This week, Josh and Craig sit down with HIIMYM’s co-creator, Carter Bays to discuss the origins of the show, the creative process, and the journey from pitch to pilot. They dive into the early days of development, the challenges of casting, and how the show’s unique storytelling style came to be. Plus, messages from fans from around the world.
Next week, we begin our official episode rewatch, starting with the How I Met Your Mother pilot. Rewatch with us and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!
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00:00 The Impact of 'How I Met Your Mother' on Personal Lives
04:46 The Journey of Pitching the Show
20:05 Casting Challenges and Triumphs
28:51 Casting the Perfect Ted
30:14 The Audition Experience
35:48 Creating Robin Scherbatsky
44:09 The Pressure of Network Tests
49:30 Listener Stories and Reflections
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