Troubled Men Podcast

TMP338 RANDY ELLIS CRUISES IN

René and Manny — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000

The Grammy Award-winning guitarist with Chubby Carrier and Tyron Benoit also played with departed local legends Michael Ward and Dino Kruse. Under the Choupic Sessions umbrella, he releases recordings from his long-running songwriting collective. Once a regular at Snake and Jake's, tonight Randy returns to the scene with the Troubled Men. For him, it's a definite step down.

Topics include road construction, water main breaks, a Glyn Styler recording session, a cast party at Francis Ford Coppola's, a St. Patrick's day parade, the Brain Tuner, unfunny comedies, "The Bear," Mel Brooks, smoking, a poll, a gondola crash, the Liberace Museum, John Mooney at Madigan's, Thibodaux, Bayou Lafourche, mourning, 10,000 hours, a coma, G.I.T., Los Angeles, strippers, Tommy Tedesco, Levon Helm, Steve Masakowski, UNO, Russ Broussard, Keith Keller, Jack Snyder, Tabby Thomas, touring, German bikers, a family band, band camaraderie, Taj Mahal, a publishing company, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Lonely Frog" by Randy Ellis

Outro Music: "Tippy Toes" by Tyron Benoit and Choupic Sessions

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Troubled Men
(00:03:46) - Manny on His Week
(00:04:07) - Glenn Styler on His New Music
(00:06:14) - St. Patrick's Day Parade
(00:07:35) - Eric Clapton on Rehab
(00:09:32) - Living Is a War
(00:09:59) - Mel Brooks on His 99 Year Old Body
(00:12:37) - Which Sound More Racist? Asian vs. Black
(00:14:29) - Consensus Reached on Immigration
(00:14:38) - Liberace in the Swiss Gondola
(00:15:58) - Guitarist Randy Ellis on The Bayou Swamp Band
(00:16:31) - John Mooney at Snake and Jake's
(00:19:26) - My Ancestry Story: From New Orleans, Louisiana
(00:20:17) - Mourning the Dead in New Orleans
(00:24:11) - How many years is 10,000 hours?
(00:25:37) - Practice for Days, Even Hours
(00:27:29) - Guitar Lessons from Thibodeau
(00:29:46) - Living With Strippers In Los Angeles
(00:32:23) - Tommy Did Asko On The Wrecking Crew
(00:33:50) - Playing Rock 'n' Roll With Strippers
(00:34:55) - Blues Guitar Lessons With Chubby Carrier
(00:37:27) - Get It Together
(00:37:35) - Dino Cruz on the Road With Dean Martin
(00:39:51) - Troubleman Podcast: Thank You!
(00:42:08) - Jimmy Chubbuck on Dino Cruz's Life
(00:43:51) - Chubby Carrier
(00:47:19) - Doug Baloch on Chubby's Muscles
(00:47:49) - Randy on Chubby Carrier's Family
(00:52:10) - On Playing With The Drummers
(00:53:23) - Chubby Carrier on His Grammy Win
(00:57:15) - Louisiana Blues Legends on The Big Easy
(00:59:58) - Tyron Benoit: We Started a Songwriting Session With My
(01:04:24) - Randy Ellis on Shoe Pick Sessions
(01:06:49) - Seniors Get Older
(01:07:52) - Trouble Men Stickers

TMP337 TRIXIE MINX UNVEILED

René and Manny — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000

The award-winning burlesque performer, producer, and founding creative director of Fleur de Tease, Burgundy Burlesque, and Burlesque Ballroom cut her teeth in the ballet world, training with the Miami Ballet and the American Ballet Theater before moving to New Orleans and embracing the resurgent burlesque movement. With Trixie Minx Productions she has assembled a full roster of classic vaudeville acts including dancers, circus performers, magicians, and aerial artists for private and corporate events. Sideshow acts...circus freaks—she'll feel right at home with the Troubled Men.

Topics include a first communion, Bosco, a water main break, locker room stories, Miami, a babysitter, Woody's nightclub, modern ballet, "Dancing On My Grave," "Turning Point," the BAFTA Awards, Tourette's Syndrome, dating, good posture, Pilates training, Komenka Ethnic Dance Ensemble, riding out Katrina, tassels, a geek act, chicken bingo, Bustout Burlesque, live music, "The Nutcracker," the tease, the balloon dance, nostalgia, Gypsy Rose, Joan Rivers, getting handsy, floorshows, Magic Mike, the Magic Castle, "Members Only," and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Slow Walk" by Sil Austin

Outro Music: "Take It Off" from "High Preist" by Alex Chilton

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TMP 336 AARON WILKINSON: UP FROM THE SWAMP

René and Manny — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000

The Honey Island Swamp Band singer, guitar and mandolin player, songwriter, and frontman spent years touring and recording with blue-eyed soul man Eric Lindell, appearing on the Conan O'Brien show along the way. His latest project, the RiverBenders with Jake Eckert, Myles Weeks, and Russ Broussard, takes a more acoustic, back-porch approach. Tonight Aaron, a former newspaper reporter, has the tables turned as he gets a good grilling from the Troubled Men.

Topics include skateboarding, a water main break, Mardi Gras parades, a snowstorm, a Sonny Landreth and the Iguanas tour, Robert Duvall RIP, Jesse Jackson RIP, Robert Carradine RIP, the Winter Olympics, snow skiing, Washington and Lee University, a Camaro, Pensacola, guitar lessons, poetry, print journalism, moving to New Orleans, teaching English, interviewing Galactic, Theryl DeClouet, Theresa Andersson, playing bass, Robert Maché, Amanda Shaw, Irene Sage, Chris Mulé, a San Francisco exile, the Boom Boom Room, Sam Price, Garland Paul, the Record Plant, Susan Cowsill, the pandemic, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Gone" from "Custom Deluxe" by the Honey Island Swamp Band

Outro Music: "Rollercoaster" by the RiverBenders

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Chapters

(00:00:16) - Troubled Men Podcast
(00:03:00) - Mardi Gras 2017
(00:07:09) - Mardi Gras 2014
(00:10:12) - Aaron on The Snowstorm
(00:11:39) - Robert Duvall In The Elevator
(00:13:41) - Robert Duvall in The Story
(00:14:07) - Jesse Jackson: Meeting the Great Jesse Jackson
(00:16:00) - John Carradine in Revenge of the Nerds
(00:18:59) - Ice skating and skiing
(00:20:00) - Are You An Athlete?
(00:22:18) - Interview with Aaron Wilkinson
(00:23:30) - Ronaldo on Being Called A Ron
(00:27:15) - Kidnapped in Pensacola, Florida
(00:29:31) - Jimmy Kimmel on Starting To Play Music As A Teen
(00:32:35) - Florida Panthers player on the culture of Pensacola
(00:35:11) - Writing as a way to pay the rent
(00:35:40) - Washington and Lee's Poems
(00:37:58) - Teaching English in New Orleans
(00:41:12) - Tom Cruise on His Haulle
(00:44:17) - The Nation
(00:46:51) - Aaron Wilkinson
(00:50:17) - The Bass Lessons of Robert Mantle
(00:53:42) - Robert Mache On His Friendship With The Cramps
(00:55:35) - Eric Lindell on Playing With Irene Sage
(00:57:10) - Eric Clapton on Working With Drummers
(01:00:48) - Are You Doing It Right?
(01:01:42) - Eric Lindell on Playing With Conan O'Brien
(01:04:22) - Honey Island Swamp Band
(01:07:44) - The Honey Island Small Band's Cinderella Story
(01:10:46) - Honey Island Swamp Band
(01:11:47) - The River Benders
(01:14:37) - The build up to the letdown
(01:14:45) - Troublemen Podcast: Aaron Gets Real
(01:15:19) - Sing It Like They Sweet Ladies

TMP335 DAVE JORDAN BOUNCES BACK

René and Manny — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000

The award-winning roots rock songwriter, singer, guitarist, and bandleader was also the founding singer and bass player in the hard-touring funk jam band Juice. Releasing a series of solo albums of original songs, he's maintained a close association with recording artist and record producer Anders Osborne, who also played on the "Bridges" record released in 2025. Recently returning to performance after recovering from a stroke, Dave takes his chances tonight as he goes head to head with the Troubled Men.

Topics include Chaka Khan and Rufus, Bud Cort RIP, the Super Bowl, Black Sunday, the Olympics, Carnival parades, the Clash Day show, Bad Bunny, migas, poetry, a Police lawsuit, a Willie Nelson joke, the Meters, the Grateful Dead, Miles Jordan, the 1990s, cross-country travel, a Banks St. Bar residency, a Montana rendezvous, solo touring, Annie Clements, the "Doin' It For Dave" benefit, Hubig's pies, Mark Howard, Chad Cromwell, George Porter, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "We're Gonna Be Here For A While" from "Keep Going" by Dave Jordan

Outro Music: "Shooting Star" from "Bridges" by Dave Jordan

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Chapters

(00:00:15) - Troubled Men
(00:02:38) - Old People Talk About the Olympics
(00:05:14) - Mardi Gras Riders Throw Things At Cops
(00:07:35) - Amadeus on Clash International
(00:10:32) - Seniors in the Pain
(00:11:13) - The Bad Bunny Half-Time Show
(00:14:07) - Mexican migas vs Puerto Rican ones
(00:15:30) - Dave Jordan
(00:16:33) - Meet Dave Jordan on Snake & Jake's
(00:18:24) - Talking About My Dad
(00:20:38) - How Many Wives Did Your Dad Have?
(00:22:12) - Chris Pilot on His Haiku Project
(00:23:11) - Dave Jordan on Music Growing Up
(00:24:08) - Sting Is Being Sued By His Own Fans
(00:26:03) - Louisiana musician on starting a band at 19
(00:29:41) - Miles Jordan on His Son's First Album
(00:32:41) - The New Orleans Music Scene in the 90s
(00:35:18) - Flying Down the Highway With Juice
(00:38:15) - Juice on Living in the Neighborhood
(00:41:50) - Dave Jordan on The Troublemen Podcast
(00:43:02) - Trouble Men Podcast Stickers
(00:45:18) - School Bus Driver Walks Out on Kids
(00:47:07) - Dave Jordan on Starting a Solo Band
(00:49:45) - Dave Clements on Playing Outside With John Grow
(00:52:39) - The Stroke That Hurt My Guitar
(00:55:47) - Dave Haynes on His Stroke
(00:59:43) - Stroke Survivor Gets Back on Tour
(01:03:57) - Back on the Mainstream
(01:05:15) - Anders and George Porter on Their New Album
(01:08:28) - Trouble Man on His Recovery
(01:09:22) - Forgive Me

TMP334 OMARI NEVILLE: FAMILY TRADITION

René and Manny — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000

The drummer, vocalist, songwriter, and bandleader of Omari Neville and the Fuel is also the son of legendary singer and percussionist Cyril Neville of the Meters and the Neville Brothers. Growing up surrounded by the funk, soul, and R&B of the family band, he expanded his musical palette with a love for Nirvana, Led Zeppelin, and New York hip hop. Fresh off the Big Easy Cruise, Omari sails into the turbulent waters of the Troubled Men Podcast, and it's every man for himself.

Topics include dog attacks, a new year, Stormy Daniels, "Melania," Trixie Minx, a texting ban, the Grammy awards, International Clash Day, Chuck Negron RIP, Michael Skinkus RIP, an AWOL bus driver, a Shawn Williams session, Neville Way, Gentilly, Corpus Christi school, Def Generation, Gaynelle Neville, Mean Willie Green, a first drum set, mentors, Crouzon syndrome, John F. Kennedy High school, Austin post-Katrina, Voice of the Wetlands, Anders Osborne, the New Orleans Suspects, Tabula Rasa, Rejected Youth Nation, trance music, Johnny Sansone, Tyler and Austin Clements, Greg Molinario, Phil Burris, Daryl Johnson, King Youngblood, the Soul Junction tour, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Soul Junction" by Omari Neville, King Youngblood, Cyril Neville

Outro Music: "Normal" by Omari Neville

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Feral Zone 30 AMY RIGBY: A MOD HOUSEWIFE TELLS ALL

René and Manny — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000

The legendary songwriter, singer, guitarist, and author captured the spirit of a generation with her 1996 album "Diary Of A Mod Housewife," then chronicled her formative years in the NYC underground in her celebrated memoir, "Girl To City." The followup, "Girl To Country," covers her time as a single mother in the Nashville songwriting scene. Touring in support of the new book and her latest album, "Hang In There With Me," produced by her punk rock luminary husband, Wreckless Eric, Amy joins René in the Feral Zone to connect all the dots.

Topics include an ice storm, the Folk Alliance conference, Loose Cattle, the Broadway Cruise, Red Buttons, Red Skelton, Pittsburgh, Parsons School of Design, "Rock Scene" magazine, black jeans, CBGB, the Dead Boys, the West Village, fashion illustration, Katharina Denzinger, Andy Warhol, Max's Kansas City, punk rock, a leather jacket, English band fashion, the Slits, the Clash, Dave Thomas, starting a nightclub, Tier 3, courier flights, the Cramps at Dingwalls, a London squat, Will Rigby, the dBs, the Last Roundup, a demo, Jimmy Ford, Lou Whitney, Kelly Keller, the Shams, a publishing deal, a pratfall, record production, the artist's vision, David Onley, and much more.

Break and Outro Music: "Hell-Oh Sixty" and "Too Old To Be So Crazy" from "Hang In There With Me" by Amy Rigby

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Feral Zone 29 JEFF BOUDREAUX: A NEW ORLEANIAN IN PARIS

René and Manny — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000

The acclaimed drummer, percussionist, bandleader, and instructor has played with an astounding list of artists including Randy Brecker, John Scofield, Astrud Gilberto, Liza Minnelli, and Sammie Davis Jr. as well as New Orleans heroes James Booker, George Porter, Willie Tee, Earl Turbinton, and Wynton and Branford Marsalis. He's also played on dozens of soundtracks including the Oscar-winning score to "The Shape of Water." Living in Paris for the last 25 years, Jeff returns to New Orleans for a visit and enters the Feral Zone with René and guest cohost Dave Clements for a thorough debriefing.

Topics include Doug Belote, the Buddy Boudreaux Band, Mose Alison, Carl Fontana, hustling gigs, AI fakes, a Baton Rouge childhood, double bass drums, Broadmoor High School, Cary Boquet, a dying bass player, Nicky Sanzenbach, studying with Johnny Vidacovich, Gary Peacock, a dropped beat, Loyola University, older musicians, Tiki Tuesday, Dave Watson, Bobby McFerrin, Leah Chase, a house fire, Ricky Sebastian, Eugene Chadborne, mental clarity, the unconscious mind, Jimmy Bolero, the Blue Room, Zigaboo, Herb Tassin, Red Skelton, moving to Vienna, the Musicians Institute of Technology, visiting Paris, Rick Margitza, Glenn Ferris, Emily Remler, Tyler's Beer Garden, Sed Sedlak, Gary Brown, the 544 Club, Alexandre Desplat, Brian Blade, a Sam Butera quote, and much more.

Break Music: "Istanblues" from "New" by Glenn Ferris (with Jeff Boudreaux)

Outro Music: "San Francisco" from "Movin' On" by the Michel Zenino Quartet (with Jeff Boudreaux)

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Chapters

(00:00:01) - Inside The Feral Zone
(00:02:00) - Jeff Boudreaux Back on The Troublemen Podcast
(00:06:17) - When a musician starts a band at 97
(00:09:25) - "I Could Play Jazz" by Sonny Rollins
(00:09:43) - Duane Boudreaux on Growing Up in Baton Rouge
(00:13:59) - Blues Player Kerry Bouquet on Playing With His Dad's Band
(00:17:30) - Nicky Sonzenbach on His Life
(00:18:02) - Johnny Vidakovich on Playing Along With Bill Evans
(00:22:04) - Tulane Jazz Club
(00:24:03) - Dazzling Drum Lessons With Old Guys
(00:28:08) - A Few Things My Dad
(00:31:36) - Troublemen Podcast
(00:33:23) - Jeff Boudreau on Playing With Dave Watson
(00:38:07) - Dreams of Burning Down Drum Studio
(00:42:18) - Soloist on Giving Up His ego
(00:46:21) - Ziggy on Reading Drum Lessons
(00:47:53) - Tom Jones on Playing With Liza Minnelli
(00:51:01) - Traditional Music Legends Remember The Spasm Band
(00:52:20) - Les Wise on His Move to Vienna
(00:55:59) - Jazz musicians talk about life in Europe
(00:58:58) - Louis Armstrong on Teaching in Paris
(01:04:15) - Winton on Branford and the 544 Club
(01:07:37) - Alexander Despla on Working With Drummers
(01:11:53) - A Taste of Dave Grohl
(01:14:37) - Troublemen Podcast Stickers

Feral Zone 28 JAKE FLACK: THOUSAND $ CAR REVISITED

René and Manny — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000

The award-winning singer, guitarist, and songwriter with the Neptunes, Thousand $ Car, the Rhodes Tavern Troubadours, King Soul, and FLACK started his first band with Steve Watson and Pete Gordon in middle school, and were packing D.C. clubs with underage kids throughout high school. Back in town to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Kingpin, Jake joins René in the Feral Zone to discuss the long, strange trip.

Topics include the 1990s, early sets, Elvis 45s, Blue Velvet Studio, Tom Stern, songwriting, youth hockey, NRBQ, Ft. Reno, D.C. punk rock, Marion Barry, a summer job, Sean Mencher, moving to Austin, Latin class, Davis McLarty, Miles Zuniga, Sweethearts of the Rodeo, Mojo Nixon and the Toad Liquors, John Maloney, Rob Savoy, the Bluerunners, Mark Walton, the Mermaid Lounge, a nickname, Dave George, Steve Werthheimer, the Continental Club, Rock'n'Bowl, John Gros, Derek Huston, the Ray Ban stage, the Mistreaters, Tom Clifford, Alex Chilton, "High Priest," tribute bands, Ford's Theater, Johnny Depp, Peter Criss, a VFW gig, and much more.

Break and Outro Music: "Acting the Fool" and "Corner Store" by FLACK

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Feral Zone 27 PAUL CEBAR'S SUNDAY RIDE

René and Manny — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000

The beloved songwriter, guitarist, singer, and bandleader of the Milwaukeeans and Tomorrow Sound has counted Joe Ely, Bonnie Raitt, Nick Lowe, and Pat McLaughlin among his long-time supporters and collaborators. With the release of his latest self-titled record, produced by Alex Hall, Paul joins René in the Feral Zone to discuss making the record and their shared history in the rock and roll circus.

Topics include a return visit to Milwaukee, the British invasion, Midwestern soul music, local radio, record collections, a pivotal arts festival, the Art Blakey Band, Bobby Watson, a Florida college, learning guitar, the Wild Magnolias, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, attending Jazz Fest, "Blood On the Tracks," James Booker at Tipitina's, Quint Davis, Alison Miner, Gordon Gano and the Violent Femmes, the R&B Cadets, the Flat 5, Casey McDonough, Scott Ligon, Mr. Jazz, StorySound Records, Dick Connette, and much more.

Break and Outro Music: "When We Sing" and "Sunday Drive" from "Paul Cebar" by Paul Cebar

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Chapters

(00:00:01) - Inside The Feral Zone
(00:02:00) - Snake and Jake's
(00:03:46) - Paul Seabar
(00:07:29) - How I Got Started Playing Music
(00:11:01) - The Wild Magnolias
(00:15:38) - Duane On Playing Jazz
(00:20:14) - Bob Dylan
(00:24:45) - James Booker on Quint and the Jazz Fest
(00:29:25) - The R & B Cadets
(00:34:47) - Troublemen Podcast
(00:38:15) - Paul Seabar on His New Album
(00:42:22) - On The New Drum Album
(00:46:06) - "Mr. Jazz"
(00:52:11) - "It's The Rascals..."
(00:53:03) - Pat McLaughlin on Co-Writing With Derek Houston
(00:57:42) - Derek Alcorn on Playing On The Album
(01:02:34) - The Iguanas' Dedication To Cynthia
(01:06:03) - Booking Agents: A Million Jobs
(01:07:28) - Maggie Roach on New York
(01:09:50) - Sunday Ride

TMP333 DAVE JAMES UNWRAPPED

René and Manny — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000

The guitarist and singer with the Susan Cowsill band has also logged time with Amanda Shaw, Gal Holiday's Honky Tonk Revue, and Dirty Mouth, all while holding down a steady gig on Bourbon St. for the past decade. It's the final episode of the year, so Dave and the Troubled Men convene at the Christmas Club Lounge to contemplate the sacred and the profane. The Struggle Continues.

Topics include Chanukah, a gift box recap, more bar mail, Rob Reiner's murder, other celebrity deaths, a speed camera hearing, a local terrorist arrest, dementia tests, a White House ceremony, Latoya Cantrell's pettiness, razor blades, going electric, gift ideas, radio jingles, Chicago, "Lucas," an immigrant father, a record collection, piano lessons, a first guitar, the Bears, Walter Payton, hockey, first gigs, Tallahassee, W. C. Fields, day jobs, Dave Stover, Chris Pylant, Trevor Brooks, moving to New Orleans, Tim Robertson, Dave Ferrato, Galatoire’s, Steve Spitz, Cranston Clements, 78s, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "Everybody Has A Tattoo" and "Texas Is For Assholes" from "Dave James Used Records" by Dave James

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William S Burroughs "The Junky's Christmas"

Dr John "T'wuz the Night Before Xmas"

Chapters

(00:00:15) - Return to The Troubled Men: Boxing Day
(00:01:53) - Christmas Cards in the Box
(00:03:28) - Rob Reiner Was Murdered
(00:04:50) - Steve Cropper Dead
(00:07:21) - The Life of Joe Ailey
(00:08:07) - School Zone Camera Ticket
(00:11:04) - Louisiana Terrorist Arrested
(00:13:43) - Rob Reiner Was Not a Rob Reiner Fan
(00:15:31) - Latoya Cantrell Left Razors in Bread
(00:18:50) - Shaving Blades In Bread
(00:21:14) - Wonders of the World
(00:22:35) - Dave James
(00:23:34) - Joe Ely on Dead People
(00:24:15) - George Lucas in 'Silkwood'
(00:26:18) - Your Dad's Record Collection
(00:29:19) - When Did Your Dad Start Playing Music?
(00:31:26) - Chicago Blackhawks and Bears fans on Jimmy Kimmel
(00:33:38) - Florida State Guitar Player on His College Decision
(00:36:56) - Guitarist Steve Mazikowski on his path to becoming a
(00:40:31) - Moving from Tallahassee to College
(00:41:28) - Your Tattoo
(00:42:56) - Troubled Men: Letter from a Long-Time Fan
(00:46:17) - Iguanas
(00:47:52) - Dave Langenstein on His New Orleans Job
(00:49:04) - How I Learned To Play Music in New Orleans
(00:52:40) - Dirty Mouth
(00:56:38) - Dave James on Working on the Bourbon Street
(00:59:05) - John Grow: Dave Ferrato Is A True Legend
(01:03:13) - How To Shave Your Beard
(01:04:13) - Steve Spitz
(01:07:34) - Ricky Sebastian on Melania Trump's Show
(01:09:11) - PeeCee on Susan Cowell
(01:10:34) - Phil Collins on The Cows Hills
(01:14:04) - Tropical Island Christmas
(01:15:44) - Talking to a Dead Person
(01:17:52) - Troubleman On The Troubleman Podcast

TMP332 RICKY SEBASTIAN ON THE BLOCK

René and Manny — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000

The world-renowned drummer, composer, and music instructor's resume includes stints playing with Jaco Pastorius, John Scofield, Gil Evans, Tania Maria, Herbie Mann, Bobby McFerrin, and David "Fathead" Newman. Teaching at New York's Drummers Collective, the University of New Orleans, and the Heritage School of Music, he has been a sought-after mentor for generations of the country's top drummers. While Ricky's days traveling with the circus are far behind him, his session with the Troubled Men proves he still fits in with the sideshow freaks.

Topics include a Raiders' controversy, a birthday lunch, Iran-Contra, a mysterious package, ICE agents, Little Freddie King, podcast awards, Gonzales, Carl DeLeo, Carl Schexnayder, playing on chairs, a hateful teacher, a first drumset, a gas station gig, the Emmett Kelly Circus band, Holiday With Horses, Clement Toca, touring Mexico, young love, high school riots, Berklee College of Music, Lou & Charlie's, Henry Butler, George Porter, Exuma, Leigh Harris, Ron Cuccia and Jazz Poetry, Tyler's Beer Garden, Gatemouth Brown, NYC, Blood, Sweat, & Tears, method books, Rick's Licks on YouTube, Cayenne, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "Caravan" and "Like A Prince" from "The Spirit Within" by Ricky Sebastian

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Chapters

(00:00:15) - Troubled Men
(00:01:08) - John Stamatis on Las Vegas Sports Betting
(00:05:34) - Trump blows up boats carrying drugs
(00:08:09) - Whiskey for Lawyers
(00:10:40) - Freddie King on the Dr. Pepper
(00:12:31) - Golden Globes 2017: Best Podcast
(00:14:51) - A Minute With Senator John McCain
(00:15:05) - Cayenne Jones
(00:16:11) - Troubleman on The Bass
(00:18:27) - Gonzales Drummer on Developing His Skills
(00:21:23) - Discipline in the Drum Corps
(00:26:06) - "That was the beginning of the end..."
(00:26:19) - Playing on a Gas Tank at 15 Years Old
(00:29:22) - Seventeen Year Old Joined the Circus
(00:33:48) - Punking Vice Principal Mason
(00:38:31) - Black Lives on the Streets
(00:41:10) - Santa's Box of Gifts
(00:44:56) - Eddie V. Takes Our Wrapping Paper
(00:45:56) - A Card Inside Five Boxes For The Troubled Men
(00:48:08) - The Troubled Men Podcast
(00:49:27) - Connor Mazikowski on His Berkeley College of Music Experience
(00:53:06) - Introducing Henry Butler and Lee Harris
(00:56:47) - Jocko Pastorius on Moving to New Orleans
(01:01:04) - New Orleans Bass Player on The Jocko
(01:05:37) - Jocko Jones Drum
(01:09:09) - David Clayton Thomas on Blood, Sweat and Tears
(01:09:37) - Ricky Harris on His Drum Lessons
(01:11:40) - Trouble Men: Good Night, Trouble Men

TMP331 MAX SANDERS GETS HEARD

René and Manny — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000

The young guitarist, singer, and songwriter performing with Maggie Koerner, Lynn Drury, Dave Jordan, and the recent New Orleans edition of "The Last Waltz" also plays with his own groups including Cosmic Gumbo, Krewe DeBauchery, and the satirical Christmas-themed Hunks of Coal. Using the esoteric B-Bender bridge, he creates ethereal steel guitar effects reminiscent of classic country recordings. With the release of the first single from his forthcoming solo album, Max drops in on the Troubled Men to brighten the mood in the waning days of a trying year. Hope is not for the weak.

Topics include Brant Reiter, a Thanksgiving recap, a McDonald's delivery, the McRib, Mexican restaurant closings, Giving Tuesday, Christmas commercials, a holiday movie, "Snow Wonder," Scott Veasey RIP, St. Tammany Parish, NOCCA, Van Halen, Jay Griggs, Scott Sanders, jazz camp, Steve Masakowski, Brian Seeger, a hippy quarantine, Miles Jordan, Dave Jordan, a calendar, online betting, Clarence White, Carter Wilkenson, Buddy Emmons, Cast Iron Shoes, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Steel Guitar" from "Max" by Max Sanders

Outro Music: "It's Always Christmas Time at Snake and Jake's" by Hunks of Coal

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TMP330 MILES B. JORDAN: VISUAL ANTHROPOLOGY

René and Manny — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000

The acclaimed fine art photographer and photojournalist published several photo books while still in undergraduate school. "Project 504-907" contrasted his native New Orleans with Fairbanks, Alaska, where he earned an MFA in photography. Now pursuing a PhD in anthropology, he's conducting a series of interviews with local musicians concerning the state of the scene pre- and post-Katrina. Young people with energy and artistic drive like Miles give the Troubled Men hope for the future. Then again, it could just be the cocktails kicking in.

Topics include Dog Night, pita pockets, a Thanksgiving brunch, Others Day, "A Family Affair," Brian Keith, "James at 15," last responders, a 911 call, Sci High school. self-starting, LSU, the high desert, Charles Mason, sports photography, William Eggleston, William Christenberry, iphone photos, academia, the Canadian Rockies, the Northern Lights, moose vs. bears, a Tipitina's benefit, Venice, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "Telluride" and "Time Alone" from "Bridges" by Dave Jordan

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Feral Zone 26 ROBBIE FULKS NOW

René and Manny — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:30:00 +0000

The Grammy-nominated singer, guitar player, songwriter, and record producer has released 16 solo albums and collaborated with luminaries including Steve Albini, Buck Owens, Lucinda Williams, the Mekons, and NRBQ's Al Anderson. Playing in New Orleans on a tour supporting his excellent new record, "Now Then," Robbie slips into the Feral Zone with René, in the circular safety of the world-famous Carousel Bar.

Topics include Marigny Studios, the Beat Exchange, Alex Chilton, "High Priest," a Quaker school, a musical family, Columbia University, NYC, moving to Chicago, the Old Town School of Folk Music, comedy, humor in music, Johnny Paycheck, "Country Love Songs," Marshall Crenshaw, Bloodshot Records, Geffen Records, playing solo, listening rooms, escape velocity, Casey McDonough, moving to L.A., Pete Thomas, touring, and much more.

Break and Outro Music: "The Thirty-year Marriage" and "Now Now Now Now Now" from "Now Then" by Robbie Fulks

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Chapters

(00:00:01) - Inside The Feral Zone
(00:01:35) - Interview with Robbie Williams
(00:02:13) - Alex Chilton Back in New Orleans
(00:07:17) - Alex Jones on High Priest
(00:10:12) - Floyd Jones on Growing Up Quaker
(00:14:10) - Playing Lessons With Songwriters
(00:16:07) - Feral Zone
(00:16:23) - On Going to College
(00:17:50) - Adam Levine on Starting a Band in Chicago
(00:21:53) - Writing For Funky Songs
(00:26:47) - Columbia Records Audition
(00:31:14) - Rick and Mary on David Geffen
(00:33:24) - When Geffen Records Folded
(00:35:24) - How to Love a 30 Year Marriage
(00:37:41) - The Iguanas on Starting Their Own Label
(00:39:10) - The Georgia Slim Experience
(00:44:07) - Chicago Bass Legends on NRBQ and The Welsh
(00:46:19) - What Los Angeles Is Really Like
(00:50:18) - Robbie Williams on His New Album
(00:53:53) - It's All In the Now

TMP329 CHRIS FINNEY IN THE MIX

René and Manny — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000

He's a two-time Grammy Award-winning recording engineer, record and video producer, and owner of the new Uptown audio visual production facility, Sound From Space. Mentored by legends Ellis Marsalis and Keith Keller, among others, he's gone on to make records with Dr. John, B.B. King, Galactic, Rebirth Brass Band, and Allen Toussaint. Tonight Chris faces the music with the Troubled Men, and there are no second takes.

Topics include the Mercury Lounge, Houston St., Armistice Day, Guillermo del Toro, bullfights, PETA commercials, TV preachers, delinquent tenants, Sally Kirkland RIP, ethics violations, Sheriff Michelle Woodfork, NLP, Reefer Ridge, the Angola Prison Rodeo, UNO, Rock'n'Roll Music store, Clark Vreeland, Rabadash Studio, Steve Walters, Mike Mayeux, touring with Cowboy Mouth, Fred Leblanc, Magazine Sound Recording, Ben Mumphrey, Mike Napolitano, the House of Blues, Pro Tools editing, the Music Shed, Eric Flettrich, Hermann Ernest, Dockside Studio, Justin Tocket, Collins limiters, Tracey Freeman, Jeff Treffinger, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "AP Touro" from "Rebirth of New Orleans" by Rebirth Brass Band

Outro Music: "You Might Be Surprised" from The City That Care Forgot" by Dr. John and the Lower 911

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Troubled Men
(00:02:35) - Happy Veterans Day
(00:03:55) - Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein
(00:05:27) - Do Bull Fights Are Bad For Animals?
(00:08:28) - How To Deal with a Raving Scientologist
(00:12:17) - "Is It Bad If I KICK My Child Out?"
(00:12:50) - Sally Kirkland Dead at 81
(00:14:44) - Sheriff Susan Hudson Gets Off with a $500 Fine
(00:16:43) - He took off his clothes at the airport
(00:18:04) - Guess Who's On The Program
(00:19:06) - Tony Knowles on Keith Keller's Death
(00:22:17) - Language as a Pimp's Game
(00:24:56) - How many Dias have survived the war?
(00:25:25) - Rape in the Catholic Church
(00:27:03) - Philip Glass on Playing Piano For Girls
(00:30:42) - How a jazz major at UNO Changed My Life
(00:34:13) - Teaching Rock and Roll at Loyola
(00:38:48) - Opening the Studio for Cowboy Mouth
(00:42:51) - on the Evolution of the Music Business
(00:44:45) - Troublemen Podcast: Thank You!
(00:46:36) - Chris Finney on Working At The House of Blues
(00:51:59) - In the Elevator With Sally Kirkland
(00:54:07) - Trombone Shorty on Working at a Computer Store
(00:57:20) - Rebellion Brass Band in New Orleans
(01:00:23) - Grammy Nominees and Winners
(01:03:00) - Tom Jones on His Grammy
(01:04:50) - Manny on One Stop Cashing Cash Checks
(01:09:14) - Keith Keller's Collins Limiter
(01:11:06) - Tracy Freeman on Harry Connick Jr
(01:12:27) - Chris Traffinger on Sound From Space and the
(01:16:44) - The Troubleman With Manny
(01:17:13) - All You Got To Do Is Want It Bad Enough

TMP328 JOE ASHLAR GETS HAPPY

René and Manny — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000

The organ and piano ace who's toured with Bonerama, Dr. John's final band, and the Take Me to the River AllStars has also played or recorded with Nicholas Payton, Nora Jones, Stanton Moore, Johnny Vidacovich, Big Chief Donald Harrison, several Marsalises, and his own Joe Ashlar Organ Trio. He first became obsessed with keyboards at 4 years old after seeing Herbie Hancock perform "Rockit" on Sesame Street, and was averaging two gigs a week by age 10. Coming to New Orleans in 2007 to play on a Galactic side project with Simon Lott, he quickly found a welcoming music scene and a full calendar of gigs. Tonight Joe drops in for a visit with the Troubled Men, the Bert and Ernie of degenerates.

Topics include elections, the Turks and Caicos Islands, a whistleblower, the Dodgers’ World Series win, escaped infected monkeys, Diane Ladd RIP, Dick Cheney's death, a musical father, a cruel joke, a scavenger grandfather, movie and TV themes, bass pedals, the Yamaha Electone organ, Berklee College of Music, the Northeast circuit, Good Enough for Good Times, the Maple Leaf, Frenchmen St., the Happy Organ Hour, DJ Logic, Lyrics Born, Robert Mercurio, Dr. Lonnie Smith, John Papa Gros, the Bayou Bar, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "Root Down" and "Ain't It Funky Now" by the Joe Ashlar's Happy Organ Hour

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TMP327 CHARLIE BROWN: SLUMMING IN BEVERLY HILLS

René and Manny — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000

The novelist, filmmaker, and publisher of Dirty Magick Magazine is also a college professor and director of the absurdist band showcase "Escape from the Secret Lab." He spent years living in Beverly Hills with a rock star while hobnobbing with indie film darlings, writing screenplays, and accumulating massive debt. With his fourth novel "Midnight Brew" coming out this month, Charlie joins the Troubled Men to see if he can escape from the Christmas Club Lounge. Tune in and find out.

Topics include the World Series, the Maui Jazz and Blues Fest, Geritol, Halloween, a flight mishap, the No Kings protest, Wadzilla, the Unabomber, "Ted," the NBA cheating scandal, an imposter, Biloxi, Old Metairie, Jesuit High School, science fiction, a federal crime, WWOZ DJ training, USC, WTUL, Wavelength magazine, Henry Griffin, Nicky Katt, Adam Duritz, a flaneur, "Boiler Room," Vin Diesel, a nickname, a Rebirth Brass Band documentary, the Tipitina's Foundation, a Keith Keller story, "Looking Back On Sodom," Richard Raynor, Lewis D'Aubin, cowbell practice, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Here Come the Girls" by Ernie K-Doe

Outro Music: "Charlie Brown" by the Coasters

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TMP326 ALEX MALLET BUCKLES UP

René and Manny — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 03:00:00 +0000

The guitarist, songwriter, and singer with John “Papa" Gros, Adam Pearce, and Layla Musselwhite has teamed up with a supergroup of veteran sidemen as Captain Buckles, now celebrating the release of "Hurry Up," their first full-length album. Alex and bandmates Smitti Supab, Phil Breen, Rob Davis, and EZ Smith are taking the wheel and are charting their own course. Tonight Alex sails into the Christmas Club and ties up with the Troubled Men. Any port in a storm.

Topics include election results, Helena Moreno, sour grapes, a captured fugitive, a Mark Sanchez stabbing, John Madden, Diane Keaton RIP, “Baby Boom,” Speedy Sparks, Ft. Lauderdale, Pitbull, skateboarding, teen bands, RYTHMadix, a retired judge, moving to New Orleans, Lynn Drury, John Papa Gros, Jeff Beck, Spinal Tap, Harry Shearer, Tyler Clements, Dockside Studio, Justin Tocket, producers, Jake Eckert, Bobby Charles’ ghost, the Threadhead Foundation, Howard Huelfing, giant heads, the shillelagh, a new baby, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "Acting Up" and "Bus Station Blues" from "Hurry Up" by Captain Buckles

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TMP325 CAESAR MEADOWS' LIFE IN THE MOGI HOUSE

René and Manny — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The award-winning cartoonist, animator, and illustrator behind Mogihead comics is a founding member of the 24-hour Draw-A-Thon, the comics editor for Antigravity magazine, and board president of the Krewe of 'tit Rex, where his handmade micro “Qomix" are a much sought-after parade throw. His early obsession with Charles Schulz's "Peanuts” comic strip and preteen exposure to a Bunny Matthews' "Vic & Nat'ly" book convinced him to pursue a career as a comic artist. Having recently won "Best Film" in the 48 Hour Film Project competition, he and his Cut Dat Out Productions animation team will travel to Portugal to compete in the international Filmapalooza festival. Tonight Caesar joins the Troubled Men as they advise him to make sure his dental charts are on file.

Topics include Dave Clements' birthday party, attachment disorder, prop comics, Rip Taylor, Latoya's endorsement, a radio appearance, Jesse Jackson, Mountain Stage radio show, Steve Wynn, the Minus 5, banana commercials, Marlyville, Charlie Brown, Linus, "Spy vs. Spy," Carl Kramer, art lessons, a biology class, Ben Franklin High School, Spectrum, underground comics, "Roger Rabbit," day jobs, an ice cream man, a knife sales pitch, “Dafa Fungus," Alaska, bear meat, the imp of the perverse, the Krewe of Muses, the "Sidewalk Chicken" video, Stylo Moniker, Tommy LeBlanc, "Health Hive," the Illustrator's Resource Library, the MOGI House, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "No Newts/Wild About Harry" from "Little Houses In Space" by the Geraniums

Outro Music: "Factory For Stars" from "Hope Is Not For The Weak" by the Geraniums

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Chapters

(00:00:15) - Troubled Men
(00:03:09) - Rip Taylor on His Gay Fans
(00:04:33) - Manny on Latoya Cantrell's Endorsement
(00:07:11) - Keep The People Coming
(00:07:24) - Jesse Jackson on His Last Presidential Interview
(00:10:43) - Crazy New Orleans shootings
(00:12:37) - Steve Wynn: I WATCHED My Girlfriend Banging
(00:13:32) - Steve on Trump's Banana Commercials
(00:17:06) - People Eat Peanut Butter and Banana
(00:17:39) - The Guest
(00:19:00) - Caesar Meadows on The Mogi Head
(00:20:28) - Louisiana native talks about The Peanuts Gang
(00:23:37) - Bunny Matthews in New Orleans
(00:27:09) - Looking Back: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
(00:29:17) - Local news intern at WVUE
(00:31:53) - In the Elevator With Cartoonists
(00:34:40) - Aunt Betsy's Advice For Comic Artists
(00:36:59) - Ice Cream Guy, Knife Salesman
(00:39:21) - I Don't Want to Live Where Everybody Lives
(00:41:15) - Troublemen Podcast
(00:42:54) - Caesar on Five-Star Review for Mojo Magazine
(00:44:03) - Louis CK on Self-Publishing Comics
(00:47:14) - Louisiana rapper on Anti-Gravity Magazine
(00:50:53) - Bears in the Woods
(00:52:11) - Small Press Comic Books
(00:53:45) - How To Make Mardi Gras Throw
(00:55:13) - Meet the Crew of T Rex
(00:57:06) - Kenny Harrison Animations "Sidewalk Chicken"
(01:00:45) - Sean Connory on The 24 Hour Drawthon
(01:03:24) - The 48 Hour Film
(01:06:36) - Porn Film Festival in Portugal
(01:08:31) - Marty Draw: The Illustrator's Resource Library
(01:12:41) - Manny the Troublemen Podcast Sticker
(01:14:48) - You Are My Final Change of Mind

Feral Zone 25 ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO: MYTH AND MEMORY

René and Manny — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The legendary singer, guitarist, and songwriter, once named artist of the decade, started with the Nuns in the early days of the San Francisco punk scene and opened for the Sex Pistols' final show. Later forming Rank and File with ex-Dils Chip and Tony Kinman, he went on to start the True Believers with brother Javier before launching a solo career that has yielded 20 albums. His latest release is the striking "Echo Dancing," revisiting earlier compositions with recontextualized treatments. While on a recent tour stop in New Orleans, Alejandro enters the Feral Zone with René at a notorious downtown hotel to make sense of it all.

Topics include James Mastro, Ian Hunter, Scott Danbom, Mark Henny, Mike Garson, a jazz sensibility, minimalism, touring costs, casting a spell, Townes Van Zandt, the Stooges, Iggy Pop, the Velvet Underground, moving to Orange County, hippies vs. garage rockers, juvenile delinquency, a family of musicians, record collecting, moving to L.A., meeting Patti Smith, the Last Trash Dance, hitchhiking to San Francisco, filmmaking, the No Wave ethos, the Dum Dum Boys, the Lion's Share, Jennifer Miro, the Mabuhay Gardens, the Residents, Jonathan Postal, playing CBGB, the Heartbreakers at Max's Kansas City, living at the Chelsea Hotel, hanging out with Sid Vicious, Nancy Spungeon, Quentin Crisp, Judy Nylon and the performance art world, moving to Austin, touring with Los Lobos, a sniper story, EMI records, orchestra gigs, Stephan Bruton, a tragedy, "Gravity," a mythical memoir, culture shock, Don Antonio, Suicide, Scott Walker, "The Crossing," Chuck Prophet, Galveston, a tribute record, illness and recovery, Nicola Peruch, Dripping Springs, a new record, and much more. Intro music: "Trucker Takes A Wife" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "Everybody Loves Me" and "Wave" from "Echo Dancing" by Alejandro Escovedo

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Chapters

(00:00:01) - Prince Among Men
(00:04:37) - milo on The Stooges
(00:08:19) - Favorite Music Of The '60s
(00:11:11) - The Making of Patti Smith
(00:16:36) - The Nuns
(00:21:05) - Pistorians
(00:26:02) - In the Elevator With Rank and File
(00:30:30) - Tony Jones on Starting a Band in Austin
(00:35:43) - Lead Guitarist of The True Believers on CBS
(00:38:29) - "I Don't Know Why"
(00:40:31) - Troubled Men Podcast: Please Support The Podcast
(00:41:41) - The New Orleans Sniper Incident
(00:44:50) - Alejandro Escovedo on The True Believers Orchestra
(00:49:08) - Tyler Bruden on Working at Waterloo Records
(00:53:52) - Talking About Working With Steven Spielberg
(00:54:40) - In the Elevator With Alejandro Escovelo
(00:58:34) - Scott Walker
(01:03:34) - The Flatlanders
(01:09:35) - Antonio on I Think She Doesn't Live Here Anymore
(01:13:28) - Adam Levine on His New Album
(01:15:03) - Back in the Elevator With Alejandro
(01:17:39) - Goodbye, Goodbye

TMP324 TYRON BENOIT TAKES THE STAGE

René and Manny — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The singer, guitarist , accordion player, and songwriter has been barnstorming the festival circuit in advance of his "Mid-City" album. After growing up in Houma, Louisiana, in a musical family with blues titan brother Tab Benoit and studying with Elaine Aiken at the Actors Conservatory in NYC, Tyron was destined for a career in showbiz. Two combat tours with the U.S. Marines during Operation Desert Storm gave him all the tools he needed to fend off the Troubled Men.

Topics include a sleeping giant, a birthday dinner, an Icelandic vacation, an assassination, Robert Redford RIP, the Devo documentary, a David Duchovny gig, a 9/11 tribute, a telemarketer call, Acadian roots, the oil patch, military school, a Tulane football scholarship, near beer, an R & R ship, moonshine, a Waco casualty, Lee Strasberg, gigging in Colorado, Too Fish, ski town concerts, family obligations, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Reuben Williams, Scott Morrison, Randy Ellis, Stephen Randall, Doug Belote, Shane Theriot, Donald Markowitz, mushrooms, a Pelicans halftime show, Bob Forrest singing the national anthem, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "Raining In Kentucky" and "Louisiana Time" from "Mid City" by Tyron Benoit

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TMP323 JOHNNY PENNINO: BOURBON STREET PARADE

René and Manny — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The veteran tenor saxophone player grew up with family friends Louis Prima and Sam Butera as his mentors, becoming bandleader of his own group the Emperors at age 12. By 17, Johnny was playing the biggest clubs on Bourbon St., later working with recording stars including Freddy Fender, Ernie K-Doe, Dr. John, Frankie Ford, Sam Cooke, and Kenny Rogers. Now with Vince Vance and the Valiants, the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame inductee drops in for a sit-down with the Troubled Men. It's an offer they can't refuse.

Topics include an attack ad, campaign finance, the Best Life pharmacy, Sidney Smith RIP, the Department of War, the Oval Office, RFK Jr., Bruce Loose Calderwood RIP, Freddie Staehle, Corleone, St. Aloysius, the Dream Room, Skip Easterling, Sam Anselmo, Walter Noto, Dizzy Gillespie, Edgar Winter, Papa Joe's, the Bistro, Sinatra, Little Joe Lambert, Joe Fine, Johnny Mathis, curing cancer, Duke Ellington, Jay Zainey, Bobby Lonero, the Prima shuffle, CRS, Brian Barbarot, Chispa Rousselle, Sergio Franchi, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights" and "Country Goose" from "Say-Country-Soul" by Johnny Pennino

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TMP322 OVI GIRON JUMPS IN

René and Manny — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The 3rd-generation multi-instrumentalist spent his formative years in his family band, Ovi G. and Los Ranas (the Froggies), the latest incarnation of a group started in the 1940s by his grandfather as a marimba orchestra in Guatemala. Growing up in New Orleans with his master musician father, Ovi started playing professionally at 8 years old, and eventually was recruited to be a drummer at NOCCA. Now a working musician in bands including Margie Perez, Vivas, Victor Campbell and Jafet Perez, and Los Tremolo Kings, Ovi sits in with the Troubled Men in an attempt to elevate the proceedings. It's worth a shot.

Topics include a ribbon cutting, federal troops, Hugh Hefner, a Chinese parade, Castro, an Alejandro Escovedo show, the NFL season, Arch Manning, twins, a Make-A-Wish request, Disney World, a Tribe Nunzio show, Carnaval Latino, Laplace, home schooling, perfect pitch, a German immigrant, a music conservatory, Julio Y Cesar, El Grupo Rana, soca, Gino Vannelli, Goldfinger, a firing squad, a crooked uncle, Los Baby's, church music, David Navarro, Eric Lucero, Brice Eastwood, A.I. music slop, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Calle 12" by Marimba de Guatemala

Outro Music: "Luna de Xelaju" by Ovi G. and Los Ranas (Froggies)

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TMP321 WACKO WADE WRIGHT: RIDING WITH THE KING

René and Manny — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The drummer and manager for Little Freddie King has been with the legendary electric country blues man for over three decades, sheparding every aspect of his career. Wacko started out with the Nightowls playing at the notorious Mary's Tavern, and later backed a fresh-out-of-Angola Freddy Fender at Papa Joe's on Bourbon St. His long partnership with Little Freddie has taken them to over 150 cities in 15 countries around the world. Having spent 6 months as a target of the Vietcong in Da Nang Harbor, Wacko has no problem handling the slings and arrows of the Troubled Men.

Topics include the mayor's race, an arraignment, facial recognition, a losers’ forum, a Chris Farley type, Ricky Twiggs, FEMA money, boxing gloves, Sidney Smith, conjoined twins, a nickname, a production company, the Orleans St. canal, Dibert Elementary School, Sacred Heart elementary school, Al Dorian, St. Aloysius High School, Germania Hall, Huey Piano Smith, Little Joe Lambert, Ronnie Barron, the Playboy Club, the draft, Rickie Castrillo, the Sparks, Subic Bay, Barry Rodrigue, Joe Clay, Paul Varisco and the Milestones, Percy Randolph, Greg Schatz, and many more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "I Used To Be Down" and "Bywater Crawl" from "I Used To Be Down" by Little Freddie King

Outro Music: "Louisiana Trainwreck" from "Absolutely the Best" by Little Freddie King

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Chapters

(00:00:15) - Troubled Men: Manny Chevrolet
(00:01:27) - Mayor's Indicted
(00:03:23) - Visit Your Sister Cities
(00:04:20) - on Facial Recognition
(00:07:01) - Ricky Twigs and the New Orleans mayoral race
(00:10:41) - The Women of the Boxing
(00:12:02) - The Iguanas
(00:14:02) - A coroner's deputy in Arizona sues the office
(00:16:19) - Married Conjoined Twins!
(00:19:08) - Talking To My Sister
(00:19:18) - Freddy King
(00:19:52) - Meet Wacko Wade
(00:23:09) - Freddie King on His Love Life
(00:24:54) - Wacko on Growing Up in New Orleans
(00:27:40) - St. Aloysius Drummer on Starting to Play
(00:31:36) - History of Aloysius School thrown in the dump
(00:33:28) - Backing Up The Jokers
(00:37:25) - I Had To Fill In For Huey Piano Smith
(00:42:19) - Troubled Men Podcast: Letter from a Stranger
(00:47:18) - Wacko Wade
(00:51:46) - Wade Ferguson on Being Drafted Into the Army
(00:54:56) - Boskoe Blind Boys on Bourbon Street
(00:58:54) - "He Should've Just Called an ambulance"
(00:59:15) - Drum Lessons from The Sparks
(01:03:30) - Skirmishes off Da Nang
(01:06:27) - Barry Rodrigue in the Dead End Kids
(01:09:13) - Freddie King's Band: How They Hired Me
(01:11:33) - Freddie King Playing at DBA and BJ's
(01:13:59) - Train Race, Louisiana Train Race

Feral Zone 24 COLE WILLIAMS: CULTURAL ARCHITECT

René and Manny — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The award-winning vocalist, piano player, songwriter, and WWOZ radio host grew up in the Caribbean community in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, singing in the Seventh Day Adventist church. After years spent in New York and Europe recording jingles and touring with other artists, she relocated to New Orleans to focus on her solo career. With a new live release, "Give Power To The People," coming out September 26, Cole joins René and guest co-host Jeff Treffinger in the Feral Zone.

Topics include a ghost permit, cats, selling plasma, the Katrina anniversary, a criminal enterprise, the Peter principle, classical piano performance, mentors, Curtis Muhammad, activism, Jersey City, Little Jackie, Victoria's Secret, modeling in Europe, the Clash tribute show, a first rehearsal, volunteering, Corey Henry, acting, sandwiches, filming "Sinners," Hank's, a Chip Forstall commercial, and much more.

Intro music: "Trucker Takes A Wife" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "The Golden Road" and "Freedom Song" from "Give Power To The People (Live)" by Cole Williams

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Chapters

(00:00:01) - Inside The Feral Zone
(00:03:11) - Meet Irma Thomas
(00:04:51) - Cole Williams on Playing With Jeff Beck
(00:05:53) - Ads for Selling Your Plasma
(00:07:10) - Mayor Faye Cunningham on the Indictments in New Orleans
(00:09:09) - The 20th Anniversary of Katrina
(00:14:06) - 20 years on...
(00:14:15) - Louisiana Drummer on New Orleans
(00:18:26) - How Did Kaintrell Make It in New Orleans?
(00:21:35) - Cole Williams on Growing Up in a Caribbean Neighborhood
(00:23:16) - Selena Gomez on Starting Music at 4
(00:28:06) - A message from Curtis Muhammad
(00:28:46) - Louisiana singer on community in New Orleans
(00:33:04) - In the Elevator With Your Partner
(00:34:07) - Victoria's Secrets singer on her modeling aspirations
(00:36:07) - "I Was a Pop Singer After College"
(00:38:04) - Victoria's Secret
(00:40:28) - Parisian musician on moving to New Orleans
(00:44:54) - Thank You!
(00:48:31) - Tribe Nunzio
(00:51:59) - Alan on The Broadside
(00:54:24) - Cole Williams on The Clash Day Tribute
(00:57:51) - John Papa Gro on His First Public Performance
(01:02:10) - How I Found My Show on NPR
(01:07:24) - DJ Khaled on His New Orleans Studio
(01:10:25) - Adam Levine on His Sandwich
(01:14:27) - "I'm Not Really An Actress"
(01:15:17) - Playing a Vampire in 'Centers'
(01:18:18) - Tom Hanks Gets A Scratched Face
(01:18:47) - Cole Jones on His New Forestall Commercial
(01:22:43) - Give Power to the People
(01:23:28) - Saved sooner? Let's Sing About How We Got

Feral Zone 23 JOE GELINI: CHA WA RISES UP

René and Manny — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The Grammy-nominated drummer and bandleader of Cha Wa first encountered the rhythms of the Mardi Gras Indians during a lesson with Idris Muhammad while studying at Berklee. After a move to New Orleans and years spent playing with the Wild Magnolias and Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, he decided to strike out on his own. With Cha Wa's new record "Rise Up" coming out, Joe enters the Feral Zone with René and guest cohost Jeff Treffinger to recount his odyssey.

Topics include an open permit, a parking lot crash, Italian ancestry, a Westport childhood, a spiritual quest, the Meters, Nirvana, the Mingus Big Band, Paul Newman, jam bands, Boston, Galactic at the Mermaid Lounge, a gospel gig, Lettuce, body language, Trent Reznor at Snake and Jake's, Geechie Johnson, Honey Banister, playing in the street, a tradition of innovation, Bo Dollis, Irma Thomas, Donald Markowitz, making amends, Louise Goffin, and much more.

Intro music: "Trucker Takes A Wife" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "Here We Come" and "Why You Wanna Do Me Like That (feat. Irma Thomas)" by Cha Wa from "Rise Up"

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TMP320 MARGO MANNING FORGES AHEAD

René and Manny — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The award-winning jewelry and metalwork designer whose work is currently on view at Sullivan Gallery has also exhibited at RHINO Gallery, the Contemporary Arts Center, and the New Orleans Museum of Art. A perennial favorite at the N.O. Jazz Fest Contemporary Craft Village, she has exhibited her work there since the late '80s. Having recently completed a pilgrimage in Spain on the Camino de Santiago, tonight Margo forgoes the solitude for a dive bar dust up with the Troubled Men.

Topics include Tiki Tuesday, collapsing buildings, a mayoral forum, Loose Cattle at Chickie Wah Wah, an honest bartender, a funeral, Flaco Jimenez RIP, a South African crime, blended yogurt, self checkout, North Carolina, smoking, a small town, art school, John Satterfield, a master’s degree, moving to town, bartending at Snug Harbor, bench work for Thomas Mann, antiquity and decay, LeMieux Galleries, Venice, triplets, rehab, teaching at Delgado, a scientist husband, UCLA, production pieces, enamelling, a summer residency, the Gaudi Cathedral, Basque country, Bakersfield, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "College Girls One Step Above The Street" and "Sensible Shoes" from "Little Houses In Space" by the Geraniums

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Troubled Men
(00:02:01) - Republican presidential candidate Cory Booker on corruption questions
(00:05:13) - "The Indictments Should Have Already Been Declared"
(00:05:50) - on Susan Hudson's Contempt of Court Conviction
(00:07:18) - Louisiana DJ on Hiring a Band Member
(00:10:10) - How To Steal Money From a Bartender's Hand
(00:11:47) - Flaco Jimenez
(00:12:49) - Flaco Tells A Funny Flaco Story
(00:16:06) - People Question the Procession of Yogurt
(00:18:02) - Seniors on Their Bucket Lists
(00:20:30) - The Guest on Frank Scurlock's '
(00:21:46) - Jewelry and Metalwork Designer at New Orleans Jazz and Heritage
(00:22:43) - Margot Manning on The Difficult Men Podcast
(00:24:09) - Louisiana native talks about his childhood in North Carolina
(00:27:23) - Talking About Growing Up In A Town
(00:27:53) - Bradley On Drawing As A Kid
(00:30:31) - Metal Work by East Carolina University Students
(00:34:19) - Louisville optometrist moves to New Orleans
(00:34:48) - Working as a Bench Workman in New Orleans
(00:38:08) - Manny Miller on His Work
(00:43:02) - Troubled Men Podcast
(00:45:01) - Margo Manning on Her Upcoming Shows
(00:46:01) - Thomas Mann at the Lemieux Gallery
(00:46:50) - Slaying in the Southern vernacular
(00:48:21) - Mother of Triplets on EWTN
(00:50:47) - Teachers on Relationships
(00:53:29) - Teaching at Delgado College
(00:58:02) - Would You Make a Birthday Cake For Your Sister?
(00:58:10) - Working in the Silver
(01:00:30) - Enameled Jewellery
(01:02:26) - Talking About Returning to Your Roots
(01:04:37) - I Walked the Camino de Santiago
(01:07:44) - Walking the Basque Way in 2017
(01:09:24) - Margo's New Orleans Jewelry Show
(01:10:47) - Margo on the Trouble Men Podcast
(01:13:39) - She Wears Sensible Shoes

TMP319 JOHNNY INDOVINA OF HUMAN DRAMA

René and Manny — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The singer, songwriter, and guitarist of Human Drama started with the Models in the early '80s New Orleans punk scene before relocating the group to L.A., changing the name, and signing a record deal with RCA. Dissatisfaction with major label politics led to a move to Triple X Records and string a of successful releases and videos, cultivating a large fanbase in Mexico along the way. Now back in the New Orleans area and reconnecting with all the old punks, Johnny meets with the Troubled Men just down the road from the clubs of his youth. Who says you can't go home again?

Topics include a last campaign, the Epstein files, finance regulations, a Chuck E. Cheese arrest, Prof. Tom Lehrer RIP, Hulk Hogan RIP, fake wrestling, tube tops, the Jane's Addiction lawsuits, Perry Farrell's house, DNA testing, the St. Bernard Civic Center, cover bands, a phone company job, the Backstabbers, L.A. clubs, Madame Wong's West, the goth audience, "Night Flight," Harry Maslin, Tarsem, string players, Damien Youth, the Red Rockers reunion, a solo career, "Seven Days in Mexico," the elephants' graveyard, a Jimmy's re-opening show, Buzzy Beano, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "I Have Wandered" from "Trials of the Writer" by Johnny Indovina

Outro Music: "The Waiting Hour (Once Again)" from "In A Perfect World...The Best of Human Drama" by Human Drama

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Troubled Men
(00:01:42) - Black Highlighters on TV
(00:04:36) - Chuck E. Cheese Guy Arrested For Carding
(00:06:49) - Tom Lehrer On Shaving Cream
(00:10:34) - Back in the day: Tube tops
(00:12:29) - Troubled Men: Frank Scurlock on the Podcast
(00:13:51) - Jane's Addiction's Fight Over the Tour
(00:17:09) - Raymond on Working In The Music Industry
(00:19:02) - Human Drama
(00:20:05) - Johnny and Davina
(00:23:08) - Interview
(00:26:20) - Nick Nicholas P. Devry on His Training
(00:26:54) - New Orleans Rock bands in the 1980s
(00:29:52) - David Byrne on Leaving the Phone Company
(00:32:36) - In the Elevator With Bowie
(00:33:27) - The Normals
(00:36:25) - Madam Wong's: The Goth Strippers
(00:40:39) - RCA Records: The Bad Side of The Story
(00:43:57) - Paul Atkinson on His Contract
(00:46:15) - A Little Help For Manny's Run For Mayor
(00:50:25) - Interview
(00:52:33) - How The Goth Mexican Got Their First Album
(00:56:33) - Damien Youth
(01:00:32) - Darren Hill on The Red Rockers
(01:02:01) - The Velvet Underground
(01:03:29) - 7 Days In Mexico
(01:05:54) - Jimmy Anselmo: New Orleans Is the Elephant Graveyard
(01:09:36) - When Did You Start Playing Guitar?
(01:12:33) - Buzzy Beano On The Record
(01:12:51) - Troubleman: I Moved to Louisiana
(01:13:48) - I know your heart is breaking in the waiting hour

TMP318 JONNY CAMPOS FINDS HIS WAY

René and Manny — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The two-time Grammy Award-winning guitarist, songwriter and singer with the Lost Bayou Ramblers and Louis Michot's Swamp Magic is also a founding member of the dreamy pop outfit Brass Bed and their lo-fi offshoot Carbon Poppies. The first album "Droste" from his solo ambient pedal steel guitar project Weeks Island was recently reissued on vinyl by LCD Soundsystem's DFA label, while Brass Bed just released the beautiful single, "Ready To Run." Idle hands being the devil's playthings, Jonny usually keeps himself occupied, but tonight he manages to find some time to waste with the Troubled Men.

