“Saturday Night Live” legend Dana Carvey is the first member of the “Literally” three-timers club! Dana joins Rob Lowe to discuss their favorite impressions, the time Garth from “Wayne’s World” met Hannibal Lecter, the best movies of the past 20 years, the genius of Martin Short and Steve Martin, and more. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at 323-570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

Rob Lowe thinks Bob Parsons is living the American dream. The billionaire founder of GoDaddy and Parsons Xtreme Golf joins Rob Lowe to discuss his struggle with PTSD, the story behind his iconic GoDaddy Super Bowl commercials, learning how to code from a book, buying a golf course for $100,000, failing the fifth grade, and more.Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at 323-570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

Rob is in his happy place talking baseball with Jomboy! Baseball commentator and content creator Jimmy "Jomboy" O'Brien, who has amassed over one billion total views on his Jomboy Media channel, joins Rob Lowe to discuss the 2024 World Series, the secret to effective lip-reading, baseball’s return to the center of culture, how Jomboy Media combined backyard baseball with reality television to create the Warehouse Games, the passing of baseball icon Fernando Valenzuela, and much more. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at 323-570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show! Note: this interview was recorded on 10/24/2024.

Actor and filmmaker Mark Duplass (The Morning Show) joins Rob Lowe to discuss working with family, their mutual friend Jennifer Aniston, searching for Bigfoot, and his new shows, “Out There: Crimes of the Paranormal” and “Penelope.” Plus, Mark asks Rob for advice about empty-nester anxiety. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at 323-570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show! Note: this interview was recorded on 9/23/2024.

Kim and Rob have had front-row seats to Hollywood's transformation! Legendary Hollywood journalist Kim Masters joins Rob Lowe to discuss the state of entertainment, the once-in-a-generation star power of Tom Cruise, a hilarious memory from the "West Wing" cast, the future of the Disney company, the scarcity of great sitcoms on streaming services, and much more. Plus, Rob talks to a fellow Daytonian about curiosity! Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at 323-570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show! Note: this interview was recorded on July 26th, 2024.

Jay and Rob love their celebrity impressions! "Saturday Night Live" alum Jay Pharoah joins Rob Lowe to discuss hosting the Fox game show "The Quiz with Balls" and showcase his spot-on impressions of Denzel Washington, Will Smith, Charles Barkley, SNL creator Lorne Michaels, and more. Jay’s new comedy special, “Jared,” is now streaming on YouTube! Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at 323-570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

Rob and Jeff are looking back at 1980s hair metal! Filmmaker and "Jackass" co-creator Jeff Tremaine joins Rob Lowe to discuss the new docu-series “Nöthin’ But A Good Time: The Uncensored Story of ‘80s Hair Metal.” They dive into Rob's memories of living with Vince Neil from Mötley Crüe, the influence of MTV, the connection between Shania Twain and Def Leppard, why Mike Myers chose filmmaker Penelope Spheeris to direct “Wayne’s World,” watching Prince open for The Rolling Stones, and more. Plus, Rob answers a question about the “West Wing” score. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at 323-570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

Country superstar Keith Urban joins Rob Lowe live from the SiriusXM Garage studio in Los Angeles to discuss their first concerts, getting to Nashville, their sobriety journeys, Keith’s new album, and much more. Plus, Rob and Keith answer questions from fans about their marriages and bucket-list items.  Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at 323-570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

Jeff and Rob talk film, marriage, and life! Film legend Jeff Bridges joins Rob Lowe to discuss why Jeff’s marriage is an inspiration for Rob and Sheryl, Jeff’s home being caught in a deadly mudslide, the upcoming Tron sequel, their favorite films, memories of filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich, and the new season of Jeff's show, “The Old Man.” Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at 323-570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

Cook, author, and now television host Erin French joins Rob Lowe to discuss her unique restaurant, The Lost Kitchen, the signs of a good local restaurant, the secret to a perfect croissant, hibernating in the winter, weeping in the dining room, and why she asks diners to make reservations via postcards (seriously!). Don’t miss her new show, "Getting Lost with Erin French," on the Magnolia Network. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at 323-570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

Rob and the Chernin brothers love a good high school movie! “Always Sunny” writers and “Incoming” filmmakers Dave and John Chernin join Rob Lowe to discuss their new high school comedy film on Netflix, their admiration for Danny DeVito, Rob’s classmate who might have inspired Sean Penn’s character in “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” other projects featuring the “Always Sunny” bar (including “St. Elmo’s Fire”), bone-fishing with Marlon Brando’s son, and much more! Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

David and Rob are always on TV! “SEAL Team” and “Bones” actor David Boreanaz joins Rob Lowe to discuss the final season of “SEAL Team” on CBS, nearly drowning in alligator-infested waters, their memories of working with Rob’s brother Chad, getting discovered while walking his dog, and much more.Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

