Life is Short with Justin Long

The guys catch up about Christian’s experience at PorchFest this year, the annual Connecticut tradition where bands set up stages on neighborhood porches (and how Christian didn’t move from his porch the whole time). Justin recounts the walk down memory lane he and Kate had after having Hibachi at the Sakura Japanese restaurant in Westport, CT. Then we read a letter from Kathy about how afternoon sex is the best and that noses contain erectile tissue (hence Justin’s broken capillary issue), then she ends it with the saddest WYR we’ve ever heard. Finally, Courtney leaves a voicem...

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.

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Justin and Christian ponder an ethical dilemma involving a fast food drive thru, Justin checks dog urine sample collection off his bucket list and they pay tribute to the late founder of Din Tai Fung. Then they answer a listener letter that used ChatGPT AI technology to craft the perfect Would You Rather question (and it’s so good it scares them a little). Finally, Benji from Australia calls in with a comment that is simultaneously flattering and insulting, then asks the guys about their first date, first horror film and first fave TV show.

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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.

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Justin and Christian debate whether they have bird, horse or muffin energy. Then, they answer a listener letter requesting they get Ryan Gosling and Elijah Wood on the show and they debate a Would You Rather about giving up air conditioning/heating or the Internet. Finally, a listener voicemail asks Justin about his strategies for dealing with a bad memory.

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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.

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Justin and Christian discuss an embarrassing moment in which Christian was mesmerized by a beautiful man hogging the cheese section at Whole Foods. Then a listener asks for advice for an anxious new actor who closes her eyes while performing on stage. Then, we hear a voicemail from a rather jolly listener named Justin Lamb who wants to know whether the guys would rather be a rock drummer or a rock bassist.

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Vince Vaughn (Freaky) and Justin talk about a crazy game they invented while in Vegas after wrapping Dodgeball, Vince tells a story about the time he gamed the system at Disneyland, and they pay homage to the great John Hughes.

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Justin and Christian are blessed by a shirtless Jerry O’Connell who joins the show while on a hike surrounded by his pack of dogs. Then, the guys answer a listener letter suggesting that Justin be cast in an Anthony Kiedis biopic. Finally, they listen to a voicemail from Kyle in Seattle asking for advice on how to raise his three kids to have a similar close relationship to the Long bros. 

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Dr. Jane Goodall (The Jane Goodall Hopecast podcast) talks to Justin about her first memories of gravitating towards animals, how her connection with chimps has changed the way she connects with humans, and she reflects on her life long work as an activist.

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Justin and Christian talk about eating strange vegetables in public, what feral and domestic animals would say to humans, and yet again they discuss just how out of touch they are with what’s cool these days. Then they answer a letter about how to simplify your life as a young adult, and they tackle a Would You Rather. Finally, they offer advice to a listener going through a tough break up. 

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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.

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The guys discuss the psychology behind why high-pitched buzzing noises are so excruciating, and Christian reveals that he watched Justin’s episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians. Then we read a letter from Alyssa who learned about the word queef from listening to the show, and she asks a Back To The Future-themed WYR. Finally, Chelsea from Minnesota leaves a voicemail offering up both high brow and low brow WYRs. (This episode was recorded on July 13th).

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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.

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The guys both have a lot to say about the Indiana Jones franchise, Justin visits a farm that makes him feel better about eating dairy and he recounts another chapter of the woodchuck versus garden saga. Then we read a letter from a fan who works for Trader Joe’s, and they give us some insight into why their cashiers always seems to ask somewhat personal questions while you’re checking out. Finally, Mateo writes in asking if we’re watching The Bachelorette these days (yes, of course we are), and his WYR ponders whether the guys would rather have s...

Kristen Bell (The Good Place, Frozen) tells Justin about the incredible fight she and her husband recently had, and how they moved on (hint: sometimes it just takes a dog). Kristen also talks about her viral “sloth” video.

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The guys suffer through Happy’s dog farts while they discuss how Justin and Kate ate rancid meat and lived to tell the tale, then Christian recounts how he said something awkwardly sexual in the presence of some manly bros. We read a letter from Courtney about that one time Justin touched her shoulder after Seminar on Broadway, plus she offers a WYR about whether they’d want to receive a compliment a day or a bit of helpful feedback a day. Finally, we hear a voicemail from Zaira full of compliments and a WYR about having long toe nail...

Joey Graziadei (The Bachelor) and Justin talk about his experience on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette franchises, what it's been like to settle into life after the show with his new fiancée Kelsey, and what he thinks about the pickleball craze.

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This week on the show, Justin recounts his guilt-ridden experience at the Atlanta airport and Christian plays good cop/bad cop/practical cop with the new pickle ball bag he was gifted. Daniel writes in with a suggestion for something embarrassing the guys can to do for their football bet (while Christian suggests multi-colored nipples). Vanessa calls in with WYRs about chronic bad breath vs body odor and forgetting names vs being forgotten. 

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Leslie Liao (stand-up comedian) and Justin talk about how her experience as an agent assistant has helped her comedy career, who she was inspired by growing up in Orange County and she informs us that Trader Joe's has a really good scallion pancake. 

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This week on the show, Justin talks about his experience working in a haunted strip club, and Christian endures an awkward and insulting encounter with a waitress in LA. Laura calls in with a lot to say about prostate exams and fecal transplants. Finally, new listener Sarah calls in to make a case for visiting Alaska in the winter. 

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Our first ever repeat guest! Sal Vulcano (Terrified, Impractical Jokers) and Justin talk about the strange relationship between fear and humor, what to expect from his new YouTube comedy special "Terrified," and the time he thought he might die in a plane crash.

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This week on the show the guys are in LA filming a new horror short! They recount their experiences buying sugary coffee drinks and playing pickle ball together on the West Coast. Then a listener named John Murphy writes in with his funny impression of the Wheel of Fortune sound effect. Finally, John Stanley calls in yet again to discuss his experience being gay in the South back in the 80s.

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Jamie Lynn-Sigler (MeSsy podcast) and Justin talk about landing her breakout role as Meadow in The Sopranos, how her role in Entourage was originally pitched to her, what it's been like to live and work with MS, and why she and Christina Applegate started their podcast MeSsy.

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This week on the show, the guys wish they could send thank you notes to every person who auditioned for their new horror film, and they debate whether it’s better to be compared to Napoleon Bonaparte or Napoleon Dynamite. Salma writes in with a story about a paranormal experience involving the ghost of her aunt. Geoffa calls in from Ecuador with a mind-bending Would You Rather. 

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Mo Willems (Mo Willems Workshop) and Justin talk about his early career in comedy, what it was like to work for Sesame Street, how he interacts with his young and enthusiastic fans and why he loves to see kids creating their own stories based on his characters.

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This week, the guys have updates and shout outs galore, and Justin tells us about what he did for his birthday. A listener named Keith Deal writes in about how he loves to fall asleep while listening to the show, and we debate the pros cons of being an only child versus one of many. Angelica from Jackson, WY calls in to admit she listens to the show on speakerphone while doing arduous activities, and she ends on a thought-provoking Would You Rather.

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Ben Platt (Honeymind) and Justin talk about Ben's upbringing in musical theater, the intense pressure and preparation he endured to star in Broadway's "Dear Evan Hansen," and what inspired his latest solo album, "Honeymind."

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This week on the show, the guys share a few humorous observations they had at a Beach Boys concert, and Justin recounts his trip with Kate to a small town carnival. Miriam writes in to correct the guys on a mistake they made in one of their ads. Alistair calls in with a good idea on how to handle road rage-y people.

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Kathleen Hanna (Rebel Girl) and Justin talk about her upbringing in the 80s in the Pacific Northwest, her experiences in the punk scene and what it took to write her memoir, "Rebel Girl: My Life as a Feminist Punk."

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This week on the show the guys discuss how they’re both unwilling to join Ashley Madison, and Justin tells us we should read up on American journalist Dorothy Thompson. Tara writes in with a food poisoning story that rivals Justin’s Mexico misadventure, and tops it off with a couple WYRs. Diamond calls in with a fun nature fact about Palau jellyfish and she asks which brother they’d switch places with.

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Justin Long joins Jesse Tyler Ferguson, star of “Modern Family,” on his podcast Dinner’s On Me. Over dan dan noodles and shrimp wontons at Pine & Crane in Downtown Los Angeles, Justin gets into his love story with “Blue Crush” star Kate Bosworth, what it was like going on his ex-girlfriend's talk show, and he’ll do some of his impressive impressions. Episodes of Dinner’s On Me are available every Tuesday wherever you listen to podcasts. 

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Dr. Mark Hyman (The Young Forever Cookbook) and Justin talk about the history of the US food industry, the myths surrounding organic and healthy eating, and why he wanted to write his new book, "The Young Forever Cookbook: More than 100 Delicious Recipes for Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life new cookbook Young Forever."

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This week on the show, Justin needs to be talked into grabbing a NY slice and Christian recounts his experience time traveling via a Dave Matthews tribute band. Then, Carissa writes in about the genius way her kids marketed their lemonade stand. Amanda calls in to correct the record on her coworker John Stanley. Plus, John calls again with more nuggets of wisdom. 

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Susie Essman (Curb Your Enthusiasm) and Justin talk about her early comedy days in New York and meeting Larry David, how she helped develop her "Curb" character Susie Greene's personal style, and what happened when HBO decided to put a real-life billboard featuring her likeness in LA.

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This week on the show, Justin tells us about his harrowing experience in Mexico and the “loose week” that followed. Christian has caught the Pickle Ball bug and is still dealing with Tina the Turkey messing up his yard. Kendall the late-bloomer Shorty calls in wondering why Christian doesn’t join in the interview portions of the show. Finally, we mix it up this week and hear voicemails from a construction worker named Tory, and a psychologist named Sarah.

