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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 Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here.  Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Henry Griffin Facebook Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction at Snake and Jake's(00:00:56) - Discussing the Tom Cruise movie(00:04:03) - Hollywood's lack of originality(00:04:52) - Interview with filmmaker Henry Griffin about Brenda(00:05:49) - Closing song

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 Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here.  Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Little Freddie King Facebook Chapters (00:00:15) - Welcome and Birthday Party at Snake and Jake's(00:02:06) - The Bosco Mystery Solved(00:04:59) - Hurricane Season and the Gulf Naming Debate(00:07:00) - Chaos on Airplanes: Masturbation Incidents(00:10:44) - Cocaine on Planes and Airline Antics(00:11:56) - LA Driverless Cars and New DMV Highway Chase Test(00:13:52) - Midterm Elections and Local Politics(00:14:50) - Remembering Eva Marie Saint(00:16:27) - Introducing Guest Bobby Lewis DiTullio(00:17:23) - BJ's Bywater Bar History(00:19:11) - Bobby's Boston Roots and Musical Beginnings(00:21:14) - Learning Harmonica and Early Influences(00:25:14) - Family Background and Parents(00:28:07) - Moving to Florida and Early Bartending Days(00:31:08) - Road Managing Ronnie Earl and Moving to New Orleans(00:34:20) - Starting to Play Music in New Orleans(00:36:04) - Joining Little Freddie King's Band(00:38:44) - Fat Possum Records and International Touring(00:42:18) - Break and Song Performance(00:44:28) - Return from Break: Listener Shoutouts and Serbia(00:46:11) - Pornography Industry Tangent(00:47:32) - Podcast Promotion and Sponsorship Plug(00:48:40) - Katrina and Living in Bywater(00:50:38) - Music History at BJ's Bar(00:54:27) - Bar Culture, Social Skills, and Phone Addiction(00:59:57) - More Little Freddie King Records(01:02:14) - Cigarettes, Jukeboxes, and Economics of Vice(01:04:19) - Playing Bass with Little Freddie King's Loose Style(01:07:39) - Freddie's Character and Storytelling(01:08:50) - Closing Remarks and Sign Off

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 Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here.  Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Ferrara Showman Gallery Facebook Ferrara Showman Gallery Homepage Chapters (00:00:15) - Intro and Chit Chat: Summer, War Games(00:02:28) - Helicopters, Chick Stick, and Weekend Antics(00:04:10) - Celebrity Deaths: Dolly Parton and Tim Curry(00:05:48) - Midnight Movies: Rocky Horror and Mommy Dearest(00:07:05) - Musicals and Broadway's Idea Drought(00:08:57) - Wire Coat Hangers and Repair Stories(00:10:08) - Rob Reiner's Son and GoFundMe Musings(00:11:47) - Music Festival Story: Blossom and Bones(00:13:41) - Ambien, Sleep Apnea, and Desert Camping(00:14:49) - Georgia O'Keeffe and the New Mexico Desert(00:18:06) - Guest Introduction: Jonathan Ferrara(00:19:32) - Jonathan's Early Life in Germany(00:23:15) - College Years and Penn State Dance Marathon(00:24:42) - Banking Career and Discovering Art(00:26:39) - Move to New Orleans and United Way Job(00:30:44) - Starting Positive Space Gallery(00:33:49) - No Dead Artists and Guns in the Hands of Artists(00:36:36) - Opening Jonathan Ferrara Gallery(00:36:57) - Mentors and Early Gallery Struggles(00:38:19) - Buying Buildings and Gallery Growth(00:42:23) - Owning the R Bar in Waveland(00:44:10) - Break/Music Interlude(00:45:40) - Return: Listener Support and Announcements(00:48:09) - Julia Street Gallery and International Art World(00:52:48) - Art World Scandals: Doug Christmas Stories(00:56:19) - Rediscovering Personal Art: The Hands Project Origin(00:58:00) - Explaining 3D Printing Process(00:59:23) - Ivan Neville and the Idea to Cast Musicians' Hands(01:01:33) - The Growing List of Musicians Cast(01:04:50) - Future Plans: Exhibitions and Museum Installation(01:06:50) - The Meaning Behind the Hands: Family and Legacy(01:08:50) - Personal Reflections on the Project's Impact(01:14:28) - Closing Thoughts and Final Plugs

