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#53 Leif
12 oktober 2023 · 43 min
On Valentine’s Day in junior high, Leif was supposed to ask Kalila out. But he never did. Seventeen years later, Kalila wants to know why. Lees meer
Credits
This episode was hosted and produced by senior producer Kalila Holt, along with Jonathan Goldstein and Phoebe Flanigan. The supervising producer is Stevie Lane.
Production assistance from Mohini Madgavkar. Editorial guidance from Emily Condon.
Special thanks to Max Green, Flora Lichtman, and Connor Sampson.
In the IM recreation, Karina was played by Reagan Didier, and Leif was played by John Claassen—thanks to Greg Holt and Tony John for making that possible.
The show was mixed by Bobby Lord.
Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Blue Dot Sessions, Katie Mullins, Florian Le Prisé, and Bobby Lord. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records.
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#52 Lenny
5 oktober 2023 · 41 min
Lenny was Jonathan's childhood best friend, but they drifted apart as they grew into adulthood. Now, Lenny is dying and needs a friend. So Jonathan makes the call. Lees meer
Credits
Heavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.
This episode was produced by supervising producer Stevie Lane, along with Phoebe Flanigan. The senior producer is Kalila Holt.
Production assistance by Mohini Madgavkar. Editorial guidance from Emily Condon.
Special thanks to Lauren Silverman, Neil Drumming, and Jackie Cohen.
The show was mixed by Bobby Lord.
Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Blue Dot Sessions, Katie Condon, Paper Rabbit, Boxwood Orchestra, Principle, and Bobby Lord. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records.
Heavyweight is a Spotify Original Podcast.
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Trailer: Heavyweight Season 8
2 oktober 2023 · 1 min
Here’s a taste of what’s in store. Season 8 begins October 5th. Listen on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Lees meer
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#51 The Elliotts
22 december 2022 · 56 min
In 1525, the Archbishop of Glasgow placed a curse on the Elliott family. Now, 500 years later, one very unlucky branch of the Elliotts wants it lifted. Lees meer
Credits
Heavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.
This episode was produced by supervising producer Stevie Lane, and Mohini Madgavkar. The senior producer is Kalila Holt.
Special thanks to Emily Condon, Alex Blumberg, Valentina Powers, Max Green, Damiano Marchetti, and Jackie Cohen.
The show was mixed by Bobby Lord.
Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Michael Hearst, Blue Dot Sessions, Sean Jacobi, Gideon Freudmann, Hew Time, Jaybird Blonde, Roma, and Bobby Lord. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records.
Dillon Elliott has been volunteering for a suicide-prevention organization, Samaritans, for years. To find out more about their important work, visit www.samaritans.org
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#50 Nick
15 december 2022 · 40 min
Is Nick hearing his dead brother’s voice in a song by a Grammy-nominated musician? Lees meer
Credits
Heavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.
This episode was produced by senior producer Kalila Holt, along with Mohini Madgavkar. The supervising producer is Stevie Lane.
"We Are the Paradox" is by The Brilliant. Written and produced by James Moss/Jake Wherry at The Herbgarden. Guitars/Bass/Keys/Programming by Jake Wherry. Vocals/Programming/Keys by James Moss.
Special thanks to to to Chris’s parents, Steve and Stephanie, as well as to Emily Condon, Steve Marsh, Liz Fulton, Max Green, Ellen Frankman, Nathalie Russell, Alex Blumberg, and Jackie Cohen
The show was mixed by Bobby Lord.
Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Blue Dot Sessions, Angular Wave Research, Lamalo, and Bobby Lord. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records.
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Heavyweight Short: Jesse & Tori
8 december 2022 · 20 min
For Jesse, Tori has always been the one that got away. Lees meer
Credits
This Heavyweight short was hosted and produced by Stevie Lane, along with Mohini Madgavkar and Jonathan Goldstein. The senior producer is Kalila Holt. Production help from Damiano Marchetti.
