The Troubled Men convene at Snake and Jake’s in the final hours of campaign season as the polls close and the first vote counts roll in. Joined by Clempire Czar Dave Clements and resident philosopher, bartender, and former Goldman Sachs analyst Juan Parke, they hope for the best, prepare for the worst, and resolve that however it turns out, the struggle will continue. Topics include a dictator shirt, a Dodgers win, Dennis Allen’s firing, Derek Carr, college playoffs, news coverage, voting candy, Vegas odds makers, undecided voters, P. Diddy, keys to the city, a postal parking ticket, the Tedeschi-Trucks band, a lump of votes, Steve Rapport, Tony Hinchcliffe, Tucker Carlson, eroding norms, the ring of power, a Puerto Rico joke, insult comedy, intern opinions, historical ignorance, objective truth, Steve Bannon’s prison release, Murders & Assassinations, fluoride, conspiracies, a rare elixir, RFK Jr., the Electoral College, a prescient prediction, and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break Music: "High Anxiety" by Mel Brooks Outro Music: "Retreat of the Light Horse Brigade" from "Hope Is Not For The Weak" by the Geraniums 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 Order "Someone's Monster" by Loose Cattle

The poet, lyricist, and longtime Chuck Prophet songwriting partner grew up in Sinatra-era Palm Springs and was miraculously healed of a mystery ailment by a meeting with Elvis. He later spent time as a comedy writer in L.A. alongside legends including Andy Kaufman and Robin Williams. With the release of Chuck’s new “Wake the Dead” cumbia record cowritten with Kurt, he joins the Troubled Men in an attempt to laugh it up as the flames grow higher. Topics include an ATF crackdown, Halloween, handing out advice, the War on Terror, Eric Paulsen RIP, Teri Garr RIP, “Mr. Mom,” Swifties on the streets, an unusual opening act, an early voting threat, a toxic garden plan, a police scandal, Barry Hannah, the Old World, Jilly Rizzo, Frank Weinstock, Shecky Greene, Liberace, Charles Bukowski, the L.A. Free Press, the Memphis Mafia, B12 shots, Kathryn Kuhlman, Canned Heat, Dale Spalding, Mike Fabian, the Improv, Bone Cootes, “Temple Beautiful,” Emperor Norton, Chris Lane, Stephanie Finch, dance music, a lymphoma diagnosis, near rhymes, haiku, “Mexico City Blues,” literary editing, Jeff Sessions, “The Junk Man,” and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break Music: "White Nights, Big City" from "Temple Beautiful" by Chuck Prophet Outro Music: "Wake the Dead" from "Wake the Dead" by Chuck Prophet featuring ¿Qiensave? 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 Kurt Lipschutz Facebook Kurt Lipschutz Homepage Kurt Lipschutz YouTube Chuck Prophet with ¿Qiensave¿ "Wake the Dead" YouTube

The multi-Grammy-nominated Lafayette singer, accordion player, guitarist, and songwriter hit the international festival circuit as a 13-year-old prodigy, having already spent years recording and playing roadhouse dances alongside cajun and zydeco masters including Lil’ Buck Senegal and Buckwheat Zydeco. He continues to electrify audiences with his Hub City All Stars featuring longtime songwriting partner and piano player Eric Adcock. Tonight he crosses the swamps to charm the Troubled Men. Topics include a shared birthday, eating alone, a federal probe, more Diddy lawsuits, a Jane’s Addiction update, the Cuban grid collapse, Halloween candy, Swifties, an e. coli outbreak, a Hawaii festival, Wayne Toups, Michael and David Doucet, the Comeaux family, the Romero Brothers, a grandfather’s accordion, parents’ records, WAR, Zachary Richard, the Montreal Jazz Festival, Clifton Chenier’s band, Boozoo Chavis, “Tammy Faye,” “Joker: Folie å Deux,” Edwin Edwards, B.B. King, Chuck Berry, Sonny Landreth, open tuning, Rodney Miller, Rodney Balsa, Luther Dickinson, cabinet making, Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, award shows, a tribute album, Dockside Studio, Tony Daigle, Steve Berlin, and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break and Outro Music: "Donne-Moi, Donc" and "Ma Jolie" from "Gulfstream" by Roddie Romero and the Hub City All Stars 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 Roddie Romero Amazon Music Roddie Romero Instagram  

The Grammy-winning drummer, Single Lock Records label owner (Jon Cleary, Loose Cattle, Blind Boys of Alabama, Cedric Burnside), and artist manager left Tuscaloosa to put down roots in the fertile loam of legendary Muscle Shoals. A decade on, he has relocated to New Orleans as he launches his one-stop music company, Well Kept Secret. Reed’s got a lot of irons in the fire. Tonight he joins the Troubled Men as they stare into the flames. Topics include the Mermaid Lounge reunion, the election, school zones, the Diddy files, a wood chipper accident, tree cutting, garage bands, record store culture, the Rev. Fred Lane, the Stones sessions, the Alabama Shakes, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, FAME Studios, pills, Rick Hall, David Hood, pozole, DIY, Americana Fest, Michael Cerveris, “Someone’s Monster,” integrity, album packaging, a Braille record cover, Al Jackson, regionalism, Jimbo Mathus, the Rumble, a moral exercise, and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break and Outro Music: "The Shoals" and "Not Over Yet" from "Someone's Monster" by Loose Cattle 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 Reed Watson Facebook Reed Watson Instagram Single Lock Records Facebook Single Lock Records Homepage Well Kept Secret Homepage Loose Cattle Facebook Loose Cattle Homepage

The acclaimed violinist, singer, producer, composer, and musical saw master with Jimbo Mathus’ Squirrel Nut Zippers, the Late Greats, and Career Suicide spent years with the Asylum Street Spankers and various circus sideshows and burlesque troupes honing his punk-jazz-vaudeville aesthetic. The product of his musician father’s amateur genetic engineering project, he’s found a natural home in the subterranean excesses of the city. Dr. Sick joins the Troubled Men during the Days of Awe as they behold what the Lord hath wrought. Topics include a gig recap, Gretna Fest, Kerry Brown, hurricanes, a grocery remodel, laying teffilin, Bosco lost and found, Dave’s birthday party, dementia, Q-tips, leeching, Dr. Kevorkian, a musical family, Buffalo, the Singing Drakes, a one-room schoolhouse, a karaoke empire, a first violin, a first guitar, vintage drugs, Boston, bad habits, practicing, busking on Royal St., Spike Jones, “Weird Al” Yankovic, an answering machine message, taping the radio, Danny Elfman, Oingo Boingo, Food for Feet, Bridget Fonda, a metal band, black socks, a theft, Lady Bangs, accordion punk, the Carousel Cabaret, a Renaissance fair, “The Beast of Burgundy,” touring with X, Fear, Lee Ving, Jello Biafra, surprise wedding proposals, the airport incident, Cella Blue, and more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break and Outro Music: "Axman Jazz" and "Rusty Trombone" from "Beasts of Burgundy" by the Squirrel Nut Zippers 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 Dr. Sick Facebook Squirrel Nut Zippers Facebook

The musician, producer, and author of the new Continental Drifters bio, “White Noise and Lightning” started corresponding with band members Susan Cowsill, Russ Broussard, Peter Holsapple, and Vicki Peterson when he was 13 years old. Leading his own art rock band A Fragile Tomorrow with his fellow triplets, he forged a familial bond with the Drifters, including extended visits with band members, even opening shows for Vicki with the Bangles. With the recent publication of the book and tribute CD, “We Are All Drifters,” Sean joins the Troubled Men to fill in a few more pieces of the Continental Drifters puzzle. Topics include a new Mayor Cantrell-adjacent indictment, Fouad Zeton, an airline fracas, a seeping wound, airplane attire, a store lock-in, the Jane’s Addiction tour meltdown, Perry Farrell, podcast corrections, a Bosco presentation, Jack-in-the-Box, fast food, a book tour, the Subdudes, Raji’s, Carlo Nuccio, R.E.M., “Vermilion,” psychedelics, a record deal, Malcolm Burn, studio work, moving to Savannah, album reviews, Omnivore Records, Ronnie Barnett, the Muffs, and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break Music: "The Rain Song" from "Vermilion" by the Continental Drifters Outro Music: "Side Steppin' the Fire" from "We Are All Drifters: A Tribute to the Continental Drifters" by The Iguanas 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 Sean Kelly Facebook Continental Drifters Facebook Continental Drifters Homepage Order "White Noise & Lightening: The Continental Drifters Story"

