Introducing How We Made Your Mother Season 2!

Summary

Podcast Summary: Dear Chelsea – Introducing How We Made Your Mother Season 2!

Host: iHeartPodcasts
Episode Date: February 26, 2026

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Episode Overview

This special episode of the Dear Chelsea feed serves as an introduction and promotion for Season 2 of the rewatch podcast “How We Made Your Mother.” Hosted by Josh Radnor (Ted Mosby himself) and show co-creator Craig Thomas, the podcast takes a nostalgic, behind-the-scenes journey through the making and legacy of the beloved sitcom How I Met Your Mother (HIMYM). Season 2 promises new candid conversations, behind-the-scenes stories, guest stars, and fan engagement. While this is not a regular Dear Chelsea advice episode, fans of TV history and HIMYM will find a warm invitation to dive back into the legendary series.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Origins and Excitement for Season 2

• Josh Radnor opens the segment with excitement about returning for Season 2 of the rewatch podcast, reminiscing about his nine-season journey as Ted Mosby.
  • “Looking back, episode by episode at the hit TV show How I Met Your Mother…” [01:12]
• Craig Thomas highlights the anniversary milestones—20 years since the show premiered and a decade since it ended—which sparked the idea for a retrospective look.
  • “Somehow it has been 20 years since the show premiered. That seems... I’m going to check the math on that. That seems wrong.” [01:33]

2. Partnership and Community Focus

• Announcement of the podcast joining the Office Ladies Network (famous for its own hit TV rewatch podcast), expressing joy at working with Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.
  • “We are thrilled to announce that we have now joined the Office Ladies Network...” [01:50]
• The hosts emphasize the passionate, global fanbase and community as a core part of the show’s success, noting international messages and contributions from listeners.
  • “The fans and people that write in. We think you guys are awesome.” [02:00]

3. Style & Philosophy of the Podcast

• The show aims for more than just show trivia; it often gets philosophical, exploring themes of love, friendship, and forgiveness, sometimes sparked by Josh’s tendency to quote Einstein or ancient philosophers.
  • “When Josh suddenly starts quoting Einstein or some ancient philosopher and then he and Craig basically break down the meaning of love...” [02:10]
• Fans enjoy a balance of fun behind-the-scenes gossip and deeper, meaningful discussions.

4. Favorite Memories and Behind-the-Scenes Stories

• Josh Radnor recalls favorite romantic moments from season one, like Ted’s chemistry with Robin, remarking on the more steamy moments for primetime TV.
  • “I was so into him being with Robin when he goes up in the suit. And it’s really quite sexy for primetime…” [02:31]
• Hilarious retelling of kissing scenes with Ashley Williams (Victoria on the show), where she describes her “hard lips” boundary and Josh sheepishly admits, “you’re kissing me weird.”
  • Ashley Williams: “I was very careful to have boundaries… The only way I can describe it possibly is, like, hard lips.” [02:56]
  • Josh Radnor: “…you’re kissing me weird.” [03:23]

5. Looking Ahead: Teasers for Season 2

• Interviews lined up with Joe Manganiello and Bryan Cranston, promising more star-studded reminiscing and anecdotes.
  • “We’ll be talking with Joe Manganiello…” [03:48]
  • “And the amazing Bryan Cranston.” [04:05]
• Coby Smulders (Robin) reflects on the unpredictability of hits but knowing early on the show was special:
  • “The thing. The question we always get asked is, did you know was gonna be a hit? And I go, no one ever knows. But what you do know and what I knew about How I Met Your Mother is that it was good.” [04:08]

6. Fan Involvement—Global Love for HIMYM

• Montage of fan voicemails from all over the world, illustrating the show’s widespread impact:
  • “I’m from Naples, Florida.”
  • “Hi, I’m Harrison, and I’m from the United Kingdom…”
  • “I am from Bulgaria, India.” [04:34–04:49]
• The hosts encourage fans to contribute to the podcast by sending in voice messages, emails, and sharing their experiences.

7. Charitable Initiatives

• Shoutout to their permanent campaign supporting congenital heart disease research for kids, cementing the podcast’s spirit of giving back.
  • “And learn about how you make a difference, our permanent campaign supporting congenital heart disease research for kids.” [04:54]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Josh Radnor: “Looking back, episode by episode at the hit TV show How I Met Your Mother, I played Ted Mosby the ‘I’ in How I Met Your Mother, for all nine seasons...” [01:12]
• Craig Thomas: “Somehow it has been 20 years since the show premiered. That seems... I’m going to check the math on that. That seems wrong.” [01:33]
• Unknown Female Guest: “I love when Josh and Craig get philosophical… they basically break down the meaning of love, or the power of friendship or forgiveness or you name it.” [02:10]
• Ashley Williams: “Every time Josh and I had to kiss on the show, I was very careful to have, like, boundaries… The only way I can describe it possibly is, like, hard lips.” [02:56]
• Josh Radnor: “You’re kissing me weird.” [03:23]
• Coby Smulders: “The thing... the question we always get asked is, did you know was going to be a hit? And I go, no one ever knows. But what you do know and what I knew about How I Met Your Mother is that it was good.” [04:08]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 01:12 – Introduction from Josh Radnor; nostalgia and the concept behind the rewatch podcast
• 01:33 – Craig Thomas on timing and anniversary reflections
• 01:50 – Announcement of partnership with the Office Ladies Network
• 02:10 – Describing the podcast’s philosophical bent
• 02:31 – Discussion of memorable romantic moments in Season 1
• 02:56 – 03:23 – Ashley Williams and Josh Radnor discuss awkward on-screen kisses
• 03:48 – 04:05 – Teasers for new guest stars in Season 2
• 04:08 – Coby Smulders on what makes a hit show
• 04:34–04:49 – Fans from around the world chime in with love for the show
• 04:54 – Announcement about charitable campaign

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Final Thoughts

The trailer for “How We Made Your Mother” Season 2 offers fans a mix of nostalgia, humor, authenticity, and heart. With exclusive cast interviews, philosophical musings, and a strong sense of community, the show promises to continue delighting both original fans of HIMYM and newcomers interested in TV production stories.
Whether you’re here for industry insights, emotional memories, or just some laughs at “hard lips” on-screen kisses, Season 2 sets out to suit up for another legendary run.

