Headlong: Missing Richard Simmons - Podcast Rankings and reviews

I have been looking for binge worthy pod casts lately with all of this extra time on my hands and this one was totally it.
As any child of the 80s/90s, Richard Simmons was something of an icon. This story has nostalgia, writing that sometimes verges on prose and raw vulnerability.
I would totally recommend it for anyone looking for a new podcast, and anyone wondering “where the hell did Richard Simmons run off to?!?”

I really enjoyed this podcast. Dan did a great job in putting it together. The podcast flowed nicely, kept me entertained and made me quickly look to start the next episode. His take on Richard Simmons was well balanced and very respectful. His delivery was great and easily listenable (is that a word? Like empathizer?). Searching for his next podcast now!

Simmons was a famous public figure, and disappeared without notice. This podcast takes a look at what may have happened. The story is done in a way which I feel is respectful to Simmons’s privacy, while presenting the perspectives and heartbreak of his friends who were cut out of his life so suddenly.

The host of the podcast showed growth during the podcast which I found entirely engaging. He had the humility to discard preconceptions and not chase the easy sensational plot line to find a respectful ending. RS is a lovely person. This made me appreciate him that much more. It was a love letter.

This isn’t as invasive as when celebrity nudes get leaked, and everyone runs to look at them. But, it’s not much better. If this guy was really Richard’s friend, then I think he demonstrated why R peaced out: his friendships were mostly about what other people got from him. They weren’t about his own joy. He decided to retire. The episodes keep asking R to say bye or to explain... but even though R does just that... the host just keeps asking. This is a narcissistic project. I felt gross listening. I’d advise you to pass.