
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

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!

Jan 16, 2025 • 50min
Mel Robbins: Let Them
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 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. 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!

Jan 9, 2025 • 52min
Bill Simmons: The Yacht Rock Killer
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 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!

Jan 2, 2025 • 51min
Ken Burns: History Doesn't Repeat Itself
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 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!

Dec 26, 2024 • 44min
Katharine McPhee and David Foster: Christmas Songs (Holiday Re-Release)
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 Streisand, and Quincy Jones. Note: This episode was recorded in November 2023. 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!

Dec 19, 2024 • 41min
“The Outsiders” Memories w/ Francis Ford Coppola
Francis Ford Coppola, the legendary filmmaker behind classics like The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, shares nostalgic stories from the making of The Outsiders. He reflects on audition memories and the emotional weight of his late wife, Eleanor. Coppola opens up about his new film, Megalopolis, discussing the creative process and the significance of collaboration in filmmaking. With anecdotes about happy accidents and personal connections, he emphasizes how experiences shape artistry.

Dec 12, 2024 • 52min
Paul Reiser: Duck Decoy
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 featured on the show!

Dec 5, 2024 • 1h 8min
Bobby Lee: Get My Stick Back
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!
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