{"id":2201733,"date":"2025-12-16T19:26:21","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T19:26:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2201733"},"modified":"2025-12-16T19:26:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T19:26:21","slug":"nick-reiner-cut-ties-with-pal-over-dad-rob-going-on-podcast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/nick-reiner-cut-ties-with-pal-over-dad-rob-going-on-podcast\/","title":{"rendered":"Nick Reiner cut ties with pal over dad Rob going on podcast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Nick Reiner had a falling out with a friend over <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/12\/15\/us-news\/inside-rob-nick-reiners-fight-at-conan-obriens-christmas-party-that-left-parents-terrified-before-murders\/\">his poor relationship <\/a>with his famous father, Rob Reiner.<\/p>\n<p>During a new interview with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/lifestyle\/lifestyle-news\/nick-reiner-pressure-rob-reiner-dopey-david-manheim-1236451533\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Hollywood Reporter,<\/a> David Manheim, host of the addiction and recovery podcast called <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/dopey-on-the-dark-comedy-of-drug-addiction\/id1077823917\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cDopey,\u201d <\/a>recalled how he formed a close bond with Nick after having the director\u2019s 32-year-old son on his show multiple times since 2016.<\/p>\n<p>Manheim \u2014  a former heroin addict who is ten years sober \u2014 said that when Nick was first on \u201cDopey,\u201d Nick offered to call his dad during the conversation, but Manheim told him that was unnecessary.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>Rob Reiner and Nick Reiner at AOL Studios in New York on May 4, 2016. <span class=\"credit\">WireImage<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>David Manheim hosting the Dopey Podcast in Nov. 2025. <span class=\"credit\">Dopey Podcast\/YouTube<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>But after Manheim\u2019s co-host Chris O\u2019Connor died from<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>a fentanyl overdose in 2018, Manheim asked Nick if Rob could be a guest to help the podcast.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>Nick, according to Manheim, was seemingly offended by the request and stopped speaking to Manheim, who claimed he sent around 150 texts to Nick over the next seven years that were never answered.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI wish I hadn\u2019t asked him to have Rob Reiner come on the show, or at least not when I did, because it pushed him away,\u201d Manheim told THR.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>Rob and Nick Reiner promoting their movie \u201cBeing Charlie\u201d in NYC in May 2016. <span class=\"credit\">WireImage<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>David Manheim\u2019s late podcast co-host, Chris O\u2019Connor. <span class=\"credit\">Dopey Podcast\/Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Nick, who has been in and out of drug rehab since age 15, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/12\/15\/us-news\/rob-reiners-son-nick-in-custody-after-horrifying-murder-of-princess-bride-director-and-wife\/\">was arrested and charged with murdering Rob, 78, and his mom Michele, 68,<\/a> who were both found with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/12\/15\/us-news\/rob-reiner-wife-michelle-had-throats-slit-by-family-member-during-heated-argument-report\/\">their throats slit <\/a>inside their Brentwood, Los Angeles home on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe was young and smart and handsome and new in recovery, and I was very excited to have him on our show because I was such a fan of Rob Reiner,\u201d Manheim told THR about the first time he had Nick on his podcast nearly a decade ago.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI could relate to his stories,\u201d Manheim added.<\/p>\n<p>The podcast host claimed that Nick appeared to be struggling with recovery during the times they spoke.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>Nick Reiner attends the \u201cSpinal Tap II: The End Continues\u201d premiere in LA on Sept. 9, 2025. <span class=\"credit\">REUTERS<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t remember that he was particularly interested in 12-step work,\u201d\u00a0Manheim said. \u201cI know he had been to treatment. I know he was involved in writing. I know he loved to play pick-up basketball in New York City. I think he was interested in spirituality.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Manheim added of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/entertainment\/who-is-nick-reiner\/\">Rob\u2019s troubled son<\/a>, \u201cHe demonstrated a young love of life, to be honest with you, and hopefulness. He wanted to be a part of what me and Chris were doing. He wanted to have fun in recovery, and he wanted to be a successful entertainment writer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Nick, from Manheim\u2019s perspective, also struggled to live up to his dad, who directed classics like <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/12\/16\/entertainment\/katzs-deli-pays-tribute-to-when-harry-met-sally-director-rob-reiner\/\">\u201cWhen Harry Met Sally\u201d <\/a>and \u201cThe Princess Bride,\u201d his mom, who was a successful photographer, and his late grandfather, TV <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2020\/06\/30\/carl-reiner-tv-legend-and-creator-of-dick-van-dyke-show-dies-at-98\/\">comedy legend Carl Reiner.