Troubled Men Podcast

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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The decorated pedal steel guitarist and 25-year veteran of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer band joins René and songwriter, singer, and guitar player Ned Henry in advance of the record release show for Ned's new album, "Make Your Own Weather.” Doyle is a living legend, having played and recorded with country music stars including George Jones, Johnny Paycheck, Roy Rogers, Chet Atkins, Lynn Anderson, Conway Twitty, Webb Pierce, and Dolly Parton starting in the 1950s. Now he enters the Feral Zone to share highlights from a life spent making music.

Topics include a new record, Tom Stern, Blue Velvet Studio, Russ Broussard, John Fohl, John Papa Gros, a hand injury, remote recording, the Big D Jamboree, the Longhorn Ballroom, studio work, moving to Nashville, the Naval Reserve, Roy Drusky, playing the Grand Ole Opry, Buddy Emmons, Jimmy Day, Ralph Mooney, monophonic recording sessions, lead sheets, Tompall and the Glaser Brothers, Fingers Taylor, Mike Utley, Robert Greenwich, touring, Tiny Tim, B.B. King, and much more.

Intro music: "Trucker Takes A Wife" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "State of Mind Line" and "Make Your Own Weather" from "Make Your Own Weather" by Ned Henry

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The drummer, songwriter, and singer with bands including Narcissy, the Bonapartes, the Low Amps, and the Abitals was also a member of the notorious Alex Chilton-produced group Soupchain. His association with record biz mastermind Carlo Ditta led to gigs backing the legendary John Sinclair. Now moonlighting at T Ray's Boudin and Cracklins, Anthony joins the Troubled Men to show them how the sausage is made.

Topics include Agent 99 lookalikes, World Cup fever, the Naked Bike Ride, a rope swing mishap, a tipping incident, birthday gunplay, drunk hunting, Post-It Note exercise, "Welcome In" sightings, the desert, New Iberia, a radio career, local bands, fishing, a livestock show, Grant St. Dance Hall, LSU, the Rib Room, Mid City, Rob Savoy, Jay Holland, Dinteen, Austin Thompson, Chaz Fest, Abita Springs, Billy Gregory, a final set, an art show, and much more.

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

Break and Outro Music: "Superfund" and "Nest of Snakes" from "Deep Woods" by Narcissy

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The intrepid guitarist, songwriter, and singer with the Tin Men, the Valparaiso Men's Chorus, 007, Happy Talk, and Kings of the Small Time is also a veteran of such groups as Royal Fingerbowl, Michael Ward & Reward, the Geraniums, the Write Brothers, and the Glyn Styler band. He recently completed and released the posthumous album by dearly departed collaborator Carlo Nuccio, "Clap Hands." In a moment of weakness, Alex volunteers for a second turn in the barrel with the Troubled Men. He can't plead ignorance this time around.

Topics include Pride month, Rat Fink, "Welcome In," "Drunk Hunting," Juan Sanchez, the tall ships, a double major, a bakery, Glenn Hartman, tight trousers, Pampy's, Patrick Ryan, Casey McAlister, Kevin O'Day, Bob Forrest, Disney Tokyo, a foxhole mentality, family vacations, a recording session, Jacques deLaTour, Ivan Neville, a new world's record, an airing of grievances, a new bride, the Cajun Navy, Luke Allen, pogo sticks, a Tuesday night residency, residuals, "Treme," a no-hitter, and much more.

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

Break and Outro Music: "Long While" and "Clap Hands" from "Clap Hands" by Carlo Nuccio

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The Grammy Award-winning saxophone player and composer with the New Orleans Nightcrawlers, Otra, Charlie and the Tropicales, and Muevelo with Margie Perez is also a professor of music at UNO. First stationed in town with the Marine Corps Band, then coming to prominence with the young lions of Quintology, he's played or recorded with Galactic, Nicholas Payton, the Temptations, Charlie Hunter, and Gatemouth Brown. Brent's experience with the formless minds of today's students comes in handy as he attempts to school the Troubled Men.

Topics include the Trump Phone, RFK's snake handling, Hawaii, #1 in Serbia, a 91-year-old fan, Claudine Longet RIP, Sonny Rollins RIP, Seattle, practice as therapy, school band, selling cigarettes, a gospel band, Father's Day, Tourette's Syndrome, combat training, Charlie Occhipinti, Charlie Blanq, latin music, Eric Traub, Sam Butera, Lena Prima, the Seahawks, and much more.

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

Break and Outro Music: "The Fat Man" and "Gentilly Groove" from "Atmosphere" by the New Orleans Nightcrawlers

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