Lamorne and Rob had so much fun on the set of “Unstable” season 2 (out now on Netflix!). “New Girl” star Lamorne Morris joins Rob Lowe to discuss his role as Peter in “Unstable,” the legacy of Chris Farley, how he prepared for the his film about the first episode of “Saturday Night Live,” his Emmy-nominated work in the new season of "Fargo,” some of the advice Rob gave to Lamorne on-set, and much more. Catch Rob and Lamorne in season 2 of "Unstable," on Netflix now! Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

Jamie and Rob want you to listen to your dreams! IT Cosmetics founder and podcast host Jamie Kern Lima joins Rob Lowe to discuss her journey from Denny's waitress to the founder of a billion-dollar cosmetics brand, finding inspiration in dreams, cheering yourself on, not taking rejection personally, and her new podcast, “The Jamie Kern Lima Show.”  Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

Rob and Casey love talking movies! Casey Affleck joins Rob Lowe to discuss his new film, “The Instigators,” the value of sobriety, the understated genius of Matt Damon, their first movie theater memories, the “Outsiders” audition process, actors as directors (and directors as actors), some excellent advice from Michael Caine, and much more. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

Season 2 of “Unstable” is now streaming on Netflix! John Owen Lowe and “Unstable” Season 2 showrunner Andrew Gurland join Rob Lowe to discuss the new season of their Netflix show, the increasingly blurry line between Rob and John Owen’s characters and themselves, catching up on “Real Housewives of New Jersey,” the amazing unpredictability of Fred Armisen, the character they wish was serving as host for this episode, and much more. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

Fred and Rob are so happy to be working together again on their Netflix show “Unstable!” Fred Armisen joins Rob Lowe to discuss the new season of “Unstable” (out August 1st), Fred’s approach to playing Uncle Fester in “Wednesday,” shooting “The Floor” in Ireland, dinner for Mick Jagger, Rob’s field trip to the CERN particle accelerator, starring in the official music video for George Harrison’s “My Sweet Lord,” and much more. Inspired by Walmart, Rob is opening up the Lowe Down Line this summer to answer your questions about cultural trends, fandoms, home design, and all things style! If you’ve got a question, just leave me a message at (323) 570-4551 and tune in to the next installment of the Lowe Down Line.

Rob Lowe welcomes back one of his favorite podcasters and now radio host, Andy Richter! In this episode they get into Andy’s new call-in show on SiriusXM, Howard Stern, how game shows are one of the last universal forms of entertainment, British comedy, and more.  Inspired by Walmart, Rob is opening up the Lowe Down Line this summer to answer your questions about cultural trends, fandoms, home design, and all things style! If you’ve got a question, just leave me a message at (323) 570-4551 and tune in to the next installment of the Lowe Down Line.

Dan and Rob think history is exciting! "Hardcore History" host Dan Carlin joins Rob Lowe to discuss watching history unfold in real-time, why Rob believes 1976 to 1986 was the best time to be alive, whether the United States is an empire in decline, why the presidency of JFK might be even more important than we initially thought, the evolution of television journalism, and much more. Inspired by Walmart, Rob is opening up the Lowe Down Line this summer to answer your questions about cultural trends, fandoms, home design, and all things style! If you’ve got a question, just leave me a message at (323) 570-4551 and tune in to the next installment of the Lowe Down Line.

Rob and Lynn still consider themselves students of acting! Actress Lynn Whitfield joins Rob Lowe to discuss shooting “The Chi” in Chicago, working with James Brown and Dan Aykroyd for her first-ever film, the story behind her award-winning performance as Josephine Baker, the surprising inspirations for Anthony Hopkins’ performance as Hannibal Lecter, the foods Rob can’t resist, and much more.Inspired by Walmart, Rob is opening up the Lowe Down Line this summer to answer your questions about cultural trends, fandoms, home design, and all things style! If you’ve got a question, just leave me a message at (323) 570-4551 and tune in to the next installment of the Lowe Down Line.

Jimmy and Rob love milkshakes and mockumentaries! Jimmy Tatro joins Rob Lowe to discuss his new “Real Bros of Simi Valley” movie, the genius of “American Vandal,” Jimmy’s morbid thought during a flight with Don Cheadle and Dave Grohl, getting hit in the crotch by Logan Roy in “Super Troopers 2,” the unique constraints of network television, and much more.Inspired by Walmart, Rob is opening up the Lowe Down Line this summer to answer your questions about cultural trends, fandoms, home design, and all things style! If you’ve got a question, just leave me a message at (323) 570-4551 and tune in to the next installment of the Lowe Down Line.

