The cancellation of the podcast Heavyweight in 2023 was met with mourning by audio producers and listeners alike. Known for its mix of humor and emotional storytelling, the show was described as a hallmark of audio intimacy. However, recent news suggests a revival, with host Jonathan Goldstein and his team moving to Pushkin Industries, Malcolm Gladwell's production company. The new season will feature ten episodes instead of the usual six, alongside lighter follow-up episodes in the spring, signaling a hopeful update in a struggling narrative audio landscape.
Longform called it "one of the most compelling and moving things that anyone puts out in media anywhere."
It's a rare bit of good news in the world of narrative audio, which has taken hit after hit lately.
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