265 episodes

SlapperCast is a weekly podcast by Blaggards, a band based out of Houston, TX. Hosted by Patrick Devlin (lead singer & guitarist) and Chad Richard Smalley (bassist). Past guests include drummer Vinny Appice and comedian Doug Stanhope.


Full video versions of each episode are published on the SlapperCast YouTube channel. All episodes are mixed and edited by Chad.

SlapperCast Blaggards

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SlapperCast is a weekly podcast by Blaggards, a band based out of Houston, TX. Hosted by Patrick Devlin (lead singer & guitarist) and Chad Richard Smalley (bassist). Past guests include drummer Vinny Appice and comedian Doug Stanhope.


Full video versions of each episode are published on the SlapperCast YouTube channel. All episodes are mixed and edited by Chad.

    Slapfree

    Slapfree

    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
    Facebook
    Bandsintown


    Follow us on social media


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    Become a Patron


    Join Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.


    Rate us


    Rate and review SlapperCast on iTunes


    Questions?

    If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,



    leave a comment on Patreon, or
    tweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.
    Special Guest: Kevin Newton.
    Support SlapperCast

    • 17 min
    Wonkity

    Wonkity

    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


    Show dates


    Blaggards.com
    Facebook
    Bandsintown


    Follow us on social media


    YouTube
    Facebook
    Twitter
    Instagram


    Become a Patron


    Join Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.


    Rate us


    Rate and review SlapperCast on iTunes


    Questions?

    If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,



    leave a comment on Patreon, or
    tweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.
    Special Guest: Heide Riggs.
    Support SlapperCast

    • 30 min
    Straight Flace

    Straight Flace

    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


    Show dates


    Blaggards.com
    Facebook
    Bandsintown


    Follow us on social media


    YouTube
    Facebook
    Twitter
    Instagram


    Become a Patron


    Join Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.


    Rate us


    Rate and review SlapperCast on iTunes


    Questions?

    If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,



    leave a comment on Patreon, or
    tweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.
    Special Guest: Kevin Newton.
    Support SlapperCast

    • 35 min
    Choppy on the Inside

    Choppy on the Inside

    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 dates


    Blaggards.com
    Facebook
    Bandsintown


    Follow us on social media


    YouTube
    Facebook
    Twitter
    Instagram


    Become a Patron


    Join Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.


    Rate us


    Rate and review SlapperCast on iTunes


    Questions?

    If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,



    leave a comment on Patreon, or
    tweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.
    Special Guest: Kevin Newton.
    Support SlapperCast

    • 43 min
    Nostradamus on Bass

    Nostradamus on Bass

    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.


    Show dates


    Blaggards.com
    Facebook
    Bandsintown


    Follow us on social media


    YouTube
    Facebook
    Twitter
    Instagram


    Become a Patron


    Join Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.


    Rate us


    Rate and review SlapperCast on iTunes


    Questions?

    If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,



    leave a comment on Patreon, or
    tweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.
    Special Guest: Kevin Newton.
    Support SlapperCast

    • 15 min
    Overslapped

    Overslapped

    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


    Show dates


    Blaggards.com
    Facebook
    Bandsintown


    Follow us on social media


    YouTube
    Facebook
    Twitter
    Instagram


    Become a Patron


    Join Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives.


    Rate us


    Rate and review SlapperCast on iTunes


    Questions?

    If you have questions for a future Q&A episode,



    leave a comment on Patreon, or
    tweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast.
    Special Guest: Heide Riggs.
    Support SlapperCast

    • 36 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
34 Ratings

34 Ratings

Captiva girl ,

Absolutely brilliant!

I’ve loved their music for years, my daughters first concert was Blaggards, it doesn’t hurt that Patrick is easy on the eyes. At a recent concert he mentioned they do a podcast, I had no idea! Now I’m playing catch up and loving every minute! Ta boys!!

Jackie_Treehorn ,

I love it!

Congrats. Really. The content is fantastic and extremely interesting.

Thanks for all the hard work, Smalley.

#MoreMcAloon #WheresWes

Merch Maiden ,

You don't need a restraining order!

Always packed with great inside information, history, references to other bands, pubs and podcasts. But the most fun for me is picking out Patrick's off the cuff analogies and comments. Always entertaining, just like their live shows. I guarantee you will never see the same Blaggards show twice. You may think you know the lyrics, but you don't. LEMMMMONNNN CAKE!!!

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