Ep. 17: "I Call Marriage" (114)... While Miguel and Shelly Call Divorce

[@estelleprampart8180]

Thanks for this (saucy) episode! It was hilarious and very genuine. I loved "This is us" and it is a blast to have you revisit it but I really enjoy how you go deep into the topics each episode bring.Thanks for sharing your own experiences and showcasing a beautiful friendship between you all. It feels like we're hanging out with you while having deep (or silly) conversations!

[@gloriacotton3739]

Absolutely! Perfectly stated...I feel the exact same way. Love love love this podcast/ episode.

[@megansmorschok8440]

I freaking ADORE these conversations. I honestly want the three of them to have another podcast where they just discuss these existential topics and their lives 😂❤️. They are all so intelligent, introspective, and well-spoken ❤️

[@TheSinlessAssassin]

I love that it's in the context of a show that gave us all these existential issues to contend with so it's all just soooo perfect. Would love to have Milo, Justin, and Chrissy on at some to complete the union.

[@305fusion]

one thousand percent agree

[@shimmerysummersun]

Love this podcast! I just finished rewatching the entire series. I tried rewatching each episode to go along with the podcast, but the show is just so good that I couldn't stop!

[@kathywaters447]

I’m trying to watch with the podcast, but it’s killing me not to keep watching them all

[@juliathrush4401]

I did the exact same and finished Sunday in tears 😂😢❤

[@midgetmanning]

Same 😂

[@natalieelizarraras6015]

Same here! I’m literally episodes away from finishing the whole series 😂 for the 3rd time might I add 🤭

[@kristinethurber5890]

I listen to this Podcast on my way home from working my evening shifts. By the time I get home my face is always hurting from smiling so much. Sterling has the MOST contagious laugh. Chris cracks me up with his HOT TAKES and witty one liners. And of course Mandy is QUEEN 🩷 I started rewatching when I heard about this podcast and it’s become my unwinding comfort show (all over again!) Thanks for all you do!

[@fatto1216]

I love HOT TAKE!!! Hahaha I love you guys, and I think that you sharing your personal anecdotes makes the podcast more genuine and ultimately is what the show “this is us” made us to do… reflect in our lives! Please continueeeee! Don’t stop! 🫶🫶

[@GilesPalmer14]

"I'd rather be dry and moisturized." -SKB 😂 This podcast is amazing, but this episode, in particular, is exceptional!

[@melissapaneto2454]

I just have to say, whoever edits these video podcasts.... LOVE IT! You capture the best parts and facial expressions. It's Hilarious and adds so much to the episode!!! :)

[@JDWindtPlaysGuitar]

When I found out about this podcast, my wife and I said "ok, we'll rewatch it with them". We ended up binging the whole thing in two weeks and now I cannot wait for them to bring pretty much everyone from the cast to talk about every episode. I loved Jon Huertas and Susan Kelechi Watson episodes and I know that Milo's is coming soon!

[@hannysitio3173]

Same here, havent finished the whole thing tho, just started the 3rd season 😅

[@ericaleach1110]

Chris made a really good point saying the death Randall already experienced with Jack is something he never fully understood. Jack walked out of that house fine and that was how he was the last time Randall saw him; fine. So for Jack to then die had to be near impossible to fully understand

[@jenabans7350]

Love this combo! Mandy, Chris & Sterling are great together

[@yvonnemullan]

So nice to see you having such fun!!! So hilarious!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣You definitely enjoy each others company. Nice to have Mandy there to reign in the boys! 🤪

[@andersongusmao2871]

The scene on the train where Kevin tells about fake Facebook profile 😂

[@libra_bloom43]

Thank you for doing this podcast. I love you all but Chris, you are my favorite. I love your humor and vulnerability. And you definitely have the best voice for animated characters. You remind me of John Goodman and Jeff Daniels. Thank you for your incredible acting and being a genuine person. I look forward to watching you in the future. 😊

[@lavernemason6904]

"Dry and moisturized" 🤣🤣🤣

[@ILoveNaeSayers]

1:05:06 come on Sterling with the Usher reference 😭

[@dedrahann]

Had to come to the comments to see if anyone else caught it 😂

[@gabriellethomas1457]

Love how it totally went over Chris and Mandy’s heads 🤣🤣

[@ti1634]

lol yes they didn't catch it at all

[@85gmb1]

I thought I was the only one that caught it lol

[@salez1547]

You guys are a hoot! I wish I could just sit in the room and watch all of the behind the scenes interactions.

