Best Josh Richter Podcasts (2025)

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Larry Charles: Jake and the Fatman 48:46

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Rob and Larry are comedy nerds. Larry Charles, the director of “Borat” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” joins Rob Lowe to discuss working with Bob Dylan and Larry David, the experience of shooting “Borat,” their mutual friend Arsenio Hall, his new memoir, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube at YouTube.com/@LiterallyWithRobLowe! …

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340: Ester Steinberg: Bagels, Ballots, and The Tampa Toss 1:02:21

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Ester Steinberg! Check out Ester’s latest special, Schmear Campaign, out now on Apple and Amazon. Ester joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of her wild upbringing with her part-lawyer, part-comedian father. From a bagel boudoir, to helping little people get tossed in Tampa, we explore all the unbelievable…

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Sir Jonathan Pryce: Playing Animal 48:29

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Rob is Sir Jonathan Pryce’s biggest fan! The legendary actor joins Rob Lowe to discuss how the late Pope Francis inspired his performance in “Game of Thrones,” acting lessons from Al Pacino, his favorite theaters to perform in, how the loss of his father inspired him to take on “Hamlet,” the new season of “Slow Horses,” and much more. Make sure to …

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339: Shapel Lacey's Survival Guide to Grandma Guilt 59:00

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Shapel Lacey! Check out Shapel’s latest special, Three Dads, Two Moms, now on his YouTube. Shapel joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of grief, guilt, and the complicated nature of family after losing a loved one. Opening up about his grandma’s recent passing, Shapel and I dive into what it’s like to navigate emoti…

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Ralph Macchio: Johnny & Sodapop 45:18

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Ralph and Rob are “Outsiders” for life. Ralph Macchio and Rob Lowe reunite in the studio to discuss “Karate Kid: Legends” (in theaters now), their memories from shooting “The Outsiders,” Ralph's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the global legacy of “Karate Kid,” and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube at YouTube.com/@Literal…

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338: Trae Crowder and His Pillbilly Background 59:33

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Trae Crowder! Check out Trae’s special Trash Daddy, out on YouTube today. Trae joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of growing up in rural Celina, Tennessee during the opioid epidemic—and how it affected his upbringing and influences his parenting today. BALTIMORE! I’m coming home! Catch me at the Horseshoe Casino o…

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Rhett & Link: Uni Milkshakes 57:50

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Rhett & Link are the kings of YouTube! The comedy duo joins Rob Lowe to discuss their long-running morning show, “Good Mythical Morning,” growing up together in North Carolina, their beloved YouTube taste tests, the difference between new media celebrity and old media celebrity, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube at YouTub…

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337: Aaron Weber and the 48 First Cousins 1:00:13

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Aaron Weber! Check out Aaron’s comedy special Signature Dish on his YouTube, and you can catch him on The Nateland Podcast! Aaron joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of recently becoming a father, complications he and his wife experienced with the baby post-birth, and having to spend almost a month in the…

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Patrick Schwarzenegger: Mr. Zeitgeist 48:50

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Rob and Patrick are practically family! The “White Lotus” star joins Rob Lowe to discuss his father Arnold's softening with age, his experiences at the Met Gala and the Cannes Film Festival, bonding with his family on "White Lotus," and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube at YouTube.com/@LiterallyWithRobLowe! Got a question for…

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336: Gary Owen and the Absent Gliding Father 1:12:52

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Gary Owen! Check out Gary’s new special No “S” on MintComedy.com. Gary joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of his stepfather who loved to fight, his biological father who loved to hang glide, and the wild family dynamic that shaped his upbringing. He shares a story about a memorable brawl at the Pipe Fitters Picnic…

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Ike Barinholtz: Wahlberg Adjacent 50:11

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Rob and Ike are the biggest Kate Hudson fans! Actor Ike Barinholtz (The Mindy Project, The Studio, Running Point) joins Rob Lowe to talk about their mutual friends Kate Hudson and Amy Poehler, the time Ike ate the coconut cake Tom Cruise gifted to Mindy Kaling, Rob’s look-a-like in the Lakers organization, doing improv in Amsterdam with Seth Meyers…

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335: Joe Dombrowski is the Kindergarten's Comedian 58:23

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Joe Dombrowski! Be sure to check out his past special Don’t Eat the Crayons and his more recent show tapings, both available on his YouTube channel. Joe joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of his transition from kindergarten teacher to stand-up comedian. He shares his journey of discovering a love and pas…

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Penn Jillette: Dice Stacking 50:23

