Best Flashback Five Podcasts (2026)

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The Produce Pair radio Show January 2, 1999 38:06

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This week on The Produce Pair Radio Archives, we go wayyy back to when the show was still in its infancy — January 2, 1999. Trivia question: what 1960s band recorded the song “Broccoli”? Guido the Gardener shares his Produce Predictions for 1999, we tackle the question of who is the patron saint of broadcasters, and have some real fun with callers.…

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Episode 127 - Mob Justice And Mechanical Failures 57:10

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From Apt Pupil to We Switched Them On Porpoise. In this episode Stu & Joe discuss, among other things, being fooled by different parts of Silence Of The Lambs and World War 2's most chilled evacuee. "Mirrored glasses and obesity."By Stu & Joe

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Flashback - Alan Zweig on The Friends of Eddie Coyle 1:07:04

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Toronto filmmaker Alan Zweig has his own show these days, and in honor of Tubby being named one of Apple and Amazon’s Podcasts of 2025, here's his episode on Peter Yates’ masterful 1973 crime drama The Friends of Eddie Coyle, starring Robert Mitchum as a low-level Boston mobster contemplating flipping on his associates to avoid a jail sentence. Jee…

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How We Met James [with Wayne Brady] | S2E10 "Single Stamina" 1:01:38

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In this episode of How We Made Your Mother, Josh and Craig welcome the brilliant Wayne Brady to revisit “Single Stamina,” the Season 2 episode that introduced Barney’s gay, Black brother James. Together they unpack how Wayne came to the show, what it felt like to embody this new character, and how the episode balanced outrageous comedy with genuine…

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Episode 126 - A Packet Of Crackers To The Side Of The Head 57:58

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From Pillion to Ghost Prawn In The Shell. In this episode Stu & Joe discuss, among other things, the importance of knowing your Christinas from your Allisons and the shame filled legacy of Jenny Agutter. "Climb aboard the sodomy express."By Stu & Joe

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Rob Reiner RIP - Allana Harkin on When Harry Met Sally 1:02:26

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In memory of the late Rob Reiner, we’re revisiting two of his best-beloved films: This week, it’s Allana Harkin’s 2017 celebration of When Harry Met Sally, the romantic comedy that gave us Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan and Carrie Fisher and Bruno Kirby at their most effortlessly charming – and minted Nora Ephron as a genre-defining screenwriter. Your …

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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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Episode 125 - Don't Throw Yourself From The Hollywood Sign 57:03

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From The Long Kiss Goodnight to Brian Dennehy's Kidneys For Christmas. In this episode Stu & Joe discuss, among other things, a relentless, weirdly haired snowman and why you can't stop ghosts with boxes. "Niagara Falls."By Stu & Joe

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Rob Reiner RIP - Kristin Booth on The Princess Bride 53:54

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To honor the late Rob Reiner, we’re revisiting two of his best-beloved films: This week, from early 2022, actor Kristin Booth celebrates the wide-open heart of his magical, impossibly entertaining The Princess Bride. We need this, folks. Your genial host Norm Wilner is really getting tired of the Pit of Despair.…

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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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Episode 124 - Satan's Child Trumps Mark Wahlberg 1:00:28

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From Crank to Sir Lance And The Fox Of Fun. In this episode Stu & Joe discuss, among other things, the obscene Las Vegas porpoise proposition and Christopher Reeve's time travel tragedy. "You've got a case of the fatty sillies."By Stu & Joe

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Aimee Carrero on The Birdcage 53:20

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With her latest movie Code 3 on digital and on demand this Friday, December 19th, actor Aimee Carrero is here to celebrate Mike Nichols’ (and Elaine May’s) 1996 version of The Birdcage, with Robin Williams and Nathan Lane as a gay couple trying to trick the conservative parents of their son’s fiancee into thinking they’re a nice, normal couple – wh…

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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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Date Talk with Hadley Dates: A Produce Pair Classic 37:24