Special thanks to Special thanks to Emily Condon, Alex Blumberg, and Sanya Dosani.
The show was mixed by Bobby Lord.
Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Ben Alleman, Aaron Paul Low, Michael Charles Smith, and Bobby Lord.
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#49 Another Roadside Attraction
17 november 2022 · 46 min
When Stephanie was in high school, a bookstore seemingly dropped out of the sky into her small Texas town. Then, just as quickly, it was gone. Lees meer
Credits
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, dial the US National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. Those outside the US can find your local helpline at befrienders.org.
Heavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.
This episode was produced by senior producer Kalila Holt, along with Mohini Madgavkar. The supervising producer is Stevie Lane. Production help from Damiano Marchetti.
Special thanks to to Emily Condon, Sanya Dosani, Lauren Silverman, Caitlin Kenney, Brendan Klinkenberg, and Jackie Cohen.
The show was mixed by Bobby Lord.
Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Michael Hearst, Blue Dot Sessions, Chris Zabriskie, Angular Wave Research, and Bobby Lord. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records.
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#48 Ben
10 november 2022 · 36 min
Ben was just a kid when Sihan arrived from Korea. He lived with Ben’s family for several years. And then one day, just as suddenly as he’d arrived, Sihan was gone. Ben has been trying to find him ever since. Lees meer
Credits
Heavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.
This episode was produced by Mohini Madgavkar. The Supervising Producer is Stevie Lane. The Senior Producer is Kalila Holt. Production help from Damiano Marchetti.
Special thanks to Emily Condon, Brendan Klinkenberg, Lisa Wang, Alex Blumberg, Christopher Ibeling, and Jackie Cohen. The show was mixed by Bobby Lord.
Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Ben Alleman, Bobby Lord, Blue Dot Sessions, Graham Barton, Liefie, and Bauble. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records.
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#47 Frederick J. Brown
27 oktober 2022 · 34 min
Maia found a painting in the garbage and took it home. But as it turned out, it wasn’t just any painting. Lees meer
Credits
This episode was hosted and produced by senior producer Kalila Holt, along with Jonathan Goldstein.
The supervising producer is Stevie Lane. Production help from Damiano Marchetti.
Special thanks to Sam Reisman, Emily Condon, Alex Blumberg, Lydia Polgreen, Marcy Flynn, Karl McCool, Caitlin Kenney, and Kayla Lattimore.
The show was mixed by Bobby Lord.
Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Blue Dot Sessions, Michael Hearst, Sun Shapes, and Bobby Lord. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records.
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Heavyweight Short: Cody
13 oktober 2022 · 16 min
One day in high school, Cody received a hug that melted his heart. Sixteen years later and he still can’t stop thinking about it. Lees meer
Credits
Heavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.
This episode was produced by senior producer Kalila Holt, and Mohini Madgavkar. The supervising producer is Stevie Lane. Production help from Damiano Marchetti.
Special thanks to Special thanks to Emily Condon, Aaron Randle, and Hannah Chinn.
The show was mixed by Bobby Lord.
Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Blue Dot Sessions, and Bobby Lord. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records.
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#46 Dan
6 oktober 2022 · 38 min
On Dan’s first date with his wife Nancy, a stranger took their photograph. Nineteen years later, Dan wants the photo back. But to get it, he'll have to face the last person he wants to. Lees meer
Credits
Heavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.
This episode was produced by supervising producer Stevie Lane, and Mohini Madgavkar. The senior producer is Kalila Holt. Production help from Damiano Marchetti.
Special thanks to Emily Condon, Alex Blumberg, Caitlin Kenney, Phoebe Flanigan, and Jackie Cohen. Nancy Updike, who you heard in this episode, is coming out with a new series called We Were Three, which drops on October 13th, from Serial Productions.
The show was mixed by Bobby Lord.
Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Michael Hearst, Blue Dot Sessions, Aaron Paul Low, Tropique, and Bobby Lord. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records.
