Troubled Men Podcast

By René and Manny

René Coman sits down with the original Troubled Man, Manny Chevrolet, over cocktails at the Ring Room, in the heart of an old-school New Orleans social haunt.

Manny is an L.A. native who had been thr... more

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May 08, 2025 TMP307 MARK GUARINO BECOMES THE STORY
The award-winning reporter, music critic, playwright, and author of the excellent book "Country and Midwestern: Chicago in the History of Country Music and the Folk Revival" has written for many top news outlets and publications, the Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, the New York Times, ABC News, Downbeat, and Mojo among them. The Chicago native who now splits his time between there and New Orleans has also written a number of Offbeat cover stories, including the Irma Thomas feature for the recent Jazz Fest issue. Mark has always had a genuine interest in and curiosity about people. His night with the Troubled Men may cure him of that.
Topics include an illness, Santana, Wink Martindale RIP, Dick Clark's house, Pepperdine University, the Pope’s death, Susan Cowsill's Joni Mitchell show, bad gigs, a bike rider, a flood, a water bill, Entergy, a message from the past, theater of the mind, radio, Oak Park, Fitzgerald's American Music Fest, the Beat writers, Bob Dylan, "A Complete Unknown," "I'm Not There," a college newspaper job, Rogers Park, Studs Terkel, Mike Royko, the digital era, naked parties, the ‘90s music scene, Obama, Cheap Trick, Jon Langford, James Iha, a Smashing Pumpkins interview, Butch Vig, the 2nd Northern Migration, the WLS Barn Dance, the Old Towne School of Folk Music, John Prine, the theater scene, local politics, and much more.
Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman
Break Music: "Not Over Yet" from "Someone's Monster" by Loose Cattle
Outro Music: "Royal Street" from "Hope Is Not For The Weak"
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Museum of Signs and Industry Homepage

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1h 19min
April 24, 2025 TMP306 JOE DARENSBOURG GOES WAY BACK
The singer and musician with Les Cenelles Creole Ensemble, early music group Musica da Camera, and rock band Shot Down in Equador Jr. has recently completed the "Musique(s)!” project (w/ Louis Michot, Leyla McCalla, Sweet Crude, and Sunpie Barnes) for the American Folklife Center resulting in an album, book, film, and exhibition documenting French and Creole music in Louisiana. An antique bookbinder by trade and an esoterica fan by inclination, Joe has a deep appreciation for history and connecting the dots. Tonight he puts himself in a bind with the Troubled Men.

