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 chat ... Show More
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
Aug 25
Marilyn's Funeral | "Don't Let Me Keep You" (604)
This week on That Was Us, we’re breaking down This Is Us Season 6, Episode 4: “Don’t Let Me Keep You.” As Jack says goodbye to his mother, Marilyn, he begins to discover the life she built after leaving his father and confronts how much of her story he never knew. In this episode ... Show More
1h 13m
Sep 2019
"Strangers" Season 4 Episode 1 'This Is Us' Review
Welcoming back The Pearsons in true 'This Is Us' style...we were thrown for a loop with 3 strangers being introduced to the mix of our beloved characters. Who are Cassidy, Jack and Malik? Stay tuned for our aftershow with hosts Candice Cruz, Danny Royce, Parris Rose, and Haley Gr ... Show More
47m 53s
Apr 2025
Season 3: A Final Goodbye with Aimee Lou Wood
Hosts Jia Tolentino and Josh Bearman revisit their predictions and dive into the show’s exploration of identity. Plus, Josh sits down with Aimee Lou Wood to talk about Chelsea’s complexity, her soulmate connection to Rick, and the challenges of keeping that explosive finale under ... Show More
44m 2s
Aug 2022
S3E10: Stranger in a Strange Land (With Shantel VanSanten, Sonya Walger, Matt Wolpert & Ben Nedivi)
The Season 3 finale is here, and there’s a lot to talk about. Krys chats with Shantel VanSanten (Karen Baldwin) and Sonya Walger (Molly Cobb) about the climactic ending. Plus, executive producers, showrunners, and co-creators Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi take a look back at the en ... Show More
1 h