Troubled Men Podcast

01:29:07

TMP290 REED WATSON MUSCLES IN

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2024/10/24

The Grammy-winning drummer, Single Lock Records label owner (Jon Cleary, Loose Cattle, Blind Boys of Alabama, Cedric Burnside), and artist manager left Tuscaloosa to put down roots in the fertile loam of legendary Muscle Shoals. A decade on, he has relocated to New Orleans as he launches his one-stop music company, Well Kept Secret. Reed’s got a lot of irons in the fire. Tonight he joins the Troubled Men as they stare into the flames. Topics include the Mermaid Lounge reunion,

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01:22:04

TMP289 DR. SICK MAKES A HOUSE CALL

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2024/10/17

The acclaimed violinist, singer, producer, composer, and musical saw master with Jimbo Mathus’ Squirrel Nut Zippers, the Late Greats, and Career Suicide spent years with the Asylum Street Spankers and various circus sideshows and burlesque troupes honing his punk-jazz-vaudeville aesthetic. The product of his musician father’s amateur genetic engineering project, he’s found a natural home in the subterranean excesses of the city. Dr. Sick joins the Troubled Men during the Days of

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01:22:04

TMP289 DR. SICK MAKES A HOUSE CALL

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2024/10/17

The acclaimed violinist, singer, producer, composer, and musical saw master with Jimbo Mathus’ Squirrel Nut Zippers, the Late Greats, and Career Suicide spent years with the Asylum Street Spankers and various circus sideshows and burlesque troupes honing his punk-jazz-vaudeville aesthetic. The product of his musician father’s amateur genetic engineering project, he’s found a natural home in the subterranean excesses of the city. Dr. Sick joins the Troubled Men during the Days of

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01:20:11

TMP288 SEAN KELLY TELLS THE CONTINENTAL DRIFTERS STORY

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2024/10/10

The musician, producer, and author of the new Continental Drifters bio, “White Noise and Lightning” started corresponding with band members Susan Cowsill, Russ Broussard, Peter Holsapple, and Vicki Peterson when he was 13 years old. Leading his own art rock band A Fragile Tomorrow with his fellow triplets, he forged a familial bond with the Drifters, including extended visits with band members, even opening shows for Vicki with the Bangles. With the recent publication of the

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01:20:11

TMP288 SEAN KELLY TELLS THE CONTINENTAL DRIFTERS STORY

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2024/10/10

The musician, producer, and author of the new Continental Drifters bio, “White Noise and Lightning” started corresponding with band members Susan Cowsill, Russ Broussard, Peter Holsapple, and Vicki Peterson when he was 13 years old. Leading his own art rock band A Fragile Tomorrow with his fellow triplets, he forged a familial bond with the Drifters, including extended visits with band members, even opening shows for Vicki with the Bangles. With the recent publication of the

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01:28:50

TMP287 DANNY NICK GETS HEAVY

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2024/10/04

The founding bass player, vocalist, and songwriter with hard rock veterans Suplecs (with Durel Yates and Andrew Preen) has also toured internationally as the bassist with heavy music heavyweights EYEHATEGOD. As proprietor of the Portside Lounge, he operated the premier tiki bar and Mardi Gras Indian headquarters in New Orleans. Decades working in the movie biz filled his free time. With this kind of cross-cultural resume, it was only a matter of time before he’d get dragged onto

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01:14:37

Feral Zone 19 MARGIE PEREZ'S LIGHTNESS OF BEING

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2024/09/19

The Latin, soul, and jazz singer with Muévelo, Kumasi Afrobeat, and now Los Tremolo Kings journeyed from her Cuban parents’ D.C. home to New Orleans after a chance karaoke encounter launched her professional career. Guest co-host Jeff Treffinger (Tribe Nunzio, the Geraniums, Strawberry) joins René and Margie in the Feral Zone to trace her path back to the music of her roots. Topics include a musician survey, the mayor’s podcast, a parental warning, the Mermaid Lounge Reunion, a

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01:14:37

Feral Zone 19 MARGIE PEREZ'S LIGHTNESS OF BEING

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2024/09/19

The Latin, soul, and jazz singer with Muévelo, Kumasi Afrobeat, and now Los Tremolo Kings journeyed from her Cuban parents’ D.C. home to New Orleans after a chance karaoke encounter launched her professional career. Guest co-host Jeff Treffinger (Tribe Nunzio, the Geraniums, Strawberry) joins René and Margie in the Feral Zone to trace her path back to the music of her roots.Topics include a musician survey, the mayor’s podcast, a parental warning, the Mermaid Lounge

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01:30:46

Feral Zone 18 CHRISTOPHER STRAWBERRY REPRESENTS

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2024/09/05

The enigmatic singer and guitarist behind Big Ass Mustache and Strawberry Presents and drummer for Dolly Dillon with Jeri Cain Rossi has always possessed a quiet intensity on stage. Starting out playing on the streets of the French Quarter, he now fronts the reformed STRAWBERRY with Jeff Treffinger of the Geraniums and Tribe Nunzio on guitar. Tonight they join René in the Feral Zone to reminisce about the glory days of the Mermaid Lounge and Pussycat Caverns as they cast a

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01:30:46

Feral Zone 18 CHRISTOPHER STRAWBERRY REPRESENTS

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2024/09/05

The enigmatic singer and guitarist behind Big Ass Mustache and Strawberry Presents and drummer for Dolly Dillon with Jeri Cain Rossi has always possessed a quiet intensity on stage. Starting out playing on the streets of the French Quarter, he now fronts the reformed STRAWBERRY with Jeff Treffinger of the Geraniums and Tribe Nunzio on guitar. Tonight they join René in the Feral Zone to reminisce about the glory days of the Mermaid Lounge and Pussycat Caverns as they cast a jaundiced gaze on

