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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

3 years

Some stories that have been in the works for years. Two 2-parters, too.

Heavyweight Podcast

@heavyweight

3 years

Our new season begins tomorrow.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

5 years

I like podcasts.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

7 months

The first episode of the season is a very personal one.

Heavyweight Podcast

@heavyweight

7 months

Good morning. The new season of Heavyweight has begun. Today's episode: Lenny.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

6 years

Trying my best.

The New Yorker

@NewYorker

6 years

On the “Heavyweight” podcast, the writer, radio producer, and humorist Jonathan Goldstein acts as a kind of social instigator and meddling therapist:

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

5 years

Just finishing the final mix on the final episode of the season. It's about a certain CEO of a certain company called Gimlet.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

3 years

Holy cow. Heavyweight is on here.

Docs & the Law

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3 years

International Documentary Association Staff Picks Documentaries of the Decade. Are your favorites on the list? via @idaorg

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

2 years

Season 7 begins...

Heavyweight Podcast

@heavyweight

2 years

Tomorrow.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

4 years

hey everybody, we've been having a hard time figuring out what to do right now so to feel less alone, my producers and I decided to each record our day to share with each other... and now we're sharing with you.

Heavyweight Podcast

@heavyweight

4 years

Hello. We wanted to check in. So we made this for you to listen to.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

8 months

Just a reminder that Heavyweight is now wide.

Heavyweight Podcast

@heavyweight

8 months

Episode #50 Nick—previously a Spotify exclusive—is now available on all platforms! We're back with a new season on October 5th, wherever you get your podcasts.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

4 years

In this episode, I pass the mic to @kalilaholt and she knocks it out of the park. Not the mic, but the story. @kalilaholt respects the show gear.

Heavyweight Podcast

@heavyweight

4 years

Hello. We have a new episode. Annie.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

6 years

There'll be a third season.

Davy

@Kap1teinn

6 years

Hi @J_Goldstein , I only just discovered Heavyweight and I'm absolutely obsessed by it. While I'm devouring the episodes, I saw that the last episode was put online last december. Please tell me there'll be a 3rd season!

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

7 years

WIRETAP was funny.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

5 years

hey, grammatical question: can you use the word grand for thousands even when it's not in reference to money? Got a 100 grand tins of tuna fish I'm selling on Craig's List and don't want to look like an idiot.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

3 years

double knotting your laces... an industry standard at this point? anyone still single knotting?

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

6 years

. @heavyweight season 3 begins today with the wonderful @robcorddry

#16 Rob | Heavyweight

Rob remembers breaking his arm as a kid. But the rest of his family says it never happened. Did he break his arm? The answer will determine Rob’s sanity.

gimletmedia.com

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

3 years

this is so nice.

New York Times Opinion

@nytopinion

3 years

Apple TV+'s "Ted Lasso," Netflix's "Sex Education" and Jonathan Goldstein's "Heavyweight" podcast are about repairing the world bond by bond, @JenSeniorNY writes. "For this particular moment, they’re the perfect entertainment Rx."

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

5 years

Though often self-aggrandizing, self-indulgent and self-centred, Jonathan Goldstein.

Apple Podcasts

@ApplePodcasts

5 years

Happy #InternationalPodcastDay . Let's kick it off right by hearing who your favorite podcast hosts are.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

4 years

“We don’t exist. Then we do. Then we die and don’t again? Life is weird.” - Augie.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

2 years

it's out

Heavyweight Podcast

@heavyweight

2 years

Hello. We've returned with a new episode. Sara.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

5 years

My young friends, did you know pantyhose used to come in a plastic egg? 1/?

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

8 years

OK. So the big announcement: What I've been working on this past year. From @Gimletmedia my new podcast @HEAVYWEIGHT

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

5 years

When I was a boy we called content "stuff."

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

7 years

Rose.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

3 years

This is the conclusion of a two-part series. It's been in the works for over two years.