Topics include disqualified candidates, mayoral forums, Yahoo mail, Ozzy RIP, youth groups, the swingers convention, driverless cars, Frank Sinatra Jr., the Gettys, a deadly MRI, a fugitive recap, a Chris Rose update, RFK Jr., RC Cola, the KC Royals, mutton chop sideburns, Lafayette, "Fantasia," Campos Tacos, school jazz band, a psychology degree, an NCIS taping, Scott Bakula, the movie biz, joining the Ramblers, a solo recording, Cajun music, Johanna Divine, Spider Stacy, the Pogues, Yo La Tango, a night nurse, experimental pop, Frank Ocean, Frank Gorshin, Don Adams, Cesar Romero, Batman's butler, Bryan Mebre, 808s, Jay Wiegel, the Eno ethos, Giorgio Moroder, running, acting, comedy, Neil Young, Luke Nelson, "Coach," Dick Van Dyke, a cassette release, Supertramp, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Raccoon Island" from "Droste" by Weeks Island

Outro Music: "Ready To Run" by Brass Bed

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TMP317 KATHY B/KITTY BAUDOIN GETS SLEAZY

René and Manny — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The fine art model and George Dureau muse known as Kathy B is also Kitty Baudoin and Fraulein Frances, singer with the Sleazeball Orchestra and Funhouse. Her time in the Tenderloin of late 80s San Francisco, as chronicled in Joe Westmoreland's book "Tramps Like Us," added musical performance art to the mix. With the recent publication of some iconic photographs of her in the new "George Valentine Dureau" art book, memories were jogged and personae were connected. Tonight Kathy/Kitty joins the Troubled Men as they reach back through the mists of time to bring it all to light.

Topics include mayoral qualifying, clown camp, a birthday party, a no contest plea, the Epstein client list, weight gain, campaign finance, a big beautiful bill, Slidell, Camile Baudoin, Mushroom Records, "Images of Kathy B," an N.E.A. grant, NOMA, David Swoyer, Brian Reeves, manly gays, Quentin Crisp, a Cafe Sbisa painting, Eddie B, a first meeting, Asplundh Tree Service, Clark Vreeland, Pete LaBonne, Steve Amedee, Suzy Creamcheeze, the Neutral Mutes, the Mitchell Brothers, Suzy Brite, Hawaii, Bruce Doyle, San Diego, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Rick Nick, Stoo Odom, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "The White Devil's Death Song" and "About the Future" from :Pearl River Tango" by The Sleazeball Orchesrta

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TMP316 MEET JONATHAN PRETUS

René and Manny — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The guitar player, songwriter, and singer with Big In The 90s, the Walrus, and the Breton Sound also spent years playing with the hard-touring Cowboy Mouth. With his popular "Ranking The Beatles" podcast, he hosts fellow fanatics as they indulge their obsession with the group and its catalogue. Tonight Jonathan sits in with the Troubled Men and finds out what a hard day's night is really about.

Topics include a press release, Frank Scurlock, an Uber ride, political forums, campaigning, the Diddy verdict, the Mann Act, Dr. Dre, new Barbie dolls, a $1,000 birth benefit, health insurance, the Greek Festival, Isidore Newman school, Oasis, Tommy McIntosh, George Martin, LSU, a prog band, the Garden District, Fred LeBlanc, Vance Degeneres, a family business, bar mail, touring, Kyle Melancon, a piñata, porch shows, a WWOZ rooftop show, the Red Rockers reunion, "Becoming Led Zeppelin," "Get Back," Yoko Ono, Paul McCartney, music docs, Kyle Gass, "Breakfast With the Beatles," Giles Martin remixes, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Nine Times Blue" by Jonathan Pretus from "Listen To the Bands- 16 Monkees Covers"

Outro Music: "Better Off Alone" By The Breton Sound

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Chapters

(00:00:15) - Troubled Men: Ronald Scurlock Is Running for Mayor
(00:03:16) - Bernie Sanders on the 2020 Presidential Runoff
(00:06:50) - Sen. John McCain on the 2020 election
(00:08:12) - Piddy Found Not Guilty on Sex Trafficking Charges
(00:11:41) - Barbie Doll With Diabetes
(00:14:41) - Trump on the ACA's Destruction
(00:17:44) - John Peel on The Beatles Podcast
(00:18:57) - Interview with Jonathan Prus
(00:19:15) - Local activist and early voter in Baton Rouge
(00:22:01) - Kinks
(00:22:12) - Charlie Colmeier on Growing Up A Newman Student
(00:24:34) - Playing Music in the Band at Newman
(00:26:32) - The Beatles Are Influencing New Orleans Musicians
(00:29:52) - George Martin on The Beatles
(00:34:09) - Julian on Sean on the Show
(00:34:22) - Manny in the Garden District
(00:36:23) - Paul McCartney on Meeting Fred LeBlanc
(00:40:09) - Guitarist on Leaving The Iguanas
(00:45:28) - Scotch Egg with Manny Chevrolet
(00:46:01) - Send Hate Mail To The Troubled Men
(00:49:06) - Five-Star New Orleans
(00:50:05) - Jonathan Paritas on Leaving The Breton Sound
(00:54:26) - Meet The 90s Cover Band
(00:57:30) - The Walrus: A Beatles Tribute
(01:00:28) - Ozzy Osbourne on The Beatles Rooftop Concert
(01:03:44) - Led Zeppelin: The Netflix Documentary
(01:06:52) - Bill Maher on His Reaction to ''
(01:07:11) - The Beatles Documentary
(01:10:56) - John Bonham
(01:11:48) - Ranking The Beatles From Least Favorite to Most Favorite
(01:16:16) - Troubled Men: No More Invitations For Guest
(01:17:14) - Are You A Hard Beatle Fan?
(01:19:01) - George Martin on The Beatles Remixes

TMP315 JOE ADRAGNA: 1973 NERVOUS BREAKDOWN

René and Manny — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:45:00 +0000

The Junior League songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist mastermind has also played and recorded with the Minus 5 with Scott McCaughy and REM's Peter Buck. A Beatles devotee since he heard "I Want To Hold Your Hand" on oldies radio at the age of 4, he's channeled his power-pop influences including Big Star, the Monkees, Bowie, Badfinger, and the Kinks into over a dozen excellent records. Tonight Joe joins the Troubled Men as they reflect on the chaos and ennui of the 1970s Me Decade. Key party, anyone?

Topics include a new mayoral candidate, Ricky Twiggs Jr., A.I., a captured fugitive, the Diddy verdict, Finnish fines, Lalo Schifrin RIP, Bobby Sherman RIP, Lou Christy RIP, Jimmy Lee Swaggart RIP, "Helter Skelter," Powers Boothe, Jim Jones, John Lennon's death, learning to play drums, college rock, the Record Stop, Florida, JJ Murphy, marriage, moving to New Orleans, the Magic Bus, Tiki Tuesdays, home recording, car phones, VCRs, answering machines, Alex Chilton records, Natasha Sanchez, Tom Stern, Blue Velvet Studio, Buffa's, Gardenia Moon, Jonathan Pretus, "Ranking the Beatles," theme records, Daniel Lanois, a Spiro Agnew quote, "The Ice Storm," Jay Gonzalez, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "Skinny Tie" and "1973 Nervous Breakdown" from "Our Broadcast Day" by the Junior League

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Chapters

(00:00:15) - Another Presidential Candidate Has Thrown His Hat in the Race
(00:03:44) - Ricky Twigs Is Running for Mayor of Helena
(00:06:22) - If You Can Run, Do You Run?
(00:07:40) - Peech Gets Pardon for Speeding
(00:11:57) - Deaths of People
(00:14:43) - pop stars
(00:15:10) - Lou Christie on Lightning Strikes
(00:18:46) - "Jerking off While Peeing"
(00:20:07) - Getting to Our Guest
(00:20:33) - Joe Adranya
(00:21:18) - Adranya
(00:23:37) - George Harrison on The Beatles At Four
(00:26:16) - Powers Booth In 'Imagine Manny'
(00:27:09) - George Harrison on John Lennon's Death
(00:29:11) - George Harrison on Playing Drum Lessons When He Was Younger
(00:32:19) - Alex Kamalasa on The Monkeys
(00:34:27) - Duane On Playing In A Band In St. Augustine
(00:36:54) - Tom Petty on Playing in New Orleans
(00:39:10) - New Orleans Music Scene: The Magic Bus
(00:43:01) - Manny for Mayor
(00:45:43) - Panther Burn and the Hellcats
(00:48:07) - Joe Adranya on His New Orleans Home
(00:50:34) - Have You Left A Message On Your Phone?
(00:52:35) - How Old Are Your Kids?
(00:53:53) - Pete Wentworth on his New Orleans Album
(00:55:12) - How I Met The Minus Five Drummers
(00:59:14) - Tom Jones on His Junior League Record
(00:59:46) - Alex Chilton on His Post-Big Star Career
(01:03:05) - Manny on Working On Natasha Sanchez's Album
(01:05:55) - Mariah Carey on Her New Album
(01:06:34) - Talking To Jonathan Predus About The Beatles
(01:08:18) - On The Music of Through Lines
(01:09:51) - Best Album of the Year
(01:11:43) - Nattering Nabobs by Spiro Agnew
(01:13:39) - Bobby Sherman on His 1973 Nervous Breakdown
(01:16:36) - Jay Gonzalez On His Power Pop Songs

TMP314 JASON AFFOLDER GETS FIRED UP

René and Manny — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The indie filmmaker, photographer, firefighter, and former teacher went from USC film school in South Central L.A. to the war zone of a New Orleans-area high school classroom. His latest film “The Great Davini” stars Snake and Jake’s beloved owner Dave Clements in the title role. Jason’s service as a first responder in the Katrina aftermath tested his mettle in ways most never encounter. A world traveler, he’s has been to Libya, Syria, and Afghanistan, but tonight he really takes his life in his hands when he convenes with the Troubled Men.

Topics include the mayoral campaign, a sweltering gig, a sunburn contest, the Diddy trial, Iranian terror cells, a FEMA director, the Lakers sale, Jerry Buss, the NBA, the WNBA, escaped convicts, Jimmy Chubbuck, Indiana tornados, '90s indie films, an arrest, Jim Jarmusch, the Sons of Lee Marvin, the public library, the Mermaid Lounge, Henry Griffin, Timecode NOLA, 48 Hour Films, Zeitgeist Arts Center, Dave Clements in "The Great Davini," tabletop magic, "9th Ward Justice," "Sun Dogs," old firehouses, Chuck Brokmeier, "Backdraft," and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "This Is About This" by the Geraniums

Outro Music: "Baby's On Fire" from "Here Come The Warm Jets" by Brian Eno

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Troubled Men: Manny Chevrolet on Running for Mayor
(00:02:56) - Summer sunburn Competition
(00:06:02) - Trump's War on Terror Committee
(00:09:02) - LeBron on Jerry Buss' Sale of the Lakers
(00:13:15) - WNBA players get chippy
(00:14:06) - Jimmy Chubbuck on the Orleans Parish Jail Escapinges
(00:16:20) - Dave Clements on The Great Davini
(00:16:56) - Indiana Jeopardy: Folder
(00:20:01) - When I Was In Indiana
(00:22:32) - Making A Mini-Epic in High School
(00:25:57) - Working on a film crew in the 90s
(00:29:08) - Post-USC Film Program
(00:31:21) - Lee Marvin on Getting Arrested in New Orleans
(00:34:49) - Teaching in the Bad Kids' School
(00:38:26) - Firefighter on Working With Kids
(00:41:06) - Firemen on the Streets
(00:43:32) - One More Tip For The Troubleman
(00:45:59) - Film Community of New Orleans
(00:50:12) - Katrina: The 20th Anniversary Special
(00:52:13) - Firefighter on the Katrina Strike
(00:55:05) - Traveling Around The World
(00:59:00) - American in Cuban jail
(00:59:54) - Where Have You Been? Cuba, Haiti
(01:01:41) - Tom Cruise on His Love Life
(01:02:34) - Dave Clemens on Working With Dave Clements
(01:05:45) - Growl: From Crime New Orleans to Horror Films
(01:09:10) - Honorary Firefighter on the Streets
(01:12:12) - Kurt Russell on Being Robbed By A Fireman
(01:15:31) - Lesbian Sex On A Fire Truck
(01:16:21) - How To Get Out Of The Trap Of Traveling

TMP313 BILLY IUSO GOES NATIVE

René and Manny — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The guitar player, singer, and songwriter has released over a dozen records under his own name and as leader of the Brides of Jesus and the Restless Natives. Stints playing with Anders Osborne, the Wild Magnolias, and his Iko Allstars, in addition to tour managing the Neville Brothers, the Funky Meters, and George Porter and the Running Pardners, have put him in the thick of the New Orleans funk mix. Tonight Billy chances a return to Snake and Jake's with the Troubled Men to conjure the ghosts of the Christmas Club's past.

Topics include a military parade, Juneteenth, Father's Day, a Christian punk band, a stoning, an apartment registry, a Pride parade, a Shame parade, the Carousel Bar, Bourbon St., Brian Wilson RIP, Dr. Landy, a Beach Boys concert, a Deadhead father, heavy metal, Providence, tapers, New York, the Wetlands, Dave Matthews, Athens, Russell Batiste, Bo Dollis, Quint Davis, Reggie Scanlan, Eddie Christmas, Joe Ashlar, Frenchmen St. clubs, camping festivals, CR Gruver, Mike Doussan, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "She Moves That Way" from "Overstanding" by Billy Iuso

Outro Music: "Rains of Oaxaca" from "52hz" by Billy Iuso

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TMP312 BRUCE SUNPIE BARNES: CREOLE ALL-AMERICAN

René and Manny — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The singer, bandleader, and accordion and harmonica player for Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots was previously an NFL football player and a U.S. park ranger. International tours with Paul Simon, Sting, and his own band have carried him far from his upbringing in rural Arkansas. Sunpie's childhood experience handling poisonous vipers in the backwoods serves him well as he sits down with the Troubled Men at Snake & Jake's.

Topics include the Big Island festival, a volcanic eruption, Tony Tocco, Atchafalaya restaurant, a flight delay, a bomb threat, convicts on the loose, the penny, ICE riots, sharecropping, the Pentecostal Church, baptisms, selling snakes, a rattlesnake round up, tent revivals, playing piano, a Buick Electra 225, integration, Jacques Cousteau, Marlin Perkins, Loretta Swit, a life plan, eating mule, a value system, the NFL draft, turf toe, the USFL, Bo Jackson, Raiders fans, Joe Sample, Harry Belafonte, early retirement, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Fox & The Hound" from "Lick A Hot Skillet" by Sunpie and the Louisiana Sunspots

Outro Music: "We are the Northside Skull and Bone Gang" from "Island Man" by Sunpie and the Louisiana Sunspots

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Chapters

(00:00:15) - Troubled Men
(00:03:43) - The Time I Saw A Volcano Erupt
(00:07:43) - The Pilot's Too-Tired Flight
(00:10:43) - The Airport Bomb Threatner
(00:13:01) - OPP Leads the Fight for Prison Escape
(00:15:51) - Riots continue in LA
(00:19:57) - Sly Stone Dead at 66
(00:21:56) - Meet the Guest
(00:23:03) - Sunpai Barnes
(00:24:04) - Sun Pie
(00:25:36) - Growing Up in a Sharecropper Community
(00:29:09) - How to Catch a Rattlesnake
(00:32:17) - Arkansas musicians: Starting to Play Music
(00:36:33) - Living on the Road With A Confederate Dad
(00:38:27) - Arkansas hurdler and college athlete
(00:40:34) - Inspiring scientists: Manny
(00:44:22) - Coon Hunt
(00:46:17) - Please support the Troubleman Podcast!
(00:50:18) - Tom Bosley and Loretta Sweat
(00:51:29) - Bruce Sunpai Barnes on His
(00:54:31) - Stick to Your List
(00:54:43) - In the Elevator With Kendrick Lamar
(00:58:48) - He Screwed Up The NFL Draft
(01:02:07) - Donald Trump on His One Year in the NFL
(01:05:19) - Andy Reid on His Football Career
(01:09:31) - Reggie Jackson on His National Park Ranger Experience
(01:14:07) - Trump rips National Park Service
(01:16:15) - Paul Simon on His Music Career
(01:20:35) - Paul McCartney on His First Tour With Sting
(01:24:44) - Skull and Bone Gang

TMP311 DAVID KUNIAN: JAZZ LUNATIQUE

René and Manny — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The award-winning radio documentarian, musicologist, and long-running WWOZ DJ showcases his deep knowledge of music every Tuesday at 10pm with his Freaknology Lunatique radio show. By day David is the music curator for the Louisiana State Museum and curator of the New Orleans Jazz Museum, producing exhibitions and live programming and caretaking their 71,000-piece collection. His reign as emcee for the alternative Chaz Fest demonstrates his love for weirdos and misfits. He should feel right at home tonight with the Troubled Men.

Topics include escaped convicts, accomplices, a brownout, Len Davis, an aggressive pat-down, a Hawaiian vacation, the beach, senior moments, the penny, an intern, Boston, an elite high school, chowder, Southies, college radio, avant-garde jazz, Katharine Hepburn, an overnight show, James Booker, the new WWOZ studios, Darryl Berger, Griper, Michael Ward, a ghost story, AFO Records, Everette Maddox, the Maple Leaf, the Truck Farm, the Geraniums, Tom Thayer, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Junko Partner" from "Live at the Maple Leaf" by James Booker

Outro Music: "Tonight" from "Little Houses In Space" by the Geraniums

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Troubled Men Podcast
(00:00:52) - The Escapees from Louisiana
(00:04:40) - Power Goes Out in New Orleans
(00:07:50) - How many murders were there in America?
(00:08:04) - TSA Pat Down
(00:11:33) - Senor on a Vacation in Hawaii
(00:15:28) - Old Guy Gets Lost In The Coin Star Machine
(00:19:00) - Clark Marty
(00:21:14) - David Kunion on Working At the Jazz Museum
(00:24:50) - In Boston, Are You Armenian?
(00:26:17) - In the Elevator With Boston Rockers
(00:29:32) - On Columbia University's Jazz Program
(00:31:11) - What Are You Thinking You're Going To Do In Your Career?
(00:35:29) - James Booker: From New Orleans to Prison
(00:38:10) - Daryl Berger on the New Studio
(00:42:11) - Troubled Men: The Money Must Be Paid
(00:44:35) - Michael Ward's Ghost Story
(00:47:09) - Tulane School of Music
(00:51:17) - AFO: Mixology and Music
(00:55:00) - The Disposability of Everett Maddox
(00:59:14) - Everett Maddox on the Podcast
(01:01:51) - Emmecutive at Chaz Fest
(01:05:42) - Jeff Feuerstein on The Geraniums
(01:06:49) - Chaz Fest Revisited

TMP310 DUSTAN LOUQUE IN THE HOUSE

René and Manny — Thu, 29 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The Folk/Trip Hop songwriter, singer, and guitarist left the Stella Adler Conservatory, recorded an independent record, and got signed to Atlantic. Disillusioned with the major label experience, he fell in with Nels Cline and the NYC Downtown scene, recording music outside the dying corporate music machine. Tonight, on a break from house concert tours, Dustan drops in for an intimate evening with the Troubled Men. He can't get more outside the system than that.

Topics include a jailbreak, Sheriff Hutson, Marlon Gusman, soap operas, a one-man show, OPP, a freeway crossing, Al Scramuzza RIP, Ruthie the Duck Lady, the Naked Cowboy, Chris Rose, a Mt. Everest climber, South African refugees, Nottoway Plantation burning, Todd Rundgren's birthday cake, Cajun lineage, St. James Parish, Perique tobacco, McNeese State, modeling, a piano class, Alice Winston, digital recording, Williamsburg, the Clash Day shows, a work ethic, collage, serialism, song placements, Freakfolk, St. Roch, Danny Blume, a DIY operation, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "Medicine Man" and "Won't You Let Me Love" from "102713" by Louque

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Troubled Men: Sheriff Hudson on the Hot Seat
(00:04:03) - The Young and the Restless Jailbreak
(00:05:51) - Jailbreak in Orleans Parish Prison
(00:09:30) - Al Garua: I Ran Across the I-65
(00:13:29) - Naked Cowboy From The '80s
(00:16:22) - White South Africans to be moved to America
(00:18:42) - Todd Rundgren At His 65th Birthday Party
(00:21:27) - Neo-Transvestite on So Long
(00:22:17) - Dustin Luke on His Creole Origin
(00:24:23) - Pipe Smoking in the Lake Charles area
(00:27:32) - Isaac Newton on His Entrance Into Music
(00:29:48) - Louisiana native on moving to New York
(00:31:36) - Acting Lessons From Being a Model
(00:35:00) - Luke on Starting a Band in New York
(00:39:04) - Louisiana musician on his New Orleans Music
(00:41:14) - Billy Hayes in Stella Adler
(00:43:54) - Dustin Luke
(00:47:02) - Louisiana Dubs
(00:49:32) - New Wave and Folk in Your Music
(00:50:29) - Maroon 5 on "It's Not Work..."
(00:51:55) - Maroon 5 on Being Objectified By Atlantic
(00:54:54) - Are You Still Getting Checks?
(00:55:03) - Jack Johnson on His Atlantic Records Deal
(00:57:31) - Troubled Men On The Music Business
(01:01:05) - How Nils Klein Made It to Saint Rock
(01:04:46) - Luke Jones on Starting a Band on His Own
(01:09:08) - Dustin Luke
(01:11:36) - Wond'T You Let Me Love

TMP309 CHARLIE HALLORAN BONES UP

René and Manny — Thu, 22 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The Grammy Award-winning trombone player and bandleader of the Tropicales, his 1960s-styled Caribbean lounge group, has been a mainstay of the Trad Jazz and Frenchmen St scenes since his arrival in town almost two decades ago. A chance encounter with mastermind Jimbo Mathis led to years touring and recording with the Squirrel Nut Zippers. With the Tropicales’ schedule heating up, Charlie drops by to cool his heels with the Troubled Men.

Topics include the end of the school year, a new pope, junkyard auto parts, a trip to the dump, the Diddy trial, Pete Rose reinstated, RFK Jr.'s germ theory, St. Louis, a trombone joke, a hockey team, a family ska band, REM opening for the English Beat, teenage club gigs, a priest uncle, overblowing, solo records, NuTone Recordings, Algiers, the Big Island Jazz and Blues Festival, Doug Garrison, sidemen, the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic, Exotica, Martin Denny, the lounge music revival, Herb Alpert, Brasil ‘66, Derek Carr, "The Alcoa Sessions," 78 rpms, wax cylinders, summer tour plans, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "Ocaso Marino" (feat. Cyrille Aimée) and "En Bas La Te" from "Jump Up" by Charlie and the Tropicales

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Troubled Men: The End of the School Year
(00:01:59) - I Think the Pope Will Be Assassinated Within Months
(00:03:36) - Car Wash: I Took My Kids to the Junk Yard
(00:06:42) - Driving without doors in New Orleans
(00:07:45) - Piddy Trial: His Hair Is Gray
(00:08:49) - Four Day Freak Offs
(00:10:16) - Pete Rose Reinstated to Baseball
(00:13:04) - Married People Don't Use Condoms
(00:15:45) - Old People Talk About Their Number One
(00:17:14) - Charlie Halloran
(00:18:41) - Trombone Player Charlie on The Troublemen
(00:21:33) - St. Louis Blues Player on Why the Blues Can't Leave St
(00:23:15) - Trombone Lessons from Growing Up
(00:24:59) - English Beat
(00:27:00) - Trombone Player on Starting Out at 16
(00:28:39) - How My Dad Got Into Jazz
(00:30:34) - What Happened to My Uncle's Priestly Career?
(00:31:12) - St. Louis Trombonist Jimbo Jones on Moving to
(00:35:18) - How I Met Jimbo Mathis
(00:39:03) - The Squirrel Nut Zippers on the Road
(00:42:33) - Michael Skinkus on The Troubleman Podcast
(00:45:49) - Charlie Hallerin
(00:46:23) - Charlie Melton on His Life
(00:49:08) - When You Can't Help Your Love Interest
(00:50:09) - Tropicals
(00:54:04) - Doug Garrison Ready for Jazz Fest
(00:56:56) - Bill Monroe at Jazz Fest
(01:00:46) - Bill Maher on Herb Alpert and the Blues
(01:03:40) - Dave Bartholomew on The Alcoa Session
(01:06:49) - C. Bean on His Wax Cylinders
(01:09:32) - "Music From Guadalupe and Martinique"
(01:10:10) - Charlie on Being Boring
(01:10:57) - Charlie and the Tropicals

TMP308 ANDERS PARKER: HANDMADE MUSIC

René and Manny — Thu, 15 May 2025 19:22:00 +0000

The songwriter, singer, and guitar player has been making records as a solo artist and with his band Varnaline for over two decades. His collaborations with Son Volt’s Jay Farrar include the “New Multitudes” project with Jim James of My Morning Jacket which paired unused Woody Guthrie lyrics with new music. With a show of his oil paintings currently running at Nola ’Nacular gallery and a summer tour with fellow troubadour Steve Earle coming up, Anders takes a detour into the Christmas Club for a couple rounds with the Troubled Men.

Topics include a backyard concert, Lynn Drury, good gigs, Newell Normand, porch parties, a cereal killer, milk and meat, a dead pope, the College of Cardinals, Morris Day and the Time, bad tenants, medical advice, open tunings, Hudson Valley, a farm, the circus, Donnie’s vs coyotes, writing songs, the Kentucky Derby, 4-track recording, Portland, strip clubs, a divided ballroom, moving to Alaska, immediacy in art, Anthony DelRosario, Gob Iron, moving to New Orleans, Miss Mae’s, French schools, Sarah Mailes, “Cisco Pike,” Karen Black, Kris Kristofferson, Doug Sahm, “Night Gallery,” psychedelics, flashbacks, a swimming moose, 24-hour daylight, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Don't You Let Them Get You Down" from "The Black Flight" by Anders Parker

Outro Music: "Dogs and Horses" from "Wolf Reckoning" by Anders Parker

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Troubled Men: Manny Chevrolet
(00:01:04) - Your Neighbor's Backyard Concerts
(00:02:30) - Jazz Fest
(00:05:48) - Flying On An Airplane
(00:06:01) - Kosher Rabbi on Animal Cruelty
(00:08:34) - Kosher vs. Non-Kosher Food
(00:08:50) - Morris Day and the Time at the Vatican
(00:11:38) - Seniors Take a Walk For Fun
(00:15:32) - The Art of Playing in Your 60s
(00:16:02) - Guess Who's Playing
(00:16:55) - Anders Parker
(00:19:53) - Farm Life of Growing Up
(00:22:08) - Donkeys Are Good for Animals, But Not For People
(00:25:31) - "You Can't Trust Your Friend"
(00:25:53) - How I Learned To Play Guitar
(00:27:36) - Woodstock Singer on Writing Songs
(00:31:06) - Kentucky Derby Announcer's
(00:32:30) - Portland Has The Most Strip Clubs In The US
(00:35:14) - The Smithereens Open at an 18 and Over Club
(00:37:28) - Back in the Studio With Varnaline
(00:41:22) - Jay Farrar on Working With Sun Volt
(00:44:08) - Thank You!
(00:46:43) - Anders Parker at Nolan Lounge
(00:49:00) - Anders Parker on Jay Farrar's New Multitudes
(00:52:32) - New Multitudes
(00:53:24) - How do you get to New Orleans?
(00:55:19) - The Man Who Fell From Grace With the Sea
(00:57:38) - Karen Black in Five Easy Pieces
(00:58:54) - When Did You Stop Recording in a Studio?
(01:00:36) - Portrait Artist on Drawing and Painting
(01:02:38) - Between Playing Guitar and Painting
(01:05:09) - Have You Taken Too Much Acid?
(01:08:02) - Santa Claus Has Never Visited the Arctic
(01:08:51) - Alaskan Canneries: The Good Stuff
(01:11:32) - Anders on The Troubleman Podcast
(01:12:22) - Dogs and Horses on the Track

TMP307 MARK GUARINO BECOMES THE STORY

René and Manny — Thu, 08 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The award-winning reporter, music critic, playwright, and author of the excellent book "Country and Midwestern: Chicago in the History of Country Music and the Folk Revival" has written for many top news outlets and publications, the Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, the New York Times, ABC News, Downbeat, and Mojo among them. The Chicago native who now splits his time between there and New Orleans has also written a number of Offbeat cover stories, including the Irma Thomas feature for the recent Jazz Fest issue. Mark has always had a genuine interest in and curiosity about people. His night with the Troubled Men may cure him of that.

Topics include an illness, Santana, Wink Martindale RIP, Dick Clark's house, Pepperdine University, the Pope’s death, Susan Cowsill's Joni Mitchell show, bad gigs, a bike rider, a flood, a water bill, Entergy, a message from the past, theater of the mind, radio, Oak Park, Fitzgerald's American Music Fest, the Beat writers, Bob Dylan, "A Complete Unknown," "I'm Not There," a college newspaper job, Rogers Park, Studs Terkel, Mike Royko, the digital era, naked parties, the ‘90s music scene, Obama, Cheap Trick, Jon Langford, James Iha, a Smashing Pumpkins interview, Butch Vig, the 2nd Northern Migration, the WLS Barn Dance, the Old Town School of Folk Music, John Prine, the theater scene, local politics, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Not Over Yet" from "Someone's Monster" by Loose Cattle

Outro Music: "Royal Street" from "Hope Is Not For The Weak"

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Troubled Men
(00:01:46) - Santana Is Dying
(00:04:15) - Pecs on Peace
(00:04:48) - President Trump's Cabinet is falling apart
(00:06:29) - Joe Walsh on Playing A Bad Gig
(00:09:37) - A Grammy for This
(00:09:45) - Stupid Cyclist Gets Crashed Into
(00:12:07) - Louisiana residents fight high electricity bill
(00:15:35) - The Troublemen Remember The Night They Stashed Their Record Collection
(00:18:09) - In the Elevator With Mark Guarino
(00:19:22) - Podcasters on the Podcast
(00:21:47) - The Iguanas
(00:24:17) - Oak Park family's roots
(00:25:02) - In the Elevator With RB Ginsburg
(00:27:44) - Bob Dylan's ''
(00:31:11) - Jonah Hill on Playing Santana
(00:32:04) - Coming soon: Starting a Business in Chicago
(00:35:35) - The Importance of Journalism
(00:39:48) - The End of Local Journalism
(00:44:14) - Troublemen Podcast
(00:47:22) - Trouble Man
(00:49:56) - Interviewing Chicago Music Critic Mark Guarino
(00:53:21) - The Chicago Punk Scene
(00:56:45) - Anton Figueroa on Iggy Pop
(00:57:27) - The Old Town School of Folk Music
(01:01:44) - Merv Griffin on Chicago
(01:02:17) - Talking About Music and Writing
(01:04:42) - The Essential Vocation
(01:07:13) - Chicago's Mayor troubles
(01:10:57) - Chicago jazz musician on Mexican music
(01:13:28) - Troubled Men: Latoya Cant

TMP306 JOE DARENSBOURG GOES WAY BACK

René and Manny — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The singer and musician with Les Cenelles Creole Ensemble, early music group Musica da Camera, and rock band Shot Down in Equador Jr. has recently completed the "Musique(s)!” project (w/ Louis Michot, Leyla McCalla, Sweet Crude, and Sunpie Barnes) for the American Folklife Center resulting in an album, book, film, and exhibition documenting French and Creole music in Louisiana. An antique bookbinder by trade and an esoterica fan by inclination, Joe has a deep appreciation for history and connecting the dots. Tonight he puts himself in a bind with the Troubled Men.

Topics include French Quarter Fest, Greg Schatz, a shooting, a Passover Seder, matza, "Chad Gadya," Ladino, Gardenia Moon's "Dead Flowers," a death sentence, political violence, a motorcycle accident, Boston, Treme, Riverbend, Spectrum, Hurricane Betsy, the Fertel family, NOCCA, the Grosses, St. Augustine H. S., a Kinko's job, Bill Davis, Kelly Keller, Nicky Sanzenbach, Peter Strauss, Mary Tyler Moore, Chuck Gwartney, ethnomusicology, the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Code Noir, Kouri Vini, Corey Ledet, Leidenheimer Bakery, Milton Scheuermann, George Reinecke, Melinda Pendelton, Karen Barenco, Berlin Blixa Bargeld, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Teeth" by Shot Down in Equador Jr.

Outro Music: "Kaneis Edo Den Tragouda" by Panorama Jazz Band feat. Joe Darensbourg

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Chapters

(00:00:16) - Troubled Men
(00:02:05) - How Does the French Court Festival Make Money?
(00:03:59) - Gun Violence at Festivals
(00:06:31) - When You Don't Have Any Friends
(00:07:24) - How Do You Eat Passover?
(00:09:15) - Passover
(00:10:49) - Gardenia Moon's New Album
(00:11:54) - Trump rips Elon Musk and his Tesla
(00:13:00) - The Great American Question
(00:13:28) - Gardenia Moon's Record "Dead Flowers"
(00:15:32) - Los Tremolo Kings
(00:16:36) - Joe Daredevil on Riding A Motorcycle
(00:19:14) - Meet Les Lel and the Lesson
(00:20:07) - Bookbinder Joe Darensberg
(00:24:14) - Books for Students: Are they charging more?
(00:25:28) - Croatian kid on Hurricane Katrina and the Spectrum program
(00:28:39) - How Ruth Foretelled Her Son
(00:29:06) - Marcellus on Playing Music in High School
(00:32:49) - How Kinko's Made Me Sing
(00:36:36) - Troubled Men: Chuck Courtney on the Show
(00:40:20) - Johnny J on Playing With Old
(00:42:51) - The Troubled Men Podcast: Money Needed
(00:44:29) - Joe Darensberg on Playing in New Orleans
(00:49:33) - What is Francophone New Orleans?
(00:51:57) - Cajun French on Corey Vinnie's Album
(00:55:58) - Do You Like Subtitles in Movies?
(00:58:35) - Les Enel
(01:01:20) - The Lost New Orleans German Creoles
(01:04:48) - Biker Talk
(01:07:39) - What's On the Other Side of the Wailing Wall?
(01:09:02) - Trouble Man: Never Stop Fighting

TMP305 ROBERT MACHÉ: DRIFTER AT HEART

René and Manny — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The guitarist with the legendary Continental Drifters and Lulu and the Broadsides landed in NYC in '76, becoming a roadie for the Cramps and living with band members Bryan Gregory and Nick Knox. By the '80s he was playing guitar with iconoclastic vocal stylist Klaus Nomi and touring internationally with Lydia Lunch. His tenure with the Dream Syndicate's Steve Wynn brought him to L.A., where he fell in with the early Drifters at Raji's. An international man of mystery since his childhood in Hong Kong, Robert joins the Troubled Men for a thorough debriefing.

Topics include festival season, a WWOZ live set, a Jeff Treffinger recording with Glyn Styler, old-time expressions, an angry friend, a day of protest, pussy hats, hair care, deodorant, baby powder lawsuits, the Red Rockers' reunion, Bryan Barberot, Jonathan Pretus, the market crash, Memphis, Goner Fest, Eric Friedl, a band house, Kim Gordon, the Electric Chairs, pirated records, Syracuse U., Debbie Harry at Max's Kansas City, Miriam Linna, the "Gravest Hits" photo, Ann Magnuson, Christian Hoffman, the Swinging Madisons, Club 57, art punk, the New Wave Vaudeville Theater, Bowie "TVC15" on SNL, patient zero, Jim Sclavunos, Gary Stewart, Mark Walton, Paul Jean Brown, Carlo Nuccio, Dayna Kurtz, the Drifters book, Jazz Fest printing, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Simple Man" by Klaus Nomi

Outro Music: "That's A Pretty Good Love" by Lulu and the Broadsides

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TMP304 RED ROCKERS: ROAD TO CHINA

René and Manny — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Founding Red Rockers' bassist and NY Dolls manager Darren Hill returns with Oley Sassone, the SexDog guitarist and director of the Rockers' MTV debut, "China." While the hit video elevated the band to new career heights, touring with U2 and other top groups, it was also the pivotal achievement for Oley, propelling him to a career in L.A., where he rubbed elbows with James Cameron, Steven Soderbergh, and Marvel creator Stan Lee. Oley went on to direct over 100 music videos as well as numerous TV shows and films, including "Xena: Warrior Princess," "Hercules," and the controversial Roger Corman production of "The Fantastic Four." Tonight Darren and Oley return to their dive bar roots as they get down and dirty with the Troubled Men.

Topics include the Milan Bar, deportations, a vow of silence, a wedding party, April Fool’s Day, RFK Jr.'s toilet seat, a surprise tattoo, Pete Davidson, a methadone safe, a publishing mixup, Rummel H.S., super 8 movies, "A Hard Day's Night," "Pretty Baby," Sven Nykvist, the Swedish Film Institute, WYLD, the Glass House, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Mardi Gras Indians, directing commercials, an Annie Leibowitz cover photo, a spec production, an NYC publicist, an L.A. job offer, Bill Paxton, Richard Roundtree, an underground classic, Joseph Culp, the Contenders, RIP David Johansen, Gilbert Gottfried, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "Drerams Fade Away" and "China" from "Good As Gold" by the Red Rockers

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Doomed! The Untold Story of Roger Corman's "The Fantastic Four"

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Troubled Men: Back in the Lounge
(00:00:53) - Louisiana lounges close down
(00:03:16) - Don't Let Anyone Get Deported
(00:07:05) - A Vow of Silent Silence
(00:07:48) - Wedding Party With Glenn Hartman
(00:09:03) - Manny Paco on His Birthday
(00:09:25) - Crazy Texas Woman Chops Up Her Toilet Seat
(00:12:35) - Have You Seen Elvis' Toilet Seats?
(00:13:38) - milo on Trump's plan to cut the number of steps in Alcohol
(00:15:13) - Can Pete Davidson Get A Tattoo?
(00:18:43) - Pete from Social Distortion on Getting Tats
(00:22:06) - Safe Room for Methadone Users
(00:24:00) - Red Rockers Family Reunion
(00:26:47) - Red Rockers
(00:28:10) - Darren Hill on China
(00:30:09) - Louisiana High School
(00:33:14) - Martin Scorsese on Shooting Super 8 Films
(00:35:54) - Adam Levine on Working With Cranston
(00:40:06) - Oli Haden on Acting in a Punk Film
(00:43:43) - Battle of the Drummers
(00:46:26) - Troublemen Podcast
(00:48:58) - Troubleman: Stickers for Illegal Aliens
(00:49:38) - Olie Sasson on directing the Red Rockers
(00:50:49) - "China"
(00:55:38) - The Romantics
(00:59:04) - The Romantics
(01:01:22) - Roger Corman on The Kinks' Second Video
(01:03:53) - Andrew Garfield on Writing His First Scriptment
(01:06:13) - Roger Corman on Working With Bill Paxton
(01:10:35) - Roger Corman on His 1994 Fantastic Four Movie
(01:14:52) - Stan Lee on The Femazons (
(01:17:34) - Stan Lee At The Red Rockers Reunion
(01:20:23) - David Johansson At The Red Rockers
(01:23:14) - Buster Poindexter in the Dark
(01:24:59) - Troubled Men: Nine People
(01:25:24) - Walking Through China

TMP303 BRIAN BRIGNAC'S BAYOU BEAT

René and Manny — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The Grammy Award-winning drummer, engineer, and producer playing with slide guitar phenom Sonny Landreth for the past 20 years was also with bayou superstar vocalist and accordion player Wayne Toups during the height of his '90s beefcake madness. Coming from a family counting more than 10 drummers among them, he learned his craft as a mere lad. Producing area talent at his Brignac Lane recording studio in Gonzales occupies any free time he has between live shows. Tonight Brian comes up out of the swamp to regale the Troubled Men.

Topics include a forgotten passport, a close call at customs, cruelty, Signalgate, political violence, Lucinda Williams at Chickie Wah Wah, Kraftwerk at the Civic, a bad meal, Jack in the Box, talent shows, teen bands, a drug bust, an orchestral approach, Carl Schexnayder, "Back To The Bayou," James Burton, Harrah's Casino, Charlie Brent, Toto, Yacht Rock, Donald Fagen, Chubby Carrier, Hipboot Joe, Sonny Landreth and Dave Ranson, Cindy Cashdollar, Michael Landau, Gary Novac, Jimmy Buffett, Tony Daigle, a family street, the next generation, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Take My Hand" from "Back to the Bayou" by Wayne Toups and ZydeCajun

Outro Music: "Beyond Borders" from "Blacktop Run" by Sonny Landreth

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TMP302 TONY TOCCO DISHES IT OUT

René and Manny — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The proprietor of Atchafalaya restaurant was also a founding partner in both Snake and Jake's Christmas Club Lounge and the beloved Circle Bar. While a career waiter at top New Orleans restaurants including Upperline, Bayona, and Gautreau's, he would open Snake's at midnight and tend bar for the late-night superstars including celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain until well after sunrise. His new "Rhythm Kitchen" TV series for PBS explores the intersection of fine dining and music with live performances and specially-curated menus. Tonight Tony returns to the scene of the crime with the Troubled Men and Clempire czar Dave Clements as they commune with the ghosts of the Christmas Club's past.

Topics include pleading the 5th, the next mayor's race, moving to Guam, Yonkers, a threesome, festival season, government cuts, a BJ's gig, Arnie Fielkow, Dave Clements, Tom Fitzmorris RIP, St. Louis, pro hockey, a game show on ice, a debate champion, only children, debate camp, spreading, law school plans, hospitality culture, La Cucaracha Cafe, crack houses, Steve Spitz, Dud Fest, Susan Spicer, Goat Carson, Naked Night, the #1 nuisance bar, Michael Ward, Unc, Kelly Keller, Jim Marshall, Mike Mills, Asheville, music brunches, Carlo Nuccio as maître d', Delfeayo Marsalis, Michael Murphy, Lynn Emery, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "My Girlfriend Is A Waitress" from "Nuevo Boogaloo" by the Iguanas

Outro Music: "Raging Sea" from Little Houses In Space" by the Geraniums

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TMP301 MARK BARKER'S VISIONS FROM A BLOODSHOT EYE

René and Manny — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000

The retired Florida police chief, community gadfly, and blogger with his own "Barker's View" is a longtime visitor and fan of New Orleans, having spent many a Mardi Gras ensconced with the barflies at the Circle Bar. As a private citizen, he's got opinions on everything, and is known to take exception with the local political establishment. Tonight he joins the Troubled Men in the flesh. Will it be a ride-along or a drive-by? Tune in and find out. It could go either way.

Topics include a body, Carnival time, Eric Traub, Roberta Flack R.I.P., "Play Misty for Me," a firing squad, getting stoned, a dismissed ticket, fired workers, DOGE, a bruise, a domestic conflict, Waffle House, Harmony Circle, a fried potato poorboy, Will Smith, sex trafficking, pimping, escort services, the Vice Squad, a CPAC groping, the cocaine epidemic, pill mills, Rick Scott, Ron DeSantis, Chris Rose, smoking, bar tabs, bar mail, day drinking, the Junior Explorers, college failure, army discipline, FBI training, Eddie Compass, Ray Nagin, Mayor Cantrell, enemies, chain gangs, "Cool Hand Luke," Muses parade, Rat Fink, Cheech and Chong, the L.A. fires, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Rock Star" from "Super Ball" by the Iguanas

Outro Music: "St. Claude Avenue" from "Hope Is Not For The Weak" by the Geraniums

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TMP300 300th EPISODE PARTY: THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES!

René and Manny — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000

They all said it wouldn’t last, but as usual, they were wrong. Episode 300 was a rousing success, with former guests and listeners from the Troubled Nation showing up for a night of fellowship at Snake and Jake’s. With a cavalcade of stars — musicians, artists, writers, and misfits — the Troubled Men convene to do what they do. If you’re not Troubled, you’re not paying attention. And if you can’t laugh at your problems, they can. Trouble Never Ends!

Topics include the LA fires, guinea pigs, the snowstorm, an argument, the Ring Room, the Midnight Cowboy, aging, Miss Yolanda, dead guests, Dave Clements, Nicky Sanzenbach, Mojo Nixon, knife control, rounded scissors, Saints emails, catechism class, porn work, an unwanted child, DC Harbold, “Counter Culture,” More Fun Comics, a Circle Bar artifact, Clockwork Elvis, CC Adcock, Jude Law, the Help, Portia de Rossi, Chris Champagne, “Secret New Orleans,” Paul Sanchez, high anxiety, dental charts, award shows, Natasha Sanchez, a new record, Keith Duncan, the Ogden Museum, political satire, Ron Swoboda, Alex McMurray, Rose Cangelosi, the Junior League, songwriting, the ‘tit Rex parade, Robert Rothman, jury duty, retirement, bad streets, smart meters, a golden parachute, show analytics, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

1st Break Music: "Fool Fool Fool"from :Someday We'll Go Way Back" by Flatware

2nd Break Music: "Morning Glory" from "Petal on the Metal" by Natasha Sanchez

Outro Music: "Sensible Shoes" from "Little Houses In Space" by the Geraniums

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Feral Zone 22 DEERFRANCE: UNDERGROUND GODDESS

René and Manny — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000

The singer, guitarist, and songwriter was a close associate of John Cale, providing the haunting vocals on “Only Time Will Tell” and touring with his group for several years. A Lower East Side luminary, she was the talent booker at Max’s Kansas City and door person at CBGB, palled around with Eno and Tom Verlaine, and toured Europe with Television. Deerfrance joins René in the Feral Zone with her bassist and Tav Falco’s Panther Burns alum Kai Eric to discuss the glory days of NYC punk, their new record, “The Sad Electronic Now,” and the current state of the world.

Topics include a double bill with Lorette Velvette, Memphis, Ross Johnson, dropping out of school, San Francisco in the late ’60s, vows of silence, MDMA, the Academy of Music, discovering Devo and the B-52s, ORK Records, No Wave bands, Jane Friedman, the post-Vietnam drug scene, an Alex Chilton story, Elaine Polk, Coney Island therapy, the Cramps, Miriam Linna, a U.N. childhood, public speaking, acting class, the dramatic pause, living with Jean-Michel Basquiat, an artist’s residency, currency smuggling, Dee Pop, booking agents, and much more.

Intro music: "Trucker Takes A Wife" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Only Time Will Tell" from "Sabotage Live" by John Cale featuring Deerfrance

Outro Music: "Beaucoup" from "The Sad Electronic NOW" by Deerfrance

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TMP299 PAUL SANCHEZ KEEPS ON ROLLING

René and Manny — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000

The award-winning songwriter, singer, and guitar player now fronting his own Rolling Road Show was also a founding member of Cowboy Mouth, the Backbeats, and the Write Brothers. With over 20 solo releases and “Nine Lives: A Musical History of New Orleans” in his catalogue, he’s seen the music biz from every angle. Having recovered from debilitating health issues, Paul takes his life in his hands as he joins the Troubled Men to chat it up about the highs and lows of a lifetime on the stage.

Topics include New Year’s Eve, the Islamic State terror attack, Kings Day, Carnival season, an annual physical exam, a smoke alarm, the “Deep Dive” pilot, Trader Joe’s, a wives’ club, the Beverly Dinner Playhouse, a heart attack, an older brother, acting, auditions, sage advice, Ann Miller, Catholic school, a mugging, the platoon system, the punk scene, escaping high school, Steve Walters, Vance DeGeneres, a Stephen Soderbergh video, the Cold, Alex McMurray, Dave Pirner, Fred Leblanc, Dash Rip Rock, Bill Davis, a P.A. job, John Thomas Griffith, Paul Clement, the RockaByes, Dave Clements, Dr. John stories, L.A. stories, a Bo Diddley gig, twins, Shamarr Allen, a new record, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Foot of Canal Street" from "Hurricane Party" by Paul Sanchez

Outro Music: "Walking In Liverpool" from "I'm a Song, I'm a Story, I'm a Ghost" by Paul Sanchez

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TMP298 TIANA HUX: LIFE IS ART

René and Manny — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000

The performance artist and singer fronting art punk dance band Malevitus and burlesque/hip hop act MC Sweet Tea returns to talk about new recordings, shooting videos, and the inclusion of her underground classic “Properfukt” on the Amy Schumer TV show ”Life and Beth.” Tiana is also known as the Mary Poppins of punk rock, and tonight, as always, a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down.

Topics include Christmas, Boxing Day, a surprise attack, the Anarchist Cookbook, baking, bar dogs, a Chanukah gathering, latkes, a giant baby Jesus, the Raiders vs the Saints, a baby wolf, the Kentucky Derby, the Weber grill, minimal supervision, Austin, San Francisco, Richard Linklater, a Henry Griffin film, the Shim-Shamettes, a solo record, Linda Montano, intention, Marcus Bronson, sobriety, Rob Cambre, fan mail, lockdown, Carlo Nuccio, a child’s video, early childhood education, MTV, Jeff Massey, Ben Jaffe, Nicole Pavy, a final question, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "BloodLetter" and "Sinister" by Malevitus

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TMP297 CLARKE MARTTY: AMERICA'S GUEST

René and Manny — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000

The drummer and singer’s career has included stints with R.L. Burnside, Link Wray, Sparklehorse, Epic Soundtracks, Untamed Youth, and so many more. He’s been in Rock’n’roll College forever and remembers most of it. Tonight Clarke joins the Troubled Men to review the highs and lows of a life on the road. Never leave the van.

Topics include Vietnam vets, the stranger, a survey, RFK Jr., service dogs, a cat toilet, “Joker: Folie a Deux,” a Maxwell’s gig, an assassination, a drone invasion, insurance, soap operas, a first meeting, a jam session, Don Spicer, the Beatles on Ed Sullivan, a toy drum set, guitar mass, a teen band, a Mercy Sweet 16 gig, Branford Marsalis, LSU, the Sex Pistols in Baton Rouge, the Human Rayz, Bill Davis, Dash Rip Rock, Our Favorite Band, Charlie Pickett and the Eggs, the dBs, S.C.O.T.S., Cindy Wilson, Deke Dickerson, Cape Cod, Trey Halliwell, absinthe brewing, the Incredible Casuals, the Beachcomber, the Lyres, the Panther Burns, Ross Johnson, Los Straightjackets, Nikki Sudden, the Royal Pendletons, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

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Feral Zone 21 MICHAEL DOUCET: FROM BLAKE TO BALFA

René and Manny — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000

The multi-Grammy-winning violinist, singer, and songwriter and his band BeauSoleil have been at the forefront of Cajun and Zydeco music for 50 years. Collaborations with Keith Richards, Richard Thompson, and Mary Chapin Carpenter and their numerous appearances on Prairie Home Companion have been icing on the cake. Tonight Michael joins René in the Feral Zone to illuminate the meaning behind it all.

Topics include a St. Louis Cathedral gig, the Franklin restaurant, a waitress bit, the Iguanas at Broadside, a family farm, a Quarter horse track, a musical family, a Sunday dance, playing trumpet, the banjo, Gene Autry, Elvis, a drummer cousin, Little Rickie, Zachary Richard, a roadhouse oasis, a French festival, Montreal, Phil Johnson, Coteau, Nathan Abshire, William Blake, Lil’ Buck Senegal, research grants, cultural anthropology, the rosary in French, Garrison Keillor, the Jazz Fest tour, Gary Stewart, Maple Leaf gigs, Dennis Magee, the Big Island Jazz and Blues Fest, snorkeling, simplicity, set lists, “Alligator Purse,” the Hackberry Ramblers, and much more.

Intro music: "Trucker Takes A Wife" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Parlez-Nous A Boire" by Michael Doucet with BeauSoleil

Outro Music: "Les Barres de la Prison" from "From Bamako to Carencro" by BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet

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TMP296 RYAN SCULLY PLAYS ROUGH

René and Manny — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0000

The singer, guitarist, and songwriter with Morning 40 Federation and Rough Seven is also the owner of BJ’s Lounge and cohost of the “Obligations At the Lounge” podcast. Scully spent years as a middle school history teacher and authored the children’s book, “T-Roy’s Pirogue.” Tonight he joins the Troubled Men where his love of dive bar culture and experience handling unruly children pays off.

Topics include a sweet spot, a Thanksgiving recap, a big dog, an Advent calendar, an old flame, UCLA, a Biloxi gig, the Loose Cattle record release at the Temple House, the new WWOZ studio, Hunter Biden’s pardon, a guilty priest, a hand puppet, Vin Scully, a Missouri childhood, underground music, Fugazi, college, Nirvana, an older brother, learning guitar, frat hazing, moving to New Orleans, Monaco Bob’s, the Attack Family, Commander’s Palace, Josh Cohen, finding the Bywater, No Wave music, thematic shows, national touring, breakup shows, a Morris Jeff poster, Louis Michot’s Nouveau Electric Records, sobriety, the Iguanas, Jeff Treffinger, the 9th ward lock project, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Corkscrew" from "Ticonderoga" by Morning 40 Federation

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TMP295 ROB DAVIS IN THE MIX

René and Manny — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 08:40:00 +0000

The piano player, drummer, and vocalist with Mem Shannon, Vince Vance and the Valiants, and Dr. Sick is also an ace audio engineer and sound mixer with his own Uptown Audio Productions. With years running sound for the cream of Louisiana musical artists, he learned from the masters the fine art of leading a band and putting on a show. Rob has always beaten his own path through life. Tonight he joins the Troubled Men, whose path has deserved a good beating for some time now.

Topics include Thanksgiving eve, a Loose Cattle New York City gig, Tammy Faye on Broadway, the Kingpin, political shunning, the McRib’s return, Ford LTD, Krispy Krunchy Chicken, a grocery clerk, being legally deaf, a shopping cart collector, Chuck Woolery RIP, the Playboy Olympics, the Mansion, Tony Curtis, O.J. Simpson, Don Adams, RFK Jr., Cheryl Hines, Maine, piano lessons, Ben Franklin alumni, Chinese students, N.O. Music Exchange, Jimmy Glickman, Rock’n’Bowl, touring with the Iguanas, an Oregon move, Nurse Ratched, teaching at the School of Rock, Cameo, NyQuil, NoDoz, a family home, ShaNaNa, Benny Grunch, Carlo Nuccio, bar dogs, Bourbon St. gigs, Charlie Kohlmeyer, Kevin O’Day, dead phone contacts, Roland Cheramie, Tyler Clements, Papa Joe’s, the Steak Pit, cover bands, Captain Buckles, Alex Mallet, and much more.

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Break and Outro Music: "You Don't Have To Smile To Sing the Blues" and "While the Getting's Good" by Rob Davis

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Feral Zone 20 LORETTE VELVETTE: A HELLCAT UNLEASHED

René and Manny — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000

The singer, guitarist, and songwriter with the Hellcats, Tav Falco’s Panther Burns, and the Kropotkins was steeped in the Memphis underground of Tav and Alex Chilton and nourished on a diet of canned tuna on toast, menthol cigarettes, and primordial blues. She emerged fully formed as Lorette Velvette, ready to take the world by storm. After a retreat to country life to raise a family, she resurfaced with a new band and a reignited sense of urgency. On a recent swing through town, Lorette entered the Feral Zone to shine a light on the dark recesses of her past, present, and future.

Topics include Counter Fest, Memphis May, a dentist visit, WEVL, Misty White, the Antenna Club, Sue Easley, the Gustarvo diet, Steve Magee, “The World We Knew,” Lisa McGaughran, international touring, HoJo’s clam rolls, a film series, art actions, Diane Green, Patrick Mathé, Doug Easley, “Wall of Death,” “Cherry Mansions,” Misty White, an AWOL drummer, the Zippin Pippins, Amy LaVere, the Lolitas, Deerfrance, Australia, “Hoodoo Train,” the Memphis Listening Lab, Alluring Strange, Dan Rose, NYC, solo records, “White Birds,” Alex Greene, Dave Soldier, Mo Tucker, farming, Lee Baker, music streaming, murder recipes, and much more.

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Break Music: "Wall of Death" from "Hoodoo Train" by the Hellcats

Outro Music: "Boys Keep Swinging" from "Don't Crowd Your Mind" by Lorette Velvette

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TMP294 KEITH SPERA FACES THE MUSIC

René and Manny — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000

The award-winning journalist, author, and TV host has covered music, entertainment, and more for the Times-Picayune, the Advocate, and Offbeat magazine for decades. His book, “Groove Interrupted,” explored the post-Katrina musical landscape, and his “Let’s Talk” weekly TV show features local and national personalities. Keith has conducted hundreds of interviews, but tonight the Troubled Men turn the tables as the hunter becomes the hunted and predator becomes prey.

Topics include an election recap, the blame game, 2nd term plans, a Michael Deas stamp, “The Vermilion Coat,” lame duck actions, Willie Nelson, Crazy Horse, the 4B boycott, a customer confession, bathroom advice, a Dr. John tribute show, Sicilian roots, N.O. East, Brother Martin H. S., Michael Tisserand, Rush, college music acts, a vegetarian meal for R.E.M., a Reba interview, a Hall and Oates show, a Courtney Love article, Hole, Keith O’Brien, Frank Donze, Pulitzer prizes, post-Katrina duty, looting the Walmart, downsizing the paper, a Jerry Seinfeld interview, the Iguanas, an Aaron Neville call, a Dr. John show, and much more.

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Break and Outro Music: "Antiversary" and "Not Over Yet" from "Someone's Monster" by Loose Cattle

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TMP293 ELECTION NIGHT(MARE) 2024

René and Manny — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000

The Troubled Men convene at Snake and Jake’s in the final hours of campaign season as the polls close and the first vote counts roll in. Joined by Clempire Czar Dave Clements and resident philosopher, bartender, and former Goldman Sachs analyst Juan Parke, they hope for the best, prepare for the worst, and resolve that however it turns out, the struggle will continue.

Topics include a dictator shirt, a Dodgers win, Dennis Allen’s firing, Derek Carr, college playoffs, news coverage, voting candy, Vegas odds makers, undecided voters, P. Diddy, keys to the city, a postal parking ticket, the Tedeschi-Trucks band, a lump of votes, Steve Rapport, Tony Hinchcliffe, Tucker Carlson, eroding norms, the ring of power, a Puerto Rico joke, insult comedy, intern opinions, historical ignorance, objective truth, Steve Bannon’s prison release, Murders & Assassinations, fluoride, conspiracies, a rare elixir, RFK Jr., the Electoral College, a prescient prediction, and much more.

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Break Music: "High Anxiety" by Mel Brooks

Outro Music: "Retreat of the Light Horse Brigade" from "Hope Is Not For The Weak" by the Geraniums

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TMP292 KURT LIPSCHUTZ: PARTNER IN RHYME

René and Manny — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000

The poet, lyricist, and longtime Chuck Prophet songwriting partner grew up in Sinatra-era Palm Springs and was miraculously healed of a mystery ailment by a meeting with Elvis. He later spent time as a comedy writer in L.A. alongside legends including Andy Kaufman and Robin Williams. With the release of Chuck’s new “Wake the Dead” cumbia record cowritten with Kurt, he joins the Troubled Men in an attempt to laugh it up as the flames grow higher.

Topics include an ATF crackdown, Halloween, handing out advice, the War on Terror, Eric Paulsen RIP, Teri Garr RIP, “Mr. Mom,” Swifties on the streets, an unusual opening act, an early voting threat, a toxic garden plan, a police scandal, Barry Hannah, the Old World, Jilly Rizzo, Frank Weinstock, Shecky Greene, Liberace, Charles Bukowski, the L.A. Free Press, the Memphis Mafia, B12 shots, Kathryn Kuhlman, Canned Heat, Dale Spalding, Mike Fabian, the Improv, Bone Cootes, “Temple Beautiful,” Emperor Norton, Chris Lane, Stephanie Finch, dance music, a lymphoma diagnosis, near rhymes, haiku, “Mexico City Blues,” literary editing, Jeff Sessions, “The Junk Man,” and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "White Nights, Big City" from "Temple Beautiful" by Chuck Prophet

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TMP291 RODDIE ROMERO: HUB CITY STAR

René and Manny — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The multi-Grammy-nominated Lafayette singer, accordion player, guitarist, and songwriter hit the international festival circuit as a 13-year-old prodigy, having already spent years recording and playing roadhouse dances alongside cajun and zydeco masters including Lil’ Buck Senegal and Buckwheat Zydeco. He continues to electrify audiences with his Hub City All Stars featuring longtime songwriting partner and piano player Eric Adcock. Tonight he crosses the swamps to charm the Troubled Men.

