That Was Us
This Is Us stars Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, and Chris Sullivan dive back into the world of the Pearsons, reliving each episode and all the life lessons that came with it. Together, they dig in and dig deep, have the tough conversations, bring in very special and familiar guests, share never before heard behind-the-scenes moments, and feature listeners in highly anticipated fan segments. With new episodes out every Tuesday, join your favorite family back in the living room to examine our past, cherish our present, and look to the future. That Was Us...
Episodes
July 29, 2025 • 91 mins
This week, we pick up where we left off, chatting about Season 3, Episode 12: Songbird Road Part 2!
Rebecca arrives in town to confront Nicky and see for herself the secret Jack kept hidden all those years. Kevin does everything he can to help Nicky move forward while still struggling with his own mental health. Meanwhile, Kate and Randall recall some childhood memories with Jack very differently. On the podcast, Mandy, Chris, an...
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July 22, 2025 • 84 mins
This week, a special guest joins us for the rewatch of Season 3, Episode 11: Songbird Road Part 1... Griffin Dunne AKA Nicky!
Griffin chats with Mandy, Chris, and Sterling about what it was like landing the role of Nicky, how much This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman told Griffin about Nicky's arc for the rest of the series, and what it felt like for Griffin to delve into those deeply emotional places with his character. Plus, everyo...
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July 15, 2025 • 93 mins
On this week’s episode of That Was Us, we’re talking about Season 3, Episode 10: The Last Seven Weeks with special guest and fan favorite…Melanie Liburd AKA, Zoe!
The countdown to election night is on, and tensions are high as Randall’s campaign pushes through the final stretch. Meanwhile, Kevin and Zoe hit a crossroads in their relationship just as they make progress in the search for Nicky, while Kate tries to make things right...
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July 8, 2025 • 88 mins
It’s the moment fans have been waiting for…the final member of The Big Three joins the pod! Justin Hartley sits down with Mandy, Chris, and Sterling to dive deep into his unforgettable portrayal of Kevin Pearson on This Is Us.
He shares what it was like auditioning for the role, the ways he connected with Kevin’s journey, and how the experience shaped his life both personally and professionally. Justin also reflects on the close b...
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July 1, 2025 • 30 secs
We’re hitting pause on releasing a new episode this week to soak up some fireworks and family time, but get ready, because next week we’re coming in hot with a long-awaited guest! Any guesses?! Stay tuned and have a happy 4th of July!
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June 24, 2025 • 83 mins
On this week’s episode of That Was Us, we’re talking all about Season 3, Episode 9: The Beginning is the End is the Beginning.
If you thought the writers on This Is Us had done a phenomenal job with weaving stories together from different generations up until this point, you’re in for a treat in this episode! From Randall’s City Councilman debate, to Kate and Toby finding out if they’re having a boy or girl, to Kevin’s visit to Vi...
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June 17, 2025 • 95 mins
Jon Huertas is back with us on the pod this week, chatting all about Season 3 Episode 8: Six Thanksgivings!
Mandy, Chris, and Sterling have lots of laughs talking with Jon about memories from filming this episode, including what it's like to have all those prosthetics on, Jon's idea that saved the day during a specific scene, how his character, Miguel, was starting to fit into the Pearson family more, and other fun commentary!
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June 10, 2025 • 71 mins
This week on That Was Us…we hit the road! Jack and Rebecca take a romantic road trip out to LA as a new couple and discover what “home” really means to each of them. We also uncover more of Jack’s past in Vietnam through the eyes of Kevin and Zoe, who continue retracing his steps. Plus, Mandy, Chris, and Sterling take a look at some of our listeners who submitted their couple road trip stories!
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June 3, 2025 • 78 mins
What will happen with Randall’s campaign? What could Kevin find out about Jack’s past if he keeps digging? Will Toby and Kate make it through this challenging time? Find out the answers to these big questions (and more) on this week’s episode, where the hosts break down Season 3 episode 6, “Kamsahamnida.” Plus, Mandy, Chris, and Sterling talk about other very important things, including what it’s like to be medium famous, the diffe...
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May 27, 2025 • 88 mins
On today’s episode of That Was Us, we have special guest, Director Chris Koch, breaking down Season 3, Episode 5: “Toby.” In this episode, the hosts talk about Toby’s mental health issues and how that affects his relationship with Kate. They also cover what it was like for Sterling as his character took on a big arc in the show, campaigning for City Councilman. Plus, Chris Koch talks about directing this episode and what he remembe...
