Join two old Millennial college friends, a single man and a married mom, as we re-rewatch one of our favorite modern comedies about dating in the 2000s, How I Met Your Mother.
Each Monday starting May 25, we’ll be breaking down episodes of HIMYM, mostly spoiler-free. Celebrating the show, critiquing it, asking what aged well, and what aged poorly!
Why's it called Puzzles? That's the puzzle!
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Nick and Miki check back in with a bonus episode covering the first episode of the 2022 How I Met Your Father starring Hillary Duff.
Chapters:
(00:38) Chitchat
(01:28) How I Met Your Father
(07:12) Recap
(08:41) Reactions
(52:45) Discussion & Rating
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28 Sept 2026
Bonus: Catchup
Nick and Miki check back in with updates on the podcast and the TV, movies, and books they've watched since the last time they recorded.
It's also been another month since this was recorded. Oops.
Chapters:
(00:38) Chitchat and Meta Discussion
(08:19) Life Updates
(11:06) TV Updates
(45:03) Movies
(52:39) Books
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17 Aug 2026
Season 1 Wrap-up
It’s the season 1 wrap-up, and there’s a lot to discuss about the season and how it fits into the broader trajectory of the show (big spoiler warnings here)! Nick and Miki also have some fun games planned, including recreating a couple cocktails from the season (avoid the Thanks-tini, people), ranking Ted’s worst crimes, and picking our zombie apocalypse team!
Chapters:
(00:43) Chitchat
(10:12) Cocktail Taste Test
(19:10) Season 1 Discussion
(28:09) Episode Ratings
(42:00) Discussing Ted and Robin
(49:58) Discussing Lily and Marshall
(55:13) Discussing the Friendships
(59:24) Bests and Worsts, and Games
(01:18:11) Season Reflection and Ratings
(01:21:11) Programming Note
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10 Aug 2026
Pause (S1E22)
"There's no crying in Pause-land!"
In the season 1 finale, Come On, Lily and Marshall break up after Lily’s feelings about the wedding finally come to light. At the same time, in one last hail mary, grand romantic gesture, Ted wins Robin over! Nick and Miki have a lot to unpack as one relationship ends and another begins. But, Nick also enlightens us with some fun facts about hurricanes!
Chapters:
(00:43) Chitchat
(04:23) Episode 22: Come On
(47:06) Episode 22 Discussion
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3 Aug 2026
Under Pressure (S1E20, S1E21)
"Even if a dinosaur should poke his head out of my butt and consume this coffee table, I need you to roll with it, okay?"
In Episodes 20 and 21, Best Prom Ever and Milk, Nick and Miki reminisce about their proms, lament Lily's cold feet, and gripe about the writers' lack of attention to the consistency of the space-time continuum.
Chapters:
(00:43) Chitchat
(09:03) Episode 18: Best Prom Ever
(55:45) Episode 18 Discussion
(01:06:37) Episode 19: Milk
(01:37:24) Episode 19 Discussion
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27 Jul 2026
Ted You Poor Dumb Bastard (S1E18, S1E19)
"That's not your phone."
Miki's animosity for Ted reaches its peak in Episodes 18 and 19, Nothing Good Happens After 2 A.M. and Mary the Paralegal, as Ted hurts two women in one night, then struggles to accept the consequences of his choices. Luckily, Nick is on site with a paper bag for Miki to breathe into.
Chapters:
(00:44) Chitchat
(12:42) Episode 18: Nothing Good Happens After 2am
(42:24) Episode 18 Discussion
(53:46) Episode 19: Mary the Paralegal
(01:28:46) Episode 19 Discussion
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20 Jul 2026
"Does it Work for Them?" "No, Never... but it Might Work for Us!" (S1E16, S1E17)
"Long distance is a lie teenagers tell each other to get laid the summer before college."
Covering episodes 16 and 17, Cupcake and Life Among the Gorillas, Nick and Miki get a master class from Ted in what not to do in a long-distance relationship. Meanwhile, Robin continues to struggle with her feelings for Ted, and Barney convinces Marshall to take a high-paying internship at his company—which Lily isn’t loving.
Chapters:
(00:47) Chitchat
(10:08) Episode 16: Cupcake
(46:06) Episode 16 Discussion
(55:37) Episode 17: Life Among the Gorillas
(01:43:55) Episode 17 Discussion
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13 Jul 2026
Zipping Down and Suiting Up (S1E14, S1E15)
"It's quid pro bro!"
Nick and Miki cover episodes 14 and 15, “Zip, Zip, Zip” and “Game Night,” where Ted and Victoria—and even Lily and Marshall—have some firsts in their relationships. But, more importantly, we learn Barney’s original story! Will I ever see another rainbow?!?
Chapters:
(00:43) Chitchat
(10:03) Episode 14: Zip, Zip, Zip
(47:41) Episode 14 Discussion
(50:25) Episode 15: Game Night
(01:24:42) Episode 15 Discussion
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6 Jul 2026
Victoria! (S1E12, S1E13)
"Or Ictor! ... She probably doesn't go by Ictor."
