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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 Musica Scienze sociali
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  • TMP351 BOBBY LOUIS DITULLIO RAISES THE BAR

    TMP351 BOBBY LOUIS DITULLIO RAISES THE BAR
    Oct 15 2026

    The longtime harmonica player with Little Freddie King and perennial BJ's Bywater Lounge bartender first came to New Orleans as road manager for Ronnie Earl. His instant love for the city resulted in a Ninth Ward residency lasting 35 years and counting. Tonight he joins the Troubled Men where his fluency in dive bar vernacular sets him up for success.

    Topics include Dave Clements' birthday, a Bosco sponsorship, Eddie V., a hurricane, airplane misbehavior, driverless cars, a high-speed chase driving test, Eva Marie Saint RIP, "On The Waterfront," complicated cocktails, Boston, Learning the Blues, a Vietnam vet, progressive parents, a Florida geographical cure, a pizza parlour, child bartenders, Black Top Records, Hammond Scott, Kelly Keller, Butch Trivette, Percy Randolph, Carlo Ditta, Wacko Wade, Orleans Records, Fat Possum Records, Bruce Watson, international touring, Serbia, the porn industry, Hurricane Katrina, King James and the Special Men, crossing Canal St., live records, cigarettes, following Freddie, and much more.

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

    Break Music: "I Used To Be Down" by Little Freddie King

    Outro Music: "Crack Head Joe" from "You Don't Know What I Know" by Little Freddie King

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    Chapters
    • (00:00:15) - Welcome and Birthday Party at Snake and Jake's
    • (00:02:06) - The Bosco Mystery Solved
    • (00:04:59) - Hurricane Season and the Gulf Naming Debate
    • (00:07:00) - Chaos on Airplanes: Masturbation Incidents
    • (00:10:44) - Cocaine on Planes and Airline Antics
    • (00:11:56) - LA Driverless Cars and New DMV Highway Chase Test
    • (00:13:52) - Midterm Elections and Local Politics
    • (00:14:50) - Remembering Eva Marie Saint
    • (00:16:27) - Introducing Guest Bobby Lewis DiTullio
    • (00:17:23) - BJ's Bywater Bar History
    • (00:19:11) - Bobby's Boston Roots and Musical Beginnings
    • (00:21:14) - Learning Harmonica and Early Influences
    • (00:25:14) - Family Background and Parents
    • (00:28:07) - Moving to Florida and Early Bartending Days
    • (00:31:08) - Road Managing Ronnie Earl and Moving to New Orleans
    • (00:34:20) - Starting to Play Music in New Orleans
    • (00:36:04) - Joining Little Freddie King's Band
    • (00:38:44) - Fat Possum Records and International Touring
    • (00:42:18) - Break and Song Performance
    • (00:44:28) - Return from Break: Listener Shoutouts and Serbia
    • (00:46:11) - Pornography Industry Tangent
    • (00:47:32) - Podcast Promotion and Sponsorship Plug
    • (00:48:40) - Katrina and Living in Bywater
    • (00:50:38) - Music History at BJ's Bar
    • (00:54:27) - Bar Culture, Social Skills, and Phone Addiction
    • (00:59:57) - More Little Freddie King Records
    • (01:02:14) - Cigarettes, Jukeboxes, and Economics of Vice
    • (01:04:19) - Playing Bass with Little Freddie King's Loose Style
    • (01:07:39) - Freddie's Character and Storytelling
    • (01:08:50) - Closing Remarks and Sign Off
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    1 ora e 13 min
  • TMP350 JONATHAN FERRARA LENDS A HAND

    TMP350 JONATHAN FERRARA LENDS A HAND
    Oct 1 2026

    The fine artist and co-owner of the Ferrara Showman Gallery is also founder of the annual "No Dead Artists” international exhibition as well the "Guns In The Hands of Artists" series, incorporating decommissioned firearms into works of art. His latest project, "Hands Of Music," involves casting, 3D printing, and mounting sculptures of the hands of dozens of New Orleans musicians in playing position, creating an archive of the city's musical community at the points of contact with their instruments. Tonight, as Jonathan joins the Troubled Men, an extra set of hands is just what he needs.

    Topics include war games in town, helicopters, Dolly Parton RIP, the Trump arch, Tim Curry RIP, midnight movies, musicals, wire coat hangers, a murderer's trust fund, a music festival, camping in the high desert, Georgia O'Keeffe, Ramstein Air Base, Penn State, fundraising, Boston, banking, the United Way, Ray Nagin, opening Positive Space gallery, X-Art Gallery, Bob Tannen, David Bradshaw, selling art, buying the R Bar, Cuba, Julia St., Gina Phillips, Matthew Showman, 3D NOLA, a traveling show, and much more.

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

    Break and Outro Music: "Factory For Stars" and "Your Best Interest" from "Hope Is Not For The Weak" by the Geraniums