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Penn and Rob wish they were invited to "We Are the World!" Magician, television presenter, and author Penn Jillette (of Penn & Teller) joins Rob Lowe to discuss his surprising favorite magic trick, the genius of Bob Dylan, 50 years of “Penn & Teller,” and his new novel. Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube at YouTube.com/@LiterallyWithRobL…

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333: Shane Todd has a Punch Loving Father 57:24

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Shane Todd! Check out Shane’s newest special, Mommy on his YouTube, or his own podcast Tea with Me. Shane joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of being raised outside of Belfast, Ireland, becoming a father, and living with Crohn's disease. We dive into Shane’s upbringing, including a character of a father …

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Kelsey Grammer: A Brother Remembers 41:58

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Kelsey Grammer returns to "Literally” for a moving episode. The "Frasier" and "Cheers" star joins Rob Lowe to discuss his deeply cathartic new book, "Karen: A Brother Remembers," the tragic loss of his sister, his return to the world of "X-Men" and Marvel, why he still finds joy in acting, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTub…

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332: Craig Shoemaker: What Comes Around, Cults Around 1:24:10

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Craig Shoemaker! Be sure to check out his newest book, Laffirmations: A 40-Day Cleanse. Craig joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of a life shaped by chaos, cults, comedy, and complicated family ties. We get into what it was like growing up with a scam-artist father who ran his own cult, the terrifying week-long ki…

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Chelsea Handler: International Boyfriend 48:42

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It’s always outrageous when Rob and Chelsea Handler get together! Comedian, writer, and host of the “Dear Chelsea” podcast Chelsea Handler joins Rob Lowe to discuss their perspectives on aging, the ski season, what she’s looking for in an “international boyfriend,” Rob’s early days of sobriety, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show on Y…

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331: Kelsey Cook and the Dementia Hat Trick: Jokes, Genes, and Greif 58:43

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Kelsey Cook! Check out her latest special, Mark Your Territory, now available on YouTube and Hulu, and her podcast, Pretend Problems, co-hosted with comedian Chad Daniels. Kelsey joins me in the studio this week to highlight the lowlight of her mother's battle with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). We dive into the em…

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Filmmaker Gavin O’Connor: Theatre Rat 1:10:02

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Filmmaker Gavin O'Connor joins Rob Lowe to discuss casting Kurt Russell in the classic hockey film "Miracle," his collaborations with Ben Affleck, working with Keri Russell on "The Americans," the genius of Paul Newman, favorite Broadway performances, his new film "The Accountant 2," and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube at Y…

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330: Jeff Dye Quit Drinking After THIS Wild DUI Story 51:10

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Jeff Dye! Jeff joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of his journey through sobriety, a DUI gone sideways (like… really sideways), and the unexpected lessons that came along the way. Jeff opens up about the moment he knew he had to quit drinking, how jail gave him minor PTSD, and why his love life actually improved a…

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Jason Isaacs: TV Dad 55:55

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Jason Isaacs and Rob Lowe are fighting over Patrick Schwarzenegger! The “White Lotus" and "Harry Potter" actor joins Rob Lowe to discuss his brushes with injury on the set of “White Lotus,” the Duke University controversy, his belief in ghosts, TV kids vs. your real-life kids, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube at YouTube.…

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329: Piff the Magic Dragon Goes Clone 59:42

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My HoneyDew this week is magician and comedian John van der Put a.k.a. Piff the Magic Dragon! Check out his special Piff the Magic Dragon: Reptile Dysfunction, or catch him performing live at the Flamingo in Las Vegas. Piff joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of his journey to becoming a performer. We dive into what inspired his love for magic, how…

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Fortune Feimster: Oktoberfest with Arnold 53:50

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Fortune wants to enjoy some cigars with Rob and Arnold! Comedian, actress, and "Handsome" co-host Fortune Feimster joins Rob Lowe to discuss their mutual friend Arnold Schwarzenegger, the North Carolina accents in “White Lotus,” her hilarious (and disastrous) marriage proposal, why she has no interest in mixing comedy and politics, and much more. M…

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328: Joey McIntyre of New Kids on the Block 59:13

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My HoneyDew this week is musician Joey McIntyre! Check out Joey on his recent tour and album called, Freedom. Joey sits down with me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of becoming a pop sensation with New Kids on the Block back when he was 12 years old! Joey recounts early career breakthroughs and the influence of radio DJs. We reflect on the cha…

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Titus Welliver: Save the Robots 50:39

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Harry Bosch himself, actor Titus Welliver (star of the hit shows “Bosch” and “Bosch: Legacy”), joins Rob Lowe to discuss the glory days of New York City nightlife, singing with John Lennon as a kid, the time Titus almost left acting, watching your children find their passions, and how a bit of luck led him to the iconic role of Harry Bosch. Plus, R…

