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 still sharing stories of how HIMYM is not just a hilarious comedy but also medicine for the soul in hard times. Now, JOSH RADNOR (who played “Ted Mosby”) has teamed up with series co-creator CRAIG THOMAS to explore, episode-by-episode, the mystery at the heart of what has made this show so durable and beloved. It’s time – much like the older, wiser narrator Ted does in the show – to look back on this adventure that occupied a pivotal decade of their lives: how the show changed them, how it changed its fans, and how it changed the culture. With plenty of special guests joining us along the way, this podcast will use HIMYM’s trenchant themes as jumping-off points for larger discussions about life, loss, and love. This is HOW WE MADE YOUR MOTHER: A flashback podcast for a flashback show.
This episode of "How We Made Your Mother" features Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas, joined by Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey of "The Office Ladies" podcast, for a discussion about their experiences on long-running network television shows. They delve into the unique aspects of creating "How I Met Your Mother" and "The Of...
In this episode of "How We Made Your Mother," Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas, along with Alek, delve into the making of "Ted Mosby, Architect," episode four of season two. They discuss the episode's themes of relationships, trust, and the balance between complaining and appreciating the good in life. The hosts reflect on...
In this episode of "How We Made Your Mother," Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas revisit Season 2, Episode 3, titled "Brunch," of "How I Met Your Mother," discussing its structure, the A, B, and C storylines, and the guest appearance of Michael Gross. They delve into the episode's themes of family dynamics, communication, an...
In this episode of "How We Made Your Mother," Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas, along with Alek Lev, delve into Season 2, Episode 2, "The Scorpion and the Toad," of "How I Met Your Mother." They discuss the episode's themes, including Barney's character as a potential sociopath and the dynamic between Marshall and Lily aft...
In the first episode of season two, Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas of the "How We Made Your Mother" podcast discuss the first episode of season two of "How I Met Your Mother," titled "Where Were We?" They delve into the behind-the-scenes decisions, such as the choice to showcase the passage of summer to align with the sh...
Josh Radnor, who played Ted Mosby, and Craig Thomas, co-creator of How I Met Your Mother, host "How We Made Your Mother," a rewatch podcast. They look back episode by episode at the hit TV show, discussing its creation and continued resonance with fans. The podcast features insights from cast members like Ashley Willia...
This podcast episode of "The Craft of Being," hosted by Anna Schumacher, features Alek Lev, a director and producer known for his work on the "How We Made Your Mother" podcast, as well as other film and podcast projects. The conversation explores the nature of creativity, the balance between artistic vision and the pra...
This episode of Hyperfocus features an interview with Craig Thomas, co-creator of How I Met Your Mother, who discusses his experiences as the father of a child with Jacobson syndrome and his evolving perspective on disability, language, and media representation. Thomas reflects on his past use of offensive language in ...
In this episode of "Life in Seven Songs," host Sophie Behrman interviews actor and musician Josh Radnor, best known for his role as Ted Mosby in "How I Met Your Mother." Radnor shares personal stories connected to seven significant songs in his life, from childhood favorites like John Denver's "Rocky Mountain High" and...
In this episode of "How We Made Your Mother," Josh Radnor (Ted Mosby) and Craig Thomas (co-creator) revisit the season one finale of "How I Met Your Mother," discussing the episode's themes, the actors' performances, and the creative decisions behind the show's initial direction. They share anecdotes from the set, refl...
The "Arts Educators Save the World" podcast features a discussion with Craig Thomas, co-creator of "How I Met Your Mother," and his mentor, Rob Greenberg, about the art of showrunning and the importance of mentorship in arts education. They explore how Craig learned to be a showrunner, the collaborative nature of telev...
In this episode of "How We Made Your Mother," Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas dissect season one, episode 21 of "How I Met Your Mother," titled "Milk." They explore the episode's themes of mistakes, Lily's pre-wedding anxieties and potential escape to San Francisco, and Ted's loyalty to his friends. They also discuss the ...
This episode of "How We Made Your Mother" podcast feed presents Josh Radnor's appearance on "Arts Educators Save the World," where artists and their mentors discuss the importance of arts education. Josh Radnor and his former NYU teacher, Deb Lapidus, discuss their initial experiences working together, the concept of "...
In this episode of "How We Made Your Mother," Josh Radner and Craig Thomas, along with guest Alec Lev, delve into the How I Met Your Mother episode "Best Prom Ever." They discuss the episode's plot, which involves Marshall and Lily's frantic search for a wedding venue and band, and Lily's resulting cold feet about the ...
In this bonus episode of "How We Made Your Mother," Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas answer fan questions about the show "How I Met Your Mother," specifically focusing on the episode "Mary the Paralegal." They discuss the origins of the catchphrase "Lawyered," the inspiration behind character names like Barney Stinson and ...
In this episode of "How We Made Your Mother," Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas are joined by Pam Fryman, the director of "How I Met Your Mother," to discuss the show's enduring appeal and her significant contributions. They reminisce about the early days, Pam's decision to join the show, and her role in shaping its heart a...
This episode of "How We Made Your Mother" is a bonus Q&A session, referred to as a "GQ" (General Questions). The hosts, Josh and Craig, along with Alek, address listener questions and feedback related to episode 18, "Nothing Good Happens After 2 A.M." They discuss the complexities of the characters' actions, particular...
In this episode of "How We Made Your Mother," Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas delve into the season one episode "Nothing Good Happens After 2 A.M.," exploring its themes, writing process, and impact. They discuss the episode's unique structure, which resembles a play with minimal jokes and a focus on dramatic tension, and...
In this episode of "How We Made Your Mother," Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas delve into season one, episode 17, "Life Among the Gorillas," of "How I Met Your Mother." They discuss Marshall's struggle with his principles versus financial realities as he navigates a job at a dubious company, and Ted's challenges in his lon...
In this bonus episode of "How We Made Your Mother," Josh Radnor, Craig Thomas, and Alek Lev answer listener questions about episode 16, "Cupcake." They discuss Victoria's character arc and the feminist message of prioritizing career over relationships, drawing parallels with Robin's choices in the show. They address fa...
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