The Mechanic

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 law, all for the better.

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 mother, a grandmother, a hair stylist and a craft services professional in the movie and TV business. She sets out a great table! She’s a constant service to men and women struggling with addiction and, even more, she’s a perfect example of what integrating a 12 step program can do for you on an altruistic and spiritual plane.SHOW NOTESIf you enjoy this podcast, please sample our others at Costard & Touchstone. Your next podcast binge is just a click away.

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 runner.I wanted to have Dan on the podcast because he’s such a warm, compassionate and loving human being. I think you’ll get that immediately.SHOW NOTESIf you enjoy this podcast, please check out the rest of our podcasts at Costard & Touchstone. Your next podcast obsession is just a click away!

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.SHOW NOTESIf you're enjoying this podcast, please visit Costard & Touchstone to check out some of our other podcasts. Who knows? Your next great podcast obsession might be just a click away!

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. SHOW NOTESIf 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.

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! SHOW NOTESIf 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!

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 later (which include a long, successful marriage and a long, successful career as lawyer), Don is completely free of his former mental obsession (with drugs and alcohol). And, to be free of the obsession is to truly be free.SHOW NOTESIf you're enjoying this podcast, pleasel check out our other podcast at Costard & Touchstone. Your next podcast obsession is just a click away!

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 in show biz (Nick's dad was and is a prominent TV director/producer), Nick understood the lure. But he also understood twelve step programs on a granular level. More than anything, Nick was the role model I needed at that moment. SHOW NOTESIf you're enjoying this podcast, pleasel check out our other podcast at Costard & Touchstone. Your next podcast obsession is just a click away!