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 | 129 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Personal JournalsRelationshipsSociety & Culture | |||
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James’s father’s dying wish was for his ashes to be spread on the 18th hole of a fancy private golf course. That was 16 years ago. In this episode, James, Jonathan, and their friend Howard attempt a golf heist to get into the club and set things righ... more
Jonathan and Kalila go toe-to-toe as guests on the children’s debate podcast, Smash Boom Best, where they debate the merits of phone calls vs. texting. We had a lot of fun doing it, and—if it’s not too bold to presume—we think you will have fun liste... more
In grade 8, Julia was bullied so badly by a group of girls that she changed schools without telling anyone. Soon after, the girls from her old school showed up at her house and rang her doorbell. She didn’t answer it. For the past 20 years, Julia’s b... more
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?
Four years after the release of his episode, we c... more
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One of the few podcasts I’ll listen to 3 in a row. Hilarious, sad, well-produced. Vibe like Humans of NY; uplifting and honest. LOCE THIS SHOW!!!! Jonathan is a national treasure.
Apple Podcasts5kelly_d_s
United States16 days ago - Used to be good
Used to be good but now it’s just all reruns. The co-hosts voices are also hard to listen to.
Apple Podcasts3IlikeinsomniaUnited States19 days ago - Blown away by first episode I heard
I listened to Brandon Update, and it was incredibly heart warming. I don’t ever subscribe on the first listen, I did immediately.
Apple Podcasts5Aabbccdd 1234United Statesa month ago - Please, I’m begging.
Don’t let this girl host, John. Don’t do this!!!! She’s a producer and I’m sure she’s a lovely person but, no. K’s voice is not for podcasting. She’s brutal to listen to. I’m sorry. You are the draw. Please don’t let your faithful listeners down.
Apple Podcasts4ShuwanboUnited Statesa month ago - Okay well
I love this podcast so much but guys I BEG OF YOU to just have commercials that are read out loud by Jonathon or someone else because they are so grating and awful to hear. Or let us subscribe to *just* this podcast? I stray from listening anymore bc it feels impossible to enjoy with the canned commercials read by cartoon people.
Apple Podcasts4thatbeingsaidUnited Statesa month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #10 | United States/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #107 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #5 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #14 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #73 | Canada/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #140 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
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What is Heavyweight about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show centers on intimate, character-driven storytelling that navigates complicated pasts, reconciliation, and the messy realities of human relationships. Episodes frequently pair personal narratives—family tensions, long-simmering regrets, and the search for closure—with reflective host-driven commentary, often turning private moments into broad, relatable conversations about forgiveness, accountability, and memory. A standout quality is the willingness to mix humor with grief, creating emotionally honest arcs that feel both specific to individuals and resonant for a wider audience. A notable draw is the way guest perspectives span artists, journalists, and everyday people, all contributing to a cohesive exploration of what it means to ... more
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Heavyweight launched 10 years ago and published 129 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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Recent guests on Heavyweight include:
1. James Hurst
2. Kalila Holt
3. Bentley Brown
4. Lowry Sims
5. Christina Wismer
6. Jonathan Goldstein
7. Anna Sale
8. Dr. Jackie Cohen
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