Life is Short with Justin Long
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 ad-free on Wondery+ or on Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription.
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Life Is Short(er): Smodcastle, Betting Bros, and Pivoting 👻
The guys discuss Justin’s recent appearance at Kevin Smith’s Smodcastle theater for a Tusk screening, and all the fun little gifts and letters he received from fans. Then they debate what the loser of their football season betting should have to do (unfortunately the ring of hair is out). Then we read a letter from an Ohio school teacher named Franny asking the guys if they’ve ever decided to pivot and how they got the courage to take that leap. Finally, a voicemail from a stoned listener named Casey offers up a barrage of quick fire WYRs, including whether they’d rather be bald on their head or bald on their face.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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53:25 | 9/22/23 | |
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Chef Daniel Humm ❤️
Chef Daniel Humm (Eleven Madison Park) and Justin talk about what inspired his groundbreaking decision to turn the famed New York restaurant Eleven Madison Park to an all-vegan menu, how Covid sparked the creation of his charity Rethink Food and how a bad bike accident changed the direction of his life. Check out Rethink Food here: https://www.rethinkfood.org/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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87:14 | 9/19/23 | |
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Life Is Short(er): Jets Tragedy, Haunted Hotel, and Face vs Junk 🎡
The guys both let out a collective sigh about Aaron Rodgers tearing his Achilles Heel during the first Jets game of the season. Then Justin recounts the paranormal experience he and Kate had at the historic Red Lion Inn in Massachusetts. Then we read a letter from Chelsea who listens to the pod while working as a massage therapist, her Would You Rather asks whether we’d rather lick a port-o-potty seat or a ride handle at a fair/festival 🤮. Finally, Jen from Alberta, Canada writes in referencing Justin’s stint as a cheerleader in Dodgeball, and has a WYR that sparks a debate about faces and junk. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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51:51 | 9/15/23 | |
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Elle King 🤙🤠🌊🤪
Elle King (Come Get Your Wife) and Justin talk about her life as a touring musician (with a 2-year-old in tow), what she learned from her famous comedian father Rob Schneider, and how she first started playing music.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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91:24 | 9/12/23 | |
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Life Is Short(er): Mowing Frogs, Getting Older, and RIP Jimmy Buffett 🃏
The guys talk about the awkward encounters Justin had at Tanglewood, and the unfortunate events that occurred while he was mowing his lawn. Christian talks about how he feels nostalgic around his birthday and he recounts memories of playing Black Jack with millionaires in Vegas (Happy birthday Chrit!). A listener named Wyatt writes in and sparks a debate about whether Uncle Sam is a real person…(Shorties?) Finally, Steven writes in to explain why the Boston Red Sox are wearing yellow this year, to honor the 10th anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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53:39 | 9/8/23 | |
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Mike Love ❤️🙏
Mike Love (The Beach Boys) and Justin talk about the formation of the seminal rock band The Beach Boys, how they had both a friendship and friendly competition with The Beatles, and what it’s like to still be touring into his 80s. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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85:22 | 9/5/23 | |
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Life Is Short(er): PorchFest, Hibachi Memories, and Giggle Fits 🧀
The guys catch up about Christian’s experience at PorchFest this year, the annual Connecticut tradition where bands set up stages on neighborhood porches (and how Christian didn’t move from his porch the whole time). Justin recounts the walk down memory lane he and Kate had after having Hibachi at the Sakura Japanese restaurant in Westport, CT. Then we read a letter from Kathy about how afternoon sex is the best and that noses contain erectile tissue (hence Justin’s broken capillary issue), then she ends it with the saddest WYR we’ve ever heard. Finally, Courtney leaves a voicemail asking for the guys to break down Office Space, and she offers up a much sillier WYR.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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50:27 | 9/1/23 | |
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Dr. Lee Berger (Paleoanthropologist) 😂
Dr. Lee Berger (Cave of Bones) and Justin talk about his long and illustrious career as a paleoanthropologist, what it’s like to venture into claustrophobic caves of South Africa in search of the remains of proto-human Homo naledi, and what motivates him to put himself through extremes for his work.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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78:54 | 8/29/23 | |
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Life Is Short(er): Bachelorette Finale, Crying Kids, and Voice Memos 🎶
The guys discuss the season finale of The Bachelorette and how happy they are that Charity picked the guy they wanted her to, and Christian explains what lessons he learned after making an 8-year-old girl cry at a pool party. We read a letter from a listener named Kelsey from Maui about how Justin inspired her to secretly record her grandmother (and her boyfriend) via the voice memo app. Finally, Andrea calls in on her way to a Regina Spektor concert to weigh in on the cons of having long nails, plus she wants to know what band’s concert the guys never miss.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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49:34 | 8/25/23 | |
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James Blunt 😭
