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How I Met Your Mother
New York City
Nostalgia
Friendship
Relationships
Ted Mosby
Television Writing
Barney
Carter Bays
Robin
Purple Giraffe
Personal Growth
Craig Thomas
Josh Radnor
Comedy
New York
The Great Gatsby
Memory
Therapy
CBS

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 revisit Season 2, Episode 11, “How Lily Stole Christmas,” the show’s first real Christmas episode—and one of its most emotionally honest. They talk about the fallout from Marshall and Lily’s breakup, especially Ted’s comp... more

In this episode of How We Made Your Mother, Josh and Craig welcome the brilliant Wayne Brady to revisit “Single Stamina,” the Season 2 episode that introduced Barney’s gay, Black brother James. Together they unpack how Wayne came to the show, what it... more

To celebrate New Years, we are flashing back to our Season 1 rewatch of “The Limo.” Josh and Craig recall the episode’s ambition to be a “simple shoot” that turned out to be one of the most technically challenging due to the cramped limo set, and sha... more

In this episode of How We Made Your Mother, Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas revisit one of the most iconic episodes of How I Met Your Mother: Season 2, Episode 9, “Slap Bet,” with special guest Cobie Smulders.

The conversation dives deep into the origi... more

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Wayne Brady
Known for his versatile performances in comedy and music; played Barney's brother, James.
Various (notably Whose Line Is It Anyway?)
Episode: How We Met James [with Wayne Brady] | S2E10 "Single Stamina"
Cobie Smulders
Actor known for her role as Robin Scherbatsky on How I Met Your Mother
Episode: How We Met Robin Sparkles [with Cobie Smulders] | S2E9 "Slap Bet"
Kate Micucci
Actress and comedian known for her roles in Garfunkel and Oats and her brief appearance in How I Met Your Mother
Episode: How To Play Xing Hai Shi Bu Xing | S2E8 “Atlantic City”
Greg Malins
Writer known for his work on Friends and How I Met Your Mother
Television Writer
Episode: How We Met Ol' Swarley | S2E7 "Swarley"
Bryan Cranston
Actor known for roles in How I Met Your Mother and Breaking Bad
Episode: How We Broke Bad [with Bryan Cranston] | S2E6 "Aldrin Justice"
Joe Manganiello
Actor known for his role as Brad in How I Met Your Mother
Episode: How We Got Ridonk [with Joe Manganiello] | S2E5 "World's Greatest Couple"
Jenna Fischer
Actress known for her role as Pam Beesly on The Office
The Office
Episode: How We Met the Office Ladies [with Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey]
Angela Kinsey
Actress known for her role as Angela Martin on The Office
The Office
Episode: How We Met the Office Ladies [with Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey]
Rob Greenberg
An experienced writer and showrunner who mentored Craig Thomas.
Episode: Presenting: Arts Educators Save the World with Guest Craig Thomas

Hosts

Josh Radnor
Co-host and former star of How I Met Your Mother, reflecting on his transformative experiences during the show's production while connecting with fans.
Craig Thomas
Co-creator of How I Met Your Mother, offering insights as a writer and producer regarding the show's cultural impact and personal stories from his creative journey.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.2k ratings
  • Change the intro music

    Edit: we’re fully into the podcast and the music hasn’t chanced? SIGH.

    Giving three stars for sad/dramatic intro and transition music dissuades me from looking forward to episodes. Yes the show is introspective, but I think the hosts can find more upbeat music that is still meaningful. Part of the magic of Office Ladies’ is their killer music that absolutely starts off their show on an upbeat and happy note. I don’t want to feel sad when I listen to a podcast.

    Similar comments like other revi... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    applerosegrill720
    United States22 days ago
  • Favorite show ever, poor podcast

    Truly my favorite show of all time. Josh is great on the podcast. They spend an excruciating amount of time apologizing for language that wasn’t offensive at the time. The general question episodes are also excruciating.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mikey Matador
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love this podcast!

    How I Met Your Mother is one of my all time faves, and I love hearing their insights about the show! I just wish it had a little more structure, then it would be perfect.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    scaarlet
    United Statesa month ago
  • Now and Forever

    Josh and Craig provide a detailed look back at the episodes of HIMYM with as much heart and soul as the original show provided.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NoDakTwinsFan
    United Statesa month ago
  • Brilliant brilliant podcast

    If you’re a fan of the show you need to jump on this. I love the podcast and there’s a whole new community building around it, Josh and Craig are so easy to listen to, and when they get guests in it’s pretty special. BRIAN HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER LOVING CRANSTON!!!!!!!!!!!!! See what I did there? If you’re just starting out on this podcast you’re so lucky…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Platinummind
    United Kingdoma month ago

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Some find the lack of structure frustrating, wishing for more focused analysis rather than meandering conversations.
Listeners appreciate the blend of humor and heartfelt discussions that the hosts provide, connecting deeply with themes of love and personal growth.
The podcast has been highlighted as a comforting and nostalgic experience, especially for fans of the original show looking for behind-the-scenes insights and personal stories.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How We Met James [with Wayne Brady] | S2E10 "Single Stamina"
Q: Why did you choose to make James gay and black?
To create a progressive narrative around gay marriage and show Barney's unexpected open-mindedness.
Flashback: How That Wasn't Moby | S1E11 "The Limo"
Q: Is there a show or film series that evokes the same feelings in you, that HIMYM does for its fans?
I feel like what Jessica's talking about can only be achieved through a franchise or series that gives you enough time to invest in it deeply, such as Star Wars or the Harry Potter films.
Flashback: How That Wasn't Moby | S1E11 "The Limo"
Q: How's it going doing this podcast for you?
I'm loving it. I have not watched a lot of these episodes in years. I'm enjoying sharing it with fans and hearing what it means to people.
How Marshall Met the Apocalyptic Wasteland | S2E2 "The Scorpion and the Toad"
Q: Did you write Barney that way as someone who can't escape his nature or someone making a choice to hurt Marshall anyway?
Barney's actions are more driven by compulsion than choice, presenting a darker side to his character that's crucial for the storyline.
Presenting: Life in Seven Songs with Guest Josh Radnor
Q: I guess my very last question is, has Ted Mosby taught you anything?
He has taught me about timing and that life is a negotiation with the universe.

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1. Wayne Brady
2. Cobie Smulders
3. Kate Micucci
4. Greg Malins
5. Bryan Cranston
6. Joe Manganiello
7. Jenna Fischer
8. Angela Kinsey

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