Literally! With Rob Lowe

By Stitcher & Team Coco, Rob Lowe

Society & Culture

What's Literally! With Rob Lowe about?

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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Fred Armisen: A Literal Pyr...

03.30.2023

Fred Armisen and Rob Lowe are all about funny business. On this episode you’ll hear them talk about filming Rob’s new Netflix comedy series Unstable, the time Tommy Lee Jones locked eyes with Rob across a crowded room, what makes ...

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03.30.2023 Fred Armisen: A Literal Pyramid Scheme Fred Armisen and Rob Lowe are all about funny business. On this episode you’ll hear them talk about filming Rob’s new Netflix comedy series Unstable, the time Tommy Lee Jones locked eyes with Rob across a crowded room, what makes ...
03.23.2023 Julian Edelman: Surrounded by GOATs Three-time Super Bowl champ Julian Edelman and Rob Lowe have a shared love of the gridiron. On this episode you’ll hear them get into Super Bowl LI, Belichick’s strategic silence, how pro football is changing, Tom Brady’s future, and Julian’s ...
03.16.2023 Bruce Bozzi: John Wayne at Starbucks When former Palm restaurateur Bruce Bozzi and Rob Lowe get together, Hollywood glamour is in the air. On today's episode you'll hear about the politics behind The Palm’s famed caricature wall, memories of dining at Spago, Tom Cruise’s backflip, and ...
03.09.2023 LeVar Burton: Our Heroes are Human Old friends Rob Lowe and LeVar Burton join up to compare their career arcs! On today's episode you'll hear how RoLo and LeVar met, how landing Roots for LeVar’s first professional role shaped his career, why movies from the 1970s ...
03.02.2023 Penn Badgley: Listening Machines Penn Badgley and Rob Lowe are twinning. On today’s episode, you’ll hear about 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. Got a ...
02.23.2023 Ramy Youssef: Peabody Forward Ramy Youssef and Rob Lowe are in the interview ring once again to talk all things acting and comedy. On today's episode you'll hear about how Ramy got back into stand-up after lockdown, why he could only watch 7 minutes ...
02.16.2023 Rob Riggle: It'll Break Ya! It's exceedingly humorous when Rob Riggle and Rob Lowe get together. On today's episode you'll hear why Riggle wasn't in Top Gun: Maverick, how Lowe is going to help Riggle become the new host of The Daily Show, why Kansas ...
02.09.2023 Zoey Deutch: El Pollo Loco Passion Zoey Deutch and Rob Lowe are behind the mic and talking about all things performance. On today's episode, you'll hear how auditioning for roles in the 80s differs from auditioning today, what prompted Zoey to become a producer, and how ...
02.02.2023 William Shatner: Velour Lost its Allure William Shatner and Rob Lowe are energizing the podcast space. On today's episode we'll hear about Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson's Shakespearean reading event Rob and William were a part of, how going into space in real life is slightly ...
01.26.2023 Nicholas Sparks: Capture the Voice It's all about the written word when Nicholas Sparks joins Rob Lowe. On this episode you'll hear how Nicholas' writing process differs from most authors, his new book Dreamland, what happens when a book is turned into a movie, and ...
01.19.2023 Stephen A. Smith: The Heated Exchange Sports lovers unite when Stephen A. Smith and Rob Lowe get together in the aftermath of one of the greatest days in football history. On this episode you'll hear about Stephen's new book 'Straight Shooter: A Memoir of Second Chances ...
01.12.2023 Sona Movsesian: Slash on the Wall It's Team Coco all day everyday when Sona Movsesian joins Rob Lowe to talk comedy, Big Red, and so much more. On today's episode you'll hear how Sona worked her way up from being a page to Conan's assistant, how ...
01.05.2023 Jann Wenner: The Diet of America Music lovers unite when Jann Wenner and Rob Lowe are talking. On today's episode you'll find out why Bob Dylan may be the best songwriter of all time, how rock 'n roll has evolved, the unique position Jann has had ...
12.29.2022 Re-Release: John Stamos: A Good Influence When John Stamos talks to Rob Lowe it is a who’s who? of handsome memes. On today’s episode you’ll hear about John’s new True Crime podcast Snatching Sinatra, the time Rob partied on stage with The Beach Boys, and what ...
12.22.2022 Tim Meadows: The Right Kind of Funny There's truth in comedy when Tim Meadows and Rob Lowe are behind the mic. On Today's episode you'll hear about Tim's long history with improv, some of Rob and Tim's favorite moments in SNL history, Tim's new movie "It's a ...
