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 c...
May 07, 2024•20 min•Ep. 273
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 driv...
May 01, 2024•22 min•Ep. 272
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, ...
Apr 24, 2024•38 min•Ep. 271
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 nex...
Apr 16, 2024•23 min•Ep. 270
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...
Apr 09, 2024•14 min•Ep. 269
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 SLEEVE...
Apr 02, 2024•34 min•Ep. 268
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 ...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 267
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 —...
Mar 20, 2024•29 min•Ep. 266
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. 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 (htt...
Mar 13, 2024•18 min•Ep. 265
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 — ...
Mar 05, 2024•31 min•Ep. 264
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...
Feb 27, 2024•35 min•Ep. 263
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 Show dat...
Feb 20, 2024•43 min•Ep. 262
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.....
Feb 13, 2024•16 min•Ep. 261
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 ...
Feb 06, 2024•36 min•Ep. 260
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 t...
Jan 30, 2024•50 min•Ep. 259
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...
Jan 23, 2024•52 min•Ep. 258
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. * https://slappercast.fireside.fm Blaggards main channel * https://www.youtube.com/...
Jan 16, 2024•44 min•Ep. 257
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 pla...
Jan 09, 2024•58 min•Ep. 256
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:...
Jan 02, 2024•52 min•Ep. 255
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...
Dec 26, 2023•39 min•Ep. 254
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 S...
Dec 19, 2023•48 min•Ep. 253
A full recap of our recent visit to Arizona, where we played shows in Chandler, Lake Havasu and 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 Join ...
Dec 12, 2023•58 min•Ep. 252
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 Mox...
Dec 05, 2023•55 min•Ep. 251
Blaggards regroup afterThanksgiving and prepare for a tour through Arizona... featuring footage from Paddy's visit to the mountains of Santa Fe, New Mexico. 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.i...
Nov 28, 2023•32 min•Ep. 250
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 Brea...
Nov 21, 2023•27 min•Ep. 249
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...
Nov 14, 2023•48 min•Ep. 248
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 ho...
Nov 07, 2023•33 min•Ep. 247
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 Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Face...
Oct 31, 2023•14 min•Ep. 246
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...
Oct 24, 2023•38 min•Ep. 245
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...
Oct 17, 2023•32 min•Ep. 244
