Episodes

  • What Would Jack Do? | "Jack Pearson's Son" (S1E15) with special guest Alexandra Breckenridge

    What Would Jack Do? | "Jack Pearson's Son" (S1E15) with special guest Alexandra Breckenridge
    Sep 17 2024
    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 answer had all of us crying. We watched Kevin run to his brother, Randall, who is still at the office, curled up on the floor, in the midst of a breakdown, and just hold him. A beautiful moment for brothers who have not had an easy going relationship, and a full circle moment for Kevin, to do the right thing. We also examine the other Pearson relationships played out in this episode and you better believe we’re taking sides! So today, we're talking about mental health, healthful relationships, and the return of Sophie all these years later… and yes, Alex Breckenridge (Sophie) is here with us too! Follow That Was Us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Threads, and X!
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Siddhartha Khosla and Us | Composer

    Siddhartha Khosla and Us | Composer
    Sep 10 2024
    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 the most perfect heartstring-tugging music for the show? How did his roots and upbringing inspire the soundtrack? What was it like being college roommates with Dan Fogelman (creator of “This Is Us”)? You are in for a real treat! Performing his song, “Evergreen Cassette,” and bringing back all the feels, Siddhartha Khosla sends us down memory lane to relive the beautiful connection we all felt with the Pearsons when watching “This Is Us” for the first time. Follow That Was Us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Threads, and X!
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • For Better or For Worse | "I Call Marriage" (S1E14)

    For Better or For Worse | "I Call Marriage" (S1E14)
    Sep 3 2024
    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 constant work. Jack and Rebecca's marriage wasn't perfect, but they consistently worked together to push through all the hiccups along the way. They fought for each other, and they fought for their love. In this episode, we break down the budding, building, and rock-solid Pearson couples. How do you fight for your marriage every day? How do you keep the spark alive? How do you communicate conflict when it inevitably comes up? We're not experts, but we'll share what works for us! Ready for date night? Follow That Was Us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Threads, and X!
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Happy Birthday! | "Three Sentences" (S1E13)

    Happy Birthday! | "Three Sentences" (S1E13)
    Aug 27 2024
    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 with him. All his life, William dreamed of driving around in a cool car, with his favorite drink, listening to his favorite record. How special that his son was able to help make that dream come true. Sometimes, life’s defining moments aren’t grand. It’s a shift in perspective, the little things, that define who we are and impact our lives and the lives of those we touch. Join us as we recap and reflect on our own birthdays, parenting stories, and more. Follow That Was Us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Threads, and X!
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • The Road to The Big Three | "The Big Day" (S1E12)

    The Road to The Big Three | "The Big Day" (S1E12)
    Aug 20 2024
    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 new POVs. As the birth of The Big Three fast approaches, Rebecca forgets Jack’s birthday, Dr. K struggles with the loss of his wife, while firefighter Joe prays for a miracle. Speaking of miracles, we're gonna need one to get through this without crying, so grab your tissues, and let's get started. Follow That Was Us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Threads, and X!
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    50 mins
  • Jon Huertas and Us | Miguel Rivas

    Jon Huertas and Us | Miguel Rivas
    Aug 13 2024
    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 the whole story, we can say, "we love Jon Huertas and we love Miguel too"! Right? Tune in to hear how Jon handled the Miguel hate that spanned several seasons and the process he went through to land the role. Join us as we pry for exclusive behind-the-scenes tidbits. Follow That Was Us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Threads, and X!
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    59 mins
  • Decisions, Decisions | "The Right Thing to Do" (S1E11)

    Decisions, Decisions | "The Right Thing to Do" (S1E11)
    Aug 6 2024
    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 to ask for money so he can afford a home to fit his growing family; Toby initially fights against it, but reluctantly opts for additional surgery to avoid more serious complications down the road. Randall fights tooth and nail to find a treatment to give William more time, but stops when he is truly able to hear what William wants, which is to stop chemo; and Kevin doesn’t feel passion in his relationship with Sloane, but stays because he believes it’s the right thing to do. We all face moments where the right thing to do isn’t obvious, but all we can do is our best. Decisions, decisions… Let’s sift through. Check out Your Mom Is A Podcast, a new podcast from Milana Vayntrub & Sandeep Parikh where they embark on the hilarious journey of parenting improvement. Follow That Was Us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Threads, and X!
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Nothing Bad Ever Happens on Christmas Eve | "Last Christmas" (S1E10)

    Nothing Bad Ever Happens on Christmas Eve | "Last Christmas" (S1E10)
    Jul 30 2024
    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 call. Kate gets her appendix out; Dr. K is in the same hospital, dying, about to go into surgery; Randall’s co-worker, Andy, is preparing to take his life; and Toby has a heart attack… and who is coding?!?! Navigating the holiday season is already a tricky thing to do. How do we celebrate the joys of life when we’re at death's door? Where do we find peace amidst the holiday season when it’s not always a joyful time? Who do we turn to when we need a hand to hold to get us through it all? Ring the bells and let’s talk it through because it’s Christmas time. Follow That Was Us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Threads, and X!
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    1 hr and 9 mins