Topics include a shared birthday, eating alone, a federal probe, more Diddy lawsuits, a Jane’s Addiction update, the Cuban grid collapse, Halloween candy, Swifties, an e. coli outbreak, a Hawaii festival, Wayne Toups, Michael and David Doucet, the Comeaux family, the Romero Brothers, a grandfather’s accordion, parents’ records, WAR, Zachary Richard, the Montreal Jazz Festival, Clifton Chenier’s band, Boozoo Chavis, “Tammy Faye,” “Joker: Folie å Deux,” Edwin Edwards, B.B. King, Chuck Berry, Sonny Landreth, open tuning, Rodney Miller, Rodney Balsa, Luther Dickinson, cabinet making, Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, award shows, a tribute album, Dockside Studio, Tony Daigle, Steve Berlin, and much more.

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Break and Outro Music: "Donne-Moi, Donc" and "Ma Jolie" from "Gulfstream" by Roddie Romero and the Hub City All Stars

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TMP290 REED WATSON MUSCLES IN

René and Manny — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The Grammy-winning drummer, Single Lock Records label owner (Jon Cleary, Loose Cattle, Blind Boys of Alabama, Cedric Burnside), and artist manager left Tuscaloosa to put down roots in the fertile loam of legendary Muscle Shoals. A decade on, he has relocated to New Orleans as he launches his one-stop music company, Well Kept Secret. Reed’s got a lot of irons in the fire. Tonight he joins the Troubled Men as they stare into the flames.

Topics include the Mermaid Lounge reunion, the election, school zones, the Diddy files, a wood chipper accident, tree cutting, garage bands, record store culture, the Rev. Fred Lane, the Stones sessions, the Alabama Shakes, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, FAME Studios, pills, Rick Hall, David Hood, pozole, DIY, Americana Fest, Michael Cerveris, “Someone’s Monster,” integrity, album packaging, a Braille record cover, Al Jackson, regionalism, Jimbo Mathus, the Rumble, a moral exercise, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "The Shoals" and "Not Over Yet" from "Someone's Monster" by Loose Cattle

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TMP289 DR. SICK MAKES A HOUSE CALL

René and Manny — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The acclaimed violinist, singer, producer, composer, and musical saw master with Jimbo Mathus’ Squirrel Nut Zippers, the Late Greats, and Career Suicide spent years with the Asylum Street Spankers and various circus sideshows and burlesque troupes honing his punk-jazz-vaudeville aesthetic. The product of his musician father’s amateur genetic engineering project, he’s found a natural home in the subterranean excesses of the city. Dr. Sick joins the Troubled Men during the Days of Awe as they behold what the Lord hath wrought.

Topics include a gig recap, Gretna Fest, Kerry Brown, hurricanes, a grocery remodel, laying teffilin, Bosco lost and found, Dave’s birthday party, dementia, Q-tips, leeching, Dr. Kevorkian, a musical family, Buffalo, the Singing Drakes, a one-room schoolhouse, a karaoke empire, a first violin, a first guitar, vintage drugs, Boston, bad habits, practicing, busking on Royal St., Spike Jones, “Weird Al” Yankovic, an answering machine message, taping the radio, Danny Elfman, Oingo Boingo, Food for Feet, Bridget Fonda, a metal band, black socks, a theft, Lady Bangs, accordion punk, the Carousel Cabaret, a Renaissance fair, “The Beast of Burgundy,” touring with X, Fear, Lee Ving, Jello Biafra, surprise wedding proposals, the airport incident, Cella Blue, and more.

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TMP288 SEAN KELLY TELLS THE CONTINENTAL DRIFTERS STORY

René and Manny — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The musician, producer, and author of the new Continental Drifters bio, “White Noise and Lightning” started corresponding with band members Susan Cowsill, Russ Broussard, Peter Holsapple, and Vicki Peterson when he was 13 years old. Leading his own art rock band A Fragile Tomorrow with his fellow triplets, he forged a familial bond with the Drifters, including extended visits with band members, even opening shows for Vicki with the Bangles. With the recent publication of the book and tribute CD, “We Are All Drifters,” Sean joins the Troubled Men to fill in a few more pieces of the Continental Drifters puzzle.

Topics include a new Mayor Cantrell-adjacent indictment, Fouad Zeton, an airline fracas, a seeping wound, airplane attire, a store lock-in, the Jane’s Addiction tour meltdown, Perry Farrell, podcast corrections, a Bosco presentation, Jack-in-the-Box, fast food, a book tour, the Subdudes, Raji’s, Carlo Nuccio, R.E.M., “Vermilion,” psychedelics, a record deal, Malcolm Burn, studio work, moving to Savannah, album reviews, Omnivore Records, Ronnie Barnett, the Muffs, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "The Rain Song" from "Vermilion" by the Continental Drifters

Outro Music: "Side Steppin' the Fire" from "We Are All Drifters: A Tribute to the Continental Drifters" by The Iguanas

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TMP287 DANNY NICK GETS HEAVY

René and Manny — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The founding bass player, vocalist, and songwriter with hard rock veterans Suplecs (with Durel Yates and Andrew Preen) has also toured internationally as the bassist with heavy music heavyweights EYEHATEGOD. As proprietor of the Portside Lounge, he operated the premier tiki bar and Mardi Gras Indian headquarters in New Orleans. Decades working in the movie biz filled his free time. With this kind of cross-cultural resume, it was only a matter of time before he’d get dragged onto the Troubled Men Podcast to explain himself. Now that time has come.

Topics include the House of Blues, brunch with Joey Buttafuoco, Heidi Fleiss, exotic birds, Billy Bob Thornton’s mynah bird, a carwash, Les Paul, missing Bosco, P. Diddy in jail, Tito Jackson RIP, Jack-in-the-Box, Naked Night at the Christmas Club, Brother Martin H.S., skate punks, Rick Nick in RZA, the Meters’ influence, slow music, Loyola U., big amps, Paul Webb, tuning down, Russell Batiste, the Slugs/Crowbar, a mystery package, Loose Change, Man’s Ruin Records, van life, protests, Satanic Panic, the Pizzatola family, Alsace-Lorraine, a dog attack, Ron Jeremy, Van Halen, Beachbum Berry, cocktails, drive-thru daiquiris, Dave Catching, bounce music, Carlo Nuccio, the Circle Jerks, Scott Plauché, set dressers, Gibson Grabber basses, Jimmy Glickman, Trent Resnor, Marilyn Manson, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Rock Bottom" from "Sad Songs...Better Days" by Suplecs

Outro Music: "Stepped On" from "Mad Oak Redoux" by Suplecs

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Feral Zone 19 MARGIE PEREZ'S LIGHTNESS OF BEING

René and Manny — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The Latin, soul, and jazz singer with Muévelo, Kumasi Afrobeat, and now Los Tremolo Kings journeyed from her Cuban parents’ D.C. home to New Orleans after a chance karaoke encounter launched her professional career. Guest co-host Jeff Treffinger (Tribe Nunzio, the Geraniums, Strawberry) joins René and Margie in the Feral Zone to trace her path back to the music of her roots.

Topics include a musician survey, the mayor’s podcast, a parental warning, the Mermaid Lounge Reunion, a Kingpin show, Mario Monterosso, a Doug Garrison 40th anniversary, speaking Spanish, Cuban relatives, a family resemblance, travel school, the D.C. music scene, the 9:30 Club, synth pop, Suicide, “Cubist Blues,” Big Village at Jazz Fest, world travels, writing, the New Orleans lifestyle, the Fugitives of Funk, leading a band, dance music, Frenchmen St., paying dues, Brent Rose, Hugo Montero, Michael Skinkus and Moyuba, the divine, the M&Ms, Marigny Studios, Keith Keller, George French RIP, Tyler’s Beer Garden, Celia Cruz, and much more.

Intro music: "Trucker Takes A Wife" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Ooh Baby La La" from "Singing for My Supper" by Margie Perez

Outro Music: "Senderito de Amore" from "Los Tremolo Kings" by Los Tremolo Kings

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Feral Zone 18 CHRISTOPHER STRAWBERRY REPRESENTS

René and Manny — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The enigmatic singer and guitarist behind Big Ass Mustache and Strawberry Presents and drummer for Dolly Dillon with Jeri Cain Rossi has always possessed a quiet intensity on stage. Starting out playing on the streets of the French Quarter, he now fronts the reformed STRAWBERRY with Jeff Treffinger of the Geraniums and Tribe Nunzio on guitar. Tonight they join René in the Feral Zone to reminisce about the glory days of the Mermaid Lounge and Pussycat Caverns as they cast a jaundiced gaze on the future.

Topics include a bar theft, Chris Lane, the Cramps at Lowe’s, Ace Hardware, a worst state list, Lake Charles, summer camp, Tony Kushner, Norwich, a marching group, playing saxophone, the Dirty Dozen, jazz band, the wrestling team, boxing, “The Big Easy,” street musicians, Jeremy Lyons, a Bad Company party, Willie Dixon, house parties, Talley Mulligan, Greg Easterly, Soup Chain, single parenthood, a forced break, Glyn Styler, Kenny Claiborne, War Amps, a Siberia gig, a new band, cover songs, early rehearsals, and much more.

Intro music: "Trucker Takes A Wife" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Shape" from "Strawberry Presents..." by Strawberry Presents

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Outro Music: "Old Coal Town" and "Bunk Beds" by STRAWBERRY

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TMP286 JEANNE-MICHÈLE CHARBONNET SINGS

René and Manny — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The renowned dramatic soprano diva has spent decades performing at the highest levels of the opera world. Having studied at voice at NOCCA, she now teaches at Haute Ecole de Musique in Switzerland as a Professor of Voice and at studios around the globe. After a career soaring to the heights of European culture, Jeanne-Michèle returns to her old stomping grounds to join the Troubled Men as they plumb the depths at the Christmas Club Lounge.

Topics include the start of school, new vocabulary words, a Fitbit, Pensacola Beach, Nixon, Quakers, the Olympic closing, a Biden visit, parking rage, Sex Dog groupies, family intrigue, music studies, theater, NOCCA, practicing, college, acting training, punk rock bands, the Hostages, ice cream, a dramatic soprano, Bert Braud and Lorraine Alfaro, Wagnerian repertoire, a diva, castrati, opera origins, Jodie Foster, “Adam,” ticket prices, Robert Wagner, video games, healthcare, the Swiss, the trashy side, the Three Tenors, Pavarotti, groupies, fan art, a stalker update, voice care, master classes, Denise Charbonnet, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "Elektra" and "Allein" from Struass' "Elektra" with Valery Gergiev, Jeanne-Michéle Charbonnet, Angela Denoke and the London Symphony Orchestra

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TMP285 WAYNE TOUPS: ZYDECAJUN POWER

René and Manny — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The Grammy Award-winning singer, accordion player, and songwriter started his career as a teenager playing dances in his hometown of Crowley, La. Recordings with legendary producer Jay Miller led to a deal with Mercury Records and international acclaim as a powerhouse performer combining Cajun, Zydeco, and Southern rock. Wayne’s music has taken him around the world and back. Tonight he makes it big with the Troubled Men.

Topics include bananas, an old girlfriend, a boil water order, a police car crash, coming indictments, a campaign pledge, White Linen Night, Will Smith, Anthony DelRosario, Turducken Productions, John Madden, Olympic track and field, Edwin Edwards, David Duke, a fais do-do, Michael and David Doucet, Amédé Ardoin, Milton Adams, Walter Mouton, oilfield work, Clifton Chenier, touring with Carole King, Jazz Fest, Sonny Landreth, Brian Brigand, Denmark, cultural exchange tours, Slash, Jeff Porcaro, Huey Lewis, hunting, Paris, fine wines, the Band Courtbouillon, Dr. John, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Johnnie Can't Dance" from "Blast From the Bayou" by Wayne Toups and Zydecajun

Outro Music: "Les Flammes de l'Enfer" from "The Band Courtbouillon featuring Wayne Toups, Steve Riley, and Wilson Savoy

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TMP284 KEITH O'BRIEN: LITERARY HUSTLE

René and Manny — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The NY Times bestselling author’s latest book, “Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose and the Last Glory Days of Baseball,” has been hailed as a masterpiece of sports writing. An award-winning journalist who’s written for the Boston Globe, the Atlantic, and the Washington Post, he covered Manny Chevrolet’s first campaign for mayor of New Orleans in 2002 with an extensive feature in the Times-Picayune. Keith goes way back with the Troubled Nation. Tonight he returns to help the Troubled Men figure out where it all went wrong.

Topics include remote A/C, a shopping list, the Olympics, new sports, naked fencing, doping, javelin catching, tipping, a Trump blunder, judicial term limits, an online beef, a history degree, school sports, Chicago papers, afternoon newspapers, a gluten allergy, Harry Lee, a longshot story, a rockumentary, an electrocution, a first book, a Nell Nolan story, a missing newspaper, a rural basketball powerhouse, “Fly Girls,” early female pilots, Love Canal, the Cincinnati Reds, Ray Fosse, switch hitting, sports parents, Las Vegas, a lifetime ban, Kenny Stabler, a Greek tragedy, online sports betting, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Every Dog Has Its Day" from "Victory Mixture" by Willy DeVille

Outro Music: "Try To See It My Way" from "Hope Is Not For The Weak" by the Geraniums

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TMP283 MIKE DOUSSAN: MUSICAL HEALING

René and Manny — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The award-winning guitarist, songwriter, and singer began his career as Westbank Mike and the Fischer Project. He also plays with the Iko Allstars and the Desert Nudes. An arts education activist and mental health advocate, Mike has spent years promoting the healing power of music. Maybe he can help the Troubled Men.

Topics include cold showers, old talk shows, Dick Cavett, Groucho Marx, Bob Crane, an assassination attempt, red blood, the Big Island Jazz and Blues Festival, Bastille Day, Dr. Ruth RIP, mayhem, Gentilly, Mike Vila, tablature, a Valencia dance, Dave Pomerleau, Jesuit High School, the Back 9, coffeehouse gigs, college, a psychedelic Jazz Fest, tripping at the Riviera Country Club, tattoos, the Apple Barrel, mentors, Walter Wolfman Washington, boundaries, musical children, the School of Rock at Red Rocks, Lynn Drury, Banks St. Bar, Carlo Nuccio, Derek Huston, a family tour, CR Gruver, peer-to-peer learning, a $100 sticker, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "All About You" and "Carry Us Home" from "Yesterday's Troubles" by Mike Doussan

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TMP282 CHRIS LANE CRIES WOLF

René and Manny — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The actor and comedian produced and hosted the Comic Strip burlesque show and was the emcee for the Fleur de Tease Burlesque Revue. Chris is also a film worker with a starring role in Henry Griffin’s free jazz comedy, “Mutiny.” Tonight the Valparaiso Men’s Chorus veteran joins the Troubled Men as they play it by ear.

Topics include Essence Fest, the concealed carry law, the presidential debate, a hotdog contest showdown, a Gulf Coast trip, Paul Bongé, the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum, Bob Tannen, presidential immunity, SpeeDee oil change, Maine, the draft, Ann-Margret, Tulane, the New Orleans mystique, the Boy Scouts, the Smiths, Nicky Katt, dead people, the Sundance film fest, Royal Fingerbowl, “Blair Witch Project,” Rio Hackford, Doug Stanhope and Dave Attell, cheap rent, set painting, Steve Walters, Suplecs, Danny Nick, Chazfest, the Mermaid Lounge, Brendan Gallagher, Pat Cronin, “Comedy F-ck Yeah,” a Mardi Gras costume, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Space is the Place" by Sun Ra

Outro Music: "Factory For Stars" from "Hope Is Not For The Weak" by the Geraniums

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TMP281 STEVE LOWERY: DRAWING FROM LIFE

René and Manny — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The acclaimed portrait artist and illustrator with the NY Yankees, the NY Times, and Madison Square Garden; friend of Dali, Ali, Frazier, and Roberto Duran; and tour photographer with Weather Report and Jaco’s Word of Mouth featured in episode 257 returns for a second round. It’s a free-associative gabfest covering art, sports, music, and a double vasectomy. Tune in to see who makes the cut.

Topics include a Musicians Clinic party, Jeff Landry, the Ten Commandments, a Latoya Cantrell lawsuit, an old grad student, a wheelchair attack, a debate, Fat Beach Day, Jackie O, a spy pilot, Milton Glaser, LeRoy Neiman, Jimi Hendrix, Charlie Brent, Dr. John, Johnny Vidacovich, training camp, Ken Norton, Larry Holmes, Don King, a bad weight cut, MMA, the USFL, crooked sports, Tyson Fury, Norman Mailer, Dan Penn, Doc Ellis, Dick Cavett, Traffic, the Vegas Sphere, a Paul McCartney joke, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "The First Kiss Is Free" and "Flame On" from "Plastic Silver 9 Volt Heart" by the Iguanas

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TMP280 JAY GONZALEZ: A TRUCKER HITS THE ROAD

René and Manny — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The keyboard and guitar player with Southern rock powerhouse band Drive-By Truckers is also a pop music fanatic, having released a string of candy-coated solo records over his career. His latest collaboration, “Roll Up A Song” with “Space Ghost” writer Pete Smith, is a power pop gem garnering a 4-star review from Mojo magazine. Developing an affinity for the Troubled Men while playing on the latest Loose Cattle project, Jay uses a rare night off after a recent Truckers show to tip into Snake & Jake’s for some fellowship, frivolity, and hot pozole talk.

Topics include Father’s Day, Jerry Lewis, Malevitus, Tiana Hux, Chris Champagne, Siberia Bar, Joey Chestnut, Kobayashi, a giant cupcake, the Civic, the Breeders, a U.S. tour, “Southern Rock Opera,” the Betamax, NY suburbs, Yankee seats, Joe Jackson, “Steppin’ Out,” Moving to Athens, the Datsun 510, country club gigs, Spooner Oldham, a Halloween gig, a job offer, Model Citizen, Dial Back Sound studio, Reed Watson, Jimbo Mathus, the Bay City Rollers, Badfinger, the Jamm, the Knack, the Possibilities, Tang, Bosco, Chiclets, “Adult Swim,” and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "Gelato" and She's My Girl" from "Roll Up A Song" by Gonzalez Smith

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TMP279 CR GRUVER: UNUSUAL SUSPECT

René and Manny — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The co-founding keyboard player and singer with the New Orleans Suspects spent years playing funk and soul music on the Southeastern club circuit before landing in town. Noticing a vacuum in children’s music training, he established two local branches of the School of Rock, where he passes on lessons learned over a lifetime on the bandstand. Tonight CR joins the Troubled Men for a masterclass in post-gig distractions.

Topics include Pride month, shame, Galatoire’s, Michael Dominici, Alice Cooper, an assessment win, a Gardenia Moon recording session, Jerry West RIP, Bill Walton RIP, tornados, granny porn, Leon Medica RIP, redheads, Philadelphia, classical training, Rush, the Talking Heads, a school lunch set interrupted, a Dead cover band, a box truck, pay phones, fan mail, the Maple Leaf Bar, Frenchy, Kevin O’Day, Jake Eckert, the Usual Suspects, Willie Green, Reggie Scanlon, the Rhythm Shack Studio, Wet Willie, Eddie Christmas, a James Booker story, clown camp, Paul Green, “Rock School,” a franchise success, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Things (In Your Mind)" from "Ouroboros" by the New Orleans Suspects

Outro Music: "Watcha Gonna Do" from "Kaleidoscope" by the New Orleans Suspects

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TMP278 TOM THAYER'S NEW SUIT

René and Manny — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The DBA co-founder ran the Frenchmen St. nightclub and booked talent for over 20 years. Selling the iconic institution last year, he resurrected the beloved Chazfest, promoting 2024’s event at the Broadside along with several other shows through his New Suit Productions. Having worked in clubs his entire life, like the Troubled Men, Tom does some of his best work in the dark.

Topics include a Sonny Landreth and the Iguanas tour recap, Sidney Smith’s birthday party, a Wet Willie set, Bosco, a roach farm, tenant issues, a sucker punch, prop guitars, the Hunter Biden trial, the Pope’s book, Hudson Valley, Bard College gigs, California living, DBA NYC, Kelly Keller, Geraniums gigs, Karen Brady, CC Adcock, powdered booze, competition, booking philosophy, Dana Colley, Michael Jackson, soundproofing, dying partners, the NIVA/NITA conferences, new ownership, tour cancellations, disc golf, a club owner’s poker game, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Whisper" from "Yes" by Morphine

Outro Music: "Factory For Stars" from "Hope Is Not For The Weak" by the Geraniums

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TMP277 MIKE STRECKER MAKES THE BOOK

René and Manny — Thu, 23 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The acclaimed writer and comedian has recently published his debut novel, “The Knights of Wade,” a comic tale set in New Orleans. Having written several successful children’s books, including “Jokes for Crescent City Kids,” his latest work has been favorably compared to “A Confederacy of Dunces” for its quirky local flavor. Tonight Mike encourages the Troubled Men to forego the knavery, and get on with some proper behavior. Results vary.

Topics include a Jazz Fest recap, the Rolling Stones, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, tents, the outdoors, an emotional support alligator, a doctor’s note, Slidell, a school newspaper, LSU, a humor column, a crazy family, a youngest child, a class clown, Don Rickles, Jerry Seinfeld, a comedy class, Toastmasters, eulogies, Jerry Lewis, John Hinckley, Jodie Foster messages, the Comedy House NOLA, Ken Jeong, a construction project, an Angus Lind endorsement, Pelican Publishing, media and communications, Walker Percy, John Kennedy Toole, Flannery O’Connor, “The Neon Bible,” the southern milieu, the Tulane Book Festival, Milton Friedman, joke writing, notebooks, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "The Liquor Dance" and "Zacatecas" from "Plastic Silver 9-Volt Heart" by the Iguanas

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TMP276 CHERYL GERBER: DANSE MACABRE

René and Manny — Thu, 09 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The award-winning photographer and freelance journalist’s focus on New Orleans culture dates to her work for the legendary Michael P. Smith. While working as Gambit Weekly staff photographer, she’s chronicled the city’s contrasts and contradictions, producing images both comic and tragic, sacred and profane. Her new book, “The Danse Macabre: Celebration and Survival in New Orleans,” is a vibrant expression of this eternal ethos. Tonight Cheryl joins the Troubled Men to laugh it up as twilight descends.

Topics include a men’s room, a Passover seder, Chazfest, a Kingpin gig, Jazz Fest, pedicabs, Heart, rescheduling weed, bong hits, Jude Acers, Baylee Badawy, Naked Gardening Day, the Marigny, Madisonville, an Amish father, the Half Moon, country life, an escape to college, newspaper jobs, New Orleans Magazine, Errol Laborde, Teresa Askew, an office job, teaching in Honduras, hepatitis, Mardi Gras Indians, Bruce Springsteen with the Iguanas, gutter punks, Chris Rose, death, good times, Rex members, the Women’s March, “Cherchez la Femme,” Anne Gislesen, Gerald Herbert, Uganda Roberts, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Eve" from "This Is About This" by the Geraniums

Outro Music: "Royal Street" from "Hope Is Not For The Weak" by the Geraniums

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TMP275 SAGE MAAS & JAY HOLLAND: MANDATORY THERAPY

René and Manny — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Musician and electrical/HVAC contractor Sage Maas and Narcissy guitarist/mastermind and registered nurse Jay Holland have been running partners going back to the heyday of the Mermaid Lounge. Sage survived a chaotic childhood to become a heroic and generous instigator. Jay is a guitar hero who plumbs the depths on stage and off, performing feats of derring-do that leave audiences stunned. Tonight, on the cusp of Chazfest, they double-team the Troubled Men for an over-the-top-rope Battle Royale. Everyone’s a winner.

Topics include a dentist visit, a French Quarter Fest recap, Sober Sidekick, Flakka, O.J. Simpson B.I.H., Barry Scheck at the urinal, a late arrival, the mayor’s podcast, ear roaches, the electric chair, death row with Ted Bunny, Uncle Barry, artist parents, Kandinsky, a fashion designer, murder and mayhem, piles of cocaine, drug dealers, doctors, changing the mood, self-sacrifice, school therapy, a mother’s helper, a Virginia home, 9/11, a Mardi Gras Super Bowl, Alex McMurray, a mishap, Anthony Donado, a 50th birthday recording session, Ben Mumphrey, Brett Eugene Ralph, Dave Cappello, Noise Lab Studio, Nicky Sanzenbach, light dependence, kids’ hip hop, the Remaining Geraniums, Tiana Hux, the Morning 40 Federation, club infrastructure, Eric Bolivar, vegan cracklings, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Itsy Bitsy Spider" from "Kiddie Ditties" by Sage Maas

Outro Music: "Equinox" by Jay Holland and Sage Maas

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TMP274 DOUG BELOTE: DRUMMING BELOW SEA LEVEL

René and Manny — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The master drummer with credits including Willie Nelson, Eric Clapton, Dr. John, and Alison Krauss has completed his documentary film project,”Street Beat: Drumming Below Sea Level,” that examines New Orleans drummers and the second line tradition. Interviewing elders, such as Zigaboo Modeliste, Johnny Vidacovich, Carlo Nuccio, and Raymond Weber, and younger players, including Jason Marsalis and Stanton Moore, the film traces the roots of the form as well as its modern applications. Doug appeared on the last episode before the 2020 pandemic shutdown. Tonight, as the storm clouds gather, he returns to take cover with the Troubled Men.

Topics include an Iguanas tour recap, the eclipse, Chinese glasses, Sonny Landreth, Dave Ranson, Brian Brigand, the mayor’s podcast debut, the Vagiplug lady, flooding at Zulu HQ, a Bob Dylan show, the Saenger Theater, the “Road House” remake, CC Adcock, Tommy McLean, the women’s NCAA Final 4, a returning guest, recent drummer deaths, Donald Markowitz, Jason Villemarette, Reya Sunshine Hart, a Jazz Museum screening, Kevin O’Day, New Orleans drum styles, Earl Palmer, James Black’s floor tom, Russell Batiste, a bass player father, a first drum set, Herman Ernest, Ricky Sebastian, Matt Tecu, an acid trip, a Dockside Studio session, Tony Daigle, a Junior Wells session, the Lynn Drury record, Michael Rhodes, Anders Osborne, a Chick Corea story, stage perspective, drum shop pranks, blap drums, preserving unique cultural idioms, Leslie Smith, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "What's 'Pho' Lunch" from "Magazine St." by Doug Belote

Outro Music: "Live My Life" from "High Tide" by Lynn Drury

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TMP273 BRAD ORGERON/JACK ORION AND DAMIEN YOUTH: BELLADONNA LOVERS

René and Manny — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Brad Orgeron/Jack Orion is a 1st generation glam and punk rock singer and guitarist from the Contenders/Backstabbers and Aces 88 who started a band after seeing the New York Dolls, and was a witness to the local scene from its earliest days. Damien Youth is a reclusive, prolific psych/folk rock singer and guitarist who’s recorded over 50 albums of original music. Together they are the Belladonna Lovers. Tonight they join the Troubled Men for some Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf-style repartée.

Topics include spring break, the stalker, coed uniforms, campus decorum, a cancelled visit, an armrest incident, the Mile-High Club, a recording session, a Tav Falco record, a mayor’s eviction, a mayor’s probation, “Poor Things,” Walters Prep School, the Captain and Tennille, Lakeshore Drive, Blue Cheer at Pontchartrain Beach, Jonathan Wolff, Harlot, the Sands, Steve Walters, the Normals, Russel Joubert, Ultrexx, Fat City, the Heartbreakers, Dino Kruse, the Sex Pistols in Baton Rouge, Glen Matlock, the Red Rockers' reunion, Bryan Barberot, George the Max, Stephie, a geographical cure, Austin, San Francisco, Hawaii, Sanford & Son, the Mitchell Brothers, Jimi Chubbuck, Johnny Indovina, a rock’n’roll motel, an aborted project, new music, live videos, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Drug City" from "Live in the Big Sleazy" by the Contenders/Backstabbers

Outro Music: "The Accident" from "Live Radio Session" by Belladonna Lovers

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TMP272 MAX BERNARDI'S BIG REVEAL

René and Manny — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000

She’s a muralist and painter with work at the Audubon Aquarium and the Orleans Casino, as well as a burlesque performer and producer with the legendary Shim Shamettes, and leader of her own band, the Souvenaires. Max is a sensitive artist, who hopefully remains unsullied by her time at the Christmas Club with the Troubled Men.

Topics include Friday Night Fights, a Pat Cronin memorial, an Ed Volker gig, a comedy show, a time change, the State of the Union, the Dixie Cups, Provigil psychosis, police rats, a jail break-in, ice cream, Mobile, Brunswick, an only child, art school, stripping, a cute club, auditioning, the Champagne Room, Las Vegas clubs, a punk band, the film biz, Carroll O’Connor, “Consenting Adults,” scenic painting, a Betty Page contest, Irving Klaw, Puddles the Clown, Richard Jewell, the Atlanta Olympics bombing, Blaine Kern, Stacy Hoover, sales, Paul Prudhomme, an Ernie K-Doe portrait, lounge music, public art, graffiti, Breaux Mart, Madonna murals, fishing camps, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "Better Life" and "Leave Me Alone" from "Humble Beginnings" by Max Bernardi

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TMP271 CHARLIE KOHLMEYER GETS COMFORTABLE

René and Manny — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The veteran drummer, pianist, and composer started his career playing Tyler’s Beer Garden with the James Rivers Movement. He spent years in NYC slinging bonds on Wall Street by day and making the downtown jazz scene by night. In spite of his family’s nearly 200-year history in New Orleans, Charlie had never been inside Snake and Jake’s Christmas Club Lounge. Guess he was just waiting for an invitation from the Troubled Men.

Topics include Hall and Oates, Richard Lewis RIP, Don Rickles sitcoms, Jimmy Maxwell RIP, older musicians, society bands, a tall Elvis, “Priscilla,” “Silence of the Lambs,” Super Tuesday, a rematch, Sinead O’Connor, Ray Stevens, ChazFest resurrected, the Remaining Geraniums, new crime bills, concealed carry, execution methods, Isidore Newman School, a first drum set, Mike Guma, David Torkanowsky, Nicky Sanzenbach, Hank Mackie, Soul Jazz, New England Conservatory, Gunther Schuller, Bob Moses, Al Vega, bond daddies, Bond girls, the market crash, Dickie Landry, the 1980s, rap, the Hound, coming home, Tom Fitzpatrick, Bourbon St., Rob Davis, Kevin O’Day, Ingrid Lucia, Scott Goudeau, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Blockamurry" by Charlie Kohlmeyer

Outro Music: "Jasara" by the Jack Meade 6

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TMP270 ALISON FENSTERSTOCK ON THE CULTURAL RECORD

René and Manny — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000

The former Times-Picayune and Gambit writer has spent her career covering arts and culture in New Orleans and beyond. As the Ponderosa Stomp Program Director, she helped showcase legendary figures of rock’n’roll for contemporary audiences. Currently writing the definitive book on beloved “Vic 'n Nat’ly” cartoonist and artist Bunny Matthews, along with TMP guest and co-author Michael Tisserand, Alison journeys south of Canal St. to hash it all out with the Troubled Men.

Topics include John Papa Gros gigs, a hippie festival, a special offer, a special request, an opossum seizure, a Michael Deas TV feature, “Priscilla,” an Elvis impression, the Memphis Mafia, the Carville Leprosarium, Hansen’s disease, orthopedic inventions, an NYC childhood, feral kids, pre-Giuliani times, the Times Square changeover, the Dalton School, Jeffrey Epstein, NYU, Tulane, a first writing job, “Where Y’At,” the digital demonetization, typesetting competitions, newspaper drama, job cuts, Canal Place offices, Keith O’Brien, music biz advice, Lady Gaga, a stolen book, the HNOC, Jude Matthews, the underbelly, Figaro magazine, a middle name, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Beating Like A Tom-Tom" from "Victory Mixture" by Willy Deville

Outro Music: "Gin In My System" from "Hitz Vol.1" by Big Freedia

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TMP269 STAN BERTHEAUD COMES FULL CIRCLE

René and Manny — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000

The architect, screenwriter, and college professor has always followed his instincts. Whether designing high-rise hotels, writing a film with Dwight Yoakam, or producing the decorated series “Architecture School” about post-Katrina residential rebuilding, he brings an enthusiasm that is infectious. Tonight Stan joins the Troubled Men. Let’s see who infects whom.

Topics include a party recap, the Mackel twins, a switcheroo, a tax assessment win, “The Savage Bees,” a sauna infraction, the “We Are the World” doc, Bob Dylan, a camera man, Todd Erlandson, a Guantanamo birth, pre-Castro Cuba, the Pavys, Cajun hydrology, shop class, drafting, LSU, grad school, the 1984 World’s Fair, the Sugar House, the Space Shuttle, film school, “Blood Simple,” USC, the Sunset Strip, an earthquake, “Painted Hero,” rodeos, Billy Bob Thornton, an expanding script, “South of Heaven, West of Hell,” Byron Mouton, favorite films, Abel Ferrara, the current movie climate, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "Retreat of the Light Horse Brigade" and "Factory for Stars" from " Hope Is Not For The Weak" by the Geraniums

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TMP268 SNAKE & JAKE'S 30TH BIRTHDAY PARTY

René and Manny — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000

The stars align on the triple witching day of Ash Wednesday, Valentine’s Day, and Snake and Jake’s 30th Birthday celebration as the Troubled Men assemble among the penitents and partygoers. Luminaries drop in for cameos, and bar owner Dave Clements offers insights on the origins of the Christmas Club Lounge and the future of the Clempire.

Topics include Mardi Gras Day, bicycle accidents, bad posture, trenchcoats, a Lundi Gras brunch, a parade injury, Jose Torres Tama, Michael Deas, dolls and Dali, Chris Lane, Robert Rothman, the Super Bowl, a mass shooting, Raiders fans, TV commercials, RFK Jr., Jesus ads, Jodie Foster, “True Detective,” a sex scene, survey results, a picnic, a boyfriend, Mojo Nixon RIP, Lent, a Bukowski quote, a jockey, Anthony Bourdain, In & Out Burger, “The King of Comedy,” Jerry Lewis, “After Hours,” a film protest, Sandra Bernhard, a bar name, Neutral Ground Coffee House, partners, Macon Fry, celebrity sightings, Tatum O’Neil, Keith Richards, Caroline Valencia, Stevie Ray Vaughan, “Let’s Dance,” a Bowie apology, Jim Marshall, Kelly Keller, the Circle Bar, Luke Spurr Allen, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "This Is About This" and "Orbit of Blame" from "This Is About This" by the Geraniums

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TMP267 CC ADCOCK: LAFAYETTE MARQUIS

René and Manny — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000

The guitar player, songwriter, record producer, and cofounder of Lafayette swamp pop supergroup Lil’ Band O' Gold has spent the last years recording and touring with the legendary singer and “Sweet Dreams” composer Tommy McLain. Their album “I Ran Down Every Dream,” cowritten with Elvis Costello, has led them to national TV appearances and prestigious concert halls around the world. With his role in the new “Road House” movie remake coming out, CC drags in his hilarious bass player and master luthier Jason Burns plus Voodoo Fest founder, Chickie Wah Wah co-owner, and former NFL Safety Steve Rehage for a tag team throwdown. It’s the beginning of Lent, and as always, the Troubled Men are simply giving up.

Topics include a father’s advice, free thinkers, a Clash Day recap, Foghorn Leghorn, a key change, a copyright issue, parades, saving spots, beads, a flood, a comeback record, a senior center, the Canal Street bus stop strip club, a light show, “Killer Joe,” William Friedkin, “Strokin’,” Clarence Carter, a bio doc, a Jack Nitzsche recording session, a mattress fire, Conor McGregor, fan mail, mailbox money, the Dominican Republic, the Dopsie brothers, Murray’s Pomade, Blast Cult basses, Minden, stolen alligators, Hank III, Hank IV, a provisional patent, bass pickups, a smashed double bass, a legal settlement, Taylor Swift, the Super Bowl, the Raiders, Lynn Swann, a lost pet, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Stealin' All Day" from "Lafayette Marquis" by CC Adcock

Outro Music: "I Ran Down Every Dream" by Tommy McLain with CC Adcock featuring Elvis Costello

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TMP266 MICHAEL GIRARDOT: THE REVIVALISTS

René and Manny — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000

The trumpet and keyboard player with the platinum-selling Revivalists is also a veteran of Rotary Downs and Big Rock Candy Mountain. The hard-touring Revivalists released their 5th studio album, “Pour It Out Into the Night,” last summer, and have spent the year making TV appearances, playing festivals, and selling out concert halls. Proving you’re never done paying dues in the music biz, Michael takes a break from his TikTok obligations to sit in with the Troubled Men.

Topics include Krewe du Vieux, a new float idea, a hair fetish, DBA, an SNL football sketch, a barking dog, Super Bowl/Super Blow weekend, “Black Sunday,” Pat Cronin RIP, Jesse Jane RIP, parade enforcement, etiquette, saving spots, “The King of Comedy,” voiceover recording, RumpleSTEELskin, a dive bar, house parties, family, a cultural Catholic, a choir baby, career advice, Loyola, Johnny Vidacovich, a double major, the Jimmy Maxwell Orchestra, Fay Wray, starting bands, major record labels, DIY, show promo, side jobs, YouTube, the Three Stooges, the big “D,” a radio hit, a ’90s cover band, the Head and the Heart, the WPA, the Jetsons, drones, flakka, the transportation business, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Got Love" from "Take Good Care" by the Revivalists

Outro Music: "Keep Going" from "Men Amongst Mountains" by the Revivalists

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TMP265 LYNN DRURY'S HIGH TIDE

René and Manny — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:01:00 +0000

As the beloved singer, songwriter, and guitarist releases the single “Love Bomb” in anticipation of her album “High Tide,” the former rodeo rider returns for a Part 2. It’s been a whirlwind year that included epic recording sessions at Dockside Studio, a devastating shoulder injury, and a music community-wide “Lynnefit” tribute show. With her body and spirit on the mend, Lynn is ready to spread the healing, but first drops in for a couple of rounds with the Troubled Men. Those leftover pain pills might come in handy.

Topics include a hard freeze, bubble wrap, Elvis Costello with Charlie Sexton, Murphy “Fluffy” Hines RIP, a Lucinda Williams show, awards season, the Oscars, “Poor Things,” a smoking marathon runner, Yazoo City, a horse trainer, 4-H, the Haik family, bitter advice, a tragic event, a move to New Orleans, a guitar teacher, learning on the gig, self-editing, early recordings, Bernard Productions, isolation, NOLAmeriana music, label interest, an emotional journey, an outpouring of love, Alex McMurray, a slow recovery, muscle memory, festival season, record release shows, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "Love Bomb" and "Live My Life" from "High Tide" by Lynn Drury

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TMP264 ANTHONY (TURDUCKEN) DELROSARIO: COMFORT IN DECAY

René and Manny — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000

The artist and cultural documentarian behind the NOLA ’Nacular gallery, focusing on New Orleans vernacular culture, is also the mastermind of Turducken Productions. Through Turducken he presented over 500 indie rock shows, 400 of which were held at the beloved Mermaid Lounge. Anthony is a tireless champion of the city’s unique character. Indulging his affinity for the flawed, he drops in on the Troubled Men for a meeting of the minds.

Topics include a First Lady, state troopers, a tourist murder, a super majority, Bobby Jindal, Outback Steakhouse, a blood test, Carnival season, Houston, Powerball, Dave Clements, a barfly, Joe Ashler, Prince Mongo, Jon Langford, Jim Sherraden, Memphis, the Antenna Club, a federal crime, a name change, Tulane grad school, WTUL, a Nirvana cover, becoming program director, early show promotions, AGB, listening rooms, AARP, the Geraniums, Jeff Treffinger, a live record, the “NOFI” CD, vinyl fetishists, the year of the rat, art actions, Goner Fest, Bug Fest, a library job, audio books, post-Katrina photos, Lester Carey, Pam Collins, developing computer typefaces, biking, upcoming shows, the beauty in the flaw, Chris Kirsch, a new printing press, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Plastic or Glass" from "Expanding and Contracting" by Girl Distraction

Outro Music: "Winter Blanket" from "Circling the Square" by Girl Distraction

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TMP263 GREGG HILL SEES THE LIGHT

René and Manny — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000

The Americana singer-songwriter, software developer, and former TV executive at Bravo/AMC has accomplished enough to fill several lifetimes. After riding the cable television explosion through the ‘90s, he dropped out to study Buddhism with master Thich Nhat Hanh and later spearheaded Occupy Wall Street following the 2008 financial meltdown. Celebrating the release of his latest record, “Bayou St. John,” Gregg drops in to shine his lightness of being on the Troubled Men as they attempt to outrun the darkness.

Topics include New Year blues, an eye-opener, Twelfth Night, a Death Wish list, Carnival season, Tommy Smothers RIP, Shecky Green RIP, Les McCann RIP, football bowl games, the Manning family, the Barbra Streisand book, Libby, fireworks on the bayou, a good landlord, Chicago, New Jersey, a bad stretch of road, a musician father, a post-mortem co-write, a spunky mother, a Catholic family, teenage bands, Jon Stewart, C-SPAN, Lifetime TV, an epiphany at Cannes, a universal song, a trip to Vietnam, teaching, sculpting, game-based learning, selling a company, a wrenched hip, the Holy Spirit, performing, Michael Paz, tour dates, the Old Point Bar, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "One Minute Song" and "Big Blue Moon" from "Bayou St. John" by Gregg Hill

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TMP262 RAY MOORE: THE BLUE ROOM REVISITED

René and Manny — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000

The sax, clarinet, and flute master is a veteran of the Al Belletto Big Band, the CAC Jazz Orchestra, and the Fairmont/Roosevelt Hotel’s swanky Blue Room supper club, where he backed up national acts including Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, and Natalie Cole. He currently plays with a variety of headliners such as the Temptations and the O’Jays. Manny comes in coughing like Patient Zero, and while he only makes it to the midway point, René and Ray bring this maiden show of the year safely into harbor.

Topics include a lozenge solo, a head cold, a theme dinner, a Chinese restaurant, Peking duck, a holiday light tour, “Maestro,” a fresh cigarette, the Streisand book, short-term rentals, a recycling scam, a Lafayette native, school band, Lewis Jewett, a Texas accent, Loyola College of Music, the Frankie Mann orchestra, Rick Trolsen, Carnival balls, the musicians’ union, a sea change, Jim Stafford, J.R. Miller, the Chuck Easterling rehearsal band, Tony Klatka, Buddy Rich, Dick Stabile, Leon Kelner, Reed Vaughan, “at liberty” ads, bad habits, Bill Clifford, challenging music, a signed door, the Japan Room, alto vs. tenor sax, Paul McGinley, Eric Traub, Tony Frigo, Bill Huntington, Jerry Mehan, Luther Kent, Liston Johnson, a love of Brazilian music, Brasiliance, the WW2 Museum band, casino shows, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Jazzocracy" by the Al Belletto Big Band

Outro Music: "Bye Bye Blackbird" from "Mood Indigo" by the New Orleans CAC Jazz Orchesrta

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TMP261 TROUBLED IN THE CHRISTMAS CLUB

René and Manny — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000

René and Manny return to their roots as they hunker down at the Christmas Club Lounge to discuss good times and air grievances (and open listener gifts) in this final show of the year.

Topics include a first guest, the Lynn Drury benefit, Doug Belote, Glenn Hartman, a Keith Duncan mural, the 2024 election, political violence, a tuna sandwich, Grey Poupon, empty nest Xmas plans, vacation photos, a Chinese dinner, a birthday party, vegan chili, a blown engine, car shopping, a Vatican crime, a synagogue plot, listener gifts, the Hollywood Park racetrack, Mickey Rooney, Jack Klugman, Farrah Fawcett, the Butthole Surfers, Gibby Haynes, Kramer, Bongwater, Gasa Gasa closing, the new sobriety, the year in review, a person of the year, Jodie Foster, a Hollywood story, a bedbug outbreak, the Paris Olympics, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "Wet Bar" and "The Theme from 'The Summer of '42'" from "Make It Stop! The Most of Ross Johnson" by Ross Johnson

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TMP260 JIMMY VIVINO ON THE AIR

René and Manny — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000

The guitarist and bandleader on all of Conan O’Brien’s TV shows has spent his career working with artists including Laura Nyro, John Sebastian, Al Kooper, Levon Helm, Dion, and Phoebe Snow. Currently with legendary blues scholars Canned Heat, he remains an in-demand session player, arranger, and music director for a wide array of blues, soul, pop, and roots music projects. Confessing a long standing affinity for the gritty side of New Orleans, Jimmy jumps at the chance to dish the dirt with the Troubled Men on their home turf.

Topics include Chanukah, a community menorah lighting, a dead cat, pet owners, dog bars, a new library card, the new Barbra Streisand book, “Logan’s Run,” Farrah Fawcett, Shane MacGowan song covers, Madonna’s “Sex” audio book, Jellybean Benitez, Phil Colombatto, Pete Sears, Ivan Neville, post “Conan” life, Fito De la Parra, Dale Spalding, Paterson, a difficult birth, an immigrant family, the Vivino Brothers dance team, switching from trumpet to guitar, arranging, teenage bands, a first professional gig, construction work, a steady organ combo, doo-wop stars, Little Steven Van Zandt, the Uncle Floyd show, the Bottom Line, Paul Shaffer, Bowzer Bauman, Ben E. King, Del Shannon, the Traveling Wilburys, the Beatles, Hal David, Joe Strummer fronting the Pogues, Max Weinberg, the audition for Conan, John Lurie, Johnnie Johnson, Chuck Berry, respect for the records, Don Rickles, Zigaboo, Esplanade Studio, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Birds Nest On The Ground" from "Do What, Now?" by Jimmy Vivino and the Rekooperators

Outro Music: "Fat Man" from "13 Live" by Jimmy Vivino and the Black Italians

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TMP259 GREGORY BOYD: THERE'S SOMETHING ROCKIN' IN DENMARK

René and Manny — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000

The globetrotting steel drummer, vocalist, and songwriter learned to play the steel pans during his 3 years in the U.S. Navy Steel Band. His passionate approach led to work with Michael Ray’s Cosmic Krewe, the Sun Ra Arkestra, Charmaine Neville, Kermit Ruffins, and Jon Cleary. Relocating to Denmark, he’s toured extensively throughout Scandinavia, Western Europe, Ukraine, the Baltic, and Russia, where he sold out the prestigious Moscow House concert hall. In his “Black In The USA” performance/lecture presentations, he shares his childhood experiences with students. Tonight Gregory jumps on the line with the Troubled Men from their respective safe houses, as they search the void for glimmers of light in the darkness.

Topics include the Loose Cattle Xmas Wrecktacular, a flood event, a cover photo, Shane MacGowan RIP, the Netherlands, New Orleans global impact, a musical family, early influences, steel drum origins, Ellie Mannette, the steel band on tour, meeting locals, Nicky Sanzenbach, Blood and Grits, Gloria Powers, a foreign student group, love at first sight, a second date, alligator cheesecake, a jazz singer wife, famous musician in-laws, Lillian Boutté in Europe, electrifying the pans, fronting a band, the Danish vibe, gun culture, modern dance collaborations, positive affirmations, taxes, Urban Island gear, style, “Glory Road,” and much more.

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Break and Outro Music: "The Girl Next Door" and "Beating On A Drum" by Gregory Boyd

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TMP258 ANGELLE TROSCLAIR BRINGS IT HOME

René and Manny — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000

The venerable jazz and pop singer, pianist, and songwriter began her career at 11 years old, playing trad jazz in Dunc’s Honky Tonks kids band. While a student at Loyola, she landed the Playboy Club gig as the singer in the Al Belletto band. An Epic Records deal brought her to L.A., where she recorded several solo albums and worked as a session vocalist on hits by top-selling acts of the day. Returning to New Orleans, she sang with Astral Project and Woodenhead along with stints as a French Quarter pianist. Tonight Angelle joins the Troubled Men to conjure some ghosts from the past.

Topics include a holiday commercial, a Thanksgiving orgy, leftover booze, a TV dinner ploy, a Drew Brees injury, a Loose Cattle Offbeat cover, RIP Fingers Taylor, RIP Jean Knight, a dead mailman, a Carrollton childhood, a Loyola scholarship, Charlie Brent, Johnny Vidacovich, Frank Puzzullo, Chispa Rouselle, Gabe Kaplan, the Playboy mansion, Hugh Hefner, Gino’s Backroom, Billy Gregory, Lou & Charlie’s, Earl Turbinton, Willie Tee, Clive Fox, John Boylan, REO Speedwagon, Wet Willie, the oil crisis, Nicky Sanzenbach, the Old Absinthe House, Jimmy Robinson, Pat O’Brien’s, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, Kirsten Dunst, Amy Schumer, Mark Adams, Irene’s, and much more.

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Break and Outro Music: "Up In Your Face" and "Too Many Irons On The Fire" from "Angelle" by Angelle Trosclair

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TMP257 STEVE LOWERY: PORTRAITS OF REMARKABLE MEN

René and Manny — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000

The artist’s scholarship to the Art Students League of NY led to befriending Salvador Dali, Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, and Roberto Duran; working as a NY Times illustrator, the NY Yankees’ art director, and a Madison Square Garden ringside portrait artist; and touring as a photographer with Weather Report and Jaco Pastorius' Word of Mouth. He’s now completing a book of images and stories from his 50-year career. Tonight Steve takes a breather and joins the Troubled Men for a two-round sparring session, and everybody is taking a dive.

Topics include a change of season, Iguanas gigs, a garbage popcorn obsession, terror on the Blues Highway, missing pie, the Rolling Stones at Jazz Fest, AARP, Stones vs. Beach Boys, Dick Ebersol vs. Roone Arledge, Chet Forte, degenerate gamblers, a burn ban, a gay ban, a parking lot DUI, a spy pilot father, childhood drawing, radio music, Birmingham musicians, teenage bands, Wyoming, drawing Jimmy Stewart, the Neville Brothers, Michael P. Smith, Mardi Gras Indians, Buddy Hackett, meeting Jimi Hendrix, a Traffic gig, Mike Finnigan, Lennon’s death, Reggie Jackson, Don King, Billy Cobham, Ray Arcel, Sugar Ray Leonard, Tyson Fury, sportswashing, fight cadence, Mike Tyson, George Foreman, Bette Midler at the bath houses, the AIDS crisis, Robert Mapplethorpe, making art, Paul McCartney, Velasquez, the Vietnam era, Billy Martin, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "9 Volt Heart" and "The Liquor Dance" from "Plastic Silver 9 Volt Heart" by the Iguanas

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TMP256 JIMMY ANSELMO: NIGHTCLUBBING IN THE WAR ZONE

René and Manny — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000

The owner and manager of the fabled Jimmy’s Music Club grew up in French Quarter bars owned by his former prizefighter father. As a delivery boy, Jimmy knew all the Quarter luminaries, from restaurant maitre’ds to the dancers at the strip clubs. His namesake nightclub served as ground zero for punk rock, R’n’B, and roots music acts. Tonight Jimmy joins the Troubled Men for a stroll through the teenage wasteland. Watch your step.

Topics include the Red Rockers’ reunion recap, people who died, Dave Turgeon/Dee Slut, a string of drummers, slam dancing, an injury, Jeff Landry’s transition team, Trump’s enemies list, a gun campaign, a meth bust, handicapped parking, “Now and Then,” Yoko, a hide and seek winner, anti-Italian prejudice, a boxer father, the Little Blue Room, the Mardi Gras Lounge, Jimmy King, the French Quarter in the 1950s, King’s Barbecue, a delivery boy, a waitress mother, a Vietnam-era naval tour, Papa Joe’s, Freddy Fender, Little Joe Lambert, big money, B girls, TAC Amusement, Co-ed’s, Quasimodo’s, the Normals, the Cold, Los Lobos, Gregg Allman, Iggy Pop, Levon Helm, John Candy, dumpster photo art, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "When You're Smiling/The Sheik of Araby" from "The Call of the Wildest" by Louis Prima with Keely Smith and Sam Butera and the Witnesses

Outro Music: "Almost Ready" from "Vacation To Nowhere" by the Normals

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TMP255 DARREN HILL: RED ROCKERS REUNITED

René and Manny — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000

The bassist and founding member of the legendary Red Rockers/Rat Finks, who recently reunited after 40 years to celebrate the reissue of their breakthrough LP “Condition Red,” has also managed the New York Dolls, Roky Erickson, Paul Westerberg/the Replacements, and the Mighty Mighty Bosstones through his Ten Pin Management agency. A busy guy, Darren also operates the POP Emporium vintage store and gallery in Providence, Rhode Island. Tonight he joins the Troubled Men for a look back at the years in the trenches of the teenage underground.

Topics include the Clempire, Cranston Clements, Wheel of Fortune, O.J., Jeopardy, Match Game, Halloween, the sheriff, O.P.P., Disneyland, Dave Clements, a house party, a car crash, Jeff Greenberg, Aurora Country Club, David Kinch, punk origins, the Normals, opening slots, L.A. connections, the War Zone, Jed’s, Jimmy’s, the Willow Inn, a name change, a California relocation, a record deal, radio play, community, recovered master tapes, Bryan Barberot, touring with U2, Bono, a new drummer, the Warehouse, a Boston relocation, John Agnello, college shows, playing SNL, a Charlton Heston handshake, the 2004 N.Y. Dolls reunion, Arthur Kane’s passing, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "Voice of America" and "Teenage Underground" from "Condition Red" by the Red Rockers

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TMP254 JEFF MASSEY ANSWERS THE CALL

René and Manny — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0000

The in-demand Happy Talk drummer, formerly with post-punk favorites Malevitus, has recently joined the cinematic Early Day Miners. Signed to a new record deal, the group is poised to hit the road like a pack of teenagers in support of their new release. Jeff has lived all over the country, so he has friends everywhere. Tonight he joins the Troubled Men, and it’s every man for himself.

Topics include Rob Mehler, a new Speaker of the House, local news, a morning show appearance, Eric Paulsen, Jude Acers, a Bourbon St. gig, the new police chief, a booze heist, an unhinged pilot, ‘shrooms, Manny’s birthday, socializing at the grocery, Bricolage school, Rob Cambre, school choices, Rockford, Cheap Trick, a first concert, a boy scout, a first drum kit, school band, a mullet, Nirvana, indie rock, Madison, Chicago, the Motion, L.A., Los Feliz, Alvarado St., Caesar’s Sinai, a car accident, a new baby, parental leave, Tallahassee, moving to New Orleans, Tiana Hux, Carlo Nuccio, a mystery label, paring down, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Bright Angels" from "Night People" by Early Day Miners

Outro Music: "Other Than Everything, Everything's Great" by Happy Talk

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TMP253 JQ PALMS GETS MOUTHY

René and Manny — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000

The stand-up comic, writer, director, and co-host of the Seen Partners podcast is well known on the local scene, headlining at the N.O. Comedy Festival, Hell Yes Fest, and the Comedy House. Following her escape from indentured servitude on a Mendocino weed farm, the former Circle Bar bartender stumbled into an improv show which ignited a passion that drives her still. Tonight JQ joins the Troubled Men, and all service is voluntary.

Topics include WW3, a gig recap, a change of season, a D.A. carjacking, a disgraced mayoral staffer, “The Fall Guy,” “The Stuntman,” Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, a state election, “Barbie,” Jeff Landry, crack, Suzanne Somers RIP, Piper Laurie RIP, “Carrie,” Others’ Day, Nicky Sanzenbach RIP, a birthday, child care, carpooling, Grand Rapids, musician parents, San Francisco, the Circle Bar, an odd man out, the groupie years, showbiz, “Murder Mountain,” open mics, listening, lockdown, a creative explosion, sobriety, the Gong Show, musical comedy, favorite comics, the new hypersensitivity, a final joke, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Just 3 Chords" by JQ Palms

Outro Music: "Jonkers" by JQ Palms

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TMP252 PHILIP MELANCON: PIANO BAR CONFIDENTIAL

René and Manny — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000

The pianist, vocalist, and long-time owner of the Neutral Ground Coffee House is a veteran cabaret performer, holding court at some of the swankiest rooms in the city for decades. His musical satire and American Songbook shows featuring composers including Henry Mancini, Allan Sherman, and Anthony Newley/Leslie Briccuse always have crowds smiling and toes tapping. Tonight Phil joins the Troubled Men to dance through the minefield of a world gone mad.

Topics include an unnamed horror, Texas gigs, the saltwater wedge retreat, a new cover booster, a Vanna White substitute, Marylou Retten, the Neptune Society, Denise Charbonnet, Tony Green, an altar boy, St Rita school, attending Sacred Heart, a bookie father, a first guitar, songwriting for Popeye & Pals, Jack Ruby, teaching school, a first piano, the Pontchartrain Hotel, an unruly patron, Chris Champagne, the Fairgrounds, AI, CIs, MREs, CYO dances, St. Christopher, girls volleyball, N.O. dysfunction, Justin Timberlake, Terry Flettrich, local personalities, degenerate gamblers, the Public Belt Bar, Gennifer Flowers club, future shows, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "High Anxiety" by Mel Brooks

Outro Music: "The Joker (Anthony Newley/Leslie Bricusse) by Glyn Styler

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TMP251 JUDE ACERS, DEREK BRIDGES, & BAYLEE BADAWY: CHECK MATES

René and Manny — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000

With the documentary chronicling chess icon Jude Acers, “The Man in the Red Beret,” making the film festival circuit, filmmaker Derek Bridges and Chess Cave founder Baylee Badawy trace Jude’s epic life from orphan to world record holder and chess promo giant. His World Chess Table on Decatur St. is instantly recognizable to locals and tourists, and attracts celebrities like Jamie Foxx to challenge him. Tonight Jude puts the Troubled Men in check.

Topics include a film crew, romantic words, the saltwater wedge, government failures, the RBG postage stamp, a bear attack, soundtrack options, a PBB&J sandwich, playing Bobby Fischer to a draw, a 12-year shoot, a rockumentary, the HNOC, a runaway, the N.O. Jazz Museum, introduction to chess, finding a tribe, night owls, Charlie Watts, Paul Morphy’s grave, chess boxing, a monument, a Greyhound bus station, fellowship, a monster promo effort, “On the Road,” two nurses on a bus, a monetary promise, Francis Ford Coppola, Robert Evans, a blindfolded match, future plans, advice to the nation, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "The First Kiss Is Free" from "Plastic Silver 9-Volt Heart" by the Iguanas

Outro Music: "Factory For Stars" from "Hope Is Not For The Weak" by the Geraniums

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TMP250 HUGO MONTERO SERVES IT UP

René and Manny — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000

The Casa Borrega founder was among the first wave of spray can fine artists in his hometown of Mexico City following graduation from an elite teachers’ college. Making his way to New Orleans, he wowed Frenchmen St. crowds with his live painting exhibitions, making contacts that landed him shows at the CAC and the Smithsonian Museum in DC, among others. A true renaissance man, Hugo started the restaurant and cultural incubator as an exercise in service and humility. Tonight he joins the Troubled Men for what may prove to be his most humbling endeavor yet.

Topics include the saltwater wedge, the Chinese, adversaries, Beyoncé, Jay Z, J Lo, a Gong Show recap, JQ Palms, Jimi Chubbuck, George H. W. Bush, Buddy Roemer, Mike Foster, Trader Joe’s, a family of four, the Walmart on Tchoupitoulas St., Zacatecas, a normal school, a shoemaker, LSD, a Russian wedding death, Cafe Brasil, a scholarship to Tulane, an identity crisis, discovering the Iguanas, an art celebrity, a Mexican radio voice, lucha libre superheroes, Dryades St., Jean Czernia, a new wave of South Americans, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "La Cumbia De Chon" from "Juarez" by the Iguanas

Outro Music: "Dark and Dangerous Love" by the Iguanas

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TMP249 BEN JAFFE PLAYS HARD TO GET

René and Manny — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000

The iconic tuba and bass player with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and creative director of the Hall has led a revitalization of the legendary institution cofounded by his parents in 1961. Growing up in an apartment above the business, he was surrounded by a who’s who of trad jazz giants from an early age, and ran loose on the streets of the French Quarter in all its decadent glory. Tonight Ben joins the Troubled Men for a rescheduled appearance and proves to be worth the wait.

