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How We Made Your Mother

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

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 and Craig close out season one revisiting “Come On,” celebrating the show’s early confidence, playful narrator tricks, and willingness to dip into magical realism—culminating in Ted’s euphoric rain dance to keep Robin from camping with Sandy Riv... more

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Welcome back to your How We Made Your Mother feed. Today, we are presenting an appearance by our own Craig Thomas on a podcast called Arts Educators Save the World, where successful artist sit in conversation with their mentors to talk about the impo... more

Josh and Craig break down S1E21 “Milk,” debating the title (they pitch better ones like “Mistakes” and “Fight or Flight”) and zeroing in on Lily’s panic about growing up: she secretly takes Marshall’s Fiero toward a San Francisco art opportunity, cal... more

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Today, we are presenting an appearance by our own Josh Radnor on a podcast called Arts Educators Save the World, where successful artists sit in conversation with their mentors to talk about the importance of art, arts education, and mentorship. Alek... more

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Recent Guests

Rob Greenberg
An experienced writer and showrunner who mentored Craig Thomas.
Episode: Presenting: Arts Educators Save the World with Guest Craig Thomas
Deborah Lapidus
Singing teacher and mentor to Josh Radnor at NYU
New York University
Episode: Arts Educators Save the World with Guest Josh Radnor
Alek Lev
Actor who appeared in How I Met Your Mother as Todd
How I Met Your Mother
Episode: How Alek Almost Killed Alyson | S1E20 "Best Prom Ever"
Chris Harris
One of the original writers for How I Met Your Mother, author of 'Game Night'.
How I Met Your Mother
Episode: How We Met Your Vader | S1E15 "Game Night" with Chris Harris
Ashley Williams
Actress known for her role as Victoria on How I Met Your Mother
Episode: How We Met More Ashley Williams | S1E14 "Zip, Zip, Zip"
Josh Radnor
Actor, filmmaker, musician, and star of How I Met Your Mother
How We Made Your Mother
Episode: The Puzzler with guest Josh Radnor
Courtney Kang
Writer of the episode 'Return of the Shirt'
How I Met Your Mother
Episode: How We Returned a Shirt | S1E4 “Return of the Shirt”
Chris Miller
Writer known for his work on How I Met Your Mother
Writer, Phil Lord & Chris Miller Productions
Episode: How We Made a Cartoon | S1E3 "The Sweet Taste of Liberty"
Phil Lord
Writer known for his work on How I Met Your Mother
Writer, Phil Lord & Chris Miller Productions
Episode: How We Made a Cartoon | S1E3 "The Sweet Taste of Liberty"

Hosts

Josh Radnor
Host of the podcast and actor known for his role as Ted Mosby in How I Met Your Mother.
Craig Thomas
Co-creator of How I Met Your Mother and co-host, engaged in discussions about storytelling and the creative process behind the sitcom.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.6k ratings
  • Take the Hit

    The funny thing is that I know Josh and Craig will never read negative reviews because they seem to prefer stroking their egos rather than focusing on what could make the podcast better. I guess it makes sense as creative type. I remember Josh saying never read negative reviews but if that’s true, how can one improve? This emperor has no clothes.

    The podcast has a strong foundation with great behind-the-scenes insights from Craig and Josh. However, the production choices and structure are cu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MURB56
    United States22 days ago
  • Lazy but good in some ways

    This podcast isn’t very well planned. They put listener letters at the beginning and end that I always skip. Josh’s wife asks psychology questions to Josh and Craig which often go off topic from the show. And then Josh and Craig talk about the show with no structure or order. That’s the entire podcast. Not much thoughtfulness and no good segments. The good news is, Craig is the creator so he is actually giving some juicy insights! Josh was in every episode as the lead so he has some good stories... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    amymonroe00
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thoughtful, Charming & Informative

    This is a delightful show and I appreciate the conversations. It’s the right amount of off the cuff story telling, insight, and critique. I don’t want it to be like the Office Ladies podcast. Don’t change.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BexNark
    United Statesa month ago
  • I wanted to love this pod, but…..

    I really wanted to love this pod. HIMYM is my fave show. But this pod really does not deep-dive the way I enjoy, like other rewatch pods do. I have been hanging on in hopes it will turn around, but looks like it may not. Occasionally a few fun facts or stories are tossed in, but overall they spend more time discussing philosophical or other themes. Personally not as engaging for me.

    I do enjoy Craig’s stories and feedback, but to be honest, Josh is very hard to listen to. He just seems like a r... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Your BFF, Patrice
    United Statesa month ago
  • This is fun!

    But I’m docking one star for the lengthy airbnb ads. They are too long and tedious

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ThatLittleWitch
    Canada2 months ago

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General Questions | S1E19 "Mary the Paralegal"
Q: How much damage do we do to our relationships when we make assumptions instead of asking the hard questions? And why is pretending always easier than being vulnerable?
The hosts acknowledge the complexity of this question, suggesting it could be better answered by an expert and sharing insights about how many plots in movies stem from avoiding hard conversations.
How Alek Almost Killed Alyson | S1E20 "Best Prom Ever"
Q: Can you identify with the feeling of grief that comes with making choices in relationships?
Absolutely, it's common to feel the sting of sacrifice when choosing a partner.
How Alek Almost Killed Alyson | S1E20 "Best Prom Ever"
Q: How do you feel when it comes to every choice being laced with grief?
It's a universal experience, and often we idealize others' lives while neglecting our own struggles.
General Questions | S1E16 "Cupcake"
Q: Can you describe the moment when you decided Barney and Marshall should work together?
They recognized the chemistry between Neil and Jason as well as the potential for new narrative paths, ultimately enhancing the show's exploration of adult dilemmas.
General Questions | S1E16 "Cupcake"
Q: Was it hard to let Victoria go as a character?
Josh expresses a wish for more Victoria's presence in the show, noting how delightful she was and reflecting on how additional episodes would have enriched the story.

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Frequently Asked Questions About How We Made Your Mother

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

The program offers a retrospective look at a beloved sitcom that has profoundly influenced contemporary culture, focusing on the intricate lives of five friends as they navigate various personal and professional challenges in New York City. Hosts Josh Radnor, known for his role as Ted Mosby, and co-creator Craig Thomas explore the show's emotional intricacies, combining behind-the-scenes insights with engaging anecdotes and reflective discussions. The episodes frequently evoke nostalgia and personal connections for listeners while addressing themes such as love, friendship, and life decisions, allowing fans to engage deeply with both the characters' journeys and their own experiences. Its unique format, mixing commentary with personal stori... more

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2. Deborah Lapidus
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4. Chris Harris
5. Ashley Williams
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8. Chris Miller

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