Best Benjie Stacks Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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RNR 333 - Expo Atlas with Cedric van Putten 38:28

9h ago38:28

38:28

Cedric van Putten from Expo joins Jamon, Robin, and Mazen to talk about Expo Atlas—a tool for visualizing Metro bundles, spotting bloat, and understanding what your app is really shipping. Plus, the story behind how Atlas was built and where it’s headed next. Show Notes Introducing Expo Atlas Connect With Us! Guest: @cedric_dev Jamon Holmgren: @jam…

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Ike Barinholtz: Wahlberg Adjacent 50:11

2d ago50:11

50:11

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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RNR 332 - Codemagic 🤝 React Native with Martin Remmelgas 35:04

7d ago35:04

35:04

Codemagic CEO Martin Remmelgas joins Robin and Mazen to talk mobile CI/CD in 2025: Why build tooling still has rough edges, how Codemagic handles versioning and code signing, and where the developer experience still needs work. Show Notes React Native CI/CD with Codemagic Codemagic Connect With Us! Martin Remmelgas: @martinjeret Robin Heinze: @robi…

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Penn Jillette: Dice Stacking 50:23

9d ago50:23

50:23

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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Special Announcement 0:57

11d ago0:57

0:57

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RNR 331 - New Architecture, New Era with Riccardo Cipolleschi 39:34

14d ago39:34

39:34

New Architecture. New Era. Riccardo Cipolleschi from Meta joins Jamon, Robin, and Mazen to break down what’s changed in React Native—from Fabric to TurboModules—and why this shift matters for developers, libraries, and the future of the framework. Show Notes React Native Directory Connect With Us! Riccardo Cipolleschi: @CipolleschiR Jamon Holmgren:…

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Kelsey Grammer: A Brother Remembers 41:58

16d ago41:58

41:58

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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RNR 330 - React Native and Accessibility with Karly Lamm 33:59

21d ago33:59

33:59

Karly Lamm joins Robin Heinze and Mazen Chami to explore accessibility in React Native. From common pitfalls and screen reader challenges to the value of inclusive design, they share how small changes can make apps work better for everyone. Show Notes Karly’s Blog post Jen Loker’s 2018 Chain React Talk React Native Accessibility Docs iOS VoiceOver …

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Chelsea Handler: International Boyfriend 48:42

23d ago48:42

48:42

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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RNR 329 - State of React Native Survey Results are in! 43:45

28d ago43:45

43:45

Listen on: YouTube • Spotify • Apple Podcasts ——————— What’s the state of React Native in 2024? Jamon, Robin, and Mazen explore insights from thousands of devs—covering growing confidence, lingering pain points, and what’s changing fast. Dive into the latest State of React Native survey results. Show Notes State of React Native Survey 2024 RNR 308 …

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

30d ago1:10:02

1:10:02

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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RNR 328 - Flashlight with Alexandre Moureaux 34:49

1M ago34:49

34:49

How fast is your app, really? Alexandre Moureaux joins Jamon, Robin, and Mazen to talk about Flashlight, a tool for scoring mobile performance and spotting bottlenecks in production. If you care about React Native performance, this one's for you. Show Notes Flashlight Performance issues: the usual suspects - A. Moureaux | React Native EU 2022 Alexa…

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Jason Isaacs: TV Dad 55:55

1M ago55:55

55:55

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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Fortune Feimster: Oktoberfest with Arnold 53:50

1M ago53:50

53:50

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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RNR 327 - Automating App Releases with Pratul Kalia 39:53

2M ago39:53

39:53

Pratul Kalia from Tramline joins Jamon, Robin, and Mazen to talk about mobile release automation, scaling to millions of users, and why skipping the tooling step might cost you later. A must-listen for devs navigating production launches. Show Notes Tramline Reldex Apdex Tramline’s synchronized builds Connect With Us! Pratul Kalia: @prxtl Jamon Hol…

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Titus Welliver: Save the Robots 50:39

2M ago50:39

50:39

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

2M ago58:09

58:09

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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RNR 326 - React Native Turns 10 🎉 39:05

2M ago39:05

39:05

React Native is officially 10! 🎉 Our hosts Jamon, Robin, and Mazen look back at its origins, the community’s impact, and the major changes that shaped its growth—alongside their own journey working with it at Infinite Red. A must-listen for devs who’ve been along for the ride—or are just joining now. Show Notes F8 2015 - Where React Native is intro…

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Chazz Palminteri: The Original Bronx Tale 29:48

2M ago29:48

29:48

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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RNR 325 - Legend List with Jay Meistrich 32:36

2M ago32:36

32:36

Legend List is making scrolling smoother for React Native. Our hosts, Jamon, Robin, and Mazen, chat with Jay Meistrich about the performance challenges of flat lists, the innovations behind Legend List, and how it’s changing the way React Native apps handle scrolling. Show Notes Legend List Legend App Connect With Us! Jay Meistrich: @jmeistrich Jam…

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

2M ago47:07

47:07

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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RNR 324 - Migrating to Expo with Alfred Lieth Årøe 30:50

3M ago30:50

30:50

Migrating to Expo in 4 days! Alfred Lieth Årøe joins Robin and Mazen to share how he pulled off a smooth transition, the challenges he tackled, and why Expo was the right move for his app. He dives into upgrading dependencies, improving CI/CD, and how Expo simplified his workflow. Tune in! Show Notes Alfred's Blog Post on Expo Evan’s blog on Widget…

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Robert Wagner: Old School Hollywood 37:43

3M ago37:43

37:43

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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RNR 323 - Static Hermes with Tzvetan Mikov 45:02

3M ago45:02

45:02

Tzvetan Mikov joins Jamon, Robin, and Mazen to discuss Static Hermes—how it improves React Native performance through bytecode and native compilation. They dive into optimization strategies, the role of typing, and what this means for developers. Plus, insights into Hermes's evolution and what’s next for JavaScript performance in React Native! Show…

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Kristin Davis: Safari Memories 46:39

3M ago46:39

46:39

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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RNR 322 - Building React Native Libraries With Builder Bob 29:13

3M ago29:13

29:13

Burak Güner joins Robin and Mazen to discuss React Native Builder Bob and Create React Native Library—tools that streamline building and maintaining React Native libraries. Plus, insights on upcoming features and the future of library development! Show Notes Work with NPM libraries locally with Yalc React Native Builder Bob Create React Native Libr…

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Matthew Modine: Vision Quest or Youngblood? 37:45

3M ago37:45

37:45

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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Julia Garner: Material Girl 42:47

3M ago42:47

42:47

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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RNR 321 - Expo DOM with Evan Bacon 40:23

4M ago40:23

40:23

Expo's Evan Bacon joins Jamon to dive into Expo’s new DOM components! Learn how they enable incremental web-to-native migration, when to use them, and why they’re a game-changer for React Native developers. Plus, fun insights into Evan’s past as a Lego artist! Show Notes The magic of Expo DOM Components Connect With Us! React Native Radio: @ReactNa…

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Gary Sinise: Lt. Dan Returns! 46:21

4M ago46:21

46:21

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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RNR 320 - Silky Smooth Animations 36:17

4M ago36:17

36:17

Catlin Miron joins Jamon and Robin to dive into React Native animations! From reanimated and layout animations to interpolation and motion accessibility, Catlin shares expert insights and best practices to bring your UI to life. Show Notes Catalin’s website React Native Layout Animations Reanimated Interpolate RNR 122 RNR 168 Connect With Us! React…

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Josh Brolin: Character Actor 56:52

4M ago56:52

56:52

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

4M ago1:04:09

1:04:09

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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