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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Aug 22, 2023 • 1h 28min
James Blunt 😭
James Blunt (Who We Used To Be) and Justin talk about how his hit “You’re Beautiful” rocketed him to international fame back in the early 2000s, how he navigates online haters using his own brand of self-deprecating humor and the motivation and meaning behind his most recent album “Who We Used To Be.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 18, 2023 • 50min
Life Is Short(er): Aaron Rodgers, Sports Memories, and Helping Hawaii 🌺
The guys catch up after some time apart and both have Aaron Rodgers and the show “Hard Knocks” on their minds (they don’t both have to have the same Shortlist!), and Justin recounts his very Dawson’s Creek experience visiting Kate’s hometown and meeting her high school boyfriend. A listener named Brandon writes in the share his excitement about the Jets season, asks about the guys’ experience going to sports games when they were younger and offers up a sports-themed WYR. Finally, we hear a voicemail from Bo about how he recently lost a friend and that it got him thinking about how life really is short. Donate to help Maui fire victims: https://globalempowermentmission.kindful.com/campaigns/1086964See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 15, 2023 • 1h 35min
Life Is Short Re-Run: Jake Johnson 👍
Jake Johnson (New Girl, Stumptown) tells Justin about the wild experience he had filming an action movie with Tom Cruise and he reminisces about the hilarious performances that Justin delivered on New Girl. (This episode originally aired on Aug 25, 2020)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 11, 2023 • 51min
Life Is Short(er): Bachelorette Dish Sesh, Bar Flies, and Dry Dream ☕️
The guys discuss the latest Bachelorette episode and which guy they’re rooting for, then Justin talks about how he and Kate got force fed calamari by a regular with her bare hands at a local bar. We read a letter from a listener names Justin (NOT Jason) that makes a case for morning sex vs. afternoon sex. Finally, Stacy from St. Louis calls in to talk about how great it is to be a mail carrier.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 8, 2023 • 1h 22min
Lisa Lampanelli 🍆
Lisa Lampanelli (The Howard Stern Show) and Justin talk about her first time doing the Friars Club Roast of Chevy Chase and her long career as an insult comic, why she decided to retire from standup comedy and how freeing it is to try new things without a goal or end game in mind. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 4, 2023 • 51min
Life Is Short(er): RIP Pee-wee, Manatee Penis, and Whistle Pigs 🥩
The guys discuss the sad passing and the legacy of Pee-wee Herman (aka Paul Reubens), who was a huge influence on their childhood. Justin shares the hilarious People article with a headline about how he and Kate ate rancid meat (slow news day much?), then he brings us a disturbing story about manatee behavior. We read a letter from Becky in Michigan who has a possible solution for Justin’s groundhog (aka whistle pig) problem. Finally, we hear a voicemail from Amy about how Christian is actually not a Millennial and she ends with a truly disgusting WYR about farts (that might end up in People Magazine). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 1, 2023 • 1h 19min
Bobby Bones 👊
Bobby Bones (The Bobby Bones Show) and Justin talk about his tumultuous upbringing in Arkansas, how he built his radio empire from scratch, and what it was like to track down and finally meet his estranged father after 30 years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jul 28, 2023 • 44min
Life Is Short(er): Skunk Orgy, Daily Compliments, and Accumulating Trash 💅🏼
The hosts share hilarious tales of surviving rancid meat and dog farts. A surprisingly amusing discussion unfolds around an awkwardly sexual comment made to some tough guys. A listener letter sparks debates on the value of daily compliments versus helpful feedback. They also dive into the quirks of personal grooming, comparing long toenails to long fingernails. Nostalgia hits as they reminisce about a Broadway seminar, all while navigating the awkwardness of receiving compliments. Laughs and light-hearted banter keep the atmosphere lively!
Jul 25, 2023 • 1h 25min
John Cho ❤️
John Cho (Troublemaker, Praise Petey) and Justin talk about how he moved to the U.S. from Korea at the age of 6, his book Troublemaker about the Korean experience of the LA Riots, how he got into acting and the lasting impact of his small role in “American Pie.”(This interview was recorded on July 7)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jul 21, 2023 • 47min
Life Is Short(er): Darn Kids, Kardashians, and Crop Dusting 🦟
The guys discuss the psychology behind why high-pitched buzzing noises are so excruciating, and Christian reveals that he watched Justin’s episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians. Then we read a letter from Alyssa who learned about the word queef from listening to the show, and she asks a Back To The Future-themed WYR. Finally, Chelsea from Minnesota leaves a voicemail offering up both high brow and low brow WYRs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