“Yoga with Adriene” host Adriene Mishler and Rob want you to slow down! Adriene joins Rob Lowe to discuss her wildly popular “Yoga with Adriene”  YouTube channel, her beloved dog Benji, the benefits of a regular yoga practice, why you should find the time and space to do nothing, how a naked rock star first introduced Rob to yoga, Rob’s pitch for a “911: Lone Star” x “Yoga with Adriene” crossover, and much more. Don’t forget to check out the rest of Adriene's library at FWFG.com! Inspired by Walmart, Rob is opening up the LoweDown Line this summer to answer your questions about cultural trends, fandoms, home design, and all things style! If you’ve got a question, just leave me a message at (323) 570-4551 and tune in to the next installment of the LoweDown Line.

“Crime Junkie" host Ashley Flowers and Rob are talking true crime! Ashley joins Rob Lowe to talk about their shared love for Indiana, the cases they are obsessed with, Ashley’s dream of making a cameo on “Law & Order: SVU,” naming her company after her beloved dog, why they both adore Caitlin Clark, her new show "Crime Junkie AF" on her SiriusXM channel Crime Junkie Radio, and the famous serial killer role that Rob didn’t want to play. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

Ted and Woody are back together to bring you a brand new podcast from Team Coco! It’s called “Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (Sometimes)" and it’s out right now! They’re talking to guests like Conan O’Brien, Will Arnett, Jane Fonda, Billy Eichner, Kristen Bell, and yours truly! I got to join Ted for an episode and it was a blast. So head over to “Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (Sometimes)" to subscribe and listen to my episode as soon as it comes out!

At long last, Rob’s son Matthew Lowe is on the show! VC investor, attorney, and fisherman Matthew Lowe joins Rob to discuss golfing with his mom Sheryl Lowe in Hawaii, appearing in “The West Wing” as a kid, watching Dad’s movies as a family, encouraging his father to join “Parks & Rec,” sitting next to Rob in the iconic NFL hat photo, studying for the bar exam, how shooting their show “The Lowe Files” convinced Matthew that ghosts are real, and his predictions for the future of media.  Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

Wildlife biologist and outdoor adventurer Forrest Galante joins Rob Lowe to discuss re-discovering animals thought to be extinct, his recent “Shark Week” shoots, the real-life story that inspired “Jaws”, Rob’s recent experience getting stung by a stingray, and much more. Plus, Rob shares his thoughts on the Roast of Tom Brady and his suggestions for the next Netflix Roast recipient! Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

Adam and Rob remember the days of woodshop class! Comedian and podcaster Adam Carolla joins Rob Lowe to discuss the odd jobs he did before entering show business, his unconventional first encounter with longtime friend Jimmy Kimmel, betting big on podcasting back in 2009, listening to “Loveline” as a teenager, the value of woodshop class, and his new animated show, “Mr. Birchum.”Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

When Rob has questions about the future of technology and artificial intelligence, he goes to Marc Andreessen! Legendary investor and entrepreneur Marc Andreessen joins Rob Lowe to discuss the future of TikTok in the U.S., three major ways that artificial intelligence will improve the lives of everyday people, how a simple photo landed Kenny G in a world of trouble in China, the secrets of the algorithm, his early internship at IBM, and much more. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

Things get very silly when Thomas and Rob are together. Actor, writer, and comedian Thomas Lennon joins Rob Lowe to discuss the new Netflix film “Unfrosted,” receiving notes from Jerry Seinfeld, Thomas and Rob's ridiculous on-set jokes from the filming of “Monster Trucks,” getting fired gracefully, how studio lot parking spaces reveal your true standing in Hollywood, and much more.Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

Jeff and Rob both love performing drama AND comedy! Jeff Daniels joins Rob Lowe to discuss how working with Jim Carrey on “Dumb and Dumber” taught him fearlessness, committing to his thick accent in Netflix’s “A Man in Full,” his memories of the brilliant James Gandolfini, their experiences performing Aaron Sorkin dialogue, watching Shirley MacLaine and Debra Winger's process on "Terms of Endearment,” and why Jeff settled down in Michigan. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

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

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

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

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!

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!