The founding bass player, vocalist, and songwriter with hard rock veterans Suplecs (with Durel Yates and Andrew Preen) has also toured internationally as the bassist with heavy music heavyweights EYEHATEGOD. As proprietor of the Portside Lounge, he operated the premier tiki bar and Mardi Gras Indian headquarters in New Orleans. Decades working in the movie biz filled his free time. With this kind of cross-cultural resume, it was only a matter of time before he’d get dragged onto the Troubled Men Podcast to explain himself. Now that time has come. Topics include the House of Blues, brunch with Joey Buttafuoco, Heidi Fleiss, exotic birds, Billy Bob Thornton’s mynah bird, a carwash, Les Paul, missing Bosco, P. Diddy in jail, Tito Jackson RIP, Jack-in-the-Box, Naked Night at the Christmas Club, Brother Martin H.S., skate punks, Rick Nick in RZA, the Meters’ influence, slow music, Loyola U., big amps, Paul Webb, tuning down, Russell Batiste, the Slugs/Crowbar, a mystery package, Loose Change, Man’s Ruin Records, van life, protests, Satanic Panic, the Pizzatola family, Alsace-Lorraine, a dog attack, Ron Jeremy, Van Halen, Beachbum Berry, cocktails, drive-thru daiquiris, Dave Catching, bounce music, Carlo Nuccio, the Circle Jerks, Scott Plauché, set dressers, Gibson Grabber basses, Jimmy Glickman, Trent Resnor, Marilyn Manson, and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break Music: "Rock Bottom" from "Sad Songs...Better Days" by Suplecs Outro Music: "Stepped On" from "Mad Oak Redoux" by Suplecs 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 Danny Nick Facebook Suplecs Facebook Suplecs Bandcamp

The Latin, soul, and jazz singer with Muévelo, Kumasi Afrobeat, and now Los Tremolo Kings journeyed from her Cuban parents’ D.C. home to New Orleans after a chance karaoke encounter launched her professional career. Guest co-host Jeff Treffinger (Tribe Nunzio, the Geraniums, Strawberry) joins René and Margie in the Feral Zone to trace her path back to the music of her roots. Topics include a musician survey, the mayor’s podcast, a parental warning, the Mermaid Lounge Reunion, a Kingpin show, Mario Monterosso, a Doug Garrison 40th anniversary, speaking Spanish, Cuban relatives, a family resemblance, travel school, the D.C. music scene, the 9:30 Club, synth pop, Suicide, “Cubist Blues,” Big Village at Jazz Fest, world travels, writing, the New Orleans lifestyle, the Fugitives of Funk, leading a band, dance music, Frenchmen St., paying dues, Brent Rose, Hugo Montero, Michael Skinkus and Moyuba, the divine, the M&Ms, Marigny Studios, Keith Keller, George French RIP, Tyler’s Beer Garden, Celia Cruz, and much more. Intro music: "Trucker Takes A Wife" by Styler/Coman Break Music: "Ooh Baby La La" from "Singing for My Supper" by Margie Perez Outro Music: "Senderito de Amore" from "Los Tremolo Kings" by Los Tremolo Kings 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 Los Tremolo Kings Facebook Margie Perez Homepage Margie Perez Facebook

The enigmatic singer and guitarist behind Big Ass Mustache and Strawberry Presents and drummer for Dolly Dillon with Jeri Cain Rossi has always possessed a quiet intensity on stage. Starting out playing on the streets of the French Quarter, he now fronts the reformed STRAWBERRY with Jeff Treffinger of the Geraniums and Tribe Nunzio on guitar. Tonight they join René in the Feral Zone to reminisce about the glory days of the Mermaid Lounge and Pussycat Caverns as they cast a jaundiced gaze on the future. Topics include a bar theft, Chris Lane, the Cramps at Lowe’s, Ace Hardware, a worst state list, Lake Charles, summer camp, Tony Kushner, Norwich, a marching group, playing saxophone, the Dirty Dozen, jazz band, the wrestling team, boxing, “The Big Easy,” street musicians, Jeremy Lyons, a Bad Company party, Willie Dixon, house parties, Talley Mulligan, Greg Easterly, Soup Chain, single parenthood, a forced break, Glyn Styler, Kenny Claiborne, War Amps, a Siberia gig, a new band, cover songs, early rehearsals, and much more. Intro music: "Trucker Takes A Wife" by Styler/Coman Break Music: "Shape" from "Strawberry Presents..." by Strawberry Presents Additional Music: "Old Flame" by Dolly Dillon Outro Music: "Old Coal Town"  and "Bunk Beds" by STRAWBERRY Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here. Shop for Troubled Men’s 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 Strawberry Facebook Strawberry SoundCloud

The renowned dramatic soprano diva has spent decades performing at the highest levels of the opera world. Having studied at voice at NOCCA, she now teaches at Haute Ecole de Musique in Switzerland as a Professor of Voice and at studios around the globe. After a career soaring to the heights of European culture, Jeanne-Michèle returns to her old stomping grounds to join the Troubled Men as they plumb the depths at the Christmas Club Lounge. Topics include the start of school, new vocabulary words, a Fitbit, Pensacola Beach, Nixon, Quakers, the Olympic closing, a Biden visit, parking rage, Sex Dog groupies, family intrigue, music studies, theater, NOCCA, practicing, college, acting training, punk rock bands, the Hostages, ice cream, a dramatic soprano, Bert Braud and Lorraine Alfaro, Wagnerian repertoire, a diva, castrati, opera origins, Jodie Foster, “Adam,” ticket prices, Robert Wagner, video games, healthcare, the Swiss, the trashy side, the Three Tenors, Pavarotti, groupies, fan art, a stalker update, voice care, master classes, Denise Charbonnet, and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break and Outro Music: "Elektra" and "Allein" from Struass' "Elektra" with Valery Gergiev, Jeanne-Michéle Charbonnet, Angela Denoke and the London Symphony Orchestra 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 Jeanne-Michéle Charbonnet Facebook

The Grammy Award-winning singer, accordion player, and songwriter started his career as a teenager playing dances in his hometown of Crowley, La. Recordings with legendary producer Jay Miller led to a deal with Mercury Records and international acclaim as a powerhouse performer combining Cajun, Zydeco, and Southern rock. Wayne’s music has taken him around the world and back. Tonight he makes it big with the Troubled Men. Topics include bananas, an old girlfriend, a boil water order, a police car crash, coming indictments, a campaign pledge, White Linen Night, Will Smith, Anthony DelRosario, Turducken Productions, John Madden, Olympic track and field, Edwin Edwards, David Duke, a fais do-do, Michael and David Doucet, Amédé Ardoin, Milton Adams, Walter Mouton, oilfield work, Clifton Chenier, touring with Carole King, Jazz Fest, Sonny Landreth, Brian Brigand, Denmark, cultural exchange tours, Slash, Jeff Porcaro, Huey Lewis, hunting, Paris, fine wines, the Band Courtbouillon, Dr. John, and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break Music: "Johnnie Can't Dance" from "Blast From the Bayou" by Wayne Toups and Zydecajun Outro Music: "Les Flammes de l'Enfer" from "The Band Courtbouillon featuring Wayne Toups, Steve Riley, and Wilson Savoy 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 Wayne Toups Facebook Wayne Toups Instagram Wayne Toups Homepage

The NY Times bestselling author’s latest book, “Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose and the Last Glory Days of Baseball,” has been hailed as a masterpiece of sports writing. An award-winning journalist who’s written for the Boston Globe, the Atlantic, and the Washington Post, he covered Manny Chevrolet’s first campaign for mayor of New Orleans in 2002 with an extensive feature in the Times-Picayune. Keith goes way back with the Troubled Nation. Tonight he returns to help the Troubled Men figure out where it all went wrong. Topics include remote A/C, a shopping list, the Olympics, new sports, naked fencing, doping, javelin catching, tipping, a Trump blunder, judicial term limits, an online beef, a history degree, school sports, Chicago papers, afternoon newspapers, a gluten allergy, Harry Lee, a longshot story, a rockumentary, an electrocution, a first book, a Nell Nolan story, a missing newspaper, a rural basketball powerhouse, “Fly Girls,” early female pilots, Love Canal, the Cincinnati Reds, Ray Fosse, switch hitting, sports parents, Las Vegas, a lifetime ban, Kenny Stabler, a Greek tragedy, online sports betting, and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break Music: "Every Dog Has Its Day" from "Victory Mixture" by Willy DeVille Outro Music: "Try To See It My Way" from "Hope Is Not For The Weak" by the Geraniums 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 Keith O'Brien Facebook Keith O'Brien Home page Buy Keith's Books

