation about classic Houston restaurants, past and present, which got cut short only because Chad's phone ran out of storage. 1:27:44 true Drummer Mike McAloon joins us again for a marathon episode recorded in the van on the way to College Station and afterwards on the road back home. We talk about both of our recent reunion shows with Chris Buckley at the Continental Club Houston and O'Bannon's Taphouse, and this week's music discussion steers us through Crazy Arm, Stiff Little Fingers, David Bowie, Sheryl Crow, Joni Mitchell and Crowded House.

But the cornerstone of this episode is a long, hunger-fueled conversation about classic Houston restaurants and coffee shops, past and present. This conversation was nearly an hour long, but is cut short on the show because Chad's phone ran out of storage.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Drummer Mike McAloon joins us again for a marathon episode recorded in the van on the way to College Station and afterwards on the road back home. We talk about both of our recent reunion shows with Chris Buckley at the Continental Club Houston and O'Bannon's Taphouse, and this week's music discussion steers us through Crazy Arm, Stiff Little Fingers, David Bowie, Sheryl Crow, Joni Mitchell and Crowded House.

But the cornerstone of this episode is a long, hunger-fueled conversation about classic Houston restaurants and coffee shops, past and present. This conversation was nearly an hour long, but is cut short on the show because Chad's phone ran out of storage.

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]]> Drummer Mike McAloon joins us again for a marathon episode recorded in the van on the way to College Station and afterwards on the road back home. We talk about both of our recent reunion shows with Chris Buckley at the Continental Club Houston and O'Bannon's Taphouse, and this week's music discussion steers us through Crazy Arm, Stiff Little Fingers, David Bowie, Sheryl Crow, Joni Mitchell and Crowded House.

But the cornerstone of this episode is a long, hunger-fueled conversation about classic Houston restaurants and coffee shops, past and present. This conversation was nearly an hour long, but is cut short on the show because Chad's phone ran out of storage.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+3sA1SMJ5 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Mike McAloon Episode 178: Reclunion: Mike McAloon Returns https://slappercast.fireside.fm/178 852eed86-7201-4e00-a332-8a789540615f Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 178 Reclunion: Mike McAloon Returns full Blaggards Mike McAloon is returning to play THREE shows with us this month and joins us on the show this week. 1:04:27 true Mike "the Machine" McAloon is returning to play THREE shows with us this month, along with Chris Buckley on fiddle! Mike also joins us on the show this week to talk about the old days of the band, as well as Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler, Violent Femmes, Jimi Hendrix, the Rolling Stones & Kris Kristofferson.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Mike "the Machine" McAloon is returning to play THREE shows with us this month, along with Chris Buckley on fiddle! Mike also joins us on the show this week to talk about the old days of the band, as well as Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler, Violent Femmes, Jimi Hendrix, the Rolling Stones & Kris Kristofferson.

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]]> Mike "the Machine" McAloon is returning to play THREE shows with us this month, along with Chris Buckley on fiddle! Mike also joins us on the show this week to talk about the old days of the band, as well as Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler, Violent Femmes, Jimi Hendrix, the Rolling Stones & Kris Kristofferson.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+rw0taSRp ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Mike McAloon Episode 177: Fiddle for Felons https://slappercast.fireside.fm/177 6c330ecb-3009-4567-9f9a-d8ba79177b30 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 177 Fiddle for Felons full Blaggards Ear training in music and past audition experiences. Special guest: Heide Riggs. 1:03:57 true Fiddler Heide Riggs joins us again to talk about ear training in music, weird audition experiences from the past, Roy Orbison, George Harrison, Prince, Barry Gibb, Johann Sebastian Bach, best music for road trips, et al. Also: more news on our ongoing drummer auditions.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Fiddler Heide Riggs joins us again to talk about ear training in music, weird audition experiences from the past, Roy Orbison, George Harrison, Prince, Barry Gibb, Johann Sebastian Bach, best music for road trips, et al. Also: more news on our ongoing drummer auditions.

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]]> Fiddler Heide Riggs joins us again to talk about ear training in music, weird audition experiences from the past, Roy Orbison, George Harrison, Prince, Barry Gibb, Johann Sebastian Bach, best music for road trips, et al. Also: more news on our ongoing drummer auditions.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+xjahzJKb ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Episode 175: Destroying in a Good Way: Our Search for a New Drummer Begins https://slappercast.fireside.fm/175 39859e37-152d-418d-ba02-07594f974567 Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 175 Destroying in a Good Way: Our Search for a New Drummer Begins full Blaggards Blaggards is looking for a new drummer. This week, joined by fiddler Heide Riggs, we bring you up to speed while looking ahead to the future. 50:59 true Right after we finished recording Episode 174, Eric suddenly told us he was leaving the band effective immediately. Since making this news public we've been practically overwhelmed with messages from prospective drummers, which has been very encouraging. This week, joined by fiddler Heide Riggs, we bring you up to speed while looking ahead to the future.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Right after we finished recording Episode 174, Eric suddenly told us he was leaving the band effective immediately. Since making this news public we've been practically overwhelmed with messages from prospective drummers, which has been very encouraging. This week, joined by fiddler Heide Riggs, we bring you up to speed while looking ahead to the future.

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]]> Right after we finished recording Episode 174, Eric suddenly told us he was leaving the band effective immediately. Since making this news public we've been practically overwhelmed with messages from prospective drummers, which has been very encouraging. This week, joined by fiddler Heide Riggs, we bring you up to speed while looking ahead to the future.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+hwVlta9R ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Episode 174: Eric Clapton Ruins Everything https://slappercast.fireside.fm/174 40042e1c-4322-4d41-a432-76eb5a8fe5d8 Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 174 Eric Clapton Ruins Everything full Blaggards We talk about Patrick's recent solo acoustic show, dig into some music history, and kill/rescue some music. 39:53 true This week, we talk about Patrick's recent solo acoustic show, dig into some music history, and kill/rescue some music.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+_ZbvsgB1 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 173: Arm-Crossy https://slappercast.fireside.fm/173 034b0cea-bf47-4568-a188-d14e36b731d8 Tue, 07 Jun 2022 01:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 173 Arm-Crossy full Blaggards Episode 173 was recorded in the van shortly after leaving the Nick in Birmingham, AL, the final date of our "Beast Coast" tour. Heide Riggs joins us again to talk about our experiences on the road, and of course we kill/rescue some songs as well. 43:28 true Episode 173 was recorded in the van shortly after leaving the Nick in Birmingham, AL, the final date of our "Beast Coast" tour. Heide Riggs joins us again to talk about our experiences on the road, and of course we kill/rescue some songs as well.

We'll be going out on the road again with Heide in July & August. In meantime, we have a couple shows with Chris Buckley coming up in mid-July (Houston & College Station).

But before all that: this THURSDAY, June 9th, Paddy will be playing a solo acoustic show at the Big Top in Houston, sharing the bill with Hugh Morrison and Joe Walmsley. Paddy goes on first at 9 PM.

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We'll be going out on the road again with Heide in July & August. In meantime, we have a couple shows with Chris Buckley coming up in mid-July (Houston & College Station).

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We'll be going out on the road again with Heide in July & August. In meantime, we have a couple shows with Chris Buckley coming up in mid-July (Houston & College Station).

But before all that: this THURSDAY, June 9th, Paddy will be playing a solo acoustic show at the Big Top in Houston, sharing the bill with Hugh Morrison and Joe Walmsley. Paddy goes on first at 9 PM.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+nKvk_oBL ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Episode 172: Roar of Authority https://slappercast.fireside.fm/172 c4ef39c0-efc9-40b7-b5c4-7436f3780492 Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 172 Roar of Authority full Blaggards Fiddler Heide Riggs joins us to recap the tour so far, kill some overplayed songs and shine a light on some (by our estimation) underrated/under-appreciated music. Featuring a guest appearances by our gracious host, Tim Mohan. 45:39 true Episode 172 was recorded late at night in Broomall, PA, a few hours after our gig in Rockville, MD. This is the second time we've done a show at the DevMo household (first time was Episode 138 last September). Fiddler Heide Riggs joins us to recap the tour so far, kill some overplayed songs and shine a light on some (by our estimation) underrated/under-appreciated music. Featuring a guest appearances by our gracious host, Tim Mohan.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Episode 172 was recorded late at night in Broomall, PA, a few hours after our gig in Rockville, MD. This is the second time we've done a show at the DevMo household (first time was Episode 138 last September). Fiddler Heide Riggs joins us to recap the tour so far, kill some overplayed songs and shine a light on some (by our estimation) underrated/under-appreciated music. Featuring a guest appearances by our gracious host, Tim Mohan.

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]]> Episode 172 was recorded late at night in Broomall, PA, a few hours after our gig in Rockville, MD. This is the second time we've done a show at the DevMo household (first time was Episode 138 last September). Fiddler Heide Riggs joins us to recap the tour so far, kill some overplayed songs and shine a light on some (by our estimation) underrated/under-appreciated music. Featuring a guest appearances by our gracious host, Tim Mohan.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+2Zltho4V ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Episode 171: Vegan Vampire https://slappercast.fireside.fm/171 ecd3fd3a-051b-42cb-b3bf-7a395dbaf452 Tue, 24 May 2022 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 171 Vegan Vampire full Blaggards A quick show as we're getting ready to hit the road for our East Coast tour. As always, we kill some songs and continue our new feature of rescuing underrated songs & albums. 30:32 true A quick show as we're getting ready to hit the road for our East Coast tour. As always, we kill some songs and continue our new feature of rescuing underrated songs & albums.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston A quick show as we're getting ready to hit the road for our East Coast tour. As always, we kill some songs and continue our new feature of rescuing underrated songs & albums.

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]]> A quick show as we're getting ready to hit the road for our East Coast tour. As always, we kill some songs and continue our new feature of rescuing underrated songs & albums.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+qrQ-fTE5 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 170: Witless Protection https://slappercast.fireside.fm/170 d1619a98-3416-4e49-9e8c-c44f0d5fb514 Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 170 Witless Protection full Blaggards This week we kill some songs submitted by SlapperCast listeners, and introduce a new segment: "rescuing" under-appreciated albums/songs from obscurity. 30:19 true This week we kill some songs submitted by SlapperCast listeners, and introduce a new segment: "rescuing" under-appreciated albums/songs from obscurity.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+7NV3r0-p ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 169: Lozenge City https://slappercast.fireside.fm/169 1e304f1a-3b52-4601-beeb-3a4be1280028 Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 169 Lozenge City full Blaggards Recorded while driving home from our first ever gig at Home Sweet Farm Biergarten in Brenham. 25:07 true Recorded while driving home from our first ever gig at Home Sweet Farm Biergarten in Brenham. It was a GREAT night and we can't wait to come back.

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]]> Recorded while driving home from our first ever gig at Home Sweet Farm Biergarten in Brenham. It was a GREAT night and we can't wait to come back.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+yHHY0oX1 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 168: Zed Zed Top https://slappercast.fireside.fm/168 1edb1c71-1cc7-4918-9e05-78027362bdaa Tue, 03 May 2022 03:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 168 Zed Zed Top full Blaggards This week, as recently promised, we have a long discussion about band names, good and bad, spinning off a bunch of tangents along the way. 57:39 true This week on SlapperCast, as recently promised, we have a long discussion about band names, good and bad, spinning off a bunch of tangents along the way.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+8yZ1qpTx ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 167: White Claw Blues https://slappercast.fireside.fm/167 f4f9698f-e592-4e39-928e-c6d422a5adb0 Tue, 26 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 167 White Claw Blues full Blaggards This week we talk about upcoming tour dates, kill some songs, yell at shitty drivers, and discuss good/bad musician-actors. 21:24 true This week's episode of #SlapperCast was recorded in the van right as we hit the road for Taylor last Friday to play at Black Sparrow Music Parlor. We talk about upcoming tour dates, kill some songs, yell at shitty drivers, and discuss good/bad musician-actors.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week's episode of #SlapperCast was recorded in the van right as we hit the road for Taylor last Friday to play at Black Sparrow Music Parlor. We talk about upcoming tour dates, kill some songs, yell at shitty drivers, and discuss good/bad musician-actors.

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]]> This week's episode of #SlapperCast was recorded in the van right as we hit the road for Taylor last Friday to play at Black Sparrow Music Parlor. We talk about upcoming tour dates, kill some songs, yell at shitty drivers, and discuss good/bad musician-actors.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+dNQSA3lF ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 166: The Mighty Orq https://slappercast.fireside.fm/166 29d2de2e-9dbf-40bd-8cac-269f1097e598 Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 166 The Mighty Orq full Blaggards At long last, this week we're joined by our old friend the Mighty Orq, brilliant guitar player, songwriter, tremendously talented vocalist & photographer. 57:50 true At long last, this week we're joined by our old friend the Mighty Orq, brilliant guitar player, songwriter, and tremendously talented vocalist who has been all over the Houston music scene for decades. Blaggards have been honored to share the stage with Orq and his band many times in the past and it is an absolute thrill to finally have him on the show. We talk about Orq's influences, songwriting, how his latest live album came together, and what's coming up next for his band.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston At long last, this week we're joined by our old friend the Mighty Orq, brilliant guitar player, songwriter, and tremendously talented vocalist who has been all over the Houston music scene for decades. Blaggards have been honored to share the stage with Orq and his band many times in the past and it is an absolute thrill to finally have him on the show. We talk about Orq's influences, songwriting, how his latest live album came together, and what's coming up next for his band.

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]]> At long last, this week we're joined by our old friend the Mighty Orq, brilliant guitar player, songwriter, and tremendously talented vocalist who has been all over the Houston music scene for decades. Blaggards have been honored to share the stage with Orq and his band many times in the past and it is an absolute thrill to finally have him on the show. We talk about Orq's influences, songwriting, how his latest live album came together, and what's coming up next for his band.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+5ilir-BQ ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley The Mighty Orq Episode 165: "All Songs Are For Sale" with LUBA DVORAK https://slappercast.fireside.fm/165 96bb2c30-901f-417c-a750-2cb77ec9905b Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 165 "All Songs Are For Sale" with LUBA DVORAK full Blaggards Meet the massively talented and industrious LUBA DVORAK: musician, songwriter, sound engineer, and man about town. 37:21 true This week on SlapperCast we're joined by our friend, the massively talented and industrious LUBA DVORAK, musician, songwriter, sound engineer, and man about town. Luba has an amazing story that starts in Soviet-occupied Czechoslovakia and winds through Vancouver and New York City before landing here in Houston. He's been the house sound engineer at the Continental Club Houston for several years now, and is also brilliant songwriter, festival organizer and band leader.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+99Q1Npd7 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Luba Dvorak Episode 164: MARK RIDDELL — Houston's Hardest Working Bass Player https://slappercast.fireside.fm/164 c19cbb17-2634-452d-8ce1-cf4110b77fc8 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 164 MARK RIDDELL — Houston's Hardest Working Bass Player full Blaggards This week we're joined by Houston's hardest working bass player Mark Riddell, who recently completed his first solo album _Corporeal Pilot_. 57:02 true This week we're joined by Houston's hardest working bass player MARK RIDDELL, who recently completed his first solo album Corporeal Pilot. Patrick got his hands on an advance copy of Mark's CD and has been raving about it, as you will hear during the show.

Mark has been a fixture in the Houston music scene for years, playing bass with countless acts on stage and in the studio, including the Mighty Orq, the Allen Oldies Band, Trish Cramblet, Katie Rushing, Sam Morrow, Leon III, Charlie & the Regrets, and Mike Stinson... just to name a few. We talk about songwriting, the state of today's so-called "country music" and the shape of the music industry in general... and of course, kill off a few songs.

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Mark has been a fixture in the Houston music scene for years, playing bass with countless acts on stage and in the studio, including the Mighty Orq, the Allen Oldies Band, Trish Cramblet, Katie Rushing, Sam Morrow, Leon III, Charlie & the Regrets, and Mike Stinson... just to name a few. We talk about songwriting, the state of today's so-called "country music" and the shape of the music industry in general... and of course, kill off a few songs.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+Eevs4hAo ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Mark Riddell Episode 163: Don Hemorrhoid https://slappercast.fireside.fm/163 3685cde3-e616-4b75-a4bf-a48c6127c000 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 163 Don Hemorrhoid full Blaggards This week we kill a few more songs we're sick of hearing and speculate what we'd do if Blaggards were to suddenly stop gigging. 17:34 true This week we start off by "killing" a few songs we're sick of hearing, one being by a band that has since broken up… which leads us to speculate what might happen to our individual careers if Blaggards were to suddenly stop gigging.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+r05jyq5D ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 162: Black Belt in Maserati https://slappercast.fireside.fm/162 42dacf7a-c8da-4fe6-8833-ee4931f22b86 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 162 Black Belt in Maserati full Blaggards This week we slay a few more songs, recap our Paddy's Week shows, and heap praise upon fiddler Heide Riggs, the Basil Trio, and some of our coolest and most dedicated fans. 30:50 true Here is Episode 162 of SlapperCast, recorded right after we all got home from an extremely sunny and windy show at Bumpy Pickle in Houston. This week we slay a few more songs, recap our Paddy's Week shows, and heap praise upon fiddler Heide Riggs, the Basil Trio, and some of our coolest and most dedicated fans.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Here is Episode 162 of SlapperCast, recorded right after we all got home from an extremely sunny and windy show at Bumpy Pickle in Houston. This week we slay a few more songs, recap our Paddy's Week shows, and heap praise upon fiddler Heide Riggs, the Basil Trio, and some of our coolest and most dedicated fans.

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]]> Here is Episode 162 of SlapperCast, recorded right after we all got home from an extremely sunny and windy show at Bumpy Pickle in Houston. This week we slay a few more songs, recap our Paddy's Week shows, and heap praise upon fiddler Heide Riggs, the Basil Trio, and some of our coolest and most dedicated fans.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+B3gOYQF6 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 161: Howdy Heide https://slappercast.fireside.fm/161 e684528b-ee6c-4f56-ad12-5b17a9ba5cbd Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 161 Howdy Heide full Blaggards Fiddler Heide Riggs is back for Paddy's Week in Dallas & Houston, more songs to erase from history, awkward fan encounters 25:29 true This week on SlapperCast: fiddler Heide Riggs is back with us for Paddy's Week in Dallas & Houston, more songs to erase from history, and awkward fan encounters.

Our new single "Come Out Ye Black & Tans" is out NOW:
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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week on SlapperCast: fiddler Heide Riggs is back with us for Paddy's Week in Dallas & Houston, more songs to erase from history, and awkward fan encounters.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+wMVfyxCC ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Episode 160: The Lubeless Show https://slappercast.fireside.fm/160 fc48b4b2-634f-4626-84b7-5ee59f88d7a8 Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 160 The Lubeless Show full Blaggards Why is popular songwriting getting worse? 43:08 true This week on #SlapperCast: the weather-related peril of outdoor gigs, new sound gear, more songs to erase, and why is popular songwriting getting worse?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+V_qbkNAK ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 159: Twist Some Knobs https://slappercast.fireside.fm/159 6fdee0a9-8ec2-4812-aa27-a6fa8e33a761 Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 159 Twist Some Knobs full Blaggards Our upcoming Paddy's Week shows, more songs we'd like to erase, Bruce Dickinson's Spoken Word tour, and Paddy's review of GHOST live in concert 45:25 true This week on SlapperCast: our upcoming Paddy's Week shows, more songs we'd like to erase, Bruce Dickinson's Spoken Word tour, and Paddy's review of GHOST live in concert.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+53CITGat ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 158: High Home Silver https://slappercast.fireside.fm/158 a5754d5d-73a4-49a5-acd5-e4e7244d94b9 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:30:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 158 High Home Silver full Blaggards More songs, repertoires, musicians, careers & decades we wish we could erase from history. 1:06:22 true More songs, repertoires, musicians, careers & decades we wish we could erase from history.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+47MzvurX ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 157: Marauding the Midwest https://slappercast.fireside.fm/157 db73a466-c82f-46b9-8564-109265762435 Tue, 15 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 157 Marauding the Midwest full Blaggards This week we recap this month's tour through the Midwest. Discussed: absinthe, Thin Lizzy, traveling rocks, and weed. 45:07 true This week on #SlapperCast, we recap our tour through Wichita KS, Weston MO, Omaha NE, Saint Charles IL, Normal IL, Lawrence KS, and Little Rock AR. Also discussed: absinthe, Thin Lizzy, traveling rocks, and weed.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week on #SlapperCast, we recap our tour through Wichita KS, Weston MO, Omaha NE, Saint Charles IL, Normal IL, Lawrence KS, and Little Rock AR. Also discussed: absinthe, Thin Lizzy, traveling rocks, and weed.

