Podcasts by Life is Short with Justin Long

David Cross from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 experi...

Vince Vaughn ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 ho...

Taran Killam ?? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 moment...

Bethenny Frankel ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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,...

John Hodgman ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 ...

Nick Kroll ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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...

Eiza González 🤣 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 Eiz...

Tom Cavanagh ????? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 tal...

Lamorne Morris ?? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 ...

Alexandra Daddario ?? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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. 

Joel McHale ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Joel McHale (Becky, The Darkest Timeline podcast) talks to Justin about his experience working with Chevy Chase on Community, why he and Ken Jeong started their podcast, and Joel opens up about the...

Nathan Lane ?? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Nathan Lane (Penny Dreadful: City of Angels) talks with Justin about the history of discrimination in Hollywood, the challenges of living through difficult family situations, and he reflects on som...

Carrie Brownstein ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Carrie Brownstein (Portlandia) and Justin talk about their very similar looks, the intricacies of studying sociolinguistics, and how she and Fred Armisen found inspiration for the characters they c...

Jake Johnson ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 ...

Rob Lowe ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Rob Lowe (Literally! With Rob Lowe) talks to Justin about why he wanted to start a new podcast, his experience as a teen idol in the 80s, and how his comedy dreams came true after Lorne Michaels to...

Beanie Feldstein ????? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Beanie Feldstein (How to Build a Girl) talks to Justin about her hilarious family (and what it’s been like during quarantine!), her love of musicals, and her experience working with talented direct...

Charlie Day ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Charlie Day (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) and Justin are nostalgic about their time working together in NYC, they talk about taking critics reviews with a grain of salt, and Justin recalls th...

Al Roker ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Al Roker (The Today Show, You Look So Much Better In Person) talks to Justin about his experience with diversity when starting his career in television, the importance of representation, and what i...

Julie Bowen ?? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Julie Bowen (Modern Family) tells Justin how she approaches discussing sensitive topics with her kids, and gives some behind the scenes snippets about her time working on Modern Family. Julie and J...

Tom Green ?? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tom Green (The Tom Green Podcast) reminisces about the eccentric characters he has played over the years, and highlights some of the top pranks he pulled. Tom also talks to Justin about his experie...

Theresa Caputo (the Long Island Medium) ??? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Theresa Caputo (Long Island Medium) gives Justin an insight into her ability to communicate with spirits. Theresa does an unexpected reading for Christian’s girlfriend. 

Josh Groban ?? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Josh Groban (Find Your Light Foundation) talks to Justin about how having arts in school changed his life and his love of performing in musical theater. Justin gets a surprise call from his mom.  ...

Chelsea Handler ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chelsea Handler (Life Will Be the Death of Me) talks to Justin about about the challenges of filming in Peru, how her relationship with therapy has evolved over the years, and how she thinks cannab...

Judd Apatow ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Judd Apatow (The King of Staten Island) talks to Justin about his new movie starring Pete Davidson and Bill Burr. They also talk about how Judd became a director, surviving quarantine, and the time...

James Blake from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

James Blake (professional tennis player) and Justin reminisce about their high school days in Connecticut. They also discuss how to talk about racism with kids, and the 2015 NYPD racial profiling i...

Howie Mandel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Howie Mandel (America’s Got Talent) talks to Justin about the importance of prioritizing mental health, and shares his own personal struggles.  Support us by supporting our sponsors! ExpressVP...

Quarantine Check-In #10 ????? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week in the Quar, the guys check in with Dr. Dave to see what’s safe to do during this time (can Grandma get her hair done?) A fun time in the Berkshires is had during Memorial Day Weekend, an...

Ben Schwartz ?? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ben Schwartz (Middleditch and Schwartz, Space Force) and Justin talk about his love for improv and comedy, their favorite movies, and how going on stage after Robin Williams was extremely daunting....

Quarantine Check-In #9 ?????? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week in the Quar, Justin has Dookie on the brain (the Green Day album, not the…other thing). We talk to Dr. Dave about what returning to “normal” might look like. Then we top it off with a fre...

Quarantine Check-In #8 ?????? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week on the Quar-land, we check in with Dr. Dave about what he’s seeing on the frontlines this week. Jerry O’Connell never calls us back so we do a few extra “Would You Rathers” instead (btw k...

Dax Shepard ?? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Dax Shepard (Armchair Expert, Bless This Mess) joins Justin for the one year anniversary of Life Is Short! ?