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This week on the Produce Pair Historic Radio Archives, we roll back the clock to December 11, 2004 with Albert Keck (K-E-C-K) of Hadley Dates. Albert joins Dan the Produce Man and Guido the Gardener for a fun, information-packed conversation covering everything you ever wanted to know about date growing, availability, varieties, and how dates are u…

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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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Episode 123 - In The Shadow Of The Tarsus Group 59:04

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From Dead Of Winter to The Big Duck Fallout. In this episode Stu & Joe discuss, among other things, hunting an animated yellow fugitive and the best runners in the business. "Bad news for ironmongers everywhere."By Stu & Joe

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Carson Lund on Two-Lane Blacktop 49:58

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With his critically beloved debut drama Eephus now on VOD and streaming on Mubi, writer-director Carson Lund stops in to share his love of Monte Hellman’s Two-Lane Blacktop, the existential cross-country race drama with James Taylor, Dennis Wilson and Warren Oates that confounded and enthralled audiences in 1971. Your genial host Norm Wilner is all…

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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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Episode 122 - Dennis Quaid's Big Cake Fakeout 55:52

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From Alien Nation to Actually, It's North Of Java. In this episode Stu & Joe discuss, among other things, killers sending gifs to the insidey lady and Cher's cheesy boy. "He'd look the biz, cause he's got the riz."By Stu & Joe

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Eric Veillette on Emmanuelle 1:07:48

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In 1974, Just Jaeckin’s Emmanuelle marked a turning point for adult cinema ... but not every territory welcomed it with open arms. With his new documentary Emmanuelle in Ontario included on Severin Films’s brand new Saga Erotica: The Emmanuelle Collection boxed set, journalist and filmmaker Eric Veillette joins your genial host Norm Wilner to discu…

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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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Episode 121 - Bambi Is Still Fighting The War 1:03:41

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From Yor, The Hunter From The Future to Nae Way Pal. In this episode Stu & Joe and special guest COLIN EDWARDS discuss, among other things, infants used as weapons of terror and the three stages of Ann Miller. "Always with negative waves, Holmes."By Stu & Joe

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Tasha Hubbard on Winter's Bone 1:00:15

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Documentarian Tasha Hubbard, whose first dramatic feature Meadowlarks opens across Canada this Friday, November 28th, credits Debra Granik’s Winter’s Bone – the 2010 drama that introduced the world to Jennifer Lawrence as an Ozark teenager trying to save her family from ruin by finding her vanished father – as one of the reasons she became a filmma…

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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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Episode 120 - Glasgow's Favourite Fistfights 1:20:02

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From Killer Sofa to I Don't Know If I Should Leave With You, Kookaburra Want To. In this episode, IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE, Stu & Joe and special guest BILLY KIRKWOOD discuss, among other things, the great chainmail or wool debate and a rich vein of Shaft films. "And Ernest Borgnine was sore upset."…

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Barry Hertz on Fast Five 53:10

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Film critic and author Barry Hertz, whose new book Welcome to the Family unpacks the history of the Fast & Furious movies, is here to talk about Fast Five, the beloved 2011 chapter where director Justin Lin introduced Vin Diesel and Paul Walker to a whole new level of motorized mayhem – and supercharged the franchise. Your genial host Norm Wilner c…

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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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Chef Tony’s Turkey Secrets: A Produce Pair Classic (Historic Archives) 40:06

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This week on The Produce Pair Radio Show – Historic Archives… We’re stepping back to November 6th, 1999, when Guido the Gardener and Dan the Produce Man welcomed the one and only Produce Chef Tony Merola — author of Floribbean Flavors and an all-around fresh-produce legend. Chef Tony brings a ton of goodies to the table: • His special turkey brinin…

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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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Episode 119 - Dino High Fives And Vietnam Flashbacks 55:37

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From The Boys From County Hell to Oh No, It's Scorpio. In this episode Stu & Joe discuss, among other things, the controversial eroticism of Angela Lansbury and a Spielberg classic ruined. "Ooofftt!"By Stu & Joe

