323 episodes

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!
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    • 4.7 • 9K Ratings

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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!
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    Life Is Short(er): Parking Predicament, Keep G Hard, and Hairy Egg 📚

    Life Is Short(er): Parking Predicament, Keep G Hard, and Hairy Egg 📚

    Today on the show Justin asks Christian to help him navigate a predicament involving parking and pizza, and Christian thinks we should make some changes to the alphabet and keep G hard. Molly from Cincinnati writes in wondering about the origin of Poodollar, plus she gives Christian some ideas for his bad back. Finally, Angie from Cleveland calls in wondering whether people with real words as names feel weird when they hear it.

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    • 55 min
    Esther Perel

    Esther Perel

    Esther Perel (Where Should We Begin?) and Justin talk about her groundbreaking couple's therapy podcast "Where Should We Begin," how resentment builds and can damage a relationship, and why telling stories can help strengthen bonds between friends and lovers.




    Join Esther for an evening unlike any other as she shines a light on the cultural shifts transforming relationships and helps us rethink how we connect, how we desire – and even how we love. You’ll hear exclusive podcast clips, meet other audience members (Esther is describing it as a 3,000 person first date) and have a chance to interact with Esther from the audience. Together we will take risks and share stories – not knowing how the evening will unfold. Learn more at estherperel.com/tour

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    • 1 hr 4 min
    Life Is Short(er): Horny Twinkle, Teen Boy Energy, and Manly Men 🐷

    Life Is Short(er): Horny Twinkle, Teen Boy Energy, and Manly Men 🐷

    This week, the guys gush over this season of The Bachelor and they come to the realization that they’re both team Daisy. Then, Brydie the phlebotomist writes in to express how their brotherly banter remind her of her own boys. Finally, Daniel calls in to say thank you for playing his abandoned voicemail on the pod and to relate about not being the stereotypical “manly” man.

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    • 54 min
    Charles Duhigg 👍

    Charles Duhigg 👍

    Charles Duhigg (Supercommunicators) and Justin talk about his most recent book about how we can communicate better, his research on the different kinds of conversations we have in every day life and how we can break bad habits.

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    • 1 hr 8 min
    Life Is Short(er): DMV Misery, Center of Attention, and Costco Friends 💣

    Life Is Short(er): DMV Misery, Center of Attention, and Costco Friends 💣

    This week Justin talks about his efforts to watch all the Oscar noms, and Christian muses on what makes going to the DMV so miserable. Then we read a letter from Kyla whose friend was a college classmate of Justin’s (and she has some opinions of him from back then). Finally, Tiffany calls in asking for advice on how to make a Costco meet-cute into a real friendship.

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    • 55 min
    Bob Costas 👍

    Bob Costas 👍

    Bob Costas (MLB Network) and Justin talk about his long career as a sportscaster for NBC, how he got his start calling minor league hockey games and why he believes The Kansas City Chiefs are America’s team. 

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    • 1 hr 11 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
9K Ratings

9K Ratings

Travismohrman ,

Anywhoo

I love this podcast and my faves are the life is shorter ones with just Justin and Christian. The celebrity interviews are great and better than the majority of celebrity interview podcasts.

What the what?! ,

Easy listening

Good show, I listen to it in the mornings. The conversations just draw me in, good topics and interesting guest.

Kaiser Soso ,

Drop the Swift talk

"Swifties" are psychos. Please drop the Taylor Swift talk. Taylor Swift fans are a major problem and I don't need them integrating into my life in any way.

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