On the Very Special Episodes podcast, we tell one incredible story each week. Stranger-than-fiction tales about normal people in extraordinary situations. Stories that make you say, “this should be a movie.” Follow Dana Schwartz, Zaron Burnett, and Jason English down a different rabbit hole every Wednesday.
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Jason, Andy and Dana will discuss a 1985 movie weekly, breaking down all the nonsense there within. The 3 hosts all work together and everyone else around them was getting really annoyed at all the movie talk, so they decided to annoy the world in podcast form. Check out previous seasons to hear them discuss 1982, 1983 & 1984 movies, as well as a full season of Love Boat episodes (if that is your thing). Plus one-off specials and a weekly mini "what are we watching" podcast.
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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. 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 ...
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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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Sopranos creator David Chase wrote an episode of The Wonder Years that was deemed too intense for network television. The internet says it's because the script involved hard core drug use. But we asked the legendary TV writer, and the truth is a whole lot stranger. Thanks to Nicole Lambert of Chase Films for making today's interview happen! Hosted …
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This week on the Exciting & New podcast, Jason, Andy and Dana welcome Mike back on the podcast as they discuss the 1985 "teen" comedy Just One of the Guys. In this gender bending comedy, Terry finds out that only men get the good journalist jobs. Someday soon, she will find out that she has entered a dead field of study. Hopefully she finds this ou…
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Jason, Andy and Dana welcome Mike back on the podcast as they discuss what they were up to this last week. Just One of the Guys is coming this Wednesday.By Jason, Andy, and Dana
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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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The Night the Harlem Globetrotters Finally Lost
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50:14The Harlem Globetrotters always beat the Washington Generals. It's just what they do. As of 1971, they’d done it 2,495 times. But for one gloriously confusing night that January, the underdogs got to raise their hands in victory. Today on Very Special Episodes, the untold story of the greatest upset in sports history. * Very Special Thanks to Israe…
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This week on the Exciting & New podcast, Jason, Andy and Dana are flying solo (can 3 people fly solo?) as they discuss the 1985 comedy Teen Wolf. This movie stars Marty McFly, freshly back from 1955, with a strange side effect to time travel.... he is a Teen Wolf. This movie has the Michael J Fox charm for sure, but there just seems to be something…
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Jason, Andy and Dana discuss what they were up to this last week. Teen Wolf is coming this Wednesday.By Jason, Andy, and Dana
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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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In 1973, NASA gifted a piece of the moon to a teenage astronomy fan, inadvertently pulling him into the seedy underground moonrock trade. Hello VSE friends! We published a new episode on Monday, so we're playing a rerun in our regular Wednesday slot. 'Operation Lunar Eclipse' is one of our early favorites and originally ran in February 2024. Questi…
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This week on the Exciting & New podcast, Jason, Andy and Dana welcome Dan back on the podcast as they discuss the 1985 comedy Spies Like Us. As we roll into the Summer of Chase, we get our first look at Prime Chevy along with Cuck Dan. Honestly how odd is it to cast your wife in a movie you wrote, but have her hooking up with your Co-Star. Weird, r…
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Jason, Andy and Dana welcome Dan back on the podcast as they discuss what they were up to this last week. Spies Like Us is coming this Wednesday.By Jason, Andy, and Dana
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Happy Cinco de Mayo! To celebrate, Zaron Burnett is here with a mini-episode about the frozen treat that is quietly and quickly taking over the world. * Hosted by Zaron Burnett, Dana Schwartz, and Jason English Written by Dave Roos Produced by Josh Fisher Editing and Sound Design by Jonathan Washington Mixing and Mastering by Jonathan Washington Ad…
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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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When two of the most influential figures in film become the personal hostages of Kim Jong Il, they have two objectives: to elevate North Korean cinema on the world stage, and to plot their daring escape. SOURCES + FURTHER READING/LISTENING/VIEWING A Kim Jong-Il Production, by Paul Fisher The Observant, by Ravi Mangla Michelle Cho, assistant profess…