Topics include an Arkansas gig, a dismissed camera ticket, football violence, a traffic jam, the Senate dress code, Stanley Adkins RIP, a Fitbit alert, Larry Borenstein, French Quarter kids, McDonogh 15 school, the Rivergate, a tuba player shortage, the Olympia Brass Band, a baked Alaska mishap, Walter Payton, teenage hangouts, Jimmy’s, a Clash tribute, Steve Rapport, NOCCA, Clyde Kerr, Nicholas Payton, Mark Braud, Newman school, rental car carpooling, Chevra T’hilim synagogue, a Halloween display, the appeal of Burning Man, Chris Rock, Walter Harris, Riverboat President concerts, showbiz schtick, Tyler’s Beer Garden, the Dirty Dozen at the Glass House, the Toulouse Theater, Juanita Brooks, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Shake It and Break It" from "New Orleans- Vol.II" by Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Outro Music: "Santiago" from "So It Is" by Preseravtion Hall Jazz Band

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TMP248 SEARCH PARTY A' GO-GO

René and Manny — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000

When a guest goes missing on the streets of New Orleans, René and Manny suspend judgement and forge ahead. Never at a loss for words, the Troubled Men have no problem filling the void. Is it an oversight, a happy accident, or something more sinister? Only time will tell.

Topics include a change of season, a new record, a tragic birthday, airlines, a medical procedure, Dave Clements, a new police chief, a murder gap, a carjacking, a political ad, a state funeral, JP Morrell, coupons, public assistance, fighting City Hall, rental maintenance, the London Lodge Motel, Jimi Chubbuck, Dave Turgeon, goats, a Gong Show, a dog overdose, fentanyl poisoning, Tom Petty, a radio show, a Bogdanovich documentary, a Hollywood dinner party, Kate Moss in person, River Phoenix, Jude Acers’ first appearance, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "This Is About This" by the Geraniums

Outro Music: "Tonight" from "Little Houses In Space" by the Geraniums

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TMP247 WASHBOARD CHAZ LEARY COMES CLEAN

René and Manny — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000

The beloved washboard master and singer with the Tin Men, the Palmetto Bug Stompers, Washboard Rodeo, and his own blues trio was also a cofounder and namesake of the legendary Chaz Fest, which ran for 11 years as the bohemian 9th Ward alternative to Jazz Fest. With a kit that adds woodblock, coffee cans, and a front desk bell to the traditional washboard, he shines in any musical setting, and always brings a smile to the face of anyone hearing him. Let’s see who’s smiling after Chaz sits in with the Troubled Men.

Topics include Burning Man, psychedelics, a rule of thumb, Woodstock 25, gas pump porn, a Taylor Swift show, an Airbnb incident, Spirit Airlines, a McDonald’s murder, menudo, a NY childhood, drum and bugle corps, playing congas, refusing induction to the Army, Roomful of Blues, Key West, jug bands, the Boulder scene, Mark Diamond, meeting Rod Hodges and Joe Cabral, moving to New Orleans, Alex McMurray, Matt Perrine, a Gong Show benefit, touring, spasm bands, “Bad Detective,” day jobs, John Hammond, a Grammy nomination, “Playing for Change,” future plans, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Doing Bad" from "On the Street" by the Washboard Chaz Trio

Outro Music: "Sing With Me" by the Tin Men

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Feral Zone 17 MARIO MONTEROSSO: MASTERING CHAOS

René and Manny — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000

The guitarist, composer, and record producer with Tav Falco’s Panther Burns caught the rock’n’roll bug during the rockabilly revival of his youth in Sicily, where he devoured the records of Chuck Berry, Carl Perkins, Scotty Moore, and the Stray Cats’ Brian Setzer. His passion for music brought him to Rome and ultimately to Memphis. Mario grew up in the shadow of Mount Etna, an active volcano, so he’s comfortable living with danger. Tonight he brings those nerves of steel as he joins René in the Feral Zone, in advance of the Panther Burns U.S. tour.

Topics include a musical family, Teddy boy rock’n’roll, American influence, Vince Mannino, learning from records, Beatles vs. the Stones, a court job, the Roman music scene, Enrico Chichi, Ennio Morricone, “Apache,” “Take It Away,” an autobiographical musical comedy, Eddie Redmount, Italian dialects, Louis Prima, meeting Tav Falco, trust, exceeding limits, touring with Mike Watt and Toby Dammit, moving to Memphis, artistic expression, cultural impact, Dale Watson, Hernando’s Hideaway, Sons of Mudboy, Jason D. Williams, the Grand Ole Opry, hard touring, a high fever, Panther Burn esprit de corps, belief in a vision, solo dates, and much more.

Intro music: "Trucker Takes A Wife" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "The Ballad of Zorro" from "Take It Away" by Mario Monterosso

Outro Music: "Master of Chaos" from "Nashville Sessions: Live at Bridgestone Arena Studios" by Tav Falco's Panther Burns

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Feral Zone 16 HAMMOND SCOTT: BLACK TOP CROSSROADS

René and Manny — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000

The Black Top Records co-founding president, record producer, and A&R director was personal manager for the legendary Gatemouth Brown as well as an assistant district attorney for Orleans Parish. Between releasing over 100 albums of new blues, soul, and r&b, traveling the world with bands, and practicing law, he’s seen enough to fill several lifetimes. Tonight Hammond joins René Coman and guest co-host Dick Deluxe to review the triumphs and heartaches of life in and out of the record biz.

Topics include a funeral guest list, Fred the Painter, an FBI raid, Alexandria, an aristocratic background, college years, the DKE fraternity, Tulane Law School, Quint Davis, early Jazz Fests, a Little Walter statue, Leon Medica, Louisiana LeRoux as backing band, an Austin City Limits appearance, Lady Bird Johnson, a keen ear, production technique, Robert Ward, Snooks Eaglin, mixing low end, Earl King, David Torkanowsky, the Hotel Bentley, a grandfather’s demise, late night walks, Kelly Keller, Heather West, Nappy Brown, Eugene Ross, the Ray Charles incident, Anson Funderburgh, blues connections, and much more.

Intro music: "Trucker Takes A Wife" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Love Is The Way Of Life" from "Sexual Telepathy" by Earl King

Outro Music: "Flamingo" from "Something Gonna Jump Out The Bushes!" by Nappy Brown

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TMP246 IAN BOWMAN: HEAD OF THE CLASS

René and Manny — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000

The in-demand tenor saxophonist, composer, and arranger with jazz/funk wunderkinder Naughty Professor played his way into the group as a freshman at Loyola. Developing a national following, the band became a hard-touring powerhouse playing over 100 dates a year and releasing a string of LPs and singles featuring collaborators like Ivan Neville, Chali 2na, David Shaw (Revivalists), and Eric Benny Bloom. As a member of the Naughty Horns, he’s recorded and toured with Big Freedia, Galactic, Tank & the Bangaz, and Dumpstafunk. Ian is an autodidact from way back, but tonight he gets broken-home-schooled by the Troubled Men.

Topics include the heatwave, a broken A/C, a return to school, playing at the leper colony in Carville, “Feelings,” James Carville, an assessor’s office visit, a bulletproof house, celebrity deaths, crashing a band, the Santa Cruz Mystery Spot, Joey Chestnut, home schooling, piano training, school band, music snobbery, a eureka moment, the Kuumbwa Jazz summer camp, a solo record, college auditions, Jamey Aebersold, an adopted name, improv class, Tony Dagradi, a finger injury, the pandemic, an underbite, surgery plans, Jon Culbreth, Nick Ellman, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "Venison Poetry" and "Sugarcoat" (featuring Chali 2na & Ivan Neville) from "Identity" by Naughty Professor

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TMP245 JIMMY FORD CHARGES AHEAD

René and Manny — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000

As a drummer (DiNOLA, Pink Slip), artist manager (dB’s, Gun Club, Richard Hell, Peter Holsapple), tour manager, Monkey Hill Records label head (Cowboy Mouth, the Continental Drifters, the Bluerunners), studio owner (Jimmy Ford Clinic), and club owner (Ford’s Place), he knows every aspect of the music biz from the inside out. Jimmy escaped service in Vietnam to become a soldier for rock’n’roll. Tonight he enters the free-fire zone with the Troubled Men.

Topics include 100º in the winter, a naked shooter, spontaneous combustion, diaphragms, returning to school, a “Barbie” party, “Oppenheimer,” the U.S.S. Indianapolis, Concrete Confetti, Malevitus, Horsegirl, leprosy in Florida, Hanson on tour, Vance DeGeneres, Zeppelin cover bands, Charleston, an assumed name, the draft lottery, Mohammad Ali, neighborhood bookmaking, radiation poisoning, tour managing Professor Longhair, the Dew Drop Inn Revisited, Frank Riley and Bob Singerman, Jeffrey Lee Pierce, Frank Quintini, Bearsville Records, an AARP commercial, Dave Catching, Rancho de la Luna, a new record, the Gnarltones, Rhudabega, Jonah Bascle, wheelchair accessible streetcars, civil disobedience, Jesse Bascle, a Supergrass tribute band, and much more.

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Break and Outro Music: "Reprisal (Heaven or Hell)" and "I Wanna Die In New Orleans" by DINOLA

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TMP244 ARNIE FIELKOW LEADS THE WAY

René and Manny — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000

The illustrious former New Orleans Saints VP, City Council President, Jewish Federation of N.O. CEO, and basketball executive has held a stunning series of positions in the forefront of sports, politics, and community service. He’s witnessed the city’s many ups and downs, and his love for his adopted hometown has never wavered, even as he went elbow-deep in the city’s post-Katrina rebirth. Arnie has lived a life of extraordinary achievements, and they’ve all led inexorably to this summit with the Troubled Men.

Topics include a return from touring, support animals, Mayor Cantrell, Trump in town, hard butter, “Barbie,” Cafe du Monde, traffic cameras, a parking ticket, pandemic wishes, the SAG strike exceptions, summer movies, “Oppenheimer,” Zoom 12-step meetings, Ben Franklin H.S. alumni, a deferred campaign, Green Bay, college basketball, a letter to the Saints head office, Jerry Romig, Jim Haslett, firing a mascot, Buddy Diliberto, keeping the Saints in town post-Katrina, Jackie Clarkson, Buffa’s, B.J.’s, A.I., a mayoral consideration, retired NBA players, NBA Commissioner David Stern, NBA marketing, “Air,” Bill Russell, aging politicians, RFK Jr., property taxes, 2nd term dysfunction, why we stay, grandchildren, Ukraine, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "My Darlin' New Orleans" by Ron Cuccia and Jazz Poetry Group feat. Leigh "Li'l Queenie" Harris

Outro Music: "Tipitina" from "Live on the Queen Mary" By Professor Longhair

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TMP243 NICKY SANZENBACH COMES UP FROM THE UNDERGROUND

René and Manny — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000

The musician, composer, and instigator was instrumental in the formation of bands such as Sex Dog, the RockAByes, the Blue Vipers, Waka Waka, Stanley and the Undesirables, and his own group, Blood & Grits. A pivotal figure in New Orleans underground music, he also played on Richard Hell's "R.I.P." and toured with Hell after that release. Having grown up in the Carrollton neighborhood, Nicky witnessed dice games outside Snake and Jake’s on his way to elementary school. Tonight he returns to the scene to name names and connect the dots with the Troubled Men.

Topics include live gigs, touring with the Iguanas, Google Image searches, Leslie Van Houten’s release from prison, buyer’s remorse, a Stalker File update, life highlights, playing Max’s Kansas City and CBGB, growing up with Cranston and Dave Clements, Johnny Mathis, public schools, a jazz fan during segregation, studying at the Sorbonne during WWII, sources, Frank Stone, early Jazz Fest gigs, Ed Blackwell’s return, the Hickory St. house, Bobby Brennan, Rosie Wilson, John and Yoko at the Dakota, a life-changing recommendation, the butterfly effect, Ross Johnson, George the Max, meeting Alex Chilton, studio playing, Howard Scott, WAR, Harold Brown, Noise Lab studio, Jack Teagarden, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "I Lived My Life" from "The Destiny St. Demos" by Richard Hell

Outro Music: "Junco Partner" (Live at the Maple Leaf) by James Booker

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TMP242 MICHAEL SKINKUS JOINS THE CLUB

René and Manny — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000

The ace drummer/percussionist has worked with artists including Dr. John, Irma Thomas, the Radiators, and Michael Ray’s Cosmic Krewe. Studying under Cuban master percussionists Hector Gallardo and Regino Jimenez, he has spent years exploring a wide range of Afro-Cuban and Caribbean drumming. Michael once traveled to Havana for an initiation into bata drumming which included a ritual hand washing. After his night with the Troubled Men, he’s going to need a shower.

Topics include a Lynn Drury tour, the Finger Lakes, Canadian fires, Eric Bolivar, wake up calls, Carlo Nuccio, Supreme Court decisions, Alan Arkin RIP, last words, Hart McNee, White House cocaine, heat records, “Barbie,” Michael Ward, Uganda Roberts, school band, Percussion Inc., Tulane, teaching, Smilin’ Myron, Pupi Menez, playing with Cachao Lopez, Kenny Claiborne, Cafe Brasil, Adé, Mas Mamones, Mani Lander, dance workshops, Katherine Dunham, a Johnny Adams session, James Singleton, the Dragon’s Den, playing with Charo, the Harrah’s Casino Band, Ed Volker, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Shallow Water Suite" from "Mardi Gras Mambo:Cubanismo! in New Orleans"

Outro Music: "Bruha Bembe" from "Creole Moon" by Dr. John

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TPM241 JOHN TRAHEY: STOCKHOLM SYNDROME

René and Manny — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 17:22:00 +0000

The bassist and bandleader, formerly with Michael Hurtt and his Haunted Hearts, Johnny J and the Hitmen, and Clockwork Elvis, has been living in Stockholm, Sweden for the last few years. While leading his own Du Mondes band and doing stained glass restoration keeps him busy, he still gets homesick for New Orleans. Tonight John checks in from his Safehouse for a booster shot from the Troubled Men.

Topics include deserted streets, heat exhaustion, yard work, Fathers Day, Upstate NY gigs, Mayor Cantrell in L.A., Irvin Mayfield’s new city job, L.A. Street Scene violence, a dedicated listener, Swedish summer, porn, meatballs, a Chicago childhood, a first guitar, learning bass, dyslexia, the Loyola music program, a nervous breakdown, the Green Mill, Al Capone, Geraldo Rivera, Jimmy Sutton, Offbeat sales, the Ponderosa Stomp, Joe Clay, Hunter Thompson at the Circle Bar, Swedish healthcare, road dates, Steven Seagal, Charlie Louvin, Johnny Penino, Frankie Ford, John Paul Keith, saunas, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Breaking Hearts and Telling Lies" from "Struck with the Blues" by Michael Hurtt and his Haunted Hearts

Outro Music: "I'm On My Last Go 'Round" from "Come Back to Louisiana" by Michael Hurtt and his Haunted Hearts

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TMP240 KENNY CLAIBORNE: ESCAPE FROM POT PRISON

René and Manny — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000

The charismatic guitar player, singer, and former Mermaid Lounge co-owner has lived on the Frenchmen St. crossroads overlooking Cafe Brasil/Favela Chic for more than two decades, and witnessed the street’s evolution from a sleepy locals-only club scene to a major live music corridor. Having played there with Tribe Nunzio, Banda Logun, Second Lion, Ritmo Calypso, and Alabama Slim, he knows the area inside and out. Tonight he joins the Troubled Men to report from the trenches. A party of Juggalettes arrive to bring up the rear.

Topics include the heat, the Naked Bike Ride, a Puerto Rican tourist, an injured bystander, a Mandina’s meal, Jimmy Chubbuck, Spectrum High School, a first meeting, a sex tape, the Unabomber RIP, Pat Robertson BIH, Pat Sajak’s retirement, an artistic family, Old Metairie, Tulane disappointment, hanging outside Jimmy’s nightclub, the Beat Exchange, hallowed ground, Radio Marigny, tradable goods, Chuck Reilly RIP, Fire, the Sluts, Daemon Shea, the development of a scene, organized labor, the writers’ strike, instructive poverty, diets, a support network, the healing power of music, Justin Forbes paintings, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "Midnight Swimming" and "The Pharmacist" by Kenny Claiborne

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TMP239 LAYLA MUSSELWHITE SINGS THE BLUES

René and Manny — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000

The singer, guitar player, and songwriter grew up touring with her blues harmonica legend father, Charlie Musselwhite, at clubs and festivals around the world. Though raised in the San Francisco Bay Area blues hotbed, she didn’t see a place for herself in the music until she got turned on to the Delta sound. Now in New Orleans, she’s a woman on a mission, playing and recording with guitar virtuoso Jimmy Robinson as well as her Cosmic Gentlemen band. Tonight Layla pays her dues, as she sits in with the Troubled Men.

Topics include an Iguanas tour recap, an emergency van repair, the kindness of strangers, a pre-K graduation, empty nests, the Big Island Jazz & Blues Festival, snorkeling, a tiger shark attack, Mother’s Day memories, an unleashed dog, celebrity births, a Robert DeNiro movie, vintage clothes, the Seattle scene, Bob West, Chicago blues, avant garde theater, Jerzy Gotowski, an entrepreneurial streak, herbal makeup, the Sidebar, Brian Stoltz, Daniel Perez, Alex Mallet, Las Vegas glory days, Jazz Fest, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Riverside" by Layla Musselwhite and Her Cosmic Gentleman

Outro Music: "Mississippi Chill" from "American Primative" by Layla Musselwhite and Jimmy Robinson

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Feral Zone 15 WAYNE TOUPS: FROM THE BAYOU TO THE BIG ISLAND

René and Manny — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000

The Grammy-winning Cajun singer and accordion star has carried bayou culture from Crowley, La., to the four corners of the globe. We catch up with him in Hawaii during the star-studded 10th annual Big Island Jazz and Blues Festival to survey the highs and lows of his storied career. Harmonica ace Jason Ricci and singer Kaitlin Dibble join Rene Coman and his Iguanas bandmate Joe Cabral on the veranda for the occasion.

Topics include Jay Miller, family life, East Texas dance halls, Zydecajun, Buckwheat Zydeco, leaving school, clearing canals, Acadian dialect, Nova Scotia, Barry Ancelet, Master Tracks studio, Steve Popovich, early recordings, the accordion in Louisiana, diatonic reeds, the ‘90s, hitting the wall, the brotherhood of musicians, a longtime band, Tommy McLain, Clyde’s Camp, Warren Storm, Lil’ Buck Sinegal, Clifton Chenier, feral cats, a harmonica face-off, and much more.

Intro music: "Trucker Takes A Wife" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Johnnie Can't Dance" from "Blast from the Bayou" by Wayne Toups and Zydecajun

Outro Music: "Down At The Juke" from "City Country City" by Ricci / Krown

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TMP238 STANTON MOORE GETS DOWN TO BUSINESS

René and Manny — Wed, 24 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000

A founding member of Galactic, the Grammy-winning drummer and educator has also been a member of Garage A Trois and the N.O. Klezmer Allstars, and is an owner of the legendary Tipitina’s. Even with the new “Book of Queens” record from his Krasno/Moore Project to promote, he still finds time to develop lessons for his online Stanton Moore Drum Academy. Stanton is a busy guy who always looks crisp and clean. Tonight he gets down and dirty with the Troubled Men.

Topics include a Jazz Fest recap, losing it, an Iguanas tour, a backyard Geritol party, 911 calls, Jimi Chubbuck, Tom Jones, Bowie’s “Moonage Daydream,” pet burial, King Charles, the Burger King, Theryl DeClouet, saying no, advice for young musicians, being a band, Tipitina’s improvements, rotating singers, shaving, Stanton Inc., teaching drums, influences, a new Walter Washington record, David Torkanowski, Robert Mercurio, Ben Ellman, record vs. album, a new release, CD sales, sold-out shows, heat exhaustion, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Nobody's Baby" from "Book of Queens" by the Krasno/Moore Project

Outro Music: "Ready for Me" from "Tchompitoulas" by Galactic (Feat. Cimafunk and Anjelika "Jelly" Joseph)

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TMP237 STEVE PYKE UP CLOSE

René and Manny — Thu, 11 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000

The British master photographer and MBE recipient started off shooting friends like the Pogues and the Clash when he was a touring musician. Renowned for intense, intimate closeups, his portraits of celebrities, philosophers, moon landing astronauts, WWI veterans, and Holocaust survivors have graced elite editorial publications and museum permanent collections worldwide. Now residing in New Orleans, he returns to his hometown for the opening of the “Punk: Rage & Revolution” exhibition at the Leicester Museum and Galleries featuring his iconic photos from the early days along with other images and artifacts of the era. Steve’s punk ethos is that anyone can do anything. Tonight the Troubled Men prove that once again.

Topics include a return to the Ring Room, a sold-out Susan Cowsill show, Pat McLaughlin at Jazz Fest, the sobriety tent, an AirBnB, a wedding gift, a Mandina’s hit, reading in the sauna, the RTRs, motorcycle racing, a trip to NYC, a Cramps bubblebath photo, a CB radio club, getting published in NME, a Rolleiflex camera, earning your face, selective exposures, a Brian DePalma countdown, John Lydon, British coinage, a 50th anniversary show, punk fashion, Jamie Reid, a new publication of “I Could Read the Sky” by Unbound, old people, a lost generation, Spider Stacey, cleaning up, San Francisco, Russian baths, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Janie Jones" by the Clash

Outro Music: "If I Should Fall From Grace With God" by the Pogues

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TMP236 JEREMY LYONS: VAPORS OF MORPHINE

René and Manny — Thu, 04 May 2023 14:20:00 +0000

The singer and multi-instrumentalist with Vapors of Morphine, the Deltabilly Boys, and the Busted Jug Band cut his teeth in street bands in the French Quarter, playing old-time acoustic blues and folk music. A post-Katrina relocation to Cambridge, Mass., led to meeting Dana Colley and Jerome Deupree of Morphine and being invited to front a reformed version of the group after the tragic passing of beloved singer/bassist Mark Sandman. The trio, now with drummer Tom Aery, continues to champion Low Rock and moody, unusual/experimental music on their latest “Fear & Fantasy” release. Tonight Jeremy joins the Troubled Men to plumb the depths to a new low.

Topics include Elizabeth King, Dave Easley, a mayoral restriction, Jazz Fest prep, holidays, a house concert, candle season, feet, high standards, food truck delivery, Japanese toilets, a lost crack pipe, Jimi Slut returns, a Dix Denney memorial, Matt Tecu, Greg Schatz, Ithaca, NY, early performances, moving to N.O., the Big Mess Blues Band, Washboard Lisa, Paul Santopadre, touring with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Dave Van Ronk, Billy Conway, the 2-string bass, Steve Berlin, a D.B.A. show, the Busted Jug Band, novelty music, children’s music, Mean Black Spider, crime in the city, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Whe the Sun Goes Down in Harlem" by the Busted Jug Band

Outro Music: "Irene" from "Fear & Fantasy" by Vapors of Morphine

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TMP235 MOJO NIXON: THE MOJO MANIFESTO

René and Manny — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000

The irrepressible singer, guitar player, and radio host celebrates the release of “The Mojo Manifesto: The Life & Times of Mojo Nixon,” the hilarious bio doc covering the southern-fried maniac’s career. From the early days with Skid Roper menacing the MTV bigwigs to his unhinged stage antics with the Toad Liquors and his Outlaw Country and NASCAR radio shows on SiriusXM, Mojo always goes in whole hog. Tonight the Troubled Men discover that madness is the method.

Topics include a Bob Mugge memoir, a book signing, Michael Tisserand, a French Quarter Fest recap, John Mooney, physical therapy, drugs, recycling, eye contact, dog walkers, shootings, fainting, the slap and tickle, Jesus, North Carolina beaches, a campaign platform, Richard Petty, Walter Hill, Jim Dickinson, “Talladega Nights,” baby names, editing the movie, a newspaper reporter father, Danville, Va., “The Prisoner’s Song,” a college punk in Ohio, a Shane MacGowan debacle at Wolf Trap, a Howlin’ Wolf obsession, “Mystery Train,” a crosscountry bike ride, Country Dick Montana, an origin story, the healing board, Jim Spake, “Otis,” Don Henley, Dave Alvin, Pete “Wet Dawg” Gordon, John Doe, a strong constitution, acting, “Great Balls of Fire,” “Super Mario Bros.,” Dennis Hopper, Bob Hoskins, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "Debbie Gibson is Pregnant with My Two Headed Love Child" and "Elvis Is Everywhere" from "The Mojo Manifesto" by Mojo Nixon

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TMP234 MISTI WHITE: ROCK'N'ROLL HELLCAT

René and Manny — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000

The drummer, singer, and songwriter with the Hellcats, the Alluring Strange, and the Chiselers was a longtime provocateur and facilitator on the Memphis music scene. She crisscrossed the country with the shambolic Panther Burns/Hellcats circus before relocating to Toulouse, France, to marry and pursue a solo career. Widely known as the mouthpiece for the notorious White twins, she’s never been afraid to talk to strangers. Tonight Misti finds out just how strange things can get when she joins the Troubled Men in the Christmas Club.

Topics include a Broadway Cruise to Bermuda, buffets, French Quarter Fest, a Gwyneth Paltrow court case, baby names, smoking, clinics, the Dalai Lama, a plastics fire, an Arkansas childhood, a DJ father, Mark Lindsay, Loudon Wainwright, getting stoned with the Easter Bunny, early larceny, the Brave One, moving to Memphis, Mandrax, following the Dead, a stolen keg, pink cocaine, side hustles, Jim Dickinson, meeting Lorette Velvette, pursuing Tav Falco, a longing for the stage, tambourine vs. drums, an LA sojourn, meeting Carlo Nuccio, George “the Max” Reinecke, saving Libertyland, selling a roller coaster, Philippe Lombardi, religious wars, an American dog, Harlan T. Bobo, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "Can't Find My Memory" and "Hell On Earth" from the forthcoming "Dis Moi" by Misti White

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Feral Zone 14 ARNE SKAGE: VIKING BLUES RETURNS TO THE 504

René and Manny — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000

The Norwegian blues guitar titan, record producer, and songwriter returns to the musical center of the universe to soak up some 3rd world charm and record a new record. After days of productive sessions and a whirlwind survey of local hot spots and luminaries, Arne joins René and guest cohost John Papa Gros at divebar mecca Snake and Jake’s Christmas Club Lounge to pause and reflect.

Topics include a return appearance, Doug Belote, Terence Higgins, a pandemic release, the problem of evil, drinks with Lucinda Williams and a Rolling Stone, a Chris Rock sighting, Steve Jordan, Quint Davis, Tipitina’s, the Kingpin, Papa Mali, Louque, Viking invasions, Steve Watson, Johnny Vidacovich, Frenchy, vibration, the Lamarquestra, Randy Rainbow, Broadway pit musicians, Dino Kruse, sidemen, a television tribute, a daughter’s success, reindeer, French Quarter Fest, a new EP, and much more.

Intro music: "Trucker Takes A Wife" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "Dressed Up To Get Messed Up"and "Procastination Blues" By Arne Skage

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TMP233 RENSO AMARIZ SHOOTS FROM THE HIP

René and Manny — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 10:51:00 +0000

The award-winning photographer and screenwriter’s work has appeared on the covers of every major newspaper, Time, and Newsweek. Renso recently turned an artistic self-help exercise into a collection of street photography, “I Saw You In New Orleans.” Having worked in war zones around the world, the nine-year Navy veteran once again demonstrates courage under fire as he sits down with the Troubled Men.

Topics include a triumphant return, SXSW, CC Adcock, Mojo Nixon, Joey Spampinato, Jerome Deupree, a Dave Clements gig, a failed recall drive, a new petition, the New Orleans Book Festival, Bill Gates accusations, Epstein Island, Keith Duncan, a Broadway cruise to Bermuda, a name explored, family, a first camera, the smoking area, metal bands, GWAR, a Navy recruiter, swimming underwater, a New Orleans assignment, New Year’s in Naples, a photographic rebirth, negative space, art within limitations, pandemic street art, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Gilligan's Island Theme"

Outro Music: "The Morning After (Theme from the Posidon Adventure)" by Muareen McGovern

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TMP232 JIMI PALACIOS: NOLA COUNTY DRIFTER

René and Manny — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000

The award-winning DJ, radio programmer, and host of the NOLA County show on WHIV 102.3 FM and Country Du Monde on Gimmecountry.com digital radio backed into the music biz almost by accident. Being in the wrong place at the right time, he threw away a career in law to hang out on air with established Americana music stars and highlight up-and-coming artists. Tonight Jimi rolls into the Christmas Club looking like the rootin’est tootin’est hombre east of the Pecos. The Troubled Men take cover.

Topics include a John Papa Gros tour, road food, chicken wings, senior menus, Dix Denney RIP, the Weirdos, John Denney, the L.A. punk scene, an arrest story, a record deal, moving to Austin, Tulane Law School, the BP oil spill settlement, the Banks Street Bar, Ron Hotstream, early broadcasting, Dr. MarkAlain Dery, Dave Catching, Rancho de la Luna, Bill Davis, Jesse Dayton, guest selection, regional music, “George and Tammy,” Dale Watson, Will Sexton, Bruce Watson, the NOLA Ameripolitan Festival, the Chickie Wah Wah reopening, the new Loose Cattle record, SXSW, a Broadway cruise, the Texas Tornados, a listener photo, future broadcasts, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "What My Baby Don't Know" and "You Don't Have To Take It From Me" from "Don't Walk the Darkness" by Will Sexton

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TMP231 DAVE EASLEY: PEDAL TO THE METAL

René and Manny — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 19:00:00 +0000

The transcendental pedal steel guitar virtuoso, composer, and singer is comfortable in just about any musical setting, be it jazz, blues, country, bluegrass, or pop. An in-demand session player, he’s recorded with Brian Blade, Joni Mitchell, Peter Rowan, Ruthie Foster, Papa Mali, and Coco Robicheaux. Releasing both the jazz record “Byways of the Moon” and the singer/songwriter project “Easley Rider” over the last couple of years, Dave is a busy guy. Tonight he makes time to join the Troubled Men for a trippy stroll through the canyons of their minds.

Topics include gig recaps, an impending tour, a surgery, One Eyed Jacks, a fortune cookie, church, a potato ban, Tom Sizemore, Jack Nicholson’s daughter, sad banjo music, Steve Martin, Hawaiian music, Johnny Bonvillain, Spade Cooley, Aunt Marti, bee stings, a Japanese grandfather, internment camps, a political activist mother, a Methodist missionary, an anti-war protest, an acid trip, Jerry Garcia, the Grateful Dead, Col. Bruce Hampton, allergies, a dog bite, influences, the Portuguese, Howard Levy, Tim Green, Ben Keith, “Harvest Time,” Psychic Temple, remote recording, “Bloody Gold,” term limits, referendums, an Alaskan trip, and much more.

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Break and Outro Music: "Mockingbird" and "Weed Eater Wars" from "Easley Rider" by Dave Easley

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TMP230 TOM FITZPATRICK MEETS THE WOLFMAN

René and Manny — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000

The monster tenor sax player with Walter Wolfman Washington & the Roadmasters began his tenure with the hard-partying ensemble in 1987, logging countless late nights at the Maple Leaf, Benny’s Bar, and festival performances around the world. His history includes work with stars like Johnny Adams, Snooks Eaglin, Kirk Joseph, Smilin’ Myron, and Alison & the Distractions, as well as playing and recording as leader of his own groups. Tom’s seen it all and lived to tell the tale. Tonight he returns to his old stomping grounds for a rendezvous with the Troubled Men.

Topics include Lent, a completed recall petition, Mardi Gras complaints, Raquel Welch RIP, Stella Stevens RIP, “Too Late Blues,” Huey Piano Smith RIP, a Johnny J & the Hitmen reunion, a John Papa Gros tour, a man hunt, an experimental high school, playing French horn, hearing Hendrix, Edgar Winter, switching to saxophone, lashes, the Alvin Batiste workshop, Kidd Jordan, Berklee College, a police encounter, Charlie Kohlmeyer, Emily Remler, Steve Masakowski, Loyola Music School, Charles Chips, Blue Stu, a wolf bite, Jack Cruz, the Junkyard Dog, a DWI, on the road, a hiatus, getting clean, rejoining the band, Walter’s passing, a memorial show, Jerry Jumonville’s baritone sax, a border arrest, playing with the James Brown horns, and much more.

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Break and Outro Music: "Too Blue" and "Save Your Love For Me" from "Chillin' at the Point" by Tom Fitzpatrick

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TMP229 ALISON YOUNG LETS THE DOGS OUT

René and Manny — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000

The singer and songwriter with the Song Dogs has been playing club dates since she was a teenager on the Maple Leaf stage. She’s spent years living in NYC and Paris doing business consulting by day, performing by night. Now Alison has returned home, working on a Song Dogs reboot featuring a record release and festival gigs. Tonight she crosses the parade route to take her chances with the Troubled Men. It’s so dark inside, she could be almost anywhere.

Topics include carnival fever, a royal exterminator, a bribe, Dave Turgeon 2.2, an Obamacare success story, a mob action, a political vendetta, the recall, a smashed window, early singing, karaoke sessions, an original lineup, a record deal, Tom Fitzpatrick, Tom Fitzmorris, an overseas move, residency, finding community, a bar rescue, a re-formed band, Bruce McDonald, Lisa Mednick, hospitality, upcoming shows, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Sweet Girl" frome "First You Make A Roux" by Alison Young

Outro Music: "Face In The Crowd" from "Light In The Distance" by the Song Dogs

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TMP228 STEVE RAPPORT FOCUSES ON THE CLASH

René and Manny — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000

The London-born music photographer came up in the thick of the ’77 punk explosion, shooting bands like the Clash, the Specials, the Damned, and the Jam, and developing close friendships with the musicians along the way. A recent move to New Orleans and the opening of his Mostly Rock ’n’ Roll Gallery, which exhibited many pieces at the recent International Clash Day celebration, have accompanied a creative renaissance where Steve is capturing images of the city’s thriving music scene. The way things are going around here, this town can use all the rebirth it can get.

Topics include a recovery, a recording session, a tribute show, Carnival season, the mayoral recall, Super Blow weekend, CTI, a rigorous pat-down, RIP Burt Bacharach, a last name, a first camera, a gambler, trunk gifts/stolen goods, early shows, Joe Strummer, the Hollywood Palladium shows, a Polaroid photo, “Taxi Driver” NYC, Jerry Dammers, “Free Nelson Mandela,” Terry Hall, Two Tone bands, “Ghost Town,” Coventry, Fun Boy 3, Robert Plant photos, a first job, KROQ, a Stray Cats gig, Brian Setzer, Jeff Beck, a marathon, the Pogues, Spider Stacey, Louie Michot, Poguetry in Motion, Ben Jaffe, the Preservation Hall Band, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Ghost Town" by The Specials

Outro Music: "Janie Jones" by The Clash

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Feral Zone 13 HENRY GRIFFIN: ESCAPE FROM SUNSET BLVD

René and Manny — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 14:40:00 +0000

The screenwriter, filmmaker, and college professor broke into Hollywood by selling his first spec script to a major studio. That led to a decade spent working as a script doctor for Fox, DreamWorks, and New Line Cinema. Then he returned to New Orleans to make indy films including “Mutiny” starring Nicky Katt and “Tortured By Joy” narrated by John Lurie, with Narcissy mastermind Jay Holland as the lead. We trace Henry’s career from video store clerk to auteur as he offers an upbeat take on the future of the art form.

Topics include a sudden illness, a silver lining, a crime wave, a convict at large, the mayor on “Face the Nation,” a shared relative, the Prytania Theater, a Jesuit education, old Frenchmen St., a guesthouse, rewrites, redheads, the Klezmer All Stars, Alex McMurray, Chris Lane, Rio Hackford, Theryl DeClouet, Hollygrove, a stills film, “Putney Swope,” movie audio, “The Color of Money,” “The Hustler,” TV vs film, closed captions, teaching at UNO, and much more.

Intro music: "Trucker Takes A Wife" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "I Wish I Could Sing" from "Bongo Joe" by George Coleman

Outro Music: "Space Is The Place" from "The Space Age Is Here To Stay" by Sun Ra

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Feral Zone 12: JOHN AGNELLO GETS LOOSE with MICHAEL CERVERIS

René and Manny — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Effervescent record producer/podcaster John Agnello (Sonic Youth, Dream Syndicate, Dinosaur Jr., Drive-By Truckers) and Tony Award-winning actor/musician Michael Cerveris (The Gilded Age, Fun Home, Tommy) join us in the Feral Zone as we take a break from recording to chat. John has seen a lot since his start in 1979 as an intern at the famed Record Plant recording studios in NYC. We discuss John’s illustrious career as well as his work with Michael and the band on the next Loose Cattle record. Forced ping pong with Meat Loaf, Gene Simmons’ book of groupies, boudin balls…all that and more.

Topics include Dockside Studio, a first single, Americana music, a traumatic memory, a magical experience, 10,000 hours, the bayou, isolation, Jay Gonzalez, mutual admiration, an analog mindset, creative solutions, a Redd Kross track, trusting the process, Mark Lanegan, picking takes, a subtle method, mentors, Jack Douglas, nightmare sessions, a legendary brother, going AWOL, being lucky, Cindy Lauper, William Wittman, Zebra, Randy Jackson, Jimmy Iovine, Louie Michot, the Red Rockers, moving faders, Shelley Yakus, forensic audio, Horsegirl, young bands, Wet Leg, Michael Imperioli, and much more.

Intro music: "Trucker Takes A Wife" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "Antiversary" and "Eating Birthday Cake" rough mixes from the new Loose Cattle record in progress

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TMP227 DIRK BILLIE TAKES CHARGE

René and Manny — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000

The affable guitarist, sound engineer, tour manager, and studio builder with Gatemouth Brown, George Porter Jr., Ultrasonic Studios, and Daniel Lanois’ Kingsway studio has been involved with every aspect of the New Orleans music scene for decades. As a Jazz Fest stage manager, he’s a friendly face you’re always happy to have on your side. Cool as a cucumber in any situation, his good humor is put to the test as he joins the Troubled Men for a going-over.

Topics include Mel Gibson, Jason Ricci dodging a bullet, an ATM smash-and-grab, Krystal burgers, New Year’s Eve with Dolly, Miley, and David Byrne, “The Whale,” garbage popcorn, a sports fan, the Clements Brothers on acid, Luigi’s, the Playboy Club, the Golliwog, Charlie Blancq, Kerry Brown, the Warehouse, the Allman Brothers, LSU dorms, Leisure Landing, Julie Ebel, the Pearls, Gentilly, Tom Fitzpatrick, the Cars, Mighty Sam McLain, Wayne Bennett, the Colt 38, a vodka problem, Eugene Ross, Ray Charles, a John Lee Hooker session, the Ascona Jazz festival, the Harlem Allstars, Tribe Nunzio, the Song Dogs, the Egyptian Room, Zak Starkey, Omari Neville, the Shapeshifters, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "Blue Light" and "Holy Infidel" from "Bough" by Eric Schiller (produced by Dirk Billie and Ethan Allen)

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TMP226 JAMES "12" ANDREWS MAKES THE SCENE

René and Manny — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000

The quintessential New Orleans trumpet player and singer, along with brother Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews, comes from a long line of musicians going back to Louis Armstrong’s band and the early days of jazz in the city. Shepherded as a youth by grandfather Jessie “Ooh Poo Pa Doo” Hill and brass band mentor Danny Barker, he grew up around Fats Domino as well as Allen Toussaint and Dr. John, who produced and played on his debut record, “Satchmo of the Ghetto.” His exploits in the penthouses of the elite and recent soiree with visiting French president Macron haven’t spoiled him. He still gets down and dirty with the Troubled Men.

Topics include the new year, pedicures, a slouch alarm, technology, recent deaths, dinner conversation, playing for George Bush, Dooky Chase, school days, the brass band revival, Tamborine and Fan, hustling tourists, tap dancing, a lucky number, a prior meeting, eating squirrel, Prince La La, a hotshot, the Lastie family, sage advice, being nice, Kevin O’Day, the Crescent City All Stars, private parties, a miniature kangaroo, a petting zoo, a new festival, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "I Bet You A Dollar" and "Ghetto Funk Music (featuring Big Chief Monk Boudreaux)" from "The Big Time Stuff" by James Andrews

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TMP225 M.I.A. ON THE MEAN STREETS

René and Manny — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000

On the final show of the year, a guest goes missing in action on the mean streets of New Orleans, and the Troubled Men turn on a dime to deliver an impromptu free-associative howl into the void. Fellowship and frivolity abound in the Christmas Club Lounge.

Topics include a missing guest, a hard freeze, bubble wrap, double zippers, a theme menu, deep-fried Christmas trees, a party trick request, jury duty, bowl season, the Wheel, a bar mitzvah, danger on the streets, Chateau Marmont parties, a fashion shoot, animal videos, an airport run, a dog pack, the 1984 World’s Fair, a stalker update, a priest update, specialty socks, tight suits, sock garters, the Lakers dynasty, Senate seats, Jack Nicholson, hot oatmeal, an in memoriam wish list, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "This Is About This" by the Geraniums

Outro Music: "Orbit Of Blame" from "This Is About This" by the Geraniums

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TMP224 ROCKIN' DOPSIE JR & THE ZYDECO TWISTERS: SOMEBODY'S SCREAMING

René and Manny — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000

The electrifying frontman, vocalist, and rub board player spent years as his father Rockin’ Dopsie Sr.’s onstage foil and righthand man in the Zydeco Twisters, playing on Paul Simon’s “Graceland” and Bob Dylan’s “Oh Mercy” records along the way. Leading the band since his father’s passing, Dopsie Jr. mixes tradition with James Brown-style showmanship that wows crowds from his hometown of Lafayette to the White House. As far as screaming is concerned, it’s how the Troubled Men wake up every morning.

Topics include Trump NFTs, crypto, Pokemon, the World Cup final, a Chanukah party, scratchers, the new police chief’s aunt, bar dogs, a chance encounter, musician habits, the Cajun Twisters, J’s Lounge, Grant Street Dance Hall, a 1st grade education, J.D. Miller studio, passing on SNL, Daniel Lanois, Bono, Kingsway Studio, a successor, a catch phrase, Lagniappe Day at USL, private parties, a miniature kangaroo, Bill Clinton, Harry Lee, Gatemouth Brown, Warren Storm, John Fogerty, CCR, a fistfight, Wheel of Fortune, Beyoncé and the Dixie Chicks at the CMAs, Kat Williams’ look, a “Road House” remake, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Dopsie's Cajun Stomp" from "Saturday Night Zydeco" by Rockin' Dopsie and the Zydeco Twisters

Outro Music: "Turn Up the Zydeco" by Rockin' Dopsie Jr. and the Zydeco Twisters

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TMP223 BRIAN COOGAN: BC GOES TO SATURN

René and Manny — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000

The Grammy-nominated piano player, organist, and singer wowing crowds at a Monday night Saturn Bar residency has also toured and recorded with EDM star Pretty Lights, the Iguanas, Bonerama, and the Maelstrom Trio, with Skerik and longtime co-conspirator Simon Lott. A classically-trained pianist, he’s equally comfortable with the James Booker/Dr. John/ Allen Toussaint canon or the Hammond B3 organ trio jazz repertoire. While he may be a tall drink of water, BC is relieved that the Troubled Men are sticking to cocktails tonight.

Topics include a headphone aversion, Chanukah, a wedding party, DC Harbold, World Cup fever, a birthday party, Debra Howell, the mayor’s recall, a new police chief, deodorant, alternate names, Baton Rouge, supportive parents, the College World Series, a longshot, a childhood autograph, Catholic High, M’s Cafe, the School for Improvised Music, the Knitting Factory, a fist meeting, Glyn Styler, Andy Bourgeois, regionalism, hip hop, self-examination, a novel recording approach, Grammy protocol, playing Red Rocks, a Carlo Nuccio story, a renaissance, Jon Cleary, Liberace, “One Mo’ Time,” and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Southern Nights" by BC Coogan

Outro Music: "Who's Gonna Help A Brother Get Further" by BC Coogan

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TMP222 IRIS BERRY: PUNK HOSTAGE

René and Manny — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000

The celebrated author, poet, singer, and L.A. cultural historian is the co-founding publisher and editor at Punk Hostage Press and a true Hollywood Punk Rock luminary. A founding member of the all-star Ringling Sisters collective, she also collaborated and performed with the Dickies, the Flesh Eaters, the Lame Flames, and Pink Sabbath. During her time bartending at the famed Cathay de Grande and David Lee Roth’s Zero Zero after-hours club while living in the notorious Disgraceland apartment with Pleasant Gehman and Belinda Carlisle, Iris saw just about every sort of debauchery under the sun. The Troubled Men are transfixed.

Topics include neighbors, a barn burner, Paul Newman, “The Long Hot Summer,” Kirstie Alley RIP, the Stalker Files, a Macron visit, a retiring police chief, an STD comeback, Al Capone, a t-shirt redesign, Beyond Baroque, Pacoima, a chop shop childhood, Van Halen as a house band, a Valley girl, the LA De Da column, the Whisky a Go Go, a punk boyfriend, the Slab Lab, “The Daughter of Bastards,” a Carrie Snodgress favor, Carlo Nuccio, Raji’s, Dave Alvin, orphanage benefit shows, poetry chapbooks, Dave Catching, Gary Eaton, Lou Adler, getting signed, spoken word records, “Two Blocks East of Vine,” the artistic journey, Top Jimmy, the Mentors, El Duce stories, a bender, the US Festival, new book releases, Black Flag at Southport, the Circle Jerks at Tipitina’s, Stories Bookstore, John Doe, persistence, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "60 Watt Reality" by the Ringling Sisters

Outro Music: "56 Reasons" by the Ringling Sisters

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TMP221 AUGUSTUS WALKER: SILICON SLAVE

René and Manny — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000

The Australian experimental techno and electronic music artist is actually a New Orleans native and Charity Hospital baby who fled the city as a child in advance of Hurricane Katrina. Suffering bi-continental culture shock and longing for connection, he found succor in the hip hop and DJ community of his adopted homeland. Gus may be a slave to technology, but he’s as free as a bird as he samples koala sex shrieks in the sonic wilderness. The Troubled Men don their gimp masks for this one.

Topics include fake weather, Margaret Orr, a Thanksgiving recap, booze wasters, the usual suspects, the Fairgrounds, dog races, a new Neil Young record, cyber Monday, a new iPhone, the Stalker Files, the future, Adelaide, dingoes, Nicole Pavy, a forgotten childhood, an impending sense of doom, a hat trick, Vegemite, the rave scene, “The Piano,” aborigines, EDM, glitch hop, private shows, Aussie character, politics, a corporate furry, the D house, bogans, Indonesian religious police, ugly Americans, social media, the World Cup, social credit, new music, a song a day, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Swampy Quaaludes" by Silicon Slave + Zekel

Outro Music: "Derotonin-Inward" by Silicon Slave

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TMP220 FREE FOR ALL: THE SHOW MUST GO ON

René and Manny — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 07:30:00 +0000

When a scheduled guest falls ill at the eleventh hour, it’s once more unto the breach for the Troubled Men. Fulfilling the foundational axiom of showbiz, they open their notebooks, fall back on their instincts, and talk up a storm. Snake & Jake’s head honcho Dave Clements makes an early cameo, but this episode is Double Troubled, stem to stern. You asked for it. You got it. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

Topics include a change of plans, the men’s room, toddler t-shirts, a nightmare, the Plowed Boys, Blue Velvet Studio, a day of infamy, a traumatized age group, a first girlfriend, a porn priest returns, saving souls, the Loose Cattle recording sessions, John Angello, Jay Gonzalez, Wadzilla lives, Troubled Men t-shirts, early episodes, a 2-week binge, a harsh interrogation technique, a word search gone wrong, a kid’s birthday party, the Urine Destroyer, a campaign announcement, unknown candidates, political hot water, a chicken heir flames out, an ethics lapse, West Side Story, a conversion, ritual circumcision, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "It's Too Late To Die Young" from "Pothole Heart" by Luke Spurr Allen featuring Happy Talk Band

Outro Music: "Tonight" from "Little Houses In Space" by the Geraniums

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TMP219 MACON FRY: RIVER RAT

René and Manny — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 07:30:00 +0000

The writer, educator, and author of "They Called Us River Rats: The Last Batture Settlement of New Orleans" has lived on the thin strip of land on the Mississippi River-side of the levee since he stumbled onto the hidden enclave after a chance encounter at the Maple Leaf Bar decades ago. Now he chronicles the history, folkways, and legends of the area with a personal memoir of his life on the margins. Macon is comfortable living in constant jeopardy, so he’s cool as a catfish when he sits down with the Troubled Men.

Topics include election day sensations, a silent partner, the Clempire, a campaign ad idea, Po Boy Fest, Hubig’s pies, an old flame, Dave Clements, a Virginia childhood, a first rental, Wavelength magazine, a teaching job, Fortier High School, a word origin, batture commerce, goats, the heyday, the decline, squatters, mail service, the big teardown, hurricanes, flood stage, river sounds, Oliver Houck, Gemini parties, John Mooney, a french fry fight, book royalties, new friends, power lines, changes in New Orleans, a bone-in pork chop sandwich, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Sacred Ground" from "Son & Moon" by John Mooney

Outro Music: "Standing Still" from "Truth of the Matter" by John Mooney

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TMP218 TONY GREEN: UP FROM THE GUTTER

René and Manny — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:30:00 +0000

The lovable frontman, singer, songwriter, and musician with Concrete Confetti, the Gutter Brothers, and Sonny Schneidau’s Fortifiers started out busking on the streets of London with a jacked-up jug band-turned-skiffle outfit before moving indoors and getting signed to Elvis Costello’s Demon Records. Coming from a legendary New Orleans family, he grew up among bohemian royalty. Tonight he climbs back into the gutter to slum it with the Troubled Men.

Topics include an Airbnb conflict, Halloween, the Tic Tac girl, staying clean, strollers, D. H. Peligro RIP, the sane one, the Clementses, the Pavys, the Charbonnets, a blended family, the Frank Spencer Quartet, Keith Keller, a tea chest bass, Dr. Feelgood, Nick Lowe, pub rock, a reunion record, St. Roch, Steve Walters, Kelly Keller, a softball team, playing catcher, the Brothers Three Lounge, a new recording, casting a spell, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Still Waiting" from "Isometric Boogie" by the Gutter Brothers

Outro Music: "Uh Oh" by Concrete Confetti

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TMP217 DAN OESTREICHER TAKES THE LOW ROAD

René and Manny — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000

He’s the baritone and bass saxophone ace with Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, Roger Lewis’ Baritone Bliss, and the N.O. Klezmer Allstars. An in-demand session man (Mark Ronson, Eric Clapton, CeeLo Green), he’s also involved in the free jazz/improvised music scene with performances in the Open Ears series and the Instigation Festival. Dan’s always interested in going low, so when he joins the Troubled Men, it’s a race to the bottom.

Topics include birthday rituals, a bad dinner, a microwave mishap, the dirtiest old man, a homeless conversation, a last name, Pittsburgh, a school band director, a record store, sax choirs, failed auditions, Tony Dagradi, the School for Improvisational Music, a turning point, N.O. Jazz Orchestra, image, a new band, an age cap, an oligarch party, Saxodrone, bari vs. tenor sax, Tim Green, overtones, the low A key, modern vs. vintage horns, Joe Cabral, being Jewish, playing music as prayer, an ongoing tour, an Art Neville story, sage advice, a dire prediction, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "928 Horn Jam" from "Backatown" by Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue

Outro Music: "Time" by Flaxan

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Feral Zone11: BIG CHIEF MONK BOUDREAUX, MARDI GRAS INDIAN CHIEF OF CHIEFS

René and Manny — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 07:27:00 +0000

The Grammy-nominated Big Chief of the Golden Eagles recorded with the Wild Magnolias on their landmark records, electrifying Mardi Gras Indian chants with Willie Tee and Snooks Eaglin’s funk and creating a mind-blowing hybrid of New Orleans music. From neighborhood barrooms to Carnegie Hall, Monk has spent a lifetime masking and performing around the world with his group and in collaboration with artists like Dr John, Galactic, Anders Osborne, Papa Mali, and John Papa Gros. Tonight he enters the Feral Zone with John Gros in advance of their tour of Spain supporting his latest record, “Bloodstains and Teardrops.”

Topics include a mixed neighborhood, the White Eagles, a Chief Scout, Indian practice, a hidden culture, speaking French, initiation, recording, Quint Davis, Bo Dollis, the Elder of Elders, becoming Big Chief, sewing, the power of the suit, outside gangs, respect for the chief, Indians vs. the police, tribal positions, Super Sunday, the prettiest Indian, a lifestyle, work with blues artists, not thinking, togetherness, “Indian Red,” Black Johnny, the next generation, and much more.

Intro music: "Trucker Takes A Wife" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Monk's Mardi Gras" from "Won't Bow Down" by Big Chief Monk Boudreaux

Outro Music: "Choo Choo" from "Bloodstains and Teardrops" by Big Chief Monk Boudreaux and "My Indian Red" from "Jazz A'La Creole" by the Baby Dodds Trio

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TMP216 BRIDGET FENLASON ROCKS THE VOTE

René and Manny — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000

The costume designer, stylist, figure skater, and activist has been the coordinator for New Orleans Rock the Vote since its establishment. Her new Acushla Local Art organization is shining a spotlight on local artists. Bridget initially plays coy, but ultimately gets into the swing of things with the Troubled Men.

Topics include a cooling-off period, an illegal Airbnb, juvenile offenders, a new favorite band, a voter PSA, the Jerry Lewis Telethon, Tony Orlando, a Valley Girl, Culver City, figure skating sabotage, the swing revival, the film biz, wardrobe malfunctions, a Lenny Kravitz video shoot, Nicolas Cage, Harry Dean Stanton, “Sonny,” “Runaway Jury,” Gene Hackman, Bono, intimacy coordination, a porn shoot, white jeans, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Gasoline And Matches" from "Heavy Lifting" by Loose Cattle

Outro Music: "Factory For Stars" from "Hope Is Not For The Weak" by the Geraniums

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TMP215 MATT TECU MEETS MR. HOLLYWOOD

René and Manny — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000

The Grammy-nominated drummer has worked with artists including Neil Young, Beck, Daniel Lanois, Sam Morrow, and Manny’s Hollywood party band, Too Free Stooges. He was also the house drummer for the “Echo in the Canyon” film and tour revisiting the heyday of the Laurel Canyon music scene with Jakob Dylan, Brian Wilson, Cat Power, and Fiona Apple. Matt hasn’t spoken to Manny in 25 years, but he knows from experience what he’s in for. Some things never change.

Topics include the Carlo Nuccio tribute, a prank, the rest of the story, Wadzilla’s passing, Tito Puente Day, meeting by accident, long odds, airport access, a reunion, a last meeting, a successful career, Silver Lake, a mountain lion, Zander Schloss, St. Louis, a Miles Davis gig, little criminals, a hippie boarding school, an acid trip, the Unconscious, an opening gig, a backstage video, Dick Rude, Alvarado St., a Club Lingerie show, a rockstar audience, a downward spiral, Mr. Hollywood, the Circle Jerks, Doug Belote, session acumen, New Orleans drummers, the Meters, playing Tipitina’s, Dig, the Kibitz Room, Andy Slater, a period piece, society, Ryan Adams, a Dylan endorsement, Joe Strummer, Matt Groening, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "You Showed Me" (featuring Jakob Dylan & Cat Power) from "Echo in the Canyon"

Outro Music: "Quick Fix" from "Concrete and Mud" by Sam Morrow

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Feral Zone 10: TAV FALCO'S PANTHER BURNS

René and Manny — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0000

The visionary performance artist, musician, filmmaker, visual artist, and author behind the legendary Unapproachable Panther Burns founded with Alex Chilton in 1979 just completed the whirlwind “Rouge Male” U.S. tour. He joins René inside the Feral Zone to discuss the trip, his relocation to Bangkok, his current recording and film projects, and Rene’s early tenure in the band. Tav shares pearls of wisdom concerning the “secret eye of the artist” from his mentor, the great photographer William Eggleston.

Topics include a first Tupelo’s gig, a Club Lingerie birthday, a first tour, a blowout, the 40Watt Club, an aberrant orbit, the Lore of the Panther Burns, an infamous performance action, Televista, Marge Thrasher’s Straight Talk, artistic output, starting in the middle, R.L. Burnside, Eugene Baffle, a college riot, “Mondo Memphis Vol. 1,” a time traveler, the American South, learning Thai and Italian, poetic gradients, a photo book, a Memphis archive, a Thailand studio, the Urania Trilogy, the current band, sharkskin slacks, and much more.

Intro music: "The Trucker Takes A Wife" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Bourgeois Blues" from "Behind the Magnolia Curtain" by Tav Falco's Panther Burns

Outro music: "Money Talks" from "Sugar Ditch Revisited" by Tav Falco's Panther Burns

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TMP214 ALEX GREENE SCORES

René and Manny — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 15:32:00 +0000

The Memphis multi-instrumentalist, composer, and leader of the Rolling Head Orchestra is a veteran of the Reigning Sound, Alex Chilton, and Tav Falco’s Panther Burns. He’s created and performed original scores for a number of classic silent films including a recent commission for the Indie Memphis Film Festival of the 1921 Swedish witch documentary “Haxan.” Alex also has a PhD in anthropology, so he might have some insights about the Troubled Men.

Topics include a cool day, a sex toy spill, an X-ray, an eyewitness, camera time, a long brushing, a city on the verge, Jan. 6 re-enactors, a theremin player, Jim Spake, Tom Lonardo, Jim Duckworth, moving to Memphis, computer music, Ardent Studios, the Farelight sampler, Lorette Velvette, the Kropotkins, Mo Tucker, Greg Cartwright, Booker T, a swan song, a whirlwind tour, Mario Monterosso, Bruce Watson, Bible & Tire Recording, Goner Fest, Rev. Fred Lane, Wadzilla RIP, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Speak Easy Serenade" from "Depression Jubilee" by Alex Greene and the Rolling Head Orchestra

Outro Music: "Roadkill Samba" from "American Elegy" by Alex Greene and the Rolling Head Orchestra

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TMP213 JAKE ECKERT UNDER SUSPICION

René and Manny — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:40:00 +0000

The Grammy-winning guitarist, singer, and producer with the New Orleans Suspects is also a Dirty Dozen Brass Band alum and owner/engineer of Rhythm Shack Studio where he’s recorded blues legend Bobby Rush and hoodoo slide guitar master John Mooney. Jake spent years playing the mountain music of Doc Watson and making L.A. sessions with studio giants like Larry Carlton before landing in the Crescent City. Tonight he submits to an interrogation as the Troubled Men play a little good cop/bad cop.

Topics include a hearing date, early invitations, self help, the mayor’s debt, NOPD incentives, lawlessness, the royal family, a stalker update, a long hospital stay, a Covid honeymoon, a musical family, vaudeville, Appalachian State University, Eric Clapton, the Music Institute, Kirk Joseph, a post-Katrina relocation, Terrence Higgins, an extended tour, Roger Lewis, Liberace and Fats Domino, Sammy Davis, Las Vegas, Hollywood, Son House, Trina Shoemaker, Sheryl Crow, porno merchandise, Cedric Burnside, health issues, a new record, a final question, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "Criminal" and "Good Intentions" by the New Orleans Suspects

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Feral Zone 9: DR. DONALD SCHUELER REVISITED with EDDIE YOUNG and NICOLE PAVY

René and Manny — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0000

The now 93-year-old author and conservationist returns to the Feral Zone with his lifelong friend and drinking buddy Eddie Young to reminisce about the French Quarter in the ‘50s, the march to Selma with M.L.K., a kinky D.A., and other highlights of their 65-year friendship. Night nurse Nicole Pavy assists with the delivery.

Topics include a 19th-century cottage, a birthday party, a smart ass, a competitive relationship, military service, encounter groups, a Mexican car crash, nightclubbing, Jim Garrison, hypocrisy, Clay Shaw, a sham trial, fake IDs, aging, Dr. John, Catholic school dances, the current climate, voting, arguments, the Place, Berkeley, “Five Days At Memorial,” a whistleblower, PTSD, Katrina, the kindness of strangers, a bush fire, survival, environmental predictions, future trends, and much more.

Intro music: "The Trucker Takes A Wife" by Styler/Coman

Outro music: "These New Dreams" from "Hope Is Not For The Weak" by the Geraniums

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TMP212 ROB WAGNER SPANS TIME

René and Manny — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0000

The modern jazz saxophone player, composer, and bandleader has recorded with his own trio as well as the Klezmer Allstars and Iris May Tango. His latest project with Anthony Cuccia, Klaas Hubner, and Kate Becker combines music, meditation, and breathwork. Tonight Rob joins the Troubled Men as they drag a few skeletons out of the closet.

