{"podcast":{"title":"That Was Us","slug":"that-was-us-6898879","podcast_index_feed_id":6898879,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/FOREVERNOWLLC4999968567","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/4db81a2e-0764-11ef-9cfa-fb0fcdddcf12/image/7e519d92a2bc82c5145a38968cf3347d.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"That Was Us","episode_count":115,"summary":"This Is Us stars Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, and Chris Sullivan dive back into the world of the Pearsons, reliving each episode and all the life lessons that came with it. Together, they dig in and dig deep, have the tough conversations, bring in very special and familiar guests, share never before heard behind-the-scenes moments, and feature listeners in highly anticipated fan segments. With new episodes out every Tuesday, join your favorite family back in the living room to examine our past, cherish our present, and look to the future. That Was Us...","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T16:19:09.440472+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/that-was-us-6898879"},"episode":{"title":"First Love & Second Chances | \"One Giant Leap\" (602)","slug":"first-love-second-chances-one-giant-leap-602","published_at":"2026-07-28T07:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/that-was-us-6898879/first-love-second-chances-one-giant-leap-602","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/that-was-us-6898879","url":"https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/prfx.byspotify.com/e/clrtpod.com/m/mgln.ai/e/1251/arttrk.com/p/OSSA4/arttrk.com/p/ARTS0/s.gum.fm/s-699f3200890cc9cbb23d5993/traffic.megaphone.fm/GBLL4196886081.mp3","audio_url":"https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/prfx.byspotify.com/e/clrtpod.com/m/mgln.ai/e/1251/arttrk.com/p/OSSA4/arttrk.com/p/ARTS0/s.gum.fm/s-699f3200890cc9cbb23d5993/traffic.megaphone.fm/GBLL4196886081.mp3","summary":"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. In this episode, the hosts chat about: * Waiting for the right person versus the right time when it comes to intimacy * Chris's unforgettable (and now admittedly creepy) road trips in pursuit of romance * How making amends can reveal just how much we've changed over time * The lasting impact of criticism and why one comment can change how we see ourselves They also break down the episode, including: * Deja secretly traveling to Boston to spend the weekend with Malik * Meeting Malik's ex, Jennifer, and stepping into the realities of his life as a father * Deja preparing for her “first time” * Malik's tenderness, patience, and reassurance during one of the biggest moments of Deja's life * Nicky, Rebecca, and Miguel's road trip to find Sally decades after Vietnam * The awkward reunion with Sally and the unexpected truths they all discover * Why Nicky realizes that closure doesn't always come in the way we expect * The surprising plane ride home that introduces Nicky to his future wife, Edie And a friendly reminder, you can catch new episodes of That Was Us every Monday, a day early, exclusively on Hulu. Available on Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts on Tuesdays like usual! That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith. ------------------------- Support Our Sponsors: - See how K12 Powered Schools can help unlock your child’s full potential! Enroll online today at https://k12.com/thatwasus - Right now save up to 20% on mattresses…","meta_description":"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 se…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4088,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/that-was-us-6898879/episodes/first-love-second-chances-one-giant-leap-602/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/that-was-us-6898879/first-love-second-chances-one-giant-leap-602.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}