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]]> This week on #SlapperCast, we recap our tour through Wichita KS, Weston MO, Omaha NE, Saint Charles IL, Normal IL, Lawrence KS, and Little Rock AR. Also discussed: absinthe, Thin Lizzy, traveling rocks, and weed.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+jZ5TRr-S ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley SlapperCast Supplemental https://slappercast.fireside.fm/156b 4b0d35cd-d815-4096-b1d2-26a405a56891 Tue, 08 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) full Blaggards A quick road update recorded en route to Omaha from Weston, Missouri. 6:28 true We're touring so there's no time for a full episode this week... but here's a quick update from the road recorded en route to Omaha from Weston, Missouri.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+l3ddB5T8 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 156: The Key of Kick https://slappercast.fireside.fm/156 1fb5150f-bdfd-43cd-ab0e-10f59830a306 Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 156 The Key of Kick full Blaggards This week we recap our recent recording session at Edgewater Studios in Sugarland, TX. 38:14 true This week we recap our recent recording session at Edgewater Studios with recording and mixing engineer John Shelton. Also, praise for our friend, Houston-area bassist Mark Riddell, who has a new album coming out VERY soon (also recorded at Edgewater)... and some thoughts about New Orleans.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+kplBFKQv ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 155: Lord Luthier Liam Leach https://slappercast.fireside.fm/155 60cee32e-5092-4503-b61a-dd9e0397bb52 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 155 Lord Luthier Liam Leach full Blaggards This week on SlapperCast we're thrilled to introduce you to our friend Liam Leach, brilliant luthier and the creator of our two newest instruments. 51:07 true This week on SlapperCast we’re thrilled to introduce you to our good friend, the brilliant luthier and guitar tech Liam Leach, creator of the newest guitar and bass you’ve seen us playing recently. Both were built as part of his training at the prestigious Galloup School Of Guitar Building And Repair.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+kmaAHwrp ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Liam Leach Episode 154: "Fiddler's Full Circle" with Heide Riggs https://slappercast.fireside.fm/154 e7e71419-3bb6-4944-853f-073b56eff250 Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 154 "Fiddler's Full Circle" with Heide Riggs full Blaggards We're joined this week by fiddler Heide Riggs, who played with us at OK ScotsFest last year, and will joining us again for two weeks this March. 25:59 true We're joined this week by the brilliant Heide Riggs, who played fiddle with us at OK ScotsFest last year, and will joining us again for two weeks this March. Heide also talks about her book "Fiddler's Full Circle", available on her website (see link below).

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+l7Vov5Wt ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Heide Riggs Episode 153: The Naughty List, Pt. 2 (Bands & Booking Agents Behaving Badly) https://slappercast.fireside.fm/153 a6437d15-3305-4bf3-8193-db8dfdde8de2 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 153 The Naughty List, Pt. 2 (Bands & Booking Agents Behaving Badly) full Blaggards This week: a road update from Beaumont, plus more Naughty List stories with Elvrius of the Outsiders PBR. 59:09 true This week: a road update from Beaumont, plus more Naughty List stories with Tim "Elvirus" Aballo of the Outsiders PBR... this time focusing on bands and booking agents.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+yJXwB_lP ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Tim Aballo Episode 152: The Naughty List https://slappercast.fireside.fm/152 9b6a8610-9c3b-4d1e-8ec6-a857cc5775cf Tue, 04 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 152 The Naughty List full Blaggards We share a few stories about music venues we've played that, shall we say, did not make the best decisions. 55:59 true

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+tSsU1RCy ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 151: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (The End) https://slappercast.fireside.fm/151 71b8e376-39fb-44a1-b718-57921a095519 Tue, 28 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 151 The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (The End) full Blaggards Last-minute Christmas shopping, New Year's Resolutions (weight loss & songwriting), coffee, and the amp-modeling gear we've been using on stage for guitar and bass. 25:49 true Paddy and Chad discuss last-minute Christmas shopping, New Year's Resolutions (weight loss & songwriting), coffee, and the amp-modeling gear we've been using on stage for guitar and bass.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+vUSr1Wf3 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 150: Glory Hole Wrap-Up https://slappercast.fireside.fm/150 300f16c1-5717-46b0-8e9e-2d2b7de611c6 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 150 Glory Hole Wrap-Up full Blaggards ROCK THE SHELTER, childhood memories of record stores & computers, and other random stuff. 46:41 true ROCK THE SHELTER, childhood memories of record stores & computers, and other random stuff.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+vJeFsgj5 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 149: Shipping & Receiving https://slappercast.fireside.fm/149 6bfdb7eb-e9d7-44ff-8065-a57c52334d67 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 149 Shipping & Receiving full Blaggards Patrick and Chad tell the TRUE story behind two of the more enigmatic numbers on BLAGMATIC: "Wagon Wheel" (a.k.a. "Segway") and "Sweet 16". 44:11 true As they prepare to pack and ship limited edition vinyl orders, Patrick and Chad tell the TRUE story behind two of the more enigmatic numbers on BLAGMATIC: "Wagon Wheel" and "Sweet 16". ALSO: some background info on how "PLFM" was written.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+QJWHMIQo ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 148: Year-Round Wood https://slappercast.fireside.fm/148 7b7a05d2-b395-447b-84ed-02a8707ee41d Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 148 Year-Round Wood full Blaggards Mark Kavanaugh & Flint Bhaltair talk about their company Catch My Carbon, which aims to offset carbon emissions by reforesting Ireland with native Irish trees 51:18 true This week on #SlapperCast, Mark Kavanaugh returns with his friend Flint Bhaltair to talk about their company, Catch My Carbon, which aims to offset carbon emissions by reforesting Ireland with native Irish trees.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+-CRU1Hc0 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Chris Knauf Episode 146: Beaumont's Wild Kingdom https://slappercast.fireside.fm/146 34ff39b4-c45d-4b31-ac9b-b95768315fa8 Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:30:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 146 Beaumont's Wild Kingdom full Blaggards ECH recounts his experiences at PASIC 2021 21:09 true Recorded in the van shortly after leaving our Thursday night gig in Beaumont, ECH recounts his experiences at PASIC 2021.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+zHEfMel5 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 145: Kemah Therapy https://slappercast.fireside.fm/145 606305b5-cba7-47a3-bd7a-fce2af55344f Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 145 Kemah Therapy full Blaggards Paddy and Chad talk about reuniting with former drummer Mike McAloon and fiddler Chris Buckley. 29:13 true This week on SlapperCast, Paddy and Chad talk about this weekend's reunion show with drummer Mike McAloon and fiddler Chris Buckley.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+uk0JF_Ue ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 143: Throwing Star of Bethlehem https://slappercast.fireside.fm/143 89d831a2-02b2-4af9-abbe-6ccf6b4b173a Tue, 02 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 143 Throwing Star of Bethlehem full Blaggards This week on #SlapperCast: Trunk or treating, musicians & humor, and Christmas music we don't hate. 56:16 true

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+3sGpj43J ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 142: Hulk Hogan in a Blender https://slappercast.fireside.fm/142 9c1efd83-1dde-4f5d-b46e-8afdc3ae77da Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 142 Hulk Hogan in a Blender full Blaggards More conversation about music biopics: what would it take to make a good one, what makes them bad, and a few ideas we have for good ones. 36:15 true

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+flbzO86g ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 141: Dee Snider Played Himself https://slappercast.fireside.fm/141 d93b4dec-c6dd-49b9-8ac8-8a8e881ccbd9 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 141 Dee Snider Played Himself full Blaggards BLAGMATIC's "hidden" track, Springsteen's audiobook, good and bad music biopics 38:08 true The story behind BLAGMATIC's "hidden" track, the audiobook of Bruce Springsteen's autobiography, why music biopics are often bad, and what makes them good when they're good.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+Shf-UHYU ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 140: Molestin' Weston (& Hesston) https://slappercast.fireside.fm/140 66762837-853f-496c-a1c8-51a59ebe8aec Tue, 12 Oct 2021 01:45:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 140 Molestin' Weston (& Hesston) full Blaggards Recorded on the road to Weston, MO, and on the road home from Hesston, KS, with longtime Blaggards fiddler Chris Buckley. 40:47 true

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+afpMFxxU ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Christopher Buckley Episode 139: The Ladies of Smalltown https://slappercast.fireside.fm/139 aed85508-7fe4-48c9-96e5-b3b3b75ff638 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 139 The Ladies of Smalltown full Blaggards David Lee Roth's retirement AND a couple of BIG surprises we received recently 39:32 true

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+d6pxu6_4 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 138: Box of McNabbs https://slappercast.fireside.fm/138 ce70fa76-5a38-45de-8fd8-0f1534e6c2ab Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 138 Box of McNabbs full Blaggards How bands tend to mishandle alcohol at gigs, and how it makes everyone else's job in this industry unnecessarily difficult. 27:41 true This week on #SlapperCast: At the end of our day off in Philly, we have a slightly drunken discussion about how bands tend to mishandle alcohol at gigs, and how it makes everyone else's job in this industry unnecessarily difficult. With special guest: Patrick's sister Sinéad Devlin.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+arBCMKET ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 137: Swipe Right on Grindr https://slappercast.fireside.fm/137 0590e042-e97f-4d42-ab9e-f85fee3b56c2 Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 137 Swipe Right on Grindr full Blaggards A report from the road en route from Oklahoma to Illinois. 18:52 true A report from the road en route from Oklahoma to Illinois.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+O8JFvnPq ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 136: Show Me Your Outer Bands https://slappercast.fireside.fm/136 99e482de-abfc-42b5-b337-ce88db5f7995 Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 136 Show Me Your Outer Bands full Blaggards As Tropical Storm Nicholas approaches Houston, we talk about recent shows and get ready to hit the road. 1:02:13 true This week on #SlapperCast, as Tropical Storm Nicholas approaches Houston, we talk about recent shows and get ready to hit the road.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+uffOGk31 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 135: Hooker & Blow Time https://slappercast.fireside.fm/135 345258c1-3d28-4e4a-8fb5-df2fb84911b9 Tue, 07 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 135 Hooker & Blow Time full Blaggards A recap of our experience opening for 38 Special at Houston's Arena Theatre 15:31 true

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+-UwwLl1F ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Jeff Duncan Laurie Valenzi Buell Episode 134: Always Grateful They're Not KISS https://slappercast.fireside.fm/134 1826775a-c16d-40a0-bff6-77ae69b3da82 Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 134 Always Grateful They're Not KISS full Blaggards Upcoming gigs & tours, and a few words about the recently departed Charlie Watts 24:40 false This week on #SlapperCast, we

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+zNYfhRpl ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 133: Lava with a Breeze https://slappercast.fireside.fm/133 b092a4cf-19f1-45f4-8ea0-43f8d9b85880 Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 133 Lava with a Breeze full Blaggards A first look at our LP album covers, and our upcoming 38 Special opening gig at Houston's Arena Theatre 33:59 true This week on SlapperCast: recent press coverage for BLAGMATIC, our LP album covers have arrived (watch on YouTube), and vinyl pre-orders are OPEN. ALSO: our upcoming gig at Houston's Arena Theatre opening for 38 Special, AND a special performance by Eric's dog Ringo.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+XMxJnC8c ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 132: Clean Your Needle https://slappercast.fireside.fm/132 796abc57-8477-4dc0-aeeb-2ec3d628371b Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 132 Clean Your Needle full Blaggards BLAGMATIC vinyl, the remarkable resurgence of vinyl and its recent explosion in popularity, pre-show rituals 19:45 true This week on SlapperCast, while on the road to Blackwater Draw Brewing Company in Bryan, TX, we talk about vinyl pre-orders for #BLAGMATIC, and discuss the remarkable resurgence of vinyl and its recent explosion in popularity. Also: pre-show rituals, and this Saturday's BLAGMATIC CD Release Party at the Continental Club Houston.

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]]> This week on SlapperCast, while on the road to Blackwater Draw Brewing Company in Bryan, TX, we talk about vinyl pre-orders for #BLAGMATIC, and discuss the remarkable resurgence of vinyl and its recent explosion in popularity. Also: pre-show rituals, and this Saturday's BLAGMATIC CD Release Party at the Continental Club Houston.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+o5syeAPL ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 131: Two Cubes https://slappercast.fireside.fm/131 c57ca08d-08e0-43b6-ba0a-5635b7cb1ae9 Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 131 Two Cubes full Blaggards An update on fiddler Chris Buckley's recovery from surgery, Patrick's birthday weekend, our upcoming show at Blackwater Draw Brewing Co., reactions to #BLAGMATIC streaming release, revisiting old recordings and comparing them to now, how tempos can shift on stage 21:37 true This week on #SlapperCast:

  • Patrick's birthday weekend,
  • an update on fiddler Chris Buckley's recovery from surgery,
  • Fri Aug 13: Blackwater Draw Brewing Company in Bryan,
  • Sat Aug 21: BLAGMATIC CD release party at Continental Club Houston,
  • reactions to BLAGMATIC streaming release,
  • Chad revisits VERY early solo acoustic recordings,
  • how tempos can shift on stage.

Blaggards perform "Sweet 16" (from #BLAGMATIC) LIVE at Blackwater Draw Brewing Company:
https://youtu.be/MHIx5TIXpKQ

BLAGMATIC is now live on streaming services everywhere:
https://blaggards.com/2021/07/blagmatic-streaming-sunday-august-1st/

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  • Patrick's birthday weekend,
  • an update on fiddler Chris Buckley's recovery from surgery,
  • Fri Aug 13: Blackwater Draw Brewing Company in Bryan,
  • Sat Aug 21: BLAGMATIC CD release party at Continental Club Houston,
  • reactions to BLAGMATIC streaming release,
  • Chad revisits VERY early solo acoustic recordings,
  • how tempos can shift on stage.

Blaggards perform "Sweet 16" (from #BLAGMATIC) LIVE at Blackwater Draw Brewing Company:
https://youtu.be/MHIx5TIXpKQ

BLAGMATIC is now live on streaming services everywhere:
https://blaggards.com/2021/07/blagmatic-streaming-sunday-august-1st/

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  • Patrick's birthday weekend,
  • an update on fiddler Chris Buckley's recovery from surgery,
  • Fri Aug 13: Blackwater Draw Brewing Company in Bryan,
  • Sat Aug 21: BLAGMATIC CD release party at Continental Club Houston,
  • reactions to BLAGMATIC streaming release,
  • Chad revisits VERY early solo acoustic recordings,
  • how tempos can shift on stage.

Blaggards perform "Sweet 16" (from #BLAGMATIC) LIVE at Blackwater Draw Brewing Company:
https://youtu.be/MHIx5TIXpKQ

BLAGMATIC is now live on streaming services everywhere:
https://blaggards.com/2021/07/blagmatic-streaming-sunday-august-1st/

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https://blaggards.com/store/blagmatic-cd/

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+c5Uyk66J ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 130: Sábado Gigante https://slappercast.fireside.fm/130 0e8e86eb-9a22-445b-bdbe-3af04d142b28 Tue, 03 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 130 Sábado Gigante full Blaggards This week on #SlapperCast, we pay our respects to the recently departed David Steele, long-time doorman at the Continental Club Houston, ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill, and Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison. 23:27 true This week on #SlapperCast: Things are getting hairy again, people, so STAY SAFE! Also, we pay our respects to the recently departed David Steele (long-time doorman at the Continental Club Houston), ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill, and Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison.

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BLAGMATIC CD Release Party at Continental Club Houston:
https://blaggards.com/2021/08/blagmatic-cd-release-party-at-continental-club-houston/

Our new album #BLAGMATIC is now available on streaming services everywhere:
https://blaggards.com/2021/07/blagmatic-streaming-sunday-august-1st/

ZZ Top plays "Tush" live, Dusty Hill on lead vocals (1980):
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BLAGMATIC CD Release Party at Continental Club Houston:
https://blaggards.com/2021/08/blagmatic-cd-release-party-at-continental-club-houston/

Our new album #BLAGMATIC is now available on streaming services everywhere:
https://blaggards.com/2021/07/blagmatic-streaming-sunday-august-1st/

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BLAGMATIC CD Release Party at Continental Club Houston:
https://blaggards.com/2021/08/blagmatic-cd-release-party-at-continental-club-houston/

Our new album #BLAGMATIC is now available on streaming services everywhere:
https://blaggards.com/2021/07/blagmatic-streaming-sunday-august-1st/

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+Wl1Hz7PQ ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 129: Demons Added https://slappercast.fireside.fm/129 1fa8fa24-24d0-494a-a75b-c44f57613793 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 129 Demons Added full Blaggards We report on the first vinyl test pressings of BLAGMATIC, talk about our midwest tour and 'WILD ROVING OMAHA'... and recap a recent experience with an ill-prepared and poorly managed sound crew. 25:34 true This week on #SlapperCast, we report on the first vinyl test pressings of BLAGMATIC, talk about our midwest tour and 'WILD ROVING OMAHA'... and recap a recent experience with an ill-prepared and poorly managed sound crew.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+sNhDHafh ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 128: Road Weariers https://slappercast.fireside.fm/128 e6305b4e-3e56-4762-9f0f-95dda40aee51 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 128 Road Weariers full Blaggards Recorded in the van late Friday night en route from Wichita KS to Weston MO. 16:54 true This week's #SlapperCast was recorded in the van late Friday night en route from Wichita KS to Weston MO.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+_5uU6N0A ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 127: Boring Assjams https://slappercast.fireside.fm/127 0935c99b-c100-4e1d-940d-87b9e9aefa07 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 127 Boring Assjams full Blaggards Can you teach comedy or not? Sub-par songs from artists we admire. Is "jamming" dead? 49:40 true This week on SlapperCast:

  • Is comedy something that can be taught?
  • Sub-par songs from artists we love.
  • Is "jamming" dead?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+TUBQYNUn ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 126: Vacation in Hell https://slappercast.fireside.fm/126 d25461b3-5a55-40d3-bc20-14d1b7d1dd61 Tue, 06 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 126 Vacation in Hell full Blaggards BLAGMATIC CDs are in stock! This week, we express how happy we are with how the new CD came out. Also: songs we wish could erase from existence. 25:41 true BLAGMATIC CDs are in stock! This week on SlapperCast, we express how happy we are with how the new CD came out.

Also: details about the forthcoming limited LP release of BLAGMATIC, and songs we wish we could erase from existence.

Join us in OMAHA July 18-22:
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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston BLAGMATIC CDs are in stock! This week on SlapperCast, we express how happy we are with how the new CD came out.

Also: details about the forthcoming limited LP release of BLAGMATIC, and songs we wish we could erase from existence.

Join us in OMAHA July 18-22:
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Also: details about the forthcoming limited LP release of BLAGMATIC, and songs we wish we could erase from existence.

Join us in OMAHA July 18-22:
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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+dq2MoM3p ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 125: Like and Prescribe https://slappercast.fireside.fm/125 633e0e19-66f5-45a4-887d-0e77de59af5d Tue, 29 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 125 Like and Prescribe full Blaggards This week on #SlapperCast: our good friend Tim Aballo of the Outsiders PBR joins us again to talk about songwriting, recording, and our ideal opening, middle, and closing bands (living or dead) for a concert. 43:54 true This week on #SlapperCast: our good friend Tim Aballo of the Outsiders PBR joins us again to talk about songwriting, recording, and our ideal opening, middle, and closing bands (living or dead) for a concert.

BLAGMATIC, the new album from Blaggards is available now! CDs shipping soon. Download available immediately upon purchase:

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+3ehwD5ut ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Tim Aballo Episode 124: "Scouser in the Room" with Joe Walmsley https://slappercast.fireside.fm/124 852ec227-241c-4652-927e-6ae6baa759be Tue, 22 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 124 "Scouser in the Room" with Joe Walmsley full Blaggards Like a true Liverpudlian, our old friend singer-songwriter Joe Walmsley forged his career performing in pubs AND at sea, and has now called San Antonio home for 15 years. So many great stories, too many for one show! 53:04 false Like a true Liverpudlian, our old friend singer-songwriter Joe Walmsley forged his career performing in pubs AND at sea, and has now called San Antonio home for 15 years. So many great stories, too many for one show!

Also MASSIVE THANKS to our friends at The Whip Radio for putting together the wonderful radio ad for #BLAGMATIC. You can hear BLAGMATIC on The Whip at https://www.backlandradio.com.

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Hear our new single MOONSHINER:
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Also MASSIVE THANKS to our friends at The Whip Radio for putting together the wonderful radio ad for #BLAGMATIC. You can hear BLAGMATIC on The Whip at https://www.backlandradio.com.

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Also MASSIVE THANKS to our friends at The Whip Radio for putting together the wonderful radio ad for #BLAGMATIC. You can hear BLAGMATIC on The Whip at https://www.backlandradio.com.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+qQ40MkBd ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Joe Walmsley Episode 123: "Bass Brain" with Allen Hill https://slappercast.fireside.fm/123 ee90f310-bcc1-4383-8a6a-77a2a016db57 Tue, 15 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 123 "Bass Brain" with Allen Hill full Blaggards Allen Hill talks about his new single "Yeah Yeah Yeah" and how he approaches everything in life as a bass player. Also: our new album BLAGMATIC is open for pre-orders! 1:05:55 true Our good friend Allen Hill returns to SlapperCast to talk about his new single "Yeah Yeah Yeah" and how he approaches everything in life as a bass player. Also: our new album BLAGMATIC is open for pre-orders!

Yeah Yeah Yeah - Allen Hill
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Cooking With Max:
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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Our good friend Allen Hill returns to SlapperCast to talk about his new single "Yeah Yeah Yeah" and how he approaches everything in life as a bass player. Also: our new album BLAGMATIC is open for pre-orders!

Yeah Yeah Yeah - Allen Hill
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https://orcd.co/1jlkq1l
https://www.allenhillentertainment.com/

Cooking With Max:
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Yeah Yeah Yeah - Allen Hill
https://youtu.be/zRLJfsVAW4Q
https://orcd.co/1jlkq1l
https://www.allenhillentertainment.com/

Cooking With Max:
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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+eZ5qAbr4 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Allen Hill Episode 122: Subdued Hughes https://slappercast.fireside.fm/122 7f478b29-103c-420d-8949-fe8ced3a9cd4 Tue, 08 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 122 Subdued Hughes full Blaggards Stage etiquette for bands and fans. Also: much worthy praise heaped upon our fellow Houston musicians. 45:59 true This week on SlapperCast: stage etiquette for bands and fans. Also: praise heaped upon our fellow Houston musicians.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+isCcSQCB ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 121: Blank Sabbath https://slappercast.fireside.fm/121 728d722a-94c4-4c87-99cf-4d00d9082fcd Tue, 01 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 121 Blank Sabbath full Blaggards The night before this, we received the final album cover artwork for BLAGMATIC from our friend Vicente, which leads into a discussion of album artwork in general. 45:01 true Here's the latest episode of SlapperCast, recorded around the table at Patrick's house on Thursday morning right before a rehearsal. The night before this, we had just received the final album cover artwork for BLAGMATIC from our friend Vicente, which leads into a discussion of album artwork in general.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Here's the latest episode of SlapperCast, recorded around the table at Patrick's house on Thursday morning right before a rehearsal. The night before this, we had just received the final album cover artwork for BLAGMATIC from our friend Vicente, which leads into a discussion of album artwork in general.

