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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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  • TMP315 JOE ADRAGNA: 1973 NERVOUS BREAKDOWN

    TMP315 JOE ADRAGNA: 1973 NERVOUS BREAKDOWN
    Jul 10 2025
    The Junior League songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist mastermind has also played and recorded with the Minus 5 with Scott McCaughy and REM's Peter Buck. A Beatles devotee since he heard "I Want To Hold Your Hand" on oldies radio at the age of 4, he's channeled his power-pop influences including Big Star, the Monkees, Bowie, Badfinger, and the Kinks into over a dozen excellent records. Tonight Joe joins the Troubled Men as they reflect on the chaos and ennui of the 1970s Me Decade. Key party, anyone? Topics include a new mayoral candidate, Ricky Twiggs Jr., A.I., a captured fugitive, the Diddy verdict, Finnish fines, Lalo Schifrin RIP, Bobby Sherman RIP, Lou Christy RIP, Jimmy Lee Swaggart RIP, "Helter Skelter," Powers Boothe, Jim Jones, John Lennon's death, learning to play drums, college rock, the Record Stop, Florida, JJ Murphy, marriage, moving to New Orleans, the Magic Bus, Tiki Tuesdays, home recording, car phones, VCRs, answering machines, Alex Chilton records, Natasha Sanchez, Tom Stern, Blue Velvet Studio, Buffa's, Gardenia Moon, Jonathan Pretus, "Ranking the Beatles," theme records, Daniel Lanois, a Spiro Agnew quote, "The Ice Storm," Jay Gonzalez, and much more. Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break and Outro Music: "Skinny Tie" and "1973 Nervous Breakdown" from "Our Broadcast Day" by the Junior League 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 Joe Adragna Facebook The Junior League Facebook The Junior League Bandcamp Chapters (00:00:15) - Another Presidential Candidate Has Thrown His Hat in the Race(00:03:44) - Ricky Twigs Is Running for Mayor of Helena(00:06:22) - If You Can Run, Do You Run?(00:07:40) - Peech Gets Pardon for Speeding(00:11:57) - Deaths of People(00:14:43) - pop stars(00:15:10) - Lou Christie on Lightning Strikes(00:18:46) - "Jerking off While Peeing"(00:20:07) - Getting to Our Guest(00:20:33) - Joe Adranya(00:21:18) - Adranya(00:23:37) - George Harrison on The Beatles At Four(00:26:16) - Powers Booth In 'Imagine Manny'(00:27:09) - George Harrison on John Lennon's Death(00:29:11) - George Harrison on Playing Drum Lessons When He Was Younger(00:32:19) - Alex Kamalasa on The Monkeys(00:34:27) - Duane On Playing In A Band In St. Augustine(00:36:54) - Tom Petty on Playing in New Orleans(00:39:10) - New Orleans Music Scene: The Magic Bus(00:43:01) - Manny for Mayor(00:45:43) - Panther Burn and the Hellcats(00:48:07) - Joe Adranya on His New Orleans Home(00:50:34) - Have You Left A Message On Your Phone?(00:52:35) - How Old Are Your Kids?(00:53:53) - Pete Wentworth on his New Orleans Album(00:55:12) - How I Met The Minus Five Drummers(00:59:14) - Tom Jones on His Junior League Record(00:59:46) - Alex Chilton on His Post-Big Star Career(01:03:05) - Manny on Working On Natasha Sanchez's Album(01:05:55) - Mariah Carey on Her New Album(01:06:34) - Talking To Jonathan Predus About The Beatles(01:08:18) - On The Music of Through Lines(01:09:51) - Best Album of the Year(01:11:43) - Nattering Nabobs by Spiro Agnew(01:13:39) - Bobby Sherman on His 1973 Nervous Breakdown(01:16:36) - Jay Gonzalez On His Power Pop Songs
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • TMP314 JASON AFFOLDER GETS FIRED UP

    TMP314 JASON AFFOLDER GETS FIRED UP
    Jul 3 2025
    The indie filmmaker, photographer, firefighter, and former teacher went from USC film school in South Central L.A. to the war zone of a New Orleans-area high school classroom. His latest film “The Great Davini” stars Snake and Jake’s beloved owner Dave Clements in the title role. Jason’s service as a first responder in the Katrina aftermath tested his mettle in ways most never encounter. A world traveler, he’s has been to Libya, Syria, and Afghanistan, but tonight he really takes his life in his hands when he convenes with the Troubled Men.

