Whether the circumstances are same/similar to my life or not, the stories, the process of unearthing the stories, and your approach to those involved in the stories , is magical. Every podcast informs me about how I want to live my life and how I want to be in relationship with everyone who comes into my life - and I theirs. Bravo!

This is the best podcast I have ever listened to. Every story makes me feel something- joy, sadness, shock, compassion. It is a must listen!!!

Paid for an 6.99$ subscription that is full of commercials

Paid but still get commercials blasting my ears. All episodes are updates, not new. Was great while it lasted but not subscribing again. Sad

I am going to unsubscribe until your co host is replaced

This was my favorite podcast. So, I listened to EVERY episode. I was so sorry to see it go away. I kept my subscription and kept checking for news. I was thrilled to learn Heavyweight was coming back. Turns out the return of Heavyweight means 'the return of all the episodes you've already heard'. Very disappointing.

You're playing reruns from years ago, why are you calling them updates? This is annoying and does not respect my energy. I don't want to listen to reruns hoping for an update THAT DOES NOT EXIST.

Each episode hits hard and warms the heart asks questions and transforms lives. Stories to hear and believe in. oh program that makes change brilliant sleuthing too to piece the stories and lives together

I had no idea how much my soul needed this. It’s absolutely some of the most beautiful human moments and story telling I’ve ever heard.

I’ve been listening since the gimlet days, always amused when you would drag alex blumberg into it for no reason other than it was funny. I think the podcast has only gotten better and jonathan’s personality has only infused it with more…jonathan-ness? in a world where the host makes the podcast, jonathan is a great host. but what I came here to say is that I extremely dislike MG and pushkin. not only is he himself problematic in 20 different ways, his simpering voice on the commercials reminds me ever again that this is now oil company and military money footing the bill for this. the Military Academy ads were bad enough but now Navy Bank..? why is MG so in bed with big business and the military all the while making podcasts and writing books that seem to imply that he’s somehow challenging the system? would love to see jonathan jump his awesome podcast elsewhere and not have to listen to that other voice.

I love Heavyweight and have been listening to it from the beginning. I have followed you through the different platforms that air the show and I’m always so happy when you are given the chance to continue your unique style of storytelling. Pushkin is a great place for your show and I can’t wait to hear new episodes and also enjoy revisiting old episodes with updates. The recent accounts of what your wife experienced in Minneapolis were so moving. Thank you for sharing. You and your team are funny, charming and real. Thank you, thank you, thank you, for all you do.

Touching and heartfelt.

Listen to this show for years. Have always loved listening. Possible gold mind for episodes idea… finding some of the biggest online beefs in the past few decades and reach out to the injured parties to hear the different sides of the stories and seeking resolution.

Frankly I’m addicted! When I first heard your stories I listened to them non stop. Now, I don’t have any to listen to.

I want to be friends with Jonathan. I want him to call me with silly questions and interrupt whatever I am in the midst of doing. I just listened to Danny and Nancy’s quest for a photograph of their first date. Brilliant!

Many months ago, I followed again. But it’s only repeats. Annoying misrepresentation. Declutterring my feed. Byyye!

This show finds so many avenues that make me appreciate the beauty of humanity and the complexity of our lives. I appreciate the honest and artistry that goes into telling stories at this level. I’m always happy after a listen and hope others can find this show.

I absolutely love this podcast and Jonathan is absolutely amazing!! I wish we could have a new episode every single day. I don’t like listening about the other shows. I just love hearing people’s stories. Pleeeease give us more of those! My only complaint and I’m sorry to say it… I really can’t handle Kalila’s voice. I’m sorry Kalila! It sounds like she is almost trying to mimic Jonathan’s voice when she speaks with him. I usually have to fast forward her parts. 😬

I absolutely love Heavyweight however I am listening to 2026 Skye and I am appauled. Jonathan. How could you call someone while eating? That is not ok very bad manners no one wants to hear someone chewing. A little disappointed

I listen to this everyday with my dad I loved the idiot on this American life

Keep waiting for content, not replays of other podcasts, cross promotions etc. I want to hear new episodes like the good old days

This is one of the VERY BEST podcasts. It’s so incredibly entertaining, insightful, witty, emotional, and inspiring. I bet a few of these episodes could turn a sociopath into an empathetic marshmallow. Really, what a special group of people.

The whole heavyweight crew is great. Such a sweet celebration of life told through remarkable stories. Please never stop (again).

Deborah’s story in particular had me sobbing and I’ve listened to them all. Thank you Jonathan, Deborah, and of course Jackie Cohen!

You’re a dummy. This is one of the best podcasts. Humanity and humor. Forgiveness and introspection. Thanks Pushkin media!!

