That Was Us

By Mandy Moore, Chris Sullivan, and Sterling K. Brown

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.

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July 08, 2025 Justin Hartley and Us | Kevin Pearson
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 bonds he formed with the cast, opens up about life after the show, gives us a glimpse into what he’s working on now, and so much more!
That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith.
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🍋 About the Show:
The stars of This Is Us, 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.
Join your favorite family back in the living room to examine our past, cherish our present, and look to the future with new episodes of That Was Us every Tuesday.
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00:00:00 Intro
00:00:13 Interview
01:25:42 End Credits
Executive Producers: Natalie Holysz, Rob Holysz & Jeph Porter
Creative Producer: Sam Skelton
Video Editor: Todd Hughlett
Mix & Master: Jason Richards
#thisisus #thatwasus #justinhartley

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1h 29min
July 01, 2025 We'll Be Back Next Week!
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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1min
June 24, 2025 Take a Chance | "The Beginning is the End is the Beginning" (309)
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 Vietnam and what he discovers about Jack’s time in the war, Mandy, Chris, and Sterling talk about it all! They also dive into what they need to fill their cup up in their personal lives and close out with a heartfelt fan letter you won’t want to miss!
That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith.
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🍋 About the Show:
The stars of This Is Us, 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.
Join your favorite family back in the living room to examine our past, cherish our present, and look to the future with new episodes of That Was Us every Tuesday.
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00:00:00 Intro
00:00:32 Discussion
01:07:03 Fan Segment
01:20:13 End Credits
Executive Producers: Natalie Holysz, Rob Holysz & Jeph Porter
Creative Producer: Sam Skelton
Video Editor: Todd Hughlett
Mix & Master: Jason Richards
#thisisus #thatwasus #rewatchpodcast

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1h 24min
June 17, 2025 Jack Pearson Level Magic | "Six Thanksgivings" (308) with special guest Jon Huertas
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!
That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith.
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Support Our Sponsors:
- Get a free can of OLIPOP: Buy any 2 cans of Olipop in store, and Olipop will pay you back for one
- Works on any flavor, any retailer
- URL: drinkolipop.com/TWU- OLIPOP is sold online (drinkolipop.com + Amazon) and available in almost 50,000 retailers nationwide, including Costco, Walmart, Target, Publix, Whole Foods, Kroger and HEB.
- 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.
- Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host
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🍋 About the Show:
The stars of This Is Us, 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.
Join your favorite family back in the living room to examine our past, cherish our present, and look to the future with new episodes of That Was Us every Tuesday.
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00:00:00 Intro
00:00:32 Discussion
01:27:52 Fan Segment
01:32:25 Outro
Executive Producers: Natalie Holysz, Rob Holysz & Jeph Porter
Creative Producer: Sam Skelton
Video Editor: Todd Hughlett
Mix & Master: Jason Richards
#thisisus #thatwasus #thanksgiving

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1h 36min
June 10, 2025 Jack and Rebecca's Road Trip to LA | "Sometimes" (307)
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!
💛 Watch more That Was Us episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLipIBQtg15m0asioQMEil8kzof08OGWxo
That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith.
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Support Our Sponsors:
- David is offering our listeners a deal to buy four cartons and get the fifth free, at davidprotein.com/thatwasus.
- For a limited time only, get 35% off plus an additional 50% off your first order when you head to smalls.com and use code TWU.
- 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.
- Get a free can of OLIPOP: Buy any 2 cans of Olipop in store, and Olipop will pay you back for one
Works on any flavor, any retailer
- URL: drinkolipop.com/TWU
- OLIPOP is sold online (drinkolipop.com + Amazon) and available in almost 50,000 retailers nationwide, including Costco, Walmart, Target, Publix, Whole Foods, Kroger and HEB.
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🍋 About the Show:
The stars of This Is Us, 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.
Join your favorite family back in the living room to examine our past, cherish our present, and look to the future with new episodes of That Was Us every Tuesday.
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Executive Producers: Natalie Holysz, Rob Holysz & Jeph Porter
Creative Producer: Sam Skelton
Video Editor: Todd Hughlett
Mix & Master: Jason Richards
#thisisus #thatwasus

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1h 12min
June 03, 2025 Randall's Campaign | "Kamsahamnida" (306)
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 difference between sherbet and sorbet, and so much more!
That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith.
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- Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host
- David is offering our listeners a deal to buy four cartons and get the fifth free, at davidprotein.com/thatwasus.
- Take the next step to improving your health: go to lumen.me/THATWASUS to get 10% off your Lumen.
- Build the best summer ever with KiwiCo! Get $15 off on your Summer Adventure Series at ⁠kiwico.com/TWU⁠
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🍋 About the Show:
The stars of This Is Us, 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.
Join your favorite family back in the living room to examine our past, cherish our present, and look to the future with new episodes of That Was Us every Tuesday.
-------------------------
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:32 Discussion
01:00:54 Fan Segment
01:14:57 Outro
Executive Producers: Natalie Holysz, Rob Holysz & Jeph Porter
Creative Producer: Sam Skelton
Video Editor: Todd Hughlett
Mix & Master: Jason Richards

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1h 18min
May 27, 2025Becoming Toby | "Toby" (305) with special guest Director Chris Koch
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.

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1h 29min
May 20, 2025 What Happened to Nicky | "Vietnam" (304) with special guest Michael Angarano
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!

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That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith.

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1h 11min
May 13, 2025 Kate's Fertility Treatment | "Katie Girls" (303)
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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1h 8min
May 06, 2025 Discovering Their Roots | A Philadelphia Story (302) with special guest Ryan Michelle Bathe
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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