Troubled Men Podcast

The acclaimed music filmmaker and author of the new book "Quotes From the Road" has made over 40 documentaries in the last 50 years on musicians including Sun Ra, Al Green, Sonny Rollins, RL Burnside, the Iguanas, and Gil Scott-Heron. The book is a collection of the pearls of wisdom distilled from the many hours of interviews he's conducted with these artists over his career. Tonight the Troubled Men turn the tables on Robert as they shine a light on his astounding body of work.

Topics include election night, Halloween, Serbia, Europe in flames, A/C in schools, red light cameras, a Martin Mull doc, Bill Steber "Saloon Man," the Sager Group, revolution, political violence, producers, film funding, distribution, writing, motivation, "The Devil and Mike Sager," John Holmes, Milton Berle, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Jumper On The Line" by RL Burnside

Outro Music: "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" by Gil Scott-Heron

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The award-winning filmmaker, screenwriter, and college professor returns to discuss "Brenda," his new feature film playing at the Prytania Theater at Canal Place starting November 13. Having weathered the storm of the only episode collapse in the podcast's history, Henry knows all too well he could be in for some choppy waters as he climbs aboard with the Troubled Men.

Topics include a custom Red Vines explanation, Halloween, Mike Ditka RIP, Susan St. James RIP, rollercoaster mayhem, a failed execution, an airplane attack, a police encounter, "Digger," Elizabeth Holmes, subtitles, a time capsule, movie trailers, marketing, "Jaws," parenting, Richard Linklater, Jamie Neumann, "The Deuce," child actors, dead guests, "Slacker," "Living In Oblivion," Gerald Herbert, video playback, editing, "Who Shot The La-La," Oliver Reed, "The Devils," and much more.    

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Factory For Stars" from "Hope Is Not For The Weak" by the Geraniums

Outro Music: "She Put The Hurt On Me" by Prince La La

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The legendary singer, songwriter, pianist, and accordion player is a founding member of the Subdudes, Li'l Queenie and the Percolators, and Ron Cuccia & the Jazz Poetry Group. Returning to New Orleans for a Tipitina's documentary filming, he also staged a triumphant show with songs and musicians from across his long career. Tonight John joins the Troubled Men to celebrate Manny's Platinum Birthday as they continue down the fairway on the back nine of life.

Topics include an SD card recap, the Saints in Paris, riots, Fort Collins, Colorado, mining college, the oil patch, a big family, a vocal duo, the Beatles, LSD, hippie life, the draft, scoliosis, learning piano, music theory class, a blues band, Mr. Natural, a mountain commune, Professor Longhair, Nubian goats, flashbacks, James Booker, Black Male, Gerald Tillman, Deacon John and the Ivories, a custom Red Vine delivery, the Meters, Leigh Harris, Kenny's Castaway Club, Emily Remler, Sonny Landreth, Tommy Malone, a showcase, Ramsey McLean, Charles Neville, "My Darlin' New Orleans," Ricky Sebastian, Frank Quintini, John McHugh, Steve Amedee, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Big Chief" By the Subdudes

Outro Music: "My Darlin' New Orleans" by Li'l Queenie and the Percolators"

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The award-winning filmmaker returns to discuss his new feature "Brenda" showing November 3rd at Canal Place Theater, as the Troubled Men suffer their first catastrophic equipment failure in 8 years of podcasting. The result is a 6 minute episode, proving that Trouble Never Ends, but the Struggle Continues. Henry returns in two weeks for a second bite of the apple.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Outro Music: "Who Shot the La-La" from "Victory Mixture" by Willy DeVille

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The longtime harmonica player with Little Freddie King and perennial BJ's Bywater Lounge bartender first came to New Orleans as road manager for Ronnie Earl. His instant love for the city resulted in a Ninth Ward residency lasting 35 years and counting. Tonight he joins the Troubled Men where his fluency in dive bar vernacular sets him up for success.

Topics include Dave Clements' birthday, a Bosco sponsorship, Eddie V., a hurricane, airplane misbehavior, driverless cars, a high-speed chase driving test, Eva Marie Saint RIP, "On The Waterfront," complicated cocktails, Boston, Learning the Blues, a Vietnam vet, progressive parents, a Florida geographical cure, a pizza parlour, child bartenders, Black Top Records, Hammond Scott, Kelly Keller, Butch Trivette, Percy Randolph, Carlo Ditta, Wacko Wade, Orleans Records, Fat Possum Records, Bruce Watson, international touring, Serbia, the porn industry, Hurricane Katrina, King James and the Special Men, crossing Canal St., live records, cigarettes, following Freddie, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "I Used To Be Down" by Little Freddie King

Outro Music: "Crack Head Joe" from "You Don't Know What I Know" by Little Freddie King

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The fine artist and co-owner of the Ferrara Showman Gallery is also founder of the annual "No Dead Artists” international exhibition as well the "Guns In The Hands of Artists" series, incorporating decommissioned firearms into works of art. His latest project, "Hands Of Music," involves casting, 3D printing, and mounting sculptures of the hands of dozens of New Orleans musicians in playing position, creating an archive of the city's musical community at the points of contact with their instruments. Tonight, as Jonathan joins the Troubled Men, an extra set of hands is just what he needs.

