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 incredible journey from working as an agent to landing the role of Kate with just $0.81 in her bank account. She shares candidly about overcoming self-doubt, finding confidence, and the profound impact playing Ka ... Show More
Yesterday
Lyric Ross and Us | Deja Pearson
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 shape ... Show More
59m 7s
Sep 8
Deja and Malik's Big News | "Heart and Soul" with Jon Huertas (605)
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 ... Show More
1h 36m
Sep 1
Chris Koch and Us | Director (with Jon Huertas)
This week on That Was Us, we’re excited to welcome director Chris Koch, who returns to the podcast to take us behind the scenes of some of This Is Us’ most memorable episodes. Joined by guest co-host Jon Huertas, Chris shares his journey from making Super 8 films to building a lo ... Show More
1h 24m
Jun 2019
Chrissy Metz: On How She Went From Having 81 Cents to Being the Star of This Is Us
Chrissy Metz (This is Us, Breakthrough) is an American Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated actress, singer, and producer. I sat down with Chrissy to discuss how she went from having 81 cents in her bank account to landing the lead role in NBC’s hit drama series This Is Us. She dives ... Show More
1h 19m
May 2022
165 - How to Heal Your Childhood Wounds with Actress Chrissy Metz
Chrissy Metz is an American actress and singer. She’s best known for her role as Kate Pearson on the TV series This Is Us. She’s been nominated for two Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and she’s won two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Chrissy’s 2018 book, This Is Me, beca ... Show More
38m 58s
Feb 2019
The Power of Purpose and Positivity
Sadie welcomes Chrissy Metz, who plays Kate Pearson on the NBC drama This Is Us, to the podcast. They discuss her struggle to make it in Hollywood as an actress, why it is important to believe in other people until they are able to do it for themselves, and her new movie, Breakth ... Show More
30m 37s
Apr 2021
Kate Winslet on Becoming ‘Mare of Easttown.’ Plus, ‘Top Chef’ S18E3.
Chris and Andy break down the most recent episode of ‘Top Chef: Portland’ (2:29) before previewing ‘Mare of Easttown,’ which premieres this Sunday (33:13). They are then joined by Kate Winslet, the star of the show, to talk about how she got into character for the role and nailin ... Show More
1 h
Jun 2021
Kate Winslet on the 'Mare of Easttown' Finale and Becoming the Titular Mare | Bonus Episode
For the second time, Chris and Andy are joined by Kate Winslet to talk about the 'Mare of Easttown' finale reveal, what it meant to her to embody Mare, and acting with an ensemble cast.
Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Guest: Kate Winslet
Producer: Kaya McMullen
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35m 35s
May 2018
Episode 150: Kate Upton
In this episode Ru and Michelle are joined by Kate Upton. They discuss edited airplane films, cuddle sleeping with partners, going through a horse phase, acting and falling in love with Justin Verlander.This episode is sponsored by Talkspace, TodayTix, Blue Apron, and Ziprecruite ... Show More
1h 5m
Mar 2023
107: Grant: For the People w/ Kerry Washington
In an emotional episode, Katie and Guillermo welcome Kerry Washington to dive into life at the end of the first season, and what the future held for the Scandal fam. Kerry shares her casting story, how she felt destined for the role and the importance of being true to yourself on ... Show More
52m 54s
Aug 2025
Call It Sex, Socialites, and Hunting Wives with Chrissy Metz
Everyone is obsessed with 'The Hunting Wives' on Netflix and SO ARE WE! Emmy-nominated actress Chrissy Metz takes us behind-the-scenes of the series that has captured country club drama like never before. From the sex scenes that will make you blush, to the comments that make Chr ... Show More
45m 13s