

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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Feb 28, 2023 • 1h 28min
Tig Notaro 🤘
Tig Notaro (We Have A Ghost) and Justin talk about the first time they met, how her attitude changed after experiencing tragedy and illness, and how she met and fell in love with her wife, Stephanie.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.

Feb 24, 2023 • 51min
Life is Short(er): Bundt Cake, Pitbull, and Philly 🐻
Justin and Christian talk about introducing a younger generation to classic music, what to do when your cat gives you a gift, and they chat about current pop culture headlines. Plus, they answer a listener letter and respond to a voicemail.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.

Feb 21, 2023 • 1h 24min
Jason Alexander 🥴
Jason Alexander (Seinfeld) and Justin talk about his early career on Broadway, why he started his podcast "Really? No, Really?" and he tells behind-the-scenes stories from the making of "Seinfeld."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.

Feb 17, 2023 • 47min
Life is Short(er): Super Bowl, RiRi, and Sibling Love 🍰
Welcome to Life is Short(er)! Justin and Christian talk about what to expect on their new show, they chat about the Super Bowl, and they give some brotherly advice to their first ever listener voicemail question. Write in to the show at lifeisshort@wondery.com or call the voicemail 323-364-0966.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.

Feb 14, 2023 • 1h 11min
Rachel Zegler ⚡️
Rachel Zegler (West Side Story) and Justin talk about how her dream of being a Broadway star got put on hold, what it was like to make Steven Spielberg cry, and how her life changed post West Side Story.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.

Feb 7, 2023 • 1h 16min
James Austin Johnson 🥺🙏
James Austin Johnson (SNL) and Justin talk about his days as a struggling commercial actor in LA, how he developed his knack for impressions and how his Trump impression helped him get hired to the cast of 'Saturday Night Live'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.

Jan 31, 2023 • 1h 21min
Dave Franco 😭
Dave Franco (Somebody I Used to Know) and Justin talk about their mutual love of cats, how he got into acting and the benefits of working with his wife, Alison Brie.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.

Jan 24, 2023 • 1h 29min
Carey Mulligan 🤦🏼♀️
Carey Mulligan (She Said) and Justin talk about how she and husband Marcus Mumford first met at camp, what it was like to play NYT reporter Megan Twohey in the film "She Said," and how she handles obnoxious theater audience members.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.

Jan 17, 2023 • 1h 26min
Jason Ritter 😰
Jason Ritter (Raising Dion) and Justin talk about their mustache journeys, why Jason made a bad first impression on his wife Melanie Lynsky, and what it was like growing up as the son of comedic genius, John Ritter.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.

Jan 10, 2023 • 1h 16min
Patton Oswalt 💯
Patton Oswalt ('We All Scream' on Netflix) and Justin talk about how he got his start in comedy opening for Bill Hicks, how his first on-screen gig was a bit part on Seinfeld, and they nerd out about Star Wars and other pop culture topics.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.