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#45 Sgt. John Kapphahn
29 september 2022 · 40 min
When Melanie was a kid, she recorded Billy Ray Cyrus’s 1993 TV Special over something irreplaceable: the sole copy of an interview her father did on Walter Cronkite after being injured in Vietnam. Thirty years later, she wants to make things right. Lees meer
Credits
Heavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.
This episode was produced by senior producer Kalila Holt, along with Mohini Madgavkar. The supervising producer is Stevie Lane. Production help from Damiano Marchetti.
Special thanks to Emily Condon, Matt Carlson, Peter Molin, Sanya Dosani, Mitch Hansen, Jonah Delso, Sam Reisman, and Jackie Cohen.
The show was mixed by Bobby Lord.
Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Shanghai Restoration Project, Bauble, and Bobby Lord. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records.
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#44 Sara
22 september 2022 · 41 min
Sara received a letter from a woman with the exact same name as her. In it, the woman claimed to be her childhood best friend. The only problem? Sara doesn’t remember this person. At all. Lees meer
Credits
Heavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.
This episode was produced by supervising producer Stevie Lane, and Mohini Madgavkar. The senior producer is Kalila Holt. Production help from Damiano Marchetti.
Special thanks to Emily Condon, Alex Blumberg, Mimi O’Donnell, Sanya Dosani, Rosie Guerin, and Jackie Cohen. Thank you also to Professor George Bonanno, author of the book The End of Trauma.
The show was mixed by Bobby Lord.
Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Blue Dot Sessions, Florian Le Prise, and Bobby Lord. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records.
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#43 Maura
16 december 2021 · 36 min
When Maura was 17, her favorite cousin died in a car crash. Maura’s been too afraid to drive ever since. But now, a decade later, she wants to face her fear. Lees meer
Credits
This episode of Heavyweight was hosted and produced by Kalila Holt, Mohini Madgavkar, Stevie Lane, and Jonathan Goldstein.
Special thanks to Emily Condon, Augie Goldstein, Alex Blumberg, Bethel Habte, Anna Foley, Lynn Levy, Paul Bowman, Zac Schmidt, and Jackie Cohen.
The show is mixed by Bobby Lord.
Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Sean Jacobi, Bobby Lord, Blue Dot Sessions, Hew Time, and Bauble. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records.
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#42 Mark
9 december 2021 · 40 min
When Mark was in college, his dream was to be a famous painter. It’s a dream he missed out on by only an inch. This is the story of that inch. Lees meer
Credits
This episode of Heavyweight was hosted and produced by Stevie Lane, along with Mohini Madgavkar and Jonathan Goldstein. The senior producer is Kalila Holt.
Special thanks to Emily Condon, Alex Blumberg, Phoebe Flanigan, Reyhan Harmanci, Andrea B Scott, and Bobby Lord.
The show is mixed by Bobby Lord.
Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Michael Hearts, Sean Jacobi, Bobby Lord, Hew Time, Of Tropique, Bauble, and Virginia Violet and the Rays. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records.
If you want to check out Joe Zucker’s work, you can find out more at: www.joezucker.com.
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#41 Barbara Wilson
18 november 2021 · 33 min
This is the second and final part of episode #40 Barbara Shutt. So if you’ve not yet heard it, go back and listen to that first. Lees meer
Credits
Heavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.
This episode was produced by Stevie Lane, along with Mohini Madgavkar. The senior producer is Kalila Holt.
Special thanks to Emily Condon, Alex Blumberg, Phia Bennin, Justin McGoldrick, JT Townsend, the Cincinnati History Museum, the Berea College Archives, and Jackie Cohen.
The show was mixed by Bobby Lord.
Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Sean Jacobi, Michael Hearst, Blue Dot Sessions, and Bobby Lord. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records.
To read Lenore DePree's memoir, you can find it under the reissued title, "90 Brothers and Sisters."
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#40 Barbara Shutt
18 november 2021 · 37 min
In 1968, Jonathan’s mother-in-law Becky spent one of the best summers of her life with a woman named Barbara. But then they never spoke again. Now, over fifty years later, Becky learns something about Barbara that makes her question whether she ever really knew her at all. Lees meer
Credits
Heavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.
