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!
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Location:
United States
Networks:
Wondery
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Episodes
Dr. Phil 😎
4/30/2024
Dr. Phil McGraw (We've Got Issues) and Justin talk about what he's learned about America through his 20 years in TV, why he started his own cable network Merit Street Media, his original dream of being an airline pilot and they get into the important social topics covered in his latest book, "We've Got Issues: How You Can Stand Strong for America's Soul and Sanity."
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Duration:01:16:09
Mushroom Risotto, Prickle Ballers, Persist In Saying🖕
4/26/2024
This week on the show the guys both have frustrating coffee-fetching experiences, and Justin is obsessed with pickleball despite being shamed on the court. Nancy writes in with a Would You Rather about reliving (and then forgetting) your best day or your worst day ever. American Airlines flight attendant John Stanley leaves two unforgettable messages filled with lighthearted corrections.
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Duration:00:52:40
Astro Alexandra
4/23/2024
Astro Alexandra (space communicator) and Justin talk about her unique career in science communications, how she developed her lifelong curiosity with science and why social media isn't all bad.
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Duration:01:16:02
Life Is Short(er): Brunch Etiquette, Pendulous Balls, Short Threshold 👴🏼
4/19/2024
This week on the show, the guys talk about Christian’s “intimidating” experience at a memorial service, and Justin has yet another awkward social interaction at a restaurant for us to analyze. Nicole writes in with lovely things to say about the show topped off with 3 thought-provoking Would You Rathers. Finally, Nico from Alberta calls in to ask about where the cutoff is to be considered “short,” as a man.
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Duration:00:58:58
Phil Rosenthal ❤️
4/16/2024
Phil Rosenthal (Somebody Feed Phil) and Justin talk about the origin of his it show "Everybody Loves Raymond," the importance of trying new things, and what it's like to work with his brother on his Netflix travel show "Somebody Feed Phil."
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Duration:01:19:08
Life Is Short(er): Funcy NY Night, Sexy vs Shrek, and Mom FaceTime 🏀
4/12/2024
This week on the show, the guys discuss how Christian finally cleaned out his childhood bedroom, and they recount their wild night out in New York City (including a Larry David encounter). Then, Christi writes in asking about how Christian manages to put lotion on his hands without rubbing them together and she gives us a WYR about using a sexy voice on the pod or Shrek voice on a date. Finally, Jackie from Utah calls in asking about what things women do that the guys find attractive.
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Duration:00:54:03
John Quiñones 😃
4/9/2024
John Quiñones (ABC News) and Justin talk about his upbringing in San Antonio, Texas, how the Upward Bound program changed his life, what made him want to become a journalist and what he's learned about human nature from working on the show, "What Would You Do?"
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Duration:01:10:58
Life Is Short(er): Juice Head, Exclamation Moink, and Sexy Nose Bleed 📝
4/5/2024
This week on the show, the guys discuss how Christian scrapped plans for a humidor for a new juicer and he can’t get enough. Then, we read a letter from Kaitlin about an acquaintance’s ASMR Spa business offering scratching. Finally, Danielle from Indiana calls in with a story somewhat related to (but worse than) Justin’s broken capillary issue.
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Duration:00:52:54
Katey Sagal 🙏
4/2/2024
Katey Sagal (PIE podcast, Married With Children) and Justin talk about her upbringing in Hollywood, her early career as a singer, how she got cast in Married With Children and her new podcast with husband Kurt Sutter called PIE.
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Duration:01:09:11
Life Is Short(er): Bachelor Finale, QR Codes, and Phonetic Alphabet 🌹
3/29/2024
Today on the show the guys talk about the Bachelor finale and why they were both surprised at Joey’s choice (even though both women are gems). Then, Daniel the Elvis impersonator writes in thinking he might have had a beer with Justin in an airport bar in Atlanta. Finally, Carla the speech pathologist calls in to clue the guys in on the phonetic alphabet, and she offers up a musical WYR.
