Episode 108
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June 11, 2020
The singer and bandleader grew up playing in the Flying Neutrinos, the family band started by her father, Poppa Neutrino, that traveled the world by homemade rafts, trains and buses, and sheer determination. Documented in the film “Random Lunacy,” their unconventional lifestyle set the tone for Ingrid’s adventurous adulthood. After years as a solo artist and a stint fronting the Squirrel Nut Zippers, she comes clean about the ups and downs of her life as an entertainer in pursuit of the big time. Topics include a sacrifice, LAPD, the blue bikes, a close call, a brunch, school reopening, a body condom, train hopping, “The Happiest Man in the World,” the hierarchy of needs, family life, chart success, identity, circus life, making the band, stage poise, the Squirrel Nut Zippers, Jimbo Mathis, an airport incident, the aftermath, sobriety, healing, formative experiences, surrender, back to work, transcendence, a song commission, a new record, the future of the music biz, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) 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 Outro music: “His Way” by Ingrid Lucia from her forthcoming record. ...
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Episode 125
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October 08, 2020
His work with Galactic, Big Freedia, Trombone Shorty, the Revivalists, and the Klezmer All Stars should be enough to keep anyone busy. Along with his Galactic bandmates, the saxophone/harmonica player and producer is also an owner of the iconic New Orleans music mecca, Tipitina’s. Ben’s long history with many of his collaborators is a testament to his good character and ability to get along with others. Maybe some of that will rub off on the Troubled Men, but don’t count on it. Topics include Daughters Day, “The Social Dilemma,” dog medicine, Dick Cheney, local crimes, a Hard Rock fire, a meeting on acid, memories of an L.A. childhood, hard touring, the 90s rock scene in N.O., Joe Cabral, Eric Traub, Theryl DeClouet, band democracy, studio workflow, production credits, Boyfriend, club upgrades, a black swan event, bailing water, the Tip’s TV streaming platform, e-cigarettes, a tight pod, Tito’s Tacos, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Shop for Troubled Men’s Wear [here.](https://www.bonfire.com/troubled-mens-wear/) 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 Outro music: “O Côco da Galinha” (featuring Moyseis Marques) from “Carnivale Electricos” by Galactic ...
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Episode 55
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April 25, 2019
After a string of top-shelf guests, the Troubled Men take an episode to clear the air and touch on all the good times and grievances they've been keeping bottled up. Once that bottle comes open, it's tough to get the cork back in. Topics include hot tea, weed killer, measles, a goat mayor, Austin, French Quarter Fest, Irma Thomas, a new stalker, FEMA failures, Denali protocol, a guest update, an Airbnb, a menacing stare, borrowing from strangers, chess music, church fires, train travel, a vet visit, a sense memory, Histoire de Melody Nelson, a police chase, another camera ticket, a court date, a haircut, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts. Follow, share, and spread the Troubled word. ...
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