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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
Marriage
Music
Fan Interaction
Storytelling
Television Writing

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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This Instagram Live bonus episode of How We Made Your Mother features Josh Radnor answering fan questions with producer Alek Lev. Josh reflects on rediscovering the show while rewatching it with his wife Jordana, including how his relationship with f... more

Josh and Craig are joined by Dave Hemmingson to revisit “Third Wheel,” the Season 3 fan-favorite where newly single Ted unexpectedly finds himself navigating the possibility of a threesome with returning guest stars Busy Philipps and Danica McKellar.... more

Josh and Craig talk about “We’re Not From Here,” the second half of the Gael mini-arc, and how the episode feels a little more like a classic sitcom with three separate storylines: Robin trying to make a vacation romance work in real life, Ted and Ba... more

On another very special Bonus Episode of HWMYM, we’re bringing you a table read of Gimme Five, a second pilot that Craig and Carter (wrote not long after HIMYM ended). And once again, this pilot never got made (until now!). They co-wrote this pilot w... more

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Recent Guests

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"
Jeff Meacham
Actor who played the wedding DJ in Season 3 finale
Television / HIMYM guest
Episode: How We Got it Toupee Off | S2E21 "Something Borrowed"
Neil Patrick Harris
Actor known for How I Met Your Mother
Actor
Episode: How We Met NPH Pt. 2 [with Neil Patrick Harris] | S2E20 "Showdown"
Noah Garrison
Wesleyan classmate and real-life inspiration for Marshall's career},
Friend of the creators
Episode: How Barney Became Best Man | S2E19 "Bachelor Party"
Amanda Capito
Recording from Toronto, Ontario, Canada; longtime HIMYM listener and contributor in this episode
Listener/Guest on this episode
Episode: How We Didn't Move | S2E18 "Moving Day"
Rob Greenberg
A wonderful writer, director, and friend who directed various episodes of the show.
Episode: How We Sensory Deprivated [with Rob Greenberg] | S2E14 "Monday Night Football"

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.6k ratings
  • 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 States25 days 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 States2 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 States2 months ago
  • Great show but….

    Love the show, any excuse to rewatch HIMYM isn’t going to get passed up. BUT, Craig dude for the love of *** please stop interrupting people!!! Josh can barely start a sentence before you jump in and start agreeing with him. Calm down man.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    N777Spurs
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Change the intro music

    4/6: taking a break from this podcast for a good long while. I can I longer tolerate how they let Josh’s indulgence in himself quoting books and movies and referencing his wife over and over continue. The magic of Office Ladies kept their podcast (I mean the first go around - second drink is a joke for which I’m sure they still handsomely get paid) about the show. They didn’t wax poetic about themselves in the way. Good luck with everything and good luck to everyone.

    Can’t STAND the intro and t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    applerosegrill720
    United States2 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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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.
General Questions | Instagram Live 2/12/26
Q: What was it like filming those big rain scenes, and how did the production make it feel authentic?
They described the physical setup with a street on a Fox lot, huge rain rigs, sun-blocking tarps, and camera cranes, making the rain feel like a real movie moment that energized everyone on set.
Introducing Family Lore
Q: So let's just get started. Could you tell me your name, please?
Joseph Page introduces himself as Joseph P. Page, a descendant who shares his family's memories and reflections on his grandfather Charles Frederick Page.
General Questions | Instagram Live 1/28/26
Q: What random object could you not live without besides family?
Both would choose a guitar or music as a non-negotiable, highlighting how music has underpinned their friendship and careers, and remains a daily source of happiness and purpose.

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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. James Van Der Beek
2. Joseph P. Page
3. Craig Thomas
4. Tim Russo
5. Jeff Meacham
6. Neil Patrick Harris
7. Noah Garrison
8. Amanda Capito

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