Troubled Men Podcast

The puppeteer and recording artist is one half of the genre-defying duo Quintron and Miss Pussycat, called the weirdest band in the world by the great John Waters. Miss P has presented original puppet shows from art museums to rock clubs around the world. Tonight she pulls the strings on the Troubled Men and makes them dance. Topics include a celebrity death, a playoff loss, exercise, a previous guest, a mixer, Michael Tisserand, a pointless attack, an elusive guest, a bad interview, weaponized maracas, magic beans, an Oklahoma ranch, Bible puppets, imaginary friends, the Holy Spirit, the Pussycat Caverns, a first meeting, a lifestyle, a romance, sympathetic magic, puppet soundtracks, plastic food, subversive puppetry, Punch and Judy, the swazzle, violent puppets, Lefty Parker, a new name, crime stats, gunplay, “Passover in Puppettown,” meeting Glyn Styler, astrology, old TV shows, an activist, Tav Falco, Dr. Demento, Osaka Popstar, “Covered in Punk,” Helen Mirren, a whirlwind tour, a new record, an art show

From the guitar player’s many years with Dr. John, Anders Osborne, and Johnny Sansone, and his recording work with Klaus Voormann and Rickie Lee Jones, to sessions for film and TV and his own solo records, John is known as someone who goes all out for the music. He’s come a long way from the prairies of Montana to the balmy environs of New Orleans. It’s all seemingly led him to this moment in the Ring Room with the Troubled Men. Some things are worth working for. Topics include a new year, low beams, God’s work, a hipster haircut, Spam sushi, gunfire, a Swiss army knife, a nice shirt, the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, Pacific Northwest bands, a Montana childhood, early influences, a first gig, a catfight, Snooks Eaglin, Jerry Jumonville, touring the world with Dr. John, Ardent Studios with David Hood, Bonnie Bramlett, Don Nix, a shoutout, an airport incident, new laws, Real ID, sitting vs. smoking, a universal sub, solo gigs, solving a puzzle, words of wisdom, and much more. Support the podcast [here](https://ww

The singer/songwriter began as a child preacher and revival soloist in the Baptist church of Ringgold, Louisiana. Jerry’s love of music outlasted his faith and led to his tenure in Los Angeles with the Walking Wounded during the 1980s post-punk roots explosion. Eight records and a PhD in literature later, he returned to New Orleans to indoctrinate a new generation of impressionable youth. The Troubled Men welcome any help they can get. Topics include a holiday fire hazard, parties, presents, drinking, driving, advertising, Alexa, a showbiz principle, the Men’s movement, incels, Bienville parish, a cotton plantation, Jesus musicals, missionary work, a relocation, cold readings, the Loft Studio, acting class with Sean Penn, Elizabeth McGovern, Blood on the Saddle, the Long Ryders, the Cruzados and Eddie Muños, touring, Peter Case and the Plimsouls, Bob Forrest, a fistfight, Hollywood glory days, hated bands, El Salvador benefits, teaching college vs. playing music, social media, answering machines, sauna vs. s

The Pogues cofounding tin whistle player discusses the legendary Anglo-Irish folk punk band’s formation and long career as well as his residence in New Orleans and collaborations with the Lost Bayou Ramblers. With Spider’s background, it’s no surprise he fits right in with the Troubled Men. Topics include infrastructure failure, a misunderstanding, gender-reveal disasters, The Joker, garbage popcorn, an advertisement, filming “Straight to Hell” with Alex Cox in Spain, Joe Strummer stories, the English punk scene, Shane MacGowan, a fanzine, a first meeting, early bands, a first gig, a soldier story, the tin whistle, the New Republicans, Poguetry, Cait O’Riordan, a shoutout, folk-punk commonalities, Shane’s departure, Ulcer/Ulster Says No, the Sweet and Low Orchestra, La Bamba, Fairytale of New York, the Sunset Marquis, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, Seinfeld, hands, boxing, a tribute, Sinéad O’Connor, a leather jacket, and much more. Support the podcast [here](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast). Sub

The Asylum Chorus singer and Pat O’s dueling pianist is also a public policy maven steering the Music and Culture Coalition of New Orleans in their advocacy work. One of the 2015 City Business Women of the Year, Hannah previously worked in nonprofit home construction following her graduation from Barnard College. If you want to get something done, ask a busy person. Hannah is definitely busy, but still manages to find time to step into the Ring Room for a couple of rounds with the Troubled Men. Topics include a dance group, a road tip, Jerry Jumonville, a tragic incident, Johnny D’s, a musical childhood, a relocation, street work, a zoning plan, the MaCCNO origin story, Sidney Torres vs. Buffa’s, the social contract, an a cappella group, a musical Seder, bandstand acumen, personnel management, organized labor, street performers, a new platform, bats, gravity, a sticker presentation, and much more. Support the podcast [here](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast). Subscribe, review, and rate(5 Stars) on

The singer from Russian Mafia band Debauche started as a punk rocker in Soviet-era Ukraine. He plays traditional songs of the GULAG and street criminal anthems with a spirit and energy transcending the language barrier to distill the essence of the humanity behind them. Russians are known for their ability to endure hardship. See how Yegor handles the onslaught from the Troubled Men. Topics include holiday blues, a hotline, the Irishman, real violence, a mispronunciation, a Soviet identity, a Ukrainian vacation, a band name, a new name, a suspect website, the Debauche phenomenon, punk in the USSR, a train to Moldova, a war zone, a Georgian surprise, a gig story, a police beating, the barter economy, LA with [Vadim Valikovski](https://vadimvalikovski.com/), gang rivalry, a move to NYC, a Cocktail Fund shout-out, a production note, an open pour, a rotating line-up, Russian fans, suffering, Russian blues, a wedding story, an accusation, the GULAG experience, the human experience, tools of art, a New Year’s show

The Radiators bassist’s long career began with piano prince James Booker, followed by the great Professor Longhair, with some Bay-area blues giants in between. After 40 years together the Rads continue to sell out annual reunion shows attended by their legion of fans from across the country and beyond. The success of the N.O. Suspects is a testament to his professional drive, while his survival of pancreatic cancer shows there’s no quit in him. See how he fares with the Troubled Men. Topics include Thanksgiving, a charitable suggestion, a street preacher, the diaper guy, a trip to Disney World, Popeye, the Rawhide Bar, Sammy Davis Jr., the Will Mastin Trio, Charles Brown, Sonny Rhodes, Eddie Money, Dave Malone, an unnamed sax player, Ed Volker, the Rhapsodisers, Clark Vreeland, Bruce Raeburn, Camille Baudoin, Frank Bua, band names, taping culture, early touring, Michael Kaplan and Epic Records, the Sony takeover, the M.O.M.s balls, the D.A.D.s balls, a brush with death, the Whipple procedure, Gandhi vs. Sta

The Loose Cattle singer, actor, multiple organ failure survivor, health coach, nutritionist, writer, Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, and Hottest Hell Tours operator has a lot on her plate. After spending close to a year unable to consume food by mouth, she’s got quite an appetite for life. Now she spends her time helping others navigate their own challenges. Let’s see what she can do for the Troubled Men. Topics include the new airport, a TSA encounter, Steve Watson and Midway Pizza, Scrabble, a banjo player, NYC on 9/11, an ice hockey morgue, Springsteen country, a relocation, NOLA MMA, Ray Lopez, the crow pose, the Bayou Fighting Championship, an acting award, an agent, organ failure, the Cleveland Clinic, the VIP floor, a self-diagnosis, patient advocacy, nutritional training, a glucose drip, starvation, bio-individual medicine, 5G electric meters, Chronically Chill, a pitch, plant burgers, a table read, Luke and Megan, and much more. Support the Troubled Men Podcast [here](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodca

The singer, guitarist, and Fulbright Fellow has had an affinity for Brazilian music and culture since his early days as an anthropology student. He spent years studying in Brazil before returning to New Orleans, then moving to New York to synthesize his personal expression of these influences and pass them on to his students in the public schools. Now he’s back in town and in the Ring Room to talk about cultural identity and his journey over drinks with the Troubled Men. Topics include a threat, a family gathering, a new climate, early voting at City Hall, a Christmas tree, Feelings Cafe D’Aunoy, organizational alchemy, the Ben Franklin smoking section, sneaking out to see Earth, Wind & Fire, Chic, Parliament/Funkadelic, Flea and George Clinton in L.A., Brazil, Portuguese, pastie, the berimbau, Carnaval vs. Carnival, the Left Ear, Cafe Brazil, performance art, “Am I A Monkey?,” New York before Giuliani, Fort Greene, the Miracle Pushers, Soldaji, public vs. charter schools, a charmed life, busking, Nan

The drummer and teacher is a paragon of groove, melodicism, and taste. He speaks the language of the heart and plays from the same place. Johnny’s played with everyone from Chet Baker to Professor Longhair. He’s a national treasure. Now he steps into the Ring Room, and we listen. Topics include tenant troubles, a New Orleans childhood, St. Aloysius High School, the Best Life Pharmacy Restaurant, Joe Hebert, the student/teacher relationship, drum influences, notes from Johnny’s NOCCA workshop, surrender, loss of ego, Fess at the Mudd Club, melodic drumming, artistic identity, quitters, the 1970s blues resurgence, corporate rock, John Boylan, an Angelle Trosclair record project, touring in Europe, John Scofield, Bobby McFerrin, a Christmas record session, Astral Project, telepathic connections, Emily Remler, physicality in performance, tap dancing on the drums, and much more. Support the podcast by contributing to the [ Cocktail Fund](https://paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast?locale.x=en_US). Subscribe, review, a

