Patrick Devlin - Podcast Details

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SlapperCast Get Your Big Rocket Off My DeviceSlapperCast 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. Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram

2025-10-2117 min

Les derniers Hommes ChatGPT va autoriser le contenu adulte érotiqueQuel est l'avenir des interactions érotiques avec l'intelligence artificielle ?Dans cet épisode captivant, nous explorons une annonce qui a fait sensation : OpenAI prévoit d'autoriser les discussions érotiques sur son chatbot, ChatGPT, dès décembre 2025. Cette décision soulève de nombreuses questions sur la manière dont nous, en tant que société, gérons les interactions adultes avec la technologie. Comment cette évolution va-t-elle redéfinir notre rapport à l'intimité et à la technologie ? Et quelles implications éthiques et techniques cela pourrait-il avoir ?Rencontre avec les expertsPour nous éclairer sur ce suje...

2025-10-1905 min

SlapperCast Slap On Down the RoadSlapperCast 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 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

2025-04-2921 min

SlapperCast Lit and High and Don't Give a CareEpisode 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 Facebook Bandsintown Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram Become a Patron Join Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live...

2025-03-0411 min

SlapperCast ReslaptionSlapperCast 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)". Camera work in Patrick segment by Conor Devlin. 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...

2024-12-0311 min

Mark Devlin podcast/ radio interviews Conversations With Patrick Tripp, Episode 20: Mark Devlin - The Nature Of RealityI regrouped with Patrick Tripp for another in his “Conversations With…” series. This time I weighed in on the “god”/ consciousness/ theology themes that have formed the main part of my solo videos this year. We went deep.I’m not posting this video to my original YouTube channel. Instead it’s exclusive to this one, which is the new home for all my content on the “God” stuff. Please do subscribe to this one as I attempt to build up the numbers:https://www.youtube.com/@MarkDevlinGodTalks

2024-11-061h 35

SlapperCast Slap in, Slap onSlapperCast 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? Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram Become a Patron Join Blaggards on Patreon...

2024-10-1517 min

The Patrick LabyorSheaux with Patrick Labyorteaux Dean DevlinMega-producer Dean Devlin talks with Patrick and shares his journey from aspiring actor to successful producer and writer, detailing the origins of iconic films like “Independence Day” and “Stargate”. He reflects on his experiences working with legendary actors like Al Pacino and the creative processes that led to his successful collaborations with director Roland Emmerich. Devlin discusses the challenges and triumphs of navigating Hollywood, the importance of mentorship, and the evolution of his career from film to television. Awesome links for Dean: For ElectriCon information/tickets: https://www.creationent.com/cal/elc_nola/index.htm...

2024-10-091h 41

SlapperCast Imminent PerilSlapperCast 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...

2024-10-0123 min

Success is Subjective: Real People. Raw Stories. Embracing a Non-Linear Life!Former Participant Series - Episode 245: Success isn’t Linear with Patrick DevlinIn this Former Participant Series, Joanna interviews previously troubled teens and young adults who underwent a treatment program. On today’s episode, Joanna welcomes Patrick Devlin, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Level II Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and the co-founder of Skyline Recovery in Bend, Oregon. Patrick shares his experience as a young adult with alcohol and drug abuse and his bumpy - and eventually successful - journey to sobriety. NOTE: The podcasts in this series can include sensitive subjects such as suicide, self-harm, substance abuse, hospitalizations, psychotic episodes, and other traumatic experiences which include parts of...

2024-08-2033 min

SlapperCast Film It When You Open ItThis 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 Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us on social...

2024-06-2542 min

SlapperCast Touch the CloakSlapperCast 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 th...

2024-05-0720 min

SlapperCast Bleating HeartsSlapperCast 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 Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us on soc...

2024-05-0121 min $Who\'s Tom & Dick$

Who's Tom & Dick The GrinderSend us a textWell today is a very special day as we welcome our second celebrity guest World Champion Snooker Player Cliff ThorburnPatrick and Martin have a great informal chat to Cliff who now lives back in Canada.Clifford Charles Devlin Thorburn (born 16 January 1948) is a Canadian retired professional Snooker player, Nicknamed "The Grinder" because of his slow, determined style of play.Cliff won the World Snooker Championship in 1980 defeating Alex Higgins 18–16 in the final. He is generally recognised as the sport's first world champion from...

2024-04-2630 min

SlapperCast IRELAND TOUR 2024SlapperCast 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...

2024-04-2438 min

SlapperCast Extra Slap on the BackSlapperCast 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...