12.15.2022 Katie Couric: The Prompter is Off The tables are turned when Katie Couric guests on Rob Lowe's podcast! In today's episode 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 ...
12.08.2022 Whoopi Goldberg: Dream Big Baby It's old friends and fond memories when Whoopi Goldberg and Rob Lowe reminisce. On today's episode you'll hear about the time Rob and Whoopi's 1984 Clean Water caravan got pulled over for speeding, why Whoopi keeps a landline and rarely ...
12.01.2022 Jon Taffer: The Reaction Business Nothing is being shut down when Jon Taffer joins Rob Lowe on the mic! On today's episode you'll hear how the NFL Sunday Ticket began, the devastating meeting that prompted Jon to create Bar Rescue, which memorable nightclub had the ...
11.24.2022 Trace Adkins: Hard Bark Music and acting unite when Trace Adkins and Rob Lowe are behind the mic. In this episode find out why Trace was nervous to work with Susan Sarandon, the difference between "country" and "western," how a hand injury helped stylize ...
11.17.2022 Ed Helms: Benevolent Fan of Flannel Ed Helms and Rob Lowe can't stop cracking each other up. On today's episode you'll find out about Ed's new podcast SNAFU, which Hangover star does the best Christopher Walken impression, and how Ace Ventura 2 helped him pass the ...
11.10.2022 Hayley Arceneaux: The G Monster The conversation is out of this world when Hayley Arceneaux and Rob Lowe are podcasting together! On today's episode you'll hear how surviving Cancer helped Hayley continue to explore new opportunities in life, why she had to ask her mom ...
11.03.2022 Dana Carvey: Defunct Celebrity Restaurants Things are getting weird when Dana Carvey and Rob Lowe are back on mic together! On today's episode you'll hear all about Dana's new podcast "The Weird Place", what it takes to develop a hilarious character impression, why he got ...
10.27.2022 Diane Kruger: The Power of Names Creative talents unite when Diane Kruger and Rob Lowe get together. On this episode hear what inspired Diane to write her new children's book "A Name From the Sky", what it was like working on Inglourious Basterds, and what it ...
10.20.2022 Ralph Macchio: Cobra California It's a trip down memory lane when Ralph Macchio and Rob Lowe get together. On today's episode you'll hear some juicy stories from Rob and Ralph's time on The Outsiders—Like what songs were on the boombox and who was the ...
10.13.2022 Phil Rosenthal: We have the VHS! It's another delicious episode of Literally! Today Phil Rosenthal and Rob Lowe dish about everything. You'll hear the activities Phil avoids in order to stay happy, his awkward encounter meeting Bruce Springsteen, how he had to punch up President Clinton's ...
10.06.2022 Kevin Dillon: This Might Not Make It Kevin Dillon and Rob Lowe are talking all things acting. On today's episode we hear about Kevin and Rob's unique meeting at a New York night club, how Kevin's work during Platoon informed his approach to acting, some interesting stories ...
09.29.2022 Michael Cera: Have a Nightmare It's a goofy day when Michael Cera joins Rob Lowe for Literally! On today's episode we'll hear about Michael's early career acting opposite the Pillsbury Doughboy, the time Rob was mistaken for the real George Michael, how Arrested Development made ...
09.22.2022 Ice-T: That's Biting Experience decades of talent when Ice-T and Rob Lowe are in the studio. On today's Literally 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 ...
09.15.2022 James Burrows: The Audience Roared There's lots of TV talk when James Burrows joins Rob Lowe. On today's episode we dive into decades of sitcom history—you'll find out why laugh tracks are used, how Mary Tyler Moore helped James' career, why David Schwimmer almost didn't ...
09.08.2022 Drew Barrymore: The Dysfunctional Waltons Buddies are reunited when Drew Barrymore joins Rob Lowe on Literally! In today's episode you'll hear about the time Rob and Drew's parents had an entertaining time together at the club, how communicating with your children about the realities of ...
09.01.2022 Jay Chandrasekhar: Movie Stars Don't Wear Hats Things get silly when Jay Chandrasekhar and Rob Lowe get together. Today you'll hear about the hilarious behind the scenes moments on Super Troopers 2, why filming Club Dread was the most fun Broken Lizard ever had, the secret history ...
08.25.2022 Tony Hale: Interim Banana We're keeping things comedy when Tony Hale and Rob Lowe are on the mic. In today's episode find out how Tony made the transition from acting for commercials to acting on television, how working with great comedy writers helps you ...
08.18.2022 Natasha Lyonne: Just One More Thing Time stands still when Natasha Lyonne joins Rob Lowe. On today's pod 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 ...