Topics include French Quarter Fest, Greg Schatz, a shooting, a Passover Seder, matza, "Chad Gadya," Ladino, Gardenia Moon's "Dead Flowers," a death sentence, political violence, a motorcycle accident, Boston, Treme, Riverbend, Spectrum, Hurricane Betsy, the Fertel family, NOCCA, the Grosses, St. Augustine H. S., a Kinko's job, Bill Davis, Kelly Keller, Nicky Sanzenbach, Peter Strauss, Mary Tyler Moore, Chuck Gwartney, ethnomusicology, the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Code Noir, Kouri Vini, Corey Ledet, Leidenheimer Bakery, Milton Scheuermann, George Reinecke, Melinda Pendelton, Karen Barenco, Berlin Blixa Bargeld, and much more.
Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman
Break Music: "Teeth" by Shot Down in Equador Jr.
Outro Music: "Kaneis Edo Den Tragouda" by Panorama Jazz Band feat. Joe Darensbourg
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Nous Foundation Homepage
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1h 14min
April 17, 2025 TMP305 ROBERT MACHÉ: DRIFTER AT HEART
The guitarist with the legendary Continental Drifters and Lulu and the Broadsides landed in NYC in '76, becoming a roadie for the Cramps and living with band members Bryan Gregory and Nick Knox. By the '80s he was playing guitar with iconoclastic vocal stylist Klaus Nomi and touring internationally with Lydia Lunch. His tenure with the Dream Syndicate's Steve Wynn brought him to L.A., where he fell in with the early Drifters at Raji's. An international man of mystery since his childhood in Hong Kong, Robert joins the Troubled Men for a thorough debriefing.
Topics include festival season, a WWOZ live set, a Jeff Treffinger recording with Glyn Styler, old-time expressions, an angry friend, a day of protest, pussy hats, hair care, deodorant, baby powder lawsuits, the Red Rockers' reunion, Bryan Barberot, Jonathan Pretus, the market crash, Memphis, Goner Fest, Eric Friedl, a band house, Kim Gordon, the Electric Chairs, pirated records, Syracuse U., Debbie Harry at Max's Kansas City, Miriam Linna, the "Gravest Hits" photo, Ann Magnuson, Christian Hoffman, the Swinging Madisons, Club 57, art punk, the New Wave Vaudeville Theater, Bowie "TVC15" on SNL, patient zero, Jim Sclavunos, Gary Stewart, Mark Walton, Paul Jean Brown, Carlo Nuccio, Dayna Kurtz, the Drifters book, Jazz Fest printing, and much more.
Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman
Break Music: "Simple Man" by Klaus Nomi
Outro Music: "That's A Pretty Good Love" by Lulu and the Broadsides
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1h 17min
April 10, 2025 TMP304 RED ROCKERS: ROAD TO CHINA
Founding Red Rockers' bassist and NY Dolls manager Darren Hill returns with Oley Sassone, the SexDog guitarist and director of the Rockers' MTV debut, "China." While the hit video elevated the band to new career heights, touring with U2 and other top groups, it was also the pivotal achievement for Oley, propelling him to a career in L.A., where he rubbed elbows with James Cameron, Steven Soderbergh, and Marvel creator Stan Lee. Oley went on to direct over 100 music videos as well as numerous TV shows and films, including "Xena: Warrior Princess," "Hercules," and the controversial Roger Corman production of "The Fantastic Four." Tonight Darren and Oley return to their dive bar roots as they get down and dirty with the Troubled Men.
Topics include the Milan Bar, deportations, a vow of silence, a wedding party, April Fool’s Day, RFK Jr.'s toilet seat, a surprise tattoo, Pete Davidson, a methadone safe, a publishing mixup, Rummel H.S., super 8 movies, "A Hard Day's Night," "Pretty Baby," Sven Nykvist, the Swedish Film Institute, WYLD, the Glass House, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Mardi Gras Indians, directing commercials, an Annie Leibowitz cover photo, a spec production, an NYC publicist, an L.A. job offer, Bill Paxton, Richard Roundtree, an underground classic, Joseph Culp, the Contenders, RIP David Johansen, Gilbert Gottfried, and much more.
Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman
Break and Outro Music: "Drerams Fade Away" and "China" from "Good As Gold" by the Red Rockers
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Ten Pin Management Homepage
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Red Rockers Bandcamp
POP Emporium Homepage
Oley Sassone Facebook
Doomed! The Untold Story of Roger Corman's "The Fantastic Four"
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1h 30min
April 03, 2025 TMP303 BRIAN BRIGNAC'S BAYOU BEAT
The Grammy Award-winning drummer, engineer, and producer playing with slide guitar phenom Sonny Landreth for the past 20 years was also with bayou superstar vocalist and accordion player Wayne Toups during the height of his '90s beefcake madness. Coming from a family counting more than 10 drummers among them, he learned his craft as a mere lad. Producing area talent at his Brignac Lane recording studio in Gonzales occupies any free time he has between live shows. Tonight Brian comes up out of the swamp to regale the Troubled Men.

Topics include a forgotten passport, a close call at customs, cruelty, Signalgate, political violence, Lucinda Williams at Chickie Wah Wah, Kraftwerk at the Civic, a bad meal, Jack in the Box, talent shows, teen bands, a drug bust, an orchestral approach, Carl Schexnayder, "Back To The Bayou," James Burton, Harrah's Casino, Charlie Brent, Toto, Yacht Rock, Donald Fagen, Chubby Carrier, Hipboot Joe, Sonny Landreth and Dave Ranson, Cindy Cashdollar, Michael Landau, Gary Novac, Jimmy Buffett, Tony Daigle, a family street, the next generation, and much more.

Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman
Break Music: "Take My Hand" from "Back to the Bayou" by Wayne Toups and ZydeCajun
Outro Music: "Beyond Borders" from "Blacktop Run" by Sonny Landreth
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YouTube: "Deep Dive" Snake and Jake's Pilot
Sonny Landreth Facebook
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1h 21min
March 27, 2025 TMP302 TONY TOCCO DISHES IT OUT
The proprietor of Atchafalaya restaurant was also a founding partner in both Snake and Jake's Christmas Club Lounge and the beloved Circle Bar. While a career waiter at top New Orleans restaurants including Upperline, Bayona, and Gautreau's, he would open Snake's at midnight and tend bar for the late-night superstars including celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain until well after sunrise. His new "Rhythm Kitchen" TV series for PBS explores the intersection of fine dining and music with live performances and specially-curated menus. Tonight Tony returns to the scene of the crime with the Troubled Men and Clempire czar Dave Clements as they commune with the ghosts of the Christmas Club's past.
Topics include pleading the 5th, the next mayor's race, moving to Guam, Yonkers, a threesome, festival season, government cuts, a BJ's gig, Arnie Fielkow, Dave Clements, Tom Fitzmorris RIP, St. Louis, pro hockey, a game show on ice, a debate champion, only children, debate camp, spreading, law school plans, hospitality culture, La Cucaracha Cafe, crack houses, Steve Spitz, Dud Fest, Susan Spicer, Goat Carson, Naked Night, the #1 nuisance bar, Michael Ward, Unc, Kelly Keller, Jim Marshall, Mike Mills, Asheville, music brunches, Carlo Nuccio as maître d', Delfeayo Marsalis, Michael Murphy, Lynn Emery, and much more.
Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman
Break Music: "My Girlfriend Is A Waitress" from "Nuevo Boogaloo" by the Iguanas
Outro Music: "Raging Sea" from Little Houses In Space" by the Geraniums
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Tony Tocco Facebook
Atchafalaya Restuarant Facebook
Atchafalaya Homepage
"Rhythm Kitchen" Trailer YouTube
"Rhythm Kitchen" on PBS

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1h 14min
March 06, 2025 TMP301 MARK BARKER'S VISIONS FROM A BLOODSHOT EYE
The retired Florida police chief, community gadfly, and blogger with his own "Barker's View" is a longtime visitor and fan of New Orleans, having spent many a Mardi Gras ensconced with the barflies at the Circle Bar. As a private citizen, he's got opinions on everything, and is known to take exception with the local political establishment. Tonight he joins the Troubled Men in the flesh. Will it be a ride-along or a drive-by? Tune in and find out. It could go either way.
Topics include a body, Carnival time, Eric Traub, Roberta Flack R.I.P., "Play Misty for Me," a firing squad, getting stoned, a dismissed ticket, fired workers, DOGE, a bruise, a domestic conflict, Waffle House, Harmony Circle, a fried potato poorboy, Will Smith, sex trafficking, pimping, escort services, the Vice Squad, a CPAC groping, the cocaine epidemic, pill mills, Rick Scott, Ron DeSantis, Chris Rose, smoking, bar tabs, bar mail, day drinking, the Junior Explorers, college failure, army discipline, FBI training, Eddie Compass, Ray Nagin, Mayor Cantrell, enemies, chain gangs, "Cool Hand Luke," Muses parade, Rat Fink, Cheech and Chong, the L.A. fires, and much more.
Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman
Break Music: "Rock Star" from "Super Ball" by the Iguanas
Outro Music: "St. Claude Avenue" from "Hope Is Not For The Weak" by the Geraniums
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Mark Barker Facebook
Barker's View Facebook
Barker's View Blog Homepage
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1h 26min
February 27, 2025 TMP300 300th EPISODE PARTY: THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES!
They all said it wouldn’t last, but as usual, they were wrong. Episode 300 was a rousing success, with former guests and listeners from the Troubled Nation showing up for a night of fellowship at Snake and Jake’s. With a cavalcade of stars — musicians, artists, writers, and misfits — the Troubled Men convene to do what they do. If you’re not Troubled, you’re not paying attention. And if you can’t laugh at your problems, they can. Trouble Never Ends!
Topics include the LA fires, guinea pigs, the snowstorm, an argument, the Ring Room, the Midnight Cowboy, aging, Miss Yolanda, dead guests, Dave Clements, Nicky Sanzenbach, Mojo Nixon, knife control, rounded scissors, Saints emails, catechism class, porn work, an unwanted child, DC Harbold, “Counter Culture,” More Fun Comics, a Circle Bar artifact, Clockwork Elvis, CC Adcock, Jude Law, the Help, Portia de Rossi, Chris Champagne, “Secret New Orleans,” Paul Sanchez, high anxiety, dental charts, award shows, Natasha Sanchez, a new record, Keith Duncan, the Ogden Museum, political satire, Ron Swoboda, Alex McMurray, Rose Cangelosi, the Junior League, songwriting, the ‘tit Rex parade, Robert Rothman, jury duty, retirement, bad streets, smart meters, a golden parachute, show analytics, and much more.
Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman
1st Break Music: "Fool Fool Fool"from :Someday We'll Go Way Back" by Flatware
2nd Break Music: "Morning Glory" from "Petal on the Metal" by Natasha Sanchez
Outro Music: "Sensible Shoes" from "Little Houses In Space" by the Geraniums
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Paul Sanchez Facebook
Paul Sanchez Homepage
Chris Champagne Facebook
Natash Sanchez Facebook
Natash Sanchez Homepage

