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 00:00:00 — Intro 00:05:45 — Rick Gillis Interview 00:48:58 — Paddy's Pet Peeve Piece 00:49:58 — Outro Show dat...
Jul 01, 2025•59 min•Ep. 333
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. Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social media YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/blaggards) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/blaggards/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/blaggards)...
Jun 24, 2025•45 min•Ep. 332
Episode 331 was recorded remotely on Father's Day while a thunderstorm was roaring through the Houston area. And yes, it gets silly. Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social media YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/blaggards) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/blaggards/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/blaggards) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/blaggards/)...
Jun 17, 2025•43 min•Ep. 331
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. Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social media YouTube (http...
Jun 10, 2025•32 min•Ep. 330
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". Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us...
Jun 03, 2025•31 min•Ep. 329
Episode 328 was recorded this past Thursday morning as we drove up to Asheville, North Carolina. Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social media YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/blaggards) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/blaggards/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/blaggards) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/blaggards/) Become a Patron Join Blaggards on P...
May 27, 2025•39 min•Ep. 328
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? Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social media YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/blaggards) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/blaggards...
May 20, 2025•30 min•Ep. 327
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. 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...
May 13, 2025•43 min•Ep. 326
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. Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social media YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/blaggards) Facebook (htt...
May 06, 2025•23 min•Ep. 325
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 FEATURING: Tara Devlin on camera. Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on socia...
Apr 29, 2025•22 min•Ep. 324
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. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/316KHcP5uC4 Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsinto...
Apr 22, 2025•39 min•Ep. 323
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. Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.ban...
Apr 15, 2025•39 min•Ep. 322
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. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RIUDawzq2SE Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social media YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/blaggards) Facebook (https://www.fa...
Apr 08, 2025•25 min•Ep. 321
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. Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social media YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/blaggard...
Apr 01, 2025•28 min•Ep. 320
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. Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social media YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/blaggards) Facebook (https://www.facebook.co...
Mar 25, 2025•44 min•Ep. 319
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! By the way, Episode 318 is coming out on… you guessed it, 3/18. Help support the McKinley Family after the Stillwater fire https://gofund.me/d64c0132 Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow ...
Mar 18, 2025•25 min•Ep. 318
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. We talk about our favorite restaurants and if there was a dish named after us what would it be. JOIN US IN IRELAND: https://blaggards.com/ireland/ Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social media YouTube (https://w...
Mar 11, 2025•22 min•Ep. 317
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! Many thanks to Tara Devlin for running camera on this episode and selling LOADs of merchandise that day! Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (htt...
Mar 04, 2025•12 min•Ep. 316
This one was recorded on the way home from Beaumont last night, at the tail end of a busy three-gig weekend. JOIN US IN IRELAND: https://blaggards.com/ireland/ Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social media YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/blaggards) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/blaggards/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/blaggards) Instagram (https://ww...
Feb 25, 2025•34 min•Ep. 315
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. JOIN US IN IRELAND: https://blaggards.com/ireland/ Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social media YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/blaggards) Facebook (https://www.facebook....
Feb 18, 2025•29 min•Ep. 314
SlapperCast Episode 313: "Palette Cleanser" Episode 313 was recorded last Thursday while we drove up to Weston, MO, for our two-night engagement at O'Malley's Pub. Be warned... this conversation gets weird. Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social media YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/blaggards) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/blaggards/) Twitter (https...
Feb 11, 2025•24 min•Ep. 313
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. Ireland tour itinerary and sign-up info : https://blaggards.com/ireland/ Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social media YouTube (ht...
Feb 04, 2025•30 min•Ep. 312
This episode was recorded this past Wednesday right before rehearsal. We talk about guitars, beards and snow. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zaE_K00kWgI The guitar you see Patrick playing in this video could be YOURS! JOIN US at Logon Cafe in Beaumont on SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23 for a fundraiser to support the growth and development of Whispering Grove Faire. https://www.facebook.com/share/1YxX5z4WTs/ Sunday, February 23 Logon Cafe 3805 Calder Ave Beaumont, TX 77706 3:00 PM ~ Silence ...
Jan 28, 2025•24 min•Ep. 311
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. Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social media YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/blaggards) F...
Jan 21, 2025•41 min•Ep. 310
SlapperCast Episode 309: Horsestory This week, Paddy asks us the question: what was the last thing you changed your mind about? DISCUSSED: Bob Dylan, Rush, Horslips, et al JOIN US IN IRELAND: https://blaggards.com/ireland/ Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social media YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/blaggards) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/blaggards/...
Jan 14, 2025•29 min•Ep. 309
This one was recorded in the van during our short Arizona tour as we drove from Lake Havasu City to Bullhead City. Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social media YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/blaggards) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/blaggards/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/blaggards) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/blaggards/) Become a Patron J...
Jan 07, 2025•18 min•Ep. 308
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. HAPPY NEW YEAR, Y'ALL! Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social media YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/blaggards) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/blaggards/) Twi...
Dec 31, 2024•21 min•Ep. 307
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). Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social media YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/blaggar...
Dec 24, 2024•29 min•Ep. 306
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. Coming soon for Patreon: an early release of Episode 306 which will include the full, uncut conversation from the special BLAGGMAS Christmas show we recorded for THE WHIP Radio (which was recorded the same day as this episode). Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/...
Dec 17, 2024•24 min•Ep. 305
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yPwDg-6c6R8 This week talk about songwriting, recording, working out arrangements on stage, and Turbo talks about the podcast he guested on recently. Listen to Turbo's guest spot on the Olives and Pimentos Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/25arGNYifnznLhamOUzDrb Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social...
Dec 10, 2024•35 min•Ep. 304