2024-04-1622 min

SlapperCast Blueberry DoormatsThis 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"...

2024-04-0913 min

SlapperCast Dock CuriousSlapperCast 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...

2024-01-3049 min

SlapperCast Soul-Bearing StuffThis 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

2024-01-0958 min

SlapperCast Fresh Batch of SoapThis 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...

2023-12-2639 min

SlapperCast Rest in Peace, ShaneSlapperCast 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 Rochel...

2023-12-0554 min

SlapperCast Seventh Day Without SugarThis 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 U...

2023-11-2126 min

SlapperCast Skyscrapers of DublinSlapperCast 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.

2023-11-0733 min

SlapperCast National Coffee DaySlapperCast 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=z4dpVg0jEgJs55...

2023-10-031h 25

Mark Devlin podcast/ radio interviews Mark Devlin Conversation With Patrick Tripp, June 2023I got into a great, free-range conversation with Patrick Tripp where I spent some time discussing the creative process behind my allegorical "truth fiction" writing, before we covered other aspects of music, spirituality and life in these momentous times.Patrick's other work can be found here:https://www.discoverthewetiko.com/conversations-with/

2023-06-231h 40

SlapperCast IRELAND TOUR 2023 is almost SOLD OUT!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.co...

2023-05-1645 min

SlapperCast Whore of the HighwaySlapperCast 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...

2023-04-1153 min

SlapperCast First In, Last OutThis 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. Many thanks to Stacie Newton and Lynette Gordon Ness for providing the video footage used in this episode! Show dates

2023-03-2858 min

SlapperCast Motivational OrgySlapperCast 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...

2023-01-0347 min

SlapperCast Blind Guy in a BrothelSlapperCast 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...

2022-10-1149 min

SlapperCast Eat 'em UP Kats!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. Special guest this week for the very first time: Patrick's daughter Tara Devlin, who joins us to kill/shine a light on some music, and also contributed video footage of...

2022-09-2723 min

SlapperCast Huzzah for "No The"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...

2022-09-1321 min

SlapperCast The WoodshedEpisode 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 ea...

2022-09-0628 min

SlapperCast Box of McNabbsThis 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. 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 Q...

2021-09-2827 min

Good Vibrations Podcast GVP #190 - Michael O'Bernicia - PCP Case: Sabotage & JusticeMichael O'Bernicia, aka The Bernician, guests for a fourth time to talk about the latest in the Private Criminal Prosecutions he has launched against Matt Hancock, Chris Whitty, Sir Patrick Vallance and Neil Ferguson for Pandemic Fraud and, by default, Genocide.The case has been subject to an act of sabotage by somebody at Westminster Court, he reveals, who tried to hide the evidence files from the presiding judge. Fortunately, the judge in question appears to have some integrity, having raised the alarm about this treasonous act.This, Michael maintains, is as good an indicator as...

2021-05-1758 min

Having A Blast with Kyle Devlin The Take This To Your Grave EpisodeOn today's episode, I do a deep dive on the history and making of Fall Out Boy's debut record "Take This To Your Grave". We cover the making of the record. The demoing process leading up to the recording. We discuss the fact that Fall Out Boy had another release before TTTYG that they don't really acknowledge as being a proper release. It was surprising to learn just how dramatic the recording of this record was. I wasn't aware of how much Patrick and Pete fought over melodies and lyrics. Apparently, they agonized over words and phrases until they believed...

2021-03-1532 min

SlapperCast The Pipes, The Pipes Are FallingWe 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. Join us in IRELAND Fall 2021 Ireland 2021 — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour 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. Rat...

2021-03-0243 min

SlapperCast Blowing the Cobwebs OffWe've got gigs! We've got new videos and music! And we talk about sports! What? Show notes Drinking with Pete & Tim - featuring the premiere of our song "Second Worst Girlfriend" https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ls3CkWbdZVroVsGakV0Ah?si=rmBw99jgQRGC9Yr9RU5X4w Friday Live Show #39 - Derek Warfield & the Young Wolfe Tones with special guest Patrick Devlin https://www.facebook.com/events/932798360862012/ Join us in IRELAND Fall 2021 Ireland 2021 — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour Show dates Blaggards.com Fa...

2021-02-0925 min

SlapperCast "Carbon Killers" - Mark Kavanagh of Catch My Carbon**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. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jE4wp6r3TYo Show notes Catch My Carbon https://www.catchmycarbon.ie Third Barrel...

