Chris Pratt: Yes/No

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Chris Pratt: Yes/No

FromLiterally! With Rob Lowe

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60 minutes

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Jun 25, 2020

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In which Rob and actor/producer Chris Pratt discuss formative favorites, their time together on Parks & Recreation, and Rob’s disastrous audition for Footloose. Plus: Rob and Chris discover they both have a surprising connection to Barbra Streisand.

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Jun 25, 2020

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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.

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Molly Ringwald: Secret Marvel Gym: When Molly Ringwald and Rob Lowe get behind the microphone, you better strap in because the time machine is about to take off! In today’s episode, find out what magazine reigns supreme (Bop! or Time), how a cowboy hat could have transformed The Breakfast Club, and what supervillain Molly would play in a film! It’s 80’s week at Literally and we hope you enjoy it. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Yours could get featured on the show! by Literally! With Rob Lowe
62 min listen
Michael Douglas: Taking the Makeup Off: Welcome to episode 100! Today Rob Lowe sits down with Hollywood legend Michael Douglas to talk all things acting. In this episode you'll experience the hurdles it took to create One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, what makes a good producer and a good actor, Michael's unique interaction with Debra Winger, and the intricacies of awards ceremonies. All of this and a whole lot more—on today's celebration of an episode! Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Yours could get featured on the show! by Literally! With Rob Lowe
40 min listen
David Spade: Play Monster: In which Rob and actor/comedian David Spade discuss SNL nerves, lost watches, and the infamous Spade/Farley fight on the set of Tommy Boy. Plus: we learn about the unusual outcome of a childhood game. by Literally! With Rob Lowe
64 min listen
Michael J. Fox: Exterior Night Jungle Rain: In which Rob and actor/producer/author Michael J. Fox 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. by Literally! With Rob Lowe
59 min listen
Oprah Winfrey: The Kojak Moment: In which Rob and author/actress/producer Oprah Winfrey discuss what it means to live in gratitude, the pros and cons of meeting your heroes, that time Rob went to a Diana Ross concert with Andy Warhol, and much more. Plus: Rob answers a question about what makes him nervous in the LoweDown Line. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show! by Literally! With Rob Lowe
59 min listen
Mike Myers: Yum Yum: In which Rob and comedian/actor/writer Mike Myers discuss painting Colonel Sanders, shushing Paul McCartney, "who do you think you are" vs "who do you want to be," and the perils of getting another take from Quentin Tarantino. Plus: we learn the only two people in existence who actually have the hook-up. by Literally! With Rob Lowe
56 min listen
Tiffany Haddish: Worst Best Listener: In which Rob and actress/comedian/author Tiffany Haddish discuss buying a theater together in Dayton, OH, roller skating in the '80s, and Rob gives his advice for upstaging Nicolas Cage. Plus: we learn how alike Tiffany and Sharon Stone really are. by Literally! With Rob Lowe
66 min listen
Jennifer Aniston: The Callback Queen: When Jennifer Aniston and Rob Lowe catch up, the conversation is about way more than haircuts and headshots. In today’s episode, you’ll hear how TV creation has evolved and why Jen loves being in the editing booth! You’ll also find out which talk show bumped Jen in the ‘90s and how the Friends gang was at the recent reunion. It’s the episode that you’ll want to listen to in a fountain with a group of pals. Got a question for Rob? Leave a 30-second voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Yours could get featured on the show! by Literally! With Rob Lowe
41 min listen
John Stamos: A Good Influence: When John Stamos talks to Rob Lowe it is a who’s who? of handsome memes. On today’s episode you’ll hear about John’s new True Crime podcast Snatching Sinatra, the time Rob partied on stage with The Beach Boys, and what traits John shares with a famous serial killer! Plus the guys peruse the late Frank Sinatra’s phone book. Speaking of phone numbers, got question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Yours could get featured on the show! by Literally! With Rob Lowe
45 min listen
Demi Moore: Hair Magician: In which Rob and actress/producer/author Demi Moore discuss recording foley sounds for her new podcast Dirty Diana, shooting the courtroom scene from A Few Good Men, and reminisce about the effect director Joel Schumacher had on their lives. Plus: Rob tells the story of the infamous “Snow White disaster." by Literally! With Rob Lowe
51 min listen
