Literally! With Rob Lowe

We're looking back at Rob's excellent 2022 conversation with the brilliant actress Diane Kruger. On this episode, hear what inspired Diane to write her children's book "A Name From the Sky", what it was like working on Inglourious Basterds, and what it took to break out of the box Hollywood tried to put her in after playing Helen of Troy. This episode originally aired in 2022. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

We're looking back at Rob's interview with actress Sophia Bush! From One Tree Hill to Chicago P.D. to Grey's Anatomy, she's been a fixture on our TVs for years. Rob and Sophia discussed why Sophia ended up not staring in a Terminator film, how her time doing debate has helped her podcast career, and how Rob helped launch Dick Wolf's career. This episode originally aired in 2022. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

This week, we're looking back at Rob's conversation with "Modern Family" and "Happy Gilmore" star Julie Bowen. Find out how Julie has crafted her art of not caring, why she's done with dating, and info on her pivot from acting to directing. This episode originally aired in 2022. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

You know her and love her from Dawson's Creek, Freaks and Geeks, Girls5eva, and much more... it's Busy Philipps! We're looking back at Rob's 2022 conversation with the actress, where they discuss the inside scoop on her experience at the Academy Awards, why she feels out of place in NYC, which SNL star is her fairy godmother, and why she lost so many roles to Tara Reid. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Rob spoke to his Parks & Rec co-star Jenny Slate back in 2021 for one of our favorite Literally! episodes ever. Hear Jenny and Rob discuss ASMR, meeting on the set of Parks & Recreation, Jenny’s SNL audition, and their allergy to cynicism. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

We're looking back at Rob's conversation with musician and longtime "Law & Order: SVU" star Ice-T! You'll hear how writing rhymes for gang members helped Ice-T hone his craft, why Rob and Ice-T acted in the same movie but never saw one another, a short and intriguing history of hip-hop, and why Black Sabbath and Lamb of God are Ice-T's heavy metal heroes. This episode originally aired in September 2022. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

We're looking back at Rob's 2022 conversation with the great Whoopi Goldberg. Hear about the time Rob and Whoopi's 1984 Clean Water caravan got pulled over for speeding, why Whoopi keeps a landline and rarely has her cell phone on her, the experience of making Ghost and how no one knew the type of film they were creating, and the incredible impact of her new film Till. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

We're looking back at Rob's 2022 conversation with "The Odyssey" and "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" star Jon Bernthal! Find out why Jon left the United States for an intense training session at Stanislavski's theater in Moscow and how grateful he is for his time with The Walking Dead.. And hear Jon and Rob's favorite Oliver Stone stories! This episode originally aired in July 2022. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

This week, we're looking back at our youth. Rob has curated some of his favorite conversations about youthful antics from the seven years of Literally! for this special episode. This episode features moments from interviews with Jo Koy, Gwyneth Paltrow, the Chernin brothers, Ralph Macchio, Penn Badgley, and Michael Cera. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

This week, we're looking back at Rob's conversation with the beloved actor and "Where Everybody Knows Your Name" host Ted Danson! Ted joins Rob Lowe to discuss the incredible legacy of “Cheers,” the optimistic comedy of “The Good Place” and “Parks & Recreation,” his experiences working with Steven Spielberg and Larry David, learning that his show was canceled while touring the Sistine Chapel, and the importance of protecting our oceans. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

This week, we're bringing the funny! Rob has curated some of his favorite conversations with funny people from the seven years of Literally! for this special episode. This episode features moments from interviews with Sebastian Maniscalco, Gabriel Iglesias, Mike Myers, Fortune Feimster, and Natasha Leggero. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

This week, Rob is talking to an assortment of thought leaders, industry titans, and general smarty-pantses! Rob has curated some of his favorite conversations from seven years of Literally! for this special episode - featuring moments from interviews with Dr. Mark Hyman, Mel Robbins, Roblox CEO David Baszucki, documentarian Ken Burns, Oprah Winfrey, investor Marc Andreessen, and legendary humanitarian and former First Lady of California Maria Shriver. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