Heavyweight Podcast

@heavyweight

3 years

Hello. We have a new episode—the second and final part of last week's episode. Stephen.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

4 years

And they’re among my favorites of anything we’ve ever done.

Heavyweight Podcast

@heavyweight

4 years

@Yvonne_Adele Two more! This week and next.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

6 years

Too bad no one makes phone calls anymore. I'd pick up saying, "Fonzarelli Industries. Arthur speaking." Your loss, 2018.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

4 years

Just caught myself cursing in French. I still got it.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

6 years

I accidentally wore home my work cardigan.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

6 years

@sad_boi_art new season starts October 4th.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

6 years

Tomorrow.

C Farley 💜💜

@poundsign4life

6 years

@heavyweight {*gasp*} My FAVORITE podcast. Is coming BACK?? This WEEK?? This is literally the best news I've heard in quite some time. Thank you!

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

7 years

And now it's tomorrow. Get ready for season 2.

Heavyweight Podcast

@heavyweight

7 years

four more days.

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Jonathan Goldstein

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4 years

That fly

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Jonathan Goldstein

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6 years

please stop talking about consuming content. it's so gross.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

6 years

writing tip: always use use unless you can utilize utilize.

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Jonathan Goldstein

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6 years

Ever in a hotel room without cutlery and eat a yogurt with a toothbrush? Asking for a friend. Name of Brushley. Brushley Yogurtson.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

7 years

We all think we're our own worst critic until one day, opening an email marked "listener feedback," we learn this is not the case at all.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

5 years

Great. I’m now at a point where if I tweet it might seem significant.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

6 years

Canadian.

JEN KIRKMAN

@JenKirkman

6 years

I just saw a woman apologize to a parking meter she bumped into.

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Jonathan Goldstein

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6 years

That I have an appointment today with Jim in finance might be the most adult thing to ever happen to me.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

6 years

I'm at a point where every song ever written reminds me of a different terrible memory.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

6 years

Can't wait for the joke I'm going to make tomorrow. May the fifth be with you. With a photo of me drinking a fifth of vodka of all things.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

5 years

Anyone know what to do if your rice falls in the toilet?

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

7 years

America, with love, you can't imagine how weird Canada thinks you are.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

6 years

Dreamt last night that Pringles came in glass tubes. Dreams!

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Jonathan Goldstein

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7 years

This murphy toilet was a terrible idea.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

8 years

The first story of my new podcast @heavyweight premieres on @ThisAmerLife tonite. Weird (for me) to feel so excited:

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

9 years

Hey folks, this is a hard, sad thing to announce, but WireTap is coming to an end. Full story here: http://t.co/hSxRAVK7PF

A Farewell Message | CBC Radio

After 11 years, WireTap is coming to an end. Read a message from Jonathan Goldstein, and watch a special video presentation from our listeners.

www.cbc.ca

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

4 years

As a kid I’d watch Scooby-Doo and think, man, that dog speaks good English for a dog. But then Scrappy-Doo shows up talking like a young Joe Pesci and I was like, Scooby Do has a speech impediment.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

9 months

we're working on a new season. while we are, here's an episode you might have never heard...

Heavyweight Podcast

@heavyweight

9 months

Our new season begins this fall. In the meantime, we’re releasing last season’s episodes—previously only available on Spotify—on all platforms. Out today: #47 Frederick J. Brown.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

4 years

I’ve always admired guys who refer to themselves, to themselves, by their last name. As in, great tweet, Goldstein.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

7 years

And this I believe: raisins have no place in coleslaw.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

7 years

Remembering Stuart McLean.

How Stuart McLean took care of Canadians - Macleans.ca

Former CBC radio show host Jonathan Goldstein on the late Canadian icon Stuart McLean—and why there will never be anyone like him again

www.macleans.ca

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

3 years

It's out today.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

8 years

Please listen to my new podcast @heavyweight . I'm just 1000 downloads away from being able to afford a plumber who makes house calls.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

6 years

Happy hump day. Twerking hard, or hardly twerking?

