Best Carter Vader Podcasts (2026)

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Flashback: How That Wasn't Moby | S1E11 "The Limo" 1:12:34

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To celebrate New Years, we are flashing back to our Season 1 rewatch of “The Limo.” Josh and Craig recall the episode’s ambition to be a “simple shoot” that turned out to be one of the most technically challenging due to the cramped limo set, and share behind-the-scenes stories like Jason Segel’s triumphant foggy entrance, the difficulty of getting…

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How We Met Robin Sparkles [with Cobie Smulders] | S2E9 "Slap Bet" 1:01:56

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In this episode of How We Made Your Mother, Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas revisit one of the most iconic episodes of How I Met Your Mother: Season 2, Episode 9, “Slap Bet,” with special guest Cobie Smulders. The conversation dives deep into the origin and impact of Robin Sparkles, from the wild writers’ room pitch to the massive, risky production of…

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How To Play Xing Hai Shi Bu Xing | S2E8 “Atlantic City” 1:04:01

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In this episode, Josh and Craig revisit Season 2, Episode 8: “Atlantic City,” written by Maria Ferrari, who started as a writer’s assistant before becoming a staff writer. They discuss the unusual challenge of writing a road-trip episode that takes the whole gang out of their usual sets and how that led to one of the longest rewrite nights of the e…

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Preview: Dinner’s On Me with Guest Josh Radnor 5:16

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Josh recently sat down with his friend Jesse Tyler Ferguson for an episode of Jesse's podcast "Dinner's On Me." Both Josh and Jesse were on hit sitcoms during a very particular moment in TV's metamorphosis, and they've both had on-going, evolving relationships with the characters they played on those shows. Here's a preview of their conversation...…

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How We Met Ol' Swarley | S2E7 "Swarley" 1:05:43

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Josh and Craig are joined by writer Greg Malins, who co-ran Friends before joining How I Met Your Mother for Season 2. They revisit the episode “Swarley” (aired December 8 2006), talking about how Greg helped shape the show’s tone, the accidental (or maybe subconscious) Friends dig in the coffee-shop cold open, and how the “Swarley” name was coined…

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How We Broke Bad [with Bryan Cranston] | S2E6 "Aldrin Justice" 1:10:34

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Season two, episode six of How We Made Your Mother features a special guest: the legendary Bryan Cranston, who joins Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas to revisit his first appearance as Hammond Druthers in “Aldrin Justice.” Cranston reflects on taking the role right after Malcolm in the Middle ended, how he almost didn’t get Breaking Bad if Fox had orde…

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Flashback: How We Birthed a Turkey | S1E9 "Belly Full of Turkey" 55:37

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To celebrate Thanksgiving, we are flashing back to our Season 1 rewatch of “Belly Full of Turkey.” Josh and Craig reflect on Lily’s hilarious but heartfelt journey into Marshall’s giant Minnesota family, while Ted, Robin, and Barney navigate their own offbeat holiday at a food shelter (and later, a strip club). They discuss Alyson Hannigan’s stando…

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How We Got Ridonk [with Joe Manganiello] | S2E5 "World's Greatest Couple" 1:07:48

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Season two, episode five of How We Made Your Mother dives into “World’s Greatest Couple,” where Lily moves in with Barney, and Marshall finds unexpected companionship with Brad—played by guest star Joe Manganiello, who joins Josh and Craig for the episode. The hosts break down how this fan-favorite storyline came together: Lily’s disastrous apartme…

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How We Met the Office Ladies [with Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey] 1:10:33

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Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas welcome Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey of Office Ladies for an “extra-extra-special” crossover episode that celebrates the shared DNA between The Office and How I Met Your Mother. The four trade stories about auditioning, early career struggles, and the naïve confidence it took to chase a dream to Los Angeles. Jenna an…

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How that Wasn't Ted | S2E4 "Ted Mosby: Architect" 1:08:38

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In this episode of How We Made Your Mother, Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas revisit Season 2, Episode 4, “Ted Mosby: Architect,” which aired October 9, 2006. They reflect on the show’s use of music—like the Decemberists’ “Here I Dreamt I Was an Architect”—and how songs became part of Ted’s emotional language. They discuss the episode’s mystery structu…

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How We Met Marshall's Calves | S2E3 "Brunch" 1:08:16

