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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Jun 22, 2021 • 1h 32min
Adam Brody 🤙
Adam Brody, acclaimed for his roles in The O.C. and The Kid Detective, dives into his television past and the nostalgic impact of his early work. He shares how early inspiration from Vince Vaughn shaped his career choices. The conversation takes a heartwarming turn as Adam discusses navigating new parenthood during the pandemic, highlighting the joys and challenges of family life. With humor and insight, he reflects on fame, creativity, and balancing personal and professional growth in a rapidly changing world.
Jun 15, 2021 • 1h 29min
Sara Bareilles ❤️
Sara Bareilles (Girls5Eva) tells Justin about her musical influences, the experience of performing her song “Gravity” with Elton John, and how she got involved in Tina Fey’s new TV show. 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.
Jun 8, 2021 • 1h 37min
Wilmer Valderrama 🥺
Wilmer Valderrama (NCIS) talks to Justin about becoming a first time dad, the stereotypes that he dealt with when he moved back to America from Venezuela, and he tells Justin how he developed the character of Fez on That '70s Show. 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.
Jun 1, 2021 • 1h 30min
Stephen Root 👍
Stephen Root (Barry) talks to Justin about his iconic role in Office Space, his work as a character actor, and they reminisce about their time working on the movie Dodgeball. 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 25, 2021 • 1h 22min
Paris Hilton 😍👸🏼
Paris Hilton (This Is Paris) opens up to Justin about the trauma that she experienced in an abusive boarding school, she explains the inspiration for the public persona that she has created and Paris tells Justin about what inspired her to get into podcasting. 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 18, 2021 • 1h 34min
Nick Frost 🤢🤮
Nick Frost (The Nevers) talks to Justin about his quarantine experience, Justin asks about the crazy jobs he had before becoming an actor, and Nick talks about his recent ADHD diagnosis. 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 11, 2021 • 1h 36min
Adam Carolla
Adam Carolla (I’m Your Emotional Support Animal: Navigating Our All Woke, No Joke Culture) talks to Justin about starting out in the entertainment business with no connections, the time he trained Jimmy Kimmel in boxing, and he tells Justin his thoughts on cancel culture and the "woke police". 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 4, 2021 • 1h 45min
Eric Bauza 😅
Eric Bauza, a talented voice actor renowned for bringing iconic characters like Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck to life, shares his journey from animation fan to professional. He showcases his impressive voice skills and discusses the crucial need for diversity in the voiceover industry. Eric emphasizes the importance of using your voice and perseverance. The conversation is sprinkled with nostalgic reflections about classic cartoons and their lasting impact on comedy, illustrating how representation shapes the future of animation.
Apr 27, 2021 • 1h 40min
Zack Snyder 😜
Zack Snyder (Zack Snyder’s Justice League, Army of the Dead) talks to Justin about his signature filmmaking style, how he became interested in comic books and Zack opens up about a tragedy that occurred in his family. To donate to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, go to https://afsp.org/Click here to donate to the Autumn Snyder Family Fund 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 20, 2021 • 1h 36min
Rachael Ray 🙏😎
Rachael Ray (Nutrish, The Rachael Ray Foundation) tells Justin about some particularly tough kitchen related injuries she’s sustained, she and Justin reminisce about Justin’s mom appearing on her show, and Rachael’s husband joins in to tell the details about the loss of their house due to a fire. 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.