This episode was produced by Stevie Lane, along with Mohini Madgavkar. The senior producer is Kalila Holt.
Special thanks to Emily Condon, Alex Blumberg, Brendan Klinkenberg, Mitch Hansen, Phia Bennin, Justin McGoldrick, JT Townsend, Rachel Strom, Mark Barlett, Jason Alexander at the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts, and Jackie Cohen.
The show was mixed by Bobby Lord.
Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Blue Dot Sessions, Hew Time, Lullatone, Shanghai Restoration Project, and Bobby Lord. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records.
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#39 Stephen
28 oktober 2021 · 32 min
This is the second and final part of last week’s episode. So if you’ve not yet heard the episode “Justine,” go back and listen to that first. Lees meer
Credits
Heavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.
This episode was produced by senior producer Kalila Holt, along with Stevie Lane and Mohini Madgavkar.
Special thanks to Emily Condon, Jorge Just, Alex Blumberg, Sharon Mashihi, Connie Walker, Isabelle Larreur, and Jackie Cohen.
News footage courtesy of Gray Media Group, Inc. and WAVE 3 News.
The show was mixed by Bobby Lord.
Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Blue Dot Sessions, Katie Mullins, and Bobby Lord. The song Stephen listens to in the episode is “The Other Side of Mt. Heart Attack” by Liars. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records.
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#38 Justine
21 oktober 2021 · 35 min
Growing up, Justine’s father always told her unbelievable stories about his life: that he was a big winner on Jeopardy; an outlaw who robbed banks armed only with flowers. But now, as an adult, Justine has started to question—are her father’s stories so unbelievable because none of them are true? In the process of fact-checking her dad’s life, something surprising emerges that neither Justine nor Jonathan ever saw coming. Lees meer
Credits
Heavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.
This episode was produced by senior producer Kalila Holt, along with Stevie Lane and Mohini Madgavkar.
Special thanks to Emily Condon, Alex Blumberg, Sharon Mashihi, Connie Walker, and Marie-Claude.
The show was mixed by Bobby Lord.
Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Blue Dot Sessions, Ben Alleman, Bauble, Chris Zabriskie, Shanghai Restoration Project, and Bobby Lord. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records.
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#37 John
7 oktober 2021 · 31 min
Before he became a best-selling author, John Green was going to dedicate his life to God. Until he crossed paths with Nick. Twenty years later, John sets off to find Nick and revisit the day that changed the course of both their lives. Lees meer
Credits
Heavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.
This episode was produced by senior producer Kalila Holt, along with Stevie Lane and Mohini Madgavkar.
Special thanks to Emily Condon, Reverend Patricia Shelden, Alex Blumberg, Caitlin Kenney, Gabby Bulgarelli, and Jackie Cohen.
The show was mixed by Bobby Lord.
Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Blue Dot Sessions, and Bobby Lord. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records.
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#36 Brandon
30 september 2021 · 32 min
Throughout high school, Brandon was a misfit. Then one day, out of the blue, one of the school’s prettiest, most popular girls asked him to prom. Fifteen years later, Brandon wants to know: why him? Lees meer
Credits
Heavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.
This episode was produced by Stevie Lane, and Mohini Madgavkar. The senior producer is Kalila Holt.
Special thanks to Emily Condon, Alex Blumberg, Sharon Mashihi, Mimi O’Donnell, Jessica Yung, and Jackie Cohen.
The show was mixed by Bobby Lord.
Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Michael Hearst, the Jacobi Family Band, Podington Bear, and Bobby Lord. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records.
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Heavyweight Short: A Canadian Tale
15 juli 2021 · 17 min
Adam swears he met Fidel Castro in Montreal 25 years ago. But ever since, no one’s believed him. Fortunately for Adam, the one person—one Canadian—who can prove his story is Jonathan Goldstein. Lees meer
Heavyweight returns with a full new season on September 30th.