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]]> Here's the latest episode of SlapperCast, recorded around the table at Patrick's house on Thursday morning right before a rehearsal. The night before this, we had just received the final album cover artwork for BLAGMATIC from our friend Vicente, which leads into a discussion of album artwork in general.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+wNMyvZh6 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 120: Bag It & Tag It https://slappercast.fireside.fm/120 b2395b73-5d7e-4698-a2cf-5d0e02f264e1 Tue, 25 May 2021 02:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 120 Bag It & Tag It full Blaggards This week, we struggle to express our excitment about the cover artwork for our upcoming album BLAGMATIC. 17:49 false This week, we struggle to express our excitement about the cover artwork for our upcoming album BLAGMATIC.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+wg5NvkD2 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 119: Number One Road Wanker https://slappercast.fireside.fm/119 03888471-2157-4cfb-b499-da2d4c9fbecd Tue, 18 May 2021 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 119 Number One Road Wanker full Blaggards Great relationships between venues & bands, and venues that delay start times for bands because of NFL, MLB and NBA games 30:00 true This week on #SlapperCast:

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+WtfsR7DD ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 118: Second Homaha https://slappercast.fireside.fm/118 b6fdf975-77d4-48da-b177-daca57b75e6c Tue, 11 May 2021 02:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 118 Second Homaha full Blaggards Announcing WILD ROVING: OMAHA, a five-day getaway to our second home in Omaha, Nebraska coming up this July 21:00 false This week on SlapperCast:

  • Our new album Blagmatic is DONE! Now we move on to finalizing the artwork.
  • BLAGGARDS BREW COFFEE will soon be available!
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  • BLAGGARDS BREW COFFEE will soon be available!
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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+-VJlfE4P ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 117: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena https://slappercast.fireside.fm/117 cf47a006-79e5-4ca4-b27c-1a9c0c1388db Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 117 Unidentified Aerial Phenomena full Blaggards This week on SlapperCast: the master for our new album BLAGMATIC is in our hands, Blaggards COFFEE is on the way, AND Tim Aballo's UFO story 58:39 true This week on SlapperCast:

  • We just got the master for our new album BLAGMATIC and we are thrilled with it
  • Official Blaggards COFFEE is on the way!
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  • Official Blaggards COFFEE is on the way!
  • Also, Tim Aballo of the Outsiders PBR tells us about his UFO sighting

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  • Also, Tim Aballo of the Outsiders PBR tells us about his UFO sighting

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+7IKGBcoZ ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Tim Aballo Episode 116: Tim Aballo of the Outsiders PBR https://slappercast.fireside.fm/116 8f831993-e4b5-4336-b683-a9d54e14dfea Tue, 27 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 116 Tim Aballo of the Outsiders PBR full Blaggards Part One of our conversation with Tim Aballo, lead singer and guitarist of the punkabilly trio the Outsiders Punkabilly Rebels and co-host of the podcast Drinking with Pete and Tim 1:10:22 true This week we're joined by our old friend, the amazingly talented and always hilarious Tim Aballo, lead singer and guitarist of the punkabilly trio the Outsiders and co-host of the podcast Drinking with Pete and Tim. This is just part one of a much longer conversation... part two coming next week!

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Chase the Moon — the Outsiders PBR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07Lc63vc3qU

http://theoutsidersrocknroll.com
https://www.facebook.com/theoutsiderspunkabillyrebels
https://www.instagram.com/theoutsiderspbr/
https://twitter.com/theoutsiderspbr

The Brew Shoppe
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https://www.instagram.com/thebrewshoppe/
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Chase the Moon — the Outsiders PBR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07Lc63vc3qU

http://theoutsidersrocknroll.com
https://www.facebook.com/theoutsiderspunkabillyrebels
https://www.instagram.com/theoutsiderspbr/
https://twitter.com/theoutsiderspbr

The Brew Shoppe
http://thebrewshoppe.com
https://www.instagram.com/thebrewshoppe/
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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+HJ4cUeY2 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Tim Aballo Episode 115: The Drink Which Shall Not Be Named https://slappercast.fireside.fm/115 b53719ce-3c7a-4795-a27b-1d42efa3a184 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 115 The Drink Which Shall Not Be Named full Blaggards Alcohol and musicians… how well do they mix? Also: more news about our forthcoming new album "Blagmatic" 40:34 true Alcohol and musicians… how well do they mix? Also: more news about our forthcoming new album "Blagmatic".

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+hpz82cei ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 114: Sweet Home Continental — with a Requiem for David Carr https://slappercast.fireside.fm/114 eee60f68-25e8-45bc-ad6f-25b20cff9378 Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 114 Sweet Home Continental — with a Requiem for David Carr full Blaggards The title reveal for our forthcoming album, the unusual audio book narrator of Tony Iommi's autobiography, our recent gigs at the Continental Club Houston and Cork & Barrel in Round Rock, and paying respects to our dearly departed friend, David Carr. 41:54 true This week on #SlapperCast, we reveal the title of our forthcoming album, talk about the unusual narrator of the audio book version of Tony Iommi's autobiography, recap our recent gigs at the Continental Club Houston and Cork & Barrel in Round Rock, and pay respects to our dearly departed friend, David Carr.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+CKGzzjdO ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 113: Beast in Progress https://slappercast.fireside.fm/113 678d16b2-6604-462a-bf7f-21b156e0bfee Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 113 Beast in Progress full Blaggards Rattle snakes, wild boars, hot sauce, the "Danger Zone Fire Smoke Burger" story, reckless drivers, drinking stories from Ireland, in-ear monitors, Black Sabbath, Ronnie James Dio, masking up to help keep your local music venues in business. 1:15:33 true Rattle snakes, wild boars, hot sauce, the "Danger Zone Fire Smoke Burger" story, reckless drivers, drinking stories from Ireland, in-ear monitors, Tony Iommi's autobiography, Black Sabbath, Ronnie James Dio, masking up to help keep your local music venues in business, and ambient accompaniment provided by lawnmowers, leaf blowers, truck brakes and car alarms.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+-nil84P- ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 112: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Content https://slappercast.fireside.fm/112 e3ce934b-fb1f-487d-b71e-acddff32f426 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 112 Crouching Tiger, Hidden Content full Blaggards Upcoming shows, coffee talk, favorite salsas, favorite Mexican restaurants 23:09 true Upcoming shows, coffee talk, favorite salsas, favorite Mexican restaurants.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+qId6UcdM ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 111: Overachievers https://slappercast.fireside.fm/111 cf3633b1-0e54-4d58-976c-a0602297b033 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 111 Overachievers full Blaggards We've finally gone back to work! We recap a VERY busy week, and also share some highlights from our recent Paddy's Day show for our friends at the WHIP Radio. 1:04:50 true We've finally gone back to work! We recap a VERY busy week, and also share some highlights from our recent Paddy's Day show for the WHIP Radio.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+Xhuc9ULr ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 110: Drumming Legend Vinny Appice https://slappercast.fireside.fm/110 0c285317-061e-47cb-9fa7-cc56c777277c Tue, 16 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 110 Drumming Legend Vinny Appice full Blaggards Legendary drummer VINNY APPICE of Black Sabbath, Dio, Heaven and Hell, Last in Line, et al. 50:36 true This week we are THRILLED to welcome legendary drummer Vinny Appice! We talk about his experiences playing with Black Sabbath, Dio, Last In Line, Rick Derringer, John Lennon et al, plus a lot of talk about technique, feel, and band chemistry.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+StGA0IZ1 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Vinny Appice Episode 109: Wild, Wild World of Weston https://slappercast.fireside.fm/109 dd2f636b-4df6-4ce9-91dc-0b7533869988 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 109 Wild, Wild World of Weston full Blaggards Michael Coakley, co-owner O'Malley's Pub and Weston Brewing Co. 50:36 false This week we're joined by our friend Michael Coakley, co-owner of one of the greatest and most unique venues we've ever played: O'Malley's Pub and Weston Brewing Co. in Weston, Missouri.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+S8n4YV36 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Michael Coakley Episode 108: The Pipes, The Pipes Are Falling https://slappercast.fireside.fm/108 e1e96bbc-2ac4-4917-8a93-388f934238e8 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 108 The Pipes, The Pipes Are Falling full Blaggards More fallout from the Big Texas Freeze, and we talk with Patrick's brother Cormac, a politician in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland. 43:44 false We talk more about the fallout from the Big Texas Freeze, and we're joined by Patrick's brother Cormac Devlin, an Irish politician and member of the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, to discuss how Ireland has been handling COVID-19.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston We talk more about the fallout from the Big Texas Freeze, and we're joined by Patrick's brother Cormac Devlin, an Irish politician and member of the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, to discuss how Ireland has been handling COVID-19.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+pn8i2Q62 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Cormac Devlin Episode 107: The Houston Tundra https://slappercast.fireside.fm/107 a6e9932c-ed98-4389-9a95-1dc561bef26c Tue, 23 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 107 The Houston Tundra full Blaggards We vent about the Big Texas Freeze and let the expletives fly. The show is occasionally interrupted by internet outages and phone calls from plumbers. 18:16 true This week, we vent about the statewide power failure of the Big Texas Freeze and let the expletives fly. The show is occasionally interrupted by internet outages and phone calls from plumbers.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week, we vent about the statewide power failure of the Big Texas Freeze and let the expletives fly. The show is occasionally interrupted by internet outages and phone calls from plumbers.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+InsJ2C_J ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 106: WE'RE OUT HERE GRINDERING https://slappercast.fireside.fm/106 49365733-654c-4371-97e0-bb678dea9cdd Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:15:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 106 WE'RE OUT HERE GRINDERING full Blaggards What we've been up to, what we're listening to, and what's coming down the pike. 32:49 true A brief but fun episode where we talk about what we've been up to, what we're listening to, and what's coming down the pike.

Releasing this episode early for all our Texas friends stuck home today during the big freeze. Stay warm and safe everyone!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+XoMijjk1 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 105: Blowing the Cobwebs Off https://slappercast.fireside.fm/105 1861d86a-0619-4818-9305-2d4c67d465d7 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 105 Blowing the Cobwebs Off full Blaggards Gigs! Sports! New videos and music! 25:43 false We've got gigs! We've got new videos and music! And we talk about sports! What?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+QlhR8TwR ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 104: Witchfinder General https://slappercast.fireside.fm/104 932999ba-e33f-4062-ab6c-98ce715df7f1 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 104 Witchfinder General full Blaggards More stories of unfortunate one-off incidents with various musicians 52:16 true This week: more stories of unfortunate one-off incidents with various musicians either sitting in with us... or trying to sit in with us.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+9QaAi-7z ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 103: Foot, Gun, Shoot (Posture, Etiquette & Other Mistakes) https://slappercast.fireside.fm/103 9644c152-044a-4a28-89b4-070939bb5cf6 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 07:45:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 103 Foot, Gun, Shoot (Posture, Etiquette & Other Mistakes) full Blaggards Drummer posture, Eric's set list archive, things we wish we had saved from our childhood, sharing gear with other bands, musicians inviting themselves on stage 1:20:33 true This week we talk about drummer posture, Eric's set list archive, things we wish we had saved from our childhood, sharing gear with other bands, and what we think of other musicians inviting themselves on stage.

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]]> This week we talk about drummer posture, Eric's set list archive, things we wish we had saved from our childhood, sharing gear with other bands, and what we think of other musicians inviting themselves on stage.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+EqCc9Gsy ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 102: "Carbon Killers" - Mark Kavanagh of Catch My Carbon https://slappercast.fireside.fm/102 ba808ef7-4bd7-4b7d-916f-e28c48133868 Tue, 19 Jan 2021 15:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 102 "Carbon Killers" - Mark Kavanagh of Catch My Carbon full Blaggards Patrick's childhood friend Mark Kavanagh joins us from Westport, Ireland, to share some great stories from their youth growing up in Dublin, and also Mark's new company Catch My Carbon, which aims to offset carbon emissions by reforesting Ireland with native Irish trees. 1:24:39 false **Re-uploaded to replace wrong audio **

This week on SlapperCast we talk with Patrick's childhood friend Mark Kavanagh, who joins us from all the way over in Westport, Ireland!

Mark tells us about his company Catch My Carbon, which aims to offset carbon emissions by reforesting Ireland with native Irish trees, and shares a bunch of great stories from their youth growing up in Dublin.

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Mark tells us about his company Catch My Carbon, which aims to offset carbon emissions by reforesting Ireland with native Irish trees, and shares a bunch of great stories from their youth growing up in Dublin.

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This week on SlapperCast we talk with Patrick's childhood friend Mark Kavanagh, who joins us from all the way over in Westport, Ireland!

Mark tells us about his company Catch My Carbon, which aims to offset carbon emissions by reforesting Ireland with native Irish trees, and shares a bunch of great stories from their youth growing up in Dublin.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+62ZPku9U ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Mark Kavanagh Episode 101: The Back Arse of Mayo — Rickie O'Neill of the Saw Doctors https://slappercast.fireside.fm/101 116d5f3f-eafe-442f-adcc-0572cc06971b Tue, 12 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 101 The Back Arse of Mayo — Rickie O'Neill of the Saw Doctors full Blaggards This week we talk with our dear friend Rickie O'Neill, drummer for the Saw Doctors 1:12:09 false This week we talk with our dear friend, actor and Saw Doctors drummer Rickie O'Neill!

Apologies for the poor sound quality - we had some wifi performance issues on this episode.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week we talk with our dear friend, actor and Saw Doctors drummer Rickie O'Neill!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+v-CV-Ge6 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Rickie O'Neill Episode 100: That's a Long Walk, Son https://slappercast.fireside.fm/100 eac003c0-b894-403d-be5b-aeea4273e1b7 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:30:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 100 That's a Long Walk, Son full Blaggards First episode of 2021! This week we talk about what we did on New Year's, and who Mark Knopfler should collaborate with. 43:33 true First episode of 2021! This week we talk about:

  • What we did on New Year's (hint: we weren't performing)
  • Exodus documentary "Assorted Atrocities"
  • Shane MacGowan documentary "Crock of Gold"
  • Who Mark Knopfler should collaborate with
  • The ideal structure for a New Year's Eve gig
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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston First episode of 2021! This week we talk about:

  • What we did on New Year's (hint: we weren't performing)
  • Exodus documentary "Assorted Atrocities"
  • Shane MacGowan documentary "Crock of Gold"
  • Who Mark Knopfler should collaborate with
  • The ideal structure for a New Year's Eve gig
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]]> First episode of 2021! This week we talk about:

  • What we did on New Year's (hint: we weren't performing)
  • Exodus documentary "Assorted Atrocities"
  • Shane MacGowan documentary "Crock of Gold"
  • Who Mark Knopfler should collaborate with
  • The ideal structure for a New Year's Eve gig
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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+cu8L7oIE ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 99: Omahaklamoma https://slappercast.fireside.fm/99 1da33191-da15-4677-822d-771b0c641c7e Tue, 29 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 99 Omahaklamoma full Blaggards Bon Jovi's cover of "Fairytale of New York", switching instruments on stage, singing drummers who should stay behind the kit, pros/cons of remixing classic albums 1:03:57 true Last #SlapperCast of 2020!

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  • Recapping last week's episode with drummer Ash Soan
  • Bon Jovi's cover of "Fairytale of New York"
  • Bands that switch instruments on stage
  • Famous musicians who have changed their main instrument
  • Singing drummers who should stay behind the kit
  • The pros/cons of remixing classic albums

Also, high praise for recording/mixing engineer Paul Beebe and mastering engineer Chris Longwood for their excellent work on our latest single, "Everyday is Christmas (Since You're Gone)".

Thanks to Garrett Mahanay for his question!

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Last #SlapperCast of 2020!

This week:

  • Recapping last week's episode with drummer Ash Soan
  • Bon Jovi's cover of "Fairytale of New York"
  • Bands that switch instruments on stage
  • Famous musicians who have changed their main instrument
  • Singing drummers who should stay behind the kit
  • The pros/cons of remixing classic albums

Also, high praise for recording/mixing engineer Paul Beebe and mastering engineer Chris Longwood for their excellent work on our latest single, "Everyday is Christmas (Since You're Gone)".

Thanks to Garrett Mahanay for his question!

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]]> Last #SlapperCast of 2020!

This week:

  • Recapping last week's episode with drummer Ash Soan
  • Bon Jovi's cover of "Fairytale of New York"
  • Bands that switch instruments on stage
  • Famous musicians who have changed their main instrument
  • Singing drummers who should stay behind the kit
  • The pros/cons of remixing classic albums

Also, high praise for recording/mixing engineer Paul Beebe and mastering engineer Chris Longwood for their excellent work on our latest single, "Everyday is Christmas (Since You're Gone)".

Thanks to Garrett Mahanay for his question!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+3Kh_0NrI ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 98: Drummer Ash Soan https://slappercast.fireside.fm/98 553ea29e-6b36-4f22-9459-392562efcf5c Tue, 22 Dec 2020 03:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 98 Drummer Ash Soan full Blaggards A wonderful conversation with drummer Ash Soan on the importance of "playing for the song". 1:36:51 true This week we have a stunning conversation with the mighty Ash Soan—speaking to us from his recording studio all the way over in Norfolk, UK.

Ash is a brilliant drummer, recording and touring musician with a resumé a mile long and loads of amazing stories to tell, of which you'll hear plenty in this episode (Sinéad O'Connor, Van Morrison, Del Amitri, Adele, Rick Wakeman, Terry Reid, et al). We also talk about how the pandemic has affected touring musicians and road crew, and what things might be like when we're able to resume business as usual. But the main focus of this conversation turned out to be the underappreciated art of "playing for the song".

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week we have a stunning conversation with the mighty Ash Soan—speaking to us from his recording studio all the way over in Norfolk, UK.

Ash is a brilliant drummer, recording and touring musician with a resumé a mile long and loads of amazing stories to tell, of which you'll hear plenty in this episode (Sinéad O'Connor, Van Morrison, Del Amitri, Adele, Rick Wakeman, Terry Reid, et al). We also talk about how the pandemic has affected touring musicians and road crew, and what things might be like when we're able to resume business as usual. But the main focus of this conversation turned out to be the underappreciated art of "playing for the song".

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]]> This week we have a stunning conversation with the mighty Ash Soan—speaking to us from his recording studio all the way over in Norfolk, UK.

Ash is a brilliant drummer, recording and touring musician with a resumé a mile long and loads of amazing stories to tell, of which you'll hear plenty in this episode (Sinéad O'Connor, Van Morrison, Del Amitri, Adele, Rick Wakeman, Terry Reid, et al). We also talk about how the pandemic has affected touring musicians and road crew, and what things might be like when we're able to resume business as usual. But the main focus of this conversation turned out to be the underappreciated art of "playing for the song".

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+fHymzVFK ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Ash Soan Episode 97: Subtle Lack of Bagpipes — Tony Scalzo of Fastball https://slappercast.fireside.fm/97 7300804d-5970-4279-8e45-e9f6049f06b6 Tue, 15 Dec 2020 09:45:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 97 Subtle Lack of Bagpipes — Tony Scalzo of Fastball full Blaggards This week we chat with the brilliant Tony Scalzo, one of the lead singers and songwriters of Fastball. 1:17:04 false This week we're thrilled to welcome Tony Scalzo of the band Fastball on the show! We talk about how the pandemic has affected the music industry, Tony's love for Austin and Houston, and many other subjects.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week we're thrilled to welcome Tony Scalzo of the band Fastball on the show! We talk about how the pandemic has affected the music industry, Tony's love for Austin and Houston, and many other subjects.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+M8n2Dk3C ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Tony Scalzo Episode 96: Bound and Gigged https://slappercast.fireside.fm/96 726c3036-a734-43fa-b884-0844207d339d Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 96 Bound and Gigged full Blaggards We talk about our two new Christmas singles coming out this month, and also some exciting upcoming guests on the podcast, and a couple of famous drummers on our guest wishlist. 48:23 false This week on #SlapperCast, we talk about TWO new Christmas singles Blaggards are releasing this month (one cover and one original), and TWO exciting guests we’ll have on the show soon. Then we gush about a legendary drummer (or TWO) we hope to have on the show soon as well.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week on #SlapperCast, we talk about TWO new Christmas singles Blaggards are releasing this month (one cover and one original), and TWO exciting guests we’ll have on the show soon. Then we gush about a legendary drummer (or TWO) we hope to have on the show soon as well.

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]]> This week on #SlapperCast, we talk about TWO new Christmas singles Blaggards are releasing this month (one cover and one original), and TWO exciting guests we’ll have on the show soon. Then we gush about a legendary drummer (or TWO) we hope to have on the show soon as well.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+4IpiAVTC ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 95: Ball of Candyfloss https://slappercast.fireside.fm/95 63b2ea6e-43cd-41cd-9779-aedfdaa949b6 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 01:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 95 Ball of Candyfloss full Blaggards Favorite Christmas traditions, favorite Christmas songs 54:47 true This week on SlapperCast, we talk about favorite Christmas traditions, favorite (and least favorite) Christmas songs. Thanks Greg for the question!

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week on SlapperCast, we talk about favorite Christmas traditions, favorite (and least favorite) Christmas songs. Thanks Greg for the question!