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Emma Hough Hobbs and Leela Varghese on Scooby Doo 2 Monsters Unleashed 51:22

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Writer-directors Emma Hough Hobbs and Leela Varghese, whose animated sci-fi comedy Lesbian Space Princess is in theaters now, step up for Raja Gosnell’s 2004 live-action sequel Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed – which, your genial host Norm Wilner is surprised to discover, holds up pretty well two decades later.…

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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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Episode 118 - Violent Orangutans And Sexy Shellfish 1:03:14

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From Good Boy to Yak Attack. In this episode Stu & Joe discuss, among other things, a chicken and a horse finding love in the boxing ring and Guy Pearce giving good Guy Pearce. "The P stands for psycho."By Stu & Joe

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Guillaume Marbeck on Breathless 33:49

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Actor Guillaume Marbeck plays Jean-Luc Godard in Richard Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague, so he has a unique perspective on Godard’s revolutionary first feature Breathless – which, it just so happens, Nouvelle Vague is all about. Your genial host Norm Wilner cannot thank Winnie Wong enough for coming up with this concept.…

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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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Simonian Fruit, Retro Tech, and Kitchen Oddities — 2001 Throwback 42:02

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This week on the Produce Pair Radio Show – Historic Radio Archives, we step back to October 20th, 2001. Dan the Produce Man and Guido the Gardener welcome David Simonian of Simonian Fruit Company for a deep dive into pomegranates — varieties, growing regions, and why this bold, ruby-red fruit deserves a spot in every kitchen. Then the guys tackle s…

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Episode 117 - Elvira, Mistress Of The Dark And The Uneaten Skin 58:12

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From The Name Of The Rose to You Can't Flog A Dead Horse. In this episode Stu & Joe discuss, among other things, the rise of the Sponk franchise and just who could be the mysterious disco pioneer. "That fish is a catch."By Stu & Joe

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Bryn Chainey on Whistle and I'll Come to You 59:10

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Writer-director Bryn Chainey, whose eerie debut Rabbit Trap is ideal Halloween viewing, is here to talk about the Jonathan Miller’s 1968 BBC adaptation of M.R. James’ Whistle and I’ll Come to You, which launched a British tradition of televised ghost stories – and still holds a disquieting power. Your genial host Norm Wilner suggests you listen to …

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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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Episode 116 - What Happens In Season 2... 48:45

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From The Long Walk to Give Me A Break. In this episode Stu & Joe discuss, among other things, forbidden railway beef love and the sadness of a casserole in a bin. "Like Battle Royale but in a straight line."By Stu & Joe

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Bryan Fuller on Invasion of the Body Snatchers '78 47:13

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Bryan Fuller created the cult TV shows Dead Like Me, Pushing Daisies and Hannibal, among others, and his delirious first feature Dust Bunny plays the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival this Thursday, October 23rd. And he’s here to explore Philip Kaufman’s brilliant reinterpretation of Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Your genial host Norm Wilner has been…

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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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Elliott Hasler on Pirates of the Caribbean - The Curse of the Black Pearl 49:07

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With his historical drama Vindication Swim rolling into US theaters this Friday, October 17th, writer-director Elliott Hasler is here to swash some buckles for Gore Verbinski’s 2003 blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl – the movie that made him want to be a filmmaker at the age of four. Really. Your genial host Norm Wi…

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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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Stu & Joe's Wee Dumb Film Show Pt.6 6:38

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Joe's Unhealthy Obsession Quiz from the Patreon archives.By Stu & Joe

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Daniel Bernhardt on The Matrix 46:46

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By Daniel Bernhardt, Norm Wilner

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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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Fast Food, Good Fats, and Junk Food Seduction — A Look Back 21 Years 45:34

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This Week on the Produce Pair Radio Show Historic Archives We go back 21 years, to October 2nd, 2004. Dan the Produce Man and Guido the Gardener welcome Cathy Napoli, registered dietitian and holistic nutritionist, for a look at the health and nutrition trends of the time. And you know what? Some things haven’t changed much at all… and some things …