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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Jun 13, 2023 • 1h 14min
Eric Andre 🥴
Eric Andre (The Eric Andre Show) and Justin talk about how he sold his irreverent, absurd and eponymous comedy talk show to Adult Swim, how he feels about pranking the unsuspecting guests on his show and how his fearless pranking ability has gotten him into trouble with the law in the past.Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/lifeisshort.Please support us by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jun 9, 2023 • 46min
Life Is Short(er): Galápagos, Getting Thicc, and Famous Bro 🧦
The guys discuss Justin’s surprise birthday trip to the Galápagos Islands — his lifelong bucket list destination — where he communed with giant tortoises (and had to hold back from touching them). Then, the guys read a letter from Dan Wolf that sparks a walk down memory lane with some Garbage Pail Kids and a couple thought-provoking Would You Rathers. Finally, a flattering voicemail from Brandon Allen in Utah asks about what it’s like to have a famous sibling. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jun 6, 2023 • 1h 26min
Adam McKay 🏴
Adam McKay (Death On The Lot) and Justin talk about his long career of making hit comedies Anchorman and Step Brothers, his knack for turning complicated historical incidents into enthralling (and often hilarious) films/podcasts, and how he decided to cast Christian Bale as Dick Cheney and Sam Rockwell as George W. Bush in “Vice.”Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/lifeisshort.Please support us by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jun 2, 2023 • 46min
Life Is Short(er): Happy Bday Justin, Arousal Vomit, and Dumpling Date 🦷
The guys talk about how a very young Justin wanted to keep his tooth AND the money left by the tooth fairy, why Justin thinks of Michael J Fox every year around his birthday and he plugs the documentary “Still” about Fox’s life and struggle with Parkinson’s. Christian discusses a Trader Joe’s chit chat conundrum. Then, an epic listener letter from Veronica in Hawaii gets Justin a little emotional, but she ends it with a fun WYR involving vomit and arousal. Finally, we hear a voicemail from Erica about her serendipitous run in with a soup dumpling on a first date. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 30, 2023 • 1h 9min
Dr. Marisa Franco 🙂
Dr. Marisa Franco (Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make — and Keep — Friends) and Justin talk about the importance of developing and maintaining strong platonic friend connections, why our society seems to prioritize romantic relationships above others, and how our upbringing impacts the attachment styles we have as adults. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 26, 2023 • 47min
Life Is Short(er): Gay Dads, Ninja Turtles, and Movie Memories 🧜🏾♀️
Justin and Christian discuss both what they did over the previous weekend, and the latest news about The Weeknd (he's now going by his real name, Abel Tesfaye). Then the guys read a letter from a listener named Jenn who raves about “Happy Campers,” they discuss the tragic passing of talented actor Brad Renfro and answer a very emotional Would You Rather question. Finally, we hear a sweet voicemail from Sam about his love of the Muppets, and he asks what the first movie the guys remember seeing in the theater. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/lifeisshort.Please support us by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 23, 2023 • 1h 12min
James Marsden 😂
James Marsden (Jury Duty, X-Men) and Justin talk about what it was like for James to play an egotistical version of himself in the show “Jury Duty,” how difficult it was to keep up the facade through the whole season, plus they discuss their shared love of improv and what it was like to be on the Anchorman set acting opposite Will Ferrell. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/lifeisshort.Please support us by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 19, 2023 • 48min
Life Is Short(er): $5 Lemonade, Kate + Drew, and Parent Pop-ins 🖍
Justin and Christian discuss how rising inflation (or possibly greed?) is affecting the prices of kids’ lemonade stand offerings, and Justin talks about the potential awkwardness of having Kate be a guest on The Drew Barrymore show (both women were class acts, as usual). Then the guys answer a letter from a listener named Wendy (not their mum) and they discuss whether they’d rather wear one color for the rest of their lives or live in a beige house. Finally, a listener named Megan calls in asking for advice on how to stay close to her three boys as they enter their teen years. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/lifeisshort.Please support us by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 16, 2023 • 1h 26min
Sarah Chalke ❤️🤦♀️
Sarah Chalke (Firefly Lane) and Justin talk about growing up in Canada, what it was like to be the second actress to play Becky on Roseanne, how Scrubs changed her life, and she recalls the time she took a full load of skunk spray right in the face and is still traumatized by the experience.Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/lifeisshort.Please support us by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 12, 2023 • 45min
Life Is Short(er): King Charles, Single Dad Eagle, and Mouth Pleasure 🦟
Justin and Christian cover a wide range of topics today, including King Charles’s very low comedy bar, how a captive male eagle tried to hatch a rock, how hummingbirds are dirty birds, and that chimps and gorillas can communicate with each other. Then, Lee writes in asking what it was like to work on “Tusk,” and her WYR makes them realize that they both get more mouth pleasure from solids than liquids. Finally, Katie calls in (for the 4th time) to ask if there was ever any jealousy in the family when Justin started having success as an actor.Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/lifeisshort.Please support us by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