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Mark Consuelnos (Live with Kelly and Mark) and Justin talk about how he feels awkward at fancy Hollywood parties, how he got his big break on a whim right out of college and he tells his side of the story of meeting and falling in love with his wife and co-host, Kelly Ripa. 

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This week on the show, Justin tells us a story about getting a cold hug from Kris Jenner at a Hollywood party, and Christian has a run in with an intimidating turkey. Then Mike from Pittsburgh writes in and gets right to the point with a bunch of WYRs. Finally, Carrie from Tennessee leaves a “more than stoned” voicemail asking if the guys would rather be a living fossil of a horseshoe crab or a sturgeon. 

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Dr. Phil McGraw (We've Got Issues) and Justin talk about what he's learned about America through his 20 years in TV, why he started his own cable network Merit Street Media, his original dream of being an airline pilot and they get into the important social topics covered in his latest book, "We've Got Issues: How You Can Stand Strong for America's Soul and Sanity."

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This week on the show the guys both have frustrating coffee-fetching experiences, and Justin is obsessed with pickleball despite being shamed on the court. Nancy writes in with a Would You Rather about reliving (and then forgetting) your best day or your worst day ever. American Airlines flight attendant John Stanley leaves two unforgettable messages filled with lighthearted corrections.

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Astro Alexandra (space communicator) and Justin talk about her unique career in science communications, how she developed her lifelong curiosity with science and why social media isn't all bad.

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This week on the show, the guys talk about Christian’s “intimidating” experience at a memorial service, and Justin has yet another awkward social interaction at a restaurant for us to analyze. Nicole writes in with lovely things to say about the show topped off with 3 thought-provoking Would You Rathers. Finally, Nico from Alberta calls in to ask about where the cutoff is to be considered “short,” as a man.

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Phil Rosenthal (Somebody Feed Phil) and Justin talk about the origin of his it show "Everybody Loves Raymond," the importance of trying new things, and what it's like to work with his brother on his Netflix travel show "Somebody Feed Phil."

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This week on the show, the guys discuss how Christian finally cleaned out his childhood bedroom, and they recount their wild night out in New York City (including a Larry David encounter). Then, Christi writes in asking about how Christian manages to put lotion on his hands without rubbing them together and she gives us a WYR about using a sexy voice on the pod or Shrek voice on a date. Finally, Jackie from Utah calls in asking about what things women do that the guys find attractive. 

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John Quiñones (ABC News) and Justin talk about his upbringing in San Antonio, Texas, how the Upward Bound program changed his life, what made him want to become a journalist and what he's learned about human nature from working on the show, "What Would You Do?"

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This week on the show, the guys discuss how Christian scrapped plans for a humidor for a new juicer and he can’t get enough. Then, we read a letter from Kaitlin about an acquaintance’s ASMR Spa business offering scratching. Finally, Danielle from Indiana calls in with a story somewhat related to (but worse than) Justin’s broken capillary issue. 

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Katey Sagal (PIE podcast, Married With Children) and Justin talk about her upbringing in Hollywood, her early career as a singer, how she got cast in Married With Children and her new podcast with husband Kurt Sutter called PIE.

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Today on the show the guys talk about the Bachelor finale and why they were both surprised at Joey’s choice (even though both women are gems). Then, Daniel the Elvis impersonator writes in thinking he might have had a beer with Justin in an airport bar in Atlanta. Finally, Carla the speech pathologist calls in to clue the guys in on the phonetic alphabet, and she offers up a musical WYR.

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Kyle Maclachlan (Varnamtown, Portlandia) and Justin talk about his riveting new podcast, Varnamtown, his experience working with David Lynch on Dune, Blue Velvet and Twin Peaks, and his passion as a vintner with his own winery Pursued By Bear. 

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Today on the show, Christian fills us in on his week cosplaying as a snow bird in Marco Island, Florida. Then, a listener named Iliana writes in with a recommendation for a birding podcast, and she ends it with a bird-themed WYR. Finally, Pam from Halifax calls in to share her own supernatural experience in Japan.

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family, Dinner's On Me) and Justin talk about the lasting cultural impact of his role on "Modern Family," how he came out to his father and what to expect from the new season of his podcast, "Dinner's On Me."

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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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Best friend of the show Jerry O’Connell calls in from the gym for a quick chat about what he did for his 50th birthday. Then we read a letter from Soraya asking for advice about setting boundaries with siblings. Finally, Brad calls in to shout out his wife Ellis and he asks about the gender breakdown of the show and the guys’ thoughts about AI. 

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Steve Aoki (HiROQUEST 2: Double Helix) and Justin talk about his interest in cold plunging and longevity research, how he manages his demanding DJ schedule, and how his father’s impressive legacy lives on.

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The guys have a lot to say about the Super Bowl this week and “they don’t both have to have bet $50 on the Chiefs.” Then we read a letter from Betsy who shares her personal tales of the paranormal. Finally, Ellis from Colorado calls in asking how the guys met their significant others, who made the first move and what advice they have for a long marriage. 

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Mark-Paul Gosselaar (Found, Saved By The Bell) and Justin talk about his iconic Zack Morris character in Saved By the Bell, how he avoided being typecast, and they clear up a silly little rumor about competing for the same roles. 

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The guys discuss Justin’s mostly naked honeymoon experience on a remote island, and he updates us on the status of Teak the cat’s peen problems. A listener named Patrick writes in with a not-so-bad name suggestion for Christian’s scratch bar idea. Finally, Casey calls in with a NY Jets/Taylor Swift-themed Would You Rather (and the guys tread lightly with their answers). 

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Zach Woods (In The Know, Silicon Valley) and Justin discuss their similar aversion to technology (despite the roles they've played), how they handle being accosted by overly friendly drunk fans, and what it was like to work with Mike Judge on his new show “In The Know.” 

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This week the guys discuss the joys of having a snow day with the nephews in Connecticut, and Christian reveals a bougie gripe he has with his favorite massage parlor. A listener named Tara Tiffany writes in from Ireland to ask if the guys would rather find maggots or toenails in their food. Julie calls in to reveal she made the turtle figurine for Justin and she offers some potential new lightning round questions.

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Melissa Rauch (Night Court) and Justin talk about what it’s like to star in the Night Court reboot, how she broke into the industry, and how she used to hand out flyers outside Broadway shows before making it as an actress. 

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The guys are still together this week, so they take the opportunity to walk down memory lane, discuss the benefits of a coffee warmer and compare their brotherly dynamic to the Kelce Brothers. We read a letter from Katie praising the show for keeping her spirits up through difficult times. Finally, a listener named Zoe leaves a voicemail pitching the genius idea for a destination funeral.

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Noah Hawley (Fargo) and Justin talk about the state of award shows, what inspired the storyline for the 5th season of “Fargo,” and how his mother’s writing career shaped his own. 

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The guys are in the “man” cave together for a discussion about how Christian has 99 problems and an eviscerated opossum IS one. Justin gets his rental car stuck in the snow and lives to tell the tale (thanks to Larry). Then we read a letter from Lizzy with praise for the roundabout stories that open the show. Finally, a listener named Crystal calls in to talk about how she’s handy around the house like a blue collar “life-r.”

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Tony Robbins (The Holy Grail of Investing) and Justin talk about how his upbringing influenced his motivation to help people, what it was like to take Ayahuasca, and he spills a few investing secrets.

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The guys talk about the trips they both recently went on: Justin & Kate to Big Sur for her birthday (in which they had a friendly run in with Bo Burnham and Phoebe Bridgers 👀) and Christian & Maggie to Costa Rica where they were accosted by monkeys, but fell in love with the laid back, phone-free atmosphere. Then we read a letter from Nancy with a glowing endorsement for Christian’s “scratch bar” idea. Finally, Stacy calls in saying she has the same issue as Christian with hands rubbing together. 

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Josh Gad (Gutenberg! The Musical!, Frozen) and Justin talk about working with actor Andrew Rannells on both “Book of Mormon,” and his latest show “Gutenberg! The Musical!,” how his kids handle attention from the public, and his seemingly contrasting passions for both sports and musical theater.

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Happy New Year! The guys kick off 2024 with a recap about their holidays — how Justin accosted two strangers to procure Santa hats. They’re still trying to figure out wha the loser of their football bet has to do. A listener named Christian writes in with an impressive squirrel-theme rap. Finally, Zach from Indiana writes in praising “Going The Distance,” and Christian’s ability to keep Justin on track. 

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Anderson Cooper (CNN) and Justin talk about his upbringing in the Vanderbilt family and his fasciation with the Astors, his hilarious friendship with Andy Cohen and why he wanted to do his podcast "All There Is" about how we process grief.

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It’s the last show of 2023! The guys talk about Christian’s mani-pedi experience and he rates the best of the 101 movies he watched this year. Justin finally watched It’s A Wonderful Life and wants to gush about it 70 years late. Emily writes in about a sex dream she had about the guys, and she throws out some ideas for the loser of their bet. Finally, a listener named Chris calls in asking what movies have disturbing endings that have left an impact. 

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Matt Friend (The Simpsons) and Justin talk about how he developed his talent for impressions, how well-known people like Howard Stern and Jeff Goldblum react to his work, and the time he got a call from Liev Schrieber (while he was still in college) asking for advice.

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The guys both have holiday parties to discuss, Justin’s prom-themed Hollywood fashion lady party and Christian’s Polish food-themed family get together with the nephews. Then a listener named Michelle writes in with bad news about Christian’s skunk problem, and a very spooky story about an encounter with a ghost. Finally, a listener named Angela calls in to ask advice about how to stop being so judgmental.

