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The Mechanic

The Mechanic

Di: 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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Episodi
  • S1E19 You Knew Me When

    S1E19 You Knew Me When
    Aug 5 2026

    IN THIS EPISODE Movie and TV writer/producer (and producer of this podcast) Alan Katz goes back thirty plus years with Nick - as client, friend, fellow drug-taker and, these days, partners in various podcasts including this one. Alan and Nick do a deep dive into their joint story - the good, the bad and the ugly.


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    1 ora e 4 min
  • S1E18 Acting Chops

    S1E18 Acting Chops
    Jul 29 2026

    IN THIS EPISODE My friend Sean Kanan first made a name for himself playing villain Mike Barnes in The Karate Kid III. These days, he's still working that world as part of Cobra Kai. Sean's also a regular on The Bold And The Beautiful. Sean's also a recovering alcoholic who inspires people on screen and beyond with his incredible message of hope.


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    If you enjoy this podcast, please check out the rest of our podcast lineup at Costard & Touchstone. Your next podcast obsession might be just a click away.

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    36 min
  • S1E17 Perfect Casting

    S1E17 Perfect Casting
    Jul 22 2026

    IN THIS EPISODE: My friend Phil Reeves is an actor, a writer, a playwright, a former police officer and, currently, a patrol chaplain with the LA County Sheriff’s Department. Bet you didn't even know such a job exists. It does. And, with Phil in the role, it's an example of perfect casting!


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    If you enjoy this podcast, please check out some of the other podcasts we make at Costard & Touchstone. Your next podcast obsession is just a click away!

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    49 min
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