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.
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?
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
