Literally! With Rob Lowe

This is literally a podcast where people I love, admire, and know well will be in a safe space to really let their hair down (assuming they have any). I will cover the thoughtful to the extremely random. So join me and my guests from the world of movies, TV, sports, music, and culture for fun, wide-ranging, free-wheeling conversations.

Sarah Silverman: Raised by Wolves

Sarah and Rob cover everything from "SNL" to AI in this jam-packed episode of "Literally!" Stand-up comedian and actress Sarah Silverman joins Rob Lowe to discuss their love of classic sitcoms, her lawsuit with OpenAI, the 50th anniversary of "Saturday Night Live," her new podcast, and much more. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at 323-570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

11-21
01:01:40

Dana Carvey: Say It to My Face

“Saturday Night Live” legend Dana Carvey is the first member of the “Literally” three-timers club! Dana joins Rob Lowe to discuss their favorite impressions, the time Garth from “Wayne’s World” met Hannibal Lecter, the best movies of the past 20 years, the genius of Martin Short and Steve Martin, and more. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at 323-570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

11-14
59:42

Bob Parsons: An American Original

Rob Lowe thinks Bob Parsons is living the American dream. The billionaire founder of GoDaddy and Parsons Xtreme Golf joins Rob Lowe to discuss his struggle with PTSD, the story behind his iconic GoDaddy Super Bowl commercials, learning how to code from a book, buying a golf course for $100,000, failing the fifth grade, and more.Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at 323-570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

11-07
53:21

Jimmy "Jomboy" O'Brien: Celebrating Baseball

Rob is in his happy place talking baseball with Jomboy! Baseball commentator and content creator Jimmy "Jomboy" O'Brien, who has amassed over one billion total views on his Jomboy Media channel, joins Rob Lowe to discuss the 2024 World Series, the secret to effective lip-reading, baseball’s return to the center of culture, how Jomboy Media combined backyard baseball with reality television to create the Warehouse Games, the passing of baseball icon Fernando Valenzuela, and much more. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at 323-570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show! Note: this interview was recorded on 10/24/2024.

10-31
56:47

Mark Duplass: It’s More Fun to Believe

Actor and filmmaker Mark Duplass (The Morning Show) joins Rob Lowe to discuss working with family, their mutual friend Jennifer Aniston, searching for Bigfoot, and his new shows, “Out There: Crimes of the Paranormal” and “Penelope.” Plus, Mark asks Rob for advice about empty-nester anxiety. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at 323-570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show! Note: this interview was recorded on 9/23/2024.

10-24
01:01:29

Kim Masters: What Happened to Hollywood?

Kim and Rob have had front-row seats to Hollywood's transformation! Legendary Hollywood journalist Kim Masters joins Rob Lowe to discuss the state of entertainment, the once-in-a-generation star power of Tom Cruise, a hilarious memory from the "West Wing" cast, the future of the Disney company, the scarcity of great sitcoms on streaming services, and much more. Plus, Rob talks to a fellow Daytonian about curiosity! Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at 323-570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show! Note: this interview was recorded on July 26th, 2024.

10-17
47:08

Jay Pharoah: Mad Sicilian

Jay and Rob love their celebrity impressions! "Saturday Night Live" alum Jay Pharoah joins Rob Lowe to discuss hosting the Fox game show "The Quiz with Balls" and showcase his spot-on impressions of Denzel Washington, Will Smith, Charles Barkley, SNL creator Lorne Michaels, and more. Jay’s new comedy special, “Jared,” is now streaming on YouTube! Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at 323-570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

10-10
46:06

Jeff Tremaine: '80s Hair Metal

Rob and Jeff are looking back at 1980s hair metal! Filmmaker and "Jackass" co-creator Jeff Tremaine joins Rob Lowe to discuss the new docu-series “Nöthin’ But A Good Time: The Uncensored Story of ‘80s Hair Metal.” They dive into Rob's memories of living with Vince Neil from Mötley Crüe, the influence of MTV, the connection between Shania Twain and Def Leppard, why Mike Myers chose filmmaker Penelope Spheeris to direct “Wayne’s World,” watching Prince open for The Rolling Stones, and more. Plus, Rob answers a question about the “West Wing” score. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at 323-570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

10-03
45:15

Keith Urban Live From Hollywood

Country superstar Keith Urban joins Rob Lowe live from the SiriusXM Garage studio in Los Angeles to discuss their first concerts, getting to Nashville, their sobriety journeys, Keith’s new album, and much more. Plus, Rob and Keith answer questions from fans about their marriages and bucket-list items.  Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at 323-570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

09-26
54:47

Jeff Bridges: What an Adventure

Jeff and Rob talk film, marriage, and life! Film legend Jeff Bridges joins Rob Lowe to discuss why Jeff’s marriage is an inspiration for Rob and Sheryl, Jeff’s home being caught in a deadly mudslide, the upcoming Tron sequel, their favorite films, memories of filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich, and the new season of Jeff's show, “The Old Man.” Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at 323-570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

09-19
01:08:42

Erin French: Constantly Hungry

Cook, author, and now television host Erin French joins Rob Lowe to discuss her unique restaurant, The Lost Kitchen, the signs of a good local restaurant, the secret to a perfect croissant, hibernating in the winter, weeping in the dining room, and why she asks diners to make reservations via postcards (seriously!). Don’t miss her new show, "Getting Lost with Erin French," on the Magnolia Network. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at 323-570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