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]]> This week on SlapperCast, we talk about favorite Christmas traditions, favorite (and least favorite) Christmas songs. Thanks Greg for the question!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+2UP5pyRg ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 94: 'Tis the Year of the Grift https://slappercast.fireside.fm/94 901ae2b6-9453-4ee3-827b-fde66cf75289 Tue, 24 Nov 2020 04:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 94 'Tis the Year of the Grift full Blaggards Dodging COVID and gig cancellations, and recording a new Christmas single 46:49 false After a recent exposure at a gig, we've all thankfully tested NEGATIVE for COVID-19. During this show, you hear us discover one gig is cancelled while we firm up another one. Eric shares some fascinating things he learned about the late great Neil Peart during a PASIC roundtable that he moderated last week. Also, we've recorded a new Christmas single which will be out SOON!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+u2AbtrCL ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 93: Mincing Down the Hall https://slappercast.fireside.fm/93 57c2ab62-f1b4-498c-a254-35c1a8dde3a7 Tue, 17 Nov 2020 22:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 93 Mincing Down the Hall full Blaggards Favorite instrumentals 53:33 true This week on SlapperCast, Eric talks about his adventures with Percussive Arts Society... also favorite instrumentals. Thanks Greg for the question!

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week on SlapperCast, Eric talks about his adventures with Percussive Arts Society... also favorite instrumentals. Thanks Greg for the question!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+cPSV7E3c ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 92: Effervescent as Always https://slappercast.fireside.fm/92 a9636f9d-6806-4f99-ae53-cc30ed78d50f Tue, 10 Nov 2020 06:30:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 92 Effervescent as Always full Blaggards The joy of being able to play live again during the pandemic (even if only a limited capacity), and artists we'd like to record/write with. 49:09 false This week on SlapperCast, we talk about the joy of being able to play live again during the pandemic, even if only a limited capacity. Also, artists we'd like to record/write with.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week on SlapperCast, we talk about the joy of being able to play live again during the pandemic, even if only a limited capacity. Also, artists we'd like to record/write with.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+1s451D-B ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 91: Everything's Private Property If You've Got a Gun — Doug Stanhope (Part Two) https://slappercast.fireside.fm/91 469cda9b-62c6-409e-ba27-e0fcf6b1fa18 Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 91 Everything's Private Property If You've Got a Gun — Doug Stanhope (Part Two) full Blaggards Part Two of our epic conversation with comedian Doug Stanhope 47:13 true Here is Part Two of our conversation with Doug Stanhope. In this segment, Doug spends much of his time essentially interviewing us, which again shows you what a genuine person he is. Can't wait to have him on the show again.

Topic list:

  • Congratulations to our friends Kelly & Debbie Howe on their 30th anniversary
  • Doug asks about our mutual friends in Houston-based band RAT RANCH
  • Doug's history at Chilkoot Charlie's in Anchorage, Alaska
  • The challenges of having too many people in a band
  • Paddy: being a comedian is the hardest job in the world
  • How old-school casette audiobooks changed Doug's life on the road in the early days
  • The joy of exploring backroads locations while on tour (how Doug found Bisbee, AZ)
  • Doug and Paddy compare their (very close) ages
  • Doug asks how long Blaggards have been together
  • Eric's frustration with joining the band right before the pandemic kicked in
  • Why our former drummer Mike McAloon left the band
  • Doug asks what 'Blaggards' means
  • 'Plausible deniabilty' for band names before the internet
  • Doug asks what "Behind the Music" dirt Blaggards might have
  • Doug asks if any of us are sober or single
  • Is music a young man's sport?
  • Doug asks what cover songs we love doing in our own style
  • How Blaggards side-step Irish rock clichés
  • Doug's love of Irish Rock (despite his disinterest in music in general)
  • What Irish rock band does Paddy dislike the most
  • Overplayed bar-band songs
  • How cover songs are often better than the originals
  • The complicated issue of comedy theft
  • How Australian comedian Jim Jeffries blatantly stole a routine from Doug
  • Comics have no recourse to copyright infringement
  • How joke theives are effectively drummed out of the business
  • Doug asks if anyone has ever stolen from Blaggards
  • How we came up with our version of "Drunken Sailor"
  • How young comics often try impress Doug with similar material
  • How language barriers can create conflicts in comedy material

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Here is Part Two of our conversation with Doug Stanhope. In this segment, Doug spends much of his time essentially interviewing us, which again shows you what a genuine person he is. Can't wait to have him on the show again.

Topic list:

  • Congratulations to our friends Kelly & Debbie Howe on their 30th anniversary
  • Doug asks about our mutual friends in Houston-based band RAT RANCH
  • Doug's history at Chilkoot Charlie's in Anchorage, Alaska
  • The challenges of having too many people in a band
  • Paddy: being a comedian is the hardest job in the world
  • How old-school casette audiobooks changed Doug's life on the road in the early days
  • The joy of exploring backroads locations while on tour (how Doug found Bisbee, AZ)
  • Doug and Paddy compare their (very close) ages
  • Doug asks how long Blaggards have been together
  • Eric's frustration with joining the band right before the pandemic kicked in
  • Why our former drummer Mike McAloon left the band
  • Doug asks what 'Blaggards' means
  • 'Plausible deniabilty' for band names before the internet
  • Doug asks what "Behind the Music" dirt Blaggards might have
  • Doug asks if any of us are sober or single
  • Is music a young man's sport?
  • Doug asks what cover songs we love doing in our own style
  • How Blaggards side-step Irish rock clichés
  • Doug's love of Irish Rock (despite his disinterest in music in general)
  • What Irish rock band does Paddy dislike the most
  • Overplayed bar-band songs
  • How cover songs are often better than the originals
  • The complicated issue of comedy theft
  • How Australian comedian Jim Jeffries blatantly stole a routine from Doug
  • Comics have no recourse to copyright infringement
  • How joke theives are effectively drummed out of the business
  • Doug asks if anyone has ever stolen from Blaggards
  • How we came up with our version of "Drunken Sailor"
  • How young comics often try impress Doug with similar material
  • How language barriers can create conflicts in comedy material

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]]> Here is Part Two of our conversation with Doug Stanhope. In this segment, Doug spends much of his time essentially interviewing us, which again shows you what a genuine person he is. Can't wait to have him on the show again.

Topic list:

  • Congratulations to our friends Kelly & Debbie Howe on their 30th anniversary
  • Doug asks about our mutual friends in Houston-based band RAT RANCH
  • Doug's history at Chilkoot Charlie's in Anchorage, Alaska
  • The challenges of having too many people in a band
  • Paddy: being a comedian is the hardest job in the world
  • How old-school casette audiobooks changed Doug's life on the road in the early days
  • The joy of exploring backroads locations while on tour (how Doug found Bisbee, AZ)
  • Doug and Paddy compare their (very close) ages
  • Doug asks how long Blaggards have been together
  • Eric's frustration with joining the band right before the pandemic kicked in
  • Why our former drummer Mike McAloon left the band
  • Doug asks what 'Blaggards' means
  • 'Plausible deniabilty' for band names before the internet
  • Doug asks what "Behind the Music" dirt Blaggards might have
  • Doug asks if any of us are sober or single
  • Is music a young man's sport?
  • Doug asks what cover songs we love doing in our own style
  • How Blaggards side-step Irish rock clichés
  • Doug's love of Irish Rock (despite his disinterest in music in general)
  • What Irish rock band does Paddy dislike the most
  • Overplayed bar-band songs
  • How cover songs are often better than the originals
  • The complicated issue of comedy theft
  • How Australian comedian Jim Jeffries blatantly stole a routine from Doug
  • Comics have no recourse to copyright infringement
  • How joke theives are effectively drummed out of the business
  • Doug asks if anyone has ever stolen from Blaggards
  • How we came up with our version of "Drunken Sailor"
  • How young comics often try impress Doug with similar material
  • How language barriers can create conflicts in comedy material

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+sECWSSpj ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Doug Stanhope Episode 90: You've Got a Friend in Bisbee — Doug Stanhope (Part One) https://slappercast.fireside.fm/90 0465c383-ad5c-4ac3-b57f-d2901db743e5 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 90 You've Got a Friend in Bisbee — Doug Stanhope (Part One) full Blaggards Part one of a long conversation with comedian Doug Stanhope 1:06:02 true This week on SlapperCast, we're thrilled to have comedian Doug Stanhope on the show! This is a long conversation split into two parts (part two will be out next week).

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week on SlapperCast, we're thrilled to have comedian Doug Stanhope on the show! This is a long conversation split into two parts (part two will be out next week).

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+QszfCjTi ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Doug Stanhope Episode 89: Bands we used to dislike & 1980s fashion choices https://slappercast.fireside.fm/89 98a4fd0e-08cb-4dac-9f14-8658de7d2103 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 10:30:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 89 Bands we used to dislike & 1980s fashion choices full Blaggards Bands we once disliked but now have grown to like, Fashion and haircuts we had in the 1980s. 55:33 false

This week on SlapperCast:

  • bands we once disliked but now have grown to like
  • 1980s haircuts and fashion choices

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  • 1980s haircuts and fashion choices

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  • 1980s haircuts and fashion choices

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+AAprcIEB ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 88: Double Kick in the Head https://slappercast.fireside.fm/88 cb938868-5d52-4d20-ad10-51cfc9b14687 Tue, 13 Oct 2020 03:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 88 Double Kick in the Head full Blaggards A recap of our mini-tour up the Midwest, and remembering Eddie Van Halen 39:56 true This week on #SlapperCast, we recap this past weekend's mini-tour as we drive home from Omaha... our first out-of-state road trip since the pandemic began. Also, a long discussion about the recently departed Eddie Van Halen.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week on #SlapperCast, we recap this past weekend's mini-tour as we drive home from Omaha... our first out-of-state road trip since the pandemic began. Also, a long discussion about the recently departed Eddie Van Halen.

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]]> This week on #SlapperCast, we recap this past weekend's mini-tour as we drive home from Omaha... our first out-of-state road trip since the pandemic began. Also, a long discussion about the recently departed Eddie Van Halen.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+loOHgSaV ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 87: Least Favorite Boy of Summer https://slappercast.fireside.fm/87 756b6589-ace2-416f-b42e-f0462ee7ff2a Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 87 Least Favorite Boy of Summer full Blaggards Best/worst live bands, opening songs and encores. 1:09:49 false This week on Slappercast, we talk about best/worst live bands, opening songs, encores, etc.

We're also giving away a case of Blackwater Draw Brewing Co.'s "I Wity the Fool" to one lucky winner in the Houston area. To enter the drawing, go watch this episode on YouTube, subscribe, and leave a comment there telling us about your favorite (or least favorite) live band, opening, encore, etc. BY TUESDAY OCTOBER 13. Recipient must be of legal drinking age in Texas.

Cheers!

Topics:

  • Poorly recalled music memories of 1987
  • Eric's memories of Extreme opening for Aerosmith at the Orpheum in Boston
  • Patrick's memories of seeing Aerosmith in Miami
  • Great opening songs (The Police, Van Halen, Iron Maiden, Cheap Trick, Queen, David Bowie, Crowded House, Dio, etc.)
  • Great live bands with mediocre studio albums
  • Disappointing encores
  • Great encores
  • Live shows ruined by bad sound
  • Best/worst opening bands

Watch on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/DVUAKC58Y6U

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week on Slappercast, we talk about best/worst live bands, opening songs, encores, etc.

We're also giving away a case of Blackwater Draw Brewing Co.'s "I Wity the Fool" to one lucky winner in the Houston area. To enter the drawing, go watch this episode on YouTube, subscribe, and leave a comment there telling us about your favorite (or least favorite) live band, opening, encore, etc. BY TUESDAY OCTOBER 13. Recipient must be of legal drinking age in Texas.

Cheers!

Topics:

  • Poorly recalled music memories of 1987
  • Eric's memories of Extreme opening for Aerosmith at the Orpheum in Boston
  • Patrick's memories of seeing Aerosmith in Miami
  • Great opening songs (The Police, Van Halen, Iron Maiden, Cheap Trick, Queen, David Bowie, Crowded House, Dio, etc.)
  • Great live bands with mediocre studio albums
  • Disappointing encores
  • Great encores
  • Live shows ruined by bad sound
  • Best/worst opening bands

Watch on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/DVUAKC58Y6U

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]]> This week on Slappercast, we talk about best/worst live bands, opening songs, encores, etc.

We're also giving away a case of Blackwater Draw Brewing Co.'s "I Wity the Fool" to one lucky winner in the Houston area. To enter the drawing, go watch this episode on YouTube, subscribe, and leave a comment there telling us about your favorite (or least favorite) live band, opening, encore, etc. BY TUESDAY OCTOBER 13. Recipient must be of legal drinking age in Texas.

Cheers!

Topics:

  • Poorly recalled music memories of 1987
  • Eric's memories of Extreme opening for Aerosmith at the Orpheum in Boston
  • Patrick's memories of seeing Aerosmith in Miami
  • Great opening songs (The Police, Van Halen, Iron Maiden, Cheap Trick, Queen, David Bowie, Crowded House, Dio, etc.)
  • Great live bands with mediocre studio albums
  • Disappointing encores
  • Great encores
  • Live shows ruined by bad sound
  • Best/worst opening bands

Watch on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/DVUAKC58Y6U

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+LDIhXwLC ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 86: Part-time Professionals https://slappercast.fireside.fm/86 f4ba2036-4f9c-4317-bb2f-48c65048b1ed Tue, 29 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 86 Part-time Professionals full Blaggards A free-form discussion of metal/prog drummers, recent gigs, and how we're learning to navigate this seemingly never-ending pandemic as professional musicians. 54:17 true This week on #SlapperCast: a free-form discussion of metal/prog drummers, recent gigs, and how we're learning to navigate this seemingly never-ending pandemic as professional musicians.

Topic list:
• What coffee are we drinking today?
• Patrick’s coffee brewing tips
• Praise for drummer Dave Lombardo of Slayer and Mr. Bungle
• Dave Lombardo’s on-and-off again relationship with Slayer
• Lombardo vs. drummer Paul Bostaph
• New tour dates in early October (Wichita KS, Omaha NE, etc.)
• T-Bone Tom’s in Kemah on October 23rd
• Acoustic Blaggards shows... without a fiddle player?
• Many thanks to Tim Kennedy for providing video footage from our performance at the Sherwood Virtual Celtic Gathering
• Our recent show at Blackwater Draw Brewing Co. in Bryan TX
• Eric’s new drum kit
• Texas Governor Greg Abbott is choking our pubs and breweries
• Praise for Chris Buckley, former Blaggard fiddler who played with us last week
• Time signature changes vs. “feel” in rock music
• Eric’s favorite Rush song
• Eric’s upcoming PASIC roundtable discussion on Neil Peart, featuring Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater
• Do prog bands take themselves too seriously?
• Our habit of teasing audiences with brief bits of classic rock songs we have no intention of actually playing
• Our new album is in the mixing stage
• Looking forward to getting out-of-state for the first time since the pandemic started
• Memories of our first road trip with Eric back in 2017
• NEXT WEEK: a giveaway of Blackwater Brewing Co. beer on Episode 87
• Upcoming Houston-area shows in November
• People who request songs and then disappear
• Song requests that make no sense
• Billy Joel’s overt Beatles influence on “Nylon Curtain”

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week on #SlapperCast: a free-form discussion of metal/prog drummers, recent gigs, and how we're learning to navigate this seemingly never-ending pandemic as professional musicians.

Topic list:
• What coffee are we drinking today?
• Patrick’s coffee brewing tips
• Praise for drummer Dave Lombardo of Slayer and Mr. Bungle
• Dave Lombardo’s on-and-off again relationship with Slayer
• Lombardo vs. drummer Paul Bostaph
• New tour dates in early October (Wichita KS, Omaha NE, etc.)
• T-Bone Tom’s in Kemah on October 23rd
• Acoustic Blaggards shows... without a fiddle player?
• Many thanks to Tim Kennedy for providing video footage from our performance at the Sherwood Virtual Celtic Gathering
• Our recent show at Blackwater Draw Brewing Co. in Bryan TX
• Eric’s new drum kit
• Texas Governor Greg Abbott is choking our pubs and breweries
• Praise for Chris Buckley, former Blaggard fiddler who played with us last week
• Time signature changes vs. “feel” in rock music
• Eric’s favorite Rush song
• Eric’s upcoming PASIC roundtable discussion on Neil Peart, featuring Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater
• Do prog bands take themselves too seriously?
• Our habit of teasing audiences with brief bits of classic rock songs we have no intention of actually playing
• Our new album is in the mixing stage
• Looking forward to getting out-of-state for the first time since the pandemic started
• Memories of our first road trip with Eric back in 2017
• NEXT WEEK: a giveaway of Blackwater Brewing Co. beer on Episode 87
• Upcoming Houston-area shows in November
• People who request songs and then disappear
• Song requests that make no sense
• Billy Joel’s overt Beatles influence on “Nylon Curtain”

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]]> This week on #SlapperCast: a free-form discussion of metal/prog drummers, recent gigs, and how we're learning to navigate this seemingly never-ending pandemic as professional musicians.

Topic list:
• What coffee are we drinking today?
• Patrick’s coffee brewing tips
• Praise for drummer Dave Lombardo of Slayer and Mr. Bungle
• Dave Lombardo’s on-and-off again relationship with Slayer
• Lombardo vs. drummer Paul Bostaph
• New tour dates in early October (Wichita KS, Omaha NE, etc.)
• T-Bone Tom’s in Kemah on October 23rd
• Acoustic Blaggards shows... without a fiddle player?
• Many thanks to Tim Kennedy for providing video footage from our performance at the Sherwood Virtual Celtic Gathering
• Our recent show at Blackwater Draw Brewing Co. in Bryan TX
• Eric’s new drum kit
• Texas Governor Greg Abbott is choking our pubs and breweries
• Praise for Chris Buckley, former Blaggard fiddler who played with us last week
• Time signature changes vs. “feel” in rock music
• Eric’s favorite Rush song
• Eric’s upcoming PASIC roundtable discussion on Neil Peart, featuring Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater
• Do prog bands take themselves too seriously?
• Our habit of teasing audiences with brief bits of classic rock songs we have no intention of actually playing
• Our new album is in the mixing stage
• Looking forward to getting out-of-state for the first time since the pandemic started
• Memories of our first road trip with Eric back in 2017
• NEXT WEEK: a giveaway of Blackwater Brewing Co. beer on Episode 87
• Upcoming Houston-area shows in November
• People who request songs and then disappear
• Song requests that make no sense
• Billy Joel’s overt Beatles influence on “Nylon Curtain”

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+swX0YCzZ ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 85: Martinis & Disappointment https://slappercast.fireside.fm/85 275f5964-1bee-4807-a0ca-6b2896d28700 Tue, 22 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 85 Martinis & Disappointment full Blaggards Record store memories, albums that disappointed us, musicians we like but wouldn't want to work with, difficult working relationships in bands 1:17:02 true This week on #SlapperCast: record store memories from our youth, disappointing albums, musicians we like but wouldn't want to work with, difficult working relationships in bands.

Topics:

  • Eric's "ointment" story
  • Recapping our first full-length performance in months
  • How much time off is too much?
  • The challenge of developing an unspoken language as a band when we're not gigging
  • Managing different tempos and keys in a set list
  • Last week's show with Cindy Heywood (see Episode 84)
  • Slade Ham's recent outstanding stand-up comedy show at Improv Houston (see Episode 83)
  • Other comedy shows we've seen
  • The possibility of Blaggards doing shows with stand-up comedians
  • Eric's memories of Hi-Ho Records in Berlin, New Hampshire
  • Patrick's memories of Houston's Cactus Records in the old days
  • Patrick and Eric remember learning about new album releases by reading music magazines
  • Chad remembers the joy of discovering new album releases at record stores just by chance
  • Chad's deep disappointment with Peter Gabriel's "So" album when it first came out in 1986
  • Eric explains the one thing that makes Peter Gabriel's "Sledgehammer" cool
  • Eric's disappoinment with the Boo Radleys
  • Patrick's disappoinment with Iron Maiden's Blaze Bailey period
  • Chad's disappoinment with Queen's "Hot Space" album
  • Patrick's disappointment with Freddie Mercury's solo material
  • Eric's disappointment with Sting's early '90s solo material
  • A critique of the "Synchronicity" album by the Police
  • The joy of a watching solid three-piece band perform like the Police or ZZ Top
  • Sting and Stewart Copeland's turbulent working relationship
  • Musicians we like but wouldn't want to work with (Chuck Berry, Buddy Rich, James Brown, etc.)
  • Tin Machine versus David Bowie's solo material
  • Bootsy Collins' experience working with James Brown
  • Ricky Gervais' friendship with David Bowie

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week on #SlapperCast: record store memories from our youth, disappointing albums, musicians we like but wouldn't want to work with, difficult working relationships in bands.

