Podcast · 115 episodes

Literally! With Rob Lowe

by Stitcher & Team Coco, Rob Lowe · English

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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Busy Philipps: The Right Time (Re-Release)Busy Phillips (re-release) chats with Rob Lowe about Hollywood mishaps and career timing, including the Oscars “best picture” mix-up, her migraine triggers from strong scents, and how fame can…28 Sep 2026 · 51 min

Jenny Slate: Throw Me a Bone (Re-Release)Rob Lowe interviews Jenny Slate about her career and comedy influences, focusing on her “Throw Me a Bone” character from Saturday Night Live (SNL), her shyness/confidence as a performer, and her…24 Sep 2026 · 53 min

Ice-T: That's Biting (Re-Release)Ice-T and Rob Lowe discuss Ice-T’s career—from early hip-hop “biting”/sampling history to acting and TV work—plus live performance, heavy metal with Body Count, and Ice-T’s new co-written memoir…17 Sep 2026 · 52 min

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Whoopi Goldberg: Dream Big Baby (Re-Release)Rob Lowe interviews Whoopi Goldberg about politics and voting rights, her career across film/TV/game shows, modern media overload, and the importance of history and anti-racism; they also discuss her…14 Sep 2026 · 48 min · 30 chapters

Jon Bernthal: Eternally Grateful (Re-Release)Rob Lowe interviews actor Jon Bernthal about his acting path and career, focusing on his Russian theater training, key career turning points (especially The Walking Dead), and experiences working on…10 Sep 2026 · 50 min · 25 chapters

My Misspent Youth (w/ Jo Koy, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ralph Macchio, and More)“My Misspent Youth” is a coming-of-age, celebrity-studded discussion of youthful misbehavior, humiliating moments, and formative experiences—especially around sex, fandom, auditions, and early acting…3 Sep 2026 · 48 min · 21 chapters

Ted Danson: Super Sunny (Re-Release)Ted Danson discusses his acting career and behind-the-scenes experiences, then pivots to his ocean-conservation work with Oceana, including fisheries collapse and climate change impacts.31 Aug 2026 · 1 h 18 min · 40 chapters

The Literally Comedy Hour (w/ Sebastian Maniscalco, Gabriel Iglesias, Mike Myers, and More)The guests trade stories about raising kids in the social-media/online era, modern parenting conflicts (Santa denial, kids setting their own rules), and how comedy and pop culture shape identity.27 Aug 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 26 chapters

Smart and Brilliant People Saying Smart and Brilliant Things (w/ Oprah Winfrey, Mel Robbins, Ken Burns, and More)Health and behavior (Dr. Mark Hyman on diet and food policy; Mel Robbins on “Let Them” control and change); plus creativity/learning and documentary craft (Dave Bazzucchi on Roblox’s…20 Aug 2026 · 57 min · 22 chapters

Will Arnett: All Sports and Swearing (Re-Release)Rob Lowe interviews Will Arnett (re-release of an episode originally tied to SmartLess).17 Aug 2026 · 1 h 16 min · 32 chapters

The Long and Winding Road: Stories About Recovery (w/ Josh Brolin, Rob Delaney, Nikki Glaser, Katey Sagal, and More)Recovery stories from long-term sober people, focusing on staying connected (meetings, sponsors, therapy), the “road” narrowing over time, relapse risk even after decades, and how addiction can hide…13 Aug 2026 · 1 h · 33 chapters

The Parent Trap: Conversations About Parenting (w/ Drew Barrymore, Lisa Kudrow, Mark Cuban, Hilary Swank, and More)Parenting across childhood and adolescence—education choices, motivation, family dynamics during COVID, and how kids navigate social media, parties, and drugs/alcohol.6 Aug 2026 · 49 min · 24 chapters

Bert Kreischer: Living in the Weeds (Re-Release)Bert Kreischer discusses how his “machine” story was born, evolved, and went viral; why he keeps telling it; how comedy and entertainment business models have changed (road vs TV/sitcoms, podcasting,…3 Aug 2026 · 50 min · 25 chapters

We Are the Champions: Conversations About Sports (w/ Michael Strahan, Joe Buck, Caitlyn Jenner, Clayton Kershaw, and More)The episode is a wide-ranging sports talk show (“We Are the Champions”) mixing NBA, NFL, MLB, Olympics, and surfing.30 Jul 2026 · 57 min · 23 chapters

We Are Family: Conversations with the Lowes (w/ Sheryl Lowe, Matthew Lowe, & John Owen Lowe)A family conversation about love, marriage, parenting, and the Lowe family’s personal stories—how Cheryl and Rob met, what it’s like raising their sons, and the sons’ interests and relationships.23 Jul 2026 · 54 min · 26 chapters

Ed O'Neill: 10-Month La Dolce Vita (Re-Release)Ed O’Neill (re-release) discusses leaving pro football for acting, his New York-to-Ohio roots, and behind-the-scenes lessons from TV and negotiations in Hollywood.20 Jul 2026 · 49 min · 22 chapters

The Eighties: The Greatest Generation (w/ Demi Moore, Molly Ringwald, Robert Downey Jr., Kevin Bacon & More)The 1980s as a “greatest generation” for movies and youth culture, focusing on how Brat Pack-era films treated teenage emotions seriously, how movie-to-TV/limited-series formats changed acting, and…16 Jul 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 41 chapters

Welcome to Pawnee: The Parks & Rec Episode (w/ Chris Pratt, Adam Scott, Nick Offerman, Kevin Jonas & More)A Parks and Recreation reunion-style conversation about making the show, especially the quarantine reunion episode, plus behind-the-scenes stories of improvisation, writing, casting, and specific…9 Jul 2026 · 58 min · 23 chapters

Kevin Bacon: The Lonely Farmer (Re-Release)Kevin Bacon (re-release) discusses recent live performances (including playing with Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden), vocal endurance for singers, gratitude and aging, and his “lonely farmer”…6 Jul 2026 · 56 min · 26 chapters

Katie Couric: The Prompter is Off (Re-Release)Katie Couric interview with Rob Lowe (re-release), mixing TV/journalism discussion with Couric’s cancer advocacy and her media company.2 Jul 2026 · 45 min · 15 chapters

Remembering Clive DavisThis reissue episode is a tribute to music executive Clive Davis, framed around what makes a hit, how music tastes change across generations, and Davis’s role in discovering and shaping major artists.25 Jun 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 25 chapters

James Burrows: The Audience Roared (Re-release)Re-release of a conversation with TV comedy director James Burrows, focusing on how modern sitcoms were built, why live-audience/multi-cam comedy is struggling, and Burrows’ directing philosophy…22 Jun 2026 · 49 min · 27 chapters

Rainn Wilson: This Beets Everything (Re-Release)Rob Lowe interviews Rainn Wilson (Dwight Schrute) on Literally, covering his career beyond The Office, his new/ongoing projects, acting philosophy, and his spiritual views and writing.18 Jun 2026 · 45 min · 23 chapters

Mckenna Grace: You Oughta Know (Re-Release)Rob Lowe interviews 17-year-old actress and musician McKenna Grace about her career since childhood, her music (including writing a Ghostbusters end-credits song), acting projects, and the realities…11 Jun 2026 · 46 min · 21 chapters