Justin Hartley: Tracker, Reflecting on This Is Us, and Fatherhood
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🗓️ 5 May 2026
⏱️ 38 minutes
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Summary
This week, Tommy is joined by Justin Hartley who is currently smashing TV and streaming records on the hit CBS series, Tracker. Justin reflects on the evolution of his career, from early passions for acting to becoming a leading man and producer. He opens up about stepping into the role of Kevin Pearson on This Is Us, the emotional depth of the character, and the lasting impact the show has had on audiences. He also shares what it’s been like to transition from being part of an ensemble to leading his own series, and how producing Tracker has given him a new level of creative control and responsibility.
The conversation dives into the physical and emotional demands of Tracker, from intense stunt work to building a character that continues to evolve in unexpected ways. Justin teases what fans can expect from the upcoming season finale, including long-awaited answers and new twists, and discusses the unique experience of premiering the show after the Super Bowl. Beyond the screen, he gets personal about balancing work and life, the importance of having a supportive partner, and how his perspective on love has grown over time.
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| 0:00.0 | This is an I-Heart podcast. |
| 0:02.6 | Guaranteed Human. |
| 0:05.5 | Hey guys, welcome to I've never said this before with me, Tommy Dodario. |
| 0:11.6 | My guest today is the brilliantly talented Justin Hartley, who's been bringing joy to our |
| 0:17.1 | screens for decades, from starting off in soaps to cementing his place in pop |
| 0:21.2 | culture history through playing Kevin Pearson and this is us to showing us as comedic chops and |
| 0:25.6 | movies like Bridehard. I mean, this is a man who can do it all. Justin is currently starring |
| 0:31.0 | in the third season of the CBS hit series Tracker, which is literally one of the hottest shows |
| 0:36.0 | in all of television. It's constantly |
| 0:38.3 | shattering primetime TV records, and for good reason, the show is phenomenal. And Justin's a deep |
| 0:43.7 | dude. Let me tell you, that's what really strikes me in this conversation. He's thoughtful |
| 0:47.5 | and really shared today the Justin, who's not just an actor, but a father, a husband, a friend, |
| 0:52.8 | and someone just trying to live a life that's authentic to him. And a big shout out to Travel Guard, but a father, a husband, a friend, and someone just trying to live a life that's |
| 0:54.5 | authentic to him. And a big shout out to Travel Guard, my personal sponsor for today's episode, |
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| 1:29.1 | All right, let's see if today we can get Justin to say something that he has never said before. |
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