Literally! With Rob Lowe

Mayor of Flavortown Guy Fieri talks with Rob Lowe about what makes for a classic American restaurant, his Hot Ones experience, starting a pretzel company as a kid, why running a restaurant is like producing a movie, America’s changing dining habits, his passion for mom and pop businesses, how he eats at home, and more.     In an upcoming episode, we're celebrating the moms in our lives with a special MOTHER’S DAY THEMED LoweDown Line. If you've got a question for Rob about what to get that mother figure in your life, leave him a brief message at 323-570-4551. Make sure to drop a few details about who she is and what she likes so Rob can make a great rec. Your question could be featured on the show!    Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube at YouTube.com/@LiterallyWithRobLowe!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rob loves talking music with great singer-songwriters! Legendary musician Bruce Hornsby (known for his Grammy-winning work with Bruce Hornsby and the Range, as well as touring with the Grateful Dead) joins Rob Lowe to discuss how music has changed so dramatically since the 1980s, cheesy morning radio hosts, Bruce’s new album, mailbox money, playing basketball with Allen Iverson, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube at YouTube.com/@LiterallyWithRobLowe! Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at 323-570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we're looking back at Rob's 2024 conversation with his old friend, Robert Downey Jr! 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 setbacks. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew McCarthy, actor/director/author known for St. Elmo’s Fire and Pretty in Pink, chats about his new book on adult friendship and his return to theater in Dublin. He recalls freezing on stage and the rituals of curtain calls. He also shares surprising reconnections with Brat Pack peers and explores how men find and sustain meaningful friendships.

Kevin Nealon, comedian and actor known for SNL and film/TV roles, pops in with stories from his new comedy special and long career. He talks about crafting material slowly, odd celebrity set moments, huffing onions for tears, and how aging changes comedy. Expect playful riffs on bad gigs, quirky anecdotes about jeans and pets, and nostalgic SNL memories.

Anthony Michael Hall, actor from The Breakfast Club and The Dead Zone, reflects on his 1980s film roots and modern returns. He recalls John Hughes sets and SNL at 17. Conversations cover working on the new Halloween, prosthetics and scares, shifts in auditions and TV’s rise. Short, nostalgic stories about directors, rehearsals, and life as a child actor.

Tim Meadows, comedian and actor known for his long SNL run, talks about the creation and cadence of the 'Perspectives' sketch and how repetition and silence build comedy. He recalls Bernie Brillstein and a Kermit moment, shares stories about Adam Sandler and other funny peers, describes learning drums for Walk Hard, and teases his new CBS sitcom DMV and the ensemble chemistry in Montreal.

Dr. Steven Greer, UFO researcher and founder of the Disclosure Project, shares his decades-long search for hidden aerospace programs and unexplained craft. He covers whistleblowers, alleged reverse-engineering and anti-gravity tech, claims about secret cabals and staged events, CE5 contact methods, suppressed energy inventions, and the risks and politics of revealing this material to the world.

Keegan-Michael Key, comedian and actor known for Key & Peele and recent work opposite Meryl Streep, drops hilarious Hollywood stories. He reminisces about 80s hair and pop culture, shares impressions and acting-voice craft, dishes Danny Glover and Billy Dee Williams anecdotes, and explains the origins of the 'shrimp shrimp reduction' tale. Quick, funny, and full of fond set memories.

James Austin Johnson, comedian and SNL cast member known for razor-sharp celebrity impressions (notably Donald Trump). He explains how he drills impressions using listening, repeat clips and YouTube, reduces icons to comedic hooks, crafts modular bits inside characters, and dreams of a one-man impressions show. Short, funny tales about SNL life, table reads, and viral sketch origins pop up throughout.