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This week on the Exciting & New podcast, Jason, Andy and Dana welcome Jim back on the podcast as we discuss the 1985 surreal comedy Brazi. This one was a divisive one (at least from the point of veiw of one person). A little too Monty Python for some, a little too batshit crazy for others. Robert DeNiro for some reason shows up. There's a Hobbit (o…
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On a very special episode of the Exciting & New Podcast, Andy is joined by Logan and Cameron as they try to find out what 8 year olds are up to in 2025. We dive into Logan's love life and listen to Uncle Thomas do a magic trick (riveting Podcast material). This was done because Cameron wanted to be on the podcast. Cam, I hope your dad lets you list…
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Jason, Andy and Dana welcome Jim back on the podcast as they discuss what they were up to this last week. Brazil is coming this WednesdayBy Jason, Andy, and Dana
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Filmmaker Gavin O’Connor: Theatre Rat
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1:10:02Filmmaker 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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Velvalee Dickinson ran a doll shop on Madison Avenue that catered to wealthy collectors. But in one of the strangest espionage cases of World War II, Dickinson's clients had no idea she was using correspondence about doll orders to transmit coded U.S. military intelligence to the Japanese. * Hosted by Dana Schwartz, Zaron Burnett, and Jason English…
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This week on the Exciting & New podcast, Jason, Andy and Dana welcome Mike (first repeat guest of the year) back on the podcast, as we discuss the 1985 comedy Real Genius. This is our Val Kilmer tribute to the recently late star. The movie might not be the best, but Val is at HIS best in this one. Some of the 80s scummier bad guys show back up in t…
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Jason, Andy and Dana welcome Mike back on the podcast as they discuss what they were up to this last week. Real Genius (RIP Val) is coming this WednesdayBy Jason, Andy, and Dana
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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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On a cold day in 1973, a crowd gathered on a farm for one of history's strangest funerals. It was an elite group, including the Governor of Michigan, bank presidents, and local dignitaries. Even Walter Cronkite sent a correspondent. But they weren’t mourning anyone human. No, this was a pizza-based catastrophe. * Hosted by Dana Schwartz, Zaron Burn…
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This week on the Exciting & New podcast, Jason, Andy and Dana welcome Logan back on the podcast as they discuss the 1985 comedy Brewster's Millions. In this Richard Pryor vehicle, a way-past-his-prime baseball pitcher inherits an insane amount of money. But first he must spend an insane amount of money. John Candy is the awesome best friend. Stephe…
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Jason, Andy and Dana welcome Logan back on the podcast as they discuss what they were up to this last week. Brewster's Millions is coming this WednesdayBy Jason, Andy, and Dana
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Fortune Feimster: Oktoberfest with Arnold
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53:50Fortune 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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How Gatsby Went From Total Flop to Great American Novel
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50:32When he published The Great Gatsby 100 years ago this week, F. Scott Fitzgerald thought he'd written the Great American Novel. But it was a commercial flop. The year Fitzgerald died, he received a royalty check for a paltry seven copies. It would take an unlikely series of events to posthumously pluck a masterpiece from obscurity. * Very special th…
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This week on the Exciting & New podcast, Jason, Andy and Dana welcome Zach back on the show as they discuss the 1985 legal drama Jagged Edge. The Dude maybe or may not have killed his wife, and Glenn Close is going to do everything she can to find out the truth, including sleeping with her client. Robert Loggia (you know, R as in Robert Loggia) pla…
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Jason, Andy and Dana welcome Zach back on the podcast as they discuss what they were up to this last week. Jagged Edge is coming this WednesdayBy Jason, Andy, and Dana
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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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The Improbable Life and Mysterious Death of Andy, the Sneaker-Wearing Goose
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37:57Gene Fleming and his pet goose Andy made headlines around the world. They brought out the best in the people of Hastings, Nebraska. But amid all this attention, Andy also brought out the worst. And three decades later, Andy's legacy is still reverberating around their hometown. Note: This episode includes the murder of a beloved goose. * Very Speci…