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Duration:00:55:30
Kyle MacLachlan ❤️
3/26/2024
Kyle Maclachlan (Varnamtown, Portlandia) and Justin talk about his riveting new podcast, Varnamtown, his experience working with David Lynch on Dune, Blue Velvet and Twin Peaks, and his passion as a vintner with his own winery Pursued By Bear.
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Duration:01:14:59
Life Is Short(er): Pleasure Hounding, Navigational Problems, and Japanese Ghost 🐓
3/22/2024
Today on the show, Christian fills us in on his week cosplaying as a snow bird in Marco Island, Florida. Then, a listener named Iliana writes in with a recommendation for a birding podcast, and she ends it with a bird-themed WYR. Finally, Pam from Halifax calls in to share her own supernatural experience in Japan.
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Duration:00:51:43
Jesse Tyler Ferguson 😬
3/19/2024
Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family, Dinner's On Me) and Justin talk about the lasting cultural impact of his role on "Modern Family," how he came out to his father and what to expect from the new season of his podcast, "Dinner's On Me."
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Duration:01:12:33
Life Is Short(er): Parking Predicament, Keep G Hard, and Hairy Egg 📚
3/15/2024
Today on the show Justin asks Christian to help him navigate a predicament involving parking and pizza, and Christian thinks we should make some changes to the alphabet and keep G hard. Molly from Cincinnati writes in wondering about the origin of Poodollar, plus she gives Christian some ideas for his bad back. Finally, Angie from Cleveland calls in wondering whether people with real words as names feel weird when they hear it.
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Duration:00:55:59
Esther Perel
3/12/2024
Esther Perel (Where Should We Begin?) and Justin talk about her groundbreaking couple's therapy podcast "Where Should We Begin," how resentment builds and can damage a relationship, and why telling stories can help strengthen bonds between friends and lovers.
Join Esther for an evening unlike any other as she shines a light on the cultural shifts transforming relationships and helps us rethink how we connect, how we desire – and even how we love. You’ll hear exclusive podcast clips, meet other audience members (Esther is describing it as a 3,000 person first date) and have a chance to interact with Esther from the audience. Together we will take risks and share stories – not knowing how the evening will unfold. Learn more at estherperel.com/tour
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Duration:01:04:54
Life Is Short(er): Horny Twinkle, Teen Boy Energy, and Manly Men 🐷
3/8/2024
This week, the guys gush over this season of The Bachelor and they come to the realization that they’re both team Daisy. Then, Brydie the phlebotomist writes in to express how their brotherly banter remind her of her own boys. Finally, Daniel calls in to say thank you for playing his abandoned voicemail on the pod and to relate about not being the stereotypical “manly” man.
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Duration:00:54:22
Charles Duhigg 👍
3/5/2024
Charles Duhigg (Supercommunicators) and Justin talk about his most recent book about how we can communicate better, his research on the different kinds of conversations we have in every day life and how we can break bad habits.
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Duration:01:08:44
Life Is Short(er): DMV Misery, Center of Attention, and Costco Friends 💣
3/1/2024
This week Justin talks about his efforts to watch all the Oscar noms, and Christian muses on what makes going to the DMV so miserable. Then we read a letter from Kyla whose friend was a college classmate of Justin’s (and she has some opinions of him from back then). Finally, Tiffany calls in asking for advice on how to make a Costco meet-cute into a real friendship.
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Duration:00:55:15
Bob Costas 👍
2/27/2024
Bob Costas (MLB Network) and Justin talk about his long career as a sportscaster for NBC, how he got his start calling minor league hockey games and why he believes The Kansas City Chiefs are America’s team.
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Duration:01:11:17
Life Is Short(er): Jerry O, Shouty Family, and Senseless Banter 🥳
2/23/2024
Best friend of the show Jerry O’Connell calls in from the gym for a quick chat about what he did for his 50th birthday. Then we read a letter from Soraya asking for advice about setting boundaries with siblings. Finally, Brad calls in to shout out his wife Ellis and he asks about the gender breakdown of the show and the guys’ thoughts about AI.
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Duration:00:56:43