Transcript

[Briana]

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[Wells Adams]

Hey, this is Wells Adams with By Order of the Faithfuls podcast alongside my fellow faithfuls and co hosts Tamara Judge and Dolores Catania. The three of us have been watching this season of the Traders and we've been inside that castle so we have insight. Unlike many others, this season of the Traders may be the best we've ever seen. Listen to By Order the faithfuls on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Josh Radnor]

Hey everyone, I'm Josh Radner and I am so excited to tell you about How We Made youe Mother a Rewatch podcast. Looking back, episode by episode at the hit TV show How I Met yout Mother, I played Ted Mosby the Eye in How I Met yout Mother for all nine seasons and I'm here with Craig Thomas who co created the show along with Carter Bayes. Hi Craig.

[Craig Thomas]

Hey Josh. Somehow it has been 20 years since the show premiered. That seems. I'm going to check the math on that. That seems wrong. Ten years since it went off the air and we thought that made this a perfect time to look back, see what the hell we did and why the show still seems to resonate with fans around the world today.

[Josh Radnor]

And we are thrilled to announce that we have now joined the Office Ladies Network and are just beyond excited to be working with Jenna Fisher and Angela Kinsey.

[Briana]

And something we love about How We Made youe Mother is the amazing community of this show. The fans and people that write in. We think you guys are awesome.

[Unknown Female Guest]

And I love when Josh and Craig get philosophical. I mean, I love all the behind the scenes stories, but my favorite is when Josh suddenly starts quoting Einstein or some ancient philosopher and then he and Craig basically break down the meaning of love or the power of friendship or forgiveness or you name it.

[Josh Radnor]

In season one of our podcast, we had a great time. Looking back at the 22 episodes of HIMYIM season one. I was so into him being with Robin when he goes up in the suit. And it's really quite sexy for primetime just in terms of the way they're looking at each other.

[Craig Thomas]

Yeah.

[Josh Radnor]

But the mom, he says, I think I'm in love with you. I almost was like, what?

[Craig Thomas]

Ashley Williams.

[Ashley Williams]

Every time Josh and I had to kiss on the show, I was very careful to have, like, boundaries. Right. Like, every time we kissed, I would go, like. Like, I had, like, hard. The only way I can describe it possibly is, like, hard lips.

[Coby Smulders]

Hard lips.

[Ashley Williams]

One time, Josh was like, you kind of, like, are, like, pushing me away with your mouth every time we.

[Josh Radnor]

But I think what I was saying was. And it was delicate, what I was trying to do, which was to say,

[Craig Thomas]

how did you say this?

[Josh Radnor]

I think what I was saying was, like, you're kissing me weird. Right? I think that's all I was saying was, like, you're kissing me weird.

[Craig Thomas]

And our very own Coby Smulders.

[Ashley Williams]

There are people who are our age who are like, I remember being in my 20s watching this show, and you're like, yeah, same, same. Like, let. And it feels very, like, relatable. And then I'll meet somebody who's like, 15, and I'm like, you were not alive.

[Josh Radnor]

And now we are launching season two. And while it wouldn't be himyim if we didn't keep a few secrets, we can tell you that we'll be talking with Joe Manganiello.

[Wells Adams]

People make me do that line to

[Craig Thomas]

them a lot, btw, which is also another A Breathe.

[Josh Radnor]

And the Amazing Bryan Cranston.

[Coby Smulders]

Whether it's How I Met yout Mother, whether it's Breaking Bad, the thing. The question we always get asked is, did you know was gonna be a hit? And I go, no one ever knows. But what you do know and what I knew about How I Met yout Mother is that it was good.

[Craig Thomas]

So check out our website, how we madeyourmother.com where you can send in voice messages and emails. We love hearing from the fans. It's a huge part of the show, some of which we play and read on almost every episode.

[Briana]

My name's Briana, and I'm from Naples, Florida.

[Wells Adams]

Hi, I'm Harrison, and I'm from the United Kingdom. I'm from Brazil, and I'm from Colombia.

[Ashley Williams]

Hi, I'm Marike from the Netherlands, and

[Craig Thomas]

I'm from Iowa, Rhode Island, Connecticut.

[Unknown Female Guest]

From Dallas, Texas is Portland, Oregon.

[Craig Thomas]

I am from Bulgaria, India.

[Ashley Williams]

I'm from Chile, and I'M from Estonia.

[Wells Adams]

This is Selma from Bosnia and Herzegovina.

[Craig Thomas]

Thank you all so much for the show.

[Josh Radnor]

Thank you for doing this podcast.

[Craig Thomas]

I love it. It has meant so much to me. And learn about how you make a difference, our permanent campaign supporting congenital heart disease research for kids.

[Josh Radnor]

Follow and listen to how we made your mother wherever you get your podcasts.

[Wells Adams]

Hey, this is Wells Adams with By Order of the Faithfuls podcast alongside my fellow faithfuls and co hosts Tamara Judge and Dolores Catan. The three of us have been watching this season of the Traders, and we've been inside that castle, so we have insight unlike many others. This season of the Traitors may be the best we've ever seen. Listen to By Order the faithfuls on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Briana]

This is an iHeart podcast. Guaranteed Human.