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327: Harland Williams' Grandma was the King of KFC 57:50

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Harland Williams! Check out Harland’s podcast, The Harland Highway, and keep an eye out for his newest film, Wingman, coming out later this year. Harland joins me this week to highlight the lowlights of losing both his grandmothers. We dive into the iconic life of Grandma Flo VanGundersplatt—a roller derby queen tu…

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Benji and Joel Madden (of Good Charlotte): Gentleman at All Costs 58:09

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It’s a bro-fest when Rob and the Madden brothers get together! Rob’s good friends Benji and Joel Madden (founding members of the rock band Good Charlotte) join Rob in-person in Santa Barbara to discuss male friendship, their three incredible wives (Sheryl Lowe, Cameron Diaz, and Nicole Richie), music, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the sh…

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326: HoneyDew Podcast #326 | Philip Bowen Finds Fiddling Through Sesame Street 59:14

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My HoneyDew this week is musician Philip Bowen! You can listen to his music on any streaming platform. Philip joins me in the studio to Highlight the Lowlights of growing up in West Virginia and chasing his dream of making music. He shares insights into his Lebanese heritage and the cultural diversity of West Virginia. We also discuss the challenge…

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Chazz Palminteri: The Original Bronx Tale 29:48

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Actor Chazz Palminteri (A Bronx Tale, The Usual Suspects, Modern Family) joins Rob Lowe to discuss taking his career into his own hands, his work with Robert De Niro, his beloved Yankees, 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. You…

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325: Thomas Araujo and the Brother-Cousin-Uncle Confusion 1:01:08

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My HoneyDew this week is Thomas Araujo, aka Dope as Yola! Thomas joins me in the studio to Highlight the Lowlights of a friend's wild family entanglement that he's been dealing with for the past couple of years. He dives into the betrayal, how everyone is still involved despite the chaos, and how the family dynamics have left everyone wondering if …

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Adam Scott: Ben Wyatt & Chris Traeger Reunite! 47:07

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It’s a “Parks & Rec” reunion! “Severance” star Adam Scott joins Rob Lowe to discuss shooting the second season of the hit Apple show, their memories together on the set of “Parks & Rec,” why Rob loves Adam’s fashion sense, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube at YouTube.com/@LiterallyWithRobLowe! Got a question for Rob? Call…

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324: Jim Florentine's Journey to Fatherhood—Inspired by a Legless Veteran 56:26

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Jim Florentine! Check out Jim’s newest special, You Can’t Please Them All, on Amazon Prime, or his podcast, Everybody Is Awful. Jim joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of his journey through fatherhood. He shares what it was like becoming a father at 46 and the challenges he faced as a single dad later in…

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Robert Wagner: Old School Hollywood 37:43

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Rob Lowe's impression of Robert Wagner was so good that Mike Myers included it in “Austin Powers 2!” The legendary Robert Wagner joins Rob Lowe to talk about their decades-long friendship, his bond with Frank Sinatra, his experiences working with Spencer Tracy and Paul Newman, the secret to staying sharp and happy at 95 years old, and much more. Ma…

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323: Mick Betancourt Got Two Black Eyes from the Devil! 1:11:00

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My HoneyDew this week is writer and producer Mick Betancourt! Check out Season 3 of Reacher on Amazon now, and visit http://mickbetancourt.substack.com to hear over 85 of Mick’s incredible stories. Mick joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of a WILD childhood, growing up with teen parents in Chicago. We dive into just how chaotic his home …

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Kristin Davis: Safari Memories 46:39

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Kristin and Rob made a movie together in Africa! “Sex and the City” star Kristin Davis joins Rob Lowe to talk about their experience shooting the Netflix movie “Holiday in the Wild” in Zambia and South Africa (featuring snakes, sharks, lions, and elephants), her incredible animal activism, why they both signed up for the thriller “Atomic Train” in …

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322: Rosebud Baker and The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act 55:52

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Rosebud Baker! Check out Rosebud’s newest special, The Mother Lode, out on Netflix today! Rosebud joins me to highlight the lowlights of her younger sister’s sudden and tragic passing during their childhood. She opens up about the personal impact of her sister's death and how her perspective has evolved since becom…

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Matthew Modine: Vision Quest or Youngblood? 37:45

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Rob hopes Matthew Modine wears Crocs the next time they meet! Actor Matthew Modine joins Rob Lowe to discuss the 40th anniversary of “Vision Quest,” working with the legendary filmmaker Stanley Kubrick, their collaboration on “The Hotel New Hampshire,” and much more. Plus, Matthew and Rob share the story of a stunt gone wrong that left Rob injured!…

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321: Michael Yo Was Patient Zero 1:01:18

