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 | Weekly | Episodes | 136 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Personal JournalsRelationshipsSociety & Culture | |||
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Jonathan talks with married journalists Alice Gregory and Leon Neyfakh, hosts of the new Pushkin series Death of an Artist, Season 3. The series tells the story of another married couple: artists Petra and Michael Mathers, who took their lives togeth... more
As a kid, Cayden was repressed, quiet, and very much closeted. But on a church mission trip, he met Andrew, who inspired him to come out. Now, as an adult, Cayden wants to know what became of Andrew.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati... more
In February, the Heavyweight team headed to Brooklyn for a live show at On Air Fest. There was a countdown of Jonathan’s most regrettable moments from the show, and an audience Q&A with producers Kalila and Stevie. And fortunately for you, we recorde... more
We're taking a break to bring you an episode of This Is Love, from the makers of Criminal and hosted by Phoebe Judge. Where Heavyweight explores past regrets, This Is Love looks at the expansiveness of all kinds of love — sometimes love between peopl... more
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- #22 Marchel
Just listened to the episode about the violinist who looked into the camera during the continuous shot movie. I laughed out loud so many times and I started clapping in the car (all alone) at the end. So well done and hilarious. I love this podcast. 👏🏻👏🏻
Apple Podcasts5Shanaconda22
United States6 days ago - ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITE PODCASTS
The one and only one issue I have is that the update episodes don’t appear to have a link to the original episodes in the show description. I don’t want to listen to the update if I haven’t listened to the original.
Well, maybe I have two issues… I am also envious that I don’t have Jonathan as a personal friend.
Apple Podcasts5jpjustjpUnited States6 days ago - Every episode is amazing
Every episode is surprising, different and beautiful.
Apple Podcasts5Hugecat
France7 days ago One of my must listen to podcasts. Funny, emotional, deeply moving. Continually amazed how Jonathan, Stevie, and Kalila get closure on these stories and deliver them in such a satisfying manner. Add in the Jackie openings and the best ending theme song ever and this is a 6 star podcast.
Podcast Addict58 days agopenguincrow- #70 was so special
I consume a lot of queer media, and this story uniquely human and honest in a way that left an indelible mark. Thanks Jonathan!
Apple Podcasts5Denise RiсhardsUnited States8 days ago
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Spotify | #20 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #2 | United States/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #31 | United States/Society & Culture |
Spotify | #165 |  Canada/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #117 | Canada/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #1 | Canada/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
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Heavyweight centers on intimate, reflective storytelling where hosts guide guests through complex personal histories, often involving forgiveness, reconciliation, and imperfect resolutions. Episodes frequently explore family dynamics, memory, and ethical confrontations, blending memoir, journalism, and conversation to reveal how past choices shape present identities. Unique strengths include long-form, memory-forward interviews, a gently probing tone, and a willingness to revisit awkward or unresolved moments in search of closure. This show tends to attract listeners who value nuanced human-centered narratives, moral accountability, and cathartic storytelling that balances vulnerability with wit and empathy.
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Heavyweight launched 10 years ago and published 136 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. Kalila Holt
2. Stevie Lane
3. Dion Leonard
4. Pam Parker
5. Rhonda Grizzle
6. Eddie Wayne Grizzle
7. James Hurst
8. Jonathan Goldstein
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