We're looking back at Rob's hilarious 2023 conversation with "Smartless" host Will Arnett this week! Hear their hot takes on sports radio, Rob’s fitness hacks, and Will’s Arrested Development days. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

This week, we're focusing on a topic that is very important to Rob: recovery. Rob has curated some of his favorite conversations from the seven years of Literally! for this special episode focused on recovery and addiction. This episode features moments from interviews with Katey Sagal, Josh Brolin, Kristin Davis, Bobby Lee, Casey Affleck, Rob Delaney, and Nikki Glaser. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

We’re talking parenting this week! Rob has curated some of his favorite conversations from the seven years of Literally! for this special episode focused on a subject near and dear to his heart. This episode features moments from interviews with Mark Cuban, Catherine O’Hara, Hilary Swank, Drew Barrymore, Natasha Leggero, Jerry O’Connell, Lisa Kudrow, and Titus Welliver. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

This week, we're looking back on Rob's 2023 conversation with the hilarious Bert Kreischer. The comedian joined Rob Lowe to talk Steely Dan, comedy, and adult male friendships. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

We’re talking sports this week! Rob has curated some of his favorite conversations from the seven years of Literally! for this special episode focused on professional sports. This episode features moments from interviews with Jeannie Buss, Caitlyn Jenner, Joe Buck, Michael Strahan, Jomboy, Kelly Slater, Julian Edelman, and Clayton Kershaw. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

It's a family affair this week! Rob has curated some of his favorite moments from his family's appearances on the show. This episode features moments from interviews with Rob's wife Sheryl, as well as his sons John Owen and Matthew Lowe. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

"Modern Family" and "Married... with Children" star Ed O'Neill joined Rob Lowe to discuss which stand-up comedian got Ed's football autograph, why Rob wasn't in Waynes World 2, and the incredible origin story of Al Bundy. This interview was originally released in December 2021. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

We’re talking all things Brat Pack and 1980s this week!  Rob has curated some of his favorite conversations from the seven years of Literally! for this special episode focused on our favorite decade: the eighties! This episode features moments from interviews with Demi Moore, Andrew McCarthy, Ralph Macchio, Molly Ringwald, Robert Downey Jr., Jon Cryer, and Kevin Bacon. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

We're talking Parks & Rec! Rob has curated some of his favorite conversations from the seven years of Literally! for this special episode focused on the beloved sitcom, including moments with Chris Pratt, Adam Scott, Parks & Rec creator Mike Schur, Ron Swanson himself Nick Offerman, superfan Kevin Jonas, and Parks writer Alan Yang. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

This week, we're looking back on Rob's 2023 conversation with the great Kevin Bacon! In this episode you’ll hear about Kevin’s experience playing onstage with Billy Joel at the Garden, how he came to own a farm in the 1980s, the time he had to save his dog, and Clint Eastwood memories. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Yours could get featured on the show! This episode was recorded on August 31, 2023.

We're looking back at Rob's 2022 conversation with the great Katie Couric! You'll hear how Katie learned to roll with the punches while interviewing, why it's important to always get your checkup, and Katie's thoughts on the evolution of journalism. All of this and a glimpse into Katie's new venture, "Katie Couric Media." Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

In honor of the passing of Clive Davis, we're looking back at Rob's 2021 conversation with the music industry giant. They discuss some of the incredible artists Clive worked with, including Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, The Notorious B.I.G., and more. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show! This episode originally aired on March 14, 2021.

Legendary TV sitcom director James Burrows recently passed, prompting an outpouring of memories and gratitude across the entertainment world. Rob Lowe revisits his 2022 conversation with the genius behind beloved sitcoms such as Cheers, Taxi, Will & Grace, Frasier, The Big Bang Theory, Friends, and many more. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Yours could get featured on the show!

