Unsavory Fellow

🎙️In this episode of Unsavory Fellow, I sit down with Jay — screenwriter, creator of The Morning Show, and Hillary Clinton’s former press secretary — to talk about the madness of politics, Hollywood, and recovery. After years of chaos and success, Jay found peace in sobriety, family, and the wilderness — teaching extreme survival courses with Boulder Outdoor Survival School. This one’s about redem...

🎙️In this episode, I sit down with the wildly talented filmmaker Van Neistat, creator of the hit show The Spirited Man. We dive deep into the art of filmmaking, content creation, and storytelling, exploring the birth of YouTube and how Van and his brother Casey Neistat became pioneers of digital storytelling. From their HBO show The Neistat Brothers to navigating the highs and lows of life behind...

🎙️ Episode 32 –" Walking Him Home." Barbie Herron Conkling on Love, Loss, and the Sacred Path to HealingIn this deeply moving episode of Unsavory Fellow, Nick James sits down with Death Midwife, Reiki Practitioner, and Ceremonialist Barbie Herron Conkling to explore her extraordinary journey from addiction to profound spiritual healing. With raw vulnerability and sacred insight, Barbie s...

🎙️ From Rock Bottom to Redemption | Charlie White's Journey to Sobriety & Purpose | Unsavory Fellow PodcastIn this powerful episode of Unsavory Fellow, I sit down with USA Beach Handball athlete and Pickleball phenom Charlie White, who opens up about his raw and emotional battle with alcoholism and mental health. With over 10 years of sobriety, Charlie shares the turning point that saved h...

From Surf Films & LSD with Timothy Leary to 35 Years Sober | Chris Rohloff on Unsavory FellowIn this wild and unforgettable episode #30 of Unsavory Fellow with my great friend Chris Rohloff—son of legendary surf filmmaker Grant Rohloff and owner of Vintage Surf Art, dives deep into a life story that’s as outrageous as it is inspiring. Chris shares jaw, dropping tales from growing up on a Topan...

Unsavory Fellow with Nick James | Ep. #29 Skip EngblomFrom the gritty shores of Venice Beach to the birth of the Dogtown movement, Skip Engblom, founder of Santa Monica Airlines and co-creator of a cultural revolution, joins us to share his wild ride. We dive deep into his early days surfing and shaping boards in Hawaii, the rise of the Dogtown scene with Craig Stecyk and Jeff Ho, and his personal...

Unsavory Fellow with Nick James | Ep. #28 Summer Winter: The Speechless Place & Finding Music in SobrietyIn this powerful episode, singer-songwriter Summer Winter joins Nick James to talk about her deeply personal new album, The Speechless Place. Summer opens up about her creative process, the emotional journey behind the music, and how getting sober changed not just her life but her sound. Th...

n this episode of Unsavory Fellow, Nick James sits down with actor, comedian, and groundbreaking pro skater Pancho Moler. Pancho shares his wild ride—from becoming the world's first Little Person pro skateboarder to landing roles in cult horror films like Candy Corn, They Will Come, and Rob Zombie’s 31. But it wasn’t all lights and lenses. Pancho opens up about his dark spiral into addiction, the...

In this episode of Unsavory Fellow, Nick James sits down with the brilliant and hilarious John Pirruccello—beloved character actor and star of the Broadway smash Glengarry Glen Ross alongside Bill Burr, Bob Odenkirk, and Kieran Culkin. From the grind of Hollywood to the bright lights of Broadway, John shares his wild journey, acting wisdom, behind-the-scenes stories, and what it means to finally m...

Peter Gaulke screenwriter/comedian shares his hilarious tales of Hollywood debauchery, and how he sold his first script for 1 MILLION DOLLARS!!! Thanks for stopping by the studio! Check us out on social media and enjoy the episode! Make sure to Like, Subscribe, and Follow! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unsavoryfellowpod?_t=ZP-8u47YTqrC87&_r=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unsavoryfello...

Dustin Ybarra comedian/actor shares his hilarious tales of debauchery, how he got sober and how he’s living his dream life in gratitude as a rising star! Thanks for stopping by the studio! Check us out on social media and enjoy the episode! Make sure to Like, Subscribe, and Follow! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unsavoryfellowpod?_t=ZP-8u47YTqrC87&_r=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uns...

🎙️ Unsavory Fellow | Episode #23 Courtney Thorne-Smith – Fame, Sobriety & Finding GratitudeIn this powerful episode of Unsavory Fellow, we're joined by the incredible Courtney Thorne-Smith, beloved actress known for her iconic roles on Melrose Place, Two and a Half Men, and According to Jim. Courtney opens up about the highs and lows of life in the spotlight — and how her journey to sobriety c...

