6 episodes
That Was Us with Julia Nunes Julia Nunes
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4.8 • 61 Ratings
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Every episode, a guest joins Julia Nunes and reads an embarrassing/exposing example of who they used to be.
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Ep23: Stevie Boebi
Stevie reads a scripted version of the true story of when cops busted in to Stevie's apartment and how that resulted in one of the sexiest things she's ever experienced. When I asked when the traumatic event went from scary to hot she said "It's always been both" which is still blowing my mind
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Ep24: Missy Modell
A diary entry about romance in europe. We talk about cheating, break ups, sexual confidence and posture. I kind of go off on my last relationship and also missy's last relationship.
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Ep25: Jamie Peterson
Jamie's stream of consciousness email leads to a conversation about the pretentiousness of the NYC theater scene, communication in the modern age, and THE ELECTION oooooo
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Ep26: Liam McCormack
A tender songwriter talks me through some old lyrics and tour memories
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Ep27: Boyfriend
A rapper, caberet performer that I met by chance on tour. She comes from a super religious background and we talk about how confusing consent is, how to communicate with people who think you're a hippy dippy liberal, and the institutions we wish would just go awayyyyyyy
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Ep28: Anna Bullbrook
Anna is a bad ass who runs a festival called GirlSchool and I got her on That Was Us to talk break ups. The journal she found had a 10 year break between entries, leaving off on a college boyfriend break up, and starting up with a more adult break up, with a lot of similarities.
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Customer Reviews
I Only Wish There Was More to Hear
I absolutely love this podcast. I can't think of a single episode that I didn't enjoy, and didn't make me think or laugh. Julia is an excellent host. She's honest, and you can tell that she's genuinely interested in people, and hearing the stories of her guests, which in turn seems to make them more willing to share those stories. I really have no idea who very few of these people are, but regardless every episode is fascinating. The only complaint that I have about this podcast is that there's just not enough episodes, and they come out intermittently, but I understand that Julia is a touring musician so it's probably difficult to stick to a set schedule on this podcast.
Julia is the best
When I first heard Julia Nunes had a podcast I was SO excited to listen. I began listening to the episodes on my way into work. It was a great way to start my day. Then I began to listen on my way home from work as well, which helped me unwind from a long stressful day. These episodes are funny, meaningful, and relatable. The only problem with listening twice a day is that I am all caught up and now sad that I have to wait for more episodes. Julia Nunes is incredibly talented and hilarious.
Surprisingly thoughtful conversations
In general, I have been impressed with this podcast. I enjoy how the conversations go places that you wouldn't expect, and how Julia and her guests speak frankly and are unafraid to explore challenging and sensitive topics. My only complaint is that sometimes Julia comes off as a bit holier-than-thou in the way that she talks about this 'transformation' she has undergone to become a completely new person (new relationship, weight loss, happier, healthier, etc.). Don't get me wrong - it's amazing that she's in such a good place. I just think that sometimes she can get a little preachey about the process of discovering herself, as if to imply that she's better than other people because she's found a way to become a better version of herself. I find the podcast most annoying in these moments, but otherwise very enjoyable.