    Topics include the mayoral campaign, a sweltering gig, a sunburn contest, the Diddy trial, Iranian terror cells, a FEMA director, the Lakers sale, Jerry Buss, the NBA, the WNBA, escaped convicts, Jimmy Chubbuck, Indiana tornados, '90s indie films, an arrest, Jim Jarmusch, the Sons of Lee Marvin, the public library, the Mermaid Lounge, Henry Griffin, Timecode NOLA, 48 Hour Films, Zeitgeist Arts Center, Dave Clements in "The Great Davini," tabletop magic, "9th Ward Justice," "Sun Dogs," old firehouses, Chuck Brokmeier, "Backdraft," and much more. Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman

    Break Music: "This Is About This" by the Geraniums

    Outro Music: "Baby's On Fire" from "Here Come The Warm Jets" by Brian Eno

    Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo

    Join the Patreon page here.

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    Chapters
    • (00:00:00) - Troubled Men: Manny Chevrolet on Running for Mayor
    • (00:02:56) - Summer sunburn Competition
    • (00:06:02) - Trump's War on Terror Committee
    • (00:09:02) - LeBron on Jerry Buss' Sale of the Lakers
    • (00:13:15) - WNBA players get chippy
    • (00:14:06) - Jimmy Chubbuck on the Orleans Parish Jail Escapinges
    • (00:16:20) - Dave Clements on The Great Davini
    • (00:16:56) - Indiana Jeopardy: Folder
    • (00:20:01) - When I Was In Indiana
    • (00:22:32) - Making A Mini-Epic in High School
    • (00:25:57) - Working on a film crew in the 90s
    • (00:29:08) - Post-USC Film Program
    • (00:31:21) - Lee Marvin on Getting Arrested in New Orleans
    • (00:34:49) - Teaching in the Bad Kids' School
    • (00:38:26) - Firefighter on Working With Kids
    • (00:41:06) - Firemen on the Streets
    • (00:43:32) - One More Tip For The Troubleman
    • (00:45:59) - Film Community of New Orleans
    • (00:50:12) - Katrina: The 20th Anniversary Special
    • (00:52:13) - Firefighter on the Katrina Strike
    • (00:55:05) - Traveling Around The World
    • (00:59:00) - American in Cuban jail
    • (00:59:54) - Where Have You Been? Cuba, Haiti
    • (01:01:41) - Tom Cruise on His Love Life
    • (01:02:34) - Dave Clemens on Working With Dave Clements
    • (01:05:45) - Growl: From Crime New Orleans to Horror Films
    • (01:09:10) - Honorary Firefighter on the Streets
    • (01:12:12) - Kurt Russell on Being Robbed By A Fireman
    • (01:15:31) - Lesbian Sex On A Fire Truck
    • (01:16:21) - How To Get Out Of The Trap Of Traveling
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • TMP313 BILLY IUSO GOES NATIVE

    TMP313 BILLY IUSO GOES NATIVE
    Jun 26 2025
    The guitar player, singer, and songwriter has released over a dozen records under his own name and as leader of the Brides of Jesus and the Restless Natives. Stints playing with Anders Osborne, the Wild Magnolias, and his Iko Allstars, in addition to tour managing the Neville Brothers, the Funky Meters, and George Porter and the Running Pardners, have put him in the thick of the New Orleans funk mix. Tonight Billy chances a return to Snake and Jake's with the Troubled Men to conjure the ghosts of the Christmas Club's past. Topics include a military parade, Juneteenth, Father's Day, a Christian punk band, a stoning, an apartment registry, a Pride parade, a Shame parade, the Carousel Bar, Bourbon St., Brian Wilson RIP, Dr. Landy, a Beach Boys concert, a Deadhead father, heavy metal, Providence, tapers, New York, the Wetlands, Dave Matthews, Athens, Russell Batiste, Bo Dollis, Quint Davis, Reggie Scanlan, Eddie Christmas, Joe Ashlar, Frenchmen St. clubs, camping festivals, CR Gruver, Mike Doussan, and much more.

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

    Break Music: "She Moves That Way" from "Overstanding" by Billy Iuso

    Outro Music: "Rains of Oaxaca" from "52hz" by Billy Iuso

    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

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    Iguanas Tour Dates

    René Coman Facebook

    Billy Iuso Facebook

    Billy Iuso Music Facebook

    Billy Iuso Homepage
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    1 hr and 22 mins

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