Topics:

  • Eric's "ointment" story
  • Recapping our first full-length performance in months
  • How much time off is too much?
  • The challenge of developing an unspoken language as a band when we're not gigging
  • Managing different tempos and keys in a set list
  • Last week's show with Cindy Heywood (see Episode 84)
  • Slade Ham's recent outstanding stand-up comedy show at Improv Houston (see Episode 83)
  • Other comedy shows we've seen
  • The possibility of Blaggards doing shows with stand-up comedians
  • Eric's memories of Hi-Ho Records in Berlin, New Hampshire
  • Patrick's memories of Houston's Cactus Records in the old days
  • Patrick and Eric remember learning about new album releases by reading music magazines
  • Chad remembers the joy of discovering new album releases at record stores just by chance
  • Chad's deep disappointment with Peter Gabriel's "So" album when it first came out in 1986
  • Eric explains the one thing that makes Peter Gabriel's "Sledgehammer" cool
  • Eric's disappoinment with the Boo Radleys
  • Patrick's disappoinment with Iron Maiden's Blaze Bailey period
  • Chad's disappoinment with Queen's "Hot Space" album
  • Patrick's disappointment with Freddie Mercury's solo material
  • Eric's disappointment with Sting's early '90s solo material
  • A critique of the "Synchronicity" album by the Police
  • The joy of a watching solid three-piece band perform like the Police or ZZ Top
  • Sting and Stewart Copeland's turbulent working relationship
  • Musicians we like but wouldn't want to work with (Chuck Berry, Buddy Rich, James Brown, etc.)
  • Tin Machine versus David Bowie's solo material
  • Bootsy Collins' experience working with James Brown
  • Ricky Gervais' friendship with David Bowie

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]]> This week on #SlapperCast: record store memories from our youth, disappointing albums, musicians we like but wouldn't want to work with, difficult working relationships in bands.

Topics:

  • Eric's "ointment" story
  • Recapping our first full-length performance in months
  • How much time off is too much?
  • The challenge of developing an unspoken language as a band when we're not gigging
  • Managing different tempos and keys in a set list
  • Last week's show with Cindy Heywood (see Episode 84)
  • Slade Ham's recent outstanding stand-up comedy show at Improv Houston (see Episode 83)
  • Other comedy shows we've seen
  • The possibility of Blaggards doing shows with stand-up comedians
  • Eric's memories of Hi-Ho Records in Berlin, New Hampshire
  • Patrick's memories of Houston's Cactus Records in the old days
  • Patrick and Eric remember learning about new album releases by reading music magazines
  • Chad remembers the joy of discovering new album releases at record stores just by chance
  • Chad's deep disappointment with Peter Gabriel's "So" album when it first came out in 1986
  • Eric explains the one thing that makes Peter Gabriel's "Sledgehammer" cool
  • Eric's disappoinment with the Boo Radleys
  • Patrick's disappoinment with Iron Maiden's Blaze Bailey period
  • Chad's disappoinment with Queen's "Hot Space" album
  • Patrick's disappointment with Freddie Mercury's solo material
  • Eric's disappointment with Sting's early '90s solo material
  • A critique of the "Synchronicity" album by the Police
  • The joy of a watching solid three-piece band perform like the Police or ZZ Top
  • Sting and Stewart Copeland's turbulent working relationship
  • Musicians we like but wouldn't want to work with (Chuck Berry, Buddy Rich, James Brown, etc.)
  • Tin Machine versus David Bowie's solo material
  • Bootsy Collins' experience working with James Brown
  • Ricky Gervais' friendship with David Bowie

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+SjBx-I2J ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 84: "Super Invisible Nobody" with Cindy Heywood https://slappercast.fireside.fm/84 a69bd576-6922-4cfc-af80-03d555e11e4a Tue, 15 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 84 "Super Invisible Nobody" with Cindy Heywood full Blaggards September is National Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month, and this week on #SlapperCast, we talk with musician and author Cindy Heywood, a proud survivor of anxiety disorder and suicidal depression. 1:34:17 false September is National Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month, and this week on #SlapperCast, we talk with musician and author Cindy Heywood, a proud survivor of anxiety disorder and suicidal depression.

Cindy is a fierce defender of the rights of all who suffer from addiction and mental illness. She's a well-known mentor on internationally published suicide prevention forums, and her and editorials have been featured in internationally published magazines. She is currently working on the second edition of her book "Super Invisible Nobody", which details her recovery from anxiety disorder and suicidal depression.

Topic list:

  • Cindy's background in the Houston music scene and the "Richmond Strip", where Patrick and Cindy first met
  • How the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic compares to the 1979 oil crisis
  • How the uncertainty of the pandemic can lead to anxiety and depression
  • The world is in mourning for a culture and a way of life that we've lost due to the pandemic
  • How Cindy's anxiety disorder led to alcohol addiction
  • How suicidal depression is often not outwardly noticeable to others
  • Cindy's descent from anxiety disorder into suicidal depression
  • How understanding the dysfunctional roots of family relationships can be essential to recovery
  • Cindy's experience with family therapy, and how it doesn't always result in mutually happy endings
  • Never give up, your situation is not hopeless
  • Cindy's experiences with online forums and her Suicide Talkz Facebook page, and how that led to writing her book "Super Invisible Nobody".
  • The importance of reclaiming your perception of yourself
  • The epidemic of suicide in military and law enforcement
  • How the pandemic is driving innovation in mental health on the internet
  • Communication is essential / there's no shame in asking for help
  • The danger of isolating yourself ("You cannot do it alone")
  • Chad, Patrick and Eric's methods of coping during the pandemic
  • The value of productivity, creativity and physical activity
  • How sharing your own struggles with depression can be essential in helping others ("Go deep or go home")
  • The essential healing powers of humor and music
  • Eric's "Crown Royal" story
  • Recapping our recent gig at Sherwood Virtual Celtic Gathering

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Special Guest: Cindy Heywood.

]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston September is National Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month, and this week on #SlapperCast, we talk with musician and author Cindy Heywood, a proud survivor of anxiety disorder and suicidal depression.

Cindy is a fierce defender of the rights of all who suffer from addiction and mental illness. She's a well-known mentor on internationally published suicide prevention forums, and her and editorials have been featured in internationally published magazines. She is currently working on the second edition of her book "Super Invisible Nobody", which details her recovery from anxiety disorder and suicidal depression.

Topic list:

  • Cindy's background in the Houston music scene and the "Richmond Strip", where Patrick and Cindy first met
  • How the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic compares to the 1979 oil crisis
  • How the uncertainty of the pandemic can lead to anxiety and depression
  • The world is in mourning for a culture and a way of life that we've lost due to the pandemic
  • How Cindy's anxiety disorder led to alcohol addiction
  • How suicidal depression is often not outwardly noticeable to others
  • Cindy's descent from anxiety disorder into suicidal depression
  • How understanding the dysfunctional roots of family relationships can be essential to recovery
  • Cindy's experience with family therapy, and how it doesn't always result in mutually happy endings
  • Never give up, your situation is not hopeless
  • Cindy's experiences with online forums and her Suicide Talkz Facebook page, and how that led to writing her book "Super Invisible Nobody".
  • The importance of reclaiming your perception of yourself
  • The epidemic of suicide in military and law enforcement
  • How the pandemic is driving innovation in mental health on the internet
  • Communication is essential / there's no shame in asking for help
  • The danger of isolating yourself ("You cannot do it alone")
  • Chad, Patrick and Eric's methods of coping during the pandemic
  • The value of productivity, creativity and physical activity
  • How sharing your own struggles with depression can be essential in helping others ("Go deep or go home")
  • The essential healing powers of humor and music
  • Eric's "Crown Royal" story
  • Recapping our recent gig at Sherwood Virtual Celtic Gathering

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]]> September is National Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month, and this week on #SlapperCast, we talk with musician and author Cindy Heywood, a proud survivor of anxiety disorder and suicidal depression.

Cindy is a fierce defender of the rights of all who suffer from addiction and mental illness. She's a well-known mentor on internationally published suicide prevention forums, and her and editorials have been featured in internationally published magazines. She is currently working on the second edition of her book "Super Invisible Nobody", which details her recovery from anxiety disorder and suicidal depression.

Topic list:

  • Cindy's background in the Houston music scene and the "Richmond Strip", where Patrick and Cindy first met
  • How the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic compares to the 1979 oil crisis
  • How the uncertainty of the pandemic can lead to anxiety and depression
  • The world is in mourning for a culture and a way of life that we've lost due to the pandemic
  • How Cindy's anxiety disorder led to alcohol addiction
  • How suicidal depression is often not outwardly noticeable to others
  • Cindy's descent from anxiety disorder into suicidal depression
  • How understanding the dysfunctional roots of family relationships can be essential to recovery
  • Cindy's experience with family therapy, and how it doesn't always result in mutually happy endings
  • Never give up, your situation is not hopeless
  • Cindy's experiences with online forums and her Suicide Talkz Facebook page, and how that led to writing her book "Super Invisible Nobody".
  • The importance of reclaiming your perception of yourself
  • The epidemic of suicide in military and law enforcement
  • How the pandemic is driving innovation in mental health on the internet
  • Communication is essential / there's no shame in asking for help
  • The danger of isolating yourself ("You cannot do it alone")
  • Chad, Patrick and Eric's methods of coping during the pandemic
  • The value of productivity, creativity and physical activity
  • How sharing your own struggles with depression can be essential in helping others ("Go deep or go home")
  • The essential healing powers of humor and music
  • Eric's "Crown Royal" story
  • Recapping our recent gig at Sherwood Virtual Celtic Gathering

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+lZITdpam ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Cindy Heywood Episode 83: Vaseline and Muffins with Slade Ham https://slappercast.fireside.fm/83 feee644a-7a52-486f-93ff-3d1a744095d0 Tue, 08 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 83 Vaseline and Muffins with Slade Ham full Blaggards This week we're joined by our longtime friend, comedian Slade Ham! We talk about the similarities between comedians and musicians, regarding things like creative process, work ethic, and plagiarism. 1:41:14 true This week on #SlapperCast, we're joined by our longtime friend, comedian Slade Ham! We talk about a ton of stuff, mostly focusing on the similarities between comedians and musicians, regarding things like creative process, work ethic, and plagiarism.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week on #SlapperCast, we're joined by our longtime friend, comedian Slade Ham! We talk about a ton of stuff, mostly focusing on the similarities between comedians and musicians, regarding things like creative process, work ethic, and plagiarism.

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]]> This week on #SlapperCast, we're joined by our longtime friend, comedian Slade Ham! We talk about a ton of stuff, mostly focusing on the similarities between comedians and musicians, regarding things like creative process, work ethic, and plagiarism.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+yy6a0rvm ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Slade Ham Episode 82: More Than Twenty, Less Than a Million https://slappercast.fireside.fm/82 b862019f-30f8-4da4-aa9b-a1251e487bff Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 82 More Than Twenty, Less Than a Million full Blaggards Pandemic's effect on retail/office space, pre-show rituals, audience feedback, wedding gigs, pandemic weight loss/maintenance, etc. 1:05:34 true This week on #SlapperCast:

  • Houston's near-miss with Hurricane Laura
  • An update on last week's show (Episode 81) with pub/brewery owner Chris Steele and his efforts to reopen his businesses during the pandemic under current TABC restrictions
  • Upcoming guest: comedian Slade Ham
  • The op-ed battle between Jerry Seinfeld and James Altucher about the fate of New York City
  • How the pandemic is affecting retail space and office space real estate
  • Do we have any strange pre-show rituals?
  • How audience feedback affects musicians and comedians
  • How many marriages are Blaggards responsible for?
  • Why we miss the routine of loading in/setting up/breaking down/loading out gear at shows
  • The importance of a quick load-out after a show
  • Struggles with weight loss/maintenance during the pandemic
  • Will we do a #SlapperCast live stream?
  • We will we record and release our version of Danny Boy?

Many thanks to Kelli for your questions!

Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/KTIUoy1mh-s

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week on #SlapperCast:

  • Houston's near-miss with Hurricane Laura
  • An update on last week's show (Episode 81) with pub/brewery owner Chris Steele and his efforts to reopen his businesses during the pandemic under current TABC restrictions
  • Upcoming guest: comedian Slade Ham
  • The op-ed battle between Jerry Seinfeld and James Altucher about the fate of New York City
  • How the pandemic is affecting retail space and office space real estate
  • Do we have any strange pre-show rituals?
  • How audience feedback affects musicians and comedians
  • How many marriages are Blaggards responsible for?
  • Why we miss the routine of loading in/setting up/breaking down/loading out gear at shows
  • The importance of a quick load-out after a show
  • Struggles with weight loss/maintenance during the pandemic
  • Will we do a #SlapperCast live stream?
  • We will we record and release our version of Danny Boy?

Many thanks to Kelli for your questions!

Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/KTIUoy1mh-s

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]]> This week on #SlapperCast:

  • Houston's near-miss with Hurricane Laura
  • An update on last week's show (Episode 81) with pub/brewery owner Chris Steele and his efforts to reopen his businesses during the pandemic under current TABC restrictions
  • Upcoming guest: comedian Slade Ham
  • The op-ed battle between Jerry Seinfeld and James Altucher about the fate of New York City
  • How the pandemic is affecting retail space and office space real estate
  • Do we have any strange pre-show rituals?
  • How audience feedback affects musicians and comedians
  • How many marriages are Blaggards responsible for?
  • Why we miss the routine of loading in/setting up/breaking down/loading out gear at shows
  • The importance of a quick load-out after a show
  • Struggles with weight loss/maintenance during the pandemic
  • Will we do a #SlapperCast live stream?
  • We will we record and release our version of Danny Boy?

Many thanks to Kelli for your questions!

Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/KTIUoy1mh-s

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+RWqeHl1x ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 81: Beast of Blackwater https://slappercast.fireside.fm/81 dc2d39a6-a9e9-4d7b-84d2-fb21431d3bd8 Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 81 Beast of Blackwater full Blaggards This week: Chris Steele, owner of O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station and Blackwater Draw Brewing Co. in Bryan. 56:29 true This week on #SlapperCast, we talk with our dear friend Chris Steele, owner of O'Bannon's Taphouse and Blackwater Draw Brewing Co. in Bryan–College Station, Texas.

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/M3LH57ok7UE

  • How Chris got started in the bar industry, and how his wife Stephanie got him hooked on quality beer
  • The genesis of O'Bannon's Taphouse and Blackwater Draw Brewing Co. (BWD)
  • The challenges that O'Bannon's and BWD are now facing during the pandemic with the inconsistent and unreasonable restrictions being placed on bars/restaurants in Texas.
  • How alcohol laws in Texas have changed since the pandemic, and how they might (should) continue to change

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Special Guest: Chris Steele.

]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week on #SlapperCast, we talk with our dear friend Chris Steele, owner of O'Bannon's Taphouse and Blackwater Draw Brewing Co. in Bryan–College Station, Texas.

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/M3LH57ok7UE

  • How Chris got started in the bar industry, and how his wife Stephanie got him hooked on quality beer
  • The genesis of O'Bannon's Taphouse and Blackwater Draw Brewing Co. (BWD)
  • The challenges that O'Bannon's and BWD are now facing during the pandemic with the inconsistent and unreasonable restrictions being placed on bars/restaurants in Texas.
  • How alcohol laws in Texas have changed since the pandemic, and how they might (should) continue to change

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]]> This week on #SlapperCast, we talk with our dear friend Chris Steele, owner of O'Bannon's Taphouse and Blackwater Draw Brewing Co. in Bryan–College Station, Texas.

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/M3LH57ok7UE

  • How Chris got started in the bar industry, and how his wife Stephanie got him hooked on quality beer
  • The genesis of O'Bannon's Taphouse and Blackwater Draw Brewing Co. (BWD)
  • The challenges that O'Bannon's and BWD are now facing during the pandemic with the inconsistent and unreasonable restrictions being placed on bars/restaurants in Texas.
  • How alcohol laws in Texas have changed since the pandemic, and how they might (should) continue to change

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+hH1goPjk ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Chris Steele Episode 80: The Slums of Killiney https://slappercast.fireside.fm/80 11fab048-06c0-4414-b188-643c48c47eb4 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 80 The Slums of Killiney full Blaggards Patrick's brother Andrew joins us to talk about his company PitchHub, and how online video has taken on greater importance during the pandemic. 58:37 true This week on #SlapperCast, Patrick's brother Andrew Devlin joins us to talk about his company PitchHub.

  • What Andrew's life has been like with three young boys virtual learning from home
  • Why Andrew prefers Spotify over other streaming music services
  • Andrew's company PitchHub, which helps businesses create video content to use online
  • PitchHub's concept of helping clients create a "video business card"
  • How PitchHub could be useful for musicians
  • Why PitchHub has so much work with realtors
  • How the pandemic is affecting the real estate business, as people no longer have to worry about living close to work
  • How music venues might adapt to the pandemic
  • The challenge of adding real applause to live stream performances
  • How late night talk show hosts have adapted to working from home
  • Working on song arrangements in the recording studio instead of on stage

Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/66cBy-PqV-I

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week on #SlapperCast, Patrick's brother Andrew Devlin joins us to talk about his company PitchHub.

  • What Andrew's life has been like with three young boys virtual learning from home
  • Why Andrew prefers Spotify over other streaming music services
  • Andrew's company PitchHub, which helps businesses create video content to use online
  • PitchHub's concept of helping clients create a "video business card"
  • How PitchHub could be useful for musicians
  • Why PitchHub has so much work with realtors
  • How the pandemic is affecting the real estate business, as people no longer have to worry about living close to work
  • How music venues might adapt to the pandemic
  • The challenge of adding real applause to live stream performances
  • How late night talk show hosts have adapted to working from home
  • Working on song arrangements in the recording studio instead of on stage

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]]> This week on #SlapperCast, Patrick's brother Andrew Devlin joins us to talk about his company PitchHub.

  • What Andrew's life has been like with three young boys virtual learning from home
  • Why Andrew prefers Spotify over other streaming music services
  • Andrew's company PitchHub, which helps businesses create video content to use online
  • PitchHub's concept of helping clients create a "video business card"
  • How PitchHub could be useful for musicians
  • Why PitchHub has so much work with realtors
  • How the pandemic is affecting the real estate business, as people no longer have to worry about living close to work
  • How music venues might adapt to the pandemic
  • The challenge of adding real applause to live stream performances
  • How late night talk show hosts have adapted to working from home
  • Working on song arrangements in the recording studio instead of on stage

Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/66cBy-PqV-I

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+u3mjlx7y ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Andrew Devlin Episode 79: Can't Get Rid of the Tramp Stamp https://slappercast.fireside.fm/79 a5533537-4e31-40a9-802d-8571902d6df7 Tue, 11 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 79 Can't Get Rid of the Tramp Stamp full Blaggards Former drummer and Forever Blaggard Mike McAloon rejoins us for a whole episode! 1:11:14 true Former drummer and Forever Blaggard Mike McAloon rejoins us for a whole episode!

  • Help save live music venues at Save our Stages

  • How life has changed for Mike since he left the band

  • Mike's assessment of Eric's drumming in Blaggards

  • Eric's assessment of Mike's drumming in Blaggards

  • The generational differences between Mike and Eric's approach to drumming and musicianship in general

  • Great 1990s drummers

  • How Mike first became a drummer

  • What Mike misses about being in Blaggards

  • Favrorite gig we've ever played as Blaggards

  • How the bar industry and live music have been suffering during the pandemic

  • How Mike's dad was instrumental in getting Mike into Blaggards

  • Chris Longwood has agreed to master the new Blaggards album

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Former drummer and Forever Blaggard Mike McAloon rejoins us for a whole episode!

  • Help save live music venues at Save our Stages

  • How life has changed for Mike since he left the band

  • Mike's assessment of Eric's drumming in Blaggards

  • Eric's assessment of Mike's drumming in Blaggards

  • The generational differences between Mike and Eric's approach to drumming and musicianship in general

  • Great 1990s drummers

  • How Mike first became a drummer

  • What Mike misses about being in Blaggards

  • Favrorite gig we've ever played as Blaggards

  • How the bar industry and live music have been suffering during the pandemic

  • How Mike's dad was instrumental in getting Mike into Blaggards

  • Chris Longwood has agreed to master the new Blaggards album

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]]> Former drummer and Forever Blaggard Mike McAloon rejoins us for a whole episode!

  • Help save live music venues at Save our Stages

  • How life has changed for Mike since he left the band

  • Mike's assessment of Eric's drumming in Blaggards

  • Eric's assessment of Mike's drumming in Blaggards

  • The generational differences between Mike and Eric's approach to drumming and musicianship in general

  • Great 1990s drummers

  • How Mike first became a drummer

  • What Mike misses about being in Blaggards

  • Favrorite gig we've ever played as Blaggards

  • How the bar industry and live music have been suffering during the pandemic

  • How Mike's dad was instrumental in getting Mike into Blaggards

  • Chris Longwood has agreed to master the new Blaggards album

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+tFKDx0jK ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Mike McAloon Episode 78: Rabbit Hole Central https://slappercast.fireside.fm/78 f3ae07e8-4268-4d1d-a9a2-8d97ac16aa39 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 78 Rabbit Hole Central full Blaggards The inevitability of drive-in concerts, Blaggards face masks, Eric getting "cut off" at Applebee's, ideal and realistic interview subjects, the importance of interviewing family members as a historical document 1:06:05 true This week on #SlapperCast:

  • Eric's memories of 1978
  • Sessions LIVE show on Thursday, August 13 at 5 PM Central
  • Drive-in concerts?
  • Blaggards FACE MASKS will soon be available
  • When Eric got "cut off" with the Derailers at Applebee's in Santa Fe, NM
  • How people's opinions tend to fly out of control on social media
  • More new BLAGGARDS songs brewing the studio
  • Liberty DeVitto's biography (former Billy Joel drummer)
  • Our dream interview subjects (alive or dead)
  • The importance of interviewing family members as a historical document
  • Realistic interview subjects
  • The art of conducting a good interview

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week on #SlapperCast:

  • Eric's memories of 1978
  • Sessions LIVE show on Thursday, August 13 at 5 PM Central
  • Drive-in concerts?
  • Blaggards FACE MASKS will soon be available
  • When Eric got "cut off" with the Derailers at Applebee's in Santa Fe, NM
  • How people's opinions tend to fly out of control on social media
  • More new BLAGGARDS songs brewing the studio
  • Liberty DeVitto's biography (former Billy Joel drummer)
  • Our dream interview subjects (alive or dead)
  • The importance of interviewing family members as a historical document
  • Realistic interview subjects
  • The art of conducting a good interview

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]]> This week on #SlapperCast:

  • Eric's memories of 1978
  • Sessions LIVE show on Thursday, August 13 at 5 PM Central
  • Drive-in concerts?
  • Blaggards FACE MASKS will soon be available
  • When Eric got "cut off" with the Derailers at Applebee's in Santa Fe, NM
  • How people's opinions tend to fly out of control on social media
  • More new BLAGGARDS songs brewing the studio
  • Liberty DeVitto's biography (former Billy Joel drummer)
  • Our dream interview subjects (alive or dead)
  • The importance of interviewing family members as a historical document
  • Realistic interview subjects
  • The art of conducting a good interview

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+3LRMmEsq ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 77: Longtime Listener, First-time Caller https://slappercast.fireside.fm/77 742cb597-1e7d-4959-8771-94fa85a75747 Tue, 28 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 77 Longtime Listener, First-time Caller full Blaggards This week we welcome our longtime fiddler, Jeff Duncan! 1:05:47 true This week on #SlapperCast, we welcome our longtime fiddler, the incomparable Jeff Duncan! Jeff has been performing and recording with us since 2008, and will be prominently featured on our forthcoming new album.

