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How I Met Your Mother
Friendship
New York City
Love
Relationships
Nostalgia
Ted Mosby
Comedy
Personal Growth
Robin Scherbatsky
Barney Stinson
New Year's Eve
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 Season 3’s “The Chain of Screaming,” an episode about work, money, dignity, and the question of whether we pass anger down the line or choose to break the cycle. Then they’re joined by the great Bob Odenkirk, who looks back on ... more

Josh and Craig welcome writer Joe Kelly for a lively look back at “The Bracket,” Joe’s very first How I Met Your Mother episode. They reminisce about Joe joining the staff just before the Writers Guild strike, the frantic race to restart production a... more

Josh and Craig are joined by Sarah Chalke to revisit “Ten Sessions,” one of the series’ most beloved episodes, and the conversation is every bit as joyful as the episode itself. Sarah shares behind-the-scenes stories about being cast at the last minu... more

Josh and Craig return after the three-month Writers Guild strike to revisit “No Tomorrow,” reflecting on the frantic challenge of producing the back half of Season 3 and why this episode serves as a turning point for Ted. They discuss Ted’s attempt t... more

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Recent Guests

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"
Kristen Schaal
Actor; guest star in The Platinum Rule
Guest on How I Met Your Mother
Episode: How We Weren’t There | S3E11 "The Platinum Rule"
Hayes MacArthur
Actor; played Kurt in The Platinum Rule
Guest on How I Met Your Mother
Episode: How We Weren’t There | S3E11 "The Platinum Rule"
Charlene Amoia
Actress; Wendy the Waitress
Guest on How I Met Your Mother
Episode: How We Weren’t There | S3E11 "The Platinum Rule"
John Sloan
Actor; Michael
Guest on How I Met Your Mother
Episode: How We Weren’t There | S3E11 "The Platinum Rule"
Alec Lev
Producer/Host of the podcast
Office Ladies Network and Odyssey
Episode: How We Weren’t There | S3E11 "The Platinum Rule"
Stephanie Farrisey
Rhonda, the Victoria's Secret promo/guest character
Actor
Episode: How We Met Your Models | S3E10 "The Yips"
John Cho
Actor who played Jefferson Coatsworth in the episode discussed
Episode: How We Met John Cho | S3E06 "I'm Not That Guy"

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 3.8k ratings
  • Good but political & Self-Serving

    Josh and Craig-We get that you’re Hollywood liberals but you trash-talking the President of the United States is alienating more than half your audience. Be more like Office Ladies and knock it off. We aren’t here for your book or music promos, we are here for HIMYM rewatch only. Do better.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    C-Bomb1974
    United States22 days ago
  • Comfort show turned comfort pod

    I love the mix of behind the scenes info, comedy, and philosophy this pod pulls off. I find myself jotting down little notes and profound thoughts while listening. I love having Craig, Josh, and Alec in my ear as I go about my day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    madmommamel
    United Statesa month ago
  • I hope they finish this!!

    A lot of these rewatch shows don’t finish the entire series I hope they get through it and stay with the excitement they started with. Bringing in the actors is awesome. NPH asking to be back for another episode was awesome after sounding like he was going back to an old school he didn’t like at first lol. Loved the episodes with the writers and all the perspectives of how they see the show now. I love that Josh is confronting a lot of things he went though while filming the show and seeing the ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TakeTheAudioTrip
    United States2 months ago
  • Shows great. Alek’s dad is dead.

    You’re gonna hear that a lot. The producer literally pops in and constantly talks about his dead dad. Seems like his entire personality is a person grieving and it gets exhausting. Adds nothing to the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    JCheapSeat
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States2 months 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 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.
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.

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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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7. Alec Lev
8. Stephanie Farrisey

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