2021-01-191h 24

SlapperCast Least Favorite Boy of SummerThis 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! Black Water Draw Brewing Co. Houston VWalkz Topics: Poorly recalled music...

2020-10-061h 09

SlapperCast Part-time ProfessionalsThis 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 Kenne...

2020-09-2954 min

The Scattered Seeds Podcast Episode 37 - Patrick MyersSend us a textBut what if one kid comes to the Lord? That was the question that Patrick Myers and the rest of the staff and board of Camp Ligonier kept coming back to. They were facing the difficult decision of whether or not they should open in the summer during Covid 19. They had been given the go ahead by the state and CDC and after much deliberation they decided that if even one child would come to the Lord by their opening then how could they stay closed?After all God says that one soul is...

2020-09-2259 min

SlapperCast Martinis & DisappointmentThis 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. Friday September 25: Blaggards LIVE on Facebook from Blackwater Draw Brewing Co. Blaze gets mad!! Iron Maiden Chile 1996 Chuck Berry Hail! Hail! Rock 'N' Roll (1987) - Bonus Clip: Chuck & Keith Rehearse The Police - Better Than Therapy, Living The Police Reunion Ricky Gervais Discusses Friendship with David Bowie Topics: Eric's "ointment" story Recapping our first full-length performance in months How much...

2020-09-221h 17

SlapperCast "Super Invisible Nobody" with Cindy HeywoodSeptember 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. Suicide Talkz (Facebook) American Foundation...

2020-09-151h 34

SlapperCast The Slums of KillineyThis 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...

2020-08-1858 min

SlapperCast Spaghetti WesternThis 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 "Th...

2020-07-211h 01

SlapperCast Donuts with DevlinThis 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!) Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aLc-tcsep-I Show notes That's Alright Mama — Arthur Crudup That's All — Sister Rosetta Tharpe Amsterdam — Scott Walker Back On The Streets — Gary Moore Truth and Soul — Fishbone Suspect Device — Stiff Little Fingers Teenage Kicks — The Undertones Join us in IRELAND Fall 2021 Ireland 2021 — Sign up to learn more...

2020-06-301h 09

Sales Game Changers | Tips from Successful Sales Leaders Sales Transformation and Success Webcast as the World Re-Opens with Jennifer Fisher and Patrick DevlinThis is episode 232. Read the complete transcription on the Sales Game Changers Podcast website. This is a replay of the Sales Game Changers Panel Webinar hosted by Fred Diamond, Host of the Sales Game Changers Podcast, on May 6, 2020. It featured sales leaders Patrick Devlin (Meridian) and Jennifer Fisher (WorldStrides). PATRICK'S TIP TO EMERGING SALES LEADERS: "Somebody said we're all on the same boat with this thing but I'm a sailor and I'll say that we're not in the same boat, we're in the same storm. The situation on anybody else's boat might be v...

2020-05-1239 min

SlapperCast Does a Sack of Flour Make a Big Biscuit?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. Thank you Ellen, Erin, Sarah and Sean for your questions! Watch full video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/K19oehRFzfU Show notes Espresso Fino — Albuquerque, NM Silver Grizzly Espresso — Longview, TX Join us in IRELAND Fall 2020 Ireland 2020 — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour Sho...

2020-04-141h 49

Mondo Nostalgia Podcast Episode 167 - March 15, 2020 Click for Download Version Devlin's new podcast is here! This week he talks about the Corona Virus Pandemic, humanity, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, rescheduling movies, St Patrick's Day, Kids in The Hall, Max Von Sydow, favourite cartoon shows, Weezer and more! Check it out! Music Credits: Disco Lounge Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

2020-03-1500 min

SlapperCast What's Your Favorite Humming Noise?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. An extended version of this episode is available to our Patreon supporters with extra conversation about Steely Dan and drummer Bernard Purdie. Show notes Blaggards online store Beware of Mr. Baker — documentary about Ginger Baker Join us in IRELAND Fall 2020 Ireland 2020 — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us Face...

2020-02-251h 09

SlapperCast Just Keep ChewingNew 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. Show notes Blaggards Online Store Austin Beer Works "Pete Best Forever, Ringo Never" - The Birth of the Beatles "Barney Forever, Wiggum Never" - The Simpsons "Lopez" - The Kids in the Hall Join us in IRELAND Fall 2020 Ireland 2020 — Sign up to learn more about our next Ir...

2020-01-2854 min

SlapperCast Thank You Mike!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". Join us in IRELAND Fall 2020 Ireland 2020 — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us Facebook Twitter Instagram Become a Patron Join Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, li...