Topics include a recall effort, another speed camera ticket, Moon Landrieu RIP, nicknames, the Stalker Files revisited, a stabbing spree, R.J., Chris Walken, Michigan, music training, a miserable childhood, college, Robert Black, classical saxophone, French masters, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, the Cubs, Andy Wolf, leaving Chicago, the Little People’s Place, Kevin O’Day, composition, Benjamin Lyons, killing time, a bad pet, a new project, Andrei Codrescu, a terminal record, an honest man, TikTok, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "20.05.22" by Rob Wagner and Klaas Hubner

Outro music: "Sax_Bells" by Rob Wagner

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TMP211 CAROLINE VALENCIA: CIRCLE BAR CONFIDENTIAL

René and Manny — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 05:21:00 +0000

Her tenure dates back to the earliest days of the Circle Bar. In fact, she likes to say that she came with the building. The former tennis pro and dentist-turned-bartender encountered everyone from Lee Circle winos and touring hipsters to counterculture royalty like Keith Richards and Hunter Thompson. After her time in Austin hanging out with Stevie Ray Vaughn, Bill Hicks, and Sam Kinison and her years as den mother for the circular clubhouse for wayward adults, Caroline is well acquainted with barfly foolishness. It’s just like old times as she joins the Troubled Men.

Topics include a hiatus, celebrity spectators, a mayoral recall, Noonie Man, juvenile crime solutions, failing school zones, the Mission District, 2 dominatrices and a priest, Austin in the 1970s, common interests, an Antone’s jam session, Rank & File, a moveable feast, special catering, babysitting Roky Erickson, the Fleur de Lis restaurant, Ben Ellman, a Hank Williams III gig, Kelly Keller, absinthe parties, Jim “the Hound” Marshall, heavy pours, celebrity bartenders, Andre Williams, a close call, Michael Ward’s nighttime circuit, Mike Hurtt, barkeep discretion, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "The Analyst" from "Loose Strings" by Carlo Nuccio

Outro music: "Sensible Shoes" from "Little Houses in Space" by the Geraniums

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Feral Zone 8: SHAWN WILLIAMS' FEARLESS JOURNEY

René and Manny — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0000

The Americana-noir recording artist comes in on a wave of stellar reviews for her latest, “Wallowing In The Night,” the follow-up to 2020’s acclaimed “Fear of Living, Fear of Loving” recorded entirely on her phone. No stranger to adversity, she’s endured a carjacking, RV breakdowns, and the collapse of her touring band, and that’s just this summer. Undeterred, Shawn enters the Feral Zone to tell the tale as we react to the tragic loss of our dear comrade Carlo Nuccio and recount a few treasured memories of good times with the larger-than-life drummer.

Topics include Jeff Treffinger, Swiss recording sessions, the Glyn Styler band, banned from the Red Room, one last gig, Carlo Fest, working for the Nooch, a cover story, prolific output, early songwriting, local roots, a radio career, a New York move, Dick Clark, back to new Orleans, a nonsense memory, a first meeting, Tom Stern, Blue Velvet Studio, an innocent approach, a first record, solo touring, a fortune cookie, a pandemic tour, French Quarter life, playing the Sturgis bike rally, frank lyrics, family dynamics, corporate radio, Jimi Palacios, Bruce Barielle, a live band, a cruel summer, big news, Roxy Bergeron, and much more.

Intro music: "The Trucker Takes A Wife" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro music: "Someone Else" and "If You're Gonna Leave" from "Wallowin' In The Night" by Shawn Williams

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Feral Zone 7 ANTHONY CUCCIA: THE NIGHT JANITOR CLEANS UP

René and Manny — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 06:30:00 +0000

The multi-instrumentalist behind the Night Janitor and the Other Planets has also played with Rotary Downs, the Iguanas, and Glyn Styler Presents the Clergy. Having survived his own season in hell, he now counsels other troubled souls as a mental health professional by day, while producing new music on the night shift. Anthony’s been there and back again, and he’s here to tell the story.

Topics include an Iguanas tour recap, a secret show, Fitzgerald’s, Camile Baudoin, Michael Tisserand, John Magnie, the Continental Club, Hunt Sales, Mike Buck, Bridge House, a marathon gig, a laptop break-in, Linda Gail Lewis, name confusion, playing bongos, studying with Hector Gallardo, Lafayette music peers, Tim McFadden, CC Adcock, the Other Planets, Rob Wagner’s New Thing, Playtex Living Gloves, Rotary Downs, Zack Smith, modular synths, Scott Campbell, Mr. Show, Sinking City Records, psychic shows, Tim Robertson, kamikaze practice, one bad decision, clinical mental health, relapse, vivid memories, buoyancy, Uganda Roberts, profound change, obsessions, tone, tension, ego, monkey mind, and much more.

Intro music: "The Trucker Takes A Wife" by Styler/Coman

Break music: "Flooker" from "Everything" by the Night Janitor

Outro music: "Coconut Cake Bake" from "Round Circle" by the Night Janitor

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TMP210 ABBE WOOL LANDS ON HER FEET

René and Manny — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 06:51:00 +0000

The screenwriter (“Sid and Nancy”) and director (“Roadside Prophets”) started her career in the hotbed of the L.A. indy scene making “Repo Man” with Alex Cox. She’s known Manny since his earliest days in the movie biz and Too Free Stooges. Abbe has survived both independent filmmaking and a near-fatal fall. Tonight she tests her luck with the Troubled Men.

Topics include a jury deliberation, local politics, a trip to France, dental charts, mystery travel, Roy Cohn, Paul Sorvino RIP, “Goodfellas,” a fist bumper, a correction, UCLA film school, a student film, Dick Rude, Ramón Menéndez, “Repo Man,” Sunset Strip, the Circle Jerks at Tipitina’s, Zander Schloss, a blended family, a big hit, writing “Sid and Nancy,” Gary Oldman, Courtney Love, criticism, Dan Wool, AFI, Brant Reiter, “Roadside Prophets,” a union job, a fall, moving home, smoking, a Vegas trip, Nick Ratner, “Mad God,” Mody Frank, John Doe, leaving L.A. and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Institutionalized" by Suicidal Tendencies

Outro music: "My Way" by Sid Vicious

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TMP209 TIM ROBERTSON WINS AGAIN

René and Manny — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0000

The versatile guitarist with fiddle dynamo Amanda Shaw has had his orchestral compositions performed by symphonies around the country. All this is in addition to his day job as one of the hardest working guys playing Bourbon Street. Tim’s work ethic, forged as a high school track star, serves him well as a musician and tonight as he stays a step ahead of the Troubled Men.

Topics include a world on fire, a Taco Bell attack, a prison story, the D.A. on trial, John Hinckley on the loose, “Taxi Driver II,” Hanson live, a stalker returns, Istanbul, redheads, judo practice, Arch Manning, Bethlehem Steel, an elevator escort, a track star, starting late, a realization, a pivot to music, the cusp of greatness, Mike Sklar, Mike Darby, learning songs, a Bowie tribute, being Mick Ronson, the Iguanas at the North Star, Mike Barras, stage acumen, differing perspectives, studying composition, Daron Hagen, a tuba glissando, orchestration, and much more.

Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro music: "The Lion Sleeps, "Tesh," and "Biggest Freak In The Room" from "Get On Board" by Tim Robertson

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TMP208 ZACK SMITH CAPTURES THE MOMENT

René and Manny — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 06:20:00 +0000

The award-winning commercial photographer and drummer with acclaimed alt-rock band Rotary Downs shot his first music festival as a teen at the Festivals Acadiens in his hometown of Lafayette, La. His current exhibition, “Exit Stage Right,” at the N.O. Jazz Museum is a collection of stage-side portraits taken everywhere from Bonnaroo to Chaz Fest. His two decades playing with the sublime Rotary Downs is icing on the cake. Zack is used to flying by the seat of his pants in less-than-ideal conditions. That comes in handy as he wings it with the Troubled Men.

Topics include the #1 dive bar, a pickup line, the #1 murder rate, the navy base, a Tic Tac obsession, Bastille Day, an all-purpose band, Zachary Richard, a French language renaissance, a vision quest, a bathroom darkroom, trial and error, the zone system, intellectual property rights, a portfolio, meeting bands, assisting Herman Leonard, a visual tradition, disposable images, a heckler, a photo booth, a move to Granada, band dynamics, the writing process, James Marler, Chris Columbo, Jason Rhein, Michael Girardot, a triumphant send-off, C.C. DeVille, Voodoo Fest, the next thing, and much more.

Intro music: Styler/Coman

Break and Outro music: "Orion" and "The Sandwich Islands" from "Traces" by Rotary Downs

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TMP207 JUNE YAMAGISHI COMES HOME

René and Manny — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 06:15:00 +0000

The powerhouse guitarist from the Wild Magnolias and Papa Grows Funk spent 20 years as a star of the Japanese blues and soul music world before finding a new home in New Orleans. A longtime devotee of Mardi Gras Indian music and the Meters, he quickly found his way into the very bands he’d studied from afar. After nearly three decades at the apex of the funk scene in his adopted city, June tips into an old haunt to rendezvous with the Troubled Men. They decide to do it in English, as Manny and René’s Japanese is atrocious.

Topics include gunplay, a murder bet, Carlo Fest, donuts, the 4th of July, Japan, Susan Cowsill, Abe Simpson, fireworks, Tic Tacs, Theryl “the Houseman” DeClouet, that hometown smell, an athlete, American TV and radio, the Ventures, electric guitars, fake hippies, the West Road Blues Band, opening for B.B. King, funk bands, a record deal, Korean cultural dominance, Pink Lady, Chickenshack, Band of Pleasure, David T. Walker, James Gadson, the Sunset Strip, the Maple Leaf, Michael Ward and Reward, Cornell Williams, a Wild Magnolias gig, George Porter, John Gros, the Meters reunion, the Old Point Bar, the Trio with Johnny Vidacovich, the Headhunters, touring, friends back home, Kenken, “The Houseman Cometh,” upcoming dates, and much more.

Intro music: Styler/Coman

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Break music: "Coochie Molly" from "Life Is A Carnival" by the Wild Magnolias

Outro music: "My Man" from "Mr. Patterson's Hat" by Papa Grows Funk

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TMP206 KING JAMES HOLDS COURT

René and Manny — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 06:28:00 +0000

King James and the Special Men’s hold on the Monday night old-school r&b scene at BJ’s, Sidney’s Saloon, and the Saturn Bar lasted over a decade, leaving behind an LP and a handful of singles featuring the Lost Bayou Ramblers’ Louis Michot, Layla McCalla, and Alynda Segarra of Hurray for the Riff Raff. Now mastermind Jimmy Horn heads Special Man Industries, producing perfumes, incense, and other sundries for his discriminating clientele worldwide. Listen in as the Special Man joins the Troubled Men to contemplate the state of civilization.

Topics include an inside job, Roe v. Wade, the coat hanger business, Twitter, Dominicans, a debutante party, white suits, Rotary Downs, Midnight Oil, dry cleaning, a dog park, cottage core, a road trip to New Orleans, pioneer stock, Mormon wives, a word problem, Seattle, the LeDale Hotel, a pimp, a dancer, Washboard Lisa, the Quarter scene, Chris “Showtime” Davis, Rashid Akbar, Dave Clements, Jessie Mae Hemphill, Ernie and Antoinette K-Doe, a transformation, jumpsuits, personnel changes, singles, retirement, the value of art, smoking, work philosophy, pandemic benefits, and much more.

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Break and Outro music: "Baby Girl" and "The End Is Near" from "Act Like You Know" by King James and the Special Men

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TMP205 DEAN ELLIS' FANTASTIC VOYAGE

René and Manny — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 06:36:00 +0000

The writer, translator, and WWOZ DJ discusses his new book of poetry, “Far Flung,” his early life in New Jersey, and the ocean trek that sparked his love of Brazil and its culture. Dean’s years of on-air radio experience and easygoing nature serve him well as he mixes it up with the Troubled Men on the eve of another epic trip abroad.

Topics include illegible handwriting, hobosexuals, the heat, a Julee Cruise correction, Father’s Day, a birthday breakfast, a Zoom meeting, senior dating, civil rights work, a New Jersey childhood, college in Boston, radio shows, a lumber freighter, a co-conspirator, Martha Mitchell, a Kingston close call, love letters, a change of plans, visa issues, learning Portuguese, the favelas, drumming, a lost bet, bartending, fine dining, getting published, John Travis, “My Favorite Things,” McCoy Tyner, a flight to Lisbon, and much more.

Intro music: Styler/Coman

Break music: "Brazil" from "Stone Flower" by Antonio Carlos Jobim

Outro music: "Berimbau" from "Herb Alpert presents Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66"

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TMP204 JIMMY ROBINSON OPENS UP

René and Manny — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 06:26:00 +0000

The virtuoso guitarist and composer with Woodenhead and the New Orleans Guitar Masters has spent a lifetime exploring the possibilities of the instrument. He’s scaled the heights of instrumental jazz/rock with Woodenhead and luxuriated in the introspection of his solo acoustic work, all while swimming against the pop music tide. Tonight Jimmy paddles as fast as he can to keep his head above the turbulent waters of the Troubled Men Podcast.

Topics include Esai Morales, a staycation, airfares, random gunplay, a fan encounter, Julee Cruise RIP, David Lynch, wigging out, Ejaculation at the Celebration of Life, a lost guitar, Lake Terrace, the Beatles, Yoko Ono, the Greek Fountains, Audubon Park concerts, Black River, Cranston and Dave Clements, music school, Sex Dog, Rick Wigginton, Layla Musslewhite, Keith Keller, a live recording, L’li Queenie, Ford’s Place, Ron Cuccia’s Jazz Poetry, Peter Holsapple, Susan Cowsill, the White Album, Lenny Breau, the Police, Ole Man River’s, the Lafitte Artist’s Complex, property ownership, and much more.

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Incidental music: "Falling" from "Floating Into the Night" by Julee Cruise

Break music: "Severly Blue" from "Woodenhead Live at Tipitina's"

Outro music: "Can't Stop Drinking" from "Guitarworks" by Jimmy Robinson

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Feral Zone 6: THE IGUANAS IN PARADISE

René and Manny — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 06:35:00 +0000

Saxophone great Big Chief Donald Harrison Jr. joins the Iguanas and Emmy-winning Hawaiian filmmaker and festival producer Kenny Martinez-Burgmaier to reflect on the triumphant return of the Big Island Jazz and Blues Festival after a 2-year hiatus. Donald discusses his mentoring a teenage Notorious B.I.G. and hanging out at home with Miles Davis. Kenny recounts his rise from child cook to impresario. The star-studded lineup and spectacular locale stand in contrast to a persistent ennui for which there is no geographic solution. Troubled in Paradise? You could put it like that.

Topics include the Mauna Kea Beach Resort, caloric intake, Eric Marienthal, Wayne Toups, supplements, Skip Martin, positivity, a Mexican restaurant, car sales, Jazz Alley TV, film school, video production, Pancho Sanchez, 2nd lines, a unified musical approach, Clifford Brown, artistic longevity, boxing acuity, Mike Tyson, an extended stay, Aloha spirit, royal lineage, a canoe, and much more.

Intro music: "The Trucker Takes A Wife" by Styler/Coman

Break music: "Oye Mi Cumbia" from "Sin To Sin" by the Iguanas

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Feral Zone 5: DR DON SCHUELER GETS A HOUSECALL

René and Manny — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 06:06:00 +0000

The 92-year-old author, college professor, and former French Quarter denizen mingled with luminaries like Tennessee Williams and Clay Shaw and counted superstar historian Stephan Ambrose among his closest friends. Born in Victorian Brooklyn, he arrived in New Orleans in 1950 and spent the ensuing years haunting the recesses of the region from the mansions of the Garden District to the backwoods of Mississippi. Tonight he enters the Feral Zone, along with co-conspirator and attending night nurse Nicole Pavy, as a man who has seen a lot and has no reason to hold back.

Topics include an orphan, an arts high school, sexual identity, chance vs. choice, plantation life, Europe in the ’50s, a New York job, meeting New Orleanians, the French Quarter in the ’50s, Dixie’s Bar, “Suddenly Last Summer,” “A Handmade Wilderness,” the Atchafalaya, higher education, LSUNO, meeting Willie, the Red Carpet, Selma, safaris with Betty Wisdom, an old lion, the UpStairs Lounge, Middle English, Dr. Reinecke, Girod St. Cemetery, longevity, the desert, “Incident At Eagle Ranch,” predators, legacy, a first meeting, and much more.

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Break and Outro music: "Rosa Parks" and "Royal Street" from "Hope Is Not For The Weak" by the Geraniums

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TMP203 ROSIE ROSATO REPORTS FOR DUTY

René and Manny — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 14:54:00 +0000

The conga player and Vietnam veteran has led a life of service both in and out of the military. As a door gunner with the 1st Air Cavalry, he joined those throughout the ages willing to make the ultimate sacrifice. The Troubled Men are awed as Rosie recounts his mythic life.

Topics include the Norfolk Bayou Boogaloo, a D.C. gig, Hawaii, cousins, smoking Kools, a George Porter encounter, local stupidity, Zion Williamson, a 2nd booster, Ray Liotta RIP, a pistol whipping, “GoodFellas,” “Something Wild,” DeNiro, a kidnapping, a musician father, a maestro grandfather, a seminary expulsion, the Celebration of Life festival, a draft notice, enlistment, Vietnam deployment, the Easter Offensive of ’72, “The Deer Hunter,” “Apocalypse Now,” “Platoon,” death cards, coming home, troubled vets, Mardi Gras ’73, Professor Longhair, volunteer work, art therapy, and much more.

Intro music: Styler/Coman

Break music: "Summer Samba" by Walter Wanderley

Outro music: "Galveston" by Glen Campbell

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TMP202 RICH COLLINS: THE IMAGINATION MOVERS AND BEYOND

René and Manny — Thu, 26 May 2022 06:01:00 +0000

The Emmy Award-winning writer, musician, actor, and creator of Disney TV’s “Imagination Movers” series discusses the band’s 20-year history, his formative years, and his solo career. Rich is a relentlessly positive guy with a cheerful demeanor and a smile on his face. Tonight his good nature gets put to the test as he sits down with the Troubled Men.

Topics include a 200th episode party recap, a podcast lost and found, “Ozark,” losing gear, a missing bass, underwear, an empty nest, a New Orleans girl, a 4-track recorder, songwriting, playing drums, Go-Go music, Trouble Funk, straight life, journalism work, Chris Rose, irony, the first show, Disney TV, band drama, Kyle Melancon, mom groupies, a Movers/Slipknot mash up, a lawsuit, Five Happiness restaurant, multigenerational fans, military base tours, a hopeful future, acting, a real hero, a Miley Cyrus moment, and much more.

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Break music: “Zombie Radio” from “That Escalated Quickly” by Rich Collins

Outro music: “All the Pretty Houses” by Rich Collins

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TMP201 INSIDE THE WORLD OF BEN VAUGHN

René and Manny — Thu, 19 May 2022 06:02:00 +0000

He’s known for his work scoring music for hit TV shows “That 70s Show” and “3rd Rock from the Sun,” his records with Alan Vega, Alex Chilton, Charlie Feathers, and Nancy Sinatra, his long-running syndicated radio show, “The Many Moods of Ben Vaughn,” and a 40-year career as a solo artist. With a new solo record, “The World of Ben Vaughn,” coming out, Ben drops in to catch up with the Troubled Men before his tour of Spain. Apparently the rain there falls mainly on the plain.

Topics include a Jazz Fest recap, a Daniel Lanois set, triangle sandwiches, porch parties, the Chili Peppers, the heat, WEVL, WXPN, a Big Star story, “Like Flies On Sherbet,” “Cubist Blues,” Suicide, “Rambler ’65,” a record collection, early dance bands, Duane Eddy, early recording, disgusting percussion, Roland Janes, moving to L.A., Pulp Fiction, surf guitar, session work, John Lithgow, the Mojave Desert, Tom Haden, Dave Catching, Dash Rip Rock, Sinatra’s “Watertown,” Bob Gaudio, the Four Seasons, and much more.

Intro music: Styler/Coman

Break and outro music: “Wayne Fontana Was Wrong” and “Blind Alley” from “The World of Ben Vaughn” by Ben Vaughn

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TMP200 THE 200TH EPISODE PARTY: TROUBLE NEVER ENDS!

René and Manny — Thu, 12 May 2022 14:45:00 +0000

The Troubled Nation gathers at Snake & Jake’s Christmas Club Lounge to celebrate the milestone, as guests and supporters join Manny and René to reminisce about the first 200 episodes and look forward to the future. The Struggle Continues!

Topics include a French Quarter Fest recap, Earth Day, the Soul Bowl, Jude Acers, Sidney Smith, the Youngbloods, ‘60s music festivals, Bill Graham, chess with Jamie Foxx, Ouija boards, a ghost story, a favorite episode, Doug Belote, Chris Rose, common sense, Putin, Gina Phillips, new sculptures, Chris Champagne, city politics, Carlo Nuccio, the NFL draft, online gambling, the Saints’ future, John Wayne, big announcements, Dave Clements, Jeff Treffinger, good hair, a patio upgrade, scams, a junior prom, Craig Yokum, Dave Turgeon/Dee Slut, John Swenson, Michael Deas, Natasha Sanchez, art school, Pratt Institute, “Art School Confidential,” starving artists, Renoir, a multimedia world tour, Suzanne Charbonnet, Tony Green, Rob Rothman, a car accident, Charity Hospital, an orchid, Reese’s candy, Malort, and much more.

Intro music: Styler/Coman

Break music: "Red Cadillac" from "Hope Is Not For The Weak," "This Is About This" and "Orbit Of Blame" from "This Is About This" by the Geraniums

Outro music: "Sensible Shoes" from "Little Houses In Space" by the Geraniums

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TMP199 COUNTER CULTURE WITH DC HARBOLD AND CARLOS MENDIETA

René and Manny — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 15:20:00 +0000

The musician and owner of More Fun Comics, DC Harbold teamed up with artist/animator Carlos Mendieta to create a “Clerks” meets “American Splendor”-style comic book series, “Counter Culture,” based on hilarious customer interactions and goings-on in the store. DC’s been collecting the exchanges on social media for years, and now Carlos has brought them to 2D life, with the first issue soon to be released. Tonight they join the Troubled Men for a four-way on art, commerce, and which shoes to shop in. See you in the funny papers.

Topics include festival season, an Easter parade, a Billy Nungesser break-in, “Fat City,” “Under the Volcano,” a time change, comic inspiration, cartoon illustration, Harvey Pekar, Joyce Brabner, Xanadu Comics, Paul Giamatti, Robert Crumb, swinger parents, Ringling College of Art, clown camp, computer animation, Austin, Rio Hackford RIP, Doctor a’ Go-Go, the Matador, following Dave Attell, an impounded car, Gilbert Gottfried RIP, nerd culture, collectors vs. hoarders, sales ESP, rare comics, a Jim Mahfood cover, a first edition, “Suspicious Minds” a la Shatner, and much more.

Intro music: Styler/Coman

Break music: "Back In the Old Black" by Bipolaroid

Outro music: "In My Cave" from "Back In the Old Black" by Bipolaroid

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TMP198 JOHN CULBRETH GETS NAUGHTY

René and Manny — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 06:50:00 +0000

The Naughty Professor cofounding trumpet player and point man for the Naughty Horns has also worked with the Temptations, Rickie Lee Jones, the Afghan Whigs, and Galactic. He discusses the band’s formation, his home-schooled childhood, and his many collaborations with hip hop artists including Chali 2na. For being the youngest guest to date, John really has his head together. The Troubled Men want to be him when they grow up.

Topics include Will Smith vs. Chris Rock, stage violence, Chris Owens RIP, a covid infection, Holy Week, a carjacking, a failed state, the Next Door app, a Texas childhood, TV rewards, a high school faux pas, the Geek Squad, Loyola music school, practicing, the Arban Trumpet Method, jazz exposure, band competition, Dennis Dotson, skipping church, music as prayer, a music biz program, a band house, early touring, the jam band scene, serious recording, a new approach, band identity, the Musos sync licensing agency, sample packs, and much more.

Intro music: Styler/Coman

Break music: “Pleiades” from “Everyday Shredder” by Naughty Professor

Outro music: “Imagine” from “Magic Box” by John Culbreth

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Feral Zone 4: KEVIN GORDON & THE IGUANAS HIT THE ROAD (PT2)

René and Manny — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 06:35:00 +0000

The swampy Americana songwriter, singer, and guitarist, covered by Levon Helm, Keith Richards, and Lucinda Williams, has traveled a twisted road from juke joints in Monroe, La., and the Iowa Writers’ Workshop to his Nashville home. Out on a string of dates with the Iguanas, he joins the band on a night off to issue a communiqué from the tour, in the final installment of a two-part episode. As KG says, they’re just trying to get to Memphis.

Topics include a master’s degree in poetry, Hill Country Blues, Mississippi Fred McDowell, the major 3rd in the blues, a Nashville publishing deal, industry songwriting, Garry Tallent, a suitcase of money, Jim Herrington, an Electra 225, Jim McCormick, Pat McLaughlin, a writing routine, photo inspiration, William Burroughs, and much more.

Intro music: “The Trucker Takes A Wife” by Styler/Coman

Additional Music: "GTO" from "Long Gone Time" by Kevin Gordon

Outro music: "Trying to Get to Memphis" from "Tangle the Blue Sky" by Kevin Gordon

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Feral Zone 3: KEVIN GORDON & THE IGUANAS HIT THE ROAD (Pt.1)

René and Manny — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 06:53:00 +0000

The swampy Americana songwriter, singer, and guitarist, covered by Keith Richards, Irma Thomas, and Sonny Burgess, has traveled a twisted road from juke joints in Monroe, La., and the Iowa Writers’ Workshop to his Nashville home. Out on a string of dates with the Iguanas, he joins the band on a night off to issue a communiqué from the tour, in the first installment of a two-part episode. As KG says, they’re just trying to get to Memphis.

Topics include a Midwestern tour, a procedure, solo acts, West Monroe, South Omaha, West Memphis, “Jungle Boogie,” a band director, marching bands, Jorie Graham, poetry, the punk ethos, an Elvis impersonation, live performance, Bo Ramsey and the Sliders, Freddie King records, meeting X, John Doe’s beer, Todd Rundgren’s cake, and much more.

Intro music: “The Trucker Takes A Wife” by Styler/Coman

Outro music: “Deuce and a Quarter” from “Down to the Well” by Kevin Gordon

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TMP197 SHAWN HALL MAKES THE CONNECTION

René and Manny — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:40:00 +0000

The accomplished visual artist and former Piety Recording Studio manager has worked with an impressive list of creative superstars and maladjusted misfits during her storied career. Stints as a chimney sweep, absinthe brewer, and crime scene photo tech round out her resume. Tonight Shawn brings her incisive intellect and easy laugh to a meeting of the minds with the Troubled Men. Pearls before swine? You be the judge!

Topics include new tenants, sexism, a dog and a cat, a Bob Dylan show, the Geraniums memorial, a new hairdo, a Jeopardy host, Alicia Silverstone, scarves, Michigan, art exposure, a jazz musician, high school trouble, a Florida misadventure, a biker assassin, teachers, cursive, odd jobs, “Educating Rita,” Trey Helliwell, luck, finding New Orleans, the Mermaid Lounge, an artistic dialogue, loft building in Wicker Park, the Warhol Diaries, a new perspective, a return to nature, and much more.

Intro music: Styler/Coman

Break music: “Try To See It My Way” from “Hope Is Not For The Weak” by the Geraniums

Outro music: "Soul Kiss" from "Juarez" by the Iguanas

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TMP196 DALE SPALDING HEATS UP

René and Manny — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 14:40:00 +0000

The harmonica master and singer with Canned Heat and Poncho Sanchez grew up in the musical hotbed of Downey, California, with Phil and Dave Alvin. Influenced early on by the Louis Jordan records of his trumpet-playing mother, he caught the blues bug hearing artists like the Paul Butterfield Band, Sonny Terry, and Brownie McGhee at the Ash Grove and the Golden Bear in L.A. Comfortable in a variety of musical settings, tonight Dale tests his tolerance level in a session with the Troubled Men.

Topics include baths vs. showers, the impending 200th episode, a borrowed book, Michael Tisserand, a student worker, a Bob Dylan show, tainted cupcakes, sailing from Pongo-Pongo, Bud Ferillo, the Coach House, the Vietnam draft, evading the FBI, going country, Lon Price, Duke Burrell, a Jazz Fest gig, moving to New Orleans, meeting Fito De La Parra, Larry Taylor, a music cruise, psychedelics, and much more.

Intro music: Styler/Coman

Break music: “You’re The One” by The Little Elmore Reed Blues Band featuring Dale Spalding

Outro music: “Early In The Mornin’” from “Latin Spirits” by Poncho Sanchez

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TMP195 RONNIE BARNETT ON THE MUFFS

René and Manny — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:45:00 +0000

The legendary Muffs bass player, along with singer/guitarist Kim Shattuck and drummer Roy McDonald, blasted out their infectious, melodic brand of punk rock from 1990 until Kim’s passing in 2019. Cresting at the top of the Indie rock wave, they counted the Ramones, Elvis Costello, and Ronnie Spector among their fans and picked up a platinum record for their hit recording of “Kids In America.” With the reissue of 2004’s “Really Really Happy” along with Kim’s demos for that record soon to be released, Ronnie finds kindred spirits in the Troubled Men as they gather for a meeting of the minds.

Topics include a camera ticket, the Iguanas/Kevin Gordon tour, a middle seat, RIP Kevin O’Day, 911 calls, dropping the masks, a record store, meeting Alex Chilton, the Pandoras in Houston, moving to L.A., starting a new band, the Coconut Teaser, a punk rock teacher, backup dancers, the ’90s sound, Green Day, Korla Pandit, the Plaster Casters, a new release, Kim’s legacy, Willie Aron, Susan Cowsill, rock’n’roll college, a New Orleans connection, “Pam and Tommy,” Tony Rugolo, guest relapses, and much more.

Intro music: Styler/Coman

Break music: “Sad Tomorrow” from “Blonder And Blonder” by the Muffs

Outro music: “Weird Boy Next Door” from “Whoop Dee Doo” by the Muffs

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TMP194 JASON MINGLEDORFF GOES SOLO

René and Manny — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 15:50:00 +0000

A Grammy-winning veteran of Dr. John, Papa Grows Funk, the Nightcrawlers, and Galactic, the saxophone, clarinet, and flute player is a devotee of the New Orleans R&B and jazz canon. Now, as a college instructor, he passes this knowledge on to impressionable young minds. With his first record as a bandleader soon to be released, Jason jumps into the fray with the Troubled Men to recall career highs and lows, while remembering some of the giants who have come before.

Topics include the Lenten season, a parade encounter, mistaken identities, Mardi Gras, a senior discount, a group costume, Chris Champagne, Michael Deas, the Ideal Market, a tragic fatality, gospel grandparents, a Disney World gig, a drum major, grad school, moving to New Orleans, Mem Shannon, the blues circuit, June Yamagishi, road food, a new sponsor, a teaching position, Eric Traub, Jerry Jumonville, The Band, Lee Allen, Maceo Parker, a James Brown gig, Sam Butera, jazz education, young musicians, Clint Black, baritone sax, the clarinet, Jon Culbreth, Ian Bowman, becoming a Simpsons character, “Glory Road,” Tony Clifton, Chris Owens, and much more.

Intro music: Styler/Coman

Break music: “Red Spark” from “Needle in the Groove” by Papa Grows Funk

Outro music: “Glass House” from “Atmosphere” by the New Orleans Nightcrawlers

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TMP193 JOHNNY J. CALLS A SIT DOWN

René and Manny — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:05:00 +0000

The rockabilly and roots guitarist, singer, and bandleader of the Hitmen, O.L.D., and the Blue Vipers has been an intergral part of the New Orleans scene since his arrival in the early ’80s. He’s worked with greats like Alex Chilton, Wayne Bennett, Joe Clay, George the Max, and Dave Turgeon. Tonight Johnny J. Beninati goes on the record with fellow travelers the Troubled Men to illuminate the dark recesses of the rock’n’roll landscape.

Topics include a new Troubled Home, Aquarius, the Linda Lindas, self-policing, a horse lover returns, road hazards, curling, Babe Ruth, a first meeting, a working stiff, Bobby Brennan, Ed Sullivan, a contest, hotdog water soup, Jack Clement, Chuck Gwartney, Lalo Schifrin, Murphy “Fluffy” Hines, an Elvis impersonator, a street fight, Dale Hawkins, Radio Shack, Nicky Sanzenbach, Sex Dog, Scott Goudeau, and much more.

Intro music: Styler/Coman

Break Music: “16 Chicks” from “Louisiana Rockabilly” by Johnny J. and the Hitmen

Outro music: “Might As Well Admit It” from “Nuclear Hayride” by Johnny J. and the Hitmen and “4-Legged Lover” from “Nashville Never” by O.L.D.

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TMP192 BEN MUMPHREY GIVES US HOPE

René and Manny — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:40:00 +0000

The record producer and recording engineer had spent years working with bands including the Pixies, Frank Black, and the Breeders before taking over the fabled Studio In The Country and returning it to its former glory. The recent release of the Geraniums’ “Hope Is Not For The Weak” represents the final 10 years of material recorded with him there at the mixing board. Always unflappable, Ben joins the Troubled Men in the hornets’ nest of Snake and Jake’s Christmas Club Lounge for a good going over.

Topics include the Clempire, last week’s episode, kids in wells, a Dave Clements cameo, a health kick, Mardi Gras, a Krewe Du Vieux party, a milk miracle, the Iguanas at Chickie Wah Wah, a remote recording, cutting cable, switching insurance, a Jesuit education, the Plaza in Lake Forest, school showers, a teenage band, Scott Durbin, engineer training, Chris Finney, Mike Napolitano, Kingsway Studio, Trina Shoemaker, Karen Brady, O’Henry Studios, Sound City, tour fatigue, moving to the Truck Farm, Kim Deal’s house, working with the Breeders, Debbie Farmer, an echo chamber, a good vibe, Dash Rip Rock, professionals, amateurs, a session band, Stan Ridgway, Daemon Shea, the last Circle Bar gig, One South Lark, All Girl Band, and much more.

Intro music: Styler/Coman

Break music: “This Is About This” by The Geraniums

Outro music: “St. Claude Avenue” from “Hope Is Not For The Weak” by The Geraniums

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TMP191 MEGHANN MCCRACKEN AGAINST THE GRAIN

René and Manny — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 07:01:00 +0000

The iconoclastic screenwriter, essayist, and former Siberia Bar owner recently self-cancelled from social media after her commentaries drew the ire of the online mob. She now unleashes her polemics in Quillette Magazine and on the Substack platform. This Joan Didion acolyte is no shrinking violet. Tonight Meghann comes on like a runaway train, and the Troubled Men hang on for dear life as it nearly teeters off the tracks.

Topics include the Elysian Bar, the Diewater, Yoko Ono, make ‘em ups, “Glengarry Glen Ross,” Al Pacino prank calls, Super Bowl traditions, Dick Butkus, Raider Nation, sports betting, violent crime, psychologists, a Sacramento childhood, Salinas land barons, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jim Jones, miscegenation, millennialism, Judaism, Jane Goodall and David Graybeard fan fiction, victimhood, UC Santa Cruz, finding New Orleans, an outlaw boyfriend, “Panic In Needle Park,” “Slouching Towards Bethlehem,” the Silent Generation, the “Karen” phenomenon, “Fun Home,” and much more.

Intro music: Styler/Coman

Break music: “When I Sing About You” from “Total Death Benefit” by The Happy Talk Band

Outro music: “Best Interest At Heart” from “Hope Is Not For The Weak” by The Geraniums

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TMP190 AURORA NEALAND LIGHTS UP

René and Manny — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 07:30:00 +0000

The innovative multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and composer with the Royal Roses, the Monocle, the Panorama Jazz Band, and the Klezmer All Stars turns up to discuss her many projects, as well as her rural, hippie childhood and eventual escape to New Orleans. Her lightness of spirit is a breath of fresh air. Aurora had lots of interdisciplinary training at Oberlin College and Paris' Jacques LeCoq School of Physical Theatre, but tonight it’s the Troubled Men who are made to heel.

Topics include favorite podcasts, Caesar, the lifting malaise, shoes, little people, Marty and Elayne at the Dresden Room, a diaper scammer revisited, a beach shack, a mountain hut, herbal medicine, sniffing glue, school band, a custom degree, musique concrete, soccer, train hopping, Baltimore, grad school, Chiquita Magic, first gigs, punk, the Pixies, becoming a bandleader, Downbeat magazine, a coffee shop mural, Rory Danger, festival dates, doing less, and much more.

Intro music: Styler/Coman

Break and Outro music: "Trash Compact" from “Easy Listening for Lunatics" and "Whistleblower" by Aurora Nealand

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Feral Zone 2: MICHAEL CERVERIS LETS LOOSE IN THE GILDED AGE

René and Manny — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 14:57:00 +0000

The Tony Award-winning actor and musician returns to discuss his latest role on HBO’s new “Gilded Age” period drama and his band Loose Cattle’s recent “Heavy Lifting” album. Guitarist and composer Jonathan Freilich joins the proceedings to add his two cents. Everyone’s been through a lot in the last few years, and Michael is no exception. Tonight he enters the Feral Zone as we search for the first glimmer of dawn.

Topics include a return guest, continuing education, Neil Young and Crazy Horse at the Barn, minimalism, Phil Spector’s maximalism, lockdown recordings and video production, new songs, Kimberly Kaye, Will Sexton, emotionalism, artistic ownership, session work, Mark Bingham, Peter Stampfel, dreams coming true, “The War of Art,” process, gigs, “The Drowning Pool,” West Virginia, academic parents, rural progressives, Exeter Academy, Lilli Lewis, Yale, a pivotal time period, health protocols, “The Plot Against America,” “Station Eleven,” turning the tables, a good cop/bad cop proposal, and much more.

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Break and Outro music: “Sidewalk Chicken” and “Get Downtown” from “Heavy Lifting” by Loose Cattle

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TMP189 JEFF TREFFINGER: THE GERANIUMS IN BLOOM

René and Manny — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 07:01:00 +0000

The guitarist and songwriter for the Geraniums and Tribe Nunzio and co-owner of the Mermaid Lounge has just released “Hope Is Not For The Weak,” a double album of Geraniums recordings the Bukowski-meets-the-Velvet-Underground outfit collected from years of sessions at the famed Studio in the Country. He discusses the band’s long history, as well as the recent passing of singer and lyricist Brendan Gallagher and drummer Daemon Shea. These songs have always felt like a drunken prayer to God. Tonight Jeff joins the Troubled Men as they all count their blessings.

Topics include post-holiday malaise, Mardi Gras season, home testing, a terminal strategy, a bottle of vodka, Yoko Ono, a Betty White parade, Greg Ensslen, Vernon Rome, Holden Miller, the Economy Cafe, Melinda Pendleton, George the Max, Clint Montz, Mermaid Recording, Glyn Styler, Malcolm Burn, Bogdanovich films, a date with Tatum O’Neal, “Paper Moon,” Cybill Shepherd, smoking, “This Is About This,” a Circle Bar residency, Peter Holsapple, Alex McMurray, Goat, Ben Mumphrey, an Irish gift for melody, show tunes, a terminal diagnosis, a coma, a changed man, Tom Marron, Gerald McCollum, concepts of time, the N.O. Musicians Clinic, and much more.

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Break, Outro, and additional music: “Can I Come Home,” “Pale As Jane,” “It’s Love,” “Retreat Of The Light Horse Brigade,” “Factory For Stars,” and “I’m Here To Stay” from “Hope Is Not For The Weak” by the Geraniums

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TMP188 MARK WALTON LAYS IT DOWN

René and Manny — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 15:33:00 +0000

The Dream Syndicate and Continental Drifters (Susan Cowsill, Vicki Peterson, Peter Holsapple) bassist, vocalist, and songwriter covered a lot of territory from L.A.’s Paisley Underground to the New Orleans-based indie-rock supergroup. Tonight Mark reaches out from his post-Katrina Las Vegas Safe House, where he places his bet and takes his chances with the Troubled Men.

Topics include postponed tour dates, a recording session with Goat, fear, risk, Mardi Gras, Ronnie Spector R.I.P., a new Geraniums record, a haircut, a Cowsill party, the slums of Beverly Hills, early bands, influences, a rehearsal studio, Steve Wynn, Karl Precoda, touring with R.E.M., the Music Machine, the Talpa Restaurant, a Carlo Nuccio apartment, the Drifters formation, the Hollywood rock scene, a Too Free Stooges show, the trip from L.A. to N.O. and back, salvaged tapes, a flooded bass, Phil Lynott’s bass, meeting Led Zeppelin, a Mick Jagger party, Kyle Melancon, the desert, a torso, Punk Rock Bowling, and much more.

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Break music: “Dusting Off The Rust” from “The Universe Inside” by the Dream Syndicate

Outro music: “Tomorrow’s Gonna Be” from “Better Day” by the Continental Drifters

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TMP187 ROBERT MUGGE, REAL TO REEL

René and Manny — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 14:45:00 +0000

The award-winning filmmaker behind classic music docs like “Deep Blues,” “The Kingdom of Zydeco,” and “Gospel According to Al Green” has spent decades highlighting American jazz, soul, and roots artists like Sun Ra, Gil Scott-Heron, Sonny Rollins, and Robert Johnson. His post-Katrina feature ”New Orleans Music In Exile” chronicled the dispersion of musical refugees across the region and their struggles to carry on. After a lifetime of shooting on the fly, he joins the Troubled Men as they roll tape and see what happens.

Topics include a quarantine week, tour prep, a new year, Ruffles, a broken murder record, a drunk driver, Billy Nungesser, “Iguanas in the House,” film school, Samuel Fuller, a “Dylan goes electric” concert with Dad, a civil rights household, a great-grandfather’s legacy, Jim Crow laws, R.L. Burnside, the Panther Burns, Robert Gordon, Bob Palmer, a memoir, Frank Rizzo, Blaze Starr, Bob Hope, a USO reunion, Frances Langford, Bob Mercer, Keith Keller, Spike Lee, Cyril Neville, “Saloon Man,” and much more.

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Break music: “Jumper On the Line” from “Burnside on Burnside” by R.L. Burnside

Outro music: “Que Tristeza” from “Super Ball” by the Iguanas

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TMP186 KYLE MELANCON BANGS HIS DRUM

René and Manny — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 14:35:00 +0000

The powerhouse drummer and vocalist with the Emmy Award-winnng Imagination Movers spent 20 years propelling Dash Rip Rock’s punkabilly onslaught from coast to coast. From “Let’s Go Smoke Some Pot” to “I Want My Mommy,” he plays it all with intensity and finesse. As the School of Rock music director, he passes on his unbridled love of rocking out to the next generation. Since Kyle’s used to dealing with children, he should have no problem handling the Troubled Men.

Topics include an old nickname, Hillel Slovak, Christmastime for the Jews, stuck inside of Mobile, Dusti Bongé, Quintron, Miss Pussycat, TV marathons, an Advent pill calendar, Chuck Prophet votes for the Hound, shooting galleries, champing at the bit, a French name, the Brother Martin band, Marty Hurley, Arthur Hardy, Stanton Moore, Keith Spera, Sgt. Pepper, Keith Moon, a Passover gig, meeting Bill Davis, Chris Luckette, touring, Kelly Keller, a TV show, Jazz Fest, Voodoo Fest, a bra, a diaper, Studio in the Country, Ben Mumphrey, Jay Wesley, “Get Back,” Big in the ‘90s, Daphne Moon, Zoom, Settly, Dream Syndicate, Mark Walton, Ruffles on New Year’s Day, and much more.

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Break music: “Happy To Be Here” by the Imagination Movers

Outro music: “Stella Don’t” by Daphne Moon

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TMP185 KEITH "TREE" BARRY TEACHES A LESSON

René and Manny — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 15:20:00 +0000

He’s a multi-instrumentalist, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Thelonious Monster collaborator, and a cofounder, along with Flea, of the Silverlake Conservatory of Music. His career includes playing viola in the orchestra for Ray Charles and playing saxophone with the Chili Peppers, naked except for a sock. Crediting his high school music program with saving his life, he felt compelled to return the favor. Tonight Tree loses the sock and lets it all hang out with the Troubled Men.

Topics include a new variant exploding, Mardi Gras plans, an anniversary, Geritol, Castellon’s Pharmacy, Bosco syrup, an N.Y.C. childhood, rural New Jersey, an L.A. relocation, Fairfax High, a school orchestra, college plans, Berklee College of Music, discovering the viola, solving the woodwinds, the harmonica, a change of plans, drug casualties, a golden age, Jack Irons, nicknames, biking to gigs, Hillel Slovak, “Mother’s Milk,” “Truth or Consequences,” Two Free Stooges live, a teaching career, Horace Tapscott, Pete Weiss, road hazards, rental scooters, a NoCal move, and much more.

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Break music: “Like Young” from “Blew Year’s Proposition” by Keith Tree Barry

Outro music: “There Was A Time” by Keith Tree Barry

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TMP184 RICK SHEA: LOVE & DESPERATION

René and Manny — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 15:35:00 +0000

The Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and guitar master’s work with Americana legends like Dave Alvin, Chris Gaffney, and Wanda Jackson as well as his many excellent solo records, including his latest, “Love & Desperation,” speaks for itself. Cutting his teeth in the Southern California honky tonks, the San Bernadino-bred Telecaster slinger has seen it all from the inside out. An artist of subtlety and nuance, Rick throws caution to the wind as he meets up with the Troubled Men to survey the canyons of their minds.

Topics include early darkness, shutdowns, sleeping in a car, loitering laws, Marty Allen RIP, a Kevin Gordon tour, tornados, online shopping, express lane friction, a military childhood, Spahn Ranch, flower power, the Bakersfield scene, the Blasters at the Palomino Club, Gene Taylor, Wyman Reese, Festivus, “Public Domain,” Amy Farris, Christy McWilson, R.E.M., John Doe, D.J. Bonebrake, dead friends, “From An Old Guitar,” the Cinema Bar, Tito’s Tacos, remote recording, Sylvie Simmons’ 4-star review, McCabe’s Music series, Keith “Tree” Barry, the Folk Alliance, and much more.

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Break and Outro music: “(Down at the Bar at) Gypsy Sally’s” and “Mystic Canyon” from “Love & Desperation” by Rick Shea

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TMP183 KIRK JOSEPH: MASTER OF NEW ORLEANS SOUSAFUNK

René and Manny — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 15:56:00 +0000

The virtuoso sousaphone pioneer with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Treme Brass Band, and his own Backyard Groove reinvented the instrument in the modern band context. Singled out as a star among stars, he’s played and recorded with Elvis Costello, Luther Dickinson, Dr. John, and Bobby Rush. In keeping with his flagship band’s moniker, Kirk keeps it dirty as he goes tit for tat with the Troubled Men.

Topics include a new show intro, a Zoom group social event, the drunkest countries, an Australian postcard from Nicole Pavy, RIP Bob Dole, Marty Allen, a lunch faux pas, the N.O. Mt. Rushmore, the 7th ward, the Andrew Bell Jr. High band, Noel Kendrick, band director Donald Richardson, “Frog” Joseph, Charles Joseph, Jerry Brock, the Olympia Brass Band, woodshedding with Roger Lewis, the brass band tradition, tuba vs. sousaphone, destiny, the Majestic Brass Band, touring Europe, the music biz, childhood influences, jam bands, artistic identity, transcendence, Freeman’s Oh Yeah club, and much more.

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Break music: “Snowball” from “The New Orleans Album” by the Dirty Dozen Brass Band

Outro music: “Chewing Gum” from “Spike” by Elvis Costello featuring the Dirty Dozen Brass Band

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TMP182 JAMES "THE HOUND" MARSHALL ON THE LOOSE

René and Manny — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 16:02:00 +0000

The radio personality, bar owner (Circle Bar, Lakeside Lounge NYC), and rock ’n’ roll musicologist moved to the punk rock ground zero of 1977 Lower East Side at age 18, meeting the Cramps, the Ramones, Richard Hell, and Lester Bangs on his very first day in town. His original WFMU radio show (’85-’97) established an outlet for unhinged rockers, blues wailers, greaseball classics, and instrumental madness from his massive collection of 45s and 78s. His new The Hound NYC radio show and Hound Howl podcast carry on that same love of music from the edge. The Hound brings his unvarnished opinions and acerbic wit as he joins the Troubled Men for a stroll through the rubble of memory lane.

Topics include a Susan Cowsill Christmas concert, Thanksgiving, a new variant, mob influence, Paterson, N.J., Bud Abbott’s FBI file, life in Florida, Miriam Linna, the Contortions, Lydia Lunch, Robert Quine, Bradley Fields, the Home for Teenage Dirt, record collecting, the Dead Boys, Alex Chilton, Ned Sublette, x-rated parrot training, legal shooting galleries, Burroughs and Ginsberg, the New York Dolls in Florida, punk cross-pollination, the Sex Pistols, a nickname, Dave Clements, Snake & Jake’s Christmas Club Lounge, Peter Holsapple, rare records, giving up, Jim Dickinson, Lou Whitney, Danny Fields, the Beatles “Get Back,” Gene Clark, and much more.

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Break music: "Justine" by Don and Dewey

Outro music: "The Wind" by Nolan Strong and The Diablos

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TMP181 ERIC BOLIVAR MARCHES ON

René and Manny — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 17:15:00 +0000

The master drummer and percussionist with Anders Osborne, Karl Denson, and Pimps of Joytime cut his teeth in the Bay Area drum corps scene as a member of the World Champion Santa Clara Vanguard Drumline. That discipline and precision has served him over a career traveling the globe with rock gods, jazz legends, funk royalty, and punk revolutionaries. Eric has flourished in spite of life-threatening health challenges. Tonight he weathers a sit-down with the Troubled Men.

Topics include a Christmas concert, a family gathering, pandemic envy, a carjacking, bow and arrow stick-ups, a gift idea, a female president, a musical family, the dot-com boom, an NYC relocation, the Bomb Squad, Radio Mundial, Theresa Andersson, fast food, Kirk Joseph, Bonerama, label nightmares, John Papa Gros, juggling bands, mystery symptoms, the N.O. Musicians Clinic, a shocking diagnosis, bus tours, dialysis, lost time, MusicCares, movie and TV work, “Belushi,” “Green Book,” and much more.

Intro music: Styler/Coman

Break music: “Azurcan Pa Tu Alma” from “Momento Eterno” by Radio Mundial

Outro music: “My Old Heart” from “Coming Down” by Anders Osborne

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TMP180 CHRIS ADKINS: SIX-STRING HIGHWAY

René and Manny — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 14:59:00 +0000

The guitar wiz with George Porter Jr., Maria Muldaur, and Marc Broussard escaped the cultural void of Florida and found a home in the musical mecca of New Orleans. No matter what the situation, Chris always knows just what to play. Tonight he joins the Troubled Men and figures out what to say.

Topics include election results, future candidates, a sand trap, a Brass Against pissing contest, Thanksgiving plans, Taylor Swift on SNL, a booster, shot, a family band, high school, Barry Greene, Bunky Green, Trey Brewer, a broken arm, basketball, Teddy Washington, Steve Masakowski, Ingrid Lucia, Benny Carter, touring, teaching, a Brando story, a Dylan son, a birthday gig, and much more.

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Break and Outro music: “Want To Get Funky” and “The Ladder” from “Crying for Hope” by George Porter Jr. and Runnin’ Pardners

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TMP179 BEN SCHENCK GOES PANORAMIC

René and Manny — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 15:45:00 +0000

The clarinet player, arranger, and driving force behind the Panorama Jazz Band has an affinity for exotic folk music from around the world. A founding member of the N.O. Klezmer All Stars, he’s been mining this vein since he first got to town. Panorama’s “Good Music for You” song-of-the-month subscription service keeps the fresh releases coming. Ben makes time to spell it all out for the Troubled Men.

Topics include a trip to Chicago, college plans, a physical exam, a naked football fan, a gypsy roofer, stolen yard signs, street work, an Annapolis childhood, music training, Quaker schools, modern dance, Go-Go music, the Smithsonian, Jonathan Freilich, Arthur Kastler, the Little People’s Club, Dean Stockwell, “Compulsion,” “Blue Velvet,” Mark Rubin, Bruce Springsteen, a Passover program, the Spotted Cat, Frenchmen St., Turkish dates, a bar hustle, a Copenhagen hustle, the Music Box Village, a wedding story, and much more.

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Break and Outro music: “Les Deux Jumeaux” and “Spin the Dreidel” by the Panorama Jazz Band

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TMP178 SOUTHERN CULTURE ON THE SKIDS

René and Manny — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:30:00 +0000

Guitarist Rick Miller and bassist Mary Huff along with Dave Hartman on drums play rockabilly, surf, country, R&B, and Americana from the wrong side of the tracks. Southern-fried favorites with fans and critics alike, Southern Culture’s decades of hard touring and prolific record releases have only sharpened their humor and whet their appetite for rocking. With their latest record, “At Home With Southern Culture on the Skids,” fresh out of the oven, Rick and Mary join the Troubled Men for a meeting of the Troubled Minds.

Topics include crime and punishment, a basketball injury, Timothy Hutton, a Buick LeSabre, a van breakdown, Geffen Records, crack, band origins, a coin flip, the Panther Burns, the White twins, the Cramps, Eddie Cochran, AM radio, Virginia, cheap guitars, D.I.Y. recording, a major label deal, “Flirting With Disaster,” Mary Tyler Moore, a wood shop teacher, ‘Dirt Track Date,” the Tonight Show, Ray Farrell, a NASA gig, Hasil Adkins, Miriam Linna, a Campbell’s Soup can, a documentary, Weird Al, a phone message, a Doris Wishman retrospective, “Blood Feast 2,” and much more.

Intro music: Styler/Coman

Break music: “Camel Walk” from “Dirt Track Date” by Southern Culture On The Skids

Outro music: “Run Baby Run” from “At Home With Southern Culture On The Skids”

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TMP177 KERRY GROMBACHER AT HOME ON THE RANGE

René and Manny — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 17:25:00 +0000

The folk and Western recording artist is a modern troubadour traveling and writing songs of cowboy life in Big Sky country. The singer, guitarist and mandolin player’s latest record, “Range of the Buffalo,” is nominated for multiple International Western Music Assoc. awards. Kerry is comfortable around the campfire and legendary at the Sands Motel. Tonight he joins the Troubled Men with some tall tales from the open plains.

Topics include a season in Hell, the campaign, street work, a fan encounter, white pants, an army brat, western exposure, Roy Rogers, cowboy poetry, outlaws, fans, horses, a big winner, Jews in the West, the Bundys, a name change, Chip Dolan, archaeology, Wild West shows, library concerts, storytelling, the Highway 281 tour, and much more.

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Break and Outro music: “Range of the Buffalo” and “When the Bullet Left the Gun” from “Range of the Buffalo” by Kerry Grombacher

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TMP176 ANDREW GILCHRIST: GOAT IN THE HOUSE 0F 1000HZ

René and Manny — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 15:20:00 +0000

The sound engineer with acts like the Neville Bros, Maceo Parker, Steel Pulse, and Ani DiFranco, he’s also the owner of the House of 1000Hz studio, boasting a star-studded client list of national and regional artists. Goat’s early tenure at the experimental Music Gallery in his native Canada taught him to be ready for anything: recording the electric rake with Eugene Chadbourne, mixing Vladimir Putin singing “Blueberry Hill” at a Russian celebrity gala, and now a sit-down with the Troubled Men.

Topics include a returning tenant, Manny for Mayor, Gov. Edwards cremation, a city council DWI, night shows, “Brown Sugar,” a nickname, first bands, Depeche Mode, Toronto, arts grants, Canadian content, Ethan Allen, Daniel Lanois, Kingsway Studio, live recording, Trina Shoemaker, test tones, Chopper Brady, a job offer, a drag race with Aaron Neville, Helen Gillet, a John Zorn session, a Russian soldiers story, and much more.

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Break and Outro music: “LOGUE JAMMIN RUFF’” and “dROUGH NINE” by Andrew “Goat” Gilchrist

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TMP175 JIM SPAKE MAKES THE DATE

René and Manny — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 14:35:00 +0000

The Memphis titan of the tenor sax has played and recorded with artists including Al Green, Alex Chilton, Tony Bennett, Mavis Staples, Mose Allison, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins and Jerry Lee Lewis. A fixture on sessions at Ardent Recording and Sam Phillips Studios, and with famed producers Willie Mitchell and Jim Dickinson, he covers the waterfront from jazz to R&B, soul, and rock’n’roll. Jim shines on any stage he finds himself on. Tonight he sits in on a set with the Troubled Men.

Topics include ditch digging, losses, Manny for Mayor, prequels, a resignation, NFL culture, family ties, a school band, a Huey’s residency, Doug Garrison, Jerry Lawler, Stan Getz, Eddie Harris, Jim Terry, Stax, the Memphis Horns, Leon Russell, Berklee College of Music, Sid Selvidge, Fred Ford, Nokie Taylor, the Antenna Club, Doug Easley, the Del Fuegos, the Replacements, Duck Dunn, Randy Haspel, band sandwiches, Levon Helm, Joe Mulherin, Austin City Limits, a Clinton inauguration, Garth Hudson, Brenda Lee, Chuck Berry, Ike Turner, and much more.

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Break music: “Shut Your Mouth When You Sneeze” by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins featuring Jim Spake

Outro music: “River of Jive” by Charlie Wood featuring Jim Spake

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TMP174 SUE FOLEY PLAYS PINKY'S BLUES

René and Manny — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 15:42:00 +0000

The award-winning blues guitar player, vocalist, and songwriter migrated from Canada to Austin on invitation from legendary impresario Clifford Antone. The young Tele slinger immediately found herself sharing stages with giants like Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, and Jimmy Vaughan. Fifteen solo records later, she celebrates the release of “Pinky’s Blues,” backed by Mike Flanigin (Billy Gibbons), Chris Layton (SRV), and her original bassist, Jon Penner. Sue holds her own as she goes a couple of rounds with the Troubled Men.

Topics include recovery, a tenant, a DUI charge, assassins, Manny for Mayor, Malevitus, a trash threat, #1 with a bullet, a blues introduction, a James Cotton show, touring with Mark Hummel, visa hassles, the blues circuit, an Antone’s residency, shooting dice, Texas love, Johnny Winter, Koko Taylor, lost legends, Will and Charlie Sexton’s birthday gig, the Continental Club, a calling, the paisley Telecaster, the Sue Foley Podcast, Charo, meeting the Iguanas, and much more.

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Break and Outro music: "Southern Men" and "Dallas Man" from "Pinky's Blues" by Sue Foley

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TMP173 JON CLEARY AND THE ABSOLUTE MONSTER GENTLEMEN

René and Manny — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 15:00:00 +0000

The Grammy-winning pianist, vocalist, and songwriter has worked with top acts like Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Dr. John, and Eric Burdon. His solo records with the Absolute Monster Gentlemen are widely acclaimed as some of the finest examples of modern New Orleans funk and R’n’B. He’s played Royal Albert Hall and San Quentin State Prison. Now Jon finds the sweet spot between the two on the Troubled Men Podcast.

Topics include storm repairs, roof leaks, a thumbs up, election season, a fundraiser, Manny for Mayor, a textbook nightmare, accents, slang, an English childhood, an exotic aunt, family musicians, a punk adolescence, hearing Professor Longhair, moving to New Orleans, a Maple Leaf job offer, red beans and rice, a James Booker seizure, early bands, Johnny Adams, a piano vacuum, Mighty Sam McClain, Guitar Slim Jr., mask aversion, the Quarantini Happy Hour, Charlie Gabriel, piano lessons, live dates, Thursdays, travel, Frostop, and much more.

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Break music: "Getcha GoGo Juice" from "GoGo Juice" by Jon Cleary

Outro music: "Dyna-Mite" by Jon Cleary

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TMP172 BRAD WALKER LISTENS FOR THE STILL SMALL VOICE

René and Manny — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +0000

The tenor sax master’s resume includes Sturgill Simpson, Marcia Ball, Anders Osborne, George Porter, and Rickie Lee Jones. His exciting solo releases range from experimental collaborations such as redrawblak with Simon Lott, as well as modern jazz records (“Quintet,” “The Dockside Sessions”) and the upcoming concert film “Extended + Brad Walker.” Brad’s a sensitive soul with a spiritual bent. Should be an interesting contrast to the Troubled Men.

Topics include the mayoral campaign, restarting school, Ida aftermath, a FEMA trailer, a stalker returns, a fundraiser, N. Carolina tobacco country, high school band, LSU music school, Teach for America, a NYC identity, a master’s degree, Jeff Albert, Mardi Gras balls, TV appearances, tenor vs. baritone sax, beard vs. mustache, original music, the Circle Bar, the desert, Buddhism, universal truths, Lee Allen, Mark Mullins, Jason Mingledorff, John Papa Gros, a quarantine quote, Esplanade Studio, a glimmer of hope, a father’s recognition, and much more.