Quarantine Check-In #7 ?????????? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week in the Quar, Dr. Dave reminds us to make sure we don’t avoid seeing a doctor just out of fear of the virus. Plus Jerry O’Connell has had just about enough of this quarantine business. Plu...

Maggie Q ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Maggie Q (Nikita, Designated Survivor) talks with Justin about getting her start in Hong Kong as an action star, her unconditional love for animals, and how one act of kindness can change your life...

Quarantine Check-In #6 👨‍⚕️👩‍🦳 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week in the Quar, Justin has a thoughtful discussion with Dr. Dave about the importance of mental health. Then Justin and Christian call up their mom…briefly. Plus we read some listeners VERY ...

Leslie Jordan ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Leslie Jordan (Will & Grace, American Horror Story) talks to Justin about his immense popularity on Instagram, why meeting Dolly Parton would make him weak in the knees, and how journaling help...

Quarantine Check-In #5 ???????? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The guys check in with, you guessed it, Mr. Jerry O’Connell, to talk about the latest trends in face masks. Dr. Dave Kessler fills us in on the latest on Coronavirus testing. And the guys try to se...

Jason Biggs ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jason Biggs (American Pie, Orange Is the New Black) talks about getting his start during the 90s boom of teen comedies, his wife’s fascination with his ex-girlfriends, and how he ended up taking a ...

Quarantine Check-In #4 ?????? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Grandma Jody FINALLY picks up the phone and fills us in on how she’s doing. Dr. Dave Kessler gives us the low down on flattening the curve in New York City. Plus Justin and Christian rewatch The Wi...

Robert Moor, host of "Joe Exotic: Tiger King" ?? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Robert Moor reported and hosted a podcast about Joe Exotic before the "Tiger King" documentary caught fire. Robert tells Justin about the time he spent at Joe Exotic’s animal park, his honest thoug...

Quarantine Check-In #3 ?????? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Kevin Bacon picks up the phone to talk with Justin and Christian about the loss of musician John Prine. And Kevin is joined by his wife Kyra Sedgwick for a serenade! by Kevin and Kyra Sedgwick.. An...

Mo Rocca ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mo Rocca (Mobituaries) talks to Justin about the eclectic jobs he has had over the years, how he enjoyed having a strict upbringing, and his CBS Sunday Morning adventures.  Support us by suppor...

Quarantine Check-In #2 👨‍⚕️🎷 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Justin and Christian react to their covid news making news. They give Jerry O’Connell a call and find out he’s teaching himself saxophone while stuck at home. Plus they call their doctor friend Dav...

David Harbour ?? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

David Harbour (Stranger Things, Black Widow) and Justin talk about their experience being in NYC during the COVID-19 pandemic. David tells Justin about the early days of Stranger Things, and they n...

Quarantine Check-In #1 ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this bonus ‘quarantine’ episode, Justin and Christian give an update on how they’re feeling, they try (and fail) to call some old friends, and they read a letter from a listener who is truly mak...

Barbara Corcoran ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Barbara Corcoran (Shark Tank) talks to Justin about growing up in a family of 10 kids, her rough experience on ‘Dancing with the Stars’, and how she threw a funeral for herself instead of a birthda...

Bill Nye ?? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Bill Nye (Science Rules! Podcast) talks to Justin about the coronavirus, how he got his ‘science guy’ persona, and why bowties are superior to straight ties.  Support us by supporting our spons...

Zachary Quinto ????????? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Zachary Quinto (Star Trek, Heroes) talks to Justin about volunteering at The Trevor Project, how becoming sober was the best decision for him, and why Transcendental Meditation changed his life for...

Gina Gershon ?? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Gina Gershon (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Showgirls) talks to Justin about sharing her music with Bob Dylan, the time she met her past life husband, and shares a tip for handling creepy men.  Support...

Luis Guzman from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Luis Guzman (Boogie Nights) and Justin reminisce about working together. Luis talks about making the transition of living on the Lower East Side to the farmland of Vermont.  Support us by suppo...

Paul Walter Hauser ?? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Paul Walter Hauser (Richard Jewell, I, Tonya) talks with Justin about navigating Hollywood while maintaining his Christian values and they reflect on the time Sam Rockwell set them up on their firs...

Mira Sorvino ?????? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mira Sorvino (Mighty Aphrodite, Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion) tells Justin about her experiences and struggles in Hollywood, and about the time Warren Beatty gave her life advice as a tee...