This week, we're looking back at Rob's 2022 conversation with "The Office" star Rainn Wilson! Find out how "The Office" was almost cancelled before its third season, Rainn and Rob's approach to acting for comedy vs drama, and what updates would be added to a second edition of "The Bassoon King." This episode originally aired in August 2022. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

This week, we're looking back at Rob's 2023 conversation with actress and musician Mckenna Grace! Before her work in "Regretting You," "Hunger Games," and "Scream 7," Rob and Mckenna discussed how Shirley Temple inspired Mckenna’s career, child acting laws, the challenges of being on social media, Mckenna’s songwriting process, and the greatness of Mr. & Mrs. Smith. This episode originally aired in May 2023. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

This week, we're looking back at Rob's 2023 conversation with "YOU" and "Gossip Girl" star Penn Badgley! They discuss their eerie similarities as well as Penn’s middle school tribulations, his journey from Gossip Girl to YOU, his meditation practice, and the mysterious TikTok algorithm. This episode originally aired in March 2023. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Terry and Rob love the grind! Actor and television host Terry Crews (America's Got Talent, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) joins Rob Lowe to discuss working with Sylvester Stallone, hosting “America’s Got Talent,” why Terry’s collaboration with Cadillac is so full-circle for him and his family, and a very honest conversation about addiction and treatment. Plus, stick around for a special Father’s Day Lowedown Line! This episode is brought to you by Macy's Macys.com/giftguide. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Rob and David both hiked Machu Picchu! The “Arrested Development” star and comedian David Cross joins Rob Lowe to discuss his experience in Peru with Bob Odenkirk, whether the best decade was the ’80s or ’90s, a quote from Winston Churchill, his new stand-up special, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

This week, we're looking back at Rob's 2021 conversation with the hilarious Gabriel Iglesias! The comedian joins Rob to discuss Tik Tok, compare notes on doing Family Guy, working with Steven Soderbergh, and Gabriel takes Rob on a virtual tour of an unusual collection. This episode originally aired in April 2021. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Actor and “SNL” alum Will Forte joins Rob Lowe to discuss the release of the long-awaited “Coyote vs. Acme” movie, their animated “Miami Vice” parody from years ago, and the advice they have received from acting greats. Will also shares why raising awareness for Huntington’s disease is a cause close to his heart. Plus, stay tuned for a special surprise cameo. To find out more about Huntington’s disease, visit www.honestlyhd.com. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Singer, songwriter, actor, and Dodgers super-fan Josh Groban joins Rob Lowe to discuss recording a song with his father for his new album, what it’s really like to perform the National Anthem at a baseball stadium, exchanging letters with musical theater legend Stephen Sondheim, his thoughts on the most recent Coachella music festival, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

This week, we’re looking back on Rob’s interview with the multi-talented Paris Hilton! The two talked travel, growing up in front of the camera, retiring from clubbing, the Metaverse and her documentary "This is Paris.” This episode came out in June 2022. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Rob and Maury Povich are kindred spirits! The legendary broadcaster, best known for hosting the long-running talk show "Maury," joins Rob Lowe to discuss his new podcast, his wife, Connie Chung, his coverage of Rob back in the day, his good friend President George W. Bush and much more. This episode was recorded on April 17th. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Rob is honored to be joined by Ellen Burstyn today! Legendary actress Ellen Burstyn (The Exorcist, Interstellar, The Last Picture Show, Requiem for a Dream) joins Rob Lowe to discuss the poem that saved her life, memories from shooting The Exorcist, her secrets to staying sharp at 93 years old, life-changing lessons from the genius acting teacher Lee Strasberg, handpicking Martin Scorsese for an early film, movie star jail, and much more. This episode is brought to you by Macy'smacys.com/giftguide. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

This week, we're looking back at Rob's 2021 conversation with Ron and Clint Howard! The brothers discuss family, creativity, and Hollywood in this wide-ranging conversation. Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube at YouTube.com/@LiterallyWithRobLowe!

Rob and Baz are Elvis super-fans! Iconic filmmaker Baz Luhrmann (director of The Great Gatsby, Moulin Rouge!, Elvis, and William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet) joins Rob to discuss his latest work, EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, memories with some of the greats (including Barbara Streisand, Prince, Paul McCartney, and Elton John), the reflection between K-Pop group BTS and Elvis, learning how to ride horses in armor for his upcoming Joan of Arc film, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube at YouTube.com/@LiterallyWithRobLowe! In an upcoming episode, we're celebrating the moms in our lives with a special MOTHER’S DAY THEMED LoweDown Line. If you've got a question for Rob about what to get that mother figure in your life, leave him a brief message at 323-570-4551. Make sure to drop a few details about who she is and what she likes so Rob can make a great rec. Your question could be featured on the show!

