Unsavory Fellow

About Unsavory Fellow

I'm Nick James, actor, writer, filmmaker, and a lifelong dreamer. In the 80s, I chased the dream of being a big Hollywood actor. After 20 years of debauchery and more than 30 years of sobriety, it's time I share my stories. I'm sitting down with fellow entertainers and dreamers to pull back the curtain. From battling addiction and alcoholism, to navigating the chaos of fame, or just surviving the madness of it all, we'll give you an honest look at the ups and downs of chasing dreams in this business. It's part hilarity, part tragedy, but all unfiltered... A true survival guide from a life of

Publisher

Nick James

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

23 Jan 2025

Latest episode

30 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

34 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Oct 2025

   “How Jay Carson Survived Anthrax, Addiction & Hollywood — and Found Gratitude in Nature”

   Host Ry Fellows interviews screenwriter Jay Carson about his experiences with addiction, Hollywood, and politics, highlighting his journey toward sobriety and finding peace in nature.

2. 

   24 Oct 2025

   Van Neistat | Filmmaker/Content Creator

   Filmmaker Van Neistat discusses filmmaking, content creation, and digital storytelling with the host, revealing insights into creativity, personal growth, and overcoming addiction in this interview.

3. 

   28 Aug 2025

   Barbie Herron Conkling | Unsavory Fellow Podcast Episode #32

   Host Nick James interviews Death Midwife Barbie Herron Conkling about her journey through addiction and guiding her son through his battle with cancer, offering insights into healing and finding grace in grief.

Who has been a guest on Unsavory Fellow

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jay Carson
• Van Neistat
• Barbie Herron Conkling
• Charlie White
• Chris Rohloff

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

2,240,336

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

62

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.