Ep. 3: “The Big Three” (S1E2) | Back to the Future
It’s been eight years since The Big Three were born, and there’s friction in the Pearson household. We see the early signs of disconnection between Kevin and Randall, and we see that a decade’s worth of marriage and child-rearing has taken its toll on Jack and Rebecca’s marriage. Kate wrestles with weight insecurities and did Tess just call Miguel “Grandpa”?? In this episode, we explore navigating the highs and lows of marriage, sibling dynamics, body image issues, advocating for yourself in relationships, and putting in the work.
00:00 Intro
00:31 Discussion
01:01:17 Emotional Support Hotline
01:14:49 Credits
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would LOVE to see Milo on here at some point!
@OT7tillheaven
2 ай бұрын
OMG..YESSSS!! Milo pleeaasseee!!
@QMW11
2 ай бұрын
I'm confident he will be
@yaramartell3062
2 ай бұрын
PLEASE!!
@pitpride1220
2 ай бұрын
I bet it's in the plans
@sarahadenardo2109
Ай бұрын
I’m hoping they bring him on for the Super Bowl and house fire episodes. Would love to hear his analysis of it.
Sterling's laugh is so infectious 😂!
@leegordon5223
5 күн бұрын
Contagious 😅 Love this podcast after missing this show so much. Must re-watch!
Sterling's notes are such a Randall thing to do. Are they Sterling's notes or Randall's notes?
@vanessapeterson560
Ай бұрын
Omg! I thought the same 😛
@chill0314
Ай бұрын
I'm convinced Sterling was casted because he is Randall IRL.
How much Randall wanted his brother to accept him throughout this story is heartbreaking
Mandy Moore is brilliant, indeed. I love Sterling’s commitment to always remind us how a phenomenal of an actress she is.
@basicosdemoda7933
2 ай бұрын
I totally agree. Mandy is truly phenomenal!
@shanecadden5303
Ай бұрын
This show revealed how talented Mandy really was. Didn’t see that coming.
@JCGC1129
Ай бұрын
@@shanecadden5303 and she is a fantastic singer, too.
William and Randall helped me to forgive my father, thank you.
@melisshere28
2 ай бұрын
Wow, that is powerful🥹❤️
@hmcnatt1
Ай бұрын
@sophie__777 thank you.❤️
Do you know why this podcast is the best one around? It's not only about reliving again one of the greatest TV series of all time but these three amazing human beings are giving a chance to chat with us, fans all over the world, it's absolutely touching and brilliant.
The “ home videos, and shaking them up in a box” very much like our memories when we move back on the event of our lives. Brilliant way of doing television.
@chill0314
Ай бұрын
I can't wait for them to review the episode where Randall and Kate are trying to remember the glitter fight. And how they both remember that day so differently.
This podcast is bringing me so much joy, because I feel like we still have them..as we did when the show aired. Seeing them together reminds me of how much I've truly missed them! This Is Us was phenomenal on all fronts...casting, acting, writing, direction, production, score...everything!!
@garlandajoyce1980
Ай бұрын
I agree!! Loving this podcast so much!
@bettygorman4545
Ай бұрын
I SO agree! There are television shows that come on when you know you’re watching something very special. And these shows are a few and far in between, this is definitely one of them!
One of the BEST quotes of the episode; Annie: "My vice is asthma, his is cocaine" LMAO Absolutely LOVE how Chris & Sterling seem to enjoy making Mandy uncomfortable but I get it, it's awesome! Ms. Moore is a brilliant actress! Go ahead guys, this'll be great. Ah, Tobey & 'show business', what a classy guy & Kate is right, the hat is everything. Okay, I'm just gonna say it, Beth & Randall werre my favorite characters right the very start!! Love you all!
Must agree, this series made me reflect and be more empathetic to my parents and family members rather than being judgmental on their life choices. The situation of Jack’s parents and brother were one of the most impactful part for me. Sometimes we forget our family had a life prior to our existence.