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Michael Yo! Check out his new comedy special, Snack Daddy, on YouTube or at http://MichaelYo.com. Michael joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of being patient zero with COVID-19. He dives into his close call with death, what it was like being a guinea pig, and the long road to recovery that followed. We a…

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Julia Garner: Material Girl 42:47

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Julia and Rob are like family! Actress Julia Garner, the critically acclaimed star of Netflix hits like "Ozark" and "Inventing Anna," joins Rob Lowe to discuss her "blended family" with the Lowes, her experience at clown school in France, an update on playing Madonna in an upcoming film, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube …

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Dennis Tinsman Episode 134 53:33

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Author and Speaker Dennis Tinsman Shares about how to deal with sin in the church. Dennis Tinsman Books https://a.co/d/d7C5D1O https://a.co/d/8dyPVqj Get some Swag Gear at https://www.tripleplaylife.com Brookes Bible College https://www.brookes.edu/ Resource One Advisors https:// www.RS1A.com CS Design https://csdesign.online Support the show…

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320: Felipe Esparza is Salma Hayek's Doppelganger 1:02:09

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Felipe Esparza! Catch his newest special, Raging Fool, out on Netflix today, or listen to his podcast, What’s Up Fool? Felipe joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of becoming an official U.S. citizen—after 50 years of living here! He shares the complicated process of trying to gain citizenship after legal …

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Gary Sinise: Lt. Dan Returns! 46:21

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Gary Sinise and Rob are eternally thankful for our veterans! Actor, musician, and advocate Gary Sinise joins Rob Lowe to discuss completing his late son Mac’s album, celebrating more than thirty years of “Forrest Gump,” leaving Los Angeles for Nashville, his amazing charity work for veterans, and much more. Our thoughts are with all those affected …

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319: Fiona Cauley Refuses to Serve Soup Ever Again 1:00:10

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Fiona Cauley! Fiona joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of being diagnosed with a rare disease called Friedreich's ataxia. Fiona dives into what it was like getting a diagnosis at 18, the progression of going from a cane to now wheelchair, and some of the embarrassing moments she’s found herself in since! SUBSCRIBE…

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Josh Brolin: Character Actor 56:52

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Josh and Rob are Santa Barbara brothers! Recorded live in Montecito, actor and author Josh Brolin joins Rob Lowe to discuss his memories from the “Goonies” set, why he wasn’t sure his “Men in Black 3” co-star Tommy Lee Jones liked him, his troublemaking youth with the Cito Rats, and the writing process behind his memoir, “From Under the Truck.” Thi…

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318: Juston McKinney - McKinneyDew 58:21

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My HoneyDew this week is actor and comedian Juston McKinney! Check out Juston’s latest special, On The Brightside, available on YouTube today, or his TED Talk, A Comedian’s Guide to Surviving a Dysfunctional Childhood. Juston joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of how he survived his own dysfunctional childhood. We discuss what it was lik…

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Gene Simmons: How is the Orchestra? 1:04:09

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Gene and Rob are here to explain magazines to Gen Z! Legendary KISS frontman and business mogul Gene Simmons joins Rob Lowe to discuss his relationships with the "Holy Trinity" (Cher, Diana Ross, and Liza Minnelli), the surprising historical origins of the classic KISS makeup, his experience as a sixth-grade teacher, and some moving memories of his…

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317: Ari Shaffir - AriDew 1:05:06

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Ari Shaffir! Check out Ari’s newest special, Ari Shaffir: America’s Sweetheart, now streaming on Netflix! Ari joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of watching his parents grow older and how his relationship with each of them has evolved over time. He shares a story about a history-making secret trip his father recen…

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Mel Robbins: Let Them 50:11

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Mel and Rob want you to share this episode with someone in your life who needs to hear it! Mel Robbins, the best-selling author and host of "The Mel Robbins Podcast," joins Rob Lowe to discuss two words that could change your life, the importance of personal responsibility, tips for dealing with rejection, and much more. This episode was recorded i…

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Tom Hobson Episode 133 44:36

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Tom Hobson ECO Presbyterian Pastor, Author and Speaker stops by to share about his new book "Fun with Biblical Words" Tom Hobson https://www.biblicalethic.org/ Support Triple Play https://www.buzzsprout.com/2112944/support Get some Swag Gear at https://www.tripleplaylife.com Brookes Bible College https://www.brookes.edu/ Resource One Advisors https…

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316: Fortune Feimster - HoneyFeimster 53:40

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Fortune Feimster! Catch her newest special, Crushing It, now streaming on Netflix. Fortune joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of finding a work-life balance, how she almost lost her father, and the funny moments that came with discovering her sexuality later in life. SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE and watch full episodes…