# New Parents | "The Ride" with Director Jon Huertas (509)

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Published: 2026-04-14T07:30:00+00:00
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On today’s episode of That Was Us, we’re breaking down This Is Us Season 5, Episode 9: “The Ride.” As new parents bring their babies home, the episode explores the fears, hopes, and expectations that come with the start of a new chapter for every Pearson family. Across timelines, it’s a reminder that the ride home is where everything begins. In this episode, the hosts chat about: * Sharing their own stressful ride-home and early parenting experiences * The emotional chaos of bringing newborns home across timelines * Jack and Rebecca’s trip home with the triplets * Jack’s anxiety about becoming his father, including the gas station confrontation and his admitted drink * Kevin and Madison navigating paparazzi and the pressure of new parenthood * Kevin’s dream conversation with Jack and his spur-of-the-moment proposal * Kate and Toby bringing home Hailey and Ellie backing out of the open adoption arrangement * Toby revealing that he’s been fired * Future Deja arriving at Randall’s home pregnant and the show’s seamless casting continuity Plus, Jon Huertas joins the podcast to talk about: * Directing “The Ride” during COVID * His transition from actor to director * What he finds most fulfilling about directing * The preparation that set him up for success behind the camera * Fun memories directing Mandy Moore, Chris Sullivan, and Sterling K. Brown That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith. ------------------------- Support Our Sponsors: - Thanks to Article for sponsoring this podcast! Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit https://www.article.com/discount/twu and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. - Don’t just take my word for it – go grab o…

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