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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Jan 3, 2023 • 1h 20min
Paul Feig 😬
Paul Feig (Bridesmaids) and Justin talk about Paul's penchant for dressing up for work and Zoom meetings, how he bounced back after the cancellation of "Freaks and Geeks," and he offers some ideas on how to make the perfect cocktail.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.
Dec 27, 2022 • 1h 19min
Kyle Dunnigan 😊😬
Comedian Kyle Dunnigan (Inside Amy Schumer) and Justin talk about how he realized he had a talent for impressions, his disatrous SNL audition, and how that time he went on a date with Alicia Silverstone.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.
Dec 20, 2022 • 1h 16min
Ricki Lake ❤️
Ricki Lake (Raised By Ricki) and Justin talk about her breakout role in John Waters' film Hairspray, the lasting impact of her daytime talk show (which she began when she was only 24), how she worked through her struggle with hair loss and more.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.
Dec 13, 2022 • 1h 25min
Jim Parsons ❤️
Jim Parsons (Spoiler Alert, Big Bang Theory) and Justin talk about his upbringing in Houston, Texas, what it was like to spend so much of his career on a network sitcom and his jump to the big screen for his new movie, Spoiler Alert.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.
Dec 6, 2022 • 1h 20min
Rachel Bilson
Rachel Bilson (The OC, Hart of Dixie) and Justin talk about her podcast Broad Ideas, how it’s so weird they had never met until now, and about what it was like to work on the hit show The OC so early in her career.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.
Nov 29, 2022 • 1h 10min
Josh Duhamel 😛
Josh Duhamel (The Mighty Ducks) and Justin talk about growing up in the Midwest, what he learned from working on a soap opera early in his career and what it was like to star opposite J Lo in the movie "Shotgun Wedding."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.
Nov 22, 2022 • 1h 14min
Leonard Maltin
Leonard Maltin (Maltin On Movies) and Justin talk about how he was an 'indoor kid' in his youth, how he found his way to film criticism, and that time his reviews ticked off Barbra Striesand and Sylvester Stallone. Plus, Justin looks back at some of the ratings Leonard gave to his movies.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.
Nov 15, 2022 • 1h 22min
Sheryl Crow 😍😎
Sheryl Crow (Sheryl doc) and Justin talk about her crazy partying days in LA, how her breast cancer diagnosis changed her outlook on life, and what it was like to have a documentary made about her life.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.
Nov 8, 2022 • 1h 20min
Questlove 😖
Questlove (The Tonight Show, Descendant) and Justin talk about the pressures of being a DJ, what it was like to win an Oscar right immediately the notorious slap and his latest documentary project Descendant, about the legacy of Africatown and the Clotilde slave ship.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.
Nov 1, 2022 • 1h 18min
Justine Bateman ;)
Justine Bateman (Family Ties) and Justin talk about how she stumbled into acting as a career, how she navigated Hollywood at a young age and her new book Face, about the scrutiny women face as they age.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.
