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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Mar 29, 2022 • 1h 42min
Simon Pegg 😜
Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead, Mission Impossible) tells Justin about the day he fell in love with Nick Frost, then they nerd out about Star Trek, Spielberg and horror films. Plus Simon talks about what it's like to work opposite Tom Cruise.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.
Mar 22, 2022 • 1h 40min
Alicia Silverstone🤪
Alicia Silverstone (Clueless, The Kind Diet) joins the show and Justin nerds out about her iconic roles from Clueless to The Wonder Years and everything in between. Plus they bond over their shared love of animals and she offers some of her wisdom on healthy eating.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.
Mar 15, 2022 • 1h 43min
Zooey Deschanel 🥰
Zooey Deschanel, acclaimed actress and musician from New Girl and Elf, shares delightful insights about her career and life. She reminisces about her quirky moments and the evolution of her musical duo, She & Him. The conversation touches on the challenges of maintaining authenticity in auditions and the unique dynamics of growing up in a creative family. Zooey also reflects on music's deep significance beyond celebrity fame and dives into nostalgic culinary memories, blending humor and heartfelt storytelling throughout.
Mar 8, 2022 • 1h 39min
Patrick Wilson 🤣
Patrick Wilson (Insidious, The Phantom of The Opera) tells Justin all about his start on Broadway, the moment he knew he needed to work with director James Wan, and what it was like to go inside the moon in his newest film.Catch Moonfall only in theatres.Listen to Welcome to Our Show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.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.
Mar 1, 2022 • 1h 22min
Jenny Slate 🦢
Jenny Slate (Obvious Child) joins the show to talk about her interesting career path, becoming a new mom and her newest movie “I Want You Back.”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 22, 2022 • 1h 40min
Eva Longoria 🙏
Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives) shares a little bit about her family history, how she got involved in the most incredible philanthropic efforts, and lets Justin in on some serious secrets when it comes to ordering fast food.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.
Feb 15, 2022 • 1h 32min
Michael Theo 😀
Michael Theo (Love on the Spectrum) and Justin chat about the importance of finding meaningful connection, Michael's newest endeavor into voice acting, and they leave friend of the show, Kristen Bell, a special message.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.
Feb 8, 2022 • 1h 26min
Jillian Bell 🥰
Jillian Bell (Brittany Runs a Marathon) talks with Justin about embarrassing Zoom moments, what it was like to audition for SNL & Curb Your Enthusiasm and why she had to give up soda forever.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.
Feb 1, 2022 • 1h 39min
Billy Zane 🤠
Billy Zane (Titanic, Dead Calm) tells Justin about landing his very first movie role in a Zemekis classic, bucking his bad boy persona, and keeping a straight face on the hilarious and absurd set for MacGruber.MacGruber is streaming on Peacock.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.
Jan 25, 2022 • 1h 39min
Kal Penn 👊🍆💦
Kal Penn (Harold & Kumar, House) shares some hilarious stories from his childhood and how he confronted racism in Hollywood. Plus, he walks us through how he got a job with the Obama administration and graces us with an outstanding Bernie Sanders impression.Kal’s book You Can’t Be Serious is available everywhere.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.
