Troubled Men Podcast

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

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

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