Troubled Men Podcast

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