Rob is a huge admirer of the incredible activist and R&B musician Daryl Davis. He is the first Black author to write a book on the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) based on in-person interviews, and he has convinced dozens of Klansmen to leave and denounce the hate group. Today, Daryl joins Rob to discuss his incredible activism work, the power of conversation, his experiences meeting with the KKK as a Black man, and playing with legends like Chuck Berry and B.B. King. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

Rob Lowe and Ted Sarandos love to quote their favorite movies together! Co-CEO of Netflix (and film fanatic) Ted Sarandos joins Rob Lowe to discuss his early days as a video store manager in Arizona, the little-seen Netflix comedy series that he is obsessed with, how the Netflix algorithm and his own fandom led to the company’s deal with Adam Sandler, what AI could mean for the entertainment industry, and much more. Plus, Rob shares one of his favorite golf memories! Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

This episode of “Literally” is unlike any other. Rob Lowe is joined by Nando Parrado, one of the 16 survivors of the Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, which crashed in the Andes mountains in 1972. After spending 72 days trapped in the mountains, Nando, along with his friend and teammate, climbed through the Andes mountains for 10 days to find help.  Nando Parrado talks to Rob Lowe about his incredible story of survival, faith, and teamwork. They also discuss the new film adaptation of Nando’s experience: the Oscar-nominated 2023 film, "Society of the Snow," now on Netflix. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

Hilary and Rob go waaaaaaaay back! Hilary Swank joins Rob Lowe to discuss her baby twins, being called “too half-hour” by a CBS executive, the photoshoot she did for Rob and Sheryl in the 90’s, the incredible animal rescue work Hilary did in the wake of 9/11, skiing with Clint Eastwood, memories from the Oscars, and why she feels her father would be proud to see her new film, “Ordinary Angels.” Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

Jon and Rob have been in the same circles for decades, but now they are finally getting some quality time together! Jon Cryer joins Rob Lowe to discuss the Brat Pack days, auditioning for "St. Elmo's Fire," the surprising connection between Jon’s mom and Rob’s mom, working with Charlie Sheen on "Two and a Half Men,"  and Jon’s new sitcom, "Extended Family." Plus, a fan asks Rob to decide: if he could only listen to one album for the rest of his life, what album would it be?Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

Rob and Rev Run are kindred spirits! The legendary rapper, DJ, and minister Rev Run joins Rob Lowe to discuss the incredible legacy of his group Run-DMC, growing up in the sixties and seventies, focusing on family, finding inspiration in the tub, and the new Peacock docuseries, "Kings From Queens: The Run DMC Story.” Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

Cheryl and Rob have so much to catch up on! Cheryl Hines joins Rob Lowe to discuss the final season of “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” Larry David’s run-in with Elmo, how she would dress as First Lady, choosing your Secret Service code-name, Cheryl’s mom’s birthday at Thunder Down Under, and much more.  Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

In honor of her 70th birthday, Rob is looking back at his 2021 conversation with the amazing Oprah Winfrey! The two friends discuss what it means to live in gratitude, the wisdom of Toni Morrison, meeting your heroes, and so much more.Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

Rob and filmmaker Ed Zwick have so many great memories from shooting their 1986 film “About Last Night!” Filmmaker Ed Zwick (creator of “thirtysomething” and director of “The Last Samurai” and “Legends of the Fall”) joins Rob to revisit “About Last Night,” and discuss Ed’s work with Tom Cruise, the death of a certain kind of adult drama film, advice from Morgan Freeman, and Ed’s new book, “Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood” (out February 13th). Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

Rob wouldn't mind swapping lives with Hollywood legend Brian Grazer for a day! The prolific film and TV producer (whose credits include “24,” “Arrested Development,” “Apollo 13,” and “A Beautiful Mind”) joins Rob to discuss the future of Hollywood, how to revamp the Oscars ceremony, the differing worldviews of “The West Wing” and “24,” his book on the power of face-to-face conversation, and his latest film, “Candy Cane Lane” with Eddie Murphy.  Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

It’s a love-fest when old friends Robert Downey Jr. and Rob Lowe get together! Rob is talking to his former high school classmate and longtime friend: the great Robert Downey Jr. Hear them discuss their shared memories from Santa Monica High School, surviving the 1980s, the genius of Christopher Nolan, and growing from set-backs. Robert’s latest film, “Oppenheimer,” is available now on 4K, Blu-Ray, DVD & Digital. His book, "Cool Food: Erasing Your Carbon Footprint One Bite at a Time" (written with Thomas Kostigen), is out on January 23! Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

Ted Danson and Rob Lowe have watched the entertainment industry transform! Ted Danson joins Rob Lowe to discuss the incredible legacy of “Cheers,” the optimistic comedy of “The Good Place” and “Parks & Recreation,” his experiences working with Steven Spielberg and Larry David, learning that his show was canceled while touring the Sistine Chapel, and the importance of protecting our oceans.Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

When Darius Rucker and Rob Lowe get together, it's time to talk sports and music! Darius Rucker joins Rob Lowe to discuss the early days of Hootie & the Blowfish, the compliment he received from Frank Sinatra, why “Wagon Wheel” is so undeniable (and the song’s surprising co-writer), Darius’ new sports swag collection with Fanatics, and his upcoming Hootie & the Blowfish anniversary tour. Plus, Rob tells us his go-to karaoke songs.Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!