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John Densmore (The Doors) and Justin talk about what it was like to be part of an iconic rock band, how they coped after Jim Morrison’s sudden death, how he had to sue his own band members to avoid selling out and they share a mutual appreciation for Bernie Sanders. 

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The guys reminisce about their favorite Christmastime memories, and Christian laments how his memories of caroling at the local library just isn’t the same as it used to be. Then, a listener named Noelle tells us how she fell asleep listening to the pod and had a full on dream about us, and she offers a pedicure-related Would You Rather. Finally, a 25-year-old listener named Alba calls in to say she’s able to relate to us despite her younger age, and she says her husband doesn’t find the show as funny as she does (maybe because of all...

Rob Huebel (Goosebumps) and Justin talk about how they both only read their own parts in Goosebumps (and so it was fun to watch it all put together), How playing jerks on TV leads people to think he’s a jerk in real life, and what it was like to improvise opposite Larry David on “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”

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The guys talk about Justin’s recent cross-country road trip he took with Kate and Happy, and Christian pitches a new business venture where you can go just to get a professional back scratch. Then, Danielle from Illinois writes in with a semi-permanent idea for the loser of the football bet and a WYR about being stuck in a book for a year or a movie for 6 months. Finally, Sev calls in to ask about their experience with being the middle and youngest children in the family.

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Amanda Kloots (The Talk) and Justin talk about their mutual friend (and her coworker) Jerry O’Connell, about losing her husband Nick to Covid, and what it was like to go from Radio City Rockette to Broadway star to TV talk show host.

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The guys recap their Thanksgiving with the fam, then they talk about how they both recently did things they haven’t done in a long time (one involves dog poop). Then Brooke from the PNW writes in finally after 2.5 years of being a Shorty and asks what kind of cheese they’d be willing to eat every week for 10 years. Finally, Kendall calls in insisting we can make Todd happen if we tried, and her WYR asks if they’d rather wear no shirt or no pants.

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Michael Ian Black (The State, Wet Hot American Summer) and Justin talk about their shared love of Savannah, Georgia, how he quit school to tour the world as a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (Raphael, to be exact), how his sketch comedy group The State came to be, and that time he took part in a high stakes poker game with someone else’s money.

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Today on the show, Justin powers through having a full bladder to talk about his experience at a silent meditation retreat (don’t worry there’s a fart story in there), but Christian worries his “resting bitch personality” might make it hard for him to enjoy a retreat like that. Longtime Shorty Hayley writes in praising “Jeepers Creepers” and talking about the challenges in her job as a vet tech. Then a question she asks sparks a debate about whether the guys could eat a friend’s arm. Finally, Stephanie from Madison, Wisconsin writes in to ask what movie the guys saw w...

Gerry Turner (The Golden Bachelor) and Justin talk about his experience opening up his personal life on the show, what he has to go through to get cast (hint: it involves STD testing while on vacation) and why it’s so important for him to represent people finding love again later in life.

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The guys talk about the strange things that have been happening at Christian’s house since he acquired a 100-year-old (potentially haunted) church pew, and Justin recounts his night hanging out with Michael J. Fox at a fundraising gala. A listener named Lucy writes in with an impressive rendition of the Letter Time song, ending with a Would You Rather about getting advice from a past life or giving advice to your younger self. Finally, A listener named Todd calls in asking why Christian has been calling his coffee drinks Todds and he laments how Todds get a bad ra...

Adam Duritz (Counting Crows) and Justin talk about what it was like to find huge stardom in the 90s rock scene, why he chose that iconic dreadlock hairstyle, how he copes with mental illness and how he turned a crush on actress Monica Potter into a song (and ended up dating her for a bit).

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The guys finally do a deep dive on Justin’s latest obsession, Naked Attraction, and both discuss which round they’d rather be voted off, then Justin tips off Christian to a long lost Beatles song. A listener named Marie writes in complimenting the guys on their “candor and polish,” and she offers up a punishment idea for their football bet. Finally, Madeleine calls in asking for advice after being laid off and a Would You Rather about listening to The Thong Song vs Cottoneye Joe.

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Martha Raddatz (ABC News, The Long Road Home) and Justin talk about her decades-long career as a journalist covering war zones and moderating presidential debates, what it was like to adapt her book The Long Road Home into a scripted TV series, and the time she threw up while being flown in a fighter jet.

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The guys record together on the spookiest day of the year! Christian recounts his first pedicure experience and Justin tells us about the awkward encounters he had with both a 10-year-old boy and a Gen-Z worker at an ice cream shop. Then, we read a letter from Amanda in Vancouver about her mutual love of “The Sword In The Stone,” and that time a hummingbird buzzed into her ear (plus she offers up a colorful Would You Rather). Finally, Britt calls in asking if the guys have ever had to participate in corporate “spirit days,” and she ends asking would th...

Ken Jennings (Jeopardy!) and Justin talk about his book “100 Places To See After You Die" about the afterlife, his amazing journey from unfulfilled software engineer to Jeopardy champ/host, and what Alex Trebek said to him shortly before he died.

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The guys discuss the latest chapter of Christian’s skunk saga, this time, Terminix comes out and does nothing about it. Then Justin recounts his trip to Savannah, Georgia and all the ghosts he and Kate encountered. Then, a listener named Jess writes in to tell about her own ghost encounter, and offers an idea for the loser of their football bet. Finally, Brandon calls in with some great advice for Christian’s skunk issue involving mountain lion poop, and he tops it off with a culinarily disgusting Would You Rather.

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Malcolm Gladwell (Revisionist History) and Justin talk about the 20+ years since he wrote his influential book The Tipping Point (and why he’s working on a sequel now), they discuss the latest season of his podcast Revisionist History about guns in America, and they debate why mayonnaise doesn’t belong in a sandwich.

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The guys discuss how The Golden Bachelor just hits different than regular Bachelor seasons, plus they discuss the latest Bachelor In Paradise episode where Hannah Brown returns. Justin tells us how he is the proud adoptive father of an errant snapping turtle baby that had trouble hatching in his yard. We read a letter from a senior citizen listener named Laura who asks if the guys would rather be young and full of anxiety or old and secure. Finally, we hear a voicemail from Ashley asking what rock star they’d let their significant other hook up with.

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Kelly Ripa (Let's Talk Off Camera) and Justin talk about her humble upbringing in New Jersey, what made her fall in love with her husband Mark Consuelos (and what it’s like to work with him as her cohost), and they share their mutual love of Jerry O’Connell.

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The guys discuss how the skunk orgy in Christian’s yard has now multiplied and moved under his porch, and he appeals to listeners about how to handle it. Justin tells a story about smoking weed with a retired Massachusetts cop who has always wanted to get high with an actor. Justin feels uneasy about it, but does it anyway. Then we read a letter from a ”prodigal shortie” named Robin who writes in with a spooky story about receiving messages beyond the grave. Finally, we hear from a listener named Sean who was once interrupted by Justin during karaok...

Jerry Toth (TMA and To'ak Chocolate) and Justin talk about his career pivot from investment banking to conservation, how he started his company cultivating rare Ecuadorian chocolate, and how psychedelics helped him process immense grief and loss.

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The guys discuss the initially terrible haircut Justin was shamed into getting, and Christian fills us in on his eventful weekend in Marfa, Texas, including getting a speeding ticket and rejecting the deputy’s small-talk advances. Then we read a letter from another listener named Fran, who laments losing Aaron Rodgers from her beloved Green Bay Packers. Finally, a stoner listener named Justin calls in asking whether the guys would rather binge their favorite sugary cereal or another stoner food like pizza.

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Jon Ronson (The Debutante) and Justin talk about his long career as a so-called “gonzo” journalist, what motivates him to pursue stories about fringe groups, and what he learned about our culture from writing his book, “So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed.”

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The guys open up with a discussion about Moosehead Beer and how Justin had his first sip as a toddler, plus we celebrate Happy the dog’s birthday by feeding him endless Greenies treats. Christian tells an embarrassing story about how he thought his tankless water heater was broken until a repairman charged him $200 to turn on a switch. We read a letter from Kayleen from San Diego about how the show helped her finally find a therapist (thanks, Better Help!). Finally, we hear a voicemail from a stoned listener named Maddie who asks whether the guys would rather fi...

Craig Ferguson (The Late Late Show) and Justin talk about what made his late night hosting style so unique, how he found sobriety at age 29, why he has continued to do standup comedy over the years and how the punk rock era of the '70s and '80s influenced how he approaches life.

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The guys discuss Justin’s recent appearance at Kevin Smith’s Smodcastle theater for a Tusk screening, and all the fun little gifts and letters he received from fans. Then they debate what the loser of their football season betting should have to do (unfortunately the ring of hair is out). Then we read a letter from an Ohio school teacher named Franny asking the guys if they’ve ever decided to pivot and how they got the courage to take that leap. Finally, a voicemail from a stoned listener named Casey offers up a barrage of quick fire WYRs...

Chef Daniel Humm (Eleven Madison Park) and Justin talk about what inspired his groundbreaking decision to turn the famed New York restaurant Eleven Madison Park to an all-vegan menu, how Covid sparked the creation of his charity Rethink Food and how a bad bike accident changed the direction of his life.

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The guys both let out a collective sigh about Aaron Rodgers tearing his Achilles Heel during the first Jets game of the season. Then Justin recounts the paranormal experience he and Kate had at the historic Red Lion Inn in Massachusetts. Then we read a letter from Chelsea who listens to the pod while working as a massage therapist, her Would You Rather asks whether we’d rather lick a port-o-potty seat or a ride handle at a fair/festival 🤮. Finally, Jen from Alberta, Canada writes in referencing Justin’s stint as a cheerleader in Dodgeball, and has a WYR tha...