This week, we're looking back at Rob's conversation with actress and television personality Valerie Bertinelli! The incredible conversation covers everything - Malibu hangs, roofing houses during the 80s actor's strike, and all the Van Halen DRAMA. On today's episode, you'll also find out how Valerie got her role on One Day at a Time, and the unique gift MJ gave Eddie after recording a solo on Beat It! This episode originally aired in March 2022. In an upcoming episode, we're celebrating the moms in our lives with a special MOTHER’S DAY THEMED LoweDown Line. If you've got a question for Rob about what to get that mother figure in your life, leave him a brief message at 323-570-4551. Make sure to drop a few details about who she is and what she likes so Rob can make a great rec. Your question could be featured on the show! Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube at YouTube.com/@LiterallyWithRobLowe!

It's a very special West Wing reunion! This week, we're looking back at Rob's 2020 conversation with legendary writer and director Aaron Sorkin, the writer of "The West Wing," as well as films like "The Social Network," "A Few Good Men," and "Molly's Game." They discuss the "West Wing" reunion special, their favorite episodes of the show, how Rob was cast as Sam Seaborn, a disastrous moment from the opening night of "A Few Good Men" in London, and doing Chekov with Christopher Walken. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Mayor of Flavortown Guy Fieri talks with Rob Lowe about what makes for a classic American restaurant, his Hot Ones experience, starting a pretzel company as a kid, why running a restaurant is like producing a movie, America’s changing dining habits, his passion for mom and pop businesses, how he eats at home, and more. In an upcoming episode, we're celebrating the moms in our lives with a special MOTHER’S DAY THEMED LoweDown Line. If you've got a question for Rob about what to get that mother figure in your life, leave him a brief message at 323-570-4551. Make sure to drop a few details about who she is and what she likes so Rob can make a great rec. Your question could be featured on the show! Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube at YouTube.com/@LiterallyWithRobLowe!

Rob loves talking music with great singer-songwriters! Legendary musician Bruce Hornsby (known for his Grammy-winning work with Bruce Hornsby and the Range, as well as touring with the Grateful Dead) joins Rob Lowe to discuss how music has changed so dramatically since the 1980s, cheesy morning radio hosts, Bruce’s new album, mailbox money, playing basketball with Allen Iverson, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

This week, we're looking back at Rob's 2024 conversation with his old friend, Robert Downey Jr! Rob is talking to his former high school classmate and longtime friend: the great Robert Downey Jr. Hear them discuss their shared memories from Santa Monica High School, surviving the 1980s, the genius of Christopher Nolan, and growing from setbacks. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

It’s a Brat Pack reunion! Actor, director, and author Andrew McCarthy (St. Elmo’s Fire, Pretty in Pink, Weekend at Bernie’s) returns to Literally to discuss his new book about adult friendship, entering his sixties, the Brat Packers he surprisingly didn’t meet until recently (including Ralph Macchio!), his work in theater in Ireland, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Kevin and Rob have a lot of thoughts on comedy and getting older! The comedian and actor from Saturday Night Live and Happy Gilmore returns to Literally to discuss his new comedy special, not understanding most sports or movie references, Rob's recent black eye, learning how to better process your emotions, Rob’s original bachelor pad, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

This week, we're looking back at Rob's 2021 conversation with the great Anthony Michael Hall! The two actors look back on their film careers and Hollywood in the 1980's. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Tim and Rob could talk forever about comedy and music! The SNL legend and star of "DMV" on CBS returns to the podcast to discuss his new sitcom, the person who makes Tim laugh the most, the surprising fact that Rob has never been in an Adam Sandler movie, “Rainbow Connection,” and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Prepare to have your mind blown! This week’s episode of Literally is out of this world. Rob is joined by UFO expert Dr. Steven Greer to discuss proof of extraterrestrial life, the truth about Area 51, the recent rise of UFO whistleblowers, and much more. More info about Dr. Greer's podcast and books can be found at drstevengreer.com. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

