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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.

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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...

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.

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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...

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...

A must listen.

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

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

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

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

Listen.

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…

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.

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

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...

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

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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

A beautiful episode. Hurry back, Heavyweight!

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.

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.bsky.social Today's episode was so moving I cried, and laughed. Please thank Deborah for opening up her life to the world. And, thank you Jonathan, et al, for the consistently immaculate and beautiful storytelling. Kudos.

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

Hello. Today, our penultimate episode of the season: Meredith. omny.fm/shows/heavyw...

Thank you all so much for listening.

The Best Podcasts of 2025 Some of the medium’s all-time best shows ended, but a crop of new contenders is keeping meaningful audio alive.

So excited to be included among The New Yorker's Best Podcasts of 2025! www.newyorker.com/culture/2025...