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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Nov 24, 2020 • 1h 38min
Katherine McNamara 😏
Katherine McNamara (The Stand, Arrow) talks to Justin about her love of economics (she graduated high school at 14 years old!), the time she was Elaine Stritch’s guest on the set of 30 Rock and the volunteer work she does for anti-bullying. 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 17, 2020 • 1h 42min
Vince Vaughn 👍
Vince Vaughn (Freaky) and Justin talk about a crazy game they invented while in Vegas after wrapping Dodgeball, Vince tells a story about the time he gamed the system at Disneyland, and they pay homage to the great John Hughes. 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 10, 2020 • 1h 38min
Taran Killam 👍🤣
Taran Killam (Saturday Night Live) talks with Justin about being a kid actor, the challenges of parenting during a pandemic, and he discusses both the crazy audition process and some amazing moments he has had while working on SNL.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 3, 2020 • 1h 39min
Bethenny Frankel 🛑
Bethenny Frankel (Just B podcast) gives Justin an inside look at what it was like to be a part of The Real Housewives franchise, she opens up about the instability she experienced in her childhood, and one of Bravo’s biggest fans - Jerry O’Connell - joins the 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.
Oct 27, 2020 • 1h 37min
John Hodgman 🍸
John Hodgman (Judge John Hodgman podcast, Hulu's Dicktown) and Justin discuss what took place behind the scenes while filming those iconic Apple commercials. John also tells a story about the time Steve Jobs visited The Daily Show set and reveals Jobs’s favorite iPhone ringtone.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 20, 2020 • 1h 36min
Nick Kroll 🙏
Nick Kroll (Oh Hello, Kroll Show) talks to Justin about the origins and inspirations behind the characters in his Netflix show Big Mouth, and the importance of telling honest stories about what its like to go through puberty. 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/lifeisshortSupport 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 13, 2020 • 1h 29min
Eiza González 🤣
Eiza González (I Care a Lot, Godzilla vs. Kong) talks to Justin about breaking into acting in the U.S., they talk about their time spent volunteering with This Is About Humanity in Tijuana, and Eiza shares why she has a hatred for The Muppets.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 6, 2020 • 1h 28min
Tom Cavanagh 💙💛⚾️😬
Tom Cavanagh (The Flash) reflects on the overwhelmingly positive experience he had working with Justin on the TV show Ed, he discusses the time he spent living in Africa with his family, and he talks about why it can be fun to play the villain instead of the cool guy. 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 29, 2020 • 1h 34min
Lamorne Morris 🙌🏾
Lamorne Morris (Woke) talks to Justin about his intense experience auditioning for New Girl, advice Chadwick Boseman gave him over the years, and he does some spot on impressions. 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/lifeisshortSupport 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 22, 2020 • 1h 25min
Alexandra Daddario ❤️
Alexandra Daddario (We Summon the Darkness, Baywatch) talks to Justin about being a fan of absurd comedy, how she gained confidence as an actor, and she tells Justin a crazy ghost story. 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.
