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, work ethic, and plagiarism.
Here's an early release of this week's episode of SlapperCast. Many thanks to Kelli for your questions!
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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 Co. in Bryan.
2020-08-22 23:22:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's a special extended version of Episode 80, featuring Patrick's brother Andrew, CEO of PitchHub.
2020-08-17 07:05:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's a rough edit of SlapperCast Episode 79, featuring a conversation with our dear friend and former drummer/forever Blaggard, Mike McAloon.
2020-08-09 05:35:32 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's a quick edit of the forthcoming Episode 78 of #SlapperCast, with some extra conversation in the beginning.
Cheers!
2020-08-02 19:12:32 +0000 UTC View Post
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 and banter that happened as we were getting set up.
The video edition should be up on YouTube around midnight tonight.
Enjoy!
Cheers,
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.
2020-07-25 06:57:49 +0000 UTC View PostHere'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
* What we think about mandatory mask-wearing
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!
2020-07-06 17:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
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 on stage and in the studio
* Bands that have played with symphonies
* Bands that never changed their formula
* Favorite live albums, and what makes a good live a...
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
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 episode:
https://youtu.be/55sk6SxOhw0
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.
2020-06-08 00:46:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's the full video of Episode 69's extended Patreon cut.
2020-06-02 03:00:21 +0000 UTC View Post
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!
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 implemented, and the flak they're taking from customers as a result. Also: bands that would benefit from better singers, overcoming nervousness on stage, the importance of good st...
2020-05-26 13:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
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)
2020-05-18 01:12:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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!
2020-05-16 11:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
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?
2020-05-12 21:38:50 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's a bit of pre-ramble from episode 65, where Eric and Chad reminisce about the old 1980s comedy sketch show SCTV.
2020-05-07 08:17:12 +0000 UTC View Post
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
Our entire, uncut live stream performance from Saturday May 2, 2020, in HD 1080p video.
Thanks for your support everyone! More to come...
2020-05-04 17:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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!
2020-04-27 18:21:51 +0000 UTC View Post
Here is a rough cut in HD of our full electric live stream show from Sunday, April 26, 2020 at A & A Supply Co.
Many thanks to Keith for letting us use his space!
2020-04-27 13:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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 abrupt ending]
Video: https://youtu.be/FXUsd10_HA4
2020-04-21 03:09:21 +0000 UTC View Post
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 so much to all of you,
~ Chad
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 again. Just gotta use a better camera next time.
By the way, thanks to you we finally hit 1000 subscribers on YouTube tonight! Thanks again everyone as always for you...
2020-04-16 02:31:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Hot off the presses for our Patreon supporters, here's an extended cut of SlapperCast Episode 62.
YouTube version:
2020-04-14 00:35:41 +0000 UTC View Post
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.
2020-04-13 03:13:59 +0000 UTC View Post