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Kalila Holt

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Kalila Holt

@kalilaholt

fiction writer + @heavyweight senior producer. The first time I went to a waterpark, I got stuck on the lazy river and a lifeguard had to come help me.

Brooklyn, NY

Joined March 2015

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Kalila Holt
@kalilaholt
Nov 22, 2015
when I was 5, I had lice so we had to microwave all my beanie babies. bongo the monkey caught on fire & his head caved in. "BONGO!" I yelled
Kalila Holt
@kalilaholt
Oct 16, 2022
to be honest, I do not miss much about being a child. I do however miss that any time you got new clothes, you were expected to give a “fashion show” for the family. this is simply not a request I get anymore
Kalila Holt
@kalilaholt
Mar 4, 2019
this is VERY small but honestly what has most stuck with me is that when I was six, I dropped my stuffed cat Sunshine in an airport and a businessman sprinted after us to give it back to me
Kalila Holt
@kalilaholt
Dec 5, 2023
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: @J_Goldstein @LaneStevie @PhoebeFlanigan @mysweetlord @jorgej & Mona. Thanks for listening💕
Heavyweight Podcast
@heavyweight
Dec 5, 2023
Heavyweight as it exists under Spotify will be ending after this season, on Dec 21st. We’re so proud of everything we’ve made, and we’re hoping the show finds a new home in the future. Till then, stay tuned (stay subscribed)! And thank you all so much for your love and support.
Kalila Holt
@kalilaholt
Oct 12, 2023
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 Podcast
@heavyweight
Oct 12, 2023
Hello. We have a new episode today. Leif. open.spotify.com/episode/7y4zdI…
Kalila Holt
@kalilaholt
Jun 21, 2019
Gimlet had a talent show, this is my talent
Kalila Holt
@kalilaholt
May 14, 2016
age 6, wrote a boy a love note, asked my dad to deliver it. but turned out the boy couldn't read so my dad had to read it out loud to him
Kalila Holt
@kalilaholt
Oct 7, 2022
a lot of very talented people laid off at gimlet media this week! certainly is upsetting to feel like a thing you were very proud of building is now being stripped for parts by a big tech company! anyway hire my friends, they are good, thank you
Kalila Holt
@kalilaholt
Aug 30, 2017
I keep telling stories I think are funny & instead of just laughing my therapist wants to ask me all kinds of questions
Kalila Holt
@kalilaholt
Nov 5, 2020
it’s just a normal day with nothing to think about news wise, so some NEWS you might be interested in is that I hosted this week’s episode of heavyweight. if you’re a fan of me, heavyweight, laughing, breakfast, catharsis, etc, you should give it a listen!!!
Heavyweight Podcast
@heavyweight
Nov 5, 2020
Hello. We have a new episode. Annie. open.spotify.com/episode/6in5V1…
Kalila Holt
@kalilaholt
Feb 6, 2019
It’s stressful when you’re eating & someone starts saying something emotional & you gotta be like... I guess I should set down my bagel till they’re done?
Kalila Holt
@kalilaholt
Oct 3, 2023
breaking my twitter silence to spread the urgent news that Heavyweight returns on thursday. lots of great stories this season, including the most personal story I’ve ever made
Heavyweight Podcast
@heavyweight
Oct 2, 2023
Our new season begins this Thursday, October 5th. Here's a taste of what's in store.
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Kalila Holt
@kalilaholt
Dec 14, 2023
please enjoy this very goofy story about cheese theft I made with Mona and @PhoebeFlanigan. the last time you will hear my voice as an employee of gimlet media!
Heavyweight Podcast
@heavyweight
Dec 14, 2023
Hello. Today, our penultimate episode. A Heavyweight Short: Loch. open.spotify.com/episode/1o6fhx…
Kalila Holt
@kalilaholt
Jan 1, 2022
one NYE I went to a party where I didn’t really know anyone but there was a loaf of olive bread on the table & I love olive bread so I just slowly ate the whole thing over the course of the night