Very proud of this one and I hope you will listen

another story years in the making

the shame of turning around for a compliment that wasn’t meant for you

I do not think it is fair for mosquitoes to target me in my own home. Like vampires or the cops, they should need to be invited in.

Another episode of Heavyweight for you to listen to and hopefully enjoy.

It feels very surreal & very lucky to be back with a new season of Heavyweight after two years. I hope you enjoy.

The new season begins September 18. Here's a look at what's to come. omny.fm/shows/heavyw...

An honor to be number 6! on this poll of the 100 Greatest Podcasts of All Time. Really makes us feel respected by our peers. www.leftofdialmedia.com/essential-li...

ur girl is texting too much about the New York Liberty because my phone has started correcting “jk” to “JJ”

YOU, MAYBE: I love getting letters in the mail! ME, MOST CERTAINLY: I will write a personalized letter to anyone who donates to the Sameer Project! email me a screenshot of your donation along with your address: kalila.holt@gmail chuffed.org/project/1132...

I think if you’re new to speaking out for the people of Gaza & Palestine, your first job is to speak out for them loudly & clearly — and your next job is to clean up your share of mess from your years of silence or defensiveness.

I couldn’t be an umpire cuz I’d flinch every time a pitch was thrown. Also probably cuz of sexism or whatever

Win-win proposition here: do some good and get some bona fide, handwritten mail from @heavyweight.bsky.social’s Kalila Holt (can confirm, as charming as you imagine!!)

I am a petty person who loves to be recognized on lists by major publications

I had the HONOR of interviewing the co-creator of one of my favorite shows ever. Truly a joy and a treat

hello! would you like me to write you a fun lil letter? a nice lil pen pal letter just for you? donate to the sameer project, and then DM me your address along with a screenshot showing your donation. chuffed.org/project/1132...

you’re constantly having to come up with new gifts in this life, it’s too much (I mean like for Father’s Day. but also metaphorically I guess)

A local NYC PSA: there is a Mexican restaurant in Bed-Stuy I love called Penelope’s (formerly Martha’s) but for some reason it is always EMPTY and I’m terrified they’re going to close, please go enjoy the food at Penelope Martha’s

my haters will be devastated to hear that I’m back on the radio* (*internet streaming)

Friday night, time to get drunk and pay my credit card bill

Today, the team is back in your ears (and hearts?) with a check in about what we've been up to and what's to come. open.spotify.com/episode/2OwL...

This month for Podcast Canon on @avclub.com, I look back at Heavyweight (@heavyweight.bsky.social), a show about second chances that is getting a second chance of its own after being cancelled in 2023.

no time to die. die another day. put dying at the bottom of the to do list, too much going on

Imagine being in the Emerald City on St. Patrick’s Day

The NO OTHER LAND team on the red carpet 😭

An announcement!

heard someone with the last name Summers and someone with the last name Winters both summoned to the same airport gate, about to miss their flight

Had a two second lapse into insanity where I genuinely thought, “maybe I should try and buy TikTok”

When I’m at a slice shop, a meal is one (1) slice. Yet when confronted with a whole pizza, I might as well be starving to death if I don’t eat at least three slices. Actually maybe four

the haha to lol to lmao pipeline

idk why fitness classes always say to come 15 min in advance, cuz when I DO come 15 min in advance? I am the only one there and have to just sit there with a contemplative look on my face, humiliated

Now unveiling: the Walgreens item of the month!!!

please enjoy this very goofy story about cheese theft I made with Mona and Phoebe. the last time you will hear my voice as an employee of gimlet media!

after 8 seasons, our time here is coming to an end. (I’ve been at gimlet most of my adult life!) it’s been such a privilege to make a show I’m so proud of with some of the best out there: Jonathan, Stevie, Bobby, Phoebe, Jorge, & Mona. Thanks for listening 💕

proud of this one, too

proud of this one

for those looking to get into radio/podcasting: the gimlet union has been working with the salt institute to set up a scholarship aimed at diversifying the kinds of voices in our industry. the scholarship offers full financial support, including housing: www.meca.edu/academics/gr...

there are now more than 1,900 signatures. thanks, everyone!

I’m hosting this week’s episode of Heavyweight & it’s the most personal story I’ve ever done, so you’re actually required by law to be nice to me about it

heavyweight returns on thursday. lots of great stories this season, including the most personal story I’ve ever made

have just seen the film “stop making sense” & do you have to pass a fitness test to be in the talking heads or

The new season of Heavyweight begins in one week, wherever you get your podcasts.

would not make it on survivor. can barely light a match from a matchbook. also I don’t like to lie

October 5th. Huge day. Most importantly, my half birthday. Second most importantly, new Heavyweight season.

constantly getting salad dressing on my hands & I never think to bring a napkin so then I just rub it into my skin like lotion

I reported this episode last year & as of today, it has been FREED from its Spotify prison. I think it is good so “check it out,” as they say

okay, wonderful, dan, and how would you describe what the toothpaste tastes like?

I was such a literalist as a kid. like my problem with “sk8er boi” was that line that goes, “feeding the baby, she’s all alone.” I was like, she’s not alone. she’s got that baby

I sure am glad I don’t have a terminator following me. can you imagine. what a pain

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