Alec Baldwin ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Alec Baldwin (30 Rock, Glengarry Glen Ross) talks to Justin about his record number of SNL appearances, how he really feels about doing his “Trump” impression, and spats he has had with the paparaz...

Kristen Bell ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Kristen Bell (The Good Place, Frozen) tells Justin about the incredible fight she and her husband recently had, and how they moved on (hint: sometimes it just takes a dog). Kristen also talks about...

Penn Badgley ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Penn Badgley (You) and Justin have a great conversation about religion and using social media as a platform for promoting important issues.  Support us by supporting our sponsors! Audible - St...

Ginnifer Goodwin ;) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ginnifer Goodwin (Big Love, Why Women Kill) talks with Justin about all the shenanigans they’ve gotten into throughout their 19-year-long friendship and they find out which Hogwarts House Justin be...

Bobby Berk ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Bobby Berk (Queer Eye) talks to Justin about how rewarding it is to change people’s lives in such an impactful way on his show. Justin and Bobby end the interview with an impromptu song.

Jerry O’Connell from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jerry O’Connell (Stand By Me, Jerry O' Show) and Justin reminisce about their first friend date, Justin’s love of “Stand By Me,” and Jerry’s childhood growing up during the 70s and 80s in Manhattan...

Michelle Wolf ???? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Michelle Wolf (Joke Show on Netflix) talks to Justin about her memorable experience performing at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, and how it was surprisingly the calmest moment of her life....

Billy Crudup 👍 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Billy Crudup (The Morning Show) and Justin bond over their Eagle Scout pasts, and their appreciation for handkerchiefs. Billy gives Justin a tutorial on how to make the perfect homemade popcorn (hi...

Jameela Jamil ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jameela Jamil (The Good Place) talks with Justin about the wild ride that is her life and they bond over their mutual affection for her life partner, musician James Blake. Plus she has a bone to pi...

Jeff Garlin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jeff Garlin (Our Man In Chicago, Curb Your Enthusiasm) talks to Justin about the funniest ghost he’s ever encountered and how important it is to turn bitterness into kindness. Support us by sup...

Grandma Jody from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Grandma Jody (Justin and Christian’s 102 year old grandmother!) talks with Justin about the amazing and abundant life she has led. Justin learns some family history that he never knew, and Jody’s h...

Tim Robbins :) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tim Robbins (Castle Rock, The Shawshank Redemption) talks with Justin about the importance of his new movie, Dark Waters. Tim tells Justin about how his experience living in New Orleans changed his...

Bill Burr ?? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Bill Burr (Paper Tiger) talks to Justin about making the most out of each day, and how sometimes, the only way to forget about an awkward memory is to shout it out of your mind while you’re alone i...

BONUS: Virginia Madsen Live at Westin! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Virginia Madsen (Sideways, Candyman) and Justin chat in front of a live audience at the Westin Hotel in Downtown Austin, Texas. Support us by supporting our sponsor! Westin has a single goal: ...

Kevin Smith ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Kevin Smith (Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, Clerks) and Justin swap stories from Tusk, Zack and Miri Make A Porno and all the other projects they’ve worked on together. And Kevin talks about how his Ca...

Judy Greer ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Judy Greer (Kidding, Playing with Fire) and Justin chat about their experience working on the Mac vs PC commercial together. Judy tells Justin how transcendental meditation changed her life.  S...

Neil deGrasse Tyson :-) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Neil deGrasse Tyson (Letters From an Astrophysicist) tells Justin the real story of why Pluto is no longer a planet. Then, Neil reminisces about the time he told James Cameron about a huge astronom...

Jonah Hill ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jonah Hill (Mid90s, The Wolf of Wall Street) talks to Justin about their friendship over the years and about the time he lived in Justin’s pantry. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Buffy ...

Emmanuelle Chriqui ?????? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Emmanuelle Chriqui (Entourage, Waiting) and Justin reminisce about their days on and off set in New Orleans filming Waiting, and how she maintains such a chill vibe. Support us by supporting ou...

Donald Faison 🍆 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Donald Faison (Scrubs, Emergence) tells Justin about his experience playing the iconic “Murray” in Clueless, and the downsides of smoking weed with your mom. Support us by supporting our sponso...

Amy Sedaris ?? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Amy Sedaris (Strangers with Candy, At Home with Amy Sedaris) tells Justin quirky stories about some of her favorite jobs over the years, playing and learning from her godsons, and growing up in a G...

