Heavyweight

Today, I'm sharing an episode from a show and a host that has been a major inspiration for the work that I've made with Love & Radio.

It's called Heavyweight, and it's hosted by the legendary radio maker Jonathan Goldstein.

Heavyweight is about moments from people's lives they haven't been able to let go of.

An unanswered question, a mistake, an apology long overdue.

Every episode, Jonathan and his producers help their guests revisit those pivotal moments and go on a quest in the present to make them right.

They're funny, heart-wrenching, healing, and often make you laugh and cry in the same breath.

The episode I'm sharing today is from their new season, and it's called Jenna.

After you listen, go check out the other episodes of Heavyweight.

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So after a decade of sharing other people's regrets on the acclaimed and beloved podcast Heavyweight, host Jonathan Goldstein looks back on his own regrets making the show.

Revisiting 10 years' worth of stories and tape, Jonathan reflects on his work and then opens it up for an audience Q&A with his producers Kalila Holt and Stevie Lane.

So please welcome Jonathan Goldstein.

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I will say this.

The reason I created a show like Heavyweight is because of my own capacity for regret.

As a suckling baby, I'm certain I regretted choosing my mother's left breast over the right.