Heavyweight

In 1968, Jonathan’s mother-in-law Becky spent one of the best summers of her life with a woman named Barbara. But then they never spoke again. Now, over fifty years later, Becky learns something abou…

This is the second and final part of last week’s episode. So if you’ve not yet heard the episode “Justine,” go back and listen to that first.

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Heavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Go…

Growing up, Justine’s father always told her unbelievable stories about his life: that he was a big winner on Jeopardy; an outlaw who robbed banks armed only with flowers. But now, as an adult, Justi…

Before he became a best-selling author, John Green was going to dedicate his life to God. Until he crossed paths with Nick. Twenty years later, John sets off to find Nick and revisit the day that cha…

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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Adam swears he met Fidel Castro in Montreal 25 years ago. But ever since, no one’s believed him. Fortunately for Adam, the one person—one Canadian—who can prove his story is Jonathan Goldstein.

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Heavyweight often features grownups grappling with childhood trauma. But in today’s Heavyweight Short, Jonathan visits a place where children grapple with trauma in the present. At The Sharing Place,…

When Hallie was 17, she spent a few minutes with a stranger who changed her life. A decade later, Hallie sets out to find her.

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This Heavyweight short was hosted and produced by Kalila Holt, a…

Happy holidays! In our last check in of 2020, Stevie confronts her grandfather with a question she’s been afraid to ask for over twenty years, and Kalila solves the mystery of an enigmatic gravestone…

Jonathan speaks with Curtis Sittenfeld about her novel Rodham, which deals with many of the themes we explore on Heavyweight: things like returning to the past to change it, and the question of what …

Jonathan, Stevie, and Kalila are back, to talk about Thanksgiving and music.

Music and mix by Bobby Lord. Additional music by Sean, Ryan, Kevin, and Brian Jacobi.

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Rachel and Jon are siblings who were separated as young children. Jonathan helps them confront the woman responsible... fifty years later.

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Heavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldste…

Every time Annie’s family comes to town, they exclude her from their plans. Annie needs to know why.

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This episode of Heavyweight was hosted and produced by Kalila Holt, along with Stevie Lane…

How the worst McDonald’s commercial ever made came to be. And how Bobby got mixed up in it.

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Heavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.

This episode was produced by Stevie Lane,…

In 1995, Vivian’s uncle Helio died of AIDS. Now, 25 years later, Vivian’s on a search to find the man who cared for him until his death.

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Heavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldste…

Mason Reese was the biggest child star of the early 1970's. Recently, he posted a YouTube video of himself crying. Jonathan sets out to discover why. This is a story Jonathan made for Reply All in 20…

As we turn our attention back to producing classic Heavyweight episodes, we leave you with one last check in. SPOILER ALERT: This check in contains a special treat.

Special thanks to Matthew Boll and …

During these times of uncertainty and sadness, we bring you two stories of two women seeking the comfort of childhood. Amber and Eva are in search of their first grade teachers.

Mix by Bobby Lord. Mus…

Milestones and cramped houses.

Mix by Bobby Lord. Music by Christine Fellows, Bobby Lord, and Blue Dot Sessions.

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Jonathan surprises Stevie and Kalila with some special friends from seasons past who, wouldn’t you know it, are still in need of his help.

Mix by Bobby Lord. Music by Bobby Lord, Christine Fellows, B…