Season 2 Trailer

Summary

Podcast Summary: "How We Made Your Mother"

Episode: Season 2 Trailer
Air Date: October 13, 2025
Hosts: Josh Radnor & Craig Thomas
Notable Guests: Cobie Smulders, Bryan Cranston (possibly), and upcoming guests Joe Manganiello

Overview

This trailer episode sets the stage for season two of "How We Made Your Mother," a rewatch podcast dedicated to exploring the behind-the-scenes stories and enduring legacy of the beloved sitcom "How I Met Your Mother" (HIMYM). Hosts Josh Radnor (Ted Mosby) and co-creator Craig Thomas reflect on the show’s cultural impact, preview upcoming special guests, share humorous cast anecdotes, and celebrate the global fan community. They promise a deeper look into the heartfelt themes that made the sitcom a lasting touchstone, while also inviting fans to participate in the podcast community.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Looking Back — Why Now?

• 20 Years Since Premiere & 10 Years Since Finale:

  • Craig marvels at the passage of time since HIMYM’s debut:

    "Somehow it has been 20 years since...the show premiered. I'm gonna check the math on that. That seems wrong. Ten years since it went off the air." (00:22–00:34, Craig Thomas)

  • The hosts highlight this as a perfect milestone to re-examine the show and its impact.

• Season One Recap:

  • Josh reminisces about memorable moments from season one of the podcast—especially the iconic chemistry between Ted and Robin:

    "I was so into him being with Robin when he goes up in the suit. And it's really quite sexy for primetime..." (00:38–00:54, Josh Radnor)

  • Both recall the emotional intensity and authenticity of early episodes.

2. Behind-the-Scenes Humor — Kissing Scenes

• Cobie Smulders (Robin Scherbatsky) joins to share a funny and endearing inside story about on-screen kisses with Josh:

  "Every time Josh and I had to kiss on the show, I was very careful to have, like, boundaries...like, hard lips." (01:03–01:17, Cobie Smulders)

  • "You kind of, like, are, like, pushing me away with your mouth every time we..." (01:19–01:26, Cobie Smulders)

  • Josh acknowledges the awkward humor:

    "You're kissing me weird." (01:31–01:34, Josh Radnor)

• This segment gives listeners a candid, playful view into cast interactions.

3. The Show’s Timeless Relatability

• A Cross-Generational Touchstone:
  • Cobie Smulders reflects on hearing from fans of all ages:

    "There are people who are our age who are like, I remember being in my 20s watching this show...And then I'll meet somebody who's like, 15. I'm like, you were not alive." (01:39–01:55, Cobie Smulders)

  • The show’s universal themes resonate far beyond its original airing.

4. Season Two Teasers — What’s Next?

• Guest Lineup:
  • Joe Manganiello and Bryan Cranston are teased as upcoming interviewees.
  • Q&A with Bryan Cranston (possibly):

    "Whether it's How I Met Your Mother, whether it's Breaking Bad...The question we always get asked is, did you know it 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." (02:16–02:31, Bryan Cranston)

  • Craig shares that Joe Manganiello’s iconic line is a frequent fan request. (02:05–02:13)

5. Celebrating the Global Fandom

• Voices from Around the World:
  • The show reads a rapid-fire montage of fan shoutouts from Florida, the UK, Brazil, Colombia, the Netherlands, Iowa, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Dallas, Portland, Bulgaria, India, Chile, Estonia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. (02:41–02:59)
  • The segment underscores HIMYM’s international reach and the podcast’s open invitation for fans to contribute stories.

