Literally! With Rob Lowe

Literally! With Rob Lowe

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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February 5, 2026 48 mins

Chris Pratt returns to the podcast! Rob’s good friend, golf partner, and “Parks & Rec” co-star Chris Pratt joins the show to discuss his quotable kids, his new movie “Mercy” (featuring a cameo from Chris Pratt’s actual brother), Christmas with Grandpa Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rob’s alien dinner, and much more. 

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In honor of her passing, we are re-sharing Rob's 2020 conversation with the brilliant actress and comedian Catherine O'Hara.

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January 29, 2026 80 mins

Mr. Wonderful himself, Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary, joins Rob Lowe to discuss his acting debut alongside Gwyneth Paltrow and Timothée Chalamet in “Marty Supreme,” seventeen years of “Shark Tank,” how to build a watch collection, the future of artificial intelligence, and much more.

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January 22, 2026 55 mins

Kevin and Rob love to talk music, dogs, and fatherhood.  Kevin Jonas joins Rob Lowe to discuss his new single, “Changing,” memories of the Jonas Brothers performing at the White House, shooting Christmas movies, their shared love for the song “Torn” by Natalie Imbruglia, and more. Plus, Kevin has questions about  “9-1-1: Lone Star” and “Parks & Rec.”

 

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This week, we're looking back at Rob's conversation with "The Good Wife" star Julianna Margulies! The two discuss meditating as a family, why she left ER, and Fraterdays! Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Yours could get featured on the show!

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January 15, 2026 48 mins

Singer, writer, and Country Music Hall of Fame member Kenny Chesney joins Rob Lowe to discuss seeing each other in New Orleans, the importance of gratitude, how a failed courtship led him to songwriting, why he decided to write a memoir, life on the road, how “The Boys of Fall” reinvigorated his creativity,  and much more. Kenny's memoir, "Heart Life Music," is available now.

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January 8, 2026 48 mins

Rob and "The Notebook" author Nicholas Sparks love to talk writing. One of the best-selling authors of all time, Sparks returns to the show to discuss his new novel, “Remain,” the live musical adaptation of “The Notebook,” the current state of book tours, his collaboration with M. Night Shyamalan, and much more.

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This week, we're looking back at Rob's interview with three-time Super Bowl champ Julian Edelman back in March 2023! Hear them discuss Super Bowl LI, Belichick’s strategic silence, how pro football is changing, where they expected Tom Brady to go in 2023, and Julian’s big screen experience on “80 for Brady.”

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We're throwing it back to Rob's interview with the great Michael J. Fox! The two discuss the balance of realism and optimism, Transcendental Meditation, being in a jungle for six months with Sean Penn, and dissect some of Paul Simon’s most cryptic lyrics. Plus: we learn Michael’s favorite theme song from one of his movies. This episode originally aired in December 2020.

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December 25, 2025 50 mins

It’s an “About Last Night” reunion! Rob’s co-star from “About Last Night,” Jim Belushi, joins him to discuss the journey that led to their roles together in the 1986 film, working with Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson on the new movie “Song Sung Blue,” why he was so impressed by Kristen Stewart, and much more.

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This week, we're looking back at Rob's conversation with the great Natasha Lyonne! 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 need to avoid the dangerous "celebrity vocal sound." This episode originally aired in August 2022.

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Rob Lowe and Simon Pegg love the films of the 1980s! Actor and filmmaker Simon Pegg joins Rob Lowe to discuss their mutual friend Tom Cruise, the surprise grand slam of "Shaun of the Dead," Rob's old neighbor John Cleese, art in the age of artificial intelligence, and much more.

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December 11, 2025 53 mins

Rob is Connie Chung's biggest fan. The legendary news anchor joins Rob Lowe to discuss how her relationship with her husband, Maury Povich, parallels Rob and Sheryl’s marriage, as well as her opinion on modern news broadcasting, her contentious interview with Marlon Brando, a strange encounter with Richard Nixon, the legacy of Barbara Walters, and much more. "Connie: A Memoir" is available wherever you get your books.

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Buckle-up because you’re about to jet-set into some fantastic stories when Kenny and Rob take the mic. In this "Literally" re-release, find out the origins to “Danger Zone” and “What a Fool Believes”, Why Steve Perry was coaching Cyndi Lauper at the “We are the World” recording, and, of course, "Top Gun!"

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December 4, 2025 41 mins

Rob was so excited to finally speak with Martha Plimpton! The actress joins Rob to discuss her life-changing experiences on Broadway, her HBO show, "Task," moving to London, and her experience studying animal tracking in Africa! Plus, Rob pays tribute to the brilliant writer Tom Stoppard, who passed on November 29th, soon after the recording of this interview. 

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November 27, 2025 50 mins

Rob says Josh Richards is too handsome for his own good! The businessman, podcast host, actor, and social-media star joins Rob Lowe to discuss dropping out of high school and coming of age on TikTok at the “Sway House,” his popular Barstool Sports podcast, talking P.P. (popularity and prestige), a hypothetical Rob  vs. Dave Portnoy boxing match (winner gets to play Josh's dad in a movie), and much more.

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This week, we’re looking back at Rob’s great conversation with legendary dog whisperer Cesar Millan! cats! Listen to their great chat and find out how connecting with nature can help keep you and your dog calm, why the eldest dog may not be the pack leader, and how every dog has the potential to gain street smarts.

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Rob and Clayton still can’t believe the Dodgers won back-to-back! Three-time World Series champion Clayton Kershaw joins Rob Lowe to discuss his incredible recent World Series win, retiring on top, legendary Dodgers greats like Vin Scully and Sandy Koufax, the changes he’d make to youth baseball, and much more.

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Shaq says that Rob Lowe taught him how to be a superstar! The legendary basketball player and "Inside the NBA" host joins Rob Lowe to discuss their first meeting in 1990s Los Angeles, what Shaq’s ideal week would look like, his sleep apnea journey, the recent NBA gambling controversies, and much more. Plus, Rob answers a question about one of his favorite topics: dogs!

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This week, we're looking back at Rob's conversation with Jennifer Grey! They discuss 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 actors' odd experiences while shooting the 1990 film "If the Shoe Fits". 

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