Elle King (Come Get Your Wife) and Justin talk about her life as a touring musician (with a 2-year-old in tow), what she learned from her famous comedian father Rob Schneider, and how she first started playing music.

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The guys talk about the awkward encounters Justin had at Tanglewood, and the unfortunate events that occurred while he was mowing his lawn. Christian talks about how he feels nostalgic around his birthday and he recounts memories of playing Black Jack with millionaires in Vegas (Happy birthday Chrit!). A listener named Wyatt writes in and sparks a debate about whether Uncle Sam is a real person…(Shorties?) Finally, Steven writes in to explain why the Boston Red Sox are wearing yellow this year, to honor the 10th anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing.

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Mike Love (The Beach Boys) and Justin talk about the formation of the seminal rock band The Beach Boys, how they had both a friendship and friendly competition with The Beatles, and what it’s like to still be touring into his 80s. 

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The guys catch up about Christian’s experience at PorchFest this year, the annual Connecticut tradition where bands set up stages on neighborhood porches (and how Christian didn’t move from his porch the whole time). Justin recounts the walk down memory lane he and Kate had after having Hibachi at the Sakura Japanese restaurant in Westport, CT. Then we read a letter from Kathy about how afternoon sex is the best and that noses contain erectile tissue (hence Justin’s broken capillary issue), then she ends it with the saddest WYR we’ve ever heard. Finally, Courtney leaves a voicem...

Dr. Lee Berger (Cave of Bones) and Justin talk about his long and illustrious career as a paleoanthropologist, what it’s like to venture into claustrophobic caves of South Africa in search of the remains of proto-human Homo naledi, and what motivates him to put himself through extremes for his work.

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The guys discuss the season finale of The Bachelorette and how happy they are that Charity picked the guy they wanted her to, and Christian explains what lessons he learned after making an 8-year-old girl cry at a pool party. We read a letter from a listener named Kelsey from Maui about how Justin inspired her to secretly record her grandmother (and her boyfriend) via the voice memo app. Finally, Andrea calls in on her way to a Regina Spektor concert to weigh in on the cons of having long nails, plus she wants to know what band’s co...

James Blunt (Who We Used To Be) and Justin talk about how his hit “You’re Beautiful” rocketed him to international fame back in the early 2000s, how he navigates online haters using his own brand of self-deprecating humor and the motivation and meaning behind his most recent album “Who We Used To Be.”

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The guys catch up after some time apart and both have Aaron Rodgers and the show “Hard Knocks” on their minds (they don’t both have to have the same Shortlist!), and Justin recounts his very Dawson’s Creek experience visiting Kate’s hometown and meeting her high school boyfriend. A listener named Brandon writes in the share his excitement about the Jets season, asks about the guys’ experience going to sports games when they were younger and offers up a sports-themed WYR. Finally, we hear a voicemail from Bo about how he recently lost a friend and that it got him t...

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. (This episode originally aired on Aug 25, 2020)

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The guys discuss the latest Bachelorette episode and which guy they’re rooting for, then Justin talks about how he and Kate got force fed calamari by a regular with her bare hands at a local bar. We read a letter from a listener names Justin (NOT Jason) that makes a case for morning sex vs. afternoon sex. Finally, Stacy from St. Louis calls in to talk about how great it is to be a mail carrier.

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Lisa Lampanelli (The Howard Stern Show) and Justin talk about her first time doing the Friars Club Roast of Chevy Chase and her long career as an insult comic, why she decided to retire from standup comedy and how freeing it is to try new things without a goal or end game in mind. 

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The guys discuss the sad passing and the legacy of Pee-wee Herman (aka Paul Reubens), who was a huge influence on their childhood. Justin shares the hilarious People article with a headline about how he and Kate ate rancid meat (slow news day much?), then he brings us a disturbing story about manatee behavior. We read a letter from Becky in Michigan who has a possible solution for Justin’s groundhog (aka whistle pig) problem. Finally, we hear a voicemail from Amy about how Christian is actually not a Millennial and she ends with a truly disgusting WYR about fa...

More than a decade since Michael Jackson’s death, his legacy remains complicated and unresolved. Think Twice: Michael Jackson is an exploration of the King of Pop’s life and impact – and an investigation into why his global influence continues to endure, despite the disturbing allegations against him. In this ten-part series, journalists Leon Neyfakh and Jay Smooth bring you a new perspective on the Michael Jackson story, based on dozens of original interviews with people who watched it unfold from up close.

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Bobby Bones (The Bobby Bones Show) and Justin talk about his tumultuous upbringing in Arkansas, how he built his radio empire from scratch, and what it was like to track down and finally meet his estranged father after 30 years. 

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The guys suffer through Happy’s dog farts while they discuss how Justin and Kate ate rancid meat and lived to tell the tale, then Christian recounts how he said something awkwardly sexual in the presence of some manly bros. We read a letter from Courtney about that one time Justin touched her shoulder after Seminar on Broadway, plus she offers a WYR about whether they’d want to receive a compliment a day or a bit of helpful feedback a day. Finally, we hear a voicemail from Zaira full of compliments and a WYR about having long toe nail...

John Cho (Troublemaker, Praise Petey) and Justin talk about how he moved to the U.S. from Korea at the age of 6, his book Troublemaker about the Korean experience of the LA Riots, how he got into acting and the lasting impact of his small role in “American Pie.”

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The guys discuss the psychology behind why high-pitched buzzing noises are so excruciating, and Christian reveals that he watched Justin’s episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians. Then we read a letter from Alyssa who learned about the word queef from listening to the show, and she asks a Back To The Future-themed WYR. Finally, Chelsea from Minnesota leaves a voicemail offering up both high brow and low brow WYRs.

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Andrew Rannells (Girls, Uncle of the Year) and Justin talk about his new book of essays “Uncle of the Year,” about his early days as an up-and-coming Broadway actor in New York City and how he was almost outed by an audience member on the Ricki Lake Show.

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The guys both have a lot to say about the Indiana Jones franchise, Justin visits a farm that makes him feel better about eating dairy and he recounts another chapter of the woodchuck versus garden saga. Then we read a letter from a fan who works for Trader Joe’s, and they give us some insight into why their cashiers always seems to ask somewhat personal questions while you’re checking out. Finally, Mateo writes in asking if we’re watching The Bachelorette these days (yes, of course we are), and his WYR ponders whether the guys would rather have s...

Ellie Kemper (Bridesmaids, The Office) and Justin find out they have very similar excitable energy as they discuss her new podcast “Born To Love,” the lasting impact of “Bridesmaids” and why it’s way more than just a “chick flick” (what does that even mean anyway?) and how they see the world differently now that they’re in their 40s. 

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Ellie Kemper (Bridesmaids, The Office) and Justin find out they have very similar excitable energy as they discuss her new podcast “Born To Love,” the lasting impact of “Bridesmaids” and why it’s way more than just a “chick flick” (what does that even mean anyway?) and how they see the world differently now that they’re in their 40s. 

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The guys both have Berkshire tales to tell, including the physical side effects of having too much fun at Tanglewood and the benefits of opting for the cheap seats for a Pittsfield production of Cabaret. Then, the guys read a letter from Sarah that goes down a Wilford Brimley rabbit hole that turns into a debate about the scariest movies. Finally, a voicemail from Cheyenne in Portland asks if the guys would rather lick the bottom of their shoe or lick a stranger’s phone.

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Ana Gasteyer (SNL, American Auto) and Justin talk about how social media apps are changing comedy, her newest show American Auto, how she became part of (arguably) the best cast of Saturday Night Live, and how her iconic NPR ladies sketch “Schweddy Balls” almost didn’t make it to TV. 

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The guys talk about Justin’s recent efforts to Marie Kondo his childhood bedroom (and how he just couldn’t part with his baby blankie). Christian has a dream about trying to seduce Maggie on the same night that Maggie has a dream about trying to seduce Tom Hanks…what does it all mean?! Then we read a letter from Nell with the subject line “Farts,” so you know it’s going to be good. Finally, we hear a sweet voicemail from listener named Julia who found comfort in the show during a lot of late nights after giving birth to her...

Ben Folds (What Matters Most) and Justin discuss the delicate art of naming albums and why his latest is called “What Matters Most.” Plus, they talk about Ben’s upbringing in South Carolina, how he got started in music and how his relationship to fame has changed over the years.

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The guys have a mutual nostalgic experience with Elmer’s Glue and they both indulge in the simple pleasure of peeling dry glue off of their hands like they did as kids. Meanwhile, Justin is still struggling with woodchucks ravaging his garden. An Aussie listener named Kieran writes in with a very flattering letter about how the show is better than Smartless (sorry, Bateman), and they include couple Would You Rathers for the guys to ponder. Finally, Andrea calls in with the great news that the show inspired her to make her own podcast and she landed her first jo...

Kate Berlant (A League of Their Own) and Justin talk about her upbringing in Santa Monica to artistic parents, how she met and fell in platonic love with her comedy partner John Early, and what it was like to work with Bo Burnham, who directed her one woman show, Kate. 

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The guys discuss even more interesting facts gleaned from Justin’s trip to Ecuador, Justin teaches us some old words we don’t use anymore (but should) and Christian has a hard time with tattoo permanence. A listener named Madeline writes in asking whether the guys think in words or images. Finally, Sophie calls in to ask for advice about where a single 40-year-old can meet new people.

