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The Mechanic

The Mechanic

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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Alan Katz Art Social Sciences Spirituality
Episodes
  • S1E31 The "Assistant"

    S1E31 The "Assistant"
    28 Oct 2026

    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 afford his own assistants. However many he wants. As you’ll hear, back in the 1990’s, Vince Gerardus and I worked together at The Agency, a small but solid Hollywood talent agency. Vince wasn’t just a good assistant, he was a great one – partly because he covered my ass on so many occasions and partly because he had amazing instincts and even better taste. Vince specialized in representing fantasy and Science fiction authors and especially their catalogues. George R R Martin, for instance. You know, the guy who wrote Game of Thrones.


    We have some history between us, Vince and me. Lots and lots of history.

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    25 mins
  • S1E30 A Dedication To Sobriety

    S1E30 A Dedication To Sobriety
    21 Oct 2026

    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 though, it took Labib a while to realize that dedication. But when he did, it change his life in the best ways possible.


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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • S1E29 The Newcomer

    S1E29 The Newcomer
    14 Oct 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
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