<\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><figcaption>Rob Reiner and Nick Reiner discuss \u201cBeing Charlie\u201d at AOL Studios. <span class=\"credit\">WireImage<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>Rob Reiner, Michele Reiner, Romy Reiner and Nick Reiner at the \u201cSpinal Tap II: The End Continues\u201d premiere. <span class=\"credit\">Todd Williamson\/JanuaryImages \/ BACKGRID<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cIn the little picture, when he was actually making things \u2014 when he wrote\u00a0\u2018Being Charlie,\u2019 or he had an idea \u2014 I think he was just another person with an idea,\u201d Manheim told THR. \u201c[But] I think big-picture, when you\u2019re up against Rob Reiner and Carl Reiner, and you\u2019re a struggling drug addict, the pressure is immense because how accomplished is anybody at age 24?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>During one of Nick\u2019s appearances on the \u201cDopey\u201d podcast in 2018, he <span style=\"letter-spacing: -0.16px\">recalled the time <\/span>that <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/12\/15\/celebrity-news\/nick-reiner-once-destroyed-parents-rob-and-micheles-home-during-drug-fueled-rage\/\">he \u201cdestroyed\u201d his parents\u2019 house <\/a>during a drug-fueled rage.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI got totally spun out on uppers \u2014 I think it was coke and something else \u2014 and I was up for days on end. I started punching out some things in my guest house,\u201d Nick said, adding that he was pissed that his parents told him he \u201chad to go.\u201d<span style=\"letter-spacing: -0.16px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Nick and Rob had a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/12\/16\/celebrity-news\/inside-rob-reiners-son-nicks-hostile-dynamic-with-siblings-romy-and-jake\/\">complicated relationship<\/a> over the years. In 2015, they teamed up professionally on the movie \u201cBeing Charlie,\u201d which was inspired by Nick\u2019s experience with addiction. <\/p>\n<p>During press for the film, Rob expressed regret at how he handled his son\u2019s addiction battle.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen Nick would tell us that it wasn\u2019t working for him, we wouldn\u2019t listen. We were desperate and because the people had diplomas on their wall, we listened to them when we should have been listening to our son,\u201d\u00a0the director told the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/entertainment\/movies\/moviesnow\/la-et-mn-rob-reiner-nick-romy-toronto-drug-addiction-20150915-story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LA Times<\/a> at the time.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>Nick Reiner attends AOL Build Speaker Series in NYC in May 2016. <span class=\"credit\">FilmMagic<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>An insider exclusively told Page Six Monday that Nick <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/12\/15\/celebrity-news\/nick-reiner-really-resented-dad-rob-hated-himself-for-not-being-as-prolific\/\">\u201creally resented his dad\u201d<\/a> and \u201chated himself for not being as talented, prolific or beloved as his dad or grandad.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The night before Rob and Michele\u2019s deaths, Nick allegedly <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/12\/15\/us-news\/inside-rob-nick-reiners-fight-at-conan-obriens-christmas-party-that-left-parents-terrified-before-murders\/\">had a massive blow-up with his parents <\/a>at Conan O\u2019Brien\u2019s Christmas party.<\/p>\n<p>Sources told The Post that the trio reportedly ended up in a \u201cvery loud argument\u2019\u2019 \u2014 possibly because Nick was back on drugs and\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/12\/15\/celebrity-news\/nick-reiner-once-destroyed-parents-rob-and-micheles-home-during-drug-fueled-rage\/?_gl=1*4np3b7*_gcl_au*OTA5OTk0ODUuMTc2NDkwODEyOQ..*_ga*MjU2Mjk1MjU3LjE3NDE5MTQxNDI.*_ga_0DZ7LHF5PZ*czE3NjU4Mjk2NTEkbzQzOCRnMSR0MTc2NTg0MzEzOSRqNTAkbDAkaDA.\">refusing yet another go at treatment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRob had been telling people that they\u2019re scared for Nick and scared that his mental state was deteriorating,\u2019\u2019 a lifelong family friend who lives near the Reiner home told The Post.<\/p>\n<p>Rob and Nick had another public fight months earlier at a restaurant in Santa Monica Canyon, a worker confirmed to The Post.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>Rob and Nick Reiner on the cover of The celebrity.land after Rob\u2019s murder.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The father and son also had tension when they were making \u201cBeing Charlie,\u201d according to stunt performer Erik Aud\u00e9, who recently told<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/12\/15\/celebrity-news\/rob-reiner-and-unappreciative-son-nick-publicly-fought-on-film-set\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Page Six<\/a> that the pair had a fight on set where they were \u201cjust going off on each other.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI just assumed, whether this is correct or not, this kid must be pushing all his buttons,\u201d Aud\u00e9 said. \u201cRob can\u2019t do anything right.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Nick is currently in custody for allegedly killing his parents, with no bail set for his release.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source pagesix.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nick Reiner had a falling out with a friend over his poor relationship with his famous father, Rob Reiner. 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