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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.

Troubled Men Podcast René and Manny

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    • 4.9 • 61 Ratings

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.

    TMP271 CHARLIE KOHLMEYER GETS COMFORTABLE

    TMP271 CHARLIE KOHLMEYER GETS COMFORTABLE

    The veteran drummer, pianist, and composer started his career playing Tyler’s Beer Garden with the James Rivers Movement. He spent years in NYC slinging bonds on Wall Street by day and making the downtown jazz scene by night. In spite of his family’s nearly 200-year history in New Orleans, Charlie had never been inside Snake and Jake’s Christmas Club Lounge. Guess he was just waiting for an invitation from the Troubled Men.
    Topics include Hall and Oates, Richard Lewis RIP, Don Rickles sitcoms, Jimmy Maxwell RIP, older musicians, society bands, a tall Elvis, “Priscilla,” “Silence of the Lambs,” Super Tuesday, a rematch, Sinead O’Connor, Ray Stevens, ChazFest resurrected, the Remaining Geraniums, new crime bills, concealed carry, execution methods, Isidore Newman School, a first drum set, Mike Guma, David Torkanowsky, Nicky Sanzenbach, Hank Mackie, Soul Jazz, New England Conservatory, Gunther Schuller, Bob Moses, Al Vega, bond daddies, Bond girls, the market crash, Dickie Landry, the 1980s, rap, the Hound, coming home, Tom Fitzpatrick, Bourbon St., Rob Davis, Kevin O’Day, Ingrid Lucia, Scott Goudeau, and much more.
    Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman
    Break Music: "Blockamurry" by Charlie Kohlmeyer
    Outro Music: "Jasara" by the Jack Meade 6
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    • 1 hr 5 min
    TMP270 ALISON FENSTERSTOCK ON THE CULTURAL RECORD

    TMP270 ALISON FENSTERSTOCK ON THE CULTURAL RECORD

    The former Times-Picayune and Gambit writer has spent her career covering arts and culture in New Orleans and beyond. As the Ponderosa Stomp Program Director, she helped showcase legendary figures of rock’n’roll for contemporary audiences. Currently writing the definitive book on beloved “Vic 'n Nat’ly” cartoonist and artist Bunny Matthews, along with TMP guest and co-author Michael Tisserand, Alison journeys south of Canal St. to hash it all out with the Troubled Men.
    Topics include John Papa Gros gigs, a hippie festival, a special offer, a special request, an opossum seizure, a Michael Deas TV feature, “Priscilla,” an Elvis impression, the Memphis Mafia, the Carville Leprosarium, Hansen’s disease, orthopedic inventions, an NYC childhood, feral kids, pre-Giuliani times, the Times Square changeover, the Dalton School, Jeffrey Epstein, NYU, Tulane, a first writing job, “Where Y’At,” the digital demonetization, typesetting competitions, newspaper drama, job cuts, Canal Place offices, Keith O’Brien, music biz advice, Lady Gaga, a stolen book, the HNOC, Jude Matthews, the underbelly, Figaro magazine, a middle name, and much more.
    Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman
    Break Music: "Beating Like A Tom-Tom" from "Victory Mixture" by Willy Deville
    Outro Music: "Gin In My System" from "Hitz Vol.1" by Big Freedia
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    • 1 hr 17 min
    TMP269 STAN BERTHEAUD COMES FULL CIRCLE

    TMP269 STAN BERTHEAUD COMES FULL CIRCLE

    The architect, screenwriter, and college professor has always followed his instincts. Whether designing high-rise hotels, writing a film with Dwight Yoakam, or producing the decorated series “Architecture School” about post-Katrina residential rebuilding, he brings an enthusiasm that is infectious. Tonight Stan joins the Troubled Men. Let’s see who infects whom.
    Topics include a party recap, the Mackel twins, a switcheroo, a tax assessment win, “The Savage Bees,” a sauna infraction, the “We Are the World” doc, Bob Dylan, a camera man, Todd Erlandson, a Guantanamo birth, pre-Castro Cuba, the Pavys, Cajun hydrology, shop class, drafting, LSU, grad school, the 1984 World’s Fair, the Sugar House, the Space Shuttle, film school, “Blood Simple,” USC, the Sunset Strip, an earthquake, “Painted Hero,” rodeos, Billy Bob Thornton, an expanding script, “South of Heaven, West of Hell,” Byron Mouton, favorite films, Abel Ferrara, the current movie climate, and much more.
    Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman
    Break and Outro Music: "Retreat of the Light Horse Brigade" and "Factory for Stars" from " Hope Is Not For The Weak" by the Geraniums
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    • 1 hr 29 min
    TMP268 SNAKE & JAKE'S 30TH BIRTHDAY PARTY

