Podcast
Troubled Men Podcast
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 through the Hollywood wringer by his late 20s. He then moved to New Orleans to become a perennial candidate for mayor and make a feature film about it.
René is a New Orleans native who's been in the music biz wringer since he was a child. They are the Troubled Men for Troubled Times.
- Episodes
- 387
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Typical length
- 1 hr 19 min
- On air since
- 2018
- Latest episode
- 5 days ago
Episodes
387 episodes, newest first
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1 hr 22 min
TMP352 JOHN MAGNIE CATCHES THE SPIRIT
Episode 352
Show notes
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, hippy 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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8 min
TMPBONUS HENRY GRIFFIN'S "BRENDA" PREVIEW Bonus
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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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1 hr 13 min
TMP351 BOBBY LOUIS DITULLIO RAISES THE BAR
Episode 351
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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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1 hr 20 min
TMP350 JONATHAN FERRARA LENDS A HAND
Episode 350
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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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1 hr 21 min
TMP349 ALISON FENSTERSTOCK AND MICHAEL TISSERAND ON BUNNY MATTHEWS
Episode 349
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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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Bunny Matthews Exhibition at the Historic New Orleans Collection
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1 hr 17 min
TMP348 ANDY BIZER: BYWATER BLESSED
Episode 348
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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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1 hr 16 min
TMP347 JACQUES DELATOUR REPORTS FOR DUTY
Episode 347
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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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1 hr 21 min
TMP346 JERRY GIDDENS COMES AROUND AGAIN
Episode 346
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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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1 hr 3 min
Feral Zone 31 DOYLE GRISHAM AND NED HENRY MAKE THEIR OWN WEATHER Bonus
Episode 31
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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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1 hr 21 min
TMP345 ANTHONY DONADO MAKES IT EASY
Episode 345
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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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1 hr 20 min
TMP344 ALEX MCMURRAY IS MR. TUESDAY NIGHT
Episode 344
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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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1 hr 22 min
TMP343 BRENT ROSE: PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
Episode 343
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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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1 hr 19 min
TMP342 DAPHNE PARKER POWELL: THE DEATH OF COOL
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The award-winning singer, musician, and songwriter celebrates the release of her 7th album, "The Death of Cool," this week. Produced by Squirrel Nut Zippers' mastermind Jimbo Mathus and engineered by studio wiz Mike Napolitano, the record boasts contributions from esteemed collaborators including Eric "Roscoe" Ambel and the Zippers' own Dr. Sick. Having spent years sailing tall ships around the world, Daphne navigates to the choppy waters of Snake and Jake’s where the Troubled Men are well aware they will all wind up in the drink.
Topics include "Welcome in," social division, the mailman, a hall pass, a "Halloween" mannequin, slasher films, getting rear-ended, assassins, conspiracy theories, a losing battle, human taxidermy, Ted Turner RIP, Rex Reed RIP, soundmen, Camp Lejeune, a family band, a cancer lawsuit, coal miners, an oxycontin surplus, Lilith Fair, Alanis Morissette, moving to Brooklyn, Pine Woods, Pete Seeger, the Clearwater, the Amistad, Cinque and the SLA, making records, a bad boy, poetic justice, a record label, surviving cancer, finding New Orleans, "The Starter Wife," a divorce, Harry Dean Stanton, smoking, record promo, team building, videos, and much more.
Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman
Break and Outro Music: "Speak No Evil" and "Scorcher Earth & The Flood" from "The Death Of Cool" by Daphne Parker Powell
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1 hr 10 min
TMP341 ROSIE TRAN STANDS UP
Episode 341
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The stand-up comic, producer, writer, model, and podcast host is a veteran of the L.A. and New Orleans comedy scenes with a new series "Rosie Tran Presents" now available on Amazon Prime. In her comedy special on Peacock, "Saigon Honey," Rosie draws on her background growing up in New Orleans as a first generation Vietnamese-American. Tonight she laughs it up with the Troubled Men.