2020-01-141h 23

SlapperCast Happy New Year, Mr. FalconPatrick 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. Book a house concert Join us in IRELAND Fall 2020 Ireland 2020 — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us Facebook Twitter Instagram Become a Patron

2020-01-0737 min

SlapperCast Two Buildings, a Horse, a Dead Dog and a Coffee ShopPatrick 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. Join us in IRELAND Fall 2020 Ireland 2020 — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us 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 yo...

2019-12-2447 min

SlapperCast Pulling Up AnchorPatrick and Chad talk about the band's plans for 2020. Show notes Neil Sargent - Guitar Repair Texas Music Emporium BlackHouse Cigars Join us in IRELAND Fall 2020 Ireland 2020 — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us 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...

2019-12-1736 min

SlapperCast Strange and Wonderful BeastPatrick 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. Show notes Mark Knopfler - Rüdiger Join us in IRELAND Fall 2020 Ireland 2020 — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us Facebook Twitter Instagram Become a Patron Join Bla...

2019-12-031h 02

SlapperCast Cover StoryWhat 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. Blaggards hauling a load of presents after Rock the Shelter XXII, December 2009 (Photo by Mari Devlin) Show notes More Than This — Roxy Music cover by Robyn Hitchcock Waiting for the Man — Velvet Underground cover by David Bowie More photos related to this episode Join us in IRELAND Fall 2020 Irel...

2019-11-191h 06

SlapperCast Green Eggs & SpamPatrick, Chad and Mike recount last week's IRELAND tour through Dublin, Bundoran, Sligo, and many the place between. Topics include: 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...

2019-11-051h 17

The Edge: A Star Trek Discovery Podcast The Trouble with Patrick!Q&A and The Trouble with Edward. The first two Short Treks of Season Two offer a glimpse into what we all hope will be a new Captain Pike series. In "Q&A," we see Ensign Spock's transfer to the USS Enterprise NCC-1701 and the first meeting of the legendary science officer and Number One. In "The Trouble with Edward," we meet a newly promoted captain trying to contain Tribbles in a very comical way. Although not a direct tie-in to Discovery, these short stories add richness to what we know about the 23rd century. ...

2019-11-021h 01

SlapperCast Next Stop: IRELANDPatrick 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. Join us in IRELAND this Fall Ireland 2019 - Are you in? Ireland tour pricing and itinerary (PDF) Sign up for the Ireland tour online Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us Facebook Twitter Instagram Become a Patron Join Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live trac...

2019-10-2251 min

SlapperCast The Manscaping Manual (Vol. 1) 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. Show notes 1994-95 Houston Rockets - Double Clutch Luv Ya Blue — Mack Hayes Lemmy: The Definitive Biography — Mick Wall Lemmy (documentary film) Lemmy buys the Beatles Mono Box Why Write? — Paul Auster Boom, Like That — Mark Knopfler's song about McD...

2019-10-0857 min

SlapperCast Speedo SherwoodPatrick 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. Show notes Boss BR-1180 promo video from 2002 The Ale House It's Love (Live, 1992) — King's X Texas Music Emporium Join us in IRELAND this Fall Ireland 2019 - Are you in? Ireland tour pricing and itinerary (PDF) Sign up for the Ireland tour online Show dates Blaggards.com Fa...

2019-10-011h 03

SlapperCast Mister Moist or Doctor HurricanePatrick 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. Photo by Slade Ham of Patrick & son Conor on the flood waters of Hurricane Harvey, August 2017. Show notes Houston Food Bank Houston SPCA Wide Open Spaces — Roark Smith, KPFT Houston A 2nd Cup — Non-profit coffee shop that aims to end human trafficking Slade Ham — Comedy and Travel Photography House concerts and private engagements — Blaggards.com Join us in IRELAND this Fall Ire...

2019-09-2448 min

Sales Game Changers | Tips from Successful Sales Leaders How to Avoid Selling Through The Close - Metaphorically Speaking with Meridian Knowledge Solutions BD Chief Patrick DevlinThis is episode 178. Read the complete transcript on the Sales Game Changers Podcast website. PATRICK'S FINAL TIP TO EMERGING SALES LEADERS: "Your #1 focus is to help the people that you are working with understand the value of what you do. Once you really understand the impact that what you're proposing can have on their lives and on the organizations that they work for, you almost have a fiduciary responsibility to do your best to make the case for it." Patrick Devlin is Chief Business Development Officer at Meridian Knowledge Solutions. He's...

