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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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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

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

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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 th...

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 Birthd...

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...

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...

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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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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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 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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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 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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00:00:00 — Intro
00:05:45 — Rick Gillis Interview
00:48:58 — Paddy's Pet Peeve Piece
00:49:58 — Outro

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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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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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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 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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Episode 328 was recorded this past Thursday morning as we drove up to Asheville, North Carolina.

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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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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:
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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 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.

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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.

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

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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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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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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 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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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.

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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.

We talk about our favorite restaurants and if there was a dish named after us what would it be.

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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!

Many thanks to Tara Devlin for running camera on this episode and selling LOADs of merchandise that day!

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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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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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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.

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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/

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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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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.

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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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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

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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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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!

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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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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).

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