6. Giving Back

• Supporting Congenital Heart Disease Research:
  • The hosts mention their ongoing charitable campaign:

    "...our permanent campaign supporting congenital heart disease research for kids." (03:02–03:09, Craig Thomas)

  • Listeners are encouraged to join in making a difference.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Nostalgia and Reflection:

  “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.”
  (00:27–00:36, Craig Thomas)

• On Performer Chemistry:

  “I was into him being with Robin...and it's really quite sexy for primetime just in terms of, like, the way they're looking at each other.”
  (00:42–00:54, Josh Radnor)

• Authentic Fun:

  “You're kissing me weird.”
  (01:34, Josh Radnor to Cobie Smulders, after a humorous back-and-forth)

• On Lasting Legacy:

  “There are people who are our age...And then I'll meet somebody who's like, 15. I'm like, you were not alive.”
  (01:39–01:55, Cobie Smulders)

• On Predicting Hits:

  “No one ever knows. But what you do know and what I knew about How I Met Your Mother is that it was good.”
  (02:21–02:31, Bryan Cranston)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:00–00:34: Hosts introduce the season two concept and anniversary reflections
• 00:38–01:37: Season one highlights and behind-the-scenes kiss confessions with Cobie Smulders
• 01:39–01:55: Cobie Smulders on generational impact and fan experiences
• 02:05–02:31: Season two teaser guests: Joe Manganiello & Bryan Cranston’s perspective on success
• 02:41–02:59: International fan shoutouts
• 03:02–03:09: Announcing the ongoing congenital heart disease campaign

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Conclusion

This lively, affectionate trailer for season two promises deeper exploration into both the creative journey and cultural phenomenon that is "How I Met Your Mother." With exclusive stories, intimate cast moments, global fan voices, and new guest interviews, "How We Made Your Mother" continues to be a warm, nostalgic community hub for fans old and new.

Call to Action:
Listeners are invited to join, submit questions, and be part of the podcast’s ongoing celebration at howwemadeyourmother.com.

“Follow and listen to How We Made Your Mother wherever you get your podcasts.” (03:09, Josh Radnor)

Transcript

[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. Since the show premiered. I'm gonna 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]

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, like, the way they're looking at each other.

[Craig Thomas]

Yeah.

[Josh Radnor]

But the moment he says become in love with you, I almost was like, what?

[Craig Thomas]

Ashley Williams.

[Cobie Smulders]

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.

[Josh Radnor]

Like, I had, like, hard.

[Cobie Smulders]

The only way I can describe it possibly is, like, hard lips.

[Unknown Guest (Possibly Bryan Cranston)]

Hard lips.

[Cobie Smulders]

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 very delicate, what I was trying.

[Craig Thomas]

Which was to say, how did you say this?

[Josh Radnor]

I think what I was saying was like, you're kissing me weird.

[Cobie Smulders]

Right?

[Josh Radnor]

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

[Craig Thomas]

And our very own Coby Smulders.

[Cobie Smulders]

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. And it feels very, like, relatable. And then I'll meet somebody who's like, 15. 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 secret, we can tell you that we'll be talking with Joe Manganiello.

[Craig Thomas]

People make me do that line to them a lot, btw, which is also another a breeze.

[Josh Radnor]

And the amazing Bryan Cranston.

[Unknown Guest (Possibly Bryan Cranston)]

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 it 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 yout Mother is that it was good.

[Craig Thomas]

So check out our website, how we made your mother.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.

[Cobie Smulders]

My name is Briana and I'm from Naples, Florida. Hi, I'm Harrison and I'm from the United Kingdom. I'm from Brazil and I'm from Colombia. Hi, I'm Marike from the Netherlands, and.

[Craig Thomas]

I'm from Iowa, Rhode Island, Connecticut.

[Cobie Smulders]

From Dallas, Texas.

[Josh Radnor]

Portland, Oregon.

[Craig Thomas]

I am from Bulgaria, India.

[Cobie Smulders]

I'm from Chile, and I'm from Estonia. This is Selma from Bosnia and Herzegovina.

[Craig Thomas]

Thank you all so much for the show. Thank you for doing this podcast.

[Josh Radnor]

I love it.

[Craig Thomas]

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 youe Mother wherever you get your podcasts.