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Season two, episode three of How We Made Your Mother takes on “Brunch,” the HIMYM episode that juggles family chaos, secrets, and spicy breakfast rolls. Josh and Craig reminisce about casting Michael Gross—yes, the dad from Family Ties—as Ted’s father, and how surreal that was for Josh, who grew up watching him on TV in Columbus, Ohio. They unpack …

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How Marshall Met the Apocalyptic Wasteland | S2E2 "The Scorpion and the Toad" 54:50

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Season two, episode two of How We Made Your Mother opens with a message from Brazil, and a story about growing up with HIMYM that sets the tone for a conversation about comfort, change, and creative courage. Josh and Craig discuss “The Scorpion and the Toad,” where Marshall tries to reenter the dating world with Barney as his wingman—only to be rep…

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How We Spent the Summer | S2E1 "Where Were We?" 1:05:41

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Season two of How We Made Your Mother kicks off with a big announcement: the show has officially joined the Office Ladies Network, thanks to a friendship between Josh Radnor and Jenna Fischer. Josh and Craig reminisce about filming “Where Were We,” the How I Met Your Mother season two premiere, breaking down the challenge of picking up right after …

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Season 2 Trailer 4:00

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We're back! How We Made Your Mother returns for another season of rewatching the hit TV series How I Made Your Mother! Josh Radnor and series co-creator Craig Thomas will discuss all 22 episodes of Season 2, including classic episodes like “Ted Mosby: Architect,” “Swarley,” “Slap Bet,” and “Something Blue.” You like guests? We’ve got guests, includ…

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Presenting: The Craft of Being with Guest Alek Lev 43:47

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

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Presenting: Hyperfocus with Guest Craig Thomas 54:38

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

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Presenting: Life in Seven Songs with Guest Josh Radnor 34:11

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

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How We Made it Rain | S1E22 "Come On" 1:27:05

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

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Presenting: Arts Educators Save the World with Guest Craig Thomas 1:02:04

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

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How Lily Went AWOL | S1E21 "Milk" 55:14

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

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Presenting: Arts Educators Save the World with Guest Josh Radnor 44:08

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

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How Alek Almost Killed Alyson | S1E20 "Best Prom Ever" 1:05:36

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

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General Questions | S1E19 "Mary the Paralegal" 25:32

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

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How There Was Something About Mary [with director Pam Fryman] | S1E19 "Mary the Paralegal" 1:19:51

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

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General Questions | S1E18 "Nothing Good Happens After 2 AM" 23:47

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

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How Nothing Good Happened | S1E18 "Nothing Good Happens After 2 AM" 59:50

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

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How We Were Steak Sauce | S1E17 "Life Among the Gorillas" 58:10

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

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General Questions | S1E16 "Cupcake" 27:37

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

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How We Sat on a Cake | S1E16 "Cupcake" 55:48

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

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General Questions | S1E15 "Game Night" 23:46

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

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How We Met Your Vader [with Chris Harris] | S1E15 "Game Night" 1:04:14

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

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How We Met More Ashley Williams | S1E14 "Zip, Zip, Zip" 40:14

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

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How We Met Ashley Williams | S1E14 "Zip, Zip, Zip" 46:52

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

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Presenting: The Puzzler with Guest Josh Radnor 45:55

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

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How We Almost | S1E13 "Drumroll, Please" 1:07:27

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

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General Questions | S1E12 "The Wedding" 26:13

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

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How Dare You Mess with Claudia | S1E12 "The Wedding" 59:41

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

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General Questions | S1E11 "The Limo" 28:04

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

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How That Wasn't Moby | S1E11 "The Limo" 1:11:23

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

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General Questions | S1E10 "The Pineapple Incident" 35:22

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

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How We Chose a Pineapple [with co-creator Carter Bays] | S1E10 "The Pineapple Incident" 1:12:23

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

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General Questions | S1E9 "Belly Full of Turkey" 29:34

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

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How We Birthed a Turkey | S1E9 "Belly Full of Turkey" 54:57

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

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How We Met Cobie Smulders 1:18:20

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

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General Questions | S1E8 "The Duel" 33:29

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

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How We Stabbed Lily | S1E8 "The Duel" 58:20

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

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General Questions | S1E7 "Matchmaker" 24:38

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

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How We Met Our Match | S1E7 "Matchmaker" 57:06

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

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General Questions | S1E6 "The Slutty Pumpkin" 25:46

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

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How We Stayed Up All Night | S1E6 "The Slutty Pumpkin" 51:28

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By Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas