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SlapperCast #83: Comedian Slade Ham

This week we interviewed our longtime friend, comedian Slade Ham. This is a long one that might get split into two episodes, but as patrons, y'all get to hear the whole thing today.

We talk about a ton of stuff, mostly focusing on the similarities between comedians and musicians, regarding things like creative process, ...

SlapperCast Episode 82 (early release)

Here's an early release of this week's episode of SlapperCast. Many thanks to Kelli for your questions!

Topics

• Houston's near-miss with Hurricane Laura
• An update on last week's show (Episode 81) with pub/brewery owner Chris Steele and his efforts to reopen his businesses during the ...
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SlapperCast #81 (early release & extra material)

Here's an uncut version of SlapperCast Episode 81. Our special guest this week is our dear friend Chris Steele, owner of O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station and Blackwater Draw Brewing...

SlapperCast Episode 80 with Andrew Devlin (early release & extra material)

Here's a special extended version of Episode 80, featuring Patrick's brother Andrew, CEO of PitchHub.

SlapperCast #79 with Mike McAloon (early release & extra material)

Here's a rough edit of SlapperCast Episode 79, featuring a conversation with our dear friend and former drummer/forever Blaggard, Mike McAloon. 

SlapperCast Episode 78 (extra material and early release)

Here's a quick edit of the forthcoming Episode 78 of #SlapperCast, with some extra conversation in the beginning.

Cheers!

SlapperCast Episode 77 (extra material, early release)

Here is an extended, rough edit of tomorrow's Episode 77, featuring an interview with our longtime "auxiliary" fiddler, Jeff Duncan. This is the first time Jeff's been on the show, and also the first time we've had a guest call in remotely. 

This Patreon-exclusive version includes about 10 minutes of conversation a...

Patreon Exclusive: Sweet Sixteen (rehearsal)

Here's a bit of a brand new song we've been working on. Pretty sure this will wind up on the new album, and you get to hear it first. 

SlapperCast Episode 75 (early release & extra material)

Here's episode 75 released a day early, with a bit of extra conversation at the beginning. 

This week:
* Blaggards are SIXTEEN years old
* The possibility of another shelter-in-place shutdown, and the effect that the pandemic is having on bars and music venues
* House bands from late-night TV shows
* Wh...

SlapperCast 74 Bonus material (VIDEO)

Here's video of the pre-roll bonus material from Episode 74: a conversation about classic movies, including Sunset Boulevard (1950), East of Eden (1955), and Night Shift (1982).

Runtime: 4 minutes, 46 seconds.

The full episode video will be released on YouTube at midnight central tonight!

SlapperCast 74 (early release and extra material)

Here's an extended version of Episode 74 released early just for y'all, with some extra conversation about classic movies at the beginning, including Sunset Boulevard (1950), East of Eden (1955), and Night Shift (1982).

During the actual show we talk about:

* The new mask order in Texas
* Singing difficulties o...

SlapperCast Episode 72 (extended version)

Here's an extended version of Episode 72 with some extra conversation about our recording sessions at the beginning.

The video edition will be released late due to a major glitch I encountered towards the end of the editing process this morning.

Cheers!
~ Chad

SlapperCast Episode 71 (Uncut)

Here's an extended version of today's episode with extra conversation at the beginning. 

This week, we talk about music that has influenced us outside of the "rock" genre, as well as other influences outside of music altogether. 

Thanks to Bob for the questions!

[EDIT] Here's video of the uncut epi...

SlapperCast Episode 70 (uncut, early release, audio only)

Here's the entirely of Tuesday's show (audio only), uncut with some extra conversation at the head and tail (parental guidance advised). 

Main topic this week: bands that should have had longer careers.

SlapperCast Episode 69: Ant-Face Missouri (Extended Cut)

Here's the full video of Episode 69's extended Patreon cut. 

SlapperCast #69 - Early release and extra material

Here is this week's episode of SlapperCast, released early for Patreon supporters with some extra conversation at the start.

Thanks everyone, and stay safe!

SlapperCast Episode 68 (Extended Cut, Audio & Video)

This is an EXTENDED cut of Ep 68 with some extra pre-and-post-roll conversation.

Video version: https://youtu.be/axayywW5ktY

Bars are reopening and things are getting weird. This week we talk about the safety precautions bar owners have implement...

SlapperCast Episode 67 (Early release and extra material)

Here's an extended version of Episode 67, two days early and with some pre-roll conversation about drummer Bernard Purdie. 

(Audio only, video coming later)

Patreon Exclusive: Recording Session, May 14, 2020 (Green Fields of France)

We're back at Beebe Gunn Studio! Here's a clip from this week's recording session: a partial take of Green Fields of France, synchronized with footage of us listening to the playback.

NOTE: this is NOT the final take of the song… so this is truly only for your eyes and ears only!

PATREON EXCLUSIVE: SlapperCast Episode 66 Uncut

The uncut version of yesterday's episode, recorded with Zoom. LAST time we'll be using that service for that purpose.

Do y'all have any experience with this sort of thing? Should we try Skype next time?

SlapperCast #65 Extra

Here's a bit of pre-ramble from episode 65, where Eric and Chad reminisce about the old 1980s comedy sketch show SCTV.

SlapperCast #65: Early release and extra material

Here's episode 65 of #SlapperCast, released early, unedited and still without a title. 

If you have any title suggestions, shoot them my way before midnight! As always, title has to be a direct quote from the episode.

Cheers,
~ Chad

Patreon Exclusive: May 2nd Live Stream, Rough Cut

Our entire, uncut live stream performance from Saturday May 2, 2020, in HD 1080p video. 

Thanks for your support everyone! More to come...

SlapperCast Episode 64 (early release and extra material)

Here's the audio-only version of this weeks's episode, completely uncut and a day early, just for y'all. 

Video edition will be out tomorrow!

Patreon Exclusive: Blaggards Quarantime at A & A Supply Co.

Here is a rough cut in HD of our full electric live stream show from Sunday, April 26, 2020 at A & A Supply Co. 

http://www.aasupply.com

Many thanks to Keith for letting us use his space!

SlapperCast Episode 63 (Audio)

Here's the audio version of episode 63.

This week on #SlapperCast: Eric's ELO report, favorite female artists, lip-syncing and using pre-recorded tracks on stage, favorite podcasts, inspiring and annoying things that audiences do. Thank you Greg and Scott for your questions!

[NOTE: Re-uploaded 11:39 PM to correct ...

Patreon Exclusive: Electric Quarantime #2, Alternate Camera

Here's an alternate camera angle of the first 30 minutes from our April 19, 2020 live stream. 

This week I'll be working on a new stereo mix from this show and syncing it with the video footage, and I'm planning to premiere the finished product on YouTube at some point this week. Stay tuned!

Cheers and thanks...

Patreon Exclusive: Alternate Cam Test Footage from Acoustic Quartantime #4

Here you can see for yourself why I wound up not using the alternate camera angle footage in the HD version of our latest live stream show. I ultimately decided that the dramatic difference in picture quality was just too jarring when switching back and forth.

But... it's definitely something we'll be trying out ag...

SlapperCast Episode 62, Audio Only (Early Release & Extra Material)

Hot off the presses for our Patreon supporters, here's an extended cut of SlapperCast Episode 62.

YouTube version:

https://youtu.be/K19oehRFzfU

Patreon Exclusive: Acoustic Quarantime #4, Rough Cut (HD)

I'm currently working on a new edit of this with an alternate camera angle and a stereo mix, but for starters, here's the whole show *mostly* uncut in its entirety. 

There was one big fluff that I cut out, in the middle of a song… see if you can figure out where it is.