How an addiction podcast illuminated the psychology of Rob Reiner's killer
The Hamilton Morris Podcast
Jonathan
May 14, 20262 February 2026
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In this episode I sit down with Dave Manheim, host of the Dopey podcast, to talk about his experiences interviewing Nick Reiner in the years before he allegedly killed Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
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The conversation centers on Nick Reiner, Rob Reiner, and the film Being Charlie as a lens for discussing addiction, recovery, and the psychological burden of celebrity family dynamics. It also explores self-handicapping, mental health, and the tragedy surrounding the Reiner family, with a strong emphasis on empathy, community, and the limits of public judgment.
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