The award-winning guitarist, songwriter, and singer began his career as Westbank Mike and the Fischer Project. He also plays with the Iko Allstars and the Desert Nudes. An arts education activist and mental health advocate, Mike has spent years promoting the healing power of music. Maybe he can help the Troubled Men. Topics include cold showers, old talk shows, Dick Cavett, Groucho Marx, Bob Crane, an assassination attempt, red blood, the Big Island Jazz and Blues Festival, Bastille Day, Dr. Ruth RIP, mayhem, Gentilly, Mike Vila, tablature, a Valencia dance, Dave Pomerleau, Jesuit High School, the Back 9, coffeehouse gigs, college, a psychedelic Jazz Fest, tripping at the Riviera Country Club, tattoos, the Apple Barrel, mentors, Walter Wolfman Washington, boundaries, musical children, the School of Rock at Red Rocks, Lynn Drury, Banks St. Bar, Carlo Nuccio, Derek Huston, a family tour, CR Gruver, peer-to-peer learning, a $100 sticker, and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break and Outro Music: "All About You" and "Carry Us Home" from "Yesterday's Troubles" by Mike Doussan 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 Mike Doussan Music Facebook Mike Doussan Instagram Mike Doussan Homepage    

The actor and comedian produced and hosted the Comic Strip burlesque show and was the emcee for the Fleur de Tease Burlesque Revue. Chris is also a film worker with a starring role in Henry Griffin’s free jazz comedy, “Mutiny.” Tonight the Valparaiso Men’s Chorus veteran joins the Troubled Men as they play it by ear. Topics include Essence Fest, the concealed carry law, the presidential debate, a hotdog contest showdown, a Gulf Coast trip, Paul Bongé, the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum, Bob Tannen, presidential immunity, SpeeDee oil change, Maine, the draft, Ann-Margret, Tulane, the New Orleans mystique, the Boy Scouts, the Smiths, Nicky Katt, dead people, the Sundance film fest, Royal Fingerbowl, “Blair Witch Project,” Rio Hackford, Doug Stanhope and Dave Attell, cheap rent, set painting, Steve Walters, Suplecs, Danny Nick, Chazfest, the Mermaid Lounge, Brendan Gallagher, Pat Cronin, “Comedy F-ck Yeah,” a Mardi Gras costume, and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break Music: "Space is the Place" by Sun Ra Outro Music: "Factory For Stars" from "Hope Is Not For The Weak" by the Geraniums 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 Lane Facebook

The acclaimed portrait artist and illustrator with the NY Yankees, the NY Times, and Madison Square Garden; friend of Dali, Ali, Frazier, and Roberto Duran; and tour photographer with Weather Report and Jaco’s Word of Mouth featured in episode 257 returns for a second round. It’s a free-associative gabfest covering art, sports, music, and a double vasectomy. Tune in to see who makes the cut. Topics include a Musicians Clinic party, Jeff Landry, the Ten Commandments, a Latoya Cantrell lawsuit, an old grad student, a wheelchair attack, a debate, Fat Beach Day, Jackie O, a spy pilot, Milton Glaser, LeRoy Neiman, Jimi Hendrix, Charlie Brent, Dr. John, Johnny Vidacovich, training camp, Ken Norton, Larry Holmes, Don King, a bad weight cut, MMA, the USFL, crooked sports, Tyson Fury, Norman Mailer, Dan Penn, Doc Ellis, Dick Cavett, Traffic, the Vegas Sphere, a Paul McCartney joke, and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break and Outro Music: "The First Kiss Is Free" and "Flame On" from "Plastic Silver 9 Volt Heart" by the Iguanas 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 Steve Lowery Facebook  

The keyboard and guitar player with Southern rock powerhouse band Drive-By Truckers is also a pop music fanatic, having released a string of candy-coated solo records over his career. His latest collaboration, “Roll Up A Song” with “Space Ghost” writer Pete Smith, is a power pop gem garnering a 4-star review from Mojo magazine. Developing an affinity for the Troubled Men while playing on the latest Loose Cattle project, Jay uses a rare night off after a recent Truckers show to tip into Snake & Jake’s for some fellowship, frivolity, and hot pozole talk. Topics include Father’s Day, Jerry Lewis, Malevitus, Tiana Hux, Chris Champagne, Siberia Bar, Joey Chestnut, Kobayashi, a giant cupcake, the Civic, the Breeders, a U.S. tour, “Southern Rock Opera,” the Betamax, NY suburbs, Yankee seats, Joe Jackson, “Steppin’ Out,” Moving to Athens, the Datsun 510, country club gigs, Spooner Oldham, a Halloween gig, a job offer, Model Citizen, Dial Back Sound studio, Reed Watson, Jimbo Mathus, the Bay City Rollers, Badfinger, the Jamm, the Knack, the Possibilities, Tang, Bosco, Chiclets, “Adult Swim,” and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break and Outro Music: "Gelato" and She's My Girl" from "Roll Up A Song" by Gonzalez Smith 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 Jay Gonzalez Facebook Jay Gonzalez Homepage Jay Gonzalez Bandcamp Drive-By Truckers Homepage Drive-By Truckers Facebook

The co-founding keyboard player and singer with the New Orleans Suspects spent years playing funk and soul music on the Southeastern club circuit before landing in town. Noticing a vacuum in children’s music training, he established two local branches of the School of Rock, where he passes on lessons learned over a lifetime on the bandstand. Tonight CR joins the Troubled Men for a masterclass in post-gig distractions. Topics include Pride month, shame, Galatoire’s, Michael Dominici, Alice Cooper, an assessment win, a Gardenia Moon recording session, Jerry West RIP, Bill Walton RIP, tornados, granny porn, Leon Medica RIP, redheads, Philadelphia, classical training, Rush, the Talking Heads, a school lunch set interrupted, a Dead cover band, a box truck, pay phones, fan mail, the Maple Leaf Bar, Frenchy, Kevin O’Day, Jake Eckert, the Usual Suspects, Willie Green, Reggie Scanlon, the Rhythm Shack Studio, Wet Willie, Eddie Christmas, a James Booker story, clown camp, Paul Green, “Rock School,” a franchise success, and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break Music: "Things (In Your Mind)" from "Ouroboros" by the New Orleans Suspects Outro Music: "Watcha Gonna Do" from "Kaleidoscope" by the New Orleans Suspects 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 CR Gruver Facebook New Orleans Suspects Facebook School of Rock New Orleans/Metairie

The DBA co-founder ran the Frenchmen St. nightclub and booked talent for over 20 years. Selling the iconic institution last year, he resurrected the beloved Chazfest, promoting 2024’s event at the Broadside along with several other shows through his New Suit Productions. Having worked in clubs his entire life, like the Troubled Men, Tom does some of his best work in the dark. Topics include a Sonny Landreth and the Iguanas tour recap, Sidney Smith’s birthday party, a Wet Willie set, Bosco, a roach farm, tenant issues, a sucker punch, prop guitars, the Hunter Biden trial, the Pope’s book, Hudson Valley, Bard College gigs, California living, DBA NYC, Kelly Keller, Geraniums gigs, Karen Brady, CC Adcock, powdered booze, competition, booking philosophy, Dana Colley, Michael Jackson, soundproofing, dying partners, the NIVA/NITA conferences, new ownership, tour cancellations, disc golf, a club owner’s poker game, and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break Music: "Whisper" from "Yes" by Morphine Outro Music: "Factory For Stars" from "Hope Is Not For The Weak" by the Geraniums 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 Tom Thayer Facebook

The acclaimed writer and comedian has recently published his debut novel, “The Knights of Wade,” a comic tale set in New Orleans. Having written several successful children’s books, including “Jokes for Crescent City Kids,” his latest work has been favorably compared to “A Confederacy of Dunces” for its quirky local flavor. Tonight Mike encourages the Troubled Men to forego the knavery, and get on with some proper behavior. Results vary. Topics include a Jazz Fest recap, the Rolling Stones, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, tents, the outdoors, an emotional support alligator, a doctor’s note, Slidell, a school newspaper, LSU, a humor column, a crazy family, a youngest child, a class clown, Don Rickles, Jerry Seinfeld, a comedy class, Toastmasters, eulogies, Jerry Lewis, John Hinckley, Jodie Foster messages, the Comedy House NOLA, Ken Jeong, a construction project, an Angus Lind endorsement, Pelican Publishing, media and communications, Walker Percy, John Kennedy Toole, Flannery O’Connor, “The Neon Bible,” the southern milieu, the Tulane Book Festival, Milton Friedman, joke writing, notebooks, and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break and Outro Music: "The Liquor Dance" and "Zacatecas" from "Plastic Silver 9-Volt Heart" by the Iguanas 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 Mike Strecker Facebook

