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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Signup to Generate a PitchTHE 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.
The Mechanic is hosted by Nick Mechanic & Alan Katz. The show has published 30 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "S1E31 The "Assistant"" (28 October 2026, 25 minutes), "S1E30 A Dedication To Sobriety" (21 October 2026, 62 minutes), and "S1E29 The Newcomer" (14 October 2026, 46 minutes).
The Mechanic publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 41 minutes across 30 episodes.
Booking probability for The Mechanic is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Mechanic requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Mechanic's contact route on record: verified email.
Nick Mechanic & Alan Katz hosts The Mechanic, a tv podcast with 30 episodes published.
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Episode #31
IN THIS EPISODE Ever have an assistant or team member who you just knew would make something of themselves because only an idiot would get in their way? Today’s guest was that person – a great assistant who can now...
Episode #30
IN THIS EPISODE My friend Labib has achieved seven years and two months of sobriety. While every day of sobriety is an accomplishment, Labib's is an ongoing testament to his dedication to being sober. As you'll hear...
Episode #29
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...
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...
Episode #27
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...
Episode #26
IN THIS EPISODE My regular Wednesday meeting is a stag meeting. It's just the guys - because sometimes, guys just want to say things to other guys that guys would understand. That's where I met my friend Anthony - who's...
Episode #25
IN THIS EPISODE My friend Dan Pearson has an interesting job. He handles customer complaints for a large insurance company. When I say it’s not an easy job, I’m understating it by a lot. He’s an avid long distance...
Episode #24
IN THIS EPISODE Stephen and I have known each other for a decade. He’s a true craftsman who builds custom cabinets for high end homes and businesses. Stephen, as you’ll hear, has been sober for 14 years. He’s been...
Episode #23
IN THIS EPISODE Nick continues his conversation with lawyer, friend and former alcoholic, Don Sherwyn. In part two of their chat, Don points out all the ways that getting sober changed his life and the way he practiced...
Episode #22
IN THIS EPISODE My friend Sari and I go back 47 years. We’re talking the sixth grade! In fact, Sari was one of the first friends I made when my family moved to California. Sari’s been sober for 29 years. She’s a...
Episode #21
IN THIS EPISODE My friend Dan Pearson has an interesting job. He handles customer complaints for a large insurance company. When I say it’s not an easy job, I’m understating it by a lot. He’s an avid long distance...
Episode #20
IN THIS EPISODE Nick talks to Rabbi Jay Siegel. The Rabbi is senior rabbi at Congregation Beth Shalom of Santa Clarita in Southern California and a former associate rabbi at Beth Teshuva Recovery. That’s where his path...
Episode #19
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...
Episode #18
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...
Episode #17
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...
Episode #16
IN THIS EPISODE Just hearing my friend Don Sherwin's story - at an AA meeting in 2019 - gave me hope. Before he got sober forty years ago, Don was an alcoholic and was addicted to both crack and powdered coke. 40 years...
Episode #15
IN THIS EPISODE I first met today's guest, Nick Wallace, when I was a resident at the Rancho Park Recovery (a sober living facility). Nick was the house manager. and h e and I instantly hit it off. Having grown up...
Episode #14
IN THIS EPISODE My buddy Craig Darian might as well go by the name "Mister Hollywood". He has his talented hands in many different places. His Occidental studios have a ton of stages and production facilities here in...
Episode #13
THE BLURB: Owning and running restaurants has been my friend Michael Levine's family business going on three generations now. Over the course of my show biz career, I had hundreds of meals at Monty's, the Levine...
Episode #12
THE BLURB: Addiction medicine didn’t always exist. The good news: not only does it now exist, but it’s got my friend Dr. Courtney Scott as one of its distinguished leaders. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Scott is...
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