That Was Us
Episodes
Marc "Loves" Kate | "A Hell of a Week: Part Three" (413) with Hannah Zeile
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of That Was Us, we’re diving into Season 4, Episode 13: A Hell of a Week: Part Three, and you guessed it...the amazing Hannah Z...
Kevin & Sophie Reunite | "A Hell of a Week: Part Two" (412) with Logan Shroyer (Teen Kevin)
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of That Was Us, we’re diving into Season 4, Episode 12: A Hell of a Week: Part Two. The one and only Logan Shroyer, AKA teen Ke...
Intruder | "A Hell of a Week: Part One" (411) with Niles Fitch (Teen Randall)
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of That Was Us, we’re diving into Season 4, Episode 11: A Hell of a Week: Part One — and we have a very special guest joining...
Jack and Rebecca Fall In Love | "Light and Shadows" (410)
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of That Was Us, we’re diving into Season 4, Episode 10: Light and Shadows. Randall supports Rebecca as she is faced with a diff...
A Very Pearson Thanksgiving | "So Long, Marianne" (409)
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of That Was Us, we’re diving into Season 4, Episode 9: So Long, Marianne. If there's one holiday the Pearsons love...it's Thank...
Rebecca Gets a Job | "Sorry" (408) with special guest Timothy Omundson
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of That Was Us, we’re diving into Season 4, Episode 8: Sorry. Kevin is forced to reckon with himself after getting intimate wit...
Deja and Malik's First Kiss | "The Dinner and the Date" (407) with special guest Asante Blackk
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of That Was Us, we’re diving into Season 4, Episode 7: The Dinner and the Date. Malik and Deja skip school to explore Philly, w...
Playing The Game | "The Club" (406)
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of That Was Us, we’re diving into Season 4, Episode 6: The Club. Randall struggles to navigate his identity and get Jack to und...
Dinner in the New House | "Storybook Love" (405)
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of That Was Us, we’re diving into Season 4, Episode 5: Storybook Love. The Big Three reunite at Rebecca's new house to celebrat...
Kevin & Sophie Get Married | "Flip a Coin" (404) with writer Julia Brownell
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of That Was Us, we’re diving into Season 4, Episode 4: Flip a Coin. Kate and Toby adjust to life with baby Jack while Beth prep...
Finding Purpose | "Unhinged" (403) with special guest Tim Jo
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of That Was Us, we’re diving into Season 4, Episode 3: Unhinged. As Uncle Nicky faces the fallout of his actions, Kevin steps i...
The Second Half of Life | "The Pool: Part Two" (402)
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of That Was Us, we’re diving into Season 4, Episode 2: The Pool: Part Two. Flashbacks to a day at the pool show Jack and Rebecc...
A New Chapter Begins | "Strangers" (401) with special guest Blake Stadnik
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We made it to Season 4! On today’s episode of That Was Us, we’re talking all about Season 4, Episode 1: Strangers. 💛 Watch more That Was Us e...
Beth and Randall Find The Door | "Her" (318)
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of That Was Us, we’re chatting about Season 3, Episode 18: Her. In the last episode of Season 3 on This Is Us, Randall and Beth...
Randall and Beth's Love Story | "R & B" (317) with special guest Rachel Hilson
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of That Was Us, we’re diving into Season 3, Episode 17: R & B. We see the highs and lows of Beth and Randall’s relationship t...
Crossroads | "Don’t Take My Sunshine Away" (316) with special guest Rob Morgan
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, we chat about Season 3, Episode 16: Don’t Take My Sunshine Away. If there’s one thing that’s clear, it’s that the Pe...
Jack Damon Arrives | "The Waiting Room" (315)
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of That Was Us, we’re diving into Season 3, Episode 15: The Waiting Room. The Pearsons camp out in a hospital waiting roo...
Growing Up, Moving On | "The Graduates" (314)
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of That Was Us, we’re diving into Season 3, Episode 14: The Graduates. As the Pearson kids prepare to graduate, Rebecca f...
The Girl Who Danced Before She Walked | "Our Little Island Girl" (313) with special guest Susan Kelechi Watson
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, Mandy, Sterling, and Chris welcome back a very exciting guest host…Susan Kelechi Watson, AKA Beth! Susan joins the hosts f...
Rebecca Confronts Nicky | "Songbird Road: Part Two" (312)
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 se...
Griffin Dunne on Jack's Secret | "Songbird Road: Part One" (311)
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ma...
A Defining Moment | "The Last Seven Weeks" (310) with special guest Melanie Liburd
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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…Melani...
Justin Hartley and Us | Kevin Pearson
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sterli...
