
Maybe you’ve laid awake and imagined how it could have been, how it might yet be, but the moment to act was never right. Well, the moment is here and the podcast making it happen is Heavyweight. Join Jonathan Goldstein for road trips, thorny reunions, and difficult conversations as he backpedals his way into the past like a therapist with a time machine.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 111 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RelationshipsSociety & CulturePersonal Journals | |||

In October, the Heavyweight team gathered in New York City for a live event at Caveat on the Lower East Side. There was a reading, a Q&A, and a Meet & Greet. And because we are a podcast, we recorded it all.
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Jasmin grew up as one of the few Black girls in a mostly white town. Senior year, she was voted Homecoming Queen and she finally felt accepted. But then, at the dance, they announced someone else's name. Jasmin has always wondered… What happened?
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Today, Jonathan joins his fellow Pushkin hosts for a special episode all about mistakes.
Jonathan speaks with his friend, the writer Sheila Heti. Together, they muse on the cost of mistakes and whether we're really in control of how many we make. P... more
On her flight to emigrate from Italy in 1959, Anita was tasked with babysitting a two-year-old boy being brought to the US for adoption. During the flight, Anita fell in love with the child, and for the rest of her life, she wondered what became of h... more
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I am so overjoyed that Jonathan and team are back! And super appreciative to catch up with Gregor - loved Etta. Missed the Weakerthans too.
Hats off to the very best storytelling of the best stories. I wonder if all involved labor over every detail to the degree that I and your listeners appreciate them. Just superb!
I’m so happy this podcast is back, I share with everyone because it is so good!!!
You guys!! I never know if I’ll laugh out loud, get weepy in public, or overflow with love and affection for your subjects. I wake up in the night thinking about your stories sometimes… whatever you’re doing is pretty important work, telling stories that highlight humanity, wholeheartedness and healing.
Thank you. ❤️
The best podcast for long or short road trips, good days and bad ones. If you don’t fall in love with Jonathan Goldstein (eventually) then you were probably one of the popular kids.
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Each episode revolves around personal stories that navigate the complexities of human relationships, particularly focusing on reconnections and the emotional journeys associated with them. Through engaging narratives, the content often touches on themes of nostalgia, family dynamics, and personal growth, making it a reflective exploration of how past experiences shape present lives. The host, Jonathan Goldstein, employs a blend of humor and sincerity to facilitate candid conversations that resonate with listeners on a personal level, creating a unique space for listeners to reflect on their own relationships and life choices.
Notably, the podcast frequently revisits personal stories that invite listeners into intimate and relatable discuss... more
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Recent guests on Heavyweight include:
1. Sheila Heti
2. Stefano (Steven)
3. John Paul
4. Pat Croce
5. Nancy Jones
6. Victoria Jones
7. Michael Jones
8. Dina Goldstein
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