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 Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here.  Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Alison Fensterstock Facebook Michael Tisserand Facebook Michael Tisserand Homepage Bunny Matthews Homepage Bunny Matthews Exhibition at the Historic New Orleans Collection Purchase Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art, And Obsessions Chapters (00:00:15) - Welcome and Loud Venue Banter(00:01:04) - Aging Bodies and Doctor Visits(00:04:25) - Back to School Season(00:05:05) - Tour Stories: Colorado, Rainstorm, and Brokeback Mountain Jokes(00:09:34) - Flying with Bass Gear and Cowboy Tangents(00:11:45) - Portland Dispensary Trip(00:13:05) - Lindsay Clancy Case Discussion(00:14:35) - Perry Farrell, Bunny Matthews Cartoon, and Chris Rose(00:15:44) - Washboard Chaz Robbery and Husky Tangent(00:17:28) - Normals Reunion Announcement(00:18:48) - Introducing Guests Allison Fensterstock and Michael Tisserand(00:21:50) - The Book Theft Accusation Trial(00:25:40) - Introducing the New Bunny Matthews Book(00:26:56) - Who Was Bunny Matthews(00:28:05) - Michael's Arrival in New Orleans and Early Bunny Cartoons(00:32:32) - Bunny's Music Writing Roots and Real Life Funnies Influence(00:33:42) - Vic and Natalie's Working-Class Voice(00:37:31) - Political Cartoons and Post-Katrina Satire(00:40:37) - Break and Song Interlude(00:42:15) - Return, Listener Support, and Bosco Gift(00:45:10) - Show Promotion and Upcoming Events(00:48:00) - Origins of Vic and Natalie Characters(00:50:30) - Bunny's Marriages and Family Life(00:53:14) - The Professor Longhair Photo Story(00:55:22) - Getting the Call to Write the Book(00:57:16) - Bunny's Illness and Declining Health(01:00:01) - Bunny as Music Critic and True Love of Art(01:05:17) - Bunny's Contrarian Nature and Missed National Fame(01:08:31) - World's Fair Satire and Self-Lampooning Culture(01:10:25) - Bunny's Decline and Social Media's Role(01:14:27) - Book Launch, Exhibition, and Closing Thoughts

The civil rights attorney, artist manager, and singer with the Valparaiso Men's Chorus and the S****y 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 S****y Stones Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here.  Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Andy Bizer Facebook Bizer Law Homepage

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 Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here.  Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Jacques DeLatour Facebook Carlo Nuccio "Clap Hands" Bandcamp Chapters (00:00:00) - Troubled Men Podcast(00:05:30) - Neighbors Remember Others(00:08:09) - Bastille Day and the Running of the Bulls(00:10:17) - Student Pilot Jumps From Plane in Venezuela(00:13:19) - Being Generous in a Divorce(00:13:51) - Losing Two New Orleans Legends(00:17:37) - Sarah McLaughlin on St. Jude's(00:20:35) - Meet Recording Engineer and Record Producer Carlo Nuccio(00:21:21) - Jacques de la Tour in the sauna(00:23:44) - An African American Says He Lost His Accent(00:26:33) - In the Elevator With Dr. Ray(00:28:02) - Enlisted in the Navy at 18(00:31:28) - On Being On Deployment(00:32:47) - Tom Cruise on Playing in the Navy(00:38:38) - Louisiana Drummer Carlo on Working in New Orleans(00:43:07) - A Little Star in the Summer Sky(00:44:58) - Bosco Syrup(00:48:48) - Jacques de la Tour(00:50:01) - Kevin Griffin on Ethan Allen's Headphones(00:53:23) - Mixing With Bruce Burrell at Fudge Studios(00:57:53) - Louisiana Drummer on His Studio(01:01:38) - How Rupert Neve Designs Preamps for Bass and Keys(01:03:02) - Len and Carlo Nuccio(01:07:07) - Alex and Carlo on Their Music(01:07:26) - The Walrus on The Podcast(01:09:15) - Trouble Men: Advice For Young Recording Engineers(01:12:17) - I've Got A Feelin'

