Kevin Quits His Movie | "There" (507)

Kevin Quits His Movie | "There" (507)

From That Was Us by Mandy Moore, Chris Sullivan, and Sterling K. Brown

March 24, 2026 · 1h 8m

About this episode

The episode explores the pressures of parenting and family legacy while sharing personal stories from the hosts.

On today’s episode of That Was Us, we’re diving into Season 5, Episode 7: "There." The Pearsons confront the pressures passed down through generations as we revisit Jack’s childhood with his father, watch Kevin grapple with what it means to be a “good” dad in the middle of a crisis, and see Madison face the terrifying possibility of bringing the twins into the world alone. Plus, Mandy, Chris, and Sterling chat about their own memorable birth stories, Chris shares one of the most painful things he's ever done, and so much more! That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith. ------------------------- Support Our Sponsors: - David Protein. Don’t just take my word for it – go grab one for yourself. Head to Walmart today to try a bar or stock up on 4 cartons of your favorite flavors, like Blueberry Pie and Salted Peanut Butter, sold exclusively at Walmart. Check out https://Walmart.com to find a store near you! - With Shipt, it’s never just a delivery order – it’s shopped same day – in the same way you would. Use code "podcast" to get a year of Shipt for only $49 – HALF OFF the regular $99 price – at https://Shipt.com/offer. Terms…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mandy Moore, Chris Sullivan, Sterling K. Brown

Topics covered

  • parenting
  • family dynamics
  • birth stories
  • personal struggles
  • generational pressures

Keywords

  • That Was Us
  • Kevin
  • Madison
  • Jack
  • birth stories
  • parenting
  • family
  • crisis

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Organizations: Rabbit Grin Productions

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