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...
Sep 06, 2024•50 min•Ep. 360
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. 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 359
Justin and Christian ponder an ethical dilemma involving a fast food drive thru, Justin checks dog urine sample collection off his bucket list and they pay tribute to the late founder of Din Tai Fung. Then they answer a listener letter that used ChatGPT AI technology to craft the perfect Would You Rather question (and it’s so good it scares them a little). Finally, Benji from Australia calls in with a comment that is simultaneously flattering and insulting, then asks the guys about their first d...
Aug 30, 2024•44 min•Ep. 358
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. 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 357
Justin and Christian debate whether they have bird, horse or muffin energy. Then, they answer a listener letter requesting they get Ryan Gosling and Elijah Wood on the show and they debate a Would You Rather about giving up air conditioning/heating or the Internet. Finally, a listener voicemail asks Justin about his strategies for dealing with a bad memory. 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 Wonde...
Aug 23, 2024•48 min•Ep. 356
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. 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...
Aug 20, 2024•59 min•Ep. 355
Justin and Christian discuss an embarrassing moment in which Christian was mesmerized by a beautiful man hogging the cheese section at Whole Foods. Then a listener asks for advice for an anxious new actor who closes her eyes while performing on stage. Then, we hear a voicemail from a rather jolly listener named Justin Lamb who wants to know whether the guys would rather be a rock drummer or a rock bassist. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...
Aug 16, 2024•46 min•Ep. 354
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. 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. See Privacy ...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 353
Justin and Christian are blessed by a shirtless Jerry O’Connell who joins the show while on a hike surrounded by his pack of dogs. Then, the guys answer a listener letter suggesting that Justin be cast in an Anthony Kiedis biopic. Finally, they listen to a voicemail from Kyle in Seattle asking for advice on how to raise his three kids to have a similar close relationship to the Long bros. Listen to Life is Short on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes...
Aug 09, 2024•51 min•Ep. 352
Dr. Jane Goodall (The Jane Goodall Hopecast podcast) talks to Justin about her first memories of gravitating towards animals, how her connection with chimps has changed the way she connects with humans, and she reflects on her life long work as an activist. 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...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 351
Justin and Christian talk about eating strange vegetables in public, what feral and domestic animals would say to humans, and yet again they discuss just how out of touch they are with what’s cool these days. Then they answer a letter about how to simplify your life as a young adult, and they tackle a Would You Rather. Finally, they offer advice to a listener going through a tough break up. Listen to Life is Short on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episod...
Aug 02, 2024•54 min•Ep. 350
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. 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art...
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 349
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. (This episode was recorded on July 13th). Listen to Life is Short on the Wonder...
Jul 26, 2024•47 min•Ep. 348
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 from their days on New Girl. 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. See Privacy P...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 347
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 ...
Jul 19, 2024•51 min•Ep. 346
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 her viral “sloth” video. 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. See Privacy Polic...
Jul 16, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 345
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 complime...
Jul 12, 2024•44 min•Ep. 344
Joey Graziadei (The Bachelor) and Justin talk about his experience on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette franchises, what it's been like to settle into life after the show with his new fiancée Kelsey, and what he thinks about the pickleball craze. 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-lon...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 343
This week on the show, Justin recounts his guilt-ridden experience at the Atlanta airport and Christian plays good cop/bad cop/practical cop with the new pickle ball bag he was gifted. Daniel writes in with a suggestion for something embarrassing the guys can to do for their football bet (while Christian suggests multi-colored nipples). Vanessa calls in with WYRs about chronic bad breath vs body odor and forgetting names vs being forgotten. Listen to Life is Short on the Wondery App or wherever ...
Jul 05, 2024•53 min•Ep. 342
Leslie Liao (stand-up comedian) and Justin talk about how her experience as an agent assistant has helped her comedy career, who she was inspired by growing up in Orange County and she informs us that Trader Joe's has a really good scallion pancake. 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-...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 341
This week on the show, Justin talks about his experience working in a haunted strip club, and Christian endures an awkward and insulting encounter with a waitress in LA. Laura calls in with a lot to say about prostate exams and fecal transplants. Finally, new listener Sarah calls in to make a case for visiting Alaska in the winter. 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, Ap...
Jun 28, 2024•52 min•Ep. 340
Our first ever repeat guest! Sal Vulcano (Terrified, Impractical Jokers) and Justin talk about the strange relationship between fear and humor, what to expect from his new YouTube comedy special "Terrified," and the time he thought he might die in a plane crash. 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/...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 339
This week on the show the guys are in LA filming a new horror short! They recount their experiences buying sugary coffee drinks and playing pickle ball together on the West Coast. Then a listener named John Murphy writes in with his funny impression of the Wheel of Fortune sound effect. Finally, John Stanley calls in yet again to discuss his experience being gay in the South back in the 80s. Listen to Life is Short on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episo...
Jun 21, 2024•51 min•Ep. 338
Jamie Lynn-Sigler (MeSsy podcast) and Justin talk about landing her breakout role as Meadow in The Sopranos, how her role in Entourage was originally pitched to her, what it's been like to live and work with MS, and why she and Christina Applegate started their podcast MeSsy. Listen to MeSsy on Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Website 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...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 337
This week on the show, the guys wish they could send thank you notes to every person who auditioned for their new horror film, and they debate whether it’s better to be compared to Napoleon Bonaparte or Napoleon Dynamite. Salma writes in with a story about a paranormal experience involving the ghost of her aunt. Geoffa calls in from Ecuador with a mind-bending Would You Rather. Listen to Life is Short on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on...
Jun 14, 2024•54 min•Ep. 336
Mo Willems (Mo Willems Workshop) and Justin talk about his early career in comedy, what it was like to work for Sesame Street, how he interacts with his young and enthusiastic fans and why he loves to see kids creating their own stories based on his characters. 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/l...
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 335
This week, the guys have updates and shout outs galore, and Justin tells us about what he did for his birthday. A listener named Keith Deal writes in about how he loves to fall asleep while listening to the show, and we debate the pros cons of being an only child versus one of many. Angelica from Jackson, WY calls in to admit she listens to the show on speakerphone while doing arduous activities, and she ends on a thought-provoking Would You Rather. Listen to Life is Short on the Wondery App or ...
Jun 07, 2024•52 min•Ep. 334
Ben Platt (Honeymind) and Justin talk about Ben's upbringing in musical theater, the intense pressure and preparation he endured to star in Broadway's "Dear Evan Hansen," and what inspired his latest solo album, "Honeymind." 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. See Privacy Pol...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 333
This week on the show, the guys share a few humorous observations they had at a Beach Boys concert, and Justin recounts his trip with Kate to a small town carnival. Miriam writes in to correct the guys on a mistake they made in one of their ads. Alistair calls in with a good idea on how to handle road rage-y people. 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 ...
May 31, 2024•53 min•Ep. 332
Kathleen Hanna (Rebel Girl) and Justin talk about her upbringing in the 80s in the Pacific Northwest, her experiences in the punk scene and what it took to write her memoir, "Rebel Girl: My Life as a Feminist Punk." 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. See Privacy Policy at ht...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 331