[@nicoled9515]

My biggest piece of advice for a happy relationship (and I don’t think this is talked about enough) is putting your ego aside and realizing that it can actually be very liberating to be wrong and taking accountability. If peace is the ultimate goal then victory shouldn’t matter ❤

[@lstarsabb]

Yes! I don’t ask you to be perfect because I am nowhere close to perfect but just own when you were wrong and just say sorry and that you will try to do better because I have no problem doing the same. We are humans with human emotions and that’s okay to knowledge but don’t use that as an excuse to get out of accountability.

[@bettygorman4545]

DON’T STOP. I will admit there are some episodes that didn’t resonate with me that much but then there were those that were the gut punch. Whenever I want to feel that wonder about what goes into making a television series I always rewatch the pilot. That show at the end, when it all comes together is such an “A-HA” moment that I get each and every time. You can’t describe it to anyone. You have to experience it. Please keep going and thank you for doing this.

[@reinarussell1407]

I would just like to say, years ago, there was a post on fb about Chris being in the town I worked in for the holidays with his wifes family. I sent my husband on a wild goose chase to find him and get me an autograph because I was stuck at work. Well, he didnt succeed but, he was able to reach out to Chris' wife somehow and I was sent so many things from him. The big three hat, autograph, a CD, a picture. It was so sweet. STILL the biggest fan! ❤

[@YvetteVB]

I wish there could be short extracts of the show as they talk about it. Great episode though ❤

[@ainsleymitchell2141]

Same!

[@AGirlNamedElle]

By far the best episode of this podcast so far!

[@kaylas8591]

I love the sharing from y our personal lives - it is literally what the show is about / showing, relatability. I do wish there was more talking about the episode and relating VS the fan part. I like hearing from you all more.

[@gmlarese]

Sterling’s advice about marriage and new parents- spot on! I love your side bars, and you all make sense. Thank you!

[@jecka1982]

POS Point of sale 😂😂 Great one Chris!

[@DanielaAvery]

Love this podcast and the actors on it. This one in particular had me laughing out loud. I also respect that they feel comfortable sharing personal stories. I binged watched it to begin with, but now I am taking my time and watching them week by week along with them. I look forward to Tuesday every week❤

[@1383Juju]

It's amazing how the episodes gets us differently depending on what we are going through in life.. when I first watched season 1 I was pregnant.. now facing all the challenges in marriage with a 4 year old children .. the line Miguel's mentioned about quiting because they were too tired really got me 😢

[@jjr2639]

One of my all time favorite shows... tears and laughter....it gets you on a visceral level.

[@SydneyKong]

My favorite part of the whole episode is when Kevin tells Sophie that he remembered what she wore in fourth grade. Fourth grade ?!?! Fourth grade??!? 😭😭😭😭😭

[@NevaehSolheim]

The one and only podcast that i will ever watch! I’ve seen this is us probably like 5 different times from start to finish, and it always gets better with each watch!!

[@kerlyne8009]

Sterling mouthing the hotline number while Chris read it tickled me so much since Chris does it at the end of every episode with the credits.

[@lavernemason6904]

Adding "nose fillets" to my arsenal with "sports players" lolol.

[@ane05]

Sterling’s take about pets really really hit me because it’s the same for me, I had to stop watching to breath for a few minutes because it is so hard to deal with

[@rainbowmal]

Possibly a hot take? (But really shouldn't be...) I feel like women frequently have acts of service as a love language (vs men w/ grounding touch, etc ) because we're just expected to do all the domestic duties so anyone helping with that is so appreciated.

[@jessicadodge4049]

HOT TAAAKE!

[@PeaceLovePaperbacks]

These discussions along with recapping the episode is the best part. Loved this one.

[@michelestaniszewski1404]

I absolutely love everything about this podcast. It just brings me back to when I first watched the show and dang it twist my arm to watch the whole series for a third time. I have to say it hits just as good as the first. ❤❤

[@cmtp33]

Hot take but I think without Miguel and Shelly divorce. Jack would have not stuck through especially with the triplets. Miguel conversation with Jack made him understand the importance of the small things and that it doesn't stop.

[@julissacaraballo1031]

I look forward to your podcast every week. ❤

[@lauragrande7557]

Mandy is such an incredible actress and singer and she’s so humble 🥺🫶 love hearing her talk about TIU!