2019-09-1944 min

SlapperCast Burn Your Guitars Patrick and Chad rhapsodize at length about the amazing Mark Knopfler concert they saw this past Friday in Sugar Land, TX. Show notes Mark Knopfler Mark Knopfler on his guitar picking technique Speedway at Nazareth — Mark Knopfler, Sailing to Philadelphia Mark Knopfler stops time in Sugar Land — Andrew Dansby, Houston Chronicle Shelly Yakus talks about recording Mark Knopfler's guitar for "Romeo and Juliet" — Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro Join us in IRELAND this Fall Ireland 2019 - Are you in? Ireland tour pricing and itinerary (PDF) Sign up for the Ireland tour online...

2019-09-101h 30

SlapperCast R. Kelly Memorial Fountains 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. Show notes Drunken Monkey Privateers Blaggards LIVE Chad's weight loss vlog Join us in IRELAND this Fall Ireland 2019 - Are you in? Ireland tour pricing and itinerary (PDF) Sign up for the Ireland tour online Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us Facebook Twitter Instagram Become a Patron Join Blaggards...

2019-09-0455 min

SlapperCast Paul Beebe of Beebe Gunn StudioAt 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. Chad and Patrick with Paul Beebe Show notes Beebe Gunn Studio Paul Beebe's website Beetle Disco Expressions The Light Rock Express Thunderado Grand Old Grizzly Chad's weight loss vlog Blaggards LIVE podcast Join us in IRELAND this Fall Ireland 2019 - Are you in? Ireland tour...

2019-08-271h 34

SlapperCast Randy Hill of Little OutfitAn epic conversation with our good friend Randy Hill of local Houston band Little Outfit. Randy with Patrick & Chad right after recording the show. Show notes Little Outfit — Facebook, Instagram Join us in IRELAND this Fall Ireland 2019 - Are you in? Ireland tour pricing and itinerary (PDF) Sign up for the Ireland tour online Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us Facebook Twitter Instagram Become a Patron Join Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives. Rate us...

2019-08-201h 27

SlapperCast Another Four Shirt NightPatrick 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. Show notes BUY NOW: Lone Star Pirate Festival T-shirt benefitting Camp Hope PitchHub Blaggards PitchHub video Join us in IRELAND this Fall Ireland 2019 - Are you in? Ireland tour pricing and itinerary (PDF) Sign up for the Ireland tour online Show dates Blaggards.com ...

2019-08-131h 03

SlapperCast Hair Tips From Bald PeoplePatrick 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. Show notes Lone Star Pirate Festival T-shirts benefitting Camp Hope Andrew Schram — Illustration and graphic design Cortex — podcast hosted by two self-employed content creators Great clip from Cortex podcast about being your own boss Join us in IRELAND this Fall Ireland 2019 - Are you in? Ireland tour pricing and itinerary (PDF) Sign up for the Ireland tour online Show dates Blaggards.com Face...

2019-08-0648 min

SlapperCast The Bee Gees Need Some Dive BombsPatrick 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. Also, our IRELAND tour is definitely happening! SIGN UP TODAY! Poster art by Vicente Yuste. Show notes Blaggards live stream videos on Facebook Johnny Gallagher Will Sasso as Elvis — Mad TV (YouTube) Join us in IRELAND this Fall Ireland 2019 - Are you in? Ireland tour pricing and it...

2019-07-3047 min

SlapperCast ARRRRrrrrPatrick 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. Blaggards at Lone Star Pirate Festival (Photo by Laurie Valenzi Buell) Mo's Irish Pubs Drunken Monkey Privateers - Lone Star Pirate Festival Video of Blaggards at Lone Star Pirate Festival (FULL PERFORMANCE) — YouTube Mo...

2019-07-2346 min

SlapperCast No Sleeves, No ServicePatrick 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. Blaggards playing a house concert in Omaha NE (Photo by Sienna Oehler Nania) Show notes LIVE from O'Malley's Pub, Weston MO, July 13, 2019 (Facebook video) House concert at Chez Nania, Omaha NE, July 14, 2019 (Facebook video) Get tickets for Lone Star Pirate Festival at Warehouse Live, Houston TX, July 20, 2019 Join us in IRELAND this Fall Ireland 2019 - Are you in? Ireland tour pricing and itinerary (PDF) Sign up for the...