We'll Be Back Next Week!
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Take a Chance | "The Beginning is the End is the Beginning" (309)
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Jack Pearson Level Magic | "Six Thanksgivings" (308) with special guest Jon Huertas
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Jack and Rebecca's Road Trip to LA | "Sometimes" (307)
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
Randall's Campaign | "Kamsahamnida" (306)
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Becoming Toby | "Toby" (305) with special guest Director Chris Koch
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
What Happened to Nicky | "Vietnam" (304) with special guest Michael Angarano
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Kate's Fertility Treatment | "Katie Girls" (303)
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ask...
Discovering Their Roots | A Philadelphia Story (302) with special guest Ryan Michelle Bathe
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 u...
Jack & Rebecca's First Date | "Nine Bucks" (301)
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
Kate and Toby Get Married | "The Wedding" (S2E18)
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 P...
Deja & Shauna's Past | "This Big, Amazing, Beautiful Life" (S2E17) with special guest Joy Brunson
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 generatio...
John Requa & Glenn Ficarra and Us | Directors & Producers
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Kate and Toby's Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties | "Vegas, Baby" (S2E16)
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
The Pearson Family Wagoneer | "The Car" (S2E15) with Elizabeth Berger and Isaac Aptaker
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
The Night We Lost Jack Pearson | "Super Bowl Sunday" (S2E14) with special guest Dan Fogelman
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Man...
A Change of Heart | "That'll Be The Day" (S2E13) | with special guest Lena Waithe
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 dow...
Homeward Bound | "Clooney" (S2E12)
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
Too Alone to Feel | "The Fifth Wheel" (S2E11)
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 v...
Isaac Aptaker & Elizabeth Berger and Us | Showrunners of This Is Us
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Finding His Way | "Number Three" (S2E10)
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Hard Truths | "Number Two" (S2E9)
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 dreamin...
Nowhere to Run | "Number One" (S2E8)
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 si...
RE-RELEASE - Siddhartha Khosla and Us | Composer
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RE-RELEASE episode! This week, we revisit the fascinating conversation with the composer of “This Is Us,” “Only Murders in the Building,” and ...
RE-RELEASE - Jon Huertas and Us | Miguel Rivas
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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-...
RE-RELEASE - Susan Kelechi Watson and Us | Beth Pearson
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Holiday Hiatus | That Was Us Takes a Break
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Agree to Disagree | "The Most Disappointed Man" (S2E7) with special guest Debra Jo Rupp
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on That Was Us, we break down that intense courtroom scene with Randall's adoption case judge (Delroy Lindo) and how his scenes in this epis...
20/20 Vision | "The 20's" (S2E6) with special guest Zoe Hay
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we dive into "The 20's," an episode that explores the pivotal moments and defining experiences of the Pearson family in their twenties. We'...
Brother Bonding Gone Wrong | "Brothers" (S2E5) with special guest Caitlin Thompson
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we recap "Brothers," the episode that shows us the inner workings of not only Randall and Kevin’s brotherly bond (or lack thereof) but Ja...
Lessons, Layers, and Love | "Still There" (S2E4)
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a lot that's still lingering for the Pearson family...and in this episode we dive into Kate, Kevin, and Randall's past to uncover what's eatin...
Chrissy Metz and Us | Kate Pearson
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a special episode featuring the amazing Chrissy Metz, who captured our hearts as Kate Pearson on This Is Us! Chrissy opens up about her in...
It's Okay to Not Be Okay | "Déjà Vu" (S2E3) with special guest Lyric Ross
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we revisit the episode where Jack takes a brave step toward recovery, Randall embarks on a journey to find his birth mother, and Deja adjus...
A Lesson For Living | "A Manny-Splendored Thing" (S2E2) with special guest Hannah Zeile
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we revisit the episode where Kevin does a memorable taping of "The Manny," Kate finds her voice (literally!), and Randall and Beth consider...
One Year Older | "A Father's Advice" (S2E1) with special guest Logan Shroyer
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another year, another birthday, and the Big Three are turning 37! That’s right, we’re talking about the season two premiere of “This Is Us.” B...
A Celebration of Season One with Ken Olin and Us
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here with us to celebrate Season One of This Is Us is Executive Producer and Director of 32 episodes of This Is Us, Ken Olin. Join us as we attempt to...
Milo Ventimiglia and Us | Jack Pearson
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the episode you’ve all been waiting for… Milo Ventimiglia, aka Jack Pearson, is in the house! And you know what? ENOUGH SAID. Follow That ...
