Parenthood Struggles | ”Four Fathers” (603)

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.

In this episode, the hosts chat about:

Their favorite TV shows they're currently watching Travel habits, airplane comfort, and life on the road Parenting chaos and the challenge of juggling family life Managing fame while trying to maintain a sense of normalcy Celebrating the Emmy nominations for Paradise

They also break down the episode, including: - Jack losing Kevin during the family's first trip to the movies and creating a new memory with an at-home sundae night

- Jack learning that his mother has died just as the day comes to an emotional close Randall teaching Deja to drive and accidentally hearing

- Malik's revealing text over Bluetooth

- Beth and Randall realizing Deja is growing up faster than they're ready for

- Kate and Toby's growing tension as long distance begins taking its toll -

- Toby's heartfelt proposal to buy a Green Egg smoker and create new family memories

- Kevin struggling with co-parenting after missing Franny's first steps

- Kevin turning to Cassidy as he wrestles with loneliness and finding his place

A special fan segment featuring listeners sharing the moment they first realized their child wasn't a little kid anymore

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!

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The stars of This Is Us, 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. Join your favorite family back in the living room to examine our past, cherish our present, and look to the future with new episodes of That Was Us every Tuesday.

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