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Break music: “Trash and Treasure” by redrawblak

Outro music: “Song #37: Alaya or The Still Small Voice” by Brad Walker + Extended

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TMP171 MICHAEL PAZ SETS THE STAGE

René and Manny — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 16:10:00 +0000

The veteran engineer, producer and tour manager with Preservation Hall, Zachary Richard, Essence Fest, and the Ogden Museum has produced a new record with the recently departed singer/songwriter from Big Sun, Joe Tullos. The “Vessels” project was a labor of love by Michael and a close-knit stable of players and the final artistic statement of a dying friend. On the heels of Yom Kippur, the Troubled Men turn from the sacred to the profane.

Topics include memory loss, pocket notes, a stump grinder, FEMA, RIP Norm Macdonald, the Jeopardy saga, the start of school, RIP George Wein, the founding of Jazz Fest, programming, Thursdays, a Detroit childhood, a move south, St Paul’s, the audio game, trad jazz, Lafayette, RIP Warren Storm, Linda Ronstadt’s uncle, Sound Check Music, “LA Juke Box,” hanging with the Rolling Stones, Pyramid Audio, loose change, trash pickup, the River Road Collective, Meg Griffin, Kevin Aucoin, Mark Byrdawg Dillon, Randy Ellis, Brendan Gallagher, a burial at sea, road management, Walter Payton, and much more.

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Break and outro music: “And Anna So Blew” and “Leave This Town” from “Vessels” by Joe Tullos

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Feral Zone 1: MIKE DILLON BRINGS THE PUNKADELICK VIBES

René and Manny — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 19:41:00 +0000

The adventurous jazz punk percussionist and vibraphonist with Rickie Lee Jones, Ani DiFranco, Les Claypool, and Critters Buggin’, as well as his own groups including Punkadelick, Nolatet, and Billy Goat, is one of the most dynamic performers you’ll find anywhere. His terrific trilogy of Quarantine-era albums has raised the bar for everyone else. Mike comes clean about his triumphs and regrets over a stellar 30-year career that’s stronger than ever and as wild as it gets.

Topics include a maiden episode, a road trip, an MRI, RIP Don (and Phil) Everly and Charlie Watts, a dead squirrel text, Texas roots, the Bad Brains, the DIY ethic, fIREHOSE, Ten Hands, Deep Ellum, prog rock, Fishbone, Zappa damage, the New Bohemians, Matt Chamberlin, a psychedelic epiphany, a dope habit, getting signed to Hollywood Records, Bob Cavallo, getting clean, Skerik, a genius quote, jam bands, “Shoot the Moon,” “Suitcase Man,” Elliott Smith, Alex McMurray, depression, Bob Wills, “1918,” a musical palette, Tito Puente, high jumps, and much more.

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Break music: “Pelagic” from “1918” by Mike Dillon

Outro music: “Shoot the Moon” by Mike Dillon and Punkadelick

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TMP170 RICK G. NELSON WHIGS OUT!

René and Manny — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:01:00 +0000

The recent Grammy winner and string multi-instrumentalist with the Afghan Whigs, the Polyphonic Spree, and the Twilight Singers is also the owner/engineer at the wonderful Marigny Studios. His early orchestral training and rock’n’roll impulses led to a decade touring with the Spree, including two Bowie tours. His post-Katrina volunteer work resulted in permanent relocation to New Orleans and the eventual establishment of the studio. Rick’s a real talent who believes in trusting the professionals he works with. Let’s hope his trust isn’t misplaced as he puts it all on the line with the Troubled Men.

Topics include the Safe House, Hurricane Ida, roof damage, a tree cutter, coastal destruction, name confusion, music training, punk exposure, a first gig, older women, parents’ music, car trouble, UNT, violin to bass, loving school, an audition, a religious experience, future vision, not a cult, choir robes, 32 on a bus, a launch pad, meeting Bowie, studio training, Luthjen’s Dancehall, the Beat Exchange, board-side manner, trust, Greg Dulli, Dave Rosser, the Gutter Twins, guitar lessons, ghost stories, a legacy, a guitar collection, New Orleans musicianship, and much more.

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Break music: "Diamonds" from "Together We're Heavy" by the Polyphonic Spree

Outro music: "Toy Automatic" from "In Spades" by the Afghan Whigs

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TMP169 TONY HASELDEN KEEPS ON COOKING WITH LEROUX

René and Manny — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 15:45:00 +0000

A founding member of Louisiana’s LeRoux, the multi-platinum-selling guitarist, songwriter, and singer rode the wave of chart-topping singles (“New Orleans Ladies,” “Nobody Said It Was Easy”) and tours with bands like ZZ Top, the Doobie Bros., Bob Seger, and John Prine. As a songwriter Tony spent 30 years in Nashville writing a string of #1 hits for top-selling country artists like George Strait, Keith Whitley, and Shania Twain. He likes to claim his music biz success has all been by accident. Tonight he joins the Troubled Men and learns just how bad an accident can be.

Topics include the return to school, identity theft, “Christine,” campaign questionnaires, vaccine resistance, bilingual instructions, switching from trombone to guitar, joining the band, a new name, the new album, “One of Those Days,” longevity, prostitutes, pressure to repeat, influences, the New Orleans market, touring, perennial openers, Ozzy, Ronnie Milsap’s bus, John Mayer, the Grateful Dead, the state of country music, co-writing, getting a cut, Billy Joe Shaver, radio airplay, and much more.

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Break music: “Love Abductor” from Louisiana’s LeRoux

Outro music: “One of Those Days” from Louisiana’s LeRoux

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TMP168 PETE GORDON: WET DAWG TAKES HIS LICKS

René and Manny — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:30:00 +0000

The boogie piano wild man with Mojo Nixon, the LeRoi Bros., Jello Biafra, Roy Head, Archie Bell, and the Neptunes was mentored early on by Nils Lofgren, Billy Gibbons, and Joe Ely. His tenure as co-owner of the Houston Continental Club has given him a view of the biz from the other side of the bar, while the viral “Altuve Polka” by his Polka? I Hardly Know Her Band was the sensation of the Astro’s World Series Championship. A first call player with Chuck Berry, Wanda Jackson, and Andre Williams, Pete checks in for a few innings with the Troubled Men.

Topics include a vaccine mandate, cancellations, the start of school, an Iguanas tour, a roadwork scam, Robin, Steve Watson, Jake Flack, a Tipitina’s gig, moving to Austin, Steve Wertheimer, the ZZ Top studio, the big time, a Norwegian tour with Dash Rip Rock, volatile personalities, high concept bands, the Light Rock Express, Disco Expressions, Kinky Friedman, the Lawrence Welk Show, a viral video, ribbing Larry King, Game 7, sideman work, the future of rock’n’roll, and much more.

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Break music: “Tie My Pecker To My Leg” from “Whereabouts Unknown” by Mojo Nixon and the Toadliquors

Outro music: “The Altuve Polka” by Polish Pete and the Polka? I Hardly Know Her Band

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TMP167 BILL DAVIS RIPS IT UP

René and Manny — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 16:30:00 +0000

The Dash Rip Rock singer/guitarist has spent a lifetime barnstorming the country fronting the revved-up roots punk trio he founded as a college student. The song parody “Let’s Go Smoke Some Pot” pushed them to the top of the radio charts. The band’s roster of drummers including Fred LeBlanc, Chris Luckett, and Kyle Melancon employ a specific muscular playing style, while Bill’s guitar prowess has landed him on projects with artists ranging from Mojo Nixon and the Dead Kennedys’ Jello Biafra to Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze. With a new record “Cherchez La Femme” coming out, he jumps on the line to catch the Troubled Men up on the latest mayhem.

Topics include a road trip, breakthrough cases, the dump, infestation, trigger warnings, the swingers convention, a campaign update, Lake Charles bands, a KISS concert, an afro fire, Kelly Keller as manager, 688 Records, college radio, REM, the English Beat, the Beverly Hillbillies, Donna Douglas, a supergroup, Jim Dickinson, Jewel, Gwen Stefani, Alternative Tentacles Records, the New Orleans Raunch and Soul Allstars, rescheduling, and much more.

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Break music: “Let’s Go Smoke Some Pot” from “Get You Some of Me” by Dash Rip Rock

Outro music: “Swamp Gypsy” from “Cherchez La Femme” by Dash Rip Rock

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TMP166 JOE KROWN TAKES THE THRONE

René and Manny — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 16:55:00 +0000

The decorated organist and piano player’s star-studded resume includes long stints with Kenny Wayne Shephard and Gatemouth Brown as well as tours with Mavis Staples, Charlie Musslewhite, and the North Mississippi Allstars. He currently leads several world-class organ trios including a new one with Jason Ricci and Doug Belote whose debut record “City Country City” comes out in September. With admirers like Dr. John and Ike Turner, it was just a matter of time before he turned up with the Troubled Men.

Topics include a fourth surge, roadwork, a campaign meeting, prickly heat, Robitussin, McCartney 3-2-1, Dusty Hill, a death scene, Boston, Luther Johnson, studying the styles, a weed pipe, a stolen name, solo records, an acoustic trio, a Maple Leaf residency, a golden gig, Walter Wolfman Washington, Mike Zito, Gulf Coast Records, a Battle Royale, the Hammond B3, a Toussaint tribute, Bobby Charles, Buddy Guy, Bruce Springsteen, and much more.

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Break music: “Livin’ Large” by the Joe Krown Organ Combo

Outro music: “Old Friends” by Joe Krown

TMP165 JON LANGFORD TELLS TALES OF FEAR AND WHISKEY

René and Manny — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 16:01:00 +0000

The Mekons and Waco Brothers founding singer, guitarist, and punk/alt-country pioneer takes a break from his latest Freakon collaboration to discuss his Welsh upbringing, his art school days with pals Gang of Four, his solo projects, and his successful career as a painter. Jon has a tremendous work ethic, releasing the first of 23 singles from the “Lucky Seven Series” and starting bands and records with any free moment. He’s also a real gentleman…qualities the Troubled Nation could use more of.

Topics include roadwork, the Hard Rock Hotel scandal, the Rolling Stones at Jazzfest, vaccine resistance, port cities, Joe Strummer and the Clash, a record deal, LeMieux Galleries, Tom Stern and Blue Velvet Studio, Alex Rawls, OffBeat, Chickie Wah Wah, Steve Watson, Buddy Watson, the Sadies, Midway Pizza, country music, Thatcher and Reagan, union busting, signing to Virgin Records, a mining strike, the Aberfan 1966 mining disaster, moving to Chicago, honky tonk music, “Deserted,” inspiration, Yard Dog Gallery, “Lofty Deeds,” the chicken and the egg, and much more.

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Break music: “Memphis Egypt” from “Heaven and Hell” by the Mekons

Outro music: “Only The River” from “Jon Langford’s Lucky Seven Series, part 1” by Jon Langford & the Skull Orchard Welsh Male Choir

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TMP164 SGT. T-BEN BOUDREAUX REPORTS FOR DUTY

René and Manny — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 15:50:00 +0000

The veteran WTIX radio personality behind "News You Need Now" and joke writer for the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Joan Rivers stumbled into the comedy game while wisecracking during local traffic reports. He wound up writing 40 to 50 jokes a day for a variety of outlets including radio DJ clients across the country. The charm offensive continues as Ben drops in on the Troubled Men to dip his big toe into the podcast whirlpool.

Topics include the mayor’s race, Edwin Edwards, David Duke, rally confusion, Bunny Matthews, Ron Cuccia, Brendan Gallagher, a Geraniums release, Reefer Ridge, Walnut Bend, UNO radio, the Jefferson Orleans North, wedding crashing, Dr. George Wallace, a cruise gig, standup comedy, a Manny t-shirt, a hair company, the Vagiplug, Best Life pharmacy restaurant, Captain Humble, modern radio, podcast listeners, Tom Fitzmorris, Ed Tyll, Art Bell, Coast To Coast, favorite comics, David Letterman, staff writers, SNL, and much more.

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Intro music: Styler/Coman

Break music: “My Darlin’ New Orleans” from “Home” by L’il Queenie and the Percolators

Outro music: “Sidewalk Chicken” from “Heavy Lifting” by Loose Cattle

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TMP163 Mark Rubin: The Triumph of Assimilation

René and Manny — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:47:00 +0000

The self-proclaimed Jew of Oklahoma and founding bassist with the Bad Livers and Killbilly recently cracked the Billboard Bluegrass chart with his solo release “The Triumph of Assimilation.” It’s a Judeo-Americana meditation on the present, with a view of the past and a cautiously hopeful eye to the future. Mark’s a master of slap upright bass and its use in rockabilly, swing, klezmer, and the conjunto style he played on accordion great Santiago Jimenez Jr.’s Grammy-nominated records. Tonight he kibitzes with the Troubled Men.

Topics include an empty nest, the Broadside, “POV: Neutral Ground,” trash, Donald Rumsfeld, Edwin Edwards, Dale Triguero and Chickie Wah Wah, the drop zone, Mordecai Gebertig poetry, Charlottesville, QAnon, blood libel, kosher food, a cross burning, punk and roots rock, Danny Barnes, Dallas, hate eating, Kevin Smith, Juan Viesca, Richard Linklater, “The Newton Boys,” sideman work, a regional music resurgence, klezmer in Europe, bluegrass heartbreak, Bill Monroe, the Butthole Surfers, John Paul Jones, steel guitar, Jimmy Day, the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience, Leo Frank, and much more.

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Break music: “It’s Burning” and outro music: “A Day of Revenge” from “The Triumph of Assimilation” by Mark Rubin, Jew of Oklahoma

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TMP162 Michael Tisserand Reveals A Secret World

René and Manny — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0000

The award-winning journalist and author of “Krazy: George Herriman, A Life in Black and White,” returns with his newest book, “My Father When Young.” It’s a collection of recently discovered mid-century photos taken by his father as a young man in post-war Europe, his Indiana home, and New Orleans during Mardi Gras. A beautiful Kodachrome time capsule, the book is a window into a life before domesticity and responsibility took over. Michael joins the Troubled Men as they enjoy the view.

Topics include going meetless, a Dave Alvin connection, potholes, 3rd World pride, car repairs, road work, Britney Spears, a caper, Cosby freed, a film option, a pack rat, a secret life, Olympic trials, an overseas call, the Norske Nook, gay Mardi Gras, a mother-in-law, ebooks, the Sager Group, Jude Acers, a prison chess program, “The Queen’s Gambit,” Gilbert Gottfried, chess on the radio, a final question, and much more.

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Break music: “These New Dreams” from “Hope Is Not for the Weak” by the Geraniums

Outro music: “Secret World” from “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” by Glyn Styler/ René Coman

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TMP161 Dave Alvin: King of California

René and Manny — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 16:01:00 +0000

He’s a Grammy-winning songwriter, singer, guitar player, record producer, and founding member of the legendary Blasters, who burst onto the early L.A. punk scene with a powerhouse mix of rockabilly, blues, country, and r’n’b. Major label records and worldwide touring followed. With teenage mentors like Big Joe Turner and T-Bone Walker, and a stellar career of solo recordings and top-tier collaborators, Dave has probably seen every scoundrel west of the Pecos. He spots the Troubled Men a mile away.

Topics include a return to miserable, Jazzfest, Father’s Day, a flashback, a freaky-looking dog, troubled loners, Downey, the Carpenters, a sweet spot, musical cousins, L.A. radio, Jimmy Rabbit, Mom and Dad, Lee Allen, the Ash Grove, a music lesson, headhunting, getting signed, the Go-Go’s, Chris Gaffney, Dale Spalding, “The Third Mind,” and much more.

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Break music: “Marie, Marie” from “American Music” by the Blasters

Outro music: “On the Way Downtown” from “From an Old Guitar: Rare and Unreleased Recordings” by Dave Alvin

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TMP160 Rurik Nunan: Mission from Moscow

René and Manny — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:30:00 +0000

The outstanding violinist and singer with Loose Cattle, whose new record, “Heavy Lifting” was just released, comes to New Orleans by way of a Moscow birth and a Georgia upbringing. Extensive classical training underlies his mastery of the instrument, but his love of the American roots canon keeps Rurik in the nightclubs and on festival stages with a Who’s Who of regional and national acts. The Troubled Men are all vaxxed up, so they return to in-person podcasting, but with this kind of exposure, a virus should be the least of Rurik’s concerns.

Topics include a new location, a naked bike ride, a cabin in the woods, frolf, quicksand, a feral dog attack, the cone of shame, an African mission, a love story, Debauche, a prom date, Loyola U., Carrollton Station, Harry Shearer, “Evita,” Lynn Drury, hippy influences, Camper Van Beethoven, a musical family, the school lottery, youth baseball, the national anthem, live gigs, city hall, and much more.

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Break and Outro music: "Gasoline and Matches" and "Aunt Avis" from "Heavy Lifting" by Loose Cattle

TMP159 Ross Johnson is the Baron of Love

René and Manny — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 03:40:00 +0000

The original drummer with Tav Falco’s Panther Burns, he had already appeared on Alex Chilton’s “Like Flies on Sherbert” performing “Baron of Love” and cemented his place in Southern fringe folklore. His memoir, ”Baron of Love: Moral Giant,” chronicles the long, strange trip, while his latest band, TURNT, with fresh offerings like “Methadone Takeout Party,” keeps the toes tapping and the tongues wagging. Treat yourself to a taste before this stuff coagulates.

Topics include the heat, a geriatric intervention, insider dealing, the mayor’s race, a first gig, meeting Jim Dickinson, a first firing, band history, “Sugar Ditch Revisited,” a European tour, opening for the Clash, an infamous gig, married but dating, a solo record, interviewing Iggy and the Stooges, a birthday set, a Berlin trip, George the Max, and much more.

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Break music: “Baron of Love Pt. II” by Ross Johnson and Alex Chilton from “Make It Stop! The Most of Ross Johnson”

Outro music: “Methadone Takeout Party” by Ross Johnson and TURNT

TMP158 Bill Kirchen: Hammer of the Honky Tonk Gods

René and Manny — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 04:30:00 +0000

The Commander Cody cofounder burst into the Top 10 playing the hot guitar on “Hot Rod Lincoln.” Grammy nominations and collaborations with Nick Lowe, Elvis Costello, and Gene Vincent followed in a celebrated career spanning over 50 years. As a teenager he hitchhiked to see Dylan debut “Mr. Tambourine Man” at the ’64 Newport Folk Festival, then returned in ’65 to witness Bob “go electric.” At Ann Arbor High he played the talent show opposite classmate Jim Osterberg (Iggy Pop). Bill is a master of his craft and one of the most decent guys you could ever meet. Quite a contrast to the Troubled Men.

Topics include a graduation, fears, forced jury duty, vaccine incentives, the folk scare, the Ark, going to California, Jerry Garcia, liquid LSD, a hit record, John Sinclair, early Stooges gigs, the Moonlighters, the D.C. scene, Too Much Fun, a Jim Jarmusch guitar, the Sons of Lee Marvin, moving to Austin, the Ameripolitan Awards show, Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel, CSNY, band friendships, livestreams, and much more.

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Break music: “Hot Rod Lincoln” by Bill Kirchen Outro music: “Word to the Wise” by Bill Kirchen (with Dan Hicks)

TMP157 Lenny Zenith: How We Got Here

René and Manny — Fri, 28 May 2021 04:12:00 +0000

The pioneering transgender singer, composer, writer, and activist’s band RZA was among the earliest acts on the New Orleans punk rock scene, and his Pop Combo fine-tuned the melodic, angular approach with a fresh lineup. Following a move to NYC, he led several other successful bands including Jenifer Convertible, Tenterhooks, and Minor Planets. His latest single, “Quarantine,” was recorded in New Orleans and NYC and benefits the House of Tulip. After a lifetime navigating the challenges of being trans in the rock’n’roll world, Lenny must have developed a pretty thick skin. That could come in handy with the Troubled Men.

Topics include a new tenant, a nose biter, a firing squad, early life, a California transition, KROQ, WTUL, the Normals, Becky Kury, Julian Garcia, Ed White, opening for Iggy and U2, a tragic loss, MTV airplay, Cuban roots, cocktails, new music, the Losers Lounge, Blue Velvet Studio, Leigh Harris, the Streisand effect, the “Almost Ready” doc, the elephants’ graveyard, Nicole Pavy, and much more.

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Break music: "Daddy Don't" by Lenny Zenith and RZA

Outro music: "Figment" by Lenny Zenith's Pop Combo

TMP156 Mark Mullins Goes Deep with Bonerama

René and Manny — Fri, 21 May 2021 03:30:00 +0000

The virtuoso trombonist, arranger, and cofounder of Bonerama and Mulebone has also recorded with a laundry list of stars, including Sheryl Crow, Maceo Parker, R.E.M., and Tori Amos. Having cut his teeth in the Harry Connick Jr. Big Band, he’s more recently served as an arranger/producer with his own Levee Horns. These productions have included concerts for Blackbird Presents such as the Last Waltz 40 tour, Mavis Staples, Merle Haggard, and Dr John, and featured the legendary Don Was as musical director. It seems like Mark can work with almost anyone. Tonight that’s put to the test when he joins the Troubled Men.

Topics include cicadas, the oldest woman, the end of school, rental returns, Mother’s Day, prison listeners, a provocative name, high school, Richard Erb, Loyola U., Dave Ferrato, Rum Boogie, a termite swarm, Brian O’Neill, Charlie Brent, Luther Kent and Trick Bag, George Porter Jr., Jon Langford, OK GO, Eric Traub, live dates, and much more.

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Intro music: Styler/Coman

Break music: “Frankenstein” by Bonerama

Outro music: “Charity” by Mulebone

TMP155 Greg Schatz, Schatzy, and the Friggin' Geniuses

René and Manny — Fri, 14 May 2021 04:42:00 +0000

The songwriter, piano, accordion, and bass player is also the entertainment manager for the French Quarter Festival. His years of busking with Jeremy Lyons and club dates with his own bands have given him an intimate knowledge of the New Orleans music scene that proves invaluable in booking the world’s largest showcase of Louisiana music talent. His humanity and diligence have made him a universally loved figure. Tonight he presents a healthy counterbalance to the Troubled Men.

Topics include a Cinco de Mayo gig, a crime spike, concealed carry laws, sex work, a retirement, stampedes, Truck Farm recordings, upstate New York, Cornell U., local weather, European street musicians, insect stings, musical influences, “Down by Law,” “The Big Easy,” Jerry Lewis, the Covid scramble, Satchmo Fest, virtual concerts, a fall festival schedule, live dates, the last Circle Bar gig with the Geraniums, and much more.

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Intro music: Styler/Coman

Break music: “Show Business” from “Where the River Meets the Railroad Tracks” by Greg Schatz

Outro music: “I’m Building A Robot” from “Amoebotics” by Greg Schatz

TMP154 Amy LaVere: Runaway's Diary

René and Manny — Fri, 07 May 2021 04:30:00 +0000

The critically-acclaimed Americana singer and bass player was a favorite of legendary producer Jim Dickinson, who hired her for his band and helmed her breakthrough solo record, “Anchors and Anvils.” Six other excellent solo releases, in addition to collaborative projects Motel Mirrors, and The Wandering and Sisters of the Strawberry Moon, with N. Miss. Allstar Luther Dickinson, round out her body of work. As former guest Will Sexton’s musical partner and better half, Amy knew what she was in for with the Troubled Men. It seems she’s up for anything.

Topics include Jazz Fest season, porch concerts, a loss at sea, recording sessions, a 2nd dose, a TV favorite, the drive to Austin, wanderlust, a first band, learning the bass, Memphis, the White twins, Liberty Land, marrying Will, a woman on tour, “Painting Blue,” road dates, a food cart, “Walk the Line,” Jimbo Mathus, a pet rat, Joaquin Phoenix, “The Heartbreak Kid,” Pepé Le Pew, a St. Croix vaccination, new recordings, political strife, eyes wide shut/open, and much more.

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Intro music: Styler/Coman

Break music: “Last Rock ’n’ Roll Boy to Dance” from “Runaway’s Diary” by Amy LaVere

Outro music: “Not in Memphis” from “Painting Blue” by Amy LaVere

TMP153 Derrick Freeman: Smoker's World

René and Manny — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 02:30:00 +0000

The mastermind behind the Soul Brass Band and Smoker’s World is a percussionist, composer, actor, and MC, with mentors such as Ellis Marsalis and Shannon Powell. From his 20 years with Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers as drummer and de facto tour manager, to the multiple bands he’s founded and continues to lead, to his critically-acclaimed solo releases, Derrick has no shortage of energy, drive and wry humor. The Troubled Men welcome his positive influence. Hopefully some of it rubs off.

Topics include pain relief, Los Tremolo Kings, a full calendar, a stolen ambulance, celebrity deaths, America’s Most Wanted, a speeding ticket, 9-day weekends, the mayor’s race, music training, Shannon Powell, the Sandbar at UNO, Cafe Brasil, living with Delfeayo Marsalis, solo projects, “DWB,” a George Clinton story, Biz Markie, stand-up comedy, slam poetry, psychedelics, a medical card, a Juan LaFonta commercial, “Manny’s Choice,” and much more.

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Intro music: Styler/Coman

Break music: “Grandma Cunningham” from “(Derrick Freeman and James Martin Present) Soul”

Outro music: “How Far We Come” from “Levels” by the Soul Brass Band

TMP152 John Thomas Griffith: Red Rockers Revisited

René and Manny — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 04:21:00 +0000

The Cowboy Mouth guitarist and singer started as the frontman of the Rat Finks turned Red Rockers, in the thick of the New Orleans punk scene. Hit singles (“China,” “Good as Gold”), MTV success, and exhaustive touring with U2, the Go-Go’s, and Joan Jett followed. John is obviously a kind and patient soul. That should come in handy with the Troubled Men.

Topics include a police visit, the mayor’s race, a 2nd dose, flaka, safe at home, a moose issue, a missing guest, a cumbia trio, life on the run, Aurora C.C., a Bocage house party, a car crash, George the Max, a name change, the Jam in Austin, a Boston band house, a 3rd record, Steve Walters, Darren Hill, Fred LeBlanc, livestreams, current stress, a chance encounter, and much more.

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Intro music: Styler/Coman

Break music: “Teenage Underground” from “Condition Red” by the Red Rockers

Outro music: “China” from “Good as Gold” by the Red Rockers

TMP151 Steve Berlin's L.A. Confidential

René and Manny — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 04:15:00 +0000

The record producer and Los Lobos saxophonist reflects on his stellar career, including his early days with seminal L.A. groups like the Blasters, the Flesh Eaters, Top Jimmy, and the Plugz. He was at ground zero for the 70s/80s punk-roots explosion, and he’s produced more cool records than you can shake a stick at. Steve’s seen a lot and isn’t afraid to talk about it. Tonight the Troubled Men are all ears.

Topics include a first dose, a bad reaction, a memorial, a first Grammy, the road to L.A., the Soul Survivors, dinner with Gregg Allman, Casablanca Records, a first session, Richie Hayward, Phast Phreddie and the Precisions, the Alvin brothers, the Cathay de Grande, David Lee Roth, the Zero Zero Club, a music store job, a first baritone, Lee Allen’s influence, a first production, Chris D., making “Kiko,” Mitchell Froom, a David Baerwald record, the Smithereens, the Crystal Ballroom, Morphine and Mark Sandman, a new Los Lobos record, remote productions, and much more.

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Intro music: Styler/Coman

Break music: “Ghost Cave Lament” from “I Used To Be Pretty” by the Flesh Eaters

Outro music: “Colossal Head” from “Colossal Head” by Los Lobos

TMP150 Luther Dickinson: North Mississippi Allstars

René and Manny — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 04:45:00 +0000

By the time the North Mississippi Allstars guitarist and singer started playing with Hill Country masters R.L. Burnside and Othar Turner, he’d already received a firm grounding in roots music at the knee of his record producer and piano player father, Jim Dickinson (Big Star, Ry Cooder, Bob Dylan). Luther’s traveled the world spreading the blues rock gospel, but after growing up in the Memphis mayhem of the Mudboy & the Neutrons orbit, the Troubled Men Podcast should feel like a return to the briar patch.

Topics include the 150th episode, a vaccine, Holy Week, a letter of reference, the Rolling Stones at Muscle Shoals, the Dixie Fliers, Bill Eggleston, Pat Rainer, “Big Star 3rd,” “Sugar Ditch Revisited,” open tuning, the Mingus bio, a father’s advice, first demos, Roland Janes, the Hodges brothers, ambition, the Black Crows, transcendence, conflict, the Allmans on acid, the Sons of Mudboy, a memorial recording session, and much more.

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Intro music: Styler/Coman

Break and outro music: “Up and Rolling” and “Call That Gone” from the album “Up and Rolling” by the North Mississippi Allstars

TMP149 Rachel Haden: Ready for Takeoff

René and Manny — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 04:29:00 +0000

The bassist and singer is a founding member of That Dog, the Rentals, and the Haden Triplets and a featured collaborator with Weezer, Beck, and Todd Rundgren. As the child of jazz great, bassist Charlie Haden, she and her siblings grew up immersed in music. The forthcoming album “[Simon and The Astronauts featuring Rachel Haden](https://www.ringrecords.org/?fbclid=IwAR0nI4eqvgjcNIYLDI1Y3sD-LilYeGaboioejYaaJ2G942nIUudBnQEtIzA)" is the latest to spotlight her pure vocal tone and sympathetic musical sensibilities. Tonight Rachel joins the Troubled Men and adds a sorely needed touch of grace.

Topics include a 2nd dose, taxes, an all-TMP live set, tenant trouble, Gogo, the Haden Family history, Crossroads High School, the Blue Bus, Anna Waronker, Petra Haden, early gigs, Dick Rude, playing drums with Beck, Maya Rudolph, Brad Wood, sober living, the “Rambling’ Boy” sessions, Ry Cooder, Charlie’s influence, “The Queen’s Gambit,” and much more.

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Intro music: Styler/Coman

Break music: “I’m Gonna See You” from “Retreat From The Sun” by That Dog

Outro music: “Parallel World” from “Simon and The Astronauts featuring Rachel Haden”

TMP148 Stanley Adkins: A Rockin' Man

René and Manny — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 04:10:00 +0000

The frontman for Stanley & the Undesirables led the legendary punk-country outfit that included, at times, George “the Max” Reinecke, Nicky Sanzenbach, Becky Kury, Alex Chilton, Clark Vreeland, and Pete LeBon. A lifelong Chilton friend and protege, Stanley has stalked the golden Memphis-New Orleans-Pensacola triangle for decades and knows where all the bodies are buried. Tune in as he tells some tales and makes his peace with the Troubled Nation and the world.

Topics include an anniversary, live gigs, a 2nd dose, a school bully’s comeuppance, TMP guest sightings, HVAC upgrades, Yo Yo Ma, a 1st rehearsal, an accident, the Rhapsodizers, an arrest, MTV, the Violent Femmes, the methadone clinic, Floribama, Ken Stabler, Guitar Slim Jr., Carlo Ditta, the Colt 38 all-stars, Bobby Rush, the merchant marines, stage politics at Tupelo’s, a lost songbook recovered, and much more.

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Intro music: Styler/Coman

Break and outro music: “I Talk To God” and “Rockin’ Man” by Stanley & the Undesirables

TMP147 Delfeayo Marsalis' Jazz Odyssey

René and Manny — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 04:30:00 +0000

The Grammy-winning trombonist, composer, producer, educator and member of the mighty Marsalis family along with father Ellis and brothers Branford, Wynton, and Jason joins the Troubled Men for a lively discussion of topics from the sublime to the ridiculous. A veteran of the Art Blakey, Ray Charles, Max Roach, and Elvin Jones bands, he currently leads his own Uptown Jazz Orchestra. Delfeayo manages to keep his cool even while those around him are losing theirs.

Topics include art gallery openings, vaccinations, a seder taping, reopening guidelines, Texas, a doctor visit, integrated schools, Ben Franklin H.S., Berklee College of Music, Boston, a sleepover, the Marsalis Mansion motel, a mother’s family, mentoring, NOCCA, production aesthetics, session photos, RCA studio A, bass tone, youth crime, social challenges, a walkout, touring, new leadership, the political climate, the future of jazz, musical vitality, a final question, and much more.

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Intro music: Styler/Coman

Break and outro music: “7th Ward Boogaloo” and “Raid on the Mingus House Party” from the “Jazz Party” album by Delfeayo Marsalis’ Uptown Jazz Orchestra

TMP146 Carlo Nuccio's Continental Drift

René and Manny — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:04:00 +0000

The notorious drummer and songwriter’s resume includes Tori Amos, Marianne Faithfull, Pat McLaughlin, and Dr. John. Carlo returns by popular demand to tell the epic tale of the Continental Drifters’ cross-country trek from L.A. to New Orleans and back that started it all. With Susan Cowsill, Vicki Peterson, Mark Walton, Gary Eaton, and Dave Catching on board, the story is full of all the thrills and chills you’d expect. Also, Carlo. Lots of Carlo. Troubled? Oh yeah!

Topics include a health scare, the staff physician, Charity Hospital, a 4th floor lockdown, a new rat pack, a cold-turkey kick, a bloodletting, good times, bad times, the Drifters at Raji’s, an RV, Gram Parsons’ grave, N.O. gigs, Iris Berry, Shell gas, a fuel filter, a locust plague, a rental scam, Chris Whitley at the Palace, the riots, the Pioneer Chicken stand, cursed artifacts, disasters, earthquake stories, and much more.

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Intro music: Styler/Coman

Break and outro music: “Mezzanine” and “New York” from the Continental Drifters self-title album.

TMP 145 Jeffrey Clemens' Special Sauce

René and Manny — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:54:00 +0000

The G. Love & Special Sauce drummer discovered singer and guitarist G. Love in an empty Irish bar in his hometown of Boston. As a duo expanding to a trio, the hip hop/blues group hit with “Cold Beverage” on their first release, and it’s been a wild ride of world tours, records, and TV ever since. A New Orleans residency leading rock steady group 007 and Nashville session work with Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys round out his stellar resume. Jeffrey currently hosts the weekly Atomic Cocktail Hour. Tonight he endures the radioactive fallout with the Troubled Men.

Topics include a vaccine, a birthday, the Mars landing, Mt. Rushmore, a sold out gig, dog walkers, Certs, Ramones shows, lessons with Alan Dawson, a bar mitzvah band, Boston rock, Mark Sandman, Sony records, an acoustic approach, space, moving to N.O., Keith Keller, Chez Flames, Katrina flooding, a trio with Kenny Vaughn and Dave Roe, touring plans, a COVID case, a Letterman story, and much more.

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Intro music: Styler/Coman

Break and outro music: “Cold Beverage” and “Baby’s Got Sauce” from the self-titled album by G. Love & Special Sauce

TMP144 Jason Ricci: Mooncat Rising

René and Manny — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:00:28 +0000

Widely considered one of the top harmonica players in the world, the singer and songwriter has been making records, winning awards, and thrilling audiences since he was a teenager. Ricci spent time studying and playing with blues legends like James Cotton, Charlie Musselwhite, Johnny Winter, R.L. Burnside, and Howard Levy, and would come to be accepted by them as a peer. When it comes to hard living, Jason checks a lot of boxes: drugs, prison, and sexual confusion, to name a few. Now he can add the Troubled Men Podcast to the list. Topics include a deep freeze, Mardi Gras, rolling blackouts, Lent, Larry Flynt RIP, a guest recording, a new number, skate punk roots, flaka, a first teacher, teen trouble, “The Last Stop,” Idaho, Pat Ramsey in Memphis, living with the Kimbrough family, the N. Mississippi Hill Country, Fat Possum Records, Florida rehab, a 12-year sentence, Blues Music Awards, female players, Paul Butterfield, a low point, coming out, sobriety, marriage to Kaitlin Dibble, a YouTube powerhouse, a new mindset, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Shop for Troubled Men’s Wear [here.](https://www.bonfire.com/troubled-mens-wear/) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you get podcasts. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Break music: “Broken Toy” from “Done With The Devil” by Jason Ricci & New Blood Outro music: “I’m Too Strong for You” from “Approved by Snakes” by Jason Ricci & the Bad Kind

TMP143 Vicki Peterson: The Bangles and Beyond

René and Manny — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 18:32:00 +0000

The Bangles founding guitarist, songwriter, and singer has had an amazing career that includes work with the Americana supergroup the Continental Drifters, her duo with Susan Cowsill, the Psycho Sisters, and Action Skulls with husband John Cowsill and Bill Mumy. Tonight Vicki takes her chances with the Troubled Men.

Topics include a Super Blow recap, Mardi Gras, house floats, an earthquake, a first guitar, a Recycler ad, early Bangs shows, the Paisley Underground, touring, MTV, Prince, fans, the Joan Rivers show, producers, Raji’s, the Dream Syndicate, Dave Catching, Pink Slip, Alex Chilton, a reformation, new records, Brad Wood, Valentine’s Day, Rick Rosas, a Hawaii festival, and much more.

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Intro music: Styler/Coman

Break music: “Watermark” from “Vermilion” by the Continental Drifters

Outro music: “The Land of Dreams” from “Angels Hear” by Action Skulls

TMP142 Roger Lewis Talks Dirty

René and Manny — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 05:30:00 +0000

The Dirty Dozen Brass Band’s founding baritone sax player logged years playing with Fats Domino, Irma Thomas, and Deacon John and the Ivories before the formation of the groundbreaking group. He’s spent over 40 years with the Dozen since they revolutionized the genre by adding bebop, pop, and the avant garde to the traditional second-line repertoire and helped spread New Orleans brass band music around the globe. Roger’s known as the Dirty Old Man. He should fit right in with the Troubled Men.

Topics include Super Blow weekend, “Black Sunday,” Bruce Dern, “Wild At Heart,” Laura Dern, “Blue Velvet,” a virtual hearing, a machete incident, Mardi Gras restrictions, childhood music education, Fred Kemp, Mary’s Tavern, Marvin Gaye, Bobby Bland, Vegas with Fats, hotel room cooking, Redd Foxx, Liberace, lost legends, Kidd Jordan, Charles and Kirk Joseph, Frog Joseph, a big bang, N.O. drummers, Baritone Bliss, Widespread Panic, Norah Jones, and much more.

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ntro music: Styler/Coman

Break and outro music: “Caravan” and “Blackbird Special” from “My Feet Can’t Fail Me Now” by the Dirty Dozen Brass Band

TMP141 Chris Champagne Pops His Cork

René and Manny — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:00:24 +0000

The radio personality, satirist, comedian, and author has been illuminating local politics and culture for decades. After cutting his teeth on the national slam poetry scene, he’s gone on to write and produce 15 one-man shows and authored “The Y’at Dictionary” and “Secret New Orleans,” addressing fringe elements of local dialect and history. His latest book on the NFL, “The Most Important League in the World,” inspired by his childhood as the son of an NFL lineman, covers a wide swath of the odd and unusual history of the league. Tonight Chris squares up with the Troubled Men for a head-to-head matchup, and nothing’s out of bounds. Topics include a campus uptick, a rat reduction, Xmas tree timing, house floats, a dental plan, pronoun trouble, Canada, school days, comedy writing, early performances, the Green Mill, radio, a broken neck, Ronnie Virgets, Lee Oswald, Paul LaNoue, Jonathan Traviesa, an Al Davis role, a business deal, a look ahead for the city, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Shop for Troubled Men’s Wear [here.](https://www.bonfire.com/troubled-mens-wear/) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro and Break Music: Styler/Coman Outro Music: “The Trucker Takes A Wife” by Styler/Coman

TMP140 Simon Lott: Context Killer

René and Manny — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:00:04 +0000

The colorful drummer, composer, and arranger switches styles as easily as he changes crop-tops. His two new albums under the Context Killer and Diamond Kinkade monikers add live-looping avant funk and ambient piano and synth soundscapes to the straight-ahead jazz and funk he’s been known for. Simon has always liked to stretch the boundaries of musical forms and identity. If things get kinky, that’s fine with him. After his visit with the Troubled Men, he should feel more emboldened than ever. Topics include weight gain, letting go, the inauguration, a Lil Wayne pardon, DNA evidence, Jen Psaki, an inoculation monologue, new music, a chronofile, a close call, high school, Bobby Campo, Frank Williams, a first record, the drums, Johnny Vidacovich, a symphonic family, David Torkanowsky, George Porter, John Bonham, musical nutrients, critical thinking, ego, Lyrics Born, DJ Logic, Nels Cline, favorite countries, a Joan Rivers haunting, Sandra Bernhard, perception, a noise set, Eno, Phil Spector, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Shop for Troubled Men’s Wear [here.](https://www.bonfire.com/troubled-mens-wear/) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Break music: “Cleared Scenario” from “Memories, the Pond and Rain Clouds” by Diamond Kinkade Outro music: “Spent” from “Strange Seduction” by Context Killer

TMP139 Susan Spicer Dishes It Out

René and Manny — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:00:15 +0000

The James Beard Award-winning superstar chef and owner of Bayona, Mondo, and Rosedale restaurants has always followed her heart. Her international navy brat childhood and years as a free-spirited world traveler informed her adventurous palette and fearless creativity. Tonight Susan dishes with the Troubled Men and addresses some culinary queries from the Nation. One bite and you’ll know she’s got good taste. Topics include the coup attempt aftermath, viral predictions, a new “Jeopardy” host, a Broadside gig, a church lawsuit deadline, Helena Moreno, Warehouse days, a move to New Orleans, a first restaurant, kitchen culture, an airport location, cooking abroad, wine pairings, dining attire, dip, fast food, breaking decorum, local favorites, a 4-course fundraiser, the Circle Bar on Mardi Gras, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Shop for Troubled Men’s Wear [here.](https://www.bonfire.com/troubled-mens-wear/) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Break and outro music: “Tonight” and “No Newts” from “Little Houses In Space” by the Geraniums

TMP138 Dana Colley: Vapors of Morphine

René and Manny — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:00:24 +0000

The bari and tenor sax player with the legendary band Morphine and now Vapors of Morphine carries on the legacy of the groundbreaking “low rock” trio with a new record, “Fear and Fantasy,” coming out this year. He joins the Troubled Men to catch up on the 20 years since the passing of visionary frontman, Mark Sandman. Tune in to hear just how low they can go. Topics include the Capitol attack, MAGA riot fashion, Mike Love, a virtual greeting card, the Rouse’s boycott, Alex Trebek trivia, a first meeting, a trip to New Orleans, Jerome Deupree, Billy Conway, a Jeremy Lyons sighting, band origins, drugs, the Celtics, instrumental inventions, Chris Ballew, the Beatles, “Peter and the Wolf,” from tonette to saxophone, the Mass. College of Art & Design, guitar influences, a meteoric rise, world tours, Orchestra Morphine, self-limitation, the editing process, transitional lineups, future dates, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Shop for Troubled Men’s Wear [here.](https://www.bonfire.com/troubled-mens-wear/) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Break music: “Whisper” from “Yes” by Morphine Outro music: “Golden Hour” from “Fear and Fantasy” by Vapors of Morphine

TMP137 Russ Broussard Breaks Through

René and Manny — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 18:30:42 +0000

From his work with the Continental Drifters, the Cowsills, and Terrance Simien to his playing with John Papa Gros, Grayson Capps, and the Covered in Vinyl series he founded with wife Susan Cowsill, the Opelousas native has a groovy, joyous approach to the drums that always shines through. While the classical training and pro-cycling career may come as a surprise, Russ’s purity of spirit and eternally youthful optimism are readily apparent. Tonight he joins the Troubled Men as a much needed mood elevator while they turn the page on a year to forget. Topics include the holidays, George “the Max” Reinecke R.I.P., a heinous crime, the vaccine, Big Freedia, the Nashville bombing, a family history, a first drum set, early bands, “Breaking Away,” a move to San Francisco, Queen Ida, the Bluerunners, ego death, rubboard, a golden age, reunion gigs, Katrina, a Cowsills resurgence, the Turtles, freelance work, ”Searching for Sugarman,” Leif Garrett, a book proposal, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Shop for Troubled Men’s Wear [here.](https://www.bonfire.com/troubled-mens-wear/) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Break music: “I Know You Know” from “Just Believe It” by Susan Cowsill Outro music: “Gotta Get Up” from the forthcoming record “Rhythm of the World” by the Cowsills

TMP136 Corey Ledet Zydeco

René and Manny — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 06:00:18 +0000

The Grammy-nominated Zydeco accordion player and singer comes from a distinguished family of Creole musicians who played with everyone from Clifton Chenier and Rockin’ Dopsie to Louis Armstrong and Bunk Johnson. Corey celebrates the release of his 14th album on Lost Bayou Rambler Louis Michot’s Nouveau Electric Records. He pays tribute to his Black Creole roots with several songs sung in the Kouri-Vini dialect his family has spoken for generations. His ancestors would be proud of his commitment to preserving the language and folkways of their unique culture. One can only imagine how they’d feel about the Troubled Men Podcast. Topics include the Person of the Year, Festivus, a diaper boy plea, an Anne Frank monument, a horse lover, a D.A. initiative, a positive test result, Parks, La., the first Zydeco drummer, Lafayette Big Bands, a family history, live streaming, Dockside Studio, a party school, a one-man band, a new seasoning, local parades, Creole Mardi Gras, parenting techniques, vinyl LPs, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Shop for Troubled Men’s Wear [here.](https://www.bonfire.com/troubled-mens-wear/) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Break and Outro music: “Buchanan Ledet Special” and “This Is All I Want” from “Corey Ledet Zydeco”

TMP135 Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk

René and Manny — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 18:20:00 +0000

His resume includes the Neville Brothers, Bonnie Raitt, the Rolling Stones, and Keith Richard’s X-Pensive Winos. The keyboard player, singer, and songwriter grew up as r’n’b royalty playing in the Neville Brothers with his father Aaron and his uncles, Art, Charles, and Cyril. Years of solo records and high-profile session work led to ultimate redemption from the pitfalls of rock’n’roll indulgence. His powerhouse band Dumpstaphunk is poised for a 2021 release of their new record. Tonight he joins the Troubled Men, and redemption may be hard to come by.

Topics include a road trip recap, the vaccine, Dylan’s catalogue sale, an early case, a last NYC gig, a long recovery, school days, music training, James Booker, influences, early ’70s soul music, meeting Keith Richards, a Steve Jordan/Sammy Davis Jr. bit, a bottom, hanging with Mick and Steve Bing, a landmark set at Bonnaroo, a record deal, new music, the future, a film score, and much more.

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Intro music: Styler/Coman

Break and outro music: “Where Do We Go From Here” and “Justice 2020” ft. Chali 2na & Trombone Shorty from “Where Do We Go From Here” by Dumpstaphunk

TMP134 Craig Klein: New Orleans Nightcrawler

René and Manny — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 17:30:50 +0000

The veteran trombone player discusses the recent New Orleans Nightcrawlers’ Grammy nomination for “Atmosphere,” as well as his years with Bonerama, the Harry Connick Jr. Big Band, and his cameo appearance on “The Simpsons.” His love of traditional jazz led him from hanging out at Preservation Hall as a teen, to co-founding the Storyville Stompers Brass Band, and eventually joining the Pres. Hall band. After 40 years in the music biz and over 150 recording credits, the Grammy nod is a sweet reward. His date with the Troubled Men, slightly less so. Topics include a house concert, Disney World, a tour hack, a Vagiplug followup, D.A. runoff results, pardons, Uncle Jerry, a school band, the Olympia Brass Band, Lucien Barbarin, the Dirty Dozen, Danny Barker, Fairview Baptist Church, the Threadheads, a trombone joke, Frog Joseph, David Silverman, Jason Mingledorff, “Chatter Jazz,” Matt Perrine, Marigny Recording, the Beat Exchange, Mike Napolitano, Scott Billington, awards voting, a nightmare gig, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/troubledmenpodcast) Shop for Troubled Men’s Wear [here.](https://www.bonfire.com/troubled-mens-wear/) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Break and outro music: “Gentilly Groove” and “Fat Man” from “Atmosphere” by the New Orleans Nightcrawlers Brass Band

TMP 133 Robert Gordon: A Writer on the Edge

René and Manny — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 06:00:37 +0000

The Grammy-winning author and filmmaker’s landmark book, "[It Came from Memphis ](https://therobertgordon.com/books#/it-came-from-memphis-updated-and-revised)," has just been reissued in a 25th anniversary revised edition. The cultural collisions between bluesman Furry Lewis, producer Jim Dickinson, Alex Chilton, pro wrestling, photographer Bill Eggleston, fife & drum bands, the Panther Burns, integration, and other disparate elements form a compelling narrative of outsiders, misfits, and rock ’n’ roll in this classic chronicle of the subterranean Memphis music scene. Robert believes that if you’re not on the edge, you’re taking up too much space. He should feel right at home with the Troubled Men. Topics include a virtual gala, a swingers convention recap, a new campaign platform, the Hard Rock demo, the Ring Room reopening, a new monolith, the flaw in the grain, a teenage quest, Mudboy and the Neutrons, Randall Lyons, a childhood memory, the N.O.-Memphis-Baltimore axis, Barbarian Records, a rule of thumb, Jack White’s Third Man Books, a letter of complaint, the ladies, sage advice, a film career, “The Best of Enemies,” the end of civility, an alternative strategy, “[Stranded in Canton](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1eDzz5fKio),” the Quaalude ‘70s, TeleVista, Pat Rainer, Tav Falco, Lee Baker, ghosts, lessons to learn, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/troubledmenpodcast) Shop for Troubled Men’s Wear [here.](https://www.bonfire.com/troubled-mens-wear/) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Break music: “Frank, This Is It” by Cliff Jackson and Jillian Delk with the Naturals; Outro music: “Memphis Tennessee” by Jerry Lawler; both from the companion compilation to “It Came from Memphis,” produced by Robert Gordon Audio Triage: Casey McAllister

TMP 132 Terence Higgins Gets Greasy

René and Manny — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 18:00:48 +0000

The top-tier drummer’s stellar resume includes the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Warren Haynes, Ani DiFranco, Karl Denson, and John Scofield. Coming to the attention of producer Don Was, Terence played on the national Last Waltz tour with Robbie Robertson, as well as on all-star TV tributes to Willie Nelson and Elvis, and spent a week as guest drummer on Late Night with Seth Meyers. No matter how rarefied the atmosphere, he always retains his greasy New Orleans feel. Tonight he slides into the Troubled Men Podcast for a good going over. Topics include Thanksgiving travel, COVID denial, holiday traditions, an interim host, a bullet shortage, airplane bottles, Tab Benoit at the Ryman Auditorium, a first meeting, serving the music, Algiers, the Walker High School band, bongos, Michael Ward, Pampy’s, Funchaus, George Porter, Marc Adams, Roger Lewis, a new world, Keb Mo, Vince Gill, Capitol Records, Norah Jones, musical DNA, Levon Helm, tambourine vs. pandeiro, a humbling experience, the North Mississippi Allstars, an Arne Skage session, a new year, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/troubledmenpodcast) Shop for Troubled Men’s Wear [here.](https://www.bonfire.com/troubled-mens-wear/) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Break and outro music: “We Gone Stank You Down” featuring Nick Daniels and “Chariot” featuring Nigel Hall from “Swampgrease II” by Terence Higgins

TMP 131 John "Papa" Gros Carries the Torch

René and Manny — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 21:19:57 +0000

The keyboard player and singer’s tenure with George Porter and Papa Grows Funk stemmed from his love of New Orleans R’n’B, particularly the triumvirate of Art Neville, Allen Toussaint, and Dr. John. His years on Bourbon Street taught him the value of a timeless song. He brings these twin imperatives to bear on his latest album, “Central City,” recorded with an all-star lineup and released this spring. His early reluctance to live streaming has morphed into a full embrace of the possibilities of high quality online performance. Like any new medium, the virtual environment presents a unique set of challenges. Tune in as John takes on the challenge of the Troubled Men Podcast. Topics include cancelled parades, Mardi Gras alternatives, a swingers convention, a campus exodus, holiday traditions, Catholic high school, Billy Spenser, Loyola University, a first audition, Madigan’s, Dave Ferrato, Mark Mullins, Rum Boogie, cover tunes, a Chris Owens nightmare, the Olde Point Bar, Russel Batiste, the Maple Leaf Bar, celebrity sightings, touring, June Yamagishi, the Radiators, a blueprint, songwriting, Don Vappie, a retirement plan, a Magnificent 7 record, future predictions, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/troubledmenpodcast) Shop for Troubled Men’s Wear [here.](https://www.bonfire.com/troubled-mens-wear/) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Break music: “Old Joe’s Turkey” from “Central City” by John “Papa” Gros Outro music: “Mardi Gras” from “Central City” by John “Papa” Gros

TMP 130 Alex McMurray is the Lucky One

René and Manny — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 20:30:08 +0000

The guitarist and singer’s bands include the Tin Men, the Valparaiso Men’s Chorus, Kings of the Smalltime, and the Alex Band. One of New Orleans’ premier songwriters, he’s released two original solo albums, “Lucky One” and “Road Songs,” this year, in addition to “Into the Sky” with songwriter collective the Write Brothers. Recordings with his own Royal Fingerbowl, as well as projects like 007, the Tom Paines, Susan Cowsill, Luke Spurr Allen’s Happy Talk, Lynn Drury, and the Geraniums round out his resume. With such a busy schedule, it’s surprising that he still finds time to volunteer at the orphanage. Tonight he makes time to mentor the Troubled Men. Topics include election relief, the twilight of the gods, an endgame strategy, the DA race, Alex Trebek RIP, a vaccine, a campus exodus, a job suggestion, childhood education, New Jersey mysteries, a reluctant New Orleanian, Chris Lee, Michael Ward & Reward, Glenn Hartman, Willie Green, Bourbon St. gigs, career options, recording singles, Washboard Chaz, Kelly Keller, the Circle Bar, Peter Holsapple, a solo residency, Keith Keller, Carlo Nuccio, the Austin Motel, Disney Tokyo, Cap’n Sandy, Daemon Shea’s last gig, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/troubledmenpodcast) Shop for Troubled Men’s Wear [here.](https://www.bonfire.com/troubled-mens-wear/) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Break music: “Everybody Goes to Hank’s” from “Lucky One” by Alex McMurray Outro music: “Now You Know” by Alex McMurray with the Iguanas

TMP 129 Malcolm Burn: Sonic Divination

René and Manny — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 18:00:33 +0000

The Grammy-winning producer and musician’s credits include records with Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, Iggy Pop, the Neville Brothers, and Chris Whitley. Throughout his long association with fellow Canadian producer Daniel Lanois at Kingsway Studio, and in his own Clouet St. and Kingston, NY studios, Malcolm has always pursued a taste-over-flash aesthetic with an affinity for handmade music. He also hosts the weekly radio program [“The Long Way Around”](https://radiokingston.org/en/broadcast/the-long-way-around) highlighting an eclectic mix of artists. While record production can be a nuanced search for the divine in music, Malcolm is equally comfortable in the brutal climate of the Troubled Men Podcast. Topics include an election recap, a porn booth sense memory, COVID testing, a prevention strategy, NXIVM sentencing, “The Vow,” “Seduced,” a high school caper, a first encounter, culture shock, Rockin’ Dopsie stories, an interview, a bitter taste, Jeff Treffinger, the Geraniums, the technology trap, the Stephan Eicher sessions, a bedouin tent, Sinéad Lohan, a father’s rule of thumb, Woodstock neighbors, Kate Pierson, Levon Helm, self-education, studio psychology, artistic truth, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/troubledmenpodcast) Shop for Troubled Men’s Wear [here.](https://www.bonfire.com/troubled-mens-wear/) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Break music: “Raging Sea” from “Little Houses in Space” by the Geraniums, produced by Malcolm Burn Outro music: “Whether or Not” from “No Mermaid” by Sinéad Lohan, produced by Malcolm Burn

TMP 128 Rev. Fred Lane Gets Pataphysical

René and Manny — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 18:12:00 +0000

The strip-mine crooner burst onto the scene with Tuscaloosa art agitators the Raudelunas Pataphysical Revue, fronting No Wave big band Ron ‘Pate & His Debonaires. Their live record and the subsequent studio albums, “From the One That Cut You” and “Car Radio Jerome,” established them as a mythic presence in the southern underground. Years out of sight and scarcity of the discs heightened the mystery surrounding the singer. Fred Lane’s reemergence after 35 years with the “Icepick to the Moon” album and documentary and the recent cover of his "I Talk To My Haircut" by the Squirrel Nut Zippers has delighted fans and frightened foes from coast to coast. Now he trains his unblinking gaze on the Troubled Men. The hurricane killed the internet, so we strung together two tin cans to record this special episode.

Topics include Hurricane Zeta recovery, a celebrity couple, the COVID vaccine, election stress, purple heroin, hospital food, New Orleans drivers, the 4-way stop, sober guests, a personal inventory, a star is born, an alter-ego, “Ubu Roi,” inspiration, a first recording, Davey Williams, LaDonna Smith, whirligigs, Jimbo Mathus, a rat problem, a Shimmy Disc reissue, Goner Records, e-cigarettes, southern-fried surrealists, the Fred Lane newsletter, kindred spirits, a George Carlin story, a Matthew Broderick stalking, Quintron and Miss Pussycat, and much more.

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Intro music: Styler/Coman

Additional music: “Fun In the Fundus,” “My Kind of Town,” “From The One That Cut You,” “White Woman,” “Icepick to the Moon,” and “Rubber Room” by Fred Lane

TMP 127 George Porter In the Groove

René and Manny — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 17:41:00 +0000

The renowned bassist, along with fellow Meters Art Neville, Leo Nocentelli, and Zigaboo Modeliste defined New Orleans funk and R’n’B from the late 1960s on. From the explosion of classics like "Cissy Strut" and "Hey Pocky A-Way" for Allen Toussaint’s label, to session work with Dr. John, LaBelle, Paul McCartney, and Robert Palmer, the Meters are the gold standard. George has gone on to work with a stellar list of artists including David Byrne, Tori Amos, and John Scofield, as well as all-star groups the 7 Walkers, Voice of the Wetlands, and his own Runnin’ Pardners. He survived the 75-76 Rolling Stones. The Troubled Men should be a piece of cake. Topics include early voting, hate stuttering, a birthday speedball, an MRI nightmare, a clean checkup, a new record, early influences, guitar lessons, a new route, Poppi Francis, a frat house training ground, New Orleans music, Meters orthodoxy, touring the US, Route 66, the Ivanhoe, the Nightcap, a record deal, the New Barbarians, a hospital wakeup, a cocaine green light, a French audience, sampling, publishing irregularities, a breakup, production credits, Allen’s passing, a Superdome nightmare, Johnny Vidacovich, shake dancers, the Trio, Eric Traub, live tapes, A Taste of New Orleans, David and Walter Lastie, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/troubledmenpodcast) Shop for Troubled Men’s Wear [here.](https://www.bonfire.com/troubled-mens-wear/) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Break music: “Look-A Py Py” by the Meters Outro music: “Nice Very Nice” by George Porter and the Runnin’ Pardners

TMP 126 Pete Weiss: Thelonious Monster Lives

René and Manny — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 17:00:20 +0000

The co-founding drummer of Thelonious Monster discusses his history with the band beginning with the 80s post-punk Hollywood scene that included the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jane’s Addiction, and Manny Chevrolet’s Too Free Stooges. It’s a stroll down memory lane filled with pitfalls and highlights that ultimately leads to redemption. The Troubled Men remain unredeemed. Topics include the end of the Circle Bar, a rich history, a test result, a priest’s porn shoot, a glimmer of hope, a new venture, a name change, a first meeting, a new band, a celebrity sighting, an L.A. heyday, a first record, Dick Rude, Fishbone, the Plugz, tour hijinx, a mystery solved, a conspiracy theory, bad behavior, pissing with Tom Waits, a documentary, a new record, Martyn LeNoble, Dix Denney, Bob Forrest, a solo deal, band alchemy, emotionalism, Zander Schloss, a bit, a music academy, humility, the Unabomber manifesto, another theory, a notorious Pink Pop set, a rock moment, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/troubledmenpodcast/) Shop for Troubled Men’s Wear [here.](https://www.bonfire.com/troubled-mens-wear/) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Buy Another Gun” from “Oh That Monster” by Thelonious Monster

TMP 125 Ben Ellman Blasts Off!

René and Manny — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 17:00:49 +0000

His work with Galactic, Big Freedia, Trombone Shorty, the Revivalists, and the Klezmer All Stars should be enough to keep anyone busy. Along with his Galactic bandmates, the saxophone/harmonica player and producer is also an owner of the iconic New Orleans music mecca, Tipitina’s. Ben’s long history with many of his collaborators is a testament to his good character and ability to get along with others. Maybe some of that will rub off on the Troubled Men, but don’t count on it.

