This week on SlapperCast, we’re joined by our longtime friend, comedian Slade Ham! 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.

Show notes

• SladeHam.com
• Until All the Dragons are Dead — Slade Ham’s book
• Slade’s YouTube channel
• Whiskey Brothers Podcast
• Whiskey Brothers on Amazon Prime Video

This week on #SlapperCast:

• 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 pandemic under current TABC restrictions
• Upcoming guest: comedian Slade Ham
• The op-ed battle between Jerry Seinfeld and James Altucher about the fate of New York City
• How the pandemic is affecting retail space and office space real estate
• Do we have any strange pre-show rituals?
• How audience feedback affects musicians and comedians
• How many marriages are Blaggards responsible for?
• Why we miss the routine of loading in/setting up/breaking down/loading out gear at shows
• The importance of a quick load-out after a show
• Struggles with weight loss/maintenance during the pandemic
• Will we do a #SlapperCast live stream?
• We will we record and release our version of Danny Boy?

Many thanks to Kelli for your questions!

This week on #SlapperCast: we talk with our dear friend Chris Steele, owner of O’Bannon’s Taphouse and Blackwater Draw Brewing Co. in Bryan–College Station, Texas.

• How Chris got started in the bar industry, and how his wife Stephanie got him hooked on quality beer
• The genesis of O’Bannon’s Taphouse and Blackwater Draw Brewing Co. (BWD)
• The challenges that O’Bannon’s and BWD are now facing during the pandemic with the inconsistent and unreasonable restrictions being placed on bars/restaurants in Texas.
• How alcohol laws in Texas have changed since the pandemic, and how they might (should) continue to change