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 amend...
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.
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