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...
Sep 12, 2024•41 min•Ep. 227
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 ...
Sep 05, 2024•50 min•Ep. 226
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!
Aug 29, 2024•52 min•Ep. 225
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 ...
Aug 22, 2024•42 min•Ep. 224
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!
Aug 15, 2024•53 min•Ep. 223
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!
Aug 08, 2024•55 min•Ep. 222
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. You...
Aug 01, 2024•48 min•Ep. 221
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 ...
Jul 25, 2024•56 min•Ep. 220
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 tu...
Jul 18, 2024•44 min•Ep. 219
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 tre...
Jul 11, 2024•55 min•Ep. 218
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 cul...
Jul 04, 2024•51 min•Ep. 217
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, an...
Jun 27, 2024•43 min•Ep. 216
“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 Wal...
Jun 20, 2024•43 min•Ep. 215
“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...
Jun 13, 2024•56 min•Ep. 214
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 epi...
Jun 12, 2024•3 min
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 ques...
Jun 06, 2024•46 min•Ep. 213
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!...
May 30, 2024•45 min•Ep. 212
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!...
May 23, 2024•51 min•Ep. 211
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 (3...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 210
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!...
May 09, 2024•50 min•Ep. 209
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-...
May 02, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 208
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 c...
Apr 25, 2024•51 min•Ep. 207
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 fea...
Apr 18, 2024•57 min•Ep. 206
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!
Apr 11, 2024•52 min•Ep. 205
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 ...
Apr 04, 2024•45 min•Ep. 204
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 t...
Mar 28, 2024•50 min•Ep. 203
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 voicema...
Mar 21, 2024•49 min•Ep. 202
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...
Mar 14, 2024•47 min•Ep. 201
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 exper...
Mar 07, 2024•47 min•Ep. 200
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 ...
Feb 29, 2024•44 min•Ep. 199