Nick and Miki are delighted to welcome one of our favorite characters to the fold! In this episode, where we cover "The Wedding" and "Drumroll, Please," we'll talk weddings, vodka cranberries, and whether it's possible to preserve a perfect memory.
Chapters:
(00:43) Chitchat
(08:06) Episode 12: The Wedding
(51:59) Episode 12 Discussion
(53:23) Episode 13: Drumroll, Please
(01:14:30) Episode 13 Discussion
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29 Jun 2026
Winnie Cooper and NOT MOBY!!! (S1E10, S1E11)
"I'm something stupid, do me."
Today Nick and Miki cover one of their favorite episodes and guest stars, The Pineapple Incident (episode 10) featuring Danica McKellar. They also cover The Limo (episode 11). Topics discussed include consent while drunk, the sudden return of will-they-won’t-they with Ted and Robin, and the wonders of congestion pricing.
Chapters:
(00:57) Chitchat
(04:39) Episode 10: The Pineapple Incident
(31:24) Episode 10 Discussion
(39:43) Episode 11: The Limo
(01:09:46) Episode 11 Discussion
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22 Jun 2026
The Ides of Marshall (S1E8, S1E9)
"Hab slosi' quch!"
In episodes 8 and 9, The Duel and Belly Full of Turkey, Nick and Miki weigh in on “the Lemon Law,” strip clubs, and the awkwardness of getting to know your significant other’s family. Plus, a special unhinged rant from Miki about lack of access to public restrooms.
Chapters:
(00:43) Chitchat
(10:00) Episode 8: The Duel
(41:53) Episode 8 Discussion
(48:51) Episode 9: Belly Full of Turkey
(01:36:02) Episode 9 Discussion
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15 Jun 2026
Of Cockamice and Chads (S1E6, S1E7)
"You bastard. I actually got excited about this."
In episodes 6 and 7, The Slutty Pumpkin and Matchmaker, Nick and Miki witness Ted “Ted out” in his quest to find the One–with some cringy results. Robin gets introspective about whether she would rather be a “we” or an “I.” Meanwhile, Lily and Marshall have a harrowing brush with the supernatural–luckily, Nick has some credible theories on the mystery of Bigfoot and UFOs. Barney…is basically just Barney.
Chapters:
(00:44) Chitchat
(06:49) Episode 6: The Slutty Pumpkin
(01:01:17) Episode 6 Discussion
(01:02:57) Episode 7: Matchmaker
(01:39:13) Episode 7 Discussion
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8 Jun 2026
Ineffable Tannins (S1E4, S1E5)
"I'm not EFFABLE?!?!?!"
Join Nick and Miki to break down episodes 4 and 5 of HIMYM: Return of the Shirt and Okay Awesome. Asking ourselves: Is there a good way to break up with someone? And what's the etiquette cutting the line at a bar? We also take a stroll down memory lane, reminiscing about the early days of the internet ("fire ze missiles!!!!").
Chapters:
(00:43) Chitchat
(12:20) Episode 4: Return of the Shirt
(01:04:43) Episode 4 Discussion
(01:07:16) Episode 5: Okay, Awesome
(01:39:23) Episode 5 Discussion
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1 Jun 2026
Wait For It or Go For It (S1E2, S1E3)
"Okay, I'll be casual. I'll be a mushroom cloud of casual."
In our second episode, we cover HIMYM episodes 2 and 3: Purple Giraffe and Sweet Taste of Liberty. We’ll discuss Ted’s and Robin’s decision about where to take things after Ted’s admission of love on their first date, see how Robin becomes integrated into the gang, and ask why does Ted hang out with Barney?
Chapters:
(00:43) Chitchat
(04:04) Episode 2: Purple Giraffe
(33:05) Episode 2 Discussion
(48:41) Episode 3: The Sweet Taste of Liberty
(01:33:27) Episode 3 Discussion
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25 May 2026
Haaaaave You Met Ted? (S1E1)
"Let me guess? Ted."
Join your hosts, Nick and Miki as we embark on our podcasting journey with Puzzles: A HIMYM Re-Rewatch! In this episode, get to know a little more about us and our relationship with HIMYM, the plan for the podcast, and a breakdown of the pilot episode.
Chapters
(01:17) Introduction to the Podcast and Hosts
(16:28) Format
(19:19) Introducing the Show
(34:18) Episode 1: Pilot
(01:43:23) Episode 1 Discussion
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20 May 2026
Trailer: Why is it called "Puzzles"?
Join two old Millennial college friends, a single man and a married mom, as we re-rewatch one of our favorite modern comedies about dating in the 2000s, How I Met Your Mother.
Each Monday, we’ll be breaking down episodes of HIMYM, mostly spoiler-free. Celebrating the show, critiquing it, asking what aged well, and what aged poorly!
Why's it called Puzzles? That's the puzzle!
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