Topics include:

  • How we first met Jeff
  • The influence Jeff's parents had on his musicianship
  • Jeff's talent for playing songs he's never heard before
  • What music we're listening to in our cars right now
  • What bands would we like to play in given the opportunity
  • Sight-reading or play by ear?
  • Audience members trying to insert themselve into your gig
  • How did Jeff choose fiddle as an instrument?
  • The importance of teaching music to kids
  • Challenges in teaching music remotely during the pandemic
  • Current Blaggards projects in rehearsal and the recording studio
  • The value of arrangement skills (including praise for our original fiddler Turi Hoiseth)

Watch on YouTube:
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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week on #SlapperCast, we welcome our longtime fiddler, the incomparable Jeff Duncan! Jeff has been performing and recording with us since 2008, and will be prominently featured on our forthcoming new album.

Topics include:

  • How we first met Jeff
  • The influence Jeff's parents had on his musicianship
  • Jeff's talent for playing songs he's never heard before
  • What music we're listening to in our cars right now
  • What bands would we like to play in given the opportunity
  • Sight-reading or play by ear?
  • Audience members trying to insert themselve into your gig
  • How did Jeff choose fiddle as an instrument?
  • The importance of teaching music to kids
  • Challenges in teaching music remotely during the pandemic
  • Current Blaggards projects in rehearsal and the recording studio
  • The value of arrangement skills (including praise for our original fiddler Turi Hoiseth)

Watch on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/WOW-TDCtx2U

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]]> This week on #SlapperCast, we welcome our longtime fiddler, the incomparable Jeff Duncan! Jeff has been performing and recording with us since 2008, and will be prominently featured on our forthcoming new album.

Topics include:

  • How we first met Jeff
  • The influence Jeff's parents had on his musicianship
  • Jeff's talent for playing songs he's never heard before
  • What music we're listening to in our cars right now
  • What bands would we like to play in given the opportunity
  • Sight-reading or play by ear?
  • Audience members trying to insert themselve into your gig
  • How did Jeff choose fiddle as an instrument?
  • The importance of teaching music to kids
  • Challenges in teaching music remotely during the pandemic
  • Current Blaggards projects in rehearsal and the recording studio
  • The value of arrangement skills (including praise for our original fiddler Turi Hoiseth)

Watch on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/WOW-TDCtx2U

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+5fSSqm_8 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Jeff Duncan Episode 76: Spaghetti Western https://slappercast.fireside.fm/76 56813675-96cb-4582-a91b-62183d2f9b0b Tue, 21 Jul 2020 00:30:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 76 Spaghetti Western full Blaggards Sleeping habits on and off the road, and a long conversation about the far-reaching effects of the classic film "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly". 1:01:07 true This week on #SlapperCast: 

  • Recapping our recent live stream show
  • Memories of Super Bowls past
  • New songs we've been working on in the recording studio
  • Patrick has started intermittent fasting
  • High praise for Houston's Star Pizza and Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co.
  • How our sleeping habits have (or haven't) changed since we've stopped gigging
  • Difficulties we've had getting decent sleep while on tour
  • Stories of the excruciatingly long drive from here to West Texas
  • Memories of visiting Big Bend National Park
  • Patrick's habit of wandering off into desert landscapes with no phone connectivity 
  • The far-reaching influences of Sergio Leone's "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly"
  • The excellent storytelling of Joel & Ethan Coen's "No Country for Old Men"
  • Remembering SCTV

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week on #SlapperCast: 

  • Recapping our recent live stream show
  • Memories of Super Bowls past
  • New songs we've been working on in the recording studio
  • Patrick has started intermittent fasting
  • High praise for Houston's Star Pizza and Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co.
  • How our sleeping habits have (or haven't) changed since we've stopped gigging
  • Difficulties we've had getting decent sleep while on tour
  • Stories of the excruciatingly long drive from here to West Texas
  • Memories of visiting Big Bend National Park
  • Patrick's habit of wandering off into desert landscapes with no phone connectivity 
  • The far-reaching influences of Sergio Leone's "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly"
  • The excellent storytelling of Joel & Ethan Coen's "No Country for Old Men"
  • Remembering SCTV

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]]> This week on #SlapperCast: 

  • Recapping our recent live stream show
  • Memories of Super Bowls past
  • New songs we've been working on in the recording studio
  • Patrick has started intermittent fasting
  • High praise for Houston's Star Pizza and Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co.
  • How our sleeping habits have (or haven't) changed since we've stopped gigging
  • Difficulties we've had getting decent sleep while on tour
  • Stories of the excruciatingly long drive from here to West Texas
  • Memories of visiting Big Bend National Park
  • Patrick's habit of wandering off into desert landscapes with no phone connectivity 
  • The far-reaching influences of Sergio Leone's "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly"
  • The excellent storytelling of Joel & Ethan Coen's "No Country for Old Men"
  • Remembering SCTV

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+ZqvwIIw_ ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 75: All the Couches That We've Desecrated https://slappercast.fireside.fm/75 aa063c37-5882-4edc-ad0b-8082c0e709db Tue, 14 Jul 2020 02:15:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 75 All the Couches That We've Desecrated full Blaggards Blaggards are SIXTEEN years old, the possibility of another shelter-in-place shutdown, the effect the pandemic is having on bars and music venues, house bands from late-night TV shows, what we think about mandatory mask-wearing 1:07:44 true This week on SlapperCast:

  • Blaggards are SIXTEEN years old
  • Comparing our sound gear from 16 years ago to what we use today
  • The strong possibility of another shelter-in-place order
  • The effect that the pandemic is having on bars and live music
  • Comparing house bands from late-night TV shows
  • What we think about mandatory mask-wearing

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week on SlapperCast:

  • Blaggards are SIXTEEN years old
  • Comparing our sound gear from 16 years ago to what we use today
  • The strong possibility of another shelter-in-place order
  • The effect that the pandemic is having on bars and live music
  • Comparing house bands from late-night TV shows
  • What we think about mandatory mask-wearing

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]]> This week on SlapperCast:

  • Blaggards are SIXTEEN years old
  • Comparing our sound gear from 16 years ago to what we use today
  • The strong possibility of another shelter-in-place order
  • The effect that the pandemic is having on bars and live music
  • Comparing house bands from late-night TV shows
  • What we think about mandatory mask-wearing

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+wT3jk5-7 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 74: Masks are Fun https://slappercast.fireside.fm/74 bbff7604-5d30-426c-8ab2-5b7154957a99 Tue, 07 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 74 Masks are Fun full Blaggards The new mask order in Texas, singing difficulties, bands that played with symphonies, bands that never changed their formula, favorite live albums, children of famous musicians, favorite musicals 1:15:48 true This week on #SlapperCast:

  • The new mask order in Texas
  • Singing difficulties on stage and in the studio
  • Bands that have played with symphonies
  • Bands that never changed their formula
  • Favorite live albums, and what makes a good live album
  • Famous musicians who are children of famous musicians
  • Favorite musicals we've seen, played in or accidentally interrupted (thanks again Bob!)

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week on #SlapperCast:

  • The new mask order in Texas
  • Singing difficulties on stage and in the studio
  • Bands that have played with symphonies
  • Bands that never changed their formula
  • Favorite live albums, and what makes a good live album
  • Famous musicians who are children of famous musicians
  • Favorite musicals we've seen, played in or accidentally interrupted (thanks again Bob!)

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]]> This week on #SlapperCast:

  • The new mask order in Texas
  • Singing difficulties on stage and in the studio
  • Bands that have played with symphonies
  • Bands that never changed their formula
  • Favorite live albums, and what makes a good live album
  • Famous musicians who are children of famous musicians
  • Favorite musicals we've seen, played in or accidentally interrupted (thanks again Bob!)

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+63-THVor ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 73: Donuts with Devlin https://slappercast.fireside.fm/73 991c957f-e021-4596-b25d-e005b565a5a2 Tue, 30 Jun 2020 01:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 73 Donuts with Devlin full Blaggards Bars in Texas are shut down again, what we've been up to in the recording studio, Eric's creepy gig story, musicians who influenced other musicians and didn't get the recognition they deserved 1:09:30 true This week on SlapperCast:

  • Bars in Texas are shut down again due to the pandemic
  • What Blaggards have been up to in the recording studio
  • Eric's creepy gig story
  • Musicians who influenced other musicians and didn't get the recognition they deserved (thanks again Bob!)

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week on SlapperCast:

  • Bars in Texas are shut down again due to the pandemic
  • What Blaggards have been up to in the recording studio
  • Eric's creepy gig story
  • Musicians who influenced other musicians and didn't get the recognition they deserved (thanks again Bob!)

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]]> This week on SlapperCast:

  • Bars in Texas are shut down again due to the pandemic
  • What Blaggards have been up to in the recording studio
  • Eric's creepy gig story
  • Musicians who influenced other musicians and didn't get the recognition they deserved (thanks again Bob!)

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+ZVGTuiqy ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 72: Louder than Nicko McBrain in a Frying Pan https://slappercast.fireside.fm/72 a020b389-3de5-40b4-95c5-e36631d68d60 Tue, 23 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 72 Louder than Nicko McBrain in a Frying Pan full Blaggards A freeform conversation during a thunderstorm. 1:17:33 true A freeform conversation during a thunderstorm.

As the rain falls, we talk about our ongoing recording sessions for the new album, re-examine our opinion of Buc-ee's, reminisce about Two Pesos (and how much better it was than Taco Cabana), heap praise upon H-E-B and Whataburger, and indulge in a bit of nerdy gear talk.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston A freeform conversation during a thunderstorm.

As the rain falls, we talk about our ongoing recording sessions for the new album, re-examine our opinion of Buc-ee's, reminisce about Two Pesos (and how much better it was than Taco Cabana), heap praise upon H-E-B and Whataburger, and indulge in a bit of nerdy gear talk.

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]]> A freeform conversation during a thunderstorm.

As the rain falls, we talk about our ongoing recording sessions for the new album, re-examine our opinion of Buc-ee's, reminisce about Two Pesos (and how much better it was than Taco Cabana), heap praise upon H-E-B and Whataburger, and indulge in a bit of nerdy gear talk.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+Rubstcmc ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 71: Comedians Should Run the Country https://slappercast.fireside.fm/71 dc4b092e-b453-4ad3-a16c-b18e22ef93bb Tue, 16 Jun 2020 04:30:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 71 Comedians Should Run the Country full Blaggards Music that has influenced Blaggards outside of the "rock" genre, as well as other cultural influences outside of music altogether, including comedy and film. 1:21:59 false Music that has influenced us outside of the "rock" genre, as well as other influences outside of music altogether. Thanks to Bob for the questions!

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]]> Music that has influenced us outside of the "rock" genre, as well as other influences outside of music altogether. Thanks to Bob for the questions!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+1iXhyY_D ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 70: Stuffed Package Tours https://slappercast.fireside.fm/70 cb0b181a-f571-44b5-8f5b-ac659b23438d Tue, 09 Jun 2020 00:30:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 70 Stuffed Package Tours full Blaggards Bands that should have had bigger careers. 1:09:23 true This week: bands that should have had bigger careers.

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]]> This week: bands that should have had bigger careers.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+2jx0WPFQ ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 69: Ant-face, Missouri https://slappercast.fireside.fm/69 bfceac68-1a6b-4256-a7b0-06b32f1fd67b Mon, 01 Jun 2020 21:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 69 Ant-face, Missouri full Blaggards Why are people fired from bands? Some personal anecdotes may offer a few clues. 1:18:31 false Why are people fired from bands? Some personal anecdotes may offer a few clues.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+zc8EUttf ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 68: Brett, Beth & Beyond https://slappercast.fireside.fm/68 906145d8-154a-406b-a355-56d58e9105c0 Tue, 26 May 2020 05:30:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 68 Brett, Beth & Beyond full Blaggards Bars are reopening and things are getting weird. This week we talk about the safety precautions bar owners have implemented, and the flak they're taking from customers as a result. Also: bands that would benefit from better singers, overcoming nervousness on stage, the importance of good stage banter: how much is too little, when it does become too much, and should it ever be scripted or rehearsed? 1:15:23 false Bars are reopening and things are getting weird. This week we talk about the safety precautions bar owners have implemented, and the flak they're taking from customers as a result. Also: bands that would benefit from better singers, overcoming nervousness on stage, the importance of good stage banter: how much is too little, when it does become too much, and should it ever be scripted or rehearsed?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+rm24AKyr ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 67: Steering into the Abyss https://slappercast.fireside.fm/67 c1a75aa7-836e-446e-a99a-00d094e47ff6 Tue, 19 May 2020 06:15:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 67 Steering into the Abyss full Blaggards Bars in Texas are about to re-open! Also: more unusually good solo careers, revisiting our opinions on the Eagles, drummers that make or break a band. 1:28:16 true This week on SlapperCast: bars in Texas are about to re-open! Also: more unusually good solo careers, revisiting our opinions on the Eagles, and drummers that make or break a band.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+W3qBgqQc ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 66: Necrophobia https://slappercast.fireside.fm/66 d3d841ed-bef0-4d89-b9d3-69bdc04b5d2a Tue, 12 May 2020 05:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 66 Necrophobia full Blaggards Why band members sometimes quit after decades, surprisingly good solo careers, belated appreciation for Duran Duran and Power Station, and a very loud bird. This is an unusually low-fi episode of SlapperCast, recorded on Zoom because Chad was feeling a little under the weather. 49:31 false This week on #SlapperCast, we talk about why band members sometimes quit after decades (Bun E. Carlos of Cheap Trick), and the odd situations where they don't quit even when they can't stand each other (The Ramones). Also: surprisingly good solo careers, belated appreciation for Duran Duran and Power Station, and a very loud bird.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+ricvOOqM ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 65: Ratt Poison https://slappercast.fireside.fm/65 d4188061-6cd9-4aa7-adb2-5d5cd32b10a8 Tue, 05 May 2020 08:30:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 65 Ratt Poison full Blaggards What makes a good interviewer, the old days of radio, and how some famous musicians completely stumbled into their primary instrument. 1:12:19 false This week we talk about what makes a good interviewer, the old days of radio, and how some famous musicians completely stumbled into playing the instrument they're known for.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+t63Yi5kX ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 64: Inside Manscaping Joke https://slappercast.fireside.fm/64 70a05775-5dfc-485e-9859-ee8afa2c48b2 Tue, 28 Apr 2020 01:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 64 Inside Manscaping Joke full Blaggards Eric's Three Dog Night story, coffee we brew at home, best concerts, loudest concerts and worst concerts, and bands that would or should break up if a member dies. 1:13:59 true This week on #SlapperCast, Eric's Three Dog Night story, coffee we brew at home, best concerts, loudest concerts and worst concerts, and bands that would or should break up if a member dies.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+oRgX53zX ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 63: Take Paint Off a Jumbo Jet https://slappercast.fireside.fm/63 6d42d080-939d-4c9d-80fc-b076be45716f Tue, 21 Apr 2020 03:15:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 63 Take Paint Off a Jumbo Jet full Blaggards This week on #SlapperCast: Eric's ELO report, favorite female artists, lip-syncing and using prerecorded tracks on stage, favorite podcasts, inspiring and annoying things that audiences do. 1:02:57 true This week on #SlapperCast: Eric's ELO report, favorite female artists, our thoughts on lip-syncing and using pre-recorded tracks on stage, favorite podcasts, inspiring and annoying things that audiences do.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+_J2ARzHJ ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 62: Does a Sack of Flour Make a Big Biscuit? https://slappercast.fireside.fm/62 c042d903-76e5-42fd-9f92-0ca204d01853 Tue, 14 Apr 2020 01:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 62 Does a Sack of Flour Make a Big Biscuit? full Blaggards What we did (and didn't) for Easter, wardrobe changes, when will we tour again, Eric's affinity for cooking, Chad's Sicilian heritage, Patrick's love affair with coffee, favorite songs to play, Space Hog, ELO, Saxon, the Kinks, and more. 1:49:43 true This week on SlapperCast: what we did (and didn't) on Easter, wardrobe changes, when will we tour again, Eric's affinity for cooking, Chad's Sicilian heritage, Patrick's love affair with coffee, favorite songs to play, Space Hog, ELO, the Kinks, and more.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+1NR59S8z ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 61: Thank Elvis Every Day https://slappercast.fireside.fm/61 425979c7-083c-4d91-98fa-7acb5d57dd57 Tue, 07 Apr 2020 03:45:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 61 Thank Elvis Every Day full Blaggards We discuss how the pandemic is affecting our lives and try to predict what things will be like when the bars finally reopen. Also: favorite record producers, Phil Spector, YouTube copyright issues, Elvis Presley's '68 Comeback Special. 1:46:04 true We discuss how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting our lives and try to predict what things will be like when the bars finally reopen.

Also: favorite record producers (Martin Birch, Mutt Lange, Todd Rundgren, etc.), Joe Rogan vs. Carlos Mencia, the insanity and brilliance of Phil Spector, copyright issues on YouTube, and Elvis Presley’s ’68 Comeback Special.

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]]> We discuss how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting our lives and try to predict what things will be like when the bars finally reopen.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+lrPdfkRf ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 60: Difficult Listening Hour https://slappercast.fireside.fm/60 363436f0-7f41-4cfb-89a0-baa9e1b960d1 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 03:45:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 60 Difficult Listening Hour full Blaggards This week on #SlapperCast, we discuss life in the time of coronavirus, cover vs. tribute bands, and progressive rock vs. metal. 1:32:32 false This week on SlapperCast, we discuss life in the time of coronavirus, cover bands vs. tribute bands, progressive rock vs. metal, and line-up changes in famous bands.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+oml9DcWD ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 59: At Least You Get To Do Your Own Prostate Exam https://slappercast.fireside.fm/59 0b10ebf2-3b0f-4bca-ae75-e41a138d1c65 Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:30:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 59 At Least You Get To Do Your Own Prostate Exam full Blaggards We continue to try to get a grip on how much our lives may change as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. 1:05:19 true Today, we try to get a grip on how much our personal and professional lives have changed—and will continue to change—as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Not only for musicians like us, but the bar and restaurant owners and staff with whom we've forged our careers.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+XeWxi4IQ ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 58: Happy Saint Paddy's Day https://slappercast.fireside.fm/58 f907e410-8bef-4a30-b4c5-24880254ae4e Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:45:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 58 Happy Saint Paddy's Day full Blaggards Today we discuss how the world is changing for musicians and bar industry people due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 1:07:03 true Happy St. Paddy's Day! Today we discuss how the world is changing for musicians and bar industry people due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+0sQjirar ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 57: Paddy, Not Patty https://slappercast.fireside.fm/57 ae2dfb43-7c3f-4df6-97ff-327382296e75 Tue, 10 Mar 2020 00:30:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 57 Paddy, Not Patty full Blaggards The effect that coronavirus may or may not have on musicians, the correct (only) way to spell "Paddy's Day", annoying and/or hilarious song request behavior, and people crashing gigs (jumping on stage uninvited). 1:07:53 true This week we talk about all our upcoming Paddy's Day week shows, the effect that coronavirus may or may not have on musicians, the correct (only) way to spell "Paddy's Day", annoying and/or hilarious song request behavior, and people crashing gigs (jumping on stage uninvited).

