The singer/songwriter began as a child preacher and revival soloist in the Baptist church of Ringgold, Louisiana. Jerry’s love of music outlasted his faith and led to his tenure in Los Angeles with the Walking Wounded during the 1980s post-punk roots explosion. Eight records and a PhD in literature later, he returned to New Orleans to indoctrinate a new generation of impressionable youth. The Troubled Men welcome any help they can get.

Topics include a holiday fire hazard, parties, presents, drinking, driving, advertising, Alexa, a showbiz principle, the Men’s movement, incels, Bienville parish, a cotton plantation, Jesus musicals, missionary work, a relocation, cold readings, the Loft Studio, acting class with Sean Penn, Elizabeth McGovern, Blood on the Saddle, the Long Ryders, the Cruzados and Eddie Muños, touring, Peter Case and the Plimsouls, Bob Forrest, a fistfight, Hollywood glory days, hated bands, El Salvador benefits, teaching college vs. playing music, social media, answering machines, sauna vs. steam, a fact check, a comedy team, and much more.

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Intro music: Styler/Coman

Outro music: “When the Weather Breaks” by Jerry Giddens and Killeen Foundry from the album “Damn It Abby”