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May 20, 2025 • 70 mins
This week, the infamous younger Nicky Pearson, AKA Michael Angarano, joins the pod for a discussion on Season 3, Episode 4: Vietnam. Not only do they talk about pivotal moments that happened in this episode, from Jack volunteering to enlist so he can find Nicky in Vietnam, to things in their childhood that shaped their relationship, but the group also chats about Michael’s time working on This Is Us, how he got the part of Nicky, w...
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May 13, 2025 • 67 mins
On today’s episode of That Was Us, we chat about Season 3, Episode 3: “Katie Girls.” Today’s episode covers a lot of dreams: from Rebecca asking Jack about his dreams when they first met, to Kate undergoing egg retrieval surgery and entering a dream-state where she confronts her younger selves, to Mandy, Chris, and Sterling talking about how far they’ve come personally in achieving their biggest dreams too. Plus, we have a very ex...
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On this week’s episode of That Was Us, we’re diving into Season 3, Episode 2: A Philadelphia Story, and the incredible Ryan Michelle Bathe joins us! As Randall sets out to make a difference in the neighborhood his father once called home, Kevin searches for deeper meaning in Jack’s past. Kate and Toby ask their family for support (not their opinions) as they move forward with fertility treatment.
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April 29, 2025 • 80 mins
We’re back for the breakdown of a whole new season of This Is Us! This week, we dive into Season 3, episode 1: Nine Bucks. The Pearsons are facing major life shifts: Kate and Toby begin their emotional fertility journey, Deja struggles with the acceptance of her mother leaving, Kevin and Zoe spark a romance, and of course we can’t forget, we flash back to the very first meeting between Jack and Rebecca! Mandy, Chris, and Sterling a...
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April 22, 2025 • 71 mins
Today, we’re talking all about saying “I do!” Join Mandy, Chris, and Sterling as they dive into This Is Us episode 218, The Wedding, where the Pearsons gather at the family cabin to celebrate Kate and Toby’s big day. The hosts take a walk down memory lane, sharing stories from their own weddings while reflecting on Kate’s emotional journey of letting go of Jack and making space for her future with Toby. They also discuss Toby’s par...
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How did Deja find her way to the Pearson family? This week, we find out the answers to all your questions surrounding Deja and the two other generations of women that shaped her journey as we discuss episode 217, “This Big, Amazing, Beautiful Life.” Mandy, Chris, and Sterling talk about the masterful weaving together of flashbacks to the present-day storyline in the show, the HOT TAKE about “Goodnight Moon,” and the parallel of thi...
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April 8, 2025 • 71 mins
This week, dynamic directing duo and Executive Producers on This Is Us, John Requa and Glenn Ficarra, join the podcast! It feels like a family reunion with Mandy, Chris, Sterling, John, and Glenn as they reminisce about memories on set and what it was like working together. John and Glenn talk about what life was like before This Is Us and how they got started in their careers, world building on the show and how their directing sty...
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April 1, 2025 • 75 mins
This week, Mandy, Chris, and Sterling dive into This Is Us episode 216, Vegas, Baby, where Kate and Toby’s joint bachelor/bachelorette trip brings surprising revelations for everyone. The hosts talk about Jack’s love language over the years after watching the kids’ heartfelt (but chaotic) attempt to throw Jack and Rebecca an anniversary celebration, they break down what it was really like behind the scenes filming in Vegas (from fa...
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March 25, 2025 • 79 mins
On this week’s episode, the hosts talk about episode 215, where we see the Pearson family through the perspective of the family car throughout the years and how they’re starting to deal with their grief in the aftermath of Jack’s death. Mandy, Chris, and Sterling reflect on their own family car memories, coin the term "Jack-oquy" to describe Jack’s heartfelt monologues, talk about Rebecca’s fear of bridges, reflect on Jack’s wish f...
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March 18, 2025 • 94 mins
We have a very special guest joining us this week for the infamous 214 “Super Bowl Sunday” episode, This Is Us Creator Dan Fogelman! Dan joins Mandy, Chris, and Sterling to chat about the episode where it’s finally revealed how Jack Pearson dies. They break down all the episode details, plus how this episode came to be in the writer’s room, what they did (and didn’t) plan before Season 1, the great lengths the cast and crew had to ...
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