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bella's avatar

wow this was so interesting! i love thinking about how small the world can be, lots of us are randomly connected, very cool!

i hope your week is also going well David! :)

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David Farrier's avatar

It's going very well thankyou, Bella

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Natalie's avatar

But did he ever get his CDs back??

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David Farrier's avatar

He still hasn't!

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Natalie's avatar

Noooo!

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rhondastarr's avatar

I’m so thrilled by the existence of this post! I’m chronic for podcasts, and Heavyweight is so special, almost the epitome of the perfect podcast. As a Canadian-loving Canadian, Jonathan Goldstein is earnest and funny and heartbreaking, and his voice is enormously comforting. I just had to let you know how exciting (in These Unprecedented Times) it was for me, a fan of both of yours, to see you intersect. I would listen to anything that the two of you produced together. Please say you have a moment from your past that feels unresolved, and you could really use Jonathan’s help???

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David Farrier's avatar

I am SO glad this very niche post tickled you! I adore Jonathan and am still waiting for the perfect problem to present itself!

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rhondastarr's avatar

With your reply, I’m beyond simply tickled. I’m at bare minimum straddled-by-3-male-athletes tickled!!! Thanks for that, and please keep up all the good work.

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Erica Bigari's avatar

Hi David, always cool stuff!

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David Farrier's avatar

Thanks Erica. I try and write about fun things. The world can be cool!

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Colin's avatar

Out of curiosity and I can’t seem the find the answer online, does Gregory get writing credits or royalties from the songs now? I mean it would be a lot of $$ right?

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David Farrier's avatar

As far as I understand it, no. I imagine the artists on the CDs Gregor lent Moby get some $$$ though. Or at least, I hope they did!

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Kirsty's avatar

This was a great read. I loved Moby. Saw him live in Manchester was in second row and he was incredible. David, I couldn't suggest a better podcast than Stephen Fry's 7 deadly sins series. It's delicious to the ears and brain. Love your work, you are so clever and bloody funny! Thanks so much.

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David Farrier's avatar

Thanks for this podcast tip, Kirsty! I have never caught Moby live before.. maybe one day. Once this Covid business has settled down....

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Beth's avatar

I am now imagining the day when i get to do the same with you( if the universe is kind enough ) ...telling you what a big fan i am and asking all my questions about your work. ... What we do in the shadows is what i will always remember taika by ...... I know he did an amazing job with Thor: Ragnarok but i pride myself on being a fan of his work much before all that jojo ...

The art was absolutely amazing !

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Sian's avatar

Since you recommended that episode, I binged all of the Heavyweight episodes. God it's a good show. So funny and also so touching. And Gregor really is hilarious. Loving your website, David!

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David Farrier's avatar

Heavyweight is like the perfect mix of laughs and poignancy, huh. Really glad you dug it.

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Ally Strom's avatar

I just listened to that podcast, a few years late. One thing really struck out and disturbed me, if I heard it correctly. Did Gregor say that he has two children, but only one of them is “beautiful“? Did I hear that correctly? I find that so hurtful and sad and cruel if that is really what he said.

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