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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.

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.

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 long creative partnership with Dan Fogelman, and reflects on directing everything from comedy to some of the show's most emotional moments.

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.

This week on That Was Us...we're back with another Chat Was Us! This time, inspired by the many caregiving stories throughout This Is Us, we're tackling a topic that touches millions of families: what does it really mean to care for someone? Joined by caregiving advocate and storyteller Lydia Storie, hosts Mandy, Sterling, and Chris explore the realities of caregiving, why seeing these experiences represented on screen matters, and how storytelling can help people feel less alone.

This week on That Was Us, we're breaking down Season 6, Episode 3: "Four Fathers." As Kevin adjusts to co-parenting, Randall faces the reality that Deja is growing up, and Kate and Toby struggle to stay connected amidst long distance. The episode explores parenthood, changing family dynamics, and the memories that stay with us long after the moment has passed.

This week on That Was Us...we're back with another Chat Was Us! This time, inspired by the many journeys of ambition and self-discovery in This Is Us, we're tackling one big question: What does it really mean to be successful? From chasing dreams and career milestones to fulfillment, purpose, and legacy, Mandy, Sterling, and Chris reflect on how their definitions of success have evolved over the years.

This week on That Was Us, we're breaking down This Is Us Season 6, Episode 2: One Giant Leap. From Deja's life-changing weekend with Malik to Nicky's search for a love he never forgot, the episode explores first love, second chances, and the hope that keeps us moving forward.

This week on That Was Us, we're beyond excited to welcome cinematographer Yasu Tanida, the visionary behind the distinctive look of This Is Us. Yasu takes us behind the camera to reveal how he helped create the show's signature visual language, from its soft and nostalgic aesthetic to the intimate handheld style that made viewers feel like they were living alongside the Pearson family.

This week on That Was Us, we're breaking down This Is Us Season 6, Episode 1: The Challenger. Through the lens of one of America's most shocking tragedies, the episode explores how children process grief, fear, and uncertainty. From the Challenger explosion, to Randall's need to save others, to Rebecca's growing memory loss, this episode reminds us that the moments we never fully understand as kids often stay with us forever.