The Big Gig | "Moonshadow" (S1E18) with special guest Sam Trammell
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The season one finale of “This Is Us” has us worried about the future of Jack and Rebecca… In today’s episode of “That Was Us,” we catch u...
Life After William | "What Now?" (S1E17) with special guest Denis O'Hare
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the aftermath of William’s passing, Tess and Annie throw a Fun-eral (emphasis on “fun”), while Randall considers how to honor William's life....
An Ode to William Hill | "Memphis" (S1E16) with special guest Jermel Nakia
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Memphis, we said goodbye to William Hill, but as we know, his story continues on through the fabric of the Pearson’s lives. We also remember Ron ...
What Would Jack Do? | "Jack Pearson's Son" (S1E15) with special guest Alexandra Breckenridge
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What would Jack Pearson do? In the moments before Kevin is due to take the stage on the opening night of his play, he asks himself this question. The ...
Siddhartha Khosla and Us | Composer
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in welcoming the composer of “This Is Us,” “Only Murders in the Building,” and so much more… Siddhartha Khosla. How did he develop t...
For Better or For Worse | "I Call Marriage" (S1E14)
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While Jack and Rebecca say, "I do," Miguel and Shelly say, "I don't," and we say, "Let's talk about it,"... Marriage, that is. Marriage is hard! It's ...
Happy Birthday! | "Three Sentences" (S1E13)
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Young Randall didn’t care that only three friends showed up to his birthday party. He was happy that his three good friends were there to celebrate ...
The Road to The Big Three | "The Big Day" (S1E12)
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are all about hot takes and the rehashing of a very big day! Yes, that means we're going back to the pilot, but from a different angle and a few ne...
Jon Huertas and Us | Miguel Rivas
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Huertas, aka Miguel Rivas, is with us! That's right, Jack's best friend, and Rebecca's second husband... we'd say, "awkward", but now that we know...
Decisions, Decisions | "The Right Thing to Do" (S1E11)
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The right thing to do isn’t always what you want to do and vice versa, so how do we know right from wrong? Jack knocks on his estranged dad’s door...
Nothing Bad Ever Happens on Christmas Eve | "Last Christmas" (S1E10)
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca promised us, “Nothing bad ever happens on Christmas Eve,” and if you rewatched “Last Christmas” like we did, you know it’s a close c...
A Life Changing Smoothie | "The Trip" (S1E9)
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Big Three head to the family cabin after a chaotic Thanksgiving and Olivia heads over to join them with her ex-boyfriend, Asher, and Sloane in tow...
Happy Thanksgiving | "Pilgrim Rick" (S1E8)
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thanksgiving comes early this year! That’s right, in this episode, we’re introduced to Pilgrim Rick and the birth of the Pearson’s favorite holi...
Oh, Brother | "The Best Washing Machine in the Whole World" (S1E7)
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Family secrets can create a strong bond, or be divisive. When William and Beth bond over special brownies, a major secret is spilled: Rebecca and Will...
Susan Kelechi Watson and Us | Beth Pearson
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Kelechi Watson, aka Beth Pearson, is in the house, which means so is R&B! We hear about everything from her audition process to the behind-the-s...
When I Grow Up... | "Career Days" (S1E6)
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do you want to be when you grow up? It's the age-old question most of us were asked when we were little. Sometimes a childhood dream job becomes ...
The Painting | "The Game Plan" (S1E5)
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Life is full of color, and we each get to add our own color to the painting of life. Even in death, we’ve still left our mark. We’re still a part ...
Misery | “The Pool” (S1E4)
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jack, Rebecca, and The Big Three are off to the pool, which sounds fun, but in actuality, feels a bit like Rebecca’s book: Misery. Randall and Kevin...
Time After Time | "Kyle" (S1E3)
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grief. Where do you begin when you feel like you’re slipping through quicksand? Jack and Rebecca bring home three babies while grieving the loss of ...
Back to the Future | “The Big Three” (S1E2)
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been eight years since The Big Three were born, and there’s friction in the Pearson household. We see the early signs of disconnect between K...
Dan Fogelman and Us | The Creator
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Fogelman (This Is Us, Tangled, Cars, Fred Claus, Crazy, Stupid, Love) is a legend around here. He brought us the Pearsons, and he brought us toget...
A Family Reunion | "Pilot" (S1E1)
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tissue Tuesdays are back! In our premiere episode, we travel back in time to the early days of This Is Us and the making of the “Pilot”. We break ...
That Was Us Podcast | New Episodes Every Tuesday!
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts, Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, and Chris Sullivan as they dig back into each episode of This Is Us on That Was Us, a rewatch podcast. Eve...