Tony Hale 😬 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tony Hale (Veep, Arrested Development) gives Justin his best tips for living life to the fullest, such as practicing contentment, being present, and not giving power to the stuff that doesn’t matte...

Anna Faris from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anna Faris (Mom, Unqualified) and Justin do some improv acting and talk about their views on love and life. Anna tells Justin about her complicated relationship with New Zealand. Support us fo...

Jim Gaffigan ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jim Gaffigan (Quality Time, American Dreamer) tells Justin that he would much rather be thought of as a funny comedian, rather that a clean comedian you can listen to with your kid. Justin and Jim ...

Max Greenfield ?? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Max Greenfield (New Girl, The Neighborhood) shares some hilarious parenting stories, and tells Justin all about his SNL themed Bar Mitzvah. Justin and Max talk about fun “behind the scenes” moments...

Lea Thompson ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Lea Thompson (Back to the Future) explains why she thinks having a baby means you can’t be a movie star anymore. Justin geeks out over Back to the Future, and gets to practice his Minnesota accent....

Chris Jericho ?? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chris Jericho (WWE, Jay and Silent Bob Reboot) talks with Justin about the ins and outs of life as a professional wrestler and they find out that they both love drinking Shirley Temples.  Suppo...

Cobie Smulders ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cobie Smulders (Avengers, How I Met Your Mother) talks with Justin about running faster than Tom Cruise and how being diagnosed with cancer -- and beating it -- changed her life. Also! Life Is Sh...

Jesse Eisenberg #?? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jesse Eisenberg (The Art of Self Defense, The Social Network) talks with Justin about the antiquated notion of “winning” in professional basketball, and how he has no desire to relax. Support u...

Kevin Bacon ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Kevin Bacon (Footloose, Tremors) tells Justin he’s married to his cousin, and what it was like to be there when Jack Nicholson filmed that famous scene in “A Few Good Men.” And Justin and Christian...

Fran Drescher ?????????? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Fran Drescher (The Nanny, author of Cancer Schmancer) talks to Justin about where she got that amazing laugh, and the key to a long life (hint: it's lemon water).  Support us by supporting our...

Neal Brennan ?????? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Justin talks to comedian Neal Brennan (co-creator of Chappelle’s Show, 3 Mics) in front of an audience for his first-ever live show, and they talk about why ten kids is too many for a family. Sp...

Jeremy Renner 👍🖕 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jeremy Renner (Avengers, The Hurt Locker) tells Justin about his evolution from working at a mall makeup counter to playing Hawkeye in the most successful movie franchise of all time. And why his “...

JB Smoove ????? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Comedian JB Smoove (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Spiderman: Far From Home) figures out with Justin how they’d rob a bank on a layover. And if they did, what president mask he would wear.  Support us b...

Anna Chlumsky ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anna Chlumsky (Veep) tells us what's cool about being a nerd, and Justin makes fun of her Chicago accent. Follow Justin on Twitter and Instagram at @justinlong for photos and puns. Support us ...

Wolfgang Puck ?? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chef Wolfgang Puck tells Justin about turning points in his life, and why he can’t stand the smell of peanut butter.   Support us by supporting our sponsors! Away - For $20 off a suitcase, vis...

Lena Dunham ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Lena Dunham (Girls, The C Word podcast) talks about when you and your friend give each other tattoos, and Justin talks about the problem with using a flip phone when you’re the Mac guy. Support...

Sam Rockwell ? ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Oscar winning actor Sam Rockwell (Fosse/Verdon on FX, Three Billboards) talks about what it’s like when your hotel room is next to Christopher Walken's. Follow Justin on Twitter and Instagram at ...

Olivia Wilde ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Olivia Wilde (Booksmart, Drinking Buddies) talks about the move from getting coffee for actors to becoming one herself, and why you definitely shouldn’t take her investing advice. Support us b...

Neil Patrick Harris ?? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It’s our first day! Neil Patrick Harris (Wig, How I Met Your Mother) tells us why you shouldn’t do magic tricks for your own children. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Away - For $20 off...

Introducing Life is Short with Justin Long from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Life is Short with Justin Long premieres on Monday, May 13th. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App....

Introducing Life is Short with Justin Long from 2019-04-29T07:05

Life is Short with Justin Long premieres on Monday, May 13th.

Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wond...

Introducing Life is Short with Justin Long from 2019-04-29T07:05

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, s...