James Blunt (Who We Used To Be) and Justin talk about how his hit “You’re Beautiful” rocketed him to international fame back in the early 2000s, how he navigates online haters using his own brand of self-deprecating humor and the motivation and meaning behind his most recent album “Who We Used To Be.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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87:46 | 8/22/23 | |
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Life Is Short(er): Aaron Rodgers, Sports Memories, and Helping Hawaii 🌺
The guys catch up after some time apart and both have Aaron Rodgers and the show “Hard Knocks” on their minds (they don’t both have to have the same Shortlist!), and Justin recounts his very Dawson’s Creek experience visiting Kate’s hometown and meeting her high school boyfriend. A listener named Brandon writes in the share his excitement about the Jets season, asks about the guys’ experience going to sports games when they were younger and offers up a sports-themed WYR. Finally, we hear a voicemail from Bo about how he recently lost a friend and that it got him thinking about how life really is short. Donate to help Maui fire victims: https://globalempowermentmission.kindful.com/campaigns/1086964See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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50:03 | 8/18/23 | |
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Life Is Short Re-Run: Jake Johnson 👍
Jake Johnson (New Girl, Stumptown) tells Justin about the wild experience he had filming an action movie with Tom Cruise and he reminisces about the hilarious performances that Justin delivered on New Girl. (This episode originally aired on Aug 25, 2020)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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94:43 | 8/15/23 | |
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Life Is Short(er): Bachelorette Dish Sesh, Bar Flies, and Dry Dream ☕️
The guys discuss the latest Bachelorette episode and which guy they’re rooting for, then Justin talks about how he and Kate got force fed calamari by a regular with her bare hands at a local bar. We read a letter from a listener names Justin (NOT Jason) that makes a case for morning sex vs. afternoon sex. Finally, Stacy from St. Louis calls in to talk about how great it is to be a mail carrier.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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50:53 | 8/11/23 | |
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Lisa Lampanelli 🍆
Lisa Lampanelli (The Howard Stern Show) and Justin talk about her first time doing the Friars Club Roast of Chevy Chase and her long career as an insult comic, why she decided to retire from standup comedy and how freeing it is to try new things without a goal or end game in mind. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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81:38 | 8/8/23 | |
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Life Is Short(er): RIP Pee-wee, Manatee Penis, and Whistle Pigs 🥩
The guys discuss the sad passing and the legacy of Pee-wee Herman (aka Paul Reubens), who was a huge influence on their childhood. Justin shares the hilarious People article with a headline about how he and Kate ate rancid meat (slow news day much?), then he brings us a disturbing story about manatee behavior. We read a letter from Becky in Michigan who has a possible solution for Justin’s groundhog (aka whistle pig) problem. Finally, we hear a voicemail from Amy about how Christian is actually not a Millennial and she ends with a truly disgusting WYR about farts (that might end up in People Magazine). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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50:38 | 8/4/23 | |
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Bobby Bones 👊
Bobby Bones (The Bobby Bones Show) and Justin talk about his tumultuous upbringing in Arkansas, how he built his radio empire from scratch, and what it was like to track down and finally meet his estranged father after 30 years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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78:56 | 8/1/23 | |
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Life Is Short(er): Skunk Orgy, Daily Compliments, and Accumulating Trash 💅🏼
The guys suffer through Happy’s dog farts while they discuss how Justin and Kate ate rancid meat and lived to tell the tale, then Christian recounts how he said something awkwardly sexual in the presence of some manly bros. We read a letter from Courtney about that one time Justin touched her shoulder after Seminar on Broadway, plus she offers a WYR about whether they’d want to receive a compliment a day or a bit of helpful feedback a day. Finally, we hear a voicemail from Zaira full of compliments and a WYR about having long toe nails vs finger nails. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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43:52 | 7/28/23 | |
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John Cho ❤️
John Cho (Troublemaker, Praise Petey) and Justin talk about how he moved to the U.S. from Korea at the age of 6, his book Troublemaker about the Korean experience of the LA Riots, how he got into acting and the lasting impact of his small role in “American Pie.”(This interview was recorded on July 7)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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84:46 | 7/25/23 | |
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Life Is Short(er): Darn Kids, Kardashians, and Crop Dusting 🦟
The guys discuss the psychology behind why high-pitched buzzing noises are so excruciating, and Christian reveals that he watched Justin’s episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians. Then we read a letter from Alyssa who learned about the word queef from listening to the show, and she asks a Back To The Future-themed WYR. Finally, Chelsea from Minnesota leaves a voicemail offering up both high brow and low brow WYRs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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47:21 | 7/21/23 | |
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Andrew Rannells 🤓
Andrew Rannells (Girls, Uncle of the Year) and Justin talk about his new book of essays “Uncle of the Year,” about his early days as an up-and-coming Broadway actor in New York City and how he was almost outed by an audience member on the Ricki Lake Show.This interview was recorded on 6/28.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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77:11 | 7/18/23 | |