Credits
This episode was produced by Stevie Lane, Kalila Holt, and Jonathan Goldstein.
It was mixed by Catherine Anderson, with music by Trabants, Blue Dot Sessions, and Bobby Lord.
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Heavyweight Short: The Sharing Place
1 juli 2021 · 22 min
Heavyweight often features grownups grappling with childhood trauma. But in today’s Heavyweight Short, Jonathan visits a place where children grapple with trauma in the present. At The Sharing Place, kids talk about things most adults can’t even face. A warning: This episode deals with sensitive topics like suicide and death. Lees meer
Credits
This story originally ran on This American Life in 2015, and was produced by Sean Cole. It was mixed for Heavyweight by Emma Munger, with music by Christine Fellows, Blue Dot Sessions, Bobby Lord, and Poddington Bear.
If you’re feeling depressed or just want someone to talk to, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
You can find out more about The Sharing Place’s work at thesharingplace.org.
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Heavyweight Short: Hallie
17 juni 2021 · 16 min
When Hallie was 17, she spent a few minutes with a stranger who changed her life. A decade later, Hallie sets out to find her. Lees meer
Credits
This Heavyweight short was hosted and produced by Kalila Holt, along with Stevie Lane, Mohini Madgavkar, and Jonathan Goldstein.
Special thanks to Sam Reisman, Cheri Mantz and Dr. Lynd.
The show was mixed by Catherine Anderson.
Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Blue Dot Sessions, and Bobby Lord.
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Check In: Holiday Special
17 december 2020 · 31 min
Happy holidays! In our last check in of 2020, Stevie confronts her grandfather with a question she’s been afraid to ask for over twenty years, and Kalila solves the mystery of an enigmatic gravestone. Lees meer
Mixed by Bobby Lord.
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Check In: Curtis Sittenfeld
10 december 2020 · 32 min
Jonathan speaks with Curtis Sittenfeld about her novel Rodham, which deals with many of the themes we explore on Heavyweight: things like returning to the past to change it, and the question of what our lives might have been like if we’d made one decision differently. Rodham is a novel about what Hillary Clinton’s life and political career might have looked like if she had never married Bill Clinton. Lees meer
Mix by Bobby Lord.
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Check In: Do You Like Music?
3 december 2020 · 32 min
Jonathan, Stevie, and Kalila are back, to talk about Thanksgiving and music. Lees meer
Music and mix by Bobby Lord. Additional music by Sean, Ryan, Kevin, and Brian Jacobi.
Find our playlist, "Goldstein's Party Faves to Get the Party Going," here
Find Madeline Forman's music here
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#35 Rachel and Jon
12 november 2020 · 45 min
Rachel and Jon are siblings who were separated as young children. Jonathan helps them confront the woman responsible... fifty years later. Lees meer
Credits
Heavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.
This episode was produced by Kalila Holt, along with Stevie Lane.
Special thanks to Emily Condon, Alex Blumberg, PJ Vogt, Mohini Madgavkar, Nabeel Chollampat, and Jackie Cohen.
The show was mixed by Bobby Lord.
Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Blue Dot Sessions, and Bobby Lord. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records.
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#34 Annie
5 november 2020 · 44 min
Every time Annie’s family comes to town, they exclude her from their plans. Annie needs to know why. Lees meer
Credits
This episode of Heavyweight was hosted and produced by Kalila Holt, along with Stevie Lane and Jonathan Goldstein.
Special thanks to Emily Condon, Alex Blumberg, Mathilde Urfalino, Mia Bloomfield, Emma Munger, Zac Schmidt, Sam Reisman, and Jackie Cohen.
The show was mixed by Bobby Lord.
Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Bobby Lord, Hew Time, Blue Dot Sessions, and Shanghai Restoration Project. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records.
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#33 Bobby
22 oktober 2020 · 36 min
How the worst McDonald’s commercial ever made came to be. And how Bobby got mixed up in it. Lees meer
Credits
Heavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.
