Today, our final update: 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. James, Jonathan, and their friend Howard attempt a golf heist to set things right. See you this fall. lnk.to/H3oLh4

2026 Update: James

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 g...

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Today, something fun and different... Jonathan and Kalila go toe-to-toe on the children’s debate podcast, Smash Boom Best, where they debate the merits of phone calls vs. texting. Find out who wins: open.spotify.com/episode/5FCV...

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Today, a Julia update: In grade 8, Julia was bullied so badly 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, she’s been wondering what they wanted. lnk.to/gGMu65

2026 Update: Julia

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 ...

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this is absolutely the sweetest thing you'll listen to today, if you listen. And you should.

Heavyweight@heavyweight.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Today, an update on Brandon. 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? lnk.to/MytMYi

Today, an update on Brandon. 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? lnk.to/MytMYi

2026 Update: Brandon

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? ...

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Today's update episode: Frederick J. Brown. Maia found a painting in the garbage and took it home. But as it turned out, it wasn’t just any painting. In this update, Kalila learns that she might have been looking at the painting all wrong. lnk.to/UAEHAH

Today, an update: When Christina was in 11th grade, her foster mother made her quit playing basketball. After, her life never got back on course. And so, she wants to ask her foster mother: Why’d you make me quit? Now, Christina tells us about seeing her foster mother one last time. lnk.to/f6PS5T

Today, an update on our episode Skye. 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. Decades later, at the urging of her 11-year-old son Clark, Skye sets off to ask them why. lnk.to/abtoVt

2026 Update: Skye

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...

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Mayor Mamdani, we would welcome you on the show.

Dillon the Beaver (Cow Ripken)@donthaveacowman.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Has Mamdani considered going on the hit podcast @heavyweight.bsky.social? Because that would make me move to NY.

And we don't know if you've heard, but we started a free newsletter! Sign up for movie recs, turkeys, and Stevie's grandmother. patreon.com/heavyweight

This week, something a little different: Jonathan joins the ranks of A-list celebrities as a guest on Rachel Martin's show, Wild Card. Death, ghosts, the pleasures and perils of talking to strangers... Rachel and Jonathan talk about it all. omny.fm/shows/heavyw...

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icymi, we have a free newsletter now. you can sign up for it at patreon.com/heavyweight. and icymi, icymi means "in case you missed it"

Today, we're revisiting the episode Elyse. When Elyse was 21, her father, Billy, disappeared without explanation. Seven years after the release of this episode, Elyse tells us all about what's happened with her dad in the time since. omny.fm/shows/heavyw...

2026 Update: Elyse - Heavyweight

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 t...

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This spring, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes & checking back in with some of our favorite guests from seasons past. Today, we speak with Jonathan's longtime friend Tony. A lot's changed in his life since this episode came out ten years ago. omny.fm/shows/heavyw...

2026 Update: Tony - Heavyweight

Today, we speak with Jonathan's longtime friend Tony. A lot's changed in his life since the episode came out ten years ago.  Tony messed up his relationship with each of his three godchildren owing t...

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A must listen.

Heavyweight@heavyweight.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Today, a special episode: Minneapolis. omny.fm/shows/heavyw...

Heavyweight is always great, but this view into my hometown is especially well-done. This one captures it.

Heavyweight@heavyweight.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Today, a special episode: Minneapolis. omny.fm/shows/heavyw...

Everyone should listen to this but be aware it’s NSFW because you will cry.

Heavyweight@heavyweight.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Today, a special episode: Minneapolis. omny.fm/shows/heavyw...

This! It’s a heartbreaking episode and maybe, the most important episode of @heavyweight.bsky.social so far.

joe positive@joepositive.wtf · 6mo ago

if this one doesn't wreck you like it wrecks me, you're not human. Listen.

if this one doesn't wreck you like it wrecks me, you're not human. Listen.

Heavyweight@heavyweight.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Today, a special episode: Minneapolis. omny.fm/shows/heavyw...

You should always listen to @heavyweight.bsky.social. But you should especially listen to the new episode “Minneapolis, for obvious reasons. One less obvious reason is that it contains a new musical genre (Yacht Rap) but that’s just a bonus really. Please do listen. pca.st/episode/02ee...

Minneapolis

In part one, Jonathan and his wife, Emily, check in. In part two, the story of a family forced into hiding after an ICE shooting. Places to donate: Yamelis's GoFundMe Immigrant Law Center of…

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The latest @heavyweight.bsky.social episode broke me even more than usual. open.spotify.com/episode/0N0U...

Today, a special episode: Minneapolis. omny.fm/shows/heavyw...

Minneapolis - Heavyweight

In part one, Jonathan and his wife, Emily, check in. In part two, the story of a family forced into hiding after an ICE shooting. Places to donate: Yamelis's GoFundMe Immigrant Law Center of Minnes...

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A huge honor to have made so many Best Of lists this year. Thank you to The New York Times, The Atlantic, The New Yorker, The Economist, Vulture, The Week, The CBC, & our friends across the pond at The Times of London & The Irish Independent. Thank you for listening, & as the kids would say, “Boom.”

I hoard & binge Heavyweight episodes for those moments where life feels heavier. Sitting down to listen to an episode forces me to slow down & reminds me people can be spectacular in so many different ways. Everyone is interesting if you ask the right questions. And it usually makes me ugly cry

Heavyweight@heavyweight.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Hello. Today, our season finale: Deborah. omny.fm/shows/heavyw...

A beautiful episode. Hurry back, Heavyweight!

Heavyweight@heavyweight.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Hello. Today, our season finale: Deborah. omny.fm/shows/heavyw...

Here's a very specific piece of advice: Don't listen to this episode of Heavyweight while delivering the mail, unless it's pouring rain. I don't think anyone saw me cry. Such a beautiful show. Every episode is special. Thanks to all who work on it.

Heavyweight@heavyweight.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Hello. Today, our season finale: Deborah. omny.fm/shows/heavyw...

If you aren't familiar with Heavyweight, I can't think of a better accompaniment to lazy holiday days. Smart, gentle, unhurried, and unexpected storytelling about human connection that is often as funny as it is heart-wrenching and poignant.

Heavyweight@heavyweight.bsky.social · 11mo ago

And we're back. Today, a new episode of Heavyweight: Etta. omny.fm/shows/heavyw...