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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Jun 7, 2022 • 1h 22min
Ben Stiller 😜
Ben Stiller (Severance, Dodgeball) joins Justin to talk about directing the AppleTV show Severance, how reviews for Cable Guy hurt his feelings and Justin impresses him with his impersonation of Vince Vaughn.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 31, 2022 • 1h 15min
Dulé Hill 🙏🏿
Dulé Hill (The Wonder Years) joins the show to talk about stepping into the iconic role of the father on The Wonder Years reboot, why representation in TV is so important, how he got into tap dancing and he demonstrates a perfect Jamaican accent. Plus, he's a good sport about all of Justin's "Dulé Hill" puns.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 24, 2022 • 1h 16min
Mark Epstein
Mark Epstein, M.D. (The Zen of Therapy), talks with Justin about how he found his way to the intersection of Buddhism and psychotherapy, his thoughts on the afterlife and how to calm your mind when you're behind the wheel. Plus he talks about what he learned from his mentor and spiritual leader, Ram Dass.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/lifeisshortPlease 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 17, 2022 • 1h 22min
Adam Pally🤷🏻♂️
Adam Pally (Happy Endings, Sonic the Hedgehog) joins the show to talk about that time he stayed at Justin’s house when he wasn’t home, how he found his way after losing his mom and why he'd have to think twice before doing a Happy Endings reboot.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/lifeisshortPlease 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 10, 2022 • 1h 10min
Nicole Byer 💜🤷🏾♀️
Nicole Byer (Nailed it, Nicole Byer: BBW) joins Justin to talk about her early days doing comedy in New York, how she initially wanted to be a Broadway star (and still does), and they bond over their mutual love (and fascination) with “90 Day Fiancé.”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 3, 2022 • 1h 27min
Adam Scott 👍
Adam Scott (Severance, Parks and Recreation) joins the show to talk about what it’s like to be directed by Ben Stiller, how Raiders of the Lost Ark inspired him to act, and that time he was in a REM music video.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/lifeisshortPlease 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 26, 2022 • 1h 22min
Rob Thomas 😜
Rob Thomas (Matchbox 20) joins Justin to talk about his tumultuous upbringing, what it was like to become a rock star at a young age and how he still talks to Santana on the regular.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 19, 2022 • 1h 27min
Nick Offerman 🤸♀️
Nick Offerman (Parks and Rec, Pam & Tommy) joins Justin for a chat about why it’s important to be a generous lover, how he got into woodworking and what it was like to finally get his big break at 38 as Ron Swanson in Parks and Recreation.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/lifeisshortPlease 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 12, 2022 • 1h 37min
Louis Theroux 😬
Louis Theroux (Forbidden America, BBC) joins Justin for a wide-ranging conversation about documentary filmmaking, working with Michael Moore as a 23-year-old journalist, and how he’s been able to ingratiate himself into various subcultures.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/lifeisshortPlease 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 5, 2022 • 1h 34min
Brittany Snow 😏🙈
Brittany Snow (X, Pitch Perfect) joins Justin in the Wondery studio to discuss what it was like to star in the new horror movie, X, and why singing causes her a ton of anxiety. Plus she tells us about the time Ellen forced her to perform her favorite karaoke song on her 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/lifeisshortPlease 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.