Topics include French Quarter Fest, Jazz Fest prep, mobile toothbrushing, a ruptured sewer line, a Titanic auction, a surprise guest, the Alice Harte-Edna Karr-Ben Franklin pipeline, Algiers, a comic boyfriend, the Howlin' Wolf, open mics, joke writing, Cal State L.A., the Comedy Store, the Laugh Factory, women in comedy, gatekeepers, Joan Rivers, T-Ben Boudreaux, USO tours, the Prytania Bar, Mike Strecker, Adam Barnhardt, the Improv, the lottery, TikTok comedians, a feature film, an OnlyFans page, and much more.
Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman
Break and Outro Music: "Factory for Stars" and "Red Cadillac" from "Hope Is Not For The Weak" by the Geraniums
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1 hr 26 min
TMP340 ERIC BOLIVAR BACK IN ACTION
Episode 340
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The master drummer and percussionist with Bonerama, Lynn Drury, the Pimps of Joytime, and the Joe Krown Trio has also played with Anders Osborne, Tab Benoit, Karl Denson, and Ellis Marsalis. His recent kidney transplant, after over 10 years on dialysis, has given him a new lease on life and a long-overdue return to normalcy. With an intense festival season schedule looming, Eric finds some free time to catch up over cocktails. That new kidney will be working overtime cleaning out the toxins after his night with the Troubled Men.
Topics include street people, Tiki Tuesday, young love, an A.I. savior, Adderall, teen takeovers, midwifery, home births, the moon shot, "Capricorn One," a musical family, a first drum set, drum and bugle corps, band decorum, leadership, the Frostop, Karl Denson, Doug Belote, Kirk Joseph, Jazz Fest dates, mystery cramping, a diagnosis, touring, the transplant list, dietary restrictions, an organ donor, ice preferences, recovery, water intake, a positive attitude, the clarity of parenthood, a naming contest, and much more.
Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman
Break Music: "Junco Partner" from "Qualified" by the Joe Krown Trio+1 (featuring Papa Mali)
Outro Music: "Meters Medley (featuring Omari Neville)" from "So Much Love" by Bonerama
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1 hr 23 min
TMP339 THE ROB HUDAK GOES FULL TILT Trailer
Episode 340
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The singer, guitar player, and songwriter with the Hawtsies, the Newborn Naturals, and Boogie Man Smash is also the founder and CEO of Full Tilt Records and a partner in the nightclub Chickie Wah Wah. Having grown up in a mobbed-up Youngstown, Ohio, with a Lou Reed/Velvet Underground obsession during the collapse of the steel industry, he's no stranger to the seedy side of life. Tonight Rob takes a walk on the wild side with the Troubled Men.
Topics include Juan's wedding, Bosco from Eddie V., festival season, Frostop demolition plans, our fearless leader, "Welcome in," March Madness, a long buzzer, a Kit Kat heist, an OnlyFans arrest, the rackets, Joey Naples, stealing from the poor box, Beatles cartoons, Elvis's death, a toy guitar, "Transformer," the Who, the Penguin Pub, Ohio bands, Stiv Bators, Thin White Line, Harvey Pekar, Toby Radloff, Shimmy Disc Records, graphic design, moving to New York, the Lakeside Lounge, Jim Marshall, Kelly Keller, 52 Ludlow St., the Strokes, Gram Parsons, the Clash Day shows, Dan Penn, Bobby Marchan, and much more.
Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman
Break and Outro Music: "Hell Raisin'" and "Voodoo Doll" from "9 Lives" by The Hawtsies
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1 hr 12 min
TMP338 RANDY ELLIS CRUISES IN
Episode 338
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The Grammy Award-winning guitarist with Chubby Carrier and Tyron Benoit also played with departed local legends Michael Ward and Dino Kruse. Under the Choupic Sessions umbrella, he releases recordings from his long-running songwriting collective. Once a regular at Snake and Jake's, tonight Randy returns to the scene with the Troubled Men. For him, it's a definite step down.
Topics include road construction, water main breaks, a Glyn Styler recording session, a cast party at Francis Ford Coppola's, a St. Patrick's day parade, the Brain Tuner, unfunny comedies, "The Bear," Mel Brooks, smoking, a poll, a gondola crash, the Liberace Museum, John Mooney at Madigan's, Thibodaux, Bayou Lafourche, mourning, 10,000 hours, a coma, G.I.T., Los Angeles, strippers, Tommy Tedesco, Levon Helm, Steve Masakowski, UNO, Russ Broussard, Keith Keller, Jack Snyder, Tabby Thomas, touring, German bikers, a family band, band camaraderie, Taj Mahal, a publishing company, and much more.
Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman
Break Music: "Lonely Frog" by Randy Ellis
Outro Music: "Tippy Toes" by Tyron Benoit and Choupic Sessions
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1 hr 16 min
TMP337 TRIXIE MINX UNVEILED
Episode 337
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The award-winning burlesque performer, producer, and founding creative director of Fleur de Tease, Burgundy Burlesque, and Burlesque Ballroom cut her teeth in the ballet world, training with the Miami Ballet and the American Ballet Theater before moving to New Orleans and embracing the resurgent burlesque movement. With Trixie Minx Productions she has assembled a full roster of classic vaudeville acts including dancers, circus performers, magicians, and aerial artists for private and corporate events. Sideshow acts...circus freaks—she'll feel right at home with the Troubled Men.
Topics include a first communion, Bosco, a water main break, locker room stories, Miami, a babysitter, Woody's nightclub, modern ballet, "Dancing On My Grave," "Turning Point," the BAFTA Awards, Tourette's Syndrome, dating, good posture, Pilates training, Komenka Ethnic Dance Ensemble, riding out Katrina, tassels, a geek act, chicken bingo, Bustout Burlesque, live music, "The Nutcracker," the tease, the balloon dance, nostalgia, Gypsy Rose, Joan Rivers, getting handsy, floorshows, Magic Mike, the Magic Castle, "Members Only," and much more.
Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman
Break Music: "Slow Walk" by Sil Austin
Outro Music: "Take It Off" from "High Preist" by Alex Chilton
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1 hr 19 min
TMP 336 AARON WILKINSON: UP FROM THE SWAMP
Episode 336
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The Honey Island Swamp Band singer, guitar and mandolin player, songwriter, and frontman spent years touring and recording with blue-eyed soul man Eric Lindell, appearing on the Conan O'Brien show along the way. His latest project, the RiverBenders with Jake Eckert, Myles Weeks, and Russ Broussard, takes a more acoustic, back-porch approach. Tonight Aaron, a former newspaper reporter, has the tables turned as he gets a good grilling from the Troubled Men.
Topics include skateboarding, a water main break, Mardi Gras parades, a snowstorm, a Sonny Landreth and the Iguanas tour, Robert Duvall RIP, Jesse Jackson RIP, Robert Carradine RIP, the Winter Olympics, snow skiing, Washington and Lee University, a Camaro, Pensacola, guitar lessons, poetry, print journalism, moving to New Orleans, teaching English, interviewing Galactic, Theryl DeClouet, Theresa Andersson, playing bass, Robert Maché, Amanda Shaw, Irene Sage, Chris Mulé, a San Francisco exile, the Boom Boom Room, Sam Price, Garland Paul, the Record Plant, Susan Cowsill, the pandemic, and much more.
Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman
Break Music: "Gone" from "Custom Deluxe" by the Honey Island Swamp Band
Outro Music: "Rollercoaster" by the RiverBenders
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TMP335 DAVE JORDAN BOUNCES BACK
Episode 335
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The award-winning roots rock songwriter, singer, guitarist, and bandleader was also the founding singer and bass player in the hard-touring funk jam band Juice. Releasing a series of solo albums of original songs, he's maintained a close association with recording artist and record producer Anders Osborne, who also played on the "Bridges" record released in 2025. Recently returning to performance after recovering from a stroke, Dave takes his chances tonight as he goes head to head with the Troubled Men.
Topics include Chaka Khan and Rufus, Bud Cort RIP, the Super Bowl, Black Sunday, the Olympics, Carnival parades, the Clash Day show, Bad Bunny, migas, poetry, a Police lawsuit, a Willie Nelson joke, the Meters, the Grateful Dead, Miles Jordan, the 1990s, cross-country travel, a Banks St. Bar residency, a Montana rendezvous, solo touring, Annie Clements, the "Doin' It For Dave" benefit, Hubig's pies, Mark Howard, Chad Cromwell, George Porter, and much more.
Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman
Break Music: "We're Gonna Be Here For A While" from "Keep Going" by Dave Jordan
Outro Music: "Shooting Star" from "Bridges" by Dave Jordan
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