Literally! With Rob Lowe

Julia and Rob are like family! Actress Julia Garner, the critically acclaimed star of Netflix hits like "Ozark" and "Inventing Anna," joins Rob Lowe to discuss her "blended family" with the Lowes, her experience at clown school in France, an update on playing Madonna in an upcoming film, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube at YouTube.com/@LiterallyWithRobLowe !  Got a ques...

Gary Sinise and Rob are eternally thankful for our veterans! Actor, musician, and advocate Gary Sinise joins Rob Lowe to discuss completing his late son Mac’s album, celebrating more than thirty years of “Forrest Gump,” leaving Los Angeles for Nashville, his amazing charity work for veterans, and much more. Our thoughts are with all those affected by the wildfires in Southern California. If you ca...

Josh and Rob are Santa Barbara brothers! Recorded live in Montecito, actor and author Josh Brolin joins Rob Lowe to discuss his memories from the “Goonies” set, why he wasn’t sure his “Men in Black 3” co-star Tommy Lee Jones liked him, his troublemaking youth with the Cito Rats, and the writing process behind his memoir, “From Under the Truck.”   This episode was recorded on November 22, 2024. Our...

Gene and Rob are here to explain magazines to Gen Z! Legendary KISS frontman and business mogul Gene Simmons joins Rob Lowe to discuss his relationships with the "Holy Trinity" (Cher, Diana Ross, and Liza Minnelli), the surprising historical origins of the classic KISS makeup, his experience as a sixth-grade teacher, and some moving memories of his mother, an amazing woman and Holocaust survivor. ...

Mel and Rob want you to share this episode with someone in your life who needs to hear it! Mel Robbins, the best-selling author and host of "The Mel Robbins Podcast," joins Rob Lowe to discuss two words that could change your life, the importance of personal responsibility, tips for dealing with rejection, and much more.   This episode was recorded in December 2024. Our thoughts are with all those...

Bill and Rob are talking all things Brat Pack and Yacht Rock! Bill Simmons, host of the popular Bill Simmons Podcast and producer of the new HBO documentary "Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary," joins Rob Lowe to discuss the parallels between yacht rock and the Brat Pack, what’s in store for the "St. Elmo’s Fire" sequel, Bill’s recent documentary projects with HBO and Netflix, and much more.   You can wat...

Ken Burns and Rob Lowe are passionate about history! Legendary documentarian Ken Burns joins Rob Lowe to discuss the genius of Leonardo da Vinci, how to make the American Revolution feel modern, the surprising story behind his classic nine-episode "Civil War" series, why Ken believes history does not repeat itself, and much more. "Leonardo da Vinci" is now streaming!    You can watch the full epis...

It’s a special holiday re-release of “Literally!” Katharine McPhee and David Foster join Rob Lowe to discuss their new album, “Christmas Songs,” Rob and David’s decades of friendship, why Rob prefers classic Christmas songs, the surprising origins of the “St. Elmo's Fire” theme, the genius of Celine Dion, and the incredible story of how Rob and David managed to prank President Clinton, Barbra Stre...

The legendary director of “The Outsiders,” “The Godfather” trilogy, and “Apocalypse Now” reunites with Rob Lowe to discuss memories from “The Outsiders” auditions, the passing of his wife and longtime collaborator Eleanor Coppola, his new film “Megalopolis,” and much more.   You can watch the full episode on YouTube at YouTube.com/@LiterallyWithRobLowe ! “Megalopolis” is available to rent at home...

Actor and comedian Paul Reiser joins Rob Lowe to discuss why “Mad About You” still holds up today, the “Stranger Things" character that stole Rob's "St. Elmo's Fire" look, Paul's long-awaited return to stand-up comedy, and much more. You can watch the full episode on YouTube at YouTube.com/@LiterallyWithRobLowe !  Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at 323-570-4551. Your question could get...

Lee-Lee and RoLo are back together! Comedian Bobby Lee joins Rob Lowe for a rollicking conversation, covering everything from sobriety and spirituality to Family Feud and Bobby’s "stickiness." You can watch the full episode on YouTube at YouTube.com/@LiterallyWithRobLowe ! Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at 323-570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show! Hosted by Simplecast...

Rob Lowe and Tim Shriver are on a mission to end the culture of divisiveness! Activist and Chairman of the Special Olympics, Timothy Shriver, joins Rob Lowe to discuss how to disagree with dignity, tips for finding common ground, Shriver-Kennedy family dinners, Tim’s new podcast “Need a Lift?,” and much more.   Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at 323-570-4551. Your question could get fea...

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...

“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 featur...

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 ques...

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 crea...

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!...

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 Daytonia...

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...

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 Penelo...

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 o...

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....

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....

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. El...

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 s...