Troubled Men Podcast

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 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.

  1. 1h ago

    TMP353 HENRY GRIFFIN RETURNS WITH "BRENDA"

    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 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 (00:00:15) - Welcome and Red Vines mystery package(00:03:22) - Halloween candy plans(00:04:49) - Celebrity deaths: Mike Ditka and Susan St. James(00:07:57) - Six Flags roller coaster deaths and injuries(00:10:53) - Christina Pike's botched execution(00:12:54) - Selma Blair plane biting incident and band memories(00:15:30) - Florida youth soccer prodigy controversy(00:17:07) - Discussing Digger and introducing guest Henry Griffin(00:18:38) - Henry Griffin's background and snake-bit booking history(00:21:04) - Digger vs. the Elizabeth Holmes documentary(00:25:53) - Gen Z movie habits and subtitles obsession(00:28:32) - Henry's filmmaking journey and the movie Brenda(00:30:14) - Period setting, marijuana culture, and pre-internet era(00:34:37) - Trailers, marketing, and the decline of film quality(00:37:11) - History of New Hollywood and too many producers(00:40:47) - Tom Cruise connection and fundraising for Brenda(00:42:52) - Podcast support break and sponsor plugs(00:48:31) - Brenda's title origin and drug dealer euphemisms(00:49:25) - Making Brenda: producers, budget, and cast(00:57:44) - New Orleans film culture and troubled men podcast guests who died(01:01:35) - Shooting schedule challenges and Louisiana tax incentives(01:04:54) - Nikki Cat's role and Henry stepping in as actor(01:09:05) - Film editing, video playback history, and finishing Brenda(01:12:19) - Who Shot the La La song and New Orleans music tangents(01:17:00) - Closing thoughts, distribution plans, and farewell

    TMP353 HENRY GRIFFIN RETURNS WITH "BRENDA"
  2. Oct 29

    TMP352 JOHN MAGNIE CATCHES THE SPIRIT

    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" 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 Chapters (00:00:15) - Welcome and birthday introductions(00:00:41) - Last week's equipment catastrophe(00:03:56) - Birthday reflections and life philosophy(00:06:59) - Platinum birthday and tangents(00:07:49) - France riots and NFL in Paris(00:10:11) - Introducing guest John Magnie(00:11:37) - John Magnie's family background and Colorado roots(00:15:52) - Growing up musical, Denver scene(00:19:27) - College, LSD, and dropping into music(00:22:26) - Learning piano, theory, and first band Meatball(00:26:53) - Steamboat Springs commune, dogs and goats story(00:34:16) - Pilgrimage to New Orleans for piano legends(00:36:54) - Playing with Blackmail and Deacon John's Ivories(00:40:30) - The Meters' influence and musical philosophy(00:43:37) - Big Chief performance break(00:45:17) - Red Vines birthday surprise and show plugs(00:50:12) - Little Queenie and the Percolators origins(00:55:58) - New York buzz and Little Queenie's downfall(01:01:25) - Ron Cuccia's Jazz Poetry Group and My Darling New Orleans(01:07:20) - Legacy of My Darling New Orleans and documentary(01:10:39) - Return to New Orleans and Chickie Wah Wah show(01:14:48) - Origin story of the Sub Dudes(01:18:29) - Closing remarks and farewell(01:19:10) - My Darling New Orleans performance

    TMP352 JOHN MAGNIE CATCHES THE SPIRIT
  3. Oct 15

    TMP351 BOBBY LOUIS DITULLIO RAISES THE BAR

    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

    TMP351 BOBBY LOUIS DITULLIO RAISES THE BAR
  4. Oct 1

    TMP350 JONATHAN FERRARA LENDS A HAND

    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

    TMP350 JONATHAN FERRARA LENDS A HAND
  5. Sep 24

    TMP349 ALISON FENSTERSTOCK AND MICHAEL TISSERAND ON BUNNY MATTHEWS

    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

    TMP349 ALISON FENSTERSTOCK AND MICHAEL TISSERAND ON BUNNY MATTHEWS
  6. Aug 6

    TMP348 ANDY BIZER: BYWATER BLESSED

    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

    TMP348 ANDY BIZER: BYWATER BLESSED
  7. Jul 23

    TMP347 JACQUES DELATOUR REPORTS FOR DUTY

    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'

    TMP347 JACQUES DELATOUR REPORTS FOR DUTY

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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.

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