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

4 years

The Road.

Elle Has Cats (and ADHD)

@ellle_em

4 years

The Muppet versions of "A Christmas Carol" and "Treasure Island" are obviously the superior adaptations of both books so tell me, what classic work of literature definitely requires a Muppet movie?

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Jonathan Goldstein

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5 years

hey, grammatical question: the same way one might say, gonna jump on a call... you can also say, gonna jump on a toilet?

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

4 years

@ArielleLandaux @AGoldmund @PJVogt This is both adorable and I’ll be talking to you in ten years on Heavyweight.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

5 years

On September 26th 1904 Earl Grey was named British governor-general of Canada. What else could be happening on such an auspicious day in Canadian history?

Heavyweight Podcast

@heavyweight

5 years

Tomorrow is September 26th.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

2 years

Fab 4 is short for Fabulous 40. There were originally 40 Beatles. John, Paul, George, Ringo, Dingo, Stinger, J.J., Paula, Jon, I'm bailing on this twe

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

4 years

sometimes when I do an especially good job of washing my hands I find myself wishing the bathroom mirror had a secret camera so everyone could know.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

4 years

How are Scoobies Dum and Doo related? That Scrappy Doo is related to Scooby Doo, I get. They have the same last name. But The Scoobies? That’s like Jean Stapleton and Jean Seberg being related. Which they aren’t, I don’t think. Do better, cartoons.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

7 years

Poor guy on the C train thinks his box of Good & Plenty is an iPhone.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

7 years

Knowing the relief I personally experience when scrolling thru tweets and getting one without a link, this is my gift to you. Enjoy.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

3 years

maybe one of the most surprising episodes we've ever done.

Kalila Holt

@kalilaholt

3 years

been working on this episode for years and it took us in many strange directions we did NOT expect in the slightest. give it a listen!!!!

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

6 years

when people say they're winning, they're winning. It's like when people say they're classy.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

5 years

In a bar, Portishead playing. Finally I can exhale.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

2 years

From the bottom of my heart: it's been a slice.

Kalila Holt

@kalilaholt

2 years

so ends our sixth season! we made some work I’m really proud of this year, & it remains a true privilege & delight to work with some of the most talented people I know, @J_Goldstein , @LaneStevie , @mysweetlord , & mona who doesn’t use twitter

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Jonathan Goldstein

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7 years

Weirdly, after all this, seeing "Trump" on the ballot in that small nondescript font brought the whole sick affair to a new level of horror.

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Jonathan Goldstein

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3 years

Last night I dreamt I was eating cereal with banana but the banana wasn't in slices. It was just a banana in the bowl and I thought how much better for apportioning and getting to use a fork and knife and spoon to eat cereal. Please share.

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Jonathan Goldstein

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3 years

I think I might have been made for these times.

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Jonathan Goldstein

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4 years

@AGoldmund Everybody’s talking about napping in hammocks but nobody’s talking about rapping about haddocks.

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Jonathan Goldstein

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4 years

Please remember to vote tomorrow.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

6 years

Some days you just sit around thinking about the first time Julian Lennon heard Beautiful Boy.

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Jonathan Goldstein

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6 years

HEAVYWEIGHT will be presented June 16th live on stage in Brooklyn, NY as a part of . There will be special guests, and never-before-aired stories. I think it should be good.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

8 years

Hard to imagine what my life would've been like w/ out Ira & this show. Probably still telemarketing. #20YearsofTAL

Alex Blumberg

@abexlumberg

8 years

20 years ago today, @iraglass started a radio show called @ThisAmerLife . Amazing all the great audio today that traces back to that moment!