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Eric Andre (The Eric Andre Show) and Justin talk about how he sold his irreverent, absurd and eponymous comedy talk show to Adult Swim, how he feels about pranking the unsuspecting guests on his show and how his fearless pranking ability has gotten him into trouble with the law in the past.

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The guys discuss Justin’s surprise birthday trip to the Galápagos Islands — his lifelong bucket list destination — where he communed with giant tortoises (and had to hold back from touching them). Then, the guys read a letter from Dan Wolf that sparks a walk down memory lane with some Garbage Pail Kids and a couple thought-provoking Would You Rathers. Finally, a flattering voicemail from Brandon Allen in Utah asks about what it’s like to have a famous sibling. 

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Adam McKay (Death On The Lot) and Justin talk about his long career of making hit comedies Anchorman and Step Brothers, his knack for turning complicated historical incidents into enthralling (and often hilarious) films/podcasts, and how he decided to cast Christian Bale as Dick Cheney and Sam Rockwell as George W. Bush in “Vice.”

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The guys talk about how a very young Justin wanted to keep his tooth AND the money left by the tooth fairy, why Justin thinks of Michael J Fox every year around his birthday and he plugs the documentary “Still” about Fox’s life and struggle with Parkinson’s. Christian discusses a Trader Joe’s chit chat conundrum. Then, an epic listener letter from Veronica in Hawaii gets Justin a little emotional, but she ends it with a fun WYR involving vomit and arousal. Finally, we hear a voicemail from Erica about her serendipitous run in with a soup dumpling o...

Dr. Marisa Franco (Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make — and Keep — Friends) and Justin talk about the importance of developing and maintaining strong platonic friend connections, why our society seems to prioritize romantic relationships above others, and how our upbringing impacts the attachment styles we have as adults.

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Justin and Christian discuss both what they did over the previous weekend, and the latest news about The Weeknd (he's now going by his real name, Abel Tesfaye). Then the guys read a letter from a listener named Jenn who raves about “Happy Campers,” they discuss the tragic passing of talented actor Brad Renfro and answer a very emotional Would You Rather question. Finally, we hear a sweet voicemail from Sam about his love of the Muppets, and he asks what the first movie the guys remember seeing in the theater. 

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James Marsden (Jury Duty, X-Men) and Justin talk about what it was like for James to play an egotistical version of himself in the show “Jury Duty,” how difficult it was to keep up the facade through the whole season, plus they discuss their shared love of improv and what it was like to be on the Anchorman set acting opposite Will Ferrell. 

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Justin and Christian discuss how rising inflation (or possibly greed?) is affecting the prices of kids’ lemonade stand offerings, and Justin talks about the potential awkwardness of having Kate be a guest on The Drew Barrymore show (both women were class acts, as usual). Then the guys answer a letter from a listener named Wendy (not their mum) and they discuss whether they’d rather wear one color for the rest of their lives or live in a beige house. Finally, a listener named Megan calls in asking for advice on how to stay close to her three boys as t...

Sarah Chalke (Firefly Lane) and Justin talk about growing up in Canada, what it was like to be the second actress to play Becky on Roseanne, how Scrubs changed her life, and she recalls the time she took a full load of skunk spray right in the face and is still traumatized by the experience.

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Justin and Christian cover a wide range of topics today, including King Charles’s very low comedy bar, how a captive male eagle tried to hatch a rock, how hummingbirds are dirty birds, and that chimps and gorillas can communicate with each other. Then, Lee writes in asking what it was like to work on “Tusk,” and her WYR makes them realize that they both get more mouth pleasure from solids than liquids. Finally, Katie calls in (for the 4th time) to ask if there was ever any jealousy in the family when Justin started having success as an actor...

Kyra Sedgwick (Space Oddity) and Justin talk about how she got into acting to impress her theatre-loving mom, how she first met Kevin Bacon when she was only 12 years old, only to later work with him and fall in love with him as an adult. Plus, Kyra remembers traversing the mean streets of New York City as a kid and they discuss her directorial debut, “Space Oddity.” 

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The guys discuss the conflicting feelings of excitement and anxiety that Christian feels now that his beloved (and historically losing) New York Jets now have Aaron Rodgers as their quarterback — will they actually be good this year? Justin finally gets to one of his science facts, and of course it has something to do with turtles. Then they read a letter from a Chilean-born Norwegian who writes in with a very controversial Would You Rather. Finally, they hear a voicemail from Ernesto who confirms that sports fans actually do listen to Life Is Short.

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Pete Holmes (You Made It Weird podcast) and Justin spend the first couple minutes doing Mark Wahlberg, Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Ryan Reynolds impressions at each other before they dig into Pete’s long-running podcast “You Made It Weird,” what it was like to write and act in the semi-biographical HBO series “Crashing,” and Justin admits that he’s jealous of Pete for having his cartoons published in the New Yorker.

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Justin and Christian are back in the original studio this time around, and yes, the chair is still squeaky. They discuss how fun it was to finally introduce their little nephews to Muppets Take Manhattan and see it through their eyes. Then a hardcore Canadian Shortie admits she didn’t finish Breaking Bad and it blows Christian’s mind. But she makes up for it with a WYR about fighting 100 duck-sized horses or 1 horse-sized duck. Finally, they listen to a voicemail from Tom about his humorous plans for his epitaph and why he’d want music from Fleetwood Mac’s Tusk a...

Dianna Agron (Glee, Acidman, Clock) and Justin talk about the inappropriate questions women get asked about their plans to have children, what it was like to work with living Hollywood legends like Dustin Hoffman, Candice Bergen, Michelle Pfeiffer and Robert DeNiro, and how the hit TV show Glee changed her life. Plus, Justin learns how to properly pronounce Dianna’s last name (it’s not AG-Ron, it’s AY-gron).

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Justin and Christian ponder an ethical dilemma involving a fast food drive thru, Justin checks dog urine sample collection off his bucket list and they pay tribute to the late founder of Din Tai Fung. Then they answer a listener letter that used ChatGPT AI technology to craft the perfect Would You Rather question (and it’s so good it scares them a little). Finally, Benji from Australia calls in with a comment that is simultaneously flattering and insulting, then asks the guys about their first date, first horror film and first fave TV show.

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Josh Radnor (How I Met Your Mother) and Justin go deep on Josh’s long history with ayahuasca rituals, how he first fell in love with theater and how his life changed after getting cast on the hit sitcom How I Met Your Mother.

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Justin and Christian discuss an embarrassing moment in which Christian was mesmerized by a beautiful man hogging the cheese section at Whole Foods. Then a listener asks for advice for an anxious new actor who closes her eyes while performing on stage. Then, we hear a voicemail from a rather jolly listener named Justin Lamb who wants to know whether the guys would rather be a rock drummer or a rock bassist.

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Wayne Brady (Whose Line Is It Anyway?) and Justin discuss how they’re both gemini twins with the same birthday, how Wayne found his way from ROTC training to the stage and what it was like to be raised by his grandmother in Florida.

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The guys talk about Christian’s recent trip to Naples, Florida, where he spent time on a boat with his horse-energy neighbors and found himself face to face with a dolphin erection. Then we read a letter from a listener who randomly met another Shorty in the wild, and her Would You Rather asks if you’d rather be scary stoned at a funeral or puke drunk at a wedding? Finally, we hear a voicemail from a listener in South Florida who thinks she might have recognized Christian after hearing his voice in her tea shop (Yes, it was him...

Kate Bosworth (Last Sentinel) and Justin sit down for an intimate conversation about their love story: how they became fast friends while working on a film together, how their friendship built on trust and honesty blossomed into something more, and how Justin popped the question after asking for her dad’s blessing.

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Justin and Christian debate whether they have bird, horse or muffin energy. Then, they answer a listener letter requesting they get Ryan Gosling and Elijah Wood on the show and they debate a Would You Rather about giving up air conditioning/heating or the Internet. Finally, a listener voicemail asks Justin about his strategies for dealing with a bad memory.

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Jay Pharoah (SNL, Spinning Gold) and Justin talk about how he realized he had a talent for impersonating everyone from Denzel Washington to Joaquin Phoenix (as the Joker), his dream of landing a role in the Marvel or DC cinematic universe, and that time he was in a long distance relationship with a catfish (and how that will never happen again).

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Justin and Christian are blessed by a shirtless Jerry O’Connell who joins the show while on a hike surrounded by his pack of dogs. Then, the guys answer a listener letter suggesting that Justin be cast in an Anthony Kiedis biopic. Finally, they listen to a voicemail from Kyle in Seattle asking for advice on how to raise his three kids to have a similar close relationship to the Long bros.

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Adam Goldberg (Dazed and Confused) and Justin talk about how his history of animal ownership intersected with his romantic relationships, he offers behind-the-scenes stories from the making of Dazed and Confused, and what it was like to work with (and party with) Christopher Walken.

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Justin and Christian discuss Hugh Grant at the Oscars and Justin tells tales of his fancy night out at the Vanity Fair party, including meeting THE Steven Spielberg. Then, the guys answer a listener letter asking about their top 5 favorite movies. Finally, they answer a voicemail from a listener who found some comfort in the Quarantine episodes and they try out a “This or That” game instead of a Would You Rather.

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Seth Rogen (Superbad, Yearbook) and Justin talk about his upbringing in Vancouver, how he struck Hollywood gold with his breakout film 'Superbad,' what it was like to piss off Kim Jong-Un and his advocacy for cannabis use.

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Justin and Christian talk about how much they like this season’s Bachelor, and how they’re outraged that the contestants weren’t more concerned when he got Covid. Then they answer a letter with some positive Would You Rathers from a young listener, and they debate whether or not flirting is wrong if you’re in a relationship.