Topics include war games in town, helicopters, Dolly Parton RIP, the Trump arch, Tim Curry RIP, midnight movies, musicals, wire coat hangers, a murderer's trust fund, a music festival, camping in the high desert, Georgia O'Keeffe, Ramstein Air Base, Penn State, fundraising, Boston, banking, the United Way, Ray Nagin, opening Positive Space gallery, X-Art Gallery, Bob Tannen, David Bradshaw, selling art, buying the R Bar, Cuba, Julia St., Gina Phillips, Matthew Showman, 3D NOLA, a traveling show, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "Factory For Stars" and "Your Best Interest" from "Hope Is Not For The Weak" by the Geraniums

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Decorated journalists and authors Alison Fensterstock and Michael Tisserand have recently completed a fantastic biography on a beloved New Orleans cartoonist, illustrator, and music writer. The book, "Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions," has just been published by the Historic New Orleans Collection. As creator of the iconic "Vic & Nat'ly" series, Bunny captured the dialect and cultural milieu of the city's working class while presenting a satirical, worts-and-all view of daily life in the area. Tonight Alison and Michael join the Troubled Men to discuss all things Bunny. As returning guests, they knew what they were getting into.

Topics include lying down, a possible stroke, college kids, an Iguanas tour, a rained-out gig, quicksand, a Sonny Landreth tour, cowboys, a New Yorker cover, Portland, Lindsay Clancy, a Bunny quote, a Washboard Chaz robbery, Siberian huskies, a Normals reunion, the Red Rockers, an accusation, an admission, a book release, a dead horse, a hitchhiking trip, Figaro magazine, the Dixie Roto, "F'sure," George Wein, Tony Bennett at Jazz Fest, the alternative press, Stan Mack, yats, a David Duke parody, dark humor, post-Katrina cartoons, Ed Volker, poor boy sandwiches, Mayor Victor Schiro, ex-wives, the Mushroom II, Jude Matthews, Georgia Scott, the genesis of the book, a cancer diagnosis, a Geraniums record review, a contrarian point of view, young bands, the 1984 World's Fair, deleted Facebook accounts, an HNOC exhibition, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Junco Partner" from "Resurrection of the Bayou Maharajah" by James Booker

Outro Music: "Tonight" from "Little Houses In Space" by the Geraniums

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The civil rights attorney, artist manager, and singer with the Valparaiso Men's Chorus and the Shitty Stones has been a tireless champion of the disabled community, having successfully litigated more than 500 cases under the Americans With Disabilities Act over the last 20 years. Discovering Hurray For The Riff Raff at a neighborhood dive opening slot, he shepherded the band through several records leading to their major label signing. Tonight Andy joins the Troubled Men and treats their diminished capacity with dignity and grace.

Topics include above-ground pools, a landlord, local news, animal attacks, a chili stand, a hair crime, the Circle Bar sale, Hector Gallardo RIP, Jonah Bascle, a streetcar lawsuit, Ft. Lauderdale, Tulane, Urge Overkill, WTUL, the Mermaid Lounge, Rob Cambre, law school, Matador Records, EMI, handicapped parking, Alynda Seggara, parenting, King Louie Bankston, Alex Chilton's memorial, the Exploding Hearts, Goner Records, "Harahan Fats," summer camp, Adam Levine, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "Street Fighting Man" and "Sympathy for the Devil" by the Shitty Stones

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He’s a Grammy-nominated recording engineer and record producer for artists including Steel Pulse, Dr. John, Better Than Ezra, Irma Thomas, and Carlo Nuccio’s final “Clap Hands” record, and has worked at Fudge Recording, the Music Shed, and Marigny Studios over his decades in biz. A Navy combat veteran, Jacques joins the Troubled Men on Bastille Day as they man the barricades, well aware that the revolution always devours its children.

Topics include Midwest gigs, a police encounter, “Other’s Day,” the Truck Farm, a lightning strike, a student pilot, suicide, a first marriage, Ricky Castrillo RIP, James Rivers RIP, Sam Neill RIP, “Dead Calm,” insomnia, Lilith Fair, sauna encounters, Abbeville, Erath, a bayou doctor, a fighter squadron, aircraft carrier life, the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences, a hurricane, a ballet studio, Bruce Barielle, mastering, Rick Nelson, a Lynn Drury record, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break Music: "Austin" from "Clap Hands" by Carlo Nuccio

Outro Music: "I Got A Feeling" by The Walrus

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The veteran singer, songwriter, and guitar player with Walking Wounded, the Stoney White Punks, and Killeen Foundry has released his latest solo record, "Sad Songs At Sunset, Chapter 1," and created a play incorporating the material that was recently staged at the AllWays Cabaret. A former itinerant child preacher, he spent years in the L.A. music biz rat race before relocating to New Orleans to teach college. In this episode, Jerry, being a professor of English literature, employs a narrative style reminiscent of Joyce's “Finnegans Wake." The Troubled Men are still dizzy.

Topics include Anthony Bourdain's 70th Birthday Party, World Cup fever, combat sports, Mel Brooks' 100th birthday, Gene Shalit RIP, Hooters closing, the Taylor Swift wedding, fireworks, Bosco, Rob Hudak, a skinny girl, LSU, a mission to Iowa, a loss of faith, acting classes, Hollywood, Peggy Feury, Sean Penn and Charlie Sheen, the Tilly sisters, Dwight Yoakam and Sharon Stone, a hit record, moving to Austin, meeting the Iguanas, Stumpts duh Clown, Marigny Studios, little demons, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "Waltz Of The Clowns" and "Meet Me At The Saint Roch Tavern" from "Sad Songs At Sunset, Chapter 1" by Jerry Giddens

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