In 1995, Vivian’s uncle Helio died of AIDS. Now, 25 years later, Vivian’s on a search to find the man who cared for him until his death. Credits Heavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldste...Show More
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write2tg recommended:Mar 31st, 2021
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epekilis recommended:Mar 28th, 2021
Don’t make the mistake I did and listen to this one at the wheel. Messy crying makes for dangerous driving. Beautiful story of loss, shame and redemption.
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jesikaAug 9th, 2023
@epekilis good of you to mention that
rmmiller364 recommended:Nov 1st, 2020
😢😢 Such a beautiful story. I also really liked the connection drawn between the AIDS epidemic and COVID-19. I taught the AIDS memorial quilt earlier this semester and it felt really meaningful in this context. I also read about how survivors of the AIDS epidemic in San Francisco were feeling espec...Show More
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danny recommended:Oct 16th, 2020
Such a beautiful story. I'm at a loss for words to describe it.
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olivierOct 17th, 2020
@danny i also really enjoyed it. So sad how all this time he could have been a role model to him. I hope her family is ashamed.
flajee recommended:Oct 18th, 2020
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mm recommended:Oct 19th, 2020
This is a heartbreaking and heartwarming episode. But can we talk about the fact that Philip Glass is Ira Glass' cousin?!? 🤯🤯🤯 I mean, now that I know, obviously. That part about Philip Glass composing in the middle of the night on vacation with Ira was hilarious.
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epekilisOct 24th, 2020
@mm Philip Glass is Ira Glass’ cousin??? What, do they have some kind of special brilliant person dust in their DNA?? Have added this to my To Listen list.
massromantic recommended:Nov 10th, 2020
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