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    Chapters
    • (00:00:15) - Intro and Chit Chat: Summer, War Games
    • (00:02:28) - Helicopters, Chick Stick, and Weekend Antics
    • (00:04:10) - Celebrity Deaths: Dolly Parton and Tim Curry
    • (00:05:48) - Midnight Movies: Rocky Horror and Mommy Dearest
    • (00:07:05) - Musicals and Broadway's Idea Drought
    • (00:08:57) - Wire Coat Hangers and Repair Stories
    • (00:10:08) - Rob Reiner's Son and GoFundMe Musings
    • (00:11:47) - Music Festival Story: Blossom and Bones
    • (00:13:41) - Ambien, Sleep Apnea, and Desert Camping
    • (00:14:49) - Georgia O'Keeffe and the New Mexico Desert
    • (00:18:06) - Guest Introduction: Jonathan Ferrara
    • (00:19:32) - Jonathan's Early Life in Germany
    • (00:23:15) - College Years and Penn State Dance Marathon
    • (00:24:42) - Banking Career and Discovering Art
    • (00:26:39) - Move to New Orleans and United Way Job
    • (00:30:44) - Starting Positive Space Gallery
    • (00:33:49) - No Dead Artists and Guns in the Hands of Artists
    • (00:36:36) - Opening Jonathan Ferrara Gallery
    • (00:36:57) - Mentors and Early Gallery Struggles
    • (00:38:19) - Buying Buildings and Gallery Growth
    • (00:42:23) - Owning the R Bar in Waveland
    • (00:44:10) - Break/Music Interlude
    • (00:45:40) - Return: Listener Support and Announcements
    • (00:48:09) - Julia Street Gallery and International Art World
    • (00:52:48) - Art World Scandals: Doug Christmas Stories
    • (00:56:19) - Rediscovering Personal Art: The Hands Project Origin
    • (00:58:00) - Explaining 3D Printing Process
    • (00:59:23) - Ivan Neville and the Idea to Cast Musicians' Hands
    • (01:01:33) - The Growing List of Musicians Cast
    • (01:04:50) - Future Plans: Exhibitions and Museum Installation
    • (01:06:50) - The Meaning Behind the Hands: Family and Legacy
    • (01:08:50) - Personal Reflections on the Project's Impact
    • (01:14:28) - Closing Thoughts and Final Plugs
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    1 ora e 20 min
  • TMP349 ALISON FENSTERSTOCK AND MICHAEL TISSERAND ON BUNNY MATTHEWS

    TMP349 ALISON FENSTERSTOCK AND MICHAEL TISSERAND ON BUNNY MATTHEWS
    Sep 24 2026
    Decorated journalists and authors Alison Fensterstock and Michael Tisserand have recently completed a fantastic biography on a beloved New Orleans cartoonist, illustrator, and music writer. The book, "Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions," has just been published by the Historic New Orleans Collection. As creator of the iconic "Vic & Nat'ly" series, Bunny captured the dialect and cultural milieu of the city's working class while presenting a satirical, worts-and-all view of daily life in the area. Tonight Alison and Michael join the Troubled Men to discuss all things Bunny. As returning guests, they knew what they were getting into. Topics include lying down, a possible stroke, college kids, an Iguanas tour, a rained-out gig, quicksand, a Sonny Landreth tour, cowboys, a New Yorker cover, Portland, Lindsay Clancy, a Bunny quote, a Washboard Chaz robbery, Siberian huskies, a Normals reunion, the Red Rockers, an accusation, an admission, a book release, a dead horse, a hitchhiking trip, Figaro magazine, the Dixie Roto, "F'sure," George Wein, Tony Bennett at Jazz Fest, the alternative press, Stan Mack, yats, a David Duke parody, dark humor, post-Katrina cartoons, Ed Volker, poor boy sandwiches, Mayor Victor Schiro, ex-wives, the Mushroom II, Jude Matthews, Georgia Scott, the genesis of the book, a cancer diagnosis, a Geraniums record review, a contrarian point of view, young bands, the 1984 World's Fair, deleted Facebook accounts, an HNOC exhibition, and much more. Intro Music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break Music: "Junco Partner" from "Resurrection of the Bayou Maharajah" by James Booker Outro Music: "Tonight" from "Little Houses In Space" by the Geraniums 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 Alison Fensterstock Facebook Michael Tisserand Facebook Michael Tisserand Homepage Bunny Matthews Exhibition at the Historic New Orleans Collection Purchase Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art, And Obsessions Chapters (00:00:15) - Welcome and Loud Venue Banter(00:01:04) - Aging Bodies and Doctor Visits(00:04:25) - Back to School Season(00:05:05) - Tour Stories: Colorado, Rainstorm, and Brokeback Mountain Jokes(00:09:34) - Flying with Bass Gear and Cowboy Tangents(00:11:45) - Portland Dispensary Trip(00:13:05) - Lindsay Clancy Case Discussion(00:14:35) - Perry Farrell, Bunny Matthews Cartoon, and Chris Rose(00:15:44) - Washboard Chaz Robbery and Husky Tangent(00:17:28) - Normals Reunion Announcement(00:18:48) - Introducing Guests Allison Fensterstock and Michael Tisserand(00:21:50) - The Book Theft Accusation Trial(00:25:40) - Introducing the New Bunny Matthews Book(00:26:56) - Who Was Bunny Matthews(00:28:05) - Michael's Arrival in New Orleans and Early Bunny Cartoons(00:32:32) - Bunny's Music Writing Roots and Real Life Funnies Influence(00:33:42) - Vic and Natalie's Working-Class Voice(00:37:31) - Political Cartoons and Post-Katrina Satire(00:40:37) - Break and Song Interlude(00:42:15) - Return, Listener Support, and Bosco Gift(00:45:10) - Show Promotion and Upcoming Events(00:48:00) - Origins of Vic and Natalie Characters(00:50:30) - Bunny's Marriages and Family Life(00:53:14) - The Professor Longhair Photo Story(00:55:22) - Getting the Call to Write the Book(00:57:16) - Bunny's Illness and Declining Health(01:00:01) - Bunny as Music Critic and True Love of Art(01:05:17) - Bunny's Contrarian Nature and Missed National Fame(01:08:31) - World's Fair Satire and Self-Lampooning Culture(01:10:25) - Bunny's Decline and Social Media's Role(01:14:27) - Book Launch, Exhibition, and Closing Thoughts
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    1 ora e 21 min
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