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+VSIFUbA2 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 56: Rock n' Roll Cures All https://slappercast.fireside.fm/56 93716058-6db3-4168-87ee-a7ec7d45f7bf Tue, 03 Mar 2020 12:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 56 Rock n' Roll Cures All full Blaggards Patrick and Chad are sick but we're recording a show anyway because we CARE. Also: stories about gigs in inclement weather and even more Ireland tour info! 39:58 true We're sick but we're recording a show anyway because we CARE. Also: stories about gigs in inclement weather and even more Ireland tour info!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+ZZEsOyuS ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 55: What's Your Favorite Humming Noise? https://slappercast.fireside.fm/55 7f4529b1-482f-4a9e-a20a-0c61ccddb884 Tue, 25 Feb 2020 01:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 55 What's Your Favorite Humming Noise? full Blaggards This week we talk about upcoming tour dates, what it's like to perform music in parades, and a bunch of other crazy stuff. Also: more Ireland tour details! 1:09:16 true Patrick, Eric and Chad talk about upcoming tour dates, what it's like to perform music in parades, and a bunch of other crazy stuff. Also: more Ireland tour details.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+QhIpeF0z ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 54: Just Learn the Song https://slappercast.fireside.fm/54 4692765f-5c68-450b-8b15-f290e8a7ae1c Tue, 18 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 54 Just Learn the Song full Blaggards This week we explain why music stands and rock n' roll do not mix. Also, more details on this year's Ireland tour! 56:10 true This week on SlapperCast, you'll learn why music stands and rock n' roll do not mix. Also, more details on this year's Ireland tour!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+St1QJth4 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 53: Five Thousand Dollar Fake Tooth https://slappercast.fireside.fm/53 7b997266-e013-4da0-9478-3432a4a6f098 Tue, 11 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 53 Five Thousand Dollar Fake Tooth full Blaggards This week: Eric's experiences playing John Doe (of the band 'X'), the Hollisters, Mike Barfield, et al. Also: what it takes to forge a career in music, what makes a good music scene, and: SlapperCast is one year old! 1:07:24 true This week: Eric's experiences playing John Doe (of the band 'X'), the Hollisters, Mike Barfield, et al. Also: what it takes to forge a career in music, what makes a good music scene, and: SlapperCast is one year old!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+jeFGV3do ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 52: From Ringo to Rundgren https://slappercast.fireside.fm/52 e13364e5-91be-4a16-a03a-249915dc2d40 Tue, 04 Feb 2020 02:30:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 52 From Ringo to Rundgren full Blaggards This week on #SlapperCast, listen in on a new rhythm section getting to know each other one-on-one for the first time. Chad and Eric geek out about everyone from Ringo Starr to Todd Rundgren. Discussed: David Bowie, Tin Machine, Hunt Sales, XTC, Dukes of Stratosphear, etc. Also: new Ireland Tour news! 1:18:43 true This week on SlapperCast, listen in on a new rhythm section getting to know each other one-on-one for the first time. Chad and Eric geek out over musical influences, personal histories and obsessions: the Beatles, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead, New York City, David Bowie, Tin Machine, Hunt Sales, Reeves Gabrels, XTC, Andy Partridge, Colin Moulding, Robyn Hitchcock, Todd Rundgren, Utopia, et al.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+BCDe4s8K ]]> Chad Smalley Episode 51: Just Keep Chewing https://slappercast.fireside.fm/51 91b4eee6-7120-4507-8ad1-42c5b0e6bc81 Tue, 28 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 51 Just Keep Chewing full Blaggards New drummer Eric talks with Patrick and Chad about his first three shows as a Blaggard. 54:43 true New drummer Eric talks with Patrick and Chad about his first three shows as a Blaggard: a standing-room only crowd at T-Bone Toms in Kemah, a massive turnout at Pinballz Kingdom just south of Austin, and a SOLD OUT show at Bernhardt Winery in Plantersville.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+ix_DqKnG ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 50: Meet Eric C. Hughes! https://slappercast.fireside.fm/50 e2ba8ccf-c46c-4824-b08f-ee96749c559d Tue, 21 Jan 2020 02:30:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 50 Meet Eric C. Hughes! full Blaggards This week we introduce you to our new drummer, Eric C. Hughes! 1:14:39 true This week we're thrilled to introduce you to our new drummer, Eric C. Hughes! Eric is a long-time friend of ours who has actually filled in for Mike several times before. His resume reads like a “who’s who” of the Austin and Houston music scene: Allen Hill, David Beebe, The Derailers, Jesse Dayton, Mike Stinson, Archie Bell, members of Fastball... and now BLAGGARDS.

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]]> This week we're thrilled to introduce you to our new drummer, Eric C. Hughes! Eric is a long-time friend of ours who has actually filled in for Mike several times before. His resume reads like a “who’s who” of the Austin and Houston music scene: Allen Hill, David Beebe, The Derailers, Jesse Dayton, Mike Stinson, Archie Bell, members of Fastball... and now BLAGGARDS.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+ZlfHtvVF ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 49: Thank You Mike! https://slappercast.fireside.fm/49 881113f4-7f09-432c-b23c-06e3b03a3930 Tue, 14 Jan 2020 02:30:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 49 Thank You Mike! full Blaggards We are heartbroken to announce that Mike "The Machine" McAloon is leaving the band. This week on SlapperCast, we look back on 11 amazing years together as "the impenetrable trio". 1:23:24 true We are heartbroken to announce that our drummer Mike "The Machine" McAloon will be leaving the band soon. This week on SlapperCast, Mike, Patrick and Chad bring you up to speed on what's been going on behind the scenes, and look back on 11 amazing years together as "the impenetrable trio".

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+sEnP9kNk ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Mike McAloon Episode 48: Happy New Year, Mr. Falcon https://slappercast.fireside.fm/48 7175109f-c58d-462f-b552-5e4c22971bb8 Tue, 07 Jan 2020 00:15:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 48 Happy New Year, Mr. Falcon full Blaggards Patrick and Chad celebrate the dawn of 2020, the beginning of their second year of SlapperCast, also the beginning of a very exciting year for Blaggards. 37:09 false Patrick and Chad celebrate the dawn of 2020, the beginning of their second year of SlapperCast, also the beginning of a very exciting year for Blaggards. Discussed: plans for new singles, Chad's ongoing weight-loss journey, a new online store, touring plans for 2020 (in the US and Ireland), and how we once seriously considered moving the band to Philadelphia.

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]]> Patrick and Chad celebrate the dawn of 2020, the beginning of their second year of SlapperCast, also the beginning of a very exciting year for Blaggards. Discussed: plans for new singles, Chad's ongoing weight-loss journey, a new online store, touring plans for 2020 (in the US and Ireland), and how we once seriously considered moving the band to Philadelphia.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+sBMNIVCu ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 47: Ass Kicking Contest https://slappercast.fireside.fm/47 153a2e73-ab0f-4c8c-b312-005388e2291c Tue, 31 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 47 Ass Kicking Contest full Blaggards A quick review of 2019 plus a few more hints about our plans for 2020. Also, a discussion about the art of stage presence and audience engagement, with kudos to Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze and Mojo Nixon. 35:38 false A quick review of 2019 plus a few more hints about our plans for 2020. Also, a discussion about the art of stage presence and audience engagement, with kudos to Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze and Mojo Nixon.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+rwQ7xdR5 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 46: Two Buildings, a Horse, a Dead Dog and a Coffee Shop https://slappercast.fireside.fm/46 31fca274-3722-46a0-930e-e2e3ab7438d0 Tue, 24 Dec 2019 00:30:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 46 Two Buildings, a Horse, a Dead Dog and a Coffee Shop full Blaggards Patrick and Chad shower praise upon Houston drumming legend Keith York, who filled in for Mike this past weekend in Longview and Little Rock. 47:45 true Patrick and Chad shower praise upon their old friend and Houston drumming legend Keith York, who filled in for Mike this past weekend in Longview, TX, and Little Rock, AR.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+unVU1fVi ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 45: Pulling Up Anchor https://slappercast.fireside.fm/45 d7bb1bd0-7bb8-46ff-ab11-3434194847d4 Tue, 17 Dec 2019 01:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 45 Pulling Up Anchor full Blaggards Patrick and Chad talk about the band's plans for 2020. 36:59 true Patrick and Chad talk about the band's plans for 2020.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+KSrtAiNz ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 44: Sneakers in the Dryer, Please https://slappercast.fireside.fm/44 f78bafa6-a279-44dd-bdcc-384d90643c27 Tue, 10 Dec 2019 03:15:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 44 Sneakers in the Dryer, Please full Blaggards A highly caffeinated discussion of imaginary musical collaborations (and some real ones) between legendary musicians. 50:32 false A highly caffeinated discussion of imaginary musical collaborations (and some real ones) between legendary musicians.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+ZYjPzllx ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 43: Strange and Wonderful Beast https://slappercast.fireside.fm/43 98bd5471-dc88-4f69-a953-f7a31408ade7 Tue, 03 Dec 2019 13:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 43 Strange and Wonderful Beast full Blaggards Patrick and Chad share stories of encounters with famous musicians, some of them heroes, and some not. 1:02:02 false Patrick and Chad share stories of various encounters with famous musicians, some of them heroes, some not. Learn about when Yngwie Malmsteen hit on Patrick's girlfriend, when Chad danced next to David Byrne in New York, and when Billy Gibbons (of ZZ Top) made sure Patrick hadn't cut his hair.

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]]> Patrick and Chad share stories of various encounters with famous musicians, some of them heroes, some not. Learn about when Yngwie Malmsteen hit on Patrick's girlfriend, when Chad danced next to David Byrne in New York, and when Billy Gibbons (of ZZ Top) made sure Patrick hadn't cut his hair.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+bOISFP5b ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 42: Dark Cloud of Glam https://slappercast.fireside.fm/42 05c67c11-94d8-4ebb-8f2b-418060d31397 Tue, 26 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 42 Dark Cloud of Glam full Blaggards Bands we dislike, bands once disliked but came to appreciate later, and bands we once liked but later lost interest in. 57:48 false This week we explore bands we dislike, bands we once disliked but came to appreciate later, and bands we used to like but lost interest in.

Discussed: Anthrax, KISS, Poison, Rush, Triumph, Genesis, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Deep Purple, the Who, Duran Duran, the Smiths, Van Halen, Eric Clapton, Cream, Peter Gabriel, David Bowie, Motörhead, et al.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week we explore bands we dislike, bands we once disliked but came to appreciate later, and bands we used to like but lost interest in.

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]]> This week we explore bands we dislike, bands we once disliked but came to appreciate later, and bands we used to like but lost interest in.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+khEJ11-_ ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 41: Cover Story https://slappercast.fireside.fm/41 a961a088-9e00-4694-ba34-f3ef74763065 Tue, 19 Nov 2019 01:15:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 41 Cover Story full Blaggards What makes a good cover song? How does Blaggards choose the songs they cover? Why doesn't Blaggards cover Dropkick Murphys? 1:06:43 false What makes a good cover song? How does Blaggards choose the songs they cover? Why doesn't Blaggards cover any Dropkick Murphys songs? Also: O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station is the #1 Guinness seller in Texas, Ireland tour timeframe for 2020, and Rock the Shelter XXXII.


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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+T4TxggTz ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 40: No Sticks, No Drum Kit, No Clue https://slappercast.fireside.fm/40 c2299237-f881-4a9e-86e9-9d74576ef18f Tue, 12 Nov 2019 03:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 40 No Sticks, No Drum Kit, No Clue full Blaggards Eleven years ago, Blaggards embarked on a nine-date tour with no drummer... and yet somehow wound up with three drummers. 1:12:58 false Eleven years ago, Blaggards embarked on a nine-date tour through the Midwest with no drummer... and yet somehow wound up with three drummers. This ultimately leads to a discussion of how this band, like every other band that ever existed, has always been a delicate balance of personalities, talents, and temperaments.

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]]> Eleven years ago, Blaggards embarked on a nine-date tour through the Midwest with no drummer... and yet somehow wound up with three drummers. This ultimately leads to a discussion of how this band, like every other band that ever existed, has always been a delicate balance of personalities, talents, and temperaments.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+UdwDvn_H ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 39: Green Eggs & Spam https://slappercast.fireside.fm/39 f4c46279-6e6e-4fca-88ec-a722192d51ec Tue, 05 Nov 2019 06:15:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 39 Green Eggs & Spam full Blaggards Patrick, Chad and Mike recount last week's IRELAND tour through Dublin, Bundoran, Sligo, and many the place between. 1:17:58 false Patrick, Chad and Mike recount last week's IRELAND tour through Dublin, Bundoran, Sligo, and many the place between.

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  • our favorite pubs in Dublin,
  • the declining pub industry in Ireland because of stringent DUI laws,
  • our adventures around Bundoran, Donegal, Sligo, Queen Maive's Cairn, and Achill Island
  • surfing in Ireland,
  • the curative effects of Irish country air,
  • the music scene in Bundoran,
  • the trad music culture in Ireland,
  • the Book of Kells and the Long Hall (the Old Library) at Trinity College in Dublin


Blaggards at the Fairy Bridges, Bundoran, Ireland (Photo by Laurie Valenzi Buell)

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Patrick, Chad and Mike recount last week's IRELAND tour through Dublin, Bundoran, Sligo, and many the place between.

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  • our favorite pubs in Dublin,
  • the declining pub industry in Ireland because of stringent DUI laws,
  • our adventures around Bundoran, Donegal, Sligo, Queen Maive's Cairn, and Achill Island
  • surfing in Ireland,
  • the curative effects of Irish country air,
  • the music scene in Bundoran,
  • the trad music culture in Ireland,
  • the Book of Kells and the Long Hall (the Old Library) at Trinity College in Dublin


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]]> Patrick, Chad and Mike recount last week's IRELAND tour through Dublin, Bundoran, Sligo, and many the place between.

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  • our favorite pubs in Dublin,
  • the declining pub industry in Ireland because of stringent DUI laws,
  • our adventures around Bundoran, Donegal, Sligo, Queen Maive's Cairn, and Achill Island
  • surfing in Ireland,
  • the curative effects of Irish country air,
  • the music scene in Bundoran,
  • the trad music culture in Ireland,
  • the Book of Kells and the Long Hall (the Old Library) at Trinity College in Dublin


Blaggards at the Fairy Bridges, Bundoran, Ireland (Photo by Laurie Valenzi Buell)

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+-FjeTVrX ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Mike McAloon Episode 38: Next Stop: IRELAND https://slappercast.fireside.fm/38 4e7a5da4-af08-4738-89a9-73d43287538a Tue, 22 Oct 2019 05:30:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 38 Next Stop: IRELAND full Blaggards Patrick and Chad recount a great weekend of pirate-themed shows, and look ahead to next week's Ireland tour. Also: Chad revives his nearly 50 year-old Sherwood stereo receiver. 51:37 false Patrick and Chad recount a fun weekend of pirate-themed shows—including Saturday night when the Astros won the game that sent them to the 2019 World Series—and look ahead to next week's Ireland tour. Also: Chad revives his nearly 50 year-old Sherwood stereo receiver.

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]]> Patrick and Chad recount a fun weekend of pirate-themed shows—including Saturday night when the Astros won the game that sent them to the 2019 World Series—and look ahead to next week's Ireland tour. Also: Chad revives his nearly 50 year-old Sherwood stereo receiver.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+TzS0AZpk ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 37: Napping at Ninety Miles Per Hour https://slappercast.fireside.fm/37 efe96d2e-f4af-40df-a886-a81fe6111fe4 Tue, 15 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 37 Napping at Ninety Miles Per Hour full Blaggards The whole band and 'Merch Maiden' Laurie recount a fantastic weekend on the road through Cape Girardeau and Weston, MO. Recorded at the Java Break in Lawrence, KS. 32:24 true The whole band and our 'Merch Maiden' Laurie recount a fantastic weekend of shows in Cape Girardeau and Weston, MO.

Recorded on Chad's iPhone at the Java Break in Lawrence, KS.


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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston The whole band and our 'Merch Maiden' Laurie recount a fantastic weekend of shows in Cape Girardeau and Weston, MO.

Recorded on Chad's iPhone at the Java Break in Lawrence, KS.


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]]> The whole band and our 'Merch Maiden' Laurie recount a fantastic weekend of shows in Cape Girardeau and Weston, MO.

Recorded on Chad's iPhone at the Java Break in Lawrence, KS.


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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+dptlpHA0 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Mike McAloon Laurie Valenzi Buell Episode 36: The Manscaping Manual (Vol. 1) https://slappercast.fireside.fm/36 d6d941c4-5490-46e3-bd13-4c5838281e25 Tue, 08 Oct 2019 00:15:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 36 The Manscaping Manual (Vol. 1) full Blaggards How baseball games can peacefully co-exist with live music at pubs, how we're endeavoring to free ourselves from our smart phones. Also: kudos to poet/novelist Paul Auster and Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead. 57:09 true

Patrick and Chad discover that Houston Astros games can peacefully co-exist with live music at pubs, reminisce about the '94-'95 Houston Rockets championship seasons, and talk about how they're endeavoring to free themselves from their smart phones. Also: books they've read recently, with kudos to poet/novelist Paul Auster and Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead.

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Patrick and Chad discover that Houston Astros games can peacefully co-exist with live music at pubs, reminisce about the '94-'95 Houston Rockets championship seasons, and talk about how they're endeavoring to free themselves from their smart phones. Also: books they've read recently, with kudos to poet/novelist Paul Auster and Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead.

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Patrick and Chad discover that Houston Astros games can peacefully co-exist with live music at pubs, reminisce about the '94-'95 Houston Rockets championship seasons, and talk about how they're endeavoring to free themselves from their smart phones. Also: books they've read recently, with kudos to poet/novelist Paul Auster and Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+Zw7O4kJz ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 35: Speedo Sherwood https://slappercast.fireside.fm/35 ae31ec43-beae-436c-a31c-b50cc3dbdd1f Tue, 01 Oct 2019 04:45:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 35 Speedo Sherwood full Blaggards Patrick talks about his favorite home recording device and Chad complains about how the digital age has rotted his brain. 1:03:55 true Patrick talks about his favorite home recording device. Chad complains about how the digital age has rotted his brain, and pines for the old days when devices had one singular purpose. Also: memories of long gone Houston music venues, and Patrick's love of the Houston Astros.

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]]> Patrick talks about his favorite home recording device. Chad complains about how the digital age has rotted his brain, and pines for the old days when devices had one singular purpose. Also: memories of long gone Houston music venues, and Patrick's love of the Houston Astros.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+fMxXpw7d ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 34: Mister Moist or Doctor Hurricane https://slappercast.fireside.fm/34 bbb07437-4ef8-4301-9431-c3f9adf05d3f Tue, 24 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 34 Mister Moist or Doctor Hurricane full Blaggards Patrick and Chad talk about the many catastrophic flooding events that have hit Houston, including the very recent Tropical Storm Imelda. 48:04 false Patrick and Chad talk about house concerts and private engagements, and then discuss the many catastrophic flooding events that have hit Houston in recent times, including last week's Tropical Storm Imelda.


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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Patrick and Chad talk about house concerts and private engagements, and then discuss the many catastrophic flooding events that have hit Houston in recent times, including last week's Tropical Storm Imelda.


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]]> Patrick and Chad talk about house concerts and private engagements, and then discuss the many catastrophic flooding events that have hit Houston in recent times, including last week's Tropical Storm Imelda.


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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+BnekhJhC ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 33: All Over the Map with Allen Hill https://slappercast.fireside.fm/33 7da728b4-00d9-4e0d-a509-bffb9b0e6bb4 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 11:15:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 33 All Over the Map with Allen Hill full Blaggards Houston music legend Allen Hill joins us for a wonderfully wide-ranging discussion of live music, Houston, playing bass for Chuck Berry, and Allen's new solo record "All Over the Map". 1:14:24 true

Our longtime friend and Houston music scene legend Allen Hill joins us for a wonderfully wide-ranging discussion of live music, recording, songwriting, the Houston music scene, bass guitar, his experiences playing with Archie Bell and Chuck Berry... and Allen's brand new solo record "All Over the Map"!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+1bQ7tD2T ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Allen Hill Episode 32: Burn Your Guitars https://slappercast.fireside.fm/32 8b811464-06b5-4ff4-933a-7eae215bdf93 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 09:45:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 32 Burn Your Guitars full Blaggards Patrick and Chad rhapsodize about the Mark Knopfler concert they saw this past Friday in Houston. 1:30:39 true

Patrick and Chad rhapsodize at length about the amazing Mark Knopfler concert they saw this past Friday in Sugar Land, TX.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+qyZ5VXFR ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 31: R. Kelly Memorial Fountains https://slappercast.fireside.fm/31 667850fd-2dbd-481b-85b0-87a96ce05e3e Tue, 03 Sep 2019 17:30:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 31 R. Kelly Memorial Fountains full Blaggards House concerts, our upcoming Ireland tour, and the importance of recording and listening back to our live shows 55:21 true

Patrick and Chad talk about recent shows, house concerts, our upcoming Ireland tour, and the importance of recording and listening back to our own live shows in regards to our new sister podcast Blaggards LIVE.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+dDiktIGC ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 30: Paul Beebe of Beebe Gunn Studio https://slappercast.fireside.fm/30 2babcf83-f10e-43a8-aab5-e01b0daaecb8 Tue, 27 Aug 2019 07:15:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 30 Paul Beebe of Beebe Gunn Studio full Blaggards At long last, we're joined by our longtime friend, the massively talented Paul Beebe, musician, vocalist, songwriter, producer, arranger and audio engineer at Beebe Gunn Studio. 1:34:21 true At long last, this week we're joined by our longtime friend, the massively talented Paul Beebe... musician, vocalist, songwriter, producer, arranger, audio engineer, owner of Beebe Gunn Studio, and member of more bands than we can count. He also happens to be recording our new record.


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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston At long last, this week we're joined by our longtime friend, the massively talented Paul Beebe... musician, vocalist, songwriter, producer, arranger, audio engineer, owner of Beebe Gunn Studio, and member of more bands than we can count. He also happens to be recording our new record.


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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+iaRzv8NQ ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Randy Hill Episode 28: Another Four Shirt Night https://slappercast.fireside.fm/28 09288491-9dde-47dc-bf39-d50312c9850a Tue, 13 Aug 2019 08:15:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 28 Another Four Shirt Night full Blaggards 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. 1:03:56 true Patrick and Chad have a leisurely discussion about vinyl records (yes, again), people who've helped the band along throughout the years, Blaggards becoming an LLC, Houston's summer heat, our upcoming Ireland tour, stories from our first Ireland tour, Brexit's effect on Ireland, and our upcoming "Blaggards Live" podcast.