09-12
46:06

Dave and John Chernin: High School Movies

Rob and the Chernin brothers love a good high school movie! “Always Sunny” writers and “Incoming” filmmakers Dave and John Chernin join Rob Lowe to discuss their new high school comedy film on Netflix, their admiration for Danny DeVito, Rob’s classmate who might have inspired Sean Penn’s character in “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” other projects featuring the “Always Sunny” bar (including “St. Elmo’s Fire”), bone-fishing with Marlon Brando’s son, and much more! Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

09-05
56:32

David Boreanaz: Dinosaur Hands

David and Rob are always on TV! “SEAL Team” and “Bones” actor David Boreanaz joins Rob Lowe to discuss the final season of “SEAL Team” on CBS, nearly drowning in alligator-infested waters, their memories of working with Rob’s brother Chad, getting discovered while walking his dog, and much more.Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

08-29
56:14

Lamorne Morris: The No-Shirt Effect

Lamorne and Rob had so much fun on the set of “Unstable” season 2 (out now on Netflix!). “New Girl” star Lamorne Morris joins Rob Lowe to discuss his role as Peter in “Unstable,” the legacy of Chris Farley, how he prepared for the his film about the first episode of “Saturday Night Live,” his Emmy-nominated work in the new season of "Fargo,” some of the advice Rob gave to Lamorne on-set, and much more. Catch Rob and Lamorne in season 2 of "Unstable," on Netflix now! Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

08-22
48:15

Jamie Kern Lima: Divine Downloads

Jamie and Rob want you to listen to your dreams! IT Cosmetics founder and podcast host Jamie Kern Lima joins Rob Lowe to discuss her journey from Denny's waitress to the founder of a billion-dollar cosmetics brand, finding inspiration in dreams, cheering yourself on, not taking rejection personally, and her new podcast, “The Jamie Kern Lima Show.”  Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

08-15
53:26

Casey Affleck: Life in the Slow Lane

Rob and Casey love talking movies! Casey Affleck joins Rob Lowe to discuss his new film, “The Instigators,” the value of sobriety, the understated genius of Matt Damon, their first movie theater memories, the “Outsiders” audition process, actors as directors (and directors as actors), some excellent advice from Michael Caine, and much more. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

08-08
59:32

John Owen Lowe & Andrew Gurland: Bringing the Entertainment

Season 2 of “Unstable” is now streaming on Netflix! John Owen Lowe and “Unstable” Season 2 showrunner Andrew Gurland join Rob Lowe to discuss the new season of their Netflix show, the increasingly blurry line between Rob and John Owen’s characters and themselves, catching up on “Real Housewives of New Jersey,” the amazing unpredictability of Fred Armisen, the character they wish was serving as host for this episode, and much more. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

08-01
54:50

Fred Armisen: No Bald Cap

Fred and Rob are so happy to be working together again on their Netflix show “Unstable!” Fred Armisen joins Rob Lowe to discuss the new season of “Unstable” (out August 1st), Fred’s approach to playing Uncle Fester in “Wednesday,” shooting “The Floor” in Ireland, dinner for Mick Jagger, Rob’s field trip to the CERN particle accelerator, starring in the official music video for George Harrison’s “My Sweet Lord,” and much more. Inspired by Walmart, Rob is opening up the Lowe Down Line this summer to answer your questions about cultural trends, fandoms, home design, and all things style! If you’ve got a question, just leave me a message at (323) 570-4551 and tune in to the next installment of the Lowe Down Line.

07-25
01:00:30

Andy Richter: Twee is a Great Word

Rob Lowe welcomes back one of his favorite podcasters and now radio host, Andy Richter! In this episode they get into Andy’s new call-in show on SiriusXM, Howard Stern, how game shows are one of the last universal forms of entertainment, British comedy, and more.  Inspired by Walmart, Rob is opening up the Lowe Down Line this summer to answer your questions about cultural trends, fandoms, home design, and all things style! If you’ve got a question, just leave me a message at (323) 570-4551 and tune in to the next installment of the Lowe Down Line.

07-18
43:44

Dan Carlin: The Good Old Days

Dan and Rob think history is exciting! "Hardcore History" host Dan Carlin joins Rob Lowe to discuss watching history unfold in real-time, why Rob believes 1976 to 1986 was the best time to be alive, whether the United States is an empire in decline, why the presidency of JFK might be even more important than we initially thought, the evolution of television journalism, and much more. Inspired by Walmart, Rob is opening up the Lowe Down Line this summer to answer your questions about cultural trends, fandoms, home design, and all things style! If you’ve got a question, just leave me a message at (323) 570-4551 and tune in to the next installment of the Lowe Down Line.

07-11
55:25

Julie

Why is the name of the cosmetic company never said during this interview?

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Gossamer01

I recently posted side by side pics of you from 1983 and current. The following comment was made "Rob Lowe...hasn’t aged at all!"

08-17 Reply

Mona Peterson

Just finished another fantastic episode of 'Literally! With Rob Lowe'! Rob's interviews are always engaging and full of genuine insight. His effortless charisma and ability to dig deep with his guests make each episode a must-listen. https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/packaging-los-angeles-5798574/episodes/role-of-candle-packaging-in-e-218349043

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