2019-07-1657 min

SlapperCast Jamaican Lucky Charms Mike and Paddy with O’Malley’s owner Michael Coakley. Patrick, Chad, and Mike sing the praises of O'Malley's Pub, an amazing music venue, pub and brewery in Weston, MO, where we'll be playing this weekend (July 12 & 13, 2019), as well as in October for Weston Irish Fest. Then we spend some time musing at the many odd fake Irish accents we frequently encounter in our line of work, and also talk about how much fun we've been having with our Facebook live streams. Show notes Weston Brewing Company & O'Malley's Pub — Weston, MO Blaggards Live Stream...

2019-07-0954 min

SlapperCast The Man From OmahaPatrick, 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...

2019-06-2548 min

SlapperCast Duct Tape Grandma to the ChairLess 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. A receipt from the store of Patrick's grandfather and namesake (Photo by Mike McAloon) Show notes The Field Irish Pub — San Diego Half Door Brewing Co. — San Diego Lazy Harry's Bar & Grill — Bullhead City, AZ The Dubliner Irish Pub — Phoenix Live streams set 1 and set 2 from Lazy Harry's Li...

2019-06-1854 min

SlapperCast Chocolate is a Vegetable, Right?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". Show notes ‘Get the Gimp’: Breaking Down ‘Pulp Fiction’s Most Notorious Scene — Rolling Stone Reality Bites Captured Gen X With Perfect Irony — the Atlantic Interview with T Bone Burnett — WTF with Marc Maron True Detective — HBO Series Lone Star Pirate Festival, July 20, 2019 — Warehouse Live, Houston "Den...

2019-05-211h 14

SlapperCast Julie Andrews Called MePatrick 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. Patrick wirelessly roaming O'Malley's Pub (Photo by Kelly Howe) Show notes XVive Wireless Guitar System The Sound of Music, Original Soundtrack Recording — Rodgers & Hammerstein (Listen on Apple Music) Reservoir Dogs, Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Listen on Apple Music) Pulp Fiction (Music from the Motion Picture) (Listen on Apple Music) Breaking Bad Soundtrack, All Seasons All 24 James Bond Theme Songs Tr...

2019-05-0732 min

SlapperCast Fried Chicken Tech for Meat LoafWhat 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? Show notes The coffee mug that Chad uses during this episode Blaggards at Brian O'Neill's, 2005 (featuring Patrick's Parker Fly guitar) Blaggards at Brian O'Neill's, 2006 (featuring Patrick's Gibson Les Paul guitar) The Continental Club Houston Beebe Gunn Studio O'Bannon's Taphouse (College Station, TX) Ashford Pub (Houston, TX) Stuttgarden Tavern on the Strand (Galveston, TX) Rochester Jazz Festival...

2019-04-2356 min

SlapperCast 666 Acacia AvenueAfter 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. References for this episode The Roth Show — David Lee Roth's new podcast RBI Recording — where Standards and "Kerfuffleful" were recorded Beebe Gunn Studio — where our new record is currently being recorded Four Eyes Studio — Beaumont, TX Tascam Portastudio 424 — the 4-track cassette recorder that Chad used in his early days Stuart Copeland interviewed in the studio — Jools Holland, 198...

2019-04-1658 min

SlapperCast Just Kidding, LarsTwo 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. References for this episode Leaving of Liverpool - The Dubliners — Ronnie Drew on lead vocals The Town I Loved So Well (Live) - The Dubliners — Luke Kelly on lead vocals Dirty Old Town (Live) - The Dubliners — Luke Kelly on lead vocals Rocky Road to Dublin (Live) - The Dubliners — Luke accidentally repeats the 'Mullingar' verse an...

2019-04-091h 12

SlapperCast Fifteen Dead BodiesWhy 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... References for this episode Psycho Killer - Talking Heads (from Stop Making Sense) Young Ned of the Hill - Ron Kavana LIVE at Sydney Opera House, October 1978 - Thin Lizzy with Gary Moore Copycats: Most Ripped Off Riff in Metal - UltimateGuitar.com ...

2019-04-021h 04

SlapperCast Gerbil on CocainePatrick and Chad of Blaggards begin a long discussion about their musical influences, to be continued next week in Episode 9. References for this episode Stop Making Sense - 1984 concert film by Talking Heads No Other Baby - Davee Bryan, with Chad on backing vocals Rifles of the IRA - Wolfe Tones We Will Rock You/We Are The Champions (Live) - Queen Width of a Circle (Live) - David Bowie Cum On Feel the Noize - Slade B.Y.O.B. (Live) - System of a Down Black Metal (Live) - Venom Sound Cellar - Music...

