Ashley’s grandmother, Beverley, had a hard life and an unhappy marriage. But she spoke frequently of a man named Van. Ashley believes Van was the great unfulfilled love of her grandmother’s life. And now, she wants to know: did Van feel the same way?

Credits

Heavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.

This episode was produced by Kalila Holt, along with Stevie Lane and BA Parker.

Editing by Jorge Just.

Special thanks to Emily Condon, Alex Blumberg, Phia Bennin, and Jackie Cohen.

The show was mixed by Bobby Lord. 

Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, Blue Dot Sessions, Michael Charles Smith, and Bobby Lord. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records, and our ad music is by Haley Shaw.