Rob Lowe Revisits “Brat Pack Era” On Fly On The Wall Podcast
The '80s heartthrob reminisces about Hollywood glory days with David Spade and Dana Carvey.
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In a nostalgic trip back to the 1980s, actor Rob Lowe recently joined comedians David Spade and Dana Carvey on their popular “Fly On The Wall” podcast to reminisce about his Brat Pack days and Hollywood career.
The Instagram post shared by Spade shows the three entertainment veterans together, with the caption: “Brat Packer @roblowe joins us & talks to us about Hollywood & brat packing. @superflypod up now with @thedanacarvey.”
The Brat Pack Revisited
Lowe, who rose to fame as a member of the iconic “Brat Pack” – a group of young actors who frequently appeared together in coming-of-age films during the 1980s – shared insights into that formative period of his career. The Brat Pack typically included actors like Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall, Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, Demi Moore, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, and Ally Sheedy.
In the podcast, Spade asked Lowe why the iconic cast of The Breakfast Club has never reunited with anyone outside their original circle. Lowe responded with a surprising update: a sequel to St. Elmo’s Fire is currently in development, jokingly titled St. Elmo’s Fire Part 2: St. Elmer’s Fudd. He confirmed that all the original cast members from the 1985 film are involved in the project.
During the conversation, Spade playfully noted that Lowe wasn’t considered a core member of the so-called “Brat Pack”—a label often linked with the stars of 1980s teen dramas. Lowe clarified that the term “Brat Pack” was coined in a 1985 New York Magazine article and has since become synonymous with a generation of young Hollywood actors who helped define the era through films like “The Breakfast Club” and “St. Elmo’s Fire.”
Podcast Powerhouse Duo
Spade and Carvey’s “Fly On The Wall” podcast has become a popular platform for entertainment industry veterans to share stories and behind-the-scenes insights. The podcast typically features the hosts interviewing fellow comedians and actors about their experiences in Hollywood.
This episode with Lowe continues the podcast’s trend of bringing on high-profile guests. In recent episodes, Spade and Carvey have featured a diverse array of guests, as evidenced by Spade’s Instagram activity.
The Lowe-Down On Rob
For Rob Lowe, appearing on the podcast represents another chapter in a career that has successfully evolved from his teen heartthrob days to respected television work on shows like “The West Wing,” “Parks and Recreation,” and “9-1-1: Lone Star.”
Lowe has often spoken candidly about his experience as part of the Brat Pack and his journey through Hollywood, making him an ideal guest for Spade and Carvey’s podcast format that thrives on industry stories and reflections.
The continued cultural fascination with the Brat Pack era demonstrates its lasting impact on American pop culture, and conversations like this one help connect younger audiences with this significant chapter of film history.
Fans of ’80s cinema, comedy enthusiasts, and podcast listeners alike can tune into the episode now on the “Fly On The Wall” podcast to hear these three entertainment veterans share stories and insights from their decades in Hollywood.
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