My guest Sean Milliken returns to the show for a Hilarious and Heartfelt conversations about all the good and bad feelings that come around every Father's Day! #podcast #acting #hollywood #movies #recovery #addiction #fathersday #realtalk #sobriety Make sure to Like, Subscribe, and Follow! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unsavoryfellowpod?_t=ZP-8u47YTqrC87&_r=1Instagram: https://www.instag...

"Stoked to have my buddy the legendary George Wilson- Dogtown/Z-Boy pioneer and fashion icon-on the show! From outrageous tales of skateboarding and lifeguarding in the wild 70's to his raw, hilarious journey through addiction and the in spiring life he leads in sobriety today. This ones packed with grit, laughs and serious soul."Check us out on social media and enjoy the episode! Ma...

"From Pain to Purpose with a tattoo machine in hand." Renowned Tattoo Artist Jason Stores hit rock bottom. Now 18 years of sobriety he's changing lives for fun and for free! From addict to artist and and pain to purpose he is one of the most inspiring guys I know! #tattooartist #tattoolife #addictionrecovery #jasonstores #realtalk #hopeafteraddiction #prisontopurpose

Two-time World Stuntman Award winner Greg Fitzpatrick reveals how he deals with fear, doubt, by being powered by gratitude and drive which led him to double for stars like Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., and Frank Grillo! Check us out on social media and enjoy the episode! Make sure to Like, Subscribe, and Follow! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unsavoryfellowpod?_t=ZP-8u47YTqrC87&_r=1 Instagr...

In this episode of  Unsavory Fellow , I sit down with Craig Blum, entrepreneur and founder of Johnny Doughnuts. Craig opens up about his long, winding journey through countless business failures before finally striking gold with his beloved doughnut brand. With humor and heart, he shares outrageous stories of past debauchery and reflects on how 39 years of sobriety have shaped a life rooted in gra...

Nick Fouquet, world renowned hat designer for Brad Pitt, Pharrell Williams, Lady Gaga, just to name a few, explores the rich history of hats from royalty and religion to cowboys, reveling how headwear signifies identity, origin and social class.

This week my Mom joins us on the podcast! She and I are celebrating 34 years of Sobriety Together! Thanks for joining us for this Special Mother's Day Edition! Check us out on social media and enjoy the episode! Make sure to Like, Subscribe, and Follow! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unsavoryfellowpod?_t=ZP-8u47YTqrC87&_r=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unsavoryfellowpod/ Spotify: https://...

This week my good friend Michael Childress joins us on the podcast! He came by and told us some insane stories! Thanks for joining us on this week's episode! Check us out on social media and enjoy the episode! Make sure to Like, Subscribe, and Follow! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unsavoryfellowpod?_t=ZP-8u47YTqrC87&_r=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unsavoryfellowpod/ Spotify: ht...

My good friend Robert Rusler joins us on the podcast! Robert is an actor/writer/director and a great guy! Thanks for joining us on this week's episode! Check us out on social media and enjoy the episode! Make sure to Like, Subscribe, and Follow! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unsavoryfellowpod?_t=ZP-8u47YTqrC87&_r=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unsavoryfellowpod/ Spotify: https://...

My good friend John Philbin joins us on the podcast! John is a legendary actor and has starred in movies like Tombstone, Point Break, and Children of the Corn! Check us out on social media and enjoy the episode! Make sure to Like, Subscribe, and Follow! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unsavoryfellowpod?_t=ZP-8u47YTqrC87&_r=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unsavoryfellowpod/ Spotify: http...

A good friend of mine Jake Reiner joins us on the podcast! I met Jake on the set of a Pilot we did together and we instantly had a connection! Make sure to check out Jake's new film Things Like This! Check out Jake on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakereiner/ Jake's Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theincline_dodgers/ Check us out on social media and enjoy the episode! Make...

My good friend Solo Scott joins us on the podcast. We talk about surfing, skateboarding, and getting into trouble with the law! Check us out on social media and enjoy the episode! Make sure to Like, Subscribe, and Follow! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unsavoryfellowpod?_t=ZP-8u47YTqrC87&_r=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unsavoryfellowpod/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6XNVcx...

My good friend Mel Rodriguez joins us on the podcast! Check out The Residence now streaming on Netflix! Check us out on social media and enjoy the episode! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unsavoryfellowpod?_t=ZP-8u47YTqrC87&_r=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unsavoryfellowpod/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6XNVcx26YYARBDsQO6EAiS?si=uVuogC6-TmmWxI-dW63KTg YouTube: https://www.yo...