The award-winning photographer and freelance journalist’s focus on New Orleans culture dates to her work for the legendary Michael P. Smith. While working as Gambit Weekly staff photographer, she’s chronicled the city’s contrasts and contradictions, producing images both comic and tragic, sacred and profane. Her new book, “The Danse Macabre: Celebration and Survival in New Orleans,” is a vibrant expression of this eternal ethos. Tonight Cheryl joins the Troubled Men to laugh it up as twilight descends. Topics include a men’s room, a Passover seder, Chazfest, a Kingpin gig, Jazz Fest, pedicabs, Heart, rescheduling weed, bong hits, Jude Acers, Baylee Badawy, Naked Gardening Day, the Marigny, Madisonville, an Amish father, the Half Moon, country life, an escape to college, newspaper jobs, New Orleans Magazine, Errol Laborde, Teresa Askew, an office job, teaching in Honduras, hepatitis, Mardi Gras Indians, Bruce Springsteen with the Iguanas, gutter punks, Chris Rose, death, good times, Rex members, the Women’s March, “Cherchez la Femme,” Anne Gislesen, Gerald Herbert, Uganda Roberts, and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break Music: "Eve" from "This Is About This" by the Geraniums Outro Music: "Royal Street" from "Hope Is Not For The Weak" by the Geraniums 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 Cheryl Gerber Facebook Cheryl Gerber Photography Homepage Purchase "The Danse Macabre: Celebration and Survival in New Orleans

Musician and electrical/HVAC contractor Sage Maas and Narcissy guitarist/mastermind and registered nurse Jay Holland have been running partners going back to the heyday of the Mermaid Lounge. Sage survived a chaotic childhood to become a heroic and generous instigator. Jay is a guitar hero who plumbs the depths on stage and off, performing feats of derring-do that leave audiences stunned. Tonight, on the cusp of Chazfest, they double-team the Troubled Men for an over-the-top-rope Battle Royale. Everyone’s a winner. Topics include a dentist visit, a French Quarter Fest recap, Sober Sidekick, Flakka, O.J. Simpson B.I.H., Barry Scheck at the urinal, a late arrival, the mayor’s podcast, ear roaches, the electric chair, death row with Ted Bunny, Uncle Barry, artist parents, Kandinsky, a fashion designer, murder and mayhem, piles of cocaine, drug dealers, doctors, changing the mood, self-sacrifice, school therapy, a mother’s helper, a Virginia home, 9/11, a Mardi Gras Super Bowl, Alex McMurray, a mishap, Anthony Donado, a 50th birthday recording session, Ben Mumphrey, Brett Eugene Ralph, Dave Cappello, Noise Lab Studio, Nicky Sanzenbach, light dependence, kids’ hip hop, the Remaining Geraniums, Tiana Hux, the Morning 40 Federation, club infrastructure, Eric Bolivar, vegan cracklings, and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break Music: "Itsy Bitsy Spider" from "Kiddie Ditties" by Sage Maas Outro Music: "Equinox" by Jay Holland and Sage Maas 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 Maas Electric Facebook

The master drummer with credits including Willie Nelson, Eric Clapton, Dr. John, and Alison Krauss has completed his documentary film project,”Street Beat: Drumming Below Sea Level,” that examines New Orleans drummers and the second line tradition. Interviewing elders, such as Zigaboo Modeliste, Johnny Vidacovich, Carlo Nuccio, and Raymond Weber, and younger players, including Jason Marsalis and Stanton Moore, the film traces the roots of the form as well as its modern applications. Doug appeared on the last episode before the 2020 pandemic shutdown. Tonight, as the storm clouds gather, he returns to take cover with the Troubled Men. Topics include an Iguanas tour recap, the eclipse, Chinese glasses, Sonny Landreth, Dave Ranson, Brian Brigand, the mayor’s podcast debut, the Vagiplug lady, flooding at Zulu HQ, a Bob Dylan show, the Saenger Theater, the “Road House” remake, CC Adcock, Tommy McLean, the women’s NCAA Final 4, a returning guest, recent drummer deaths, Donald Markowitz, Jason Villemarette, Reya Sunshine Hart, a Jazz Museum screening, Kevin O’Day, New Orleans drum styles, Earl Palmer, James Black’s floor tom, Russell Batiste, a bass player father, a first drum set, Herman Ernest, Ricky Sebastian, Matt Tecu, an acid trip, a Dockside Studio session, Tony Daigle, a Junior Wells session, the Lynn Drury record, Michael Rhodes, Anders Osborne, a Chick Corea story, stage perspective, drum shop pranks, blap drums, preserving unique cultural idioms, Leslie Smith, and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break Music: "What's 'Pho' Lunch" from "Magazine St." by Doug Belote Outro Music: "Live My Life" from "High Tide" by Lynn Drury 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 Doug Belote Homepage Doug Belote Instagram

Brad Orgeron/Jack Orion is a 1st generation glam and punk rock singer and guitarist from the Contenders/Backstabbers and Aces 88 who started a band after seeing the New York Dolls, and was a witness to the local scene from its earliest days. Damien Youth is a reclusive, prolific psych/folk rock singer and guitarist who’s recorded over 50 albums of original music. Together they are the Belladonna Lovers. Tonight they join the Troubled Men for some Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf-style repartée. Topics include spring break, the stalker, coed uniforms, campus decorum, a cancelled visit, an armrest incident, the Mile-High Club, a recording session, a Tav Falco record, a mayor’s eviction, a mayor’s probation, “Poor Things,” Walters Prep School, the Captain and Tennille, Lakeshore Drive, Blue Cheer at Pontchartrain Beach, Jonathan Wolff, Harlot, the Sands, Steve Walters, the Normals, Russel Joubert, Ultrexx, Fat City, the Heartbreakers, Dino Kruse, the Sex Pistols in Baton Rouge, Glen Matlock, the Red Rockers' reunion, Bryan Barberot, George the Max, Stephie, a geographical cure, Austin, San Francisco, Hawaii, Sanford & Son, the Mitchell Brothers, Jimi Chubbuck, Johnny Indovina, a rock’n’roll motel, an aborted project, new music, live videos, and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break Music: "Drug City" from "Live in the Big Sleazy" by the Contenders/Backstabbers Outro Music: "The Accident" from "Live Radio Session" by Belladonna Lovers 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 Damien Youth YouTube Damien Youth Facebook Damien Youth Bandcamp Brad Orgeron YouTube Brad Orgeron Facebook Brad Orgeron/Jack Orion Bandcamp

She’s a muralist and painter with work at the Audubon Aquarium and the Orleans Casino, as well as a burlesque performer and producer with the legendary Shim Shamettes, and leader of her own band, the Souvenaires. Max is a sensitive artist, who hopefully remains unsullied by her time at the Christmas Club with the Troubled Men. Topics include Friday Night Fights, a Pat Cronin memorial, an Ed Volker gig, a comedy show, a time change, the State of the Union, the Dixie Cups, Provigil psychosis, police rats, a jail break-in, ice cream, Mobile, Brunswick, an only child, art school, stripping, a cute club, auditioning, the Champagne Room, Las Vegas clubs, a punk band, the film biz, Carroll O’Connor, “Consenting Adults,” scenic painting, a Betty Page contest, Irving Klaw, Puddles the Clown, Richard Jewell, the Atlanta Olympics bombing, Blaine Kern, Stacy Hoover, sales, Paul Prudhomme, an Ernie K-Doe portrait, lounge music, public art, graffiti, Breaux Mart, Madonna murals, fishing camps, and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break and Outro Music: "Better Life" and "Leave Me Alone" from "Humble Beginnings" by Max Bernardi 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 Max Bernardi Facebook Max Bernardi Homepage

