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How I Met Your Mother
Friendship
New York City
Love
Relationships
Nostalgia
Ted Mosby
Comedy
Personal Growth
Robin Scherbatsky
New Year's Eve
Barney Stinson
Marshall Eriksen
Josh Radnor
How We Made Your Mother
Craig Thomas
Fan Interaction
Marriage
Music
Storytelling

HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, a groundbreaking sitcom that ran for 208 episodes on CBS from 2005-2014, unfolds entirely as a flashback, using a time-bending narrative structure that spotlights the lives of five friends navigating love, friendship, dating, careers, failure, and success in New York City. The show has remained vibrantly alive in our collective pop culture memory, with fans around the world ... more

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Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas kick off Season 4 with “Do I Know You?,” revisiting Ted and Stella’s engagement and the question at the heart of the episode: how well do you really need to know someone before deciding to marry them? They dig into the no... more

Josh and Craig close out Season 3 with director Pamela Fryman to revisit “Miracles,” an episode about fate, near-death experiences, and the universe’s uncanny way of pushing people back toward one another. Pam remembers the extraordinary teamwork req... more

Peter Hamby, Puck’s award-winning political correspondent, takes you deep inside the machinery of modern campaigns with the actual strategists, operatives, pollsters, lobbyists, politicians, and shadow power players working to elect the next presiden... more

Josh and Craig revisit Season 3, Episode 19, “Everything Must Go,” and Josh makes a rare confession: he didn’t love this one — especially Ted’s inexplicable devotion to those red cowboy boots. Craig explains how the episode emerged from the post-Writ... more

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Recent Guests

Pam Fryman
Director of the show (mother of the series)
Director of How I Met Your Mother
Episode: How We Proposed [with Pam Fryman] | S3E20 "Miracles"
Rahm Emanuel
Former White House Chief of Staff and prominent politician
Democratic Party / U.S. Government
Episode: Puck News: The Making of a President
Will Forte
Actor and comedian; guest star in this episode
Will Forte/Writing team
Episode: How We Electric Bugaloo'd | S3E18 "Rebound Bro"
Kevin Iannucci
Actor
HIMYM-related project
Episode: How We Met A (Mini) HIMYM Reunion
Marli Watson
Actress
HIMYM-related project
Episode: How We Met A (Mini) HIMYM Reunion
Chris Hissong
Second Second AD on How I Met Your Mother for nine years
Production on HIMYM
Episode: How We Didn't Meet the Goat | S3E17 "The Goat"
Bob Odenkirk
Guest star in this episode of the show
Episode: How We Met Bob Odenkirk | S3E15 "The Chain of Screaming"
Joe Kelly
HIMYM writer, guest on episode
How I Met Your Mother (writer)
Episode: How We March Madness’d | S3E14 "The Bracket"
Sarah Chalke
Guest star, played Stella on How I Met Your Mother
Television actress (Scrubs, How I Met Your Mother)
Episode: How We Met Sarah Chalke | S3E13 "Ten Sessions"

Hosts

Josh Radnor
Host and actor/creator associated with the show's archival storytelling and reflections on the original series.
Craig Thomas
Co-host and co-creator, offering producer/writing perspectives and memories of the show's production.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.9k ratings
  • Good show, more questions.

    This is a good overall show, just answering more questions would be great. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dlandry9
    United States19 days ago
  • Impact of HIMYM

    What happened to hearing from the fans and what the show means to them? Without fans the show is pointless and HIMYM is anything but pointless.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    PM2215
    United States21 days ago
  • It's great to hear the behind the scenes stories to my favorite show.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Elizzia
    24 days ago
  • LOVE THE SHOW

    I have 14 and himym is the best show I have ever watched I wish I could see one of the actors one day. ALSO THE BEST PODCAST I LISTENED KEEP ON👌👌👌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bloxfruit2/3456
    Canadaa month ago
  • Favorite show ever, poor podcast

    Truly my favorite show of all time. They spend an excruciating amount of time apologizing for language that wasn’t offensive at the time. The general question episodes are also excruciating. Hate that I can’t enjoy the podcast, great idea!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mikey Matador
    United Statesa month ago

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Fans praise the behind-the-scenes insights and thoughtful discussion that deepen appreciation for the show.
Guests and writers add valuable perspectives, enriching the conversations.
Some listeners feel the hosts can interrupt guests; overall appreciation for reflective, human-centered storytelling.

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How We Met Bob Odenkirk | S3E15 "The Chain of Screaming"
Q: What memories do you have of this first episode, and how did the structure influence your approach?
Bob and the hosts discuss how the episode felt like a sketch‑heavy, filmic half hour and how the ensemble's involvement kept the narrative cohesive despite the many standalone bits.
How We March Madness’d | S3E14 "The Bracket"
Q: Was How I Met Your Mother your first staffing on an episodic show?
It was, and I was terrified as the new guy, with everyone else already tight as a team, but I found my footing by contributing energy, jokes, and a willingness to push for a bigger emotional payoff.
How We Met Sarah Chalke | S3E13 "Ten Sessions"
Q: How would you describe this episode when you rewatch it?
It's a densely packed, propulsive episode that blends romance, comedy, and behind-the-scenes production energy, while balancing Britney Spears' guest presence with Stella's storyline in a way that feels both ambitious and intimate.
How We Met Your Models | S3E10 "The Yips"
Q: Alek, do you intentionally try to make us cry right as the show is supposed to start?
The host explains it as a rare, deliberate emotional opening, but acknowledges the goal is authenticity and to set a human tone, even if not every episode hits that mark.
How We Blah Blah [with Gloria Calderón Kellett] | S3E5 "How We Met Everyone Else"
Q: What was the environment like in the writers' room that allowed these stories to come to life?
The room was generous and collaborative, with senior writers empowering newer writers, allowing them to contribute to casting, editing, and story development, which helped sustain a creative, inclusive atmosphere even under high pressure.

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What is How We Made Your Mother about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show blends retrospective discussions with behind-the-scenes storytelling about a beloved long-running sitcom. Hosts analyze episodes episode-by-episode, weaving in production notes, writers' room anecdotes, and memories from cast and guests to explore themes of growth, friendship, and life lessons. The format often features thoughtful guest perspectives, candid reflections on the making of the show, and meta-talk about storytelling under real-world pressures, all while rekindling fans' connection to the original series. Notable strengths include a multi-dimensional view that balances craft with personal meaning, plus a steady stream of high-profile guest appearances that enrich conversations for prospective listeners, sponsors, and gu... more

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Recent guests on How We Made Your Mother include:

1. Pam Fryman
2. Rahm Emanuel
3. Will Forte
4. Kevin Iannucci
5. Marli Watson
6. Chris Hissong
7. Bob Odenkirk
8. Joe Kelly

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