2019-03-2640 min

SlapperCast Surgery Falling Out of a PlanePaddy 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. References in this episode O'Bannon's Taphouse - College Station, TX Blackwater Draw Brewing Co. - College Staton, TX Blaggards' first show at O'Bannon's Taphouse (Flickr) Why "Danny Boy" Should Be Banned on St. Patrick's Day - Irish Central NYC Irish Pub Bans "Danny Boy" - CBS News Ireland Tour Info Join us in...

2019-03-1733 min

SlapperCast Before Jesus Had TeethThis 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". References for this episode Shite N' Onions The Inn - Long Beach, NY Photo album of Blaggards St. Paddy's Day Tour 2006 (Flickr) Photo album of Blaggards loading up for Fadó Austin (January 2005), cramming all the gear into Patrick's Isuzu Tropper (Flickr) The Wolfe To...

2019-03-1146 min

SlapperCast KerfufflefulPatrick 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. References for this episode Kerfuffleful, our new single. (Listen on Apple Music) How To Be Single...

2019-03-0427 min

SlapperCast Worldwide Tour of IrelandPatrick and Chad talk about their experiences in Ireland with an eye on Blaggards' next tour there in October 2019. Ireland Tour Info Join us in Ireland this Fall! Ireland tour pricing and itinerary (PDF) Sign up for the Ireland tour online References for this episode Screaming Orphans Winter's Reign Silver Circus Blaggards performing "Whiskey in the Jar" at Fibber Magee's in Dublin, March 2010 (our first ever gig in Ireland) Molly's Pubs in Houston O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station Rí Rá Irish Pub in Las Vegas Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook, Bandsintown Fo...

2019-02-2526 min

SlapperCast My Friend LemmyPatrick 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. Related links: Davee Bryan TurnTo Productions Blaggards on the web: Join Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives. Blaggards.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Support SlapperCast

2019-02-1831 min

SlapperCast Prehistoric BlaggardsPatrick (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. This first episode started off as an audio test, but actually turned into an interesting discussion so we decided to let it roll. Join us in IRELAND this Fall Ireland 2019 - Are you in? Ireland tour pricing and itinerary (PDF) Sign up for the Ireland tour online Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown

2019-02-0820 min

Faux Real Patrick BrammallThis episode comes to you from the offices of Funny or Die to welcome my very special guest Patrick Brammall who is the creator, executive producer, and star of the CBS All Access comedy No Activity. We chat all about that and all its amazing stars, we pitch a show to Will Ferrell, and play Tiny Tim in which Patrick reads another excerpt from this insane childrens book. Follow Devlin across social Follow Friend or Faux across social Support on Patreon Support/Follow Seize and Deliver Engineer Kevin T. Porter

2017-12-1139 min

On the Wind Sailing Patric Devlin // Blaggards#93. You know that intro music you love from the podcast? It's Blaggards! Andy spoke with lead singer and co-founder of the band, Patrick Devlin just in time for St. Paddy's Day. Patrick's story is a classic one of following your passion into a passable career, and he's had remarkable success with it. Patrick talks about not drinking, starting a band, U2, growing up in Ireland, sadness in his family, touring and playing all-day shows on St. Paddy's Day! Check out Blaggards music at blaggards.com or on Facebook.com/blaggards.

2015-03-1746 min

Devlin, El Pirata 1. Mark Keating 7. Devlin, El Pirata ( Cap 15 y 16 )Devlin, el pirata es la primera entrega de una serie de novelas históricas de aventuras de piratas, ambientada en el primer tercio del siglo XVIII. Su protagonista, Patrick Devlin, es un joven irland és que tras una infancia miserable y ser vendido por su padre por cuatro guineas, trabaja como criado del capitán John Coxon. Cuando su barco es capturado por piratas, le dan la oportunidad de unirse a ellos, y empieza así una nueva vida, brutal pero con más libertad. Devlin acabará convirtiéndose en capitán pirata del barco de su antiguo dueño, Coxon, que hará...

2013-03-241h 01

Devlin, El Pirata 1. Mark Keating 8. Devlin, El Pirata ( Cap 17 al 19 )Devlin, el pirata es la primera entrega de una serie de novelas históricas de aventuras de piratas, ambientada en el primer tercio del siglo XVIII. Su protagonista, Patrick Devlin, es un joven irlandés que tras una infancia miserable y ser vendido por su padre por cuatro guineas, trabaja como criado del capitán John Coxon. Cuando su barco es capturado por piratas, le dan la oportunidad de unirse a ellos, y empieza así una nueva vida, brutal pero con más libertad. Devlin acabará convirtiéndose en capitán pirata del barco de su antiguo dueño, Coxon, que hará...

