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 and First Takes,' their thoughts on the current trends within the NFL, NBA, and MLB, as well as how analytics have shifted the sports discussion nationwide. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Yours could get featured on the show!

Stephen A. Smith: The Heated Exchange

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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Personal Journals

History

Philosophy

Places & Travel

Rob is entering his 60s and committing to a better diet…with the help of the esteemed Dr. Mark Hyman! Dr. Mark Hyman (renowned physician, medical advisor to the Clintons, and the host of “The Doctor's Farmacy” podcast) joins Rob Lowe to discuss the Ozempic revolution, the real key to longevity, the obesity statistic that shocked Rob, what foods to avoid, and the easy-to-find snacks that just might help you live longer. 

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Dr. Mark Hyman: It's What You Eat!

Comedian, actor, and podcaster Paul Scheer joins Rob Lowe to discuss celebrity-owned restaurants, the “M*A*S*H” theme song, why the team behind “The League” decided to end the show while they were still on top, Rob’s traumatic childhood talent show memory, the greatest audition story ever, and Paul’s new memoir, “Joyful Recollections of Trauma.” Pre-order “Joyful Recollections of Trauma” now - out May 21st! 

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Paul Scheer: Phyllis Diller’s Chili

Kelly Ripa joins Rob Lowe to discuss getting “knighted” by Disney, the joys of working with her husband, why Rob was one of Kelly’s favorite guest co-hosts, trying out the Oculus headset, Rob’s 60th birthday party, her podcast “Let's Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa,” and her big goal to get out of hair and makeup!

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Kelly Ripa: Jiminy Cricket

Katey and Rob looooove talking to other sober people! Actress and musician Katey Sagal joins Rob Lowe to discuss her new podcast with husband Kurt Sutter, the joys of sobriety, the passing of her godfather Norman Lear, being a Keith Richards girl, working with the amazing John Ritter, why “Sons of Anarchy” convinced Rob to go buy a biker jacket, being of service, and much more. 

Listen to Katey’s new podcast, “PIE with Kurt Sutter and Katey Sagal!” Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

Katey Sagal: Berry Pie

Tig and Rob are silent laughers. Comedian Tig Notaro joins Rob Lowe to discuss their shared obsession with the song “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” by Band Aid, her foolproof method for testing potential TV show titles, her love for drama and despair, her podcast “Handsome,” and her new comedy special, “Hello Again.” Plus, Rob reveals a bit of White House trivia he learned shooting “The West Wing.”

Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

Stephen A. Smith: The Heated Exchange

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