The veteran drummer, pianist, and composer started his career playing Tyler’s Beer Garden with the James Rivers Movement. He spent years in NYC slinging bonds on Wall Street by day and making the downtown jazz scene by night. In spite of his family’s nearly 200-year history in New Orleans, Charlie had never been inside Snake and Jake’s Christmas Club Lounge. Guess he was just waiting for an invitation from the Troubled Men. Topics include Hall and Oates, Richard Lewis RIP, Don Rickles sitcoms, Jimmy Maxwell RIP, older musicians, society bands, a tall Elvis, “Priscilla,” “Silence of the Lambs,” Super Tuesday, a rematch, Sinead O’Connor, Ray Stevens, ChazFest resurrected, the Remaining Geraniums, new crime bills, concealed carry, execution methods, Isidore Newman School, a first drum set, Mike Guma, David Torkanowsky, Nicky Sanzenbach, Hank Mackie, Soul Jazz, New England Conservatory, Gunther Schuller, Bob Moses, Al Vega, bond daddies, Bond girls, the market crash, Dickie Landry, the 1980s, rap, the Hound, coming home, Tom Fitzpatrick, Bourbon St., Rob Davis, Kevin O’Day, Ingrid Lucia, Scott Goudeau, and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break Music: "Blockamurry" by Charlie Kohlmeyer Outro Music: "Jasara" by the Jack Meade 6 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

The former Times-Picayune and Gambit writer has spent her career covering arts and culture in New Orleans and beyond. As the Ponderosa Stomp Program Director, she helped showcase legendary figures of rock’n’roll for contemporary audiences. Currently writing the definitive book on beloved “Vic 'n Nat’ly” cartoonist and artist Bunny Matthews, along with TMP guest and co-author Michael Tisserand, Alison journeys south of Canal St. to hash it all out with the Troubled Men. Topics include John Papa Gros gigs, a hippie festival, a special offer, a special request, an opossum seizure, a Michael Deas TV feature, “Priscilla,” an Elvis impression, the Memphis Mafia, the Carville Leprosarium, Hansen’s disease, orthopedic inventions, an NYC childhood, feral kids, pre-Giuliani times, the Times Square changeover, the Dalton School, Jeffrey Epstein, NYU, Tulane, a first writing job, “Where Y’At,” the digital demonetization, typesetting competitions, newspaper drama, job cuts, Canal Place offices, Keith O’Brien, music biz advice, Lady Gaga, a stolen book, the HNOC, Jude Matthews, the underbelly, Figaro magazine, a middle name, and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break Music: "Beating Like A Tom-Tom" from "Victory Mixture" by Willy Deville Outro Music: "Gin In My System" from "Hitz Vol.1" by Big Freedia 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 Alison Fensterstock Facebook  

The architect, screenwriter, and college professor has always followed his instincts. Whether designing high-rise hotels, writing a film with Dwight Yoakam, or producing the decorated series “Architecture School” about post-Katrina residential rebuilding, he brings an enthusiasm that is infectious. Tonight Stan joins the Troubled Men. Let’s see who infects whom. Topics include a party recap, the Mackel twins, a switcheroo, a tax assessment win, “The Savage Bees,” a sauna infraction, the “We Are the World” doc, Bob Dylan, a camera man, Todd Erlandson, a Guantanamo birth, pre-Castro Cuba, the Pavys, Cajun hydrology, shop class, drafting, LSU, grad school, the 1984 World’s Fair, the Sugar House, the Space Shuttle, film school, “Blood Simple,” USC, the Sunset Strip, an earthquake, “Painted Hero,” rodeos, Billy Bob Thornton, an expanding script, “South of Heaven, West of Hell,” Byron Mouton, favorite films, Abel Ferrara, the current movie climate, and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break and Outro Music: "Retreat of the Light Horse Brigade" and "Factory for Stars" from " Hope Is Not For The Weak" by the Geraniums 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

The stars align on the triple witching day of Ash Wednesday, Valentine’s Day, and Snake and Jake’s 30th Birthday celebration as the Troubled Men assemble among the penitents and partygoers. Luminaries drop in for cameos, and bar owner Dave Clements offers insights on the origins of the Christmas Club Lounge and the future of the Clempire. Topics include Mardi Gras Day, bicycle accidents, bad posture, trenchcoats, a Lundi Gras brunch, a parade injury, Jose Torres Tama, Michael Deas, dolls and Dali, Chris Lane, Robert Rothman, the Super Bowl, a mass shooting, Raiders fans, TV commercials, RFK Jr., Jesus ads, Jodie Foster, “True Detective,” a sex scene, survey results, a picnic, a boyfriend, Mojo Nixon RIP, Lent, a Bukowski quote, a jockey, Anthony Bourdain, In & Out Burger, “The King of Comedy,” Jerry Lewis, “After Hours,” a film protest, Sandra Bernhard, a bar name, Neutral Ground Coffee House, partners, Macon Fry, celebrity sightings, Tatum O’Neil, Keith Richards, Caroline Valencia, Stevie Ray Vaughan, “Let’s Dance,” a Bowie apology, Jim Marshall, Kelly Keller, the Circle Bar, Luke Spurr Allen, and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break and Outro Music: "This Is About This" and "Orbit of Blame" from "This Is About This" by the Geraniums  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 Snake & Jake's Facebook Snake & Jake's Homepage

The guitar player, songwriter, record producer, and cofounder of Lafayette swamp pop supergroup Lil’ Band O' Gold has spent the last years recording and touring with the legendary singer and “Sweet Dreams” composer Tommy McLain. Their album “I Ran Down Every Dream,” cowritten with Elvis Costello, has led them to national TV appearances and prestigious concert halls around the world. With his role in the new “Road House” movie remake coming out, CC drags in his hilarious bass player and master luthier Jason Burns plus Voodoo Fest founder, Chickie Wah Wah co-owner, and former NFL Safety Steve Rehage for a tag team throwdown. It’s the beginning of Lent, and as always, the Troubled Men are simply giving up. Topics include a father’s advice, free thinkers, a Clash Day recap, Foghorn Leghorn, a key change, a copyright issue, parades, saving spots, beads, a flood, a comeback record, a senior center, the Canal Street bus stop strip club, a light show, “Killer Joe,” William Friedkin, “Strokin’,” Clarence Carter, a bio doc, a Jack Nitzsche recording session, a mattress fire, Conor McGregor, fan mail, mailbox money, the Dominican Republic, the Dopsie brothers, Murray’s Pomade, Blast Cult basses, Minden, stolen alligators, Hank III, Hank IV, a provisional patent, bass pickups, a smashed double bass, a legal settlement, Taylor Swift, the Super Bowl, the Raiders, Lynn Swann, a lost pet, and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break Music: "Stealin' All Day" from "Lafayette Marquis" by CC Adcock Outro Music: "I Ran Down Every Dream" by Tommy McLain with CC Adcock featuring Elvis Costello 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 CC Adcock Instagram Jason Burns' Blast Cult Basses and Guitars Blast Cult Facebook Blast Cult Instagram Steve Rehage Facebook Chickie Wah Wah Homepage

The trumpet and keyboard player with the platinum-selling Revivalists is also a veteran of Rotary Downs and Big Rock Candy Mountain. The hard-touring Revivalists released their 5th studio album, “Pour It Out Into the Night,” last summer, and have spent the year making TV appearances, playing festivals, and selling out concert halls. Proving you’re never done paying dues in the music biz, Michael takes a break from his TikTok obligations to sit in with the Troubled Men. Topics include Krewe du Vieux, a new float idea, a hair fetish, DBA, an SNL football sketch, a barking dog, Super Bowl/Super Blow weekend, “Black Sunday,” Pat Cronin RIP, Jesse Jane RIP, parade enforcement, etiquette, saving spots, “The King of Comedy,” voiceover recording, RumpleSTEELskin, a dive bar, house parties, family, a cultural Catholic, a choir baby, career advice, Loyola, Johnny Vidacovich, a double major, the Jimmy Maxwell Orchestra, Fay Wray, starting bands, major record labels, DIY, show promo, side jobs, YouTube, the Three Stooges, the big “D,” a radio hit, a ’90s cover band, the Head and the Heart, the WPA, the Jetsons, drones, flakka, the transportation business, and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break Music: "Got Love" from "Take Good Care" by the Revivalists Outro Music: "Keep Going" from "Men Amongst Mountains" by the Revivalists 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 Michael Girardot Instagram Michael Girardot Facebook The Revivalist Facebook The Revivalists Homepage  