2013-03-241h 40

Devlin, El Pirata 1. Mark Keating 6. Devlin, El Pirata ( Cap 13 y 14 )Devlin, el pirata es la primera entrega de una serie de novelas históricas de aventuras de piratas, ambientada en el primer tercio del siglo XVIII. Su protagonista, Patrick Devlin, es un joven irlandés que tras una infancia miserable y ser vendido por su padre por cuatro guineas, trabaja como criado del capitán John Coxon. Cuando su barco es capturado por piratas, le dan la oportunidad de unirse a ellos, y empieza así una nueva vida, brutal pero con más libertad. Devlin acabará convirtiéndose en capitán pirata del barco de su antiguo dueño, Coxon, que hará...

2013-03-2459 min

Devlin, El Pirata 1. Mark Keating 5. Devlin, El Pirata ( Cap 11 y 12 )Devlin, el pirata es la primera entrega de una serie de novelas históricas de aventuras de piratas, ambientada en el primer tercio del siglo XVIII. Su protagonista, Patrick Devlin, es un joven irlandés que tras una infancia miserable y ser vendido por su padre por cuatro guineas, trabaja como criado del capitán John Coxon. Cuando su barco es capturado por piratas, le dan la oportunidad de unirse a ellos, y empieza así una nueva vida, brutal pero con más libertad. Devlin acabará convirtiéndose en capitán pirata del barco de su antiguo dueño, Coxon, que hará...

2013-03-241h 17

Devlin, El Pirata 1. Mark Keating 4. Devlin, El Pirata ( Cap 8 al 10 )Devlin, el pirata es la primera entrega de una serie de novelas históricas de aventuras de piratas, ambientada en el primer tercio del siglo XVIII. Su protagonista, Patrick Devlin, es un joven irlandés que tras una infancia miserable y ser vendido por su padre por cuatro guineas, trabaja como criado del capitán John Coxon. Cuando su barco es capturado por piratas, le dan la oportunidad de unirse a ellos, y empieza así una nueva vida, brutal pero con más libertad. Devlin acabará convirtiéndose en capitán pirata del barco de su antiguo dueño, Coxon, que hará...

2013-03-241h 22

Devlin, El Pirata 1. Mark Keating 3. Devlin, El Pirata ( Cap 6 y 7 )Devlin, el pirata es la primera entrega de una serie de novelas históricas de aventuras de piratas, ambientada en el primer tercio del siglo XVIII. Su protagonista, Patrick Devlin, es un joven irlandés que tras una infancia miserable y ser vendido por su padre por cuatro guineas, trabaja como criado del capitán John Coxon. Cuando su barco es capturado por piratas, le dan la oportunidad de unirse a ellos, y empieza así una nueva vida, brutal pero con más libertad. Devlin acabará convirtiéndose en capitán pirata del barco de su antiguo dueño, Coxon, que hará...

2013-03-241h 13

Devlin, El Pirata 1. Mark Keating 2. Devlin, El Pirata ( Cap 3 al 5 )Devlin, el pirata es la primera entrega de una serie de novelas históricas de aventuras de piratas, ambientada en el primer tercio del siglo XVIII. Su protagonista, Patrick Devlin, es un joven irlandés que tras una infancia miserable y ser vendido por su padre por cuatro guineas, trabaja como criado del capitán John Coxon. Cuando su barco es capturado por piratas, le dan la oportunidad de unirse a ellos, y empieza así una nueva vida, brutal pero con más libertad. Devlin acabará convirtiéndose en capitán pirata del barco de su antiguo dueño, Coxon, que hará...

2013-03-241h 20

Devlin, El Pirata 1. Mark Keating 1. Devlin, El Pirata ( Cap 1 y 2 )Devlin, el pirata es la primera entrega de una serie de novelas históricas de aventuras de piratas, ambientada en el primer tercio del siglo XVIII. Su protagonista, Patrick Devlin, es un joven irlandés que tras una infancia miserable y ser vendido por su padre por cuatro guineas, trabaja como criado del capitán John Coxon. Cuando su barco es capturado por piratas, le dan la oportunidad de unirse a ellos, y empieza así una nueva vida, brutal pero con más libertad. Devlin acabará convirtiéndose en capitán pirata del barco de su antiguo dueño, Coxon, que hará...

2013-03-241h 39