This week, we're looking back at Rob's interview with the great Keegan-Michael Key back in 2020! The "Key & Peele" star joins Rob to discuss NFL names, the vocal mannerisms of Danny Glover, Keegan’s role opposite Meryl Streep in the new Ryan Murphy movie Prom and so much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Rob and "Saturday Night Live" star James Austin Johnson are giving you the secrets to crafting a good celebrity impression! Rob is joined by comedian and actor James Austin Johnson to discuss fatherhood, singing with Ariana Grande, how being a cast member on "SNL" affects your sleep schedule, fine-tuning an impression, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

LeVar Burton and Rob Lowe have no plans to retire! The legendary actor, writer, and television host returns to the show to discuss the new season of “Trivial Pursuit,” writing his much-anticipated memoir, Rob’s recent rewatch of “Roots,” why LeVar is glad he didn’t land a different game show hosting gig, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

This week, we're looking back at Rob's conversation with the great (and very handsome!) Dermot Mulroney. In this episode you’ll hear them talk about Young Guns, their shared love of regional theater, how Dermot cleared up his identity confusion with Dylan McDermott, Dermot’s second career as a recording cellist, and their jealousy of Timothée Chalamet. This episode originally aired in April 2023. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Sports personality Rich Eisen, host of the "Rich Eisen Show" on ESPN and Disney+, joins Rob Lowe to discuss how gambling has changed sports, their favorite TV show theme songs, “Sinners” with Michael B. Jordan, Rob's legendary NFL hat, the Bill Belichick Hall of Fame snub, and much more. Recorded just before Super Bowl LX. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Chris Pratt returns to the podcast! Rob’s good friend, golf partner, and “Parks & Rec” co-star Chris Pratt joins the show to discuss his quotable kids, his new movie “Mercy” (featuring a cameo from Chris Pratt’s actual brother), Christmas with Grandpa Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rob’s alien dinner, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

In honor of her passing, we are re-sharing Rob's 2020 conversation with the brilliant actress and comedian Catherine O'Hara. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Mr. Wonderful himself, Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary, joins Rob Lowe to discuss his acting debut alongside Gwyneth Paltrow and Timothée Chalamet in “Marty Supreme,” seventeen years of “Shark Tank,” how to build a watch collection, the future of artificial intelligence, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Kevin and Rob love to talk music, dogs, and fatherhood.  Kevin Jonas joins Rob Lowe to discuss his new single, “Changing,” memories of the Jonas Brothers performing at the White House, shooting Christmas movies, their shared love for the song “Torn” by Natalie Imbruglia, and more. Plus, Kevin has questions about  “9-1-1: Lone Star” and “Parks & Rec.” Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

This week, we're looking back at Rob's conversation with "The Good Wife" star Julianna Margulies! The two discuss meditating as a family, why she left ER, and Fraterdays! Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Yours could get featured on the show! Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Singer, writer, and Country Music Hall of Fame member Kenny Chesney joins Rob Lowe to discuss seeing each other in New Orleans, the importance of gratitude, how a failed courtship led him to songwriting, why he decided to write a memoir, life on the road, how “The Boys of Fall” reinvigorated his creativity, and much more. Kenny's memoir, "Heart Life Music," is available now. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Rob and "The Notebook" author Nicholas Sparks love to talk writing. One of the best-selling authors of all time, Sparks returns to the show to discuss his new novel, “Remain,” the live musical adaptation of “The Notebook,” the current state of book tours, his collaboration with M. Night Shyamalan, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

This week, we're looking back at Rob's interview with three-time Super Bowl champ Julian Edelman back in March 2023! Hear them discuss Super Bowl LI, Belichick’s strategic silence, how pro football is changing, where they expected Tom Brady to go in 2023, and Julian’s big screen experience on “80 for Brady.” Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

We're throwing it back to Rob's interview with the great Michael J. Fox! The two discuss the balance of realism and optimism, Transcendental Meditation, being in a jungle for six months with Sean Penn, and dissect some of Paul Simon’s most cryptic lyrics. Plus: we learn Michael’s favorite theme song from one of his movies. This episode originally aired in December 2020. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