    TMP268 SNAKE & JAKE'S 30TH BIRTHDAY PARTY

    The stars align on the triple witching day of Ash Wednesday, Valentine’s Day, and Snake and Jake’s 30th Birthday celebration as the Troubled Men assemble among the penitents and partygoers. Luminaries drop in for cameos, and bar owner Dave Clements offers insights on the origins of the Christmas Club Lounge and the future of the Clempire.
    Topics include Mardi Gras Day, bicycle accidents, bad posture, trenchcoats, a Lundi Gras brunch, a parade injury, Jose Torres Tama, Michael Deas, dolls and Dali, Chris Lane, Robert Rothman, the Super Bowl, a mass shooting, Raiders fans, TV commercials, RFK Jr., Jesus ads, Jodie Foster, “True Detective,” a sex scene, survey results, a picnic, a boyfriend, Mojo Nixon RIP, Lent, a Bukowski quote, a jockey, Anthony Bourdain, In & Out Burger, “The King of Comedy,” Jerry Lewis, “After Hours,” a film protest, Sandra Bernhard, a bar name, Neutral Ground Coffee House, partners, Macon Fry, celebrity sightings, Tatum O’Neil, Keith Richards, Caroline Valencia, Stevie Ray Vaughan, “Let’s Dance,” a Bowie apology, Jim Marshall, Kelly Keller, the Circle Bar, Luke Spurr Allen, and much more.
    Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman
    Break and Outro Music: "This Is About This" and "Orbit of Blame" from "This Is About This" by the Geraniums 
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    • 1 hr 17 min
    TMP267 CC ADCOCK: LAFAYETTE MARQUIS

    TMP267 CC ADCOCK: LAFAYETTE MARQUIS

    The guitar player, songwriter, record producer, and cofounder of Lafayette swamp pop supergroup Lil’ Band O' Gold has spent the last years recording and touring with the legendary singer and “Sweet Dreams” composer Tommy McLain. Their album “I Ran Down Every Dream,” cowritten with Elvis Costello, has led them to national TV appearances and prestigious concert halls around the world. With his role in the new “Road House” movie remake coming out, CC drags in his hilarious bass player and master luthier Jason Burns plus Voodoo Fest founder, Chickie Wah Wah co-owner, and former NFL Safety Steve Rehage for a tag team throwdown. It’s the beginning of Lent, and as always, the Troubled Men are simply giving up.
    Topics include a father’s advice, free thinkers, a Clash Day recap, Foghorn Leghorn, a key change, a copyright issue, parades, saving spots, beads, a flood, a comeback record, a senior center, the Canal Street bus stop strip club, a light show, “Killer Joe,” William Friedkin, “Strokin’,” Clarence Carter, a bio doc, a Jack Nitzsche recording session, a mattress fire, Conor McGregor, fan mail, mailbox money, the Dominican Republic, the Dopsie brothers, Murray’s Pomade, Blast Cult basses, Minden, stolen alligators, Hank III, Hank IV, a provisional patent, bass pickups, a smashed double bass, a legal settlement, Taylor Swift, the Super Bowl, the Raiders, Lynn Swann, a lost pet, and much more.
    Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman
    Break Music: "Stealin' All Day" from "Lafayette Marquis" by CC Adcock
    Outro Music: "I Ran Down Every Dream" by Tommy McLain with CC Adcock featuring Elvis Costello
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    • 1 hr 18 min
    TMP266 MICHAEL GIRARDOT: THE REVIVALISTS

    TMP266 MICHAEL GIRARDOT: THE REVIVALISTS

    The trumpet and keyboard player with the platinum-selling Revivalists is also a veteran of Rotary Downs and Big Rock Candy Mountain. The hard-touring Revivalists released their 5th studio album, “Pour It Out Into the Night,” last summer, and have spent the year making TV appearances, playing festivals, and selling out concert halls. Proving you’re never done paying dues in the music biz, Michael takes a break from his TikTok obligations to sit in with the Troubled Men.
    Topics include Krewe du Vieux, a new float idea, a hair fetish, DBA, an SNL football sketch, a barking dog, Super Bowl/Super Blow weekend, “Black Sunday,” Pat Cronin RIP, Jesse Jane RIP, parade enforcement, etiquette, saving spots, “The King of Comedy,” voiceover recording, RumpleSTEELskin, a dive bar, house parties, family, a cultural Catholic, a choir baby, career advice, Loyola, Johnny Vidacovich, a double major, the Jimmy Maxwell Orchestra, Fay Wray, starting bands, major record labels, DIY, show promo, side jobs, YouTube, the Three Stooges, the big “D,” a radio hit, a ’90s cover band, the Head and the Heart, the WPA, the Jetsons, drones, flakka, the transportation business, and much more.
    Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman
    Break Music: "Got Love" from "Take Good Care" by the Revivalists
    Outro Music: "Keep Going" from "Men Amongst Mountains" by the Revivalists
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    • 1 hr 10 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
61 Ratings

61 Ratings

Tsciple ,

1%

I don’t like 99% of things but loves these guys! When I hit my ticket I’ll be throwing some their way.

Travis Bickel ,

New Orleans and more

Excellent podcast with two great hosts. Rene does a fantastic job of setting the stage and keeping the show on track. He asks insightful questions and excels at digging into guests. Manny is quite an acquired taste but grows on you. He brings great perspective to the show and, at times, is a wealth of historical information on certain topics. If you can learn to like him, you will love him.

From local music and entertainment, to lighthearted observational humor and stalking, this podcast has it all. When I choose to waste my time, I always chose Troubled Men.

Check it ou!

bigchief1 ,

Recommended!

Renee is well prepared, very knowledgeable and does a wonderful job with these podcasts. Manny is well, troubled.

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