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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 exciting fan segment today…Fan Trivia with long time fan and pod listener, Ashley!
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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.
Mandy, Chris, and Sterling reflect on it all and chat about their favorite childhood breakfasts, who’s most (or least) like their This Is Us character, and so much more!
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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 also talk about creator Dan Fogelman’s genius writing to weave in the true-life story of Steelers Franco Harris and his “immaculate reception” during the 1972 AFC playoff victory.
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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 parents voicing doubts, Deja’s struggle without her mom, and Kevin leading the wedding guests in one powerful, collective “exhale.”
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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 this episode’s title to those on the journey to recovery. Plus, the ever-talented Joy Brunson joins us to talk all things Shauna and how playing Deja’s mom was the role of a lifetime!
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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 style informed the show’s “peak behind the curtain” feel viewers came to love, and they spilled behind the scenes secrets about iconic episodes, like when Jack went back into the burning house, plus so much more!
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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 fan encounters to deleted scenes), plus Chris gives everyone a new hot take!
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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 for everyone to be “okay,” AND they welcome special guests, Showrunners Elizabeth Berger and Isaac Aptaker, who co-wrote this episode. They share their behind-the-scenes insights and favorite moments from this storyline you won’t want to miss!
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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 go to to keep this episode’s secrets under wraps, and so much more! Stay tuned through the end for a special Q&A with Dan!
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This week Mandy, Chris, and Sterling chat about first kisses, how dogs teach us how to die, and the magic of the writers on This Is Us. They break down 213, That’ll Be the Day, where Kevin takes a major step in making peace with his past, Randall learns the hard way about the realities of being a landlord, and Kate’s visit to a dog shelter brings unexpected surprises. Plus, the talented Lena Waithe, who guest-starred on 213, makes an appearance on the podcast this week!
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This week on That Was Us, Mandy, Chris, and Sterling discuss the importance of the “strays always find who needs them” theme running through the episode, from William’s cat Clooney to the lost pieces of each character’s past. Kate finally sees Madison, Kevin finally sees the sacrifices Jack made, and Randall realizes William’s lost love is the view from his window – but at the heart of this story is Randall’s desire to connect with William and his former life. Plus, the hosts also chat with Olivia Allen who shares how the show inspired her family to reconnect with a loved one.
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This week on That Was Us, Mandy, Chris, and Sterling break down all the family dynamics and emotional layers happening when the whole Pearson family visits Kevin at rehab and goes through therapy together.
They chat about how introspection is uncomfortable and how motherhood can be the most rewarding but most challenging time. They also discuss “The New Big Three” (not to be confused with the That Was Us Big Three) and how Toby, Beth, and Miguel banded together in this episode.
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Get excited because This is Us Co-Showrunners Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger join us to share their experience leading the beloved series for all six seasons. They take us behind the scenes of their creative process, from how episodes were assigned to writers to their synergy with creator Dan Fogelman. We also dive into the art of bringing humanity to every episode, the challenge of handling actor improvisations, and the debate over incorporating COVID into the show. Plus, they reveal which storyline was the toughest to write and why small, deeply personal stories can impact audiences the most.
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In the third and final episode focused on the Pearson siblings, we follow Randall as he revisits childhood memories, feels the impact of having Deja in his life, and contemplates how his life might have changed if just one thing had happened differently. Sterling chats about all the scenes from this episode that made him emotional, while Mandy and Chris discuss how the show made them think about how their life could’ve taken many different turns. Plus, the talented Niles Fitch, AKA 17-year-old Randall, stops by for a chat!
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In this week’s episode, we follow Kate’s journey and the moments from childhood that shaped her into the woman she is today. From secretly dreaming of attending the Berklee College of Music to navigating life’s toughest heartbreaks, this episode gives us a greater understanding of why Kate is guarded.
Mandy, Chris, and Sterling discuss how parents provide more than just physical shelter—they shape emotional security, too. Plus, we unpack Ka-Toby’s heartbreaking miscarriage, how they process grief in entirely different ways, and the powerful wisdom Rebecca shares with Kate about truly feeling her pain before it consumes her.
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Welcome back to That Was Us! We’re so happy to be back after our hiatus. This is the first of three This Is Us episodes dedicated to each Pearson sibling. First up…Kevin Pearson!
We dive into the struggles teenage Kevin faces during the college application process and the life-altering news Jack has to deliver to him after his injury. Mandy, Chris, and Sterling break down how adult Kevin spirals after returning to his high school while on a bender, where he’s being honored—only to truly hit rock bottom. We also explore Kevin’s complex coping mechanisms and Chris opens up, sharing some vulnerable stories about his own past. Lastly, we answer the burning question on everyone’s mind: is Justin Hartley’s beard real or fake in this episode?! Plus, don’t miss a heartfelt fan letter that reminds us why this show resonates so deeply.
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RE-RELEASE episode! This week, we revisit the fascinating conversation with the composer of “This Is Us,” “Only Murders in the Building,” and so much more… Siddhartha Khosla. The hosts talk about Sidd’s music being a “warm musical hug,” the reverse engineering that went into not only the writing of the show but scoring as well, how Sidd's upbringing inspired the soundtrack, what it was like being college roommates with This is Us creator Dan Fogelman and so much more! Performing his song, “Evergreen Cassette,” and bringing back all the feels, you don't want to miss this episode with Siddhartha Khosla!
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RE-RELEASE episode! Before we get back to new episodes, we're continuing with our special re-releases for anyone who may have missed out on these fan-favorite episodes! This week, Jon Huertas, AKA Miguel Rivas, is with us! That's right, Jack's best friend and Rebecca's second husband. Jon chats about his audition process for the role of Miguel, the epic way he found out Miguel married Rebecca, how he handled negative comments about Miguel’s character, the prosthetics process, what Jon felt as an actor during emotional scenes, and so much more!
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RE-RELEASE episode! We're looking back on some of our listeners' favorite episodes over the next few weeks and re-sharing them for anyone who might've missed the conversation! This week, we're starting with Susan Kelechi Watson aka Beth Pearson! We hear about everything from her audition process, what it meant to Susan to portray a modern black woman in America on television, the importance of a hair and makeup team who understands the individual's needs, the behind-the-scenes efforts that went into the portrayal and building of Beth's backstory, and so much more! Join us (again) as we reminisce and rediscover the anchor that is Beth Pearson.
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That's a wrap on 2024, This Is Us fans! Thank you for joining us on this incredible journey through both the heartbreaking and hilarious moments of the show! We're sending a big Pearson-sized hug to all our amazing listeners! We're taking a little holiday break to recharge and prepare for more Pearson family deep dives. But don't worry, we'll be back with new episodes on January 21st! Until then, may your days be filled with warmth, laughter, and maybe a little bit of ugly crying (it wouldn't be This Is Us without it!).
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