Troubled Men Podcast

Ren Coman, Manny Chevrolet

troubledmenpodcast@gmail.com

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Booking Overview

A New Orleans–set, old-school themed sit-down where Ren Coman and Manny Chevrolet talk with notable musicians/creatives in an informal, “over cocktails” format. It’s a strong fit for PR teams who work with artists, local Louisiana talent, and cultural figures who want a distinctive, personality-driven platform.

Metrics

Episodes: 373

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

Contact Information

troubledmenpodcast@gmail.com

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Host

Ren Coman - New Orleans–native music industry figure described as being “in the music biz wringer” since childhood, bringing deep local cultural credibility to the show.

Manny Chevrolet - “Original Troubled Man,” an LA native turned New Orleans resident and perennial mayoral candidate who also set out to make a feature film about the political run—positioned as a recognizable local ...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Established working musicians (often Louisiana/New Orleans connected), high-visibility performers, and music-industry figures (label owners, founders, nightclub partners) with a credible personal story or unique angle beyond press releases.
Required Achievements:  
Grammy-level recognition or major touring/ensemble credits, Leadership roles in labels/venues/nightlife brands, Broad collaboration network across notable regional/national acts, Strong local cultural presence tied to New Orleans music

Recent Guest Discussions

Eric Bolivar - Career And Touring; Kidney Transplant Recovery; Music Scene Ties And Festival-season Schedule; Personal Reflections.

Rob Hudak - Music Business And Nightlife; Label/industry Perspective; Personal Background; Local/scene References.

Randy Ellis - Musicianship And Long-running Collaborations; New Orleans/regional Music Roots; Songwriting And Career Reflections.

Recent Topics

New Orleans, Music, Jazz, Live Music, Louisiana

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Troubled Men Podcast
:

TMP340 ERIC BOLIVAR BACK IN ACTION

April 23, 2026

The master drummer and percussionist with Bonerama, Lynn Drury, the Pimps of Joytime, and the Joe Krown Trio has also played with Anders Osborne, Tab Benoit, Karl Denson, and Ellis Marsalis. His recent kidney transplant, after over 10 years on dialysis, has given him a new lease on life and a long-overdue return to normalcy. With an intense festival season schedule looming, Eric finds some free time to catch up over cocktails. That new kidney will be working overtime cleaning out the toxins a...

TMP339 THE ROB HUDAK GOES FULL TILT

April 16, 2026

The singer, guitar player, and songwriter with the Hawtsies, the Newborn Naturals, and Boogie Man Smash is also the founder and CEO of Full Tilt Records and a partner in the nightclub Chickie Wah Wah. Having grown up in a mobbed-up Youngstown, Ohio, with a Lou Reed/Velvet Underground obsession during the collapse of the steel industry, he's no stranger to the seedy side of life. Tonight Rob takes a walk on the wild side with the Troubled Men. Topics include Juan's wedding, Bosco from Eddie V....

TMP338 RANDY ELLIS CRUISES IN

April 03, 2026

The Grammy Award-winning guitarist with Chubby Carrier and Tyron Benoit also played with departed local legends Michael Ward and Dino Kruse. Under the Choupic Sessions umbrella, he releases recordings from his long-running songwriting collective. Once a regular at Snake and Jake's, tonight Randy returns to the scene with the Troubled Men. For him, it's a definite step down. Topics include road construction, water main breaks, a Glyn Styler recording session, a cast party at Francis Ford Coppo...

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