Charlie Sheen Episode 1: The Beginning

In the premiere episode of Season 2, we go back to the very beginning — to a young Carlos Estévez growing up in the shadow of his father Martin Sheen, where cameras, scripts, and applause were part of everyday life. From childhood in New York and Los Angeles, through high school expulsions and backyard Super 8 films, to his first breakout roles in Red Dawn and Platoon, this is the story of how a boy learned that being watched could feel a lot like being loved.Follow the show so you don’t miss the next chapter.This episode contains discussion of addiction, family dynamics, and substance use. Listener discretion advised.Archival audio and media are used for commentary and historical context under Fair Use. See show description for full legal and ethics statement.Audio CreditsSound effects provided by Zapsplat (licensed use).Music by Incompetech by Kevin MacLeod (Creative Commons).Additional sound design from 99Sounds (licensed use).Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/puzzle-piecesLicense code: 9ZHYENFLAJAPT4GDIf you or someone you love is struggling, confidential help in the U.S. is available at 988 or findtreatment.gov.Full research sources for this season: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DRvnVZciRWqRLXLgwXJhJI7pWN4xCZAv/view?usp=sharing