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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.

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01:09:09

Feral Zone 28 JAKE FLACK: THOUSAND $ CAR REVISITED

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2026/01/15

The award-winning singer, guitarist, and songwriter with the Neptunes, Thousand $ Car, the Rhodes Tavern Troubadours, King Soul, and FLACK started his first band with Steve Watson and Pete Gordon in middle school, and were packing D.C. clubs with underage kids throughout high school. Back in town to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the King Pin, Jake joins René in the Feral Zone to discuss the long, strange trip. Topics include the 1990s, early sets,

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01:14:12

Feral Zone 27 PAUL CEBAR'S SUNDAY RIDE

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2026/01/08

The beloved songwriter, guitarist, singer, and bandleader of the Milwaukeeans and Tomorrow Sound has counted Joe Ely, Bonnie Raitt, Nick Lowe, and Pat McLaughlin among his long-time supporters and collaborators. With the release of his latest self-titled record, produced by Alex Hall, Paul joins René in the Feral Zone to discuss making the record and their shared history in the rock and roll circus. Topics include a return visit to Milwaukee, the British

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01:14:12

Feral Zone 27 PAUL CEBAR'S SUNDAY RIDE

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2026/01/08

The beloved songwriter, guitarist, singer, and bandleader of the Milwaukeeans and Tomorrow Sound has counted Joe Ely, Bonnie Raitt, Nick Lowe, and Pat McLaughlin among his long-time supporters and collaborators. With the release of his latest self-titled record, produced by Alex Hall, Paul joins René in the Feral Zone to discuss making the record and their shared history in the rock and roll circus. Topics include a return visit to Milwaukee, the British

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01:20:33

TMP333 DAVE JAMES UNWRAPPED

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2025/12/26

The guitarist and singer with the Susan Cowsill band has also logged time with Amanda Shaw, Gal Holiday's Honky Tonk Revue, and Dirty Mouth, all while holding down a steady gig on Bourbon St. for the past decade. It's the final episode of the year, so Dave and the Troubled Men convene at the Christmas Club Lounge to contemplate the sacred and the profane. The Struggle Continues. Topics include Chanukah, a gift box recap, more bar mail, Rob Reiner's

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01:20:33

TMP333 DAVE JAMES UNWRAPPED

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2025/12/26

The guitarist and singer with the Susan Cowsill band has also logged time with Amanda Shaw, Gal Holiday's Honky Tonk Revue, and Dirty Mouth, all while holding down a steady gig on Bourbon St. for the past decade. It's the final episode of the year, so Dave and the Troubled Men convene at the Christmas Club Lounge to contemplate the sacred and the profane. The Struggle Continues. Topics include Chanukah, a gift box recap, more bar mail, Rob Reiner's

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01:19:48

TMP332 RICKY SEBASTIAN ON THE BLOCK

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2025/12/18

The world-renowned drummer, composer, and music instructor's resume includes stints playing with Jaco Pastorius, John Scofield, Gil Evans, Tania Maria, Herbie Mann, Bobby McFerrin, and David "Fathead" Newman. Teaching at New York's Drummers Collective, the University of New Orleans, and the Heritage School of Music, he has been a sought-after mentor for generations of the country's top drummers. While Ricky's days traveling with the circus are far behind

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01:19:48

TMP332 RICKY SEBASTIAN ON THE BLOCK

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2025/12/18

The world-renowned drummer, composer, and music instructor's resume includes stints playing with Jaco Pastorius, John Scofield, Gil Evans, Tania Maria, Herbie Mann, Bobby McFerrin, and David "Fathead" Newman. Teaching at New York's Drummers Collective, the University of New Orleans, and the Heritage School of Music, he has been a sought-after mentor for generations of the country's top drummers. While Ricky's days traveling with the circus are far behind

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01:11:48

TMP331 MAX SANDERS GETS HEARD

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2025/12/11

The young guitarist, singer, and songwriter performing with Maggie Koerner, Lynn Drury, Dave Jordan, and the recent New Orleans edition of "The Last Waltz" also plays with his own groups including Cosmic Gumbo, Krewe DeBauchery, and the satirical Christmas-themed Hunks of Coal. Using the esoteric B-Bender bridge, he creates ethereal steel guitar effects reminiscent of classic country recordings. With the release of the first single from his forthcoming

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01:11:48

TMP331 MAX SANDERS GETS HEARD

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2025/12/11

The young guitarist, singer, and songwriter performing with Maggie Koerner, Lynn Drury, Dave Jordan, and the recent New Orleans edition of "The Last Waltz" also plays with his own groups including Cosmic Gumbo, Krewe DeBauchery, and the satirical Christmas-themed Hunks of Coal. Using the esoteric B-Bender bridge, he creates ethereal steel guitar effects reminiscent of classic country recordings. With the release of the first single from his forthcoming

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01:13:20

TMP330 MILES B. JORDAN: VISUAL ANTHROPOLOGY

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2025/12/04

The acclaimed fine art photographer and photojournalist published several photo books while still in undergraduate school. "Project 504-907" contrasted his native New Orleans with Fairbanks, Alaska, where he earned an MFA in photography. Now pursuing a PhD in anthropology, he's conducting a series of interviews with local musicians concerning the state of the scene pre- and post-Katrina. Young people with energy and artistic drive like Miles give the

