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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 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 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.

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 43 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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Introducing Life is Short with Justin Long

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.

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Neil Patrick Harris 🌹🌹

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.

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Olivia Wilde 🤤

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 @justinlong for photos and puns.

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Sam Rockwell 💩 🧀

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.

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Lena Dunham 🌫

Chef Wolfgang Puck tells Justin about turning points in his life, and why he can’t stand the smell of peanut butter. 

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Wolfgang Puck ❤️

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.

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Anna Chlumsky 😎

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. 

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JB Smoove ❤️😘😍🔥

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 “resting angry face” helps him give zero f***ks in life.

Want more Life is Short right now? Listen to next week’s interview with Neal Brennan (plus outtakes from past episodes) right now, ad-free by subscribing to Wondery+ at www.wondery.com/plus

Also, catch Justin on Bill Burr’s Monday Morning Podcast 

https://soundcloud.com/themonday-morning-podcast/mmpc-7-1-19

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Jeremy Renner 👍🖕

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.

Special thanks to Sonos for hosting us. And check out Neal's new podcast "How Neal Feel" https://www.nealbrennan.com/podcasts/how-neal-feel

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Neal Brennan 😑🙅🏻‍♂️

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 matter. 

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Tony Hale 😬

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