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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...277613d0-1cc9-11f1-8d4c-b7f053654a36 Art
Episodes
  • Beth Becomes a Mentor | "Our Little Island Girl: Pt 2" (606)

    Beth Becomes a Mentor | "Our Little Island Girl: Pt 2" (606)
    Sep 22 2026
    On today’s episode of That Was Us, we’re diving into Season 6, Episode 6: Our Little Island Girl, Part Two. Beth steps into her calling as a mentor, Kevin faces the consequences of his choices, and the Pearsons reckon with the people and experiences that have shaped who they’ve become. In this episode, the hosts chat about: * The TV shows and movies they’re watching right now, including Furious, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Widow’s Bay, Ted Lasso, and Good Luck, Don’t Die * Their thoughts on Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, including Samantha Morton’s standout performance * The mentors and teachers who shaped their careers and why teachers are so important * Redefining what success can look like and why there’s no one path to a fulfilling life They also break down the episode, including: * Beth finding her purpose at a dance academy * Beth mentoring Stacy and helping her get back on her feet after a difficult performance * Beth confronting her former dance teacher and making peace with her past * Kevin confessing his infidelity to Sophie and the fallout that follows * Beth’s future as a mentor and Stacy’s success as a dancer And a friendly reminder, you can catch new episodes of That Was Us every Monday, a day early, exclusively on Hulu. Available on Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts on Tuesdays like usual! That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith. ------------------------- Support Our Sponsors: - Thanks to Article for sponsoring this podcast! Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit https://www.article.com/discount/twu and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. - Once you try Magnetic Me clothing for your little ones, you’ll never want to go back to buttons or zippers! New customers can get 15% off sitewide at https://magneticme.com ------------------------- 🍋 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. ------------------------- Executive Producers: Natalie Holysz and Rob Holysz Creative Producer: Sam Skelton Production Coordinator: Andrew Rowley Video Editor: Todd Hughlett Mix & Master: Jason Richards About Headgum: Headgum is an LA & NY-based podcast network creating premium podcasts with the funniest, most engaging voices in comedy to achieve one goal: Making our audience and ourselves laugh. Listen to our shows at https://www.headgum.com. » SUBSCRIBE to Headgum: https://www.youtube.com/c/HeadGum?sub_confirmation=1 » FOLLOW us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/headgum » FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/headgum/ » FOLLOW us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headgum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Lyric Ross and Us | Deja Pearson

    Lyric Ross and Us | Deja Pearson
    Sep 15 2026
    This week on That Was Us, we’re joined in studio by Lyric Ross, who grew up before our eyes as Deja Pearson on This Is Us. From booking the role at just thirteen to navigating life and her career as a young adult, Lyric reflects on her years on the show, the challenges that shaped her, and the person she’s becoming beyond Deja. In this episode, Lyric chats about: • Moving back to Los Angeles after returning to Chicago following This Is Us and what she hopes to find in this next chapter • Getting her start as an actor in Chicago and the childhood moment that first sparked her love of performing • Booking This Is Us at thirteen and Sterling’s memories of knowing she was the right person to play Deja • The work ethic her mother instilled in her and learning to trust herself as a performer • Cutting her hair for Deja and the complicated experience of navigating beauty, identity, and self-esteem as a young Black girl • Her journey from struggling with low self-esteem to seeing her own beauty and finding confidence through her faith • What it means to see herself as a child of God and how her faith has shaped her identity • Working with Joy Brunson and Asante Black and the challenges and rewards of some of Deja’s most emotional storylines • Why watching herself on screen is still one of the hardest parts of being an actor • The qualities she admires in Deja, including her boldness, bravery, and self-assurance • Navigating the transition from child actor to young adult and searching for more mature, challenging roles • Continuing to build her career beyond This Is Us, including her role in Ironheart on Disney+ And a friendly reminder, you can catch new episodes of That Was Us every Monday, a day early, exclusively on Hulu. Available on Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts on Tuesdays like usual! That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith. ------------------------- Support Our Sponsors: - Find the fall pieces you’ll reach for most at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to https://Quince.com/twu. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. - Explore viral bestsellers and products of healthier hair of ALL types from Bask and Lather. Go to https://baskandlatherco.com. - Go to https://MySkylight.com/THATWASUS for $30 off your 15 inch Calendar - Go to https://kachava.com and use code THATWASUS for 15% off your first order. ------------------------- 🍋 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. Executive Producers: Natalie Holysz and Rob Holysz Creative Producer: Sam Skelton Production Coordinator: Andrew Rowley Video Editor: Todd Hughlett Mix & Master: Jason Richards About Headgum: Headgum is an LA & NY-based podcast network creating premium podcasts with the funniest, most engaging voices in comedy to achieve one goal: Making our audience and ourselves laugh. Listen to our shows at https://www.headgum.com. » SUBSCRIBE to Headgum: https://www.youtube.com/c/HeadGum?sub_confirmation=1 » FOLLOW us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/headgum » FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/headgum/ » FOLLOW us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headgum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • Deja and Malik's Big News | "Heart and Soul" with Jon Huertas (605)

