Life is Short with Justin Long

Ben Stiller (Severance, Dodgeball) joins Justin to talk about directing the AppleTV show Severance, how reviews for Cable Guy hurt his feelings and Justin impresses him with his impersonation of Vince Vaughn. 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 . Please suppo...

Dulé Hill (The Wonder Years) joins the show to talk about stepping into the iconic role of the father on The Wonder Years reboot, why representation in TV is so important, how he got into tap dancing and he demonstrates a perfect Jamaican accent. Plus, he's a good sport about all of Justin's "Dulé Hill" puns. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad...

Mark Epstein, M.D. (The Zen of Therapy), talks with Justin about how he found his way to the intersection of Buddhism and psychotherapy, his thoughts on the afterlife and how to calm your mind when you're behind the wheel. Plus he talks about what he learned from his mentor and spiritual leader, Ram Dass. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free...

Adam Pally ( Happy Endings , Sonic the Hedgehog ) joins the show to talk about that time he stayed at Justin’s house when he wasn’t home, how he found his way after losing his mom and why he'd have to think twice before doing a Happy Endings reboot. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery...

Nicole Byer (Nailed it, Nicole Byer: BBW) joins Justin to talk about her early days doing comedy in New York, how she initially wanted to be a Broadway star (and still does), and they bond over their mutual love (and fascination) with “90 Day Fiancé.” Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wonde...

Adam Scott (Severance, Parks and Recreation) joins the show to talk about what it’s like to be directed by Ben Stiller, how Raiders of the Lost Ark inspired him to act, and that time he was in a REM music video. 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 Please sup...

Rob Thomas (Matchbox 20) joins Justin to talk about his tumultuous upbringing, what it was like to become a rock star at a young age and how he still talks to Santana on the regular. 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 Please support us by supporting our sponsors!...

Nick Offerman ( Parks and Rec ,  Pam & Tommy ) joins Justin for a chat about why it’s important to be a generous lover, how he got into woodworking and what it was like to finally get his big break at 38 as Ron Swanson in Parks and Recreation. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App.  https:...

Louis Theroux (Forbidden America, BBC) joins Justin for a wide-ranging conversation about documentary filmmaking, working with Michael Moore as a 23-year-old journalist, and how he’s been able to ingratiate himself into various subcultures. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App.  https://wondery.ap...

Brittany Snow ( X ,  Pitch Perfect ) joins Justin in the Wondery studio to discuss what it was like to star in the new horror movie, X, and why singing causes her a ton of anxiety. Plus she tells us about the time Ellen forced her to perform her favorite karaoke song on her show. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available...

Simon Pegg ( Shaun of the Dead , Mission Impossible ) tells Justin about the day he fell in love with Nick Frost, then they nerd out about Star Trek, Spielberg and horror films. Plus Simon talks about what it's like to work opposite Tom Cruise. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app....

Alicia Silverstone ( Clueless, The Kind Diet ) joins the show and Justin nerds out about her iconic roles from Clueless to The Wonder Years and everything in between. Plus they bond over their shared love of animals and she offers some of her wisdom on healthy eating. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery A...

Zooey Deschanel ( New Girl , 500 Days of Summer ) and Justin reminisce about New Girl , they discuss the evolution of She & Him, and Zooey recounts the first time she was called quirky. 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 Please support us by supporting...

Patrick Wilson ( Insidious ,  The Phantom of The Opera ) tells Justin all about his start on Broadway, the moment he knew he needed to work with director James Wan, and what it was like to go inside the moon in his newest film. Catch  Moonfall  only in theatres. Listen to Welcome to Our Show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen ad free with Wondery+....

Jenny Slate (Obvious Child) joins the show to talk about her interesting career path, becoming a new mom and her newest movie “I Want You Back.” 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 Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...

Eva Longoria ( Desperate Housewives ) shares a little bit about her family history, how she got involved in the most incredible philanthropic efforts, and lets Justin in on some serious secrets when it comes to ordering fast food. 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/lif...

Michael Theo ( Love on the Spectrum ) and Justin chat about the importance of finding meaningful connection, Michael's newest endeavor into voice acting, and they leave friend of the show, Kristen Bell, a special message. 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 Please...

Jillian Bell (Brittany Runs a Marathon) talks with Justin about embarrassing Zoom moments, what it was like to audition for SNL & Curb Your Enthusiasm and why she had to give up soda forever. 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 Please support us by supporting...

Billy Zane ( Titanic, Dead Calm ) tells Justin about landing his very first movie role in a Zemekis classic, bucking his bad boy persona, and keeping a straight face on the hilarious and absurd set for  MacGruber . MacGruber  is streaming on Peacock. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. http...

Kal Penn ( Harold & Kumar, House ) shares some hilarious stories from his childhood and how he confronted racism in Hollywood. Plus, he walks us through how he got a job with the Obama administration and graces us with an outstanding Bernie Sanders impression. Kal’s book You Can’t Be Serious is available everywhere. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early acce...

Aimee Mann ( Magnolia, Portlandia ) talks to Justin about her early musical inspirations, what it was like to perform at the Oscars, and she gives some insight into her role in  The Big Lebowski . Aimee’s most recent album,  Queens of the Summer Hotel  is available now. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available...

Zachary Levi (American Underdog, Shazam) tells Justin about his dream of starting his own independent film studio, his personal relationship with spirituality, and learning how to throw the perfect spiral at 40. 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 Please support u...

Rob Riggle (The Hangover, 21 Jump Street) featuring a new beard, recaps the pranks he pulled during his high school radio days, shares about his tenure in the Marines, and tells Justin everything he’s always wanted to know about that famous improvised one-liner in Step Brothers. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in th...

Fortune Feimster (The Mindy Project, Sweet & Salty) and Justin talk about the origin of her name, they trade some stellar grandma stories, and Fortune reveals a handful of hilarious red carpet interview stories from her first Hollywood job. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app....

Steve Zahn ( White Lotus, War for the Planet of the Apes ) tells Justin about quarantining in Toronto a hotel room, they relive their favorite memories from  Strange Wilderness , and Steve adds an extra answer to the lightning round! 8-Bit Christmas  is available on HBO Max. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available...