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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 41 now, 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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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!Talkspace - To match with your perfect therapist, go to Talkspace.com or download the app. Make sure to use the code LONG to get $100 off your first month
5Tom 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!Caliper CBD - Right now, you can get 10% off your Caliper CBD subscription! Use promo code Long at TRYCALIPER.com/Long
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/lifeisshort
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 (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 challenges he faces as an actor with dyslexia.
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 some of his most iconic Broadway roles. Support us by supporting our sponsors!Amazon Alexa - Right now, you can get 20% off your Amazon Smart Lighting Bundle, only at AMAZON.com/LONG
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 created on Portlandia. Support us by supporting our sponsors!Caliper CBD - Get 20% off your first order when you use promo code Long at TRYCALIPER.COM/Long
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. Support us by supporting our sponsors!Get Bud Light Seltzer delivered right to your door, find a retailer near you at BudLight.com/LifeIsShort
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 took him under his wing. Support us by supporting our sponsors!Get Bud Light Seltzer delivered right to your door, find a retailer near you at BudLight.com/LifeIsShort
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 directors like Olivia Wilde and Greta Gerwig. Support us by supporting our sponsors!Get Bud Light Seltzer delivered right to your door, find a retailer near you at BudLight.com/LifeIsShort
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 the advice that Adam Sandler once gave him. Support us by supporting our sponsors!Get Bud Light Seltzer delivered right to your door, find a retailer near you at budlight.com/lifeisshort
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 inspired his new book. Support us by supporting our sponsors!Caliper - Go to TRYCALIPER.COM/Long to get 20% off your first orderPurple - Go to Purple.com/Long to get $150 off any mattress order of $1500 or more
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 Justin are nostalgic about their days working together on the TV Show Ed.
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 experience being diagnosed with cancer. Support us by supporting our sponsors!Native - Go to NativeDEO.com/long for 20% off your first order!
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 (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. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Caliper CBD - Get 20% off your first order when you use promo code Long at TRYCALIPER.COM/longExpress VPN - Go to EXPRESSVPN.com/LONG today and get an extra three months FREE on a one year package
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 cannabis is the perfect retreat. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Express VPN - Go to EXPRESSVPN.com/LONG to get an extra three months FREE on a one year package
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 he wrote Justin an unexpected but sweet email. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Everlane - Go to Everlane.com/LONG to get free shipping on your first order!
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 incident that James was involved with.
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!ExpressVPN - Go to EXPRESSVPN.com/LONG to get an extra three months for free!
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I do not understand why I enjoy listening to JE so much, but everything he's in, I just like, relax and thoroughly enjoy his rambling.
I really enjoyed the conversation with Jason Biggs, he seems like a really great guy and I love his movies. I wish I could have heard him talk about what it was like working with Christina Ricci in Anything Else.
This episode is bittersweet because I had very similar conversations with my own grandmother who lived to be 100. Grandma Jody sounds delightful. 🥰🥰
it's cute when they geek out on frogs.
So... this is not the musician.
Last Quarantine Check-in?? Say it ain’t so!
Thank you, James, for sharing your story
We are in the midst of a global revolution on racial justice and you guys are talking about raccoons.
This was my first listen to the show. Holy cow Justin has a way with people. Or maybe has a way with Kristen Bell. This was great.
I can't listen to this. I can put with any number of ads but that be-bop theme song/interlude music is far too annoying. Sorry, Justin.
I drive the same car as Bill Nye?! 😎
Do you know that in several bios, 2 extra Guzman children are listed, Jace and Margarita?
I could totally listen to 4 hrs. Love this one.
I just started.....
she is so much more than what she does, don't worry about not talking about her career.
Mira is one hell of an impressive woman! I really enjoyed learning more about her life and career and am now actively seeking out all Mira Sorvino films. Great podcast!
Oh my goodness! I love love loved this podcast... this was my first Life is Short episode I have listened too, I laughed so hard and was so captivated from the very beginning to the end, I honestly didn't want it to end. I wanted to crawl through my speaker and to the other side and just hang out with Justin, Christian, and Ginnifer so we could all become best friends! AMAZING! I can't rave about or suggest a better podcast to listen too! THANK YOU! (p.s. I totally forgot about Ed, it was one of my favorites back in the day.) 🥰
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justin you are BLAST of fresh and welcomed fresh air. Thank you for your candor, your hilariousness, and sensitivity. You rock. Kristen B. is pretty awesome, too!!