This episode was produced by Stevie Lane, along with Kalila Holt.
Special thanks to Emily Condon, Alex Blumberg, Chris Neary, Nazanin Rafsanjani, Phoebe Flanigan, Nabeel Chollampat, Jake Anderson, Billy Klein, Nicholas Papaleo, and Jackie Cohen.
The show was mixed by Bobby Lord.
Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Michael Hearst, Podington Bear, Blue Dot Sessions, Lost Condors, Hew Time, and Bobby Lord. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records.
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#32 Vivian
15 oktober 2020 · 37 min
In 1995, Vivian’s uncle Helio died of AIDS. Now, 25 years later, Vivian’s on a search to find the man who cared for him until his death. Lees meer
Credits
Heavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.
This episode was produced by Stevie Lane. The senior producer is Kalila Holt.
Special thanks to Emily Condon, Alex Blumberg, Caitlin Kenney, Mimi O’Donnell, Lydia Polgreen, Reyhan Harmanci, Nabeel Chollampat, and Jackie Cohen.
The show was mixed by Bobby Lord.
Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Michael Hearst, Haley Shaw, Blue Dot Sessions, and Bobby Lord. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records.
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Why Is Mason Reese Crying?
8 oktober 2020 · 27 min
Mason Reese was the biggest child star of the early 1970's. Recently, he posted a YouTube video of himself crying. Jonathan sets out to discover why. This is a story Jonathan made for Reply All in 2015. The new season of Heavyweight starts next week. Lees meer
Credits
This episode was produced by Jonathan Goldstein, along with Chris Neary, Tim Howard, Sruthi Pinnamaneni, PJ Vogt, and Alex Goldman.
Editing by Alex Blumberg.
The show was mixed by John DeLore and Bobby Lord.
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Heavyweight Check In 8
18 juni 2020 · 10 min
As we turn our attention back to producing classic Heavyweight episodes, we leave you with one last check in. SPOILER ALERT: This check in contains a special treat. Lees meer
Special thanks to Matthew Boll and Doug Barron.
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Heavyweight Check In 7
4 juni 2020 · 29 min
During these times of uncertainty and sadness, we bring you two stories of two women seeking the comfort of childhood. Amber and Eva are in search of their first grade teachers. Lees meer
Mix by Bobby Lord. Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson , Bobby Lord, and Blue Dot Sessions.
Further Reading:
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/06/becoming-a-parent-in-the-age-of-black-lives-matter/612448/
https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/a23960/james-baldwin-cool-it/
https://www.mpd150.com/report/overview/
https://www.newyorker.com/news/dispatch/george-floyd-houstons-protests-and-the-privilege-of-the-benefit-of-the-doubt
https://newrepublic.com/article/157949/fascism-america-trump-anti-police-george-floyd-protests
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/06/the-case-for-reparations/361631/
And you can find Amber’s memoir about leaving the Jehovah’s Witnesses here:
https://bookshop.org/books/leaving-the-witness-exiting-a-religion-and-finding-a-life/9780735222540
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Heavyweight Check In 6
22 mei 2020 · 23 min
Milestones and cramped houses. Lees meer
Mix by Bobby Lord. Music by Christine Fellows, Bobby Lord, and Blue Dot Sessions.
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Heavyweight Check In 5
7 mei 2020 · 31 min
Jonathan surprises Stevie and Kalila with some special friends from seasons past who, wouldn’t you know it, are still in need of his help. Lees meer
Mix by Bobby Lord. Music by Bobby Lord, Christine Fellows, Blue Dot Sessions, and Connie Shi (https://www.iamconnieshi.com/).
We put together a Heavyweight playlist… fan and staff favorites. If you’re looking to introduce friends to the show, it’s a good place to start: heavyweight.show/playlist.
You can find Connie's song here: https://open.spotify.com/track/46QGACGIdJ9XWcxkEvgBmi?si=f1OduvGzQwK7BP7o2ASGxA.