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This week on the Exciting and New podcast Jason, Andy and Dana welcome Brian back on the podcast to discuss the 1985 comedy Head Office. Brian has been talking about this movie since this podcast started, and we felt if we were ever going to get him back, this was the time to do it. Luckily for him, this trainwreck came out in 1985. Dark Helmet and…
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Jason, Andy and Dana drag Brian out of retirement to discuss what they were up to this last week. Prepare to learn more than you ever wanted to know about Korean soap operas. Head Office is coming this Wednesday.By Jason, Andy, and Dana
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Benji and Joel Madden (of Good Charlotte): Gentleman at All Costs
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58:09It’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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On August 26, 1965, LBJ issued a surprise executive order eliminating marriage as grounds for deferment from the Vietnam draft. The announcement set off a panic across the country. The problem was, nearly every state required blood tests or a waiting period — every state, that is, except Nevada. If you could somehow convince someone to marry you, g…
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This week on the Exciting & New podcast Jason, Andy and Dana welcome Becky (back) and Nate (first timer) to the podcast as they all discuss 1985 comedy The Breakfast Club. In this Brat Pack must-see, everyone that graduated college in St Elmo's Fire is back playing high school students in this one. We do a deep dive into the problems of kids in the…
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Jason, Andy and Dana welcome Becky and Nate (first-timer) on the podcast to discuss what they were up to this last week (with a small detour into the behind-the-scenes of the recording industry). The Breakfast Club is coming this Wednesday.By Jason, Andy, and Dana
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Chazz Palminteri: The Original Bronx Tale
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29:48Actor 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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This week on the Exciting & New podcast, Jason, Andy and Dana welcome first-timer Shamus to the podcast as we discuss the 1985 action flick Commando. In this shoot-em-up, Arnold needs to murder just about everyone he comes in contact with, except Tommy Chong's daughter, all in the hopes of saving Tony Danza's TV daughter. Even though this is our 3r…
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Jason, Andy and Dana welcome first time Shamus on the podcast as they discuss what they were up to this last week. Commando is coming this WednesdayBy Jason, Andy, and Dana
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Adam Scott: Ben Wyatt & Chris Traeger Reunite!
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47:07It’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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This week on the Exciting & New podcast, Jason, Andy and Dana welcome Mike back on the show as we discuss the 1985 dark comdey After Hours. In this Marin Scorsese directed love story to the seedier side of New York, an American Werewolf is just trying to get home after a terrible date, but just can't seem to pay his way back. Apparently in 1985, it…
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Jason, Andy and Dana welcome Mike back on the podcast as they discuss what they were up to this last week. After Hours is coming this WednesdayBy Jason, Andy, and Dana
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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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This week on the Exciting & New podcast, Jason, Andy and Dana welcome Anthony back on as we discuss the 1985 comedy Weird Science. In this Hughes-iverse classic, nerdy teens build a lady with a computer that wouldn't even be powerful enough to post this podcast these days. Kelly LeBrock is the lady, and she is going to show these nerd how to have a…
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Jason, Andy and Dana welcome Anthony back on the podcast as they discuss what they were up to this last week. Weird Science is coming this WednesdayBy Jason, Andy, and Dana
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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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This week on the Exciting & New podcast, Jason. Andy and Dana discuss the 1985 comedy Mischief. We all emerge from flu exile to a rather bland comedy written by someone who obviously loved James Dean. Part Grease, part Back to the Future, and no where near as good as either, as we travel back to the 1950s to see Mrs Travolta naked. And there is the…
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Jason, Andy and Dana discuss what they were up to the last couple weeks while they dealt with the flu and a terrible Super Bowl. Mischief is coming this Wednesday.By Jason, Andy, and Dana
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