Did you notice in the very beginning of the episode, a close up of the crockpot is showed? Talk about a foreshadow to the fire.
@bellaventimiglia35
Ай бұрын
Yes, I noticed that when I rewatched it! Dan F is such a GENIUS putting in all of these Easter eggs that we weren’t aware of when we first watched the episodes! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@ajnaeye7616
Ай бұрын
😮🤯🤯
The way I keep a BIG smile on my face during the entirety of each episode.....I love it here!!!!!
I just love Sterling's laugh Its so contagious 😂
I loved Miguel from day one. I was defending Rebecca and Miguel on all my FB fan discussion groups. I knew time past and they deserve to love. It took years to see the beautiful relationship develop. Rebecca loved Miguel and missed him when he left
This episode is so great. Specially Beth and Rebecca, the way they are not afraid to have the difficult conversations and ask the hard questions, all for the sake of protecting their families. Women in this show are truly amazing. Thank you Susan and Mandy for your wonderful work.
Can't wait for Jon Huertas and uncle nicky to be on the podcast
So I planned to rewatch the episodes so I would be ready when it’s discussed on the podcast. I’m now midway through season 2. 🤷🏾♀️
@tamacaharris7674
Ай бұрын
Cause once you start, you can't stop!
@michelina2765
Ай бұрын
That was my plan as well. I forced myself to stop when I got to S1 E15.
@pbnmy_photodrive8087
Ай бұрын
I’m rewatching and crying as though I haven’t seen it before.
So speaking about children/young people in the cast, Niles Fitch and Lyrics Ross had absolutely amazing presence for being as young as they were when the show aired.
Rebecca's speech to Jack when he came home late was so helpful in my personal life to finally advocate for myself - as a wife of 26 years and a mom of 5.
Love Sterling calling out their intention to largely avoid talking about the child actors for their space and safety. That protective instinct and the acknowledgement of the different pressures on childen in the public eye speaks volumes.
This Is Us really touched people on so many levels. The best show ever The podcast is making me watch it again. Wished Dan won some writing awards. Mandy as well should have been nominated
This is such a feel-good podcast, just like the show, I love it!
this podcast is phenomenal!! thank you for addressing mental illnesses (in respect to perfectionism for example) - this is brilliant and needs to be addressed so much more in our society!!
Did we ever get that Sterling laugh on the show? Man what a laugh
Thanks yall for doing this for us. So good to relive the show
I just have to tell you how much I have been enjoying these podcasts! I truly love the dynamics between you three. It is very evident that you have a special bond that transcends your characters on the show. Watching the very 1st podcast inspired me to start watching the show from the beginning again. You are all absolutely INCREDIBLE, and yes Sterling K. Brown that laugh is something sooo beautiful!
@bellaventimiglia35
Ай бұрын
Me too 😊
I believe the show could continue after last season! Please think about it! ❤ I loved Toby+Beth+Miguel funny moments
Love you guys!! You have such a great energy and uplifting dynamic to reduce the sadness we feel during this rewatch journey because of how emotional the show makes us ❤️🫶🏻
Chris and the whole, "Miguel killed Jack" rumor! 😆 🤣 😂 😹
Watching the development of Kevin and Randall's relationship helped me so much to deal with the relationship between me and my brother... Trying to convince him to watch the show
I look so forward to Tuesdays now!
You guys are KILLING it. This is everything I want a rewatch podcast to be!! As perfect as the show was!! I can only hope that you 3 really can make it through every episode and season. What a gift!
i agree with Sully - it was sooooo funny! I literally laughed out loud at EVERY.SINGLE.EPISODE. The writing and delivery was brilliant with ALL The characters - even the kids! Literally so real and many things make me laugh. That's why I became the biggest fan as it made me a less serious person and less OCD and more vulnerable.
Happy to look forward to SOMETHING "This is Us"-related again on a weekly basis. Oddly making for a good workout listen lol. Also happy you guys are uploading video as well!
