<p>Josh and Craig are joined by writer and producer Gloria Calderón Kellett to discuss “How I Met Everyone Else,” one of the most mythology-rich episodes of the series. Gloria shares the origins of fan-favorite ideas like Blah Blah, the sandwich euphemism, the Hot/Crazy Scale, and the various “how we met” stories that flesh out the gang’s shared history. The conversation explores the episode’s use of Ted as an unreliable narrator, the challenge of building authentic long-term relationships through Marshall and Lily, and the many real-life experiences that inspired the show’s stories. They also reminisce about working with future filmmaking superstar Phil Lord, Abby Spencer’s memorable guest appearance, the early days of the writers’ room, and how HIMYM captured a generation’s experiences with friendship, dating, and growing up. The episode closes with a heartfelt listener letter about a mother who bonded with her sons through the show over many years, underscoring the lasting emotional impact of both the series and the podcast.</p><p><br></p><p>CONNECT WITH THE SHOW:<br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.howwemadeyourmother.com">Official Website</a> (Send us your audio and written messages)<br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/howwemadeyourmother/">Instagram</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@howwemadeyourmother">Tiktok</a></p><p>READ JOSH’S MUSELETTERS ON SUBSTACK:<br>Subscribe <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://joshradnor.substack.com">HERE</a></p><p>CRAIG’S BOOK IS AVAILABLE!<br>Head over to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://craigthomaswriter.com/novel">CRAIG’S WEBSITE</a> to order your copy of THAT’S NOT HOW IT HAPPENED.<br><br>SUPPORT PEDIATRIC CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE RESEARCH:<br>Click <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.howwemadeyourmother.com/makeadifference">HERE</a> to learn more and donate today.<br><br>FOLLOW THE OFFICE LADIES:<br>Check out "Office Ladies" at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://officeladies.com/">https://officeladies.com/</a> or wherever you get your podcasts! <br>Follow on Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/officeladiespod/">OfficeLadiesPod<br></a>Follow on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@officeladiespod?_t=ZT-8y1gqTrJyOs&amp;_r=1">TikTok</a></p><p>AND MORE:<br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.joshradnor.com">Josh’s Official Website<br></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/43jyNhxEcJZ2YbwioBjCbY">Josh on Spotify<br></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://craigthomaswriter.com">Craig’s Official Website</a> (with links to his published writing)<br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://aleklev.substack.com">Alek’s “Dead Fathers Society” on Substack</a></p>