The Puzzler with guest Josh Radnor

This podcast features Josh Radnor, star of "How I Met Your Mother," as he discusses the show's puzzly nature and his new podcast, "How We Made Your Mother," with hosts A.J. Jacobs and Greg Pliska. The conversation explores the show's non-linear storytelling, the mystery surrounding the mother's identity, and the crossword puzzles that were incorporated into the show due to Josh's personal interest. The hosts engage Josh in puzzle games related to fictional bars and TV shows, and they discuss potential "How I Met Your Mother" spinoffs. They also delve into Josh's experiences on set, his collaboration with Will Shortz, and the psychological aspects of the characters.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction to HIMYM and Puzzles

Part 2: Canned Laughter and HIMYM Spinoffs

Part 3: HIMYM Analysis and Games

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How We Made Your Mother

Part 1: Introduction to HIMYM and Puzzles

Introduction to "The Puzzler" and the Puzzling Nature of "How I Met Your Mother"

Crosswords, Fictional Bars, and Performance Anxiety

More Fictional Bars and the Ending of "How I Met Your Mother"

Part 2: Canned Laughter and HIMYM Spinoffs

Extra Credit Puzzle and the History of Canned Laughter

"How We Made Your Mother" and "How I Met Your Mother" Spinoff Ideas

Puzzles as Metaphors and Extra Credit

Part 3: HIMYM Analysis and Games

Extra Credit Answer and the Verb Game

Watching "How I Met Your Mother" with a Clinical Psychologist

Mother/Father Title Game

"How I Met Your Mother" Pilot and Extra Credit

The Puzzler with guest Josh Radnor

How We Made Your Mother

Part 1: Introduction to HIMYM and Puzzles

00:00Introduction to "The Puzzler" and the Puzzling Nature of "How I Met Your Mother"

Introduction to "The Puzzler" and the Puzzling Nature of "How I Met Your Mother"

05:13Crosswords, Fictional Bars, and Performance Anxiety

Crosswords, Fictional Bars, and Performance Anxiety

12:27More Fictional Bars and the Ending of "How I Met Your Mother"

More Fictional Bars and the Ending of "How I Met Your Mother"

Part 2: Canned Laughter and HIMYM Spinoffs

18:11Extra Credit Puzzle and the History of Canned Laughter

Extra Credit Puzzle and the History of Canned Laughter

24:20"How We Made Your Mother" and "How I Met Your Mother" Spinoff Ideas

"How We Made Your Mother" and "How I Met Your Mother" Spinoff Ideas

30:15Puzzles as Metaphors and Extra Credit

Puzzles as Metaphors and Extra Credit

Part 3: HIMYM Analysis and Games

35:27Extra Credit Answer and the Verb Game

Extra Credit Answer and the Verb Game

41:15Watching "How I Met Your Mother" with a Clinical Psychologist

Watching "How I Met Your Mother" with a Clinical Psychologist

47:40Mother/Father Title Game

Mother/Father Title Game

53:06"How I Met Your Mother" Pilot and Extra Credit

"How I Met Your Mother" Pilot and Extra Credit