I was so enthralled with this show - every week, it just grabbed on to my heart and emotions and held it way past the credits. It is a joy to listen to these three talk about the various scenes and make me look forward to watching the series all over again. I can't do it weekly like I originally did, because I know it drags my emotions through the wringer so know I'd better survive the emotional distress by binge watching. Let me buy more tissues first!
we would love to see every single cast member of the show here with you. Que increible programa!!! Que increible verlos juntos de nuevo! Love you guys!!
Thanks, y’all, for making this podcast! I’m watching “This Is Us” for the first time through, ever. But through the years I’ve heard a lot of the big plot pivots. I can’t wait to hear y’all break down what we see on the screens and how y’all experienced it! 💚🖤💚
Wow I never knew what Webster meant. I thought kids were referring to the dictionary because he was so smart. Love this podcast!! 🎉
I absolutely LOVE this podcast! It has been the catalyst that has encouraged me to rewatch the series. That has helped me reconnect to my feelings. Thank you for creating this beautiful work of art! 💚💜
I am loving this podcast so much. If you all are taking requests for special episodes or topics, may I humbly suggest a collaboration with actor Justin Baldoni (of Jane the Virgin) and his "Man Enough" podcast. One of the things I absolutely loved about This Is Us is how it showed men learning how to live positive versions of masculinity--and I think that speaks to a lot of men (and women!) who are navigating changing times and a national conversation about "toxic" masculinity. It seems like the actors of this show are really living out these lessons in their real lives as well (can you imagine talking about therapy and disregulation publicly even ten years ago?).
Alright alright, I’ll watch every episode again with you guys, ok! Gosh.
Oh my gosh, I just finished rewatching last month and I knew The Forever Now sounded familiar but never realized it was the theme song!
Please have MILO on the show one of these days 🙏🏾♥️
Love tuesdays from Argentina! Love This Is us. I am watching this Is us for the ninth Time!!
I feel so lucky, I only found the show 2 months ago and literally just finished binging it and I learn about the podcast! 😍🥰❤️
Seeing the crockpot during the sweep of the kitchen 😢😢
Loving this podcast. Looking forward to the next one and I will be watching the dvds again.
This Was Us was a great Readers Digest revisit of a great show. Really wish there were more original cast members that visited the podcast. Great job to Mandy, Sterling, and Chris.❤❤❤
I absolutely LUV this podcast!!! (Thank you, You Tube for having it on your channel, as I am a VISUAL learner, so it’s easier and more interesting to WATCH podcasts as opposed to just listening to them.). Am enjoying rewatching “This Is Us” (my fav show) along with you all, and hearing the bts stories and analyses…
With this podcast now I want to rewatch the whole show
Yes we need the whole case to come on!! This is us, that was us FOREVER. love you all so much!
Absolutely love this podcast! Tuesdays are my new fave day and I’m watching the one episode each week alongside the podcast. Thank you for sharing all your amazing thoughts and experiences from making the show!
@bellaventimiglia35
Ай бұрын
Me too 👍🏾
Thank you so so much for this! You’ve brought me something just for me to look forward to again as Tuesdays were my me time where I locked myself in room and had a snack and watched my show! ❤ I have this again with this on KZread. Also downloaded it to listen to on plane during major delays! Helped me not lose it lol.
LOVE these guys! They were literally born for a podcast, their voices are so good
Love this episode! The first was amazing as well but I can see it just will get better and better! The support part at end is heartwarming ❤
I'm loving this podcast and really love this show! Oh the cliffhanger to this episode had me....like every other! You have a regular listener here!
I am loving this podcast such much; it's so awesome to hear you guys reflect on the show and how much it affected you as actors! You talked about the scene with Rebecca and young Kate around food and how much times have changed in our understanding of nutrition over the decades. I was a premature baby at birth, 2 pounds 10 oz in 1953 , and the one thing they fed me was Karo Syrup and water to get me to thrive so my Mom could take me home from the hospital. I was in a special unit for preemies for three months until I gained enough closer to my actual due date to be able to go home. Your discussion around the Karo Syrup made me think of this. I love you all and I miss the show so much!
I've just started season 4 during my 1st rewatch, man, it's hooked me more than the others! Can't believe I forgot how good it was.
Loving this podcast! ❤ This is one of my favorite TV Series of all time! Kisses from 🇧🇷
Sterling is so infectious 😂❤
Would love to see snippets of the show when they’re talking about them
Everyone was truly shocked with Miguel’s appearance at the end of this episode, but time just cleared him 😂
Reliving This is Us with you all is awesome.
Lovin’ this! All of it!❤
All 3 of you are beautiful people. I love this podcast. The show touched my heart in so many ways. Now your podcast is touching my heart.❤ PS.... karo syrup is in my cupboard. 😊
OMG, Karo is what I’ve used all my life. Thank you! Somebody else does it too!
muito boa essa interação que ocorreu no final. amei!!!❤
The final show aired 2 years ago last Friday 5/24/22, my birthday😊
Why does Sully literally look and feel like Sully from Monsters Inc in a way? I totally get the same vibes!
I love me some Sterling!!😂
Love this podcast 🩷📺🖤
love all of this
Hi, folk! I’m here just to say that I love you all so much and this podcast is marvellous. I’m crying, I’m smiling, I’m feeling, I’m laughing, I’m thinking so so much. It’s definitely time to rewatch This is us once again and get through each episode with you all thanks to this podcast. 🥰😍❤️💙🫂
Thanks!!
Love this podcast
Sterling I thought I was the only one who loved the Dukes of Hazzard as a kid. Named my bike General Lee. Guess my parents didn’t want to break my heart 😂
I'm rewatching for the....hmmmm....5th time? But this time I'm following along with the podcast, There never has been a show that has touched on so may different personalities and showed the true meaning of family with all of its ups and downs. I don't think I'll ever see something again this iconic in my lifetime. Although Fogelman and Olin MUST have something up their sleeves 😉
Love u❤, awesome ppl😍
Can we please have "kate" and "Kevin" on the podcast please specially on episides where it's about them very much ❤️
This Is Us is the gift that keeps on giving! 🎁 Warms our hearts 💕every week listening and watching our favorite Pearsons 🤔Question - what happened to the aftershow?
My mom married my dads best friend years after their divorce. He was my uncle and then my dad. He called and asked my dads permission. He was my best friend. I lost my Miguel in December and I miss him so much
@MaddieBullock
Ай бұрын
I’m so sorry for your loss 🤍
I only recall using Karo syrup to make popcorn balls.
Jack and Rebecca are my favorite parents and married couple since Charles and Caroline from Little House On The Prairie! Those two couples are the gold standard in my opinion on what kind of marriage I want to have and what kind of parent I want to be!
I loooove it
I’ve already listened to the podcast on Apple Podcasts but wanted to watch to see your faces.
I had no idea the actress who plays Tess is named Eris! That’s my daughter’s name & I was shocked when Sterling said that! ❤
Aquafor on chaffing. Real talk! 😂
THE SISTERHOOD THE BIG THREE MY FAVS LOVE TO SEE YOU COMMENTS KISSSESS💋💋💋💋❤❤🤗🤗😍😍
I'm 35 and I buy karo syrup once a year for holiday baking.
59:02 bless you
will they be doing a pod episode for every episode of every season? or will they skip some episodes?
OMG...Chris was Taser Face!? 🤯🤯 #Guardians
I think Beth is the healthier of the two.
Already they forget about Kevin by not talking about him in the pilot 🙃
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Chris interrupts Sterling quite a bit in these podcasts and it's annoying. I'd just assume to have Sterling and Mandy take this Podcast. Bring in other cast members as guests in each podcast
@aekelly
Ай бұрын
Chris is one of my favorites!
I always liked Miguel.