

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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Feb 2, 2021 • 1h 36min
Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey (Greenlights) talks to Justin about his new memoir, he reflects on his childhood in Texas, and Matthew shares his thoughts on people imitating him. 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 26, 2021 • 1h 35min
Ralph Macchio 💪🥋
Ralph Macchio (Cobra Kai) talks to Justin about his experience as a kid actor, how he remained grounded after becoming famous, and Ralph reflects on his most iconic film roles.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 19, 2021 • 1h 29min
Katie Couric 😳🙄🤓
Katie Couric (Stand Up To Cancer, Katie Couric Media) talks to Justin about how she has approached challenging and high profile interviews over the years, she tells Justin about what she has learned about her interviewing style, and Katie and Justin bond over their love of Leslie Jordan.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 12, 2021 • 1h 32min
Rob Corddry 🦦
Rob Corddry (The Unicorn) talks to Justin about the inspiration behind his TV show Childrens Hospital, how he learned to be productive, and how his understanding of success has changed over the years. 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 5, 2021 • 1h 35min
Fred Armisen 👏
Fred Armisen (Moonbase 8) talks to Justin about the SNL writing process, his love of music and playing the drums, and the inspirations for the characters and sketches on Portlandia. 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 29, 2020 • 1h 37min
Alison Brie 🤷🏻♀️
Alison Brie (Promising Young Woman) talks to Justin about her new movie, the challenges of wearing a girdle on Mad Men, and an awkward interaction she had at an awards 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.

Dec 22, 2020 • 1h 34min
Malin Åkerman 🤗
Malin Åkerman (Friendsgiving, Soulmates) talks to Justin about her Swedish-Canadian upbringing, the challenges of trying not to laugh while filming with Paul Rudd, and her love of Nutella. 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 15, 2020 • 1h 41min
Dave Bautista 😖
Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy, Stuber) tells Justin about his challenging childhood, the career advice Vince McMahon gave him and how his perception of fame and money has changed over the years. 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 8, 2020 • 1h 36min
Lake Bell 🙏
Lake Bell (Harley Quinn) talks to Justin about her directorial debut at Sundance, her experience creating Bless This Mess with Liz Meriwether, and Justin gets a peak into quarantine parenting when Lake’s kids make adorable appearances! 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 1, 2020 • 1h 27min
David Cross
David Cross (The Dark Divide) talks to Justin about braving the elements while filming his new movie, growing up as one of the only Jewish kids in a small southern town, and he discusses his experience living in an ever resilient NYC during the pandemic. 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.


