Musician and electrical/HVAC contractor Sage Maas and Narcissy guitarist/mastermind and registered nurse Jay Holland have been running partners going back to the heyday of the Mermaid Lounge. Sage survived a chaotic childhood to become a heroic and generous instigator. Jay is a guitar hero who plumbs the depths on stage and off, performing feats of derring-do that leave audiences stunned. Tonight, on the cusp of Chazfest, they double-team the Troubled Men for an over-the-top-rope Battle Royale. Everyone’s a winner.

Topics include a dentist visit, a French Quarter Fest recap, Sober Sidekick, Flakka, O.J. Simpson B.I.H., Barry Scheck at the urinal, a late arrival, the mayor’s podcast, ear roaches, the electric chair, death row with Ted Bunny, Uncle Barry, artist parents, Kandinsky, a fashion designer, murder and mayhem, piles of cocaine, drug dealers, doctors, changing the mood, self-sacrifice, school therapy, a mother’s helper, a Virginia home, 9/11, a Mardi Gras Super Bowl, Alex McMurray, a mishap, Anthony Donado, a 50th birthday recording session, Ben Mumphrey, Brett Eugene Ralph, Dave Cappello, Noise Lab Studio, Nicky Sanzenbach, light dependence, kids’ hip hop, the Remaining Geraniums, Tiana Hux, the Morning 40 Federation, club infrastructure, Eric Bolivar, vegan cracklings, and much more.

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

Break Music: "Itsy Bitsy Spider" from "Kiddie Ditties" by Sage Maas

Outro Music: "Equinox" by Jay Holland and Sage Maas

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The master drummer with credits including Willie Nelson, Eric Clapton, Dr. John, and Alison Krauss has completed his documentary film project,”Street Beat: Drumming Below Sea Level,” that examines New Orleans drummers and the second line tradition. Interviewing elders, such as Zigaboo Modeliste, Johnny Vidacovich, Carlo Nuccio, and Raymond Weber, and younger players, including Jason Marsalis and Stanton Moore, the film traces the roots of the form as well as its modern applications. Doug appeared on the last episode before the 2020 pandemic shutdown. Tonight, as the storm clouds gather, he returns to take cover with the Troubled Men.

Topics include an Iguanas tour recap, the eclipse, Chinese glasses, Sonny Landreth, Dave Ranson, Brian Brigand, the mayor’s podcast debut, the Vagiplug lady, flooding at Zulu HQ, a Bob Dylan show, the Saenger Theater, the “Road House” remake, CC Adcock, Tommy McLean, the women’s NCAA Final 4, a returning guest, recent drummer deaths, Donald Markowitz, Jason Villemarette, Reya Sunshine Hart, a Jazz Museum screening, Kevin O’Day, New Orleans drum styles, Earl Palmer, James Black’s floor tom, Russell Batiste, a bass player father, a first drum set, Herman Ernest, Ricky Sebastian, Matt Tecu, an acid trip, a Dockside Studio session, Tony Daigle, a Junior Wells session, the Lynn Drury record, Michael Rhodes, Anders Osborne, a Chick Corea story, stage perspective, drum shop pranks, blap drums, preserving unique cultural idioms, Leslie Smith, and much more.

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

Break Music: "What's 'Pho' Lunch" from "Magazine St." by Doug Belote

Outro Music: "Live My Life" from "High Tide" by Lynn Drury

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Brad Orgeron/Jack Orion is a 1st generation glam and punk rock singer and guitarist from the Contenders/Backstabbers and Aces 88 who started a band after seeing the New York Dolls, and was a witness to the local scene from its earliest days. Damien Youth is a reclusive, prolific psych/folk rock singer and guitarist who’s recorded over 50 albums of original music. Together they are the Belladonna Lovers. Tonight they join the Troubled Men for some Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf-style repartée.

Topics include spring break, the stalker, coed uniforms, campus decorum, a cancelled visit, an armrest incident, the Mile-High Club, a recording session, a Tav Falco record, a mayor’s eviction, a mayor’s probation, “Poor Things,” Walters Prep School, the Captain and Tennille, Lakeshore Drive, Blue Cheer at Pontchartrain Beach, Jonathan Wolff, Harlot, the Sands, Steve Walters, the Normals, Russel Joubert, Ultrexx, Fat City, the Heartbreakers, Dino Kruse, the Sex Pistols in Baton Rouge, Glen Matlock, the Red Rockers' reunion, Bryan Barberot, George the Max, Stephie, a geographical cure, Austin, San Francisco, Hawaii, Sanford & Son, the Mitchell Brothers, Jimi Chubbuck, Johnny Indovina, a rock’n’roll motel, an aborted project, new music, live videos, and much more.

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

Break Music: "Drug City" from "Live in the Big Sleazy" by the Contenders/Backstabbers

Outro Music: "The Accident" from "Live Radio Session" by Belladonna Lovers

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