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

2 years

My friend Gregor of the titular Heavyweight episode "Gregor" has a hilarious and profound new Instagram account that features his pensées and art:

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

7 years

She never agreed to season 1.

mr chedda

@mrchedda

7 years

@J_Goldstein hey Jonathan, the episodic phone call intros are great. Question is: Did Jackie agree to season 2?

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

1 year

You probably wouldn't believe it if I just said it, so I'll let my re-tweeting do the talking

Heavyweight Podcast

@heavyweight

1 year

Big news from the Heavyweight team. People are always saying, "I love social media. But I wish there were more Heavyweight on it." Well. We have joined the platform Instagram. You can find us there at heavyweightpodcast

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Jonathan Goldstein

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4 years

Yes

Craigslist Curio

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4 years

@J_Goldstein this you?

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Jonathan Goldstein

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4 years

Working on my coat of arms. How do you say in Latin "proud member of the clean plate club"?

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Jonathan Goldstein

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5 years

you know, I've been eating apples the same way since I was a child.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

4 years

So confident in the reporting on this that I'm not even going to bother confirming at or reading the rest of the thread. We did it!

jorge

@jorgej

4 years

Taking the last few moments before midnight to congratulate @J_Goldstein , @kalilaholt , @LaneStevie , @mysweetlord , and everyone else who makes @heavyweight possible on their richly deserved PEABODY AWARD. Congratulations! 🍾🎉 #blessed

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Jonathan Goldstein

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7 years

To quote Maya Angelou, "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time." 4/4

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Jonathan Goldstein

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9 years

Thanks everyone for reaching out. Deeply touching, humbling & so surprising to hear how much Wiretap's meant to you. I feel very honoured.

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Jonathan Goldstein

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6 years

There used to be a Canadian band named "Moist."

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

2 years

today's episode

This American Life

@ThisAmerLife

2 years

This wonderful new episode of @heavyweight features our own Nancy Updike, her husband Dan, and their search for a photo taken by a stranger 19 years ago.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

8 years

Wiretap fans, here marks the return of Canada's favorite son: Howard Chackowicz.

Heavyweight Podcast

@heavyweight

8 years

Hi, we have a new episode. Season 1, Episode #6 : James.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

3 years

I helped @kalilaholt help Annie confront her past...

Spotify Podcasts 🎙

@spotifypodcasts

3 years

From @GimletMedia , @J_Goldstein helps Annie confront her past, and her family on @heavyweight . 👀

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Jonathan Goldstein

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5 years

back in the seventies, you wouldn't have much of a romantic life if you couldn't do a Donald Duck imitation.

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Jonathan Goldstein

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7 years

Ever eat a sandwich where the whole time you're thinking, can't wait to finish this sandwich and get it out of my life?

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

4 years

It’s out.

Heavyweight Podcast

@heavyweight

4 years

New check in coming shortly.

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Jonathan Goldstein

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6 years

Goldstein ooot. *drops mic*can't find mic*seriously guys who has the mic*batteries fell out*replaces batteries*wrong batteries #excitement

Matthew Lieber

@mlieber

6 years

Want to host your own podcast? Casting Call from @squarespace and @gimletcreative is American Idol but for podcasters, hosted by @J_Goldstein . You can submit your podcast idea now at

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Jonathan Goldstein

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7 years

You can't make an omelet without ruining a few lives.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

7 years

Some important news regarding @heavyweight in a few hours.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

6 years

You know what's fun? Pronouncing turkey "toikey." Happy toikey day.

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Jonathan Goldstein

@J_Goldstein

6 years

Happy Boxing Day Eve.

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Jonathan Goldstein

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6 years

not to brag but last night I walked into a pizza parlor and ordered soup and a salad. no pizza.

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Jonathan Goldstein

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7 years

Newest @heavyweight is out. Appropriate to this election day, it deals with the lasting impact bullies leave.

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Jonathan Goldstein

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8 years

OK. First 2 eps of my new series @heavyweight have launched. Been at it a long time & can't wait for you to hear.

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