It’s an “About Last Night” reunion! Rob’s co-star from “About Last Night,” Jim Belushi, joins him to discuss the journey that led to their roles together in the 1986 film, working with Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson on the new movie “Song Sung Blue,” why he was so impressed by Kristen Stewart, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

This week, we're looking back at Rob's conversation with the great Natasha Lyonne! Hear why Natasha feels safe around Maya Rudolph and Amy Poehler, how her love has grown for Detectives Sipowicz and Columbo, and how when you gain fame you need to avoid the dangerous "celebrity vocal sound." This episode originally aired in August 2022. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Rob Lowe and Simon Pegg love the films of the 1980s! Actor and filmmaker Simon Pegg joins Rob Lowe to discuss their mutual friend Tom Cruise, the surprise grand slam of "Shaun of the Dead," Rob's old neighbor John Cleese, art in the age of artificial intelligence, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Rob is Connie Chung's biggest fan. The legendary news anchor joins Rob Lowe to discuss how her relationship with her husband, Maury Povich, parallels Rob and Sheryl’s marriage, as well as her opinion on modern news broadcasting, her contentious interview with Marlon Brando, a strange encounter with Richard Nixon, the legacy of Barbara Walters, and much more. "Connie: A Memoir" is available wherever you get your books. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Buckle-up because you’re about to jet-set into some fantastic stories when Kenny and Rob take the mic. In this "Literally" re-release, find out the origins to “Danger Zone” and “What a Fool Believes”, Why Steve Perry was coaching Cyndi Lauper at the “We are the World” recording, and, of course, "Top Gun!" Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Rob was so excited to finally speak with Martha Plimpton! The actress joins Rob to discuss her life-changing experiences on Broadway, her HBO show, "Task," moving to London, and her experience studying animal tracking in Africa! Plus, Rob pays tribute to the brilliant writer Tom Stoppard, who passed on November 29th, soon after the recording of this interview. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Rob says Josh Richards is too handsome for his own good! The businessman, podcast host, actor, and social-media star joins Rob Lowe to discuss dropping out of high school and coming of age on TikTok at the “Sway House,” his popular Barstool Sports podcast, talking P.P. (popularity and prestige), a hypothetical Rob vs. Dave Portnoy boxing match (winner gets to play Josh's dad in a movie), and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

This week, we’re looking back at Rob’s great conversation with legendary dog whisperer Cesar Millan! cats! Listen to their great chat and find out how connecting with nature can help keep you and your dog calm, why the eldest dog may not be the pack leader, and how every dog has the potential to gain street smarts. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Rob and Clayton still can’t believe the Dodgers won back-to-back! Three-time World Series champion Clayton Kershaw joins Rob Lowe to discuss his incredible recent World Series win, retiring on top, legendary Dodgers greats like Vin Scully and Sandy Koufax, the changes he’d make to youth baseball, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Shaq says that Rob Lowe taught him how to be a superstar! The legendary basketball player and "Inside the NBA" host joins Rob Lowe to discuss their first meeting in 1990s Los Angeles, what Shaq’s ideal week would look like, his sleep apnea journey, the recent NBA gambling controversies, and much more. Plus, Rob answers a question about one of his favorite topics: dogs! Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

This week, we're looking back at Rob's conversation with Jennifer Grey! They discuss the time Jennifer sang showtunes for Stephen Sondheim at Hal Prince's holiday party, how writing about her own experience has shaped her future, and both actors' odd experiences while shooting the 1990 film "If the Shoe Fits". This episode originally aired in July 2022. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Friend of the show Sebastian Maniscalco returns! His latest special, “Sebastian Maniscalco: It Ain’t Right,” premieres on Hulu on Friday, November 21. The comedian and actor joins Rob Lowe to discuss growing up in the days before air conditioning, Sebastian wants to know what Rob uses TikTok for, Rob’s first time meeting Frank Sinatra, the state of entertainment, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