[@OneLoveRSR]

It's going to sound like a typical exaggerated comment but PLEASE believe me... "Meghan Head" nearly took my existence! 😂😂🤣

[@reneedixon1212]

I loved This is Us, so many parallels I can relate to over my 40 years of marriage. I am so enjoying listening to The Podcast That was Us and listening to your personal antidotes of behind the scenes stories and sharing your own personal stories and reflections of your lives and lessons you’ve learned from your characters situations. God bless your willingness to be vulnerable and examine the human condition and share real talk and go deep. I’m coming to the podcast late but I’ve been binge listening. I love Brown’s enthusiasm, and smart, open gushes., Sullivan is so hilarious and also has thoughtful deep in-sites, , and Moore’s sweet, kind, truthful honesty is refreshing. I binged watched the show again a few months ago when I was newly retired and laid up with back pain. It was very cathartic and helped me to process so much of what I had lived through, working in medical field and going through pandemic, deaths of loved ones, empty nests, my grown children’s life challenges, moving away from home town, buying a new home and starting a new chapter in life with my husband. Thank you to everyone that was a part of this show. You all indeed created something special that will last forever because it’s about something we can all relate to…Life ❤ I love you All.

[@cliffco823]

My brothers and I have no issue saying "I love you ". Really hit home when I realized that was the last words and interaction I had with my father who passed unexpectedly the next day.

[@wispycrys1]

I realized on the rewatch of this episode that there's a continuity error there. Miguel's best man speech makes it sound like he had a history with Jack prior to meeting Rebecca, but that's not true because (SPOILER ALERT FOR THOSE WHO ARE WATCHING FOR THE FIRST TIME!) they met when Jack went into the clothing store where Miguel was working to buy (borrow!) a sports jacket for dinner with Rebecca's parents.

[@goldenchick85]

Trust me…..there will be plenty of errors like that. They contradicted a lot of stuff in the later seasons. I hope they point that out because it drove me crazy watching it, lol

[@wispycrys1]

@goldenchick85 I waited for them to say something about it, but they didn't. I don't really think they would ever purposely point out such errors, though. They (rightly) respect the writers too much for that. Overall, this writing team was SO stellar. I don't think there are really THAT many continuity errors to notice, but as we go along the rewatch I am looking for them.

[@goldenchick85]

@@wispycrys1 To give you a hint, pay close attention to the clothing, the time of year, and the weather during Jack and Rebecca’s first meeting.

[@wispycrys1]

@@goldenchick85 ah! That's an angle I rarely think about ... and since it's Pittsburgh (and Philadelphia), there would definitely be a lot of weather variation compared to California

[@goldenchick85]

@@wispycrys1 It’s not so much Pennsylvania versus California. It’s just a later episode a few seasons later seriously contradicting what is shown.

[@rg22usa]

The way Mandy says “ew-uh” 😂 Relatable

[@karenstedman5699]

I really look forward to your podcast every week. Please keep them coming. I miss your show, but enjoy rewatching the show❤❤❤

[@itomanpr]

Saucy and hilarious...always a good time hearing you guys. Thanks for the weekly delight!

[@soapyfankatie]

This is the best rewatch podcast. So well done

[@charitydixon7828]

I just want to say, my freshman year in high school, we had a substitute teacher named Mr. H. Head. He wouldn't tell us what the "H" stood for, but we're pretty sure it was for "Harry".

[@michelenelson3513]

I LOVE this podcast! I loved the show and now I am rewatching along with the podcast and seeing things I missed when the show originally aired. THANK YOU for this podcast!!!❤❤❤❤

[@jenabans7350]

Loved the podcast as usual!

[@haiking6190]

HOT TAKE!!! Chris 12:17 & Mandy 16:23

[@merveakinci9102]

watching/listening these from behind, you all are something else!

[@nataliegreen9506]

Did you guys peep Sterling 's use of usher lyrics . Touche sir touche.😂

[@eliannamclaughlin794]

I am so excited for the next three re-watch episodes. Seaspn 1 episodes 15-17 are some of my absolute favorites!

[@erikamatthews3622]

Shout out to Sterling for the Usher lyrics 😂

[@kelseygiddings1119]

You all are AMAZING! Love love love the chemistry and real real conversations! 😂😂😂😂

[@linamilan]

Thank you guys for this amazing episode!! I laughed so much and loved your deep conversations ♥️ well done 👏🏼 much love from Germany X

[@mindfulness123]

The drum class was this episode.

[@kalimyt12]

Yes!! I was about to say that

[@yvonnemullan]

You guys are deep and hilarious! Thank you for your vulnerability! I just fell upon your podcast on you tube! Love it!! Best kept secret! Although it shouldn’t be a secret… I’ll spread the word! Keep it up! 💖🙏🇨🇦

[@terryhaynie9340]

Please never stop!