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Life Is Short(er): Letting Go, Elder Abuse, and TJ’s Insider 🐄
The guys both have a lot to say about the Indiana Jones franchise, Justin visits a farm that makes him feel better about eating dairy and he recounts another chapter of the woodchuck versus garden saga. Then we read a letter from a fan who works for Trader Joe’s, and they give us some insight into why their cashiers always seems to ask somewhat personal questions while you’re checking out. Finally, Mateo writes in asking if we’re watching The Bachelorette these days (yes, of course we are), and his WYR ponders whether the guys would rather have seen The Beatles at Shea Stadium or as part of a TV audience…before ending with a classic Peter out.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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50:50 | 7/14/23 | |
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Ellie Kemper 😊
Ellie Kemper (Bridesmaids, The Office) and Justin find out they have very similar excitable energy as they discuss her new podcast “Born To Love,” the lasting impact of “Bridesmaids” and why it’s way more than just a “chick flick” (what does that even mean anyway?) and how they see the world differently now that they’re in their 40s. Check out Ellie's podcast Born To Love!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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84:50 | 7/11/23 | |
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Life Is Short(er): Broken Capillaries, Cheap Seats, and Scary Movies👟
The guys both have Berkshire tales to tell, including the physical side effects of having too much fun at Tanglewood and the benefits of opting for the cheap seats for a Pittsfield production of Cabaret. Then, the guys read a letter from Sarah that goes down a Wilford Brimley rabbit hole that turns into a debate about the scariest movies. Finally, a voicemail from Cheyenne in Portland asks if the guys would rather lick the bottom of their shoe or lick a stranger’s phone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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49:08 | 7/7/23 | |
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Ana Gasteyer 😬
Ana Gasteyer (SNL, American Auto) and Justin talk about how social media apps are changing comedy, her newest show American Auto, how she became part of (arguably) the best cast of Saturday Night Live, and how her iconic NPR ladies sketch “Schweddy Balls” almost didn’t make it to TV. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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77:07 | 7/4/23 | |
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Life Is Short(er): Letting Go, Foot…Ball, and Rom-Coms 💨
The guys talk about Justin’s recent efforts to Marie Kondo his childhood bedroom (and how he just couldn’t part with his baby blankie). Christian has a dream about trying to seduce Maggie on the same night that Maggie has a dream about trying to seduce Tom Hanks…what does it all mean?! Then we read a letter from Nell with the subject line “Farts,” so you know it’s going to be good. Finally, we hear a sweet voicemail from listener named Julia who found comfort in the show during a lot of late nights after giving birth to her baby daughter during the pandemic.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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51:15 | 6/30/23 | |
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Ben Folds ❤️🧟♂️
Ben Folds (What Matters Most) and Justin discuss the delicate art of naming albums and why his latest is called “What Matters Most.” Plus, they talk about Ben’s upbringing in South Carolina, how he got started in music and how his relationship to fame has changed over the years.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.
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80:51 | 6/27/23 | |
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Life is Short(er): Elmer’s Glue, Woodchuck Woes, and Proudest Moments 🦍
The guys have a mutual nostalgic experience with Elmer’s Glue and they both indulge in the simple pleasure of peeling dry glue off of their hands like they did as kids. Meanwhile, Justin is still struggling with woodchucks ravaging his garden. An Aussie listener named Kieran writes in with a very flattering letter about how the show is better than Smartless (sorry, Bateman), and they include couple Would You Rathers for the guys to ponder. Finally, Andrea calls in with the great news that the show inspired her to make her own podcast and she landed her first job in the industry out of it! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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52:02 | 6/23/23 | |
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Kate Berlant
Kate Berlant (A League of Their Own) and Justin talk about her upbringing in Santa Monica to artistic parents, how she met and fell in platonic love with her comedy partner John Early, and what it was like to work with Bo Burnham, who directed her one woman show, Kate. 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.
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73:02 | 6/20/23 | |
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Life is Short(er): Fun New Words, Fake Tats, and Dating Advice 🧠
The guys discuss even more interesting facts gleaned from Justin’s trip to Ecuador, Justin teaches us some old words we don’t use anymore (but should) and Christian has a hard time with tattoo permanence. A listener named Madeline writes in asking whether the guys think in words or images. Finally, Sophie calls in to ask for advice about where a single 40-year-old can meet new people. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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50:00 | 6/16/23 | |
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Eric Andre 🥴
Eric Andre (The Eric Andre Show) and Justin talk about how he sold his irreverent, absurd and eponymous comedy talk show to Adult Swim, how he feels about pranking the unsuspecting guests on his show and how his fearless pranking ability has gotten him into trouble with the law in the past.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.
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73:35 | 6/13/23 |
