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Troubled Men Podcast

Troubled Men Podcast

By: René and Manny
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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.Copyright © René Coman/Manny Chevrolet Music Social Sciences
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  • TMP333 DAVE JAMES UNWRAPPED

    TMP333 DAVE JAMES UNWRAPPED
    Dec 26 2025

    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 murder, other celebrity deaths, a speed camera hearing, a local terrorist arrest, dementia tests, a White House ceremony, Latoya Cantrell's pettiness, razor blades, going electric, gift ideas, radio jingles, Chicago, "Lucas," an immigrant father, a record collection, piano lessons, a first guitar, the Bears, Walter Payton, hockey, first gigs, Tallahassee, W. C. Fields, day jobs, Dave Stover, Chris Pylant, Trevor Brooks, moving to New Orleans, Tim Robertson, Dave Ferrato, Galatoire’s, Steve Spitz, Cranston Clements, 78s, and much more.

    Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

    Break and Outro Music: "Everybody Has A Tattoo" and "Texas Is For Assholes" from "Dave James Used Records" by Dave James

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    William S Burroughs "The Junky's Christmas"

    Dr John "T'wuz the Night Before Xmas"

    Chapters
    • (00:00:15) - Return to The Troubled Men: Boxing Day
    • (00:01:53) - Christmas Cards in the Box
    • (00:03:28) - Rob Reiner Was Murdered
    • (00:04:50) - Steve Cropper Dead
    • (00:07:21) - The Life of Joe Ailey
    • (00:08:07) - School Zone Camera Ticket
    • (00:11:04) - Louisiana Terrorist Arrested
    • (00:13:43) - Rob Reiner Was Not a Rob Reiner Fan
    • (00:15:31) - Latoya Cantrell Left Razors in Bread
    • (00:18:50) - Shaving Blades In Bread
    • (00:21:14) - Wonders of the World
    • (00:22:35) - Dave James
    • (00:23:34) - Joe Ely on Dead People
    • (00:24:15) - George Lucas in 'Silkwood'
    • (00:26:18) - Your Dad's Record Collection
    • (00:29:19) - When Did Your Dad Start Playing Music?
    • (00:31:26) - Chicago Blackhawks and Bears fans on Jimmy Kimmel
    • (00:33:38) - Florida State Guitar Player on His College Decision
    • (00:36:56) - Guitarist Steve Mazikowski on his path to becoming a
    • (00:40:31) - Moving from Tallahassee to College
    • (00:41:28) - Your Tattoo
    • (00:42:56) - Troubled Men: Letter from a Long-Time Fan
    • (00:46:17) - Iguanas
    • (00:47:52) - Dave Langenstein on His New Orleans Job
    • (00:49:04) - How I Learned To Play Music in New Orleans
    • (00:52:40) - Dirty Mouth
    • (00:56:38) - Dave James on Working on the Bourbon Street
    • (00:59:05) - John Grow: Dave Ferrato Is A True Legend
    • (01:03:13) - How To Shave Your Beard
    • (01:04:13) - Steve Spitz
    • (01:07:34) - Ricky Sebastian on Melania Trump's Show
    • (01:09:11) - PeeCee on Susan Cowell
    • (01:10:34) - Phil Collins on The Cows Hills
    • (01:14:04) - Tropical Island Christmas
    • (01:15:44) - Talking to a Dead Person
    • (01:17:52) - Troubleman On The Troubleman Podcast
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • TMP332 RICKY SEBASTIAN ON THE BLOCK

    TMP332 RICKY SEBASTIAN ON THE BLOCK
    Dec 18 2025
    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 him, his session with the Troubled Men proves he still fits in with the sideshow freaks. Topics include a Raiders' controversy, a birthday lunch, Iran-Contra, a mysterious package, ICE agents, Little Freddie King, podcast awards, Gonzales, Carl DeLeo, Carl Schexnayder, playing on chairs, a hateful teacher, a first drumset, a gas station gig, the Emmett Kelly Circus band, Holiday With Horses, Clement Toca, touring Mexico, young love, high school riots, Berklee College of Music, Lou & Charlie's, Henry Butler, George Porter, Exuma, Leigh Harris, Ron Cuccia and Jazz Poetry, Tyler's Beer Garden, Gatemouth Brown, NYC, Blood, Sweat, & Tears, method books, Rick's Licks on YouTube, Cayenne, and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break and Outro Music: "Caravan" and "Like A Prince" from "The Spirit Within" by Ricky Sebastian 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 Ricky Sebastian Facebook Order "Independence On The Drumset" Method Book Order "Mastering Rhythm and Phrasing in Music" Book Rick's Licks YouTube Ricky Sebastian Homepage Chapters (00:00:15) - Troubled Men(00:01:08) - John Stamatis on Las Vegas Sports Betting(00:05:34) - Trump blows up boats carrying drugs(00:08:09) - Whiskey for Lawyers(00:10:40) - Freddie King on the Dr. Pepper(00:12:31) - Golden Globes 2017: Best Podcast(00:14:51) - A Minute With Senator John McCain(00:15:05) - Cayenne Jones(00:16:11) - Troubleman on The Bass(00:18:27) - Gonzales Drummer on Developing His Skills(00:21:23) - Discipline in the Drum Corps(00:26:06) - "That was the beginning of the end..."(00:26:19) - Playing on a Gas Tank at 15 Years Old(00:29:22) - Seventeen Year Old Joined the Circus(00:33:48) - Punking Vice Principal Mason(00:38:31) - Black Lives on the Streets(00:41:10) - Santa's Box of Gifts(00:44:56) - Eddie V. Takes Our Wrapping Paper(00:45:56) - A Card Inside Five Boxes For The Troubled Men(00:48:08) - The Troubled Men Podcast(00:49:27) - Connor Mazikowski on His Berkeley College of Music Experience(00:53:06) - Introducing Henry Butler and Lee Harris(00:56:47) - Jocko Pastorius on Moving to New Orleans(01:01:04) - New Orleans Bass Player on The Jocko(01:05:37) - Jocko Jones Drum(01:09:09) - David Clayton Thomas on Blood, Sweat and Tears(01:09:37) - Ricky Harris on His Drum Lessons(01:11:40) - Trouble Men: Good Night, Trouble Men
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • TMP331 MAX SANDERS GETS HEARD

    TMP331 MAX SANDERS GETS HEARD
    Dec 11 2025

    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 solo album, Max drops in on the Troubled Men to brighten the mood in the waning days of a trying year. Hope is not for the weak.

    Topics include Brant Reiter, a Thanksgiving recap, a McDonald's delivery, the McRib, Mexican restaurant closings, Giving Tuesday, Christmas commercials, a holiday movie, "Snow Wonder," Scott Veasey RIP, St. Tammany Parish, NOCCA, Van Halen, Jay Griggs, Scott Sanders, jazz camp, Steve Masakowski, Brian Seeger, a hippy quarantine, Miles Jordan, Dave Jordan, a calendar, online betting, Clarence White, Carter Wilkenson, Buddy Emmons, Cast Iron Shoes, and much more.

    Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

    Break Music: "Steel Guitar" from "Max" by Max Sanders

    Outro Music: "It's Always Christmas Time at Snake and Jake's" by Hunks of Coal

    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.

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    Silicon Slave Single: "Donny 'n' Bubba (Island Hopping)"

    Max Sanders Facebook

    Max Sanders Instagram

    Max Sanders Music Homepage
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    1 hr and 12 mins
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