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René Coman sits down with the original Troubled Man, Manny Chevrolet, over cocktails at the Ring Room, in the heart of an old-school New Orleans social haunt.
Manny is an L.A. native who had been through the Hollywood wringer by his late 20s. He then moved to New Orleans to become a perennial candidate for mayor and make a feature film about it.
René is a New Orleans native who's been in the music biz wringer since he was a child. They are the Troubled Men for Troubled Times.
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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 Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here.  Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Tyron Benoit Facebook Tyron Benoit Instagram Tyron Benoit YouTube Tyron Benoit Homepage  
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 Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here.  Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Johnny Pennino Homepage Purchase Johnny Pennino Music
TMP322 OVI GIRON JUMPS IN

TMP322 OVI GIRON JUMPS IN

2025-09-1101:21:03

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) Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here.  Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Ovi Girón Facebook Ovi Girón Instagram
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 Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here.  Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Little Freddie King Facebook Little Freddie King Bandcamp Little Freddie King Homepage 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
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 Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here. Shop for Troubled Men Shirts here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Cole Williams Facebook Cole Williams Music Facebook Cole Williams YouTube Cole Williams Bandcamp Cole Williams Homepage Cole Williams Band Homepage 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
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" Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here. Shop for Troubled Men Shirts here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Joe Gelini Facebook Joe Gelini Instagram Joe Gelini Homepage Cha Wa Facebook Cha Wa Instagram Cha Wa Homepage
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 Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here.  Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Margo Manning Facebook Margo Manning Jewelry Facebook Margo Manning Instagram Margo Manning Jewelry-Sullivan Gallery   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
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 Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here.  Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Human Drama Homepage Human Drama Facebook Johnny Indovina Facebook Johnny Indovina YouTube "Seven Days in Mexico" Film on Amazon Prime Video 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
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 Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here.  Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Jonny Campos Facebook Brass Bed Facebook Brass Bed "Ready To Run" Bandcamp Weeks Island Facebook Weeks Island "Droste" Bandcamp Carbon Poppies Facebook Carbon Poppies Homepage
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 Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here.  Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Kathy B/Kitty Baudoin Facebook "Brian and Kathy B" photograph from George Valentine Dureau book "George Valentine Dureau: Life and Art in New Orleans" book The Sleazeball Orchestra Facebook The Sleazeball Orchestra Homepage
TMP316 MEET JONATHAN PRETUS

TMP316 MEET JONATHAN PRETUS

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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 Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here.  Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Jonathan Pretus Facebook Big In The 90s Facebook Big In The 90s Homepage The Walrus Homepage The Breton Sound Facebook Ranking The Beatles Podcast 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
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 Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here.  Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Joe Adragna Facebook The Junior League Facebook The Junior League Bandcamp 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
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 Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here.  Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Jason Affolder Films Vimeo 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
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 Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here.  Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Billy Iuso Facebook Billy Iuso Music Facebook Billy Iuso Homepage
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 Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here.  Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Bruce Sunpie Barnes Facebook 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
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 Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here.  Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook David Kunian YouTube David Kunian WWOZ David Kunian Instagram 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
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 Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here.  Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Louque Facebook Louque BandCamp Dustan Louque Homepage   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
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 Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here.  Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Charlie Halloran Facebook Charlie and the Tropicales Facebook Charlie Halloran and the Tropicals Homepage 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
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 Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here.  Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Anders Parker Facebook Anders Parker Music Facebook Anders Parker Bandcamp Anders Parker Homepage 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
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" Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here.  Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Mark Guarino Facebook Mark Guarino Homepage "Country and Midwestern" Book Homepage Museum of Signs and Industry Homepage   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
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