From "The Princess Bride" to "Forrest Gump" to her latest project, "The Girlfriend," Rob is thrilled to finally dig in with the legendary Robin Wright! The actress, producer, and director joins Rob Lowe to reminisce about their memories of Los Angeles in the 1980s, her breakout role as Princess Buttercup in "The Princess Bride," her early fears about directing, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Alright, alright, alright, we're looking back at Rob's conversation with the great Matthew McConaughey! The two discuss Matthew’s memoir "Greenlights," making "Contact" together, auditioning for "Titanic," launchpad lines, Joel Schumacher, and we finally find out who coined the term “McConaissance." This episode originally aired in February 2021. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Rob welcomes LeAnn Rimes to the “9-1-1” television universe! Singer, songwriter, and actress LeAnn Rimes joins Rob Lowe to discuss working with Rob’s brother on “9-1-1: Nashville,” why she believes auto-tune makes music less interesting, what it’s like being a judge on “The Voice” in Australia and the U.K., her memories as the youngest person to ever win the Best New Artist Grammy award, and much more. Plus, Rob asks LeAnn about the evolution of National Anthem performances at sporting events. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Sheryl Lowe returns to "Literally" for a very special conversation about, fittingly, love! Rob and his better half discuss their philosophy on marriage, her experience growing up in Los Angeles, whether they would have dated if they'd met as teenagers, and much more. Plus, they FaceTime their sons live on the air!

It's Halloween season, so we are looking back at Rob's conversation with "Scream" queen Neve Campbell! They talk about Neve's incredible run of 800 Phantom of the Opera performances, how great it has been to grow up acting in the Scream franchise, and the odd instance of Rob and Neve meeting at Stephen Dorff's birthday party. This episode originally aired in February 2022. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Brett and Rob are running from boredom! Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso, Shrinking) joins Rob Lowe to discuss their shared admiration for Kermit the Frog, why dinner parties are more important in the UK, how he went from writer to actor on "Ted Lasso," Brett’s new film, “All of You,” and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Author and inspirational speaker Simon Sinek joins Rob Lowe to discuss pursuing risk, what they would tell young people about the future of higher education, whether product placement actually works, how to survive in a post-AI economy, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

This week, we're looking back at Rob's conversation with the great Jane Lynch of "Glee!" In this episode, Rob and actress/author/comedian Jane Lynch discuss non-traditional pet names, Transcendental Meditation, working with Christopher Guest, and discover they have much more in common than they expected. Plus: we learn if Jane would rather see a UFO, a ghost, or a Bigfoot in another edition of The Lowe Down. This episode originally aired in October 2020. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Rob Lowe is joined live and in person by the iconic rock band Spinal Tap and filmmaker Marty Di Bergi (who bear a striking resemblance to legendary comedians Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, and Harry Shearer and director Rob Reiner). They discuss their new film, “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues,” Sabrina Carpenter’s album cover, their beef with Oasis, the films of the Brat Pack era, and much more. "SPINAL TAP II: THE END CONTINUES" will be available On Demand to rent or buy September 30. Plus, former First Lady Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson answer a question from Rob! Check out "IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson" wherever you find your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Josh and Rob just want to hang out with their buddies in the woods! Actor Josh Duhamel joins Rob Lowe to discuss leaving Hollywood for the wilderness of Minnesota, working with the great James Caan, his new show “Ransom Canyon,” and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

We're looking back at Rob's conversation with SNL legend Laraine Newman! In this episode, Rob and SNL and Groundlings alum Laraine Newman discuss when you should say hello to your neighbor, how The Coneheads makeup can change you, and why it may be a good idea to copyright your character’s voice! This episode originally aired in July 2021. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Tony Hale and Rob Lowe prove that faith and show business aren’t mutually exclusive! Actor Tony Hale joins Rob Lowe to discuss his new film, “Sketch,” his recent move to Alabama, marrying a make-up artist, working on “Arrested Development” and “Veep,” his prayer practice, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

It's always a delight when Alicia and Rob get together! "Clueless" star Alicia Silverstone joins Rob Lowe to discuss filming her new show, "Irish Blood," in Ireland, the difference between going out in the 1980s and today, her upcoming film "Bugonia" with Emma Stone, her role in the 1997 "Batman & Robin" movie, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

