Literally! With Rob Lowe

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. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Literally with Rob Lowe ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

Episodes

August 21, 2025 57 mins

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.

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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 b...

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August 14, 2025 59 mins

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. 

 

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August 7, 2025 46 mins

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 f...

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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.

 

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July 31, 2025 51 mins

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.

 

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July 24, 2025 57 mins

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.

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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 M...

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July 17, 2025 52 mins

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.

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July 10, 2025 52 mins

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.

 

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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 actress/comedian/writer Lisa Kudrow discuss the Friends reunion, parenting, Rob’s experience on Who Do You Think You Are, improv training vs dramatic acting c...

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Rob and David aren’t afraid to ask the big questions! In this episode, Rob’s friend David Baszucki, genius co-founder and CEO of Roblox, joins the show to discuss the value of community and connection, their fascination with subtle body language, bringing people together on Roblox, and more. Plus, Rob and David dive into lucid dreaming and explore whether they can prove or disprove psychic abilities!

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June 26, 2025 48 mins

Rob and Larry are comedy nerds. Larry Charles, the director of “Borat” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” joins Rob Lowe to discuss working with Bob Dylan and Larry David, the experience of shooting “Borat,” their mutual friend Arsenio Hall, his new memoir, and much more.

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June 19, 2025 48 mins

Rob is Sir Jonathan Pryce’s biggest fan! The legendary actor joins Rob Lowe to discuss how the late Pope Francis inspired his performance in “Game of Thrones,” acting lessons from Al Pacino, his favorite theaters to perform in, how the loss of his father inspired him to take on “Hamlet,” the new season of “Slow Horses,” and much more. 

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June 12, 2025 45 mins

Ralph and Rob are “Outsiders” for life. Ralph Macchio and Rob Lowe reunite in the studio to discuss “Karate Kid: Legends” (in theaters now), their memories from shooting “The Outsiders,” Ralph's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the global legacy of “Karate Kid,” and much more. 

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June 5, 2025 57 mins

Rhett & Link are the kings of YouTube! The comedy duo joins Rob Lowe to discuss their long-running morning show, “Good Mythical Morning,” growing up together in North Carolina, their beloved YouTube taste tests, the difference between new media celebrity and old media celebrity, and much more.

 

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Rob and Patrick are practically family! The “White Lotus” star joins Rob Lowe to discuss his father Arnold's softening with age, his experiences at the Met Gala and the Cannes Film Festival, bonding with his family on "White Lotus," 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 sho...

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May 22, 2025 50 mins

Rob and Ike are the biggest Kate Hudson fans! Actor Ike Barinholtz (The Mindy Project, The Studio, Running Point) joins Rob Lowe to talk about their mutual friends Kate Hudson and Amy Poehler, the time Ike ate the coconut cake Tom Cruise gifted to Mindy Kaling, Rob’s look-a-like in the Lakers organization, doing improv in Amsterdam with Seth Meyers, and much more.

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May 15, 2025 50 mins

Penn and Rob wish they were invited to "We Are the World!" Magician, television presenter, and author Penn Jillette (of Penn & Teller) joins Rob Lowe to discuss his surprising favorite magic trick, the genius of Bob Dylan, 50 years of “Penn & Teller,” and his new novel.

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Kelsey Grammer returns to "Literally” for a moving episode. The "Frasier" and "Cheers" star joins Rob Lowe to discuss his deeply cathartic new book, "Karen: A Brother Remembers," the tragic loss of his sister, his return to the world of "X-Men" and Marvel, why he still finds joy in acting, and much more.

 

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