16 episodes

On February 15, 2014, fitness guru Richard Simmons disappeared. He stopped teaching his regular exercise class at Slimmons, cut off his closest friends, and removed himself from the public eye after decades as one of the most accessible celebrities in the world. Nobody has heard from him - and no one knows why he left. Filmmaker Dan Taberski was a Slimmons regular and a friend of Richard’s. Missing Richard Simmons is Dan’s search for Richard - and the deeper he digs, the stranger it gets. Listen to the podcast The New York Times calls "a cultural phenomenon."
Headlong is Dan Taberski’s documentary podcast that explores the lives of overlooked people, moments and events in our culture. Season 2 is Surviving Y2K. Season 3 is Running From COPS.

Headlong: Missing Richard Simmons Topic / Pineapple Street Media / Dan Taberski

- Society & Culture
- 4.7 • 44 Ratings

- 8 NOV 2018
Introducing Headlong: Surviving Y2K | November 13

Introducing Headlong: Surviving Y2K | November 13

December 31, 1999: As midnight approached, the world braced for disaster. Then, nothing happened.
- 3 min
- 15 FEB 2017
1: Where's Richard? | Missing Richard Simmons

1: Where's Richard? | Missing Richard Simmons

On February 15, 2014 Richard Simmons didn’t show up to teach the exercise class he had led for 40 years. He hasn't been seen in public since. Filmmaker Dan Taberski starts investigating the disappearance of his friend.

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- 28 min
- 22 FEB 2017
2: Stakeout | Missing Richard Simmons

2: Stakeout | Missing Richard Simmons

Dan begins to explore the main theories about Richard’s disappearance. A lot of his friends think Richard may just be sitting in his house. So that's where we go.

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- 31 min
- 1 MAR 2017
3: The Maid and the Masseuse | Missing Richard Simmons

3: The Maid and the Masseuse | Missing Richard Simmons

The two people closest to Richard at the time of his disappearance hate each other. This episode is about them. Plus, Dan investigates possible claims of a hostage situation and explains what’s up with Richard’s (still very active) social media presence.

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- 26 min
- 8 MAR 2017
4: "Till the Day I Die" | Missing Richard Simmons

4: "Till the Day I Die" | Missing Richard Simmons

We head to New Orleans, Richard’s hometown. From the food to the burlesque to the Southern religiosity, this city shaped young Dickie Simmons into the Richard we all know. It’s also where his brother lives. Dan tries to make contact.

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- 27 min
- 15 MAR 2017
5: O Brother, Where Art Thou? | Missing Richard Simmons

5: O Brother, Where Art Thou? | Missing Richard Simmons

Dan talks to Lenny Simmons, Richard’s brother. Then he looks into some of the stranger, more personal aspects of being a Richard Simmons fan.

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- 29 min

4.7 out of 5

44 Ratings

Breath of Fresh Air

I’ve been cycling through the same podcasts for a long time - it’s got a bit stale. Needed something new and this fits the bill. Light-hearted mystery told very well about an engaging subject. Perfect for a binge

Love it! More more more please

Wonderful witty story telling of incredible stories. I was there in 2000.. lol

Masterful Storytelling

The tale is so intriguing and told with such love and respect. I was amazed at the insights of someone I had previously thought of completely differently. I was laughing and crying - but couldn't stop and had to hear the whole thing. Well Done - Highly Recommended.