We're looking back at Rob's conversation with "Emily in Paris" herself - Lily Collins! Today Lily Collins and Rob Lowe exchange acting and activity stories. On this episode Lily talks about being cut from a 30 Seconds to Mars video, Rob pitches the perfect Emily in Paris story-arc, Lily's incredible experience she had making Windfall, and they both bond over the love of surfing! This episode originally aired in March 2022. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Tony Hawk is tempting Rob to get back on the skateboard! The legendary skateboarder joins Rob Lowe to discuss growing up in Southern California, coming to terms with your age, the iconic soundtracks to the “Pro Skater” video games, Rob’s skateboarding days at Santa Monica High, why Tony's intimidated by surfing, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Rob and Eli Roth are getting spooky! Horror mastermind Eli Roth joins Rob Lowe to discuss the urban legends of the 1970s and 1980s, working with Quentin Tarantino, his insane college job at Penthouse, his new project “Let the Devil In” on MGM+, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

You asked for more Rob Lowe, and now you're getting more Rob Lowe! Every other Monday in the Literally podcast feed, we’ll be sharing a special re-release from the Literally archives. From Robert Downey Jr. to Oprah Winfrey, you never know who will show up. In this episode, Rob and SNL great Vanessa Bayer discuss the pace of big cities vs the suburbs, Vanessa’s summer on Sesame Street, doing Rachel Green for Jennifer Aniston, the brilliance of Encino Man, and rank their favorite QVC hosts. Plus: Rob answers an unusual sports question in the Lowedown Line. This episode was originally released in March 2021. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

Things go off the rails when actors KJ Apa (Riverdale) and John Owen Lowe (Unstable) drop in on Rob Lowe! After losing their shirts, they get into KJ’s Samoan heritage, AI, visitation dreams, the relationship between self-discovery and sobriety, gratitude, and KJ’s new film The Map That Leads to You. A certain Schwarzenegger also makes an appearance. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Eric Roberts is one of the most prolific actors in Hollywood history. The legendary performer, father of Emma Roberts and brother of Julia Roberts, joins Rob Lowe to discuss working with geniuses like Bob Fosse and Christopher Nolan, the joys of becoming a grandfather, joining the Stuntmen's Association for "Star 80," and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

In which Rob and actress/author/businesswoman Gwyneth Paltrow discuss their 30-year friendship, having Steven Spielberg direct your wedding video, and how Gwyneth has never really left Rob’s guest room. Plus: we learn the tenuous truism that gave Goop its name. This episode was originally released in July 2020. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

Howie and Rob have worked in nearly every medium of show business! Actor, comedian, TV personality, and podcaster Howie Mandel joins Rob Lowe to discuss the origins of "Deal or No Deal," why Howie loves Rob’s work on "The Floor," how he ended up working with holograms, their shared fascination with "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson," and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Joel and Rob are Fox game show brothers! Actor and comedian Joel McHale joins Rob Lowe to talk about filming "Animal Control" in Vancouver, his role on "The Bear," Rob’s new tattoo, how Rob (and Tom Brady) inadvertently helped Joel win money this year, their respective FOX game shows, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

You asked for more Rob Lowe, and now you're getting more Rob Lowe! Every other Monday in the Literally podcast feed, we’ll be sharing a special re-release from the Literally archives. From Robert Downey Jr. to Oprah Winfrey, you never know who will show up. This week, Rob and rock legend John Fogerty discuss the formation of Creedence Clearwater Revival, seeing The Beatles’ final American concert, Rob's infamous version of "Proud Mary," and dive deep on the stories behind the writing of John’s most famous songs. Plus: Rob answers a question about the most important virtue in the LoweDown Line. This episode was originally released in July 2021. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

Rob bows down to the original king of podcasting! Actor, comedian, and podcaster Marc Maron joins Rob Lowe to discuss receiving Bruce Springsteen’s approval for his performance in the new Bruce biopic, working with Owen Wilson on "Stick," being an early adopter of podcasting, why Rob has never opened a restaurant, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!

Rob and Billy Bush are going there. Television host and podcaster Billy Bush joins Rob Lowe to discuss the infamous "Access Hollywood" tape, his new podcast "Hot Mics," overcoming shame, why he always had issues with the "Today Show," and what he learned from a contentious interview with Ricky Martin. Make sure to subscribe to the show 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!