Topics include Daughters Day, “The Social Dilemma,” dog medicine, Dick Cheney, local crimes, a Hard Rock fire, a meeting on acid, memories of an L.A. childhood, hard touring, the 90s rock scene in N.O., Joe Cabral, Eric Traub, Theryl DeClouet, band democracy, studio workflow, production credits, Boyfriend, club upgrades, a black swan event, bailing water, the Tip’s TV streaming platform, e-cigarettes, a tight pod, Tito’s Tacos, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Shop for Troubled Men’s Wear [here.](https://www.bonfire.com/troubled-mens-wear/) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “O Côco da Galinha” (featuring Moyseis Marques) from “Carnivale Electricos” by Galactic

TMP 124 Phil DeGruy's 17-String Theory

René and Manny — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 17:00:10 +0000

The guitar wizard, satirist, and provocateur’s record titles like “Innuendo Out the Other” and “Hello Dali” give you an idea of his sense of humor. Collaborations like “Just Duet” with heavyweights Larry Coryell, Mike Stern, and Charlie Hunter demonstrate his place in the guitar virtuoso community. Phil traces his journey from studying with master teacher Hank Mackie to creating a custom guitar/harp inspired by 7-string guru Lenny Breau. Phil has always followed his own path in music. After his sojourn with the Troubled Men, let’s hope he can find his way back. Topics include a sore winner, a harmonica player, the new Vegas stadium, “Casino,” the VagiPlug, in-person classes, a positive test, LSU culture, Squeaky Fromme revisited, a scary trip to Applebee’s, subversive stickers, David Vitter bed shopping, a second act, Filiberto’s World of Strings, a golden age, Steve Masakowski, Emily Remler, the Guitar Ensemble, fanned frets, playing for Chet Atkins, a murder allegation, music magazines, Steve Vai, Les White, Steely Dan, a prescient title, a bunny robbery, a Gong Show, a birthday surprise, a custom design, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/troubledmenpodcast) Shop for Troubled Men’s Wear [here.](https://www.bonfire.com/troubled-mens-wear/) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Sunny Afternoon” by Phil DeGruy

TMP 123 Tiana Hux Living Malevitus

René and Manny — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 17:00:00 +0000

She’s known as the mouthpiece for angular punk dance band Malevitus, and as MC Sweet Tea at the helm of her rap-burlesque troupe. Coming on like an unravelled Mrs. Robinson with a bone to pick, the performance artist has been covered by Queens of the Stone Age and played Mary Poppins for the spawn of the Hollywood elite. Tiana and Malevitus are releasing more videos from their recent record, with new music on the way, but she finds time to squeeze the Troubled Men onto her dance card. There’s no nondisclosure agreement in effect on this episode, so Tiana spills it all, the salty and the sweet. Topics include a birthday weekend, friendship, “Jeopardy,” Siegfried from “Get Smart,” Doug Belote, a mistaken identity, the TMP shirt release, a Covid cocktail, the High Holidays, a draconian measure, twin girls, Carlo Nuccio, celebrity nannies, discretion, early years in Austin, the Kentucky Derby, the move to N.O., the Diewater, Richard Linklater, post-Katrina L.A., the Shim Shamettes, a last gig, Luke Spurr Allen, glamor, a family name, assimilation, a San Francisco treat, influences, rap ethics, performative perspective, “Properfukt,” Dave Catching, future plans, Bourbon St. BYOB, hopeful wishes, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/troubledmenpodcast) Shop for Troubled Men’s Wear [here.](https://www.bonfire.com/troubled-mens-wear/) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Fire Department” from “Malevitus” by Malevitus

TMP 122 Hunt Sales Plays the Hits

René and Manny — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 17:00:00 +0000

He was a member of Tin Machine with David Bowie as well as the drummer on classic recordings by Todd Rundgren and Iggy Pop, including the iconic “Lust for Life” which has become ubiquitous on film and TV. A child prodigy, Hunt was recording and performing professionally by age 11. With his older brother on bass, the teen band Tony and the Tigers had a hit record, and the Sales Brothers rhythm section went on to become rock legends. All this has led up to his latest solo release, ”Get Your Shit Together” by the Hunt Sales Memorial. He grew up with his comedy star father Soupy Sales as showbiz royalty, surrounded by entertainers like Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. Playing with some of the all-time mad men of modern music, he was surrounded by chaos. The Troubled Men are eager students at the feet of the master. Topics include a busy week, an allegation, similarities, first meetings, kind words, future gigs, integrating television, Clifford Brown, the 1950s Detroit jazz scene, a move to L.A., Earl Palmer as inspiration, Shelley Mann as mentor, the 1960s session scene, groove playing, the Wayne Cochran band, songs, the Box Tops, the decline of the Brill Building, a work ethic, Peter Allen, refining your craft, a first hit at 15, a big drum sound, meeting Bowie at Max’s Kansas City, James Williamson, “Kill City,” “The Idiot” tour, recording “Lust for Life,” the iconic drum track, Tony Sales, Tin Machine in the studio, touring the world, Los Super Seven, a Bootsie Collins record, music as a calling, the Hunt Sales Memorial record “Get Your Shit Together,” Buddy Miles, dark humor, “One Day,” Will Sexton, Bruce Watson, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/troubledmenpodcast) Shop for Troubled Men’s Wear [here.](https://www.bonfire.com/troubled-mens-wear/) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Angel of Darkness” from “Get Your Shit Together” by the Hunt Sales Memorial

TMP 121 Paul Cebar's Tomorrow Sound

René and Manny — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 17:15:00 +0000

The Milwaukee bandleader and recording artist has spent his life exploring the musical tributaries that flow through New Orleans. From the masking Indians to Snooks Eaglin and Earl King to modern African forms, all have informed his original music. With Paul’s bands, first the Milwaukeeans and now Tomorrow Sound, he brings joyous sincerity to every performance. From his time on the mic on his long-running radio show, he’s developed a golden vocal tone and a sense of when to stay out of the line of fire. Both skills serve him well on this episode with the Troubled Men. Topics include a continuing condition, Morgus the Magnificent, People Watching by Chris Rose, street renaming, the Manson Family, NXIUM, “The Vow,” Wisconsin, a trip to New Orleans, James Booker at Tipitina’s, the Wild Magnolias in Milwaukee, Jeffrey Dahmer, a pivotal day, early bands, current conditions, early influences, a hard choice, Mississippi John Hurt, Taj Mahal, Ry Cooder, a first meeting, Derek Huston, Eddie’s Restaurant, Fitzgerald’s American Music Festival, Steve Jordan, Reggie Bordeaux, a WMSE radio show, cultural travel, voiceover work, “A Prairie Home Companion,” Garrison Keillor, a last gig with Los Lobos, Bob Jennings, Paul’s dark side, record collections, Lefty Parker, Euclid Records, Chuck Prophet’s “The Land That Time Forgot,” and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “How’d You Get Like That” by Paul Cebar and Tomorrow Sound

TMP 120 Johnny Sansone: Speaking In Tongues

René and Manny — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 17:00:00 +0000

As an itinerant bluesman, the singer and harmonica ace sought out giants like James Cotton and Junior Wells to uncover the mysteries of the dark art. The former collegiate swimming star did stints in Colorado, Chicago, and Austin playing with the likes of John Lee Hooker and Ronnie Earl before landing in New Orleans as a seasoned songwriter and bandleader. Johnny has a dozen award-winning solo releases, as well as celebrated collaborations with Anders Osborne and John Fohl, and is a member of the Voice of the Wetlands All-Stars with Tab Benoit, Cyril Neville and Big Chief Monk Boudreaux. He may have dropped the “Jumping Johnny” moniker years ago, but on the Troubled Men Podcast, it’s not about how high you can jump, it’s about how low you can go. Topics include a new high, a deadly storm, Gompers, “Uncut Gems,” a law school brouhaha, a prayer call, an Estes rocket launch, meeting Joe Cabral and Rod Hodges, the Colorado connection, shaving down, a favorite stroke, Mark Spitz, Fort Collins, harmonica science, Howard Levy, elevation, soloists, a Bo Diddley story, a nickname explained, “Poor Man’s Paradise,” the Subdudes, a breakthrough record, Trina Shoemaker, “Homeland,” Luther and Cody Dickinson, playing lefty, a Blaze Foley bio pic, Ethan Hawke, Charlie Sexton, breakups, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “The Lord Is Waiting And The Devil Is Too” by Johnny Sansone

TMP 119 Michael Hurtt's Haunted Heart

René and Manny — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:00:00 +0000

The musician/journalist’s new book, “[Mind Over Matter: The Myths and Mysteries of Detroit’s Fortune Records](http://www.nortonrecords.com/kb-mind-over-matter-the-myths-mysteries-of-detroits-fortune-records-kicks-books-book-only-ships-sept-15/),” co-authored with the great Billy Miller of [Kicks](http://www.nortonrecords.com/kicks-books/?sort=alphaasc) magazine and [Norton Records](http://nortonrecords.com) fame, comes out September 15th. It covers the eclectic label and the entire Detroit underground music scene from the 1950s onward. Mike’s love of rockabilly, country, and garage rock has fueled such bands as the Alex Chilton-produced Royal Pendletons, his [Haunted Hearts](https://www.facebook.com/michaelhurttandhishauntedhearts/), and more recently, the New Orleans Night Howlers. His tenure in Tav Falco’s Panther Burns proves he’s paid some dues. His appearance on the Troubled Men Podcast shows he’s not done paying. Topics include a Circle Bar rent party livestream, a return to campus, a testing regimen, the pink tax, a hairdo, sexual orientation, a deadly brawl, Chris Rose, magic beans, a music obsession, a first trip, thrifting, Preservation Hall, Rock’n’ Bowl, Matt Uhlman, King Louie, Jay “Big Daddy” Thomas, a meeting in Savannah, life-long conscription, the Mod Dance Party, Kelly Keller, Heather West, “The Sore Losers,” Mike McCarthy, the Western Steakhouse Lounge, Billy “the Kid” Emerson, David Julian Leonard, Miriam Linna, the Ponderosa Stomp, Jack and Devora Brown, D’Vine Spirituals Recordings, the Louisiana Music Factory, Pastor Juan D. Shipp, Clyde Leoppard, Scott Bomar, Bruce Watson, Fat Possum Records, Bible and Tire Recording Co., and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Hey Little Tornado” by Michael Hurtt & His Haunted Hearts

TMP 118 Gogo Borgerding's Conversational Jewels

René and Manny — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 17:00:00 +0000

The designer behind [Gogo Jewelry](http://www.ilovegogojewelry.com) is a New Orleans character through and through. Many know her as an actress in the long-running stage production “And the Ball and All” with Becky Allen and Ricky Graham. From her post-Mercy Academy years as an artisan, to her time studying at the Savannah College of Art and Design, to the establishment of her own store and signature line of jewelry, Gogo has a passion for the craft that has always guided the way forward. Her distinctive cuffs worn by fabulous locals and international superstars are instantly recognizable. Up until now the only cuffs on the Troubled Men have been handcuffs. Maybe it’s time to switch things up. Topics include pain management, school precautions, Wilford Brimley getting physical, a recovery, a sketchy appointment, an assessment, a birthday call, a mystery ailment, Reefer Ridge, a drag version, Y’at culture, jewelry training, Al Scramuzza, Steve Watson, Lusher moms, Bianca Del Rio, Varla Jean Merman, a first piece, the mood ring, collectors, a new studio, the festival season, looky-loos, a new strategy, a bolo tie, the tale of the tape, taxidermy, a death pact, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Music: Styler/Coman

TMP 117 Andre Bohren Goes for Baroque

René and Manny — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 17:15:00 +0000

Growing up on the road with Spencer Bohren, his troubadour father, Andre saw the music game from the inside out. His early rock and roll affinity for drums and guitars led to playing with Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes and Rory Danger and the Danger Dangers. His classical piano mastery led to symphonic bookings and a drive to present the repertoire in the venues of the common man. As the producer for his father’s final collaboration with songwriting collective the Write Brothers, “Into the Sky,” Andre brings the family tradition full circle. His membership in the 610 Stompers, an all man dance troupe, shows he doesn’t take himself too seriously. That quality serves him well as he faces the Troubled Men. Topics include Canal St. drag races, Mid-city car burglaries, classic obits, college openings, canine COVID, presidential idiocy, a music school band, a family on tour, home schooling, a white sheep, rock clichés, classical live-streams, the Buddy D. parade, tough auditions, the Whippersnappers, theatrical rockabilly, Moby Dick, Chaz Fest, Jim McCormick, a diagnosis, a final recording session, a Panther Burns set, lessons learned, a record release, future dates, a Circle Bar rent party, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Every Highway” by the Write Brothers from “Into the Sky”

TMP 116 Jesse Dayton: Night of the Beaumonster

René and Manny — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 17:00:00 +0000

The Austin-based singer/guitar player has worked with artists including Glen Campbell, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, John Doe, and X, live and in the studio, written music for TV and film, and released over a dozen solo records. Film scores for Rob Zombie’s “The Devil’s Rejects” and “Halloween II” led to onscreen roles and writing/directing his own New Orleans-shot, post-Katrina feature, “Zombex,” starring Malcolm McDowell. Throw in his weekly Badass Country radio show on Gimmecountry.com, and you’re starting to get the full picture of this hard charger. Jesse’s new record, “Gulf Coast Sessions,” just came out, featuring “[Lo-Fi Lover](https://youtu.be/HKPl2bZMlg8)” as the first single and video. Tonight he joins the Troubled Men to find out just how Lo he can go. Topics include some killer take-out, a grocery switcheroo, a government contract, childhood trips, Huey P. Meaux, Rockin Dopsie, Johnny Adams, Flaco Jimenez, regionalism, drive-thru strip clubs, 70s country TV shows, Captain Clegg, Lew Temple, Tom Araya, Corey Feldman, touring with Rob Zombie, directing school, a fertile premise, Wynton online, the Jesse Dayton Station, an Iguanas story, Buffett in Galveston, Pal’s bar, and much more. Support the podcast [here](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Lo-Fi Lover” by Jesse Dayton from the “Gulf Coast Sessions”

TMP 115 Harold Brown's Art of WAR

René and Manny — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 17:00:00 +0000

The drummer and co-founder of the legendary, multi-platinum selling band WAR has seen a lot of action in the last 50 years. With and without former Animals vocalist Eric Burdon, Harold and his compatriots conducted a chart-topping attack starting in L.A. and conquering the globe. The barrage of hits the unit created sounds as powerful today as ever. Harold always believed in his dreams and worked hard to achieve them. Listen in as he lives through the nightmare of the Troubled Men Podcast. Topics include a miracle, Shanti Ananda, family travel, housekeeping notes, a mitzvah, Long Beach Poly, radio influences, band origins, union work, Howard E. Scott, B.B. Dickerson, Lee Oskar, Steve Gold, Jerry Goldstein, Ike and Tina Turner, the Watts riots, an El Paso residency, a stroke of luck, surviving ‘Nam, one last shot, a band name, a string of hits, a rule of thumb, business acumen, credits, Latin influences, hanging out with Hendrix, a Bob Marley story, sample uses, self-education, the Chateau Marmont parties, parting advice, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “The World Is A Ghetto” by WAR

TMP 114 Mark Bingham Mixes It Up

René and Manny — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 17:00:00 +0000

The producer, arranger, composer, and Piety St. Studio owner cut his teeth as a teenage songwriter signed to Elektra Records and an apprentice in the late 60s studios of NYC and L.A. Mark hung out with the Flying Burrito Brothers at the Whiskey and was seen as fresh meat at the Troubadour. Allen Ginsberg, REM, Marianne Faithfull, John Scofield, Sun Ra, and Hal Wilner are just a few of the projects he’s been a part of. The new Michot’s Melody Makers record, “Cosmic Cajuns From Saturn,” is the latest in his psychedelic journey. Mark’s stopover with the Troubled Men may be his strangest trip yet. Topics include an illness, a firing, Walter Mercado, “Judy”, Cabaret”, masking, a scam, pet sedatives, women doctors, Danny Fields, Elektra Records, an assault, a Yale happening, a fight with William Styron, the 70s Village, the Screaming Gypsy Bandits, dates with the Dolls, Glenn Branca, the Social Climbers, a John Cale story, Marty Thau, the Letterman show, N.O. music politics, an ad agency, the Boiler Room studio, an N.A. meeting, new music, Julie Odell, Sonic Youth, a lucky man, a Bob Marley story, Nouveau Electric Records, Louis Michot’s work ethic, good neighbors, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “La Jument De Michot” by Michot’s Melody Makers from “Cosmic Cajuns From Saturn” on [Nouveau Electric Records.](http://nouveauelectricrecords.com)

TMP 113 Steve Watson Is The Kingpin

René and Manny — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 17:15:00 +0000

The point man behind the Kingpin Pub and Midway Pizza, and bass player with $1000 Car, Mojo Nixon, and the Chris Lee Band spent his childhood bouncing from town to town with his parents on the pro-hockey circuit. Starting a new school on a day’s notice taught him to make fast friends. Growing up with hall-of-famers showed him what it took to be a champion. Tonight Steve accepts the challenge with the Troubled Men in their first in-person podcast since quarantine. Let’s hope his winning streak holds up. Topics include insomnia, the D.A.’s race, Kanye 2020, a vacation, school plans, public hygiene, a letter from Paul Williams, a bar tab, a photo opp, an airport deal, start-up PTSD, a hockey brat, a world record, Jake Flack, Austin, the Neptunes, the Continental Club, touring, the Dead Milkmen, a first meeting, Carrollton Boosters baseball, the Stanley Cup, Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, a ring, Sarah Odem, a relocation, SXSW, golfing, the Circle Bar fundraiser, Mark Hughes and the Dads band, the Lusher Soirée, a haircut, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “What A Way To Live” by $1000 Car

TMP 112 Glenn Hartman: Klezmer Under Glass

René and Manny — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 17:00:00 +0000

The accordionist and co-founder of the New Orleans Klezmer Allstars actually came to play the instrument and Yiddish music quite by accident. Glenn has played piano and organ with numerous rock acts including Anders Osborne, Susan Cowsill, and Lulu and the Broadsides and teaches Jewish music at Tulane University. Time spent playing klezmer music has also fostered a deepening spiritual life and religious practice. Listen in as his faith is put to the ultimate test with the Troubled Men. Topics include school predictions, the heat, the Clive Davis doc., the Paul Williams doc., Barry Manilow, “The Loved One,” Carpenters, Carl Reiner, Jeopardy, a gathering, Long Beach, early bands, Fishbone, a trip to New Orleans, Tulane time, the key to Miami, MasterClass, Yiddish music, Jonathan Freilich, the Naked Orchestra, the Playboy Jazz Fest, the Purple Onion, an O’Farrell Theater story, the Tenderloin, klezmer origins, a new generation, Mexican food, Kosher food, flexidoxy, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Dr. Lizard” by the N.O. Klezmer Allstars from “Fresh Out The Past”

TMP 111 Brant Reiter: Cannabis Pioneer

René and Manny — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 17:00:00 +0000

The cannabis entrepreneur behind [Velobar CBD](https://velobarcbd.com) and former TV and film producer grew up on a West Virginia commune as the Aquarian Age was waking up with a massive hangover from drugs and free love. His family’s escape to L.A. landed him in a rundown Venice apartment as a feral child attending University High with the upper crust on the brink of the punk explosion. Brant has been fending for himself since he’s 7 years old. After dealing with all those dirty hippies, the Troubled Men should be no problem. Topics include pool parties, weight gain, Fathers Day, shaking hands, dating, a self-diagnosis, garbage pickup, a radical childhood, a new commune, rural schooling, gurus, Ghost Town, an attack, Dick Rude, KROQ, Pettibon flyers, a first Clash show, Suburban Lawns, film work, Alex Cox, “Leather Rubbernecks,” “Repo Man,” Zander Schloss, “Walker,” Brown University, tripping, straight life, the TV biz, interpreting, Cannabis Frontier, a new venture, Bridge City Collective, drug laws, a new product, edibles, CBD, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Music: Styler/Coman

TMP 110 Cranston Clements Takes A Ride

René and Manny — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 17:15:00 +0000

The veteran guitar master has logged tours of duty with Dr John, Boz Skaggs, Maria Muldaur, and the legendary Wayne Cochran and the C.C. Riders, among others. As a rock and roll animal, Cranston dove into the New Orleans punk scene with his own outlandish offering, Sex Dog, and practiced tone science in the lab with Morgus the Magnificent before delving into the rockabilly world of Joe Clay. Tonight he takes his chances with the Troubled Men. Topics include Phase 2, infection spikes, a new nickname, monuments, a Papa John Gros livestream, a councilman’s arrest, Fathers Day, birthdays, Snake and Jake’s, a covid joke, “Stroking,” a first meeting, Charlie Brent, Kenny Cordray, Jaco Pastorius, “Rice Pudding,” an audition, Jerry Meehan, Jamie Lynn Vessels, David Brouillette, Amanda Shaw, Joan Rivers, Nicky Sazenbach, Scott Goudeau, Rick Wigginton, Bobby Brennan, fan questions, pithy quotes, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Manny Chevrolet for Mayor” by Cranston Clements

TMP 109 Casey Wayne McAllister Scores

René and Manny — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 17:00:00 +0000

The piano player, guitarist, and composer has worked with everyone from Bauhaus’ Peter Murphy and Liquidrone to Hurray For The Riff Raff, the Special Men, and Langhorn Slim. A chance encounter and a fearless spirit has led to a busy career in film scoring and sound design. Casey’s humor and humility make him a sweetheart of a guy. His talent and work ethic make him someone you want to be around. Maybe some of that will rub off on the Troubled Men. Topics include bad soda, a return to the Ring Room, Phase 2, masking, protests, creative destruction, a standoff, NWA, Clint Maedgen, Fiorella’s, Baton Rouge, Jimmy Horn, the Ass Men, Luke Spurr Allen, sidemen, David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Burbank studios, Don Knotts, BJ’s, crossing Canal St, recreating synth tracks, Bowie tributes, Mike Dillon, Carlo Nuccio, a donut delivery, the Ross Brothers, Casey Coleman, “Socks on Fire,” and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets” trailer theme by Casey Wayne McAllister

TMP 108 Ingrid Lucia Rocks the Boat

René and Manny — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 17:00:00 +0000

The singer and bandleader grew up playing in the Flying Neutrinos, the family band started by her father, Poppa Neutrino, that traveled the world by homemade rafts, trains and buses, and sheer determination. Documented in the film “Random Lunacy,” their unconventional lifestyle set the tone for Ingrid’s adventurous adulthood. After years as a solo artist and a stint fronting the Squirrel Nut Zippers, she comes clean about the ups and downs of her life as an entertainer in pursuit of the big time. Topics include a sacrifice, LAPD, the blue bikes, a close call, a brunch, school reopening, a body condom, train hopping, “The Happiest Man in the World,” the hierarchy of needs, family life, chart success, identity, circus life, making the band, stage poise, the Squirrel Nut Zippers, Jimbo Mathis, an airport incident, the aftermath, sobriety, healing, formative experiences, surrender, back to work, transcendence, a song commission, a new record, the future of the music biz, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “His Way” by Ingrid Lucia from her forthcoming record.

TMP 107 Mark D. Barker Blows His Cover

René and Manny — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 17:30:00 +0000

The retired Florida police chief spent decades on the beat before taking command of his local force. He saw the cocaine cowboys up close and personal, and witnessed the militarization of law enforcement resulting from the war on drugs. As a community gadfly, Mark now takes aim at the Daytona area powers that be, making friends and enemies along the way. The former officer shares his view from behind the badge to the latest horrific realities inflaming the Troubled Nation. Topics include a crime surge, naming rights, a dinner outing, mask innovations, top 10 lists, a benefit, a drill mishap, a delivery, Casey McAllister, shadow forces, the five families of Daytona, pain clinics, Rick Scott, a pivotal event, a youth group, Will Smith, Mardi Gras at the Circle Bar, Chris Rose, “Scarface,” cartel time, the Keys, procedure, riots, due process, a new generation, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Music: Styler/Coman

TMP 106 Mike McCarthy Goes Guerrilla

René and Manny — Thu, 28 May 2020 16:00:00 +0000

The Memphis underground filmmaker, documentarian, comic book artist, and sculptor behind Guerrilla Monster Films is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his Cramps-endorsed noir classic, “Teenage Tupelo.” This semi-auto-bio-sexploitation-comedy-drama reimagining the director’s origin story is getting the royal treatment, with a new Blu-ray edition, a soundtrack LP, and a book about the movie and the makeshift creative community that came together to make it. Mike has an almost mystical connection to the midcentury pop culture of comic books, drive-in movies and rock and roll. He also has a knack for talking starlets out of their tops. In his words, nudity is the ultimate location. Topics include a new intro, distractions, a blog, a mood swing, Jerry Stiller, Fred Willard, a genetic taint, Tracey’s Bar, reopening, “The Sore Losers,” B movies, Doris Wishman, David F. Friedman, Elvis as inspiration, Memphis, Tupelo, self-mythologizing, movie posters, art bootcamp, Scopitones, the Antenna club, casting, art school, leaving home, a comedy obit, “Native Son,” a sculpture, Amy LaVere, a family reunion, historic preservation, classic rock, Fleetwood Mac, the Faces, Kristen Hobbs, the Cramps at Sun Studio, a legacy, willpower, “Cadavera,” a location scam, the MGM backlots, Dr. Nick, an autopsy, death of the dream, making fun, an art school documentary, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Tomb of the Tupelo Twin” by Impala from the soundtrack to “Teenage Tupelo”

TMP 105 Dan Fox Blasts Off

René and Manny — Thu, 21 May 2020 21:29:00 +0000

The Antigravity Magazine editor-in-chief has a resume that includes tour managing Hooray For The Riff Raff and decades in the film biz, as well as masterminding the flagship alternative publication of the city. As a New Orleans native, Dan, along with his cat herd of writers, employs some tough love in an examination of sacred cows of local culture while he casts a hopeful gaze towards the horizon. He loves movie work, but the magazine is his passion. He writes because he has to. His appearance on the podcast was completely voluntary. Topics include Phase 1, appointments, a crisis, a fallen tree, a podcast plug, Danielle Dietze, a childhood home, NOCCA, Scott Plauché, a side job, Stein’s deli, the freeze response, a calling, a Vice submission, a critique, a sponsor, Howard Wetsman, Ending Addiction, a spy case, Ray Nagin, tour management, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Lost It All” by the Lovey Dovies

TMP 104 Chuck Prophet Eyes the Future

René and Manny — Thu, 14 May 2020 19:03:00 +0000

The recording artist and producer has been in hand-to-hand combat in the musical trenches since the Paisley Underground days of Green On Red. Since then Chuck’s solo career has included over a dozen releases as well as collaborations with Alejandro Escovedo, Tony Visconti, Jim Dickinson, and Kelly Willis, among others. With a terrific new record, “The Land That Time Forgot,” slated for an August release, he peers into the abyss of the unknown unknown and studies the tea leaves for signs of life. Fleas the size of rats may suck on rats the size of cats, but it’s going to take a lot more than that to keep this buoyant Diamond Dog down. Tonight he joins the Troubled Men to survey the landscape while keeping it pithy. Topics include a news conference, the supply chain, an analogy, shopping, miscues, essential business, the change, early shaming, Mexico City, swine flu, Alvarado Blvd, the Adolescents, Rusty Anderson, guitar world, the Bay Area scene, a new record, pimp talent, touring life, the Temple Beautiful, Wall of Voodoo, “Strings in the Temple,” livestreams, beige, taste, the ecosystem, termites, Uganda Roberts, Klipschutz, Upstate recording, Kenny Segal, persuasion, a backstage hang, Doug Garrison, the Chilton trio, a Cramps sleepover, Charlie Sexton, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Marathon” from “The Land That Time Forgot” by Chuck Prophet

TMP 103 Dave Malone Brings the Heat

René and Manny — Thu, 07 May 2020 17:00:00 +0000

The Radiators co-founding guitarist/singer weighs in on the early days of the iconic band, the Tulane connection, and the accidental genius of success outside the music biz game. Dave discusses the MOMS Balls and the role of tape trading culture in building generations of devotees, as well as his post-Rads tenure with Raw Oyster Cult and recent dates with the Last Waltz Reunion tour. He’s been on COVID lockdown, but with the fever behind him, he joins the Troubled Men to blow off some steam. Topics include Jazzfest cultists, the 9th step, protesters, masks, junkies, Liuzza’s, Rads reunions, recovery, politics, alternate krewes, the NYC debut, Epic Records, Ed Volker, band dynamics, songwriting, demo mojo, CBD, Cooter Brown’s parties, Zeke Fishhead, the wild years, the Dream Palace, Frenchmen St, Earl King, Tipitina’s beginnings, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Time To Rise and Shine” from the Radiators’ “Welcome to the Monkey House”

TMP 102 Louis Michot Goes Nouveau Electric

René and Manny — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 18:00:14 +0000

The Lost Bayou Ramblers frontman discusses a batch of new releases on his Nouveau Electric Records label. These include “Les String Noise” (with cellist Leyla McCalla and violin duo Pauline Kim and Conrad Harris) and “L.E.S. Douze Vol. 2” recorded during his residency at minimalist composer John Zorn’s The Stone concert series, as well as the trippy, ambient steel guitar record “Droste” by Lost Bayou Ramblers guitar player Jonny Campos’ Weeks Island project. Louis also talks about touring with Poguetry (w/ Spider Stacy and Cait O’Riordan) and his work preserving Cajun folkways in South Louisiana. He has his fingers in a lot of pies. Listen as he gets messy with the Troubled Men. Topics include quarantine violations, grocery shopping, returning to work, unemployment benefits, taxes, the Grammys, a Paul Shaffer story, an interrupted tour, live streamed sets, busking, Arnaudville, “Trois Rang” by Soul Creole w/Corey Ledet and Ashlee Wilson Michot, colloquial French, Rosetta Stone, blackberry wine, the Lower East Side, Mardi Gras premonitions, the Apocalypse Ball, the record biz, a movie quote challenge, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Cajun Noise Construction” from “Les String Noise” by Louis Michot, Leyla McCalla, Pauline Kim, and Conrad Harris

TMP 101 Alfred Uganda Roberts: The Legend Speaks

René and Manny — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 16:15:56 +0000

The legendary conga player was featured on classic recordings by Professor Longhair, the Meters, Dr. John, John Mooney, and Allen Toussaint, as well as foundational works by the Wild Magnolias and soul queen Irma Thomas, just to name a few. His eight years on the road with Fess prepared him for almost anything. Tonight he schools the Troubled Men. Topics include a cocktail party, a recap, a character, a crime report, a wager, ads, shaming, the Jeopardy, Alec Trebek, Ruta Lee, Easter, a nickname, Chris Owens, Jamaica Joe, landmass recordings, Michael Ward, school band, neighborhood talent. Quint Davis, Fess, touring, Johnny Vidacovich, studio work, John Mooney, Freddie Staehle, a medicine man, Cosmic Q, concert promo, Jazz Fest origins, Mardi Gras Indians, Willie Tee, Bo Dollis, Monk Boudreaux, school days, day jobs, Porgy Jones, music trends, a Japanese session, spousal support, artistic advice, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: "Tipitina" by Professor Longhair featuring Alfred Uganda Roberts

TMP 100th Ep. Party Line (Pt3)

René and Manny — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:15:14 +0000

In the third and final installment, the stellar lineup of guests, bassist/singer DC Harbold (Clockwork Elvis, More Fun Comics), podcaster Ian Wadley (Diabolus in Podcastica), guitarist/architect Jeff Treffinger (Geraniums, Tribe Nunzio), singer Glyn Styler (Lydia Lunch, Panther Burns), and guitarist/producer Dave Catching (Eagles of Death Metal, Queens of the Stone Age), weighs in from Safe Houses far and near to offer congratulations and condolences to the Troubled Men on their historic 100th Episode Party Line. And they said it couldn’t be done. Topics include a shout out, an apocalyptic hunch, irritating customers, a handout, Mardi Gras malaise, patient zero, Bipolaroid, Dan Cooper, impressions, advice, future plans, a podcast legend, Hagar hatred, essential services, new digs, a bus ride, Motorhead, old habits, dinner plans, a sea change, the Spanish flu, a Twister party, a viral march, a demolition plan, unemployment, a misunderstanding, TV news, a fatality, a job opening, future guests, discretion, grocery delivery, a final guest, Joshua Tree, hoarding, Pink Slip, Susan Cowsill, Zoom parties, mushrooms, a sellout, a Rancho De La Luna recording session, a new Dylan song, Will Sexton’s “Don’t Walk the Darkness,” and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Music: Styler/Coman

TMP 100th Ep. Party Line (Pt 2)

René and Manny — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:00:13 +0000

The cavalcade of superstars continues as pop icon Susan Cowsill (the Cowsills, Continental Drifters) hoodoo bluesman Papa Mali (Killer Bees, 7 Walkers), Soviet madman Yegor Romantsov (Debauche), singer/health advocate Kimberly Kaye (Loose Cattle, Chronically Chill), and singer/songwriter Luke Spurr Allen (Happy Talk) toe the Party Line with the Troubled Men. They draw the curtains, dim the lights, and podcast like there’s no tomorrow. Topics include Roger Corman, “Boxcar Bertha,” “Mean Streets,” shopping protocol, a recovery, “The Brady Bunch,” “Family Affair,” a curse, future plans, live streaming, stage fright, a missing guest, lost gigs, Eek-A-Mouse, sobriety, sword practice, Soviet methods, predictions, alternative methods, silver linings, health advice, vitamin C & D, sunlight, an escape, poor leadership, the homeless, cocktail hour, a new pogo stick, a last hurrah, a fundraiser, dad rock, future guests, the Pogues at Voodoo Fest, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Music: Styler/Coman

TMP 100th Episode Party Line (Pt1)

René and Manny — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 01:45:16 +0000

After the 100th Episode Party gets scuttled by public health concerns and the stay-at-home order, the Troubled Men pivot to a series of 3-way calls to catch up with previous guests. In the first installment, Squirrel Nut Zippers founder Jimbo Mathus, composer/guitarist Jonathan Freilich, bassist/saloon owner Dave Clements, master drummer Johnny Vidacovich, and Tony Award-winning actor/musician Michael Cerveris check in from their safe houses to report on life since the podcast and where they’re at now. In the wake of the worldwide pandemic, they engage in some gallows humor and try to laugh to keep from crying. Topics include essential businesses, conspiracy theories, a health tip, tours interrupted, the social contract, rats, quitters, an unanswered call to Dave Slut, a prediction, mild symptoms, movies, a COVID test, the Clempire, an open tab, a bad joke, partying weight, nicknames, a job offer, campaign strategy, the Louisiana governor, a drink offer, messages of hope and faith, a long lockdown, a session with Irma Thomas, Germania Hall, a Jon Cleary session, HBO’s “The Plot Against America,” managing expectations, a new record, a backwoods locale, neighbors, the census, early exposure, David Simon, AA, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Music: Styler/Coman

TMP 99 Dick Deluxe Goes Viral

René and Manny — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 22:45:25 +0000

In the wake of the emerging pandemic, the Troubled Men convene from their respective safe houses on a party line with Dick Deluxe, the Zelig of rock and roll, to discuss the new paradigm, possible ways forward, and the loss of Kenny Rodgers. Social distancing may be new to most people, but it’s old hat to Manny Chevrolet. Topics include a prediction come true, a job opening, reduced resources, new methods, contagion, an encore appearance, a last hurrah, a sea change, a porchcast, police action, poetry reading, hoarding, essential business, creative solutions, the gig economy, hand washing, public filth, an unknown threat, a silver lining, alcohol therapy, failed leadership, Mickey Newbury, a bet, Neil Diamond, Diamond Heads, HD streaming, a learning curve, a golden age, a cliffhanger, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “I Fail” by Dick Deluxe from the album “Turning 61 on Highway 61”

TMP 98 Doug Belote Brings the Street Beat

René and Manny — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 20:00:54 +0000

The A-list drummer has played and recorded with everyone from Willie Nelson, Gatemouth Brown, and Alison Krauss to Derek Trucks, Charlie Hunter, and Bobby Rush. Doug’s background as the son of a Lafayette session bass player and mentee of blues/zydeco master Lil’ Buck Sinegal fostered his roots inclinations, while mind-blowing exposure to jazz masters such as Johnny Vidacovich and Ricky Sebastian launched his love of that music. As he completes his documentary on New Orleans drumming and some of its top practitioners, “Street Beat: Drumming Below Sea Level,” he joins the Troubled Men in the Ring Room just before it all hits the fan. Topics include an injury, tax troubles, a proposition, a family legacy, church music, a first drum set, an all-night odyssey to New Orleans, Astral Project, Brian Blade, Dickie Taylor, advice from Ernie K-Doe, film production, Uganda Roberts, John Mooney, drummer impressions, a vast discography, Black music influences, Stryper, Anders Osborne, Jerry Douglas, Nashville post-Katrina, Steve Gadd, Rockin’ Dopsie, a Dylan session, a Stones visit, Congo Square, Grant St., career longevity, Willie Green, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “What’s Pho Lunch?” by Doug Belote from his album “Magazine St.”

TMP 97 Aimée Toledano Makes the Scene

René and Manny — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 18:00:44 +0000

The photographer and film editor has been a girl about town since she was a high school student on the nightclub scene. She has worked on such modern classics as “Bayou Maharajah” and “William Eggleston in the Real World.” Aimée now runs the Embassy, a nonprofit recording studio and fashion school in the 9th Ward. With a prominent street named after her Spanish converso ancestor, she’s New Orleans royalty. Tonight she gets down and dirty with the hoi polloi in the Ring Room. Topics include Super Tuesday, going viral, a 100th episode party, the Poguetry show, fever dreams, home remedies, the Spanish Inquisition, local accents, misspent youth, Russian studies, a beloved teacher, a generous benefactor, a film career, an apprenticeship, a fortuitous meeting, best friends, the Circle Bar pre-K, celebrity deaths, a Parisian sojourn, Bunny Matthews, a cub photographer, flirting, the record biz, future plans, a summer job, William Christenberry, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Music: Styler/Coman

TMP 96 Jonathan Freilich Composes Himself

René and Manny — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 18:45:16 +0000

With the Klezmer All Stars, the Naked Orchestra, and his work in numerous side projects, you’d think the guitarist/composer would have a full plate. Jonathan’s appetite for adventurous music has also driven him into writing operatic works and creating sound design for film. He’s seemingly undaunted by a challenge, so let’s see how he meets the test of the Ring Room. Topics include a Mardi Gras wrap-up, Thai food, Lent, a 100th episode party, a recording session, “Judy,” a London childhood, an L.A. teen, Uni High, McCabe’s Music, Michael Ward, the Krewe of Julu, a rift, Helen Gillet, a dirty opera, Santa Cruz, free cigarettes, Walter Payton, Carl LeBlanc, Sun Ra, Fermin Muguruza & the N.O. Basque Orchestra, yoga training in India, a brush with death, a new perspective, a mystery disease, the “Esplanade” film, a debt of gratitude, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Klez Hafez” by Jonathan Freilich featuring the New Orleans Klezmer All Stars

TMP 95 George Ingmire's 9-Volt Heart

René and Manny — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 18:40:17 +0000

He's hosted WWOZ’s “New Orleans Music Show” and the nationally syndicated “9-Volt Heart” radio program and is a sound recordist for film and an award-winning documentarian. George’s training in cultural anthropology and cinematography led him to teaching positions at Tulane, UNO, and NOCCA. He’s got a bright future ahead of him, but first he’s got to make it out of the Ring Room. Topics include Family Gras, malpractice, “The Pharmacist,” an eating contest, party planning, John Sinclair, new ventures, radio magic, a punk rock youth, crab cakes, the Shag, higher learning, early DJ practice, “Parasite,” a movie quote, a film career, PTSD, a failed polygraph, the Geraniums, a family documentary, a film archive, and much more. Support the podcast [here](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Canada Dry” by the Geraniums

TMP 94 Will Sexton On the Record

René and Manny — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 19:00:11 +0000

He’s been playing music professionally since he and his brother Charlie were 8- and 10-year-olds sharing stages with Stevie Ray Vaughan, Doug Sahm, and the cream of the Austin music scene. Will spent his teen years making records, touring the world, and hanging out with a who’s who of rock royalty from New York to L.A. The singer/songwriter/guitarist is all grown up with a terrific new record backed by the Iguanas, “Don’t Walk the Darkness,” coming out March 6. He slips into the Ring Room to chat about everything from songwriting with Waylon Jennings to showing up in the punchline of a Bill Hicks bit. Topics include an idle threat, a siege mentality, a Louisiana Legends show with Irma Thomas, an airline fracas, the end of an era, a U.K. tour with Amy LaVere, a first guitar teacher, Austin in the ’70s, W. C. Clark, Richard Elizondo, Speedy Sparks, home schooling, emancipated minors, Armadillo World Headquarters, Antone’s, Hubert Sumlin, Eddie Taylor, Luther Tucker, a personal approach, writing partners, an awkward story, Roky Erikson, David Koresh, a Sam Kinison riot, a Johnny Thunders friendship, R ’n’ R Church at the Limelight, Steve Jones, a clothes giveaway with Ron Wood, future plans, final thoughts, and much more. Contribute to the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro: Bill Hicks’ Waco bit and “Temptations Call” by Will Sexton from “Don’t Walk The Darkness”

TMP 93 Ben Sandmel: Grassroots Surrealism

René and Manny — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 21:00:12 +0000

He’s written books on New Orleans icon Ernie K-Doe and the Zydeco culture of south Louisiana. He spearheaded the career revival of the Hackberry Ramblers, producing and playing drums with the Cajun band for eighteen years culminating in their Grammy nomination after 70 years together. Ben is attracted to offbeat characters and cultural ephemera, so of course he winds up in the Ring Room with the Troubled Men. Topics include the Super Bowl, Tom Flores’ Hall of Fame snub, corrupt institutions, a Bible reading, a cyberattack, a book plug, a Christmas commercial, Rico Watts, “White Boy, Black Boy,” Clifton Chenier, “Jole Blon,” string bands, MTV Live, a neighborhood threat, disaster tourism, the Grand Ole Opry, a last road trip, a Beach Boys protest, liner notes, Chicago blues time, Sunnyland Slim, Jazz Fest interviews, losing peers, a false memory, publishing deals, false documents, a missing finger, and much more. Support the podcast by contributing [here](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate(5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or most podcast aggregators. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Bill’s Boogie Woogie” by Boogie Bill Webb and “Poor Hobo” by the Hackberry Ramblers from the album “Deep Water”

TMP 92 Arne Skage's Viking Blues

René and Manny — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 18:00:54 +0000

The guitarist has been a star on the blues scene in Norway for decades, having played on over 70 records with top musicians at home and abroad. Arne’s also an avid fan of New Orleans music and the Troubled Men Podcast. As he completes his first solo record with some Crescent City luminaries, we take the opportunity to haul him into the Ring Room to spar for a few rounds. Topics include a shameful tragedy, a tarp, Corona time, bargain accommodations, a week of gigs, Joni Mitchell, Scandinavian melancholy, European joints, early training, an exchange program, Reidar Larsen, Sonny Landreth, the Swedes, Iceland, the Gulf Stream, smog, the George Deukmejian car buyback, the Muppet Show, pranks gone wrong, flakka, a superhero, Abba, recording styles, Terence Higgins, John “Papa” Gros, black metal, the Vikings, and much more. Support the podcast with a contribution [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or most podcast platforms. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Gris Gris” by Arne Skage from his forthcoming solo album.

TMP 91 John Mooney Shines Bright

René and Manny — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 03:00:11 +0000

The slide guitar master spent his teenage years studying and playing Delta blues with the great Son House, one of the foundational practitioners who was an early influence on the legendary Robert Johnson. John’s got a hellhound on his trail—just be careful not to look the beast in the eyes. Topics include a new semester, political drama, haircare tips, police contact, a mentor, a Rochester relocation, vintage underwear, a hitchhiking nightmare, a narrow escape, a New Orleans relocation, meeting Fess, Uganda Roberts, and Earl King, James Booker at the Maple Leaf, a series of bass players, Little Queenie and the Percolators, Bluesiana, Voodoo, Sally Glassman, Rev. Goat Carson, past lives, the spirit world, Carlo Nuccio, immunity, a trickster, Terry Jones, passwords, the Glass House, Peggy Lipton, Quincy Jones, mechanical genius, a universal principle, the Holy Ghost, and much more. Support the podcast [here](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast). Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple or most podcast outlets. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Standing Still” by John Mooney from the album “Truth of the Matter”

TMP 90 Miss Pussycat Purrs

René and Manny — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 18:15:45 +0000

The puppeteer and recording artist is one half of the genre-defying duo Quintron and Miss Pussycat, called the weirdest band in the world by the great John Waters. Miss P has presented original puppet shows from art museums to rock clubs around the world. Tonight she pulls the strings on the Troubled Men and makes them dance. Topics include a celebrity death, a playoff loss, exercise, a previous guest, a mixer, Michael Tisserand, a pointless attack, an elusive guest, a bad interview, weaponized maracas, magic beans, an Oklahoma ranch, Bible puppets, imaginary friends, the Holy Spirit, the Pussycat Caverns, a first meeting, a lifestyle, a romance, sympathetic magic, puppet soundtracks, plastic food, subversive puppetry, Punch and Judy, the swazzle, violent puppets, Lefty Parker, a new name, crime stats, gunplay, “Passover in Puppettown,” meeting Glyn Styler, astrology, old TV shows, an activist, Tav Falco, Dr. Demento, Osaka Popstar, “Covered in Punk,” Helen Mirren, a whirlwind tour, a new record, an art show, Arkansas, a final joke, and much more. Support the podcast [here](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or most podcast aggregators. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro: “The Happy Castle of Goblinburg” soundtrack featuring Constance McEnaney by Panacea Theriac

TMP 89 John Fohl Plays What He Feels

René and Manny — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 18:15:44 +0000

From the guitar player’s many years with Dr. John, Anders Osborne, and Johnny Sansone, and his recording work with Klaus Voormann and Rickie Lee Jones, to sessions for film and TV and his own solo records, John is known as someone who goes all out for the music. He’s come a long way from the prairies of Montana to the balmy environs of New Orleans. It’s all seemingly led him to this moment in the Ring Room with the Troubled Men. Some things are worth working for. Topics include a new year, low beams, God’s work, a hipster haircut, Spam sushi, gunfire, a Swiss army knife, a nice shirt, the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, Pacific Northwest bands, a Montana childhood, early influences, a first gig, a catfight, Snooks Eaglin, Jerry Jumonville, touring the world with Dr. John, Ardent Studios with David Hood, Bonnie Bramlett, Don Nix, a shoutout, an airport incident, new laws, Real ID, sitting vs. smoking, a universal sub, solo gigs, solving a puzzle, words of wisdom, and much more. Support the podcast [here](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast). Subscribe, review, and rate(5 Stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or most podcast aggregators. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Go Again” by John Fohl from the album “Hands On You”

TMP 88 Jerry Giddens Preaches to the Choir

René and Manny — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 18:15:03 +0000

The singer/songwriter began as a child preacher and revival soloist in the Baptist church of Ringgold, Louisiana. Jerry’s love of music outlasted his faith and led to his tenure in Los Angeles with the Walking Wounded during the 1980s post-punk roots explosion. Eight records and a PhD in literature later, he returned to New Orleans to indoctrinate a new generation of impressionable youth. The Troubled Men welcome any help they can get. Topics include a holiday fire hazard, parties, presents, drinking, driving, advertising, Alexa, a showbiz principle, the Men’s movement, incels, Bienville parish, a cotton plantation, Jesus musicals, missionary work, a relocation, cold readings, the Loft Studio, acting class with Sean Penn, Elizabeth McGovern, Blood on the Saddle, the Long Ryders, the Cruzados and Eddie Muños, touring, Peter Case and the Plimsouls, Bob Forrest, a fistfight, Hollywood glory days, hated bands, El Salvador benefits, teaching college vs. playing music, social media, answering machines, sauna vs. steam, a fact check, a comedy team, and much more. Support the podcast [here](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast). Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “When the Weather Breaks” by Jerry Giddens and Killeen Foundry from the album “Damn It Abby”

TMP87 Spider Stacy Spins A Tale

René and Manny — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 18:40:29 +0000

The Pogues cofounding tin whistle player discusses the legendary Anglo-Irish folk punk band’s formation and long career as well as his residence in New Orleans and collaborations with the Lost Bayou Ramblers. With Spider’s background, it’s no surprise he fits right in with the Troubled Men. Topics include infrastructure failure, a misunderstanding, gender-reveal disasters, The Joker, garbage popcorn, an advertisement, filming “Straight to Hell” with Alex Cox in Spain, Joe Strummer stories, the English punk scene, Shane MacGowan, a fanzine, a first meeting, early bands, a first gig, a soldier story, the tin whistle, the New Republicans, Poguetry, Cait O’Riordan, a shoutout, folk-punk commonalities, Shane’s departure, Ulcer/Ulster Says No, the Sweet and Low Orchestra, La Bamba, Fairytale of New York, the Sunset Marquis, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, Seinfeld, hands, boxing, a tribute, Sinéad O’Connor, a leather jacket, and much more. Support the podcast [here](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast). Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “If I Should Fall from Grace with God” by the Pogues

TMP86 Hannah Kreiger-Benson Comes In Swinging

René and Manny — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 19:00:41 +0000

The Asylum Chorus singer and Pat O’s dueling pianist is also a public policy maven steering the Music and Culture Coalition of New Orleans in their advocacy work. One of the 2015 City Business Women of the Year, Hannah previously worked in nonprofit home construction following her graduation from Barnard College. If you want to get something done, ask a busy person. Hannah is definitely busy, but still manages to find time to step into the Ring Room for a couple of rounds with the Troubled Men. Topics include a dance group, a road tip, Jerry Jumonville, a tragic incident, Johnny D’s, a musical childhood, a relocation, street work, a zoning plan, the MaCCNO origin story, Sidney Torres vs. Buffa’s, the social contract, an a cappella group, a musical Seder, bandstand acumen, personnel management, organized labor, street performers, a new platform, bats, gravity, a sticker presentation, and much more. Support the podcast [here](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast). Subscribe, review, and rate(5 Stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or most podcast aggregators. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Almost Time” by the Asylum Chorus from “Take A Piece”

TMP85 Yegor Romantsov Gets Debauched

René and Manny — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 19:00:53 +0000

The singer from Russian Mafia band Debauche started as a punk rocker in Soviet-era Ukraine. He plays traditional songs of the GULAG and street criminal anthems with a spirit and energy transcending the language barrier to distill the essence of the humanity behind them. Russians are known for their ability to endure hardship. See how Yegor handles the onslaught from the Troubled Men. Topics include holiday blues, a hotline, the Irishman, real violence, a mispronunciation, a Soviet identity, a Ukrainian vacation, a band name, a new name, a suspect website, the Debauche phenomenon, punk in the USSR, a train to Moldova, a war zone, a Georgian surprise, a gig story, a police beating, the barter economy, LA with [Vadim Valikovski](https://vadimvalikovski.com/), gang rivalry, a move to NYC, a Cocktail Fund shout-out, a production note, an open pour, a rotating line-up, Russian fans, suffering, Russian blues, a wedding story, an accusation, the GULAG experience, the human experience, tools of art, a New Year’s show, a final question, and much more. Support the Troubled Men Podcast [here](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast). Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Proletarochka” by Debauche, from “Songs From Underground”

TMP 84 Reggie Scanlan Runs Hot

René and Manny — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 19:00:48 +0000

The Radiators bassist’s long career began with piano prince James Booker, followed by the great Professor Longhair, with some Bay-area blues giants in between. After 40 years together the Rads continue to sell out annual reunion shows attended by their legion of fans from across the country and beyond. The success of the N.O. Suspects is a testament to his professional drive, while his survival of pancreatic cancer shows there’s no quit in him. See how he fares with the Troubled Men. Topics include Thanksgiving, a charitable suggestion, a street preacher, the diaper guy, a trip to Disney World, Popeye, the Rawhide Bar, Sammy Davis Jr., the Will Mastin Trio, Charles Brown, Sonny Rhodes, Eddie Money, Dave Malone, an unnamed sax player, Ed Volker, the Rhapsodisers, Clark Vreeland, Bruce Raeburn, Camille Baudoin, Frank Bua, band names, taping culture, early touring, Michael Kaplan and Epic Records, the Sony takeover, the M.O.M.s balls, the D.A.D.s balls, a brush with death, the Whipple procedure, Gandhi vs. Stalin, bass effects, and much more. Support the podcast [here](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast). Subscribe, review. and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or other podcast aggregator. Follow social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Red Dress” by the Radiators from “Zig-Zaggin' Through Ghostland”

TMP 83 Kimberly Kaye Is Chronically Chill

René and Manny — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 18:25:58 +0000

The Loose Cattle singer, actor, multiple organ failure survivor, health coach, nutritionist, writer, Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, and Hottest Hell Tours operator has a lot on her plate. After spending close to a year unable to consume food by mouth, she’s got quite an appetite for life. Now she spends her time helping others navigate their own challenges. Let’s see what she can do for the Troubled Men. Topics include the new airport, a TSA encounter, Steve Watson and Midway Pizza, Scrabble, a banjo player, NYC on 9/11, an ice hockey morgue, Springsteen country, a relocation, NOLA MMA, Ray Lopez, the crow pose, the Bayou Fighting Championship, an acting award, an agent, organ failure, the Cleveland Clinic, the VIP floor, a self-diagnosis, patient advocacy, nutritional training, a glucose drip, starvation, bio-individual medicine, 5G electric meters, Chronically Chill, a pitch, plant burgers, a table read, Luke and Megan, and much more. Support the Troubled Men Podcast [here](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast). Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast aggregators. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: "St. James Infirmary" by Loose Cattle

TMP 82 Blake Amos Comes Full Circle

René and Manny — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 18:30:20 +0000

The singer, guitarist, and Fulbright Fellow has had an affinity for Brazilian music and culture since his early days as an anthropology student. He spent years studying in Brazil before returning to New Orleans, then moving to New York to synthesize his personal expression of these influences and pass them on to his students in the public schools. Now he’s back in town and in the Ring Room to talk about cultural identity and his journey over drinks with the Troubled Men. Topics include a threat, a family gathering, a new climate, early voting at City Hall, a Christmas tree, Feelings Cafe D’Aunoy, organizational alchemy, the Ben Franklin smoking section, sneaking out to see Earth, Wind & Fire, Chic, Parliament/Funkadelic, Flea and George Clinton in L.A., Brazil, Portuguese, pastie, the berimbau, Carnaval vs. Carnival, the Left Ear, Cafe Brazil, performance art, “Am I A Monkey?,” New York before Giuliani, Fort Greene, the Miracle Pushers, Soldaji, public vs. charter schools, a charmed life, busking, Nana Vasconcelos, the theremin, Spider Stacy, Andre Michot and the Lost Bayou Ramblers, an acting job, and much more. Support the podcast by contributing to the [Troubled Men Cocktail Fund.](http://paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or most podcast aggregators. Follow and share on social media and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Lay Down” from Blake Amos’ album, “The Manifesto”

TMP 81 Johnny Vidacovich: the Master Speaks

René and Manny — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 18:00:04 +0000

The drummer and teacher is a paragon of groove, melodicism, and taste. He speaks the language of the heart and plays from the same place. Johnny’s played with everyone from Chet Baker to Professor Longhair. He’s a national treasure. Now he steps into the Ring Room, and we listen. Topics include tenant troubles, a New Orleans childhood, St. Aloysius High School, the Best Life Pharmacy Restaurant, Joe Hebert, the student/teacher relationship, drum influences, notes from Johnny’s NOCCA workshop, surrender, loss of ego, Fess at the Mudd Club, melodic drumming, artistic identity, quitters, the 1970s blues resurgence, corporate rock, John Boylan, an Angelle Trosclair record project, touring in Europe, John Scofield, Bobby McFerrin, a Christmas record session, Astral Project, telepathic connections, Emily Remler, physicality in performance, tap dancing on the drums, and much more. Support the podcast by contributing to the [ Cocktail Fund](https://paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast?locale.x=en_US). Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts and all podcast platforms. Follow and share on social media and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Gentilly Lilly,” from Johnny Vidacovich’s “Mystery Street” album featuring Eric Traub, Charlie Miller, Steve Masakowski, Michael Pellera, James Singleton, and Earl Turbinton Jr.

TMP 80 Damien Youth On the Record

René and Manny — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 20:00:15 +0000

The reclusive singer has maintained a mystery about him in spite of his prolific recorded output of over fifty albums of original material. He enters the Ring Room as we pull back the veil to reveal the thoughtful and humane soul behind it all. A religious ritual comes up, and it gets a bit graphic. Topics include the return to the Ring Room, a protest, malfeasance, a tender memory, early influences, the creative process, home recording success, lo-fi charm, studio challenges, church experience, loss of faith, ritual circumcision, the mikveh, Rik Slave and the Phantoms, Glyn Styler, a hotel commune, the world’s largest Ouija board, a musical obsession, touring, Peter Daltrey, the unseen world, writer’s block, the Gong Show, the Dream Palace, Pete LaBonne, Manny’s birthday, a Hollywood story, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts or most podcast aggregators. Follow, like, and share on social media and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Red Ghost Mother” by Damien Youth from his “Phantoms of Fables” album.

TMP 79 John McCusker's Moment of Exposure

René and Manny — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 17:00:46 +0000

The N.O. native has spent his career documenting life and street culture of the city. As a newspaper photographer and author he has an intimate understanding of local traditions and where they intersect with modern life. He follows up his book on jazz giant Kid Ory, “Creole Trombone,” with his latest edition, “Jockomo: The Native Roots of Mardi Gras Indians.” He joins the Troubled Men in the Safe House in the wake of a recent structural failure. Topics include a construction disaster, exhaustion, intangible rewards, Booker T, legal weed, the Jesuits, Edna Karr Jr. High School, Mike Murphy, a newspaper career, layoffs, Katrina, loss, a Loyola education, Frank Donze, writing talent, authenticity, tailgate trombone, Buddy Bolden, Muskrat Ramble, Woodland Plantation, the 1811 slave uprising, John Doe’s new book, Jane Wiedlin, Sparks, Irwin Allen, “Rollercoaster,” acting brothers, Dave Alvin, PiL, the Breeders, Debbie Gibson, a 911 call, police militarization, a senior fight club, a friend request, trivia, Beatles remixes, Mardi Gras Indians, neighborhood krewes, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts and all podcast platforms. Follow and share on social media and spread the Troubled Word. Music: Styler/Coman

TMP 78 Ben Glover Goes Bipolaroid

René and Manny — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 19:00:06 +0000

The High Holidays are over and the book is closed for another year as the singer and guitar player from the neo-psychedelic band Bipolaroid steps into the Ring Room. Glover talks about their new record, Paint It, Blacker, as well as their legal dispute with the Polaroid company and on-hold music. A steam room invitation is proffered. Topics include a struggle, a barber, pages of guests, impeachment season, Kimba the White Lion, the staff physician, a bank job, band evolution, a camel story update, methadone, a stage mishap, a birthday gig, Get Hip Records, the Gories, vinyl, early influences, band discord, a Henry Rollins video, Kim Shattuck, Rip Taylor, the Johnny Carson show, Renée Zellweger as Judy Garland, a Susan Cowsill show, a hoax, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate in Apple Podcasts or most podcast platforms. Follow and share on social media and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Back In the Old Black” by Bipolaroid from the new release “Paint It, Blacker”

TMP 77 Paul Bongé's Beautiful Line

René and Manny — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 21:00:22 +0000

The new book, [Dusti Bongé: Art and Life](http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/news/2019/oct/02/dusti-bonge-art-and-life-remembering-mississippis-/), and recent Ogden Museum retrospective, [Piercing the Inner Wall](https://ogdenmuseum.org/exhibition/piercing-the-inner-wall-the-art-of-dusti-bonge/), covers the 60-year career of Paul’s grandmother, an abstract expressionist powerhouse. Paul’s life of photography, transatlantic sailing, and restoration of 4 masted, square sail tall ships was fostered by his father, art photographer and Renaissance man Lyle Bongé. Paul knows the challenges of art and the terror of the sea. The Ring Room should be smooth sailing for him. Topics include grooming for the heat, the Iguanas at Gretna Fest, José Feliciano, a road rage insult, a Biloxi childhood, Chicago in the 1920s, a romance, a New York acting career, a child’s memory, a painter’s demise, a phoenix rising, the Betty Parsons Gallery, abstract expressionism, the boys’ club, Jackson Pollock, Marc Rothko, initiative and work ethic, a man’s man, a mariner’s youth, family photos, a smuggler’s life, Mexican bullfighting, Lyle in the Korean war, a young photographer emerges, the curse of art, the moment of exposure, a father’s advice, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts and all podcast aggregators. Follow and share on social media, and spread the Troubled Word. Music: Styler/Coman

TMP #76 Finding the Lost Bayou Ramblers

René and Manny — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 19:00:47 +0000

The roots of the Grammy-winning Cajun band Lost Bayou Ramblers go back to brothers André and Louis Michot playing in their father’s group as teenagers. They’re celebrating their 20th anniversary as a band with a new live record, “Asteur,” and the documentary, “On Va Continuer.” Accordion and guitar player André steps into the Ring Room to discuss south Louisiana music and culture, and the band’s efforts to preserve it and carry it forward. The Troubled Men are happy just to make it home. Topics include the next campaign, topless states, a truck stop camel, a Susan Cowsill gig, Les Freres Michot, early gig experience, a robbery, free light bulbs, suppression of French, Randy Falcon and accordion building, Flaco and Santiago Jimenez, a strategy, an award ceremony, Scarlett Johansson, pawning platinum, the Circle Bar anniversary party, a new release, Spider Stacy, Cajun music in New Orleans, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or other podcast carriers. Follow and share with friends on social media, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Bosco Stomp” by the Lost Bayou Ramblers from the new live album, “Asteur,” recorded at six venues around New Orleans.

