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.
Episodes
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May 9, 2023 • 1h 31min
Kyra Sedgwick 😂
Kyra Sedgwick (Space Oddity) and Justin talk about how she got into acting to impress her theatre-loving mom, how she first met Kevin Bacon when she was only 12 years old, only to later work with him and fall in love with him as an adult. Plus, Kyra remembers traversing the mean streets of New York City as a kid and they discuss her directorial debut, “Space Oddity.” 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 5, 2023 • 50min
Life Is Short(er): Jets Jitters, Baby Hitler, and Sports Jersey Cringe 🐢
The guys discuss the conflicting feelings of excitement and anxiety that Christian feels now that his beloved (and historically losing) New York Jets now have Aaron Rodgers as their quarterback — will they actually be good this year? Justin finally gets to one of his science facts, and of course it has something to do with turtles. Then they read a letter from a Chilean-born Norwegian who writes in with a very controversial Would You Rather. Finally, they hear a voicemail from Ernesto who confirms that sports fans actually do listen to Life Is Short.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 2, 2023 • 1h 29min
Pete Holmes ❤️🕳
Pete Holmes (You Made It Weird podcast) and Justin spend the first couple minutes doing Mark Wahlberg, Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Ryan Reynolds impressions at each other before they dig into Pete’s long-running podcast “You Made It Weird,” what it was like to write and act in the semi-biographical HBO series “Crashing,” and Justin admits that he’s jealous of Pete for having his cartoons published in the New Yorker.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.
Apr 28, 2023 • 51min
Life Is Short(er): Muppet Babies, Fowl Fear, and Human Composting ✂️
Justin and Christian are back in the original studio this time around, and yes, the chair is still squeaky. They discuss how fun it was to finally introduce their little nephews to Muppets Take Manhattan and see it through their eyes. Then a hardcore Canadian Shortie admits she didn’t finish Breaking Bad and it blows Christian’s mind. But she makes up for it with a WYR about fighting 100 duck-sized horses or 1 horse-sized duck. Finally, they listen to a voicemail from Tom about his humorous plans for his epitaph and why he’d want music from Fleetwood Mac’s Tusk album at his funeral.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.
Apr 25, 2023 • 1h 33min
Dianna Agron 🤗
Dianna Agron (Glee, Acidman, Clock) and Justin talk about the inappropriate questions women get asked about their plans to have children, what it was like to work with living Hollywood legends like Dustin Hoffman, Candice Bergen, Michelle Pfeiffer and Robert DeNiro, and how the hit TV show Glee changed her life. Plus, Justin learns how to properly pronounce Dianna’s last name (it’s not AG-Ron, it’s AY-gron).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.
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Apr 21, 2023 • 44min
Life Is Short(er): Hotdog Anxiety, Springsteen Fight, and Non-Hookup Food 🥟
Justin and Christian ponder an ethical dilemma involving a fast food drive thru, Justin checks dog urine sample collection off his bucket list and they pay tribute to the late founder of Din Tai Fung. Then they answer a listener letter that used ChatGPT AI technology to craft the perfect Would You Rather question (and it’s so good it scares them a little). Finally, Benji from Australia calls in with a comment that is simultaneously flattering and insulting, then asks the guys about their first date, first horror film and first fave TV show.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.
Apr 18, 2023 • 1h 35min
Josh Radnor 🕺🏻⚡️
Josh Radnor (How I Met Your Mother) and Justin go deep on Josh’s long history with ayahuasca rituals, how he first fell in love with theater and how his life changed after getting cast on the hit sitcom How I Met Your Mother.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.
Apr 14, 2023 • 46min
Life Is Short(er): Checking Out Guys, Stage Anxiety, and Bassist vs Drummer 🍇
Justin and Christian discuss an embarrassing moment in which Christian was mesmerized by a beautiful man hogging the cheese section at Whole Foods. Then a listener asks for advice for an anxious new actor who closes her eyes while performing on stage. Then, we hear a voicemail from a rather jolly listener named Justin Lamb who wants to know whether the guys would rather be a rock drummer or a rock bassist.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.
Apr 11, 2023 • 1h 29min
Wayne Brady :)
Wayne Brady (Whose Line Is It Anyway?) and Justin discuss how they’re both gemini twins with the same birthday, how Wayne found his way from ROTC training to the stage and what it was like to be raised by his grandmother in Florida.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.
Apr 7, 2023 • 44min
Life Is Short(er): Snowbird Goals, Shorties Unite, and Low-Key Waiting ⏱
The guys talk about Christian’s recent trip to Naples, Florida, where he spent time on a boat with his horse-energy neighbors and found himself face to face with a dolphin erection. Then we read a letter from a listener who randomly met another Shorty in the wild, and her Would You Rather asks if you’d rather be scary stoned at a funeral or puke drunk at a wedding? Finally, we hear a voicemail from a listener in South Florida who thinks she might have recognized Christian after hearing his voice in her tea shop (Yes, it was him).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.
