That Was Us

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

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

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! Support Our Sponsors: - Build the best summer ever with KiwiCo! Get $15 off on your Summer Adventure Series at kiwico.com/TWU. - 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. - For a limited time, go to ⁠⁠SpotandTango.com/twu⁠⁠ and use code twu to get 50% off your first order. - 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. 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

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 major life shifts: Kate and Toby begin their emotional fertility journey, Deja struggles with the acceptance of her mother leaving, Kevin and Zoe spark a romance, and of course we can’t forget, we flash back to the very first meeting between Jack and Rebecca! Mandy, Chris, and Sterling also talk about creator Dan Fogelman’s genius writing to weave in the true-life story of Steelers Franco Harris and his “immaculate reception” during the 1972 AFC playoff victory. 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. - For a limited time, go to SpotandTango.com/twu and use code twu to get 50% off your first order. 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

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 Pearsons gather at the family cabin to celebrate Kate and Toby’s big day. The hosts take a walk down memory lane, sharing stories from their own weddings while reflecting on Kate’s emotional journey of letting go of Jack and making space for her future with Toby. They also discuss Toby’s parents voicing doubts, Deja’s struggle without her mom, and Kevin leading the wedding guests in one powerful, collective “exhale.”Support Our Sponsors:- Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host- 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

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 generations of women that shaped her journey as we discuss episode 217, “This Big, Amazing, Beautiful Life.” Mandy, Chris, and Sterling talk about the masterful weaving together of flashbacks to the present-day storyline in the show, the HOT TAKE about “Goodnight Moon,” and the parallel of this episode’s title to those on the journey to recovery. Plus, the ever-talented Joy Brunson joins us to talk all things Shauna and how playing Deja’s mom was the role of a lifetime!Support Our Sponsors:- 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.- Head to dabbleanddollop.com, use code THATWASUS20 and get 20% off your first order.- 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.- 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.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

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 with Mandy, Chris, Sterling, John, and Glenn as they reminisce about memories on set and what it was like working together. John and Glenn talk about what life was like before This Is Us and how they got started in their careers, world building on the show and how their directing style informed the show’s “peak behind the curtain” feel viewers came to love, and they spilled behind the scenes secrets about iconic episodes, like when Jack went back into the burning house, plus so much more!Support our sponsors:- Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host- Go to dabbleanddollop.com and use the code THATWASUS20 for 20% off your first purchase.- Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan by texting TWU to 64000. Message and data rates may apply.- For a limited time, go to SpotandTango.com/twu and use code twu to get 50% off your first order. 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

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 surprising revelations for everyone. The hosts talk about Jack’s love language over the years after watching the kids’ heartfelt (but chaotic) attempt to throw Jack and Rebecca an anniversary celebration, they break down what it was really like behind the scenes filming in Vegas (from fan encounters to deleted scenes), plus Chris gives everyone a new hot take!Support our sponsors:Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/hostThat 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

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 years and how they’re starting to deal with their grief in the aftermath of Jack’s death. Mandy, Chris, and Sterling reflect on their own family car memories, coin the term "Jack-oquy" to describe Jack’s heartfelt monologues, talk about Rebecca’s fear of bridges, reflect on Jack’s wish for everyone to be “okay,” AND they welcome special guests, Showrunners Elizabeth Berger and Isaac Aptaker, who co-wrote this episode. They share their behind-the-scenes insights and favorite moments from this storyline you won’t want to miss!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

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 Mandy, Chris, and Sterling to chat about the episode where it’s finally revealed how Jack Pearson dies. They break down all the episode details, plus how this episode came to be in the writer’s room, what they did (and didn’t) plan before Season 1, the great lengths the cast and crew had to go to to keep this episode’s secrets under wraps, and so much more! Stay tuned through the end for a special Q&A with Dan!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