    Deja and Malik's Big News | "Heart and Soul" with Jon Huertas (605)
    Sep 8 2026
    On today’s episode of That Was Us, we’re diving into Season 6, Episode 5: Heart and Soul. As Rebecca opens herself up to life after loss, Kate and Rebecca navigate a painful shift in their relationship, Kevin searches for the right path forward, and Randall learns how hard it is to let go of the people you love. In this episode, the hosts chat about: - Jon and Chris' scripted sci-fi audio podcast - Chris Sullivan’s experience directing the episode and the “scaffolding” that came with directing a show he already knew so well - The cast members who got the chance to direct or write during the final season -The very important question: how do you actually pronounce “asterisk”? They also break down the episode, including: - Rebecca’s speed-dating experiment - Kate and Rebecca's fight and Ithe fallout that followed - Kate confronting Rebecca about her illness and the fear of leaving her alone with the kids - The meaning behind the episode’s title, “Heart and Soul” - Kevin reuniting with Cassidy and the harsh truth she tells him - The emotional final montage of Rebecca and Kate at the piano across three different stages of their lives And a friendly reminder, you can catch new episodes of That Was Us every Monday, a day early, exclusively on Hulu. Available on Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts on Tuesdays like usual! That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith. ------------------------- Support Our Sponsors: - Once you try Magnetic Me clothing for your little ones, you’ll never want to go back to buttons or zippers! New customers can get 15% off sitewide at https://magneticme.com - Right now, save up to 30% on mattresses and up to 35% on everything else when you go to https://Casper.com. - Fatty15 is on a mission to support Healthy Aging for All, including all ages and stages of life. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/THATWASUS and using code THATWASUS at checkout. ------------------------- 🍋 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. Executive Producers: Natalie Holysz and Rob Holysz Creative Producer: Sam Skelton Production Coordinator: Andrew Rowley Video Editor: Todd Hughlett Mix & Master: Jason Richards About Headgum: Headgum is an LA & NY-based podcast network creating premium podcasts with the funniest, most engaging voices in comedy to achieve one goal: Making our audience and ourselves laugh. Listen to our shows at https://www.headgum.com. » SUBSCRIBE to Headgum: https://www.youtube.com/c/HeadGum?sub_confirmation=1 » FOLLOW us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/headgum » FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/headgum/ » FOLLOW us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headgum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 36 mins
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That Was Us is the group therapy session we all needed after This Is Us ended. The discussions and insights that Mandy, Sterling and Sully and their other guests (co-stars and viewers) bring to this podcast are just as phenomenal! I've cried, I've laughed, I've learned, I've grown and I've healed through the mature and very relatable humans conversations had through this podcast!

Please keep going and thank you to all involved for supporting and gifting us with this podcast at a time where we all as a human family need it most.

Continued Peace and Blessings to you all! Thank you! 💜🙂🕊🙏🏽

Phenomenal

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This is Us was by far the greatest thing I've ever seen on TV. The writing, the messages, the casting, the characters, the music, it's all phenomenal.
Now I get to relive my favourite show with these incredible actors. Thank you for bringing a piece of it back to us as it meant so much to the audience.

This Is Fantastic!

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