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1h 23min
January 30, 2025 Feral Zone 22 DEERFRANCE: UNDERGROUND GODDESS
The singer, guitarist, and songwriter was a close associate of John Cale, providing the haunting vocals on “Only Time Will Tell” and touring with his group for several years. A Lower East Side luminary, she was the talent booker at Max’s Kansas City and door person at CBGB, palled around with Eno and Tom Verlaine, and toured Europe with Television. Deerfrance joins René in the Feral Zone with her bassist and Tav Falco’s Panther Burns alum Kai Eric to discuss the glory days of NYC punk, their new record, “The Sad Electronic Now,” and the current state of the world.
Topics include a double bill with Lorette Velvette, Memphis, Ross Johnson, dropping out of school, San Francisco in the late ’60s, vows of silence, MDMA, the Academy of Music, discovering Devo and the B-52s, ORK Records, No Wave bands, Jane Friedman, the post-Vietnam drug scene, an Alex Chilton story, Elaine Polk, Coney Island therapy, the Cramps, Miriam Linna, a U.N. childhood, public speaking, acting class, the dramatic pause, living with Jean-Michel Basquiat, an artist’s residency, currency smuggling, Dee Pop, booking agents, and much more.
Intro music: "Trucker Takes A Wife" by Styler/Coman
Break Music: "Only Time Will Tell" from "Sabotage Live" by John Cale featuring Deerfrance
Outro Music: "Beaucoup" from "The Sad Electronic NOW" by Deerfrance
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1h 8min
January 16, 2025 TMP299 PAUL SANCHEZ KEEPS ON ROLLING
The award-winning songwriter, singer, and guitar player now fronting his own Rolling Road Show was also a founding member of Cowboy Mouth, the Backbeats, and the Write Brothers. With over 20 solo releases and “Nine Lives: A Musical History of New Orleans” in his catalogue, he’s seen the music biz from every angle. Having recovered from debilitating health issues, Paul takes his life in his hands as he joins the Troubled Men to chat it up about the highs and lows of a lifetime on the stage.
Topics include New Year’s Eve, the Islamic State terror attack, Kings Day, Carnival season, an annual physical exam, a smoke alarm, the “Deep Dive” pilot, Trader Joe’s, a wives’ club, the Beverly Dinner Playhouse, a heart attack, an older brother, acting, auditions, sage advice, Ann Miller, Catholic school, a mugging, the platoon system, the punk scene, escaping high school, Steve Walters, Vance DeGeneres, a Stephen Soderbergh video, the Cold, Alex McMurray, Dave Pirner, Fred Leblanc, Dash Rip Rock, Bill Davis, a P.A. job, John Thomas Griffith, Paul Clement, the RockaByes, Dave Clements, Dr. John stories, L.A. stories, a Bo Diddley gig, twins, Shamarr Allen, a new record, and much more.
Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman
Break Music: "Foot of Canal Street" from "Hurricane Party" by Paul Sanchez
Outro Music: "Walking In Liverpool" from "I'm a Song, I'm a Story, I'm a Ghost" by Paul Sanchez
Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo
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YouTube: "Deep Dive" Snake and Jake's Pilot
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Paul Sanchez Homepage

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1h 25min

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