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Jena Friedman (Borat, Daily Show) and Justin talk about her experience as a new mother, her career as a comedian & correspondent on "The Daily Show," her new book "Not Funny," and what it was like to work opposite Sacha Baron Cohen in "Borat."

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Justin and Christian talk about eating strange vegetables in public, what feral and domestic animals would say to humans, and yet again they discuss just how out of touch they are with what’s cool these days. Then they answer a listener about how to simplify your life as a young adult, and they tackle a Would You Rather. Finally, they offer advice to a listener going through a tough break up.

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Tig Notaro (We Have A Ghost) and Justin talk about the first time they met, how her attitude changed after experiencing tragedy and illness, and how she met and fell in love with her wife, Stephanie.

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Justin and Christian talk about introducing a younger generation to classic music, what to do when your cat gives you a gift, and they chat about current pop culture headlines. Plus, they answer a listener letter and respond to a voicemail.

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Jason Alexander (Seinfeld) and Justin talk about his early career on Broadway, why he started his podcast "Really? No, Really?" and he tells behind-the-scenes stories from the making of "Seinfeld."

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Welcome to Life is Short(er)! Justin and Christian talk about what to expect on their new show, they chat about the Super Bowl, and they give some brotherly advice to their first ever listener voicemail question. Write in to the show at lifeisshort@wondery.com or call the voicemail 323-364-0966‬.

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Rachel Zegler (West Side Story) and Justin talk about how her dream of being a Broadway star got put on hold, what it was like to make Steven Spielberg cry, and how her life changed post West Side Story.

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James Austin Johnson (SNL) and Justin talk about his days as a struggling commercial actor in LA, how he developed his knack for impressions and how his Trump impression helped him get hired to the cast of 'Saturday Night Live'

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Dave Franco (Somebody I Used to Know) and Justin talk about their mutual love of cats, how he got into acting and the benefits of working with his wife, Alison Brie.

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Carey Mulligan (She Said) and Justin talk about how she and husband Marcus Mumford first met at camp, what it was like to play NYT reporter Megan Twohey in the film "She Said," and how she handles obnoxious theater audience members.

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Jason Ritter (Raising Dion) and Justin talk about their mustache journeys, why Jason made a bad first impression on his wife Melanie Lynsky, and what it was like growing up as the son of comedic genius, John Ritter.

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Patton Oswalt ('We All Scream' on Netflix) and Justin talk about how he got his start in comedy opening for Bill Hicks, how his first on-screen gig was a bit part on Seinfeld, and they nerd out about Star Wars and other pop culture topics.

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Paul Feig (Bridesmaids) and Justin talk about Paul's penchant for dressing up for work and Zoom meetings, how he bounced back after the cancellation of "Freaks and Geeks," and he offers some ideas on how to make the perfect cocktail.

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Comedian Kyle Dunnigan (Inside Amy Schumer) and Justin talk about how he realized he had a talent for impressions, his disatrous SNL audition, and how that time he went on a date with Alicia Silverstone.

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Ricki Lake (Raised By Ricki) and Justin talk about her breakout role in John Waters' film Hairspray, the lasting impact of her daytime talk show (which she began when she was only 24), how she worked through her struggle with hair loss and more.

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Jim Parsons (Spoiler Alert, Big Bang Theory) and Justin talk about his upbringing in Houston, Texas, what it was like to spend so much of his career on a network sitcom and his jump to the big screen for his new movie, Spoiler Alert.

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Rachel Bilson (The OC, Hart of Dixie) and Justin talk about her podcast Broad Ideas, how it’s so weird they had never met until now, and about what it was like to work on the hit show The OC so early in her career.

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Josh Duhamel (The Mighty Ducks) and Justin talk about growing up in the Midwest, what he learned from working on a soap opera early in his career and what it was like to star opposite J Lo in the movie "Shotgun Wedding."

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Leonard Maltin (Maltin On Movies) and Justin talk about how he was an 'indoor kid' in his youth, how he found his way to film criticism, and that time his reviews ticked off Barbra Striesand and Sylvester Stallone. Plus, Justin looks back at some of the ratings Leonard gave to his movies.

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Sheryl Crow (Sheryl doc) and Justin talk about her crazy partying days in LA, how her breast cancer diagnosis changed her outlook on life, and what it was like to have a documentary made about her life.

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Questlove (The Tonight Show, Descendant) and Justin talk about the pressures of being a DJ, what it was like to win an Oscar right immediately the notorious slap and his latest documentary project Descendant, about the legacy of Africatown and the Clotilde slave ship.

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Justine Bateman (Family Ties) and Justin talk about how she stumbled into acting as a career, how she navigated Hollywood at a young age and her new book Face, about the scrutiny women face as they age.

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Kevin Nealon (Saturday Night Live) and Justin talk about how they both grew up in CT, what it was like to be on SNL during Justin's favorite era, and he previews his new book "I Exaggerate: My Brushes With Fame." Plus Kevin regales us with stories of all the famous people he's met throughout his career. 

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Jewel (Freewheelin' Woman) and Justin talk about her unorthodox upbringing, how she navigated a music career in the '90s and the inspiration for her latest album, "Freewheelin' Woman".

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Alison Lohman (Drag Me To Hell) and Justin reminisce about shooting those grueling scenes in Drag Me To Hell. Plus they talk about why Alison retired from acting so early and why it was always her dream to own a farm in Ireland.

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Cristin Milioti (The Resort, How I Met Your Mother) talks with Justin about growing up in New Jersey, her days working as a dog walker in NYC and what it was like to sing with David Bowie on stage in the musical Lazarus.

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Michael Cera (Superbad, Arrested Development) and Justin talk about what it's like to be a first-time dad, how he met his wife, and why he has kept away from social media all these years.

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Jenna Elfman (Fear The Walking Dead) and Justin talk about raising kids when you're in the spotlight, how she got her big break on Dharma & Greg and how she and her husband have kept their 31-year partnership strong.

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Stephen Fry (Fry's Ties, Wilde) and Justin talk about the ridiculousness of luxury items, how he used humor to deal with bullies and why he’s a hit at dinner parties.

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Christina Ricci (Yellowjackets) and Justin talk about working together and maintaining boundaries on set. Plus, Christina talks about the serendipitous way she got into acting in the first place.

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Margaret Cho (The Margaret Cho) and Justin talk about her eclectic childhood in San Francisco, and what made her such a fearless comedian.

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Julia Stiles (10 Things I Hate About You, Orphan: First Kill) and Justin talk about growing up in NYC, how she worked through rejection early in her career, and how she got cast in her breakout role opposite Heath Ledger in 10 Things I Hate About You.

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Peter Facinelli (Twilight, Can't Hardy Wait) and Justin talk about what it was like to be part of the Twilight franchise, his experience growing up in an Italian family and how he broke into acting despite being a shy kid.

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Ali Wentworth (Go Ask Ali, Seinfeld) and Justin have a very bantery conversation about her iconic role in the “Soup Nazi” episode of Seinfeld, how she met her husband George Stephanopoulos on a “blind date,” and that time she got gift card scammed.

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Andy Richter (Conan, The Three Questions with Andy Richter) and Justin talk about his days being Conan O’Brien’s late night wingman, how he learned to think comedically on his feet and the importance of not caring what other people think.

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Mayim Bialik (Jeopardy, Blossom) and Justin talk about being a child actor and her breakout role in the 90s sitcom Blossom, how she didn’t really watch Jeopardy growing up and why she took a break from acting to get a doctorate in neuroscience.

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Bridget Moynahan (Blue Bloods, Coyote Ugly) and Justin talk about how she made the jump from model to actress to TV director, how she pushes through challenges as a shy person and her work with Hole In The Wall Gang Camp.

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Chris Parnell (Senior Year, SNL) and Justin talk about how Chris got the nickname "Iceman" on "SNL," how he manages to never break in sketches, how his religious upbringing influenced his comedy and playing Rebel Wilson's dad in "Senior Year."

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Claire Babineaux-Fontenot (CEO, Feeding America) and Justin talk about her family's extraordinary story, how she grew up with more than 100 siblings and how she found her way from Walmart to Feeding America.

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Guy Pearce (Memento, LA Confidential) and Justin talk all about his storied career and his latest film, Memory. Plus they talk about the film that put him on the map, Memento. Also Justin does his best not to do his Australian accent too much...but can't help but drop a few "Guy" puns.

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W. Kamau Bell (We Need To Talk About Cosby) and Justin talk about his doc series on the tarnished legacy of Bill Cosby and how to handle the creative work of problematic (but influential) people. Plus, they touch on the impact of the Chris Rock slap at the Oscars.

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Karen Gillan (Guardians of the Galaxy, The Bubble) talks with Justin about how the C-word is used in her native Scotland, the long hours she endures in the makeup chair for Guardians and what it was like to film The Bubble during the pandemic.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Alyssa Milano (Who’s The Boss, Charmed) and Justin chat about her start as a child star, all of her accomplishments and passion in the world of political and social activism, and she and Justin learn that they are fans of the same flavor of Chapstick.

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Dan Harris (Good Morning America, 10% Happier) talks with Justin about his experience being shot at as a correspondent for ABC News, the moment that led him to finding meditation, and the continued practice of learning how to quiet the noise and live presently.

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Alan Cumming (Spy Kids, Golden Eye) and Justin discuss Alan’s relationship with Tonka the chimp, the nuances that surround his Scottish identity, and Alan shares a story about his first encounter with acclaimed director, Stanley Kubrick.

Alan’s new book, Baggage, is available everywhere starting 10/26.

