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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Anna Chlumsky (Veep) tells us what's cool about being a nerd, and Justin makes fun of her Chicago accent.

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.

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.

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"

Fran Drescher (The Nanny, author of Cancer Schmancer) talks to Justin about where she got that amazing laugh, and the key to a long life (hint: it's lemon water).

Kevin Bacon (Footloose, Tremors) tells Justin he’s married to his cousin, and what it was like to be there when Jack Nicholson filmed that famous scene in “A Few Good Men.” And Justin and Christian debate whether they’d rather give up all Kevin Bacon movies, or eating bacon.

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.

Cobie Smulders (Avengers, How I Met Your Mother) talks with Justin about running faster than Tom Cruise and how being diagnosed with cancer -- and beating it -- changed her life. Also! Life Is Short is going on tour! Check out https://www.justinlonglive.com/ for tickets and more information.

Chris Jericho (WWE, Jay and Silent Bob Reboot) talks with Justin about the ins and outs of life as a professional wrestler and they find out that they both love drinking Shirley Temples.

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.

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.

Jim Gaffigan (Quality Time, American Dreamer) tells Justin that he would much rather be thought of as a funny comedian, rather that a clean comedian you can listen to with your kid. Justin and Jim discuss how important it is to feel content where your life is, and to have friends that ground you.

Anna Faris (Mom, Unqualified) and Justin do some improv acting and talk about their views on love and life. Anna tells Justin about her complicated relationship with New Zealand.

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.

Amy Sedaris (Strangers with Candy, At Home with Amy Sedaris) tells Justin quirky stories about some of her favorite jobs over the years, playing and learning from her godsons, and growing up in a Greek Orthodox family in the South.

Donald Faison (Scrubs, Emergence) tells Justin about his experience playing the iconic “Murray” in Clueless, and the downsides of smoking weed with your mom.

Emmanuelle Chriqui (Entourage, Waiting) and Justin reminisce about their days on and off set in New Orleans filming Waiting, and how she maintains such a chill vibe.

Jonah Hill (Mid90s, The Wolf of Wall Street) talks to Justin about their friendship over the years and about the time he lived in Justin’s pantry.

Neil deGrasse Tyson (Letters From an Astrophysicist) tells Justin the real story of why Pluto is no longer a planet. Then, Neil reminisces about the time he told James Cameron about a huge astronomical error in Titanic.

Judy Greer (Kidding, Playing with Fire) and Justin chat about their experience working on the Mac vs PC commercial together. Judy tells Justin how transcendental meditation changed her life.

Kevin Smith (Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, Clerks) and Justin swap stories from Tusk, Zack and Miri Make A Porno and all the other projects they’ve worked on together. And Kevin talks about how his Catholic upbringing was a gateway to his worship of superheroes.

Bill Burr (Paper Tiger) talks to Justin about making the most out of each day, and how sometimes, the only way to forget about an awkward memory is to shout it out of your mind while you’re alone in the shower.

Tim Robbins (Castle Rock, The Shawshank Redemption) talks with Justin about the importance of his new movie, Dark Waters. Tim tells Justin about how his experience living in New Orleans changed his life and how theater can bring people together.

Grandma Jody (Justin and Christian’s 102 year old grandmother!) talks with Justin about the amazing and abundant life she has led. Justin learns some family history that he never knew, and Jody’s humor, kindness and zeal for life is truly infectious.

Jeff Garlin (Our Man In Chicago, Curb Your Enthusiasm) talks to Justin about the funniest ghost he’s ever encountered and how important it is to turn bitterness into kindness.

Jameela Jamil (The Good Place) talks with Justin about the wild ride that is her life and they bond over their mutual affection for her life partner, musician James Blake. Plus she has a bone to pick with Justin over his role in Jeepers (F***ing) Creepers.

Billy Crudup (The Morning Show) and Justin bond over their Eagle Scout pasts, and their appreciation for handkerchiefs. Billy gives Justin a tutorial on how to make the perfect homemade popcorn (hint: the olive oil should be from Spain).

Michelle Wolf (Joke Show on Netflix) talks to Justin about her memorable experience performing at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, and how it was surprisingly the calmest moment of her life.

Jerry O’Connell (Stand By Me, Jerry O' Show) and Justin reminisce about their first friend date, Justin’s love of “Stand By Me,” and Jerry’s childhood growing up during the 70s and 80s in Manhattan.