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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.

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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.

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Episodes
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Simon Sinek: Light Up a Room

10/2/2025
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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:55:15

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Jane Lynch: Stalking Tony The Tiger (Re-Release)

9/29/2025
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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:07:30

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Spinal Tap: Live & In-Person

9/25/2025
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. 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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:06:06

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Josh Duhamel: Nash Bridges with Stethoscopes

9/18/2025
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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:45:53

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Laraine Newman: The Shame of the Senso-Rings (Re-Release)

9/15/2025
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!

Duration:00:40:21

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Tony Hale: Watching the Bloopers

9/11/2025
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!

Duration:00:42:00

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Alicia Silverstone: Irish Slang

9/4/2025
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!

Duration:00:41:36

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Lily Collins: The Tweeds and the Wellies (Re-Release)

9/1/2025
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!

Duration:00:51:37

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Tony Hawk: Got Your Bell Rang

8/28/2025
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!

Duration:00:36:47

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Eli Roth: Urban Legends

8/21/2025
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!

Duration:00:57:25

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Vanessa Bayer: It's More Fun With Cookies (Re-Release)

8/18/2025
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!

Duration:01:12:07

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KJ Apa: Poppin’ Tops

8/14/2025
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!

Duration:00:59:01

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Eric Roberts: Runaway Train

8/7/2025
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!

Duration:00:46:12

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Gwyneth Paltrow: Dangerous and Scintillating (Re-Release)

8/4/2025
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!

Duration:00:58:38

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Howie Mandel: Count Chocula

7/31/2025
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!

Duration:00:51:18

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Joel McHale: Bean Bag Pulls Focus

7/24/2025
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!

Duration:00:57:28

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John Fogerty: The Suitcase Behind The Microphone (Re-Release)

7/21/2025
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!

Duration:01:13:36

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Marc Maron: Good Talker

7/17/2025
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!

Duration:00:52:25

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Billy Bush: Trust But Verify

7/10/2025
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!

Duration:00:52:43

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Lisa Kudrow: Walking Into Rooms (Re-Release)

7/7/2025
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 classes, and much more. Plus: Lisa really wants to know what happened to The Grinder. This episode was originally released in January 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!

Duration:01:18:01