08.11.2022 Rainn Wilson: This Beets Everything It's more than just bears and Battlestar Galactica when Rainn Wilson and Rob Lowe get to chatting! On today's episode you'll find out how The Office was almost cancelled before its third season, Rainn and Rob's approach to acting for ...
08.04.2022 Malcolm Gladwell: Only in Malibu When Malcolm Gladwell and Rob Lowe are behind the mic, you'll love the twists and turns the conversation takes. On today's episode hear the fun connection both men have to famous runner Milan Tiff, how much test taking actually matters, ...
07.28.2022 Jennifer Grey: Funner is Funner Friends are reunited with Jennifer Grey and Rob Lowe! On today's episode you'll hear about 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 ...
07.21.2022 Jon Bernthal: Eternally Grateful It's a unique look at the acting craft when Jon Bernthal joins Rob Lowe. In today's episode you'll find out why Jon left the United States for an intense training session at Stanislavski's theater in Moscow, how grateful he is ...
07.14.2022 Busy Philipps: The Right Time Today we're getting down to business! Busy Philipps joins Rob Lowe to talk all things tv, talk shows, and more. Find out the inside scoop of her experience at the infamous Academy Awards, why she feels out of place in ...
07.07.2022 Nathan Lane: The Stars Align There's lots of laughs when Nathan Lane joins Rob Lowe. On today's episode find out what shifted in The Birdcage when Nathan joined the cast, how the new Ari Aster comedy is going, if pushups are helpful for character building, ...
06.30.2022 Paris Hilton: I'm So Happy Welcome to Literally Season 3! Today we welcome the multi-talented and fantastic Paris Hilton. In this episode Rob and Paris talk travel, growing up in front of the camera, retiring from clubbing, the Metaverse and her documentary "This is Paris" ...
06.23.2022 Re-Release: Mike Myers: Yum Yum In which Rob and comedian/actor/writer Mike Myers discuss painting Colonel Sanders, shushing Paul McCartney, "who do you think you are" vs "who do you want to be," and the perils of getting another take from Quentin Tarantino. Plus: we learn ...
06.16.2022 Parks and Recollection: Flu Season (S3E2) Check out Parks and Recollection hosted by Rob Lowe and Alan Yang https://teamcoco.com/podcasts/parks-and-recollection Grab your waffles and chicken soup—today Rob Lowe and Alan Yang are watching an iconic episode of Parks and Recreation. In "Flu Season" Leslie gets sick right ...
06.09.2022 Re-Release: Demi Moore: Hair Magician In which Rob and actress/producer/author Demi Moore discuss recording foley sounds for her new podcast Dirty Diana, shooting the courtroom scene from A Few Good Men, and reminisce about the effect director Joel Schumacher had on their lives. Plus: Rob ...
06.02.2022 Seth MacFarlane: Over My Skis It's Retro recaps and American standards when Rob Lowe and Seth MacFarlane get behind the mic. On today's episode find out how not writing for Family Guy in over 10 years has affected his performance on the show, what's new ...
05.26.2022 Re-Release: Dana Carvey: Alan Hale’s Lobster Barrel In which Rob and actor/comedian Dana Carvey discuss poltergeists in Montecito, Mickey Rooney's lost projects, and sleeping in the Lincoln Bedroom. Plus: Paul McCartney provides a recap of the episode.
05.19.2022 Julie Bowen: What Am I Holding Back? The rapport is great when Julie Bowen joins Rob Lowe. On today's episode 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. All of ...
05.12.2022 Joel McHale: Work the Jokes It's a meandering world of comedy when Joel McHale joins Rob Lowe. On today's episode you'll find out about the evolution of Talk Soup, the obstacles Joel has faced with his Dyslexia, how The White House correspondents dinner rewired his ...
05.05.2022 Cesar Millan: Dogs Tell the Truth When Rob Lowe and Cesar Millan are behind the mic we're talking dogs dogs dogs, and some cats! In today's episode find out how connecting with nature can help keep you and your dog calm, why the eldest dog may ...
04.28.2022 Michael Douglas: Taking the Makeup Off Welcome to episode 100! Today Rob Lowe sits down with Hollywood legend Michael Douglas to talk all things acting. In this episode you'll experience the hurdles it took to create One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, what makes a good ...
04.21.2022 Fred Armisen: Drum Kit Judgement We're talking music and acting when Fred Armisen visits Rob Lowe! On today's episode find out what a drummer's kit says about their personality, how comedy moments can be found when breaking down a classic documentary, and Fred's great revelation ...

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