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01:13:20

TMP330 MILES B. JORDAN: VISUAL ANTHROPOLOGY

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2025/12/04

The acclaimed fine art photographer and photojournalist published several photo books while still in undergraduate school. "Project 504-907" contrasted his native New Orleans with Fairbanks, Alaska, where he earned an MFA in photography. Now pursuing a PhD in anthropology, he's conducting a series of interviews with local musicians concerning the state of the scene pre- and post-Katrina. Young people with energy and artistic drive like Miles give the

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00:57:31

Feral Zone 26 ROBBIE FULKS NOW

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2025/11/28

The Grammy-nominated singer, guitar player, songwriter, and record producer has released 16 solo albums and collaborated with luminaries including Steve Albini, Buck Owens, Lucinda Williams, the Mekons, and NRBQ's Al Anderson. Playing in New Orleans on a tour supporting his excellent new record, "Now Then," Robbie slips into the Feral Zone with René, in the circular safety of the world-famous Carousel Bar.Topics include Marigny Studios, the Beat Exchange,

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00:57:31

Feral Zone 26 ROBBIE FULKS NOW

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2025/11/28

The Grammy-nominated singer, guitar player, songwriter, and record producer has released 16 solo albums and collaborated with luminaries including Steve Albini, Buck Owens, Lucinda Williams, the Mekons, and NRBQ's Al Anderson. Playing in New Orleans on a tour supporting his excellent new record, "Now Then," Robbie slips into the Feral Zone with René, in the circular safety of the world-famous Carousel Bar.Topics include Marigny Studios, the Beat Exchange,

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01:21:07

TMP329 CHRIS FINNEY IN THE MIX

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2025/11/20

He's a two-time Grammy Award-winning recording engineer, record and video producer, and owner of the new Uptown audio visual production facility, Sound From Space. Mentored by legends Ellis Marsalis and Keith Keller, among others, he's gone on to make records with Dr. John, B.B. King, Galactic, Rebirth Brass Band, and Allen Toussaint. Tonight Chris faces the music with the Troubled Men, and there are no second takes. Topics include the Mercury Lounge,

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01:21:07

TMP329 CHRIS FINNEY IN THE MIX

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2025/11/20

He's a two-time Grammy Award-winning recording engineer, record and video producer, and owner of the new Uptown audio visual production facility, Sound From Space. Mentored by legends Ellis Marsalis and Keith Keller, among others, he's gone on to make records with Dr. John, B.B. King, Galactic, Rebirth Brass Band, and Allen Toussaint. Tonight Chris faces the music with the Troubled Men, and there are no second takes. Topics include the Mercury Lounge,

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01:21:32

TMP328 JOE ASHLAR GETS HAPPY

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2025/11/13

The organ and piano ace who's toured with Bonerama, Dr. John's final band, and the Take Me to the River AllStars has also played or recorded with Nicholas Payton, Nora Jones, Stanton Moore, Johnny Vidacovich, Big Chief Donald Harrison, several Marsalises, and his own Joe Ashlar Organ Trio. He first became obsessed with keyboards at 4 years old after seeing Herbie Hancock perform "Rockit" on Sesame Street, and was averaging two gigs a week by age 10

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01:21:32

TMP328 JOE ASHLAR GETS HAPPY

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2025/11/13

The organ and piano ace who's toured with Bonerama, Dr. John's final band, and the Take Me to the River AllStars has also played or recorded with Nicholas Payton, Nora Jones, Stanton Moore, Johnny Vidacovich, Big Chief Donald Harrison, several Marsalises, and his own Joe Ashlar Organ Trio. He first became obsessed with keyboards at 4 years old after seeing Herbie Hancock perform "Rockit" on Sesame Street, and was averaging two gigs a week by age 10

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01:12:00

TMP327 CHARLIE BROWN: SLUMMING IN BEVERLY HILLS

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2025/11/06

The novelist, filmmaker, and publisher of Dirty Magick Magazine is also a college professor and director of the absurdist band showcase "Escape from the Secret Lab." He spent years living in Beverly Hills with a rock star while hobnobbing with indie film darlings, writing screenplays, and accumulating massive debt. With his fourth novel "Midnight Brew" coming out this month, Charlie joins the Troubled Men to see if he can escape from the Christmas

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01:12:00

TMP327 CHARLIE BROWN: SLUMMING IN BEVERLY HILLS

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2025/11/06

The novelist, filmmaker, and publisher of Dirty Magick Magazine is also a college professor and director of the absurdist band showcase "Escape from the Secret Lab." He spent years living in Beverly Hills with a rock star while hobnobbing with indie film darlings, writing screenplays, and accumulating massive debt. With his fourth novel "Midnight Brew" coming out this month, Charlie joins the Troubled Men to see if he can escape from the Christmas

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01:07:59

TMP326 ALEX MALLET BUCKLES UP

Troubled Men Podcast ·

2025/10/23

The guitarist, songwriter, and singer with John “Papa" Gros, Adam Pearce, and Layla Musselwhite has teamed up with a supergroup of veteran sidemen as Captain Buckles, now celebrating the release of "Hurry Up," their first full-length album. Alex and bandmates Smitti Supab, Phil Breen, Rob Davis, and EZ Smith are taking the wheel and are charting their own course. Tonight Alex sails into the Christmas Club and ties up with the Troubled Men. Any

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