The reclusive singer has maintained a mystery about him in spite of his prolific recorded output of over fifty albums of original material. He enters the Ring Room as we pull back the veil to reveal the thoughtful and humane soul behind it all. A religious ritual comes up, and it gets a bit graphic. Topics include the return to the Ring Room, a protest, malfeasance, a tender memory, early influences, the creative process, home recording success, lo-fi charm, studio challenges, church experience, loss of faith, ritual circumcision, the mikveh, Rik Slave and the Phantoms, Glyn Styler, a hotel commune, the world’s largest Ouija board, a musical obsession, touring, Peter Daltrey, the unseen world, writer’s block, the Gong Show, the Dream Palace, Pete LaBonne, Manny’s birthday, a Hollywood story, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts or most podcast aggregators. Follow, like, and share on social media and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Red Ghost Mothe

The N.O. native has spent his career documenting life and street culture of the city. As a newspaper photographer and author he has an intimate understanding of local traditions and where they intersect with modern life. He follows up his book on jazz giant Kid Ory, “Creole Trombone,” with his latest edition, “Jockomo: The Native Roots of Mardi Gras Indians.” He joins the Troubled Men in the Safe House in the wake of a recent structural failure. Topics include a construction disaster, exhaustion, intangible rewards, Booker T, legal weed, the Jesuits, Edna Karr Jr. High School, Mike Murphy, a newspaper career, layoffs, Katrina, loss, a Loyola education, Frank Donze, writing talent, authenticity, tailgate trombone, Buddy Bolden, Muskrat Ramble, Woodland Plantation, the 1811 slave uprising, John Doe’s new book, Jane Wiedlin, Sparks, Irwin Allen, “Rollercoaster,” acting brothers, Dave Alvin, PiL, the Breeders, Debbie Gibson, a 911 call, police militarization, a senior fight club, a friend request, trivia, Beatl

The High Holidays are over and the book is closed for another year as the singer and guitar player from the neo-psychedelic band Bipolaroid steps into the Ring Room. Glover talks about their new record, Paint It, Blacker, as well as their legal dispute with the Polaroid company and on-hold music. A steam room invitation is proffered. Topics include a struggle, a barber, pages of guests, impeachment season, Kimba the White Lion, the staff physician, a bank job, band evolution, a camel story update, methadone, a stage mishap, a birthday gig, Get Hip Records, the Gories, vinyl, early influences, band discord, a Henry Rollins video, Kim Shattuck, Rip Taylor, the Johnny Carson show, Renée Zellweger as Judy Garland, a Susan Cowsill show, a hoax, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate in Apple Podcasts or most podcast platforms. Follow and share on social media and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Back In the Old Black” by Bipolaroid from the new release “Paint It, Blacker”

The new book, [Dusti Bongé: Art and Life](http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/news/2019/oct/02/dusti-bonge-art-and-life-remembering-mississippis-/), and recent Ogden Museum retrospective, [Piercing the Inner Wall](https://ogdenmuseum.org/exhibition/piercing-the-inner-wall-the-art-of-dusti-bonge/), covers the 60-year career of Paul’s grandmother, an abstract expressionist powerhouse. Paul’s life of photography, transatlantic sailing, and restoration of 4 masted, square sail tall ships was fostered by his father, art photographer and Renaissance man Lyle Bongé. Paul knows the challenges of art and the terror of the sea. The Ring Room should be smooth sailing for him. Topics include grooming for the heat, the Iguanas at Gretna Fest, José Feliciano, a road rage insult, a Biloxi childhood, Chicago in the 1920s, a romance, a New York acting career, a child’s memory, a painter’s demise, a phoenix rising, the Betty Parsons Gallery, abstract expressionism, the boys’ club, Jackson Pollock, Marc Rothko, initiative and work

The roots of the Grammy-winning Cajun band Lost Bayou Ramblers go back to brothers André and Louis Michot playing in their father’s group as teenagers. They’re celebrating their 20th anniversary as a band with a new live record, “Asteur,” and the documentary, “On Va Continuer.” Accordion and guitar player André steps into the Ring Room to discuss south Louisiana music and culture, and the band’s efforts to preserve it and carry it forward. The Troubled Men are happy just to make it home. Topics include the next campaign, topless states, a truck stop camel, a Susan Cowsill gig, Les Freres Michot, early gig experience, a robbery, free light bulbs, suppression of French, Randy Falcon and accordion building, Flaco and Santiago Jimenez, a strategy, an award ceremony, Scarlett Johansson, pawning platinum, the Circle Bar anniversary party, a new release, Spider Stacy, Cajun music in New Orleans, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or other podcast carriers. Follow and share with