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01:22:13

TMP286 JEANNE-MICHÈLE CHARBONNET SINGS

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2024/08/29

The renowned dramatic soprano diva has spent decades performing at the highest levels of the opera world. Having studied at voice at NOCCA, she now teaches at Haute Ecole de Musique in Switzerland as a Professor of Voice and at studios around the globe. After a career soaring to the heights of European culture, Jeanne-Michèle returns to her old stomping grounds to join the Troubled Men as they plumb the depths at the Christmas Club Lounge.Topics include the start of school, new vocabulary

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01:22:13

TMP286 JEANNE-MICHÈLE CHARBONNET SINGS

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2024/08/29

The renowned dramatic soprano diva has spent decades performing at the highest levels of the opera world. Having studied at voice at NOCCA, she now teaches at Haute Ecole de Musique in Switzerland as a Professor of Voice and at studios around the globe. After a career soaring to the heights of European culture, Jeanne-Michèle returns to her old stomping grounds to join the Troubled Men as they plumb the depths at the Christmas Club Lounge. Topics include the start of school, new

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01:17:40

TMP285 WAYNE TOUPS: ZYDECAJUN POWER

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2024/08/20

The Grammy Award-winning singer, accordion player, and songwriter started his career as a teenager playing dances in his hometown of Crowley, La. Recordings with legendary producer Jay Miller led to a deal with Mercury Records and international acclaim as a powerhouse performer combining Cajun, Zydeco, and Southern rock. Wayne’s music has taken him around the world and back. Tonight he makes it big with the Troubled Men.Topics include bananas, an old girlfriend, a boil water order, a police

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01:17:40

TMP285 WAYNE TOUPS: ZYDECAJUN POWER

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2024/08/20

The Grammy Award-winning singer, accordion player, and songwriter started his career as a teenager playing dances in his hometown of Crowley, La. Recordings with legendary producer Jay Miller led to a deal with Mercury Records and international acclaim as a powerhouse performer combining Cajun, Zydeco, and Southern rock. Wayne’s music has taken him around the world and back. Tonight he makes it big with the Troubled Men. Topics include bananas, an old girlfriend, a boil water

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01:23:51

TMP284 KEITH O'BRIEN: LITERARY HUSTLE

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2024/08/08

The NY Times bestselling author’s latest book, “Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose and the Last Glory Days of Baseball,” has been hailed as a masterpiece of sports writing. An award-winning journalist who’s written for the Boston Globe, the Atlantic, and the Washington Post, he covered Manny Chevrolet’s first campaign for mayor of New Orleans in 2002 with an extensive feature in the Times-Picayune. Keith goes way back with the Troubled Nation. Tonight he returns to

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01:23:51

TMP284 KEITH O'BRIEN: LITERARY HUSTLE

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2024/08/08

The NY Times bestselling author’s latest book, “Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose and the Last Glory Days of Baseball,” has been hailed as a masterpiece of sports writing. An award-winning journalist who’s written for the Boston Globe, the Atlantic, and the Washington Post, he covered Manny Chevrolet’s first campaign for mayor of New Orleans in 2002 with an extensive feature in the Times-Picayune. Keith goes way back with the Troubled Nation. Tonight he

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01:16:09

TMP283 MIKE DOUSSAN: MUSICAL HEALING

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2024/08/01

The award-winning guitarist, songwriter, and singer began his career as Westbank Mike and the Fischer Project. He also plays with the Iko Allstars and the Desert Nudes. An arts education activist and mental health advocate, Mike has spent years promoting the healing power of music. Maybe he can help the Troubled Men.Topics include cold showers, old talk shows, Dick Cavett, Groucho Marx, Bob Crane, an assassination attempt, red blood, the Big Island Jazz and Blues Festival, Bastille Day, Dr. Ruth

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01:16:09

TMP283 MIKE DOUSSAN: MUSICAL HEALING

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2024/08/01

The award-winning guitarist, songwriter, and singer began his career as Westbank Mike and the Fischer Project. He also plays with the Iko Allstars and the Desert Nudes. An arts education activist and mental health advocate, Mike has spent years promoting the healing power of music. Maybe he can help the Troubled Men. Topics include cold showers, old talk shows, Dick Cavett, Groucho Marx, Bob Crane, an assassination attempt, red blood, the Big Island Jazz and Blues Festival,

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01:26:03

TMP282 CHRIS LANE CRIES WOLF

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2024/07/18

The actor and comedian produced and hosted the Comic Strip burlesque show and was the emcee for the Fleur de Tease Burlesque Revue. Chris is also a film worker with a starring role in Henry Griffin’s free jazz comedy, “Mutiny.” Tonight the Valparaiso Men’s Chorus veteran joins the Troubled Men as they play it by ear. Topics include Essence Fest, the concealed carry law, the presidential debate, a hotdog contest showdown, a Gulf Coast trip, Paul Bongé, the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum, Bob

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01:26:03

TMP282 CHRIS LANE CRIES WOLF

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2024/07/18

The actor and comedian produced and hosted the Comic Strip burlesque show and was the emcee for the Fleur de Tease Burlesque Revue. Chris is also a film worker with a starring role in Henry Griffin’s free jazz comedy, “Mutiny.” Tonight the Valparaiso Men’s Chorus veteran joins the Troubled Men as they play it by ear.Topics include Essence Fest, the concealed carry law, the presidential debate, a hotdog contest showdown, a Gulf Coast trip, Paul Bongé, the

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