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That Was Us

That Was Us

By: Mandy Moore Chris Sullivan and Sterling K. Brown
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 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...4dd36a70-2d2b-11f0-80ca-bbcb53fa5e97 Art
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  • Becoming Toby | "Toby" (305) with special guest Director Chris Koch

    Becoming Toby | "Toby" (305) with special guest Director Chris Koch
    May 27 2025
    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 remembers working with the cast, his involvement in shaping each episode, how his directing style differs from others, and how his personal background helped inform his approach to the show. Support our sponsors: Build the best summer ever with KiwiCo! Get $15 off on your Summer Adventure Series at kiwico.com/TWU This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/TWU and get on your way to being your best self. That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith. Follow That Was Us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • What Happened to Nicky | "Vietnam" (304) with special guest Michael Angarano

    What Happened to Nicky | "Vietnam" (304) with special guest Michael Angarano
    May 20 2025
    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, what it was like working with Tim O’Brien and Milo Ventimiglia, and so much more! Support Our Sponsors: - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host - Take the next step to improving your health: go to lumen.me/THATWASUS to get 10% off your Lumen. - David is offering our listeners a deal to buy four cartons and get the fifth free, at davidprotein.com/thatwasus. - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/TWU and get on your way to being your best self. That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith. Follow That Was Us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Kate's Fertility Treatment | "Katie Girls" (303)

    Kate's Fertility Treatment | "Katie Girls" (303)
    May 13 2025
    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! Support Our Sponsors: - For your next trip, treat yourself to the luxe upgrades you deserve from Quince. Go to ⁠⁠Quince.com/TWU⁠⁠ for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order. - Take control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan today by texting TWU to 64000. That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith. Follow That Was Us on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
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This gives me a lot more insight to behind the scene stuff, the actors who played the characters I love and how much of the characters personality is a part of them, and also it allowed me into the writers and producers minds and their intentions.

As a mother of three (single births), one daughter and two sons. This hits so personally for me I had no choice but to go into the whole TIU rabbit hole which led me to this podcast as well as SKB and his wife’s. I’ve been very secretly hoping for a TUI spinoff.

Love the show and love the podcast just as much

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For those that love to hear behind the scenes stories from their favorite show, and This is Us is one of your favorites, then you need this podcast in your life. You will laugh out loud as you listen to Mandy, Sterling, and Chris. Their different perspectives and interview styles are both entertaining and poignant. They touch both the high points and subtle moments of each show. Be warned, it will make you want to binge all the episodes even thought they are only on Season 1 (at the time of this post)!

What every fan should listen to as they rewatch.

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this podcast has brought back all the feelings from the show! I'm so glad I've found you!! you guys are the new friends I get to reminisce about the show ...I mean you guys have me in tears and laughing. work is great again with you guys in my ears lol thank you!!!

I LOVE IT

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