How We Made Your Mother

What We Spend is back for another season of diving into the financial questions you never get to ask. In Season 2 we’ll ask a brand new set of people from across the country and the financial spectrum to open their wallets — and their lives — and share what they make, what they want, and, for one week, what they spend. If you want to be on What We Spend, we’d love to hear from you. Write us at: whatwespendpodcast@gmail.com
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Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas welcome actor and comedian Jason Jones, who played Tony, to revisit the Season 4 episode “Shelter Island,” in which Ted’s whirlwind wedding plans come crashing down. Jason shares memories of working with Josh and Sarah Chalke, his transition from Shakespeare to comedy, and some wild behind-the-scenes stories from The Daily Show, including a potentially dangerous adventure in Iran. He also reveals why How I Met Your Mother remains one of his most recognizable roles, with unforgettable fan encounters in Yosemite and Tuscany. Josh and Craig dig into the episode’s shocking ending, the clever misdirection surrounding Robin, and how scheduling challenges helped shape Ted and Stella’s rushed wedding. They also celebrate the episode’s callbacks, hidden clues, memorable jokes, and emotional final montage, while reflecting on Ted’s tendency to skip ahead in his love story, the importance of listening to friends, and why even devastating heartbreak can ultimately lead us exactly where we need to be.
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Guys, guys, guys! Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas are revisiting “Intervention,” one of their all-time favorite episodes of How I Met Your Mother, and Alek surprises them with a guest: Michael Shea, the show's longtime first assistant director, who made his television directing debut with this very episode! Michael shares behind-the-scenes stories about the challenges of filming the show's elaborate flashbacks, Neil Patrick Harris's old-man makeup, and Josh's desperate race to catch a flight to Burning Man. Plus, the origin of Michael's legendary “Guys, guys, guys!” catchphrase, and a heartfelt tribute to director Pamela Fryman's leadership on set. Josh and Craig also dig into the episode's brilliantly interconnected storylines, from Barney's outrageous time-travel pickup scheme to the gang's increasingly ridiculous interventions, and explore the deeper themes of friendship, nostalgia, and the fear of change. But first, an emotional message from a listener reminds Craig just how powerful sharing our most vulnerable stories can be.
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As a bonus episode for you this week, we are presenting an interview that Josh conducted with Ian Leslie, the author of a book that Josh and Craig have talked about on the podcast several times, John and Paul: A Love Story in Song. This was originally presented by Barnes and Noble as a virtual event.
Check out the book at BN.com.
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New York City or New Jersey? Love or compromise? Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas revisit the Season 4 episode “I Heart NJ,” as Ted and Stella discover that falling in love and building a life together are two very different things. Josh and Craig explore the challenges of relationships, the sacrifices that come with commitment, and why becoming a parent has completely changed their perspective on Ted’s dilemma. Along the way, they celebrate Marshall’s hilarious meltdown, Barney’s unwavering commitment to a fist bump, Robin’s increasingly ridiculous Metro News assignments, and the early seeds of two future HIMYM classics: The Playbook and The Blitz. Plus, Craig reveals how the show landed Bruce Springsteen’s “Jersey Girl,” Josh reflects on the difference between fear and intuition, and a heartfelt letter from a listener reveals just how deeply How I Met Your Mother continues to shape lives.
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Follow on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod
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AND MORE:
Josh’s Official Website
Josh on Spotify
Craig’s Official Website (with links to his published writing)
Alek’s “Dead Fathers Society” on Substack