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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 special How We Made Your Mother Instagram Live episode features producer Alek Lev in conversation with Craig Thomas, co-creator of How I Met Your Mother, centered on Craig’s novel That’s Not How It Happened. Over an intimate, wide-ranging 54-min... more

This February 4 Instagram Live episode of How We Made Your Mother brings together Josh Radnor, Craig Thomas, and producer Alek Lev for an expansive, warm, and frequently hilarious conversation that doubles as a love letter to the show, the podcast, a... more

Major Spoiler Warning! This episode contains major spoilers for the entire run of How I Met Your Mother, including the series finale and where the characters ultimately end up. If you haven’t finished the show yet and want to avoid spoilers, you may ... more

Josh and Craig wrap up Season 2 by revisiting the emotional finale where Marshall and Lily get married and Ted and Robin realize they can’t build a future together despite loving each other. They talk about the episode’s clever mystery structure, the... more

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Recent Guests

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"
Josh Radnor
Actor and musician, host of How We Made Your Mother
Self/Independent
Episode: Presenting: Dear Chelsea with guest Josh Radnor
Neil Patrick Harris
Actor who portrayed Barney Stinson on How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother
Episode: How We Met NPH [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"
Matt Kuhn
Writer and producer who started as a writer's assistant
How I Met Your Mother
Episode: How We Raised Our Columns | S2E13 "Columns"
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"

Hosts

Josh Radnor
Co-host and actor known for playing Ted Mosby on How I Met Your Mother, bringing personal anecdotes and in-depth analyses to the discussion.
Craig Thomas
Co-creator and co-host, contributing his insights as a writer and producer of How I Met Your Mother, enhancing the understanding of narrative and character development.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.5k ratings
  • 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 Kingdom15 days 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 States20 days ago
  • Legendary

    Amazing show, can’t wait for the cast reunion in 2030, by the last season of this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rottenshmotten
    Poland21 days ago
  • Monday Night Football

    Just listened to this episode, and was moved by listener Alex’s song. I love Josh’s theme and now there’s even more music inspired by the podcast and the show itself. Love love love.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShelbyJune
    Canada22 days ago
  • Excellent podcast

    Outstanding podcast! Has the same heart and sensibility that the show has.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tsi8888
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

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Some reviews mention a desire for more structure in discussions, advocating for a balance between philosophical themes and episode details.
Listeners appreciate the humor and nostalgic reflections on a beloved sitcom.
There is a sense of community building around shared experiences of rewatching the series, enhancing the listening experience.
The podcast provides valuable insights and behind-the-scenes stories that deepen emotional connections with the show.
Audiences find the exploration of life lessons and relationships particularly resonant, adding layers to their appreciation of the show.

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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.
General Questions | Instagram Live 1/28/26
Q: What was your favorite day on set and why?
They discussed memorable, chaotic, and joyful days, acknowledging that while not every day was perfect, certain moments stood out as deeply special because of the people, rituals, and shared laughter.
How Barney Became Best Man | S2E19 "Bachelor Party"
Q: What was the thinking behind the Grandma Lois monologue with the antique sewing machine gag?
It was a collaborative effort to find a symbol that could bridge the adult themes with the family humor, ultimately turning a risky R-tinged moment into something unexpectedly tender and funny.
How Barney Became Best Man | S2E19 "Bachelor Party"
Q: How did you decide to structure this episode as a two-track intercut between the bachelor and the bachelorette parties?
We wanted to create a parallel narrative that would heighten the comedic contrast while gradually revealing how Barney's misadventures undermine both tracks, leading to a decisive sacrifice that redeems him later in the series.
How We Didn't Move | S2E18 "Moving Day"
Q: Why did Ted and Robin decide not to move in together at the end of Moving Day?
They chose to proceed at their own pace, recognizing that alignment and readiness matter more than rushing to a conventional milestone.

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2. Jeff Meacham
3. Josh Radnor
4. Neil Patrick Harris
5. Noah Garrison
6. Amanda Capito
7. Rob Greenberg
8. Matt Kuhn

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