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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Nov 9, 2021 • 1h 37min
Corey Feldman 😘🙏❤️
Corey Feldman (Stand By Me, The Goonies) shares about his past struggles, his experiences with heavy-hitters Steven Spielberg, Rob Reiner, and the late River Phoenix, plus the joy that music has brought 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.
Nov 2, 2021 • 1h 27min
Bobby Moynihan ❤️
Bobby Moynihan (Mr. Mayor) and Justin break down Bobby’s time on SNL, including his gutsy audition, the evolution of his hilarious animated show, Loafy, and shares an incredible star-studded Comic-Con 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.
Oct 26, 2021 • 1h 30min
David Copperfield 👍
The legendary David Copperfield (The Magic of David Copperfield, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone) tells Justin about inventing his first magic trick at twelve years old, how technology and magic go hand-in-hand, and what really happens when an illusion goes dangerously awry. David’s book, David Copperfield's History of Magic, is available everywhere starting October 26, 2021. 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.
Oct 19, 2021 • 1h 29min
Annaleigh Ashford 🌈
Annaleigh Ashford (Masters of Sex, B Positive) and Justin talk about her Broadway days, from horror stories with patrons to working with Matthew Broderick, and all of the care that went into creating her portrayal of Paula Jones on the newest installment of American Crime Story.Impeachment: American Crime Story is available to stream on FX via Hulu with live TV. 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.
Oct 12, 2021 • 1h 31min
Stanley Tucci 🍸
Stanley Tucci (Taste: My Life Through Food, Big Night) chats with Justin about his upbringing in the kitchen, quarantine dinners with his in-laws, and how he may have stumbled upon the secret ingredient to the best tomatoes.Stanley’s new book, Taste: My Life Through Food, is available on Kindle, audio, and hardcover.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.
Oct 5, 2021 • 1h 45min
Fred Savage 👍👊
In this episode, Fred Savage, famous for his role in The Wonder Years, shares insights about the beloved show's reboot and the nostalgic impact it has on childhood. He dives into memorable moments from his career, including a hilarious Seinfeld scene. Together with Justin, they explore the unique challenges of childhood acting and the importance of authentic storytelling. Their light-hearted banter touches on family movie nights and the awkwardness of adulting, evoking laughter and reflections on growing up.
Sep 28, 2021 • 1h 33min
Ryan Phillippe 🙏
Ryan Phillippe (I Know What You Did Last Summer, Flags of Our Fathers) talks about flexing his comedy chops as the straight man in Lady of The Manor, his passion for Tae Kwon Do, and he and Justin compare and contrast coming of age in Hollywood today.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.
Sep 21, 2021 • 1h 42min
H. Jon Benjamin 👍
H. Jon Benjamin, the talented voice behind Bob Belcher and Sterling Archer, joins for a lighthearted conversation. He shares his newfound love for birdwatching, recounting amusing encounters with local wildlife. The hosts delve into hilarious travel mishaps, including a cringe-worthy bathroom emergency that every traveler can relate to. They also explore the evolution of comedic voice acting and reminisce about growing up in Worcester, Massachusetts, sharing nostalgic anecdotes that highlight their unique upbringing.
Sep 14, 2021 • 1h 32min
Melanie Lynskey ❤️🦄
Melanie Lynskey (Heavenly Creatures, Two and a Half Men) and Justin talk about working on Lady of the Manor while navigating new motherhood on set, her misophonia, and Melanie’s husband, Jason Ritter, hops on to shed some light on recent hairstyle drama in their house. Lady of the Manor will be available in Select Theaters, on Digital and On Demand September 17th! Available on Blu-ray and DVD September 21st!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.
Sep 7, 2021 • 1h 16min
Lewis Black 🙂🔥
Lewis Black (Accepted, The Daily Show) and Justin chat about their mutual love of theater, the origins of Black’s angry stand-up persona, and share some favorite memories from projects they’ve worked on together.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.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.