TMP #75 Chris Lee Rocks Hard

René and Manny — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 19:00:40 +0000

The Supagroup frontman has shared a stage with everyone from Alice Cooper and the Foo Fighters to Supersuckers and Whitesnake. Now he’s releasing his first solo record, “Protest Songs and Party Anthems.” After 15 years helming Supagroup with his brother Benji, Chris is no stranger to familial friction. Surely he can weather the storm between the Troubled Men in the Ring Room. Topics include a new nickname, a disagreement, a first band, hair-triggers, Alaskan roots, a diversity scholarship, a masters degree parting gift, a Chaz Fest set, recording “Live at the Mermaid”, the rise of a band, a fake manager, early touring, the Truck Farm recordings, the Saint, Sean Yseult, White Zombie, Rock City Morgue, a homecoming, the last Cramps tour, the Chinese nationalists, a Hong Kong orphan, a Chinese cholo, snake handlers, a solo record, the decline of rock, cancel culture, flood triage, Supagroup in Europe, propaganda, parental controls, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. Follow and share on social media and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Hail to the Strongman” by the Chris Lee Band from the new record, “Protest Songs and Party Anthems”

TMP #74 Sidney Smith On the Whipping Post

René and Manny — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 19:00:47 +0000

The rock’n’roll photographer, actor, and Haunted History Tours operator has a new book of photos from his time with the Allman Brothers Band. He’s led a charmed life, including being Paul McCartney’s personal photographer during the famed SeaSaint sessions and appearing in Manny’s mockumentary about his first campaign for mayor. It’s all led up to his moment in the Ring Room. Dreams do come true. Topics include a suspended license, West Virginia, Loose Cattle, corporal punishment, Nicholas Cage, the Lalaurie Mansion, the Warehouse concert venue, the Day of Southern Rock’n’roll, crying with a Beatle, an exorcist’s advice, faking your death, Echo Park, a Popeye’s commercial, a spoiler, fainting, a ghost story, male dancing with the Merry Minstrels, Mick Jagger, Chuck Leavell, Dylan freaking out, shampoo, [70-74 Plus a Little Bit More](https://www.allmanbrothersbookbysidneysmith.com/), Elijah Blue Allman, Balthazar Getty, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts. Follow and share on social media, and spread the Troubled Word. Music: Styler/Coman

TMP #73 Ray Lopez Goes Toe to Toe

René and Manny — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 17:00:52 +0000

The fighter and instructor from [NOLA MMA](http://www.nolamma.com) has been a martial artist since childhood. From Greco-Roman wrestling to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to Muay Thai and kickboxing, close combat has become second nature to Ray Lopez. See how he counters their one-two punch when he enters the Ring Room and closes distance with the Troubled Men. Topics include an untreated condition, an ancient libel, a dream acquisition, a novel sandwich, Kimberly Kay, a transformation, a boxing scam, a return to competition, weight cutting, the roots of MMA, concussions, the [Bayou Fighting Championship](https://www.bayoufc.com/), going left, Matthias Meister, NOLA BJJ, youth training, the fighter’s mentality, fight preparation, future plans, the costs of competition, an early departure, a seedy motel, a Dead road trip, the first day of school, new quitters, an old friend’s reappearance, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast platform. Follow and share with friends on social media and spread the Troubled Word. Music: Styler/Coman

TMP #72 Carlo Ditta Takes Center Stage

René and Manny — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 17:00:55 +0000

* Throughout a career that includes producing a hit record on Willy DeVille backed by a who’s who of New Orleans r ’n’ b legends, a Grammy nominated LP on Guitar Slim Jr., as well as numerous other releases on his Orleans Records label, Carlo has mostly operated behind the scenes. With his new solo release, Hungry For Love, he steps into the spotlight as an artist. Hopefully his time in the Ring Room hasn’t spoiled his appetite. Topics include a pain, virtue signaling, Troubled Worlds colliding, boxing, Hendrix in New Orleans, a tape recorder, a Nehru shirt, St. Paul’s boarding school, a NYC vacation, the Metropole Cafe, Linda Keith, Ironing Board Sam, a golden age, the hippie takeover, Ecole Classique, the Hirt family, Ditta Concrete, another Valencia blacklisting, hair rules, immigrants, a natural performer, child labor, Chuck Credo, Quaaludes, Barbara Hoover and the Beat Exchange, a relocation, Kerry Brown, Mighty Sam McClain, A.J. Loria, the 1984 World’s Fair, a Grammy nomination, Victory Mixture, Jerry Jumonville, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts or most podcast platforms. Follow and share on social media, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: Hungry For Love by Carlo Ditta from his new Orleans Records release

TMP #71 Dave Turgeon/Dee Slut: Alligator Punk

René and Manny — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 17:00:30 +0000

He was a towheaded teen banned from Valencia, the New Orleans underage, upper crust social haunt. He was a punk rock madman leading the infamous Sluts on a rampage from L.A. to the Lower East Side, as well as the frontman for latter-day country tricksters O.L.D. He’s also an alligator trapper raising a family on his ancestral acreage in the swamps of Lafitte. Dave remembers more of it all than one might imagine. After his time with the Troubled Men, he’ll be drinking to forget. Topics include the moonshot, a make-up festival, Friday Night Fights, multiple identities, a novel strategy, Nicole Pavy, the 8 O’Clocks, church attendance, forgiveness, the creation of the Sluts, a 100- foot mic cord, gig-related injuries, Black Flag, recording Damaged, an arrest with D. Boon, Joey Torres, an assumed identity, a dope fiend, SST Records, 12” of Sluts, George the Max, Bobby Brennan, chronic pain, the Road Gang, a breakup/breakdown, playing with the Bad Brains at CBGB, Joey Ramone, daily meals, van living, the Beastie Boys, a well-deserved beating, Lafitte roots, undeserved beatings, a swamp visit, Bunny Matthews, a remarriage, a band mom, parental advice, a final admission, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts and all podcast providers. Follow and share on social media and spears the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: Keep It In the Family by O.L.D.

TMP #70 David Leonard: A Very Memphian Story

René and Manny — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 17:00:31 +0000

The Memphis photographer and filmmaker has been documenting Southern music and culture for years with films including *Respect Yourself*: *The Stax Records Story*, *Johnny Cash's America*, and the Mississippi Blues Trail documentary series. His current project, *Alex Chilton: Why Should I Care*, will examine the totality of the enigmatic musician’s life and career through interviews with those who knew him best. David enters the Safe House to unravel the mystery with the Troubled Men. Topics include TMP stickers, beach dangers, cocktails on wheels,the William Eggleston aesthetic, the unseen narrative, Memphis feature film work, Francis Coppola, Milos Forman, the penny, the nine day weekend, Robert Gordon, the Box Tops, Big Star, Chris Bell, John Fry, Ardent Studios, Stanley Adkins, a life change, Papa Joe’s, Frank Riley, New Rose Records, a new repertoire, Lucky Joe, a title change, Teenage Fan Club, Glasgow, final touches, a cook attacked, an exterminator, Boogie Shoes, Jim Dickenson, Lee Baker, Televista, Like Flies On Sherbert, Stranded In Canton, a Kickstarter campaign, and much more. Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts. Follow and share on social media and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Underclass” by Alex Chilton from the new record *From Memphis To New Orleans* [Kickstarter page](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alex-chilton-doc/alex-chilton-why-should-i-care) for the film **Alex Chilton: Why Should I Care*

TMP #69 Lily Keber Under the Lens

René and Manny — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 23:00:46 +0000

The award-winning documentary filmmaker’s Bayou Maharajah chronicled the life and music of piano genius James Booker. Lily’s next film, Buckjumping, explored dance as a cultural touchstone in New Orleans. Now the tables are turned, as the director becomes the subject in the Ring Room. Topics include a sofa caper, a move out party, a shame campaign, a new project, Nicolas Payton, a summer job, an incomplete print, the best question, a talent agency, fabric design, a film class, craftsmanship, Vaughn’s, James Booker, sage advice, self-mythologizing, a tough season for musicians, whining, the hot seat, dance culture, shame, a taffy taffy mishap, a new celebrity, pets, marching bands, NCAA, high school, a table read, Harry Dean Stanton, scratchers, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts. Follow and share on social media. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: Junco Partner, James Booker Live at the Maple Leaf

TMP #68 Tommy Malone Sings Like A Bird

René and Manny — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 17:00:39 +0000

The Subdudes cofounding singer, guitarist, and songwriter was also a member of the beloved Li’l Queenie and the Percolators, as well as the supergroup, Tiny Town. He’s an excitable boy who wears his heart on his sleeve, but unlike one of the Troubled Men, and at least one previous guest, Tommy manages to keep his pants on. Topics include a brass band fracas, a torrential rain, the Stones show, the Big Island Jazz and Blues Festival, a big band, the Edgard, La. connections, Guys and Dolls, smartphone learning, the original Continental Drifters, the Subdudes formation, Fort Collins, Colorado, Pete Anderson, Darcy Malone, decaf coffee, surnames of the past, Tiny Town, Bernie Leadon, Glyn Johns, artistic courage, a custom console, Ray Ganucheau, a reformation, a new record, Bruce Barielle, Chuck Prophet, mortality, Keith Keller, etiquette, Keith Richards, Ron Wood, band alchemy, Bill Wyman, a bass player joke, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on your favorite podcast platform. Follow and share on social media, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: One Word (Peace) by the Subdudes from their album, Behind The Levee

TMP #67 Gerald Herbert's Decisive Moment

René and Manny — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 17:00:07 +0000

The photojournalist worked for the Associated Press in New York, Boston, and D.C. for decades before accepting an assignment his hometown of New Orleans. He’s traveled the globe covering the World Trade Center after 9/11, the war in Afghanistan, the Haitian earthquake, and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Now he reports to the Ring Room and learns what real tragedy is all about. Topics include a middle name, a Midwest tour, a last name, early photo jobs, the D.C. snipers, the White House beat, political pros, Air Force One, magic underwear, a medical procedure, PTSD, American privilege, gratitude, a movie remake, the NBA draft, conflict zones, the Oloffson Hotel, an adopted son, meeting Mother Teresa in Calcutta, civic collapse, smell reports, Rumsfeld in Chinese air space, the known unknown, and much more. Please subscribe, review, and rate on your preferred podcast platform. Follow and share on social media, and spread the Troubled Word. Music: Styler/Coman

TMP #66 Quintron's Greatest Invention

René and Manny — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 17:30:48 +0000

From his earliest Dada organ efforts to his patented Drum Buddy and Weather Warlock synthesizers, Quintron has always pushed the boundaries of creativity. His life and artistic partnership with Miss Pussycat may be his greatest invention of all. He joins the Troubled Men for an overview of their shared history together and a glimpse of the future. Topics include a beacon, World Cup soccer, a chainsaw accident, knives, a new name, ax throwing, the Drum Buddy, early encounters, the Clergy at the Spellcaster Lodge, the Pussycat Caverns, a love story, Chatterbox, song alchemy, the NOMA residency, puppetry, musical influences, the artistic struggle, Glyn Styler, new vocabulary words, the Rauschenberg Foundation residency, a broken arm, Jazz Fest gigs, a new instrumental record, a fall tour, and much more. Please subscribe, review, and rate on your preferred podcast platform. Please follow and share on social media, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: Bohemian Caverns, from Quintron’s forthcoming organ/Mellotron record

TMP#65 Lefty Parker Gets It Right

René and Manny — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 17:00:26 +0000

The artist, musician, and Euclid Records store manager has covered a lot of territory in his career. From making pizza and managing the Circle Bar, to restoring art and DJing for bounce superstars, there’s not much he hasn’t done. He’s never been on a podcast, until now. He joins the Troubled Men as they discuss social media, OJ, El Chapo, Squeaky Fromme, recording with Lynn Drury, Jacques DeLatour, poison Cheerios, DJ Shadow, early life, south central L.A., painting, art conservation, the Circle Bar mural, Kelly Keller, moving to town, Fireball Rocket, Ernie K-Doe, Chapel Hill, MTV, the Smashing Pumpkins interview, a nickname, a pizza allergy, the Tiger Theater, Mexican food, a blind man, Stevie Wonder, Dave Bartholomew, the Ponderosa Stomp, artistic and cultural fragility, the bounce revival, a name change, Michael Jackson, a random puncher, [a cctv beatdown at Siberia](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9IGH-T9dxM), campaign management, a George Reinecke set, and much more. Please subscribe, review, and rate on your favorite podcast app. Follow and share on social media and spread the Troubled word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: The Ballad of the Lonely Lonely Knights by the Lonely Lonely Knights

TMP #64 Chapel Hart: HyperPhlyy Out The Mud

René and Manny — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 17:26:00 +0000

The country soul singers from Poplarville, Mississippi are moving up fast with the release of their new record, Out The Mud, and an upcoming summertime European festival tour. Danica, Trea, and Devynn have big things in their future, but first they have to make it past the Troubled Men and out the Ring Room. Topics include the outdoors, a curse, a new name, sister cousins, Poplarville, big families, professional drive, moving to New Orleans, busking, paying dues, a new addition, choir directing, Glory Hole, Glory Road, past campaigns, Silent Darrick, corrections work, mental health, a Father’s Day gift, the Dylan documentary, Joan Baez, mortality, Blood on the Tracks, an Austrian festival, Da Library, road dates, bands, the death stare, SportsCenter, and much more. Please subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Please follow and share with friends. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: Made For Me by HyperPhlyy

TMP #63 Dave Catching's Rock 'n' Roll World

René and Manny — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 17:00:17 +0000

The guitar player for Queens of the Stone Age and Eagles of Death Metal and owner of Rancho de la Luna recording studio has always been in it for the long haul. From Memphis to L.A., New Orleans to Joshua Tree, and across the globe, he’s seen more than he could have imagined. He talks about a lot of it with the Troubled Men in the Ring Room. Topics include flirting, recent losses, Memphis, the Modifiers, the Cathay de Grande, Pleasant Gehman, Texacala Jones, Iris Berry, Laura Bennett, the Mentors, El Duce, John Densmore, Derf Scratch, Too Free Stooges, Mike Murphy, the Cramps, Manhattan Beach, the Panther Burns at DBA, the Well, Alex Chilton, Art Damage, Joshua Tree, Rancho de la Luna studio, Fred Drake, Daniel Lanois, Victoria Williams, Kyuss, Josh Homme, Matt Cameron, the Methematics, earthlings?, early influences, Maggot Brain, the desert, inertia, Jesse Hughes, a new mezcal venture, bicycles, red-headed men, Iggy Pop, the Continental Drifters, Jimmy Ford, Kingsway, Malcolm Burn, American Caesar, Airline Hwy, and much more. Please subscribe, review, and rate on your preferred podcast app. Please follow, like, share on social media, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: Bought and Sold (feat. The Dreaded Lovelies) by Dave Catching from Shared Hallucinations Pt. 1: Sonic Salutations From the Venerable Vaults of Rancho de la Luna 1972-1984

TMP #62 Stachio

René and Manny — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 16:00:28 +0000

The Troubled Men square off in the Ring Room to catch their breath and take stock after a flurry of stellar guests. Topics include the heat, bathroom ice, a Men’s Room bit, Rocketman, a movie gag, guest cancellations, the Panther Burns on tour, summer in New Orleans, a trip to Hawaii, a manta ray bit, Twitter wars, a new nickname, Rebecca Culp, high school dating, the next campaign, fudged resumes, artifacts of mortality, a roach story, termites, child safety, a close call, a self-inflicted wound, an attempted robbery, a naked bike ride pace car, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on your podcast app. Like, follow, and share on social media. Music: Styler/Coman

TMP #61 Willie Bonham Is Free

René and Manny — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 17:00:34 +0000

The guitar player discusses his experiences with the criminal justice system as both a victim and the accused. The story starts with the theft of his prized vintage guitar collection and the senseless death of Frenchy Brouillette, a once-trusted friend. It leads to years of pretrial incarceration, his ultimate freedom, and his efforts to pick up the pieces and move on with life. Talk about Troubled! Topics include a surprise announcement, the heat, a weekend crime wave, a Hawaiian festival, the First 48, Mr. New Orleans, a robbery, a botched police report, a tipoff, a threat, a stolen ham, the confrontation, a state of shock, a defensive wound, a failure of representation, a hospital visit, a private prison, loss of council, due process, prison politics, guitar influences, the Cincinnati Kid, a cameo role, a plea, a test of the human spirit, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on your podcast app. Follow on social media and share with friends. Intro music:Styler/Coman Outro music:”Julia Florida”(Agustin Barrios), performed by Willie Bonham

TMP #60 Alex Rawls Gets Critical

René and Manny — Thu, 30 May 2019 19:15:25 +0000

The music writer and book critic behind the My Spilt Milk blog and the 12 Songs of Christmas podcast joins the Troubled Men for a final recap of Jazzfest performances as they stare into the void of the long, hot New Orleans summer. Good thing Manny is in such a positive mood. Topics include Mt Denali, an investigation, a fan favorite, the 12 Songs of Christmas podcast, Tav Falco, BR-549, Eddy Arnold, a Houston childhood, the Canadian years, early assignments, Offbeat magazine, Gambit, creative destruction, post-Katrina, Chernobyl, Moonlight Benjamin at Jazzfest, Diana Ross, a new music challenge, Pacific Breeze, backstage doubts, Janelle Monáe and Prince, an untimely death, an endorsement, hologram tours, the war on Christmas, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate. Follow and share with friends.

TMP #59 Allyn Robinson Swings In

René and Manny — Thu, 23 May 2019 16:00:35 +0000

After a lifetime of playing drums with a who's who of musicians, the New Orleans native has lots of tales to tell. From his tenure with the mighty Wayne Cochran and the C.C. Riders, where he drove the 11-piece horn section and hired a young Jaco Pastorius on bass, to his long history with Luther Kent and Trick Bag, Allyn has proven he can handle anything. Let's see how he handles the Troubled Men. Topic include a definition, a summer parade, another festival, an anniversary, Charlie Brent, Loyola Music School, David Lee Watson, Wayne Cochran and the C.C. Riders, Lon Price, Lee Thornburg, Cranston Clements, Tony Klatka, The Barn in Miami, the Jackie Gleason Show, Last Kiss, Red Rodney, Tower of Power, the 3-piece rhythm section, road girls, Circles, the Georgia roots of soul, Luther Kent and Trick Bag, Ward Smith, Jimmy Weber, Bob Gable, A.J. Pittman, Eric Langstaff, Brian O'Neal, Jazz Excursions, a climate change, Cary Boquet, an early lesson, two jokes, a Treme childhood, Al Jackson, The Monkey Speaks His Mind, a bank visit, Walter Reed, house fires, unfettered capitalism, the thrill of music, Tab Benoit, Jaco Pastorius, a tragic loss, the demise of Bourbon St., and much more. Outro Music:Circles by Wayne Cochran and the C.C. Riders from the album "Cochran"

TMP #58 CC Adcock Crows

René and Manny — Thu, 16 May 2019 16:00:01 +0000

The Lafayette recording artist and record producer leaves the comfort of Disgraceland to drop some pearls of wisdom in New Orleans' notorious Ring Room. The Troubled Men learn the hard way that silence is golden and duct tape is silver. Post-festival ennui, a No Stones party, a stray dog, a chance encounter, a charmed life, fast talking, Lafayette roots, Li'l Buck Sinegal, Buckwheat Zydeco, Dickie Landry, Bo Diddley, Jack Nitzsche, the Rolling Stones, a fleeting encounter, Cops, Musso & Franks, gunplay in Hollywood, true genius, sandal season, neat drinks, goat yoga, a jumpsuit, new fans, chem players, drag names, Li'l Band of Gold, Plant and Storm, Steve Riley intervenes, duct tape, and much more. Subscribe and review. Share and spread the word. Y'all'd Think She'd Be Good To Me, by CC Adcock from the album Lafayette Marquis

TMP #57 Rob Cambre Connects the Dots

René and Manny — Thu, 09 May 2019 17:00:12 +0000

The experimental guitarist and music promoter from a rural Louisiana refinery town found a community of like minds in the heyday of college radio. He went on to help establish a thriving improvisational music scene in New Orleans. Rob takes the biggest chance yet as he enters the Ring Room and puts his faith in the Troubled Men. Topics include a damaged pet, a vacation mystery, a recovered phone, college radio, Kidd Jordan, Free Jazz, Alvin Fielder, the Art Ensemble of Chicago, Homestead Records, Zeitgeist, festival security, bad dancing, Norco, La., Sonic Youth, No Wave, Gibby Haynes, Kramer, Bong water, Eugene Chadbourne, the German Coast, porn soundtracks, Dr. Demento, Rev. Fred Lane, Tuscaloosa absurdists, the Music Box Village, the Secret, the High Holidays, Passover, favorite plagues, the Process, cults, True Detective, Malevitus, Anxious Sound, and much more. Rate and review Follow and share Intro music:Styler/Coman Night of the Dog: Malevitus

TMP #56 Gina Phillips In Stitches

René and Manny — Thu, 02 May 2019 16:00:35 +0000

The great mixed media artist uses paint, fabric, and a room-sized quilting machine to create large scale works of stunning colors and textures. Tonight she cuts up in the Safe House while the Troubled Men come apart at the seams. Topics include a new old shirt, one good street, municipal overreaction, a long introduction, Fats Domino, Kentucky roots, a family band, a junkyard playground, DNA tests, art training, a road trip, Hyperphlyy w/the Iguanas, teaching, a new palette, a rental car mistake, the Southern aesthetic and tragicomedy, horses, a bad pour, a squirt gun attack, beards, a Harvard goat roast, workflow, the Praline Man, Mr. Okra, Jonathan Ferrara Gallery, Jeopardy, an anniversary, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, etc. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Music:Styler/Coman

TMP #55 The Stalker Files Revisited

René and Manny — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 16:00:57 +0000

After a string of top-shelf guests, the Troubled Men take an episode to clear the air and touch on all the good times and grievances they've been keeping bottled up. Once that bottle comes open, it's tough to get the cork back in. Topics include hot tea, weed killer, measles, a goat mayor, Austin, French Quarter Fest, Irma Thomas, a new stalker, FEMA failures, Denali protocol, a guest update, an Airbnb, a menacing stare, borrowing from strangers, chess music, church fires, train travel, a vet visit, a sense memory, Histoire de Melody Nelson, a police chase, another camera ticket, a court date, a haircut, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts. Follow, share, and spread the Troubled word.

TMP #54 Susan Cowsill On Her Own

René and Manny — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 16:00:39 +0000

As the youngest member of her family band, Susan had seen more show biz peaks and valleys by age 11 than most mortals see in a lifetime. Turns out she was just getting started. She joins the Troubled Men in the Ring Room to let it all out. Topics include a medical advancement, an escape plan, a Bush stamp, early ambitions, a family audition, the '60s sweet spot, Beverly Hills teen life, the Ed Sullivan Show, the Partridge Family, a prom date, TV kids, Maureen McCormick, high school larceny, Laurel Canyon, Brando and the cops, the jaws of life, Karla Bonoff, Dwight Twilley, a first solo deal, the Runaways, Kim Fowley, Joan Jett, band dating, Carlo Nuccio, Peter Holsapple, Vicki Peterson, Irish roots, the Continental Drifters, children ,Tom Jones, Chuck Negron, the Boxtops, the Psycho Sisters, the Beach Boys, Wonderland Ave., an eye for talent, easy tears, a final joke, and much more. "River of Love" by Susan Cowsill, from the album "Lighthouse" (words/music: Barry Cowsill) Intro music: Styler/Coman Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts

TMP #53 Bruce Barielle Masters the World

René and Manny — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 16:00:16 +0000

The audio savant gets roped into the Ring Room to lift the lid on the record making process and reveal what really goes on in the inner sanctum. It's a dark art of aural nuance that Bruce practices. Thankfully, the Troubled Men like it in the dark. Topics include a fish counter story, a shower variation, road dates, an anniversary party, a burial, a first job, the law game, Ethan Allen, Daniel Lanois, Kingsway sessions, audiophile ear training, a career suggestion, mastering in a nutshell, sonic blind spots, modern trends, digital zero, Rickie Lee Jones, Mike Napolitano, working for McCartney, a Professor Longhair record, Mick's surgery, sync licensing, music supervisors, a Netflix assignment, the Radiators at Luigi's, flooded tapes, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on iTunes. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled word. Music: Styler/Coman

TMP #52 Nicole Pavy On Night Duty

René and Manny — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 16:00:55 +0000

It's a night of bayou royalty as a member of the storied Pavy clan graces the Ring Room to dish on down-home political feuds and international nursing missions. Nicole has traveled the globe ministering to the sick. Let's see what she can do for the Troubled Men. Topics include an easy inventory, odd parking, 5G electric meters, tech phobia, punk rock childhood, mental health, a profile review, Opelousas, picking Australia from a hat, a Katrina premonition, hometown cred, a radio career, earthquakes, family history, the Huey Long-Pavy feud, childhood radicalization, nursing in Africa, a ghost resort, an endangered dish, service fatigue, ER visits, missionaries, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, etc. Follow and like on social media, and share with your friends. Music: Styler/Coman

TMP #51 Jimbo Mathus Unzips

René and Manny — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 16:00:23 +0000

The Men draft the Squirrel Nut Zippers founder, singer, musician, and producer to talk about his new solo record, "Incinerator," and his life as the Huck Finn of American music. From the Clinton White House to the Mississippi Hill Country, he's seen a lot. Jimbo may not be innocent, but for the time being, he's pleading not guilty. Topics include SXSW, the Cactus Blossoms, more parades, Spring, brunch music, a new hat, a celebrity gift, the merchant marines, a fire, studio communication, proximity in art, online clothes, nudist colonies, a Squirrel Nut Zipper history, old-time candy, Sesame St., Tony Bennet, a grievance, RICO, starting over, a shed burden, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on iTunes, Spotify, or any podcast platform. Follow on Facebook, share with friends, and spread the Troubled word. Intro music: Styler/Coman "South of Laredo" by Jimbo Mathus, from his new record, "Incinerator", available April 5.

TMP#50 Rik Slave Gets Loose

René and Manny — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 17:00:03 +0000

To celebrate the 50th episode, the Men invite the fellow creature of the night and New Orleans superstar to trace his steps from the suburban wasteland, to Harvard, to the '80's street scene of Alphabet City and back again. He's been famous since before anyone knew who he was. Topics include a practice parade, a Rite-Aid illness, a TV composer correction, Rik's bands, a Voodoo pregnancy, a high school hack, a hard lesson, running for your life, an impersonal trainer, Coney Island High, a culinary career, Hal Blaine, the Captain, bathroom confusions, Dark Lounge jokes, a pardon list, life plans, emergency smokes, tattoo history, a movie role, delicate terminology, a new ministry, a solid defense, time changes, tax prep, road tricks, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on iTunes, Google, Spotify, etc. Like on Facebook, share with friends, and spread the Troubled word. Music by Styler/Coman

TMP #49 Helen Gillet Plays It By Ear

René and Manny — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 16:00:02 +0000

The sublime and mysterious cellist checks into the Ring Room in the sweet spot between Ash Wednesday and the Ides of March. The Belgian transplant has a Europian flair and a Renaissance sensibility. Tonight all that goes out the window. Topics include Lent, gluttony, a garbage parade tragedy, road dangers, the pancreas, familial teasing, Singapore, monkeys, a first cello teacher, quitting, a cultural breakdown, WWII memories, a traditional ceremony, party soup, Others' Day, collaborators, dynamics, poise, a celebrity encounter, awards shows, marching cellos, a bulk purchase, cigarettes, paying dues, playing dates, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. Follow the podcast on Facebook, share with friends, and spread the word. Intro music by Styler/Coman Outro music: "Vautour" from Helen Gillet's latest record, "Helkiase".

TMP #48 Keith Duncan Gets Graphic

René and Manny — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 17:00:19 +0000

As Mardi Gras reaches a fever pitch, the Men cool it down with the illustrator and instructor as he talks about his long road from tiny Empire, La., to art school in New York City and beyond. Topics include a near miss, laundry history, a mea culpa, childhood, art school, post-Katrina paintings, Giuliani time, a gallery show, the St. Claude corridor, a Facebook joke, art criticism, social sensitivity, questionable throws, ladders and tarps, parade etiquette, a Zulu protest, a trigger-happy mayor, a criminal massage, words of advice, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play or other platforms. Like, follow, and share on Facebook and spread the Troubled word. Music: Styler/Coman

TMP #47 Chris Rose Surfaces

René and Manny — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 17:00:38 +0000

The best-selling author, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, and white whale of the podcast finally shows his face, and the Troubled Men haul him into the Ring Room. Chris is always very forthcoming, and tonight is no different. Topics include an earthquake prediction, a work joke, secret rules, driving issues, Mannix, MeTV, tricks of the journalism trade, podcast production, sensitive boys, prep school alumni, the DKE fraternity mayhem, newspaper editing, Krewe du Vieux, the death of satire, public admissions, the post- Katrina era and the Chris Rose phenomenon, treatment models, talk therapy, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate the podcast on iTunes or your favorite platform. Like the Facebook page, share with friends, and spread the Troubled word. Theme music by Styler/Coman

TMP #46 St. Valentine's Day Autopsy

René and Manny — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 17:00:10 +0000

It's Valentine's Day everywhere else, but it's a dateless night in the Ring Room. The Troubled Men do a postpartum analysis of the previous episode that almost didn't see the light of day. Topics include Hallmark holidays, being alone, a missing ID, a lock thief, fast food mayhem, episode #45 aftermath, the Rock 'n' Roll marathon, tough gigs, vehicle troubles, a recording triumph, a judge on trial, teens on alert, sauna talk, Virginia and the Zulu exception, a mother's college try, the Tao of Steve, summer camps, vaping hazards, favorite cigarettes of yesteryear, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite platform. Like, follow, and share with friends and spread the Troubled word. Music: Styler/Coman

TMP #45 José Torres-Tama Without Boundaries

René and Manny — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 17:00:43 +0000

The poet-warrior, artist, performer, activist, and founder of Taco Truck Theater pulls into the Ring Room and delivers the flavor. It gets a little spicy, and by the end, he wants Manny deported. Topics include an angry dog, a boycott bit, civic civility, the Cone of Uncertainty, restrooms, an award-winning doc, a question from Jude, DMT, performance influence, arrests, cocktail choices, a cultural question, amnesia, a screening, U.S. appetites, regrets, healing, Vida in New Orleans, shutdown repercussions, targeting the New Deal, St. Roch, brutal truth, Lenny Bruce, No Guac T-shirts, and more. Subscribe, review, and rate on podcast platforms including Apple and Spotify. Follow the Facebook page, share with friends, and spread the Troubled word. Intro music:Styler/Coman

TMP #44 Luke Spurr Allen Escapes Siberia

René and Manny — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 17:00:56 +0000

The Troubled Men bring the Happy Talk Band singer and owner of Siberia Lounge into the warmth of the Ring Room. The workers control the means of production, but they have no five-year plan. There's not even a five-minute plan. Topics include therapy, discounts, a hot streak, foley artists, theater of the mind, an Alaskan adventure, a road trip to New Orleans, a last straw, Arizona justice, Luke's job history, the Bye Byewater, elementary school volunteering, Valentine's candy, Pacino impressions, horse lovers, a flute mishap, a bad bike ride, genealogy, Road House revisited, true crime, James At 15, A Family Affair, a shoplifting case, the Superbowl, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on podcast platforms, now including Spotify. Like on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled word. Intro music; Styler/Coman Outro music: It's Too Late To Die Young by Luke Spurr Allen

TMP #43 Jude Acers: CHESS MASTER/MONSTER

René and Manny — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 17:00:24 +0000

The Troubled Men are put on the defensive as the New Orleans Chess Master in the red beret launches a blitzkrieg opening in the Ring Room. Hope is not a strategy, but it may be all they have left. Topics include a daughter's photos, Guinness World Records, life-changing events, parenting tips, Chuck Barris, Grace Slick, the Five Americans hit records, luck in life, the Iguanas' 9 Volt Heart, band alchemy, Francis Ford Coppola and the Godfather miracle, chess as salvation, playing Bobby Fischer, saying yes, prison games, Magnus Carlsen, Paul Morphy's petite advantages, organized labor, hotel suicides, Janis Joplin stories, Beatles messages, a Boy Scout guide, getting hacked, a state refuge, the Rolling Stones, media successes, the power of focus, K&D Video, Rod Steiger in the Pawnbroker, wacky emails, good hair, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts or your favorite platform. Follow on Facebook, share with friends, and spread the Troubled word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Music clips: Western Union, Zip Code, and Evol Not Love by the Five Americans Ending music: 9 Volt Heart by the Iguanas

TMP #42 DC Harbold Has More Fun

René and Manny — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 18:00:04 +0000

Back in the trenches, the Troubled Men summon renaissance man DC Harbold to the Ring Room for a full debriefing. The leader of Clockwork Elvis and owner of More Fun Comics spins tales of past campaigns as they nurse their wounds and resolve to soldier on. Topics include a low bid, a bad bet, a career change, a nickname explained, collectors and OCD, burlesque vs. stripping, wasp nest therapy, the Golden Girls, Mary Tyler Moore, a royal wreck, a first girlfriend, Wilmington, bus ride detox, click bait, local comedy, an abduction story, Ray the mailman, neighborhood creeps, a tragic turn, customer complaints, dope etiquette, Doctor a' Go-Go, a planned escape, and much more. Subscribe, review, and review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite platform. Like the Facebook page, share with friends, and spread the Troubled word.

TMP #41 The Passion of Michael Cerveris

René and Manny — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 08:00:09 +0000

The Tony Award-winning actor takes his chances with the Troubled Men. It gets a little punchy in the Ring Room, and a warning is issued following a clash of heads. The charm offensive is in full swing. Topics include a job opening, a New York sound check, king cake, origins and identity, musical theater explained, Road House, a not-so-secret membership, an untimely tribute, a Kennedy Center gig, a lost phone, John "Papa" Gros, an Arizona mystery, a monkey joke, the Golden Globes, religious identity, high praise from Sondheim, the confidence of incompetence, an idiotic exchange, story development, a sense of humor, collaborative art, a drop-in, horse trading with God, a dropout, mistaken identity, Fun Home, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts. Like the Facebook page, share with friends, and spread the word.

TMP #40 New Year, New Troubles

René and Manny — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 23:00:22 +0000

The Troubled Men report to the Ring Room to recap the holidays and stare down the barrel of the new year. Things could be better. Topics include painkillers, a doctor visit, rehearsals, a video shoot, presents, parties, "the talk", local podcasts, Super Dave, The Odd Couple, a meth test, local crime, an app idea, Taco Bell, a McDonald's beatdown, resolutions, a severed brake line, added charges, leftovers, beans and rice, a parking ticket, Tivoli Place, a birthday party, the aging process, the Leaving Las Vegas strategy, a re-gift, troubled quotes, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on iTunes. Like the Facebook page, share with friends, and spread the word.

TMP #39 Rip Murray's Love Letter

René and Manny — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 00:05:17 +0000

The Troubled Men collect themselves for the final sit-down of the year. They invite the veteran film director and writer to the Safe House for a good working over. Topics include Blue Velvet, post Xmas activities, video booth dynamics, small world connections, Rip Taylor, film self education, Ann Arbor, Repo Man, Fox Harris, Harry Dean Stanton, going method, Rocky, scratchers, Bobby Peru, The Ice Storm, Joan Allen, rejiggered priorities, holiday haze, a letter to Santa, traffic cameras, a bachelor party, horse burgers, a wedding dilemma, the Lasties, the TV, a real victim, a good leaving alone, Career, a new membership, a secret card game, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on iTunes. Share with friends and spread the word.

TMP #38 Alex Chilton Was Born Today

René and Manny — Sun, 30 Dec 2018 17:25:32 +0000

It was Alex's birthday, so René invited long time drummer Doug Garrison and fellow bandleader "Johnny" Jay Beninati for a special episode. They took a free associative journey through the memory labyrinth of Alex's time in New Orleans, on the road, and beyond. Topics include his arrival in town, Stanley and the Undesirables, the Panther Burns reconstituted, personal resolve, unearthing discarded artifacts, pearls of wisdom, the Clash tour, the 688 Club, the fractured aesthetic, the Asplundh tree crew, hanging at the carriage house, the Scores at Papa Joe's, meeting Manson, the trio taking N.Y.C., finding Doug at the Eggleston opening, Feudalist Tarts and serf music, touring and the kindness of strangers, the '73 Buick LeSabre, the Road Gang, transcendental greatness, dark humor, astrology, a final encounter, the RoundUp jukebox, a European tour heist, recording, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on iTunes. Share with friends and spread the Troubled word.

TMP #37 Papa Mali Sounds Off

René and Manny — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 08:00:36 +0000

The singer/songwriter/producer and guitar tone scientist recounts his years fronting the Killer Bees, his solo career, and his many other collaborations. He talks about being mistaken for Santa Claus, but there's no confusion about which list the Troubled Men are on. René's mic goes out early on, and he becomes the ghost of Christmas past. Act of God? Perhaps. Fortunately, there's plenty of Manny and Papa Mali to cover the spread. Topics include nerve damage, holiday destinations, a stage name explained, zebra smuggling, street safety, the declining murder rate, touring the U.S., a second screening, the 7 Walkers, the Dead, a first trip, Too Free Stooges at Club Lingerie, D. H. Peligro, Louis Elovitz, Fishbone, Tony and Pete Rugalo, Joe Osborn, the Wrecking Crew, a deer poacher, Bonnie & Clyde, The Getaway, mistaken identity, DNA kits, a reading requirement, deathbed defiance, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on iTunes. Follow and like the page on Facebook. Share with friends and spread the word.

TMP #36 Chris Pylant Learns His Lesson

René and Manny — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 18:00:19 +0000

The holidays are weighing heavy on the Troubled Men as they work over college professor, musician, and haiku master Chris Pylant in the Ring Room. He finds out the hard way that getting a word in edgewise may be the greatest challenge of all. Topics include a daughter's first job, a harsh critique, the De Palma doc, local obits, Sensei Hayashi, stolen textbooks, touring, Laugh-In, Hee Haw, singing drummers, Caesar, Roman propaganda, faith, pancreatitis, karaoke, Hall & Oates, home haircuts, Greek aesthetics, a romantic walk, Mr. Bingle, locker room TV, a new business venture, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate in iTunes. Share with friends and spread the word.

TMP #35 1,000 Points of Smite

René and Manny — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 17:30:17 +0000

The Men square off in the Ring Room for a long overdue double dose of uncut Trouble. The head movement is impressive, but someone still winds up walking into a stiff jab. Topics include Downtown Abbey, Jumanji, pulling a googly, a kink uncovered, the Green Book film, award season, adult book stores, the L.A. Free Press, Eleanor Clift, prison porn, a license plate recall, harassing the natives, a New Mexican passport, a Bush holiday, Ghost Town Venice, Tim Green, condiment problems, anthemic gunplay, a workplace tutorial, a wife campaigns, a Black Friday rampage, a Santa Claus revelation, separation of church and state, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on iTunes. Share and spread the Troubled word.

TMP #34 Randy Mack Gets Dirty

René and Manny — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 08:46:00 +0000

Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back. Dreams come true as the intrepid filmmaker finds his way into the mysterious Ring Room to discuss his new feature, "Laundry Day." It all comes out in the wash.

Topics include Thanksgiving at the track, an inspirational effort, family fireworks, Randy's path to the movie biz, "Burning Annie" plot and production, the studio game, Checkpoint aversion, the making of "Laundry Day," the New Orleans ethic, the rising cost of living, a guest joke, American Girl dolls, the Four Freshmen, laundry bars, Giving Tuesday, a girlfriend, latent citizenship, blowing bridges, the Grand Coulee Dam, and much more.

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TMP #33 John Swenson On the Track

René and Manny — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 08:00:17 +0000

Racing season has begun, and the Troubled Men are chomping at the bit. They go all in with the veteran Rolling Stone, Crawdaddy, and Offbeat writer, author, sports journalist, and horse racing handicapper for the hot tips on everything from Dylan and Bob Marley to picking a horse by scent. It smells like another winner. Topics include vaccinations, the McRib, shower cap fashion, airport curlers, John's career path to New Orleans, losing the war on Christmas, CBGB, a blindfolded interview, Lennon behaving badly, the Atlantic City Pop Festival, Doug Sahm, being embedded with the Who, Canter's Deli and the Kibitz Room, Marty and Elayne at the Dresden, the Bill Haley biography, Bohemian Rhapsody, Live Aid, MTV, Tom Petty, Danny Fields, Keith Richards, the Stones at Jazz Fest, the Fairgrounds, Altamont, Watkins Glen, and much more. Subscribe, review, and Rate on Apple Podcasts. Share and spread the word.

Troubled Men #32 The True Chris Poché

René and Manny — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 08:00:16 +0000

It's cold outside, but the Troubled Men are sweating it out in the Ring Room. They are joined by the writer/director of the new film fest hit, "The True Don Quixote." No strangers to self-delusion, the Men can relate to this tale on a personal level. Topics include a webcam girl, a mystery unraveled, cabin fever, a funeral who's who, a white whale, holy water, Chris' journey from architect to screenwriter, the notebook game, immigrant labor, a gay tax, a mandatory haircut, vintage tile, the DMV, S&WB oversight, a naked intruder, home security, gun play, a Zen hillbilly, epic indy film production with Trey Burvant, scoring with Jay Weigel and John Fohl, the Raiders collapse, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts.

Troubled Men #31 Debra Howell Makes A Scene

René and Manny — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 08:00:57 +0000

The Troubled Men fall back into the Ring Room with Debra Howell, medical illustrator, photographic manipulator, and municipal agitator. What profits a man to gain an hour and lose his mind? Time will tell. Topics include 1980s memories, Birmingham Mexicans, an unsoundman, a Dia De Los Muertos second line, Manny's stern warning, a shocking loss, dual identity, icons attacked, community activism, a land grab, a millage grab, Air B&B trouble, a mac & cheese fest, notes from a guest, modern miracles, clerical admissions, artistic parameters, the caravan to Canada, what's wrong with René, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts.

Troubled Men #30 Renso Amariz Gets His Close-up

René and Manny — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 08:00:01 +0000

Armistice Day is within sight as former military photographer and indy filmmaker Renso Amariz enters the free fire zone of the Ring Room to toast the shell shocked Troubled Men. Reparations will be required. Topics include Manny's birthday month, a video shoot, the "Bird" synopsis, aerial submarine hunting, the 6th Fleet, "The Local 504," cocktail looseys, a robot brothel, a strip club story, pitching shorts, "My Life In Dirty Movies," writing advice, a mockumentary, acting, inertia, guerrilla filmmaking, phone phobia, new underwear, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts.

Troubled Men #29 Lynn Drury's Turn In the Barrel

René and Manny — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 07:00:15 +0000

All Hallows' Eve looms large as the Troubled Men invite Lynn Drury to a gabfest in the Ring Room. The great singer/songwriter and former barrel racer shows that sisters really are doing it for themselves. Topics include a panhandling prank, Bela's birthday, ball players, a graft maze, Jerry Clower and the talking dog, animal husbandry, horse heaven, Mondo Cane, the Mary Tyler Moore Show, odd jobs, giving up, bridge, civil disobedience, traffic cameras, stalkers, marriage, dachshunds, tattoo questions, Cosby, grooming, dating advice, an equal playing field, and much more. Review, rate, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts or your favorite app. Outro music:Anniversary by Lynn Drury from Rise of the Fall 2017

Troubled Men #28 Carlo Nuccio Comes Clean

René and Manny — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 07:00:55 +0000

The Troubled Men are no strangers to the rackets, so it was a great honor to have a sit-down in the Ring Room with Carlo Nuccio, the Godfather of the Big Beat. He makes them an offer they can't refuse. Topics include a girl party, a vacation from the family, the Mod Squad, schizophrenia, L.A. stories, Raji's, Green On Red, the tablecloth trick, a world champ, the fight game, crazed sobriety, a card hustle, a question refused, boundary issues, the Breeders show, stage left, marital bliss, some fatherly advice, a serial killer shout-out, an Alpine recording mission, the cowbell club, Stephan Eicher, an offer declined, Get Smart, a phone call from Kaos, Harry Dean Stanton, "I'm Carlo!" and much more.

Troubled Men #27 Rick Olivier/Rico Unshaved

René and Manny — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 07:00:04 +0000

The first hint of autumn is in the air, but the Troubled Men still can't wait to escape the filth of the outdoors for the cool, scrubbed-tile serenity of the Ring Room. They drag superstar music photographer and bandleader Rick Olivier into the fray for a no-holds-barred free-for-all. Topics include top spin, self-sabotage, a PiL field trip, the origin of "Rico," the White Castle accent, Nicholls State alumni, memories of Carl Bennett, spam sushi, the Manny Olympics, gear porn, tragedy porn, altar boy-hood, clerical entrapment, the Rodman effect, the Cold reunion, Russian prison tattoos, a sippy cup blackout, a comfort squirrel, microwave misuse, Hot Springs, kuru, flakka, and much more.

Troubled Men #26 Hate Crime Pie

René and Manny — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 07:00:32 +0000

The Troubled Men jump back into the Ring Room to go mano a mano for a couple of stiff rounds. Do they go the distance, or does a flagrant foul result in an early stoppage? Listen and find out for yourself! Topics include regrets, guest management, a SCOTUS infection, Miss Yolanda, an aggressive greeter, Ducky Boys, administrative bloat, room temp butter, a pig in a poke, Pat McLaughlin, the McLaughlin Group, the Portside Lounge, public corruption, Greg Meffert's tell-all, water torture, a black cat crossing, learning about loss, a robust defense, the Basques, collateral damage, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts. https://www.instagram.com/troubledmenpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/troubledmenpodcast https://twitter.com/TroubledPodcast

Troubled Men #25 Michael Tisserand Goes Krazy

René and Manny — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 07:00:15 +0000

The Age of Miracles may be over, but that doesn't stop the stigmata. The Troubled Men corner award-winning author Michael Tisserand in the Ring Room and sweat him for details on his biography of Krazy Kat cartoonist and New Orleans native George Herriman. It turns out to be an easy go, since these days, Michael does not give a fuck. Topics include Satan the Accuser, a holy hunch, a book thief, a dead cat bounce, McKenzie's Bakery, fluid identity, Herb Jeffries, Iron Eyes Cody, comics, Paul Morphy, scholastic chess fever, a standing ovation, a cheap date, hand surgery and the healing power of music, a judicial beatdown, the Norske Nook, clam rolls, the Senate fashion show, a Gong Show, Johnny Carson, Don Rickles, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts or any podacst app.

Troubled Men #24 Steve Spitz In The Penalty Box

René and Manny — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 07:00:00 +0000

The Ring Room is so full of chattering wine heads you can barely hear yourself think. The Troubled Men power through the den to put musician and medical professional Steve Spitz on the hot seat. He has a charming hint of larceny about him and reveals from whence it springs. Topics include a fast, sod, complaining, Steve's grifter family vacation memories, Kelly Keller, a Circle Bar wedding blunder, the penalty box, a bartender's dilemma, career testing, the Crazy car, surgery insights, a heroic quitter, a doctor's report, torture class, Burt Reynolds, Sammy Davis Jr., pedal steel business cards, the cadaver lab, the golden era of Vegas, driving advice, Marco the criminal hairdresser, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts.

Troubled Men #23 New Orleans Loves Dick! (Deluxe)

René and Manny — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 07:00:42 +0000

After an involuntary hiatus due to some hurricane hysteria, the Troubled Men reoccupy the Ring Room. They are joined by the Zelig of rock 'n' roll, Mr. Dick Deluxe. It becomes obvious why **New Orleans loves Dick!** Topics include a band Airbnb, Eddie Cleanhead Vinson, Tempest Storm, early trans-racialists Johnny Otis and the Bronze Buckeroo, the Residents/Snakefinger, Clubfoot Orchestra, the shock of Devo, Cali punk memory lane, a cocktail mixup, listener feedback, hair tugging, Decadence Fest, Dick picks, the road to New Orleans, Stalker Roulette, a dramatic recitation, and much more.

Troubled Men #22 Play Manny For Me

René and Manny — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 07:00:48 +0000

After two weeks in the trenches, Manny escapes the front lines of academia to the relative safety of the Ring Room. He is de-briefed over cocktails. Topics include textbook fever, fresh talent, campus fashion trends, a towel, 1970's TV detectives, making a new friend, the Geraniums' triumphant return, a senatorial encounter, stadium justice, the Stalker File, Play Misty For Me, desperate measures, Amy Winehouse, Intervention, blood test results, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts.

Troubled Men #21 Brendan Gallagher's House Call

René and Manny — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 07:00:04 +0000

Manny has gone missing and may have fallen into enemy hands. While they wait for proof of life, the Troubled Men call in the reinforcements and forge ahead. Once more unto the breach! René is joined by Troubled alumnus Jeff Treffinger as they make a house call on real estate baron and poet warrior Brendan Gallagher. He's fresh off a brush with death and happy to be back in New Orleans singing with his longtime compatriots the Geraniums. It feels like the Holy Spirit, but it might just be the booze. Topics include firsthand testimony, institutional corruption, a pole dancing teacher, the self-immolating Left, Anthony Weiner wallpaper, Brendan's return to the living, going quantum, the holiness of music, ego sacrifice, podcast therapy, childhood loneliness, the Lastie brothers, Raising Tourette's, the Brain Tuner, a stuttering cure, praise for nurses, and much more.

Troubled Men Trailer

René and Manny — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 07:00:09 +0000

A short trailer for the Troubled Men Podcast featuring René Coman and the original Troubled Man for Troubled Times, Manny Chevrolet. They sort through the chaos over cocktails and tell tales out of school for their own amusement.

Troubled Men #20 Wadzilla Attacks!

René and Manny — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 07:00:26 +0000

Veteran podcaster Ian Wadley, aka Wadzilla, wades into the cultural swamp of the Ring Room. His successful Rock and Metal Podcast and Wadzilla's World radio show on Craniumradio.com have been making waves on the scene for a coon's age. He shows the Troubled Men no mercy. They discuss a postgame arrest, Manny and Ian bonding over the Raiders, door-to-door vacuum sales, Van Halen, David Lee Roth vs. Sammy Hagar, the Mentors and El Duce, the Pennsylvania grand jury report, a $4,500 nosebleed, the Red Dress Run, podcast convention mayhem, a dubious plea deal, bad drivers as bad people, selling Krugerrands, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts. The Rock and Metal Podcast [http://wadzilla74.podbean.com]

Troubled Men #19 Dave Clements Goes A.W.O.L.

René and Manny — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 07:00:28 +0000

It's another Thursday, and another 3 rounder in the Ring Room, but now it's bass player, real estate maven, and club owner Dave Clements's turn in the barrel. Things go downhill in a hurry. Topics include the waiting game, an audio haircut, the Scurlock incident, Dave's academic career, sea lice, Snake & Jake's Christmas Club Lounge, moments in N.O. history, the Circle Bar, the Troubled Men's personal physician, dating history, drummer Charlie Occhipinti, the Praline Man's short con, the worst candidate ever, the 1st male Saintsation, the Walmart/Michael Jackson connection, TV judges, a "Psycho" killer, a new nadir, a bartender's apology, and a guest's untimely departure. Subscribe, review and rate on Apple Podcasts

Troubled Men #18 Lose the Pants

René and Manny — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 07:00:49 +0000

Coming off a string of scintillating guests, the Men meet in the Ring Room for an uncut dose of that Troubled magic. They discuss human resilience, chest hair, a police beating, code militaire, McSalad sickness, a ransomed daughter's return, a deacon's disgrace, the Pulitzer snub, a secret vacation, Central American ingenuity, New Wave Hookers revisited, the Happy Days porn connection, the Dylan porn connection, music biz heartbreak, loose shoes, a doctor visit, Underwear Day, and the boxer incident. Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts.

Troubled Men #17 A Clean Sample From Jeff Treffinger

René and Manny — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 07:00:22 +0000

Manny's been lit since lunch, but the Troubled Men forge ahead anyway. They're joined by old friend and co-conspirator Jeff Treffinger for a rendezvous in the Ring Room. Topics include Jeff's path to New Orleans, tall girls, St. Louis fashion, nose bleeds, TV binoculars, booty popping at City Hall, Tribe Nunzio, the salad days of the Mermaid Lounge, Keith Keller, the Geraniums, family sing-a-longs, and much more. Outro music:Sensible Shoes by the Geraniums Geraniums-Canada Dry [https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=105&v=Y29fbQSwgFo] Subscribe and rate at Apple Podcasts or your favorite app.

Troubled Men #16 Scott Plauché, Egalité, Fraternité

René and Manny — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 08:00:33 +0000

Fresh off Bastille Day, the Troubled Men convene a tribunal with New Orleans royalty and lifelong friend, Scott Plauché. Their reign of terror resumes as they discuss the new TMP stickers, the Ben Franklin High School accent, Scott's movie biz career, old N.O. television, Cal-Mex food, Croatian defeat/complicity, the generosity of Keith Carradine, Manny's interview with the Smashing Pumpkins, the Best Life Pharmacy Restaurant, and much more. Subscribe and rate in Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Troubled Men #15 The Art of Michael Deas

René and Manny — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 07:00:49 +0000

They're deep into July, but the Men attempt to elevate the conversation with a ringer in the Ring Room. World renowned painter Michael Deas joins the set to talk World Cup foolishness, caulking technique, his early work with Harlequin Romance, poppers with Harold Robbins, Fabio, Manny's hair care, art school orthodoxy, flakka, painting the Columbia Pictures logo, busting Annette Bening, postage stamp masterpieces, the Thai escape, temperance related pancreatitis, English public school tradition, Christopher Hitchens, and much more. Subscribe and rate on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Troubled Men #14 Surfside PTSD

René and Manny — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 07:00:34 +0000

A day late and several dollars short, the Troubled Men hit the Ring Room for a 5th of July blow out. Topics include Manny's car troubles, a Thursday joke, the 4th of July, 'Nam flashbacks, falling bullets, a black sheep's dying dog, Detroit fireworks threats, a punchline in need of a setup, exhaustion with eating, hospital dining, not giving blood, the ultra-orthodox strangle hold, the NXIVM cult, dictator fashion, romance advice, a mother's conviction, toilet repair, a geodesic dome, lesson in workflow, and a Thai miracle. Subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Troubled Men #13 Bird Baseball

René and Manny — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 07:00:34 +0000

The Troubled Men get it together with some table service back in the Ring Room. They chat it up about little known New Orleans festivals, the Iguanas' Midwestern tour, terror on the highway, an airport petting zoo, inside vs. outside, a psycho chica strikes again, Manny's work as a color analyst for an imaginary baseball league, gun play on the home front, beach danger, the death of print, World Cup minutia, a sports betting scam, and much more. Subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Troubled Men #12 Panama Flashback

René and Manny — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 01:00:04 +0000

While René is out on a Midwestern maneuver with the Iguanas, the Men release a flashback episode to a hungry nation. They cover a music festival in Boquette, Panama, an 8th grade girl's slumber party, booze wasters, New Orleans drivers, Plato's Republic, a machete attack, goat cocaine, broken men, an Uptown ass grabber, the John Sinclair Rule, a jungle mishap, and much more.

Troubled Men #11 The Last Munchkin

René and Manny — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 18:15:28 +0000

The Troubled Men recommit the original sin and wind up at Mick's Irish Bar. It's a cool, crisp 79º in New Orleans this evening. They discuss Manny's expanding domestic duties, the glory days of the Lakers, Russian downloads, game show prizes, Lynn Drury, a fake anniversary, "that's it?", flakka dance videos, Miss America, death of a munchkin, the rise of indy film, bullet-proof backpacks, day camp sleeper holds, plastic straws, marriage survey results, and the seersucker down low. Subscribe and rate in Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app. Follow @TroubledMenPodcast on Instagram @TroubledPodcast on Twitter

Troubled Men #10 Glyn Styler's Safe House

René and Manny — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 04:20:23 +0000

The Men escape the Ring Room for the Safe House. Any port in a storm. They have the cultural iconoclast, Glyn Styler as their first guest. He plays it pretty close to the vest, but they manage to drag out of him some comments on his origin story. The Men also discuss murder in New Orleans, funeral home yelp reviews, party invitations, whistle girl, train rides to Florence and Madrid, the crushing solitude of a recording studio in England, copping in Copenhagen, convalescent communion, and a chance encounter with Timothy Leary. Click on the link to Glyn Styler's signature song,"You Killed My Love", with a still from his starring role in Doris Wishman's film, "Satan Was a Lady". It's sublime.

Troubled Men #9 Vatos Locos

René and Manny — Fri, 08 Jun 2018 01:00:17 +0000

The temperature is topping 100º, but the Troubled Men are keeping it cool. Tonight's topics include bar flies, free labor, Dennis Rodman, support animals, hedgehog recognition, a train ride to Madrid, the Basques of Bakersfield, a 14 year old driver, killer cats, a snake lady, a used car scam, parental eviction, a Mexican standoff, and nominal amnesia. René visits the dentist and makes the newspaper.

Troubled Men #8 Rx ID

René and Manny — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 04:00:35 +0000

It's Scotch Night in the Ring Room, but the Troubled Men are having the usual. Though Manny is running on fumes, they sit down to recap the 2nd week of Jazz Fest, as well as Ed Sullivan's last show, second generation larceny, Susan Cowsill, the Panther Burns, Cinco di Mayo, Randy, coma kindness, a phone carrier challenge, and cutthroat corporatism .

Troubled Men #7 Mazel Tov Cocktail

René and Manny — Fri, 25 May 2018 01:00:49 +0000

The Troubled Men unearth a gem from a few weeks back. They tell their origin stories and how they met writing and shooting Manny's feature film. Other topics include witnesses, victims, confessions, near misses, and Mardi Gras Indians. Manny gets a Bat Mitzvah invitation.

Troubled Men #6 Martini Blackout

René and Manny — Mon, 21 May 2018 19:34:06 +0000

The Troubled Men reconvene at the Ring Room to recap the first weekend of Jazz fest. They also cover toilet shopping, Apocalypse Now, John Mooney, hell hounds, charity, a letter from the accused, porch parties, our first sponsor, Helen Gillet, triangle sandwiches, union busting, and David Byrne. Flea ruins a picnic.

Troubled Men #5 Giving Up

René and Manny — Tue, 15 May 2018 03:21:03 +0000

The Troubled Men turn back the clock a few weeks to return to an earlier, unreleased episode. They're still in the Ring Room, and the joint is jumping. They talk about first experiences at the Willow Inn, faulty shoe laces, fast friends, doorless microwave ovens, a killer musician, and open casket funerals. They also spitball some T-shirt ideas.

Troubled Men #4 Naked Crime Spree

René and Manny — Fri, 04 May 2018 17:50:54 +0000

The Troubled Men brace themselves for Jazz Fest(Presented by Shell) and get right into it. Topics include crime in the city, Fleet Week, a VFW experiment, Johnny Paycheck, the royal baby, and Barnaby Jones. Along the way Manny and René almost come to blows over the subject of tipping.

Troubled Men #3 F You, Pay Me

René and Manny — Tue, 01 May 2018 04:37:21 +0000

The Troubled Men have made it through Mardi Gras alive. They're back in the Ring Room for a recap. They discuss binge watching TV, the Draino challenge, carnival gun play, the Olympics, escaping the Spanish Mafia, and the Stones. Manny tells a Hollywood story about Tony Curtis. You won't see this one coming.

Troubled Men #2 Donkey Valium

René and Manny — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 22:38:07 +0000

The Troubled Men repair to the Ring Room to gripe about the epic freeze of 2018 and Mardi Gras parades. Other topics include raising children, Saints/Raiders playoff heartbreakers, bikes in the New Orleans, donkey medication, and more.

Troubled Men #1 "Good!"

René and Manny — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 22:18:42 +0000

The Troubled Men for Troubled Times are back in the Ring Room. They discuss New Year's resolutions, family interactions, Miami, tamales, flakka, and Manny partying with Bob Seger back in the 1990s. Manny introduces his use of the word "good!". Subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts or your favorite app.