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]]> Patrick and Chad have a leisurely discussion about vinyl records (yes, again), people who've helped the band along throughout the years, Blaggards becoming an LLC, Houston's summer heat, our upcoming Ireland tour, stories from our first Ireland tour, Brexit's effect on Ireland, and our upcoming "Blaggards Live" podcast.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+XCxqkx60 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 27: Hair Tips From Bald People https://slappercast.fireside.fm/27 ceaef41c-df72-4647-b954-1968ad7887fc Tue, 06 Aug 2019 00:30:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 27 Hair Tips From Bald People full Blaggards 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. 48:30 false 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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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+guyr2gRT ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 26: The Bee Gees Need Some Dive Bombs https://slappercast.fireside.fm/26 1cd4a46d-4d1a-44fb-bb82-7685af79c969 Tue, 30 Jul 2019 01:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 26 The Bee Gees Need Some Dive Bombs full Blaggards What legendary bands do Patrick and Chad wish they could have played in? Could Elvis have been saved? 47:12 false Patrick and Chad talk about their recent shows in San Antonio and Plantersville, and then address a question about what legendary bands they wish they could have played in. This leads to a discussion of how Elvis Presley might have been saved.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+bi1Ro5LY ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 25: ARRRRrrrr https://slappercast.fireside.fm/25 29f5c303-49e6-460a-aa77-d1a79aae848a Tue, 23 Jul 2019 01:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 25 ARRRRrrrr full Blaggards 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. 46:26 true Patrick and Chad recount this past Saturday's first annual Lone Star Pirate Festival and all the hard work that went on behind the scenes. We also talk about our upcoming Ireland tour (JOIN US -- see details below), reminisce about the old days of vinyl LPs, and shine some much-deserved light upon two legendary houston businesses: Cactus Music and Rockin' Robin Guitars.


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]]> Patrick and Chad recount this past Saturday's first annual Lone Star Pirate Festival and all the hard work that went on behind the scenes. We also talk about our upcoming Ireland tour (JOIN US -- see details below), reminisce about the old days of vinyl LPs, and shine some much-deserved light upon two legendary houston businesses: Cactus Music and Rockin' Robin Guitars.


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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+qyKh8oTL ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 24: No Sleeves, No Service https://slappercast.fireside.fm/24 74eff71c-022b-4a4b-8d31-1640eedd36dd Tue, 16 Jul 2019 16:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 24 No Sleeves, No Service full Blaggards Patrick and Chad recount the band's weekend of shows in Weston MO and Omaha NE. 57:41 false Patrick and Chad recount the band's weekend of shows: two nights at O'Malley's in Weston, Missouri, and a house concert in Omaha, Nebraska.


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]]> Patrick and Chad recount the band's weekend of shows: two nights at O'Malley's in Weston, Missouri, and a house concert in Omaha, Nebraska.


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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+vC6BMkAN ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 23: Jamaican Lucky Charms https://slappercast.fireside.fm/23 e913446f-2e7d-428e-b940-9c7905f6cdcd Tue, 09 Jul 2019 04:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 23 Jamaican Lucky Charms full Blaggards This week: Stories from O'Malley's Pub in Weston, MO, fake Irish accents, and the joys of live streaming our shows. 54:58 false
Mike and Paddy with O’Malley’s owner Michael Coakley.

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Mike and Paddy with O’Malley’s owner Michael Coakley.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+p-fwENTv ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Mike McAloon Episode 22: Dance To Live Music with José Figueroa https://slappercast.fireside.fm/22 cc52d502-479f-4fc0-bcb4-a6e616c5447f Tue, 02 Jul 2019 05:30:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 22 Dance To Live Music with José Figueroa full Blaggards Visual artist and filmmaker José G. Figueroa joins us for an epic discussion of Houston’s music scene. 1:24:02 false

Our first actual guest on the show, artist and filmmaker José Figueroa of Dance To Live Music, joins us for an epic discussion about Houston’s vibrant music scene... and José’s upcoming documentary film about that very subject.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+g1Sb26Og ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley José G. Figueroa Episode 21: The Man From Omaha https://slappercast.fireside.fm/21 e4513fd8-8b9a-41cc-8fea-3bdd68adf088 Tue, 25 Jun 2019 07:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 21 The Man From Omaha full Blaggards 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. 48:03 false 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. Jeff’s spirit was so strong that it’s still hard to believe he’s gone. In the short time we knew him, every second of his life was a celebration, and we were honored to be a part of it. He loved to laugh and was always smiling. His friendship also gave us a whole new extended family and second home in Omaha, Nebraska, something we know will always endure.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston 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. Jeff’s spirit was so strong that it’s still hard to believe he’s gone. In the short time we knew him, every second of his life was a celebration, and we were honored to be a part of it. He loved to laugh and was always smiling. His friendship also gave us a whole new extended family and second home in Omaha, Nebraska, something we know will always endure.

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]]> 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. Jeff’s spirit was so strong that it’s still hard to believe he’s gone. In the short time we knew him, every second of his life was a celebration, and we were honored to be a part of it. He loved to laugh and was always smiling. His friendship also gave us a whole new extended family and second home in Omaha, Nebraska, something we know will always endure.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+hlTLfnLP ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Mike McAloon Episode 20: Duct Tape Grandma to the Chair https://slappercast.fireside.fm/20 73971b6c-cb65-4b15-b27f-de02e521de8b Tue, 18 Jun 2019 06:15:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 20 Duct Tape Grandma to the Chair full Blaggards Patrick and Chad of Blaggards recount the band's tour through Las Vegas, San Diego, Bullhead City and Phoenix. 54:33 false Less than a day after getting home, Patrick and Chad recount the band's two-week West Coast tour through Las Vegas, San Diego, Bullhead City and Phoenix. Also, we get some insight into Patrick's family history and give a lot of love to our hometown of Houston.


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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Less than a day after getting home, Patrick and Chad recount the band's two-week West Coast tour through Las Vegas, San Diego, Bullhead City and Phoenix. Also, we get some insight into Patrick's family history and give a lot of love to our hometown of Houston.


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]]> Less than a day after getting home, Patrick and Chad recount the band's two-week West Coast tour through Las Vegas, San Diego, Bullhead City and Phoenix. Also, we get some insight into Patrick's family history and give a lot of love to our hometown of Houston.


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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+lC1i6q87 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 19: MacGyver & Wonder Woman https://slappercast.fireside.fm/19 599f9935-eac9-4aea-a150-5fbce6feb4e4 Tue, 11 Jun 2019 01:30:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 19 MacGyver & Wonder Woman full Blaggards 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. 58:28 false

At long last, Mike and Wes have their debut on the show and share a bit about their musical histories. Also: stories of our experiences in Las Vegas and last year's trip to Philadelphia, and a few crazy incidents with drunk people at our shows.


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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+8ertI-iI ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Mike McAloon Episode 18: Epiphany's Little Sister https://slappercast.fireside.fm/18 241512b7-c29e-494e-89f8-f4a647bd9417 Tue, 04 Jun 2019 02:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (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 false 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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]]> 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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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+2eufMHfX ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 17: Hold Me https://slappercast.fireside.fm/17 4ae550d0-425a-41a8-b7d8-db01f2bbe802 Tue, 28 May 2019 06:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 17 Hold Me full Blaggards Chad waxes nostalgic about Fitzgerald's, one of Houston's oldest music venues that closed in December 18 and was torn down last week. 21:23 false Chad waxes nostalgic about Fitzgerald's, one of Houston's oldest music venues that closed last year... and was torn down last week to make way for a parking lot.

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]]> Chad waxes nostalgic about Fitzgerald's, one of Houston's oldest music venues that closed last year... and was torn down last week to make way for a parking lot.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+Ha6iWtfc ]]> Chad Smalley Episode 16: Chocolate is a Vegetable, Right? https://slappercast.fireside.fm/16 0a439951-ae6e-4575-bbb9-6ca887792b09 Tue, 21 May 2019 08:15:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 16 Chocolate is a Vegetable, Right? full Blaggards 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. 1:14:44 false Patrick and Chad talk about their interests outside of music, how they "wind down" between shows, how the band has held together for so long, favorite foods, and the joys of Houston humidity. Also plenty of odd diversions, including a story about Chad's unlikely-but-true connection to the '90s movie "Reality Bites".

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]]> Patrick and Chad talk about their interests outside of music, how they "wind down" between shows, how the band has held together for so long, favorite foods, and the joys of Houston humidity. Also plenty of odd diversions, including a story about Chad's unlikely-but-true connection to the '90s movie "Reality Bites".

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+PymfyrUY ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 15: Sandwich Time https://slappercast.fireside.fm/15 a9f36513-103f-405f-a89c-d77190f8f2b2 Tue, 14 May 2019 03:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 15 Sandwich Time full Blaggards What would we be doing now if Blaggards had never happened? A very good question with a very long answer. 50:08 false What would Paddy and Chad be doing now if Blaggards had never happened? A very good question with a very long answer. The discussion takes us down the winding road of Houston history and the dramatic changes the music industry has seen in the digital era.

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]]> What would Paddy and Chad be doing now if Blaggards had never happened? A very good question with a very long answer. The discussion takes us down the winding road of Houston history and the dramatic changes the music industry has seen in the digital era.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+CE478l_P ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 14: Julie Andrews Called Me https://slappercast.fireside.fm/14 f3b8e1cc-19d3-4436-998a-012de3190def Tue, 07 May 2019 00:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 14 Julie Andrews Called Me full Blaggards Wireless guitar systems, stage set-ups, mandolin, fifth members, favorite movie soundtracks, Patrick's hair 32:53 false Patrick and Chad talk about wireless guitar systems, mandolins in Blaggards music, why Blaggards doesn't have a fifth member, our favorite movie soundtracks, and the often hilarious obsession our fans have with Patrick's hair.


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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Patrick and Chad talk about wireless guitar systems, mandolins in Blaggards music, why Blaggards doesn't have a fifth member, our favorite movie soundtracks, and the often hilarious obsession our fans have with Patrick's hair.


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]]> Patrick and Chad talk about wireless guitar systems, mandolins in Blaggards music, why Blaggards doesn't have a fifth member, our favorite movie soundtracks, and the often hilarious obsession our fans have with Patrick's hair.


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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+wupciVu4 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 13: Allergic to Sleeves https://slappercast.fireside.fm/13 bca6f1d0-bafe-40a3-84ed-045d6f3691eb Tue, 30 Apr 2019 03:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 13 Allergic to Sleeves full Blaggards Slow songs, set lists, sound checks, stolen gear, etc. 45:06 false Paddy and Chad talk about the artful placement of slow songs, set lists, sound checks, stolen gear, and other forms of chaos.

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]]> Paddy and Chad talk about the artful placement of slow songs, set lists, sound checks, stolen gear, and other forms of chaos.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+_Q8cM-IK ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 12: Fried Chicken Tech for Meat Loaf https://slappercast.fireside.fm/12 56e5dc2e-5072-44ff-b522-9411376f82b5 Tue, 23 Apr 2019 03:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 12 Fried Chicken Tech for Meat Loaf full Blaggards Ridiculous song requests, favorite venues, closed venues that we miss, Patrick's guitars, Blaggards on vinyl. 56:05 false What are some of the most ridiculous song requests we've received? What are some of our favorite venues to play? What venues do we miss that have closed? What guitars does Patrick use? Will we ever hear Blaggards on vinyl?

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]]> What are some of the most ridiculous song requests we've received? What are some of our favorite venues to play? What venues do we miss that have closed? What guitars does Patrick use? Will we ever hear Blaggards on vinyl?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+WhESx_Yn ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 11: 666 Acacia Avenue https://slappercast.fireside.fm/11 0fe34a14-b1e9-4e83-8ee0-74ad0be7ed40 Tue, 16 Apr 2019 02:45:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 11 666 Acacia Avenue full Blaggards Patrick and Chad talk about their experiences in the recording studio. 58:23 false After a brief conversation about David Lee Roth's new podcast, Patrick and Chad talk about their experiences in the recording studio, sing the praises of great sound engineers, and also share a few pointers for fledgling musicians of all ages.

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]]> After a brief conversation about David Lee Roth's new podcast, Patrick and Chad talk about their experiences in the recording studio, sing the praises of great sound engineers, and also share a few pointers for fledgling musicians of all ages.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+C-2YNE7R ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 10: Just Kidding, Lars https://slappercast.fireside.fm/10 27063e7a-8af5-48d2-adf5-f7b303ee375c Tue, 09 Apr 2019 08:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 10 Just Kidding, Lars full Blaggards How long does it take two Blaggards to list their top five desert island discs? The world may never know. 1:12:24 false Two listener questions take us an entire episode to answer... first, we compare Shane MacGowan of the Pogues to Ronnie Drew and Luke Kelly of the Dubliners. Then follows a ridiculously long discussion of our top five(ish) desert island discs.

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  1. Life Live - Thin Lizzy
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  3. Live After Death - Iron Maiden
  4. Reign in Blood - Slayer
  5. Elvis 75 - Good Rockin' Tonight - Elvis Presley (4 Disc Box Set)

Chad's Top 5 Desert Island Discs

  1. Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps) - David Bowie
  2. Peter Gabriel (Scratch) - Peter Gabriel
  3. Fear of Music - Talking Heads
  4. The White Album - The Beatles
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Patrick's Top 5 Desert Island Discs

  1. Life Live - Thin Lizzy
  2. Gold: Greatest Hits - Abba
  3. Live After Death - Iron Maiden
  4. Reign in Blood - Slayer
  5. Elvis 75 - Good Rockin' Tonight - Elvis Presley (4 Disc Box Set)

Chad's Top 5 Desert Island Discs

  1. Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps) - David Bowie
  2. Peter Gabriel (Scratch) - Peter Gabriel
  3. Fear of Music - Talking Heads
  4. The White Album - The Beatles
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]]> Two listener questions take us an entire episode to answer... first, we compare Shane MacGowan of the Pogues to Ronnie Drew and Luke Kelly of the Dubliners. Then follows a ridiculously long discussion of our top five(ish) desert island discs.

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Patrick's Top 5 Desert Island Discs

  1. Life Live - Thin Lizzy
  2. Gold: Greatest Hits - Abba
  3. Live After Death - Iron Maiden
  4. Reign in Blood - Slayer
  5. Elvis 75 - Good Rockin' Tonight - Elvis Presley (4 Disc Box Set)

Chad's Top 5 Desert Island Discs

  1. Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps) - David Bowie
  2. Peter Gabriel (Scratch) - Peter Gabriel
  3. Fear of Music - Talking Heads
  4. The White Album - The Beatles
  5. ???

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+uaQAs7R3 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 9: Fifteen Dead Bodies https://slappercast.fireside.fm/9 ccd7e0b8-7690-40be-9a4b-8fca3a40b28a Tue, 02 Apr 2019 04:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 9 Fifteen Dead Bodies full Blaggards Patrick and Chad continue their discussion on influences, this time with a focus on their chosen instruments and vocal styles. 1:04:08 false Why did Patrick choose guitar? Why did Chad choose bass? Why did they both stop using amplifiers on stage? Do they still get nervous before a show? When the hell are Mike and Wes going to be on the show? All these questions and more are sort-of kinda answered this week on SLAPPERCAST...

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]]> Why did Patrick choose guitar? Why did Chad choose bass? Why did they both stop using amplifiers on stage? Do they still get nervous before a show? When the hell are Mike and Wes going to be on the show? All these questions and more are sort-of kinda answered this week on SLAPPERCAST...

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+bCbnb-pR ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 8: Gerbil on Cocaine https://slappercast.fireside.fm/8 36ae5c45-fca6-4c4d-9427-e85fe28fa69a Tue, 26 Mar 2019 04:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 8 Gerbil on Cocaine full Blaggards Patrick and Chad begin exploring their musical influences… this is just the start of what will likely be an ongoing discussion across many episodes. 40:55 false Patrick and Chad of Blaggards begin a long discussion about their musical influences, to be continued next week in Episode 9.

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]]> Patrick and Chad of Blaggards begin a long discussion about their musical influences, to be continued next week in Episode 9.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+G_lCDA9g ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 7: Surgery Falling Out of a Plane https://slappercast.fireside.fm/7 bcf02434-19a9-422f-a3ae-9c08d1369e3f Sun, 17 Mar 2019 02:45:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 7 Surgery Falling Out of a Plane full Blaggards 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. 33:25 false Paddy and Chad talk about how different Saint Patrick's Day is in Ireland compared to the USA, how they first started playing at O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station back in 2005, and how they've been playing Paddy's Day there every year since 2011.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Paddy and Chad talk about how different Saint Patrick's Day is in Ireland compared to the USA, how they first started playing at O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station back in 2005, and how they've been playing Paddy's Day there every year since 2011.

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]]> Paddy and Chad talk about how different Saint Patrick's Day is in Ireland compared to the USA, how they first started playing at O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station back in 2005, and how they've been playing Paddy's Day there every year since 2011.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+4kZeCeg1 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 6: Before Jesus Had Teeth https://slappercast.fireside.fm/6 e2c075b0-7c03-4fb2-90d5-7726dcfd2612 Mon, 11 Mar 2019 04:00:00 -0500 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 6 Before Jesus Had Teeth full Blaggards Patrick and Chad explore an old list of show dates from their first out-of-state Blaggards tour back in March 2006, when they played Paddy's Day in Philadelphia. 46:32 false This week, an old list of Blaggards show dates from the band's first East Coast tour in March 2006 triggers a slew of memories, including a detour into the early days of MySpace. We also reminisce about our first gig at Fadó Irish Pub in Austin, and how Chad earned the nickname "Mr. Whiskers".

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston This week, an old list of Blaggards show dates from the band's first East Coast tour in March 2006 triggers a slew of memories, including a detour into the early days of MySpace. We also reminisce about our first gig at Fadó Irish Pub in Austin, and how Chad earned the nickname "Mr. Whiskers".

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]]> This week, an old list of Blaggards show dates from the band's first East Coast tour in March 2006 triggers a slew of memories, including a detour into the early days of MySpace. We also reminisce about our first gig at Fadó Irish Pub in Austin, and how Chad earned the nickname "Mr. Whiskers".

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+FTPQakDS ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 5: Kerfuffleful https://slappercast.fireside.fm/5 4ff18145-e89b-4c96-b5a7-97f57dded610 Mon, 04 Mar 2019 06:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 5 Kerfuffleful full Blaggards Patrick and Chad talk about their single "Kerfuffleful" was created for the movie How To Be Single, and other stories about how Blaggards music has been used in movies and on TV. 27:41 false Patrick and Chad tell the story of how the band's instrumental tune "Kerfuffleful" was written and recorded for the movie How To Be Single, how "Drunken Sailor" and "Big Strong Man" came to be featured on an episode of the CBS series The Good Wife, and how "Big Strong Man" was used in the British film The Kid. We also take a look at how podcasting and internet radio has helped us get our music out there throughout the years.

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]]> blaggards, stout irish rock, Irish rock, live music, band, houston Patrick and Chad tell the story of how the band's instrumental tune "Kerfuffleful" was written and recorded for the movie How To Be Single, how "Drunken Sailor" and "Big Strong Man" came to be featured on an episode of the CBS series The Good Wife, and how "Big Strong Man" was used in the British film The Kid. We also take a look at how podcasting and internet radio has helped us get our music out there throughout the years.

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]]> Patrick and Chad tell the story of how the band's instrumental tune "Kerfuffleful" was written and recorded for the movie How To Be Single, how "Drunken Sailor" and "Big Strong Man" came to be featured on an episode of the CBS series The Good Wife, and how "Big Strong Man" was used in the British film The Kid. We also take a look at how podcasting and internet radio has helped us get our music out there throughout the years.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+-B0iM088 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 4: Worldwide Tour of Ireland https://slappercast.fireside.fm/4 f97f7f2d-54f2-4372-bb95-2a388c4c6a18 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 02:30:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 4 Worldwide Tour of Ireland full Blaggards Patrick and Chad, lead singer/guitarist and bassist of Blaggards, talk about their experiences in Ireland with an eye on their next tour there in October 2019. 26:36 false Patrick and Chad talk about their experiences in Ireland with an eye on Blaggards' next tour there in October 2019.

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]]> Patrick and Chad talk about their experiences in Ireland with an eye on Blaggards' next tour there in October 2019.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+dSjXEwlF ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 3: Shower of Wankers https://slappercast.fireside.fm/3 3dfc4340-62e4-4a1f-bfcb-b9407a5672cf Fri, 22 Feb 2019 11:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 3 Shower of Wankers full Blaggards Truck stops, favorite songs to play, our first gig, house concerts, our new record, "Spinal Tap" moments, best and worst gigs, etc. 22:08 false What do we look for in truck stops? What are our favorite songs to play live? Do we play house concerts? When's our new record coming out? What "Spinal Tap" moments have we had in the band? Best and worst gig?

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]]> What do we look for in truck stops? What are our favorite songs to play live? Do we play house concerts? When's our new record coming out? What "Spinal Tap" moments have we had in the band? Best and worst gig?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+LOQy6gPu ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 2: My Friend Lemmy https://slappercast.fireside.fm/2 b3d3cb3c-7272-44dd-b984-39e47788132f Mon, 18 Feb 2019 04:45:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (Blaggards) 2 My Friend Lemmy full Blaggards Patrick, lead singer and guitarist of Blaggards, digs deeper into the beginnings of his career as a musician. 31:29 false Patrick and Chad talk about their earliest influences, Patrick's teenage years in Dublin, his first guitar, his first almost-gig, his first actual gig, and why he eventually decided to form a band.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Fx04hbob+xwYusjH2 ]]> Patrick Devlin Chad Smalley Episode 1: Prehistoric Blaggards https://slappercast.fireside.fm/1 de241998-157b-48b9-8c4f-b6fc7cd9d3ee Fri, 08 Feb 2019 10:00:00 -0600 slappercast@blaggards.com (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 false 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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