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Roselyn Sanchez (Act of Valor, Rush Hour 2) tells Justin all about the reboot of Fantasy Island, her experience working with legend Jackie Chan, and they touch on her incredible charitable contributions.

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Joe Gatto (Impractical Jokers, The Misery Index) and Justin chat all things plant-based diets, how the FBI setup a sting operation in his parent's bathroom, and the absolute worst reaction to a joke gone wrong.

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Corey Feldman (Stand By Me, The Goonies) shares about his past struggles, his experiences with heavy-hitters Steven Spielberg, Rob Reiner, and the late River Phoenix, plus the joy that music has brought him.

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Bobby Moynihan (Mr. Mayor) and Justin break down Bobby’s time on SNL, including his gutsy audition, the evolution of his hilarious animated show, Loafy, and shares an incredible star-studded Comic-Con story. 

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The legendary David Copperfield (The Magic of David Copperfield, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone) tells Justin about inventing his first magic trick at twelve years old, how technology and magic go hand-in-hand, and what really happens when an illusion goes dangerously awry. 

David’s book, David Copperfield's History of Magic, is available everywhere starting October 26, 2021. 

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Annaleigh Ashford (Masters of Sex, B Positive) and Justin talk about her Broadway days, from horror stories with patrons to working with Matthew Broderick, and all of the care that went into creating her portrayal of Paula Jones on the newest installment of American Crime Story.

Impeachment: American Crime Story is available to stream on FX via Hulu with live TV. 

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Stanley Tucci (Taste: My Life Through Food, Big Night) chats with Justin about his upbringing in the kitchen, quarantine dinners with his in-laws, and how he may have stumbled upon the secret ingredient to the best tomatoes.

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Fred Savage (The Princess Bride, Austin Powers in Goldmember) and Justin discuss one of his favorite shows, The Wonder Years, both past and present, as they dissect what makes the reboot as special as ever and Fred shares the ins and outs of that infamous Seinfeld scene. 

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Ryan Phillippe (I Know What You Did Last Summer, Flags of Our Fathers) talks about flexing his comedy chops as the straight man in Lady of The Manor, his passion for Tae Kwon Do, and he and Justin compare and contrast coming of age in Hollywood today.

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H. Jon Benjamin (Bob’s Burgers, Wet Hot American Summer) and Justin chat about Archer’s most recent season, their newfound quarantine hobby of bird-watching, and Jon shares a story that is the definition of a bathroom emergency.

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Melanie Lynskey (Heavenly Creatures, Two and a Half Men) and Justin talk about working on Lady of the Manor while navigating new motherhood on set, her misophonia, and Melanie’s husband, Jason Ritter, hops on to shed some light on recent hairstyle drama in their house. 

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Lewis Black (Accepted, The Daily Show) and Justin chat about their mutual love of theater, the origins of Black’s angry stand-up persona, and share some favorite memories from projects they’ve worked on together.

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Seth Green (Robot Chicken) talks to Justin about what it was like being a child actor, working with Mike Meyers on the Austin Powers movies, and Seth’s wife joins in for a fun ‘lighting round’.

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Cecily Strong (This Will All Be Over Soon, Schmigadoon!) and Justin discuss her new book about processing grief during the pandemic, some of her most memorable SNL characters, and they swap impressions of their favorite 90 Day Fiancé cast members.

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Rainn Wilson (Metaphysical Milkshake podcast, Killing Hollywood: the Cotton Club Murder on Audible) talks to Justin about growing up in the Baha’i faith, living in Nicaragua as a small child, and how he developed the character of Dwight Schrute on The Office. 

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David Koechner (F Is for Family) shares some hilarious behind the scenes stories from his time filming Anchorman, he tells Justin about his experience working on Saturday Night Live, and David gives some tips and tricks on doing convincing accents.

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Deepak Chopra (Activating the Divine Feminine: The Path to Wholeness) shares with Justin his philosophy on aging, he reflects on the ideas of frustration and stress, and Deepak opens up about what made him start meditating. 

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John Stamos (The Grand Scheme: Snatching Sinatra podcast, Big Shot) talks to Justin about getting sober, they discuss the notion of staying friends with your exes, and John tells Justin about how he got involved with performing with The Beach Boys. 

Justin and Christian have a fun phone call with friend of the show, Jerry O’Connell. 

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Minnie Driver (Modern Love, Cinderella) shares a special memory about her experience working with Robin Williams, she gives a behind the scenes peek into the filming of Good Will Hunting, and Minnie talks about what inspired her new podcast. 

To hear more from Minnie, check out her podcast, Minnie Questions, especially her episode with Justin from July 14th, 2021!

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David Duchovny (The Reservoir, Gestureland) talks to Justin about how he almost turned down his iconic role on The X- Files, he debunks a common misconception about himself, and Justin and David compare notes on their individual experiences with prostate exams. 

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Michael Pollan (This is Your Mind on Plants, The Omnivore’s Dilemma) talks to Justin about the cultural benefits to psychedelic drugs, his personal journey of quitting caffeine, and he gives some sage advice on the best way to eat. 

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Darius Rucker (“Beers and Sunshine”) talks to Justin about diversity and inclusion in the country music space, the artists that have inspired him, and the origin of Hootie & the Blowfish.

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Adam Brody (The Kid Detective, Promising Young Woman) talks to Justin about his experience on The O.C., how Vince Vaughn inspired his acting when he was getting started, and how Adam and his wife navigated welcoming a new baby during the pandemic. 

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Sara Bareilles (Girls5Eva) tells Justin about her musical influences, the experience of performing her song “Gravity” with Elton John, and how she got involved in Tina Fey’s new TV show. 

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Wilmer Valderrama (NCIS) talks to Justin about becoming a first time dad, the stereotypes that he dealt with when he moved back to America from Venezuela, and he tells Justin how he developed the character of Fez on That '70s Show. 

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Stephen Root (Barry) talks to Justin about his iconic role in Office Space, his work as a character actor, and they reminisce about their time working on the movie Dodgeball. 

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Paris Hilton (This Is Paris) opens up to Justin about the trauma that she experienced in an abusive boarding school, she explains the inspiration for the public persona that she has created and Paris tells Justin about what inspired her to get into podcasting. 

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Nick Frost (The Nevers) talks to Justin about his quarantine experience, Justin asks about the crazy jobs he had before becoming an actor, and Nick talks about his recent ADHD diagnosis. 

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Adam Carolla (I’m Your Emotional Support Animal: Navigating Our All Woke, No Joke Culture) talks to Justin about starting out in the entertainment business with no connections, the time he trained Jimmy Kimmel in boxing, and he tells Justin his thoughts on cancel culture and the "woke police". 

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Eric Bauza (Space Jam: A New Legacy) shows Justin his wildly talented voice over skills, he talks about the importance of having more diversity with regard to voice over talent, and Eric stresses the importance of using your voice and not giving up on yourself. 

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Zack Snyder (Zack Snyder’s Justice League, Army of the Dead) talks to Justin about his signature filmmaking style, how he became interested in comic books and Zack opens up about a tragedy that occurred in his family. 

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Rachael Ray (Nutrish, The Rachael Ray Foundation) tells Justin about some particularly tough kitchen related injuries she’s sustained, she and Justin reminisce about Justin’s mom appearing on her show, and Rachael’s husband joins in to tell the details about the loss of their house due to a fire. 

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Jon Bon Jovi (2020) talks to Justin about how he adjusted to fame during the early days of his career, his experience releasing a new record during the pandemic, and Jon tells Justin about the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation, an organization aimed at tackling issues related to food insecurity and homelessness.

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Reggie Watts (The Late Late Show, Comedy Bang Bang) talks to Justin about his experience growing up in a biracial family in Montana, his early days when he was just getting started in comedy, and his love for John Hughes movies.

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Sal Vulcano (Taste Buds podcast) talks to Justin about some of his favorite moments on Impractical Jokers, he reads hilarious texts from his mom, and Sal tells the story behind his thigh tattoo of Jaden Smith. 

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Dr. Jane Goodall (The Jane Goodall Hopecast podcast) talks to Justin about her first memories of gravitating towards animals, how her connection with chimps has changed the way she connects with humans, and she reflects on her life long work as an activist.

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Louie Anderson (Coming 2 America) tells Justin about how he created his iconic character on Baskets, the moment he realized he wanted to be a comedian, and they both connect over loved ones who have passed.

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Anthony Mackie (Avengers: Endgame, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) talks to Justin about what it was like growing up in New Orleans, his love of Broadway and live theater, and the career advice that Morgan Freeman once gave him. 

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Amanda Knox (The Truth About Crime, Labyrinths) talks to Justin about her experience being wrongfully convicted of murder, she reflects on her turbulent experience with the media, and she tells a sweet story about how she met her husband. 

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Will Forte (Saturday Night Live, MacGruber) talks to Justin about what inspires his style of comedy, Will opens up about his OCD, and Justin helps him answer unread text messages. 

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Jeff Corwin (Ocean Treks with Jeff Corwin) talks to Justin about how he fell in love with wildlife, a near death experience he had after being bit by a snake, and the trauma he underwent after an elephant attack.

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D’Arcy Carden (The Good Place) talks to Justin about trying to adopt a puppy during quarantine, her awkward Harry Styles encounter, and being a nanny for Bill Hader’s family.

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Matthew McConaughey (Greenlights) talks to Justin about his new memoir, he reflects on his childhood in Texas, and Matthew shares his thoughts on people imitating him. 

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Ralph Macchio (Cobra Kai) talks to Justin about his experience as a kid actor, how he remained grounded after becoming famous, and Ralph reflects on his most iconic film roles.

