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Nov 2023
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#57 The Budget Motel

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In 1993, Nick was shot in an Idaho motel room. One stranger came to his aid. Nick wants to find him.

CREDITS

If you're feeling unsafe in your relationship, call 1.800.799.7233, or text "START" to 88788. You can also visit www.loveisrespect.org.

Heavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.

This episode was produced by senior producer Kalila Holt, along with Phoebe Flanigan. The supervising producer is Stevie Lane.

Production assistance by Mohini Madgavkar. Editorial guidance from Emily Condon.

Special thanks to Annie Minoff, Laura Morris, Lauren Silverman, and Jackie Cohen.

The show was mixed by Bobby Lord. 

Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Blue Dot Sessions, Michael Hearst, Katie Condon, Ehren Ebbage, and Bobby Lord. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records.

 

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