As the beloved singer, songwriter, and guitarist releases the single “Love Bomb” in anticipation of her album “High Tide,” the former rodeo rider returns for a Part 2. It’s been a whirlwind year that included epic recording sessions at Dockside Studio, a devastating shoulder injury, and a music community-wide “Lynnefit” tribute show. With her body and spirit on the mend, Lynn is ready to spread the healing, but first drops in for a couple of rounds with the Troubled Men. Those leftover pain pills might come in handy. Topics include a hard freeze, bubble wrap, Elvis Costello with Charlie Sexton, Murphy “Fluffy” Hines RIP, a Lucinda Williams show, awards season, the Oscars, “Poor Things,” a smoking marathon runner, Yazoo City, a horse trainer, 4-H, the Haik family, bitter advice, a tragic event, a move to New Orleans, a guitar teacher, learning on the gig, self-editing, early recordings, Bernard Productions, isolation, NOLAmeriana music, label interest, an emotional journey, an outpouring of love, Alex McMurray, a slow recovery, muscle memory, festival season, record release shows, and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break and Outro Music: "Love Bomb" and "Live My Life" from "High Tide" by Lynn Drury 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 Lynn Drury Facebook Lynn Drury Music Facebook Lynn Drury Links Lynn Drury Homepage  

The artist and cultural documentarian behind the NOLA ’Nacular gallery, focusing on New Orleans vernacular culture, is also the mastermind of Turducken Productions. Through Turducken he presented over 500 indie rock shows, 400 of which were held at the beloved Mermaid Lounge. Anthony is a tireless champion of the city’s unique character. Indulging his affinity for the flawed, he drops in on the Troubled Men for a meeting of the minds. Topics include a First Lady, state troopers, a tourist murder, a super majority, Bobby Jindal, Outback Steakhouse, a blood test, Carnival season, Houston, Powerball, Dave Clements, a barfly, Joe Ashler, Prince Mongo, Jon Langford, Jim Sherraden, Memphis, the Antenna Club, a federal crime, a name change, Tulane grad school, WTUL, a Nirvana cover, becoming program director, early show promotions, AGB, listening rooms, AARP, the Geraniums, Jeff Treffinger, a live record, the “NOFI” CD, vinyl fetishists, the year of the rat, art actions, Goner Fest, Bug Fest, a library job, audio books, post-Katrina photos, Lester Carey, Pam Collins, developing computer typefaces, biking, upcoming shows, the beauty in the flaw, Chris Kirsch, a new printing press, and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break Music: "Plastic or Glass" from "Expanding and Contracting" by Girl Distraction Outro Music: "Winter Blanket" from "Circling the Square" by Girl Distraction 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 Anthony DelRosario Facebook NOLA 'Nacular Facebook NOLA 'Nacular Links Turducken Designs Homepage  

The Americana singer-songwriter, software developer, and former TV executive at Bravo/AMC has accomplished enough to fill several lifetimes. After riding the cable television explosion through the ‘90s, he dropped out to study Buddhism with master Thich Nhat Hanh and later spearheaded Occupy Wall Street following the 2008 financial meltdown. Celebrating the release of his latest record, “Bayou St. John,” Gregg drops in to shine his lightness of being on the Troubled Men as they attempt to outrun the darkness. Topics include New Year blues, an eye-opener, Twelfth Night, a Death Wish list, Carnival season, Tommy Smothers RIP, Shecky Green RIP, Les McCann RIP, football bowl games, the Manning family, the Barbra Streisand book, Libby, fireworks on the bayou, a good landlord, Chicago, New Jersey, a bad stretch of road, a musician father, a post-mortem co-write, a spunky mother, a Catholic family, teenage bands, Jon Stewart, C-SPAN, Lifetime TV, an epiphany at Cannes, a universal song, a trip to Vietnam, teaching, sculpting, game-based learning, selling a company, a wrenched hip, the Holy Spirit, performing, Michael Paz, tour dates, the Old Point Bar, and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break and Outro Music: "One Minute Song" and "Big Blue Moon" from "Bayou St. John" by Gregg Hill 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 Gregg Hill Homepage Gregg Hill Links Gregg Hill Facebook  

The sax, clarinet, and flute master is a veteran of the Al Belletto Big Band, the CAC Jazz Orchestra, and the Fairmont/Roosevelt Hotel’s swanky Blue Room supper club, where he backed up national acts including Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, and Natalie Cole. He currently plays with a variety of headliners such as the Temptations and the O’Jays. Manny comes in coughing like Patient Zero, and while he only makes it to the midway point, René and Ray bring this maiden show of the year safely into harbor. Topics include a lozenge solo, a head cold, a theme dinner, a Chinese restaurant, Peking duck, a holiday light tour, “Maestro,” a fresh cigarette, the Streisand book, short-term rentals, a recycling scam, a Lafayette native, school band, Lewis Jewett, a Texas accent, Loyola College of Music, the Frankie Mann orchestra, Rick Trolsen, Carnival balls, the musicians’ union, a sea change, Jim Stafford, J.R. Miller, the Chuck Easterling rehearsal band, Tony Klatka, Buddy Rich, Dick Stabile, Leon Kelner, Reed Vaughan, “at liberty” ads, bad habits, Bill Clifford, challenging music, a signed door, the Japan Room, alto vs. tenor sax, Paul McGinley, Eric Traub, Tony Frigo, Bill Huntington, Jerry Mehan, Luther Kent, Liston Johnson, a love of Brazilian music, Brasiliance, the WW2 Museum band, casino shows, and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break Music: "Jazzocracy" by the Al Belletto Big Band Outro Music: "Bye Bye Blackbird" from "Mood Indigo" by the New Orleans CAC Jazz Orchesrta 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 Ray Moore Facebook Ray Moore Music Homepage

René and Manny return to their roots as they hunker down at the Christmas Club Lounge to discuss good times and air grievances (and open listener gifts) in this final show of the year. Topics include a first guest, the Lynn Drury benefit, Doug Belote, Glenn Hartman, a Keith Duncan mural, the 2024 election, political violence, a tuna sandwich, Grey Poupon, empty nest Xmas plans, vacation photos, a Chinese dinner, a birthday party, vegan chili, a blown engine, car shopping, a Vatican crime, a synagogue plot, listener gifts, the Hollywood Park racetrack, Mickey Rooney, Jack Klugman, Farrah Fawcett, the Butthole Surfers, Gibby Haynes, Kramer, Bongwater, Gasa Gasa closing, the new sobriety, the year in review, a person of the year, Jodie Foster, a Hollywood story, a bedbug outbreak, the Paris Olympics, and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break and Outro Music: "Wet Bar" and "The Theme from 'The Summer of '42'" from "Make It Stop! The Most of Ross Johnson" by Ross Johnson 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

The guitarist and bandleader on all of Conan O’Brien’s TV shows has spent his career working with artists including Laura Nyro, John Sebastian, Al Kooper, Levon Helm, Dion, and Phoebe Snow. Currently with legendary blues scholars Canned Heat, he remains an in-demand session player, arranger, and music director for a wide array of blues, soul, pop, and roots music projects. Confessing a long standing affinity for the gritty side of New Orleans, Jimmy jumps at the chance to dish the dirt with the Troubled Men on their home turf. Topics include Chanukah, a community menorah lighting, a dead cat, pet owners, dog bars, a new library card, the new Barbra Streisand book, “Logan’s Run,” Farrah Fawcett, Shane MacGowan song covers, Madonna’s “Sex” audio book, Jellybean Benitez, Phil Colombatto, Pete Sears, Ivan Neville, post “Conan” life, Fito De la Parra, Dale Spalding, Paterson, a difficult birth, an immigrant family, the Vivino Brothers dance team, switching from trumpet to guitar, arranging, teenage bands, a first professional gig, construction work, a steady organ combo, doo-wop stars, Little Steven Van Zandt, the Uncle Floyd show, the Bottom Line, Paul Shaffer, Bowzer Bauman, Ben E. King, Del Shannon, the Traveling Wilburys, the Beatles, Hal David, Joe Strummer fronting the Pogues, Max Weinberg, the audition for Conan, John Lurie, Johnnie Johnson, Chuck Berry, respect for the records, Don Rickles, Zigaboo, Esplanade Studio, and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break Music: "Birds Nest On The Ground" from "Do What, Now?" by Jimmy Vivino and the Rekooperators Outro Music: "Fat Man" from "13 Live" by Jimmy Vivino and the Black Italians 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 Jimmy Vivino Facebook Jimmy Vivino Instagram Jimmy Vivino Homepage  