[@brittanycarris4651]

I just finished the series and can’t wait for all the future episode recaps, I need a new one daily 😂

[@emiliog01]

Im catching up on the pod and I absolutely love the podcast and the show. Thank you for doing this for and with us❤

[@CarrieJordan-oe5wf]

I was cracking up at "nose fillets"😂

[@SorichSala]

Again love this podcast ❤️ thank you for this!!! It makes my morning commute to work easier

[@allisavalencia7351]

Loved this episode

[@SydneyKong]

“Shit is real bro” LMAOO

[@SydneyKong]

I’m obsessed with this podcast

[@305fusion]

Does anyone else feel like the fall is This is Us and Gilmore Girls season :) I've been with my husband for 15 years and I totally agree with Chris about contemplating divorce to putt things back into perspective. I think of it like, there is no such thing as unconditional love, because there is always conditions to make a marriage work. my two cents

[@yvonnemullan]

Laughter is the best medicine! 😂😂❤❤😂😂

[@carmellem6813]

I saw what you did there Sterling...with the Usher lyrics 😉

[@dawnifert8826]

I fell in love with this series

[@ibleedorange329]

I love this podcast so much. Never change! Excited for the next one.

[@GroooviChick]

I love this podcast episode so much!

[@MsAyElEm]

Yall are hilarious! I love you 3 too much!! 😂 ❤

[@mightybabyblues29]

I picked a blooper in the editing of this episode thanks to spotify, had to watch it on here! 😂😂😂😂

[@aromany]

Toby and Randall actors are sooo much fun, Rebecca actress is mum like "agua fiestas"

[@lunaloutfy]

I love this episode so much omg! So many important moments 😭❤️

[@nikkicole54321]

Yall were such hams this episode. 😂 #loveit

[@vh84]

Thanks!! I've had so much fun!

[@lavernemason6904]

I thought it was interesting that the same version of Toby that showed up at this place in the drum class and annoyed Kate was the one she missed so much in season 6. (SPOILER ALERT LOL)

[@cherisantini5779]

Love this podcast so much.. so happy you are doing this!!

[@steph-on7458]

This was a fun episode. Y'all are hilarious 😂

[@edwardabrams9253]

40:39- Heard a little bit of Tazerface from Guardians of the Galaxy 2 in there

[@stephaniecoles2138]

I always wondered how Miguel and Shelly went from this plan for an amicable divorce to her keeping the kids from him.

[@wispycrys1]

I wondered the same. I guess divorce gets messy. I've seen a lot of fiction that makes it look like divorce lawyers stir up a lot of shit between their clients, too. I don't know if it happens like that in real life, but maybe...?🤷‍♀️

[@goldenchick85]

That’s my only complaint about the Miguel episode. They needed to show his marriage and divorce. I hate that they kind of glossed over it.

[@YvetteVB]

​@@goldenchick85 same. I was mad that they went so fast on his story. I wish they had shown his wedding to Rebeccca too.

[@YvetteVB]

Please keep being so authentic, vulnerable and keep sharing your real life with us. It's my favorite part of the podcast ❤

[@anapaul253]

I love love ❤️ all the episodes this one was spectacular

[@stefanienovodor4936]

Yes, Mr. Brown it’s advice for everyone lol

[@arma1096]

I caught that shout out to Usher, SKB. Well played.

[@lavernemason6904]

Rebecca said, "Wait" with the blindfold still on, then again when it was removed in the old apartment. (I notice way too much lol.)

[@giovanafischer8354]

My favorite podcast ❤

[@BigThreeChiu]

🔥HOT SPICY TAKES 🔥

[@karenbell2929]

I thought Milo was going to be on this one? Did I miss it or is he on a future one?

[@QMW11]

Probably next week. They record in advance

[@sweetlife031]

5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐😊🥲

[@annaerazo9060]

Where do you see the question they ask for the next episode?

[@SydneyKong]

“He’s a natural born clown” 💀💀💀💀

[@edgaralantv]

I had an interesting question!!! After the show and during its actual air-date. Do you ever slip into that character in your real life sometimes??? And have your partners noticed and what did they say???

[@yvonnemullan]

where can i leave a review??

[@ananovsuniverse]

i love u guys so much

[@nanaasiedu793]

10:37 but hm...didn't his co-star Justin Hartley get divorced...?

[@meganjuliaxo]

I pray they are donating the Ad money

[@jholsey]

How are we at episode 17 already!!?

[@terriwhisenhunt8203]

My husband loading the dishwasher before I ask is so hot!