Troubled Men Podcast

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. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Silicon Slave Single: "Donny 'n' Bubba (Island Hopping)" Max Sanders Facebook Max Sanders Instagram Max Sanders Music Homepage

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 Troubled Men hope for the future. Then again, it could just be the cocktails kicking in. Topics include Dog Night, pita pockets, a Thanksgiving brunch, Others Day, "A Family Affair," Brian Keith, "James at 15," last responders, a 911 call, Sci High school. self-starting, LSU, the high desert, Charles Mason, sports photography, William Eggleston, William Christenberry, iphone photos, academia, the Canadian Rockies, the Northern Lights, moose vs. bears, a Tipitina's benefit, Venice, and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break and Outro Music: "Telluride" and "Time Alone" from "Bridges" by Dave Jordan 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 Miles Jordan Facebook Miles Jordan Photography Facebook Miles B. Jordan Instagram Miles B. Jordan Homepage

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, Alex Chilton, "High Priest," a Quaker school, a musical family, Columbia University, NYC, moving to Chicago, the Old Town School of Folk Music, comedy, humor in music, Johnny Paycheck, "Country Love Songs," Marshall Crenshaw, Bloodshot Records, Geffen Records, playing solo, listening rooms, escape velocity, Casey McDonough, moving to L.A., Pete Thomas, touring, and much more. Break and Outro Music: "The Thirty-year Marriage" and "Now Now Now Now Now" from "Now Then" by Robbie Fulks Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here. Shop for Troubled Men Shirts 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 Robbie Fulks Facebook Robbie Fulks Bandcamp Robbie Fulks Homepage

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, Houston St., Armistice Day, Guillermo del Toro, bullfights, PETA commercials, TV preachers, delinquent tenants, Sally Kirkland RIP, ethics violations, Sheriff Michelle Woodfork, NLP, Reefer Ridge, the Angola Prison Rodeo, UNO, Rock'n'Roll Music store, Clark Vreeland, Rabadash Studio, Steve Walters, Mike Mayeux, touring with Cowboy Mouth, Fred Leblanc, Magazine Sound Recording, Ben Mumphrey, Mike Napolitano, the House of Blues, Pro Tools editing, the Music Shed, Eric Flettrich, Hermann Ernest, Dockside Studio, Justin Tocket, Collins limiters, Tracey Freeman, Jeff Treffinger, and much more.      Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break Music: "AP Touro" from "Rebirth of New Orleans" by Rebirth Brass Band Outro Music: "You Might Be Surprised" from The City That Care Forgot" by Dr. John and the Lower 911 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 Chris Finney Facebook

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. Coming to New Orleans in 2007 to play on a Galactic side project with Simon Lott, he quickly found a welcoming music scene and a full calendar of gigs. Tonight Joe drops in for a visit with the Troubled Men, the Bert and Ernie of degenerates.   Topics include elections, the Turks and Caicos Islands, a whistleblower, the Dodgers’ World Series win, escaped infected monkeys, Diane Ladd RIP, Dick Cheney's death, a musical father, a cruel joke, a scavenger grandfather, movie and TV themes, bass pedals, the Yamaha Electone organ, Berklee College of Music, the Northeast circuit, Good Enough for Good Times, the Maple Leaf, Frenchmen St., the Happy Organ Hour, DJ Logic, Lyrics Born, Robert Mercurio, Dr. Lonnie Smith, John Papa Gros, the Bayou Bar, and much more.      Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break and Outro Music: "Root Down" and "Ain't It Funky Now" by the Joe Ashlar's Happy Organ Hour 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 Ashlar Facebook