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

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 episode dives into “Arrivederci, Fiero” as a love letter to friendship, nostalgia, and the messy logic of long-running TV. Craig and Josh unpack fan questions about continuity errors (when did Barney learn to drive?), lean happily on the “unreli... more

This episode is a loose, funny, and surprisingly thoughtful conversation about “Stuff”—both the How I Met Your Mother episode and the larger idea of what we owe our partners and friends when it comes to honesty, history, and emotional baggage. Josh a... more

Josh and Craig walk through why this episode works so well, focusing on how the reverse storytelling lets the show explore blame, fate, and Ted’s instinct to overanalyze every turn his life takes. They talk about how the chain of small choices spiral... more

This episode of How We Made Your Mother is a fun, heartfelt hang centered on Monday Night Football (Season 2, Episode 14) of How I Met Your Mother, with director Rob Greenberg joining the guys to reminisce. It kicks off with a surprise listener marri... more

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Recent Guests

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"
Cobie Smulders
Actor known for her role as Robin Scherbatsky on How I Met Your Mother
Episode: How We Met Robin Sparkles [with Cobie Smulders] | S2E9 "Slap Bet"
Kate Micucci
Actress and comedian known for her roles in Garfunkel and Oats and her brief appearance in How I Met Your Mother
Episode: How To Play Xing Hai Shi Bu Xing | S2E8 “Atlantic City”
Greg Malins
Writer known for his work on Friends and How I Met Your Mother
Television Writer
Episode: How We Met Ol' Swarley | S2E7 "Swarley"
Bryan Cranston
Actor known for roles in How I Met Your Mother and Breaking Bad
Episode: How We Broke Bad [with Bryan Cranston] | S2E6 "Aldrin Justice"
Joe Manganiello
Actor known for his role as Brad in How I Met Your Mother
Episode: How We Got Ridonk [with Joe Manganiello] | S2E5 "World's Greatest Couple"
Jenna Fischer
Actress known for her role as Pam Beesly on The Office
The Office
Episode: How We Met the Office Ladies [with Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey]

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 3.3k ratings
  • Wait for it

    Hey Craig- you wrote a show about a dad telling his children- including his daughter about his sexual exploits and ended it by asking them if it was ok he hooked up with the woman he’d always loved—once their mom, the consolation prize died. It’s weird and gross but funny. Stop apologizing to the woke mob. You wrote a song about banging, Barney had a bed that sent women into the abyss- and now you’re trying to convince us you care about the snowflakes? It is a comedy-you made a great show; and... more

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    Bobby fluffles
    United States14 days ago
  • Love it so much!

    Love this podcast so much! And it made me rewatch the episodes while listening too!!

    Starting the listening for season 2 right now — I hope that they keep Jordana (Josh’s wife) segment… I really liked her opinions and questions… only on ep 1 of season 2 but she wasn’t it 😭😭

    But this podcast is amazing, and really divulges into how the show was made!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roooooo03
    Canada17 days ago
  • Stick to the Plot & BTS

    Take themselves and the show WAY too seriously. It was a fun, inventive hang… great TV. But it isn’t saving lives. Tell me what went on BTS and discuss the plot, but don’t spend so much time philosophizing about life

    Apple Podcasts
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    johnvano
    United States19 days ago
  • Exactly what fans want; entertaining

    What is Josh slurping on every time he takes a breath? For a guy who lists his non-HIMYM resume every conceivable chance he gets to prove he’s not “just” a sitcom actor, don’t real actors (you know, stage and movie actors) know how to breathe while speaking? Poor guy is really going through it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HighlandsBoy
    United States25 days ago
  • Great insight and perspective!

    I liked HIMYM, but wasn’t super into it. Rewatching a few episodes through the years, I realized I didn’t quite give it the credit that was due (even though, yeah some of it [specifically Barney] didn’t age great).

    Heard Josh on Chelsea Handlers podcast and it piqued my interest (also great episode! ) so I started rewatching it and assumed I do an episode watch per podcast episode heard—got so swept away with the series again I watched about 8 episodes before I could tear myself away to listen ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bdlightfoot
    United States25 days ago

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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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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How We Met That Grinch | S2E11 "How Lily Stole Christmas"
Q: How did you and Alison prepare for the scene? Was it a challenge to tap into that level of anger and hurt within what is usually a very warm and supportive friendship?
It's just a script. It's just acting, but we had a raw confrontation with Alison Hannigan in the middle of an episode, like, yeah, throw me the ball, put me in, you know?
How We Met James [with Wayne Brady] | S2E10 "Single Stamina"
Q: Why did you choose to make James gay and black?
To create a progressive narrative around gay marriage and show Barney's unexpected open-mindedness.
Flashback: How That Wasn't Moby | S1E11 "The Limo"
Q: Is there a show or film series that evokes the same feelings in you, that HIMYM does for its fans?
I feel like what Jessica's talking about can only be achieved through a franchise or series that gives you enough time to invest in it deeply, such as Star Wars or the Harry Potter films.
Flashback: How That Wasn't Moby | S1E11 "The Limo"
Q: How's it going doing this podcast for you?
I'm loving it. I have not watched a lot of these episodes in years. I'm enjoying sharing it with fans and hearing what it means to people.
How Marshall Met the Apocalyptic Wasteland | S2E2 "The Scorpion and the Toad"
Q: Did you write Barney that way as someone who can't escape his nature or someone making a choice to hurt Marshall anyway?
Barney's actions are more driven by compulsion than choice, presenting a darker side to his character that's crucial for the storyline.

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2. Matt Kuhn
3. Wayne Brady
4. Cobie Smulders
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6. Greg Malins
7. Bryan Cranston
8. Joe Manganiello

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