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Episode 1
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September 17, 2021
The adventurous jazz punk percussionist and vibraphonist with Rickie Lee Jones, Ani DiFranco, Les Claypool, and Critters Buggin’, as well as his own groups including Punkadelick, Nolatet, and Billy Goat, is one of the most dynamic performers you’ll find anywhere. His terrific trilogy of Quarantine-era albums has raised the bar for everyone else. Mike comes clean about his triumphs and regrets over a stellar 30-year career that’s stronger than ever and as wild as it gets. Topics include a maiden episode, a road trip, an MRI, RIP Don (and Phil) Everly and Charlie Watts, a dead squirrel text, Texas roots, the Bad Brains, the DIY ethic, fIREHOSE, Ten Hands, Deep Ellum, prog rock, Fishbone, Zappa damage, the New Bohemians, Matt Chamberlin, a psychedelic epiphany, a dope habit, getting signed to Hollywood Records, Bob Cavallo, getting clean, Skerik, a genius quote, jam bands, “Shoot the Moon,” “Suitcase Man,” Elliott Smith, Alex McMurray, depression, Bob Wills, “1918,” a musical palette, Tito Puente, high jumps, and much more. Support the podcast here. Join the Patreon page here. Shop for Troubled Men’s Wear here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Break music: “Pelagic” from “1918” by Mike Dillon Outro music: “Shoot the Moon” by Mike Dillon and Punkadelick Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podacst Instagram Mike Dillon Homepage Mike Dillon Facebook ...
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March 11, 2021
The notorious drummer and songwriter’s resume includes Tori Amos, Marianne Faithfull, Pat McLaughlin, and Dr. John. Carlo returns by popular demand to tell the epic tale of the Continental Drifters’ cross-country trek from L.A. to New Orleans and back that started it all. With Susan Cowsill, Vicki Peterson, Mark Walton, Gary Eaton, and Dave Catching on board, the story is full of all the thrills and chills you’d expect. Also, Carlo. Lots of Carlo. Troubled? Oh yeah! Topics include a health scare, the staff physician, Charity Hospital, a 4th floor lockdown, a new rat pack, a cold-turkey kick, a bloodletting, good times, bad times, the Drifters at Raji’s, an RV, Gram Parsons’ grave, N.O. gigs, Iris Berry, Shell gas, a fuel filter, a locust plague, a rental scam, Chris Whitley at the Palace, the riots, the Pioneer Chicken stand, cursed artifacts, disasters, earthquake stories, and much more. Support the podcast here. Join the Patreon page here. Shop for Troubled Men’s Wear here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Break and outro music: “Mezzanine” and “New York” from the Continental Drifters self-title album. ...
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Episode 73
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August 29, 2019
The fighter and instructor from [NOLA MMA](http://www.nolamma.com) has been a martial artist since childhood. From Greco-Roman wrestling to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to Muay Thai and kickboxing, close combat has become second nature to Ray Lopez. See how he counters their one-two punch when he enters the Ring Room and closes distance with the Troubled Men. Topics include an untreated condition, an ancient libel, a dream acquisition, a novel sandwich, Kimberly Kay, a transformation, a boxing scam, a return to competition, weight cutting, the roots of MMA, concussions, the [Bayou Fighting Championship](https://www.bayoufc.com/), going left, Matthias Meister, NOLA BJJ, youth training, the fighter’s mentality, fight preparation, future plans, the costs of competition, an early departure, a seedy motel, a Dead road trip, the first day of school, new quitters, an old friend’s reappearance, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast platform. Follow and share with friends on social media and spread the Troubled Word. Music: Styler/Coman ...
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