The globetrotting steel drummer, vocalist, and songwriter learned to play the steel pans during his 3 years in the U.S. Navy Steel Band. His passionate approach led to work with Michael Ray’s Cosmic Krewe, the Sun Ra Arkestra, Charmaine Neville, Kermit Ruffins, and Jon Cleary. Relocating to Denmark, he’s toured extensively throughout Scandinavia, Western Europe, Ukraine, the Baltic, and Russia, where he sold out the prestigious Moscow House concert hall. In his “Black In The USA” performance/lecture presentations, he shares his childhood experiences with students. Tonight Gregory jumps on the line with the Troubled Men from their respective safe houses, as they search the void for glimmers of light in the darkness. Topics include the Loose Cattle Xmas Wrecktacular, a flood event, a cover photo, Shane MacGowan RIP, the Netherlands, New Orleans global impact, a musical family, early influences, steel drum origins, Ellie Mannette, the steel band on tour, meeting locals, Nicky Sanzenbach, Blood and Grits, Gloria Powers, a foreign student group, love at first sight, a second date, alligator cheesecake, a jazz singer wife, famous musician in-laws, Lillian Boutté in Europe, electrifying the pans, fronting a band, the Danish vibe, gun culture, modern dance collaborations, positive affirmations, taxes, Urban Island gear, style, “Glory Road,” and much more. Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break and Outro Music: "The Girl Next Door" and "Beating On A Drum" by Gregory Boyd 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 Gregory Boyd Facebook Gregory Boyd Homepage Urban Island Gear

The venerable jazz and pop singer, pianist, and songwriter began her career at 11 years old, playing trad jazz in Dunc’s Honky Tonks kids band. While a student at Loyola, she landed the Playboy Club gig as the singer in the Al Belletto band. An Epic Records deal brought her to L.A., where she recorded several solo albums and worked as a session vocalist on hits by top-selling acts of the day. Returning to New Orleans, she sang with Astral Project and Woodenhead along with stints as a French Quarter pianist. Tonight Angelle joins the Troubled Men to conjure some ghosts from the past. Topics include a holiday commercial, a Thanksgiving orgy, leftover booze, a TV dinner ploy, a Drew Brees injury, a Loose Cattle Offbeat cover, RIP Fingers Taylor, RIP Jean Knight, a dead mailman, a Carrollton childhood, a Loyola scholarship, Charlie Brent, Johnny Vidacovich, Frank Puzzullo, Chispa Rouselle, Gabe Kaplan, the Playboy mansion, Hugh Hefner, Gino’s Backroom, Billy Gregory, Lou & Charlie’s, Earl Turbinton, Willie Tee, Clive Fox, John Boylan, REO Speedwagon, Wet Willie, the oil crisis, Nicky Sanzenbach, the Old Absinthe House, Jimmy Robinson, Pat O’Brien’s, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, Kirsten Dunst, Amy Schumer, Mark Adams, Irene’s, and much more. Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break and Outro Music: "Up In Your Face" and "Too Many Irons On The Fire" from "Angelle" by Angelle Trosclair 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 Angelle Trosclair Facebook

The artist’s scholarship to the Art Students League of NY led to befriending Salvador Dali, Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, and Roberto Duran; working as a NY Times illustrator, the NY Yankees’ art director, and a Madison Square Garden ringside portrait artist; and touring as a photographer with Weather Report and Jaco Pastorius' Word of Mouth. He’s now completing a book of images and stories from his 50-year career. Tonight Steve takes a breather and joins the Troubled Men for a two-round sparring session, and everybody is taking a dive. Topics include a change of season, Iguanas gigs, a garbage popcorn obsession, terror on the Blues Highway, missing pie, the Rolling Stones at Jazz Fest, AARP, Stones vs. Beach Boys, Dick Ebersol vs. Roone Arledge, Chet Forte, degenerate gamblers, a burn ban, a gay ban, a parking lot DUI, a spy pilot father, childhood drawing, radio music, Birmingham musicians, teenage bands, Wyoming, drawing Jimmy Stewart, the Neville Brothers, Michael P. Smith, Mardi Gras Indians, Buddy Hackett, meeting Jimi Hendrix, a Traffic gig, Mike Finnigan, Lennon’s death, Reggie Jackson, Don King, Billy Cobham, Ray Arcel, Sugar Ray Leonard, Tyson Fury, sportswashing, fight cadence, Mike Tyson, George Foreman, Bette Midler at the bath houses, the AIDS crisis, Robert Mapplethorpe, making art, Paul McCartney, Velasquez, the Vietnam era, Billy Martin, and much more. Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break and Outro Music: "9 Volt Heart" and "The Liquor Dance" from "Plastic Silver 9 Volt Heart" by the Iguanas 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 Steve Lowery Facebook

The owner and manager of the fabled Jimmy’s Music Club grew up in French Quarter bars owned by his former prizefighter father. As a delivery boy, Jimmy knew all the Quarter luminaries, from restaurant maitre’ds to the dancers at the strip clubs. His namesake nightclub served as ground zero for punk rock, R’n’B, and roots music acts. Tonight Jimmy joins the Troubled Men for a stroll through the teenage wasteland. Watch your step. Topics include the Red Rockers’ reunion recap, people who died, Dave Turgeon/Dee Slut, a string of drummers, slam dancing, an injury, Jeff Landry’s transition team, Trump’s enemies list, a gun campaign, a meth bust, handicapped parking, “Now and Then,” Yoko, a hide and seek winner, anti-Italian prejudice, a boxer father, the Little Blue Room, the Mardi Gras Lounge, Jimmy King, the French Quarter in the 1950s, King’s Barbecue, a delivery boy, a waitress mother, a Vietnam-era naval tour, Papa Joe’s, Freddy Fender, Little Joe Lambert, big money, B girls, TAC Amusement, Co-ed’s, Quasimodo’s, the Normals, the Cold, Los Lobos, Gregg Allman, Iggy Pop, Levon Helm, John Candy, dumpster photo art, and much more. Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break Music: "When You're Smiling/The Sheik of Araby" from "The Call of the Wildest" by Louis Prima with Keely Smith and Sam Butera and the Witnesses Outro Music: "Almost Ready" from "Vacation To Nowhere" by the Normals 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 Jimmy Anselmo Facebook Jimmy's Music Club Facebook

The bassist and founding member of the legendary Red Rockers/Rat Finks, who recently reunited after 40 years to celebrate the reissue of their breakthrough LP “Condition Red,” has also managed the New York Dolls, Roky Erickson, Paul Westerberg/the Replacements, and the Mighty Mighty Bosstones through his Ten Pin Management agency. A busy guy, Darren also operates the POP Emporium vintage store and gallery in Providence, Rhode Island. Tonight he joins the Troubled Men for a look back at the years in the trenches of the teenage underground. Topics include the Clempire, Cranston Clements, Wheel of Fortune, O.J., Jeopardy, Match Game, Halloween, the sheriff, O.P.P., Disneyland, Dave Clements, a house party, a car crash, Jeff Greenberg, Aurora Country Club, David Kinch, punk origins, the Normals, opening slots, L.A. connections, the War Zone, Jed’s, Jimmy’s, the Willow Inn, a name change, a California relocation, a record deal, radio play, community, recovered master tapes, Bryan Barberot, touring with U2, Bono, a new drummer, the Warehouse, a Boston relocation, John Agnello, college shows, playing SNL, a Charlton Heston handshake, the 2004 N.Y. Dolls reunion, Arthur Kane’s passing, and much more. Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break and Outro Music: "Voice of America" and "Teenage Underground" from "Condition Red" by the Red Rockers 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 Darren Hill Facebook Ten Pin Management Homepage Red Rockers Facebook Red Rockers Bandcamp POP Emporium Facebook POP Emporium Homepage

