It is sad to hear that they are leaving Apple podcasts to be exclusively heard on Spotify. Spotify pays artists the lowest royalties of any of the major streaming services (even Deezer pays more). While Spotify might be fantastic for podcast producers I can’t support the way they make money on the backs of recordings artists while constantly fighting to lower their payouts.

You will be missed.

Edit: Sad it’s moving to Spotify will definitely miss this

The ability of the host to take subject matters that are complicated and emotional and turn it into something fun while still being serious is what makes this show so great. I often would get choked up about the stories but it was always in the best way possible. The little bits of humor kept the show light and easy without distracting from the seriousness of the situation. I can’t recommend this more if you are looking for relatable life stories.

I absolutely love this podcast. It’s totally different and out of scale. It made me realize how much resentment, guilt, we shouldn’t live with but rather deal with those issues head-on.

I absolutely adore this podcast. I’ve been hooked since day one, and wait anxiously during its looong breaks. I have to vote one star simply because you’re moving to Spotify exclusively. This is truly a 5 out of 5 star show and I hope our 1 stars with get voices heard. Don’t leave! Or at least come back. We adore your show.

funny and makes you feel things ❤️

Genius interviewer. So good at getting to the essence of the thing while helping feel safe. Simply outstanding work.

Wow! That episode brought me to my knees. I have a daughter that had a cardiac arrest and almost die at 2 1/2yrs and have experienced the ripples of her journey.

The woven story of John and Nick was so touching.

Absolutely the best. Hoping to hear more of Kalila holt

It has beauty, poetry, humor, and words for the things you have never found the words for. It will show you unexpected things about the workings of memory. It is masterful and profound, but also gossipy and fun. I really love the work that Khalila Holt has done for this podcast. Listen.

This was the most moving episode I’ve heard yet. Absolutely wonderful and inspiring!

I know his voice and love his stories. How did I miss that he had his own podcast?

Thank you to HowSounds’ Rob Rosenthal for clueing me in.

Since I’m a Green brothers fanatic, the piece about John touched me deeply.

Thank you, Universe for getting me here.

This is one of my very favorite podcasts! Jonathans dry sense of humor is engaging and funny. I adore the stories he follow and his fellow cast member are gold!

Very late to this podcast. My entry in to John’s realm spurred by the mermaid story on this American life. I am from New Orleans and I know what it’s like to show up at the tail end of a parade in hopes that everyone on the float is so drunk, They are tossing their throws like bailing water from a sinking ship. This is not like that, I hate Spotify

Spotify wrecked the music industry, now it’s coming for podcasts. Expected more from Goldstein & this show. It’s my favorite but I can’t in good conscience listen on Spotify.

Used to listen, won’t anymore

Best podcast out there. Been a huge fan since day one. Your ears will enjoy it. The rest of you will too.

I’m a big fan.

This podcast makes me cry most every time. But they’re moving to Spotify, which is horrible to smaller podcasters and basically ruining the industry. So I can’t in good conscience follow Heavyweight over there, and I hope they can survive this kind of move.

good bye

…so, goodbye! I want all my podcasts in one place, and that place is not Spotify. Btw, Heavyweight has by far THE BEST theme song of any podcast I’ve ever listened to! (Sun in an Empty Room by The Weakerthans. ❤️)

So happy for new episodes! My favorite podcast! Thank you!

I am so pleased that the podcast has returned. Jonathan, your interviews bring such depth to the stories you share. You are adept at bringing meaning to every episode, even through the hilarious exchanges between you and your BFF Jackie. Keep it coming!!

I’m sitting here smiling after listening to 36. Brandon (tears in my eyes). What a lovely beautiful story that sooooooooo many can relate to. The stories engulf me, make me laugh, make me think, make me feel and that feels good. Keep up the amazing work!

I love this show so much / I love the theme song, I love Jonathan, I will listen as long as it’s made and then I’ll relisten. But can we do away with Jackie being so mean at the intro every time? I want to hear an episode with Jackie and how much she loves Jonathan; come on.

