Troubled Men Podcast

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 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 Dave Jordan Facebook Dave Jordan Music Facebook Dave Jordan Instagram Dave Jordan Homepage 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

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 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 Omari Neville and the Fuel Facebook Omari Neville Facebook Omari Neville Homepage

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 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 Amy Rigby Facebook Diary of Amy Rigby Amy Rigby Homepage

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) 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 Jeff Boudreaux Facebook 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

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 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 Jake Flack Facebook FLACK Bandcamp Thousand $ Car Facebook The Neptunes Facebook

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 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 Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound Facebook Paul Cebar Instagram Paul Cebar Homepage 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

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 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 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

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 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 Ricky Sebastian Facebook Order "Independence On The Drumset" Method Book Order "Mastering Rhythm and Phrasing in Music" Book Rick's Licks YouTube Ricky Sebastian Homepage 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

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 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 Silicon Slave Single: "Donny 'n' Bubba (Island Hopping)" Max Sanders Facebook Max Sanders Instagram Max Sanders Music Homepage

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 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 Miles Jordan Facebook Miles Jordan Photography Facebook Miles B. Jordan Instagram Miles B. Jordan Homepage

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 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 Robbie Fulks Facebook Robbie Fulks Bandcamp Robbie Fulks Homepage 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

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 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 Chris Finney Facebook 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

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 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 Ashlar Facebook

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 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 Brown Facebook Dirty Magick Magazine Escape From the Secret Lab Homepage Charlie Brown Movies Tubi TV Charlie Brown YouTube  

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 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 Alex Mallet Facebook Alex Mallet Instagram Captain Buckles Facebook Captain Buckles Homepage

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 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 Caesar Meadows Facebook Caesar Meadows Animations YouTube Caesar Meadows/MOGIHEAD Instagram Illustrator's Resourse Library Instagram Shop Caesar Meadows Comics and more Caesar Meadows/MOGIHEAD Homepage 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

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 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 Alejandro Escovedo Facebook Alejandro Escovedo Instagram Alejandro Escovedo Homepage   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

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

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