About this episode
Kevin reflects on his childhood friends who vanished and the impact it had on him.
Kevin's childhood was a hard one. But it was made bearable by his neighborhood friends, Jason and Gerald. Then, one afternoon, the boys just vanished. Over thirty years later, Kevin still hasn't forgotten them. Get ad-free episodes of Heavyweight by subscribing to Pushkin+ on Apple Podcasts or Pushkin.fm . You'll also get an exclusive bonus episode where Jonathan, Stevie, and Kalila remember how the beloved Jackie calls came to be and share a never-before-aired opening that could have started the show in an alternate Heavyweight universe. Thanks for your support—and be sure to check out the other offerings available to Pushkin+ subscribers, including ad-free episodes, full audiobooks, and exclusive binges of other podcasts throughout the year. Subscribe on Apple: apple.co/pushkin Subscribe on Pushkin: pushkin.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Guest: Kevin
Topics covered
- childhood
- friendship
- loss
- memory
- nostalgia
Keywords
- Kevin
- Jason
- Gerald
- childhood
- friendship
- nostalgia
- memory
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Organizations: Pushkin Industries, Pushkin+, Apple Podcasts, Pushkin.fm
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