About this episode
The episode revisits Elyse, who shares updates about her father Billy's life after his disappearance seven years ago.
When Elyse was 21, her father, Billy, disappeared without explanation. When Elyse finally learned of his whereabouts, she was shocked by the new life he was living. Seven years after the release of this episode, we check back in with Elyse, and she tells us all about what's happened with her dad in the time since. You can sign up for our free newsletter at patreon.com/heavyweight This episode was produced by Jonathan Goldstein, B.A. Parker, Kalila Holt, and Stevie Lane, with editing by Jorge Just and Alex Blumberg. Special thanks to Emily Condon, Kaitlin Roberts, Alex Goldman, Caitlin Kenney, and Jackie Cohen. The show was mixed by Bobby Lord. Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Blue Dot Sessions, Michael Hearst, Shanghai Restoration Project, and Bobby Lord. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records. Mixing on this update by Sarah Bruguiere. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Jonathan Goldstein
Guest: Elyse
Topics covered
- family
- disappearance
- reunion
- personal stories
- life updates
- identity
Keywords
- Elyse
- Billy
- disappearance
- family reunion
- life updates
- Heavyweight
- Pushkin Industries
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Pushkin Industries
Books & works: The Weakerthans
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