Troubled Men Podcast
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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 76 minutes
- Episodes
- 348
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
TMP #48 Keith Duncan Gets Graphic
As Mardi Gras reaches a fever pitch, the Men cool it down with the illustrator and instructor as he talks about his long road from tiny Empire, La., to art school in New York City and beyond.
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01:07:57 |
Thu 07 Mar 2019
TMP #47 Chris Rose Surfaces
The best-selling author, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, and white whale of the podcast finally shows his face, and the Troubled Men haul him into the Ring Room. Chris is always very forthcoming, …
01:10:26 |
Thu 28 Feb 2019
TMP #46 St. Valentine's Day Autopsy
It's Valentine's Day everywhere else, but it's a dateless night in the Ring Room. The Troubled Men do a postpartum analysis of the previous episode that almost didn't see the light of day.
Topics in…
01:24:00 |
Thu 21 Feb 2019
TMP #45 José Torres-Tama Without Boundaries
The poet-warrior, artist, performer, activist, and founder of Taco Truck Theater pulls into the Ring Room and delivers the flavor. It gets a little spicy, and by the end, he wants Manny deported.
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01:03:06 |
Thu 14 Feb 2019
TMP #44 Luke Spurr Allen Escapes Siberia
The Troubled Men bring the Happy Talk Band singer and owner of Siberia Lounge into the warmth of the Ring Room. The workers control the means of production, but they have no five-year plan. There's n…
01:09:00 |
Thu 07 Feb 2019
TMP #43 Jude Acers: CHESS MASTER/MONSTER
The Troubled Men are put on the defensive as the New Orleans Chess Master in the red beret launches a blitzkrieg opening in the Ring Room. Hope is not a strategy, but it may be all they have left.
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01:22:39 |
Thu 31 Jan 2019
TMP #42 DC Harbold Has More Fun
Back in the trenches, the Troubled Men summon renaissance man DC Harbold to the Ring Room for a full debriefing. The leader of Clockwork Elvis and owner of More Fun Comics spins tales of past campaig…
01:00:26 |
Thu 24 Jan 2019
TMP #41 The Passion of Michael Cerveris
The Tony Award-winning actor takes his chances with the Troubled Men. It gets a little punchy in the Ring Room, and a warning is issued following a clash of heads. The charm offensive is in full swin…
01:03:06 |
Thu 17 Jan 2019
TMP #40 New Year, New Troubles
The Troubled Men report to the Ring Room to recap the holidays and stare down the barrel of the new year. Things could be better.
Topics include painkillers, a doctor visit, rehearsals, a video shoo…
01:09:51 |
Thu 10 Jan 2019
TMP #39 Rip Murray's Love Letter
The Troubled Men collect themselves for the final sit-down of the year. They invite the veteran film director and writer to the Safe House for a good working over.
Topics include Blue Velvet, post X…
01:19:43 |
Fri 04 Jan 2019
TMP #38 Alex Chilton Was Born Today
It was Alex's birthday, so René invited long time drummer Doug Garrison and fellow bandleader "Johnny" Jay Beninati for a special episode. They took a free associative journey through the memory laby…
01:19:41 |
Sun 30 Dec 2018
TMP #37 Papa Mali Sounds Off
The singer/songwriter/producer and guitar tone scientist recounts his years fronting the Killer Bees, his solo career, and his many other collaborations. He talks about being mistaken for Santa Claus…
01:03:30 |
Wed 26 Dec 2018
TMP #35 1,000 Points of Smite
The Men square off in the Ring Room for a long overdue double dose of uncut Trouble. The head movement is impressive, but someone still winds up walking into a stiff jab.
Topics include Downtown Abb…
01:05:53 |
Thu 13 Dec 2018
TMP #34 Randy Mack Gets Dirty
Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back. Dreams come true as the intrepid filmmaker finds his way into the mysterious Ring Room to discuss his new feature, "Laundry Day." It all co…
01:11:34 |
Thu 06 Dec 2018
TMP #33 John Swenson On the Track
Racing season has begun, and the Troubled Men are chomping at the bit. They go all in with the veteran Rolling Stone, Crawdaddy, and Offbeat writer, author, sports journalist, and horse racing handic…
01:16:02 |
Thu 29 Nov 2018
Troubled Men #32 The True Chris Poché
It's cold outside, but the Troubled Men are sweating it out in the Ring Room. They are joined by the writer/director of the new film fest hit, "The True Don Quixote." No strangers to self-delusion, t…
01:00:13 |
Thu 22 Nov 2018
Troubled Men #31 Debra Howell Makes A Scene
The Troubled Men fall back into the Ring Room with Debra Howell, medical illustrator, photographic manipulator, and municipal agitator. What profits a man to gain an hour and lose his mind? Time will…
00:56:46 |
Thu 15 Nov 2018
Troubled Men #30 Renso Amariz Gets His Close-up
Armistice Day is within sight as former military photographer and indy filmmaker Renso Amariz enters the free fire zone of the Ring Room to toast the shell shocked Troubled Men. Reparations will be r…
01:08:30 |
Thu 08 Nov 2018
Troubled Men #29 Lynn Drury's Turn In the Barrel
All Hallows' Eve looms large as the Troubled Men invite Lynn Drury to a gabfest in the Ring Room. The great singer/songwriter and former barrel racer shows that sisters really are doing it for themse…
00:59:54 |
Thu 01 Nov 2018
Troubled Men #28 Carlo Nuccio Comes Clean
The Troubled Men are no strangers to the rackets, so it was a great honor to have a sit-down in the Ring Room with Carlo Nuccio, the Godfather of the Big Beat. He makes them an offer they can't refus…
01:04:28 |
Thu 25 Oct 2018
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