Death, Sex & Money

Jonathan Goldstein, Heavy Weights, and What We Owe Old Friends

Oct 18, 2023
Jonathan Goldstein, host of Heavyweight podcast, discusses the art of asking difficult questions, the emotional power of deadlines, and shares childhood memories. They reflect on the purpose of the podcast and helping people confront unresolved questions from their past. The episode follows Jonathan's spontaneous phone call to his childhood friend, Jackie, setting the stage for the unpredictable nature of the show.
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INSIGHT

Embrace Absurdity in Tough Calls

  • Jonathan Goldstein embraces life's absurdity to ease the tension of calling strangers with hard questions.
  • Unexpected reactions from people on calls taught him he cannot predict outcomes.
INSIGHT

Deadlines Prompt Emotional Work

  • Deadlines and community help people face burdens they've deferred for years.
  • Jonathan acts as a supportive presence to push people toward resolution.
ANECDOTE

Childhood Friendship Through Radio Plays

  • Jonathan and Lenny bonded as kids recording radio plays and prank calls, providing a refuge from loneliness.
  • Their creative partnership anchored Jonathan’s childhood and emotional life.
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