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Heavyweight Check In 4
27 april 2020 · 17 min
Stuck in new homes and old. Lees meer
Mix by Bobby Lord. Music by Christine Fellows and Bobby Lord.
Also, we put together a Heavyweight playlist… fan and staff favorites. If you’re looking to introduce friends to the show, it’s a good place to start: heavyweight.show/playlist.
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Heavyweight Check In 3
14 april 2020 · 30 min
A lot of people have been feeling lonely lately. So, they've been reaching out. Lees meer
Music by Christine Fellows and Bobby Lord. And Simon. Mix by Bobby Lord.
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Heavyweight Check In 2
27 maart 2020 · 23 min
Jonathan, Stevie, and Kalila check in, to talk about what’s been going on in their lives, and in your lives, too. Lees meer
Mix by Emma Munger. Music by Christine Fellows, Blue Dot Sessions, and Bobby Lord. Special thanks to Paul Swensen.
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Heavyweight Checks In
18 maart 2020 · 16 min
Things are feeling strange and uncertain right now. So we on the Heavyweight team decided to record our day and share it with you. Lees meer
Mix and music by Bobby Lord.
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#31 Marie-Claude
19 december 2019 · 47 min
Jonathan’s oldest friend, Marie-Claude, had a problem in high school. At 50, she thought it was behind her. But the problem’s recently returned with a vengeance. Lucky for Marie-Claude, her old pal Jonathan’s here to help in the Heavyweight season 4 finale. Lees meer
Credits
Heavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.
This episode was produced by Stevie Lane, along with Kalila Holt and BA Parker.
Editing by Jorge Just.
Special thanks to Emily Condon, Alex Blumberg, Lulu Miller, Mimi O’Donnell, Nabeel Chollampat, Drew Zembruski, and Jackie Cohen.
The show was mixed by Bobby Lord.
Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Michael Hearst, Edwin, Haley Shaw, Blue Dot Sessions, Drew Barefoot, Gus Berry, Hew Time, Deqn Sue, and Bobby Lord. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records, and our ad music is by Haley Shaw.
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#30 The Marshes
12 december 2019 · 51 min
After a drunken slip of the tongue, Steve Marsh and his siblings discover a secret their mother has been keeping for almost 40 years. Now, Steve wants to help his mom take action. Lees meer
Credits
Heavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.
This episode was produced by Kalila Holt, along with BA Parker and Stevie Lane.
Editing by Jorge Just.
Special thanks to Emily Condon, Lulu Miller, Hans Buetow, Damiano Marchetti, Alex Blumberg, and Jackie Cohen.
The show was mixed by Bobby Lord.
Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Blue Dot Sessions, and Bobby Lord. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records, and our ad music is by Haley Shaw.
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#29 Elyse
21 november 2019 · 39 min
When Elyse was 21, her father, Billy, disappeared without explanation. When Elyse finally learned of his whereabouts, she was shocked by the new life he was living. Now, for the first time in five years, Billy and Elyse sit down to talk. Lees meer
Credits
Heavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.
This episode was produced by BA Parker, Kalila Holt, and Stevie Lane.
Editing by Jorge Just.
Special thanks to Emily Condon, Kaitlin Roberts, Alex Goldman, Caitlin Kenney, Alex Blumberg, and Jackie Cohen.
The show was mixed by Bobby Lord.
Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Blue Dot Sessions, Bobby Lord, Michael Hearst, and Shanghai Restoration Project. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records, and our ad music is by Haley Shaw.
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#28 Dr. Muller
7 november 2019 · 45 min
In his twenties, Jonathan began seeing an inscrutable, mysterious therapist. After 6 years without progress, she told him it wasn’t working out because of him. 25 years later, Jonathan wants to know if it was really his fault. Lees meer
Credits
Heavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.
This episode was produced by Stevie Lane, BA Parker, and Kalila Holt.
Editing by Jorge Just.
