How We Made Your Mother Preview: Dinner’s On Me with Guest Josh Radnor
Dec 11, 2025
In this lively conversation, Josh Radnor, famed for his role as Ted Mosby on a beloved sitcom and a multifaceted creator, reminisces with Jesse Tyler Ferguson. They dive into the transformative era of TV, discussing their evolving connections to their iconic roles. Josh shares insights into his theatrical aspirations, the Midwest modesty that shaped him, and a specific wish list for his career. The chat is a delightful blend of personal stories and industry anecdotes that reveals the heart behind the characters we adore.
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Casual Meal Recording Sets The Tone
- Josh Radnor and Jesse Tyler Ferguson recorded their conversation over a meal at Evelina in Fort Greene, Brooklyn with ambient restaurant sounds.
- The informal setting captures candid moments, including servers, drinks, and unguarded dialogue.
Personal Topics Revealed Over Dinner
- Their meal conversation let walls down, allowing talk about imposter syndrome, parenting, and coping after loss.
- Josh shares his evolving relationship with his How I Met Your Mother character during the discussion.
Ambition Hidden By Midwestern Modesty
- Josh realized he had been telling a modest story about wanting to be a theater actor, which wasn't fully honest about his ambitions.
- He recognized cultural modesty from the Midwest shaped how he disguised his real goals.