How We Made Your Mother How We Met Robin Sparkles [with Cobie Smulders] | S2E9 "Slap Bet"
Dec 22, 2025
Cobie Smulders, the Canadian actress famed for her role as Robin Scherbatsky, shares delightful insights about her iconic character's alter ego, Robin Sparkles. She reveals the surprising backstory of Robin's pop-star past and recalls the fun yet nerve-wracking process of recording 'Let’s Go to the Mall.' Cobie reflects on how this quirky character unlocked a lighter side of Robin and highlights the cultural impact of the slap bet. Listeners are moved by heartfelt letters discussing the show's emotional connection, illustrating its profound legacy.
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Unexpected Pop-Star Pitch
- Cobie Smulders recalls being surprised and excited when told Robin would be a Canadian pop star and sing a full song on the show.
- She had musical theater experience but felt scared, then committed fully and embraced the risk.
Comedy With Emotional Stakes
- The writers turned Robin Sparkles into an emotional mystery about intimacy, not just a gag about a secret past.
- Revealing the secret deepened Ted and Robin's relationship and made the episode meaningful.
Big Production For A Tiny Clip
- Craig and Josh explain they demanded an extra shoot day and built a full mall set with 100 dancers for a four-minute music video.
- The team recorded a full video intended for online release, long before modern viral distribution.