Special thanks to Emily Condon, Tim Howard, Annika Witzel, Sir Richard Evans, Dr. Robert Proctor, Alex Blumberg, Luisa Beck, Emanuele Berry, David Berman, and Jackie Cohen.
The show was mixed by Bobby Lord.
Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Blue Dot Sessions, Bobby Lord, Y La Bamba, Shanghai Restoration Project, and of Tropique. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records, and our ad music is by Haley Shaw.
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#27 Scott
24 oktober 2019 · 49 min
Eight years ago, when Scott was addicted to heroin, he crossed a line he thought he would never cross. And he’s been trying to uncross it since. Lees meer
Credits
Heavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.
This episode was produced by Stevie Lane, along with Kalila Holt and BA Parker.
Editing by Jorge Just.
Special thanks to Emily Condon, Alex Blumberg, Nathan Foster, Jacob Eppler, and Jackie Cohen.
The show was mixed by Bobby Lord.
Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Blue Dot Sessions, Michael Hearst, Michael Charles Smith, Podington Bear, Shadowlands, Stratus, Haley Shaw, and Bobby Lord. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records, and our ad music is by Haley Shaw.
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#26 Beverley and Van
10 oktober 2019 · 44 min
Ashley’s grandmother, Beverley, had a hard life and an unhappy marriage. But she spoke frequently of a man named Van. Ashley believes Van was the great unfulfilled love of her grandmother’s life. And now, she wants to know: did Van feel the same way? Lees meer
Credits
Heavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.
This episode was produced by Kalila Holt, along with Stevie Lane and BA Parker.
Editing by Jorge Just.
Special thanks to Emily Condon, Alex Blumberg, Phia Bennin, and Jackie Cohen.
The show was mixed by Bobby Lord.
Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Blue Dot Sessions, Michael Charles Smith, and Bobby Lord. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records, and our ad music is by Haley Shaw.
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#25 Becky and Jo
3 oktober 2019 · 41 min
Becky and Jo were raised by a procession of eccentric babysitters, 16 in total. But their favorite was Leticia. The girls adored her… right up until the day she mysteriously vanished. Twenty years later, Becky and Jo want to know what happened. Lees meer
Credits
Heavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.
This episode was produced by Kalila Holt, along with Stevie Lane and BA Parker.
Editing by Jorge Just.
Special thanks to Emily Condon, Lulu Miller, Anna Sullivan, Kate Parkinson-Morgan, Mathilde Urfalino, and Jackie Cohen.
The show was mixed by Bobby Lord.
Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Blue Dot Sessions, and Bobby Lord. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records, and our ad music is by Haley Shaw.
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#24 Jimmy and Mark
26 september 2019 · 33 min
When he was only 10 years old, Jonathan Marshall was sent on a 240 mile bicycle trip. 3 days. Across 2 states. With no adult supervision. 45 years later, Jonathan can’t stop thinking about the trip. Or the little boys he made it with. Lees meer
Credits
Heavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.
This episode was produced by Stevie Lane, along with BA Parker, and Kalila Holt.
Editing by Jorge Just.
Special thanks to Emily Condon, PJ Vogt, Anna Ladd, Haley Shaw, and Jackie Cohen.
The show was mixed by Bobby Lord.
Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Edwin, Blue Dot Sessions, and Bobby Lord. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records, and our ad music is by Haley Shaw.
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The Heavy Wait Diaries: Chapter 8
19 september 2019 · 11 min
Heavyweight Season 4 begins September 26th. Until then, we bring you The Heavy Wait Diaries. Each Thursday, a new chapter will be presented to ease the burden of your wait. In Chapter 8—the final chapter—Jonathan takes a co-reporting trip. Lees meer
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The Heavy Wait Diaries: Chapter 7
12 september 2019 · 10 min
Heavyweight Season 4 begins September 26th. Until then, we bring you The Heavy Wait Diaries. Each Thursday, a new chapter will be presented to ease the burden of your wait. In Chapter 7, the most challenging interview of Jonathan’s life. Lees meer
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