As a person prone to regret, this show forces me to examine what sticks in my craw and I really think I’m better off for it. So glad it’s back. Ads are sorta wet-blanketing the episodes now, but I’ll take what I can get.

This podcast is absolutely the best thing I’ve listened to in years! Each episode seems to move me to tears and laughter both!! It’s Great!! Dang I miss new episodes!!!! When guys .. when!!!

Please please make the ads either at the beginning or at the end. It totally kills the show.

In a world of chaos, this is one show I can count on for good news and the inspiration to keep connecting. ✨

Love your show but I do not want to hear anything regarding politics! Especially when you only report one side of the situation.

Jonathan Goldstein just has this amazing way about him that is beyond endearing and smart and kind and humorous. The way he and the producers unfold these tales will hook you. If you like stories about the marrow of real life and want to fall a little in love with guest after guest, this podcast is the one. Too much?

I listen to A LOT of podcasts and this is by far my favorite. I just can’t put into words how great it is. Just listen and be ready to feel feelings. After moving to Pushkin, favorite episodes had an encore with an update and having listened to them all once, the Buzz episode three times, I planned just to listen to the first 10 minutes and then listen to the update. I ended up listening to them all again because they’re just so good. JG is an amazingly insightful hilarious guide to what makes us human. Listen. Now.

Welp. Short lived. I’m done. Maybe 2027 I’ll swing back around. I myself could produce 8 shows by fall 2026. Maybe u lost funding?

Absolutely love the heavyweight podcast. Please understand that I am losing sleep and you must continue.

I do not know how or when I found this podcast. The care that Mr Goldstein puts into each episode shines through with his quirky storytelling. It seems like each episode makes me laugh a little, cry a little, and just smile. Thanks to the cast he has working with him everyone is awesome!!

Nothing can compete with this masterpiece.

Thank you for giving a voice to one family terrorized by ICE. Our immigrant communities are living in fear throughout our entire country. We have to do everything we can to stop the violence and terrorism from this regime.

This is one of the best podcasts I have been listening to. It’s poignant, thought provoking and delves into the human struggle and resolution of enticing stories. While reminiscent of Normal Gossip and This American Life, Heavyweight really ties up the episode leaving the stories’ participants more comfortable and settled. Jonathan Goldstein is a digging detective, a true proponent of helping people. The stories are serious but yet humorous at the same time. I love his banter with Jackie, his best childhood friend who always hangs up on poor Jonathan. Highly recommended- I listen to show after show, never growing tired of it!

People have been recommending this show to me forever. I wish I had taken their advice earlier. This show is funny, human and gives me hope. Thank you for making it.

Best podcast, bar none. It makes me laugh, cry, tugs at raw emotions. Stories so well told, there’s a little in each of us of all the characters. Jonathon is a master at this

Please tell me you’re NOT going political!!!!! I love your work….it was great storytelling and made me laugh. I listen to podcasts to “ get away “ from the deluge of news. What a disappointment. We have immigration laws here. If the bleeding heart liberals stayed out of the way, perhaps we could rid this country of MS-13 gang members who are poisoning us. Where’s the sympathy for all rapes and murders of America citizens? Hypocrite!! I’m done with you after years of listening. What a sellout.

Basic grammar. Please fix the summary.

You’ve done such a good job through the years of staying relevant, from gimlet to this you’ve somehow stayed afloat. But now you’ve made a political and I can no longer listen. If you think I’m dumb enough to think that your wife got out of a car and was so shocked and scared that she had the thought to start recording her voice, you guys are clinically insane. Do you know why ice is out there?? to catch illegal… immigrants. If you believe the illegal immigration is not a crime, then open your front door open your back door. Tell everyone what amazing food is inside and how warm it is and then let everyone move in, but don’t vet any of them just let them come into your home where your wife and your children are.

This podcast has gone from delightful and endearing to smothering!

In the past you’ve taken on individual lower-case seriousness in a way that has made me a long time listener: funny isn’t so funny without the bite. With the Minneapolis episode, you and your wife are showing up like the rest of us: dazed disgusted and serious about it. Thanks from Portland Or

Renee Good and Alex Pretti are helpers? Is Tim Walz also a helper? Your city is an embarrassment to the country.

I have been so glad to hear Heavyweight is back! This week’s show about Minnesota was a welcome departure from usual shows. Just a slice of the heavyweight so many of us -immigrants, citizens, and decent people - are carrying around now. Thank you to Emily and (especially) Yamelis for sharing their families’ experiences. Shame, indeed, on ICE, the immoral and illegal adminstation’s reign, and those who support and enable them

Way to ruin what was a decent show with your Minneapolis episode.

This podcast used to be so great. Why do we need it to change to push political agendas? Why why why?

This episode was hard to listen to, but a necessary, one. Thank you for telling your personal experience with ice.