Heavyweight
Pushkin IndustriesMaybe 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 | Twice monthly | Episodes | 124 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CulturePersonal JournalsRelationships | |||
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When Christina was in 11th grade, her foster mother made her quit playing basketball. After that, she felt like her life never got back on course. And so, she’s always wanted to ask her foster mother: why’d you make me quit?
Now, 9 years after the ... more
When Skye was in middle school, her best friends showed up at her home one night and wrote “f*ck you” on her garage door. After that, they never spoke again. Decades later, at the urging of her eleven-year-old son, Clark, Skye sets off to finally ask... more
This week, Jonathan joins the ranks of A-list celebrities as a guest on NPR's Wild Card with Rachel Martin. Death, ghosts, the pleasures and perils of talking to strangers... Rachel and Jonathan talk about it all.
See omnystudio.com/listener for pri... more
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.
Seven years after the release of this episode, we check back in with Elyse, and she... more
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- Absolutely nourishing
I had no idea how much my soul needed this. It’s absolutely some of the most beautiful human moments and story telling I’ve ever heard.
Apple Podcasts5GBCell
United States3 days ago - What happened?
“Updates,” newsletter shilling, Jonathan’s “celebrity” appearances…all that’s left of the show I used to listen to is the song.
Apple Podcasts1MiriamMerlu
Spain8 days ago - love the podcast
I’ve been listening since the gimlet days, always amused when you would drag alex blumberg into it for no reason other than it was funny. I think the podcast has only gotten better and jonathan’s personality has only infused it with more…jonathan-ness? in a world where the host makes the podcast, jonathan is a great host. but what I came here to say is that I extremely dislike MG and pushkin. not only is he himself problematic in 20 different ways, his simpering voice on the commercials remi... more
Apple Podcasts4klidrghtUnited States10 days ago - So happy Heavyweight is coming back! (not.)
UPDATE: This was my favorite podcast. So, I listened to EVERY episode. Turns out the return of Heavyweight means 'the return of all the episodes you've already heard. Very disappointing.
I've kept my subscription and kept checking for news. Today I was thrilled to getting your message, Jonathan. Your podcast always makes me happy, and thank you so much for that. Can't wait!
Apple Podcasts2PamTNCUnited States11 days ago - Thank you!
I love Heavyweight and have been listening to it from the beginning. I have followed you through the different platforms that air the show and I’m always so happy when you are given the chance to continue your unique style of storytelling. Pushkin is a great place for your show and I can’t wait to hear new episodes and also enjoy revisiting old episodes with updates. The recent accounts of what your wife experienced in Minneapolis were so moving. Thank you for sharing. You and your team are funn... more
Apple Podcasts5sparklek4United States12 days ago
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Apple Podcasts | #5 | United States/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #41 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #201 |  Canada/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #3 | Canada/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #16 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #45 | Canada/Society & Culture |
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What is Heavyweight about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Heavyweight centers on intimate, real-life conversations that unfold like therapeutic explorations of the past. Episodes typically feature a host guiding guests through thorny personal histories—reunions, confessions, and reconciliations that hinge on accountability, forgiveness, and growth. A recurring strength is the storytelling craft: empathetic interviewing, layered timelines, and emotionally resonant payoffs that mix humor with heavy themes. Notable aspects include live confrontations, multi-generational perspectives, and a consistent focus on how past actions echo into present relationships, offering viewers a chance to reconsider what closure can look like across imperfect outcomes.
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How many episodes of Heavyweight are there?
Heavyweight launched 10 years ago and published 124 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on Heavyweight?
Recent guests on Heavyweight include:
1. Christina Wismer
2. Jonathan Goldstein
3. Anna Sale
4. Dr. Jackie Cohen
5. Lutz Leitz
6. Sheila Heti
7. Stefano (Steven)
8. John Paul
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