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 Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here.  Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Jerry Giddens Facebook Jerry Giddens YouTube Jerry Giddens Bandcamp Jerry Giddens Homepage

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 Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here. Shop for Troubled Men Shirts here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Ned Henry Facebook Ned Henry Music Homepage Doyle Grisham Facebook Doyle Grisham Homepage Chapters (00:00:01) - Inside The Feral Zone(00:01:13) - Ned Henry on his New Orleans Album(00:04:48) - Jimmy Buffett on Make Youe Own Weather(00:08:49) - Jimmy Buffett and Doyle Grisham(00:10:18) - Do You Do Remote Recordings?(00:11:45) - Tennessee Slim on Starting Out in Texas(00:15:46) - George Jones and Johnny Paycheck at the Big D Jambore(00:20:24) - Duane Eddy on Paycheck(00:23:21) - Guitar Lessons in the Army(00:28:15) - Pedal Steel Player on Ralph Mooney(00:33:52) - The Art of Songwriting(00:37:31) - Doyle Grisham & Ned Henry(00:38:28) - Jimmy Buffett on Playing in Nashville(00:44:12) - Warren Buffett(00:48:25) - Buffett on Working With Famous Musicians(00:51:13) - Roy Rogers on Chet Atkins Duets(00:54:28) - Guitar Lessons from Chet Atkins(00:55:22) - Jimmy Buffett on Doyle On The Beach Boys Album(00:59:28) - "It's a State of Mind..."

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 Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here.  Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Anthony Donado Facebook The Abitals Facebook

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 Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here.  Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Alex McMurray Facebook Alex McMurray Homepage "Clap Hands" by Carlo Nuccio Bandcamp

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 Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here.  Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Brent Rose Instagram New Orleans Nightcrwalers Facebook Chapters (00:00:15) - Troubled Men(00:00:40) - Trump's New Phone(00:03:45) - Jimmy Kimmel on Chick Corea's Snake Eating(00:05:43) - Hawaii tourist runs into sea turtle(00:07:41) - Troublemen(00:09:26) - The Old Pretenders Play At 91(00:12:20) - RIP Peter the Troubleman(00:12:54) - Claudine Lange's(00:15:15) - Sonny Rollins Dead at 95(00:17:47) - Wonders Say, Welcome In(00:18:53) - Brent Rose(00:19:59) - The Education of Our Youth(00:21:34) - In the Elevator With Alex Rosen(00:23:11) - Steve Kim on Starting On The Saxophone in Sixth Grade(00:27:20) - Kurt Cobain's Friends Remembering Him(00:29:05) - Honor Playing in the School Band(00:31:21) - How Much Did Cigarettes Cost in Seattle?(00:33:09) - Gospel Bandmember on Starting a Band at 16(00:36:19) - Does Tourette Syndrome Affect Musicians?(00:40:50) - Tiki Tuesday at Snake and Jake's(00:42:07) - Thank You!(00:44:12) - Life Is Fair(00:45:27) - Marine Corps band member on joining the military(00:48:18) - Marine Band at Tulane(00:49:52) - Marine Drum Lessons in New Orleans(00:52:48) - Quintology(00:55:58) - Guitarist and Latin Music Artist(00:58:30) - Playing With The New Orleans Nightcrawlers(01:01:50) - How The New Orleans Nightcrawlers Won a Grammy(01:05:30) - Accepting a Grammy(01:07:42) - Are We Too Optimistic About Birth Rates?(01:08:36) - Chaz Fest on The New Orleans Night Crawlers(01:10:36) - Sam Butera on Playing With Louis Prima(01:13:35) - milo on the Island(01:15:51) - Charlie and the Tropicals

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 Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here.  Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Daphne Parker Powell Facebook Daphne Parker Powell Homepage Daphne Parker Powell YouTube Daphne Parker Powell Bandcamp

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 Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here.  Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Rosie Tran Instgram Rosie Tran Links To Podcasts, Specials, Modeling, and more Rosie Tran Homepage

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 Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here.  Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Eric Bolivar Facebook Eric Bolivar Music Facebook Eric Bolivar Instagram

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  Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here.  Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Rob Hudak Facebook The Hawtsies Instagram