2025 Update: Scott

This week, we check back in with Scott to find out what turns his life has taken since the original episode aired in 2019. When Scott was a heroin addict, he crossed a line he thought he would never cross. And he’s been trying to uncross it ever since. Credits This episode was produced by Jonath…

2025 Update: Buzz

This week, we catch up with Jonathan's dad about the years since his appearance in our first ever episode — #1 Buzz. Buzz and Sheldon are brothers in their eighties who’ve been estranged for decades. Buzz visits Sheldon to see if there’s still a relationship left to salvage. Credits This episode …

2025 Update: Gregor

While the new season is under construction, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes and calling up former guests to see what’s happened since. This week: #2 Gregor. 20 years ago, Gregor lent some CDs to a musician friend. The CDs helped make him a famous rockstar. Now, Gregor would like some…

Heavyweight Short: A Sobering Thought

For the better part of his adult life, drinking was Jonathan’s great comfort. But after getting laid off, something changed.

Heavyweight Short: Returns and Reformers

In her year off, Stevie had a lot of time to wait on hold. And Kalila took a hard look at not wanting to be looked at.

Heavyweight Check In: What’s to Come

What we’ve been up to, and what’s in store through the coming weeks.  

Heavyweight Has a New Home

The Heavyweight team officially has a new home at Pushkin Industries. Tell your friends, your exes… tell the strangers on the subway! And be sure to subscribe now to hear about new episodes.

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#58 Harry

Before Scott died, he bequeathed to his brothers his beloved pet parrot, Harry. The brothers promised to care for the bird. Except they didn’t. Over twenty years later, they want to find Harry and make things right. Credits This episode was produced by Phoebe Flanigan, Mohini Madgavkar, and Jonat…

Heavyweight Short: Loch

Loch swears his kindergarten teacher used to steal his cheese. But no one believes him. Credits This episode was produced by Phoebe Flanigan, Mohini Madgavkar, and Kalila Holt, along with Jonathan Goldstein. The supervising producer is Stevie Lane. Editorial guidance from Emily Condon. Special …