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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
Craig Thomas
Fan Interaction
Marriage
How We Made Your Mother
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 and Craig revisit “Slapsgiving,” one of the series’ most beloved episodes, beginning with the latest—and perhaps fiercest yet—chapter in the battle between producer Alek Lev and his childhood best friend Joel over who truly invented the legendar... more

Josh and Craig revisit “Spoiler Alert” (Season 3, Episode 8), breaking down the episode’s central idea: how one pointed-out flaw can permanently change the way you see someone. They discuss the ethics of telling friends uncomfortable truths, the surp... more

In this deeply personal bonus episode, Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas pause their Season 3 rewatch to revisit the life-changing summer between Seasons 2 and 3 of How I Met Your Mother. Josh opens up about struggling with the pressures of sudden fame, h... more

Josh and Craig dive into Season 3’s “Dowisetrepla” with a conversation that ranges from real estate disasters to the magic of New York City. They discuss how the episode serves as a continuation of Marshall and Lily’s financial crisis from the previo... more

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Recent Guests

John Cho
Actor who played a guest role in the episode and discussed his performance
Actor
Episode: How We Met Ted Mosby [with John Cho] | S3E6 "I'm Not That Guy"
Gloria Calderón Kellett
Writer and actor, guest on the episode
How I Met Your Mother / writer and creator of other projects
Episode: How We Blah Blah [with Gloria Calderón Kellett] | S3E5 "How We Met Everyone Else"
Cobie Smulders
Actor who played Robin on How I Met Your Mother
CBS / How I Met Your Mother
Episode: How We Met Tiny Barney | S3E4 "Little Boys"
Dave Hemmingson
Writer and guest on season 3 episode Third Wheel
Writer, The Holdovers; HIMYM writer
Episode: How Ted Won the Belt [with Dave Hemingson] | S3E3 "Third Wheel"
Emily Blumberg
Gen Z digital content producer contributing insights from audience perspective
How We Made Your Mother
Episode: How Robin Met Robin | S3E2 "We're Not From Here"
James Van Der Beek
Actor known for Dawson's Creek and Varsity Blues; guest on HIMYM
Actor
Episode: General Questions | Instagram Live 2/12/26
Joseph P. Page
Joseph Page, 87-year-old U.S. Air Force veteran and descendant of Charles Frederick Page
Episode: Introducing Family Lore
Craig Thomas
Co-creator of How I Met Your Mother; author of That's Not How It Happened
Author, How We Made Your Mother guest
Episode: "That's Not How it Happened" | Instagram Live 1/11/26
Tim Russo
Onset coordinator/production staffer who helped arrange the engagement moment in the show
How I Met Your Mother (production)
Episode: How We (...Wait for It...) | S2E22 "Something Blue"

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.7k ratings
  • They keep interrupting each other.

    I love How I Met Your Mother. So, so much. And I really was excited to tune in to this podcast to get more insight on the show, the themes behind it, and fun background stories.

    Unfortunately, the podcast has become barely listenable. The two hosts keep interrupting each other that it’s barely a conversation anymore. Josh is a little bit more of a perpetrator of this, often not letting Craig finish his sentences. But this was on full display with their latest episode where they invited a writer... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    bobabowling
    United Statesa month ago
  • Hurts to listen to

    One word describes this podcast: pretentious. I had to stop listening because it was so painful to hear…

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    B-lizard
    United States2 months ago
  • The best gift to fans ever!!

    Beautiful podcast! Josh and Craig do an incredible job. I get chills every time I listen! Can’t wait for Jason Segel to join!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    silvajocelyn
    United States2 months ago
  • Exceeds expectations

    I’ve listened to a fair amount of rewatch podcasts, and while some of them are delightful, others leave you with a bad taste in your mouth. This podcast exceeds my expectations. I love the insight, the breakdown and the analysis of each episode. They have great guests come onto the show and each time the conversation is funny and interesting. It’s so refreshing to hear Josh, Craig, and Alek be so willing to take accountability for jokes that in hindsight are in bad taste. Josh is a real force ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ocean 5678
    United States3 months ago
  • Bad show about a worse show

    How can you enjoy this bottom of the barrel garbage?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Please I’m Begging You
    United States3 months ago

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Feedback is mixed on pacing and occasional digressions, but overall high quality for fans and industry listeners.
Fans note strong chemistry between hosts and engaging guest lineup.
Listeners praise deep BTS insights and thoughtful discussion.

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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.
How We Blah Blah [with Gloria Calderón Kellett] | S3E5 "How We Met Everyone Else"
Q: Could you summarize what this episode is about in a line or two?
The episode chronicles the origin stories of how the friends met, using Blah Blah's perspective to reframe the group's first encounters and to explore how memory shapes the narrative and character futures.
General Questions | Instagram Live 3/4/26
Q: From what you've rewatched so far, what has been your favorite song included in a scene?
The discussion highlighted Belle and Sebastian's music, especially a scene in Season 1 that used a track from their early records, which stood out for how perfectly it complemented the moment and the show's mood.
Favorite Cold Opens with the Office Ladies
Q: Why do you think cold opens were such a central device for your shows?
Cold opens were a core storytelling device because they could grab attention, establish tone, and plant a mystery or thematic thread that would unfold as the episode progressed, making the audience eager to see how it tied back to the main narrative.
Favorite Cold Opens with the Office Ladies
Q: Could you tell our audience, what is a cold open?
A cold open is a short, self-contained opening that either starts the story or stands alone as a mini-scene, often used to set tone, introduce a problem, or tease a mystery before the opening credits.

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

The show blends episode-by-episode revisits of a beloved long-running sitcom with insightful conversations about life, love, and culture, anchored by two creators who lived the original run. Guests range from actors and writers to behind-the-scenes contributors, offering intimate BTS anecdotes, production quirks, and analyses of how the series shaped fandoms and broader TV storytelling. The format often uses retrospective reflections to illuminate craft, with discussions that touch on legacy, memory, and the craft of building character-driven comedy. A notable strength is the balance between nostalgia and thoughtful critique, frequently pairing first-hand show lore with broader cultural and personal insights. The podcast likely appeals to d... more

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1. John Cho
2. Gloria Calderón Kellett
3. Cobie Smulders
4. Dave Hemmingson
5. Emily Blumberg
6. James Van Der Beek
7. Joseph P. Page
8. Craig Thomas

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