
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.
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Latest episodes

Mar 27, 2025 • 58min
Benji and Joel Madden (of Good Charlotte): Gentleman at All Costs
It’s a bro-fest when Rob and the Madden brothers get together! Rob’s good friends Benji and Joel Madden (founding members of the rock band Good Charlotte) join Rob in-person in Santa Barbara to discuss male friendship, their three incredible wives (Sheryl Lowe, Cameron Diaz, and Nicole Richie), music, 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!

Mar 20, 2025 • 30min
Chazz Palminteri: The Original Bronx Tale
Chazz Palminteri, renowned for his work in 'A Bronx Tale,' shares captivating insights into his remarkable career, including his collaboration with Robert De Niro. He delves into the nostalgic charm of Yankee Stadium and how it compares to Citi Field, mixing sports with personal anecdotes. Palminteri reflects on the challenges of transforming his one-man show into various formats, while recalling colorful Bronx characters that shaped his past. The discussion intertwines with cinematic influences and the balance of life, offering a heartfelt glimpse into his future aspirations.

Mar 13, 2025 • 47min
Adam Scott: Ben Wyatt & Chris Traeger Reunite!
It’s a “Parks & Rec” reunion! “Severance” star Adam Scott joins Rob Lowe to discuss shooting the second season of the hit Apple show, their memories together on the set of “Parks & Rec,” why Rob loves Adam’s fashion sense, 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!

Mar 6, 2025 • 38min
Robert Wagner: Old School Hollywood
Rob Lowe's impression of Robert Wagner was so good that Mike Myers included it in “Austin Powers 2!” The legendary Robert Wagner joins Rob Lowe to talk about their decades-long friendship, his bond with Frank Sinatra, his experiences working with Spencer Tracy and Paul Newman, the secret to staying sharp and happy at 95 years old, 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!

Feb 27, 2025 • 47min
Kristin Davis: Safari Memories
Kristin and Rob made a movie together in Africa! “Sex and the City” star Kristin Davis joins Rob Lowe to talk about their experience shooting the Netflix movie “Holiday in the Wild” in Zambia and South Africa (featuring snakes, sharks, lions, and elephants), her incredible animal activism, why they both signed up for the thriller “Atomic Train” in the ‘90s, her new podcast “Are You a Charlotte?,” their sobriety journeys, and much more. Plus, Rob tries to guess the identity of Kristin’s mystery ex.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!

Feb 20, 2025 • 38min
Matthew Modine: Vision Quest or Youngblood?
Matthew Modine, an acclaimed actor known for films like "Full Metal Jacket" and "Vision Quest," joins Rob Lowe for a delightful chat. They reminisce about their time working on "The Hotel New Hampshire," sharing a hilarious stunt mishap that left Rob injured. The duo dives into the nostalgia of 80s cinema, debating the charm of classic films and their iconic soundtracks. Modine reflects on the transformative nature of acting, discussing memorable roles and the collaborative spirit of filmmaking. Expect laughter, heartfelt stories, and cherished memories!

Feb 13, 2025 • 43min
Julia Garner: Material Girl
Julia Garner, an acclaimed actress known for her roles in "Ozark" and "Inventing Anna," joins Rob Lowe in a delightful chat. They bond over their "blended family" ties, and Julia shares her quirky experience at clown school in France. Exciting updates emerge about her upcoming role as Madonna, showcasing her dedication to creativity. They explore the challenges of stepping outside comfort zones and the humorous antics that come with it, all while celebrating the joy of acting and their mutual appreciation for dogs.

Feb 6, 2025 • 46min
Gary Sinise: Lt. Dan Returns!
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 can, please consider supporting those impacted, as well as first responders, by donating to the LAFD Foundation. 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!

Jan 30, 2025 • 57min
Josh Brolin: Character Actor
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 thoughts are with all those affected by the wildfires in Southern California. If you can, please consider supporting those impacted, as well as first responders, by donating to the LAFD Foundation. 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!

Jan 23, 2025 • 1h 4min
Gene Simmons: How is the Orchestra?
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. Our thoughts are with all those affected by the wildfires in Southern California. If you can, please consider supporting those impacted, as well as first responders, by donating to the LAFD Foundation. 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!