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The Mechanic

The Mechanic

Written by: Nick Mechanic & Alan Katz
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THE BLURB: "Mechanic" may be his last name, but all Nick Mechanic knows about cars is that he likes driving really nice ones. Nick was an audacious, young turk Hollywood agent who made all kinds of movie and TV deals for actors, writers, directors and producers. He also made drug deals - and turned up on the radar of three different police departments. Nick fell from grace and ended up in prison and then rehab. Eventually Nick got disgusted enough with himself to change things - and to not merely attempt to recover but to succeed at it. That's what THE MECHANIC is about - outrageous, true behind-the-scenes tales of Hollywood excess and deal-making, wretched excess, drug-dealing and addiction, and a rousing, uplifting story of personal rebirth.

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Episodes
  • S1E29 The Newcomer

    S1E29 The Newcomer
    Oct 14 2026

    IN THIS EPISODE One of the things I want to focus on with this podcast is what it's like at the beginning or relative beginning of a sober life. While every day can have its challenges, the challenges at the start can be a little more challenging because you haven't had the time yet to build and practice your defenses and healthy responses. But, an alcoholic or addict can't get to day two of their sobriety without getting past day one. So, even someone who's been sober a decade has to experience a one year, two year, three year anniversary. This episode celebrates the work involved in keeping sober and the very sobriety itself!


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    46 mins
  • S1E28 Addiction Doesn't Care If You're Pretty

    S1E28 Addiction Doesn't Care If You're Pretty
    Oct 7 2026

    IN THIS EPISODE One thing that alcoholics do a lot is perform. Brennan's a friend of mine from a 12 step program, a former athlete with a commanding presence. He's 6'6" and good-looking as hell. Think Rick Springfield. He's the kind of guy other people just wanna know, but alcohol doesn't care about any of that. It became an overpowering presence in Brennan's life, as he'll tell you for himself.


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    If you're enjoying this podcast, please check out our other podcasts at Costard & Touchstone Productions. Your next podcast obsession is just a click away!

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    35 mins
  • S1E27 Getting Past Right Now

    S1E27 Getting Past Right Now
    Sep 30 2026

    IN THIS EPISODE I first met Miri at my regular Sunday 12th step meeting. I was instantly drawn to her energy, her aura, her being - and her renewed commitment to living a sober, manageable, existence. Miri is a mother, newly sober - coming up on nine months. I wanted to talk to her because she’s got less than a year of sober time under her belt. I’ve had conversations here with people who’ve got years of sobriety behind them. But, when you’re just starting down the road - minute one of day one - you can’t think of any length of time longer than right now. How does one get from right now to a minute from now? An hour from now. Tomorrow and the rest of this week. That's what we're talking about today.


    SHOW NOTES

    If you're enjoying this podcast, please check out our others podcasts at Costard & Touchstone Productions. Your next podcast obsession is just a click away!




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    35 mins
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