The Supagroup frontman has shared a stage with everyone from Alice Cooper and the Foo Fighters to Supersuckers and Whitesnake. Now he’s releasing his first solo record, “Protest Songs and Party Anthems.” After 15 years helming Supagroup with his brother Benji, Chris is no stranger to familial friction. Surely he can weather the storm between the Troubled Men in the Ring Room. Topics include a new nickname, a disagreement, a first band, hair-triggers, Alaskan roots, a diversity scholarship, a masters degree parting gift, a Chaz Fest set, recording “Live at the Mermaid”, the rise of a band, a fake manager, early touring, the Truck Farm recordings, the Saint, Sean Yseult, White Zombie, Rock City Morgue, a homecoming, the last Cramps tour, the Chinese nationalists, a Hong Kong orphan, a Chinese cholo, snake handlers, a solo record, the decline of rock, cancel culture, flood triage, Supagroup in Europe, propaganda, parental controls, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts or your favorite

The rock’n’roll photographer, actor, and Haunted History Tours operator has a new book of photos from his time with the Allman Brothers Band. He’s led a charmed life, including being Paul McCartney’s personal photographer during the famed SeaSaint sessions and appearing in Manny’s mockumentary about his first campaign for mayor. It’s all led up to his moment in the Ring Room. Dreams do come true. Topics include a suspended license, West Virginia, Loose Cattle, corporal punishment, Nicholas Cage, the Lalaurie Mansion, the Warehouse concert venue, the Day of Southern Rock’n’roll, crying with a Beatle, an exorcist’s advice, faking your death, Echo Park, a Popeye’s commercial, a spoiler, fainting, a ghost story, male dancing with the Merry Minstrels, Mick Jagger, Chuck Leavell, Dylan freaking out, shampoo, [70-74 Plus a Little Bit More](https://www.allmanbrothersbookbysidneysmith.com/), Elijah Blue Allman, Balthazar Getty, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts. Follow and share on social

The fighter and instructor from [NOLA MMA](http://www.nolamma.com) has been a martial artist since childhood. From Greco-Roman wrestling to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to Muay Thai and kickboxing, close combat has become second nature to Ray Lopez. See how he counters their one-two punch when he enters the Ring Room and closes distance with the Troubled Men. Topics include an untreated condition, an ancient libel, a dream acquisition, a novel sandwich, Kimberly Kay, a transformation, a boxing scam, a return to competition, weight cutting, the roots of MMA, concussions, the [Bayou Fighting Championship](https://www.bayoufc.com/), going left, Matthias Meister, NOLA BJJ, youth training, the fighter’s mentality, fight preparation, future plans, the costs of competition, an early departure, a seedy motel, a Dead road trip, the first day of school, new quitters, an old friend’s reappearance, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast platform. Follow and share with friends on s

* Throughout a career that includes producing a hit record on Willy DeVille backed by a who’s who of New Orleans r ’n’ b legends, a Grammy nominated LP on Guitar Slim Jr., as well as numerous other releases on his Orleans Records label, Carlo has mostly operated behind the scenes. With his new solo release, Hungry For Love, he steps into the spotlight as an artist. Hopefully his time in the Ring Room hasn’t spoiled his appetite. Topics include a pain, virtue signaling, Troubled Worlds colliding, boxing, Hendrix in New Orleans, a tape recorder, a Nehru shirt, St. Paul’s boarding school, a NYC vacation, the Metropole Cafe, Linda Keith, Ironing Board Sam, a golden age, the hippie takeover, Ecole Classique, the Hirt family, Ditta Concrete, another Valencia blacklisting, hair rules, immigrants, a natural performer, child labor, Chuck Credo, Quaaludes, Barbara Hoover and the Beat Exchange, a relocation, Kerry Brown, Mighty Sam McClain, A.J. Loria, the 1984 World’s Fair, a Grammy nomination, Victory Mixture, Jerry

He was a towheaded teen banned from Valencia, the New Orleans underage, upper crust social haunt. He was a punk rock madman leading the infamous Sluts on a rampage from L.A. to the Lower East Side, as well as the frontman for latter-day country tricksters O.L.D. He’s also an alligator trapper raising a family on his ancestral acreage in the swamps of Lafitte. Dave remembers more of it all than one might imagine. After his time with the Troubled Men, he’ll be drinking to forget. Topics include the moonshot, a make-up festival, Friday Night Fights, multiple identities, a novel strategy, Nicole Pavy, the 8 O’Clocks, church attendance, forgiveness, the creation of the Sluts, a 100- foot mic cord, gig-related injuries, Black Flag, recording Damaged, an arrest with D. Boon, Joey Torres, an assumed identity, a dope fiend, SST Records, 12” of Sluts, George the Max, Bobby Brennan, chronic pain, the Road Gang, a breakup/breakdown, playing with the Bad Brains at CBGB, Joey Ramone, daily meals, van living, the Beastie