Sofía Vergara: Free Tastes Better: In which Rob and actress/presenter Sofía Vergara discuss the ins and outs of craft service, Sofía’s accidental Broadway career, how she got cast in Modern Family, and the one category of America’s Got Talent performer that drives her crazy. Plus: Rob answers a question about his walk-up music in the LoweDown Line. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Yours could get featured on the show! by Literally! With Rob Lowe
58 min listen
Conan O'Brien: Onion Wrangler: In which Rob and comedian/producer/talk show host Conan O’Brien discuss the difference between sharks and dolphins, how Elizabeth Taylor was able to cry on command, and why Conan thinks ghosts are overrated. Plus: we learn if Conan is actually Rob’s boss or not. by Literally! With Rob Lowe
62 min listen
Martin Short: No One Follows The Frog: In which Rob and actor/comedian Martin Short discuss making jokes at their manager’s funeral, who got cut out of Three Amigos, dealing with hecklers, SCTV vs SNL, and the meanest thing Jiminy Glick ever said. Plus: Rob tries to get invited onto David Geffen’s boat. by Literally! With Rob Lowe
56 min listen
Alec Baldwin: Out There, In Here: In which Rob and actor/writer/producer Alec Baldwin discuss tension on the set of Glengarry Glen Ross, a voicemail from George C Scott, the projects that got away, and their political ambitions (or lack thereof). Plus: we learn what was always on page 73. by Literally! With Rob Lowe
60 min listen
Re-Release: Demi Moore: Hair Magician: In which Rob and actress/producer/author Demi Moore discuss recording foley sounds for her new podcast Dirty Diana, shooting the courtroom scene from A Few Good Men, and reminisce about the effect director Joel Schumacher had on their lives. Plus: Rob tells the story of the infamous "Snow White disaster." Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Yours could get featured on the show! by Literally! With Rob Lowe
51 min listen
Dax Shepard: Apex Brad: In which Rob and actor/podcaster Dax Shepard discuss pre-interviews, the script for Idiocracy, Punk’d, Burt Reynolds' wetsuit, whether or not Rob’s dad taught Bradley Cooper his backhand, and much more. Plus: Rob answers a call about The Lowe Files in the LoweDown Line. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show! by Literally! With Rob Lowe
73 min listen
George Stephanopoulos: S—tboxed: George Stephanopoulos and Rob Lowe are in the Situation Room. In this episode you’ll hear about what it’s like to interview DJT, the state of cable news, Aaron Sorkin, Oval Office experiences, and the time Rob ran into Monica Lewinsky. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Yours could get featured on the show! by Literally! With Rob Lowe
58 min listen
Trace Adkins: Hard Bark: Music and acting unite when Trace Adkins and Rob Lowe are behind the mic. In this episode find out why Trace was nervous to work with Susan Sarandon, the difference between "country" and "western," how a hand injury helped stylize Trace's guitar playing, and the unconventional voice preparation Trace does before taking the stage! Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Yours could get featured on the show! by Literally! With Rob Lowe
43 min listen
Henry Winkler: Holy Mackerel!: There's a whole lot of coolness happening when Henry Winkler hops on the mic with Rob Lowe. On today's episode you will hear all about The Fonz jumping the shark, Henry's children's books, Barry, and what would happen if Rob and Henry pivoted to Improv? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Yours could get featured on the show! by Literally! With Rob Lowe
49 min listen
Chelsea Handler: The Opposite Of Patience: In which Rob and actress/comedian/author Chelsea Handler discuss dating in a pandemic, learning to look busy doing nothing, and whether or not they share the same shaman. Plus: plans are hatched for Chelsea and Rob’s new celebrity ski tournament. Chelsea’s first standup special in six years, EVOLUTION, is on HBO Max now. by Literally! With Rob Lowe
64 min listen
Ep. 31: Flop Parties and Sloppy Seconds: "Under the Covers," Part 2! by Girls Next Level
67 min listen
Valerie Bertinelli: Worthy of Love: Valerie Bertinelli and Rob Lowe are living their best lives on Literally this week. The incredible conversation goes everywhere—from Malibu hangs, and roofing houses during the 80s actor's strike, to all the Van Halen DRAMA. On today's episode you'll also find out how Valerie got her role on One Day at a Time, and the unique gift MJ gave Eddie after recording a solo on Beat It! Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Yours could get featured on the show! by Literally! With Rob Lowe
48 min listen
Kevin Bacon: The Lonely Farmer: Rob Lowe and Kevin Bacon are talking tunes! In this episode you’ll hear about Kevin’s experience playing onstage with Billy Joel at the Garden, how he came to own a farm in the 1980s, the time he had to save his dog, and Clint Eastwood memories. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Yours could get featured on the show! This episode was recorded on August 31, 2023. by Literally! With Rob Lowe
56 min listen

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