Life is Short with Justin Long
Wondery
Is it just me or is time flying by? How do we make the most out of our short time here on Earth? That’s what we’re here to find out. I’m Justin Long and I’ve been an actor for most of my life, so I’m used to getting inside the heads of the characters I play. But now that I’m getting older (I’m in my forties, yikes), I want to peek inside the heads of real people to learn how they find meaning in life. I’m also very curious what their favorite snack food is, and what emoji they use most often — ya know, the REALLY important stuff. Every episode I’ll get personal with all kinds of people, from actors to musicians to deep thinkers who fascinate me. My brother Christian is on hand each episode to keep me honest, and occasionally remind me about some of the embarrassing things I’ve done over the years. Join us, or if you have more important things to do, that’s okay too — life is short!Listen to Life is Short on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ on the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/justin-long now.
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Sep 26, 2023 • 1h 34min
Craig Ferguson 👍👽
Craig Ferguson (The Late Late Show) and Justin talk about what made his late night hosting style so unique, how he found sobriety at age 29, why he has continued to do standup comedy over the years and how the punk rock era of the '70s and '80s influenced how he approaches life.Listen to Life is Short on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ on the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/justin-long now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 22, 2023 • 53min
Life Is Short(er): Smodcastle, Betting Bros, and Pivoting 👻
The guys discuss Justin’s recent appearance at Kevin Smith’s Smodcastle theater for a Tusk screening, and all the fun little gifts and letters he received from fans. Then they debate what the loser of their football season betting should have to do (unfortunately the ring of hair is out). Then we read a letter from an Ohio school teacher named Franny asking the guys if they’ve ever decided to pivot and how they got the courage to take that leap. Finally, a voicemail from a stoned listener named Casey offers up a barrage of quick fire WYRs, including whether they’d rather be bald on their head or bald on their face.Listen to Life is Short on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ on the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/justin-long now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 19, 2023 • 1h 27min
Chef Daniel Humm ❤️
Chef Daniel Humm (Eleven Madison Park) and Justin talk about what inspired his groundbreaking decision to turn the famed New York restaurant Eleven Madison Park to an all-vegan menu, how Covid sparked the creation of his charity Rethink Food and how a bad bike accident changed the direction of his life.Check out Rethink Food here: https://www.rethinkfood.org/Listen to Life is Short on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ on the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/justin-long now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 15, 2023 • 52min
Life Is Short(er): Jets Tragedy, Haunted Hotel, and Face vs Junk 🎡
The guys both let out a collective sigh about Aaron Rodgers tearing his Achilles Heel during the first Jets game of the season. Then Justin recounts the paranormal experience he and Kate had at the historic Red Lion Inn in Massachusetts. Then we read a letter from Chelsea who listens to the pod while working as a massage therapist, her Would You Rather asks whether we’d rather lick a port-o-potty seat or a ride handle at a fair/festival 🤮. Finally, Jen from Alberta, Canada writes in referencing Justin’s stint as a cheerleader in Dodgeball, and has a WYR that sparks a debate about faces and junk.Listen to Life is Short on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ on the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/justin-long now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 12, 2023 • 1h 31min
Elle King 🤙🤠🌊🤪
Elle King (Come Get Your Wife) and Justin talk about her life as a touring musician (with a 2-year-old in tow), what she learned from her famous comedian father Rob Schneider, and how she first started playing music.Listen to Life is Short on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ on the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/justin-long now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 8, 2023 • 54min
Life Is Short(er): Mowing Frogs, Getting Older, and RIP Jimmy Buffett 🃏
The guys talk about the awkward encounters Justin had at Tanglewood, and the unfortunate events that occurred while he was mowing his lawn. Christian talks about how he feels nostalgic around his birthday and he recounts memories of playing Black Jack with millionaires in Vegas (Happy birthday Chrit!). A listener named Wyatt writes in and sparks a debate about whether Uncle Sam is a real person…(Shorties?) Finally, Steven writes in to explain why the Boston Red Sox are wearing yellow this year, to honor the 10th anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing.Listen to Life is Short on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ on the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/justin-long now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 5, 2023 • 1h 25min
Mike Love ❤️🙏
Mike Love (The Beach Boys) and Justin talk about the formation of the seminal rock band The Beach Boys, how they had both a friendship and friendly competition with The Beatles, and what it’s like to still be touring into his 80s. Listen to Life is Short on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ on the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/justin-long now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 1, 2023 • 50min
Life Is Short(er): PorchFest, Hibachi Memories, and Giggle Fits 🧀
The guys catch up about Christian’s experience at PorchFest this year, the annual Connecticut tradition where bands set up stages on neighborhood porches (and how Christian didn’t move from his porch the whole time). Justin recounts the walk down memory lane he and Kate had after having Hibachi at the Sakura Japanese restaurant in Westport, CT. Then we read a letter from Kathy about how afternoon sex is the best and that noses contain erectile tissue (hence Justin’s broken capillary issue), then she ends it with the saddest WYR we’ve ever heard. Finally, Courtney leaves a voicemail asking for the guys to break down Office Space, and she offers up a much sillier WYR.Listen to Life is Short on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ on the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/justin-long now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 29, 2023 • 1h 19min
Dr. Lee Berger (Paleoanthropologist) 😂
Dr. Lee Berger (Cave of Bones) and Justin talk about his long and illustrious career as a paleoanthropologist, what it’s like to venture into claustrophobic caves of South Africa in search of the remains of proto-human Homo naledi, and what motivates him to put himself through extremes for his work.Listen to Life is Short on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ on the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/justin-long now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 25, 2023 • 50min
Life Is Short(er): Bachelorette Finale, Crying Kids, and Voice Memos 🎶
The guys discuss the season finale of The Bachelorette and how happy they are that Charity picked the guy they wanted her to, and Christian explains what lessons he learned after making an 8-year-old girl cry at a pool party. We read a letter from a listener named Kelsey from Maui about how Justin inspired her to secretly record her grandmother (and her boyfriend) via the voice memo app. Finally, Andrea calls in on her way to a Regina Spektor concert to weigh in on the cons of having long nails, plus she wants to know what band’s concert the guys never miss.Listen to Life is Short on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ on the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/justin-long now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