I just listened to episode 37. John. Thanks for sharing this story. I too believe like Nick and was encouraged in my faith through his story. I found Heavyweight during a “heavy” time in my life…it’s still heavy…but the stories and humor have been nice to listen to as others are struggling with things from their past. It’s nice to know you’re not alone in what life throws at you. Thanks for the great show.

Yet another favorite podcast of mine moving to Spotify, no doubt because of money. I won’t be listening. It’s not about the app not being “user friendly,” it’s the fact that they pay Joe Rogan millions of dollars to spew his anti-science machismo drivel to the masses. I hope many others join me in not following you there. So disappointing, Gimlet Media.

I follow you to Spotify! Great podcast. Thank you.

I think this podcast is fabulous! It’s funny and also has very meaningful and serious stories of peoples lives. Jackie is hilarious! You absolutely need this podcast in your life now!

She is annoying and does seem to add value

I so love this podcast!!! Please please please keep going! 🙌❤️

Seriously amazing podcast. Thoroughly enjoy the writing, concept and beautiful stories told!

One of my favorite shows and I’m really sad to see it go.

I really loved the earlier iteration of this podcast. But I suspect the new Spotify version isn’t going to appeal to the core audience. Already there are signs of departure. The “Brandon” episode is slicker, the tone is cooler and the pacing is off. The overall effect is much less engaging . Also agree with others about the move to Spotify. Bummer.

Love your dry humor and candid view ~ all wrapped in kindness with a gentle heart.

Also love your best friend. If you get a show just make sure it is streaming on something easy to get to. I’m in.

So glad you moved to Spotify. Apple’s platform is so screwed up. I can’t delete episodes I don’t want to listen to and so my favorites (like this one) don’t float to the top.

My inner child (picture girl: thick glasses, mullet, body shaped like a carpenter bee with cankles) appreciates everyone of these novellas as much as my adult self does. … (thank goodness bangs grow out & contacts were ever invented).

Any episode she is on I play about tens over because her dead pan and sarcastic humor is one of those unexpected gems that you feel like you’ve won a lottery you didn’t play but you know you deserve because you opened the door for others or let someone go ahead in line even though you got there first and you both know it.

I’ll miss this show when it goes Spotify-only next month. 😢

I have turned quite a few friends onto this show because I think it’s tells such great stories. Once you get to know the host the show takes on two great forms of entertainment. One are the show stories are always so fun and moving and the second thing is how hard you will laugh at the host as he navigates uncomfortable situations and springs jokes at just the right time. My only complaint is I will miss the show deeply when it moves in October to Spotify only. What a bummer as I know it’s just another app and I already pay for that app but it is a horrible platform to navigate for podcasts in my opinion. I exclusively only want to use one stop for my podcasts and it is here where they are easy to manage and view. I was a listener from day one and want to thank you for the memories Johnathon and the crew at Heavyweight.

I’m so happy to hear your voice again!! Always such great stories!!!

Too bad that this show and other Gimlet shows are going exclusively on another platform. They will be missed.

Does Jackie Cohen realize or appreciate how much she adds to the tenor of the show? It would not create the same tension without her.

Yay, Heavyweight is back! I love this podcast.

Going Spotify only so this 1-star doesn’t matter, I guess.

This podcast is going exclusively Spotify… I’m not going with it. Podcasting is based on open-source technology Spotify is ruining it by making podcasts exclusive.

I love this podcast and I will miss it very much when I refuse to get a Spotify account and therefore never hear it again.

I am so happy you are back. I missed your stories…love the latest one, can’t wait for more…

Love the show. Hate lying.

They promised that old shows going to stay on other platforms.

Great podcast!

I recommend this show to everyone. I get genuinely excited when I see they are releasing new episodes, unfailingly. I hope it sticks around for a long time

And his deadpan humor. Some of the stories are shocking, some confrontational, some superfluous and ridiculous. Love them all.

So many folks, for their whole lives, carry the weight of an unresolved event in their hearts. Jonathan, in his quirky, heartfelt, persistent way helps so many find closer. It’s a lesson for us all!

If this and the adventure zone collaborated the world would explode from awesomeness

Podcast was recommended to me. I half heartedly started listening and became hooked!

The podcast themselves are entertaining but the lack of consistent release dates is the reason for the 1 star rating