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Katie Couric (Stand Up To Cancer, Katie Couric Media) talks to Justin about how she has approached challenging and high profile interviews over the years, she tells Justin about what she has learned about her interviewing style, and Katie and Justin bond over their love of Leslie Jordan.

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Rob Corddry (The Unicorn) talks to Justin about the inspiration behind his TV show Childrens Hospital, how he learned to be productive, and how his understanding of success has changed over the years. 

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Fred Armisen (Moonbase 8) talks to Justin about the SNL writing process, his love of music and playing the drums, and the inspirations for the characters and sketches on Portlandia. 

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Alison Brie (Promising Young Woman) talks to Justin about her new movie, the challenges of wearing a girdle on Mad Men, and an awkward interaction she had at an awards show. 

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Malin Åkerman (Friendsgiving, Soulmates) talks to Justin about her Swedish-Canadian upbringing, the challenges of trying not to laugh while filming with Paul Rudd, and her love of Nutella. 

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Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy, Stuber) tells Justin about his challenging childhood, the career advice Vince McMahon gave him and how his perception of fame and money has changed over the years. 

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Lake Bell (Harley Quinn) talks to Justin about her directorial debut at Sundance, her experience creating Bless This Mess with Liz Meriwether, and Justin gets a peak into quarantine parenting when Lake’s kids make adorable appearances! 

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David Cross (The Dark Divide) talks to Justin about braving the elements while filming his new movie, growing up as one of the only Jewish kids in a small southern town, and he discusses his experience living in an ever resilient NYC during the pandemic. 

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Katherine McNamara (The Stand, Arrow) talks to Justin about her love of economics (she graduated high school at 14 years old!), the time she was Elaine Stritch’s guest on the set of 30 Rock and the volunteer work she does for anti-bullying. 

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Vince Vaughn (Freaky) and Justin talk about a crazy game they invented while in Vegas after wrapping Dodgeball, Vince tells a story about the time he gamed the system at Disneyland, and they pay homage to the great John Hughes. 

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Taran Killam (Saturday Night Live) talks with Justin about being a kid actor, the challenges of parenting during a pandemic, and he discusses both the crazy audition process and some amazing moments he has had while working on SNL.

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Bethenny Frankel (Just B podcast) gives Justin an inside look at what it was like to be a part of The Real Housewives franchise, she opens up about the instability she experienced in her childhood, and one of Bravo’s biggest fans - Jerry O’Connell - joins the show.

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John Hodgman (Judge John Hodgman podcast, Hulu's Dicktown) and Justin discuss what took place behind the scenes while filming those iconic Apple commercials. John also tells a story about the time Steve Jobs visited The Daily Show set and reveals Jobs’s favorite iPhone ringtone.

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Nick Kroll (Oh Hello, Kroll Show) talks to Justin about the origins and inspirations behind the characters in his Netflix show Big Mouth, and the importance of telling honest stories about what its like to go through puberty. 

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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.

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Tom 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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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Howie Mandel (America’s Got Talent) talks to Justin about the importance of prioritizing mental health, and shares his own personal struggles. 

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This week in the Quar, the guys check in with Dr. Dave to see what’s safe to do during this time (can Grandma get her hair done?) A fun time in the Berkshires is had during Memorial Day Weekend, and Christian invents the ‘pickle-tini’ aka a martini using Bob’s Pickle Pops. 

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Ben Schwartz (Middleditch and Schwartz, Space Force) and Justin talk about his love for improv and comedy, their favorite movies, and how going on stage after Robin Williams was extremely daunting. 

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This week in the Quar, Justin has Dookie on the brain (the Green Day album, not the…other thing). We talk to Dr. Dave about what returning to “normal” might look like. Then we top it off with a fresh helping of Would You Rathers.

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Abbi Jacobson (Broad City) chats with Justin about her start in improv comedy, how she and Ilana Glazer created their hilarious show, and Justin’s cute friendship with her mom. 

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This week on the Quar-land, we check in with Dr. Dave about what he’s seeing on the frontlines this week. Jerry O’Connell never calls us back so we do a few extra “Would You Rathers” instead (btw keep those coming lifeisshort@wondery.com)

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Dax Shepard (Armchair Expert, Bless This Mess) joins Justin for the one year anniversary of Life Is Short! 🎉

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This week in the Quar, Dr. Dave reminds us to make sure we don’t avoid seeing a doctor just out of fear of the virus. Plus Jerry O’Connell has had just about enough of this quarantine business. Plus more really gross “Would You Rathers” submitted by pint-sized listeners.

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Maggie Q (Nikita, Designated Survivor) talks with Justin about getting her start in Hong Kong as an action star, her unconditional love for animals, and how one act of kindness can change your life. 

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This week in the Quar, Justin has a thoughtful discussion with Dr. Dave about the importance of mental health. Then Justin and Christian call up their mom…briefly. Plus we read some listeners VERY creative “Would You Rather?” submissions.

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Leslie Jordan (Will & Grace, American Horror Story) talks to Justin about his immense popularity on Instagram, why meeting Dolly Parton would make him weak in the knees, and how journaling helped through dark times. 

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The guys check in with, you guessed it, Mr. Jerry O’Connell, to talk about the latest trends in face masks. Dr. Dave Kessler fills us in on the latest on Coronavirus testing. And the guys try to settle the Christian Long vs. lefty Derek Jeter debate once and for all.

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Jason Biggs (American Pie, Orange Is the New Black) talks about getting his start during the 90s boom of teen comedies, his wife’s fascination with his ex-girlfriends, and how he ended up taking a selfie in Justin’s bathroom while Justin wasn’t home. 

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Grandma Jody FINALLY picks up the phone and fills us in on how she’s doing. Dr. Dave Kessler gives us the low down on flattening the curve in New York City. Plus Justin and Christian rewatch The Wizard of Oz with fresh eyes and have some... thoughts.

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Robert Moor reported and hosted a podcast about Joe Exotic before the "Tiger King" documentary caught fire. Robert tells Justin about the time he spent at Joe Exotic’s animal park, his honest thoughts about the Netflix documentary, and gives his analysis of why everyone is so fascinated by Joe and Carole. 

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Kevin Bacon picks up the phone to talk with Justin and Christian about the loss of musician John Prine. And Kevin is joined by his wife Kyra Sedgwick for a serenade! by Kevin and Kyra Sedgwick.. And Dr. Dave Kessler tells us how things are faring in New York. Plus, Justin and Christian respond to listeners making much ado about their misuse of “adieu.”

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Mo Rocca (Mobituaries) talks to Justin about the eclectic jobs he has had over the years, how he enjoyed having a strict upbringing, and his CBS Sunday Morning adventures. 

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Justin and Christian react to their covid news making news. They give Jerry O’Connell a call and find out he’s teaching himself saxophone while stuck at home. Plus they call their doctor friend Dave Kessler to talk about his experience working on the frontlines in a NY hospital.

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David Harbour (Stranger Things, Black Widow) and Justin talk about their experience being in NYC during the COVID-19 pandemic. David tells Justin about the early days of Stranger Things, and they nerd out over tree frogs. 

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On this bonus ‘quarantine’ episode, Justin and Christian give an update on how they’re feeling, they try (and fail) to call some old friends, and they read a letter from a listener who is truly making the most of her social distancing time.

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Barbara Corcoran (Shark Tank) talks to Justin about growing up in a family of 10 kids, her rough experience on ‘Dancing with the Stars’, and how she threw a funeral for herself instead of a birthday party. 

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Bill Nye (Science Rules! Podcast) talks to Justin about the coronavirus, how he got his ‘science guy’ persona, and why bowties are superior to straight ties. 

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Zachary Quinto (Star Trek, Heroes) talks to Justin about volunteering at The Trevor Project, how becoming sober was the best decision for him, and why Transcendental Meditation changed his life for the better. 

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Gina Gershon (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Showgirls) talks to Justin about sharing her music with Bob Dylan, the time she met her past life husband, and shares a tip for handling creepy men. 

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Luis Guzman (Boogie Nights) and Justin reminisce about working together. Luis talks about making the transition of living on the Lower East Side to the farmland of Vermont. 

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Paul Walter Hauser (Richard Jewell, I, Tonya) talks with Justin about navigating Hollywood while maintaining his Christian values and they reflect on the time Sam Rockwell set them up on their first man-date. 

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Mira Sorvino (Mighty Aphrodite, Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion) tells Justin about her experiences and struggles in Hollywood, and about the time Warren Beatty gave her life advice as a teenager.

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Alec Baldwin (30 Rock, Glengarry Glen Ross) talks to Justin about his record number of SNL appearances, how he really feels about doing his “Trump” impression, and spats he has had with the paparazzi.

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Kristen Bell (The Good Place, Frozen) tells Justin about the incredible fight she and her husband recently had, and how they moved on (hint: sometimes it just takes a dog). Kristen also talks about her viral “sloth” video. 

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Penn Badgley (You) and Justin have a great conversation about religion and using social media as a platform for promoting important issues. 

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Ginnifer Goodwin (Big Love, Why Women Kill) talks with Justin about all the shenanigans they’ve gotten into throughout their 19-year-long friendship and they find out which Hogwarts House Justin belongs to. 

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Bobby Berk (Queer Eye) talks to Justin about how rewarding it is to change people’s lives in such an impactful way on his show. Justin and Bobby end the interview with an impromptu song.

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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. 

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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. 

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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). 

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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Virginia Madsen (Sideways, Candyman) and Justin chat in front of a live audience at the Westin Hotel in Downtown Austin, Texas.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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. 

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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). 

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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.

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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.

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

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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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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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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.

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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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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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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 wha...