The in-demand Happy Talk drummer, formerly with post-punk favorites Malevitus, has recently joined the cinematic Early Day Miners. Signed to a new record deal, the group is poised to hit the road like a pack of teenagers in support of their new release. Jeff has lived all over the country, so he has friends everywhere. Tonight he joins the Troubled Men, and it’s every man for himself. Topics include Rob Mehler, a new Speaker of the House, local news, a morning show appearance, Eric Paulsen, Jude Acers, a Bourbon St. gig, the new police chief, a booze heist, an unhinged pilot, ‘shrooms, Manny’s birthday, socializing at the grocery, Bricolage school, Rob Cambre, school choices, Rockford, Cheap Trick, a first concert, a boy scout, a first drum kit, school band, a mullet, Nirvana, indie rock, Madison, Chicago, the Motion, L.A., Los Feliz, Alvarado St., Caesar’s Sinai, a car accident, a new baby, parental leave, Tallahassee, moving to New Orleans, Tiana Hux, Carlo Nuccio, a mystery label, paring down, and much more. Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break Music: "Bright Angels" from "Night People" by Early Day Miners Outro Music: "Other Than Everything, Everything's Great" by Happy Talk 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 Jeff Massey Facebook Jeff Massey Instagram Happy Talk Facebook Happy Talk Bandcamp Early Day Miners Facebook Early Day Miners Bandcamp

The stand-up comic, writer, director, and co-host of the Seen Partners podcast is well known on the local scene, headlining at the N.O. Comedy Festival, Hell Yes Fest, and the Comedy House. Following her escape from indentured servitude on a Mendocino weed farm, the former Circle Bar bartender stumbled into an improv show which ignited a passion that drives her still. Tonight JQ joins the Troubled Men, and all service is voluntary. Topics include WW3, a gig recap, a change of season, a D.A. carjacking, a disgraced mayoral staffer, “The Fall Guy,” “The Stuntman,” Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, a state election, “Barbie,” Jeff Landry, crack, Suzanne Somers RIP, Piper Laurie RIP, “Carrie,” Others’ Day, Nicky Sanzenbach RIP, a birthday, child care, carpooling, Grand Rapids, musician parents, San Francisco, the Circle Bar, an odd man out, the groupie years, showbiz, “Murder Mountain,” open mics, listening, lockdown, a creative explosion, sobriety, the Gong Show, musical comedy, favorite comics, the new hypersensitivity, a final joke, and much more. Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break Music: "Just 3 Chords" by JQ Palms Outro Music: "Jonkers" by JQ Palms 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 JQ Palms Homepage JQ Palms Facebook JQ Palms YouTube Seen Partners Podcast

The pianist, vocalist, and long-time owner of the Neutral Ground Coffee House is a veteran cabaret performer, holding court at some of the swankiest rooms in the city for decades. His musical satire and American Songbook shows featuring composers including Henry Mancini, Allan Sherman, and Anthony Newley/Leslie Briccuse always have crowds smiling and toes tapping. Tonight Phil joins the Troubled Men to dance through the minefield of a world gone mad. Topics include an unnamed horror, Texas gigs, the saltwater wedge retreat, a new cover booster, a Vanna White substitute, Marylou Retten, the Neptune Society, Denise Charbonnet, Tony Green, an altar boy, St Rita school, attending Sacred Heart, a bookie father, a first guitar, songwriting for Popeye & Pals, Jack Ruby, teaching school, a first piano, the Pontchartrain Hotel, an unruly patron, Chris Champagne, the Fairgrounds, AI, CIs, MREs, CYO dances, St. Christopher, girls volleyball, N.O. dysfunction, Justin Timberlake, Terry Flettrich, local personalities, degenerate gamblers, the Public Belt Bar, Gennifer Flowers club, future shows, and much more. Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break Music: "High Anxiety" by Mel Brooks Outro Music: "The Joker (Anthony Newley/Leslie Bricusse) by Glyn Styler 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 Philip Melancon Facebook Phil Melancon YouTube "Left Turn on Tulave Ave

With the documentary chronicling chess icon Jude Acers, “The Man in the Red Beret,” making the film festival circuit, filmmaker Derek Bridges and Chess Cave founder Baylee Badawy trace Jude’s epic life from orphan to world record holder and chess promo giant. His World Chess Table on Decatur St. is instantly recognizable to locals and tourists, and attracts celebrities like Jamie Foxx to challenge him. Tonight Jude puts the Troubled Men in check. Topics include a film crew, romantic words, the saltwater wedge, government failures, the RBG postage stamp, a bear attack, soundtrack options, a PBB&J sandwich, playing Bobby Fischer to a draw, a 12-year shoot, a rockumentary, the HNOC, a runaway, the N.O. Jazz Museum, introduction to chess, finding a tribe, night owls, Charlie Watts, Paul Morphy’s grave, chess boxing, a monument, a Greyhound bus station, fellowship, a monster promo effort, “On the Road,” two nurses on a bus, a monetary promise, Francis Ford Coppola, Robert Evans, a blindfolded match, future plans, advice to the nation, and much more. Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break Music: "The First Kiss Is Free" from "Plastic Silver 9-Volt Heart" by the Iguanas Outro Music: "Factory For Stars" from "Hope Is Not For The Weak" by the Geraniums 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 Derek Bridges Facebook Baylee Badawy Facebook Jude Acers Chess Facebook Jude Acers Homepage "The Man in the Red Beret" Facebook  

The Casa Borrega founder was among the first wave of spray can fine artists in his hometown of Mexico City following graduation from an elite teachers’ college. Making his way to New Orleans, he wowed Frenchmen St. crowds with his live painting exhibitions, making contacts that landed him shows at the CAC and the Smithsonian Museum in DC, among others. A true renaissance man, Hugo started the restaurant and cultural incubator as an exercise in service and humility. Tonight he joins the Troubled Men for what may prove to be his most humbling endeavor yet. Topics include the saltwater wedge, the Chinese, adversaries, Beyoncé, Jay Z, J Lo, a Gong Show recap, JQ Palms, Jimi Chubbuck, George H. W. Bush, Buddy Roemer, Mike Foster, Trader Joe’s, a family of four, the Walmart on Tchoupitoulas St., Zacatecas, a normal school, a shoemaker, LSD, a Russian wedding death, Cafe Brasil, a scholarship to Tulane, an identity crisis, discovering the Iguanas, an art celebrity, a Mexican radio voice, lucha libre superheroes, Dryades St., Jean Czernia, a new wave of South Americans, and much more. Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break Music: "La Cumbia De Chon" from "Juarez" by the Iguanas Outro Music: "Dark and Dangerous Love" by the Iguanas 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 Hugo Montero Facebook Casa Borrega Facebook Casa Borrega Homepage

The iconic tuba and bass player with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and creative director of the Hall has led a revitalization of the legendary institution cofounded by his parents in 1961. Growing up in an apartment above the business, he was surrounded by a who’s who of trad jazz giants from an early age, and ran loose on the streets of the French Quarter in all its decadent glory. Tonight Ben joins the Troubled Men for a rescheduled appearance and proves to be worth the wait. Topics include an Arkansas gig, a dismissed camera ticket, football violence, a traffic jam, the Senate dress code, Stanley Adkins RIP, a Fitbit alert, Larry Borenstein, French Quarter kids, McDonogh 15 school, the Rivergate, a tuba player shortage, the Olympia Brass Band, a baked Alaska mishap, Walter Payton, teenage hangouts, Jimmy’s, a Clash tribute, Steve Rapport, NOCCA, Clyde Kerr, Nicholas Payton, Mark Braud, Newman school, rental car carpooling, Chevra T’hilim synagogue, a Halloween display, the appeal of Burning Man, Chris Rock, Walter Harris, Riverboat President concerts, showbiz schtick, Tyler’s Beer Garden, the Dirty Dozen at the Glass House, the Toulouse Theater, Juanita Brooks, and much more. Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break Music: "Shake It and Break It" from "New Orleans- Vol.II" by Preservation Hall Jazz Band Outro Music: "Santiago" from "So It Is" by Preseravtion Hall Jazz Band 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 Preservation Hall Jazz Band Homepage Pres Hall Jazz Band Facebook Ben Jaffe Instagram

When a guest goes missing on the streets of New Orleans, René and Manny suspend judgement and forge ahead. Never at a loss for words, the Troubled Men have no problem filling the void. Is it an oversight, a happy accident, or something more sinister? Only time will tell. Topics include a change of season, a new record, a tragic birthday, airlines, a medical procedure, Dave Clements, a new police chief, a murder gap, a carjacking, a political ad, a state funeral, JP Morrell, coupons, public assistance, fighting City Hall, rental maintenance, the London Lodge Motel, Jimi Chubbuck, Dave Turgeon, goats, a Gong Show, a dog overdose, fentanyl poisoning, Tom Petty, a radio show, a Bogdanovich documentary, a Hollywood dinner party, Kate Moss in person, River Phoenix, Jude Acers’ first appearance, and much more. Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break Music: "This Is About This" by the Geraniums Outro Music: "Tonight" from "Little Houses In Space" by the Geraniums 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